Dejan Lovren: I hope this player joins Liverpool in the summer

Dejan Lovren has revealed that he is hoping that Ivan Perisic joins Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

The Reds are bound to be linked with a host of players in the coming weeks and months as the summer transfer window draws ever nearer.

Perisic has been touted as a possible transfer target for Manchester United in recent days after Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho was spotted in Croatia last week.

However, Lorven admits that he would be thrilled to see his international team-mate Perisic seal a move to Anfield in the summer.

Lovren told Croatian newspaper Jutarnji, as quoted by The Sun: “We players do not know anything about [transfers] until it happens. That’s always the case.

“But a player like Perisic moving to Liverpool would be great. He is a top quality player.

“At Liverpool, all the players would welcome him with open arms. Obviously I do not know if it is true.

“What I can say is that he has exceptional football skills, knowledge and a higher than average quality.”

Liverpool are currently preparing for their Premier League showdown with Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds head into the game looking to take a step closer towards Champions League qualification, with Liverpool currently fourth in the Premier League table.

Jurgen Klopp’s side finished in eighth place in the Premier League table last season.