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Neymar – Mbappe and Romeo Lavia future in Chelsea news now

The World Cup winner decides whether to join Chelsea, and Chelsea makes a £48 million offer to sign him.

Here is a summary of the top Chelsea rumors and news that we believe you guys might have missed.

After submitting a bid to acquire Southampton star Romeo Lavia, Chelsea is now willing to outbid Premier League rival Liverpool.

It is well known that Jurgen Klopp, the manager of LIVERPOOL, has not completed his summer transfer business and is still very interested in acquiring the talented Lavia.

After Fabinho decided to move to Saudi Arabia, Klopp will need to find a replacement. According to reports, Klopp believes Lavia is prepared to join the team and help fill Fabinho’s position in midfield.

The Saints reportedly rejected Liverpool’s offer of a transfer fee around the £37 million mark, which Liverpool allegedly made as their first formal move to sign Lavia.

Chelsea now appears to be in the running to close a deal on the young man.

WHAT IS THE LATEST

According to the Sky Sports website, Chelsea has now made a signing offer of £48 million for Romeo Lavia.

The article continues, “While the bid is anticipated to be rejected as Southampton hold out for their £50 million valuation, the offer comes close and talks could pick up speed in the next 24 hours.”. ‘.

IS LAVIA WORTH THE MONEY ?

There has been much said about the talented young man, and both Liverpool and CHELSEA think he is ready for this move.

Lavia is a very talented young player with a bright future in the game, but he must choose wisely where he will play next or risk undoing all of his progress at the Saints.

Liverpool won’t like the news that Chelsea has made an offer because it makes it much harder for them to sign the player because the Blues will undoubtedly be willing to pay outrageous sums of money to complete a transfer.

NEYMAR MESSAGE SENT

According to Gabby Agbonlahor, if Neymar were to join Chelsea this summer, the PSG star would be given first preference.

There has been a lot of talk that the Blues want Neymar as they attempt to complete a few more transfers before the summer transfer window closes.

The Brazilian has frequently been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent years, but after reports that he has asked PSG to let him go this summer surfaced, CHELSEA has become the subject of widespread rumors as a potential destination.

Despite his injury issues over the past few seasons, Neymar is still regarded as one of the best players in the world of football, and it is no secret that Ted Boehly is still eager to make one significant marquee signing for Chelsea.

In the midst of all the rumors and speculation, Agbonlahor has now spoken out and stated that, should the board actually make a move, the Brazilian star will walk right into that Chelsea starting lineup.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID.

Please, he asked, “can we give Neymar’s name some respect.”.

He’s bored. He’s clearly dissatisfied at PSG. All the players who visit there experience it. There, he has far too much power.

“Neymar would perform well if placed in a team led by a manager who can manage him, such as one in La Liga or the Premier League. He would enter the majority of Premier League teams. Let’s do it correctly.

He would enter that Chelsea front three, proving those who said Chelsea shouldn’t have him wrong. ”.

SHOULD CHELSEA TRY AND SIGN NEYMAR?

From a business perspective, he would be a significant signing for CHELSEA because the player is a brand unto himself. He would truly be a significant signing for the Blues from a headline perspective.

Many are concerned about whether he could deliver on the field, especially at this point in his career when his desire to compete with the best has faded.

Neymar once seemed like a great addition, a player who could consistently score goals and produce, but we’re not so sure about that now.

MBAPPE DECISION MADE

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe, a star for PSG and a target for Chelsea, has made up his mind to move to the Premier League.

Mbappe has been in the transfer news all summer after declaring publicly that he has no intention of signing a new contract with the organization and will leave when it expires at the end of the current campaign.

PSG has decided to get some money for the Frenchman rather than lose him for nothing because they only want players on the tour who are committed to the club and want to be there.

However, with the Spaniards unable to compete in the transfer market this summer, this will give teams like CHELSEA an opportunity to complete a transfer. PSG are confident that Mbappe has already agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer.

WHAT IS THE LATEST

It has now been revealed that an unnamed Premier League team had an offer accepted, only for the deal to fall through due to personal terms. CHELSEA have spoken with PSG’s middlemen, who encouraged the Blues to make an offer.

However, according to Bruno Andrade, Mbappe turned down a move to England, which has infuriated PSG, who are desperate to offload him this transfer window in order to raise some cash.

The French superstar wants the freedom to investigate his options at the end of the upcoming season because he is rumored to be interested in joining Real Madrid, who reportedly already have an agreement in place.

SHOULD CHELSEA SEEK MBAPPE?

Look, Mbappe has no loyalty to the clubs he pays for; he follows the money, and that is not what the Blues need right now.

He has a ton of talent, but the Premier League is different from the French league, so he wants to play in La Liga, where there are a few great teams before nothing.

The fact that he has decided against joining the Premier League may be a blessing in disguise because he could be very expensive.

August 11, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has been asked to resign from Liverpool as the Moises Caicedo transfer violates a seven-year vow.

Over the years, Jurgen Klopp has been outspoken about his transfer-market philosophies, but it now appears that he will break his word.

A golden rule that Jurgen Klopp put into place seven years ago at Anfield appears to be about to be broken. After Manchester United re-signed Paul Pogba from Juventus for a record-breaking £89 million in July 2016, the Liverpool manager questioned why clubs are spending such exorbitant amounts on players.

It cost the Red Devils almost as much to welcome the midfielder back to Old Trafford as Klopp was able to build the foundations of his rebuild during that transfer window. The German signed Marko Grujic, Joel Matip, Sadio Mané, Loris Karius, Ragnar Klavan, Alexander Manninger, and Georginio Wijnaldum during his first summer with the Reds.

Klopp made it clear he didn’t feel like spending that much money on a person, and he was happy to say so. More controversially, he also acknowledged that if it happened frequently, he would give up football.

According to Klopp, who was quoted by the Daily Mail, “If you bring one player in for £100m and he gets injured, then it all goes through the chimney.”. “I’ll quit my job the day this turns into football because the sport is about teamwork, not competition.

“Everybody in football understands it that way. Although having the best is always ideal, a successful group must first be built. Other teams are free to spend more money on recruiting elite players.

“I wish to carry it out differently.
If I had that much money, I might even have done it differently, he continued.
“Nobody has said to me, ‘No, you can’t do this.’ So I don’t know exactly how much money we could spend. ‘.

“If I spend money, it’s because I’m attempting to assemble a true team. Barcelona succeeded. There is a way you want it, but you can win titles and championships. “.

In the time since his outburst, ten players have been purchased for prices higher than those at which Pogba was acquired by United, and if Liverpool is successful in landing Moises Caicedo, that number will likely rise to eleven. The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for the signing of Caicedo.

According to the report, the Seagulls held an auction with Thursday night as the deadline. According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but the Reds outbid them.

The Athletic adds that a medical has been scheduled for Friday in Merseyside, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with Jurgen Klopp’s squad. To be fair to the 56-year-old, he has since acknowledged that his prior assertions regarding transfer prices were incorrect.

“Everything was different. I don’t like it. Yes, I definitely realized I was mistaken,” said Klopp, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Although it’s not great, this is how things are. It won’t ever turn around again. Using our resources, the club tries to assemble the best team it can. “.

But a few ruthless supporters have called the German out on social media.
Consequently, let’s talk about football.
London has reviewed some of the responses to Klopp’s remarks.

@KV990810 tweeted: “Klopp always complains about other clubs then goes and does the same, at least its not the balls fault this time.”

@MunichFanpage tweeted: “Klopp hypocritical and complaining as always, unless it fits his narrative. Still a top coach regardless.”

@OddsOnFPL tweeted: “Jurgen Klopp signed Moises Caicedo for £110m (€127m). I guess it is time to resign.”

@CalebOlorogun tweeted: “HYPOCRISY AT ITS PEAK. I EXPECT KLOPP TO RESIGN FROM LIVERPOOL.”

@FGRAdam tweeted: “Klopp is a known hypocrite who genuinely believes is above criticism, he came into Liverpool humble but ever since winning the league and champions league he’s been so arrogant, a diva.”

August 11, 2023
Liverpool starting lineup vs. Chelsea: expected lineup, confirmed team news, latest injury information, and Caicedo debut.

If Liverpool were to sign the Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo would not be eligible to make his Premier League debut against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Reds have agreed to a £111 million deal for the Ecuadorian, which would be a spectacular gazumping of their rivals on the opening weekend.

However, the agreement had to be made by Friday at noon in order for him to be officially registered to play for Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are still trying to sign Caicedo themselves.

Because anchor man Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara are still recovering from injuries that caused their 2022–23 seasons to end early, Liverpool’s midfield lacks defensively minded players in preparation for Sunday’s game.

In preseason, Klopp used newcomers Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboslzai together in an attacking 4-2-3-1, a formation that would not be without risk against Chelsea.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who excelled in the midfield position while representing England at the beginning of the summer, has been put to the test in that position; Curtis Jones is another choice.

Predicted Liverpool starting lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konate; Van Dijk; Robertson; Jones; Mac Allister; Szoboszlai; Salah; Jota; Diaz.

Injuries: Thiago, Bajcetic

Doubts: None

Time and date: 4.30pm BST, Sunday August 13, 2023

Venue: Stamford Bridge

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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.

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 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 11, 2023
If the Caicedo deal falls through once more, Chelsea may pursue a £33 million Premier League star; they have already spoken to him.

Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo could be replaced by Amadou Onana, an Everton midfielder.

According to a report from the Evening Standard, that is the case.

The source asserts that Chelsea has already contacted Amadou Onana and that he is a viable option for the Blues if Moises Caicedo is not available.

Caicedo appeared to be on the verge of joining Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp revealed that his team and Brighton and Hove Albion had reached a signing agreement.

The German said in his pre-game press conference on Friday morning, “I can confirm the deal that the club has agreed. I don’t know what it means exactly, the player and agreement we will see.”.

But a source for Sky Sports claims that he later rejected them, which gave Chelsea the upper hand once more.

If Chelsea signs Amadou Onana, not everyone will be pleased.

If Chelsea is unsuccessful in acquiring Caicedo and must rely on Onana, there will be some disappointment.

Undoubtedly, a segment of Blues supporters won’t be happy to see their team fail to sign their top target and then end up with a player who nearly lost his team to relegation last season.

According to what he demonstrated last season, Onana wouldn’t be a terrible addition to Mauricio Pochettino’s team if the Argentine misses out on Caicedo.

The Everton player from Lille, who cost £33 million, proved to be quite a physical presence in the middle of the field at Goodison Park.

In the 2022–23 Premier League season, Onana—who is approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall—made 2 point 2 tackles per game, the third-highest average in the Toffees’ lineup (according to WhoScored).

Onana is unquestionably the type of midfielder Pochettino needs right now because N’Golo Kante left Stamford Bridge.

Turning to the former Lille player now would not sit well with Chelsea supporters because it is clear that Caicedo is the club’s top priority.

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West Ham is considering a summer move for a promising young Chelsea striker.

Armando Broja of Chelsea is a striker that West Ham United is thinking about signing this summer.

The Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who is currently recovering from an injury after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament, is reportedly the target of West Ham United, according to the Guardian. During Chelsea’s friendly match against Aston Villa last year, the 21-year-old hobbled off the field.

The academy player stayed in London to finish recovering from the injury, so he was left off of Chelsea’s preseason trip to the United States. The young person is hopefully on the road to recovery and has recovered from the worst.

Prior to suffering a season-ending injury last season, the Albanian striker scored just once in 12 Premier League games. In 2021–2022, Southampton received the 21-year-old on loan, and he later left his mark there.

With the addition of Nicolas Jackson, the center-forward may have trouble breaking into Pochettino’s starting lineup and may end up serving as Jackson’s backup. Given that he is terribly unfit for matches, it works out well for him.

There are only two choices in the No. The Blues are still searching for a striker to fill the No. 9 position and are interested in signing both Dusan Vlahovic and Elye Wahi.
It’s also believed that the striker wants to stay at Chelsea and compete for a job under the new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

In order to get more playing time, Broja was open to a move, and the same club was mentioned in links from the previous season.
The fact that Chelsea was able to keep him suggests that he might play a bigger role in the upcoming campaign.

Because Broja is still a young player and has the potential to develop into an intriguing center-forward, Jackson’s backup signing will guarantee that he sees enough playing time and will make a trade for him feasible if we sign another striker.
As was previously mentioned, the Blues are looking to add a striker, but there doesn’t seem to be any real interest at the moment.

For the upcoming season, Pochettino seems to have faith in the Albanian international. It might take him some time to settle in once he is given the chance to play, though, given that he is still healing from an injury.

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Another Chelsea player has been linked to West Ham by an authoritative source.

Conor Gallagher, a midfielder on West Ham’s radar, has been one of the Chelsea players who have been linked to them recently more than in previous years.

However, they are currently being linked to another Chelsea player. this summer to want to sign.

After agreeing to sell Gianluca Scamacca to Atalanta, The Guardian reports that West Ham, which has yet to make a signing for the summer, may move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.

They also claim that Broja’s future may be contingent on Chelsea, who have already strengthened their attack with the additions of Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, bringing in a third forward.

In addition to other names being mentioned, there have been rumors that Dusan Vlahovic may move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Therefore, it is not yet clear whether Chelsea would consider allowing Broja to leave and, if so, whether that would be a temporary or permanent move. West Ham’s interest, however, seems genuine.

August 11, 2023
Chelsea announces an urgent Moises Caicedo backup plan, in light of Mauricio Pochettino’s £98 million shortlist.

Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, Chelsea has been searching for a new holding midfielder. With less than three weeks left in the window, the Blues still have time to make a move.

Moises Caicedo’s chances of joining Chelsea have been severely hurt, so Mauricio Pochettino needs to find a replacement.

For the majority of the summer transfer window, Stamford Bridge was frequently mentioned as a potential destination for the 21-year-old midfielder.
However, the Blues now appear to be out of luck.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for Caicedo’s transfer. According to the report, the Seagulls held an auction with Thursday night as the deadline.

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

Football then, with that said. London has looked at three players Chelsea should sign if Liverpool is successful in landing Caicedo.

Romeo Lavia.

On Wednesday night, football, Chelsea sent Southampton a bid of £48 million, plus add-ons, for Romeo Lavia. London is aware. The asking price for the Saints, which Liverpool has yet to meet after three attempts, is £2 million less than what is being proposed.

The Blues are reportedly in talks with Southampton, who are willing to sell the 19-year-old after being demoted to the Championship. Romeo Lavia has long been admired by Chelsea, and he has been a player they have been keeping an eye on. London has a grasp of it.

A couple of months ago, the west Londoners and the Saints began preliminary negotiations regarding a potential deal, but nothing developed. Now that Caicedo is expected to sign with the Reds, the west Londoners seem to have picked up their pursuit of the teen sensation.

Sofyan Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following his eye-catching performances for Morocco at the World Cup in Dubai. It may be challenging to complete a potential deal because the 26-year-old has reportedly drawn interest from clubs like Atletico Madrid and Juventus.

Amrabat would be a wise addition to the Blues midfield and is available for as little as £30 million. He would bring much-needed experience. While the Fiorentina star isn’t necessarily as skilled at winning the ball as Caicedo – like Lavia – he had the ability to control play, allowing Enzo Fernandez to roam forward and take advantage of his technical prowess in the final third.

Tyler Adams.

Tyler Adams’ relegation clause in his contract with Leeds United was activated by Chelsea on Thursday, according to football.london is aware.
The Blues and the agent of the 24-year-old reportedly reached a personal agreement in London, and now medical exams will be conducted.

Adams’ hamstring injury from last season is unfortunately still bothering him, so there is no rush to get him to Stamford Bridge. Nevertheless, the Blues are rumored to have a huge admiration for him and they fully anticipate signing him in the near future.

The addition of the American international would improve Pochettino’s options in the middle of the field, but Lavia and Amrabat, who he would probably replace, would still need to be brought in after him.

Ultimatum.

Chelsea would acquire all three in a perfect world. Lavia still needs to be acquired, though, and Amrabat appears destined for Atletico Madrid.

August 11, 2023
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.

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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 11, 2023
Four questions Jurgen Klopp still needs to answer before Liverpool’s season starts

Liverpool begin their Premier League season at Chelsea this Sunday with Jurgen Klopp’s side desperate to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish

One thing you can predict about Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool this season is that he will be unpredictable.

After a campaign that saw them clinch a domestic cup double and come excruciatingly close to a historic four-way fixture, the Reds clashed in 2022/23. Criticism of an aging and tired team was rife as they eventually finished fifth, missing out on a lucrative Champions League place.

Klopp’s rebuild this summer has included the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but Klopp has also faced numerous expenses, including captain Jordan Henderson and midfield partner Fabinho.

Who will join Virgil van Dijk? For all their erratic form, few can deny that Liverpool were still exciting to watch last season – just ask Manchester United.

More than countering that idea, their tendency was basically to be a back crash. With Virgil van Dijk failing to recapture the perfect form he had displayed prior to his serious injury, Liverpool’s defensive frailties have been exposed all too regularly and, in Real Madrid’s case, brutally.

However, the new captain Van Dijk’s place is not up for discussion, but the question of who will place him in central defense is. Joel Matip has been linked with a departure from Anfield this summer, while Ibrahima Konate is yet to account for the £36m Liverpool paid RB Leipzig two years ago. With Klopp failing to make more defensive reinforcements this summer, how he manages his own squad could be crucial.

The role of Trent Alexander Arnold?

It is not only in central defense that Klopp must perform well in the shock of Stamford Bridge this Sunday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was heavily reviled for most of the season for his positional play and appeared to fall out of favor with England manager Gareth Southgate. Ultimately, he was hailed as a playmaker in midfield and was once again firmly linked with his national team coach. His mesmerizing performance during Leeds’ 6-1 defeat in April hinted at an exciting glimpse into the future for the 24-year-old. If Klopp feels he has backup – and if that is the keyword here – then surely Alexander-Arnold’s ballplay is simply too good to operate at right-back?

Will Romeo Lavia sign?

After the summer signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, it seemed that the much-hyped Anfield midfield rebuild was almost complete.

But then came the Saudi Pro League and Jordan Henderson and Fabinho went out. With Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain already gone when their contracts expired and Thiago’s injuries still ongoing, Klopp has taken aim at Southampton’s youngster Romeo Lavia.

But the chase turns out to be far from easy. The Championship club have already turned down three offers from Liverpool and are refusing to cut their £50million from the 19-year-old.

Klopp and FSG need to take the plunge and come up with their asking price, right?

How patient can Klopp be with Nunez? It was much easier for Jordan Klopp when his top three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino essentially picked themselves.

With two-thirds of that trio now in Saudi Arabia, finding the best trio from an admittedly large list of options will be another determining factor in whether Liverpool can compete again at the top. For all his indisputable qualities, getting the ball into the net for Darwin Nunez still wasn’t easy, and Liverpool cannot afford a total of nine league goals from their number 9.

Salah’s place is certainly secured, but if Nunez continues his loose finish, Klopp probably won’t have long to wait. With Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota also in the ranks, it is clearly possible to complete a three up front without the Uruguayan.

August 11, 2023
Jurgen Klopp’s two reasons for not spending huge money on Liverpool target Romeo Lavia

Liverpool face competition from Chelsea for the signing of Romeo Lavia after the Blues started the race for the Southampton midfielder – after Jurgen Klopp’s side turned down three offers

Failing to qualify for the Champions League can be costly – and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are paying the price for not finishing in the top four.

The Reds were fifth at the end of another busy Premier League season in May, meaning they will play in the Europa League in 2023/24. It’s the first time since 2016 that Liverpool have failed to qualify for Europe’s elite club competition – after finishing eighth in Klopp’s first season in charge.

And Klopp is feeling the effects of a disappointing season in the top flight, which saw Liverpool unable to spend the money as generously as they might have liked. The Reds have spent just under £100m this summer – less than seven Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United. Now Liverpool face a battle to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton after Chelsea made a £48million bid for the Belgium international on Wednesday. The Reds need to be smarter in the transfer market and are currently unwilling to match Lavia’s £50m valuation after the latest rejection of a third offer of £46m.

Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan is well aware of the Reds’ struggles in the transfer market and has admitted the gains from not taking part in the Champions League are already having an impact. The Reds will have the chance to collect more than £35million from the Europa League – even if they qualify for the final next May.

Hogan told The Athletic: “Obviously it makes a difference in terms of income and we have to act on it. Our aim is to run the club in a sustainable way. If you are missing Champions League income , you need to react accordingly – and we did.”

Their financial troubles are likely one of the reasons Liverpool are reluctant to accept Southampton’s valuation of Lavia and are cautious about where they spend their money, despite being contacted about Moises Caicedo by Brighton.

Liverpool could make a fourth offer for the Southampton ace as they look to add another midfielder to their ranks following the departures of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita this summer.

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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 11, 2023
Roméo Lavia transfer breakthrough is predicted for Liverpool, as Kevin De Bruyne criticizes regulation changes.

Liverpool still looks the logical transfer bet for Roméo Lavia. Kevin De Bruyne isn’t thrilled with the new guidelines that Jurgen Klopp will soon face.

The 2023/24 Premier League season begins tomorrow and there are still question marks over Liverpool as they prepare for their opener at Chelsea on Sunday. A strong start to the season is crucial as the Reds seek to reclaim a Champions League spot next season.

There are several tough decisions Jurgen Klopp will have to make regarding his squad selection and the tactical system in which he will deploy his players at Stamford Bridge. Most important among the puzzles is the composition of the midfield.

Who will play and Trent Alexander-Arnold play alongside them? Or will he also take the place, as he did in the first two friendlies of the summer?

The issue is brought into sharper focus by another extraordinary day of rumors and counter-voices in the circus of the transfer window. The storyline is being thickened by Liverpool appearing to be in direct competition with Chelsea for two players, although by the time you read this the picture has probably shifted further. Leave Liverpool fans scratching their heads about their team’s strategy this summer. It will be a relief to have competitive football again this weekend.

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PETER SCHMEICHEL SAYS THE 32-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL MAN DOESN’T KNOW WHAT HE’S DOING AND “LOOKS NERVOUS”

Peter Schmeichel has expressed doubts about what he sees of new Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of the new Premier League season.

With Jordan Henderson now in Saudi Arabia, the Liverpool armband has been handed to Virgil van Dijk as he attempts to lead Jurgen Klopp’s side to new success after losing the Champions League last season.

But watching the frosty Dutch defender last season and in pre-season this summer, Schmeichel thinks he looks “jittery” and wonders if he even knows what he’s doing, as he told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.

Liverpool fans have been expecting change after their decline over the past 12 months, but perhaps not to the point that Henderson and Fabinho are also gone.

However, he puts more pressure on the seniors and van Dijk is now the point man in the dressing room. But the 32-year-old has been criticized and questioned by the legendary Manchester United goalkeeper after seeing him in action in pre-season.

“Afraid I haven’t gotten stronger in that department?” Schmeichel asked about the Liverpool centre-back.

“You have Virgil van Dijk. He’s watching again, it’s pre-season matches, but also based on some of his performances last season, he seems a bit nervous and unsure what to do in these combinations that you could basically make in central defence. ”

Great pressure on Virgil van Dijk
Since Van Dijk suffered that season injury in 2020, many think that he has lost something due to his play.

But he’s been a while since that unfortunate moment against Everton and Jordan Pickford, with his performances nowhere near what they once were when Liverpool lifted the title.

There has been a certain setback over the last 12 months and that has put a lot of pressure on him to tackle the new season because if there are any other signs of decline, the knives are out.

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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 11, 2023
Chelsea news: Moises Caicedo transfer position revealed as Pochettino hijack dream Liverpool deal

Moises Caicedo has reportedly revealed who he would prefer to join between Chelsea and Liverpool. The 21-year-old midfielder is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Mauricio Pochettino looks to further strengthen his midfield options.

football.london understands the Blues have already had three offers rejected for the Brighton star and are expected to make a fourth offer in the coming days. Chelsea are confident they can secure the Ecuador international’s signature despite the Seagulls having set a price tag of £100million – and are sticking to it.

According to The Telegraph, the Reds have now outbid the Blues around the Brighton star, who is in favor of a move to west London. According to the report, hope remains that a move to Chelsea can take place within the next 48 hours.

Romeo Lavia latest

Chelsea’s £48million offer, including surcharges for Romeo Lavia, has no impact on potential deals to sign Moises Caicedo and Tyler Adams, according to football.london.

The Blues made a £48million bid (plus extras) for Lavia at Southampton on Wednesday night. However, that offer is £2m lower than Saints’ asking price of £50m – something Liverpool have learned in recent weeks after three offers for the 19-year-old were rejected by the club. from the south coast.

Liverpool’s latest offer is said to be around £46million, a few million less than what Chelsea have offered. Talks continue with Southampton, who are ready to sell the Belgium international at the right price following his relegation to the Championship.

Despite Chelsea’s offer, Liverpool are still expected to come up with a new offer for Lavia – one that will surely match Southampton’s £50million asking price. As such, there will always be fierce competition to sign the Belgian, who has likely already been verbally agreed with the Reds in person.

Real Madrid are reportedly in the running alongside Bayern Munich to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move from Stamford Bridge for some time as the Blues look to continue to strengthen their options between the positions.

According to the Evening Standard, Real Madrid are currently considering a loan deal for Kepa after Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious knee injury. The report states that David De Gea, who is currently a free agent, is the best candidate to succeed the former Chelsea goalkeeper.

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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 11, 2023