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Thursday's Liverpool transfer rumours: Leonardo Bonucci, Emre Can and Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk falls to his knees after scoring against Tottenham at St Mary's

All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours from across the British and European press on Thursday, June 22.

Former Liverpool player John Aldridge has urged Virgil van Dijk to go on strike to force through a move to Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp's side publicly apologised to Southampton and ended their interest in the Netherlands international earlier this month after accusations of tapping up.

But Aldridge believes Liverpool could resurrect a deal for Van Dijk if the player makes it clear he wants to leave St Mary's.

Juventus want Emre Can to strengthen their options in midfield, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The Germany midfielder has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield.

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 16: Mohamed Salah (C) of AS Roma competes for the ball with Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and his teammate Mouctar Diakha
Image: Mohamed Salah is expected on Merseyside on Thursday for a medical

Mohamed Salah is set to undergo his Liverpool medical on Thursday ahead of a record £39m switch to Liverpool, according to the Daily Mirror.

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Klopp's side hope to have the transfer confirmed before the weekend, with Salah having agreed a five-year deal worth close to £90,000-a-week.

Newcastle and Burnley are battling it out to sign England Under-20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo on loan.

Ojo is reportedly ready to leave Liverpool for first-team football, with the imminent arrival of Salah set to restrict his chances further.

And one more line from the Daily Mirror, who claim Klopp wants to sign four key players this summer, including Salah.

The Liverpool boss has reportedly prioritised a central midfielder and centre-back and each could cost considerably more than the Egypt international.

Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli in action during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Crotone at Stadio San Paolo
Image: Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has emerged as a Liverpool target

Naby Keita is his top midfield target, while Leonardo Bonucci, Jerome Boateng and Kalidou Koulibaly are under consideration after the failed attempt to sign Van Dijk.

The final piece of the puzzle will be a new left-back to replace Alberto Moreno.