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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 9, 2023
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 9, 2023
Following the confirmation of Chelsea’s decision, Mauricio Pochettino now has his own Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.

Chelsea news: Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard may be replaced by a new Chelsea pair that Mauricio Pochettino finds.

Mauricio Pochettino will have his very own Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard after Chelsea’s shirt number selections for the 2023–24 Premier League season were finalized. The pair contributed to some of the Blues’ most memorable 21st-century moments, with both of them playing significant roles in the team’s 2012 Champions League victory.

But with Todd Boehly taking over as the club’s majority owner in the summer of 2022, those heydays are firmly in the past. Boehly has overseen a significant roster turnover during his first year in charge, with more than £700 million spent on transfers and well over 20 players leaving the club permanently.

A tedious 2022–23 season highlighted the need for numerous changes, one of which was Pochettino, who was hired as the Blues’ new manager earlier this summer. Just a few days remain until the former Tottenham manager leads Chelsea against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in their first competitive match.

This week, Pochettino will make several decisions, including choosing a new captain. The 2023–24 season’s shirt numbers have also been confirmed. The significant selections Levi Colwill made involved his selection of No. Raheem Sterling will take over as the new No. 26, replacing the late John Terry. 7 and moving from 15 to 10 Mykhailo Mudryk.

There are two choices that stand out: Enzo Fernandez chose 8 and Nicolas Jackson chose 15, both of which have clear associations with famous numbers worn by Drogba and Lampard. If given a more advanced role, Fernandez, who was able to work under Lampard last season, could undoubtedly produce results similar to those the former captain of the Blues produced.

While Jackson, who shares African ancestry with Drogba and plays for the Senegalese national team, adopted the forward’s original choice of number when he first arrived in west London from Marseille. Jackson referred to Drogba and Demba Ba as “icons” in his remarks when he first entered the club this summer.

There was no doubt in his mind when he said, “I wanted to join a big team, [and] when Chelsea came, there was no question in my mind.”. “This kind of team was something I always imagined. I spoke to my family and agent, and I have icons who have played here, such as big strikers Drogba and Ba. So when Chelsea arrived, I decided to come here because my heart told me to when she asked.

I distinctly recall Drogba’s game-winning header in the 2012 Champions League final. I grew up watching those Chelsea players, so I made the decision to emulate them.
Now that I’m here, I hope that stays the case.
“.

Now that Christopher Nkunku’s knee injury has been determined to be serious, Jackson will undoubtedly be in line for a prominent role at Chelsea in the early going of the season. In a collision with Mats Hummels during the preseason friendly against Borussia Dortmund, the 25-year-old suffered meniscus damage, which required surgery and forced him to miss several months of action.

More news……..

Chelsea contacts the relegated Leeds star and is prepared to trigger the player’s release clause.

According to reports, Chelsea has contacted Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, and is prepared to trigger his relegation release clause.

Prior to the start of the upcoming Premier League season, manager Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield lineup. However, he has been unsuccessful in finding suitable replacements thus far.

Paris Saint-Germain beat the Blues to the signing of Manuel Ugarte at the beginning of the summer, and Brighton is still putting up a fight for Moises Caicedo, who is a top target for them.

Adams was recently mentioned as a possible replacement for the Ecuadorian in Chelsea’s transfer plans, but it now seems the club wants both players.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Adams’ representatives have been contacted by the west London club’s hierarchy, who is also looking into the deal’s price.

The transfer for Adams is being treated separately from Caicedo negotiations, and the American captain is not just seen as a backup option but rather as someone who can add depth and competition to the midfield.

Adams, who was released by RB Leipzig last summer, is now available for just £20 million following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.

The Daily Mail even claims that Chelsea’s interest has grown to the point where they are prepared to trigger his release clause.

Pochettino prefers to have at least one new midfielder in before next Sunday’s game, but any deal for Caicedo is unlikely to be finished in time with just one week until the Blues face Liverpool in their opening game of the season.

Because Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all sold, N’Golo Kante left on a free transfer, leaving Chelsea with few options in the midfield.

Last weekend, when asked if the team was still looking for a midfielder, Pochettino responded, “I think we’re still talking about needing an experienced midfielder, yes.”.

With 14 appearances in the Champions League and 75 appearances in the Bundesliga prior to his season in the Premier League with Leeds, Adams, 24, undoubtedly brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has 36 caps for the USA as well.

Adams’ release clause would need to be paid in full, which would be different from Chelsea’s usual purchasing strategy since they typically spread out the cost of transfers over several years.

August 9, 2023
Chelsea’s 2023–24 squad numbers have been confirmed.

The squad numbers allotted to our summer acquisitions for the 2023–24 season have been verified, and several current players have changed their jersey numbers in advance of the season.

This summer’s first new player at Stamford Bridge was France international Christopher Nkunku, who now wears the number 18 jersey. The will be worn by fellow forward Nicolas Jackson, who joined from Villarreal.
The fifteenth.

The number 2 shirt has been taken by defender Axel Disasi, who last week finished his transfer from Monaco. We will be wearing the number 31 goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, who was acquired from Brighton.

Malo Gusto, who moved from Lyon to the team in January and joined them this summer, has been given the number 27. The numbers 20 and 16 will be worn by young midfielders Andrey Santos and Lesley Ugochukwu, respectively.

A number of players have switched numbers ahead of the new season as a result of the numerous squad numbers that were left vacant this summer after players left Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Fernandez, the World Cup winner, will now don shirt number 8, and Mykhailo Mudryk will don shirt number 10.

Raheem Sterling, an English international who joined us from Manchester City last season, wore number 17; he is now our new number 7.

Before the start of the new campaign, Noni Madueke chose the number 11 jersey. Benoit Badiashile will don the number 5, Carney Chukwuemeka the number 17, Marc Cucurella the number 3, and Armando Broja the number 19.

In the number 26 jersey made famous at Chelsea by fellow Academy alumnus John Terry, Levi Colwill, who just last week signed a new six-year contract, has replaced him.

After making an impression during preseason, Ian Maatsen was added to the first-team roster this summer. The versatile Dutchman will don the number 29.

Chelsea’s 2023/24 squad numbers in full

1 – Kepa Arrizabalaga

2 – Axel Disasi

3 – Marc Cucurella

5 – Benoit Badiashile

6 – Thiago Silva

7 – Raheem Sterling

8 – Enzo Fernandez

10 – Mykhailo Mudryk

11 – Noni Madueke

13 – Marcus Bettinelli

14 – Trevoh Chalobah

15 – Nicolas Jackson

16 – Lesley Ugochukwu

17 – Carney Chukwuemeka

18 – Christopher Nkunku

19 – Armando Broja

20 – Andrey Santos

21 – Ben Chilwell

23 – Conor Gallagher

24 – Reece James

26 – Levi Colwill

27 – Malo Gusto

29 – Ian Maatsen

31 – Robert Sanchez

33 – Wesley Fofana

37 – Mason Burstow

47 – Lucas Bergstrom

50 – Eddie Beach

67 – Lewis Hall

More news………

Chelsea contacts the relegated Leeds star and is prepared to trigger the player’s release clause.

According to reports, Chelsea has contacted Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, and is prepared to trigger his relegation release clause.

Prior to the start of the upcoming Premier League season, manager Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield lineup. However, he has been unsuccessful in finding suitable replacements thus far.

Paris Saint-Germain beat the Blues to the signing of Manuel Ugarte at the beginning of the summer, and Brighton is still putting up a fight for Moises Caicedo, who is a top target for them.

Adams was recently mentioned as a possible replacement for the Ecuadorian in Chelsea’s transfer plans, but it now seems the club wants both players.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Adams’ representatives have been contacted by the west London club’s hierarchy, who is also looking into the deal’s price.

The transfer for Adams is being treated separately from Caicedo negotiations, and the American captain is not just seen as a backup option but rather as someone who can add depth and competition to the midfield.

Adams, who was released by RB Leipzig last summer, is now available for just £20 million following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.

The Daily Mail even claims that Chelsea’s interest has grown to the point where they are prepared to trigger his release clause.

Pochettino prefers to have at least one new midfielder in before next Sunday’s game, but any deal for Caicedo is unlikely to be finished in time with just one week until the Blues face Liverpool in their opening game of the season.

Because Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all sold, N’Golo Kante left on a free transfer, leaving Chelsea with few options in the midfield.

Last weekend, when asked if the team was still looking for a midfielder, Pochettino responded, “I think we’re still talking about needing an experienced midfielder, yes.”.

With 14 appearances in the Champions League and 75 appearances in the Bundesliga prior to his season in the Premier League with Leeds, Adams, 24, undoubtedly brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has 36 caps for the USA as well.

Adams’ release clause would need to be paid in full, which would be different from Chelsea’s usual purchasing strategy since they typically spread out the cost of transfers over several years.

August 9, 2023
Roberto De Zerbi pledges to Moises Caicedo as a backup plan worth £20 million in the latest Chelsea transfer news.

Get the latest information on Tyler Adams, Dusan Vlahovic, and all the major Chelsea transfer rumors.

De Zerbi claim

If Moises Caicedo leaves Brighton this summer, Roberto De Zerbi has stated that Brighton will sign “another important player.”. The 21-year-old has recently been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea looks to strengthen their midfield before the summer transfer window closes.

According to The Sun, the Italian said, “I don’t know [if he’ll be back in training tomorrow]. “We’ll find another key player if Moises leaves. And if Moises remains, I will be pleased for us, the team, and the club.

It’s not my issue right now, though. If Moises leaves, we’ll bring in a replacement. Since we are Brighton, it is possible that some players will be released at the end of the campaign. The situation was the same for Levi Colwill and Alexis Mac Allister.
“.

Adams contact

Amadou Onana, Tyler Adams, Leandro Parades, and a number of other names are on Chelsea’s list of potential replacements, and one of those players has already received contact from the Blues as a result of minimal progress on a deal for Moises Caicedo.

Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, claims that Chelsea has spoken to the representatives of Leeds star Adams to learn more about the terms of a potential transfer. Following Leeds’ relegation to the Championship, Chelsea will be able to exercise a £20 million contract clause pertaining to the USMNT star.

Adams might seem like a Caicedo replacement, but Chelsea is still interested in the Ecuadorian international, so it should be noted that the two deals are entirely distinct. It was almost certain that Chelsea would add several new players to their midfield as a result of losing Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Mason Mount, and it now appears that Adams might be one of those players.

Dusan Vlahovic may struggle in the Premier League, according to warnings given to Chelsea. This summer, as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his frontline even more, the 23-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

“I feel that if you struggle in the Champions League and if you struggle in Serie A, you’re definitely going to struggle in the Premier League,” Gabby Agbonlahor said to Football Insider. The Premier League is the toughest league in the world.

“And if you’re having trouble at Juventus, you know, you’re not going to succeed in the Premier League for me; it will be very difficult, as the defenders are only getting better and better,” he continued. There are no easy games in the Premier League, and unlike the Serie A, you won’t be guaranteed goals. Thus, I wouldn’t pursue him.”

Vlahovic caution.

Dusan Vlahovic might have difficulties in the Premier League, Chelsea has been warned. This summer, the 23-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his front line even more.

“I feel that if you struggle in the Champions League and if you struggle in Serie A, you’re definitely going to struggle in the Premier League,” Gabby Agbonlahor said to Football Insider. The Premier League is the most competitive league in the world.

“And if you’re struggling at Juventus, you know, you’re not going to make it in the Premier League for me, it’s going to be very difficult, as the defenders are only getting better and better,” he continued. There are no easy games in the Premier League, and unlike the Serie A, no goals are guaranteed. Thus, I wouldn’t pursue him. “.

August 9, 2023
Nkunku, Madueke, and Badiashile – Chelsea injury updates and return times prior to the match against Liverpool.

The most recent Chelsea injury information and return dates as Mauricio Pochettino gets ready for his first competitive match in charge of the Blues against Liverpool.

As Chelsea prepares to face Liverpool in their Premier League debut, Mauricio Pochettino will evaluate the fitness of a number of its stars. Christopher Nkunku’s early withdrawal due to a knee injury after only 22 minutes against Borussia Dortmund in a recent friendly gave the Blues a concerning injury scare.

Pochettino gave a hopeful update following the 1-1 tie, but subsequent reports have revealed that he won’t play against Liverpool. The central defensive pair, however, were present for the match against Dortmund while the latter two are anticipated to leave the club on loan. Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Angelo Gabriel, and Lewis Hall were all absent from the previous friendly against Newcastle.

Malo Gusto frequently received the nod at right-back during preseason, but he played 73 minutes against the German team. Noni Madueke might be in a race against time to make the matchday squad, and Reece James’ fitness has been questioned.

So let’s talk about football now.
Ahead of Chelsea’s match against Liverpool this weekend, London has looked at the most recent updates from the medical facility.

Christopher Nkunku.

Christopher Nkunku, a France international, was forced to leave Chelsea’s preseason match against Borussia Dortmund in the first half due to a knee injury, and the Frenchman will now miss the Premier League’s opening game against Liverpool. Nkunku’s initial evaluation indicated that he would be out for only a few weeks, but since then, rumors have started to spread that he will be out for several months.

What Pochettino said: “I hope it’s not a major problem. The doctors are checking him. We hope it’s nothing serious, but he felt something in his knee when he fell during the action, which may have been a penalty. As we need a few days to evaluate him, we hope he can rejoin the team quickly. “.

Expected return date: Unknown

Noni Madueke.

Noni Madueke missed the entire Chelsea preseason due to a hamstring injury, but he has started training again in the past week.

What Pochettino said: “Noni is in Philadelphia; he has some hamstring tightness. It is not a big deal. It’s only Noni who suffers [from an injury], but we believe it can be resolved in the coming days, he said after the Newcastle match on July 27. “.

Anticipated return date: Liverpool (H) Sunday, August 13

Benoît Badiashile.

Benoit Badiashile, another star for Chelsea, missed preseason after suffering a serious hamstring injury toward the end of the 2022–23 campaign. The 22-year-old isn’t healthy enough to play against Liverpool, but Chelsea have, per journalist Nathan Gissing, set a goal for his return for the third game of the season against Luton on Friday, August 25.

Anticipated return date: Luton (H) Friday, August 25

Armando Broja.

Since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the mid-season friendly matchup against Aston Villa following the World Cup, Armando Broja has not participated in a Chelsea competitive game for nearly ten months. At Cobham, the forward is currently recovering.

Anticipated return: Unknown

Wesley Fofana.

To recover from a serious knee injury, Wesley Fofana will need to spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines. In a football injury, the 22-year-old player’s anterior cruciate ligament was torn. London is aware of the situation and will need to operate.

Remarks made by Pochettino: “Really sad, really bad news. We are extremely depressed. We can only assist him, and we are aware of how difficult it is for him to rejoin the team.
He needs our assistance, and we want the best for him.
Given the competition, we must continue. We must be prepared because the competition doesn’t wait. “.

“Hope so. You are fully aware of how challenging this is. He is developing in a different way, but we can only hope that his recovery goes well. “.

Expected return date: Spring 2024

August 8, 2023
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.

More news………..

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 8, 2023
Will Southampton finally say yes to Liverpool’s fourth offer for Lavia? – ANFIELD INDEX.

THE LAST OFFER IN LIVERPOOL’S SEARCH FOR LAVIA?

LAVIA IS THE TARGET OF LIVERPOOL’S TENACITY.
Romeo Lavia of Southampton has been the subject of intense debate in the ever-changing world of football transfers due to Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of him. The Merseyside giants have been pounding on Southampton’s door repeatedly, and it seems like they aren’t taking “no” for an answer.

A CONTINUOUS REJECTION.

The Saints quickly rejected the first two offers from the Reds for the coveted midfielder. Never one to back down, Liverpool submitted a third offer that was reportedly valued at a sizable £45 million, including any potential add-ons. But this was also rejected.

THE FOURTH BID: A NEW HOPE?
According to recent rumors, Liverpool has submitted a fourth offer. This follows their earlier £46 million offer, which Southampton deemed inadequate. Liverpool is eager to bring Lavia to Anfield, but the specifics of this new proposal are still a secret.

WORDS OF THE INITIALS.
A dependable source in the football community, Ben Jacobs, recently clarified the situation. “Understand, Liverpool has already made another, better offer for Romeo Lavia after Southampton rejected their previous £46 million offer,” he said. “.

Understand Liverpool have already made another improved offer for Romeo Lavia after Southampton rejected their last £46m bid.🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/hx7rsFQHnq

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 7, 2023

THE ROAD AHEAD

It is still unclear, as the transfer window is closing, whether Liverpool’s most recent offer will convince Southampton to accept it or whether the Reds will need to start over. The Lavia story is still far from over, that much is certain.

Related news…….

As the £40 million transfer for Romeo Lavia is confirmed, Southampton subtly criticizes Liverpool.

Romeo Lavia’s worth approximately £46 million was not accepted by Liverpool.

As Liverpool pursues Romeo Lavia, Southampton has announced the sale of Tino Livramento.

After Livramento’s relegation from the Premier League last season, the Saints and Newcastle United reached a rumored £40 million agreement to part ways. In the summer of 2021, Livramento transferred from Chelsea to Southampton and played in 34 games.

The Saints stated in a statement that they thought the Newcastle offer was sufficient to accept because “it represented fair value.”. “Southampton Football Club can confirm that Tino Livramento has finished a transfer to Newcastle United,” it read.

“The 20-year-old right-back leaves St Mary’s after two seasons there, during which he made 34 appearances, as a result of a sizable offer from the Magpies. Although they were sorry to lose Livramento, the club decided to accept Newcastle’s latest offer because it was reasonable for a player of his caliber and would help fund the team’s wider rebuilding effort this summer. “.

Kopites will undoubtedly be hoping that Liverpool can match Southampton’s estimated £50 million valuation for Lavia.

After selling Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabian teams Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq for a combined £52 million, the Reds are in need of a new defensive midfielder. James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left earlier this summer.

On Monday night, Liverpool witnessed the rejection of a third offer for Lavia that was rumored to be in the neighborhood of £45 million with add-ons.

But according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, the Reds have submitted a fourth offer in an effort to strengthen their back end in time for Sunday’s 2023–24 Premier League season opener against Chelsea.

“Understand Liverpool have already made another improved offer for Romeo Lavia after Southampton rejected their last £46 million bid,” Jacobs wrote on Twitter. “.

August 8, 2023
As the 15-goal Liverpool partnership is revealed, Jürgen Klopp will have an easy choice to make regarding Chelsea.

Particularly this summer, two forwards created a dynamic partnership that contributed to 15 goals together, earning them a start against Chelsea.

As the saying goes, the preseason is meaningless. Liverpool will already be aware of this lesson. Iago Aspas scored goals left, right, and center before he vanished completely when the actual campaign started. He is just one of countless examples that show you shouldn’t draw too many conclusions from pre-season.

Fitness and improving one’s physical, tactical, and mental acuity for the upcoming season are the most crucial aspects of summertime preparations. In friendlies, the results of which can frequently be seen on the field, but for the time being, only Jürgen Klopp and his staff will be aware of their full extent.

Even so, the offensive signs are promising even if we take the preseason with a grain of salt.

Throughout the summer, Liverpool’s forward line as a whole has been producing and scoring goals. In five games, Darwin Néez has contributed to five goals, Luis Dáz has three goals, and Cody Gakpo has three goals.

However, it can be argued that Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, who have both been on fire, have been the summer’s most impressive duo.

In just five games, the pair have collectively assisted on an astounding 15 goals. Given that no Liverpool player played the full 90 minutes in any of the five games, Salah’s tally of two goals and seven assists is quite impressive.

With a stellar performance of four goals and two assists, Jota is not far behind him.

Yes, it’s crucial to avoid interpreting the preseason too broadly. In fact, the latter half of last season as well as this summer have featured Jota and Salah’s form.

In his last nine Premier League games for Liverpool, Jota assisted on eight goals. During that time, Salah assisted with 11 goals.

Both players have been in excellent form ever since Liverpool’s comeback in the new Klopp system, and based on their performances throughout the summer and into the final weeks of last season, they should both be locked in as starters for the team when it takes on Chelsea on opening day.

Jota and Salah have just slightly outperformed Liverpool’s other attackers in terms of performances, and they also have experience on their side. This is not meant to diminish the form of Liverpool’s other attackers.

Jota is now Liverpool’s second most seasoned forward behind Salah after Roberto Firmino left the team.

Having experienced heads in the lineup will be crucial when facing a tough Chelsea team that is eager to make an impression under Mauricio Pochettino. Not only to maintain composure under pressure, but also to play the pressing football that has so frequently been the key to Klopp and his Liverpool team’s success.

Simply put, Jota and Salah are currently indispensable to the team, and Klopp shouldn’t have too many problems choosing them.

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As a solution to major Liverpool problem, Jürgen Klopp has already signed a player “quicker than Kylian Mbappé.”

Liverpool has already addressed a significant issue that was noted last season by opposing Premier League analysts as well as pundits like Jamie Carragher.

Darwin Nez, a striker for Liverpool, made a name for himself as one of the Premier League’s quickest players during his rookie season. There aren’t many players who can match or contain him when he’s at full force.

In fact, Nez’s top speed of 36.5 km/h in 2022–23 was the fifth-highest of any player in the top division, trailing only Kyle Walker of Manchester City (37.3 km/h), Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest (36.7 km/h), Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea (36.6 km/h), and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle (36.6 km/h).

The Uruguayan performed well in the Champions League as well, finishing in the top 20 overall and directing the Liverpool team at 35 point 4 kilometers per hour. Mohamed Salah referred to Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich as “so fast” during that competition. Mudryk and Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé tied for second place at 36.66 km/h.

However, it appears that Nez may now face a fresh challenger for the title of Liverpool’s speed king. Dominik Szoboszlai, the biggest acquisition for the Reds this summer after joining from RB Leipzig for $77 million (£60 million/€70 million), finished 10th in Europe’s top club competition last season at 35 point 9 kilometers per hour. That placed him five places ahead of Kylian Mbappé of Paris-Saint-Germain (35.6 km/h) and one spot ahead of his former Red Bull Salzburg teammate Erling Haaland (35.8 km/h), who he will soon face at Manchester City.

Notably, this wasn’t a fluke either; Szoboszlai nearly cracked the top 10 in the 20/21 season when he clocked 33.3km/h, but he’s picked up some speed since then. He competed at the highest level in the Bundesliga last season, clocking 35 points per kilometers to finish in 31st place.

Top speed is a flawed metric, but it is abundantly clear at this point that Szoboszlai is quick once he gets moving. This may not have received enough attention in the weeks after his move in early July.

Liverpool had significant issues in the midfield the previous season. The Reds were frequently outpaced in the middle of the pitch in addition to being outlasted and outmuscled. One analyst at a competing Premier League team claimed that they had identified the players’ “inability to stand up physically” as a critical weakness and that the lack of speed among an aging group was a significant contributor to the issue (via The ‘i’).

Thankfully, Szoboszlai appears to be a near-perfect athlete. In addition to being extremely quick, he finished 52nd in his final Bundesliga season for distance traveled (293.6km), 28th for hard runs (2,069), and best of all, he ran the seventh-most sprints (863). It is clear why Jürgen Klopp found him to be so alluring.

Jamie Carragher, a Sky Sports pundit, claimed last year that Liverpool lacked “Klopp players” in the midfield area (via This is Anfield). However, the club has certainly responded to that claim this summer by spending a significant amount of money on a player who should be able to physically dominate many of his opponents.

August 8, 2023
A Liverpool star player describes Chelsea’s threat as “dangerous” before the Premier League season begins.

Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool, is wary of Chelsea ahead of the Premier League season.

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, is wary of Chelsea going into their Premier League debut on August 13 at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues will be led by a new manager going into the game, with Mauricio Pochettino hoping to make a strong first impression at the West London club. The Reds, on the other hand, are probably one of our season’s toughest opponents to begin with.

Jota expressed optimism about the outcome of the matchup with Chelsea to the media via Liverpool Echo. The Portuguese international does acknowledge the danger the Blues pose, though.

Because we outperformed them this season, we said, “We want to show something different this season. They have a new manager and will begin from scratch. They are dangerous, but we always know that Stamford Bridge is not an easy place to play, so it’s a great way to kick off the Premier League. “.

The 2022–23 season wasn’t the best for Liverpool. The team led by Jurgen Klopp had trouble keeping up with Manchester City, a team they have been competing against for years.

The Merseyside team finished fifth in the league standings the previous season. The Reds not only struggled in the English top flight, but they also had little success in both domestic and European cup competitions.

Jota hasn’t been inspiring in himself for a while. Additionally, he has been hampered by injuries. In 28 appearances across all competitions the previous season, the 26-year-old scored seven goals and contributed eight assists, but his performances were underwhelming.

We had a forgettable season as well, Chelsea. In the 2022–2023 season, Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel both lost their jobs. Similarly limited in his abilities was Frank Lampard.

In the preseason, Pochettino has, thankfully, seen some promising signs. But Liverpool also has a point to make heading into the upcoming season. The course of the game will be interesting to watch.

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Southampton sends Liverpool a “cheap transfer” warning amid a third Romeo Lavia offer is being prepared.

As Liverpool prepares to make another offer for the Belgian international, Southampton has clarified their transfer situation regarding Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool has received a strong message from Southampton regarding their pursuit of Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international.

After the South Coast side rejected the Reds’ initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons, the Reds had a bid of about £41 million for the 19-year-old rejected last week.

Lavia is valued at £50 million by Southampton, who were demoted from the Premier League last season, and they have steadfastly refused to budge on their demand. Liverpool is now preparing a third attempt to wrest the player away from St. Mary’s.

Top-flight clubs are pursuing a number of Saints players, with a £32 million deal for full-back Tino Livramento agreed upon with Newcastle United while a £30 million offer for James Ward-Prowse was rejected by West Ham United.

Lavia, who was an unused substitute in Southampton’s opening Championship victory at Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, continues to be Liverpool’s top target as they look to bolster their defensive midfield options in the wake of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson’s moves to Saudi Arabia.

The reason why Southampton’s club won’t let the player leave on the cheap was also explained by club chief executive Phil Parsons.

Let’s be practical, he said in a statement to BBC Radio Solent Sport. “We are looking at all options.”. “We don’t need 30-plus players; we have more than that. We’re actually in a position to ensure that the finances balance out quite well and that being demoted does cost you dearly.

“We have the option to reduce the squad and sell assets if we so choose. We won’t be offering our assets for a bargain. We were adamant on a few points because of this.

“Over the next few years, we’ll develop a lot of players, and some of them will eventually sign with one of the top four clubs, but we won’t do it cheaply; we’ll do it at market rate.
We will consider any offers clubs make to us.
Not just any offer knocked on the door will be accepted.

“Southampton is a great club and if you do well for Southampton and deserve a move, maybe we’ll look at it, but let’s focus on Southampton first and doing well and then we’ll talk about other clubs second,” the agent said. ”.

August 8, 2023