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Liverpool interest in Ibrahim Sangare has been ‘confirmed’ as Bayern Munich and PSG rival transfer

Ibrahim Sangare, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, is the most recent name to be connected to a transfer to Liverpool.

Ibrahim Sangare, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, is reportedly a target for Liverpool, according to Kiki Musampa.

The Reds are one of three elite European clubs reportedly pursuing the French-Ivorian, according to the 46-year-old brother of Sangare’s agent. Prior to failing to meet the Eredivisie team’s financial demands, Nottingham Forest expressed interest in the 25-year-old player.

It’s no secret that Liverpool is looking for middle-range reinforcements.
Prior to Brighton and Hove Albion accepting the Reds’ offer of about £110 million for Moises Caicedo, Southampton had three times rejected their bid for Romeo Lavia.

Before Jurgen Klopp’s team made a move, Chelsea had been Caicedo’s longtime suitors. The battle between the two teams for midfielders is still going on, but the Londoners have reportedly since swooped in for both targets.

According to rumors, Sangare was the subject of an approach from Premier League team Nottingham Forest and has a €37.5m (£32m) release clause in his contract.

Even though Steve Cooper’s team fell short of the 25-year-old’s asking price, Sangare reportedly still ranks highly on the City Ground club’s wish list.

In the race to sign Sangare, Musampa this weekend listed Liverpool alongside European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The former footballer, who was appearing on ESPN at the time, is the agent’s brother for Sangare.

There are significant clubs interested, like Bayern Munich, he claimed. Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain but is not yet a top priority there. The offer from Nottingham Forest was made, but it was insufficient. “.

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Romano discloses Liverpool phone conversation regarding £50 million deal on Friday after Reds fail “secret job”

Fabrizio Romano claims that after Chelsea submitted a revised offer on Friday, Liverpool called Southampton to discuss a potential trade for Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool made a move for Moises Caicedo, as reported, and Jurgen Klopp confirmed it in his press conference on Friday. A bid of approximately £110 million was reportedly accepted.

However, it was later discovered that the Ecuadorian player had told the Reds that “he only wants to join” Chelsea this summer, with the Blues preparing a new offer of their own.

In an effort to find at least one replacement for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, both of whom left for Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, Liverpool has also been in a competition with Chelsea for Southampton midfielder Lavia, who is valued at £50 million.

The losses of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner, who left on free transfers, were covered by the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai earlier this summer.

Liverpool has made several offers to Southampton for Belgian international Lavia but they have all been rejected, and they now run the risk of losing out to Chelsea in the race for him as well.

Additionally, despite having so far been unable to meet Southampton’s asking price, according to transfer expert Romano, Liverpool are still interested in signing Lavia and last night made contact with the Saints.

“The Moises Caicedo saga has been just, if not more, crazy,” Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column on Friday. “The story of the day on Friday was Harry Kane to Bayern. Chelsea is currently in touch with Brighton to make another offer for Caicedo as of the time of writing.

So let’s wait for that action since it is very important. On Friday around noon, when it appeared that everything was in place for Caicedo to join Jurgen Klopp’s team, he made it very clear to Liverpool that he wanted to go to Chelsea.

“So that’s why Chelsea are now working on a club-to-club agreement after weeks of negotiations. Chelsea seemed to be certain that they would be the only ones working on this deal, but Liverpool did a great job on their “secret job.”. The player’s preference will always determine the outcome in the end.

“Chelsea also made a fresh offer to Southampton on Friday night for Romeo Lavia, but let’s wait for Caicedo’s conclusion before concluding that the 19-year-old’s story is over because Liverpool also called Southampton on Friday afternoon.

Liverpool has also been in the running all day, but Chelsea consider Lavia to be a separate deal from Caicedo. Southampton has made it clear that they will not sell Lavia for less than £50 million. “.

August 14, 2023
Trent Alexander-Arnold sends a clear message to Liverpool Premier League rivals after Chelsea draw

Liverpool drew 1-1 against Chelsea in their first game of the Premier League season
Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted that Liverpool view themselves as title challengers this season, despite few people supporting them to do so.

The majority expect Manchester City to retain their Premier League title this season, making them the first team to win England’s top flight for four consecutive years, with Arsenal as their closest rivals.

Liverpool’s lack of transfer market signings has left many hesitant to tip for the title, with a defensive midfielder and centre-back still missing from the squad. Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea exposed both areas. , with the Reds exposed on several occasions during the game at Stamford Bridge.

This performance may have done little to convince doubters that Klopp’s men are capable of challenging for the top spot, though Alexander-Arnold pays no heed to such predictions. Asked about the lack of outside belief that Liverpool can achieve the goal this season, the Reds right-back said: “It’s good for us.”

We have proven over the years that we can do it. We have a team full of winners, we just signed a player who won the World Cup [Mac Allister] and another who won in Germany [Szoboszlai].

“We have a winning mentality and our goal this season is to win the league. We won’t hesitate to do that, and neither should we. Our expectation is that we’ll be around by the end of the year. We look back on last season as a big disappointment, because with the quality of players we have, we should be fighting for the title every year.”

Calls to bring in new midfielders to Liverpool are only getting louder following the 1-1 draw with Chelsea, although Alexander-Arnold has admitted he is ready to step in on a permanent basis if asked to give up his defensive duties entirely .

“It’s something I’m really looking forward to and it’s something I’ll love to play, but it’s not my decision,” he told Sky Sports. “If and when this decision comes, I will learn on the job and try to make it work. We have to try to get as close to perfection as possible, and it’s difficult. There are times when we will lose the ball and it will be easier for Ibou [Konate] to move into right-back and for me into centre-back.

“I like to get things done, get on the ball and help my team win games. Doing it from a central box allows me to get out of reach more and play more from the center of the pitch, I’ve always been told in the last few seasons to press up so it’s easier to transition, but when they come down our left is way behind!”

Speaking of Chelsea’s performance, the 24-year-old added: “It was a difficult game. They made a lot of changes, but so did we. I think they had a point to prove today after a really bad season in their books and it was always going to be a tough place to come. Stamford Bridge, would you take a point from here to the start of the season and we’ll build on that.

“We got ready for them to start in a 4-3-3 formation, but they came up with a three-man defense or a five-man defense, whatever you want to call it. They made it difficult for us to play and pressed hard in the first 20 or 25 minutes we played. really good, but for some reason we couldn’t keep up and they took over the game.

August 14, 2023
Eden Hazard was spotted at the Chelsea game after deciding his next transfer

Former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard was spotted at Stamford Bridge watching his former club Chelsea take on Liverpool in the Premier League while contemplating his next move.

Eden Hazard is apparently still dear to Chelsea years after leaving the club. Hazard left the Premier League club to join Real Madrid in 2019 for £130million.

However, things haven’t quite gone to plan for the Belgium international following his move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Hazard has scored just seven goals in 76 games for the Spanish club and hasn’t returned to the form he showed at Chelsea. As a result, he left Real Madrid this summer at the end of last season. He is now free on a free transfer and has already been linked to a possible move to a new club.

For the moment, however, Hazard remains without a club and still appears to show his support at Chelsea. Hazard was present at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s match against Liverpool.

Chelsea took on Liverpool in their first game of the Premier League season on Sunday. And Hazard was spotted in the players’ lounge at Stamford Bridge ahead of the game.

It remains to be seen what Hazard’s future will bring in his football career. His presence to watch his old club comes after rumors that he is about to find a new home in the near future.

Chelsea took on Liverpool in their first game of the Premier League season on Sunday. And Hazard was spotted in the players’ lounge at Stamford Bridge ahead of the match. It remains to be seen what Hazard’s future will bring in his football career. His presence to watch his old club comes after rumors that he is about to find a new home in the near future.

According to AS USA, Hazard is being presented with three options regarding a new club. Two of these options were a move to Saudi Arabia or Brazil.

The other option was a possible move to Major League Soccer, with the 32-year-old reportedly deciding a move to the United States was his preferred option. Vancouver Whitecaps are the only MLS club named as a potential suitor for Hazard. And it remains to be seen if the interest of the Canadian club is real.

Hazard has also been tentatively linked with a move to Inter Miami earlier this summer. However, this information came before the deal was confirmed for the signings of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

It’s been a while since Hazard last scored. The last time the Belgian scored was in the 3-0 win over Celtic in the Champions League on September 6 last year.

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‘Confirmed’ – Latest Chelsea star excluded from Liverpool clash as seven set to be absent

Liverpool travel to Chelsea for the 2023/24 Premier League opener.

Chelsea will be without Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Premier League opener against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

The keeper is set to be loaned out to Real Madrid for a season to cover Thiabat Courtois’ knee injury.

As a result, Arrizabalaga would be left out of Mauricio Pochettinho’s squad. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano wrote on Twitter: “Kepa won’t be involved in Chelsea’s game tomorrow as he plans to travel to Madrid soon – and awaits confirmation from Real Madrid.” Verbal agreement done, ready until June 2024 – let’s go, confirmed.”

Kepa to Real Madrid, here we go! Loan deal verbally agreed between Real and Chelsea, no obligation/permanent move for Spanish GK 🚨⚪️ #RealMadrid

Kepa immediately said yes to Real after talks with Bayern over the last 3/4 days.

He already said goodbye, ready to travel. pic.twitter.com/i6y7mk8nma

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2023

It means summer signing Robert Sanchez will make his Chelsea debut after signing from Brighton.

New signings Chrisopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja and Marcus Bettinelli are all out for the Blues.

Liverpool and Chelsea will face off on the pitch after a heated transfer battle this week. Pochettino’s side are reportedly close to signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115m – after the Reds accepted a £110m offer.

Southampton’s Romeo Lavia has also been targeted by both clubs.

August 14, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai has already identified ‘dream’ number six transfer Liverpool should now pull off

Dominik Szoboszlai has already identified the no.6 transfer as the one Liverpool should make right away.

Liverpool has been concentrating on the number six position over the past month or so after securing the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai. The club urgently needs a suitable replacement for Fabinho now that he has left, but the Reds’ search for one has so far been fruitless.

Moisés Caicedo would have rather moved to Chelsea than Anfield, despite Liverpool having had a bid accepted for him. It appears that the Reds’ efforts to sign the Brighton midfielder have now been in vain.

As a result, Jürgen Klopp must start over. In the current state of the holding midfielder market in international football, many of the top players in the position have already left for greener pastures this summer.

However, there is one player who might be free. Szoboszlai, a new Liverpool player, has previously praised him and included him in his “dream XI” at position six.

Szoboszlai was asked to name his ideal starting lineup of players from his career thus far on Fabrizio Romano’s Here We Go show in 2021. The Hungarian chose Tyler Adams of Leeds United to fill the sixth spot.

Tyler Adams would be one of the two sixes behind me, Szoboszlai told Romano. He’s good, he’s good. He is a boss. “.

Similar to how Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister would have worked, Szoboszlai and Adams are familiar with one another from Leipzig, which makes them a desirable pairing for Liverpool.

But what made Szoboszlai such a desirable candidate for the Reds is also what makes Adams an ideal candidate. The USMNT international, who went through the New York Red Bulls academy system before joining RB Leipzig, has been a Red Bull product from an early age, much like the Hungarian.

He has been raised in the gegenpressing system, which should make him much more adaptable to life at Liverpool than other players in his position. He is available and for sale, which is significant.

He’s available for a discount with a $25 million release clause (£20 million/€23 million). According to David Ornstein, Chelsea was interested in Adams along with Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, but that deal fell through. Currently, a number of top Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation of the USMNT captain.

Adams’ current injury does make things more difficult for Liverpool. He is worth the risk, though, at a pitiful $25 million.

He demonstrated his talent and produced outstanding performances for Leeds United during the previous Premier League season. The club was only ultimately dragged into the relegation zone and kicked out of England’s top division while he was away.

There aren’t many better options than Adams, particularly at that price range, who is comfortable with the ball, has great mobility, and is very good defensively. Liverpool would be able to sign another midfielder for such a low cost, which could help Klopp’s team even more.

This signing makes perfect sense. Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s newest signing, would concur based on his prior remarks.

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Liverpool have already completed two transfer ‘steals’ but Jürgen Klopp to-do list remains clear

Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston gives us his take on the latest pre-Chelsea talking points, including contests for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

Liverpool take on Chelsea later today at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the Premier League season for the pair, but attention has been almost exclusively on chasing Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo – and to some extent Southampton’s Roméo Lavia – beyond the last days .

Whatever happens in the transfer market, Liverpool could really use one to help Chelsea make a real statement at the start of the new season. Given the number of changes Mauricio Pochettino has had to oversee, this might not be the worst time to face him. We asked Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston a few questions about the Reds ahead of kick-off. What do you think of the summer transfer window from Liverpool’s point of view? What else needs to be done?

Well, everyone said they wanted a makeover, right? I think the window has been solid so far, although we can all recognize that there is still work to be done. In today’s market, Alexis Mac Allister is the real deal and a brilliant work of the club. Dominik Szoboszlai looks like someone with huge potential and the midfield is already significantly better than last season, although more depth is needed.

Liverpool will obviously need a defensive midfielder, although I don’t mind that it took some time to find the position. With all the transfer nonsense with Chelsea, I hope the club have also kept defensive options in mind.

Ibrahima Konaté can’t play every week and the ‘box-midfield’ system really starts to break down when he’s not on the pitch. There has been a lot of talk about a left centre-back but I still think the right side is more important given the profile required for the system to work. I’m much more confident with Andy Robertson on the left than with any of our current replacement options on the right.

If the club can sign another midfielder and defender, it’s hard to imagine a better summer window. However, they must be determined in the coming weeks to achieve this.

The pursuit of Romeo Lavia has now dragged on quite a bit. Is he the right target to sort out the Liverpool midfielder if Moisés Caicedo is unavailable? I think we now understand why it’s taking so long. Even if Caicedo joins Chelsea, I agree that the club explores all options in terms of defensive midfield. You clearly have a rating for Lavia and are reluctant to exceed it. I’m also skeptical that Chelsea will sign both Caideo and Lavia, but wonder if Liverpool will continue to explore other options rather than returning to Lavia immediately.

Lavia is a long-term project. The way Liverpool approach the first few months of the season won’t change much, as they need time to catch up (just look at how long Fabinho put in). When Liverpool decided to sell Fabinho, they accepted there would be short-term uncertainty about their position for long-term gains. This was 100% the right decision.

The midfield has already improved a lot, a lot with the additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai. Caicedo would be the perfect target to complete the midfield rebuild, but he’s not alone in doing so. What are your expectations for this season? What would success represent?

Getting back in the top four is the minimum; I think they will. From there, I wouldn’t say everything else is gravy, but I like that they’re heading into the season without the weight of high expectations.

Liverpool are very intriguing at the moment, and this one is as excited as I have been for a season that has been starting for a while. They remain one of the most talented teams in the league and have a very strong starting XI. They’ve taken one of the oldest teams in the Premier League and made them one of the youngest, which is exciting for the future.

The Europa League is not only an opportunity to pass on valuable experience to new, younger players, but also offers a trophy to be won. I think they are a defensive midfielder and another defender far from a team that can legitimately challenge for the Premier League title this season. Plus, this year they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. What do you expect from Matchday 1 against Chelsea? A chance to make a mark, or would you take a point?

It’s a crazy game to start the season – we’re not quite sure yet what we’ll get from the Reds (I’m hesitant to even try to pick the starting XI) but Chelsea are even more of an unknown quantity.

I think we are going to see a restrained first half but given the way Liverpool forwards have played so far this season and the firepower they can muster from the bench I think Jurgen will try to find a place to go for the three dots and place a marker. Given what has happened at Chelsea in recent days, I hope the Reds have beaten them.

August 14, 2023
LIVE Liverpool Transfer News: Moises Caicedo, Ibrahim Sangare, and Romeo Lavia bid.

Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo are among the most recent topics in Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and speculation.

the Reds’ season got off to a mediocre start with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League season finally got underway. In the big picture, Liverpool can look at it as a win as they try to strengthen their team ahead of their first home game against AFC Bournemouth.

A deal to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion is reportedly close to being finalized, according to the most recent transfer rumors.

As we all know, Liverpool and the Ecuadorian midfielder came to an agreement on a fee, but the Londoners returned to the fray and, if reports are to be believed, appear set to sign him.

Romeo Lavia is a player who is still inextricably linked to Liverpool. The Reds are reportedly aiming to match Chelsea’s £55 million offer for the Southampton player, according to reports out of Belgium and England.

Liverpool miss out on Caicedo

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo was passed over by Liverpool.

When their offer of £110 million was accepted by the Seagulls in the wee hours of Friday morning, the Reds launched a sensational last-minute attempt to sign Caicedo.

Chelsea, who had been pursuing Caicedo all summer, had made an offer of £100 million at the time Brighton set a cutoff point for an auction for the player.

The Stamford Bridge was subsequently invited to submit a second bid because the Ecuadorian international and his representatives preferred a move to London.

Sangare linked.

Kiki Musampa claims that Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven is a target for Liverpool.

The Reds are one of three top European clubs reportedly pursuing the French-Ivorian, according to the 46-year-old brother of Sangare’s agent. Prior to failing to meet the Eredivisie team’s financial demands, Nottingham Forest expressed interest in the 25-year-old.

In the race to sign Sangare, Musampa has listed Liverpool alongside European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The former football player, who was appearing on ESPN at the time, is the agent’s brother for Sangare.

There are significant clubs interested, like Bayern Munich, he claimed. Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club has yet made him a priority. Although Nottingham Forest had already made an offer, it was insufficient.

Rate the players

Mohamed Salah, age 8.

Within the first 30 minutes, he hit the crossbar from the edge of the area, created Diaz’s opening goal with a beautiful cross, had a goal-bound shot blocked, and had a goal disallowed. But after the break, I needed more help and wasn’t particularly pleased to be subbed.

Diogo Jota 6

Sent two early attempts off target but otherwise quiet first half until awkwardly running into Colwill. After the break, not much changed. Subbed.

Luis Diaz 6

swift to connect with Salah’s cross for the opening goal. Overall, though, not as involved as one might have preferred. Subbed.

The Liverpool players against Chelsea were rated in Ian Doyle’s opinion. You can read his essay here.

The competition for Ibrahim Sangare between Liverpool and Bayern and PSG.

Kiki Musampa claims that Ibrahim Sangare, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, is a target for Liverpool.

The Reds are one of three elite European clubs reportedly pursuing the French-Ivorian, according to the 46-year-old brother of Sangare’s agent. Prior to failing to meet the Eredivisie team’s financial demands, Nottingham Forest expressed interest in the 25-year-old player.

Sangare allegedly has a €37.5 million (£32 million) release clause in his contract and was the target of an approach from Premier League team Nottingham Forest.

Sangare has reportedly remained a top target for the City Ground club even though Steve Cooper’s team was unable to meet the 25-year-old’s asking price.

When he made the admission, Musampa was a featured athlete on ESPN.

Big clubs like Bayern Munich are among those who are interested, he claimed. Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club has yet made him a priority. An offer had already been made by Nottingham Forest, but it was insufficient. “.

Liverpool expected to match Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia bid

Chelsea and Brighton are reportedly close to a deal for Moises Caicedo, according to TalkSPORT.

According to reports, Liverpool plans to match the £55 million Londoners paid for Romeo Lavia.

August 14, 2023
Tuchel called the player with 284 Premier League appearances “incredible,” and Chelsea are now interested in signing him.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is moving to Real Madrid, so Chelsea is now looking to replace him with Kasper Schmeichel.

So says the Guardian, at least.

Let’s take a look at the situation involving Chelsea and Kasper Schmeichel.

What’s the story?

Thibaut Courtois’ serious knee injury sustained during training has led Real Madrid to unexpectedly turn their attention to Kepa as a potential transfer target.

The Spanish powerhouses are on the verge of finalizing a season-long loan agreement after beating Bayern Munich to the services of the Spain international.

Furthermore, it is claimed that after the loan period is over, Real Madrid won’t have the choice or duty to sign Kepa on a long-term basis.

Chelsea may push to get Schmeichel back to the Premier League once the Spaniard returns to his home country.

In August 2022, after spending 11 years at Leicester, the Danish international left these shores to join OGC Nice.

What’s the story?

Due to Thibaut Courtois’ serious knee injury sustained during training, Kepa has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Real Madrid.

The Spanish powerhouses have secured the services of the Spain international ahead of Bayern Munich, and a season-long loan agreement is soon to be finalized.

Furthermore, it is claimed that after the loan period is over, Real Madrid won’t have the choice or duty to sign Kepa on a long-term basis.

Chelsea may push to get Schmeichel back to the Premier League once the Spaniard returns to his home country.

The international player from Denmark left these lands in August 2022 to join OGC Nice after spending 11 years at Leicester.

With the Foxes, Schmeichel won the FA Cup in 2021 after they defeated Chelsea by a score of 1-0. During that time, he made 284 Premier League appearances, miraculously winning one league title against all odds.

Mason Mount made a particularly noteworthy save in that FA Cup final, prompting Thomas Tuchel to call the Dane “incredible”; he was unquestionably one of the best while playing in England, and it was telling that Leicester suffered relegation after he left.

Kasper Schmeichel might turn out to be a very wise acquisition by Chelsea.

In our opinion, Schmeichel could be a wise acquisition given his background.

The 36-year-old is unlikely to start ahead of Robert Sanchez, but he has a wealth of playing experience and is familiar with what a championship-winning locker room looks like.

Schmeichel may prove to be an important player for Mauricio Pochettino even if he doesn’t play a single game because Chelsea only has a small number of players over the age of 25 this season.

Watch this situation closely as Chelsea tries to replace Kepa before the deadline.

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Deivid Washington, a young Santos athlete, is acquired by Chelsea.

Deivid Washington, a young Santos player, is transferred to Chelsea by Chelsea.

Deivid Washington, a young player for Santos, will be acquired by Chelsea for about €20 million, according to UOL.

The French club AS Monaco put forth an offer for the 18-year-old, giving the Blues competition for his signature.

However, he decided on Chelsea and will sign a six-year contract through 2029. The deal may be extended by the Blues for an additional year.

Washington, a highly prized player, debuted for the senior team this season. In 16 appearances, he has two goals to his credit.

He’ll go to Chelsea with fellow Santos youth graduate Angelo Gabriel. The two are anticipated to team up at Chelsea’s French affiliate RC Strasbourg.

The Patrick Vieira-led Ligue 1 team will serve as a talent pipeline.

Lesley Ugochukwu, a different youngster from Chelsea, might also join them. Ugochukwu could take a loan back to France after Chelsea paid Rennes €27 million to acquire him this summer.

Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital moved to Stamford Bridge last season, the Blues have spent millions of dollars acquiring highly-rated young players from all over Europe and South America.

This summer, they spent more than £50 million to sign Kendry Paez, Ugochukwu, Angelo Gabriel, Washington, and Diego Moreira.

The two-time Champions League champions, however, still require senior reinforcements, and the youngsters are not yet prepared to start delivering for them.

They need another attacker and have not yet added a defensive midfielder. They might also be looking for a goalkeeper, as Bayern Munich has Kepa Arrizabalaga on their radar.

Tyler Adams and Moises Caicedo are both being courted by Chelsea. Giorgi Mamardashvili and Gregor Kobel are reportedly on their list of potential replacements for Arrizabalaga.

August 13, 2023
Virgil van Dijk’s transfer message to Liverpool is “Wait and see,” as the drama plays out.

The ongoing transfer rumors surrounding Liverpool, which have recently been dominated by Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, have been addressed by Virgil van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged that he is aware of all the current Liverpool transfer rumors and believes that the team will continue to bolster its roster before the window closes in September.

The Reds have already lost several key players this summer, including Jordan Henderson and Fabinho who unexpectedly left for Saudi Arabia. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are the only newcomers. As a result, on the eve of the new season, Jurgen Klopp’s team is still without a holding midfielder.

Although there have been attempts to fill the void, Liverpool had three offers for Romeo Lavia rejected by Southampton before making a club-record bid of £110 million for Moises Caicedo of Brighton. While the Seagulls agreed to that initial offer, reports now claim Chelsea is closing in on the Ecuadorian international with a £115 million move.

This summer, the Reds have unavoidably been the subject of a lot of transfer rumors as they attempt to complete a long-overdue midfield makeover. Liverpool has been linked with numerous other players, despite the recent attention being focused on Caicedo and Lavia.

Van Dijk expressed his confidence in the club to bolster Klopp’s squad this summer in a press conference prior to the Reds’ away Premier League opener at Chelsea. While acknowledging his knowledge of the rumors, he was coy about them.

Any top club right now would love to improve their squad, the Dutchman told a select group of reporters, including the ECHO, ahead of Sunday’s game.
“The thing is, whether we need to sign a player for a particular position, yes or no,” he said.

We all want quality signings, and that’s what we’ve done so far, so why wouldn’t we players want to strengthen our squad as well? Consequently, we have confidence in the club. I have complete confidence in the club. Why not now as well? They did quite well over the previous years.

“If you follow social media or anything else, the names can make you dizzy. As a result, I believe that nowadays, everyone uses names just to be the first to do so. They try to guess names to add fuel to the fire and other things, and that’s how the internet operates.

“And you know, as I already said, we trust the club; we play for the club, and we trust the club to act in the best interests of the club. We’ll see what transpires over the course of the next few weeks.

“If you watch social media, if you watch everything else, and you see us linked to nearly every midfielder in the world or any other player—everyone is a sporting director these days on social media—then you know you get dizzy, so just wait and see.”.

We have experts working on it. And I trust the club, as I already said. And that’s what matters most. “.

Van Dijk expressed his delight at the Reds’ completed business thus far, having brought in Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, even though he did not directly address Liverpool’s pursuits of Caicedo and Lavia.

Even though he admits it will take time for Klopp’s new-look team to gel completely, he has already seen enough of the pair to be optimistic about the future.

It goes without saying that he was thrilled to see the new players. They are good people of the highest caliber, and they can undoubtedly advance the club.

It will undoubtedly take some time, but that is to be expected; hopefully, it will occur as soon as possible. However, they will encounter both the enjoyable and challenging aspects of the games as they play.

They’ll improve, and we all understand one another every day much better than we did before, so I think it’s going to be exciting. “.

August 13, 2023
Virgil van Dijk desires “a couple more” Liverpool additions to strengthen the team.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister got Liverpool off to a strong start, but captain Virgil van Dijk wants “a couple more” players to sign on.

The Reds’ opening Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea, making it a mixed day for the team.

Axel Disasi’s goal tied the score after Luis Diaz’s opening goal was overruled for offside. Both teams also had goals disallowed after Nicolas Jackson’s obvious handball in the box was disallowed.

Szoboszlai and Mac Allister stood out for Liverpool, but the lack of a defensive midfielder next to them made it difficult for them to perform well on their debuts.

Van Dijk admitted he would like to see a “couple more” signings while expressing his “very happiness” with Liverpool’s business thus far in an interview with BBC Sport following the game.

“I am very impressed with the guys; as a human being coming to a new club, it is good how they are coming in,” he said.

“Our club is very family-friendly.

“Their quality spoke for itself on the pitch. I’m overjoyed with them.

“Let’s see if we can add a few more players while the transfer window is still open to make the team as strong as we can for this coming campaign. “.

With a £111 million agreement for Moises Caicedo, Liverpool is actively looking to add a new player to the middle of the field, despite the fact that he reportedly prefers Chelsea.

With owners Fenway Sports Group traveling to the UK for the game and Romeo Lavia of Southampton being another known target, it is hoped that negotiations will move forward soon.

Van Dijk was happy with Liverpool’s performance and a point from west London in the first game.

“It is our goal to put things right. We played very well for 20, 25, both with and without the ball, and we scored a good goal,” he said.

“They got involved after the goal was disallowed.

I thought we did a pretty good job of defending.
It’s difficult.

The game was excellent overall and could have gone either way. We recognize the point. “.

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Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

After Moises Caicedo reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, Liverpool is looking to add to its summer signings.

Following an agreement to purchase Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £111 million, Liverpool appeared close to completing the transaction. However, the 21-year-old turned down a transfer to Anfield because he is waiting to join Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, will have to move on quickly to pursue other signings this summer; they could use the £11 million to bring in three players instead.

Romeo Lavia: £55m

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

August 13, 2023
Chelsea and Liverpool play to a spirited draw, to start off their wild seasons – 5 talking points.

CHELSEA 1-1 LIVERPOOL: Axel Dsasi, making his debut for Chelsea, equalized Luis Diaz’s opening goal for an attacking Liverpool team.

In an open match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Liverpool provided a game that did little to dispel rumors that their seasons might be in for a wild ride.

The Reds dominated the opening exchanges, and after Mo Salah’s curling effort from the edge of the box had hit the crossbar, Luis Diaz converted the Egyptian’s excellent cross across the box.

Axel Disasi scored on his debut by slipping in behind a sluggish defense after Chelsea improved. Liverpool could have had more goals, and Salah had a goal disallowed by VAR, but their weakness in the middle of the field was exposed as Chelsea improved.

In the second half, both teams had their opportunities, and Liverpool had a strong claim for a penalty after Nicolas Jackson was handballed.

The game ended in a draw after 90 minutes for the seventh time in a row in this matchup despite attempts from Liverpool substitute Darwin Nunez and Chelsea substitute Mykhaylo Mudryk going narrowly wide.

Key talking points are listed below.

1. Reds go on the attack.

When there aren’t enough midfielders on the field, you play more attackers.

It may have surprised some people that Liverpool started with this lineup, but if you watched enough of their preseason – and enough of their lack of transfer activity, although you can’t miss that – then it always seemed pretty likely that they would choose Cody Gakpo in an advanced midfield position behind a more traditional front three, with the other two midfielders hardly being shrinking violets when it comes to attacking either.

When everything comes together, it makes for incredibly entertaining entertainment that is also, given the Reds’ attacking in the early exchanges, effective entertainment. They were able to dominate a nervous-looking Chelsea team thanks to their setup, and for the first 30 minutes, it appeared as though only one team was scoring.

2. The sharpness and spikiness of Salah

No matter how many midfielders or attackers you have on the field, if one of them is Salah, eventually things will go south for the opposition.

While positioned on the right, the Egyptian was at the center of all the mayhem the Reds created in the first period. Had his shot that hit the crossbar a little lower, his one that was cleared off the line a little differently, and if he hadn’t been caught offside by VAR, he might have scored a hat-trick.

He threaded a beautiful ball across the box for Diaz to charge in and finish for his one first-half goal, demonstrating once more why he will be a force to be reckoned with this season. Judging by his reaction to being substituted late, he will want to be on the field more often than not this year.

He first raised his arms in apparent rage when he saw the No. The fume was then made worse when each throw of the tape he peeled off his wrists was greeted with joy by jubilant Chelsea fans, who still haven’t forgotten his past here. 11 went up on the substitutes’ board.

Salah may need to explain that to Jurgen Klopp, but it was obvious that he had lost some of his impact in the second half.

3. Chelsea flips the script.

But when you play like Liverpool does, you constantly leave yourself vulnerable to the opposition taking advantage of your frailty and turning you around, just as Chelsea did shortly after the Salah goal that was disallowed.

In the first 30 minutes of the game, it had been the Blues who were too simple to play through, but suddenly, it was Liverpool as Dominik Szoboszlai’s influence waned and an overexcited Alexis Mac Allister was surrounded.

Liverpool was unable to keep possession of the ball for a long enough period of time as Chelsea gained momentum and an equalizer suddenly seemed inevitable. When it did, Disasi sneaked in amid careless defending, it was just compensation for the hosts sensing where they could exert authority, and Liverpool bowed out under the pressure.

4. Pochettino presses his style onto Chelsea

Pochettino, who initially cut a somewhat disgruntled figure for much of the first half until his side’s drastic improvement, was the mastermind behind all of this.

The new manager appeared at ease in his surroundings and appears to have completely won over any supporters who were skeptical of his appointment given his Tottenham past.
He wore all black, as we frequently used to see in his Tottenham days, and displayed that familiar approach full of enthusiasm for his players, when they deserved it.

The 2023–2024 Liverpool season’s home jersey honors Bill Shankly and the legendary Reds manager’s final year in charge at Anfield. The Nike shirt has a vivid red design that contrasts sharply with white at the color and cuffs.

When Conor Gallagher sprinted back to stop a Salah attack in the second half, the Argentinean reserved his loudest applause for the Irishman. Given his perseverance, you could definitely see the former England midfielder turning into a favorite of his manager amid all the talk of incomings and outgoings.

That came from Chelsea a lot, which is more than you can say for the previous campaign.

5. The obvious query.

The truth is that both of these two teams could benefit from a central midfielder worth £110 million.

Enzo Fernandez, who Chelsea already has and who pretty much already cost them that, battled away against a Liverpool team that used Mac Allister in that position as you would expect him to, but they will get much more out of him if they play him higher up.

You feel as though they are both like a puzzle with pieces missing until they both sign a player or players who play that position, whoever they may be.

August 13, 2023
Liverpool have already completed two transfer ‘steals’ but Jürgen Klopp to-do list remains clear

Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston gives us his take on the latest pre-Chelsea talking points, including contests for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

Liverpool take on Chelsea later today at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the Premier League season for the pair, but attention has been almost exclusively on chasing Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo – and to some extent Southampton’s Roméo Lavia – beyond the last days .

Whatever happens in the transfer market, Liverpool could really use one to help Chelsea make a real statement at the start of the new season. Given the number of changes Mauricio Pochettino has had to oversee, this might not be the worst time to face him. We asked Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston a few questions about the Reds ahead of kick-off. What do you think of the summer transfer window from Liverpool’s point of view? What else needs to be done?

Well, everyone said they wanted a makeover, right? I think the window has been solid so far, although we can all recognize that there is still work to be done. In today’s market, Alexis Mac Allister is the real deal and a brilliant work of the club. Dominik Szoboszlai looks like someone with huge potential and the midfield is already significantly better than last season, although more depth is needed.

Liverpool will obviously need a defensive midfielder, although I don’t mind that it took some time to find the position. With all the transfer nonsense with Chelsea, I hope the club have also kept defensive options in mind.

Ibrahima Konaté can’t play every week and the ‘box-midfield’ system really starts to break down when he’s not on the pitch. There has been a lot of talk about a left centre-back but I still think the right side is more important given the profile required for the system to work. I’m much more confident with Andy Robertson on the left than with any of our current replacement options on the right.

If the club can sign another midfielder and defender, it’s hard to imagine a better summer window. However, they must be determined in the coming weeks to achieve this.

The pursuit of Romeo Lavia has now dragged on quite a bit. Is he the right target to sort out the Liverpool midfielder if Moisés Caicedo is unavailable? I think we now understand why it’s taking so long. Even if Caicedo joins Chelsea, I agree that the club explores all options in terms of defensive midfield. You clearly have a rating for Lavia and are reluctant to exceed it. I’m also skeptical that Chelsea will sign both Caideo and Lavia, but wonder if Liverpool will continue to explore other options rather than returning to Lavia immediately.

Lavia is a long-term project. The way Liverpool approach the first few months of the season won’t change much, as they need time to catch up (just look at how long Fabinho put in). When Liverpool decided to sell Fabinho, they accepted there would be short-term uncertainty about their position for long-term gains. This was 100% the right decision.

The midfield has already improved a lot, a lot with the additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai. Caicedo would be the perfect target to complete the midfield rebuild, but he’s not alone in doing so. What are your expectations for this season? What would success represent?

Getting back in the top four is the minimum; I think they will. From there, I wouldn’t say everything else is gravy, but I like that they’re heading into the season without the weight of high expectations.

Liverpool are very intriguing at the moment, and this one is as excited as I have been for a season that has been starting for a while. They remain one of the most talented teams in the league and have a very strong starting XI. They’ve taken one of the oldest teams in the Premier League and made them one of the youngest, which is exciting for the future.

The Europa League is not only an opportunity to pass on valuable experience to new, younger players, but also offers a trophy to be won. I think they are a defensive midfielder and another defender far from a team that can legitimately challenge for the Premier League title this season. Plus, this year they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. What do you expect from Matchday 1 against Chelsea? A chance to make a mark, or would you take a point?

It’s a crazy game to start the season – we’re not quite sure yet what we’ll get from the Reds (I’m hesitant to even try to pick the starting XI) but Chelsea are even more of an unknown quantity.

I think we are going to see a restrained first half but given the way Liverpool forwards have played so far this season and the firepower they can muster from the bench I think Jurgen will try to find a place to go for the three dots and place a marker. Given what has happened at Chelsea in recent days, I hope the Reds have beaten them.

August 13, 2023