Liverpool are battling to agree a fee with Southampton for Adam Lallana. The Telegraph says Liverpool are hoping to wrap up the deal for Lallana from Southampton quickly even though the south-coast club are holding out for £5m more than the £20m that has been offered for the 26-year-old England international.
The biggest concern for Liverpool are Manchester United, who are offering £27million for Lallana's team-mate Luke Shaw.
United could seek to secure a double-deal for the pair at a higher price.
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