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Following the signing of Jürgen Klopp’s new contract, Liverpool is prepared to complete two additional transfers.

Media digest: As Jürgen Klopp reorganizes the team, Liverpool is on track to complete two pending transfers. A preseason star is in line to sign a new contract.

Liverpool starlet signs new contract.

Winners and losers from Liverpool’s preseason preparations have begun to stand out after two games.
There is undoubtedly much to think about for Jürgen Klopp.

Darwin Nez, for example, is figuratively banging on the manager’s door after finding the net three times in his first two outings. However, Cody Gakpo, a potential challenger for the number nine position, has also scored, and Klopp will have been pleased with the Dutchman’s performance in that position.

Conor Bradley, however, ranks among the biggest winners. He has demonstrated to Klopp that he can be a capable replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the “hybrid” role that was introduced late last season, possibly even paving the way for the number 66 to move permanently into the middle at some point.

Liverpool will now recognize his advancement. Bradley is soon to sign a new three-year contract at Anfield, according to The Athletic, which will also reflect his excellent season on loan at Bolton, where he was named Player of the Season.

That occurs despite the Northern Ireland international receiving transfer interest from the Premier League and the Championship. Bradley has been left out of the group that is traveling to Singapore, despite the fact that Liverpool is clearly committed to keeping him long-term.

Two deals get closer.

With one incoming and one outgoing deal on the table, Liverpool appears set to put two transfer sagas to rest soon. Both Fabinho and Roméo Lavia’s transactions have advanced to this point.

The Athletic reports that after an opening offer was turned down and negotiations are still ongoing, there is an “increasing likelihood” that a deal will be reached for Lavia. Liverpool might use add-ons in a second transfer offer to partially approach Southampton’s asking price.

Personal terms “will not be an issue” should the two clubs settle on a fee. Lavia is also prepared to have a medical exam, according to Sacha Tovalieri. Chelsea is still interested, but it appears as though this one might actually happen.

Regarding Fabinho, Paul Joyce acknowledged on Twitter that there is a “renewed expectation” that he will depart for Al-Ittihad after a first breakdown in negotiations has been overcome. The Brazilian is not anticipated to travel to Singapore with his Liverpool teammates, according to a later update, which confirmed the Saudi side is “progressing” in the deal and that all parties are committed to seeing it through.

July 28, 2023
Report: After submitting a bid, Liverpool was only £8 million away from the ‘aggressive’ target.

With manager Jurgen Klopp dreaming of pairing the Torino star and Virgil van Dijk with his summer transfer, Liverpool have now encountered a significant obstacle in their pursuit of Perr Schuurs.

According to Toro . it, all negotiations between Liverpool and Torino regarding the transfer of Schuurs have come to a halt. This summer, the Serie A team has been negotiating a transfer with Crystal Palace. However, their conversations with the Eagles have also come to a halt at this time.

The clubs with the most interest in luring Schuurs away from the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino are Liverpool and Crystal Palace. However, the 23-year-old cannot leave the club for less than €40 million (£34 million), according to Urbano Cairo, the chairman of Il Toro. His cost has, however, up until now been a problem.

Perr Schuurs is still a target of interest for transfers from Crystal Palace and Liverpool.

For the center-back this summer, no club has yet expressed a desire to pay Cairo the amount he demands. Schuurs now finds himself in an awkward position at the Serie A club after recently telling Torino fans he is unsure of his future with the team beyond this current window.

Crystal Palace and Liverpool are still interested in Schuurs and are keeping an eye out for any potential transfers. The defender has had a productive summer thus far as he sharpens his focus in time for training. The enforcer, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, keeps up his tireless work.

As Klopp fantasizes about pairing the Dutchman with his countryman, Van Dijk, at Anfield, Liverpool is still aware of Schuurs’ predicament. The Reds manager is eager to sign a center-half to pair with the former Southampton star. However, Crystal Palace might make him less interested.

The Italian club Torino has already received offers from Liverpool and Crystal Palace.

At the beginning of July, Tuttosport reported that Liverpool had submitted a €30 million (£26 million) offer for the transfer of Schuurs. However, Torino swiftly rejected a bid from Napoli and returned the offer to its sender.
Il Toro, however, always looked forward to receiving more proposals.

The Eagles would also submit an offer. This month, according to Tuttosport, Crystal Palace made a transfer offer of €35 million (£30 million) to Torino. Cairo, however, has stuck to its £34 million ($40 million) price tag. While even Tuttosport reported that Schuurs had decided to join Crystal Palace.

Despite the fact that Schuurs prefers Liverpool, he has a personal contract in place with Crystal Palace in the event that Torino approve a transfer. To acquire a player Michael Owen admires, the Eagles must offer an additional £4 million for a deal and Liverpool an additional £8 million.

Owen told BT Sport (21/10/23, 22:30) that Schuurs “will be the new Matthijs de Ligt.”. Although he is still young, he has a great physique and strength. He already makes me think of De Ligt a lot. Strong for his age, aggressive, and good with the ball. ”.

July 28, 2023
We feel betrayed and hurt by you, to Jordan Henderson, in this open letter.

Jordan Henderson has received an open letter from Paul Amann, the creator of Kop Outs, the official LGBT+ supporters group for Liverpool.

Kop Outs, the official LGBT+ supporters group for Liverpool, was started by Paul Amann.

As the LGBT+ supporters’ representative, Paul sits on the Liverpool Supporters’ Board.
To discuss issues relating to equality in football and elsewhere, he frequently meets with Jordan Henderson, Jurgen Klopp, and other supporters.

Paul wrote an open letter to Henderson after the contentious transfer of the former Liverpool captain to Saudi Arabia:.

We’ve already thanked you for your support of LGBT+ people. We greatly appreciate your decision to include us in programs and to denounce homophobia and the LGBT+ community. As a Liverpool player, we supported you, and we admired you as our team’s captain for bringing home every trophy.

Your principles seemed to be the ideal fit for both our club and our city. Regarding equality, human decency, and dignity, you spoke in an honest manner. You were with us for twelve years, giving commendable performances both on and off the field. On the basis of your declared allyship, you were nominated for British LGBT Ally of the Year.

You had the chance to say goodbye to Anfield in style as you left Liverpool. Your two more years were left on your extremely lucrative contract. Clubs around the world outside of oppressive regimes are still looking for players your age and ability. You had the chance to show footballers can be principled and stand by their convictions to your family, teammates, fans, and the footballing community.

The values you have previously openly defended are directly contradicted by your decision to sign a contract with Al-Ettifaq, a company with headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Amnesty International has discovered the following in Saudi Arabia.

the use of torture as a form of punishment.

A rise in executions.

There is no freedom of speech.

Nobody objected.

There is a lot of discrimination against women.

In police custody, brutality is frequently used.

Without cause, you may be taken into custody and placed under arrest.

Religious prejudice is pervasive.

Numerous migrant workers have been deported.

Groups that support human rights are forbidden.

The death penalty is another punishment for homosexuality. This is a far cry from the principles you have previously advocated in public.

Kop Outs has seen many honorable people amplify our messages for voicing these worries about your choice to leave. Sadly, some hateful messages have also been posted to us by so-called fans who support your decision to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Most of our members are shocked and incensed by your decision to support our oppressors. This decision is deemed intolerable by many.

You will forever be remembered as the legendary captain who won it all. Your failure to uphold the values you promoted, however, has severely damaged your standing as a man.

You are not the first and might not be the last person to pass away. Given that Robbie Rogers, a former teammate of Gerrard’s, was an out gay man, it is extremely troubling that Gerrard left. This is a betrayal of a former teammate’s trust. It is also extremely disappointing that Robbie Fowler was selected to manage in Saudi Arabia. All parties involved had other places to conduct business that were free of human rights abuses. options for managing and playing in locations with possibly more long-lasting football leagues. Marco Silva of Fulham has declined playing opportunities twice and has remained true to his beliefs.

At Kop Outs, we worry that players’ relocation to Saudi Arabia will make it less likely for them to publicly support LGBT+ rights in the future. If they also wish to travel to a country such as Saudi Arabia, they might be concerned that their words might come back to haunt them.

Words are not as powerful as actions.
Many Kop Outs members feel betrayed and hurt by your decision, and your words are now being called into doubt as a result. Be proactive and dependable if you want to be an ally. “.

July 28, 2023
A £20 million midfielder who is so good it’s a “joke” has been linked to Liverpool.

Following the Saudi Pro League’s recent Anfield raid, Liverpool has been linked with a number of midfielders in recent weeks.

Jordan Henderson, the Reds’ captain, left for Al Ettifaq, and Fabinho appears destined for Al Ittihad.

Liverpool has already brought in two midfielders this summer, and they may bring in at least one more.

Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace was one name that was mentioned earlier this year as a potential transfer target for Anfield.

The 25-year-old was linked to both the Reds and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a May report from Liverpool World.

In 2020, Palace acquired Eze from QPR for an initial reported fee of £16 million with a potential increase to £20 million.

With 15 goals and 11 assists from 93 competitive games, he has performed admirably for the London club.

Eze is a versatile player who has played both flanks, both offensive and defensive midfield positions for Palace.

Early this year, he played for 20 minutes against Malta in a Euro 2024 qualifying match to earn his first England cap.

One of Eze’s former teammates has now endorsed the rumored Liverpool target for a significant transfer.

The Three Lions star “100%” has what it takes to succeed at a top club, according to Geoff Cameron, who spoke to talkSPORT.

He (Eze) “goes at his own beat and he’s smooth, silky, sharp and kind of graceful at the same time,” he said. “He has the power to alter the game.

“For me, I have no doubts that he’ll join a prestigious club.

“It just [takes] time, experience, more games under his belt, and more chances to demonstrate his talent and [score] more goals. He already possesses it.

I think he can, and you’ll see it.
Can he do it reliably in every game and have that much impact? ”.

Cameron also recalled how Jack Butland, a former teammate, described Eze as having “joke-like” talent.

Our perspective.

Liverpool should consider Eze as a viable option.
He is a Premier League-tested player with extraordinary talent and versatility.

Although he’s only 25 and hasn’t reached his peak, he has a wealth of experience and should be able to make an immediate impact at Anfield.

The deal with Eze is good through the 2025 summer.

Palace doesn’t have to sell him right away or risk losing him for nothing the following year, but they still need to consider what the future holds for both the player and the team.

In light of this, Liverpool may decide to test the market and determine how much the Eagles might be willing to pay for him.

Palace may not want to lose another top player just yet after recently losing Wilfried Zaha to a free transfer.

July 28, 2023
Chelsea is genuinely interested in signing the £8 million Premier League star.

In order to help Mauricio Pochettino improve his attack, Chelsea is sincerely interested in signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this summer.

That is what the incredibly trustworthy David Ornstein claims.

Let’s take a look at the situation involving Michael Olise and Chelsea.

What’s going on?

A report from RMC Sport in France stated that Chelsea had made a £39 million offer for Crystal Palace’s No. Seven in the previous few days.

Ornstein refuted rumors that an offer had been made, but he did admit that Chelsea is “concretely” interested in Olise, who Crystal Palace acquired from Reading in July 2021 for only £8 million.

On Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE YouTube channel, The Athletic’s Football Correspondent stated, “I was led to believe a bid has not come in for Michael Olise, but Chelsea do have concrete interest. ”.

The news that Chelsea wants to sign the 21-year-old is not at all surprising.

At Crystal Palace, Olise had an outstanding 2022–23 season, making 37 appearances, contributing 11 assists, and scoring two goals.

Olise became the first player in Crystal Palace history to record more than ten assists in a single Premier League season. Only Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Kevin De Bruyne had more assists in the league.

Chelsea is confident in the deal for Olise.

This transaction might be fairly simple to complete if Chelsea does decide to make a bid for Crystal Palace, should the offer be attractive to the residents of south London.

The winger’s younger brother Richard is reportedly a member of Chelsea’s academy, and the club has a close relationship with the Olise family, according to 90min.

That has given Chelsea a lot of confidence that a deal can be made for the France Under-21 international, who actually spent time in the academy at Cobham from 2009 to 2016.

Olise might be coming back to Stamford Bridge this summer, so be sure to keep an eye on this situation.

July 27, 2023
Enzo Fernandez gives a strong hint that Moises Caicedo will be moving to Chelsea.

Enzo Fernandez’s social media activity could have suggested a move for Moises Caicedo, according to Chelsea transfer news.

A move for a new midfield partner during the summer transfer window may have been hinted at by Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez to the organization.

On January 31st, the World Cup champion joined the Blues, who paid a club-record and British record transfer fee of approximately £106.5 million. In the few months that he spent at Benfica, the 22-year-old displayed a great deal of promise. Later, he won the winter World Cup’s award for young player of the competition.

Despite the team struggling to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League, Fernandez continued to shine in the second half of the season. The Argentinean international was, however, occupying a position at the base of the midfield, where his skills might be more appropriate for a more advanced one.

Frank Lampard, an interim manager, stated earlier this year, “My personal view with Enzo is that he can probably play in all the midfield roles, but seeing him train and play, I get the feeling from him that he has more to offer than as a single number six. He has two options for playing: double number six or number eight, which allows him to participate more fully in the game. “.

Fernandez would most likely need to be paired up with another midfielder in the summer transfer market if he were to play further up the field. Conor Gallagher is the only other senior first-team player in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, leaving the 22-year-old as the only other option.

Moises Caicedo, who has previously played for Brighton, is one of those who has been mentioned. He is capable of playing in a variety of positions, including the deeper role.

football.London is aware that the Ecuadorian international has been one of the Blues’ top targets this summer.

But according to recent reports, the west London team has yet to sign the midfielder due to a £100 million price tag. Fernandez might have given away his desire for a new partner in the city by favoriting a tweet on his Twitter page.

He favored a comment made by TheBlueDodger, who stated: “It would be a travesty if we didn’t give Enzo Fernandez a proper platform to play his best game after spending so much money getting him in. The Premier League requires more players, even though some have been excellent next to him. “.

Although it’s unclear whether the hierarchy will act quickly to address that problem and assist Fernandez in advancing in his position, time is running out as the season quickly approaches.

July 27, 2023
Liverpool may soon complete transfer different from what Jürgen Klopp has tried before

Liverpool are eyeing a $64 million transfer this week and it would represent a major change from what the Reds were previously going for under Jurgen Klopp.

With it looking like Roméo Lavia could become the next summer signing to go through the door to Liverpool this summer, there is no doubt that the young Belgian would be an exciting addition.

The 19-year-old has all the skills needed to become a truly adept player at the base of The Reds’ midfield, but he would also represent a complete change from what Liverpool usually aim for in the market.

Liverpool normally opt for slightly more established players who are three or four years older. This allows their development to take place on the books of other clubs and there is more certainty about the player’s true potential.

The more data behind someone, the less risk there is associated with the transfer. Perhaps the explanation is simply that there are no midfielders aged between 22 and 24 who Liverpool’s recruitment team believe are of the required, accessible and achievable standard.

The going rate appears to be over $100 million for settled options: Declan Rice has already moved and likely would have been out of the Reds’ price range; Enzo Fernández was also admired before joining Chelsea in January (again for a huge sum).

But Lavia, with just one full senior season to his name and a total of 29 appearances for Southampton, would be a very different kind of signing. He would be much cheaper than Rice or Fernández, but would come with more unknowns.

With a valuation of $64m (£50m/€58m), it’s no small investment to make either. Every senior player that Jürgen Klopp has signed since signing for Liverpool has played football for around five full seasons before moving to Anfield, as the list follows:

2023/24:

Dominik Szoboszlai — $77 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Alexis Mac Allister-$45 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

2022/23:

Darwin Núñez-$83 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Cody Gakpo-$48 million, four and a half seasons of senior football when he signed

2021/22:

Luis Díaz-$48 million, five and a half seasons of senior football when he signed

Ibrahima Konaté – $46 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

2020/21:

Diogo Jota — $53 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Thiago Alcântara – $32 million, 11 seasons of senior football when signed

2019/20:

Takumi Minamino – $9 million, eight seasons of senior football when signed

2018/19:

Alisson Becker – $84 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Naby Keïta – $68 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Fabinho – $51 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Xherdan Shaqiri – $17 million, nine seasons of senior football when he signed

2017/18:

Virgil van Dijk — $97 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Mohamed Salah – $47 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – $45 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Andy Robertson – $10 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

2016/17:

Sadio Mané-$45 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Gini Wijnaldum-$32 million, nine seasons of senior football when he signed

Joël Matip — Free transfer, seven seasons of senior football when signed

There’s no doubt that Lavia could be a great signing for Liverpool, but there’s no other way to judge him than to see him as a higher-risk signing than what the Reds are usually looking for.

For the asking price of $64 million, Lavia would become Liverpool’s sixth-biggest signing of all-time, despite the small sample of what he can do. This brings excitement for what it could become, but it also represents something of a gamble.

July 27, 2023
Report – £60m Azzurri star agrees Liverpool transfer

Liverpool are consistently associated with high quality midfielders and one of them is blue star Marco Verratti.

Three days ago, we reported via Marca that the Reds are set to beat Atletico Madrid to sign the Italian from Paris Saint-Germain, who values their prized asset at €70m (£60m).

More recently, reports from Spain suggest Verratti has agreed to a move to Liverpool.

According to Catalan outlet Nacional, the decorated midfielder has been “OK” to join Jurgen Klopp, who must now reach an agreement with PSG to complete the transfer.

The 30-year-old star was eager to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. However, president Florentino Perez didn’t hesitate to sign him as the La Liga giants already have enough quality and skill in the middle of the park.

It’s worth remembering that Los Blancos blew their budget to sign Jude Bellingham who was top of Liverpool’s wishlist not too long ago.

The Spanish news source claims that Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone was interested in Verratti but fired the Rojiblancos in favor of a move to Anfield.

The veteran has made over 400 appearances for France and won the Ligue 1 title and Super Cup nine times. He also won the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue six times. The 55-year-old star has thus won thirty national titles, but not even a European trophy with PSG. Maybe it’s time for him to finally walk away.

Not to be forgotten, Verratti was an important member of the Italian national team that won the European Championships under Roberto Mancini two years ago. He provided two assists in the league.

Have your say: should Liverpool accept a £60m fee to secure his signature?

July 27, 2023
Liverpool contacts a Brazilian midfielder valued at £22 million.

As news of Fabinho’s transfer to Al Ettifaq broke, Liverpool were linked with another Brazilian midfielder to fill the void left by 29-year-old former captain Jordan Henderson.

Any remaining deals that need to be finalized should arguably be done as soon as possible as Jurgen Klopp would certainly prefer a permanent squad before his side start the new Premier League season at Stamford Bridge in just over two weeks.

The Reds are believed to continue to try to sign Southampton defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, and, Football Transfers note, there have also been talks with Fluminense for Andre.

According to the report, the Brazilian club want 25 million euros for 80% of the economic rights and future bonuses of the 22-year-old.

Obviously, that’s an amount Liverpool could afford, although the problem for Klopp is that the player won’t be allowed to leave his current club until the end of his season, which would mean Andre wouldn’t have to. be hired before the next transfer. window. Fulham is also attributed to an interest in its services, but you would also see that the same problem applies.

Since red quickly needs in situ bodies, an offer that goes beyond the price could persuade Fluminense to allow her husband a summer train.

However, it is by no means sure and can hunt Klopp in another place for reinforcements.

July 27, 2023
Romeo Lavia transfer to Chelsea latest as Liverpool ready new bid for a £50m star

The latest about Chelsea’s interest in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia with Rivals Liverpool now the front runners to sign the 19-year-old Belgium International

Romeo Lavia could play in Stamford Bridge on 13 August, but who for?

The midfielder of Southampton is a wanted man after having made an impression in the Saints’ relegation of the Premier League last season. In just 19 years old, Lavia showed real maturity in his game in what an extremely difficult campaign was for Southampton. Such adulthood, in combination with brilliant defensive displays, means that he now expects that he will continue with St. Mary this summer.

Football.London understands that Chelsea Lavia watched on various occasions last season with the scouts of the club who did extensive research into the teenager. In early June, the Blues began initial talks with Southampton about the potential signing of Lavia, but nothing has happened since.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have already seen an initial bid rejected by Southampton for the Belgium international. The Reds, who take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next month to kick off their respective Premier League campaigns, have seen a £37m bid rejected by the Saints and are expected to return with even more money to bolster their options. midfield.

Both teams are in similar positions in midfield. Chelsea have already lost N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic and are looking for other midfielders before the end of the transfer window, with Moises Caicedo still high on the agenda. Meanwhile, Liverpool have lost James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson. Fabinho should also leave shortly. Jurgen Klopp has brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but the German coach wants more before the new season starts.

Liverpool are now favorites in signing Lavia, while Chelsea have focused more on lengthy negotiations with Brighton for Caicedo. The Saints midfielder wants to join the Reds and there is confidence that a deal will be finalized. It looks like Chelsea will miss Lavia, which makes it all the more important to find a way to sign Caicedo. At the moment Brighton are not bouncing back on the Ecuador international’s £100m valuation but talks are ongoing and they are trying to find a solution.

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi recently said he would be happy if the midfielder stayed at the club. However, the Seagulls manager also said there will be a plan in place in case he leaves.

“My deadline is the ego – his attitude in the dressing room and on the pitch,” De Zerbi explained. “The other is not my problem.

“I’m happy if Moises stays and plays with us. We’ll still play without him. We have to be ready to find another midfielder when Caicedo leaves.”

July 27, 2023