Liverpool trade news LIVE: Mane linked to return, Thuram blow, Reds draw in on Mac Allister

Liverpool have some big signings to offer when the transfer window starts in nine days. Jurgen Klopp is looking to rebuild his squad after missing out on the Champions League

With just nine days to go before the summer transfer window opens – and Liverpool are preparing for a big few months as Jurgen Klopp looks to rebuild his squad.

We already know that James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Roberto Firmino are heading for the exit, with Joel Matip’s future also uncertain.

Sporting director Jörg Schmadtke took up his new role last Thursday and his first big task could be signing Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Personal terms have reportedly been agreed for the world champion and he is expected to be the first of many newcomers.

The Anfield side are also in the running to sign Khephren Thuram from Nice and Manu Kone from Borussia Mönchengladbach, and are even now linked with former star Sadio Mane just a year after joining Bayern Munich.

Another Bundesliga winner, midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is another target, but hopes of signing Mason Mount appear to be fading with Man United in pole position for the Englishman.

Liverpool fans vote for player of the season

It hasn’t been the best season for Liverpool, but at least fans have European football to look forward to next season.

It will be the Europa League, but even a fifth place marked a recovery after a bad first half of the championship.
And now fans can vote for their Player of the Season via the club’s website

Liverpool feel the date of the program

Liverpool’s league schedule for the 2023/24 season will be announced on Thursday 15 June at 9am.
With work on the Anfield Road Stand extension continuing until the end of July, the club submitted an application to play their first away game. Klopp boosted by the return of a young star

Liverpool hope Kaide Gordon’s injury nightmare ends soon as the 18-year-old returns to training.
Gordon, who made his first-team debut for the Reds last season, last played 16 months ago in a 3-0 Premier League 2 defeat away to Leeds United.

The academic graduate suffers from a pelvic disorder and is undergoing specialist training.
Not a new signing for Jurgen Klopp, but it might look like it.

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Carvalho out? Red Bull Leipzig are reportedly preparing a second offer for Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho, who hinted he was leaving Anfield last week.

The Reds turned down a bid for the academy graduate from Fulham but, according to Football Insider, Leipzig are ‘ready to test the Reds’ resolve’ by making an improved offer for the 20-year-old.

Alexis Mac Allister deal could be finalized this week

Liverpool are closing in on a full deal to sign Alexis Mac Allister – and hope to finalize the deal this week.

The Reds have agreed in principle on details of a transfer fee with Brighton which would cover the exit clause in his contract and would be less than £60m.

And with personal details set to be finalized this week, manager Jurgen Klopp is growing confident of securing his first major signing this summer. Liverpool ‘fan’ Kone aims to shine in the Premier League

A longtime manager of Manu Kone has revealed that Liverpool are his favorite club and the Borussia Monchengladbach star wore one of their kits during a trial period.

Former Paris FC youth coach Reda Bekhti recalled that the French Under-21 international wore red during his trial with the Ligue 2 outfit.

In an exclusive interview with Liverpool.com, Bekhti explained why a move to Anfield would be perfect for Kone – it would be particularly rewarding for Manu. I remember him wearing a Liverpool kit during the Paris FC trial, it’s his favorite club than him,” he said.

“Liverpool would be a great step for him and a good career choice. He could prove himself in the Premier League playing for one of England’s most popular clubs.

In such an environment, he could only develop further and continue to demonstrate his talent.

Alexander Arnold goes to Barca

Trent Alexander-Arnold was in Barcelona this week – but don’t worry Liverpool fans, he wasn’t there to negotiate with the Catalan giants.

Instead, TAA enjoyed the Spanish Grand Prix. And he enjoyed looking closely at the AlphaTauri setup before the race, which was won by Max Verstappen.

Liverpool dealt a blow to their talks with Thuram

Khephren Thuram stressed he was happy given Liverpool’s interest in OGC Nice. 90min reported this week that the Reds have started talks with Thuram’s representatives ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window on June 14.
But it looks like the France international, who won just one cap, will need convincing.

Mane is linked with a return to Anfield

Sadio Mane has been linked with a return to Anfield after failing to impress Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.

Despite winning the Bundesliga, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic have been sacked and dozens of players are set to be sacked this summer.
Several outlets, including Bilde and Echo, have suggested Mane’s return could be a possibility, although Jurgen Klopp has signed Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.

The Celt star “seduced” by Klopp

Gabri Veiga was the hero as Celta Vigo secured their survival in La Liga this weekend by scoring twice in a win over Barcelona.

And according to Spanish media outlet Relevo, Liverpool are one of the main Premier League clubs interested in the 21-year-old star.
“The Premier League has knocked on his door the most,” they said.”

Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have been following each other closely for a while, but the one who has taken the lead lately is Liverpool.

“The team coached by Jürgen Klopp wants to give their team an avoidance maneuver and sees in Veiga a midfielder who can lead this new stage at Anfield. The Celta player was seduced by the German manager’s commitment to young players.”

Thiago is unlikely to be offered a new deal

Thiago Alcantara now has just a year left at Liverpool and is “unlikely” to be offered a new contract, according to a new report.
Goal.com says the Spain international, who signed a four-year contract when he joined the Reds in 2020, will be able to wrap up the final year of that deal and leave next summer on a free transfer.

Thiago was plagued by injuries during his time at Anfield, scoring three goals in 97 appearances for the Reds.

Carragher tells Klopp to sell Matip

Jamie Carragher told Jurgen Klopp to get rid of Joel Matip to clear space for a renovation this summer.

After ending the 2022/23 season empty-handed in terms of trophies and failing to finish in the top four, Liverpool’s eviction has already begun with Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner all leaving the club to leave. With the transfer window opening in ten days, newcomers will also be targeted following the appointment of new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke.

A deal for Brighton’s Mac Allister appears to be all but signed and sealed with Mason Mount and Manu Kone. But as Klopp’s midfield came under scrutiny, Carragher urged the German manager to review his defensive options.

Thuram “happy” in Nice

Liverpool transfer target Khephren Thuram has spoken of a potential move to Anfield this summer, insisting he is “happy” at Nice.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to strengthen his midfield this summer as James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all leave on free transfers.

The Reds have been planning a move for Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham but pulled out of the race to sign him due to the scale of the rebuilding work Klopp was to undertake.

The reds pay homage to Firmino

While most of the attention will be on the incoming players, one player is saying an emotional goodbye to Liverpool.
The stars of the Reds greeted the Brazilian in an exciting video.