Liverpool urge to agree to sign £25m player before deadline – report

Liverpool have only strengthened their midfield in the current transfer window and have not improved any other department so far.

According to the media, they are pushing to sign Belgian international and PSV Eindhoven striker Johan Bakayoko.

According to an exclusive report from Football Insider, Liverpool are pushing to land the Eredivisie star before the transfer window closes on Friday.

In a separate story, the news source revealed that the Reds had to accept a transfer fee of £25million in order to poach the player from the Dutch giants.

Bakayoko is a fast winger who can play effectively on either wing, but mainly plays on the right wing. Liverpool have experienced players like Diaz, Gakpo, Nunez and even Jota who can play on the left wing but only Salah and Young, Ben Doak on the right wing.

In such a scenario, the arrival of Bakayoko would reinforce the depth of RW’s position. Last season, the youngster made 39 appearances for PSV and contributed directly to 15 goals (9 goals and 6 assists).

As for the current season, he has delivered 4 assists in 6 starts so far under Peter Bosz.

He made his senior international debut in March this year and has scored one goal and provided one assist in four appearances (one in the starting XI) for Belgium. Do you think Liverpool should accept a £25m transfer fee to secure the signing of Johan Bakayoko?

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Mohamed Salah has “agreement” with Saudi Arabia as Liverpool transfer offer for $38m star ‘awaited’

Media Digest: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly agreed a deal with Al Ittihad as a Bundesliga side face a $38m transfer bid.

Offer from Manu Koné “expected”

Bundesliga outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach ‘expect’ Liverpool to make an offer for midfielder Manu Koné before the transfer deadline expires, BILD’s Christian Falk writes in his daily briefing. Koné is now back from injury and could be available for a relatively cheap price.

“There is also Manu Koné to consider (for Liverpool),” Falk wrote. “I have heard that Gladbach are also expecting an offer from Liverpool soon, as they have become cheaper after his injury.” “Before, a suitor had to pay about $54 million; now you may be able to get it for around $38 million. So it’s up to Liverpool to take the next step. PSG are still interested in Kone, so there could be serious competition for the player if Liverpool enter the fray.”

Wataru Endō was signed from Stuttgart last week, but getting another player across the line for midfield wouldn’t be a bad thing, as long as it doesn’t hinder a future signing of a player Liverpool really want. (i.e. the later Moisés Caicedo).

Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia latest 

Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has said Mohamed Salah would be open to a contract with Saudi side Al Ittihad, but the final decision would depend on Liverpool’s decision to raise funds – and the Reds are not among those keen to participate.

TV channel beIN Sports (via Al Jazeera) reported earlier this week that Salah has agreed a salary package with the Saudi Arabian outfit, but the final decision will rest with Liverpool. At this point in the summer, losing Salah would be unthinkable.

It makes sense that a massive salary is on offer for one of the biggest and most marketable players in the world. Neymar moved to Saudi Arabia, but Salah would surpass even that figure.

However, it would be a disappointment if the player chose money over staying in the best and most competitive league in the world. For Liverpool, the sooner a Salah switch can be categorically ruled out, the better.