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Liverpool submit €60 million offer to sign Champions League winner

In an article on Real Madrid’s squad overhaul, a report from Spain claims that Liverpool have made an offer to sign Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde.

The topic of rebuilding Liverpool’s midfield in this summer’s transfer window has been by far the most talked about among fans online.

As the situation currently stands, Jürgen Klopp’s midfield is at least two midfielders away from him.

Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but they have also parted ways with six midfielders since the end of last season and now appear to be perilously short of cover.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit dragged on and was complicated by Chelsea who hijacked the situation with a £48m offer. Their offer was also turned down as Southampton continue to show impressive resilience. They have now turned down four offers this summer – three from Liverpool, one from Chelsea.

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced linking Liverpool with a Grand Slam move to in turn hijack Chelsea’s bid to sign Moises Caicedo. The Telegraph’s Matt Law claimed the Reds have outbid the Blues for the 21st season.
Ecuadorian year.

However, trusted Times reporter Paul Joyce claims Jurgen Klopp’s side are only doing their due diligence on all targets and have been in contact with Brighton but expect him to join Chelsea.

As of this writing, Liverpool have just 24 days to complete the remaining signings. Klopp is reportedly keen on two new midfielders and a defender, but aside from Liverpool finally biting the proverbial £50million for Lavia, the Reds don’t appear to be close to securing any further signings.

According to a Spanish report, Liverpool are now looking to poach Federico Valverde from Real Madrid, having already made a €60m (£51.8m) bid to ‘find a deal’ on a move to Anfield.

They go on to say that ‘this is not the first time the English side have tried to sign Fede’.

Liverpool were previously ready to pay €100m (£86.4m) but due to Valverde’s ‘declining performance’, the Anfield club have reduced their offer.

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will only let Valverde go if he pays at least €80m (£69m).

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 11, 2023
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.

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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe has a ‘big’ admirer in Liverpool, and sponsors are willing to pay up for a’sensational’ deal.

According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Kylian Mbappe has a “huge” admiration for Liverpool and would prefer to sign with them on a sensational season-long loan than any of his many other suitors worldwide.

However, there is little chance that the star player from Paris Saint-Germain will make an unexpected transfer to Anfield before the window closes.

As Mbappe looks for a solution for the last year of his contract, Jurgen Klopp publicly laughed off the possibility earlier this week.

Because PSG knew he wouldn’t sign a contract extension, they dropped the 24-year-old from their preseason tour of South Korea and Japan on July 21 and put him up for sale. They wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

When he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2019, they think he has already decided to sign with Real Madrid.

When his contract expires next summer, PSG does not want to let him leave for free. The impasse between the player and club worsened last week when he refused to talk about a possible one-year move to Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal submitted a world-record £259m bid.

The France sensation, who nearly signed with them as a 15-year-old but chose to sign with Monaco instead, has been linked to Liverpool as a possible destination.

Despite the fact that it would end the Frenchman’s problems with playing time, it would put PSG in a precarious position with regard to a potential fee before his contract expires.

The French powerhouses would be open to discussing a loan with a buyout clause before the summer of 2019, but Liverpool lacks the financial wherewithal to sign Mbappe to a long-term contract.

As it is believed that sponsors would contribute to the enormous salary demanded by the World Cup hat-trick hero, obtaining a loan would not be impossible.

Mbappe and his mother, who serves as his main agent, have a soft spot for Liverpool, but anything more than that is out of the question for the Merseysiders.

Both are rumored to be huge supporters of the team, the club, and the entertaining and watchable playing style that Klopp has cultivated.

August 11, 2023
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 11, 2023
Liverpool have to ultimately signs star after settling on a £34.5 million price amid two offers

Liverpool let in 47 goals during the 2022–23 Premier League season, yet they haven’t made even one important defensive acquisition this summer.

It is surprising that the Reds did not sign Dutch center back Schuurs last summer after he completed a move to Torino for less than 10 million euros despite three years of speculation about him.

The Merseysiders have already made two fruitless attempts to sign the Serie A star this summer.

The PL giants made a 30-million-euro initial offer, Tutto Sport reported last month, and when that was rejected, they made a bid for a higher amount.

Recent reports from Calcio Mercato confirm that the Anfield club has not yet submitted a bid that would persuade Torino president Urbano Cairo.

Liverpool and other suitors like Crystal Palace and West Ham are reportedly required to agree to a fee of 40 million euros (£34 point 5 million) in order to sign Schuurs.

The Dutch defender may end up leaving the Italian club, according to CM, who also claim that there is still time for the summer transfer window to close. His replacement is already being considered by the Italian club.

Last season, the Turin-based team’s star 23-year-old kept 11 clean sheets across all competitions, scored a goal, and received a few assists from him.

One of the main reasons the team didn’t qualify for the Champions League was our porous defense.

Before the transfer window closes next month, Jurgen Klopp needs to add a top-notch defender to his team. Should Liverpool agree to pay Perr Schuurs’ asking price of £34 p.m. in your opinion?

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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 11, 2023
Chelsea makes a significant breakthrough in the Moises Caicedo transfer, as Brighton finally makes a compromise

Because of Moises Caicedo’s impressive performances at Brighton, Chelsea has been heavily linked to him for a while.

Chelsea’s chances of finally signing Moises Caicedo have been significantly increased. This summer, as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his midfield even more, the 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

football.london is aware that the Blues have already had three offers for Caicedo rejected, and they expect to make a fourth in the near future. The west Londoners are confident that they can sign the Ecuadorian international, despite Brighton having set a £100 million asking price and sticking to it.

Football is being played as Chelsea and the Seagulls continue their fee negotiations. Although nothing has been inked yet, it is understood in London that Caicedo and a potential transfer have spoken about the specifics. The Ecuadorian has also expressed his desire to sign with the Blues, calling Chelsea a “very big, historic, beautiful team.”.

Before the new Premier League season, which begins this weekend, Mauricio Pochettino reportedly wants to begin working with Caicedo. Therefore, Chelsea must submit the required paperwork by Friday at noon if they want him to play against Liverpool on Sunday.

The west Londoners are said to have made progress in negotiations, despite the fact that it might seem impossible. The Independent reports that negotiations between Chelsea and Brighton have advanced due to Brighton’s admission that their £100 million valuation won’t be paid in full.

According to the report, the Seagulls are currently holding the Blues to a £90 million base fee and an additional £10 million in add-ons made up of bonuses and different clauses. David Weir, the technical director of Brighton, said earlier this week that the club had not yet received any “acceptable offers” for the young player.

Weir told Sky Sports that “it’s pretty clear on our side, we give player opportunities and we play a part in their journey.”. Players may want to leave at certain points in the play, but everyone must benefit. Regarding that, we are completely open and honest.

“Players sign contracts, and they adhere to them. Prior to a transfer, there must be consensus among all parties. For Moises Caicedo, we haven’t received any reasonable offers. He is our player. He has a long-standing contract with us. We’re realistic, too, so if anything changes, we’ll take it into consideration. “.

Paul Barber was questioned about Caicedo’s future earlier this week as well. The Brighton CEO was quoted by Ben Jacobs as saying: “Moises had a slight hamstring injury late in training and was pulled out for that reason.

“It makes no sense to risk him today with the Premier League season starting in just one week. Since Moises has a long-term contract with Brighton, we’re excited for him to begin the season with us. He’s most likely one of the world’s most exciting young midfielders right now, and we’re happy to have him. “.

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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.

August 10, 2023
Chelsea has a secret weapon to defeat Liverpool, and it is not Moisés Caicedo

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

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

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

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

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

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

The other four games, played under Klopp, resulted in draws.

Klopp has won six of those contests. Pochettino, who will be seeking just his second victory this weekend, is well aware of Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses, which remain from their underwhelming 2022–23 season.

Liverpool’s defensive problem.

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

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

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

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

How Chelsea can profit from Liverpool’s weaknesses.

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

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

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

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

August 10, 2023
Chelsea transfer news: Dusan Vlahovic deal is finalised amid Neymar meeting.

The most recent Chelsea transfer news includes stories on Tyler Adams, Lewis Hall, and Neymar from the summer transfer window.

Vlahovic decision

Chelsea has decided against trying to trade for Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus. This summer, the club had the 23-year-old on its radar, but as the transfer window nears its conclusion, he will no longer be taken into account.

Romelu Lukaku will not be moved for Vlahovic, despite the player’s admiration, according to Fabrizio Romano and the Standard. Instead, the Blues will try to find Lukaku a separate sale.

Due to the Pro League window’s extension into September and the possibility of a later agreement, they are accepting offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and throughout Europe.

Neymar decision

Neymar and a number of other players have been informed by Paris Saint-Germain that they will not be considered for the first team roster for the 2023–24 season under Luis Enrique.

The French champions face Lorient on Saturday, August 12, but a number of transfers still need to be finalized before their team is ready to play. Neymar was informed, along with Marco Verratti, Hugo Ekitike, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches, that they wouldn’t be participating this year after meetings with Enrique and recruitment director Luis Campos.

A new club should be found by the players before the end of the transfer window, according to reports. It happens just days after Neymar reportedly once again considered Chelsea as a serious destination.

Lewis Hall contract

Lewis Hall, 19, and Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement on a new long-term contract. The talented young player, who made his first team debut as a left-back last season, didn’t have the chance to shine on the club’s tour of America and is about to leave on loan.

The Blues are now anticipated to sign Hall to a six-year contract with an option for an additional year before he joins Crystal Palace.

Hall will have the chance to shine while playing at Selhurst Park because Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella are currently ahead of him in the lineup, and Ian Maatsen represents a fresh threat for playing time in midfield and defense.

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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 10, 2023
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.

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Liverpool is reportedly attempting to sign four midfielders in a major transfer display.

Before the deadline for transfers, Liverpool is looking to bring in four more players as manager Jurgen Klopp strengthens his midfield.

Before the transfer window closes, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would like to have access to an additional four midfielders. He is also looking to add depth to his midfield.

Only Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have entered Anfield’s doors so far this summer, which is fewer signings than any other club except West Ham United. Only Stefan Bajcetic is still a viable option at No. 1 with the new campaign beginning this weekend against Chelsea. Six for Klopp.

However, Liverpool is attempting to add a variety of midfielders before the transfer window closes in order to upgrade their depth and avoid being forced into deals by rivals.

As of right now, Romeo Lavia is the Reds’ top priority, according to Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports, who tweeted that the Reds are making another attempt to sign him after their initial offer of about £46 million was turned down. Lavia would take the place of No. 6 but can also be used as a No. 8, too.

Given that there are other deals on the horizon as well, it’s possible that Liverpool is calculating the cost of the move. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the Merseysiders have informed Fluminense of their intention to make a bid for Andre Trindade. The Brazilian is reportedly not at his club right now, despite the fact that demand for his services is high.

Ryan Gravenberch, a star for Bayern Munich who has struggled to make the first team regularly, is reportedly still interested in leaving Bavaria, according to the Bayern Insider podcast, and Gabri Veiga is reportedly a £20 million target, according to a recent report from the Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo.

Although there are many different links available for players, it appears that the strategy is fairly straightforward. Before adding another No. 10, Liverpool would like to sign a defensive midfielder. No.8.

Aside from Bajcetic and the two new hires, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Cody Gakpo are the other options available to Klopp in the No. 8 roles are needed, and two more players would be ideal to round out the squad.

August 10, 2023
Update on Liverpool’s move to sign £38.8m defender, who wants Anfield move

Liverpool leaked goals regularly last season and the situation hasn’t changed in the current pre-season.

The Reds haven’t done anything to improve the defense so far in the summer transfer window and they need to splash the cash.

The Merseysiders have been linked with Portugal international and Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio for some time and the latest reports are intriguing.

In June, reports in the Portuguese media suggested that Liverpool had been chasing the player for some time and were waiting for the PL club to sign for him.

Yesterday, The Athletic reported a story claiming that the Anfield club are looking for La Liga defender Nos to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s defense this summer. However, according to an update provided today by O Jogo, there has been no contact between Liverpool and Sporting regarding the transfer of Inacio.

The 21-year-old, who played two games for Portugal’s senior side, has a £38.8m (€45m) release clause in his contract.

The Seleccao defender helped the Lions keep 13 clean sheets in Primeira Liga last season. He’s not only solid at the back, but he can also get forward and help up front.

Last season, the youngster directly contributed to seven goals (four goals and three assists) in all competitions under the guidance of Ruben Amorim. Do you think Liverpool should offer £38.8m to secure the signing of Goncalo Inacio?

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Liverpool is reportedly attempting to sign four midfielders in a major transfer display.

Before the deadline for transfers, Liverpool is looking to bring in four more players as manager Jurgen Klopp strengthens his midfield.

Before the transfer window closes, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would like to have access to an additional four midfielders. He is also looking to add depth to his midfield.

Only Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have entered Anfield’s doors so far this summer, which is fewer signings than any other club except West Ham United. Only Stefan Bajcetic is still a viable option at No. 1 with the new campaign beginning this weekend against Chelsea. Six for Klopp.

However, Liverpool is attempting to add a variety of midfielders before the transfer window closes in order to upgrade their depth and avoid being forced into deals by rivals.

As of right now, Romeo Lavia is the Reds’ top priority, according to Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports, who tweeted that the Reds are making another attempt to sign him after their initial offer of about £46 million was turned down. Lavia would take the place of No. 6 but can also be used as a No. 8, too.

Given that there are other deals on the horizon as well, it’s possible that Liverpool is calculating the cost of the move. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the Merseysiders have informed Fluminense of their intention to make a bid for Andre Trindade. The Brazilian is reportedly not at his club right now, despite the fact that demand for his services is high.

Ryan Gravenberch, a star for Bayern Munich who has struggled to make the first team regularly, is reportedly still interested in leaving Bavaria, according to the Bayern Insider podcast, and Gabri Veiga is reportedly a £20 million target, according to a recent report from the Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo.

Although there are many different links available for players, it appears that the strategy is fairly straightforward. Before adding another No. 10, Liverpool would like to sign a defensive midfielder. No.8.

Aside from Bajcetic and the two new hires, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Cody Gakpo are the other options available to Klopp in the No. 8 roles are needed, and two more players would be ideal to round out the squad.

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As Liverpool’s transfer ruse ends, André’s move was expedited and Roméo Lavia was signed in the perfect summer.

Liverpool still have work to do in the transfer market, with moves for Andre and Roméo Lavia possible while an FSG transfer trick could fail.

Liverpool know what to do with the end of the summer just 29 days away. In exactly 29 days – from the minute this article is published – the transfer window will close.

The search for a new number six is the order of the day, with Curtis Jones and others having stepped into that role over the past few weeks. However, a permanent solution could not be found. Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić are expected to return to full training soon, but the former is not perfect for that role, which has many defensive needs, while the latter is only 18 years old.

But there will be no economic solution for Liverpool, not least because the Reds have poured $66m (£52m / €60m) from Saudi Arabia for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

André’s move accelerated and Roméo Lavia signed in Liverpool’s ideal summer

What more needs to be done in the transfer window to make Liverpool feel they have done everything possible to have a good season in which to collect trophies?

At least one midfielder is an absolute must. Ideally there would be two players, with Roméo Lavia and André Trindade currently the two prominent midfield options. Then there is an urgent need for another defender, with left-back priority. A central defender is a must for Klopp’s team balance.

A \’Moneyball\’ transfer trick vanishes for FSG

FSG have long been associated with a ‘moneyball’ approach to transfers, where a shortage in the transfer market can leave excellent players freely available for picking while other clubs look elsewhere.

But one of those moves – buying from relegated sides – changed this summer. Where Liverpool could once pick up players like Andy Robertson, Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri for next to nothing, this is no longer the case.

Given interest from West Ham United, Southampton are sticking to their valuation of James Ward-Prowse, while the same can be said of Lavia, with Liverpool keen but so far unwilling to pay the price. asked for $64m (£50m/€58m) to be paid.

August 10, 2023
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.

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Chelsea’s double agreement is “close” as Mauricio Pochettino completes the first phase of his transfer strategy.

As Mauricio Pochettino completes the first phase of his transfer strategy, a double deal involving Chelsea is “close.”.

Chelsea still have a ton of work to do before the end of August, but Mauricio Pochettino’s project at Stamford Bridge is finally starting to take shape.

As Chelsea is expected to close two more deals before the transfer window closes, Mauricio Pochettino has advanced to the next phase of his rebuilding effort. The challenging task of conducting a clean-out at Stamford Bridge was given to co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley before the summer.

Many prominent players have already been cut from the first team; among those who have moved on are Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic, and Mason Mount. While Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic both joined AC Milan, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy boarded a plane for Saudi Arabia.

While Cesar Azpilicueta, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Abdul Rahman Baba all made free transfers to new clubs in Europe, Ethan Ampadu signed a contract with Leeds United. Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech have been excluded from preseason first-team practices even though Chelsea has not yet sold either player.

Following the release of twelve players from the books, Pochettino began the next phase of his meticulous rebuild, one that the Blues may be all too familiar with: reviving the infamous loan system. The process began when David Datro Fofana signed with Union Berlin, and it continued when Angelo Gabriel signed with sister-club Strabourg.

Teddy Sharman-Lowe and Charlie Webster have also joined Heerenveen and Bromley, respectively, before they return to Cobham the following year to force their way into the Chelsea manager’s plans. There are two more deals in the works now that the loan system is operating effectively once more at Stamford Bridge.

Lewis Hall is reportedly close to signing a season-long loan agreement with Crystal Palace, according to the Daily Mail. The 18-year-old might even be available to play against Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon, according to the report, which claims that the transfers are “on the verge of being agreed.”.

Hall performed well during the preseason, but he had to beat out Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell for a spot in the starting lineup. Even Ian Maatsen, who appears poised to take center stage for Chelsea this season, was frequently pushed farther out to make room for the England international.

Hall will have another opportunity to show why he belongs in the Blues starting lineup at Selhurst Park, and by then Pochettino may have decided against Cucurella, who hasn’t been particularly impressive lately. Of course, another loan—that of Cesare Casadei—is the second deal that is rumored to be close.

Genoa and Leicester City have requested that Chelsea loan out the 20-year-old midfielder to them this season, according to a report from Sky Italy, which was cited by Football Italia. Following his impressive performances for Italy at the Under-20s World Cup, Casadei has received a lot of attention.

Before Uruguay stopped them in their tracks, Casadei, who switched from the San Siro to Stamford Bridge last summer, led his nation to the final in Argentina. Despite failing at the very last hurdle, he had a fantastic tournament, winning both the player of the tournament award and the golden boot.

Then, this summer in the United States, he performed well with the first team. However, it might be difficult for him to get playing time given that Tyler Adams and Moises Caicedo are reportedly on Chelsea’s shortlist. At this point, a loan seems like the best course of action for him.

August 10, 2023