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Liverpool gives Klopp £164 million to recruit four stars, including the “chosen” Caicedo replacement before the deadline.

According to reports, Liverpool will give Jurgen Klopp £164 million so he can add up to four players before the transfer deadline.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita, who all left on free transfers at the end of June, were all replaced by the Reds by signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and others earlier in the transfer window.

Klopp will need to add at least one or two more midfielders this summer due to the unanticipated departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia.

Klopp stated yesterday that a bid had been made for Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton, and other reports indicate that the Seagulls have accepted the offer of about £110 million.

The Reds were set to make an offer for Caicedo, but the Ecuadorian international has now reportedly stated that he prefers Chelsea to the Reds.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is a 19-year-old Belgian international.
Southampton has asked for £50 million for him, and Liverpool has had multiple offers rejected for him.

Liverpool will spend €190 million (£164 million) in the final weeks of the transfer window, according to Spanish publication Nacional, in an effort to “please” Klopp.

The German will be given the “budget” to add up to four new faces before the deadline because he is “not satisfied” with the number of additions he has made so far.

With the report insisting that they will reach an agreement with the Saints over the next few days, it is understood that their “big priority” is still Lavia at Southampton, who has been “chosen” as the primary replacement for Caicedo.

They are also “very serious” about Khephren Thuram, a midfielder for Nice who is hoping “to change scenery this year and try his luck at a more ambitious club.”.

With Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on his radar, Klopp would have plenty of money left over after spending €35m on Thuram to “sign a striker and a right-back.”.

After scoring 10 goals in 35 games the previous season, Liverpool is prepared to pay “more than” €65 million to bring the Netherlands international to Anfield.

The right-back option he “likes the most” is Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui, who progressed through Ajax’s youth ranks, and “they hope to get him out of Bayern Munich for about” €30m.

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As Manu Kone’s admission is made, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach cuts off Liverpool’s transfer plans.

With Manu Kone’s admission, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach denies Liverpool a transfer.

This summer, Manu Kone has been a player that Liverpool has been interested in, but Roland Virkus, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach, has outlined one condition that they would consider talking.

Borussia Monchengladbach managing director Roland Virkus has stated that Manu Kone, who is being pursued by Liverpool, will remain at his current club unless a “crazy offer” is made.

When he was included on Liverpool’s list of candidates this summer, the France U21 international attracted their attention. Three of Jurgen Klopp’s options were set to become free agents at the beginning of the summer, so he was looking to strengthen his engine room.

The introduction of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai was a part of the restructuring, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have necessitated additional business.

Links appeared to be hampered when Kone sustained a knee injury during France’s U21 European Championships campaign in Georgia and Romania in July. His French teammate Khephren Thuram and Ryan Gravenberch were two other individuals who developed into potential Reds players.

Kone won’t be leaving BORUSSIA-Park this summer, according to the Gladbach manager, unless a sizable offer is made for the midfielder.

“Manu Koné will remain with Borussia,” Virkus declared. Naturally, in football you can never rule anything out. If .
A crazy offer would surface, necessitating a new conversation.

However, the objective is for him to stay here and regain his full fitness first, and this has also been discussed with the player.

Manu notices that there is currently activity in Gladbach.
He could be interested in participating in it.
“.

Romeo Lavia has recently caught Liverpool’s attention as a player. Three offers from the Reds were turned down.

Southampton for the 19-year-old, and the Reds have recently made a move for Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion.

August 12, 2023
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. “.

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Moises Caicedo: Liverpool are still in contact with Brighton, but the Reds anticipate a Chelsea move for the midfielder.

Moises Caicedo is a highly sought-after midfielder, and Liverpool appear poised to set a transfer record to sign him, but Chelsea still seem to be in the driver’s seat.
Caicedo is valued at £100 million by Brighton, and Chelsea has rejected several offers, the most recent of which was for £80 million.

If Moises Caicedo’s transfer to Chelsea falls through, Liverpool and Brighton are still in talks about a possible deal.

The clubs have spoken about the financial details and payment schedule of a transfer as the Merseysiders consider authorizing the highest expenditure — by a wide margin — in their history.

Caicedo is valued by Brighton at around £100 million.

Chelsea’s failure to agree on a price after months of pursuing the midfielder prompted Liverpool’s tardy entry into negotiations. In the month of July, Brighton swiftly rejected their third offer of £80 million.

Given the length of time it took Chelsea to finalize a deal, Caicedo is anticipated to report to Mauricio Pochettino at Anfield.

Given the circumstances and their own protracted pursuit of Romeo Lavia of Southampton, Liverpool believes the 21-year-old is too good a player to pass up the opportunity to sign, even if it doesn’t work out.

Liverpool are prepared to move things along if there is no movement with Chelsea and Caicedo indicates he wants to play for Jurgen Klopp. Bayern Munich are also looking into a deal.

According to reports, the Ecuadorian international emptied his locker at Brighton five days ago and hasn’t been back since.

Since Caicedo has been persuaded to join Chelsea, who are now expected to step up their efforts to sign him, he is holed up in London waiting for a transfer to be finalized. This location is telling.

The preference of the player will determine how both clubs proceed, and Liverpool is ready to take action if they are given the required support.

Who will be moving this summer when the transfer window begins on June 14 and closes at midnight in Scotland and 11pm in England on September 1?

In our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on Sky Sports’ digital platforms, stay up to date with all the most recent transfer news and rumors. On Sky Sports News, you can also catch up on the details and analysis.

August 12, 2023
A transfer reminder was sent by Jörg Schmadtke as Moisés Caicedo’s replacement still on Liverpool’s “radar.”

A potential substitute option has sent Jörg Schmadtke a “quiet” transfer reminder amid the complicated Moisés Caicedo saga between Liverpool and Chelsea.

All eyes were on the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding Moisés Caicedo on Friday night. Between Chelsea and Liverpool, there is still a “will he, won’t he” question.

However, Jörg Schmadtke’s eyes should have been on another scene, where a former Liverpool target who is reportedly still on the club’s radar was catching the attention of onlookers and sending a timely reminder of his talent.

Khéphren Thuram had been strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool at one point during the transfer window, and the Daily Mirror reports that interest in the Frenchman is still present. He is on the club’s list of potential targets given the evolving Caicedo situation.

Thuram was making his mark and sending a crucial message on the field as Nice started its Ligue 1 season on Friday, all the while the negotiations over Caicedo were still ongoing.

The Frenchman dominated Lille and demonstrated why he could be a midfield asset for Liverpool.

Last year, Jürgen Klopp’s team had trouble controlling the middle of the field and positioning players there to thwart the counterattack of the opposition. With his performance against Lille, Thuram demonstrated why he could alter that at Anfield.

The Nice midfielder consistently pressed the Lille defense with six dribble attempts and two chances produced, winning three of his four attempted tackles and seven of his twelve duels.

Thuram put on the kind of flawless all-around midfield display that makes the Frenchman such a desirable target for Liverpool. As fans ran amok on social media in the wake of Caicedo’s arrival and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a move to Anfield, Thuram’s understated message on the field served as a timely reminder that there are other options available.

Thuram would still be a good addition for Liverpool even though he is not entirely comparable to Caicedo. He would also probably enable the team to sign more than one player.

With just over three weeks until the deadline, Schmadtke definitely has the ability to turn this transfer window into a success for Liverpool. Thuram would be a perfect addition, especially given that he would cost a lot less than the $140 million (£111 million/€128 million) that Liverpool agreed to pay to acquire Caicedo (according to The Athletic).

Thuram is only a few months older than Caicedo, at 22, and while he lacks Premier League experience, he has played in far more senior football games and minutes, making him unquestionably better value for the money.

If the Caicedo saga does not end in the Reds’ favor, perhaps Liverpool would have responded after that performance against Lille.

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Liverpool hijack Moises Caicedo transfer as Jurgen Klopp imitates Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea plan

This summer, Chelsea appears to be going without one of the most sought-after young midfielders in the world after they were outbid at the last minute.

Liverpool has significantly hurt Chelsea’s chances of acquiring Moises Caicedo. For the majority of the summer, the 21-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, but the Reds appear poised to beat the Blues to his services.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for the signing of Caicedo.

According to the report, a midnight deadline was used for the Seagulls’ auction.

According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but Jurgen Klopp’s team ultimately outbid them. The Athletic adds that a medical in Merseyside has been scheduled for Friday, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with the Reds.

The west Londoners had three offers for the Brighton star rejected before the ‘auction’ on the south coast, according to information in football.london. Even though the Seagulls were determined to make at least £100 million, Chelsea was confident that they could sign Caicedo.

Caicedo was rumored to have even verbally agreed to personal terms with the Blues regarding a potential transfer, but nothing was actually signed. It’s interesting to note that the Ecuadorian expressed interest in joining the team earlier this summer, calling Chelsea “a very big, historic, beautiful team.”.

However, Liverpool has demonstrated a strong desire to acquire Caicedo, and in the process, they have shown Gary Neville to be mistaken. The former Manchester United defender recently asserted that the Reds lack the financial resources to compete with their rivals on The Overlap.

“I think with Liverpool – and I have said this before, and it is coming this moment – the last two years, Chelsea have spent huge, Arsenal have spent huge, United have spent huge, and to be fair, City are City and I think it’s caught them out.

The owners were caught off guard. I believe the market has shocked them because they lack the resources to compete. You may recall the “Jude Bellingham” deal, which involved an estimated $100 million, as well as $100 million each from Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo.

“I think they’re at that level of £50 million to £60 million and they’re comfortable there, but I think they’ve hit the point where they’ve hit the ceiling and they’re at a lower level than the other four or five clubs. At some point, it’s going to rush at them and hit them hard. “.

Neville was then asked how much longer Klopp can continue to defend Liverpool’s spending decisions. In response, he said, “The manager will eventually get up and leave.
There’s no question, he’s protecting them.

“With the budget he had and the spending he did, he’s done an unbelievable job—the best job of anyone I believe in the last seven or eight years. But he is unable to continue. He cannot continue to act in this manner. He requires that cash in order to travel and compete. “.

August 12, 2023
Moisés Caicedo signed, two more transfers – Liverpool’s dream team in Jurgen Klopp’s ideal scenario

Liverpool saw an offer accepted to sign Moisés Caicedo, but the saga took a turn when Chelsea became involved. A dream scenario sees a deal being made, but it’s at stake.

It was a roller coaster ride in the transfer market for around 36 hours, with Liverpool and Chelsea being the main story. The Reds aren’t usually involved in public sagas but this has led to what can reasonably be described as this and then some.

Moisés Caicedo is the man at the center of the battle. In a much abbreviated version of the full story, Liverpool initially appeared to have stolen a gear and become favourites, but Chelsea emerged as the player’s preferred option. (You can read the longer version by clicking here, which also includes a lot about Roméo Lavia). At the moment, at the time of writing, there is still no fix.

What does the dream scenario for Liverpool look like from here? Caicedo

entering would clearly be part of it. After making an offer of $140 million for the Ecuadorian, Liverpool clearly appreciate him a lot. The Reds figured it was worth a shot rather than making no attempt to get the 21-year-old and moved all in.

Whether that’s enough remains to be seen, but it has been made clear that Liverpool see Caicedo as a player who can be transformative in midfield. If a dream scenario were to come true, reuniting him with Alexis Mac Allister and adding Dominik Szoboszlai to the mix would create a terrifying trio capable of rivaling anyone who meets them.

A perfect blend of physique and quality on the ball, few teams could live with that, not least with a number of elite attacking threats ahead of them. Caicedo is one of the few players on the market capable of fulfilling the undisputed number six role Liverpool are trying to create, whilst having the ability to not only survive but also thrive there.

But what if there is no deal for Liverpool? Lavia could become a target again (it’s possible it will be even if Caicedo is brought in), but there aren’t any other obvious options. Chelsea are close to finalizing a transfer for Southampton teenager Lavia, reports Sky Sports.

In a dream scenario, it would be possible to get Caicedo and Lavia, even if it would cost at least $203 million. It seems more likely at this point that it would be Chelsea, not Liverpool, who would pull off that double whammy, but the ‘ideal world’ scenario remains that the Reds would somehow pull it off.

There may be questions at both clubs about who gets minutes in which leagues, with big money additions requiring big roles, but it’s a better question to answer than not having enough quality and depth.

Part of the reason Brighton can demand such a high fee for Caicedo is that there are so few elite midfielders. Caicedo is one, Declan Rice (who has already moved to Arsenal for an equally colossal sum) is perhaps another, and Liverpool lost Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid last summer.

Without Caicedo or Lavia it would be a problem for Liverpool, but here we are talking about the dream result. Elsewhere in the squad, the Liverpool forward speaks for itself. Mohamed Salah is the only security for his position, while Darwin Núñez could be fifth in the pecking order, but that can change quickly. For the other three senior forwards, any combination can appear and become first choice.

Get the midfield right, with the forward and goalkeeping department already tied up, and that would leave only defense for Liverpool to add this summer. But just like in the middle of the field, there are no obvious options to choose from. Few names have been mentioned as to possible interest from Liverpool, although a player on the left is a priority and not signing anyone for the job would pose a significant risk. Currently, the defensive midfielder and central defender are two obvious weaknesses that need to be addressed.

Liverpool’s ideal team:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Gomez, Matip, new recruit as central defender, Robertson, Tsimikas

Midfielders: Caicedo, Lavia, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Elliott, Thiago, Bajčetić, Morton (plus young players who may be involved, including Bobby Clark)

Attack: Salah, Gakpo, Díaz, Núñez, Jota (plus young players who will be involved including Ben Doak)

If Liverpool get neither Caicedo nor Lavia, which is a possibility (as discussed further by clicking here), they should find an alternative. It wouldn’t really be a nightmare scenario, but it certainly wouldn’t be the dream listed above.

As of this writing, nothing is 100% decided yet, but we’ll probably know soon what’s next.

August 12, 2023
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.

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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.

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.

August 12, 2023
Todd Boehly decision on Moises Caicedo Chelsea transfer as Liverpool ‘dealt’ Romeo Lavia blow

Updates on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia are included in the most recent Liverpool transfer rumors.

Todd Boehly and Behdad Egbali, who are co-owners of Chelsea, are in charge of the talks to bring Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion to the club.

According to The Times, who also claims that the two have replaced Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, this is the case. It is said that Chelsea’s co-sporting directors initiated discussions with Brighton earlier this summer.

Three offers—the most recent being £80 million—have already been turned down for Caicedo by Chelsea. But as the ECHO reported on Friday evening, the Stamford Bridge team is now preparing to spend a British record £115 million on the player.

Although it was claimed that Chelsea was pressuring Liverpool to back out of the agreement in order for them to renegotiate Caicedo’s transfer fee with Brighton at a lower rate, the ECHO is informed that the Reds are standing their ground and are still interested in signing the player.

And in yet another bizarre turn of events, Chelsea is said to have offered more than £50 million for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Friday night, The ECHO reported that Chelsea and Lavia of the Saints are close to a deal. Liverpool’s other defensive midfield target this summer was the international from Belgium.

On Monday, the Reds’ third offer, for about £46 million, was rejected. Chelsea then entered the bidding, but their £48 million offer was also rejected. But on Friday night, The Times reported that Chelsea had now made a bid for Lavia that was over £50 million.

Lavia, a former member of the Manchester City academy, joined Southampton for just £14 million last year, and despite his team being demoted to the Sky Bet Championship, he still managed to perform well in the Premier League.

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

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.

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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 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.

August 12, 2023
Chelsea is “close to agreement” for a £50 million youngster as Liverpool prepares “talks” to prevent a transfer disaster

Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Chelsea is reportedly “close” to being finalized. Lavia currently plays for Southampton.

Lavia is anticipated to leave the Saints before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all been heavily linked with him.

Due to the club’s owners’ reluctance to pay the Championship club’s £50 million asking price, the Reds’ two offers for the 19-year-old Belgian player were rejected.

The futures of Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton and Lavia, are up in the air as Chelsea and Liverpool battle for their services.

Caicedo’s sale was concluded on Thursday night after Brighton informed both clubs that negotiations would end. Jurgen Klopp’s team won the deal with a £110 million offer, while the Blues countered with a £100 million offer.

Chelsea is hopeful they can win the race to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder because he appears to prefer a move to Stamford Bridge and has not yet reached a personal agreement with Liverpool.

Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, was set to move to Chelsea but will now stay at Elland Road as a result of the Caicedo transfer saga. Chelsea pulled out of a £20 million deal to finance a deal to sign the Brighton youngster.

To be honest, everything is a bit of a mess. It seemed like whoever missed out on Caicedo would then sign Lavia, with Adams most likely joining Brighton.

Nevertheless, according to Sky Sports News, Chelsea wants to sign Caicedo and Lavia.

Liverpool is still “interested,” according to the report, even though Mauricio Pochettino’s team is “close to an agreement with Southampton.”.

It is stated that the Reds are ‘expected to hold more talks’ in the upcoming days and that Chelsea had “conversations with the Saints on Friday night.”.

An agreement between Chelsea and Southampton has reportedly been reached, according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

According to Tavolieri, the former will pay £50 million, and a five-year deal with a one-year option is “ready” to be signed.

Liverpool is still able to make a last-ditch effort, though.

Considering how eager Caicedo is to join Chelsea and how close the Blues are to bringing in Lavia, Liverpool run the risk of having a disastrous end to the transfer window.

Additionally, according to Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian, Chelsea has agreed to pay Lavia £55 million. Barclays, I see.

Russell Martin, the manager of Southampton, announced on Friday that Lavia will miss Saturday’s match against Norwich City due to a busy week of transfer rumors.

“He trained really well today, but it’s not easy.
His preseason playing time wasn’t long enough.

“After the minutes he has played and everything that is happening, I don’t think I would ask him to start a game. You reflect on your 19-year-old self in these circumstances.

He’s been fantastic, with some days being much better than others, but there has been so much noise and he is a really top kid and really top player. “How would you cope with that?”.

“The Romeo situation has been extremely fluid the entire time, and other things may occur in the market that influence the situation; we have no control over that.

Romeo is working hard to get fitter and fitter, but I’m just not sure if he’ll be in the squad, so I can’t say for sure. “.

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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 12, 2023
Stunning Moises Caicedo Liverpool twist emerges amid £55 million Romeo Lavia bid, according to Chelsea transfer news.

News about Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Michael Olise are among the most recent Blues updates from the summer transfer window.

Moises Caicedo twist.

Despite Liverpool’s £110 million deal with Brighton for Moises Caicedo, it appears as though Chelsea could sign both players. Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.

Even though Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that a deal had been reached, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could now completely withdraw from the race to sign Caicedo due to a stunning development.

Chelsea was still confident they could sign Caicedo in spite of Liverpool’s triple-figure offer, and a new offer is currently being prepared that will be a vast improvement over their previous few offers.

The club record £105 million deal that brought Enzo Fernandez from Benfica earlier this year could be broken, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, as the offer could be as high as £115 million.

Romeo Lavia Battle

football.london has been informed that Chelsea is’seriously moving’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Southampton as well as Romeo Lavia from Southampton.

Despite Chelsea having a bid on the table that outbids Liverpool’s highest offer, Liverpool was still considered the front-runners to sign the teenager for their midfield.

According to information available to football.london, the proposal is for £52 million, plus an additional $3 million in add-ons.

Chelsea made a late-summer offer to Lavia last year, but Southampton quickly turned it down.
Due to the fact that Lavia’s former Saints manager Joe Shields now resides in west London, Chelsea have renewed their interest in the midfielder.

Michael Olise boost

To give Chelsea a significant transfer boost, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has selected him to replace Riyad Mahrez. Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise were three attacking targets the Blues had identified that they might sign this summer.
Man City was also interested in Michael Olise.

Football and Chelsea have already spoken with Olise’s entourage. The French winger, according to information in London, is eager to relocate to west London. Chelsea already appeared to be in the lead, but Man City has given them a further boost in terms of their transfer hopes.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Man City have been negotiating with Stade Rennais for Jeremy Doku’s services for a number of weeks, with both Lucas Paqueta and Doku being their top priorities after that. Both Olise and the Belgian international were options for Guardiola, but a swift Doku transfer and improved personal terms appear to have given Chelsea the incentive to move for Olise. The Telegraph reports that the French club values him at between €50 million (£43.1 million) and €60 million (£51.8 million).

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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.

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.

August 12, 2023
Chelsea is negotiating a $115 million deal with Brighton, according to Moises Caicedo. midfielder following Liverpool’s denial.

The 21-year-old midfielder Moises Caicedo has turned down the opportunity to join Liverpool despite the Reds and Brighton agreeing to a £111 million transfer fee. Instead, the midfielder wants to join Chelsea, who have been after him all summer.

After Moises Caicedo turned down a transfer to Liverpool, Chelsea is currently negotiating a deal to acquire the midfielder from Brighton for a British record transfer fee of £115 million.

Caicedo has decided against joining Liverpool, despite the Reds agreeing to a British record £111 million transfer fee with Brighton, and instead wants to move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea was prepared to offer £100 million for the 21-year-old player, but they are currently working to increase their offer to £115 million, which would surpass the £106 point eight million they paid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in January, setting a new British transfer record.

Caicedo had been scheduled for a medical trip to Liverpool on Friday after Jurgen Klopp’s team had a bid accepted by Brighton after a deadline for bids on Thursday at midnight.

However, Caicedo had a change of heart and informed Liverpool that he would not be joining. He stayed in London and has made it clear that Chelsea, who have been after him all summer, are the only team he wants to leave for.

Romeo Lavia, who is still wanted by Liverpool, is one of the two midfielders Chelsea wants to sign this summer. The west London club is close to reaching an agreement with Southampton to sign Romeo Lavia.

Caicedo and Lavia are both players who a source told Sky Sports News are targets for a signing.

These developments take place on the same day that negotiations between Chelsea and Leeds United over the signing of Tyler Adams ended in failure.

Caragher: Liverpool would suffer a serious setback if Caicedo chose not to sign.

Jamie Carragher from Sky Sports says.

If he wants to go to Chelsea, has already spoken to the manager and given them his word that he won’t break the promise, you could respond, “Fair enough.

“Liverpool entered the deal late because they didn’t want to pay a specific sum for Romeo Lavia. Although Liverpool are likely more in need of Caicedo than Chelsea are, the price is high.

“I’m desperate for him to visit Liverpool because that city probably needs him more. It will be a significant setback.

“Caicedo should have always been Liverpool’s top choice, and if you couldn’t get him, that’s okay; you switch to Lavia as your backup.

“It almost seems backwards, and they might now have to go back to Southampton and give them the £50 million they’re asking for the player,” one person said. “.

Redknapp: I’m surprised Caicedo declined Liverpool; he would have been the ideal candidate.

Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool captain and Sky Sports analyst, appeared on the Essential Football Podcast.

Despite the fact that I am obviously biased, I find this to be astounding.

“Normally, Liverpool would win this match by a wide margin. I simply assumed it would happen. I was thrilled to discover that I was a fan of Liverpool when I woke up. When I see him wearing a Chelsea jersey, I’ll believe the news that he rejected Liverpool.

In that red kit, I thought he would look fantastic. I believed that Liverpool should have signed him.

“I understand Chelsea’s appeal.
The club is very big.
Over the years, they have won numerous awards.
However, when I consider the clubs’ past, I’m amazed, particularly since Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister’s union surprised me because I thought it was the right choice.

It makes things interesting for Southampton because they will be thinking, “OK, you want Romeo Lavia, you’re going to have to pay top dollar for him now. They call them while holding a cap and say, “You were always our first choice and it has been proven that he wasn’t.”. However, that happens in football occasionally, and I’m certain they’ll need to enter again in that regard. “.

Analysis: From tearful teen to in-demand star

Following his nation’s elimination from the World Cup last year, while other athletes were jetting off to opulent vacation destinations, Moises Caicedo was back in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, competing in a local tournament on the same dingy field he played on as a child.

In a video that quickly became popular throughout the nation, Caicedo, a rising Premier League star who had just become Ecuador’s youngest World Cup goal scorer, is seen scoring once more, but this time as a ringer for Caicedos FC, a team made up of members of the extended family.

His goal, which was tucked away at the near post in shabby surroundings to help Caicedos FC win the competition, was celebrated with a leap, a fist pump, and a gesture of appreciation to the few hundred spectators sitting or leaning on fences around the pitch.

Caicedo’s former coach at his boyhood club Independiente del Valle, Miguel Angel Ramirez, grins and says to Sky Sports, “This is Moises.”. “He was returning to his village, where he would be with his family and friends, play football, and assist everyone. He never forgets about his people. “.

August 12, 2023
According to a report, Liverpool is ready to accept a £34m fee to hijack another signing.

Liverpool is attempting to steal Chelsea’s deal to sign Moises Caicedo, who has been primarily associated with the Blues throughout the summer. Even so, Klopp might not get his wish.

According to the most recent Spanish reports, the Reds are ready to sabotage another deal, this time to entice Gabri Veiga, who is primarily sought after by Napoli but has also been on the radar of the Stamford Bridge team. Veiga is primarily wanted by Napoli.

We previously reported on a CorSport report from two days ago that claimed Veiga would be open to joining the Italian champions during the summer transfer window.

The release clause of 40 million euros (£34 point 6 million) set by Celta Vigo, however, has not been met by the Diego Armando Maradona team.

According to a Catalan source, Nacional, the Naples club wants Veiga to replace Piotr Zielinski, who is anticipated to leave for Al-Ahli, but they have only made an offer of 30 million euros.

The player is sought after by both Real Madrid and other clubs, according to the media, but Los Blancos plan to sign him in the coming summer.

To activate the 21-year-old’s exit clause, however, Liverpool are now willing to accept the £34.6m fee.

The Merseysiders are reportedly finalizing the terms of the Spaniard’s transfer to Anfield and will soon pay Rafael Benitez’s Celta Vigo £34.6 million to sign the player.

In La Liga last season, Veiga scored 11 goals and contributed four assists. He is a creative talent who can play anywhere in central midfield and could eventually take the place of fellow countryman Thiago Alcantara.

A contract extension for the 33-year-old Spanish maestro with Liverpool, whose current contract is set to expire next year, is extremely unlikely (Goal).

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The news about LAVIA that a journalist has revealed is good news for Liverpool supporters.

Romeo Lavia’s price tag of £50 million is now what Southampton is expecting Liverpool to match.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, that is the case.

Earlier this week, Southampton reportedly turned down Liverpool’s £45 million bid for Romeo Lavia.

Since then, though, Tavolieri has asserted that Southampton thinks the Reds will eventually raise their offer by an additional £5 million to satisfy their demand.

The journalist wrote on Twitter, “Been told Southampton FC think now that Liverpool FC will pay the £5m lacking for making the deal of Romeo Lavia after the £45m [proposal]] rejected on Monday.

Romeo Lavia deal has cost Liverpool a lot of time.

The fact that Southampton wanted £50 million for Lavia has been fairly obvious for a while. Furthermore, Liverpool ought to have just made the £50 million offer to close the deal if they were prepared to make the £45 million bid for the Belgian, which has been demonstrated to be the case.

Due to Jurgen Klopp’s lack of options in midfield, they face Chelsea this Sunday at Stamford Bridge, which will be a challenging match.

In the end, it’s impossible to escape the impression that the Reds could have handled this situation better. The most crucial thing, however, is that they succeed in getting Lavia through the door, which they appear to have a good chance of doing.

Liverpool needs to add another midfielder because they have lost a lot of them this summer, including Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who both recently left Anfield.

It appears that the top of the Premier League will see another competitive season with so many high-caliber teams in England at the moment.

Klopp’s team has a good chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for Europe’s elite competition, though, if they can solve their midfield problem and Mohamed Salah keeps doing what he’s doing.

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Report: £43 million star rejects Newcastle and would take Liverpool job.

Italia star Federico Chiesa’s future at Juventus is uncertain, and Liverpool has been mentioned as a possible destination this summer.

We previously reported on a rumor that the Reds are interested in luring the Italian international away from the Bianconeri (via La Gazzetta Dello Sport).

Several Premier League teams have made Chiesa offers, but he has so far rejected them all, according to today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (news image provided below).

The Rome-based media outlet reports that clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa offered the Italian international the chance to relocate to England.

Al Hilal and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia also offered the playmaker, 25, opportunities, but none of them persuaded him.

According to CdS, Chiesa prefers Liverpool and would accept a move there, but the Merseysiders have not yet made an effort to secure his services.

The attacking star currently prefers to remain with Juventus. Due to severe financial difficulties, The Old Lady would like to sell the former Viola star for a price of 50 million euros (£43 million).

The manager, Max Allegri, would prefer to use him in the strike-force in a 3-5-2 system, though, if he does decide to remain in Turin.

Romelu Lukaku, a former Chelsea and Inter Milan forward, is wanted by the Italian manager so that he can team him up front with Federico Chiesa.

Liverpool added attackers like Gakpo, Nunez, and Diaz in the previous three transfer windows, so they are not required to spend additional funds to bolster the offense.

August 12, 2023