Liverpool will have to beat off Juventus if they are to secure Bayern Munich's Mario Gotze this summer, according to talkSPORT.

Jurgen Klopp is believed to be keen to link up with his former Dortmund star at Anfield as the World Cup winner bids for more first-team football.

But the 23-year-old is reportedly wanted by Italian giants Juventus, who are lining up big name replacements for Paul Pogba, who is set to leave this summer.

Klopp managed Gotze at Dortmund before he went on to secure a move to Bayern.

Liverpool are leading the chase for Turkish international Caner Erkin, according to Turkish Football.

Erkin’s agent Batur Altiparmak has revealed that there have been initial approaches for the the Fenerbahce centre-back, with the Reds one of four Premier League teams linked.

He said: “There have been enquiries from 5-6 teams but I have not mentioned names of any clubs and no agreements have been reached either.”

Chelsea, Manchester United and Stoke have also been linked with a move for the 26-year-old.

Source: Daily Mirror

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