Liverpool Transfer Rumors: Latest Buzz on Luis Suarez, Xabi Alonso and More

Even though Liverpool are still focused on securing a European spot for next season, talk is already underway about potential offseason moves at Anfield. It only took about a month after the winter window closed for the rumor mill to start picking up again.

It will be another interesting summer as Brendan Rodgers continues to rebuild the roster to fit his preferred playing style. After a slow start to the campaign, the Reds have been playing far better as of late, a welcome sign of progress for the club's supporters.

Let's examine some of the latest buzz surrounding the Reds. Rodgers' job would obviously be a lot easier, both in terms of keeping his current stars and attracting new ones, if the club is able to earn a spot in European competition. But he must be prepared for any outcome.

Luis Suarez

Suarez carried the Liverpool attack on his back for the first part of the season, ensuring the club didn't end up in an even bigger hole. He's remained in top form as help finally arrived to push the Reds up the table. The striker leads the EPL in goals with 22.

As you'd expect, other clubs are certainly taking notice. Nick Harris of the Daily Mail reports Atletico Madrid are targeting Suarez to replace Radamel Falcao should he leave the La Liga side after a second straight monster season with the Spanish club.

Losing Suarez would be a significant setback for Liverpool. The addition of Daniel Sturridge and they have some players up front with potential like Fabio Borini, but Suarez is in another class right now. Finding a way to fend off interest will be the top priority.

Xabi Alonso

Alonso spent five successful seasons with the Reds before making a high-profile move to Real Madrid. The Spain international continues to be one of the top all-around midfielders in Europe, but contract issues leave his future in question.

Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror reports no contract extension agreement is in sight for Alonso and Liverpool are among the clubs keeping close tabs on the situation. A potential reunion could be in play depending on how things go between now and season's end.

Adding a player of Alonso's caliber would be a huge boost for the Reds' midfield, even at 31 years old. The path to a return seemingly becomes a lot more difficult, if not impossible, should Liverpool fall short of major European competition, though.

Sofiane Feghouli

Another midfielder who could attract some wide-ranging interest during the summer is Feghouli. The Valencia rising star's play has improved markedly over the past two campaigns, which should make him an attractive option for clubs looking to avoid the major cost of an established talent.

Liverpool have been monitoring his progress and are starting to show increased interest in him, according to Tom Hopkinson of the Daily Mirror. He reports the current target price would be around £9 million, with Paris Saint-Germain also interested.

Feghouli is a versatile midfielder that would fit well with Liverpool. The Reds aren't going to win any bidding wars with PSG, which makes the situation trickier. But the early rumors seem to suggest Rodgers is definitely looking to upgrade the midfield one way or another.