“Liverpool is anticipating his arrival,” says Fabrizio Romano, providing an update on the elite center-back

Most teams have already started their preseasons, and Liverpool’s players are adjusting to life under new manager Arne Slot.

After nine years of working under Jurgen Klopp, the 45-year-old Dutchman has his work cut out for him in terms of persuading his playing staff that he is the appropriate person for the position.

Liverpool is holding out for a top-tier centre back

When his more experienced players return from international duty, Slot will undoubtedly feel the impact of the German’s lasting legacy at Anfield.

The club won’t be the same going forward, and Slot will require instant support from all parties if the Reds are to succeed.

Because of his work in the Eredivisie with Feyernood, he comes highly recommended, although the Premier League is a better league than the Dutch top division.

Additionally, this is the first time Slot has accepted a professional position outside of the Netherlands.

Additionally, this is the first time Slot has accepted a professional position outside of the Netherlands.

The club is keen to have Virgil van Dijk, a fellow Dutchman and club captain, back because he is crucial in serving as the liaison between the manager and the first team.

In his special Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside, Fabrizio Romano stated, “A lot of rumours surrounding Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, but as we already mentioned here the day after his recent statement guys, the situation is quiet so far.”

“Virgil is on vacation, so Liverpool has not received any proposals. As a result, everything is quiet around van Dijk while they wait for him to return from his vacation.”

“Virgil is on vacation, so Liverpool has not received any proposals. As a result, everything is quiet around van Dijk while they wait for him to return from his vacation.”

Four weeks remain until the start of the new Premier League campaign, so Slot will undoubtedly be hoping that van Dijk can get right back into training and preseason after a well-earned break.

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Liverpool’s position on activating the release clause for Kevin De Bruyne “replacement”

The transfer of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, who is anticipated to have his £50 million release clause activated at some point this week, has not yet been linked to Manchester City.

Dani Olmo is reportedly in line to take over for Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, who is nearing the end of his contract at Etihad Stadium.

De Bruyne is set to stay in Manchester this summer, but after that, his future is still up in the air, which has led to rumours regarding his successors. Olmo, a Spanish attacking midfielder for RB Leipzig, has gained notice for his actions during Euro 2024.

His contract currently contains a £50 million release clause, which is scheduled to expire the following week. According to The Mirror, clubs in La Liga and the Premier League are getting ready to use his release clause before it runs out.

It’s unclear if City wants to make Olmo’s release clause effective. However, it is said that Chelsea and Liverpool are not among the Premier League teams keeping an eye on the circumstances.

The Spanish daily Sport claims that City manager Pep Guardiola may also compel the sale of Joao Cancelo in addition to the prospect of losing De Bruyne. According to reports, Guardiola is certain that the full-back should not practise with the Blues again before the season.

According to the Manchester Evening News, City would prefer Cancelo to move on and is not interested in signing another loan agreement. Cancelo has not expressed interest in accepting the two permanent offers that Al Ahli and Al Ettifaq are rumoured to have made. Barcelona is pursuing a loan agreement, but they may still be contenders.

Guardiola may pressure City to agree to this, even though the club is not thrilled with the notion, in order to keep Cancelo from going back to the Etihad.

However, supporters of City and their Premier League opponents will undoubtedly be more concerned about De Bruyne’s future. It is difficult to imagine the Etihad without him because he has been crucial to their dominance.

But Olmo has drawn attention at Euro 2024 and might be a wise substitute. Although his release clause issue heightens the mystery around the transfer, Anfield fans will be more concerned on whether he ends up joining their championship rivals instead, following claims that Liverpool has decided not to trigger the clause.