Liverpool Transfer News: Latest on Adama Traore and Jose Enrique Rumours

Barcelona youngster Adama Traore is "convinced" he'll complete his move to Liverpool in the coming days, and West Bromwich Albion have emerged as potential suitors to take Jose Enrique on a temporary deal.

Metro's Tom Olver cites Spanish website Fichajes.net, which reports Traore will soon seal a £4.2 million move to Anfield despite interest from a host of other Premier League parties.

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Olver goes on to state that Traore will complete a medical "in the coming days," which would make him the Reds' seventh capture of the summer transfer window.

The news comes not long after Spanish writer Sergi Dominguez sourced Spanish radio station RAC1 in stating the Reds were no longer part of the race to sign Traore:

The 19-year-old is one of the most promising assets emerging from Barca's La Masia academy at present, having already made his debuts in La Liga and the Champions League.

Stoke City have also been linked as one of the sides hoping to lure Traore, with the Potters' official Twitter account providing quotes from manager Mark Hughes:

Traore is also a Spain under-19 international, having appeared for the team on 10 occasions since making his debut in 2013.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has focused his recruiting efforts largely on the attack this summer, with the arrivals of Christian Benteke, Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings offering options up front.

However, the Northern Irishman has yet to address the wide areas of his attack despite Raheem Sterling's departure for Manchester City, although former Hoffenheim attacker Firmino can play on the flanks.

The interest in Barca's Traore suggests the Liverpool chief is ready to invest in another up-and-coming wing prospect, giving the likes of Jordon Ibe, Adam Lallana and Lazar Markovic greater competition out wide.

West Brom Register Jose Enrique Interest

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West Brom manager Tony Pulis is prepared to offer Liverpool misfit Jose Enrique a chance to revive his career at the Hawthorns, as he's been eyeing a season-long loan for the defender.

The Daily Star reports the Baggies will look to cut a deal to land Enrique on temporary terms, offering the Reds a chance to cut their wage bill and free up space at the back.

Rodgers showed a preference toward playing three at the back last season, but Alberto Moreno and Glen Johnson stood out as the top candidates for the left-back role.

Enrique made just two Premier League starts last term, and Merseyside writer Carl Clemente asserts the Spaniard is one of the first-team names Rodgers is hoping to offload this summer:

Johnson moved to the Britannia Stadium this summer, while full-backs Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez completed their moves to Anfield, with Jon Flanagan also offering competition in defence.

With so many names competing for similar positions, Enrique's chances of first-team football don't look bright, but the defender tweeted this weekend to profess his love of the city:

Unfortunately, the former Newcastle United star will have to move in order to get significant playing time this season as Liverpool attempt to make their return to the top four.

Sebastien Pocognoli currently sits as Pulis' first choice at left-back, but the Baggies need more competition in that part of the pitch. Enrique could make for a valuable investment depending on the terms of the deal.