Liverpool linked with U21 star and Real midfielder

There’s little to do in the off-season but think about potential signings and Sunday’s press have thrown up a couple of interesting ones, with Liverpool linked to Swedish U21 star Ludwig Augustinsson and claims that the club have made a higher bid for Illarramendi.

The 21 year old left back has only been at his current club, Copenhagen, since January, playing 5 times for the club since then. He also made his debut for the senior Swedish team in 2015, starting in another game since then.

The Swedish youngster has been one of the standout players at the U21s European Championship. While he may not be considered a starter, he would further add to the depth of the Reds squad, whilst simultaneously being ‘one for the future’. No fee is reported but the player moved to Copenhagen for a fee of around £950,000-1 million, so the club will have to pay a few million, at least.

Meanwhile, the Asier Illarramendi rumours persist, with this morning’s press claiming Liverpool have returned to his club with an improved offer this week. It’s unlikely he has a future at Real, considering the likes of Kroos and Modric are ahead of him, whilst Rafa Benitez will no doubt wish to make a few additions to the squad himself, further jeopardizing the midfielder’s position at the club.

But the simple fact that Rafa is at Real may stand Liverpool in good stead, giving them a leg up on any rivals for the player’s signature. However, at present, Liverpool appear to be the only club linked to the 25 year old.

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