Liverpool transfer news as 'next Declan Rice' wanted and fresh Anthony Gordon claim emerges

Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are linked with a player earning comparisons to Declan Rice, while there's a new claim following fresh links with Anthony Gordon

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

With just six games remaining, the focus is completely on Champions League qualification now for Liverpool before what could be another big summer.

The Reds make their first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium later as they face Everton in the Merseyside derby, knowing that a win would take them a step closer to landing a spot at Europe’s top table for next season.

That could prove crucial for Arne Slot, especially with some big names set to depart at the end of the season, and with the current campaign demonstrating that last year’s overhaul might have just been the start.

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

Archie Gray (Tottenham)

Liverpool has set its sights on Archie Gray should Tottenham be relegated from the Premier League this season, according to the Daily Mail.

In a report detailing what could happen if Spurs were to drop into the Championship, a number of players are named as potential targets for various clubs. Among them is 20-year-old Gray, who is said to have interest from the Reds, as well as Bayern Munich.

Previous reports have indicated that Gray could cost around $95 million, although the former Leeds star would come with a burgeoning reputation, having been described by The Athletic’s Duncan Alexander as “a young Declan Rice”.

Archie Gray has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool.com says: Gray is probably one of the few players you would look at from what is a very poor Tottenham team. The fact that he has largely maintained a positive reputation amid Spurs' struggles tells you a lot about his character and his talent.

Whether Liverpool would consider him worth the price that has been thrown around in some reports is another matter, although if Tottenham does go down, you'd imagine the Reds might be able to talk its rival down a bit.

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

Anthony Gordon is not on Liverpool’s agenda, despite the Newcastle winger once again being linked with a move to Anfield this week, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Reports this week have indicated that Gordon is weighing up his options for the summer amid links with Bayern Munich and Arsenal, while it has also been suggested that he would “jump” at the chance to join Liverpool.

Ornstein though claims there is no favorite for his signature at the moment, and that a return to Merseyside is not on Gordon’s or Liverpool’s agenda, even after Hugo Ekitike’s injury. Newcastle though could be open to a sale, with reports suggesting a price of around $108M.

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool will have to think carefully about how it strengthens its attack following Mohamed Salah's departure this summer.

Ekitike's injury might complicate matters, and having a player like Gordon who could double up as a makeshift striker if needed would make a lot of sense. That shouldn't be the deciding factor though, and if the club feels there are better options available, then it should explore those.