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Report: Chelsea are now closing in on Liverpool’s 23-year-old “absolutely incredible” target

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on signing New England Revolution goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic, a player Liverpool were also apparently eyeing.

According to the Evening Standard, the Blues are “confident” they can finalize a deal for the 23-year-old before the transfer window closes.

In May, there was speculation from Serbian outlet Nogo Mania linking Petrovic to both Liverpool and Manchester United.

However, it now looks like Chelsea will beat the Reds on a third common goal in quick succession.

The Blues are currently looking for reinforcements in goal following the move from Kepa Arrizabalaga to Real Madrid. Additionally, third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is injured, leaving Chelsea in dire need of more cover in goal.

The Blues had 20-year-old Lucas Bergstrom on the bench in their first two Premier League games of the season.

Standard have reported that Petrovic has been Chelsea’s top goalkeeping target this summer. And things seem to be going in the right direction with his signing.

He would follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Slonina and join the Stamford Bridge side from an MLS club. ‘Big guy’

Petrovic is regarded as “one of the best goalkeepers in MLS”, so it’s no surprise to see ties to the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

New England Revolution ace DeJuan Jones spoke highly of Petrovic last summer, calling him “absolutely incredible.”

Jones praised Petrovic’s ability to keep revolution going in games, adding that he’s a “big guy” between the sticks six feet tall.

First Moises Caicedo, then Romeo Lavia… Could Petrovic be Liverpool’s next target to opt for Stamford Bridge instead?

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Moises Caicedo was given excuse after terrible cameo debut in Chelsea loss to West Ham

The 21-year-old will not want to see his Blues debut back anytime soon.

After a shocking 37 minutes for his new team in a 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been given a lifeline.

In the final seconds of the second half, the midfielder gave away a penalty that allowed the Irons to win the game thanks to Lucas Paqueta, making it the worst possible start to his time with the Blues.

Chelsea, Brighton, and Liverpool had been negotiating for the Ecuadorian international for several months, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team ultimately prevailed after it appeared that Jurgen Klopp’s team might have snuck in with a last-minute £110 million offer.

However, he finally left the Seagulls for Chelsea last Monday for a British record fee of £115 million, and fans questioned whether a week of training with the team would be enough to earn him a starting spot against David Moyes’ team.

It appeared as though Sunday could be the start of the 21-year-old’s dream career when he was joined by former Southampton star Romeo Lavia as new midfield prospects for the team. But it wasn’t to be.

West Ham took the lead twice after Carney Chukwuemeka’s first-half goal, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, but Caicedo’s substitution of vice captain Ben Chilwell appeared to further disrupt the Blues’ formation and cohesiveness.

The second half was painful to watch as Chelsea moved the ball around carelessly and erratically, leading to Caicedo’s defensive error in the end.

In addition to the penalty, he also committed eight separate turnovers of the ball and two fouls, all while teammates’ fans mocked him online.

Jamie Redknapp, a Sky Sports analyst, attributes those errors to a lack of recent playing time prior to joining the Blues and thinks his future in a Blue shirt will be much brighter.

Redknapp said, “We have the luxury of hindsight [on Pochettino’s substitutions], but perhaps using someone to release into midfield and maybe bringing Conor Gallagher and bringing [Moises] Caicedo in. However, when you speak to the stats guys here, he has not played for 60 days, and you can see that rustiness because he gives the penalty away.

“Only the manager can see how he has trained; he is new to the club and may have felt he wasn’t ready for 45 minutes yet, but he will improve because it can only get better after giving up a penalty on your debut.

“However, there were some aspects that they simply could not master in the second half despite having played very well in the first. “.

August 22, 2023
How Sadio Mané cost Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool a contract for Jeremy Doku has been made public.

As rivals Manchester City agree on a £55m deal to sign the 21-year-old Rennes winger.

Sadio Mané may have cost Liverpool a chance to sign Jeremy Doku at a price lower than that agreed between Rennes and rivals Manchester City.

Mail Sport revealed yesterday that Pep Guardiola’s side have accepted a £55million offer for the 21-year-old.

Doku is currently one of the most exciting youngsters in Europe and has attracted interest from several top clubs including Tottenham, City, West Ham and Liverpool.

A graduate of Anderlecht academy, he is currently plying his trade with Ligue 1 club Rennes, having joined the France squad in 2020 and scoring six goals in 29 league appearances last season.

But the deal could be a blow to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who would have been lucky enough to sign him for a hundredth of the price Man City would pay for him when the winger was 15.

Jeremy Doku (pictured) reportedly turned down the chance to join Liverpool after being dissuaded to join the club by Sadio Mane

But according to Doku, a conversation with Sadio Mane (pictured) may have convinced him not to join the Reds

The winger had received permission from his former club Anderlecht to travel from Belgium to Merseyside to meet Klopp and several of the team’s players.

One such was Sadio Mane, who recently left the club for Bayern Munich and then moved to new pastures, joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

Had Doku decided to join Liverpool, he could have inherited Mane’s position on the wing, but the Senegalese international could have urged the Belgian international not to join.

According to The Mirror, Klopp was very eager to bring the winger to the club and was willing to pay Anderlecht £500,000 in compensation for him.

In an effort to persuade him to join the Reds, while many other Premier League clubs surrounded the young talent, the German introduced him to some of the club’s best players, trying to convince Doku that Liverpool were the right team for him. “I was approaching my 16th birthday, the age where you can sign a professional contract,” Doku told Ouest-France.

“Many teams came to me, Liverpool was the most concrete interest, but there were also Arsenal and Chelsea.

“I went [to Liverpool] with my mum and dad and we got a tour of the stadium, the training ground and even the school I was going to. They gave me a signed Salah shirt and I met the players.

“I was able to consult with Jurgen, also Gerrard, we watched some video moments and he talked about the development. “We met players, (Simon) Mignolet because he was Belgian, [Georginio] Wijnaldum from the Netherlands.”

At the time, he spoke to Mane, who, according to him, didn’t hesitate to convince him to join the Reds, suggesting instead that he should continue to develop at Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.

“I talked a lot with Mané, but we didn’t really talk about football. We talked about everything,” continued the Belgian.

“He told me I was young, that I still had time…he didn’t try to convince me or tell me ‘come here, you’ll make it’.”

“So I preferred to be careful,” he added.

“I knew what my trajectory had to be. I knew where to go and at that moment I knew I had to stay in Anderlecht.

Interestingly, things worked out pretty well for the young star, who at 21 had already won 14 caps for the Belgian senior side and made his Anderlecht debut aged 16.

Former Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has also praised the winger in the past, calling him ‘extraordinary talent’.

He then joined Rennes from Anderlecht in a deal worth around £22.5m and it appears he has no regrets at not joining the Premier League club in the future. 15 years old.

“As soon as they ask me if I have any regrets [not going to Liverpool],” Doku added, “I always say no because if Liverpool came to see me at 15 and they liked me, they would.” Come back later, that’s for sure. It’s up to me to play well.

It looks like he may have turned down a move to Liverpool but he could now be in line for a move to Manchester City as Guardiola’s side see him as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez.

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August 22, 2023
Manchester United have been ‘rejected’ due to interest from Liverpool, while Arsenal have confirmed their transfer decision

Liverpool rivals roundup: Manchester United have been pushed back after starting ‘talks’ with a Liverpool target, while Mikel Arteta has confirmed a transfer call.

Premier League rivals Arsenal closed the second week of the new season on Monday with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Martin Ødegaard’s second-half penalty was the crucial difference between the two sides as the Gunners overcame a red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu with around 25 minutes remaining in regulation time.

Palace would have been disappointed had he left empty-handed after ten players, but one bright spot was the performance of Liverpool-linked Cheick Doucouré, who you can read more about here.

Arsenal are one of three 100% club teams after two matches, alongside Manchester City, who beat Newcastle United 1-0 on Saturday, and Brighton, who beat Wolves 4-1. Liverpool and Spurs, meanwhile, are part of a fifth-placed draw with West Ham United after following up their opening day draw with wins this weekend, but Manchester United and Chelsea are currently in the bottom half after suffering worrying defeats .

André rejects Manchester United

Manchester United were rejected by Fluminense midfielder André’s camp amid interest from Liverpool, Brazilian journalist Emmanuel Luis told The Redmen TV.

Luiz says United have opened talks with the player’s entourage but have been told an agreement had already been reached with arch-rivals Liverpool.

He adds that Fluminense have informally told the club that André Reds will be available in January for $26 million and that a deal could be finalized after the close of the summer period.

According to Liverpool.com: It appears both Liverpool and Manchester United are still looking for midfielders. In fact, the Manchester Evening News reported on Monday that Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with former Ajax player Ryan Gravenberch, who has been linked with the Reds throughout the summer.

After losing to Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia in a transfer duel with Chelsea, the Reds will be wary of being dragged into another clash. This time, however, it looks like United have already gone down at the first hurdle.

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel will stay

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tried to ease uncertainty over centre-back Gabriel’s future. The Brazilian started every game for the Gunners last season but had to make do with substitutes in his side’s opening two games.

There is said to be “strong interest” in his services from Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Ittihad, and some may have drawn a link between the two, but Arteta says his absence from the starting squad was purely tactics.

”Nothing at all It’s about the games we expected, how I wanted to defend and attack,” said the Spaniard after the victory over Palace via The Mirror. “I think it was for the best. He played in both games and helped us win both. He was very good today when he came in, he was dominant and will play a lot of games.”

According to Liverpool.com: For years it looked like Liverpool had the best depth in central defense of any team in the Premier League, but now Arsenal can match that mantle. While Virgil van Dijk at least appears to be back to his best form after a hiatus in the 2022/23 season, concerns remain over the reliability of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.

Arsenal may have lost summer signing Jurriën Timber to a knee injury which sees him out for most of the season, but Arteta still has an enviable selection of Gabriel, Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior and, if necessary, Tomiyasu for options in this area. department.

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According to Romano ‘incredible’ Liverpool midfield target is joining PL rivals

Liverpool are likely to still be on the hunt for more midfielders before the transfer window closes.

The Reds have managed to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.

The Japan international’s move to Anfield was a relief for Liverpool after a difficult week.

Not only did Liverpool lose Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League, but two of their top targets moved to Chelsea instead.

However, there is more disappointing midfield news regarding another top midfielder linked with the Reds. The player in question is Leeds United and United States star Tyler Adams, who was linked with Liverpool 90 minutes ago.

The 90Min report acknowledged Bournemouth were favorites to sign the American, and they are now close to a deal.

Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter Friday night to say “here we go” on Adams to the South Coast.

The “excellent” player would have passed a medical and signed a five-year contract.

Tyler Adams to Bournemouth, here we go! Medical tests passed, agreement signed tonight on five year contract — completed soon 🚨🔴🍒 #AFCB

Excellent addition for Bournemouth as club showing ambition again.

Agreement has been sealed tonight. pic.twitter.com/zFJ71ZRHbs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2023

Our point of view

In this case, Liverpool fans are unlikely to be too disappointed as the speculation seemed rather superficial. However, the Reds have lost an “incredible” player who was perfectly positioned for a big move, as he was relegated to Leeds.

Chelsea, in fact, tried to sign Adams, before pulling the plug and opting for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

That said, Liverpool have done it with the signing of Endo, and they will no doubt make further additions before the start of September.

August 22, 2023
Liverpool step in to sign £30million and £60million players – Report

If media reports are to be believed, Liverpool are in talks with not one but two midfielders to strengthen their squad.

The Reds have already bought three midfielders in the form of Mac Allister, Szoboszlai and Endo, but have sacked five, so the department will need to be strengthened further this summer.

In such a scenario, Liverpool have signed Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch and Malian international Cheick Doucoure.

According to The Mail, the Merseysiders have had productive talks to attract Gravenberch, who is looking to play more after warming up on the bench with Bayern Munich last season.

The 21-year-old can play effectively in the number 6 and number 8 and has the qualities to finally replace compatriot Gini Wijnaldum at Anfield. As reported by the German media (Bild), the Bavarians would be willing to do business with the Anfield club if they were willing to offer 30 million pounds for the ex-Ajax boy.

After starting just three games in the Bundesliga last season, he has risen from third to fourth choice midfielder this season following the arrival of Konrad Laimer.

On the other hand, Simon Jones says Liverpool have also moved and held talks to sign Doucouré from Crystal Palace.

The African star is a natural defensive midfielder, who likes to tackle and break up the game. He had a fantastic debut season in England last season but it will cost a lot. According to a recent report from The Independent, an offer worth £60m could be needed to sign the Eagles player.

Who do you think Jurgen Klopp should sign to improve the situation in the middle of the park?

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Liverpool just missed perfect transfer opportunity for Jürgen Klopp as $25m USMNT star move confirmed

Liverpool signed Wataru Endo this week but made the decision to ignore USMNT star Tyler Adams, who has just been officially announced as Bournemouth’s new player.

Liverpool made a relatively curious move into the transfer market earlier this week. With Jürgen Klopp desperate for defensive midfielders at Anfield after persuading both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, the Reds have invested in the services of one Wataru Endo.

The Japan captain is a relatively unknown quantity on England’s shores, with the vast majority of Liverpool fans needing to Google his name to find out the details surrounding his profile. Endo was officially announced as Klopp’s latest signing on Friday afternoon, joining from Stuttgart for $21m.

In fact, he made his Anfield debut at the weekend having been introduced to Premier League life as a second-half substitute against Bournemouth. Endo is certainly the type of player that Liverpool are missing at the moment, as the Reds’ squad is brimming with attacking power.

During his very first conversation with Endo in the Liverpool dressing room, Klopp told him: “Once you are available, we really need you.” we really need you Your heart and your footballing legs and your brain, we need it.” . We have a very good team. Willing to work, but very offensive.”

A selfless midfielder who is more than willing to work and gain ground, Endo will be a welcome addition, but he is already 30 years old. Given his age, many fans believe another defence-focused transfer is needed to bolster Klopp’s engine room, including Cheick Doucoure.

It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pursue a younger role model in the coming days, but interestingly no decision was made for Tyler Adams last week. The USMNT star has now joined Bournemouth from Leeds United (according to BBC Sport), with the Cherries triggering his relatively modest $25m (£20m/€23m) release clause. The American midfielder was relegated from the Premier League last season and was therefore available at such a reasonable price.

Adams isn’t much like Endo in many ways. He is six years younger, but just as diligent, energetic and tireless. Adams is a true field runner in the middle of the field, playing almost shades of Jordan Henderson and James Milner at their athletic best in a redshirt.

He’s a natural when it comes to covering too much ground for his teammates, and first emerged as a prospect within the notorious Red Bull network, which always bodes well for a move to Liverpool. He arrived on the New York scene as a teenager before moving to Europe in 2019, signing for RB Leipzig in Germany.

Up until the age of 23, Adams only represented teams under the Red Bull umbrella, with those suits designed to uphold the famed energy drink brand’s core values. RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg tend to show intensity, life and power on the pitch, with very welcome counter-attacks and pressure, similar to Liverpool under Klopp.

This explains why the Reds have often ripped off the best players within the Red Bull network. Naby Keïta, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konaté and Sadio Mané are just a few examples of players who have performed in Leipzig or Salzburg before moving on to Liverpool, with Dominik Szoboszlai the latest to follow the same path at Merseyside.

Adams was available at a reduced price this summer, but instead of taking him to Anfield alongside Endo, Klopp appears to have missed the opportunity to move. With the window closing in less than two weeks, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will pursue another transfer market addition.

If one thing is certain, it is that Klopp is taking a big risk if Endo is his latest reinforcement.

August 22, 2023
The club are now ready to sell Liverpool’s ‘enormous’ target for just £17million.

Torino are now reportedly ready to sell Perr Schuurs for just £17m (€20m) with Liverpool linked with the defender.

According to Football London, the Serie A side could enter negotiations to sell the Dutch centre-back for a bargain price of £17million, with Liverpool being one of several Premier League sides interested in Schuurs.

Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Tottenham have all been linked with the former Ajax star this summer, but given Jurgen Klopp’s need for a new defender, Liverpool’s interest could be the most interesting.

Midfield talk dominated the Liverpool rumor mill for most of the summer, but a defender could arguably be more important for the Reds at the start of the new season.

And Schuurs could be exactly that player, with the EPL Index hailing the 23-year-old as a “tremendous” player after establishing himself with Torino as one of Serie A’s best defenders. Moreover, this latest update could persuade Liverpool to sign Schuurs, who could be a dream defensive signing this summer given his style of play and age.

Liverpool must test the waters for Schuurs this week

Liverpool are slowly moving away from signing a defender in this window as Schuurs could now be available at a price that could make the Dutchman one of the bargains of the summer.

Athletic, strong and brilliant on the ball, Schuurs ticks all the boxes Liverpool are looking for in a new defender. Torino now cost the centre-back just £17million.

A deal may sound too good to be true for Liverpool, but the Reds must now do their utmost to sign Schuurs before next week’s deadline.

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Jürgen Klopp has just been offered 30 reasons by Cody Gakpo to continue Liverpool’s transfer overhaul.

Cody Gakpo has yet to come to grips with life as a midfielder. The Dutchman is a solid player but he has a big department to improve on.

Cody Gakpo faces a tough challenge this month in his first two rounds in the Premier League. Jürgen Klopp has so far taken four points from his duels against Chelsea and Bournemouth, and in those games he has used Gakpo as a midfielder rather than a striker.

The Dutchman was deployed as the number eight left wing in the two games, largely due to a lack of options in the engine room at the moment. Since Klopp approved the surprise departures of both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho this summer, he has so far only replaced the pair with Wataru Endo, who only signed on the dotted line on Friday.

Additionally, Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić are currently recovering from injuries, with Gakpo forced to play as a makeshift midfielder to fill his boss’s void. The 24-year-old talent performed admirably but seemed to have an obvious weakness in his game.

Simply put, Gakpo is not used to touching the ball often. As a striker, he was used to being involved in the last third before creating chances or scoring a goal for PSV Eindhoven – his former club – which explains why he sometimes found himself a little uncomfortable when he had to offer himself as a a factor constant. possibility of moving to Anfield. Against Chelsea in the opening weekend, he amassed a total of just 10 completions in 65 minutes before being replaced by Curtis Jones, who then completed 15 in just 25 minutes on the pitch. No player who started the game completed fewer passes than Gakpo, which is quite incredible considering his position in the center of the park.

Liverpool hosted Bournemouth at Anfield this weekend. Klopp again made the decision to use Gakpo as number eight – with Jones sidelined with an ankle problem – but despite the Reds winning 3-1, the same problem arose. The Dutch international had just 20 completed passes this time around, again the fewest for a player in the red. Gakpo has played a total of 127 minutes in England’s top flight this season and is averaging just 21 assists per 90 minutes. It’s far too early to judge numbers as the sample size is simply too small to be reliable, but its average is very low for a midfielder in a dominant team.

To illustrate, Dominik Szoboszlai has averaged 50 out of 90 successful passes in an identical role on the right flank, and it’s also worth noting that he’s a new signing, having arrived from RB Leipzig earlier this summer. Jones, who could return in the coming weeks, averaged 53 out of 90 assists last season in the Premier League.

Gakpo is generally a positive contributor and his ceiling is undeniably high, but if he is to continue playing in the middle of the park he will need to give the Reds more control by getting on the ball more often and finding his teammates with accurate passing .
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Speaking to AD last season, Gakpo spoke about his gradual evolution to become more of a center-of-the-park midfielder.

“Guus Hiddink was the first to mention the change,” he said. \”He was at PSV for a while as a sounding board. I didn’t want to believe it then. And not even when Roger Schmidt later said the same thing to PSV. I was more stubborn than now and felt good on the left wing. But at the last World Cup I was already more central on the pitch and at Liverpool also permanently in the last six months. I’m just more excited to improve at that place in the near future.”

“He’s been playing number eight pretty much all preseason,” said his manager, Klopp, when asked about his performance this weekend. “Players can play in different positions in modern football. Not even Szoboszlai played in that position for his old club. The role suits him.

Klopp might be right, but based on his past performances, Gakpo seems like a striker who receives the ball less often but poses a real threat whenever he’s involved. He certainly has the quality to develop as a midfielder, but his obscurity perhaps offers a glimpse of Liverpool’s need to continue their top-flight rebuilding work.

The engine room renovation is nearing completion with the additions of Endo, Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister this summer. However, more reinforcements are needed if Klopp really wants to challenge on all fronts this season.

August 22, 2023
Chelsea’s stance on bringing in a new striker has been confirmed by Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea have lost Christopher Nkunku to a knee injury
Armando Broja remains out after undergoing ACL surgery earlier this year
Nicolas Jackson has yet to score in the Premier League

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that the Blues are still looking for a new striker before the transfer window closes.

The Blues made a key addition to their attacking line this summer in Christopher Nkunku, but lost the former RB Leipzig star, who scored 23 goals and nine assists in all competitions last season, to a knee injury during the summer.

To make matters worse, Chelsea are left without injured academy graduate Armando Broja, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament in December and is still working his way back.

Nicolas Jackson, another summer signing, has taken charge so far but is still awaiting his first Premier League goal, with 20-year-old Mason Burstow the only alternative.

With Chelsea’s scoring woes once again in full swing in Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at West Ham United, Pochettino took the opportunity post-match to admit the club are still looking for another striker. “It’s a difficult situation because we had two strikers in Nkunku and Broja, but they are injured,” Pochettino told talkSPORT.

“It’s not easy to find the right profile at the moment. We are working on it and working to see if we can add players in this area. But it is a task that is not easy for the club. Admittedly, they are working very hard to add players. “If that’s not possible, we’ll have to wait until Nkunku and Broja are ready and we’ll have help from Mason [Burstow].

“I don’t think the problem is that we need another striker. The chances we’ve created we need to be more lucid. It’s not just the forwards who need to be lucid in front of goal.”

90min understands that Pochettino will be given the choice of a shock return for Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian was left out of pre-season to go elsewhere but with limited options, Chelsea are willing to reinstate Lukaku, but would only do so with their manager’s blessing. It is currently believed that Pochettino is not interested.

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Moises Caicedo was given excuse after terrible cameo debut in Chelsea loss to West Ham

The 21-year-old will not want to see his Blues debut back anytime soon.

After a shocking 37 minutes for his new team in a 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been given a lifeline.

In the final seconds of the second half, the midfielder gave away a penalty that allowed the Irons to win the game thanks to Lucas Paqueta, making it the worst possible start to his time with the Blues.

Chelsea, Brighton, and Liverpool had been negotiating for the Ecuadorian international for several months, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team ultimately prevailed after it appeared that Jurgen Klopp’s team might have snuck in with a last-minute £110 million offer.

However, he finally left the Seagulls for Chelsea last Monday for a British record fee of £115 million, and fans questioned whether a week of training with the team would be enough to earn him a starting spot against David Moyes’ team.

It appeared as though Sunday could be the start of the 21-year-old’s dream career when he was joined by former Southampton star Romeo Lavia as new midfield prospects for the team. But it wasn’t to be.

West Ham took the lead twice after Carney Chukwuemeka’s first-half goal, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, but Caicedo’s substitution of vice captain Ben Chilwell appeared to further disrupt the Blues’ formation and cohesiveness.

The second half was painful to watch as Chelsea moved the ball around carelessly and erratically, leading to Caicedo’s defensive error in the end.

In addition to the penalty, he also committed eight separate turnovers of the ball and two fouls, all while teammates’ fans mocked him online.

Jamie Redknapp, a Sky Sports analyst, attributes those errors to a lack of recent playing time prior to joining the Blues and thinks his future in a Blue shirt will be much brighter.

Redknapp said, “We have the luxury of hindsight [on Pochettino’s substitutions], but perhaps using someone to release into midfield and maybe bringing Conor Gallagher and bringing [Moises] Caicedo in. However, when you speak to the stats guys here, he has not played for 60 days, and you can see that rustiness because he gives the penalty away.

“Only the manager can see how he has trained; he is new to the club and may have felt he wasn’t ready for 45 minutes yet, but he will improve because it can only get better after giving up a penalty on your debut.

“However, there were some aspects that they simply could not master in the second half despite having played very well in the first. “.

August 22, 2023
Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool midfielder’s red card against Bournemouth was overturned after an appeal

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister received a direct red card from referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie; Mac Allister would be suspended for Liverpool’s next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, but he will no longer serve the ban

Alexis Mac Allister’s red card against Bournemouth on Saturday was canceled by the FA after Liverpool’s appeal against the midfielder’s three-match ban was upheld.

Mac Allister was sent off by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Ryan Christie just before half time during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Anfield, with his side leading 2-1 at the time.

The World Cup winner would be suspended for Liverpool’s next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, but he will not serve a further suspension.

“An independent regulatory body has lifted the three-match suspension of Alexis Mac Allister following a complaint of wrongful dismissal,” the FA said via its spokesperson account on Twitter.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said after Saturday’s game: “Everything was missing for a red card.” He told Sky Sports: “We have to talk about it and everyone agrees. I 100 per cent understand what it looks like to the referee in that moment, but when you see him again it’s the inside of the foot without power.

“We faced tougher challenges that weren’t red cards, when they should have been. I think we should talk about it. If he had said it was a yellow card, VAR wouldn’t have turned it into a red card. “Everything is missing for a red card, intensity. Yes, there was contact, but with a red card there must be a different intention. We’ll talk about it with the people.”

Ref Watch: Mac Allister was unfairly sent off

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher told Sky Sports News Mac Allister shouldn’t have seen a red.

He said: ‘It’s not a red card for me. The problem here is that the referee thinks it’s a high tackle, but the only reason that happens is because both players are present. “The boot actually hits him in the ankle. If his foot is on the ground and it catches him in the same place, it’s not a high tackle.

“They have both feet on the ground, no red card for me. Liverpool should convince the jury that it is a clear and blatant error by the referee to win an appeal.”

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock agrees with Gallagher and believes he should be retired.

He told Sky Sports News: “It’s clear and obvious that we have to go out the window. Good and evil must enter.

“Is that a red card, yes or no? Did you make a mistake, yes or no? That’s not a red card. It has to be disallowed.”

Dean: Mac Allister went in high

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean talks football on Saturday:

“He went pretty high. There’s not a lot of power in the challenge, but he caught it high enough. It’s just a lazy leg.

“He probably won’t have the challenge. He caught it in the shin.

“It’s not a bad decision by the referee.” He came in with the cleats visible and grabbed him in the shin.

“VAR would have looked into it. They are satisfied with Tom [referee Thomas Brammall]’s decision and the game begins.

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Liverpool in negotiation with Premier League club to sign £70million player

Liverpool have now reportedly been in talks with Crystal Palace over Cheick Doucours, with the Reds having been heavily linked with the midfielder in recent weeks.

According to the Daily Mail, the Anfield side have held talks with the south London side over the 23-year-old, with Doucoure being one of Liverpool’s top targets in the final days of the summer window.

The Daily Mail previously reported that Palace are asking for up to £70m for the Mali international, a transfer fee that could deter Liverpool from a potential deal for the midfielder.

Hailed as an “outstanding” player by Breaking The Lines, Doucoure is a perfect match for what Liverpool are looking for in a fourth and final midfielder to sign this window.

And this latest update on the Reds’ negotiations with Palace is encouraging as a deal for Doucour looks more realistic than many had initially imagined. Indeed, a hefty sum may still be needed to bring Doucoure to Merseyside, but talks with Palace mean Liverpool could finalize a deal for the youngster in the coming days.

Liverpool must do everything they can to sign Doucoure

Liverpool’s search for a new signing appears to be narrowing, with Doucoure a player the Reds are clearly keen to sign if a fee can be agreed with Palace for the midfielder.

With a Premier League season under his belt, Doucoure has impressed enough to show signs that he can become a real star for one of the biggest clubs in all of England.

And Liverpool can be that team, with Jürgen Klopp needing a defensive midfielder, the platform the Malian international needs to take his game to new heights and become a Premier League superstar.

August 22, 2023
Liverpool are appealing Alexis Mac Allister’s red card ahead of their game against Newcastle

Liverpool have decided to appeal the red card received by Alexis Mac Allister in Saturday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth

Liverpool have decided to make a formal appeal against the controversial dismissal of Alexis Mac Allister in the Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Mac Allister received a direct red card from referee Thomas Bramall just before the hour mark after a challenge with Ryan Christie in the Reds’ 3-1 win at Anfield on Saturday.

Neither VAR Paul Tierney nor assistant Constantine Hatzidakis saw reason to order Bramall to review the decision on the pitch monitor, leaving Mac Allister – who arrived from Brighton in the summer for £35million and made his home debut – facing a three-game ban.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp immediately questioned the decision and raised the possibility of challenging the dismissal.

And the Reds have now decided to appeal to the Football Association in the unfair dismissal category within two days of the incident. The FA will now review the evidence through an independent regulatory committee and will have the power to overturn the decision and overturn Mac Allister’s suspension.

They will report back later this week with Mac Allister currently missing Sunday’s away fixture against Newcastle United, along with fixtures against Aston Villa at home and Wolverhampton Wanderers away.

Liverpool have heeded the FA’s position on “frivolous” appeals, which could lead to a three-match ban which could be extended to four if the appeal is rejected. However, an appeal may be dismissed without penalty of an extra game if it is felt that there was reason to question the original decision.

Klopp said on Saturday: “I’ve reviewed it, I think the number of times I’ve been asked about it shows we’re talking about it. In the game I asked Macca and he said ‘I touched it but not really’ is all he told me.

“After the match I saw that and if you have a point list of what we need to give a red card, to what we need for contact, at that point there’s no other box ticked.” the 40-minute penalty with 10 men is sufficient punishment.”

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Liverpool would need to sign three more players to complete Jurgen Klopp’s $261m transfer rebuild

Florida-based Liverpool fan Morgan O’Sullivan gives us his thoughts on the Reds’ latest talking points, including transfers and Wataru Endo.

Liverpool return to the Premier League against Bournemouth today. Jurgen Klopp’s side will return to Anfield for the first time since the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in May.

After picking up the same draw at Chelsea six days ago in the opening weekend, Liverpool will be looking to go the extra mile this time and make sure they don’t come into a tough game at Newcastle. United without a win already, according to The Table.

Before the game, we asked Florida-based Liverpool fan Morgan O’Sullivan a few questions about the Reds, including transfers, new signing Wataru Endo and more.

Wataru Endo is officially a Liverpool player. Thoughts?

Endo brings a lot of experience to the table, but the vast majority of fans will never have heard of him. All of the various scouting reports sound positive, but we’ll have to see it in action before we can pass judgement. If he is joined by another new signing, two fans will be satisfied. Otherwise, they will be frustrated by the club’s lack of investment. Sometimes unexpected acquisitions bring the greatest success. Could our new Endo replace the former Hendo and take us to glory? Time will tell.

What was your opinion on the Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia sagas?

The challenges in the middle of the pitch were obvious to everyone last season. We spent the year confident that Jude Bellingham would come and there was money to spend.

We signed two players for a total of $121m (£95m/€111m) and it all looked promising. Despite Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, we felt like we needed another player in the middle. All summer we heard rumors about Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné and Ryan Gravenberch, and in July rumors about Roméo Lavia surfaced.

I feel like the club have been contradictory in their approach to Lavia. They went on to make three offers and then jumped on Caicedo. If the club really wanted to sign Lavia, they should have been able to agree after the second offer. However, the perception among supporters was that there was little money left for the club and we were trying to save every penny we could. If we really wanted that we should have jumped in and paid the money.

From Caicedo, I have a certain sympathy for the club. Liverpool apparently took part in a blind auction, encouraged by the player’s brokers. Eventually we were used by agents to raise the fee when the player ultimately had no intention of joining the club. People will say Liverpool haven’t done their homework. However, if they had interacted with the agent, as we have been led to believe, and were encouraged, they cannot be blamed. I really think Caicedo would have been an ideal midfield signing and would have had a similar impact on Liverpool as he had N\’Golo Kante on Chelsea when he joined them.

What else do you need to do in the summer to be happy with Liverpool’s business?

In an ideal world I would still like the club to get a midfielder and a defender. The return of Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić will have a positive impact on midfield, but after Endo I would like to have one more in the centre. If we had rejected an offer of $140m (£110m/€128m) for Caicedo and spent just $21m (£16m/€19m) on Endo, we would have paid $119m (£93m/€ 109 million) Left. Could we do Thuram, Gravenberch and a defender for that? Add that to spending already made and the total summer spend is $261m (£205m/€240m). The biggest mistake I would make at the club would be not to sign players before returning to pre-season. It was clear we needed more than Mac Allister and Szoboszlai before Henderson and Fabinho left, and pre-season plays an important role in getting players settled.

How did you experience the game against Chelsea? A hope for the three points against Bournemouth? There were moments where we were fantastic against Chelsea. But there were times when we looked so naked in the middle of the field. Like last year, I felt we could have finished the game early. I’m still scratching my head over some refereeing decisions. A point away at Chelsea can always be appreciated. And who knows, this could be the point that earns us the title. We have a difficult start and therefore a good start is essential. Three points and a positive performance are decisive today.

Anything else to mention?

To attempt the title, Anfield must once again become a fortress. Nineteen home games have the potential to yield 57 points. Aim for at least 50.

August 22, 2023
Chelsea has now reached an agreement with a £50 million striker who scored more goals last season than Lionel Messi.

Chelsea has now reached an agreement with the £50 million striker who scored more goals last season than Lionel Messi.

What’s the story?

Well, Football Transfers was the publication that first asserted in July that Chelsea had begun negotiations to sign the American international.

Sky Sports and the Daily Mail have added credence to the report by reporting that Chelsea has spoken with Balogun.

The Blues appear to have made progress on a deal to sign the American, according to Football Transfers once more.

According to rumors, the 22-year-old and Chelsea have reached a personal agreement.

Arsenal isn’t willing to budge from their £50 million valuation, according to Football Transfers, so Chelsea and Arsenal still need to come to an agreement on a fee.

According to the report, Balogun, who scored 21 goals in 37 games in Ligue 1 last season, outscored Lionel Messi and Neymar, is available for £30 million from Chelsea.

Football Transfers adds that despite the current valuation gap, Chelsea is optimistic about reaching a deal with Arsenal.

Balogun is reportedly a target for West Ham and Monaco.

Balogun’s pursuit by Chelsea will face more rivals.

Not just West Ham and Monaco are prepared to compete with Chelsea for Balogun.

Tottenham is reportedly considering the New York-born striker as a potential Harry Kane replacement after the England international joined Bayern Munich, according to the Daily Mail.

According to reports, Balogun wants to play regularly for the first team at his next club, so the fact that there is currently a position available in north London might entice him to join Ange Postecoglou in N17.

However, anything is possible during the transfer window, so be sure to keep an eye on the situation.

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Mauricio Pochettino confirms the striker ‘agreement’ amid a new injury setback in Chelsea news

The latest Chelsea news, transfer gossip and stories with updates on Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and The Blues vs West Ham match

Aubameyang dig

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved to Chelsea as he congratulates Hakim Ziyech on his move to Galatasaray. The 30-year-old winger had an uncertain future in West London for a while before finally securing a move to the Turkish top flight.

Like the Morocco international, Aubameyang struggled to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge and spent much of the season on the bench before finding a new club in the summer. In his Instagram story, the Marseille ace wrote: \”All the best my brother. Free Hakim *crying laughter emoji* *clapping fist emoji* *heart hands emoji*. \”

Ziyech then reposted Aubameyang’s post to his Instagram story. Unsurprisingly, Chelsea fans have not been happy with the Gabonese international’s coup at the club and have been expressing their feelings online.

Lukaku ‘agreement’

Asked if he could reinstate Romelu Lukaku in the Chelsea squad, Mauricio Pochettino replied: “It’s not just one team, it takes two teams to find the best solution. You can’t just put it on the club, it affects both sides.

“The situation is where it is because of both sides. Both sides have reached an agreement. Before signing, we were informed about each player’s situation,” added Pochettino. “After signing, we had the squad we had. It’s so clear that nothing has changed and if there’s anything to report, we’ll report it.

“We don’t have to do anything, I have to be focused on my team and try to do well. We can’t waste energy on a situation that was obvious before we arrived at Chelsea.”

West Ham defeat

Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the 2023-24 Premier League season on Sunday at the hands of London rivals West Ham United. The Blues failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half with Enzo Fernandez missing from the penalty spot. Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta scored after the break to give the Hammers all three points.

Carney Chukwuemeka, on the other hand, went off injured after an excellent performance with a goal, another blow for Pochettino.

August 22, 2023
Liverpool willing to offer £26m to sign £34m midfielder – Decision made

Liverpool have been linked with several defensive midfielders since offloading Fabinho and Henderson.

To replace the Samba star at Anfield, the Reds have mainly wanted to attract their compatriot, Andre Trindade, from Fluminense.

If the reports in the South American media are correct, then Liverpool are ready to offer £26m to sign the player this summer, but the Habs have decided to keep him at least until the end of the campaign.

According to Globo Esporte, to land the 22-year-old game-breaker in the current transfer window, Liverpool have indicated they are willing to offer €30m (£26m).

However, the Merseysiders haven’t formalized their offer as Fluminense have made it clear they have no intention of selling their prized asset until the end of the campaign in December. The Brazilians’ dream is to win the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history and they will face Olimpia in the quarter-final first leg on Thursday night.

Such is reportedly his desire to scoop the continent’s biggest prize that Fluminense turned down a record £26million sale for Andre, one of coach Fernando Diniz’s key players.

The youngster’s current contract expires in December 2026 and Liverpool may be able to force a deal by paying the €40m (£34m) release clause (Terra).

Jurgen Klopp has already signed the experienced Endo to bolster the DM position but the 30-year-old Japanese midfielder is mostly a short-term fix.

Do you think Liverpool should sign a young player this summer to further strengthen the department or wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre?

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Dream next Liverpool transfers as “everything can happen” with Cheick Doucouré’s addition and the $27 million Klopp deal.

Wataru Endo has officially been acquired by Liverpool, but more deals are needed. Two areas still need to be addressed, as Jürgen Klopp has acknowledged.

In his press conference, Jürgen Klopp used a reasonable voice. Wataru Endo could actually play a significant role in the upcoming season, so the Liverpool manager didn’t want to downplay his acquisition, but he also didn’t want to rule out additional transfer activity.

While Klopp admitted he had already been surprised more than once this summer, he effectively dismissed the idea of additional outgoings and was very receptive to incoming business. In the final two weeks before the deadline, he said, “everything can happen,” with Liverpool continuing to “look.”.

That ought to be fairly obvious in many ways. After all, FSG had just recently proposed paying Moisés Caicedo $140 million (£110 million/€127 million). Although it was obviously a failure, there seemed to be an implied recognition of a critical area of need. It’s hard to imagine why that wasn’t the original plan if it could be adequately met for the better part of $120m less.

Liverpool hasn’t, however, ever just thrown money around for the sake of it. Endo is deserving of a great deal of respect, and Klopp seems genuinely willing to continue the season with the Japan captain at the position of starting number six. Any opportunity must be the right one.

But regardless of whether they fall short of the ideal standard, Liverpool must ultimately work to close the best deals possible during the remaining time in the window. There is obviously money available to spend, but more business is necessary to give Klopp a legitimate chance to compete.

Even though midfielders have been the only players transferred so far, that is still a position that needs improvement. In a perfect world, Liverpool would bring in an additional six players as partners as well as a rotational option for Endo.

Even though Liverpool undoubtedly took inspiration from the “inversions” at Manchester City and Arsenal, the strategy is actually quite different. Trent Alexander-Arnold is not Oleksandr Zinchenko or John Stones, so despite the fact that he might appear to form a double pivot with the number six on paper, in practice he is tucking into a role that is much more akin to the number eight or even number 10 in order to make use of his generational creative skills.

Playing two genuine defensive midfielders would be a viable option, especially if Liverpool’s defense continues to be a weakness in their game. Alexander-Arnold would have real freedom to play a role that was very loosely defined, drifting around in the spaces next to Dominik Szoboszlai or Alexis Mac Allister, with Endo playing alongside someone like Cheick Doucouré.

The Evening Standard identified Doucouré as Liverpool’s top target in the midfield, and he does appear to be the best option among the rest. He could be developed under Klopp as the long-term Fabinho replacement while sharing the load with Endo for at least the next couple of years. He is already at a high Premier League standard and has plenty of room to improve.

That would essentially organize the midfield for Liverpool. An additional number eight would be ideal if I were really greedy, but that seems unlikely at this point, especially since the search for a new center-back should take priority.

Having spent the majority of his career playing in the defense, Endo has once more possibly lessened the urgency of the search. However, Liverpool needs to find a left-sided specialist who can take Andy Robertson’s place in some games immediately and who also has the potential to replace Virgil van Dijk in the future.

That is a very difficult request. However, Arthur Theate, a name that has only recently gained notoriety (via L’Équipe), checks a lot of the right boxes. At 23, he is another who Liverpool could develop while immediately adding depth.

Football Transfers estimates Theate’s value at $27 million (£21 million/€25 million) using its proprietary “expected transfer value” tool. Liverpool might anticipate Rennes to demand more given the state of the market. But any deal in that area would be a wise business move.

It’s important to remember that adding Theate and Doucouré to the roster would push Liverpool over the limit in terms of foreign players, which is an issue that cannot be entirely avoided. However, there is always the option of not registering someone, for instance Adrián, if the ideal homegrown solution does not emerge.

Anything can happen, as Klopp points out. But those two transactions would cap off a wholly satisfying transfer window for Liverpool, positioning the team for the present and the future.

August 22, 2023