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Liverpool's busy summer transfer window might be slowing days as far as imminent signings go, but the Reds continue to make headlines in their pursuit of more long-term targets.

Having brought in three stars in the form of Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay, Jurgen Klopp appears to be content when it comes to major deals this year, but the German is still planning for the future at Anfield. With Sadio Mane out the door and speculated persisting over Mohamed Salah's future, it feels as if Merseyside could soon usher in a new era.

With that in mind, here's the latest news and gossip from Anfield.

Liverpool believe that Manchester City's impending signing of Kalvin Phillips will put them in pole position to land Jude Bellingham next summer. The Sun report that after the Citizens saw their £45 million bid for Phillips accepted by Leeds United, the Reds' chances of signing the 18-year-old have increased.

With Pep Guardiola's midfield now jam-packed with talent, Liverpool could more easily offer Bellingham game time. Anfield chiefs are lining up a swoop for the English wonderkid next summer and Mirror Football reported earlier this month that Klopp was willing to wait to land his signature.

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