Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Max Kruse, Thomas Muller, Naby Keita

All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours from across the British and European press on Thursday, July 20.

Liverpool could go head-to-head with champions Chelsea over the signing of Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse, according to Sport Bild.

The Germany international, who scored 15 goals in 23 Bundesliga outings last term, is understood to be on the radar of the two Premier League clubs, who are keen
to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

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It's claimed Bremen would not stand in the way of Kruse so long as their £16m valuation is met by potential suitors.

The Sun, meanwhile, claim Liverpool and Chelsea are joined in another transfer tussle by Arsenal, with the Premier League trio interested in Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller.

Thomas Muller future at Bayern is in doubt

After an underwhelming 2016/17 campaign in front of goal, the Bundesliga champions' capture of James Rodriguez has plunged Muller's future at the Allianz Arena into doubt.

Serie A champions Juventus are also understood to be interested in the Germany international, who Bayern insist is not for sale.

Jurgen Klopp has refused to abandon his pursuit of midfielder Naby Keita, despite seeing a £66m bid rejected by RB Leipzig, according to the Daily Mirror.

Naby Keita is a key Liverpool target

However, the Guardian claim the Reds boss may be forced to reconsider his midfield targets following the Bundesliga club's reiteration that Keita will see out his contract, which expires in 2020.