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#2 Liverpool target Philipp Max, De Gea close to signing bumper extension at United

Manchester United v FC Internazionale - 2019 International Champions Cup

Liverpool may have one of the best left-backs in English football in the form of Andy Robertson but they are in the market for another left-sided defender, according to a report from Sport.

The report claims that Barcelona are looking at Bundesliga for a backup for Jordi Alba and among many, Philipp Max is an option they are keen on. However, the Red have also spoken to the player, who is valued at around €20 million.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are very close to tying David De Gea down to the club for 6 years. According to a report from The Telegraph, the former Atletico Madrid shot-stopper is set to earn around £375,000-per-week and will put pen on paper once the Red Devils return from their tour.

That amount will make the Spaniard the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world.