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Liverpool step up Dumfries chase

A move was made for Lutsharel Geertruida - on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig - but since no replacement could be found the Dutchman stayed where he was.

But it looks like Richard Hughes is still keen to address the issues and a move for Denzel Dumfries cannot be ruled out for summer.

Linked with a move in January - despite an ankle injury - the 29-year-old Inter wing-back is close to a return to full fitness. The former PSV star wants a place in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad and will be going hell for leather until the end of the season.

Liverpool plot £21m deal for Dumfries

According to FCIN talk will turn to the player’s future very soon - with his current deal expiring in 2028. And Liverpool will be right there for his signature - named in the report as one of the teams who can “easily” afford his €25m (£21m) buyout clause.

With Arne Slot described as an “admirer” Dumfries has got the quality and experience to add to Liverpool’s options at right-back.

Ronald Koeman has even used him in tandem with Frimpong for the Oranje - meaning that the former Leverkusen wing-back could become the permanent successor to Mo Salah further forward.