Liverpool 'ready to offer £26m' for Lazio star Thomas Strakosha as search for Loris Karius replacement hots up
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Liverpool are preparing a €30m (£26.3m) offer for Lazio star Thomas Strakosha.
The Reds are searching for a replacement for error-prone Loris Karius after his disastrous performance in the Champions League final vs Real Madrid.
The Albania goalkeeper has impressed for the Aquile and could be a long-term solution to the Reds' problem area at just 23 years old.
With Roma looking for up to €90m for Alisson Becker, and increased competition from Chelsea, Strakosha could prove to be a more affordable option, according to TuttoMercatoWeb .
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No Fekir bid yet - but it's coming
Liverpool will intensify their efforts to bring Nabil Fekir to Anfield, as they attempt to strike a deal in the next 10 days.
But contrary to widespread reports in France, there has been no formal bid from the Reds for the £50m-rated France international.
Fekir is the next target as boss Jurgen Klopp looks to put the final pieces of his squad jigsaw together, in preparation for a full onslaught for the Premier League title next season.
And we understand the Lyon attacking midfielder has met with his club president Jean-Michel Aulas to make clear he wants a move to Anfield...and would like his future decided before the World Cup starts.
That is Liverpool's aim as they look to strike a deal, with Sporting Director Michael Edwards keen to pursue formal discussions in the next week.
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Salah facing race to be fit for World Cup opener
Mohamed Salah is in a race against time to be fit for the start of the World Cup after Egypt revealed he will be out for three weeks.
The Liverpool star met Egypt coach Hector Cuper, federation president Hani Abu Reda and team doctor Mohamed Abou El-Ela on Wednesday in Valencia, where he is being treated for the shoulder injury he suffered in the Champions League Final.
Egypt claim Salah will be out for up to three weeks, making him doubtful for their first game against Uruguay on June 15.
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Egypt said in a post on their federation Facebook page: “The delegation of the national team was briefed on the recovery programme for the player, who is walking well.
“He aims to join the squad in the World Cup and this great player is determined to catch up with his team-mates.
“For his part, Mohamed Abou El-Ela said that the period of absence of Salah due to injury will not exceed three weeks.”