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Liverpool step up interest in a Euro 2020 star with a view to replacing a current Anfield man, while Jurgen Klopp is wanted back in Germany – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk.

REDS EYE ALEXANDER ISAK TRANSFER

Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Real Sociedad and Sweden striker Alexander Isak ahead of a potential swoop, according to a report.

The 21-year-old has been around some of Europe’s top leagues since his move to Borussia Dortmund in January 2017. But despite a brief run in the team in the 2017/18 campaign, he did not follow that up in 2018/19. Instead, he moved to Dutch side Willem II, scoring a 13 goals in 16 Erevidisie games.

Dortmund subsequently cashed in on his form in summer 2019 and he has proved a fantastic signing for Sociedad, scoring 33 goals in 89 games.

He scored 17 times in 34 La Liga games last term but raised his profile further with a fantastic display against Spain – albeit without scoring – in his country’s opening Euro 2020 clash.

Arsenal have had transfer links with Isak recently, but according to Noticias de Gipuzkoa, Liverpool have now come into view as candidates for his signing.

Reds chiefs have compiled ‘excellent’ reports on the 6ft 4in striker, who is on ‘everyone’s lips’ at Euro 2020.

What’s more, Liverpool reportedly see Isak as the replacement in the near future for Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian remains a key part of Jurgen Klopp’s team, but his contract runs out in 2023 and it remains unclear if he will renew.

Isak has three years left on his Soceidad deal, which also features a €70million (£60million) release clause.

The La Liga club attempted to raise the exit fee but could not do so before Euro 2020 began.

Firmino still forms part of Liverpool’s long-term attacking trio alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. But as well as Isak, RB Salzburg’s Patson Daka is reportedly another target for the club to add fresh options.

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AND THE REST FROM EURO PAPER TALK

Mainz chairman Stefan Hofmann, who was youth coach when Jurgen Klopp was there, says that he wants to bring the Liverpool boss back to the German club in the future. (Bild)

Arsenal remain in the hunt to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, but they could yet lose out to Monaco. (Foot Mercato)

New Tottenham transfer guru Fabio Paratici is an admirer of Juventus’ Turkey defender Merih Demiral. As a result, the centre-back could follow the ex-Juve chief to London. (Tuttosport)

Liverpool are likely to add Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhas to their ranks after his Euro 2020 campaign with Germany. (AS)

Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are all contenders for Sergio Ramos amid his Real Madrid exit this summer. (AS)

MAN UTD STILL EYEING VARANE

However, United are ‘closest’ to signing Raphael Varane, who has further Premier League offers. Despite Ramos leaving, Varane could still depart as well this summer. (El Larguero)

Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes’ move to Everton is now ‘imminent’. Indeed, the two clubs have reached an agreement over the transfer. (A Bola)

Toffees winger Bernard could leave this summer, though, with his old club Atletico Mineiro showing interest. (Jorge Nicola, Yahoo)

Brighton have allowed midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to take part in Argentina’s Olympic campaign in Tokyo. (TyC Sports)

JUVENTUS KEEN ON KALVIN PHILLIPS

Juventus have joined the list of clubs keeping tabs on Leeds United’s England star Kalvin Phillips. (TuttoJuve)

Borussia Dortmund have initiated contact with Arsenal about midfielder Matteo Guendouzi’s transfer availability. (Fussball Transfers)

Exit-linked Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri is Napoli’s top transfer goal this summer. What’s more, talks between the two clubs have been going on for ‘weeks’. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Meanwhile, Napoli are considering reigniting interest in left-back Kostas Tsimikas. The Serie A club failed with a transfer attempt in 2020, before he moved to Liverpool. (Corrierre dello Sport)

NAPOLI EYE SHEFF UTD STAR

Napoli have also rekindled interest in Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. (Corrierre dello Sport)

Liverpool could use Marko Grujic to get a cut-price deal for Porto star Fabio Vieira. (Jornal de Noticias)

Roma have registered interest in Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz as an alternative to Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka. (Corrierre dello Sport)

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