Liverpool eye Kees Smit; Tottenham chase Arthur Dias; Balogun likely to depart

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, who is rated at £51.5 million according to recent gossip.

At the same time, Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Brazilian defender Arthur Dias, who has attracted interest from several clubs.

Meanwhile, Monaco's young forward Folarin Balogun is expected to leave the club in January, according to reports.

These moves come as the summer transfer window heats up, with clubs looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season.

If Liverpool secure Smit or Tottenham close the deal for Dias, both teams could see a significant boost in midfield or defense. Balogun's exit will also create an opening for Monaco to bring in new talent.