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Tuesday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: Pedro Goncalves, Takumi Minamino, Ben Davies

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Liverpool on Tuesday, February 2.

The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Liverpool to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Anfield.

Tuesday morning's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup:


Manchester United 'make enquiry for £53m Pedro Goncalves'

Sporting Lisbon's Pedro Goncalves celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in January 2021© Reuters

Manchester United have reportedly made an enquiry to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves.

The 22-year-old, who spent two seasons in the academy at Wolverhampton Wanderers, has performed well for the Portuguese giants who are flying high at the top of the Primeira Liga table.

Portuguese outlet Record reports that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is interested in the playmaker and would be open to adding him to his side in the summer.

Goncalves is currently under contract with Sporting until 2025 but has a release clause believed to be worth £53m, a fee which United are reportedly willing to meet.

The Red Devils are understood to have made an approach for the player last month although no deal was agreed, while Liverpool are also keen to make a move next summer.

Goncalves has been one of Sporting's key players in their quest to win the league title, scoring 12 goals in 13 Primeira Liga matches and providing two assists.



Southampton 'complete deal for Takumi Minamino'

Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino pictured in January 2021© Reuters

Southampton have reportedly completed the signing of Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino on a loan deal until the end of the season.

The Japanese international has failed to break into Jurgen Klopp's first team, starting only twice in the Premier League this campaign.

Southampton expressed their interest in the player late in the transfer window, but have been able to complete a deal for the 26-year-old before the 11pm deadline.

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that there is no option to buy the forward, who will join up with Ralph Hasenhuttl's squad imminently, in the summer.

Minamino joined the Reds from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg in January 2019 for a fee of around £7.5m and has gone on the make over 30 appearances for the Anfield club.

The forward, who has 26 caps for Japan, is to compete with the likes of Danny Ings, Che Adams and Theo Walcott for a place in a Southampton side hoping to qualify for Europe this season.


More transfer news from Liverpool:

Deadline Day latest: Liverpool complete defensive signing
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Transfer deadline day: The five best deals as Liverpool bring in reinforcements
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Southampton complete loan deal for Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino
The 26-year-old replaces Shane Long at St Mary's after the Irishman's move to Bournemouth. Read more.

Liverpool 'agree £18m option to buy in Ozan Kabak deal'
Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak is a step closer to joining Liverpool following a breakthrough in talks between the two clubs, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Liverpool agree personal terms with Ozan Kabak
Ozan Kabak has reportedly agreed to join Liverpool, but the Reds must now agree terms with Schalke 04 for the central defender. Read more.

Deadline Day: Liverpool secure Ben Davies deal, West Brom in for Maitland-Niles
Glenn Murray, Winston Reid and DeAndre Yedlin were among those to leave Premier League clubs on transfer deadline day. Read more.

Liverpool 'considering David Carmo as Ozan Kabak alternative'
A report claims that Liverpool are in talks with Braga over a deal for David Carmo, but they are holding off in the hope of signing top target Ozan Kabak from Schalke 04. Read more.

Paul Merson questions Liverpool move for Schalke's Ozan Kabak
Paul Merson claims that the agent of Schalke defender Ozan Kabak should be knighted for securing a move to Liverpool for his client. Read more.

Report: Loris Karius set for Liverpool return
Union Berlin reportedly have no intention of signing Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius permanently when his loan deal expires in the summer. Read more.

Bayern Munich chief confirms Chelsea, Liverpool interest in Dayot Upamecano
Bayern Munich face competition from Premier League pair Chelsea and Liverpool for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Read more.

Liverpool 'told to pay £44m for Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba'
Premier League champions Liverpool were reportedly priced out of signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba in the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool complete Ozan Kabak loan signing
Liverpool complete the signing of Schalke 04 centre-back Ozan Kabak on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Preston North End 'turned down bigger off from Bournemouth for Ben Davies'
Preston North End reportedly turn down a bigger offer from fellow Championship side Bournemouth for defender Ben Davies, who has now joined Liverpool. Read more.

Ben Davies 'set to undergo Liverpool medical on Monday'
The 25-year-old will have his medical on Monday before signing for an initial £500,000 deal. Read more.

Liverpool 'see two bids for Braga's David Carmo rejected'
Liverpool have reportedly seen two bids rejected by Braga for central defender David Carmo, before agreeing a deal to sign Schalke 04's Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Liverpool confirm Ben Davies signing on "long-term contract"
Liverpool confirm the signing of centre-back Ben Davies from Preston North End on a "long-term contract". Read more.

Dayot Upamecano agent confirms interest from two Premier League clubs
Agent Volker Struth confirms that Dayot Upamecano is wanted by two English clubs, but Bayern Munich remain the frontrunners to sign the RB Leipzig defender. Read more.

Deadline Day: Liverpool busiest as they bolster injury-ravaged backline
Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak arrived at Anfield as Joel Matip became the third centre-back ruled out for the season. Read more.

Liverpool 'could still sign Duje Caleta-Car on deadline day'
Liverpool may reportedly still attempt to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool complete signing of Preston centre-back Ben Davies
The 25-year-old underwent a medical on Monday before joining for an initial fee believed to be in the region of £500,000, plus structured add-ons. Read more.

Neil Lennon confirms Celtic missed out to Liverpool for Ben Davies
The Everton defender is set to join until the end of the season. Read more.

Schalke 04 eye Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi as Ozan Kabak replacement?
Schalke 04 are reportedly attempting to bring in Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Ozan Kabak. Read more.

Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano bid 'depends on David Alaba exit'
Bayern Munich will reportedly only move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano if David Alaba leaves on a free transfer. Read more.

Southampton make late swoop for Liverpool's Takumi Minamino?
Southampton are reportedly hoping to make a late swoop for Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino, and talks are already at an advanced stage. Read more.

Ben Davies vows to seize "surprise" Liverpool chance
The centre-back played 145 games for Preston before moving to the Premier League champions on Monday night for an initial fee of £500,000. Read more.

Liverpool reignite interest in Schalke 04 defender Ozan Kabak?
Liverpool reportedly reignite their interest in Schalke 04's Ozan Kabak as they bid to strengthen their options in central defence. Read more.

Ben Davies in focus: Who is Liverpool's surprise deadline day signing?
The 25-year-old centre-back, in the final six months of his contract, joined the champions on Monday. Read more.

Transfer roundup: Preston's Ben Davies 'destined to join Liverpool'
Ben Davies is set to lead the movers on transfer deadline day. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: Liverpool bring in two defensive signings
All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

Transfer Deadline Day Live: Liverpool bring in two defensive signings
All the latest from the final day of the window. Read more.

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