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  • After Arsenal withdrew from the race, Liverpool is closing in on a third summer signing and has agreed on personal terms.

    After Arsenal withdrew from the race, Liverpool is closing in on a third summer signing and has agreed on personal terms.

    With Jurgen Klopp's team preparing for the upcoming campaign, Liverpool appears to be closing another summer signing.
    With Jurgen Klopp’s team preparing for the upcoming campaign, Liverpool appears to be closing another summer signing.

    Following Arsenal’s withdrawal from the running for his signature, Liverpool appears to be closing in on a third signing of the summer.

    Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister are the only players the Reds have signed thus far, but they have been very active in their outgoings. James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino were the first four players to leave the team on a free transfer; others have since done the same.

    Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both headed for the Saudi Pro League, while Fabio Carvalho has moved on loan to RB Leipzig. Liverpool’s need to significantly strengthen in the upcoming weeks is likely to persist.

    Sacha Tavolieri, a journalist from Belgium, claims that Romeo Lavia’s transfer is only a “matter of time.”.

    He tweeted that “work’s now ongoing to find the right structure with meticulous talks to ensure that bonuses are achievable” and that “[the] player’s waiting […] to undergo a medical to complete the transfer, so that he can be part of the summer camp in Singapore.”. “.

    Personal terms have already been agreed upon, and transfer soothsayer Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal’s virtual withdrawal from the race in a tweet.

    Although Football Insider claimed that Arsenal were planning a move for Lavia, it is thought that their interest in a different midfielder is contingent on what will happen with Thomas Partey, who Mikel Arteta recently confirmed is in his future plans.

    Lavia can perform as a No. 6 as well as a No. 8 and could perform either function at Anfield, although Jurgen Klopp may well add more midfield cover before the transfer window closes.

    Transfermarkt has put the teenager’s value at €32 million.

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    Thuram, a target for Liverpool, might depart this summer.

    Thuram, a target for Liverpool, might depart this summer.
    Khephren Thuram, who was a transfer target for Liverpool, could leave OGC Nice this summer, according to Get French Football News, which received confirmation from OGC Nice’s sporting director Florent Ghisolfi.

    This summer, the France midfielder has been frequently linked with a transfer to Liverpool, and it was claimed that Jurgen Klopp’s team and Thuram have already reached an agreement on personal terms.

    Following his outstanding performances for Nice last season, he is regarded as one of the top midfielders in France. He made 48 appearances across all competitions and contributed to 10 goals, which helped them finish ninth in Ligue 1.

    Thuram was a standout performer for France at the European Under-21 Championship this summer in Georgia and Romania, where they advanced to the quarterfinals.

    Get French Football News reports that although Liverpool have not yet initiated negotiations with Nice regarding the transfer of Thuram, they may do so soon given the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, as well as the upcoming start of the Premier League.

    While Nice is eager to hold onto their best players, Ghisolfi claims that the 22-year-old and teammate Jean-Clair Todibo are drawing interest from a number of clubs. The director acknowledges that a transfer ‘could happen’ this summer, despite Nice’s desire to keep their best players.

    Thuram, a target for Liverpool, might depart this summer.
    “Thuram and Todibo are sought after. Although we never committed players, we hope to keep all of our important players. A departure could take place if everyone is satisfied, according to Ghisolfi, as quoted by Get French Football News.

    According to the report, Thuram’s contract with the club has two years left, and the Ligue 1 team is asking for between £34 and £43m (€40-€50m) to sign him.

    remodel the midfield.
    After a subpar 2022–23 season, Liverpool is currently rebuilding their midfield. Along with Henderson and Fabinho, other players who have left the team include Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined the Merseysiders, and Romeo Lavia of Southampton is still attracting a lot of interest.

    The Reds will make an improved offer of around £42.5m guaranteed fee plus £2.5m add-ons in the hopes that the newly relegated team will accept the offer after the Saints rejected their initial offer. Chelsea will make a counteroffer, though.

    Liverpool will need to keep their options open because the Blues are willing to sabotage the transaction. Thuram would be a less expensive choice than Lavia given Southampto’s £50 million asking price for the 19-year-old.

  • Jurgen Klopp describes an unnoticed Liverpool youngster as “a joy to watch.”.

    Jurgen Klopp describes an unnoticed Liverpool youngster as “a joy to watch.”.

    James McConnell
    James McConnell made another valuable contribution against Leicester, and Jurgen Klopp praised the impact of the teenager.

    McConnell has participated in all three of Liverpool’s preseason friendlies so far this summer’s second half, blending in seamlessly with the team’s more seasoned players in the midfield.

    Following his team’s 4-0 victory over Leicester, Klopp praised McConnell for being a “joy to watch” and praised his versatility in moving into the No. despite having little prior expertise in that position, position no.

    The manager enthusiastically praised the teen’s performance, saying: “James in the six is just a joy to watch. The boy never played in that position before, we put him there, and he throws his heart on the pitch. ”.

    Despite having previously stated that this wouldn’t be the case, Klopp made significant substitutions against Leicester at halftime and completely rearranged his outfield for the second half.

    McConnell and several of his peers have benefited from the opportunity the rotation has given Liverpool’s young players to express themselves and show what they can do.

    Regarding the young talent in the team, Klopp expressed his excitement for the advancements being made while admonishing his team not to become overly dependent on the younger players as they continue to develop.

    The young boys jumped at the opportunity to appear. I told them in the locker room about a week ago that while I’ve seen many young players throughout my career, these are unique.

    We’ll see where it goes, but if these boys take center stage next season, we’ll have a problem.

    “We use these boys occasionally when things are really going well, giving them space to grow between uses. ”.

    One of many young players eager to make the most of their opportunities this summer and catch the manager’s attention before the new season is McConnell.

    The 18-year-old, who joined from Sunderland in 2019, had 13 U18 Premier League appearances last season and contributed five goals and three assists.

    There will undoubtedly be more opportunities for McConnell to showcase his skills next season as the Reds look to battle on all fronts once more, as Liverpool will begin a Europa League campaign for the first time since reaching the final in 2016.

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    As it was, the manager claims the £50 million Liverpool target will play for him today.

    As it was, the manager claims the £50 million Liverpool target will play for him today.Romeo Lavia is expected to play in today’s exhibition match between Southampton and AZ Alkmaar.

    Prior to their preseason match, Saints manager Russell Martin told the team that the lineup would remain the same as it did in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Bournemouth.

    Lavia received a starting spot as Southampton played the Cherries at St. Mary’s Stadium despite Liverpool’s £40 million bid for the midfielder earlier this week.

    Lavia was taken off at halftime after it became apparent that he was “coasting” and had his attention elsewhere during the first half.

    Martin, however, has the option of restarting him this afternoon even though a transfer to Anfield is still unlikely. The Reds have not yet submitted a second offer for the Belgian and are waiting for Fabinho to leave the club before they resume their pursuit.

    Liverpool was initially eager to sign Lavia in time for tomorrow’s match against Leicester City in Singapore, but they still appear to be far from confirming his potential arrival as the midfielder is still on the south coast this weekend.

    Fabinho has already passed his medical with Al-Ittihad, so his departure from Merseyside may be official within the next few days. Lavia might join Liverpool before their game against Bayern Munich, but he might stay in England and play in their final preseason match on August 7 against Darmstadt.

    It is urgent that Liverpool and Southampton work out a deal for Lavia.

    Romeo Lavia’s personal terms have already been established, so Liverpool should be able to complete a deal for him quickly after their bid is accepted.

    With just two weeks until their Premier League debut against Chelsea, the Reds must reach that point as soon as possible.

    Lavia might only appear in one preseason game with his new teammates if he misses the Bayern Munich match. It would be unlikely at that point for him to make his Blues debut.

    Jurgen Klopp’s midfield options may be constrained by Thiago’s recent injury concerns. Curtis Jones’ return to last season’s form will be eagerly anticipated by the German.

  • Following a loss in preseason, Leicester City’s manager sends a “dangerous” Liverpool message.

    Following a loss in preseason, Leicester City’s manager sends a “dangerous” Liverpool message.

    Enzo Maresca
    After defeating Leicester City 4-0 earlier today, Liverpool earned their second victory of the preseason.

    Enzo Maresca, the manager of Leicester City, acknowledged after his team’s 4-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday that they had been punished by “one of the best teams in transition.”.

    Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, Diogo Jota, and Ben Doak all scored goals as Jurgen Klopp’s team continued its unbeaten preseason run. This is the fourth game in a row the Reds have scored four goals, going back to the final day of the 2022–23 Premier League season.

    Virgil van Dijk and Caoimhin Kelleher both made outstanding saves to stop Wilfred Ndidi from scoring early on for Leicester.
    Leicester started the game the more energetic of the two teams, and Ndidi came close on two occasions.

    However, Liverpool quickly found their rhythm, scoring three goals in the last eight minutes before halftime before adding a fourth in the second half. The Leicester manager had no doubt that his team had paid for letting the Reds assert themselves in risky situations after this defeat.

    “In the first 30 minutes, I thought the team got off to a very, very good start. The newly appointed manager of the Foxes claimed, “We were playing good football from the back, creating chances, finding solutions, and finding the space.

    Regarding Liverpool, Maresca added, “Then they are one of the best teams in terms of transition.”. “We concede from that change, but today was significant for me. Obviously, the outcome is always important, but it was also crucial to observe the players and gauge how well they embraced the concept.

    “We gave this team a couple or three chances. Sometimes scoring without taking a lot of chances is sufficient.
    It was excellent, but we soon gave up a goal.
    It is always risky to do that when playing against this type of player or team. “.

    The former Manchester City assistant of Pep Guardiola continued, “I think it was quite clear. We had a good start, and we can take encouragement from that. Not only in the first half hour but also in the second half, the team consistently sought out solutions and played; this even surprised me because I was confident that the players and team were getting better but I didn’t anticipate seeing the manner in which we performed in the first half hour. It was outstanding.

    “I’ve told the players that after 10 days away, we will take a break and spend one or two days with family before starting the week on Tuesday with an eye on our first Championship game. ”.

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    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent 'deadlineLiverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

    Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

    Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

    Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

    Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

    And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent 'deadline
    Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

    “You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

    Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

    “There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

    Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

    Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

     

  • Kylian Mbappe ‘insulting’ offer incoming as Chelsea conclude another transfer before their match against Liverpool.

    Kylian Mbappe ‘insulting’ offer incoming as Chelsea conclude another transfer before their match against Liverpool.

    A look at the transfers occurring away from Liverpool, where Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are reportedly close to leaving Tottenham Hotspur
    A look at the transfers occurring away from Liverpool, where Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are reportedly close to leaving Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively.

    As board members from Bayern Munich are scheduled to meet with Daniel Levy, the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, on Monday in the hopes of working out a deal for the forward, Harry Kane’s time in the Premier League may be coming to an end.

    The 30-year-old’s current contract with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium expires in less than a year, and as a result, he has been linked with a lucrative move away from the North London club this summer. Kane has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, but it now seems that the defending Bundesliga champions are most likely to sign the England captain.

    Levy will meet with Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe on Monday, according to the Mail Online, as the Germans prepare to make a third offer for Kane. This time, it’s anticipated that the offer will be worth about £75 million.

    The forward is expected to leave Tottenham on a free transfer after his contract expires next summer, but it has been claimed that Levy is holding out for a fee closer to £90 million.

    In his first preseason with the Bavarians, Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel has already made it known that he wants to sign a No. this summer, nine. A request of this nature is expected to be given more weight given that Sadio Mane, who joined his team from Liverpool just one year ago, is now expected to leave. A move to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, according to numerous reports, is imminent for the Senegal international.

    Back in the Premier League, Chelsea, who will play Liverpool on the opening day of the new Premier League season, has reached an agreement to sign AS Monaco defender Axel Disasi.

    The Londoners will pay somewhere around £38.5 million for the 25-year-old, according to a number of reports in the national media, as they look to strengthen their defensive ranks after selling Kalidou Koulibaly to Al-Hilal and losing both Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile to injuries recently.

    Since joining AS Monaco in August 2020, the defender, who has four France caps, has made over 100 appearances.

    Kylian Mbappe 'insulting' offer incoming as Chelsea conclude another transfer before their match against Liverpool.
    Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe’s future in Ligue 1 is set to take another turn on Monday because the forward has until July 31 to activate a two-year extension at the Parc des Prince.

    After signing new terms with the Ligue 1 champions in May 2022, the 24-year-old has less than 12 months left on his current contract. PSG is reportedly furious with Mbappe, however, as they think he has already made arrangements with Real Madrid regarding a transfer to the Spanish captain next summer. The World Cup winner was consequently not included in the Parisians’ squad for their preseason tour of Japan earlier this month.

    In accordance with RMC Sport, Mbappe has until midnight on July 31 to activate a two-year extension at the club. If he does so, he will receive the first payment of a ‘loyalty bonus’ worth an estimated €40 million on August 1.

    The article states that PSG is preparing for another “extremely low and insulting” bid from Real Madrid. Real Madrid has long-standing interest in Mbappe and famously made a £171.7m bid to sign the forward on the final day of the September 2021 transfer window.

    PSG president Nasser Al-Khelalfi said in May that Mbappe must sign a new contract if he wants to play in the team’s plans for the upcoming 2023–24 season: “My position is very clear. I don’t want to say it again, but if Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay. However, he must consent to a new contract. “.

     

  • In the offseason, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp might have discovered his own Jack Grealish.

    In the offseason, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp might have discovered his own Jack Grealish.

    Analysis: Academy standout Ben Doak, who shone in Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Leicester, may be another Jack Grealish waiting to happen.
    Analysis: Academy standout Ben Doak, who shone in Liverpool’s 4-0 victory over Leicester, may be another Jack Grealish waiting to happen.

    Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, is aware that his chances of signing Jack Grealish are minimal at best given how successful the £100 million winger is at Manchester City, but if youngster Ben Doak keeps up his impressive preseason form, Klopp might not give it much thought. The talented academy graduate was given another opportunity by the Reds manager, and Doak did not disappoint, scoring in a convincing 4-0 thrashing of Leicester on Sunday morning.

    Doak, who is still only 17 years old, replaced the excellent Mohamed Salah at halftime and then put on a mature performance in the second half. Given that the Egyptian had set up two assists for his teammates Bobby Clark and Darwin Nunez, those were big shoes to fill.

    Doak, however, did not let the fans down as he scored Liverpool’s fourth goal of the contest, sending a strong header past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

    The young Scottish winger proved why England star Grealish has been compared to him in addition to scoring the goal with his incisive running and fluid movements. He was specifically mentioned by Klopp, who, at 55, praised the attacking group for their “special” second-half performance, so it is not a coincidence that he was mentioned.

    The boys must show up, Klopp told reporters, “We have a lot of options in the areas.”. “It’s not pressure; it’s just the circumstances. When we scored three goals in the first half, I believe it was obvious, but to be honest, the fourth quarter’s scoring by Cody, Dom, Luis, and Ben was pretty exceptional. “.

    Analysis: Academy standout Ben Doak, who shone in Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Leicester, may be another Jack Grealish waiting to happen.
    The excitement surrounding the teenager’s promotion from the youth team to the fringes of the first-team roster is palpable. He joined from Celtic last summer. There is no doubt that he is a raw talent, but Klopp’s nurturing style should enable him to develop into a fine player, and similarly, Doak’s pace and work ethic will enable him to fit into his plans with ease.

    Grealish has embraced a hybrid role at City as the wide left player in Pep Guardiola’s 3-2-4-1 formation, so using his energy to shape him into one could be part of the strategy. Although they used a 4-2-3-1 against Leicester, Klopp has experimented with a similar system in the past and believes that tactical variety is important. Klopp clearly admires his abilities.

    As quoted by the Daily Record, Klopp said earlier this summer, “Ben Doak, obviously nice signs, he’s with us in training again.”.

    “[He is] a special boy, very self-assured, and really delivers something no one else really does. This kind of dribbling, this kind of unflinching bravery. all of these things. “.

    In his goal against Leicester, Grealish was hard to find. It rather demonstrated Doak’s deft anticipation in the last third. All eyes were on the ball as the in-swinging delivery was whipped in, but Doak saw the opening to run into and took a gamble that the ball would come his way, which it did.

    If so, credit should go to Liverpool’s set-piece coaches because it may have been a practiced routine. However, if he was simply acting instinctively, it demonstrates the exact reason Klopp is willing to give the teenager a bigger role in his squad during preseason.

    Given the fierce competition for positions as the new season approaches, that could change. Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz started the game on the bench. But Klopp has consistently demonstrated a propensity to give young players a chance to shine if they are outperforming expectations, particularly in domestic cup competitions.

    Doak definitely accomplished that against Leicester, and with additional opportunities to shine against Bayern Munich and Darmstadt before their preseason schedule comes to an end, he may be able to influence the German’s decision.

     

  • The competition to sign “one of the best” English talent has now been won by Liverpool.

    The competition to sign “one of the best” English talent has now been won by Liverpool.

    Trey Nyoni
    Trey Nyoni, a midfield prospect for Leicester City, is reportedly on his way to joining the Liverpool academy after the Reds reportedly beat out other teams for his signature.

    The 16-year-old England youth international was signed by the Merseyside giants ahead of competing teams, according to the Secret Scout, who rate Nyoni as “one of the best” players in the nation.

    Harvey Owen, a 14-year-old Wolves player, is the only significant addition to the Reds’ youth ranks this window despite Liverpool’s limited academy additions this summer.

    Nyoni, a Leicester teenager who impressed with the Foxes last season in the U-18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup, could nevertheless be a significant acquisition for Liverpool.

    And now the midfielder will move to Liverpool this summer, where Nyoni will be an exciting new addition to the team’s academy and a potential future senior player for Jurgen Klopp.

    Trey Nyoni can achieve his full potential with Liverpool’s assistance.

    Liverpool’s academy is no stranger to snagging the best and brightest players in England, and Nyoni’s signing is just one more illustration of the hard work the Reds put in behind the scenes to keep their youth ranks full.

    The Merseyside giants, who have one of the best academy systems in the country and have recently produced fantastic players, could help the young midfielder realize his exciting potential.

    Nyoni may not succeed Steven Gerrard, but he or she will soon be able to follow in the footsteps of Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold and make the leap from the Liverpool academy to the senior squad, which is the goal of many young players.

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    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent 'deadlineLiverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

    Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

    Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

    Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

    Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

    And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

    Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent 'deadline
    Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

    “You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

    Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

    “There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

    Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

    Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

  • Ideal Liverpool starting lineup vs. Chelsea: Darwin Nunez $64 million Fabinho transfer option.

    Ideal Liverpool starting lineup vs. Chelsea: Darwin Nunez $64 million Fabinho transfer option.

    Ideal Liverpool starting lineup vs. Chelsea: Darwin Nunez, $64 million Fabinho transfer option.
    The season opener for Liverpool against Chelsea is only two weeks away. Darwin Nez is staking his claim, and an immediate fix for Fabinho is required.

    If the Fabinho transfer goes through, Liverpool has made two in and six out so far this summer. That’s without counting loan departures, with Fábio Carvalho another first-team option leaving Jürgen Klopp’s ranks for the time being.

    Liverpool obviously still has a lot of work to do in the transfer market. Given the problematic injury histories of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keta, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can fill in for a number of departing players, but they can’t possibly handle all of the responsibilities by themselves.

    However, with the Premier League opener against Chelsea now less than two weeks away, time is running out for Klopp to get his team together. While the preseason has shown a lot of promise, including a sizable number of goals for Darwin Nez, it has also raised some difficult questions.

    The person who fills the Fabinho position at Stamford Bridge is at the top of the list. There have been several 0-0 draws between Chelsea and other teams in recent memory, but that outcome this time around seems highly unlikely because Liverpool cannot afford to be vulnerable to a Mauricio Pochettino team that wants to establish its worth.

    Ideal Liverpool starting lineup vs. Chelsea: Darwin Nunez, $64 million Fabinho transfer option.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones have both been employed as the number six player thus far. While they have performed admirably, neither is the best choice because the former raises the same concerns about the right-back position and the latter is much more suited for attacking roles.

    Thiago and Stefan Bajéti are two other available internal players who are still recovering from injuries. It would be unlikely for either of them to start against Chelsea given the current timelines.

    However, a new player must be brought in quickly if Klopp is to have a chance to start the game. Any addition will have little time for preseason training, but Liverpool is still in the window where a professional hire seems preferable to a temporary fix from within.

    Roméo Lavia appears to be the deal that could be completed quickly with a strong push from Liverpool’s side. He’s participated in Southampton’s preseason, so at the very least, he’s maintained some level of match acuity. And if the $64 million (£50 million/€ 58 million) asking price is met, Klopp will have the best chance of defeating Chelsea.

    Positiver conundrums are present in other parts of the team.

    For instance, Klopp will likely have to decide who starts up front throughout the course of the season because Liverpool has an abundance of top-notch options.

    It’s Nez who needs to start against Chelsea. As previously stated, a score of 0-0 does not appear to be in the cards; instead, it appears that the game will be wide open, and he has shown this preseason that he can be a threat when given room to attack.

    And above all else, he has earned this chance. From a financial perspective, Liverpool is obviously heavily invested in making the Nez plan succeed, and if four goals in three halves of preseason football is not enough to win him a chance, then he is facing a truly uphill battle. Although it’s urgent to get the real long-term ticket into Klopp’s team, it’s evident that the work ethic is there.

    If Nez falls short, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota, two game-changers from the bench, are available for Liverpool. The Uruguayan should get a chance though given his growing partnership with Mohamed Salah.

    Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Lavia, Mac Allister, Jones; Daz, Nez, Salah could all start against Chelsea.

    Szoboszlai, Jota, Gakpo, Matip, and Gomez are notable substitutes. It was difficult to leave him out, but Liverpool doesn’t want to start from scratch with their midfield.

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    As the midfielder’s medical process gets underway, there has been a significant development in Liverpool’s Romeo Lavia agreement.

    Before the new Premier League season begins, Liverpool expects to sign at least one marquee player, according to sources speaking
    Before the new Premier League season begins, Liverpool expects to sign at least one marquee player, according to sources speaking to Football Insider.

    Romeo Lavia of Southampton is the player the Merseysiders are most interested in signing as a central midfielder.

    Liverpool’s £38 million offer for the 19-year-old was turned down by the Saints, but they plan to come back with a better one.

    In addition to being interested in Lavia, Chelsea is also prepared to make a formal move for the midfielder as their pursuit of Moises Caicedo appears to be coming to a halt.

    However, Liverpool is currently in the lead to sign Lavia and has already reached a personal contract with the player.

    As Liverpool looks to bolster their team ahead of the new season, there is still work to be done.

    Their first match is against Chelsea on August 13; however, any new player must be registered by Friday, August 11 in order to face the Londoners.

    At least one new player will have been signed by then, according to Liverpool.

    Fabinho is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia to undergo a medical with Al-Ittihad while Jordan Henderson has already left the country.

    Chelsea’s interest in Lavia was first made public by Football Insider back in March, along with interest from former club Man City, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

    In addition to having a £40 million buy-back option that becomes operational in the summer of 2024, City will be entitled to 20% of any fee received for his services.

    34 times in all competitions were made by the 19-year-old last season, who has a contract with Southampton through June 2027.

    He has taken the field for the Saints in all of their preseason friendlies to this point, but on Tuesday (25 July), he was substituted out against Bournemouth at halftime.

    As the competition for his signature grows, manager Russell Martin later acknowledged the youngster “has a lot on his mind.”.

  • Mauricio Pochettino plans a £112 million transfer swoop as Michael Olise contract is “close,” according to Chelsea news.

    Mauricio Pochettino plans a £112 million transfer swoop as Michael Olise contract is “close,” according to Chelsea news.

    Chelsea plans a £112 million transfer for their ideal Enzo Fernandez partner as a substitute for Moises Caicedo.
    Michael Olise, Federico Valverde, and Kylian Mbappe are all topics of recent Chelsea news and rumors regarding transfers.

    Due to interest from other clubs, Chelsea may need to move quickly if they hope to complete an unlikely transfer for Kylian Mbappe of PSG and France.

    The 24-year-old is currently embroiled in a very public saga with Les Parisiens over his future after he recently declined to exercise the option of an additional year on his contract. As a result, the club hierarchy took some drastic action since he only has one year left on his contract.

    The Frenchman was given an ultimatum, warning him that he would have to leave this summer if he didn’t sign an extension in order to keep from losing a fee. His exclusion from the team’s preseason tour of Japan as a result of an unmet deadline for a new contract has left him alone.

    Saudi Arabia made a record-breaking offer to sign Mbappe for more than £250 million, promising him a one-year contract that would allow him to switch teams the following summer. The possibilities for his next stop are slowly being made known, and that appears to have been rejected.

    According to The Mirror, Liverpool and PSG are in preliminary discussions about loaning the World Cup champion to Liverpool for the entire season. It implies that the path is open for the Blues to take as well, even though they aren’t participating in any European tournaments.

    As an ‘agreement is close,’ Michael Olise is the latest transfer to Chelsea.

    Chelsea and Manchester City are showing interest in Michael Olise during the summer transfer window. The Frenchman fits the type of player Mauricio Pochettino is looking to add to his squad before the upcoming season.

    Even though his contract’s release clause is reportedly no longer in effect, the Frenchman might still be available for about £35 million. According to Jacobs, there is genuine interest in GiveMeSport.

    While Olise is very close to reaching a deal with Chelsea, Crystal Palace does not want to sell. He is a very tangible option for Chelsea, though obviously players can agree terms with multiple clubs. The most crucial factor in all of this is whether a deal can be reached with Crystal Palace.
    He should therefore be kept an eye on in the upcoming weeks.
    “.

    Chelsea plans a £112 million transfer for their ideal Enzo Fernandez partner as a substitute for Moises Caicedo.

    Chelsea plans a £112 million transfer for their ideal Enzo Fernandez partner as a substitute for Moises Caicedo.
    Mauricio Pochettino now needs to replace the midfielders that Chelsea let leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window. The club has lost Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount, as Pochettino looks for the right player to team up with Enzo Fernandez in his squad for the upcoming campaign.

    According to the Spanish newspaper Nacional, the Blues are now considering bringing Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde to Stamford Bridge this summer. Liverpool reportedly made an offer for the Uruguayan international of €80 million (£68 million), while Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia each made an offer of €100 million (£85 million). Real Madrid has rejected all approaches for the player.

    In an effort to strengthen Madrid president Florentino Perez’s resolve, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is rumored to have prepared a bid of €130 million (£112 million) to sign Valverde. According to the report, the Blues are willing to quintuple Valverde’s pay to make him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.

    More news…….

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.
    News regarding the transfer of Lesley Ugochukwu to Chelsea comes from a £23 point one million agreement.

    Chelsea has not yet decided whether Lesley Ugochukwu will play for Mauricio Pochettino’s first team or go out on loan. The 19-year-old midfielder could join Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea made an investment this summer. Ugochukwu’s arrival will continue the revamping of the Blues’ midfield.

    Lesley Ugochukwu, a midfielder currently playing for Rennes, will join Chelsea for €27 million (£23 point 1 million).

    The 19-year-old will either join Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team roster or be loaned out, the Blues have not yet decided.

    A short-term transfer to Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea holds a majority stake, has been suggested.

    Ugochukwu progressed through Rennes’ academy before making 60 club appearances, including 35 in all competitions the previous year.

    The 19-year-old holds midfield positions most frequently and has six caps for France’s U19 team.

    With Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and N’Golo Kante all departing Chelsea this summer, Ugochukwu’s addition would continue the midfield’s transformation.

    Chelsea’s £80 million offer for Caicedo is rejected by Brighton.

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.
    A second, higher offer from Chelsea for midfielder Moises Caicedo worth £80m was turned down by Brighton earlier this week.

    Last week, the Seagulls turned down a £70 million offer from Chelsea for a player they estimate to be worth around £100 million.

    One source told Sky Sports News that Brighton would like to get around £100 million for Caicedo, who they acquired from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle for £4.5 million in 2021.

    The 21-year-old is rumored to have expressed interest in joining Chelsea if a deal can be reached between the two clubs, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

    When the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at midnight on September 1 in England and in Scotland, who will be moving during that time?

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

  • Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.

    Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.

    Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.

    Liverpool have made two big signings this summer in the form of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister and more are expected before the transfer window slams shut.

    Liverpool has been very active in the transfer market this summer, and many more players are expected to come in and go out.

    Jordan Henderson, the team’s captain, has finalized a contentious transfer to Saudi Arabia, while free agents James Milner, Naby Keita, Roberto Firmino, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also left the club. Jurgen Klopp’s team has been bolstered by the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister, but Klopp is aware that more players must be brought in.

    It’s obvious that we need to take action, said Klopp. “We are working on solutions. Everyone is now concerned about the changes after initially wanting them. We have a lot of hope for it. I’m also excited. Here, Mirror Football compiles the most recent Anfield-related news articles.

    Chelsea is ‘discussing Mbappe’.

    Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in talks about a transfer for Kylian Mbappe.

    The Daily Record claims that Todd Boehly and Nasser Al-Khelaifi of PSG have had direct discussions about a player-plus-cash deal for Mbappe. The forward turned down an extension at Parc des Princes, so PSG is looking to sell him this summer.

    News of Chelsea’s interest in Mbappe comes after Mirror Football exclusively revealed on Sunday that Liverpool are in talks with PSG over signing Mbappe on loan.

    Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.

    Fabinho “undergoes a Saudi medical.”.
    According to the Daily Mail, Fabinho has undergone a medical after being heavily linked with a £40 million move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.

    The Brazilian reportedly reached a three-year agreement with Al-Ittihad before departing for Dubai on Friday to complete the move. He will now likely start next season alongside players like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante thanks to the upcoming switch.

    After moving to Liverpool from Monaco in 2018, Fabinho has played more than 200 times and helped Liverpool win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Community Shield. Fabinho has spent five seasons at Anfield.

    Liverpool is planning a new Lavia offer.

    Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.
    Liverpool will intensify their pursuit of Romeo Lavia in the wake of Henderson’s transfer to Al-Ettifaq and Fabinho’s impending joining of Al-Ittihad.

    Southampton, who values the midfielder at about £50 million, has already turned down an opening offer from the Reds for him. Furthermore, according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool is “poised to make a second bid.”.

    Lavia is Klopp’s top pick to take the place of Henderson and Fabinho, and she could combine with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai to form a completely different type of midfield. When the transfer window closes in September, Saints manager Russell Martin has asserted that Lavia “may still be here.”.

    More news

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.
    News regarding the transfer of Lesley Ugochukwu to Chelsea comes from a £23 point one million agreement.

    Chelsea has not yet decided whether Lesley Ugochukwu will play for Mauricio Pochettino’s first team or go out on loan. The 19-year-old midfielder could join Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea made an investment this summer. Ugochukwu’s arrival will continue the revamping of the Blues’ midfield.

    Lesley Ugochukwu, a midfielder currently playing for Rennes, will join Chelsea for €27 million (£23 point 1 million).

    The 19-year-old will either join Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team roster or be loaned out, the Blues have not yet decided.

    A short-term transfer to Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea holds a majority stake, has been suggested.

    Ugochukwu progressed through Rennes’ academy before making 60 club appearances, including 35 in all competitions the previous year.

    The 19-year-old holds midfield positions most frequently and has six caps for France’s U19 team.

    With Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and N’Golo Kante all departing Chelsea this summer, Ugochukwu’s addition would continue the midfield’s transformation.

    Chelsea’s £80 million offer for Caicedo is rejected by Brighton.

    Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.
    A second, higher offer from Chelsea for midfielder Moises Caicedo worth £80m was turned down by Brighton earlier this week.

    Last week, the Seagulls turned down a £70 million offer from Chelsea for a player they estimate to be worth around £100 million.

    One source told Sky Sports News that Brighton would like to get around £100 million for Caicedo, who they acquired from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle for £4.5 million in 2021.

    The 21-year-old is rumored to have expressed interest in joining Chelsea if a deal can be reached between the two clubs, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

    When the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at midnight on September 1 in England and in Scotland, who will be moving during that time?

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

  • 5 key takeaways from Liverpool’s 4-0 preseason win over Leicester

    5 key takeaways from Liverpool’s 4-0 preseason win over Leicester

    Liverpool beat Leicester 4-0 in a resounding victory to begin their preseason games in Singapore. The Reds were determined to win this morning
    Liverpool beat Leicester 4-0 in a resounding victory to begin their preseason games in Singapore.

    The Reds were determined to win this morning from the start, and Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup did just that by scoring three beautifully-crafted goals before halftime. These goals came from the likes of hotshot Darwin Nunez, Bobby Clark, who scored his first senior goal, and the dependable Diogo Jota, who finished with aplomb.

    The second-half lineup continued Liverpool’s winning ways predictably, and Ben Doak added his first senior goal to the Reds’ 4-0 victory.

    Here are the five most important talking points from this morning’s game, which our forwards dominated and in which the defense earned their first clean sheet of the preseason.

    MAC ALLISTER IS A BARGAIN

    MAC ALLISTER IS A BARGAIN
    In a midfield three with Bobby Clark and Curtis Jones, Liverpool’s new Argentinian wizard started once more for the Reds against Leicester. For only £35 million, this player is an absolute steal.

    Mac Allister was the star of the first half despite neither scoring nor providing a direct assist. Our new number 10 has it all, including the ability to turn under pressure, deft touches, and an eye for a through ball.

    Liverpool’s forward line must be licking their lips at the thought of being fed by a player like Mac Allister all season after providing two pre-assists to Mo Salah (who was also, characteristically exceptional today) for both Bobby Clark and Diogo Jota’s goals.

    Although Liverpool’s new additions have received most of the attention during preseason thus far, one important lesson learned from this morning’s game is that the club’s future also appears bright as Bobby Clark and Ben Doak both scored their first senior goals in outstanding fashion.

    The first of the two goals came in the opening period, when Bobby Clark beautifully curled a low shot into the bottom left corner to double Liverpool’s lead. It’s safe to say that when Mo Salah found the child just inside the 18-yard box, the opportunity was taken.

    With about 20 minutes remaining in the second half, Ben Doak got his chance to participate in the scoring by scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal with an outstanding header at the back post. This ended the game.

    Fans were understandably thrilled to see Doak and Clark score their first goals after the duo made a big impression during this year’s preseason campaign. If these performances are any indication, it most definitely won’t be the last time we see Doak and Clark score.

    Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s new number nine, is currently leading the team in terms of pure goal-scoring performance, which is exactly what supporters want to hear for a player with his price tag and expectations.

    Nunez has scored four goals in three preseason games so far, and he appears to be a different player than what we saw before the summer. He has been calm, instinctive, and clinical, and many fans think his goal potential this season is extremely high.

    Even though the composition of Liverpool’s strongest front-three has been hotly contested, which is understandable given the club’s abundance of attacking options, the Uruguayan’s recent play puts him in strong contention to start against Chelsea on August 13.

    TRENT BACK IN DEFENSE.

    Liverpool’s right-back options were limited going into the Leicester game because Conor Bradley did not accompany the rest of the team to Singapore.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold was thus named in his usual position prior to kickoff, with Curtis Jones, Bobby Clark, and Alexis MacAllister occupying the midfield ahead of him.

    The Scouser was once again playing in an inverted role in possession, which gave him great joy toward the end of last season, much to the delight of the crowd.

    One thing is certain: Jurgen Klopp will allow Trent the freedom to play in those midfield areas as much as possible, whether or not Trent begins the season as a right-back or in the middle of the field.

    This year, it’s going to be a total joy to watch Liverpool’s number 66 dismantle defense after defense.

    QUANSAH IS A MAN MOUNTAIN

    Jarell Quansah was by far one of the second-half standouts; he was dominant today and is almost certainly worthy of first-team minutes this season.

    Although I don’t think the search should end, Quansah’s preseason performances will give Jurgen Klopp plenty to consider.
    Liverpool has been widely reported to be looking for a defender before the season starts.

    The 20-year-old center-back has never made a mistake, and given the injury histories of Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip, he will be eager to force his way into his manager’s plans.

    He could be well on his way to establishing himself as a legitimate player with another strong showing against Bayern Munich the following week.