Liverpool transfer news as Newcastle is reportedly open to offers for its $80M star, while the Reds are said to be stepping up their efforts to beat Manchester United to a new defender
James Findlater Content Editor
05:00, 13 Mar 2026
Tino Livramento and Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, show dejection during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg match between Newcastle United and FC Barcelona at St. James's Park in Newcastle, on March 10, 2026
Newcastle is reportedly open to offers for Tino Livramento(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool’s season - and perhaps Arne Slot’s future - could well rest on the next few weeks, with plenty on the line in the upcoming games.
Having fallen to a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray earlier this week, the Reds need to overturn that deficit at Anfield in order to keep their hopes of a seventh European crown alive. Before then, they face a downtrodden Tottenham side, and need to pick up a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League going.
With questions remaining over Slot’s future amid what has been a disappointing season, securing a place at Europe’s top table is an absolute minimum requirement for the Liverpool boss - especially if he’s hoping to make more signings this summer.
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Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.
Tino Livramento (Newcastle)
Liverpool is one of a number of clubs to have been alerted to the availability of Tino Livramento, with Newcastle open to selling the defender this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
It’s claimed that offers will be considered for the 23-year-old full-back, with a figure of more than $80 million (£60M) discussed. Manchester City is said to be in pole position for his signature, having monitored his situation closely after showing interest last summer.
Other clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, are said to have been alerted though. Livramento has two years left on his contract at St James’ Park, with attempts from Newcastle to tie him down to a new deal having stalled.
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Liverpool.com says: Livramento would be a very useful option to have, considering he has shown he can play both right-back and left-back, which might well suit Liverpool if Andy Robertson moves on, and if Jeremie Frimpong is eyed up for a more advanced role moving forward.
Livramento has also had a lot of injury problems, which puts a big question mark over his suitability as a signing. As exciting a prospect as he might be, he probably needs to prove his fitness more before any other club should be getting too excited.
Pierre Kalulu (Juventus)
Liverpool is set to step up its pursuit of Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, according to Caught Offside. The Reds though could face competition from Manchester United for his signature.
Both Liverpool and United are claimed to have scouted the 25-year-old, although Juventus wants to keep him. Kalulu is under contract until 2029 in Turin, but is facing plenty of interest from the Premier League, with Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa also linked.
TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 21: Pierre Kalulu of Juventus FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Juventus and SL Benfica at Juventus Stadium on January 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)
Pierre Kalulu has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
It’s suggested though that Liverpool will step things up, regardless of whether Ibrahima Konate leaves Anfield or not, with Kalulu also on United’s longlist as it looks at new defenders.
Liverpool.com says: It's absolutely the right approach to be eyeing up center-back options regardless of Konate's future. At this stage, you'd imagine he's closer to leaving than staying, which would leave Liverpool no option to look for another defender.
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Whether Kalulu is that man is up for debate. It's a name that has somewhat sprung out of nowhere, and Juventus isn't the guarantee of quality it once was. It's best that Liverpool has plenty of options open ahead of the summer.