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Published 10:30 1 Jun 2015 BST
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Liverpool's laborious pursuit of some firepower may be finally about to show some progress. The club are reportedly one of three teams to have activated the €20million release clause in Luciano Vietto's agreement with Villarreal. The 21-year-old Argentine scored 20 times for the Spanish club last year and would arguably be a better fit at Anfield than Christian Benteke and at roughly half the price. Unfortunately for Liverpool, the other two clubs interested in Vietto are Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, both of whom can offer Champions League football to the young forward. (AS)
It's safer to assume that long-time target Danny Ings will end up on Merseyside, and talks with the 23-year-old Burnley man are already underway following the end of his contract with the relegated club. (Independent)
At the back, Simon Mignolet will be pleased to hear of Liverpool's interest in Cardiff shot-stopper David Marshall, who would bring in much-needed competition for the inconsistent goalkeeper but would not be expected to seize the number one jersey straight away. (Wales Online)
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