Liverpool ‘prepared to sign $99 million check’ as Joshua Kimmich claim may start Man Utd transfer battle

Recent reports from Liverpool suggest that the team is prepared to spend heavily on a defender and that a fight for Joshua Kimmich with Manchester United may be imminent.

Now that the January transfer window is open, there are many theories floating around about what Liverpool might accomplish. Reports indicate that a defender may be close to signing a major contract, and Joshua Kimmich may face Manchester United in the near future. This is your summary of the most recent Liverpool news.

Leny Yoro, a defender for Lille, is reportedly “ready” for Liverpool to sign. However, the 18-year-old won’t be acquired cheaply.

As per Paisley Gates, the most recent sources from the continent indicate that the Reds would need to forfeit $99 million (£78 million/€90 million). Despite this, Liverpool is reportedly still keen to sign one of the most sought-after players in Ligue 1.

Le10Sport, a French publication, claims Liverpool is “ready to sign a nice cheque” to acquire Yoro, beating out some of its fiercest competitors in the process. Lille has apparently been contacted by Manchester United and City as well.

Though not as far along as Liverpool, PSG is rumoured to be in the running. According to the article, Lille is in negotiations with all parties, but keeping Yoro this month is still its top objective.

Liverpool and Man Utd in Kimmich battle

According to reports originating from Spain, Liverpool and Manchester United may soon be in competition to get Joshua Kimmich. The German international has been mentioned in connection with a possible January transfer from Bayern Munich.

Wataru Endō’s departure for the Asian Cup means that Liverpool’s choices in defensive midfield will be further constrained in the coming weeks. This has prompted concerns that, even though defence appears to be taking precedence right now, the engine room should look at other options.

Both Liverpool and United are reportedly interested in signing Kimmich, who is rumoured to be considering leaving Bayern ahead of a possible summer sale, according to the Spanish publication AS. In addition to giving the Reds an extra midfield option, he can also play right back, so if they decide to start Trent Alexander-Arnold in the centre, they have another choice.

However, Kimmich is older than the typical player the Reds would pursue at age 28. In the event that Liverpool decides to sign another midfield player by the summer, then other choices may become available.

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“What a Boy and What a Player,” said Klopp.

The Japanese midfield player has truly established himself with the team, but sadly, international duty calls.

Following Liverpool FC’s 2-0 road victory against Burnley, manager Jürgen Klopp gave particular recognition to midfielder Wataru Endō. The Japanese midfielder recently reached a unique milestone in terms of consecutive appearances and has appeared to be very at ease lately.

Today is Liverpool's 5th game in 13 days – and Wataru Endo is the only player to start all 5 of those games.

Endo is the first outfielder to start 5 games in 13 days for #LFC since January 2006, when Finnan, Carragher, Hyypiä, Gerrard, Kewell, and Crouch all did so. #BURLIV

— Michael Reid (@michael_reid11) December 26, 2023

During the post-match press conference, our manager discussed Endō’s recent performances as follows:

“I must admit, I really enjoyed this game. It’s unfortunate that after finding his footing, he is now off to the Asian Cup, but that’s life. What a player, what a youngster, and how very significant. We have to play without him at least in January, but he is present when we play Newcastle. The boys then depart, so we’ll have to figure out another route. However, I am very glad for him right now. Although it took him some time to truly demonstrate his abilities, I’m glad that we can now witness it.

Monday’s match against Newcastle United will be Wataru’s final before he leaves for Japan’s AFC Asian Cup training camp. The team, one of the favourites going into the tournament, will be captained by Endō. Iraq, Vietnam, and Indonesia are among its group members.

If they made it to the final, he would miss seven games:

– the FA Cup tie at Arsenal

– both legs of the EFL Cup semi-finals against Fulham

– Premier League games against Bournemouth,  Arsenal, Chelsea, and Burnley

Wataru, best of luck. We’ll see you when you return.