Mohamed Salah has “agreement” with Saudi Arabia as Liverpool transfer offer for $38m star ‘awaited’

Media Digest: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly agreed a deal with Al Ittihad as a Bundesliga side face a $38m transfer bid.

Offer from Manu Koné “expected”

Bundesliga outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach ‘expect’ Liverpool to make an offer for midfielder Manu Koné before the transfer deadline expires, BILD’s Christian Falk writes in his daily briefing. Koné is now back from injury and could be available for a relatively cheap price.

“There is also Manu Koné to consider (for Liverpool),” Falk wrote. “I have heard that Gladbach are also expecting an offer from Liverpool soon, as they have become cheaper after his injury.” “Before, a suitor had to pay about $54 million; now you may be able to get it for around $38 million. So it’s up to Liverpool to take the next step. PSG are still interested in Kone, so there could be serious competition for the player if Liverpool enter the fray.”

Wataru Endō was signed from Stuttgart last week, but getting another player across the line for midfield wouldn’t be a bad thing, as long as it doesn’t hinder a future signing of a player Liverpool really want. (i.e. the later Moisés Caicedo).

Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia latest 

Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has said Mohamed Salah would be open to a contract with Saudi side Al Ittihad, but the final decision would depend on Liverpool’s decision to raise funds – and the Reds are not among those keen to participate.

TV channel beIN Sports (via Al Jazeera) reported earlier this week that Salah has agreed a salary package with the Saudi Arabian outfit, but the final decision will rest with Liverpool. At this point in the summer, losing Salah would be unthinkable.

It makes sense that a massive salary is on offer for one of the biggest and most marketable players in the world. Neymar moved to Saudi Arabia, but Salah would surpass even that figure.

However, it would be a disappointment if the player chose money over staying in the best and most competitive league in the world. For Liverpool, the sooner a Salah switch can be categorically ruled out, the better.

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Liverpool completes a double deal as a defender from West Ham and a midfielder from Leicester sign.

Liverpool have signed deals for Leicester City midfielder Trey Nyoni and West Ham United centre-back Amara Nallo.

Liverpool have strengthened their ranks within their academy with the signing of 16-year-old duo Trey Nyoni, Leicester City midfielder, and West Ham centre-back Amara Nallo.

Both will join the Reds U18 squad directly, where they will work under manager Marc Bridge-Wilkinson.

Much-loved midfielder Nyoni, who turned 16 in June, joined Leicester’s Under-18 side last season aged 15 and has made 13 appearances in the Premier League South Under-18s. 18, while also making two appearances in the FA Youth Cup.

The youngster has represented England at Under-16 level but also holds Zimbabwean citizenship through his family.

“It’s really nice to see Trey added to the list of top scorers with just one great goal,” said Leicester Under-18 manager Adam Barradell after Nyoni’s win over Brighton in March. “He joined the U18 team just before Christmas and is starting to learn about U18 football. He’s a young boy and he’s been a good influence on the band, which is gratifying.

Nallo, who turns 17 in November, made his Under-18 debut for West Ham last season and signed a scholarship deal for the club in May.

“I would describe Amara as a Rolls Royce of centre-backs,” Hammer Under-16 coach Carlton Cole said earlier this year. “He has a great left foot and is elegant when moving with the ball. He can play the ball with both feet and has also worked on his heading ability. He’s a player with a high ceiling.”

Liverpool have already bought a number of players to bolster the academy ranks, including Bobby Clark, Ben Doak, Stefan Bajectic and Kaide Gordon, all of whom have since played for the first team under Jurgen Klopp. Calum Scanlon, who played in pre-season, is another such signing.