Liverpool transfer news roundup: More Mbappe, Gray scouted, Kelly price.

Another day, another round of transfer rumours.

After lying dormant for a couple months, the rumour mill is getting back into full swing as the January transfer window fast approaches.

As such, Liverpool are beginning to linked with seemingly every player under the sun.

Let’s take a look at the latest gossip and try and separate the somewhat facts from the abhorrent fiction.

We start with the industry standard for Liverpool transfer rumours.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool are likely to be in the mix for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe if he becomes available next summer.

However, the same source claims it would be ‘doubtful’ that the Reds could afford such a sensational move.

We’re stuck in an endless loop and we can’t get out.

ARCHIE GRAY

Over the years we’ve had Jack Clarke, Jude Bellingham, Alex Scott – all Championship starlets heavily linked with a move to Merseyside. Archie Gray is the latest to join the list.

It was reported earlier this week that Liverpool were lining up a £40m summer bid for the Leeds United youngster, as per the Daily Mail.

And now, Fabrizio Romano – writing in his Caught Offside column – has claimed that the Reds have sent their scouts to watch the 17-year-old in action on multiple occasions.

Seems our interest in Gray is very much apparent. Whether we pull the trigger on a big-money move is another question entirely.

LLOYD KELLY

Bournemouth would be willing to let Lloyd Kelly leave the Cherries in January, but only for a fee of £25m, according to Football Insider.

Kelly’s contract at Bournemouth is up next summer, with Liverpool long-term admirers of the defender.

The Reds face competition from Spurs, who are said to be preparing a new move for Kelly.

Would be a surprise to see Liverpool fork out such a sizable fee for a player who would cost nothing six months later.

Liverpool have long been linked with Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade.

However, Ben Jacobs (via Give Me Sport) is claiming that Fulham have emerged as favourites in the race to sign the Brazilian.

This comes after reports that the Reds had cooled their interest in the Copa Libertadores winner.

GONCALO INACIO

Correio da Manha have claimed Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on young defender Goncalo Inacio.

Both clubs will reportedly have scouts on the ground in Portugal as Sporting Lisbon take on their bitter rivals Benfica on Sunday evening.

A long-reported target of the Reds, this information doesn’t seem to advance the story one bit.

JULIAN BRANDT

Arsenal and Newcastle United have entered the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt, according to the Mirror.

The same report highlights the long-term admiration of Jurgen Klopp for the player, dating back to his time at Bayer Leverkusen.

It looks to be implied that Liverpool could go back in for the German if they so pleased, rivalling their Premier League counterparts for his signature.

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Sheffield United looking to land ‘excellent’ international teammate of Dominik Szoboszlai

Sheffield United are already looking to the January transfer window and could make their move to sign Barnsley midfielder, Callum Styles.

Styles has been a key man for Barnsley for some time now and has gone on to make himself a regular with Hungary, where he plays alongside Liverpool’s £60m man, Dominik Szoboszlai.

According to TeamTalk, United are among a cluster of teams looking to sign Styles.

West Brom, Burnley and the Blades are all thought to be keen on the 23-year-old.

A host of European clubs are also thought to be tracking Styles.

With Barnsley in League One, and his contract only running until 2025, the Yorkshire club could be forced to cash in on Styles midway through this season.

United manager Paul Heckingbottom is hoping to be backed in January to improve his squad. A number of injuries have once again hindered the season and ahead of Brighton today, the Blades have won only one game.

Sheffield United keen on Callum Styles

Styles has long been considered one of the better midfielders among the South Yorkshire clubs and the fact he has 16 caps for Hungary shows that.

He is fully expected to go to the Euros next summer and if he can play at a slightly higher level on a more consistent basis, then you’d imagine he only gets better.

United do need to look at the midfield over the next few windows.

The likes of John Fleck and Oliver Norwood are not getting any younger and new signings will be needed.

Styles certainly ticks the boxes in a lot of areas for the Blades. Lauded by Neil Collins this season for his ‘excellent‘ performances, he could well be a bargain buy for United.

Indeed, even if United end up going back down, Styles is a seasoned campaigner at Championship level and would be more than good enough to push United back towards promotion.