Liverpool are set to face Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Philadelphia on Thursday as manager Arne Slot assesses his squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

The Reds are in the market for new signings, with Turkish winger Baris Alper Yilmaz a potential target according to The Mirror [via Fotomac].

Liverpool are reported to be preparing a £25 million bid for the Galatasaray star, despite the Turkish club’s valuation of £30 million.

The Mirror reports that Slot is using the pre-season tour before making transfer decisions.

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Yilmaz has been closely linked with a move to the Premier League this summer after an impressive Euro 2024 campaign for the Turkish national team.

He also played an important role in Galatasaray winning the Super Lig title last season.

The departure of Joel Matip has highlighted the need for defensive reinforcements, with Liverpool exploring options in the transfer market.

Despite the need for additions, the club possesses a promising group of young players, including Fabio Carvalho, Ryan Gravenberch, Jarrell Quansah, and Harvey Elliott, who will be given opportunities to impress during pre-season.

Liverpool’s primary transfer targets appear to be a new winger and a defensive midfielder, with the club expected to remain active in the transfer market throughout the summer.