Liverpool Transfer News: Filip Kostic Clause Revealed, Ignacio Camacho Rumours

Liverpool's hunt for Stuttgart's Filip Kostic has received a boost following reports that the winger has a €25 million (£20 million) release clause in his deal, but the signs aren't as positive in the Reds' pursuit of Ignacio Camacho.

Alex Harris of the Daily Star cited German newspaper Bild, which reported news of Kostic's clause, adding that Liverpool chief Jurgen Klopp is alleged to be a "big fan" of the player, who arrived at Stuttgart in 2014.

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The wide man has just over three years remaining on his contract at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, but with the presence of a release clause in that deal, Liverpool know the fee they'd need to fork out for his signature.

Last month, Sky Sports Bundesliga correspondent Alex Chaffer provided quotes from Kostic, who was ambiguous in his response when quizzed on his chances of completing a summer move:

The 23-year-old has scored five goals and made five assists in 25 Bundesliga appearances this season, having previously impressed in a two-year stint with Eredivisie outfit Groningen.

Liverpool will welcome wide talent Lazar Markovic back to Anfield this summer following a season's loan at Fenerbahce, but Kostic may yet be considered as another potential investment for the flanks.

Meanwhile, Liverpool look likely to face stiff competition in the race to sign Malaga midfielder Camacho after it emerged that Portuguese titans Benfica are also interested and have Champions League football to offer their target.

According to Italian outlet TransferMarketWeb, the Eagles are monitoring Camacho's situation and intend to block the Merseysiders' move, with the player supposedly available on a £4 million cut-price deal (h/t Daily Star's Jamie Anderson).

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That figure is reported to be worth half of the anchor's buyout clause, and Sport Witness recently explained Malaga are obligated to accept an offer of €12 million (£9.6 million) or more, should they receive it.

Like the aforementioned Kostic, Camacho's current contract doesn't expire until the summer of 2019, but Yahoo's Andrew Gaffney previously proclaimed there's "no way" he has a future with the Andalusians:

Camacho has netted two goals in 17 La Liga appearances for the Anchovies since coming back from a serious knee injury halfway through this season.

The 25-year-old Spain international is regarded as a capable holding-midfield presence, and many at Anfield could consider him an upgrade on the likes of Lucas Leiva or Joe Allen after their first-team involvement diminished this term.