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Liverpool seem to be getting linked with new players almost every day.

The Anfield outfit are gearing themselves up for some major changes this summer with some of their mainstays choosing to pack their bags and leave.

Change is obviously good, especially since the club are currently fighting for their lives to try and secure a Champions League place.

However, as proven this season, too much change at once can be detrimental.

And, even though change is a guarantee in football, the fact that Liverpool have to keep changing course to different targets probably isn't helping matters much.

So, the fact that yet another one of their targets has slipped through the cracks is a tad concerning.

Wolves' Joao Gomes is close to sealing a move to Atletico Madrid

Although replacing Liverpool's midfielders has been all that fans have spoken about over the last few weeks, it's unclear who Arne Slot and Richard Hughes will actually try and sign this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones both look likely to exit and, since they'd be leaving two massive voids to fill, it's unsurprising to see several players popping up as potential targets.

However, finding Premier League proven players who can fit straight into Slot's plans is extremely tough which is why Ben Jacobs' latest update about Wolves' Joao Gomes, who has recently been linked with a Liverpool move, isn't something that the Reds' fans will want to hear.

"Exclusive: Atletico Madrid now close to a deal for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes," he wrote via his personal X account.

"Parties, via intermediaries, are in advanced talks and are nearing a verbal agreement worth around €45m.

"Atleti still also have verbal terms in place with Ederson but no agreement with Atalanta opening the door to Premier League clubs with both Manchester United and Arsenal showing interest."

Liverpool must quickly figure out who they want to sign this summer

With the summer transfer window now just around the corner, decision-making time is upon Liverpool.

Although they may be one of the biggest teams in the Premier League, the fact that they spent over £450 million last summer means that their transfer war chest will be a tad smaller this time around.

However, it feels like they need to endure an even bigger rebuild than last summer, especially since they're only just in the Champions League places.

Several players have already been linked with moves to L4 but, it's going to be hard for the Anfield outfit to get every single one over the line.

This means that they need to be smart with their decision-making and ensure that every transfer they get over the line is worthwhile.

A deal for Gomes may now be off the table, but, that doesn't mean that there aren't other players out there who could do just as good of a job.

Here's hoping that Slot and Hughes don't hold off for too long, otherwise, they could be scrambling to improve their ranks by the end of the summer window.