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Reds Pushing’ to sign Alisson transfer replacement

The most recent reports and news regarding transfers involving Liverpool, as the team is still connected to several players competing in Germany this summer’s European

Championship Since Adrian’s contract expires this weekend, he will probably depart Liverpool, and in the upcoming months, another goalkeeper join Anfield.

In the group stages of the European Championship, Giorgi Mamardashvili made more saves than any other goalkeeper, enabling Georgia to advance to the round of 16. The custodian has played for Valencia for the past three seasons. Earlier this month, Newcastle United reportedly had a proposal of £21 million rejected by the Spanish team.

Along with the North East team, Chelsea is reportedly interested in the 23-year-old as well. Goalkeepers are reportedly in high demand from both teams this summer.

But according to MARCA, Liverpool is now the front-runner to sign Mamardashvili. They assert that this is as a result of Al-Nassr, a Saudi Pro League team, showing interest in Alisson.

The Spanish publication says that Saudi Arabia has made the Reds an offer. That is purportedly the cause of any attention shown for Valencia’s goalkeeper.

Caoimhin Kelleher, who acknowledged earlier this month that he wants to talk with Arne Slot before making a decision on his future, may also depart Anfield this summer in search of more first-team football. Dean Huijsen, a centre defender for Juventus, is one player that is anticipated to depart the team this summer.

The Spain under-21 international, who was on loan at Roma for the second half of the previous season, is apparently of interest to Liverpool. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Turin-based team has set a price tag of £21 million plus add-ons for the player and is prepared to sell.

In this most recent story, the Italian journalist notes that other clubs who shall remain nameless are interested but does not name the Reds. Liverpool reportedly asked Tutto Juve about the player’s availability in the past. According to reports, the Dutch defender, who went to Spain when he was five years old and later joined Juventus as a teenager, is also of interest to Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle.

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Liverpool battles for £80 million Bayern Munich star along side Chelsea and Manchester City.

current transfer rumours surrounding Liverpool as the team looks to bolster its roster this summer under new manager

Arne Slot As Liverpool gets ready for a new chapter under Arne Slot, all eyes are on the summer transfer market.

The Reds are in for an interesting moment now that they have a new manager in charge for the first time since Brendan Rodgers was replaced by Jurgen Klopp in October 2015. On August 17, Slot’s team will go to Ipswich Town to open their Premier League campaign with the hopes of making a strong start.

Additionally, the Reds are also monitoring Jamal Musiala’s current circumstances at Bayern Munich, according to our friends at the Mirror. He reportedly believes that the Premier League is the next phase of his career.

With two goals scored by Germany thus far at Euro 2024, the aggressive midfielder has already had a major impact. Musiala has reportedly turned down a new £150,000-per-week contract from Bayern, but he has chosen to remain open to other options. The German star is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester City as well.

The 21-year-old will reportedly cost at least £80 million; he still has two years left on his current Bayern contract. In addition, his estimated weekly salary is in the region of £200,000.

According to reports elsewhere, Liverpool is reportedly considering Wolves left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, with interest also expressed by Man City and Chelsea, according to the Algerian media outlet La Gazette du Fennec.

According to reports, the 23-year-old is prepared to advance in his career by joining a Champions League team. Throughout the previous season, Aït-Nouri was a constant in Wolves’ defence, making 38 appearances in all competitions as Gary O’Neil’s team placed 14th in the Premier League.

June 30, 2024
Saudi Arabia is preparing a significant charm drive for the “quick” Liverpool colossus, who may depart this summer.

Virgil van Dijk might leave Liverpool during the summer transfer window.

His present terms are scheduled to expire in June 2025, and according to sources close to CaughtOffside, there is no progress being made on an extension.

The Dutchman is still a top target for the Saudi Pro League, though. In the upcoming weeks, the Public Investment Fund will meet with the defender’s representatives to evaluate the viability of a transfer.

Who would be curious about Virgil van Dijk?

Al-Nassr, the team starring Cristiano Ronaldo, is one of the most eager clubs. The Saudi team wants to let go of Aymeric Laporte and is thinking of signing Van Dijk and Marquinhos should the former Manchester City player depart.

The Brazilian had previously consented to personal terms last summer, but PSG turned down an offer to sign him.

The league is eager to find out if the “fast” (as Antoine Semenyo defined) Liverpool mainstay is interested in moving to the Middle East, although no formal bid has yet been made.

Liverpool want to hold off until after the Euros.

In the end, Liverpool is waiting until after June and the international competitions, much like many other elite European teams, to make decisions about the futures of their important players.

Van Dijk is now focusing on competing for his country in the 2024 European Championship. We will have more conversations with his delegates in the coming weeks.

According to people with direct knowledge of the matter, Saudi Arabia is prepared to do all it takes to convince the former Southampton player to sign.

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Liverpool’s Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season

The Arne Slot era begins in Ipswich. The Reds’ entire top-flight schedule has been confirmed.

This season marks the beginning of a new era for Liverpool, after nearly nine years.

Jurgen Klopp has left a legacy for Arne Slot to build on, and the new Reds manager will be eager to get started in his first Premier League game, away to newly promoted Ipswich Town.

Slot has had a mixed start, with Liverpool’s first significant test coming away to Manchester United before the end of August. They will meet last season’s runners-up Arsenal on October 26 and Manchester City for the first time on November 30, when the champions visit Anfield. Their Merseyside derbies against Everton are in December and April, with the first at Goodiosn Park. Liverpool will visit Leicester City on Boxing Day before concluding their 2024 season away to West Ham. The season closes at home against Crystal Palace.

Liverpool confirmed Premier League fixture list for 2024/25

17/08/2024 – 12:30 – Ipswich Town (a)

24/08/2024 – 15:00 – Brentford (h)

31/08/2024 – 15:00 – Manchester United (a)

14/09/2024 – 15:00 – Nottingham Forest (h)

21/09/2024 – 15:00 – A.F.C. Bournemouth (h)

28/09/2024 – 15:00 – Wolverhampton (a)

05/10/2024 – 15:00 – Crystal Palace (a)

19/10/2024 – 15:00 – Chelsea (h)

26/10/2024 – 15:00 – Arsenal (a)

02/11/2024 – 15:00 – Brighton (h)

09/11/2024 – 15:00 – Aston Villa (h)

23/11/2024 – 15:00 – Southampton (a)

30/11/2024 – 15:00 – Manchester City (h)

04/12/2024 – 19:45 – Newcastle United (a)

07/12/2024 – 15:00 – Everton (a)

14/12/2024 – 15:00 – Fulham (h)

21/12/2024 – 15:00 – Tottenham Hotspur (a)

26/12/2024 – 15:00 – Leicester City (h)

29/12/2024 – 15:00 – West Ham United (a)

04/01/2025 – 15:00 – Manchester United (h)

14/01/2025 – 19:45 – Nottingham Forest (a)

18/01/2025 – 15:00 – Brentford (a)

25/01/2025 – 15:00 – Ipswich Town (h)

01/02/2025 – 15:00 – A.F.C. Bournemouth (a)

15/02/2025 – 15:00 – Wolverhampton (h)

22/02/2025 – 15:00 – Manchester City (a)

26/02/2025 – 20:00 – Newcastle United (h)

08/03/2025 – 15:00 – Southampton (h)

15/03/2025 – 15:00 – Aston Villa (a)

02/04/2025 – 20:00 – Everton (h)

05/04/2025 – 15:00 – Fulham (a)

12/04/2025 – 15:00 – West Ham United (h)

19/04/2025 – 15:00 – Leicester City (a)

26/04/2025 – 15:00 – Tottenham Hotspur (h)

03/05/2025 – 15:00 – Chelsea (a)

10/05/2025 – 15:00 – Arsenal (h)

18/05/2025 – 15:00 – Brighton (a)

25/05/2025 – 16:00 – Crystal Palace (h)

June 27, 2024
The dream Liverpool team of Arne Slot with nine departures, Riccardo Calafiori and three new arrivals

As Liverpool’s players return back for pre-season training next week, Arne Slot will soon get to know his new teammates. He hopes to bring in some new players.

In the next months, Arne Slot, the new head coach of Liverpool, will have a lot of decisions to make, including meeting his new team for the first time.

Next Monday, the first group of players—mostly the club’s youth players and those not playing for their countries this summer—are scheduled to return to the AXA Training Centre. Stars from Copa America or Euro 2024 will follow later, while the Olympics could throw another wrench in the works.

In any case, Slot will have the chance to manage his new teammates and make some crucial choices that will affect several of them in the future. Some might very well leave Anfield for the 2024–2025 season, while others might be headed for a more permanent relocation.

A list of 10 such players who might be moving this summer has been put together by The Daily Mail. Young players Bobby Clark, James McConnell, and Luke Chambers are among those rumoured to be going on loan to gain more experience on the pitch.

Sepp van den Berg, Adrian, and Nat Phillips are the ones most likely to be moved on permanently out of the group. Meanwhile, Fabio Carvalho is said to have a list of suitors from England, Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, and Tyler Morton is allegedly of interest to RB Leipzig.

Additionally noted as potential exits are Kostas Tsimikas and Caoimhin Kelleher. In a perfect world, Liverpool could hang onto the former, but it would be very reasonable if he decided to move elsewhere for his shot at the top spot. In regards to Tsimikas, the Greek international may not be able to unseat Andy Robertson as the starting left-back, and his future may depend on the actions taken by the Reds.

In relation to that, one name has garnered a lot of attention during the past few weeks. In a number of ways, Riccardo Calafiori has drawn attention for Italy at Euro 2024 following an outstanding Serie A season with Bologna.

Liverpool is reportedly one of several teams who have contacted The Athletic regarding his services. Although Liverpool won’t be the only team showing interest, if it can prevail in the competition for the $32 million defender, he would not only provide insurance at left defence and address the Reds’ need to let go of Tsimikas.

If Adrian needs a new custodian, Vitezslav Jaros or Fabian Mrozek, who is presently playing for the Czech Republic at Euro 2024, would be able to step up to the senior team. Though we hope he doesn’t, Slot will be extremely familiar with Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow, who would make an excellent backup to Alisson should Kelleher leave.

After the rebuilding last year, the midfield appears much more established, yet a new number six would still fit in very nicely. Ederson of Atalanta has been connected, and ideally Liverpool will move when his Brazil commitments end this summer.

Ultimately, there is a lot of conjecture among the strikers, but ideally this summer, Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will remain in their current positions, and they might be joined by another newcomer. Johan Bakayoko, who is only 21 years old, may be the perfect candidate to someday supplant Salah on the right and round out Slot’s dream team, even though we haven’t seen much of him at the Euros yet.

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Bijlow

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Bradley, Gomez, Konate, Calafiori, Robertson, Quansah

Midfielders: Ederson, Szoboszlai, Jones, Gravenberch, Elliott, Endo, Mac Allister

Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Gakpo, Diaz, Bakayoko, Jota

June 26, 2024
The agent delivers a transfer update as Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh “agrees personal terms.”

Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh, who trained under Arne Slot at Feyenoord this summer, has been linked to Liverpool. There are “agreed terms” with a new club, according to the player’s agent.

This summer, Liverpool has been connected to wide forward after wide forward. According to The Athletic, the Reds will be searching for a man to fill that role during the transfer window.

The Reds reportedly have players like Nico Williams and Xavi Simons on their radar. They haven’t played under Arne Slot, Liverpool’s new head coach, whether it is true or not. While on loan at Feyenoord from Newcastle this season, Yankuba Minteh is reportedly another winger who might end up at Anfield before you know it.

Whether he is headed to Liverpool or not, the 19-year-old is probably going to be moving this summer. According to his agent Bakary Bojang, who spoke with Chronicle Live, a Newcastle-based publication, Minteh’s team has “agreed terms” abroad. Has Richard Hughes spent his weekend negotiating a deal?

It looks like things are going swiftly. Minteh’s representative initially provided Chronicle Live with an update on Saturday morning. Bojang stated, “It is true that Newcastle is willing to sell the player if they receive a good offer.” “We will certainly take a look at it if Newcastle wishes to sell and the sporting project is good.” We are in contact with a few other clubs.”

However, by the evening, it seemed as though the player had a satisfactory money deal on the table. “I am unable to verify the clubs that are in contact with us. With one of the clubs, we have an agreement in place. Thus, Newcastle now has the remainder, according to Bojang.

The club that seems to be in the driver’s seat to sign Minteh will be the subject of fan speculation. It is known that he played for Slot or his assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, in 37 of his 54 senior games. They are already connected.

In March, Rondo heard glowing remarks about the young player from Liverpool’s new manager. Slot remarked, “That is a huge weapon if you are that fast.” “He will disappear after just one action, and you won’t be able to find him again. In the last stage, I believe his selections are already getting better. The unfortunate part for us is that he most likely won’t play for us if he starts making extremely good decisions,” he said. Even though that has come to pass, a reunion might occur far sooner than Slot would have thought three months ago.

According to Sky Sports, Everton is interested in Minteh as part of a deal to bring Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle this summer, although those talks are still ongoing.

According to Liverpool.com, comments; Could Liverpool be the team that has reached an agreement on terms? All we can do is speculate. However, it seems like a realistic move the Reds may make this summer, so we’ll need to closely monitor what transpires.

June 23, 2024
RB Leipzig is interested in Liverpool midfielder as clubs are looking for summer transfer

The most recent transfer rumours from Liverpool indicate that 21-year-old Tyler Morton is drawing attention from across the continent for the summer.

According to reports, RB Leipzig and other European teams are interested in signing Tyler Morton, a midfield player for Liverpool, on a permanent summer transfer.

Morton, 21, a Wirral native, joined the Reds academy at the age of seven and appeared in nine first-team games under Jurgen Klopp. The last was in March 2022 and as roads into a regular starting berth are often restricted at Anfield, he has exploited Championship loans to get the majority of his senior experience to far.

His first term away from the club was with Blackburn Rovers, turning out 46 times for the Lancashire club, then last season he enjoyed playing a crucial position in the engine room of Liam Rosenior’s Hull City side, who nearly lost out on the play-offs. The Liverpool loanee’s achievements were rewarded when he scooped up the division’s young player of the month award in December.

Under new head coach Arne Slot, Morton is scheduled to return to Merseyside for preseason training. However, The Times reports that he may be traded soon after, as many prominent teams are reportedly interested in signing him to a long-term contract this summer.

Leading the charge is RB Leipzig, who have experience doing business with Anfield executives. The two teams worked out a £60 million deal for Dominik Szoboszlai last summer, and then they had a less than ideal loan experience with Fabio Carvalho.

Along with unidentified Premier League rivals, the article claims clubs “the calibre of Sevilla, Feyenoord, Eintracht Frankfurt” are also interested in the midfield player.

It is reported ‘nearly every’ Championship club would like to take Morton on loan for the season ahead also, yet it is now the player’s wish to advance his career at the next level. He last renewed his Liverpool contract in January 2023, and his exit is believed to hinge on the club’s evaluation of valuation, Slot’s perceptions once pre-season training is begun and lastly Morton’s own plans.

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Liverpool’s Joe Gomez position as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany considers a transfer raid

Vincent Kompany wants Joe Gomez to join Bayern Munich. Liverpool is understood to have a defined transfer strategy ahead of the window’s opening on Saturday.

Liverpool plans to take a tough position on Joe Gomez this summer. It comes amid reports of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, who are now led by Vincent Kompany.

Gomez had a good final season under Jurgen Klopp, playing the most minutes in a single season since joining Virgil van Dijk in the title-winning defence. However, he had to be a jack of all trades, featuring on the defence line and even in midfield. His adaptability has earned him a call-up to the England squad for the Euros.

It might also be beneficial to incoming manager Arne Slot; however, with Gomez still not first choice at any position, interest from Bayern Munich will force a decision.

Liverpool is prepared to make that decision for everyone else. According to the Mirror, the club considers Gomez one of its most valued players and is planning to deliver a ‘strong hands-off warning’.

It is expected that he will be a key player under Slot. Whether this means he’s expected to compete for a starting spot remains to be seen, but Liverpool probably believes it will be hard to obtain comparable high-level defensive depth for the money Kompany and Bayern are willing to spend.

Barring a spectacular U-turn by Liverpool, Bayern Munich will have to search elsewhere. It is apparently interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.

Liverpool shares Kompany’s admiration for Chelsea’s Levi Colwill. But both are likely to be disappointed, as the Blues are once again unwilling to move the defender.

According to Liverpool.com: Liverpool has taken a totally logical attitude. A huge offer could put it to the test, but unless something amazing comes up, it makes no sense to deprive Slot of such a valuable squad member.

The other variable is Gomez’s personal position. He was likely content with the minutes he received last season, but he may still be looking for a starting role someplace, especially if he prefers to play center-back in the future.

Hopefully, he will be satisfied to continue playing a key part for Liverpool. It has just been made quite obvious how highly the club regards him, and with any luck, it is reasonable to expect Gomez to play a significant role under Slot.

June 23, 2024
Thanks to Kylian Mbappe, as Liverpool is ‘planning’ a double Real Madrid attack.

Ahead of Arne Slot’s debut season at Anfield, Liverpool has big intentions in the transfer market this summer.

Two Real Madrid players are on their radar following Kylian Mbappe’s move to Spain. Liverpool wants to take advantage of Kylian Mbappe’s sensational transfer to the Spanish city by recruiting Real Madrid players Rodrygo and Arda Guler this summer.

The former PSG star Mbappe will be joining an attacking group that already includes Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, making competition for spots in Los Blancos’ starting three next season intense. New Liverpool manager Arne Slot and returning CEO Michael Edwards will be looking to take advantage of the surplus, with the Brazilian and Turkish players in particular.

Real manager Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking options will be further enhanced by the impending arrival of teenage sensation Endrick from Palmeiras, giving Anfield fans hope that a trade for Rodrygo or Guler may be possible this summer. The Reds are evaluating the likelihood of reaching an agreement, according to Estadio Deportivo, however it’s still uncertain if Real will comply at this time.

With 15 goals and 8 assists in 47 appearances in the competitions last season, Rodrygo, 23, was a key player in Real Madrid’s victories in both La Liga and the Champions League. Guler, on the other hand, was much more of a supporting cast member, but the 19-year-old winger nevertheless left his imprint, tallying six goals in ten La Liga games.

With a strike from long range that hit the top corner to seal Turkey’s victory over Georgia in Dortmund on Tuesday, the teenager has emerged as a breakthrough hero of Euro 2024.

When Slot becomes leadership at Anfield, both players would be a huge asset to his offensive options. Restocking the attacking ranks is a top priority for Slot and Edwards this summer if the Reds are to compete for the Premier League title, with Diogo Jota sidelined by injuries, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz struggling for form, and Mohamed Salah’s abilities waning as he approaches 32.

Although a move for Guler seems optimistic, considering Madrid doesn’t seem to be under any pressure to let go of such a phenomenal young prospect, a move for Rodrygo seems more realistic. He may be moved out of Ancelotti’s starting lineup at the Santiago Bernabeu as he approaches his prime.

The 23-cap Brazil international may be drawn to a new challenge and a more prominent role given his three La Liga crowns and two Champions Leagues. UOL reports that Rodrygo may be forced to leave the Bernabeu this summer in order to prevent the possibility of a disappointing campaign in which he spends a lot of time on the bench.

The departures of center-back Joel Matip and midfielder Thiago on free transfers were confirmed at the end of the last campaign, meaning the Reds have not yet made their first summer acquisition.

June 23, 2024
Real Madrid’s choice and Liverpool’s interest led to the “agreement” on Leny Yoro’s transfer.

Amidst transfer interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and PSG, Leny Yoro is said to have decided on his next move, and the Lille player has committed.

It appears crucial that Liverpool signs a replacement this summer because Joel Matip is departing the team at the end of his contract. In Arne Slot’s first season in charge, the Anfield side cannot leave itself short of options at the back.

Although Leny Yoro was a target, Sports Zone reports that the 18-year-old has decided to sign with Real Madrid this summer despite interest from Premier League powerhouses Liverpool and Manchester United. The gifted wonderkid has also caught the attention of PSG, even though he would rather move to Spain.

Yoro has reportedly told the Spanish team that he won’t be signing with anyone else, but he would want to join Los Blancos this summer. Liverpool is reportedly eager to sign him, but they are also aware of Real Madrid’s intense interest.

It had been claimed that Liverpool may leap in and pounce if a trade to Real Madrid stagnated. But even if the La Liga champion can’t negotiate a fee to sign him now, it is said that he will wait a year and transfer on a free when his contract with Lille expires next summer.

The Daily Express said last week that Yoro had already decided to sign with Real Madrid. Meanwhile, the president of Lille has already acknowledged that the player will be let to depart.

Lille is seeking $53 million (£42 million/€50 million), but the Spanish team is willing to make a concession on that sum. The player chose Real Madrid, but Liverpool was willing to pay the asking fee, according to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo.

According to Liverpool.com. You really can’t blame Yoro if he decides to move to Real Madrid. Similar to Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni, the Reds would recognise the right player but be unable to take action since they would rather move to the Bernabeu.

Liverpool definitely has to sign a replacement, though, if that turns out to be the case. Ibrahima Konate is prone to injuries, and Joe Gomez played full-back for the majority of the previous campaign. This summer, Virgil van Dijk will turn 33. Jarell Quansah is incredibly gifted, but he is still very young and should be handled cautiously rather than overused.

There’ll be even more fixtures than usual because the Champions League has been enlarged in advance of the new season. Liverpool just cannot afford to cut any corners.

June 22, 2024
Superb Euro 2024 star ‘considered’ by Liverpool; signing fee of £47 million

Athletic Club and Spain’s Nico Williams is a promising young player with a £47 million release clause in his contract.

Liverpool has ‘considered’ the prospect of signing him. The 21-year-old dynamo, who has been tearing it up in Spain over the past three years, had previously been linked to Liverpool.

Williams had another successful season at Athletic Club last year, tallying eight goals and dished out 19 assists across all competitions from the left wing. This earned him a starting berth for Spain at Euro 2024 this summer.

The attacker did well in La Roja’s tournament debut against Croatia, but he just gave an absolutely amazing performance in his team’s 1-0 victory over Italy, which guaranteed Spain’s spot in the round of 16.

Liverpool is among the several teams closely monitoring Williams in the lead-up to what seems like an inevitable move for him this summer, as a result of his performances, which have understandably intensified transfer links.

NICO WILLIAMS MOVE IS DISCUSSED BY LIVERPOOL.

A report from Pol Ballus, the Spanish correspondent for The Athletic, claims that Liverpool is just one of several teams interested in the outstanding Williams.

Ballus stated: “Liverpool has also been discussed as a potential destination if a winger is needed for Arne Slot’s new project.”

While Williams is being watched by several Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Chelsea, Barcelona is still in awe of the gifted attacker in spite of their present financial struggles.

Despite having many suitors, Williams’ signing might not be too difficult for the Reds to pull off.

Ballus claims that Williams’ current contract has a £47 million release clause. This sounds like a great deal for a player with Williams’ calibre and ability.

Liverpool can hold direct talks with Williams and his representatives if they activate the aforementioned clause. The Reds, who currently have a wealth of alternatives on the wings, are reportedly eager to add a new wide forward to their roster this summer.

That might alter this summer, though. Williams may be a direct replacement for the inconsistent Colombian, Luis Diaz, who has been linked to a summer move and may be available for roughly £50 million.

Though Arne Slot is expected to evaluate his team before making any transfer moves, it is unclear how serious Liverpool is in acquiring a new attacker.

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Liverpool ‘interested’ in Endo’s former Stuttgart teammate.

Liverpool are interested in signing Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton, a former teammate of Wataru Endo, according to reports in Germany.

The Reds will attempt to add fresh players during the summer transfer window as they prepare for their debut season under new head coach Arne Slot. They are thought to be looking for a new centre-back, with Joel Matip leaving this month after his contract expired.

According to German outlet Sport BILD, Liverpool is interested in Anton, who recently led Stuttgart to an impressive second-place finish in the Bundesliga, surpassing Bayern Munich and qualifying for the Champions League.

If Anton does join Liverpool, it will not be the first time the Reds have signed Stuttgart’s captain, as they did with Endo last summer. The Japan international instantly became a fan favourite at Anfield, appearing 44 times and scoring three goals in 2023/24.

Before deciding on his club future, Anton will first navigate the European Championships, where Germany will compete for continental cutlery on home soil. They started their campaign with a 5-1 victory over Scotland on Friday night.

Virgil van Dijk is poised to enter the final year of his contract at Anfield, with his future uncertain despite his dedication to helping the club build in the post-Jurgen Klopp era. A fresh face in defence would be excellent news for Liverpool.

Youngster Jarell Quansah made steady progress last season and was named to England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad before being cut from the final team. Joe Gomez has mostly been used as a full-back in the last year, while Ibrahima Konate is still a key member of Liverpool’s backline but has frequently struggled with injury since joining from RB Leipzig in 2021.

June 22, 2024
Striker to be sold by Liverpool as Chelsea considers triggering a £65 million release clause

If Chelsea decides to pursue Dominic Solanke, Liverpool can be in for a summer transfer windfall of £9 million.

The 26-year-old, who originally cost £19 million when he transferred from Liverpool to Bournemouth in 2019, has developed into one of the top English strikers in the game.

Even though Solanke scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season, he was surprisingly left out of Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 roster. However, his performance has caught the attention of higher-level teams.

According to reports, his Bournemouth contract has a £65 million release clause that only specific teams can trigger. Liverpool is also guaranteed 20 percent of any money Bournemouth makes on the forward.

If Chelsea proceeds with the marquee acquisition this summer, Liverpool would owe roughly £9 million based on a £46 million profit on a £65 million deal.

The Blues are keen to sign a striker this summer, and Jhon Duran of Aston Villa and Samu Omorodion of Atletico Madrid are two top targets.

THE £65 M RELEASE CLAUSE OF SOLANKE.

In 2017, Solanke moved from Chelsea to Liverpool for a rumoured £3 million compensation fee.

The frontman, who shone as a youth academy graduate, played just once for the first team before leaving, failing to make a professional breakthrough at Stamford Bridge.

Solanke’s career at Liverpool didn’t go well either; he only managed one goal in 27 appearances, despite sitting on the sidelines throughout the Reds’ 2018 Champions League final loss to Real Madrid in Kyiv.

But since being signed by Richard Hughes, the current sporting director of Liverpool, he has only become better at Dean Court.

In 46 Championship games, Solanke scored 29 goals to help Bournemouth win promotion back in 2021–2022, and he enjoyed his best-ever top flight season last year.

He signed a new deal with Bournemouth in 2023, and it is now valid until 2027. This puts the Cherries in a strong position to demand that any interested clubs fulfil the entire release clause.

It’s thought that the clause can only be activated by elite English clubs and Champions League teams.

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Slot’s reign at Liverpool could begin with Inacio transfer.

The Dutchman appears to be confident in obtaining solid results from the start of next season, and one of his primary requirements is to strengthen the defensive.

The Reds wants Goncalo Inacio.

According to CaughtOffside sources familiar with Slot’s plans, Sporting’s excellent centre-back Goncalo Inacio, whom Liverpool has been pursuing since last November, is the club’s primary goal.

In January, the Portuguese defender decided to stay with Sporting until the conclusion of the season for personal reasons.

However, he is now ready to make the big move to the Premier League, with Liverpool seeking to finalise his transfer in the coming weeks.

Keeping with the Reds defence, Virgil van Dijk’s position must be observed.

His contract will expire in June 2025, and conversations over his renewal have stalled. As a result, the Saudi Pro League continues to view him as a top priority.

In midfield, Liverpool is pursuing Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber, a player Slot also values; however, there is fierce competition for his services, with several Italian and German clubs interested.

The Anfield club has requested information on the potential costs of the operation for Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana, but Newcastle, AC Milan, and Manchester United are also in the running, so Liverpool are unlikely to have it all their own.

June 20, 2024
Shock Liverpool star backed to become world class amid ‘absolutely fantastic’ honour

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool youngster, is expected to have a bright future when he begins training with new head coach Arne Slot.

Former Eredivisie title winner Slot has accepted a three-year contract with Liverpool, taking on the difficult challenge of succeeding club legend Jurgen Klopp. While it will be difficult for the former Feyenoord manager to replicate Klopp’s success on Merseyside, he will at least inherit a strong group.

Liverpool rebuilt their midfield last summer, recruiting Alexis MacAllister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

The Reds are also developing promising young players such as Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak, and Lewis Koumas, which has led to the team being dubbed ‘Liverpool 2.0’.

Bradley is one player Slot will be looking forward to working with, and he may even offer the full-back a lucrative new contract. The 20-year-old might take over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s right-back duties, allowing the latter to move permanently to midfield.

Bradley, who has already played 17 times for Northern Ireland, has got high praise from his international teammate Brodie Spencer.

“Conor Bradley is going to be one of the best players in the world,” Spencer stated in a recent interview.

“He’s had a tremendous season, and being able to play beside him is fantastic. It’s such a relief to be playing at centre-back with him by my side. Liverpool news:

Conor Bradley is praised

“He is always present and supportive, and he can get out of tough circumstances, score goals, and make things happen in attack. It’s fantastic to play with him. He is such a great player and makes the job appear easy.”

After Bradley impressed in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth in January, Klopp stated, “[He is] outstanding. There is a good amount of hostility throughout the game. He’s such a wonderful footballer; he didn’t always show it today, but he is, and his attitude is outstanding.

“He has speed, he has aggression, all the things you need in that position.”

Bradley will be hoping to establish himself as a regular starter under Slot, much like he did when Alexander-Arnold was injured for parts of the 2023-24 season. However, Bradley’s playing time will be determined by if Liverpool signs another right-back this summer.

Gravenberch is the second player that could reach new heights under the Dutch coach. Ryan Sr., Ryan’s father, told reporters in the Netherlands, “I don’t think he’s spoken to Slot yet, but Ryan is glad he’s coming.

“Although he enjoyed playing under Klopp, Ryan prefers Slot’s playing style.

“Slot plays more like Manchester City and Arsenal; under Klopp, Liverpool played more directly. According to Ryan’s training at Ajax, Slot’s game is better suited to him.

June 17, 2024