Liverpool news and transfers LIVE – Alexis Mac Allister latest, Declan Rice bid, Marc Guehi claim

Hello and welcome to the ECHO’s dedicated Liverpool news and transfers blog on Tuesday, May 23.

Liverpool still have a mountain to climb in their unlikely pursuit for Champions League qualification, and it looks as though they will have to settle for a place in the Europa League instead next season. Newcastle booked their place in the marquee European competition with a draw against Leicester City on Monday night.

As attentions turn to the summer window, the Reds are hoping to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton as Jurgen Klopp considers further options. Mason Mount and Ryan Gravenberch are among them, after the club’s initial plans to target Jude Bellingham were shelved.

Elsewhere, there are suggestions Liverpool could swoop for Harvey Barnes and James Maddison in cut-price deals from Leicester City if they are relegated. Crystal Palace duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are also doing the rounds right now, while Eze has broken silence on such rumours.

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10:02Connor O’Neill

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Arsenal ‘make Rice bid’

Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.

That’s according to Sky Germany, who are reporting that the Gunners have already made an offer of €80 million (£70 million) for the 24-year-old England international.

The report also states that as well as Mikel Arteta’s side, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all are interested in signing the midfielder this summer.

Declan Rice warms up before a West Ham United game(Image: David Loveday/TGS Photo/REX/Shutterstock)

08:52Connor O’Neill

Guehi linked with Liverpool

Liverpool have joined the lengthening queue of clubs keen on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

That’s according to the Daily Mail, who are reporting that as well as the Reds, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the 22-year-old.

The report goes on to claim that the England international could cost as much as £50million.

Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace

07:49Connor O’Neill

Firmino transfer claim

Barcelona are reportedly ahead of Real Madrid in the race to land Roberto Firmino.

That’s according to Spanish publicaton Fichajes, who claim the Spanish champions are leading the race to land outgoing the Liverpool star in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The report also goes on to claim that the experienced striker is also a target for several other clubs, including Real Madrid, and that the Catalan giants are looking for a striker who can back up Robert Lewandowski.

Liverpool’s Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino acknowledges the fans (Image: PETER POWELL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Full story on Alexis Mac Allister transfer competition

Alexis Mac Allister is hot-topic across the internet right now amid speculation over his future.

Liverpool and Manchester United are among those firmly in the race for his signature, but there’s also some confusion on which other clubs might be pricing-up a swoop for the Brighton playmaker. Manchester City are ready to hijack any move…

Read the latest from ECHO reporter Paul Gorst here >>>

Liverpool are hoping to sign Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton this summer.(Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Liam Wood

Betting odds vs Southampton via Bet365

Liverpool will visit Southampton in their Premier League finale.

Here are the early betting odds from Bet365 before that meeting;

Southampton win – 6/1

Draw – 15/4

Liverpool win – 2/5

*Odds were correct at 23:45 on May 22. Subject to change.

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Name your favourite Roberto Firmino moment

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May 23, 2023