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Liverpool are considering making a move for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman,  Premium Sport   reports. The Reds need to add to their midfield after the departure of Philippe Coutinho, while they could see Emre Can leave for Juventus, and see the Roma star as a smart addition. Strootman, 27, is interested in a move to the Premier League, but there are said to be many clubs interested in him.

LIVERPOOL CONFIRM RECORD €160M SALE OF COUTINHO TO BARCELONA The Brazil international ends five years on Merseyside as he prepares to undergo a medical and complete his switch to Camp Nou Liverpool have confirmed their agreement of a British-record €160 million with Barcelona for the transfer of Philippe Coutinho as the player travels to Spain to complete the formalities of his move. La Liga’s leaders will part with  €120m as a guaranteed base fee, with another €40m in performance and appearance-related add-ons that are expected to be triggered. 100 per cent certain his future – and that of his family – belongs at Barcelona. It is his dream and I am now convinced there is nothing left at our disposal to change his mind. “Philippe has made a fantastic contribution to this club over his five years of service and as disappointed as we are he doesn’t want to extend that, the relationship we have for him means with a heavy heart we wish him ...