Liverpool transfer news: Liverpool will reportedly make a second bid for a defender, while the Reds could be in another $76m with Newcastle United.

Two midfielders have already entered the door for Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool’s summer renovation begins to take shape.

Dominik Szoboszlai joined the Reds on Sunday after completing his transfer from RB Leipzig, adding to the acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister, who was signed earlier before the transfer market had even been officially opened. The Hungary international signed a five-year contract.

Although it appears Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke may have already decided which position they’ll be pursuing, Liverpool now has a significant decision to make over their next transfer priority.

The Athletic claims that until another player from the middle is sold first, Liverpool won’t even consider adding a third midfielder. In light of this, it appears that hiring a defender is the more likely course of action.

Indeed, according to the most recent Italian rumors, Liverpool has already made a bid for one of those choices and has another one ready to go. The Reds may also face off against a few more Premier League opponents while this is going on, including Newcastle.

Here is the getjustsoccer verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)

Marc Guehi, a defender for Crystal Palace, is up for grabs, and Football Insider reports that Liverpool is prepared to compete with Newcastle, Arsenal, and Tottenham for his signing.

The price Liverpool paid for Dominik Szoboszlai, $76 million (£60 million/€70 million), suggests that a deal for the England international could prove difficult.

Despite the fact that Guehi has been impressive for Palace over the past couple of seasons, it seems unlikely that Liverpool would want to spend another $76 million on just one player this summer, especially another right-footed defender. It’s tantalizing to have the possibility to prevent Newcastle from making another acquisition, but the Reds may decide to let the Magpies have this one.

Perr Schuurs (Torino)

Following Torino’s rejection of its initial offer, Liverpool is preparing to submit a new proposal for defender Perr Schuurs, according to Tuttosport.

The Serie A team reportedly turned down bids of about $33 million (£26 million/€30 million) from the Reds and $27 million (£21 million/€25 million) plus bonuses from Napoli. Schuurs is apparently a favorite of Jürgen Klopp, who has reportedly asked that the Reds sign Schuurs “at any cost.”

It’s not surprising that more defenders have recently been linked to Liverpool, according to Liverpool.com. Schuurs’ name hasn’t been spoken all that much lately, but if Klopp is as enthusiastic about Schuurs as the Italian media implies, who are we to disagree with the Reds’ manager?