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The “reason behind Liverpool rejecting Roberto De Zerbi” to take over from Jurgen Klopp is that they “won’t go near him.”

Following Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi emerged as the front-runner to succeed leaving Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

According to Mark Lawrenson, Roberto De Zerbi’s cryptic remarks regarding his future at Brighton mean that Liverpool won’t approach him.

After Xabi Alonso declared he would not be staying at Bayer Leverkusen, the Seagulls manager emerged as the front-runner to succeed departing manager Jurgen Klopp in the summer.

Since then, rumours have surfaced suggesting that De Zerbi is also out of the race, and former Liverpool player Lawrence thinks the Italian is “getting carried away” with all of the attention surrounding him.

Lawrenson informed Paddy Power, “We’ve seen how much money they’ve made this year.” I felt that Roberto De Zerbi’s statement last week that he wants additional players was a little inappropriate. His major break came from Brighton, and he’s done incredibly well.

“But I don’t think Liverpool will go near him once you go down that path of asking for additional players, and perhaps his agency is talking to other teams.

“He is a capable manager, but I believe he is exaggerating since Brighton hasn’t had a great season. He has not addressed the additional games and has attributed it on a lack of players. De Zerbi is not going to Liverpool, and he may have turned off one or two potential team owners.

“Brighton is a professionally managed team; they acquired £22 million for Graham Potter and his backroom crew. They’ll just bring in a new manager, and given the way they’re now run, they most likely already know who will take over as manager.”

De Zerbi recently acknowledged that he hasn’t signed a new deal with Brighton, giving the impression that he wants greater control over transfers before he commits to the team long-term.

“I have a different way to decide my future,” he stated. “I would like to talk to my club. I have a contract, but the issue isn’t the contract itself; rather, it’s finding a shared goal, strategy, and outlook for the future.

“As for myself, I haven’t made a decision yet because I have a contract, but I want to talk to Tony Bloom, my club, to learn about their plan, his plan, and Tony’s plan. Then, without any issues, we make the choice together.”

April 5, 2024
Six players, including a “world class” player and the league champions, might soon depart Liverpool

The Reds will be making a lot of changes after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the conclusion of the season, and a few players may be going this summer.

This summer, Liverpool will start a new chapter in their history when manager Jurgen Klopp steps down after nearly nine years in charge.

After leaving his position as technical director of Bournemouth at the end of the season, Richard Hughes will take over as the club’s new sporting director. Michael Edwards has returned to his position as chief executive of football for Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group.

After Klopp’s replacement is named, there may be a lot of changes on the pitch as well. With that in mind, Mirror Football has looked at six players who may leave Anfield this summer.

Caoimhin Kelleher

Admired as “world class” by Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, Kelleher has been a great substitute for Alisson during the Brazilian’s recent hamstring injury layoff.

It wouldn’t be shocking, though, if Kelleher pursued a transfer to a team where he would be first choice this summer, given that Alisson is expected to reclaim his position as No. 1 once he is fully recovered. Last summer, the 25-year-old was linked to Brentford and Wolves.

Alcantara Thiago

Sadly, Thiago’s four years at Anfield have been hampered by injuries, and it is highly doubtful that Liverpool will attempt to extend his current contract given that it expires at the end of the current campaign.

Thiago, who returned to action for the first time in 10 months after hip surgery, picked up a muscle ailment in February and has only made one appearance this season. After winning league titles in Germany and Spain, a midfielder could be heading for a lucrative move abroad if he can become healthy.

Joel Matip

Matip, who has served Liverpool admirably for the last eight years, is another player whose contract is up this summer. Although Klopp thinks the defender should get a longer term, it is more probable that the defender will be leaving.

After sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in December, the 32-year-old will miss the remainder of the season. Several European teams have been linked to a summer transfer for Matip, who won the FA Cup, League Cup, Premier League, and Champions League with Liverpool.

Adrian

Adrian, who is nearing the conclusion of his sixth year at the team, is another player whose contract with Liverpool could expire this summer. The goalie has only appeared in two games over the past three years and is currently third choice behind Alisson and Kelleher.

Nat Phillips

After three loans in the previous three years, Phillips is currently on loan at Cardiff, a Championship team. This summer, he could leave Liverpool permanently. The 27-year-old is ready for a fresh challenge, and since joining Cardiff in January despite interest from Leeds and Blackburn, he has been a constant presence on the team.

Mohamed Salah

Last summer, Salah was strongly connected to a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabia. However, Liverpool turned down a £150 million bid from Al-Ittihad, and Salah has since resumed his stellar play for the Reds.

The 31-year-old’s contract expires in 2025, therefore Liverpool may choose to cash in this summer if the Saudis make another sizable bid. Although there are other offensive options available to them that could cover for the vacuum, promising young players like Jayden Danns have also made an impression this season.

March 22, 2024
Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

In an attempt to solidify their title challenge, Liverpool will examine their alternatives during the January transfer window; yet, making additions may require Jurgen Klopp to part with some of his best players.

The Reds, who spent over €150 million in the summer, are currently one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. However, due to injuries to important players, it is possible that purchases will be made this winter.

Liverpool signed Cody Gakpo in January of last year, signalling that they would be amenable to a suitable deal should one come up, but it’s probable they’ll need to offload players before adding any big names to their roster.

FootballTransfers examines which players might depart Anfield in order to assist Klopp with any upcoming acquisitions next month.

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara’s tenure at Liverpool is probably coming to an end in 2024 because his contract is set to expire in the summer and an extension seems improbable.

Although Klopp anticipates that the 32-year-old will be eligible for selection next month, it’s possible that Thiago is being sold to get Liverpool a return on a player who will be leaving for free and hasn’t been a regular member of the team this season. Thiago hasn’t played since April.

Saudi Arabian teams are rumoured to be interested in Thiago, and Liverpool is willing to accept a lowball offer to remove the Spaniard’s pay so they can use the funds for other projects.

Fabio Carvalho

Fabio Carvalho, who signed with RB Leipzig on loan to replace Dominik Szoboszlai, who transferred to Liverpool at the same time, was expected to have a breakthrough season.

Carvalho has only made one start in the Bundesliga, which was in September. Since then, he has played fewer than 100 minutes of league football, which is why Liverpool decided to terminate his loan in January.

Carvalho may be a squad option when he returns, but it’s more likely that the 21-year-old will go out on loan once more to get more first team experience, as Liverpool still think highly of the player despite his difficulties.

Nat Phillips

Nat Phillips, who has made just three starts for Celtic and whose loan with the Scottish giants is set to expire at the end of the month, is another player in a similar situation to Carvalho.

After Joel Matip suffered a long-term injury, Phillips might be called upon to fill in as backup defender, but it’s more probable that the 26-year-old will be sent on loan or moved permanently.

With just 18 months remaining on his deal and interest from other teams in the past, Phillips is a player that Liverpool will probably have little trouble cutting ties with despite his meagre 19 Premier League appearances.

Mohamed Salah

Although Liverpool finds it incomprehensible to part with a club legend and their most valuable player in the middle of the season, Saudi Pro League teams will still be trying their luck to get Mohamed Salah.

Salah is seen as the ideal athlete for Saudi Arabia’s athletic endeavours, and during the summer, they had a proposal of more than €100 million rejected for the Egyptian.

Salah’s contract expires in 2026, and while Liverpool may accept that he will eventually move to the Gulf, a record transfer offer might encourage the Reds to part ways with their talisman as soon as possible in the hopes of bringing in younger players with a comparable pedigree.

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Liverpool and two other Premier League rivals are vying for the 25-year-old South American’s signature.

Douglas Luiz, a midfielder for Aston Villa, has been connected to a departure from the team in recent months.

According to a report from 90 Min, Liverpool has now entered the competition for the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who is reportedly being watched by many Premier League clubs.

It seems that Liverpool has expressed interest in signing the player should he decide to leave Aston Villa. Liverpool could use more players like the 25-year-old, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dependable midfielders.

Alexis Mac Allister has had to fill in as their defensive midfielder this season because they were unable to buy a quality player during the summer transfer window. The Argentine international is better suited as a number eight, and Mac Allister will be able to play for his country now that Luiz has arrived.

Luiz could finish off Jurgen Klopp’s midfield group for the foreseeable future and would be a great fit for the Liverpool midfield.

The athlete has also been connected to Manchester City and Arsenal.

The player may find the chance to play for a major club appealing, but it appears that the West Midlands club is unwilling to allow him go in January. This season, Aston Villa has been very strong, and they are trying to qualify for the Champions League. It is unclear if Liverpool will want to make a test offer in January, but they won’t want to deplete the team anytime soon

December 21, 2023
The dreaded slot for Man City’s kickoff will not please Liverpool fans.

A local safety advisory group recommended moving Manchester City’s Premier League match against rival Liverpool to the early kickoff time of 12:30 on Saturday, November 25.

According to the Daily Mail, the time has been changed due to worries about fan unrest.
The two Premier League matches were originally scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm on the same day with Sky Sports airing the game in their Saturday evening slot.

Following a number of issues at previous matches between the two, the local safety advisory group, which includes the police, has not given permission for the game to take place in the early evening.

This change will also have an impact on Arsenal’s trip to Brentford because that game will now take place at 5:30 p.m. instead of the time that Man City vs. Liverpool was originally scheduled.

The fact that Liverpool is playing in the early Saturday slot right after an international break for the third time this season will enrage Jurgen Klopp, who has previously discussed the problem.

Due to the travel they must do the week before the game, the Reds find it very difficult to field their South American stars in this slot.
Players like Luis Diaz, Alexis MacAllister, and Darwin Nunez are crucial for the Merseyside club.

If it happened only occasionally, there wouldn’t be a problem, but Liverpool seems to play in this time slot frequently following an international break.

Since Klopp’s appointment, Liverpool has played at 12:30pm 14 times straight after an international break; Tottenham is next with six.

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Journalist: Liverpool are leading the race to sign the best defensive midfielder in his country for £34 million.

Andre Trindade, a midfielder for Fluminense, will be available for transfer in January, with Liverpool “first in line.”

The 22-year-old’s club rejected any attempts to sell him in the summer, and the Reds have been heavily linked with a mid-season move for him.

Additionally, Fluminense won’t get in Andre’s way this time, claims journalist Graeme Bailey.
In an interview with 90min’s Talking Transfers podcast, Bailey asserted that the Brazil international is undoubtedly going to leave, with Liverpool holding a commanding lead.

The journalist claims that many consider him to be the best defensive midfielder currently playing in Brazil’s top division.

“From what we understand, Liverpool was present for the Copa Libertadores semifinal [last week].

The fact that Andre inspired a 2-1 victory over Internacional in the second leg would have made them very happy.

The victory advanced them to the championship game, where they will face Boca Juniors.

“He is actually one of the January agenda items.
If he stays in Fluminense, I’ll be surprised. Will Liverpool be the destination? I believe they are first in line.

“He will unquestionably depart from Fluminense in January.
And he very well could show up at Anfield.

Liverpool is ahead in the Andre race.

Some might counter that Jurgen Klopp doesn’t necessarily need another midfielder given his current options.

There is definitely room for discussion there, to be honest.
There are eight senior first-team midfielders on Liverpool’s roster right now.

Of those eight, it seems like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister are going to be the starters, with Curtis Jones or Ryan Gravenberch receiving Klopp’s preference for the eighth spot.

Stefan Bajcetic, whose development may be hampered by additional additions, and Harvey Elliott, who is very much on the manager’s mind, are the next two players.

The last two, however, may require improvements.
Thiago Alcantara might be Liverpool’s top midfielder in terms of quality.
Although he never stays in shape, his contract expires in the summer.

Wataru Endo isn’t quite the standard Liverpool needs to challenge, though I don’t mean to put him down.
In defensive midfield, if there is one area where they can get better, it is this.

Therefore, moving Andre in January would be a very wise decision.
It would appear wise for the Reds to sign him if they can do so for less than his £34 million release clause.
Keep your eyes on this one at all times

October 14, 2023
The 18-year-old wonder kid who could take Andrew Robertson’s place is being pursued by Liverpool.

Since Jurgen Klopp took over at Anfield, Andrew Robertson of Liverpool has been one of the German coach’s most reliable players, but there’s no getting around the fact that the Scot will turn 30 before the 2023–24 season is over.

It appears that the German faces a challenge in trying to lower the average age of his team while keeping enough experience for the Reds to remain competitive.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via FourFourTwo), Klopp appears to be keeping tabs on Patrick Dorgu, a 18-year-old left-back who is Nigerian and Danish for Lecce.

A player who might be the long-term replacement for Robertson is reportedly of interest to Man City and Barcelona as well.

After a less-than-pleasant 2022/23 season in which Liverpool didn’t even make the Champions League, the Reds’ stellar start to the current campaign is a testament to the diligence of Klopp and his coaching staff.

There may not be a need to upset the apple cart by challenging the players who have returned Liverpool to the top of European football, unless they falter toward the end of this season.

Even though Robertson has room for improvement in some areas, he plays a key role in how Liverpool plays under Klopp, and he still has a good number of years left in him.

There is a strong case to be made that Dorgu is not an acquisition that is required at this point because Kostas Tsimikas serves as a capable replacement when needed.

More news…….

Liverpool is allegedly interested in a Brazilian defender.

Still looking for a defender is the Reds.With a brand-new midfield but no additional defenders, Liverpool closed the summer transfer window with a bang.
It’s obvious that the center-back position needs to be filled with fresh talent.
The injury table is a point of contention for 32-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk’s teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Jol Matip like it’s the final musical chair.

Although Liverpool hasn’t historically done much business in the winter, they have been known to make exceptions if the need is great enough or the player is talented enough.
The ideal illustration of that would be van Dijk himself, with whom the Reds finally agreed to a contract in January 2018.

The Brazilian player Lucas Beraldo is one that Klopp and company are reportedly considering right now to fill the need in defense.
Currently, Beraldo represents Sao Paulo in his native Brazil.

The English and European teams are reportedly interested in him, according to the Brazilian media.

In addition to the Reds, Wolves and Newcastle United are also rumored to be contenders, and teams like Porto, Benfica, and Monaco are also being mentioned. The center back, who is 19 years old and also plays for Brazil’s U20 team, made his team debut last year.

He wouldn’t be the player vying for position next to van Dijk if he did make it to Merseyside.
Up until Klopp saw evidence of his abilities, he would hold down at least fourth place in the pecking order.

He might have been a good long-term project and a nice fit for the team, according to the scouting reports.

It’s possible, but it’s more likely that they’re just spreading false information and will soon disappear from the map.

October 13, 2023
Report: A £34 million star is getting ready to sign with Liverpool.

In the summer transfer window, Liverpool was heavily linked with signing Brazilian Andre Trindade to replace Fabinho.

The midfielder’s contract has a £34 million release clause, but Fluminense, which is trying to win the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history, has prevented him from leaving.

Ultimately, the Reds moved in to entice Wataru Endo for the DM position, and it is obvious that the Japanese player, who will turn 31 in February of next year, is only a temporary solution.

According to reports in the media (The Mirror), Liverpool is likely to make a move in the January transfer window to finally entice Andre.

The Mersysiders gave it a shot in the summer, but Fluminense president Bittencourt made it clear in the thick of the campaign that he was not for sale.
he said to ESPN.

The CEO of Liverpool, Billy Hogan, got in touch with me. I replied, “My friend, I don’t sell players right now, and I don’t deliver them either.

We can start talking if you want to purchase now and receive the player only in January, or if you prefer to wait until December, we can discuss your options in December.

The fact that even Andre is eager to join Liverpool is good news for Jurgen

The 22-year-old playmaker’s goal for the upcoming winter transfer window, according to Anfield Watch, is to sign with the six-time European champions.

In the previous week, Fluminense defeated Internacional 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the Copa Libertadores final, where they will play Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors for the championship trophy.

We shall see if Andre can be acquired by Liverpool in January.
To get his signature, should they offer £34 million?

More news……..

Liverpool is allegedly interested in a Brazilian defender.

Still looking for a defender is the Reds.With a brand-new midfield but no additional defenders, Liverpool closed the summer transfer window with a bang.
It’s obvious that the center-back position needs to be filled with fresh talent.
The injury table is a point of contention for 32-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk’s teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Jol Matip like it’s the final musical chair.

Although Liverpool hasn’t historically done much business in the winter, they have been known to make exceptions if the need is great enough or the player is talented enough.
The ideal illustration of that would be van Dijk himself, with whom the Reds finally agreed to a contract in January 2018.

The Brazilian player Lucas Beraldo is one that Klopp and company are reportedly considering right now to fill the need in defense.
Currently, Beraldo represents Sao Paulo in his native Brazil.

The English and European teams are reportedly interested in him, according to the Brazilian media.

In addition to the Reds, Wolves and Newcastle United are also rumored to be contenders, and teams like Porto, Benfica, and Monaco are also being mentioned. The center back, who is 19 years old and also plays for Brazil’s U20 team, made his team debut last year.

He wouldn’t be the player vying for position next to van Dijk if he did make it to Merseyside.
Up until Klopp saw evidence of his abilities, he would hold down at least fourth place in the pecking order.

He might have been a good long-term project and a nice fit for the team, according to the scouting reports.

It’s possible, but it’s more likely that they’re just spreading false information and will soon disappear from the map.

October 7, 2023
Recently, Mohamed Salah accomplished something that even Lionel Messi was unable to do, earning him a new contract with Liverpool.

Recently, Mohamed Salah accomplished something that even Lionel Messi was unable to do, earning him a new contract with Liverpool.

Together with Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah is a member of an elite four-player club.
Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Liverpool must make every effort to keep him past 2024.

Five Liverpool players were finalists for the Ballon D’Or in 2022.
If you include Sadio Mané, who made his case by scoring 23 goals for the Reds and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations victory before moving to Bayern Munich in the summer, that number rises to six.

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid won the award in the end, but Mané finished second behind him and was joined in the top five by Mohamed Salah.
Had the Champions League final ended differently, Mané might have won the prize.
Luis Dáz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, and Virgil van Dijk, who finished between 14th and 22nd, were also named to the shortlist.

Salah, however, is the only representative of Liverpool on the 30-man list one year later.
Given that the Reds unexpectedly dropped to fifth place in the Premier League standings and only made it as far as the round of 16 of the Champions League before losing badly to Real Madrid on aggregate by a score of 6-2, this isn’t entirely surprising.

Salah is always there, so in a way it feels appropriate. Many elite athletes have put up comparable numbers, but very, very few have done so with the same level of reliability that the Egyptian has demonstrated since he moved to Anfield in 2017.
His uniqueness comes primarily from that.

Along with Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain, and Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City, Salah is one of only four players to have been nominated for each of the past five Ballon D’Or awards (the prize wasn’t given out in 2020 due to the pandemic).

Even Lionel Messi, arguably the best player to ever play the game of football, isn’t on that list, as you’ll notice.

Despite looking to be the favorite this year after leading Argentina to the World Cup ahead of the record-breaking Erling Haaland, Messi was actually left off the shortlist last year after scoring just six league goals in a lackluster season for PSG.

As a result of his forced departure from Manchester United and move to the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr last year, Cristiano Ronaldo’s nomination streak, which dates all the way back to 2003, has also been broken.

Salah’s accomplishments are still impressive at the age of 31, despite the fact that Messi and Ronaldo are much further along in their careers.

Even though Liverpool’s fortunes have changed over the past five years, he has consistently performed at a world-class level, with an impressive lowest goal total in a single season of 23. He scored 31 goals during the Reds’ injury-ravaged season of 2020–21, and he added another 30 goals the following year as many of the team’s other stars—some of whom are mentioned above—experienced sharp declines in performance.

Salah still doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
Since his own 15-game streak between August and December of 2021, he has either scored or assisted in 10 straight Premier League games, the longest such streak in the league.
While doing so, he is developing a more compelling case for a new deal at Liverpool in the face of fierce Saudi interest.

Saudi Pro League officials believe Salah will move to the Gulf country “when, not if,” despite Al-Ittihad’s unsuccessful $187 million (£150 million/€175 million) bid this summer.

Liverpool shouldn’t accept the loss of Salah for the following season and just watch as he goes on a farewell tour this year.
The Pro League, which would otherwise view the winger as ripe for the taking given that his current contract expires in 2025, should be rebuffed by trying to tie him down to a new deal.

Given his athletic prowess and footballing genius, Salah appears to have a few more years of superstardom in him, so Liverpool needs to do everything in its power to convince him to stay.

September 10, 2023