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Liverpool round-up: Star signs new deal; Klopp praises Ajax striker; Real Madrid battle for German

In a huge boost for the club, Adam Lallana has put pen to paper on a new deal, . The former Southampton captain had been subject to interest from clubs from abroad, but the claim that the new deal will see him earn £110,000 per week over the next three years with an option for another year.

Voted England’s player of the year for his superb form for the national team in 2016, Lallana has become a key part of the Reds’ attacking play, featuring as part of a midfield three and also on the right of a three man attack in Sadio Mane’s absence.

Jurgen Klopp has also been busy with one eye on the summer transfer window, and has sparked speculation linking the club with Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg after he gave an interview with Danish newspaper , as has been translated by the and the :

“Who doesn’t know Dolberg? You can’t play at Ajax without being noticed. He has a great future ahead. He is a fantastic player. I love Danish footballers. I had Leon Andreasen at Mainz. He was a monster. I also have warm memories of Bo Svensson and Mohamed Zidan, who has a Danish wife. Danes have a good attitude and a strong mentality.”

The 19-year-old Dane has scored 13 goals, and added an impressive seven assists, in 34 games so far this season as he continues to impress in the Eredivisie having completed a move from Danish side Silkeborg for £250,000 in 2015.

Another target is Bayer Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt, according to the , but the club faces competition from Real Madrid for the 20-year-old after they sent scouts to monitor his performance in his side’s defeat to Atletico Madrid in their Champions League tie first leg.

With three goals and six assists in 28 games, the winger can play on either flank or centrally, but has regularly featured on the left-hand side for Roger Schmidt’s team.

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