Liverpool enter race to sign Barcelona target with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich also interested: Reports

Arne Slot's Liverpool have entered the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah in the next summer transfer window, as per Mundo Deportivo. The German defender is already on the transfer radar of European giants such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

As per the aforementioned report, the 28-year-old has made it clear to Bayer Leverkusen that he's not interested in signing a contract extension. His ongoing contract with the German champions will expire next summer and, as a result, he has become a transfer target for several clubs.

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid are on the lookout to sign a central defender after David Alaba's injury struggles flared up. Additionally, former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger would turn 32 before the start of the new season. Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has also coached Tah in the German national team, which can turn out to be a convincing factor.

Liverpool have become the latest club to enter the race. They're currently looking forward to signing Virgil van Dijk's replacement. The Dutchman's current contract with Liverpool will end in the summer of 2025.

Jonathan Tah joined Bayer Leverkusen in July 2015 from Hamburger SV. Since then, he has made 364 appearances for the senior team, bagging 12 goals and 15 assists across competitions. He also started four matches for Germany at the 2024 European Championships.

Liverpool shortlists €50m-rated La Liga midfielder as summer transfer target: Reports

Liverpool are interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios, as per Fichajes. The Reds were linked with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi in the summer but the 25-year-old decided to stay in La Liga and the deal failed.

Zubimendi is still a target for the Premier League giants but they're also shortlisting other candidates. One such candidate is Pablo Barrios, who currently plays for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid. The 21-year-old is Los Colchoneros's academy product and has made 66 appearances for the senior team across competitions, bagging three goals and four assists.

As per the aforementioned report, the La Liga giants are expected to demand €50 million for the Spanish midfielder, who was also a part of the Olympic gold medal-winning football team. The Reds are also keeping an eye on AS Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli, as per TEAMtalk.