Liverpool Transfer News: Latest Jakub Blaszczykowski, Anderson Talisca Rumours

Borussia Dortmund winger and Liverpool target Jakub Blaszczykowski will make a decision on his future soon, according to the player's agent. Meanwhile, Anderson Talisca is said to be nearing a Premier League move after a Benfica figurehead arrived in London.

Blaszcykowski's representative, Wolfgang Voege, told German newspaper Der Westen that a meeting has been set up to discuss the 30-year-old's future at Signal Iduna Park (h/t the Liverpool Echo's Neil Jones).

Voege said: "He’ll return to Dortmund in late July, and we’ve already set a date for a meeting with the club officials. We will see about the rest after that. It’s nice to see that he’s highly coveted. If he leaves Dortmund then there will certainly only be a decision on his future in August."

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Blaszcykowski has established himself as a cult hero with the Black and Yellows since arriving at the club from Wisla Krakow in 2007, but manager Thomas Tuchel appears ready to let the attacker leave this summer.

The Poland international spent last season on loan at Fiorentina but continued to struggle with injuries and made just 20 appearances for La Viola across all competitions.

Blaszczykowski was a hit under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during their time at Dortmund together, but German football writer Philip Harmeling recently reported Wolfsburg and Hertha Berlin were also interested in the player:

A transfer to Anfield may be unlikely, though, considering Klopp has already signed Sadio Mane from Southampton this summer, and Sky Sports reported Georginio Wijnaldum is also set to arrive from Newcastle United.

Both players are capable of playing on the wing, as are the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana, although the Reds may still look to capitalise after German outlet DW Sports claimed Blaszczykowski will leave:

Jones also cited Portuguese newspaper Record, which reported Benfica president Luiz Filipe Vieira has travelled to London with the intention of sanctioning the sales of Talisca and Eduardo Salvio.

Liverpool have previously been linked with midfielder Talisca, and Metro's Primeira Liga expert, Jan Hagen, provided insight on how much the Brazilian would be expected to cost:

Talisca is a capable central midfielder, who can also push higher up the pitch when required, but after starting just six times in league competition last season, the Eagles could be willing to move him on.

Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers were recently linked as competition for the £21 million-rated Talisca, per the Sun's Graham Hill, due to the notion he may find a work permit easier to get hold of in the second tier of English football.