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Liverpool make last-ditch bid over Tottenham and Romero exit update
Liverpool have made third and final bid to beat Juventus to a Serie A keeper that looks destined to fail, while Tottenham have made their stand over Real Madrid’s interest in outstanding defender Cristian Romero – all in Friday’s Euro Paper Talk.
LIVERPOOL MAKE FINAL PLAY FOR SERIE A STOPPER
It’s no secret that there is a potential goalkeeping issue brewing at Liverpool for Arne Slot to deal with as one of his first jobs, and it appears that a move for a Serie A star is still not out of the question.
No.1 Alisson continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, despite reportedly turning down an offer to join up with former Anfield teammate Sadio Mane at Al-Nassr.
It’s the issue of backup stopper that could end up giving Slot a real headache, with Caoimhin Kelleher keen to prove himself as a No.1 elsewhere are stepping into the Brazilian’s shoes countless times since moving to Merseyside back in 2019.
TT understands that Celtic and Wolves are both keen on signing the Republic of Ireland international, while third-string stopper Adrian could also be on his way.
The Spaniard will be out of contract from July 1, although it’s reported that the offer of a further year for the 37-year-old is on the table.
The issue is that his former club Real Madrid are keen to bring Adrian back to his homeland as they rejig their goalkeeping department this summer.
At this stage, it remains to be seen exactly which direction Adrian will turn but, either way, Slot will need to get a new keeper on board and it appears that a last-ditch attempt is being made to beat Juventus to AC Monza stopper Michele Di Gregorio.
That may prove a little tricky, given that Fabrizio Romano claims the 26-year-old’s switch to Turin is now in ‘Here We Go’ mode. However, Tuttosport reports that Liverpool have made a late attempt to secure his signature.
Di Gregorio a long-time Liverpool target
The Merseyside club have been trying to sign the Italian for some time and it’s reported that the Reds made the ‘third and final attempt’ to Monza when they offered €25m.
However, it’s reported that Monza CEO Adriano Galliani and Di Gregorio have given their word to the Old Lady and are not prepared to go back on it at this stage. That leaves Juve out in front to get a deal done for the talented stopper.
Tuttosport adds that Juventus have a deal in place with Monza to sign Di Gregorio on a loan deal [with €4m loan fee] with a buying option set at €16m.
The cost of the deal is €5m less than what Liverpool are said to have offered, but Juventus still appear to beaten the Reds to the transfer.
For Liverpool, it means switching their focus elsewhere, with Feyenoord stopper Justin Bijlow still being linked with a move to Merseyside due to his connection with Slot.
