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Here’s all the latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds close in on another new addition to their ranks.

Yes, the transfer window is shut but that doesn't mean Liverpool haven't got a lot to think about on the transfer front. For one, their three best outfield players are all out of contract next June.

Not only that, but the Reds can still sign players and reports claim they're closing in on one right now.

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Here's all the latest Liverpool transfer news.

Liverpool close in on RIO NGUMOHA

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Liverpool agreed to sign Chelsea's exciting teenage prodigy Rio Ngumoha earlier in the summer transfer window. The teenager, who only recently turned 16-years-old,  has already been training with Chelsea's first team and was highly regarded by the club.

However, Ngumoha opted to leave the Blues after he saw an uncertain path into the senior team. Liverpool were one of the teams to pounce and convinced Ngumoha to join the Reds in a major coup.

But despite having an agreement in place, Liverpool have not been able to confirm Ngumoha's arrival.

Now Liverpool journalist, Paul Gorst, has confirmed the latest situation surrounding Ngumoha and how the club could soon be able to confirm his arrival with the academy staff very excited about the prospect of his arrival.

“I asked someone about that last week,” said Gorst. “He’s going through the Premier League five step registration thing apparently and that takes a little bit of time, but no concerns or issues.

“He will be part of the academy set up in the next two weeks. He will be a Liverpool player and one who academy staff are massively excited about.”

Reds scout Brazil talent

Liverpool seem to enjoy dipping into the South American market and exploring the pool of talent that is available to them.

The Reds' South American contingent is strong with the likes of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Alex Mac Allister displaying their footballing prowess week in week out.

Recently, Liverpool have been linked with Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Reis, the 18-year-old centre-back who plays in the Brasileiro Serie A for Palmeiras. Liverpool are battling it out with Arsenal for the signature of the teenager and the hype for this phenomenon is clear to see.

Scouts also from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Benfica have been present at his games to take a closer look at his performances and monitor his progress, according to CaughtOffside. Reis may be tempted to join Spanish giants Real, following in the footsteps of former teammate Endrick who seems to be settling in and enjoying his time in Madrid.

Souness believes Salah has decided

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Mohamed Salah’s contract situation has been a thorn in the side of a fantastic start to Liverpool’s season.

The 32-year-old, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold only have one year left on their current deals and fans are urging the board to settle these issues as soon as possible, so Arne Slot's impressive Reds can continue the campaign without these troubling distractions.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Souness declared that he believes Salah has already decided what his next move will be.

“I actually think he's made his mind up. At the end of this year, I think there's two more years left of him, maybe not exactly the same qualities as we're getting at the moment, but you would want him in your team. But yeah, I think he's made his mind up.”

The ex-midfielder continued: “I don't know what he's going to do. He’s from Egypt, I would imagine he’s had several offers to go to Saudi. I'm sure he's got more money than he will ever need but the chance to go to Saudi and fill his pockets with untold wealth may be really attractive to him and he's going to go somewhere where he speaks his mother tongue.”

Liverpool looked at Osimhen

It is being reported today that Liverpool approached Napoli with a view to signing Victor Osimhen, having previously had some interest in him last year. However, it seems the Reds were put off by the forward's salary expectations and instead signed another player from Serie A, Federico Chiesa, for a fraction of Osimhen's price.

With Napoli clearly wanting him out, Osimhen was stuck, until Turkish outfit Galatasaray swooped in to sign him on loan until June 2025. Osimhen has been warmly welcomed in Istanbul with videos circulating on social media of streets being flooded with supporters celebrating his arrival and setting off flares, and thousands greeting him at the airport. It is fair to say Turkish fans know how to acknowledge an incoming transfer!

Osimhen seems delighted to have joined Galatasaray and he will most likely be a hit in Turkish football. But for a player of his power and talent, it's a shame to see him snub various clubs that could have kept him performing within Europe's top five leagues. Only time will tell whether the Nigerian is left to regret this surprising career move.

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