Liverpool and Arsenal are both keen on acquiring Lille midfielder Renato Sanches this summer, according to L'Equipe [via This is Anfield].

Enjoying a commendable 2020/21 season, the Portuguese midfielder registered five goal contributions in 29 fixtures for the French champions, with one goal and four assists [Transfermarkt].

He also impressed at Euro 2020 with his country, earning their third-highest average match rating at the tournament from WhoScored, and is now courting attraction to his services from the Premier League duo.

Liverpool and Arsenal are “very interested” in acquiring the playmaker despite his lengthy injury record in 2020/21. Lille are said to be open to selling their prize asset due to financial arrears within the club, opening the door for the Reds to replace Georginio Wijnaldum [L'Equipe, via This is Anfield].

In light of this news, loads of Liverpool fans took to Twitter to voice their delight upon hearing these recent developments.

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Replying to popular Twitter outlet Get French Football News, here is how some Reds fans reacted to the club's links with Sanches, with one Kopite believing that the 23-year-old would be an "incredible signing" for Jurgen Klopp's side:

"I sincerely hope this is true."

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"Would be an incredible signing"
"On my knees"
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"what a signing this would be man omds.. the perfect signing for us"
"Oh if we are very interested then in no world anyone would choose Arsenal over us"
"This link and deal I like. Get it done."
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"Please make this happen. He'd be an absolute monster under Klopp if he could stay fit."
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In other news, Liverpool have agreed a fee regarding one man's exit from Anfield.