Liverpool have turned down the opportunity to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, allowing Arsenal to pursue him instead.
Arsenal are currently considering a transfer for the Brazilian international, who has only one year remaining on his contract with Madrid and may be available for a free transfer next summer.
Jose Mourinho’s team has also initiated discussions to sign Yan Diomande; however, their initial offer of €100 million (£85.4m) was rejected by RB Leipzig.
Similarly, Liverpool had a €100m (£85.4m) bid for Diomande turned down earlier this summer, as the Bundesliga club is seeking a transfer fee of €120m (£102.5m).
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool has been approached regarding a potential deal for Vinicius Jr this summer, but the Premier League club has decided against pursuing it.
