Players linked to a transfer to Liverpool today – as well as a new contract speculation

Liverpool is on their knees in preparation for Saturday's Champions League final, but transfer talks continue.

The Reds will meet Tottenham in Madrid on June 1 to try to win their sixth European Cup. If Jurgen Klopp's attention is focused on this weekend's match at Wanda Metropolitano, rumors and rumors continue to tie Liverpool to all sorts of deals.

Here are the latest rumors and reports going around on Tuesday.

Maxwel Cornet

Who? Lyon striker Maxwell Cornet, a 22-year-old winger who scored 12 goals and scored 5 badists last year, has not yet managed to sign a new contract with the Ligue 1 club despite discussions early in the season. 'year.

Or? All over. The Frenchman did an amazing job in linking up with a move to Anfield.

"I did not say I wanted to leave," he said. "We met the president [Jean-Michel Aulas] in January, and I said I wanted to extend [my contract]but the discussions did not succeed.

"Liverpool is a big club, all the links are flattering. I'm under contract until 2021, but as you never know in football, we'll see. "

What? Take this one with a pinch of salt. Cornet may have talent, but it seems that the links with Liverpool come from him.

Joel Matip

Who? Liverpool has signed a new contract with defender Joel Matip. The club would like to reward the central defender for his good form over the last few months.

Or? Football Insider reported: " A Liverpool source told Football Insider that the club was "concerned" about Matip's keen interest and the prospect of losing it, but also the desire to tie him to a long-term contract to replace his current contract. . "

What? Liverpool refused to follow such requests when ECHO asked the question earlier this season. Matip has been in form since the beginning of the year and should start Saturday in the final of the Champions League.

James Milner

Who? Now, it's an interesting statement. Reports in France suggest that Milner is a shock target for Paris Saint-Germain.

Or? According to reports released this weekend, the Liverpool midfielder is a target. The Parisian wrote that the versatile Milner was being watched by the Ligue 1 champions. The subway report: " PSG should also announce the signing of Ander Herrera on a free transfer this summer, after the Spaniard failed to sign a new contract with United. But according to Le Parisien, PSG is open to the signing of a third central midfielder and spoke internally of Milner's signing Liverpool. "

What? He may be in his mid-thirties, but Milner remains an important figure in the field and in the locker room. Liverpool will not seek to sell it and will surely open talks before it can go on a free transfer.

Ryan Kent

Who? Liverpool winger Ryan Kent has been loaned to the Rangers in the Scottish Premier League. He is apparently the subject of interest of Aston Villa, newly promoted.

Or? Football Insider says: "Aston Villa are in pole position to engage Ryan Kent, the Liverpool winger, after securing a promotion to the Premier League, said Football Insider." The Midlands giants are part of 39, a host of clubs competing permanently for an impressive season on loan with the Rangers. "

What? Liverpool is ready to listen to offers for Kent. It was initially thought that charges of about £ 12 million would have pushed the Rangers out of the market, but Villa will be able to pay such a fee this summer.

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