Klopp overwhelmed by Ivorian power after a friendly match

Arsenal is ready to bid for Brazilian star Everton Soares, while Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is targeting a midfielder from Sporting Lisbon, according to European newspapers on Friday.

KLOPP ADDS SPORTS STARLET TO WISH LIST

Jurgen Klopp would be interested in the nomination of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Idrissa Doumbia after impressing the Liverpool boss in a friendly match this week.

The Reds drew 2-2 with Primeira Liga on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium in New York, ahead of Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum.

Bruno Fernandes – another name related to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United – put alongside Wendel for Sporting, which have always been impressive.

However, it seems Klopp was seduced by midfielder Doumbia, 21, who played a deeper role in midfield during Wednesday's draw.

according to Record, the Liverpool boss has subsequently added the Ivorian to his transfer list, although the Portuguese point of sale indicates that it is unlikely that a move occurs during the current period.

An offer could be launched "in the near future" for Doumbia, who has not yet made his first appearance in Côte d'Ivoire, but who should move on.

AND THE REST

Arsenal is ready to make an official offer of 40 million euros to attacker Gremio Everton Soares, while Napoli was trying to get his signature. (Globo Esporte)

Barcelona missed the opportunity to bring Dani Alves back to the club. (Sport)

The Inter will have to sell three players – namely Radja Nainggolan, Joao Mario and Borja Valero – to bring Arturo Vidal from Barcelona. (Calciomercato)

The move proposed by Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United to Inter Milan is compromised because the Italian club is now focusing on the signing of Edin Dzeko of Rome.. (The Gazzetta dello Sport)

Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira is attracting interest from many clubs, with Arsenal being touted as a potential destination. (Gianlucadimarzio.com)

West Ham United striker Javier Hernandez does not want to switch to MLS. (ESPN FC)

Barcelona is not confident of concluding a summer deal for Neymar because of the "increasingly complicated" situation surrounding the Paris Saint-Germain striker. (ESPN Deportes)

Gil Marin, CEO of Atletico Madrid, has opened the door to the possibility for James Rodriguez to trade Los Blancos against Los Rojiblancos this summer. (AS)

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti remains optimistic about the chances of his contract with James Rodriguez at Real Madrid this summer. (Marca)

Borussia Dortmund is in negotiations to sign Brazilian striker Malcom in Barcelona for 42 million euros. (Goal)

Ivan Rakitic is about to leave Barcelona this summer after failing to sign a new deal with the La Liga champions. (AS)

Southampton defender Cedric Soares is being watched by Monaco while Ralph Hasenhuttl is trying to reduce his payroll at St Mary's. (Mercato Foot)

Napoli is one of the four big clubs to have agreed with Lille on Nicolas Pepe for an amount of 80 million euros. (Goal)

Pepe's agents went to Naples to discuss a possible transfer to Naples. The Italian club should also engage Algerian midfielder Adam Ounas in a contract worth more than 82 million euros. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Idrissa Gueye signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. (L'Equipe)