Liverpool transfer news amid $212M double swoop as Arne Slot confirms return

Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are reportedly lining up a huge $212M double swoop, while Arne Slot has confirmed a player will be returning to Anfield in the summer

Anthony Gordon has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

With just six games remaining, Liverpool needs to ensure it clings on to its spot in next season’s Champions League ahead of what could be another huge summer for the club.

The Reds take on Everton on Sunday in the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and they’ll be hoping to strengthen their hold on a place in the Premier League’s top five, which will be enough to qualify for Europe’s top table again.

That could have a significant impact on the club’s summer transfer plans. With Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson already on their way out, some big signings will be required, although Arne Slot may already have one of those areas covered.

Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) and Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

Liverpool could be about to go big again in the summer transfer window, with TeamTalk claiming the Reds may splash $212 million (£157M) on Anthony Gordon and Yan Diomande.

It’s suggested that Liverpool has become the frontrunner to sign Gordon, with reports emerging this week that the Newcastle winger wants to explore his options this summer. Bayern Munich and Arsenal have both been linked, but this latest report says that a $94.6M (£70M) deal could be struck with the Reds.

And that’s not the only attacking signing they’re reportedly looking at, with RB Leipzig's Diomande also touted for a switch to Anfield at around $117.6M (£87M).

Liverpool.com says: Hugo Ekitike's injury complicates what was already a major priority for Liverpool - replacing Salah.

On that basis, Gordon makes a lot of sense, given that he has covered as a striker for Newcastle this season, and a young winger like Diomande would provide a long-term heir to Salah. If the money is there - which is a big if - and there is an opportunity to sign both, it should be one Liverpool strongly considers.

Kostas Tsimikas (Liverpool, on loan at Roma)

Arne Slot has confirmed Kostas Tsimikas will return to Liverpool in the summer as the Reds gear up for life after Andy Robertson.

Tsimikas has spent the season on loan at Roma, having fallen down the pecking order at Anfield following the signing of Milos Kerkez, but with Robertson bringing his time on Merseyside to an end, the Greek international looks as though he will get the opportunity to return as backup at left-back.

"Last summer we made quite a lot of signings and that's why we traded that much," Slot said. "In four windows since I am here, we had a net spend of £150 million ($203 million), I think. That says what kind of club we are.

Kostas Tsimikas is set to return to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)

"We know we are changing at least two players, but Kostas is coming back. The first aim is to see how we are acting in the position of Mo, whether we want to replace him with a similar player or do that differently.

Liverpool.com says: Fans may prefer a stronger option to give Kerkez some competition, but bringing Tsimikas back into the fold makes a lot of sense for what is likely to be another busy summer for Liverpool.

We likely won't see another huge spending spree, and there are bigger priorities to deal with elsewhere in the squad, so why not make use of a ready-made replacement for Robertson, who can buy the Reds a bit more time to find a more permanent solution?