Liverpool suffer double transfer blow as Chelsea plan to hijack £90m+ moves
Liverpool have suffered a transfer shock following reports of Chelsea's latest transfer shortlist, which includes Jurgen Klopp's two top summer targets.
Liverpool are set to undergo a major overhaul this summer, with the Merseyside team's target list seemingly growing by the day.
The Reds' midfield in particular needs a facelift, with the likes of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita having all announced their splits.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte has been closely linked with a move to Anfield, with the Daily Mail claiming the Red Devils sent scouts to watch the defensive midfielder play over the weekend. This.
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His tenacious and hard-working style of play will suit Liverpool, who have looked difficult to defend this campaign. However, Chelsea are also interested in the Uruguayan, as is Liverpool target Romeo Lavia, according to the Evening Standard.
Liverpool received a transfer double
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Reports say Chelsea have drawn up a four-man shortlist that includes Ugarte, Southampton midfielder Lavia, Borussia Monchengladbach's Manu Kone and West Ham star Declan Rice.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri previously reported that Chelsea had held a meeting with Lavia's representatives about a possible move in the summer.
While The Athletic claim the Blues submitted a £50m bid for the 19-year-old in January but were quickly rejected by the Saints.
However, Southampton are at the bottom of the Premier League table and with the top position in the balance, Lavia could be sold for less. Advertisement
Liverpool suffer double transfer blow as Chelsea plan to hijack £90m+ moves
In Portugal, Ugarte seems destined to move abroad, with a move described by Portuguese publication O Jogo as "virtually inevitable". Although the 22-year-old has a £53m release clause attached to his contract.
However, Chelsea's need to comply with Financial Fair Play could give Klopp an edge, with a clear route to the first team laid out for either midfielder.
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