Liverpool transfer news: Max Eberl’s stance, Luis Diaz eyed, and Kylian Mbappe offer

News, rumours, gossip, and speculation on transfers involving Liverpool, including the most recent on Jurgen Klopp, Leroy Sane, Luis Diaz, and more

Frenkie de Jong may be leaving Barcelona for Liverpool in the other direction from Luis Diaz, who has been linked to an unexpected move to Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has called reports that Leroy Sane is considering a transfer to Anfield “fake” and disclosed that the German player is nearing the signing of a new deal.

Additionally, Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has stated that he wants Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, to take over for him when he leaves the La Liga team.

Luis Diaz protection

As reported by Italian-Columbian journalist Jacobo Solano Cerchiaro via Semana, Liverpool has implemented security measures in relation to Luis Diaz’s scheduled international football trip to South America.

Tuesday in Barranquilla marked the winger’s first reunion with his father since his return to safety; the national football federation was present.

On X, which was formerly known as Twitter, Solano Cerchiaro stated that Anfield officials had added “Scotland Yard agents” to the already significant local police presence.

‘Reactivate’ Mbappe passion for Liverpool

Sport Witness reports that Liverpool has revived their interest in Kylian Mbappe, according to AS.

According to the same report, Mbappe already has “more important offers” on the table, thus Real Madrid will need to provide him a signing bonus of almost €100 million.

The story continues by alleging that Mbappe’s wage demands and his desire to play on the left wing—a position that is currently held by Vinícius Junior—are other issues.

Diego Simeone identifies Jurgen Klopp as the Atletico Madrid coach he wants to replace him.

Diego Simeone has stated that when his legendary tenure at the Wanda Metropolitano ends, he would prefer Jurgen Klopp to take over at Atletico Madrid.

Simeone, who has spent the last 12 years with Atletico Madrid and won two La Liga titles with them, recently inked a new four-year contract. Simeone has been under pressure at Atletico since 2011.

When he retires, the Argentine has said that he would prefer to see either Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, or Mauricio Pochettino take over at the Wanda Metropolitano, the site of Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory.

In his first in-depth interview since signing a new contract with Atletico in September, Simeone was asked about his preferred successor for when his time with the La Liga powerhouses expires.

“One of the greatest, Klopp, [Carlo] Ancelotti, Pochettino,” in response was Simeone’s Team Talk statement to Cadena SER. “They are the coaches that I would like to be at Atletico.”

Rejected transfer claim from Leroy Sane

The sports director of Bayern Munich has criticised recent rumours that suggested Leroy Sane may be moving to Anfield.

The wide player from Schalke 04 and Manchester City has been linked to a return to the Premier League, but Christoph Freund has called the rumours “fake”.

“Reports of talks not taking place with Leroy Sané over new deal are fake,” he told SportBILD. Leroy Sané Bayern has never had better than this. He is among the guys the team hopes to develop in the future.”

Luis Diaz’s allegation of transfer

According to reports, Liverpool is waiting on an offer from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, while Frenkie de Jong might go the opposite way.

Diaz’s contract at Anfield runs through June 2027. He signed with the Reds in January 2022. But an Argentinean journalist said on Thursday that Barcelona was interested in Diaz.

During the Fútbol Total programme, he stated, “I wanted to tell you that Liverpool are expecting, at some point, an offer from Barcelona for Luis Diaz.”

“They tell me that when he was at Porto, Barcelona went all out” to hire him. But at that point, they withheld the numbers from them.

“They tell me at Liverpool that they are “waiting for the offer” at some time. They at Liverpool are hoping Barcelona will make them an offer for a player. It would be Frenkie de Jong. De Jong would join Liverpool, and Luis would consent to join Barcelona provided the numbers allowed it.

Bayern Eberl’s position

Herbert Hainer, the president of Bayern Munich, has refuted any notion that his team was responsible for Max Eberl’s departure from RB Leipzig.

Eberl left Leipzig in September, and Bayern and Liverpool have been connected to him ever since.

At the club’s AGM on Monday, Hainer addressed the rumours surrounding Eberl by saying, “I can say two things about it” (via Sky Germany).

“First off, Max Eberl’s release from Leipzig has nothing to do with FC Bayern. However, I refuse to talk about private matters in public. Personal specifics are discussed and decided upon inside.”