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  • Jamie Carragher makes bold prediction between Chelsea and Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s advantage becomes clear

    Jamie Carragher makes bold prediction between Chelsea and Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s advantage becomes clear

    Jamie Carragher makes bold prediction between Chelsea and Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's advantage becomes clear
    Red mist expected to descend over Stamford Bridge as Chelsea lock horns with Liverpool in west London as Moises Caicedo saga follows

    Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will come out on top when Chelsea lock horns at Liverpool this weekend. The Blues welcome the Reds to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both clubs look to start the new Premier League season with three points on the board.

    In each of the sides’ previous four meetings, it ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. However, the ex-Liverpool defender believes the deadlock will finally be broken in what should be a fiery affair as the Moises Caicedo transfer saga unfolds.

    The Blues remain confident they can still sign the 21-year-old midfielder despite the Reds signing a £110m deal with Brighton. It is understood Caicedo is yet to agree a personal deal with Liverpool despite the Merseyside club preparing for his arrival at the AXA academy.

    Although Chelsea are yet to make an improved offer to the Seagulls, they intend to do so as the Ecuador international considers a move to Stamford Bridge. Earlier in the summer he expressed his desire to join West Londoners, describing the club as “a very big, beautiful and historic team”.

    In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Carragher claimed the off-field shenanigans could see Chelsea and Liverpool raise the bar. He said: “Last season Liverpool and Chelsea drew 0-0 twice.” Clubs were already regrouping and looking to the future.

    “The fact that it’s a surprise if there are less than four goals on Sunday is an indication of where they’re going this season. My prediction is a high-scoring draw with the two busiest goalkeepers and in off the pitch.” The battle for Caicedo will only add to the intensity of the occasion.

    “For Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Liverpool and Chelsea to become title contenders again, they need to be more active in the transfer market in the coming windows,” added Carragher.

    “But no matter how much rebuilding and investment is needed for anyone following Manchester City, no one has more unfinished business in the Premier League than Pochettino, who is chasing the trophies that eluded him the first time around. ”

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    Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist

    Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist
    Liverpool are unlikely to sign Andre this summer.

    Liverpool may have to wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre in midfield, even if they are now losing Romeo Lavia. Fluminense are refusing to lose Brazilian international Andre until the end of the Copa Libertadores season.

    A 2-0 win against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night saw the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club progress to the quarter-finals of the South American Champions League. They will contest the two final stages on August 22-24 and August 29-31.

    This means it could be too difficult for Liverpool to secure a deal before the window closes. The 22-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract, but the Reds are facing a race against time to get the most precise details before the September 1 deadline.

    This scenario also depends entirely on Fluminense also losing their quarter-final tie. Liverpool would do well not to pin all their hopes on it as victory would give them extremely short time to sign an alternative for the first six months of the year.

    A move for Andre in January is more likely as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield. Although he may still need a new midfielder before then, otherwise Liverpool risk being short on numbers.

    They have signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but have lost five first-team midfielders this summer, including captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who were regular starters last season.

    Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist
    Andre would be the long-term successor to Thiago Alcantara, whose contract expires in 2024. The one-capped Brazilian international comes across more as a controller with an impressive hitting range, like Thiago, than a ball-winner like Fabinho. .

    Liverpool have been working on a deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton to replace Fabinho as the team’s number 6. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that the Saints expected the Reds to meet their £50m price tag.

    But Chelsea have now stolen with a £48m offer for the 19-year-old, including add-ons. Liverpool have turned down three offers for the Belgian, the latest at around £45m.

    Southampton are refusing to cut the £50m valuation of the 19-year-old, who arrived from Manchester City just 12 months ago, to a high of £14m. However, Chelsea’s proposal could be enough to send Lavia to Stamford Bridge.

    Missing out on the player after all his groundwork would be an embarrassing setback for Klopp’s side. Moreover, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton for around £100million.

    The Ecuadorian is another defensive-minded player admired by Liverpool despite being deemed far too expensive for the Merseyside side.

  • Liverpool transfer news: ‘Offer made’ for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative ‘identified’

    Liverpool transfer news: ‘Offer made’ for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative ‘identified’

    Liverpool transfer news: 'Offer made' for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative 'identified'
    Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke may have to come up with a joint plan after Moisés Caicedo and a bid has been made for the $33m man.

    Liverpool appear to be out of the running for Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo as the 21-year-old Ecuadorian seems more open to a move to Chelsea after a notable saga in recent days.

    According to The Telegraph, Caicedo will join Chelsea for a transfer fee of $146m (£115m/€133m) and it is suggested the player will be handed an eight-year deal, which could have be a major factor in his desire to go.

    If so, the next big question is what happens to Romeo Lavia. The same Telegraph report states that Southampton have also received an offer from Chelsea for Lavia and Todd Boehly wants to sign both players. If Liverpool miss both goals, what will they do? A new plan is expected to be finalized as time is running out in the summer transfer window as the September 1 deadline draws ever closer.

    Khephren Thuram (Nice)

    Liverpool transfer news: 'Offer made' for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative 'identified'
    Liverpool targeted French U21 midfielder Khéphren Thuram earlier this summer, eventually replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but the Daily Mirror reports he could come under fire again if Caicedo goes to Chelsea.

    Ryan Gravenberch at Bayern Munich is another being cited as a possibility for the Reds, but none of these players really have players who could only play as a number six. Both are much more attack oriented. Liverpool.com says: Liverpool need a good defensive midfielder who can come in and make an immediate impact and Caicedo would have been the perfect stylistic match. Neither Thuram nor Gravenberch fit that mold, so it’s likely it will be someone else (perhaps Lavia, unless he follows Caicedo to Stamford Bridge).

    Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)

    Liverpool transfer news: 'Offer made' for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative 'identified'
    Again, this is a player who has been linked to Liverpool in the past, although it would certainly be disappointing to switch from Caicedo to the $33m (£26m/€30m) valued Sofyan Amrabat.

    However, it seems Amrabat is on his way to Manchester United, despite him receiving an offer from Liverpool as the search for a midfielder continues.

    Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla told MUFC Realist TV that Amrabat has a deal to move to Old Trafford, but he has also received offers from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia. However, the player only wants Manchester United.

    Liverpool.com says: If this was a deal Liverpool really wanted to do, it could have been done in January or now. The Reds can improve someone and with a longer-term perspective, but it remains to be seen who it will be.

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

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

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

  • Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses

    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses

    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses
    An extraordinarily turbulent week in the transfer window has left Leeds United and USMNT star Tyler Adams out of the cold with a botched move to Chelsea, but other Premier League clubs are circling

    Leeds United and USA star Tyler Adams has suffered the bitter disappointment that a dream move to Chelsea crashed after the Blues’ successful double strike for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the 24 year old .

    The US men’s national team captain had traveled to London on Friday for a medical after the Stamford Bridge club agreed a £20m release clause. Brighton & Hove Albion star Caicedo and Southampton talent Lavia.

    Chelsea’s spending spree under US owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital will continue with fees in the region of £110m and £55m to be paid for Caicedo and Lavia respectively, but Adams – who has a hamstring injury and is ruled out at least until mid-September – was disappointed.

    However, according to The Athletic, Adams’ frustration could be short-lived as other Premier League clubs were made aware of the player’s availability after his move to Chelsea fell through.

    No suitor has been named, but midfielder Adams could fit the profile Manchester United are aiming for, with Fiorentina’s Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat on their radar following the sale of Fred to Fenerbahce.

    Liverpool will also certainly be in the market for midfield reinforcements in the final weeks of the period as the Reds’ pursuit of Caicedo and Lavia is on the brink of failure, adding to the disappointment at the unexpected defeat of supporters Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for the charm . of Saudi Arabia’s wealth.

    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses
    Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last season as the club exited the Premier League, but he is likely to remain in the top flight due to the release clause coming into effect following the club’s relegation.

    The 36-capped US international captained his country at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and was followed by Aston Villa, Brighton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United for his defensive strengths in the center of the pitch.

    Adams isn’t the only Leeds star to head to the Elland Road exit this summer, with Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto sitting out Saturday’s defeat at Birmingham City amid interest from Everton.

    Gnonto played in the season-opening 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, but missed out on the midweek Carabao Cup win against Shrewsbury Town after being told he would not be sold this summer. He also made himself unavailable for the last defeat at St Andrews, for which Leeds issued a statement on the “internal disciplinary issue”.

    He said: “Despite training for the past two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he is still unable to play this weekend and has not traveled to Birmingham for tomorrow’s game.”

  • Southampton’s manager provides an update on Romeo Lavia after Liverpool and Chelsea moves

    Southampton’s manager provides an update on Romeo Lavia after Liverpool and Chelsea moves

    After the of Liverpool and Chelsea, Romeo Lavia, who is wanted by Liverpool, is close to leaving the team, according to Southampton manager
    After the  of Liverpool and Chelsea, Romeo Lavia, who is wanted by Liverpool, is close to leaving the team, according to Southampton manager Russell Martin.

    Following the midfielder’s exclusion from the Saints’ matchday squad on Saturday, Russell Martin acknowledged Romeo Lavia is nearing a Southampton exit.

    The 19-year-old has yet to make an appearance this season after being an unused substitute on the first day of the campaign against Sheffield Wednesday. He was once more absent for Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Norwich City after being completely left out of the matchday squad for their shocking League Cup loss to Gillingham in the middle of the week.

    Southampton turned down Liverpool’s most recent offer of £46 million on Monday, making it their third bid for the Belgian international to be rejected. Since then, Chelsea has also had a £48 million offer rejected by the Saints, but they are reportedly closing in on a deal for £52 million plus $3 million in add-ons.

    The Reds’ club-record £110 million bid for Moises Caicedo, however, complicates the situation. The player is rumored to prefer a move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea is reportedly planning to make a higher offer, but no such bid has yet been made. It follows that both players’ futures are still up in the air.

    Because of the impact of the ongoing rumors about his future, Martin has also confirmed that Lavia was not involved in the game against Norwich.

    The Saints manager admitted that he did not include the teen in his matchday squad because “he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to play,” according to journalist Mark McAdam. “.

    Martin is cited by Alfie House of the Southern Daily Echo as saying: “He has been great while his situation has rumbled on for a long time. For him, for us, for really everyone, that needs to come to a close soon.

    It is “eeking slowly towards a conclusion and I think we have been preparing for life without him for the six weeks we have been here so it’s not a huge drama. “.

    It is still unknown whether Liverpool plans to make a fourth offer for Lavia if they lose out to Chelsea for Caicedo or whether the Londoners can actually afford to sign both players.

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    Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

    Josip utalo
    According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

    Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

    Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

    However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

    Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

    Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

    Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

    To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

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    Liverpool are considering a move for the 25-year-old left-back to the Premier League

    Pervis Estupinan.
    Liverpool are reportedly considering signing Brighton and Hove Albion full-back Pervis Estupinan.

    This according to a recent report from Football Transfers, according to which Jurgen Klopp is already making plans for Andy Robertson’s long-term successor.

    The 25-year-old Estupinan had a strong season with the Seagulls last time out. Following his £18m transfer from Villarreal just over 12 months ago, Brighton’s versatile number 30 has shown all the signs of becoming a top-flight left-back in the Premier League.

    And with Robertson turning 30 early next year, the Scotsman will eventually need to be replaced and, according to these latest reports, there are initial concerns over the former Hull City defender’s fitness.

    Fans may be surprised to hear these reports; Especially considering the Reds’ reliable number 26 started 26 Premier League games last season – the same number of home games as last season.

    Nonetheless, Estupinan quickly became one of England’s most influential full-backs; As a player who can defend and attack, Klopp could do much worse when it comes to a potential replacement for a player who was undoubtedly one of his best performers during his tenure.

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

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

    ‘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.”

    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.

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    Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, omits a star before the match with Liverpool.

    ‘Confirmed’ - Latest Chelsea star excluded from Liverpool clash as seven set to be absent
    An impromptu lineup change has been made by Mauricio Pochettino.

    Kepa Arrizabalaga will not be starting for Chelsea against Liverpool this afternoon, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. The goalkeeper won’t be put at risk to begin the Premier League season because he is scheduled to go on loan to Real Madrid.

    The La Liga giants have been desperately looking for a temporary goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois is expected to be sidelined for a while. Before agreeing to a deal with Chelsea for Arrizabalaga, Real was in negotiations to sign Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer.

    According to The Telegraph, Pochettino planned to give the Spaniard a start in the first Premier League game. However, Robert Sanchez, a recent acquisition, will now occupy the position in goal.

    Arrizabalaga, the most expensive goalkeeper in the world, cost the Blues £71.06 million in August 2018. Ironically, he was also purchased to replace Courtois, who he is currently filling in for at the Bernabeu. To supplement Sanchez, Chelsea will need to hire a different keeper.

    Pochettino gave his perspective on his goalkeeping situation earlier this week. It will be a really great competition, he said.
    Another [goalkeeper] was necessary, so we did.
    It was a good opportunity for the club to sign him and a good challenge for Kepa. The club had been following him for a while.

    “After working with us for three to four weeks, Kepa is slightly ahead of him. Like all players, if they play on Sunday, it will be difficult for them to maintain their position.

    “Players who are unable to participate must compete to prevent their teammates from filling their spot. That’s competition, and it will undoubtedly benefit both Chelsea and the two excellent keepers vying for the job. “.

    Before their match against Liverpool begins, Chelsea hopes to finalize a deal to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Pochettino, who beat the Merseysiders to the transfer, declined to comment on the controversy prior to the game.

    “I never discuss players who are not ours. I really do treat people with respect,” said Pochettino. “I can assure you that we are making every effort to bolster the squad. The club will give you any updates we have. I don’t want to discuss players who don’t play for us right now.

    “Like any club, we are working incredibly hard to try to add more quality. The way things are going makes me extremely happy. “.

     

  • Updates on transfers and Chelsea LIVE: Liverpool prediction, Romeo Lavia hint, and Moises Caicedo deal

    Updates on transfers and Chelsea LIVE: Liverpool prediction, Romeo Lavia hint, and Moises Caicedo deal

    Updates on transfers and Chelsea LIVE: Liverpool prediction, Romeo Lavia hint, and Moises Caicedo dealThe latest Chelsea headlines, transfer gossip and injury news from Stamford Bridge, including updates on Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and the Blues’ clash against Liverpool

    In each of their four meetings so far, the game has ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, but the longer Mosies Caicedo’s standoff lasts, the more tense it is likely to be. Liverpool are believed to have been first to agree a deal with Brighton for the 21-year-old midfielder, who originally prefers a move to west London.

    Still, the transfer race appears to be coming to an end, but it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious. Moreover, Romeo Lavia continues to be heavily linked with a move to Chelsea amid an inevitable departure from Southampton.

    Michael Olise has also been a key target for the Blues this summer but speculation of a Crystal Palace exit has died down of late. So stick with us at football.london as we bring you the latest news, transfer gossip and injuries throughout the day.

    Liverpool Prediction

    Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will emerge victorious when Chelsea take on Liverpool this weekend. The Blues are set to host the Reds at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both sides look to start the new Premier League campaign with three points.

    In an interview with the Daily Telegraph he said: “Last season Liverpool and Chelsea drew 0-0 twice. The clubs were already regrouping and looking ahead.

    “The fact that it’s a surprise if there are less than four goals on Sunday is an indication of where they’re going this season. My prediction is a high-scoring draw with the two busiest goalkeepers and in off the field.” The battle for Caicedo will only add to the intensity of the occasion.”

    Updates on transfers and Chelsea LIVE: Liverpool prediction, Romeo Lavia hint, and Moises Caicedo deal

    Message from Caicedo

    Liverpool have dealt a serious blow to their hopes of signing Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his midfield, but Jurgen Klopp appears determined to usurp the deal.

    Although Chelsea are yet to make an improved offer to the Seagulls, they intend to do so as Caicedo’s heartthrob is set on a move to west London.

    Earlier in the summer he had expressed his desire to join the Blues, describing the club as “a very big, historic and beautiful team”. The Ecuadorian is so eager to work with Pochettino that he has reportedly reached out to some Chelsea players. According to TheSecretScout, Caicedo told them, “See you soon.”

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    Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

    Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.
    Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

    According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

    Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

    The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

    It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

    A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

    After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

    Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

    It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

    Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

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    Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

    Josip utalo
    According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

    Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

    Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

    However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

    Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

    Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

    Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

    To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

  • John W. Henry, owner of Liverpool, flies in to meet with Chelsea despite anger over the Moises Caicedo move.

    John W. Henry, owner of Liverpool, flies in to meet with Chelsea despite anger over the Moises Caicedo move.

    John W. Henry, owner of Liverpool, flies in to meet with Chelsea despite anger over the Moises Caicedo move.
    Led by principal owner John W Henry, members of Fenway Sports Group flew to London to attend the club’s opening match at Stamford Bridge

    There could be a chilling atmosphere in the Chelsea boardroom on Sunday afternoon due to Moises Caicedo’s transfer battle with owners Liverpool in the city.

    Members of the Fenway Sports Group flew to London under the direction of principal owner John W. Henry to watch the club’s opening match at Stamford Bridge.

    They left the United States in the belief that a record UK bid of £110m would secure the services of Brighton midfield defender Caicedo.

    But they would now lose the Ecuador international side with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly eyeing Liverpool with a £115m offer believing the player would rather move to King’s Road.

    And for the record, Boehly is also poised to outwit Liverpool for another transfer target, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia. It left John W. Henry and the rest of the Anfield board frustrated and dissatisfied with the way Caicedo’s transfer business with Brighton was handled.

    They felt they had a good working relationship with the south coast club after signing Argentina’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and seeing James Milner move in the opposite direction.

    Brighton had set a deadline for any offer with Liverpool arriving just before the close, and one that was accepted by the Seagulls.

    Chelsea is negotiating a $115 million deal with Brighton, according to Moises Caicedo. midfielder following Liverpool's denial.
    But knowing Caicedo would prefer to join them, Chelsea have since signaled their willingness to offer £115m for the player in addition to a £55m offer for Saints star Lavia.

    It means the atmosphere in the Stamford Bridge boardroom and boardroom could be tense when the American owners of both clubs come face to face. The Liverpool home shirt for the 2023/2024 season pays tribute to Bill Shankly and the legendary Reds manager’s final season at Anfield. The Nike jersey features a bright red design with a bold white contrast on the color and cuffs.

    Henry’s last appearance at a Liverpool game was in April when the Reds beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip.

    Whatever happens to pursuers Caicedo and Lavia, there will certainly be talks between Jurgen Klopp and FSG, with the German aware of the lack of players in the Reds’ midfield at the start of the season following the departures of Milner and Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby. Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

    Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have arrived, but the defensive midfield position remains a priority no matter what happens to young Caicedo and Lavia.

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new ‘threat’ as Liverpool’s upgraded weapon becomes clear

    Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new ‘threat’ as Liverpool’s upgraded weapon becomes clear

    Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender - Klopp's wish

    Trent Alexander-Arnold has dominated Liverpool’s set-pieces under Jürgen Klopp, but he now appears to be facing Dominik Szoboszlai, a new player.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the best technician at his old club since he first burst onto the scene as a teenage wonderkid on Merseyside. The reason Jürgen Klopp has given the Scouse defender more responsibility is because of his renowned intricate passing range and his capacity for expert precision ball strikes.

    Alexander-Arnold has consistently been urged to act like Liverpool’s talisman and a true playmaker for the Reds despite his reserved position as a member of a back four. He is one of only three defenders, including former Everton player Leighton Baines and teammate Andy Robertson, to have recorded more than 50 assists in the Premier League’s history at the age of 24, still only 24.

    Alexander-Arnold has a knack for hitting whipped deliveries into the penalty area, as evidenced by the fact that over 30% of his assists in England’s top flight have come from dead-ball situations. The majority of set pieces awarded in Liverpool’s favor are managed by him, and the Reds profit from his expert execution.

    From those circumstances, the Englishman has also discovered the net on several occasions. He isn’t particularly prone to scoring goals, in large part because of his deeper positioning, but over the course of his career, he has scored 12 times in the Premier League, with seven of those goals coming from set pieces.

    In the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold has scored five goals directly from free kicks, with Liverpool typically benefiting from set-pieces in comparison to the typical English team. For instance, Klopp’s team led all teams in goals scored from set pieces last season, and it repeated the feat in both 2018/19 and 2019/20.

    Given that baseball and basketball have higher scoring averages than football, for instance, Liverpool has used set pieces as an unconventional means of winning games. Alexander-Arnold has been the team’s most effective set piece taker, followed by Robertson, who also likes to assume control of his fair share of set pieces. However, the Reds might experience a change this year.

    Liverpool spent money on Dominik Szoboszlai’s services earlier this summer. The Hungarian captain relocated to Anfield from RB Leipzig and has since been adjusting to life in England. The 22-year-old midfielder is anticipated to make his Premier League debut this weekend.

    Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender - Klopp's wish
    After Liverpool triggered a release clause in his contract, Szoboszlai agreed to terms for $76 million (£60 million/€70 million). While he doesn’t play in the same position as Alexander-Arnold, he is renowned for being extremely technical and even refined when he strikes the ball.

    In a recent interview with Sky Sports, René Mari, who coworked with him when he was a young and promising athlete at Red Bull Salzburg, detailed his qualities.

    Under Jürgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold has dominated Liverpool’s set pieces; however, it now seems that he is facing off against newcomer Dominik Szoboszlai.

    Since making his Merseyside debut as a teenage wonderkid, Trent Alexander-Arnold has developed into the best technician at his old club.

    The Scouse defender has been given more responsibility by Jürgen Klopp because of his reputation for deft passing ranges and his ability to strike the ball with expert precision.

    Despite his reserved position as a member of a back four, Alexander-Arnold has frequently been urged to act like Liverpool’s talisman and a true playmaker for the Reds.

    He is one of only three defenders in Premier League history—along with teammate Andy Robertson and former Everton player Leighton Baines—to have more than 50 assists in the league at the age of just 24.

    In England’s top division, more than 30% of Alexander-Arnold’s assists have come from dead-ball situations, demonstrating his talent for whipped deliveries into the penalty area.

    Because he oversees the majority of set pieces that end up favoring Liverpool, the Reds gain from his superb technique.

    The Englishman also discovered the internet several times as a result of those circumstances.

    Although his deeper positioning makes him less likely to score goals, he has 12 Premier League goals in the course of his career, including seven off set pieces.

    Liverpool typically benefits from set-pieces compared to the typical English team, and Alexander-Arnold has scored five goals in the Premier League straight off free kicks.

    For instance, in the 2017–18 season as well as the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons, Klopp’s team topped the league in goals scored from set pieces.

    Liverpool has used set pieces as an unconventional strategy to win games because football has a lower scoring average than other team sports, like basketball or baseball, for example.

    Robertson, who also likes to take control of his fair share of set pieces, has been the team’s second-most effective set piece taker after Alexander-Arnold.
    This year, however, the Reds might go through a change.

    The services of Dominik Szoboszlai were acquired by Liverpool this summer. After moving to Anfield from RB Leipzig, the 22-year-old midfielder is anticipated to make his Premier League debut this weekend. He’s since been settling into life in England.

    Szoboszlai agreed to terms for $76 million (£60 million/€70 million) following Liverpool’s activation of a release clause in his contract.

    Unlike Alexander-Arnold, he plays a different position on the field, but he is renowned for his incredibly technical and almost refined ball striking.

    In fact, René Mari, who worked with him at Red Bull Salzburg when he was a young, promising athlete, described his characteristics in a recent interview with Sky Sports.

  • Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender – Klopp’s wish

    Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender – Klopp’s wish

    Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender - Klopp's wish
    As well as improving their defensive position in midfield, Liverpool urgently need to strengthen their backline who regularly leaked goals last season.

    In 2022, the Reds signed young right-back Calvin Ramsay, but he only made two senior appearances in the 2022/23 season and is now on loan at Preston.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold was weak in defense and Klopp has no qualities to cover him, a natural right-back in the squad.

    In such a scenario, reports indicate that Anfield are seeking the services of Moroccan international and Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui.

    According to the Spanish source, Nacional, Liverpool would be willing to sign the 25-year-old for a fee of around 25.9 million pounds (30 million euros) from the Bavarians. The Catalan outlet claim it is Jurgen Klopp’s desire to secure the African right-back, who can play on either side of the pitch.

    In the 2021-22 season, Mazraoui played regularly for Ajax and directly contributed to 7 goals (5 goals and 2 assists) in the league as the Dutch giants won the title.

    However, after joining Bayern on a free transfer last year, the versatile defender has only started in 11 Bundesliga games (the last six), scoring one goal and providing four assists.

    At the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the 24-time star made five appearances, all at left-back, helping the Atlas Lions keep clean sheets against European giants Croatia, Belgium and Spain.

    Klopp needs to strengthen the defense before the transfer deadline closes next month. Do you think Liverpool should pay £25.9m to sign Mazraoui?

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    Liverpool is about to complete a record $110 million deal for Moises Caicedo of Brighton.

    Liverpool is about to complete a record $110 million deal for Moises Caicedo of Brighton.
    According to talkSPORT, Liverpool and Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo are about to finalize a record-breaking £110 million deal.

    Caicedo could get a medical as soon as this Friday because the Reds have outbid Chelsea in the race to sign him.

    The final amount will surpass the previous British record, which was £105 million, which Arsenal paid West Ham to acquire Declan Rice earlier this summer.

    It will also break Liverpool’s record player transfer, currently held by Virgil van Dijk’s £75 million purchase from Southampton in January 2018—although the price tag on Darwin Nunez’s transfer could rise to £85 million.

    As Caicedo is poised for a Merseyside switch, this saga that has dragged on all summer appears to finally come to an end with a surprise turn.

    He appeared to be joining Chelsea, who made the 21-year-old’s first significant summer transfer move.

    Liverpool is about to complete a record $110 million deal for Moises Caicedo of Brighton.
    Caicedo has received two offers from Chelsea, but both fell short of Brighton’s £100 million valuation of the player.

    It gave Liverpool the opportunity to act, and at their first attempt, they outbid the Seagulls in price and appear poised to close the deal.

    After allowing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner to leave after their contracts expired, Jurgen Klopp’s team was always in need of a rebuild in the midfield.

    They made a good start to the transfer window by bringing in World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, who played with Caicedo at Brighton, and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

    However, when both Fabinho and club captain Jordan Henderson left Anfield for lucrative jobs in Saudi Arabia, their midfield shortages reached almost emergency levels.

    Romeo Lavia, a star for Southampton who appeared destined for a move to Liverpool, may now be the focus of Chelsea’s attention.

    Chelsea saw an opportunity to pounce on the Reds’ refusal to meet Saints’ £50m asking price for the 19-year-old.

    But the Championship club is likely to reject Chelsea’s most recent offer of £48 million.

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    Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

    Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through
    Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

    Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

    Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

    The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

    These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

    Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

    Thiago’s choice to transfer.

    Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

    Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

    Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

    Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

  • Chelsea “close” to defeating Liverpool to sign Moises Caicedo

    Chelsea “close” to defeating Liverpool to sign Moises Caicedo

    A deal between the Blues and Brighton is reportedly "close to being fully agreed," according to The Telegraph, in what has been one of the biggest
    Chelsea is “on the verge” of thrillingly signing Moises Caicedo before Liverpool.

    A deal between the Blues and Brighton is reportedly “close to being fully agreed,” according to The Telegraph, in what has been one of the biggest transfer sagas in Premier League history.

    According to reports, Chelsea will outbid Liverpool’s earlier $111 million offer by paying a British record transfer fee of £115 million.

    After Brighton accepted their offer, the Reds appeared to have won the battle for Caicedo’s services. But it’s believed that the player would rather join Stamford Bridge.

    Chelsea then had the chance to resume talks with the Seagulls and persuade them to strike a deal for the Ecuadorian international. In line to sign a long-term contract is the 21-year-old.

    The west London club made Caicedo their top target during the summer transfer window, but several of their offers for the player were rejected before Liverpool entered the fray.

    The two clubs’ Sunday Premier League matchup at the Bridge heightens the tension.

    Pochettino declined to comment on the Caicedo transfer when questioned about the transfer this week.

    In his press conference prior to the game, the Argentinean stated, “You know me very well, I never talk about a player that doesn’t belong to us.

    We are making a lot of effort to bolster the squad with quality players. I don’t want to talk about players who don’t play for us right now. We are working extremely hard, and I couldn’t be happier with how things are going. “.

    Roberto De Zerbi, the manager of Brighton, claimed that as the new season got underway, he had “already forgotten” about Caicedo.

    “I’m incredibly proud of the players on our team. Our goal is to keep getting better. The club deserves the praise. Larger clubs can purchase our players, but they cannot purchase our soul or spirit. “.

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    Chelsea has a secret weapon to defeat Liverpool, and it is not Moisés Caicedo

    When Liverpool and Chelsea square off in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, football.london examines how Chelsea
    When Liverpool and Chelsea square off in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, football.london examines how Chelsea can take advantage of Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses.

    The opening Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool, which was already quite intriguing, has become absolutely mouthwatering as a result of recent developments.

    On Wednesday night, it was revealed that Chelsea had made a £48 million offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has already been the target of three offers from Liverpool. The significance of Chelsea’s proposal was being questioned by many. Was it done to force Brighton to sell Moises Caicedo, a top midfield target, or was there real interest in Lavia?

    The competition to sign Caicedo has reportedly become even more heated as of Thursday morning, according to reports. This may help to explain Chelsea’s acquisition of Lavia. It can be very exhausting to try to keep up with the mind games that are going on before the Premier League opener.

    Such behind-the-scenes activity has all but diminished Sunday’s important match between the two clubs. But this is how things are in the world of football today. Transfers are now frequently in the spotlight.

    In his first competitive game as Chelsea’s head coach, Mauricio Pochettino will, however, devote all of his focus to finding a way to defeat Liverpool. The Argentine has faced Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 11 times across all competitions, but he has only ever come out on top once.

    The other four games, played under Klopp, resulted in draws.
    Chelsea has a secret weapon to defeat Liverpool, and it is not Moisés Caicedo
    Klopp has won six of those contests. Pochettino, who will be seeking just his second victory this weekend, is well aware of Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses, which remain from their underwhelming 2022–23 season.

    Liverpool’s defensive problem.

    The German manager has survived by employing a high defensive line ever since being named Liverpool manager back in October 2015. The Reds boss has stood by it even in the worst of times, though it has frequently proven to be successful.

    It enables the team as a whole to move up the field and use Klopp’s infamous “Gegenpress” system, in which his team attempts to suffocate the opposition with an intense and relentless press. Liverpool’s defense can frequently become exposed if that press is broken, though.

    This (shown in the image below) is just one instance of how the Reds’ defense has been abused. The German team actually broke the initial press, played it out to the right wing, and looked over the top during their final preseason match against Darmstadt on Monday night.

    The deepest defenders for Liverpool were Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson after Virgil van Dijk went tight to an attacker on the halfway line. Attacker Mathias Honsak of Darmstadt then discovered space between Konate and Robertson, stayed in his own half, and ran through before putting the ball past Alisson.

    How Chelsea can profit from Liverpool’s weaknesses.

    Chelsea has a secret weapon to defeat Liverpool, and it is not Moisés Caicedo
    In the January transfer window, Chelsea acquired Mykhailo Mudryk for nearly £90 million and Noni Madueke for about £35 million. Due to a minor hamstring issue, Madueke hasn’t had much preseason practice, but Mudryk has been preparing well for what will be a big season for the international from Ukraine.

    With all the space the Liverpool back line will inevitably leave behind them, Mudryk could have a lot of fun playing against them. Mudryk, who wants to succeed at the Bridge, would be the ideal candidate to launch a counterattack, which could be extremely important.

    Similarly, Nicolas Jackson, who cost about £30 million to sign with the team earlier this summer, has already made it abundantly clear to his teammates that he wants the ball passed over the top to him so he can enter the play from behind. Jackson had a fantastic preseason and displayed his all-around talent, but he has a knack for playing on the last defender’s shoulder and snatching up errant passes.

    On Sunday, either of these attackers could pose serious difficulties for Liverpool. The rest of the team must attempt to withstand what is anticipated to be a ferocious press from the opponents at Stamford Bridge.