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Liverpool FC could have moved one step closer to signing Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic, with reports in Italy claiming a fee is now agreed for the player.

Tuttosport claim the Reds are said to be ready to part with almost £16m to sign the player, with an extra £2m to be paid in add-ons.

They lead with the headline: “Inter’s Kovacic goes to Liverpool. It bursts the wrath of fans”.

The 21-year-old has been linked with a move to Anfield throughout the summer, with Brendan Rodgers reportedly earmarking him as a replacement for Steven Gerrard, who has left Liverpool after 17 remarkable years.

Kovacic had previously appeared to dismiss rumours of a move away from the San Siro, saying: “There’s no need for us to talk, I recently renewed my contract.

“I’m not expecting any further notifications, but of course you never know with the transfer market."

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Liverpool could complete a shock move for Carlos Tevez this week, that is also reported in Italy today.

The Argentine frontman is leaving Juventus after two years in Turin and he could be headed back to the Premier League.

Atletico Madrid and Boca Juniors have both been linked with bids for Tevez, as have PSG, but reports in Italy claim Liverpool could tempt the 31-year-old, with a £10m move going against FSG's usual transfer policy of buying youngsters with resale value.

Juventus have already signed Paulo Dybala from Palermo, paving the way for former Manchester City frontman Tevez to leave.

Tevez has scored 50 goals in 95 games for the Old Lady.

And finally, Liverpool could be set to return with a renewed bid for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

The Mirror report that Liverpool are set to improve on their initial offer of £10m, which was turned down by the Saints.

Man United are also interested in Clyne, and it is believed that the Saints was around £15m if they are to sell the 24-year-old.

Clyne has just one year left on his current contract at St Mary's.

IN PROFILE: Liverpool target Nathaniel Clyne

In pictures: Players who have been linked with a move to Anfield