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Premier League: TV channel, team information, lineups, and prediction for Liverpool vs. Bournemouth.

Premier League starting lineup for Liverpool against Bournemouth.

Following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea last weekend, Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that there were both positives and negatives to be learned from the game.

The Reds demonstrated their attacking skill, which they have frequently shown in preseason, particularly in the first half. Defensively, there were questions because Chelsea repeatedly found it too easy to get through Liverpool’s midfield.

Although Klopp shouldn’t face as difficult of a test against Bournemouth at Anfield, he can’t take anything for granted. Andoni Iraola, the new manager of Bournemouth, will be eager to pull off a major upset after the Reds’ season-ending loss to the Cherries.

This is how Liverpool might set up in their matchup with Bournemouth.

Premier League: TV channel, team information, lineups, and prediction for Liverpool vs. Bournemouth.

Against Bournemouth, Liverpool expected to start with a (4-3-3) formation.

GK – Alisson, is one of the few players whose reputation was enhanced by last season’s subpar performances because he frequently helped Liverpool out of trouble. He performed in a similar manner against Chelsea, and it is certain that he will start against Bournemouth.

RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold: The results of the famous Alexander-Arnold experiment are still inconsistent. He consistently presents a strong offensive presence but a shaky defense, and the space he frees up is frequently targeted by opposition attacks.

CB – Ibrahima Konate—After putting forth a tremendous effort against Chelsea, the center back will need to be particularly alert against Bournemouth to fill the space left by Alexander-Arnold.

CB – Virgil van Dijk appeared closer to his best against Chelsea and handled Nicolas Jackson well. On Saturday, he’ll face Dominic Solanke, a former teammate.

LB – Andy Robertson – The Scot has had trouble adjusting to Liverpool’s new system, never seeming completely at ease playing as a third center-back when the ball is not in his possession. Should still be approved for the time being though.

DM – Alexis Mac Allister. Mac Allister, who played holding midfield during the Chelsea match, is one person who is desperate to see Liverpool sign a holding midfielder. Even though his role against the Blues was still not ideal, he did a fantastic job.

CM – Dominik Szoboszlai, who made his Premier League debut last weekend, will be hoping to provide a little more offensive output against the Cherries.

CM – Cody Gakpo has somehow found himself playing in midfield for Liverpool. Although Klopp seems to like him in his new position, it won’t last for long because of his versatility, which appears to be his own downfall.

RW – Mohamed Salah – Mohamed Salah set up Luis Diaz brilliantly against Chelsea, and he will be out for vengeance after failing to score or provide an assist in Liverpool’s 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth the previous campaign.

ST – Diogo Jota; Although he wasn’t at his best against Chelsea, Diogo Jota has demonstrated enough in preseason for Klopp to continue to trust him over the unpredictable Darwin Nunez.

LW – Luis Diaz will be hoping to score twice against the Cherries after scoring last weekend and handling his goal exceptionally well. a constant threat who will probably serve as the Reds’ left flank’s focal point.

August 17, 2023
Jorg Schmadtke makes a “surprising move” as Liverpool makes a bid for the 30-year-old Japanese midfielder.

Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for Wataru Endō.

Liverpool have reportedly made a surprise offer for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endō.

The Reds are said to have approached the Japan international looking for a new defensive midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp’s side fail to bring Moises Caicedo to Anfield. Despite Brighton accepting a £110m offer, Caicedo opted to join Chelsea. The London side also appear poised to sign Romeo Lavia, who Liverpool had also received an offer which was approved by Southampton.

Now Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool have turned their attention to Endo, with sporting director Jog Schmadtke spearheading the transfer. 30-years-old Endo, has played for Stuttgart for the past four years and scored 15 goals in 133 appearances.

He also helped Japan reach the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Romano wrote on Twitter: “Liverpool have made a formal offer to sign Japanese midfielder Wataru Endō on a permanent contract. Negotiations in progress with Stuttgard: the player wants the transfer because it is the greatest opportunity of his career. Surprising move by Liverpool playmaker Schmadtke.”

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Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

August 17, 2023
‘Desperate’ Liverpool are willing to “try again” to sign the £111 million star that Klopp “is in love with”

Liverpool hope to sign Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid this summer.

The Reds have made a brilliant start to the summer transfer window with new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively.

However, the unexpected departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia mean Jurgen Klopp will now have to sign at least one more midfielder before the September 1 transfer deadline.

They have certainly tried but Jamie Carragher recently slammed them for ’embarrassing’ Liverpool for making a ‘joke’ over a transfer window as recent market failures have left them in ‘an absolute mess’.

Chelsea beat Liverpool to the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but the latter has yet to be officially confirmed as the Reds’ offers for both players have been accepted. Caicedo has always wanted to join Chelsea, but it was Liverpool’s offer for the former Brighton midfielder that made Lavia feel like a “second choice”.

READ ALSO: Is Jurgen Klopp the new Arsene Wenger? Is the ignominious end coming?

And with Lavia set to follow Caicedo to Chelsea, Spanish newspaper Nacional says Liverpool are now hoping Valverde or Tchouameni can boost their midfield.

Liverpool are now “desperate” to sign one of Real Madrid’s two midfielders, with Klopp heading up the Reds hierarchy to “reactivate interest” in the pair. Klopp is said to be ‘in love’ with Valverde as the German ‘tried to sign him’ before and the Reds boss now wants to ‘try again’ for the Uruguay international, who is believed to be worth around €130m (£111m). ) of the president of Real Florentino Perez.

Otherwise, Liverpool will turn their attention to Tchouameni – whom Klopp ‘tried to persuade’ to move to Anfield before joining Real from Monaco – although the France international has made it clear he is ‘not abandoning the team at La Liga”.
Neil Jones

Neil Jones, who has covered Liverpool since 2009, discussed possible alternatives to Lavia in his column for Caught Offside.

Jones wrote on Wednesday: “Coming to the news of Caicedo was another blow to Liverpool as Romeo Lavia also joined Chelsea.” This will hurt the Reds even more in many ways. Not because he’s a better player – he certainly isn’t – but because it’s a deal Liverpool could and should have made.

“Lavia has been on his radar for months and had three offers turned down earlier this summer. Their reluctance to meet Southampton’s asking price, which has always been around £50million, cost them as much as their dramatic move to Caicedo last week.

“And what it also does is that Liverpool’s ‘search for value’ policy is on full display. They didn’t think Lavia was worth £50m, which is good. I actually agree. He is not.

“But ultimately they were willing to pay him because they needed a player and still couldn’t get him. If they turn their attention elsewhere, they only have two and a half weeks to get someone in, and everyone knows they have money to spend. How likely is it that they find value now? “And who is out there? We know some players Liverpool like: Khephren Thuram, Ryan Gravenberch, Manu Kone, Cheick Doucoure. There is Florentino Luis at Benfica who seems like an interesting option.

“I don’t think they would face Manchester United for Sofyan Amrabat, while Tyler Adams looks like he’s leaving for Bournemouth. Kalvin Phillips? João Palhinha? How about Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi or PSV’s Ibrahim Sangare?

“There are many names in play at the moment and there is a need to act quickly and decisively. Liverpool should not be in this position but they are. His next move, and his success, could dictate the rest. of his season. “In terms of departures, despite the rumours, I wouldn’t expect Curtis Jones to leave Liverpool this summer.

“They already have enough problems in midfield without one of their local players having to leave. Jones had a good end to last season and a good summer with England at the European Under-21 Championship. He appears as a player ready to step up in terms of influence and performance at Anfield. You will not sell it.

August 17, 2023
According to Journalist Chelsea will soon announce their second signing of the week, medical complete

Southampton’s Romeo Lavia will soon be announced as Chelsea’s new player.

That says Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Sheth reported on Thursday morning that 19-year-old Romeo Lavia had completed his medical ahead of his next move to Chelsea.

Apparently, the Belgium midfielder will soon be announced as the Blues’ new signing at Stamford Bridge.

Sheth wrote on Twitter: “Roméo Lavia has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of his move from Southampton. Formal announcement expected shortly.”

Chelsea already finalized the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton earlier in the week, so they’re set to bring even more joy to the fans just days later.

Lavia enjoyed a breakaway season with Southampton in the Premier League last year, so it’s no real surprise he’s leaving St Mary’s following their relegation back to the league.

Despite his young age, the defensive midfielder really excelled in the top division last year and is on the cusp of this glamorous move to West London.

Sheth explained on Twitter a few days ago that Chelsea and Southampton have reached a £58m deal for the transfer of Lavia, who could be signed in time for Sunday’s away league match against West Ham.

Respected journalist Simon Phillips reported on his Substack this week that Mauricio Pochettino’s talk with Lavia is a major reason Saints’ talent is heading to Chelsea. The Blues manager works with a squad of young and talented players at Stamford Bridge who will be boosted by the arrival of the 19-year-old Southampton midfielder.

Competition for seats in the center of the park looks fierce as Lavia and Caicedo join the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher and Andrey Santos.

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After a significant £35 million transfer breakthrough, Chelsea is expected to sign Michael Olise.

Michael Olise, 21, is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a £35 million deal, marking a significant advancement in Chelsea’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace attacker.

A deal to bring Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized. London has a grasp of it.

The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.

Football has learned from sources that Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea. london. Shields has recently played a significant role in talks to transfer Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.

However, Olise is currently unable to play because of a hamstring injury he sustained in June while representing France Under-21. It may not be until the end of September or even the beginning of October before the former Reading winger returns to action.

In July, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson said, “We’ve known since the injury that it’s going to take a while for him to get fit again. The injury was severe and needed surgery. The recovery process will take a little longer even though he is well into his rehabilitation.

“At the moment, all we can do is hope that his rehabilitation will go smoothly and that we can get him back as soon as possible. But we can be sure that we won’t be seeing him for a while. “.

Chelsea has been searching the transfer market for a right winger who can also play as a No. 10. This was the situation prior to Christopher Nkunku’s four-month knee injury absence, but this setback has made the club even more motivated to take action.

Both Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Mohammed Kudus, a star for Ajax, were possibilities. However, it appears that Olise, who is now anticipated to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days, is Chelsea’s man.

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Moisés Caicedo has been signed by Chelsea in a British record-breaking £115 million deal.

Moisés Caicedo has been acquired by Chelsea in a deal worth a British record $115 million from Brighton.

After spending £106.8 million on another midfielder, Enzo Fernández, during the winter transfer window, Chelsea has broken the British transfer record twice in the past seven months. With a club option for an additional year, Caicedo’s contract is for eight years.

Liverpool had a £111 million offer accepted for Caicedo last Thursday, but they were unable to persuade him to move to Anfield. The Ecuadorian international has always preferred to sign with Chelsea, who will pay £100m plus £15m in performance-related bonuses.

Additionally, Brighton has a buy-out clause for a player they acquired on February 1, 2021, for an undisclosed sum that is believed to be £4.5 million from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.

Chelsea made Caicedo their top target for the defensive midfield position, but Brighton turned down several of their offers. It took weeks for a deal to be reached after a £70 million offer was turned down in the middle of July.

The action carries on Brighton’s tradition of making sizable profits in the transfer market. For instance, this summer they sold Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool for £35 million after purchasing him for about £7 million, and last summer Chelsea paid £55 million for the £15 million signing of Marc Cucurella.

It’s only ever been Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/LCYf6A2BQr

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 14, 2023

In an effort to sign Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia before Liverpool, Chelsea is also attempting to do so. Although Chelsea, who are willing to pay £50 million plus add-ons, have agreed to a £60 million deal, the Belgian international would prefer to sign with them.

When Chelsea called, Caicedo didn’t need to second-guess his decision to sign with the club, saying: “I am so excited to be here at this big club. Being here is a fulfillment of a dream, and I am eager to begin working with the group. “.

August 17, 2023
Opinion: After being ignored for years, Chelsea have a midfield to be reckoned with

Once Chelsea confirm the signing of Romeo Lavia, they will have assembled one of the best midfielders in world football in two transfer windows.

This area of the pitch has been neglected by the club for years. Chelsea haven’t had a proper defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic and he left our club in 2017.

Since then we’ve had some decent midfielders (some very good), but overall our midfield was nowhere near good enough, unbalanced and lacking the right profiles to compete in the Premier League.

If you want to win consistently and be a consistent force in world football, you have to make sure you have the perfect team engine, which is the midfield. And this starts from the base, with a defensive midfielder.

Chelsea now with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia on standby, they have absolutely everything in midfield now and it’s a fantastic moment and a fantastic feeling for us Blues fans.

Enzo single-handedly led our midfield and team last season when we had a horrible year in football, but now he finally has the help he needs and deserves.

Caicedo and Lavia will provide the defensive stability and awareness we’ve needed for so long, as well as the athleticism and physicality. Both players know how to defend, close the distance, intercept and tackle: all things that we have lacked a lot. Then Enzo will be free for them to do what he does best and that is to create and shoot.

Enzo actually has a really good shot with him and knows how to find the net, but last season he was so blocked we never saw him. He also has great vision and an eye for passing, and he’s now being given the freedom to do all of that.

It’s literally a dream come true for Chelsea fans and it still feels like that, a big dream! But it’s not a dream, Chelsea now have a VERY good and capable midfield with the perfect complementary profiles for each other. What a future they have, and they’re all young, so it’s a future we should see thrive and improve and have for many years to come!

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After a significant £35 million transfer breakthrough, Chelsea is expected to sign Michael Olise.

Michael Olise, 21, is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a £35 million deal, marking a significant advancement in Chelsea’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace attacker.

A deal to bring Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized. London has a grasp of it.

The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.

Football has learned from sources that Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea. london. Shields has recently played a significant role in talks to transfer Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.

However, Olise is currently unable to play because of a hamstring injury he sustained in June while representing France Under-21. It may not be until the end of September or even the beginning of October before the former Reading winger returns to action.

In July, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson said, “We’ve known since the injury that it’s going to take a while for him to get fit again. The injury was severe and needed surgery. The recovery process will take a little longer even though he is well into his rehabilitation.

“At the moment, all we can do is hope that his rehabilitation will go smoothly and that we can get him back as soon as possible. But we can be sure that we won’t be seeing him for a while. “.

Chelsea has been searching the transfer market for a right winger who can also play as a No. 10. This was the situation prior to Christopher Nkunku’s four-month knee injury absence, but this setback has made the club even more motivated to take action.

Both Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Mohammed Kudus, a star for Ajax, were possibilities. However, it appears that Olise, who is now anticipated to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days, is Chelsea’s man.

August 17, 2023
According to Sky Italy Sofyan Amrabat, Liverpool have contacted Fiorentina about signing a midfielder

Manchester United are also interested in Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat; Liverpool have lost Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea this week, prompting Jamie Carragher to describe the Reds’ transfer business as ’embarrassing’; Amrabat has another year of contract with La Viola

Liverpool have held talks with Fiorentina through intermediaries over the possible signing of Sofyan Amrabat, Italy’s Sky reports.

Sky Sports News has been reporting throughout the summer that Manchester United are interested in the Moroccan international, with the midfielder working under Erik ten Hag at FC Utrecht.

However, further “major extra income” for Manchester United in this period looks increasingly difficult.

Liverpool were keen to improve their midfield this summer transfer window, having let go of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur Melo, signing only Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Jurgen Klopp’s side missed Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia at Chelsea this summer. Former Brighton midfielder Caicedo completed a £115million move to Stamford Bridge earlier this week and Lavia is undergoing medical treatment ahead of a £58million move.

Both players preferred Chelsea to Liverpool, who also signed deals for the two midfielders, forcing the Reds to move on to other goals.

Sofyan Amrabat: Liverpool contact Fiorentina over signing of midfielder, report Sky in Italy

“This is the player Manchester United have been interested in all summer.

“Our colleague in Italy, Gianluca Di Marzio, reported that Amrabat changed agents today and if a player changes agents it usually means only one thing and that is because he wants to arrange a transfer. “Amrabat has another year on his contract with an option for another 12 months.

“United still maintain their interest. We’ve talked about their spending being done now simply because there are no major departures in the form of Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. They can’t bring in any money to do other financial deals.

“Manchester United entered the market with three main targets: Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund. They want to get back into the market, but it could prove difficult.

“But now it’s Liverpool who have started to show interest. It’s nothing new, Liverpool have a long-term interest in Amrabat, we’ve all seen how impressive he was for Morocco in the Cup.
of the world.”

“It will be interesting to see where this leads.”

Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher described Liverpool’s summer as “an absolute mess, a joke and embarrassing” after missing out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Asked what the double transfer move means with three weeks remaining at Liverpool, Carragher said: “In a fairly difficult situation, people know they are desperate.” “They made a bid for Lavia today for £60m, when four or five days ago they refused to pay £50m. It’s an absolute mess and a joke.”

“The main problem is that Liverpool have known they need reinforcements in midfield since August last season, 12 months ago. So not having things in order…

“The two players they bought had buyout clauses, there’s no negotiation, there’s nothing to worry about, you just have to respect the buyout clause. So Liverpool didn’t sign big deals and it was embarrassing. “That’s why I won’t criticize the owners – they were ready to pay £111m and break the transfer record. Start with Lavia, not pay a certain amount, then go to Caicedo and go again.” Lavia, it’s a real mess, a joke and it’s embarrassing.”

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Carlos Baleba is a target for Liverpool, according to rumors.

If you can’t get Moises Caicedo then maybe get the man Brighton want to sign to replace Moises Caicedo.

Having just sold Moises Caicedo to Chelsea in a £115m deal that still has Liverpool fans gritting their teeth, Brighton have chosen 19-year-old Lille’s Carlos Baleba as the man to replace their late defensive midfielder .

For some Liverpool fans, this begs a seemingly simple question: if Liverpool can’t have Caicedo, why don’t they just go and sign Baleba, aka Brighton’s supposed replacement for him, instead. Now, it seems the rumor mills agree.

At least according to The Mail and a smattering of even less popular outlets today, that’s precisely what Liverpool are at least considering, although it’s worth pointing out upfront that Baleba is a 19-year-old with 22 total senior caps. If fans rightly thought Southampton’s Roméo Lavia was unwilling to be a week-to-week regular for a club with silver lining ambitions, well, Baleba is far behind Lavia in his growth.

However, if Liverpool were to sign a more experienced player for the starting role, there could be a case for spending £15m to sign the young up-and-comer, although this would only make sense if Stefan Bajcetic is seen as more than an eight.

Baleba is not ready for a starting role at Liverpool at the moment. It’s far from certain that he’s ready for that in Brighton as well. However, it’s easy to imagine a world in which he will be a regular starter for a top English club in two or three years’ time.

August 16, 2023
Liverpool’s transfer option could be even better than Romeo Lavia’s after a $13m ‘price drop’

Liverpool have been given a transfer boost in their search for a midfielder this summer after missing out on Romeo Lavia and Moisés Caicedo at Chelsea.

Jurgen Klopp is looking for the latest addition to his Liverpool midfield with sixth being the final piece of the puzzle, having already secured world champion Alexis Mac Allister and former RB Leipzig player Dominik Szoboszlai.

The club were considering moves for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia after submitting offers totaling more than $200m (£157m/€183m) in recent weeks. However, much to his dismay, both players have since opted for a move to Stamford Bridge, where new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking to rebuild his squad following his summer appointment.

Liverpool will now have to look elsewhere to fill the void left in their squad by veterans Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who have both opted to accept lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League in recent months. And according to The Independent, Jürgen Klopp’s search has led to Crystal Palace ace Cheick Doucouré. Liverpool have been linked to the player in the past but are now looking to ramp up their interest in the Mali international.

Klopp could benefit from a major boost. The BBC was among those to quote a price tag of $89m (£70m/€82m) earlier this summer, but the latest report suggests Liverpool could secure a deal for less than $76m ( £60m / €82m).
70 million euros).

This is a big price drop. The player is believed to be interested in a move to Anfield this summer. However, the report goes on to say that Crystal Palace are reluctant to part ways with their midfield having already lost several key players, with Wilfried Zaha moving to Galatasaray and Michael Olise potentially moving to Chelsea.

Fulham’s João Palhinha and Nice’s Khéphren Thuram offer other options for Klopp, but Doucouré looks the most likely outcome heading into the final weeks of the transfer window.

Liverpool.com says: Doucouré has adapted well to the Premier League since joining from RC Lens in 2022. Liverpool have been without Caicedo and Lavia of late and given a glaring gap in midfield this deal has plenty of sense.

At the price quoted, Doucouré might even prove to be a better option than Lavia, if not Caicedo. Finally, he has more experience at the top level, having spent some time in France ahead of his season in the English top flight. The transfer fee might end up looking like a bargain as Liverpool look to continue this season and compete with the Premier League’s top clubs.

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Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

August 16, 2023
Information on Chelsea’s injuries and expected returns against West Ham for Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, and Noni Madueke.

The most recent Chelsea injury information is provided as Christopher Nkunku provides a positive update ahead of the Blues’ Sunday afternoon trip to the London Stadium.

Before Chelsea’s game against West Ham, Mauricio Pochettino has received a huge boost. On Sunday in the early afternoon, David Moyes’ team will receive the Blues at the London Stadium as the visitors try to earn their first victory of the year.

Liverpool held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw on the first weekend of the new Premier League season. Reece James’ withdrawal from the game against the Reds in the closing moments caused the west London team to experience a minor injury scare.

As it turned out, Pochettino was merely exercising caution by removing the defender. In other news, despite missing players like Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, and Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea must still play the Hammers.

Against Liverpool, it must be acknowledged that the Blues missed the latter player more than the other three, with Nicolas Jackson frequently surviving on leftovers.
So let’s talk about football now.
London has looked at the most recent Stamford Bridge injury information as Chelsea prepare to face West Ham this weekend.

Nkunku Christopher.

After being challenged by Mats Hummels during the first half of the Blues’ final preseason match against Borussia Dortmund, Nkunku was substituted. His injury is confirmed to be more serious than first thought, and the 25-year-old can expect to miss a few months of action.

“We feel very sorry about him,” Pochettino said. He was doing well and was a crucial player for us. One of the best offensive players who can play multiple positions is always a significant problem for us, but I believe the quality is there. The key right now is to avoid dwelling on the wounds and to think positively about the day he will rejoin us and fully recover.

“We’re working the market as well, and we’ll miss one player like this. The club is working to find a solution, possibly in the short, medium, and long terms, to add the right profile for the team to perform for the time being. “.

What Nkunku has said: “As you can probably guess, I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to join my teammates at the beginning of the season. It hurts that I wasn’t able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I’ll put a lot of effort into regaining my strength. It’s just a matter of time. “.

Anticipated return date: Jan 2024

Reece James

When James was replaced by Malo Gusto in the second half, there were concerns about an injury because he held his right leg while pausing briefly. Fortunately, Pochettino later clarified that it was only caused by fatigue.

According to Pochettino, Reece James was exhausted. You must discover where he came from. As soon as we arrived, the first thing we did was evaluate and analyze each former participant. For three or four months, he was hurt. Given that he had a difficult preseason, we didn’t want to take any chances, so we decided to stop at 80 minutes.

Noni Madueke

Madueke has returned to training after missing preseason due to a hamstring injury sustained after winning the Euros with England Under-21. The winger was a substitute for the Blues in their match against Liverpool, but he didn’t play because he is still making his comeback from injury.

Benoit Badiashile.

Due to the serious hamstring injury he suffered last season, the defender is another who has missed Chelsea’s preseason schedule. The club is reportedly targeting a return for Badiashile against Luton after the player posted pictures of himself working out at Cobham.

Anticipated return date: Luton (H) Friday, August 25

Brandon Broja.

Since sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the December friendly match with Aston Villa, Broja has been sidelined from competition. At Cobham, he is continuing to work on his recovery.

Expected return date: Unknown.

Wesley Fofana.

After rupturing his ACL, Fofana is expected to miss another sizable amount of time.

Pochettino said: “Really sad, really bad news. We are so depressed. We can only assist him; we are aware of how difficult it is for him to rejoin the team. He requires our assistance, and we must wish him success. The competition is there, so we must continue. The competition moves quickly, so we must be prepared.

“Hope so. You are fully aware of the difficulties involved. His development is different, but we can only hope that his recovery is successful. “.

Expected return date: Spring 2024

August 16, 2023
LIVE Chelsea news and transfers: Ivan Toney watch, Lavia done deal, Michael Olise is close, and a medical today

Chelsea transfer news: The most recent rumors, including updates on Romeo Lavia, Michael Olise, and the Blues’ search for a backup goalkeeper.

Chelsea appears to be in for a busy conclusion to the summer transfer window as Moises Caicedo and Michael Olise are anticipated to join Romeo Lavia at Stamford Bridge.

football.london has learned that Southampton and the Blues have reached a £58 million agreement for the 19-year-old midfielder. After losing out on Caicedo, Liverpool turned their attention to Lavia, but Chelsea still managed to sign him.

According to rumors, the west Londoners will also complete a deal for Olise, the winger for Crystal Palace. For the past week or so, Chelsea and the 21-year-old have been verbally negotiating personal terms.

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a move for Mohammed Kudus, so it is unclear whether he will keep bolstering his squad.

Olise issue

According to rumors, Chelsea’s actions in their pursuit of winger Michael have left Crystal Palace dissatisfied.

The Blues maintain that their strategy was correct, but it is rumored that the Eagles have expressed concerns about ‘tapping up’ to their London rivals.

There isn’t a formal complaint on file.

Chelsea rejected

Elye Wahi, a forward for Montpellier, reportedly chose to join West Ham over Chelsea.

This summer, the striker was a target for several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal, but he will now turn his attention to east London.

The Hammers have funds available for the deal because they previously sold Gianluca Scamacca during the transfer window.

Interest in Toney.
Despite Ivan Toney’s current betting ban, Chelsea are still interested in signing him to the club.

The English forward, who was a top target for the Blues before his charges, is most likely to return to action in competitive play by the end of January.

Although his contract situation may put Brentford in a difficult position, they are reportedly willing to pay over £60 million for him.

Lavia is “in London for medical reasons,

According to Fabrizio Romano, Romeo Lavia is reportedly in London to finish a medical before moving to Chelsea.

Numerous clubs have expressed interest in the midfielder, but the Blues appear to have won the race after reaching an agreement on a deal worth £53 million plus $5 million in add-ons.

Washington’s farewell statement.

Deivid Washington also wrote a heartfelt farewell letter to Santos and its fans, as the young Brazilian appears destined to sign with Chelsea soon.

He shares Neymar’s dream of dominating European football’s top levels and establishing himself as a future legend of Brazil.

a future prospect that should excite Blues supporters.

Chelsea will execute Caicedo’s vision.

The activities of Chelsea during the transfer period are still active.

Following this week’s British transfer record-breaking deal for Moises Caicedo, the club has also agreed to a fee to bring Romeo Lavia to Stamford Bridge and appears poised to sign Michael Olise of Crystal Palace.

Our most recent View from the Bridge podcast, which you can listen to here or watch on our new Youtube channel, has the most recent information on all of that and more.

Nkunku letter.
When Christopher Nkunku returns from injury, he promises that he will be “back stronger.”. During the 25-year-old’s knee injury, which occurred against Borussia Dortmund during the Blues’ preseason tour of the United States.

He had surgery since then, and the club’s medical staff is now working with him to recover. The France international’s injury is anticipated to keep him out of action for several months, dealing Chelsea a serious setback in their quest to qualify for the Champions League this season.

Nkunku expressed his disappointment at missing the start of the season with his teammates on Instagram, writing: “As you can imagine, I’m so disappointed. It hurts that I wasn’t able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I’ll put in a lot of effort to improve. It will happen eventually. “.

Lavia bargain.

After Moises Caicedo’s £115 million transfer to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s spending spree is expected to continue. The Blues have now agreed to a deal worth £58 million to bring Rome Lavia to west London, subject to a medical. London comprehends.

For the 19-year-old who joined the Saints from Manchester a little over a year ago, Chelsea and the Saints have reached a $53 million deal, with an additional $5 million payable in add-ons. The Blues have been interested in the youngster for a while, and the club even made a last-minute offer to Southampton to sign him during the previous transfer window.

Once more, Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino’s team battled it out for the services of a top midfielder, with the Reds also having an accepted bid. After Liverpool appeared to have turned their attention to Caicedo late last week, Chelsea’s consistency and the influence of Joe Shields, who previously worked at both Man City and Southampton, seem to have paid off.

August 16, 2023
Liverpool back to finally sign £30million player – Report

Liverpool’s midfield rebuild got a good start this summer with the signings of Mac Allister in June and Szoboszlai in July.

However, the sales of captain Jordan Henderson and key defensive midfielder Fabinho have set us back further and Klopp needs to get a No.6 to strengthen the squad.

The Reds made a mighty bid to land Moises Caicedo but the Ecuadorian international opted to turn us down and join Chelsea instead.

Now even Romeo Lavia is heading for Stamford Bridge. The Blues can offer more cash and a chance to live in London but won’t feature in any European competitions this season. According to today’s version of The Mirror, after being snubbed by Caicedo and Lavia, Liverpool are set to return to third-best option DM Andre Trindade.

Liverpool have already been in contact to sign the Brazil international but Fluminense want to keep him until the end of the season in December.

The South American side recently qualified for the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals and will meet Paraguayan club Olimpia in the first leg next week (August 25).

The 22-year-old midfielder has made 39 appearances so far this season and has helped Fluminense keep 16 clean sheets. The Merseysiders can’t afford to waste any more time and will have to make a concrete offer to secure his signature.

Earlier this month, Mirror Sport revealed Andre would cost around £30million. Do you think Liverpool should pay the required fee to use his services?

More news……..

Following Chelsea’s £115 million transfer of Moises Caicedo over Liverpool, the Premier League is considering changing the rules.

Chelsea are using the tactic of offering longer contracts to reduce annual depreciation costs

The Premier League could be set to align its profit and sustainability accounting rules with those of UEFA following Chelsea’s £115m move for Liverpool transfer target Moises Caicedo.

The 21-year-old midfielder completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Monday after turning down a chance to join Liverpool. The Reds accepted a £111m offer from Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday. On Sunday, however, Chelsea returned with an improved offer of £115 after Caicedo expressed his desire to join them via Liverpool.

The acquisition of the Ecuador international and the likely signing of another Reds transfer target in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia for £50m plus add-ons will take Chelsea’s spending to over £900m since Todd Boehly and the Clearlake club Capital have recaptured.

May 2022. Chelsea’s spending, which has seen them break the UK transfer record twice this year, is not without risk, despite the high number of players they have sold this summer, as they are likely to be carefully monitored for potential infractions. of the Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

Chelsea had adopted the tactic of offering new signings seven-, eight- and nine-year contracts, the longest terms allowing them to amortize the cost of the transfer fee over a longer period of time. Guaranteed transfer fees, regardless of how they are paid, are amortized for accounting purposes over the life of a deal, the longer the deal lasts, the lower the annual cost on the balance sheet.

That practice was eradicated earlier this summer by UEFA, European football’s governing body, with clubs participating in European competitions now only allowed to write off transfer fees for up to five years, although the offer of contracts longer than this period will continue to be permitted.

But after finishing 12th last season following a poor season which saw them sack both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter and end the season with Frank Lampard in charge, Chelsea are out of European competition this season which means the rules viability criteria do not apply. at least for them for now.

Premier League profit and sustainability rules apply to all member clubs and still allow amortization over periods longer than five years, although European clubs must be bound by the new five-year limit to be able to compete.

Chelsea have offered Caicedo an eight-year deal with an option for a ninth, meaning they could write off the £100m guarantee to £12.5m-a-year, while Liverpool would have him got to £20m a year.

This has given Chelsea a financial advantage, at least for now, due to their poor performance last season, although they will be forced to adjust their accounting practices to match those of UEFA if they qualify. for European competition next season, with retrospective measures for Caicedo a possibility.

According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League will align its transfer fee amortization accounting rules with those of UEFA by next summer in response to pressure from some clubs unhappy with Chelsea’s approach to the transfer market. transfers.

By introducing longer contracts and allowing transfer costs to be amortized over time, Chelsea have given themselves some leeway in the market for the time being, although they are likely to face restrictions significant spending in the coming seasons, compared to the gigantic spending of the last 12 months.

The gamble Boehly and Clearlake are making is based on the belief that the young talent now gathering will take Chelsea to the top and lead them back to Champions League riches, enabling the club to maximize revenue opportunities.

The proposals, says the Mail, will be discussed at a Premier League shareholders’ meeting later this season, where they are likely to receive backing from many member clubs.

August 16, 2023