Liverpool was right about Jude Bellingham as UEFA tripled Jürgen Klopp’s lead

Liverpool’s Jude Bellingham’s Plan B will pay off, while Jürgen Klopp has been given a triple push following Friday’s Europa League draw.

The transfer window has come to an end and now Liverpool, along with all their Premier League rivals, will have to wait until at least 1 January to make further additions to the squad.

Ultimately, the Reds spent a total of $183m (£145m/€169m) on four new players, all midfielders. Alexis Mac Allister got in first, Ryan Gravenberch got in on deadline day, and Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endō got in the way.

On the incumbent side, Liverpool managed to generate $66m from the unexpected sale of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League.

This resulted in a total net spend of $117m (£93m/€108m), placing him sixth in the Premier League, behind Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur (via Squawka).

Liverpool also recorded the second highest spend under Jurgen Klopp, behind only the summer of 2018, when they acquired Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keïta and Xherdan Shaqiri in a wave of transformation.

Liverpool take the right decision from Jude Bellingham

Liverpool owners FSG decided to overturn Jude Bellingham’s proposed move as they needed to share their resources more evenly and that approach has paid off.

By bringing in three young midfielders, Liverpool have effectively restored Bellingham “as a whole”. Ryan Gravenberch can mimic his defensive contribution, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can make an impact on offense, with Szoboszlai particularly effective as a creative force.

UEFA gives Jürgen Klopp triple Liverpool edge

On Friday, the draw for the Europa League group stage took place and Liverpool learned the identities of their three opponents – Austrian club LASK, Belgian club USG and French club Toulouse.
Of course, the Reds would prefer to contest the Champions League this year, but they can at least make the most of their participation in Europe’s second biggest club competition.

Facing weaker opponents, Jurgen Klopp can rest his biggest stars and give the squad’s youngsters and players chances. Meanwhile, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United will all face a tighter schedule this fall which will put even more pressure on their teams.

When Liverpool travel to Old Trafford in December for one of the biggest games of the season, the fixture schedule is clearly an advantage.

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Bobby Clark to sign new contract with Liverpool as the youngster awaits Jurgen Klopp’s decision

Curtis Jones of Liverpool congratulates Bobby Clark after scoring a goal during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Leicester City at National Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Singapore.
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Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal at Anfield before going on loan

Derby County are waiting for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to approve their loan offer for youngster Bobby Clark – with the midfielder set to sign a new five-year deal before temporarily leaving Anfield.

The 18-year-old was part of Liverpool’s squad for their summer tour of Germany and Singapore but returned to the Under-21 squad for the start of the Premier League 2 season, putting in an impressive individual performance. during their 4-0 win over Everton earlier this month.

Since that August 14 appearance, Clark has been absent from the Under-21s’ last two appearances. He instead made part of Liverpool’s touring squad for Sunday’s outing at St James’ Park. However, Clark was not on the bench as the 21st man in the 2-1 win over Newcastle United.

However, ECHO have now learned that League One side Derby County are close to securing Clark’s services for the 2023/24 season. It is understood there have been talks of a season-long loan with the option of a recall clause in January, as well as the possibility of an initial four-month deal until early 2024.

Having signed his first professional term at the club in February 2022, Clark is set to sign a new five-year deal with the Reds before sealing a loan move before Friday’s deadline.

The midfielder has been the subject of interest from Championship clubs this summer. However, it was felt that these offers may not be the right choice for a player looking to follow in the recent footsteps of Jarell Quansah and Tyler Morton and divert attention away from Anfield.