Liverpool have been one of several Premier League clubs linked with a move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres and Luis Diaz continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield
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Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after winning the Portuguese title with Sporting CP
Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is said to like Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal with Manchester United also linked
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Liverpool have just one game left of a memorable campaign as they host Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday afternoon (4pm kick-off). The Premier League champions have understandably seen their form drop off since clinching the top-flight title last month.
But this weekend's clash against Palace on Merseyside is a chance to end a fantastic season on a high. It is expected to be a raucous atmosphere at Anfield with Liverpool set to lift the title in front of their own fans at full-time.
Attention will then turn towards the summer transfer window, which, due to the Club World Cup, will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10. It will then open again on Monday, June 16, until deadline day on Monday, September 1.
Below are some of the latest media reports surrounding the Reds...
Gyokeres update
Reports from Portuguese publication A Bola claim that Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are the three clubs Gyokeres likes the most. However, it is said that talks will only 'take shape' after the Portuguese Cup, which is 'the wish' of both Gyokeres and Sporting.
The Sweden international has become one of Europe's top strikers in recent seasons with an impressive record of 96 goals in 101 matches since his transfer to Liga Portugal from Coventry City in July 2023.
Sporting's leading scorer has made a significant impact in the Portuguese top-flight this season, with 39 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances. The 26-year-old has been instrumental in Rui Borges' squad, helping Sporting to clinch the league title.
Gyokeres is reported to have a €100 million (£85.7m) release clause in his contract, but reports claim that Sporting are willing to accept a lower offer.
Diaz claim
Spanish outlet Sport are once again reporting on Barcelona's interest in Reds forward Luis Diaz, with the Colombian being eyed up to play alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. It is even suggested that, with the Camp Nou set to reopen this year, that Barcelona are back on firm financial footing and will be able to spend the £72m it expects will be enough to secure Diaz’s signature.
That could leave Liverpool with a tricky decision to make, especially if a new contract continues to elude Diaz, although the winger has already indicated he wants to sign an extension at Anfield.
“Since the first day I arrived, I’ve always been happy, calm, enjoying the football played at this great team,”Diaz told Colombian news outlet Telemundo Deportes earlier this month.
“We’ll be talking about it [about renewing], we’ll talk about it. For me, I’d stay however many years it takes. "It also depends on the club, everything.
These are details that are worked out separately. "But I’m very calm, happy and enjoying the Premier League.”