Philippe Coutinho to have contract cancelled as Liverpool offer 'rejected'

The transfer window officially opens tomorrow, presenting Liverpool and other Premier League clubs the chance to conduct their summer business.

The Reds will likely be looking to add quality to the team in both defence and attack, having spent the previous summer bolstering the midfield department.

Arne Slot is currently abroad with his family, though will soon be getting down to business as he aims to build on the squad left behind by Jurgen Klopp.

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Listed below is a round-up of the latest news relating to the Reds as supporters await movement in the market.

Philippe Coutinho next move

Philippe Coutinho is expected to soon become a free agent as he edges closer to having his Aston Villa contract terminated.

The former Liverpool midfielder, who yesterday celebrated his 32nd birthday, could be heading back to the club he began his career at: Vasco de Gama.

Coutinho spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, having fallen out of favour at Villa under Unai Emery, and is now seemingly Brazil-bound.

That's according to journalist Bruno Andrade, who claims Villa have agreed to bring an end to his current deal and have given him a "free path" to Vasco in the process.

The Liverpool ECHO says: This is certainly not how many people envisaged Coutinho's career coming to an end. The Brazilian was at the peak off his powers at Liverpool during the 2017/18 season and has endured a gradual decline ever since. It's sad to see how things have played out since his Anfield days, which now couldn't feel any further away.

Alisson offer 'rejected'

Alisson Becker has reportedly snubbed a move to Saudi Arabia.

The Liverpool goalkeeper has been linked with a move to the Middle East in recent weeks, along with others members of the Reds' first-team squad such as Joe Gomez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

Alisson's agent moved to dismiss speculation linking the Brazilian with a return to his homeland back in March and it has since been suggested he is very happy at Anfield.

A latest report by Football Insider has indicated the Brazilian has rejected a "massive" offer from Al-Nassr, who have now seemingly turned their attention to ex-Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny.

The Liverpool ECHO says: Losing Alisson would be nothing short of disastrous for Liverpool, who have called upon their No.1 to bail them out of numerous threatening situations in recent years. The ex-AS Roma shot-stopper remains the best in the business and someone the Reds would simply not be able to replace in the transfer market. Supporters will be delighted if he resists the possibility of linking up with fellow Brazilians Fabinho and Roberto Firmino in the Middle East.