Nat Phillips wanted by ex-Liverpool manager as Saudi Arabia eye another star
With less than 48 hours to go until the summer transfer window closes, time is running out for Liverpool to get their business done and dusted.
The Reds have made three major summer signings so far, with Alexis Mac Allister, Waturo Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai arriving to bolster Jurgen Klopp's midfield. The trio signed after six players departed, including Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner.
Liverpool could go and target another midfielder before the window slams shut on Friday at 11pm, with Andre, Wilfred Ndidi and Joao Palhinha all linked. As well as incomings, the Reds could also allow several first-team stars to leave Anfield as Klopp reshapes his squad.
With that in mind, here are the latest rumours to come from Liverpool.
Celtic close in on Phillips
Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, according to the Times.
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The 26-year-old is set to join The Hoops on a season-long loan as Brendan Rodgers tries to bolster his squad following recent injuries to Cameron Carter-Vickers and Maik Nawrocki. Phillips has not made an appearance for Liverpool so far this season and has fallen down the pecking order.
Speaking about his defensive options last week, Rodgers said: "I think we have to look at it, there’s no doubt. It's an area that we are light on." If the deal is done in time, Phillips could make his Celtic debut in the Old Firm against Rangers on Sunday - their final game before the international break.
Phillips has two years left on run on his Liverpool contract, having made his first appearance for the Reds back in 2020. He has played a total of 29 matches under Jurgen Klopp.
Nat Phillips is being eyed up by ex-Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers (Getty Images)Liverpool will not sign Doucoure
Liverpool have no intention of signing Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure before the end of the summer window.
According to the Evening Standard, the Reds will resist matching Palace's £70million asking price for the Mali midfielder. Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain were both keen on a move for Doucoure, but Klopp's men are not interesting in making a bid ahead of Friday's 11pm deadline.
The 23-year-old was left out of Palace's squad to face Plymouth in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. But he is expected to be back in contention for their Premier League game at home to Wolves.
Saudis plot Konate move
Saudi side Al-Ittihad are now plotting a move for Ibrahima Konate as they continue to pursue Mohamed Salah.
Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have already made the switch to the Middle-East this summer, while Joe Gomez is also of interest to Al-Ittihad.
According to French outlet RMC, they are also interested in Konate. It has been reported that he is an alternative to compatriot Jean-Clair Todibo - who is said to have already rejected a huge offer to stay with current club Nice.
Konate, 24, arrived at Liverpool from German giants RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021. Since then, he has gone on to make 55 appearances for the Reds but has struggled with injuries during his time at Anfield.
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