André in, $38m transfer: Liverpool can still land two Jürgen Klopp transfers in time for title push

Liverpool have made some excellent transfers this summer, but some gaps remain in Jürgen Klopp’s squad. For the Reds this may not matter.

Liverpool will not be able to make any further signings until January. The summer transfer window is closed meaning Jürgen Klopp’s side are set in stone, but there are some caveats.

The first is that not all transfer windows are closed. Saudi Pro League clubs have until Thursday to make signings and another push for Mohamed Salah – despite Liverpool insisting he will go nowhere – cannot be ruled out.

While it seems strange that Al Ittihad has so far been waiting to make a move for Salah – in case Liverpool are unable to spend the money on offer on the 31-year-old – a big enough offer could be tempting.

The question is what that amount should be and whether there is a desire to get that amount higher in numerical terms.

Only in January will Liverpool be able to make further purchases for the choice of Klopp. But it’s not necessarily too late for the Reds to push forward on all fronts this season and bring home more trophies.

The draw for the Europa League group stage has resulted in a series of favorable matches for Liverpool.

The Reds will want to move back to the top of the table to avoid reaching the last 16 in the new year, but this should be possible even with sufficient changes to the starting line-up.

Similarly, domestic cup competitions may not have started until January, to the point where a strong team was needed. Leicester at home later this month in the Carabao Cup should be a good opportunity for Ben Doak and others to gain minutes.

After that there is only one round before Christmas, while the FA Cup does not include European competitions until January.

This means Klopp’s men should be able to compete on all fronts as long as Liverpool continue to struggle with injuries. The absence of the Champions League means players like Salah and Virgil van Dijk have far fewer minutes played until the second half of the season, leaving them almost entirely to focus on the Premier League.

Arthur Theate of Rennes, 23, valued at $38m (£30m/€35m) was a defensive target to watch this summer, David Lynch reported in an article for This is Anfield, while Teradeportes have indicated there is interest in the 21-year-old.
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1-year-old Piero Hincapie is valued at around $49m (£38m/€45m) by Bayer Leverkusen.
Whether it’s one of them or anyone else, additional depth in this area will likely be more helpful in the second half of the season than the first.

Meanwhile, Brazilian broadcaster Globo expects Liverpool to return to replace Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade in January, with his side reportedly more willing to let him go. For now, he wanted to keep the 22-year-old for a better chance of winning the Copa Libertadores, but the Brazilian season will be over by the time Liverpool can make more transfer moves.

It is clear that, despite a good summer, there are gaps to fill in central defender and midfield.
By completing it, however, Klopp’s team will feel much more complete.

Meanwhile, the absence of the Champions League should allow the Reds’ best players to focus solely on the Premier League and hopefully position themselves calmly for a league title and a cup or two.

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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.