Liverpool Transfer News: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, James Rodriguez Rumours

Reported Liverpool target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is preparing to meet AC Milan for discussions as he attempts to secure his future.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio (h/t Coral Barry of Metro), the deadly Borussia Dortmund striker will speak with the Serie A giants after it was believed he would depart for Tianjin Quanjian of the Chinese Super League. Liverpool have been linked with the Gabon international, along with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Aubameyang is reportedly set to move to China in a £70 million transfer, but Milan could yet steal his signature.

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Liverpool desire a world-class striker, and they have been unable to attract a No. 9 to replace the contributions of Luis Suarez since he departed for Barcelona in 2014.

Aubameyang smashed 31 goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances last term, as well as scoring seven times in nine UEFA Champions League matches, per WhoScored.com.

Sky Sports News HQ's Kaveh Solhekol explained how new tax laws in China have damaged potential deals:

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Chinese window closes Friday. 100% tax on foreign players has had desired effect so far: no Rooney, no Costa, no Aubameyang, no anyone yet

— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 9, 2017"

In other Reds news, James Rodriguez could make the switch to Anfield if manager Jurgen Klopp meets Real Madrid's valuation.

According to the Daily Star (h/t Chris Beesley of the Liverpool Echo), the Colombia international has been offered to Liverpool for £66 million. 

Spanish newspaper Sport (h/t Beesley) reported Manchester United and Manchester City have also been approached about signing the attacking midfielder, as well as Inter Milan, Juventus and PSG.

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James has proved, even from the bench at Real, he is a potent force when given time on the pitch. He is blessed with flair and creativity, and he deserves to be at a club that will showcase his talents on a weekly basis.

The 25-year-old would be a quality addition to Klopp's starting XI, but a number of major teams will likely compete for his services in the weeks ahead.

The player will almost certainly seek a glamour move to a club that will offer him the biggest stage on which to perform.