Liverpool transfer news: Flick comments on Thiago interest, Kelly pursuit abandoned

Preparations for the 2020-21 campaign are in full swing for Liverpool as they prepare to defend their Premier League title.

The Reds finished top of the pile in English football for the first time in three decades and will be looking to do the same next time around.

With the new season set to get underway in in a few weeks' time with a Community Shield clash against Arsenal, Liverpool will no doubt have their eyes on a few new additions.

Outgoing activity can also be expected in the coming weeks, all of which Sports Mole has rounded up in this latest transfer update.

Leeds United 'weighing up £15m offer for Harry Wilson'

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Harry Wilson has made just one senior appearance for Liverpool, but he has been tipped for big things after successful spells on loan with Hull City, Derby County and Bournemouth.

The Wales international faces a lot of competition for a starting spot at Anfield, however, and he may well be on his way back out of the club - this time on a permanent basis.

The Sun reports that newly-promoted Leeds United are weighing up a £15m offer for the attacker, though they may face competition from Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Wilson, most comfortable operating as a right-sided attacker, scored seven goals in the Premier League last season.

Liverpool 'abandon Lloyd Kelly pursuit'

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Liverpool are rumoured to have revived their interest in Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly last week, but that short-lived pursuit is now over.

That is according to The Athletic, with the Reds' sporting director Michael Edwards supposedly pulling the plug on any proposal that may have been made.

Kelly's valuation is said to have put the Merseyside outfit off making a formal offer, with Norwich City's Jamal Lewis known to be an alternative option.

Liverpool are in the market for defensive cover following Dejan Lovren's recent move to Zenit St Petersburg.

Hansi Flick hints at Thiago Alcantara move to Liverpool

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Liverpool's pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara may well be one that runs on throughout the summer.

The Spain international has already indicated that he wants to leave Bayern in order to try a new challenge in another league.

Liverpool are the strong favourites to sign Thiago and, speaking on Thursday, Bayern boss Hansi Flick said he "can understand" why the player wants to move to the Premier League.

It has been reported that the English champions will have to pay £36m if they wish to sign the 29-year-old during the current transfer window.