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Liverpool add £150,000- weekly Man City star to Fabinho replacements list

Liverpool have reportedly added Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips to their list of potential replacements for Saudi Fabinho.

That’s according to a recent report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who says Jurgen Klopp has an extensive list of possible midfielders to replace Fabinho and Jordan Henderson; both are set for lucrative Saudi Pro League transfers.

While Fabinho’s planned move to Al-Ittihad has been postponed and all parties are busy finalizing a deal, it seems only a matter of time before the Brazilian defensive midfielder moves to the Middle East alongside Henderson, who is on the verge of reuniting with Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq.

So while he has already added several new midfielders to his squad, including Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Klopp may soon find himself in need of another.

Several names are on the German’s summer wish list and, according to Ornstein, one of them is Manchester City’s Phillips. Struggling to consolidate a place in Pep Guardiola’s first-team plans since his move from Leeds United last summer, it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see the City number four, who, according to Spotrac, earns £150,000 a week, sacrificed as a way for the club to help settle the score.

However, with the likes of Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also being the main contenders to move to Anfield, there are no guarantees that Phillips will be offered the chance to move to Merseyside.

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Sadio Mané ‘admits to join Cristiano Ronaldo’ as PSG and Liverpool eye Man City transfer target

Liverpool’s EURO rivals roundup: Man City and PSG both love the look of a starlet being watched at Anfield, while Sadio Mane may have come to terms with a Cristiano Ronaldo link.

Liverpool may soon have enough former players in Saudi Arabia to add their own Legends side to the league. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both completing transfers and they would join Roberto Firmino and Steven Gerrard in the move.

Sadio Mane could soon complete the five-man squad and he is rumored to have agreed a deal to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. He had a difficult season after leaving Liverpool for Bayern Munich last year, but he reportedly tried to stay and fight for his place in the team. But while the transfers of Mane, Gerrard and even Firmino – who would always start on a free transfer – have little relevance to Liverpool’s plans, the transfers of Henderson and Fabinho have put a spoke in the works for the rest of the summer. And the Reds aren’t the only European side that could fall behind.

At Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez has been enticed by Saudi overtures, with a fee of $39m (£30m/€35m) agreed with Al Ahli. Pep Guardiola has started drawing up a list of possible replacements.

This could point him towards a young starlet who is admired by both Liverpool and PSG. Manchester City scouts were “impressed from start to finish”.

Sadio Mané to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
According to L’Equipe, Mané has agreed to join Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the latest episode of the great Saudi exodus. Yesterday The Athletic broke the news of the talks, but the French outlet now claims a deal has been reached.

Although the transfer is not yet complete, Mané has “given his agreement in principle”. It would bring an abrupt end to his difficult spell at Bayern Munich after just one injury-related season

Thomas Tuchel appeared to have hinted earlier in the month that Mane could still leave despite the player’s propensity to fight for his place.

Liverpool.com says: Another day, another disappointment. Mane seemed like the type to resist Saudi overtures and prove he still belonged at a high level in Europe, but the money seems to have spoken again.

No doubt Liverpool’s growing core of legends will increase interest in the Saudi league as the season progresses, with clips circulating on social media just as they did around Ronaldo. This, of course, is part of the plan.

Bradley Barcola is a favorite of PSG, Man City, and Liverpool.

According to 90MIN, Manchester City may try to sign Lyon’s young Bradley Barcola to replace Mahrez. The 20-year-old only made his official debut in January, but he quickly rose to prominence, finishing the season with seven goals and 10 assists across all competitions.

Liverpool is ‘keeping tabs’ on Barcola, according to a Fabrizio Romano report from April (via Get French Football News). Le Parisien recently reported that PSG continues to monitor the situation.

Barcola appears to be a promising talent, but the player has admitted that he needs one more year at Lyon to “confirm” his development, according to Liverpool Dot Com.

While PSG has a history of snatching up the best French talent, this stance may change if Manchester City decides to push for him as a replacement for Mahrez. However, Liverpool might be hoping he bides his time until next summer, which may be the time to begin seriously searching for a Mohamed Salah replacement.

July 25, 2023
Chelsea have ‘magical’ transfer chance as Christopher Nkunku’s dream partner emerges for $44m

Chelsea transfer news: Blues have more than one reason to beat Manchester City over signing of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as Mauricio Pochettino plan emerges

Since Reece James clinched the league title in 2018/19, taking the captaincy at Wigan as an 18-year-old loanee on his first venture into senior football, just nine other teenagers have reached 3,000 minutes in a 46-match season in Division Two.

James’s ascent to Chelsea came a year later alongside Mason Mount – one of nine others – as Trevoh Chalobah progressed from youth loan perennial to first team player two seasons later. Ian Maatsen has since been one of five players to achieve such a feat after 2019/20.

He is now vying for a place in Mauricio Pochettino’s senior squad. Other names popping up include Alex Scott – set for a £25m+ Premier League transfer from Bristol City – and Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp, who now plays regular top-flight matches. For Blues fans, there’s another one that fits the bill and is gaining more and more attention. Michael Olise of Crystal Palace.

Olise was a Cobham player herself and let go at the age of 14, just like Declan Rice was. Olise is now an established Premier League star, attracting interest from clubs already there and competing for European places. At 21, he is now one of the most sought after players in his role.

Olise is a left-handed right winger, something Chelsea certainly know a lot about, having signed four in the last 12 months and lost to development team Tudor Mendel-Idowu to a free and currently owned Hakim Ziyech. Olise is strongly attached to the club. He is a player who reflects many of Ziyech’s positive qualities with a high number of crosses and attacks from the right flank. He can fall back on his bad left peg and visit teammates in the park. His defensive abilities are also among the best for wingers, ranking in the top 15 percent for tackled, interceptions and blocks on FBREF.

Essentially, he’s a bit of a gem and certainly one who continues to impress. Since Olise arrives early, it feels like he’s been there for a while. At this point, he has 8,500 league minutes to his name, scoring 11 goals but providing 29 assists for his work.

Far from being a performance machine, Olise’s game has style and substance, which at 18 made him the 10th top scorer of the 2020/21 season in the Championship. The next youngest player in the top ten was five years his senior. He is now waiting for the chance to prove he can do like James at Chelsea.

The Blues are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Olise and that makes perfect sense. You want to find a player who can play on the right flank and also take on the No.10 role. Olise fits the bill and with a £35m ($44m) release clause, the young Frenchman is as cheap as it gets for the relative quality.

Although it is understood that Chelsea will go beyond the clause of his contract to agree better payment terms with Palace, it is still a low figure for a player who has openly displayed his Premier League prowess for two years. Considering Pochettino’s track record of improving not only young players but forwards as well, it’s a promising idea.

Christopher Nkunku, 25, is already able to switch roles up front and act as a striker himself. When his eye for production combines with Olise’s velvety play, it could be one of the most exciting collaborations out there. Despite a relatively low tally of just four league goals in his 43 appearances, Olise’s creative moves are top notch.

“Michael is a special talent,” Palace team-mate Joel Ward said of him earlier this year, showing the respect with which he is held. “The world is his oyster and he’s getting better and better from game to game, so I think he will reach new heights and raise the bar. If he continues like this, he will continue with special things. “They [Olise and teammate Eberechi Eze] make my life a little bit easier when I can just give them the ball and they do their magic!”

The concern is that Manchester City are also expressing interest and preparing to lose Riyad Mahrez which would free up a vacancy in the squad. At Chelsea, the gap is less. Noni Madueke, a 21-year-old left-handed right-winger, was signed in January for £35m. Diego Moreira and Angelo Gabriel are promising players who are currently being tested in pre-season and Raheem Sterling has also been selected to play for this team in America so far.

That’s definitely one thing that could stand in their way, another could be his recent injury while playing for the French U21s in the European Championships. Olise suffered a blow with a hamstring injury for a year and is set to miss the start of the 2023/24 season. “We know after his injury that it will be some time for him to get back to fitness,” revealed manager Roy Hodgson. “It was a serious injury that required surgery.

“At the moment we are hoping that the rehabilitation is going well and to have him back soon. But we certainly won’t see him for a while.”

Chelsea have had a torrid time with injuries over the past couple of years and apart from this recent setback, hardly need another player to be a flight risk for the new season other than Olise’s record. In what was already his fifth senior career, he was an integral part of the Palace and Reading teams.

That problem aside, Chelsea have a chance to make a smart signing in a key area and it only makes sense in the world.

July 25, 2023
According to a report, Liverpool have just made a move to sign a Brazilian player for £20 million.

Andre, a midfielder for Fluminense, is reportedly the target of a move by Liverpool, with Fulham also reportedly showing interest in the Brazilian teenager.

According to Football Transfers, Liverpool and Fluminense have spoken about the 22-year-old’s potential transfer to the Premier League should Liverpool meet Fluminense’s €25 million (£20 million) asking price.

According to the report, Fluminense are reportedly interested in selling midfielder Andre, but Fulham are also interested in him. Fluminense prefers to hold onto their prized asset until the January transfer window, which presents another obstacle.

Andre is a perfect replacement for players like Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who are both close to moving to Saudi Arabia, but this hasn’t stopped Liverpool from making an approach for him.

After Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai’s arrivals this summer, Andre, 22, will fit Liverpool’s hiring strategy. The Brazilian is also a great fit for Jurgen Klopp’s playing style.

In fact, Andre is a player who has received praise from scouts for being proficient at pretty much everything in a midfield role, and this degree of versatility will make the youngster a favorite of the Anfield crowd.

This summer, Andre might make for the ideal Fabinho replacement for Liverpool.

There is a lot to like about the 22-year-old Brazilian, who could be the perfect Fabinho replacement at Liverpool. He plays primarily in a double pivot or as Fluminense’s lone defensive midfielder.

When compared directly to Liverpool’s no, Andre would have a different profile because he is a skilled dribbler as well as a strong and proficient passer. 3, but the kid will give the holding role a fresh twist.

The midfield of Liverpool was criticized as being too slow and predictable last season, but with the addition of Andre, the star of Fluminense, the Reds may find this area of the field to be rather dangerous.

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Liverpool could give the 19-year-old, who has already completed his dream transfer, a chance

Liverpool young winger Melkamu Frauendorf is part of Jurgen Klopp’s 32-man pre-season squad that traveled to Baden-Wuerttemberg for a summer training camp

Melkamu Frauendorf is hoping to leave a lasting impression at Liverpool’s training camp in Germany.

The 19-year-old was signed by Hoffenheim in 2020, before signing professional contracts with Liverpool a year later. In his debut season with the Reds, the versatile attacking midfielder shone for the under-18s, scoring seven goals, including in the FA Youth Cup final.

An even more impressive season followed, resulting in the then 17-year-old Frauendorf making his first team debut in January 2022 as a substitute against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. He earned his first start for Liverpool in a Carabao Cup win against Derby County last season. Last season, Frauendorf showed his versatility and was used across the board. The Germany U19 international has been deployed as both a left and right forward, and also successfully broke into the forward position for the U21 side, scoring twice and getting one assist in three games.

Frauendorf had attracted interest from other clubs, before signing for Liverpool, and was aware of interest from the Reds for a year before deciding to move to Merseyside. The teenager began imagining playing for the club in 2017 as he watched from the stands Trent Alexander-Arnold score his first goal for Liverpool against Hoffenheim in a Champions League play-off match.

“I dreamed of playing for Liverpool and going to England, to play at Anfield,” he recalled. “I dreamed about it.”

Full name: Melkamu Benjamin Daniel Frauendorf

Date of birth: January 12, 2004

Place of birth: Kembata, Ethiopia

Position: Right winger, Left winger, Centre-forward

Career History: Frauendorf came off the bench on his Liverpool debut against Shrewsbury Town in January 2022 and made his first starting XI for the Reds against Derby County in September 2022. He hopes to feature in more matchday squads the next season.

July 25, 2023
LIVERPOOL TOLD THE “ARROGANT” TRANSFER TARGET WON’T SUIT JURGEN KLOPP, “EVEN ERLING HAALAND”.

Despite rumors that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, Perry Groves claims Kylian Mbappe doesn’t fit Jurgen Klopp’s style at Liverpool.

The former Arsenal player claimed that the World Cup winner from 2018 plays at “80-85 percent” for Paris Saint-Germain but that he cannot do the same for a team like Liverpool or in the Premier League. He used Erling Haaland as an example of someone who does it for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Additionally, he believes that you would need to “build your team around” Kylian Mbappe, which, as Jurgen Klopp stated to talkSPORT, is something he would never do.

Even though Mbappe is currently among the best in the world, if not the best, every club in the country would surely sign him if it made financial sense, and that is what Liverpool is attempting to do.

Given that the Reds are searching for that marquee player after missing out on Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid, one would assume they are no different.

But not for Groves, who correctly outlined why Mbappe, who was referred to as “arrogant” (The Athletic) by his former manager, Mauricio Pochettino, wouldn’t work at Anfield.

You can’t play 80 to 85 percent, as he does for PSG, according to Groves. “You can see how bad they are in the Champions League. can’t advance past the quarterfinals because they face opponents of comparable stature.

“You need to organize your team around Mbappe. Liverpool won’t do that because they play with a high press, which forces everyone to move away from the ball. Will Mbappe, who is incredibly intelligent, actually do that?

“You can’t have players who don’t contribute when you don’t have the ball when you play the other top teams.

That’s not how it operates.
Even the brilliant Haaland presses and performs his duties off the ball for Man City. Mbappe may not actually do that.
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Mbappe playing for Liverpool.

FSG differ from PSG. They don’t just spout cash at anything and everything.

There is no chance Liverpool will acquire Mbappe unless he is available for free; they couldn’t even close a deal to acquire Bellingham this summer.

Real Madrid will be the front-runners to sign him if that situation occurs, and there is still a chance despite the mayhem in Paris.

July 25, 2023
Journalist: Chelsea and the £40 million player Liverpool reportedly wanted are close to reaching a personal agreement.

Mohammed Kudus, an Ajax star who was reportedly a target for Liverpool earlier this summer, is close to moving to the Premier League, but not to join the Reds.

Chelsea and the 22-year-old star are reportedly close to reaching a £40 million deal, according to Ben Jacobs. The Ghanaian international has a contract with Ajax through 2025, but he turned down an additional year’s option back in April, putting a number of elite European clubs on high alert.

Kudus was regarded as a fallback option for Mason Mount in the event that the Reds were unable to sign the former Chelsea player, but it now appears that the deal is off the table for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

While Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal have expressed genuine interest in the attacking midfielder, the Blues are ahead of the pack in finalizing personal terms for him.

Kudus made 84 appearances for de Godenzonen before moving to Ajax from Nordsjlland in 2020. During that time, he registered 11 assists and 23 goals while tallying 23 goals.

At the 2022 World Cup, he also shone on the international stage, scoring two goals against South Korea to lead Ghana to a 3-2 victory. However, on this particular occasion, the Ghanaians were ultimately unable to escape the group.

It is believed that Chelsea would move more quickly to finalize a deal for Kudus if Conor Gallagher were to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Who would be left if not Kudus?

Liverpool is in desperate need of midfield reinforcements to go along with the addition of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister because it is now looking very likely that Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will be leaving Anfield this summer.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is a player to keep an eye on as he has been frequently linked to the team during preseason.

Even though Kudus’ ship may have already left port, Klopp still has plenty of time to find the right candidate during the transfer window.

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Chelsea told new wonderkid signing is the response to Todd Boehly’s Lionel Messi desire

Todd Boehly may have brought his own Lionel Messi to Chelsea with the signing of Angelo Gabriel who has been praised by ex-Arsenal striker Julio Baptista

Chelsea have already completed eight summer transfers and six of them can certainly be regarded as signings for the future. Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are the two new signings and Mauricio Pochettino is expected to include both in his first-team plans.

Angelo Gabriel, Diego Moreira, Alex Matos and Ishe Samuels-Smith are the remaining signings to play for the club this season, while Dujuan Richards and Kendry Paez will officially join in 2024 and 2025 respectively. This group joins the likes of Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana, Gabriel Slonina and Cesare Casadei who are already at the club as the next generation of stars at Stamford Bridge

However, some of those could have an immediate impact on the senior team. Moreira, Santos and Casadei all started the friendly at Wrexham alongside Carney Chukwuemeka. Gabriel, who is the latest signing, also impressed with a delightfully inserted pass to Ben Chilwell who scored the fifth goal.

Last week, Chelsea completed the signing of the 18-year-old Santos in a deal worth £13m and he has already been placed in senior plans and it is now clear why.

The Brazilian prodigy possesses obvious skill with his crisp, sharp dribbling and left foot stick that draws comparisons to Lionel Messi. Todd Boehly has already tried unsuccessfully to lure Messi to Chelsea, but he could finally find an alternative answer who is also half the Argentine’s age.

Comments from former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista also show that Chelsea have a real gem on their hands. Speaking to Gambling Zone, he said: “Angelo Gabriel is an incredible player, for someone so young. He has a great left foot, but he can play over the front three and also the back 9.

“He’s a good runner, he has incredible ability, especially in dribbling, and I think it will work well at Chelsea because he’s so talented. When players move from Brazil to Europe, they need time to finish their game, but he’s an incredible talent.”

July 25, 2023
Report: Target for Liverpool has reached an agreement and prefers the Reds to the Gunners.

With a deal struck with the player, Liverpool is getting close to signing a midfielder to beat rivals Arsenal to the club.

A highly-rated new signing, who appears to be choosing Liverpool over Arsenal, has a deal with Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has experienced a turbulent summer, with the loss of up to five midfielders in the span of a few weeks on top of other departures. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita, all options for central midfield, left the team after their contracts expired on free transfers. Roberto Firmino and Fabio Carvalho, a forward on loan from RB Leipzig, also left the team.

Additionally, there are two somewhat unexpected Saudi Pro League deals. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Jordan Henderson will depart for the Gulf state, where Fabinho will follow.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, may be on his way to the Reds as a replacement.

It was tweeted by the journalist, “Understand that [Liverpool] is the top favorite now.”. “Lavia wants to join Liverpool and has given the [go-ahead]!”.

According to Plettenberg, the Saints value their teenage superstar at roughly £50 million. However, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has provided additional insight, asserting that the opening offer will be closer to £35 million.

He tweeted, “[The] Belgian midfielder’s side just agreed on personal terms. “Romeo Lavia was awaiting the Liverpool board’s approval and was a little irritated that it was taking so long. However, it has since moved. “.

Arsenal is rumored to be interested in another midfielder, but Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Thomas Partey will be a part of his future plans. Last week, Football Insider claimed that Arsenal was also planning a move for Lavia.

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Liverpool won’t believe their bad luck with injuries as the £120,000 per year star will be out for a while.

Dominik Szoboszlai is now reportedly unlikely to play in Liverpool’s friendly game against Greuther Furth behind closed doors.

According to Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo, the Hungarian midfielder is believed to have rolled his ankle and will sit out the remainder of the team’s training camp as a preventative measure.

Although it’s unclear exactly how long the 22-year-old will be sidelined, it seems unlikely that his preseason will be significantly shortened beyond the aforementioned tie.

Without a doubt, Jurgen Klopp will be sighing with relief if his new star signing avoided suffering a serious injury setback.

Still, one must hope that Liverpool’s injury luck will improve in the upcoming season and that the midfielder, who makes £120,000 per week (according to Capology) can avoid any significant absences from the action.

If the 2022–23 season taught us anything, it’s that we cannot afford to skimp on young, dynamic midfielders if we are to have any chance of regaining our most devastating on-field form.

To return to their roots as a counter-pressing and high-pressing force to be feared, Klopp’s team has already made it clear that he wants to see that happen.

If we’re going to make that dream a terrifying reality for our opponents to deal with, they’re going to need dynamos like Szoboszlai running the show in the middle of the park.

July 25, 2023
Liverpool’s £37 million Romeo Lavia bid is turned down, and Southampton responds with a counteroffer.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton has been acquired by Liverpool.

Southampton reportedly turned down Liverpool’s opening offer for Romeo Lavia, which was in the neighborhood of £37 million. The Belgian defensive midfielder is reportedly eager to move to Anfield and is patiently waiting for a deal to be reached between the two clubs before the 2023–24 season as he targets an immediate return to the Premier League.

Lavia, who was one of the Saints’ few bright spots as they finished last in the Premier League, has also caught the attention of Chelsea and Arsenal this summer.

But as Liverpool gets ready to say goodbye to captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, they have now decided to make a formal bid after having productive discussions with his representatives.

The Athletic claims that officials at St. Mary’s Stadium rejected a £37 million offer made by the Reds.

Instead, Southampton is demanding £50m and has informed Liverpool that this is the amount that needs to be met in order to reach a deal.

Given that both Henderson and Fabinho are leaving for Saudi Arabia, Liverpool needs to bolster the strength and tenacity of their midfielders.

Henderson’s signing by Al Ettifaq is about to be announced, while Fabinho’s move to Al Ittihad seems to have hit a minor snag.

In spite of this, Liverpool is still adamant about completing the transfer, and they are currently making efforts to find a player to take the place of the Brazilian.

Lavia dazzled for the Saints last season after displaying excellent technical skill in the middle of the park after his transfer from Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola previously admitted that he wanted to keep the Belgian player but City couldn’t guarantee Lavia the playing time he needs.

Liverpool technically has a free pass at Lavia because City does have a buy-back clause, but it won’t go into effect until the summer of 2024.

Days after he scored his first goal for Southampton against the Blues in a 2-1 victory at St. Mary’s, Chelsea had a verbal offer of £50 million for the player rejected in August of last year.

Following the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp recently stated on the “We Are Liverpool” podcast that additional signings are anticipated at Anfield this summer.

There are numerous things to complete, he said.
It’s time to make transfers.
I could easily fill them if my day had 28 hours at the moment.

“With all the things you have to do, my main focus and energy must go into the training sessions, so that’s what I do. Then, either before or after the sessions, I can try to assist with other matters.

The first game of the season is still three and a half weeks away. Prior to that, there are undoubtedly a few transfer market-related events that must take place.

“That is now apparent. And it will occur.
There must be a change of players.
We’ll have a strong team. “.

July 25, 2023
After speaking with Mauricio Pochettino, Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea has rejected a £40 million bid for the player.

Fabrizio Romano asserted that Chelsea had recently turned down a West Ham offer for Conor Gallagher that exceeded £40 million.

After discussing the offer internally and speaking with Mauricio Pochettino about it, he announced on Twitter that the Blues had rejected the offer.

Gallagher has played a significant role in both of Chelsea’s preseason victories this summer and has been among the most impressive players under the new manager so far.

However, this has not caused the rumors about him possibly moving to stop, as a number of Premier League teams are undoubtedly interested in a deal.

West Ham United has established itself as the front-runner for the deal after receiving a sizable cash infusion following the sale of Declan Rice.

Gallagher’s bid was rejected by Chelsea due to Pochettino.

It was reported last night that they had made their first formal offer for the 24-year-old England international, offering a sizable transfer fee.

Romano, however, asserted this morning that after speaking with the manager in America, the Blues had turned down a bid from their London rivals.

“Chelsea have rejected West Ham’s initial offer for Conor Gallagher, which was around £40 million with add-ons,” he said.

Chelsea made the decision to reject following internal deliberations and consultation with Mauricio Pochettino. Although Chelsea still wants at least £50 million to sell Conor, West Ham is still interested. ”.

The Blues have already parted ways with a number of important midfielders this summer, with players like Mateo Kovacic and N’golo Kante going to Manchester City and Saudi Arabia, respectively.

Although the proposed payment for Gallagher is undoubtedly alluring, they should take care not to offload too many players and end up scrambling for reinforcements toward the end of the window.

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Mykhailo Mudryk, a star for Chelsea, issues a strong warning to Liverpool with his forecast.

An obvious warning has been given to Liverpool ahead of their Premier League opener against the Blues by Mykhailo Mudryk’s remarks on his goal against Brighton.

Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 in the Premier League Summer Series on Saturday night, with Mykhailo Mudryk scoring the game’s best goal with ease. When Jan Paul van Hecke was sent off in the second half, the Blues rallied to take the lead 4-1 before Brighton scored twice in the closing minutes to cut the deficit. The Blues had fallen behind early but had fought back to lead 4-1.

In addition to Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, the other scorers in this game included Conor Gallagher, Nicolas Nkunku, and Nicolas Jackson. Nicolas Jackson’s two assists earned him player of the game honors. For Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino, some key attacking players scoring was a major plus after a season in which Chelsea scored just 38 goals.

Along with Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Conor Gallagher, and Nicolas Jackson all contributed goals; Jackson’s two assists earned him player of the game honors. The fact that some key attacking players scored for the Blues was a huge plus for manager Mauricio Pochettino after Chelsea scored just 38 goals all season.

Of course, scoring is important for Jackson, Mudryk, and Nkunku as well, he said. “I believe that attacking players need to score goals in order to gain confidence and self-trust. Goals are always important, and we will continue to work on our game because I believe that if we can maintain our composure a little better today, we might be able to generate more opportunities and score more goals.

“We are going to focus our efforts in this area, which we are aware needs to be worked on. To arrive at the opening Premier League game in the best possible condition, we must have faith and trust in the process. “.

In one of the goals, Mudryk and Jackson worked together to give the former the chance to launch a lovely half-volley into the back of the net.

The move was initiated by Mudryk, who sprinted inside and threw a precise ball into Jackson, who then quickly passed the ball back to his teammate. Despite sprinting full-speed, Mudryk was still able to deftly lift the ball over Joel Veltman’s extended leg and back into the path of Jackson. Jackson then made another quick pass into the Ukraine international, who then finished superbly from the edge of the box.

After a celebratory warm embrace, Chelsea took the lead for the first time. The Premier League TV panel at the game’s site specifically questioned Mudryk about his goal afterward. He said with a smile, “Yes, I liked that one. “I didn’t think about anything as I shot. I put a lot of this into practice during my workouts. “.

When Owen Hargreaves interjected to ask specifically how he worked so well with Jackson, Mudryk simply replied, “With Nico? Just imagine, that was our first game together. Mudryk and Jackson have made a great case to be in that team to face Liverpool on August 13 in the Premier League’s opening weekend, even though it is unlikely that Pochettino knows his best XI.

July 25, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai Gets a Fitness Update from Jürgen Klopp.

The newly acquired player injured his ankle during practice, forcing him to miss Liverpool’s preseason match against Greuther Fürth. It is very mild, according to Klopp, and his exclusion was only a safety measure.

Whenever Liverpool faced 2. One of their key midfielders was absent when Greuther Fürth, a Bundesliga team, played a friendly match on Monday. Dominik Szoboszlai, the team’s impressive new addition, would be absent, manager Jürgen Klopp announced just before kickoff.

Fortunately, it sounds like a knock that won’t keep Szoboszlai out for a long time. According to Klopp, the Hungarian midfielder’s ankle injury was very minor and he could have continued playing if the game had more significance than just fitness.

He slightly rolled his ankle during training, but it was nothing serious. Everyone, starting with him, is extremely optimistic about it. ”.

“If a Premier League game or other event were to take place today, he could participate. We don’t take a chance, and we’ll decide how to proceed with the Leicester game after travel and other such things. However, he will undoubtedly be prepared for the Bayern game.
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Szoboszlai ought to be back in training in a week or less, if Klopp’s timeline is correct (and we all know he never underestimates the severity of a knock). To play Leicester City on Sunday and Bayern Munich the following Wednesday, Liverpool will travel to Asia. These games are a part of the prestigious Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy tournament.

Prior to Szoboszlai’s injury, Liverpool was already lacking in midfielders. While Thiago is still working through his recovery from surgery, Stefan Bajcetic recently resumed training after a lengthy injury layoff. As they wait for agreements with clubs in Saudi Arabia to be finalized, fugitive midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have returned to the UK.

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Liverpool’s transfer roundup: “Monumental” Mbappe bid is being prepared, as striker deal has been finalized.

The PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe appears to be one of Liverpool’s targets as they look to bolster their roster even more before the 2023–24 season begins.

Dominik Szobozlai’s acquisition has caused Liverpool to become somewhat less active in the transfer market.

After signing his £60 million transfer contract, the Hungarian became Jurgen Klopp’s second addition of the summer transfer window. He entered Anfield after fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in what is anticipated to be a very busy summer for the Reds as they look to get back on track.

Before the transfer window closes, a number of players could conceivably move. Take a look at the most recent rumors and deals that have been officially announced in the last 24 hours from Anfield.

Reds “prepare” for Mbappe offer.

Throughout the transfer period, Kylian Mbappe has continued to garner the most attention. Due to his exclusion from his team’s preseason squad, the Frenchman is anticipated to leave Parc des Princes this summer.

Mbappe has been linked to Liverpool for a while, and it now seems like they are prepared to make a serious effort to sign him this summer. The Reds are putting together a “monumental bid,” according to Spanish media outlet AS.

According to rumors, PSG would prefer to lose Mbappe this summer for a large sum of money than to lose him for nothing next summer. Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia is rumored to be interested in signing the World Cup champion.

Anfield’s striker leaves.

Liverpool has allowed one of their current attacking options to leave the team amid their interest in Mbappe. Layton Stewart, a 20-year-old forward, is now able to sign a long-term contract with Preston North End.

He previously joined the Reds when he was seven years old and has since signed a three-year contract at Deepdale. Stewart eventually made one senior Liverpool appearance, against Derby County in the Carabao Cup last year.

At Preston, he will meet up with an old friend. Additionally, earlier this summer, Calvin Ramsay signed a season-long loan agreement to play for the Championship team.

Henderson receives Saudi medical treatment.

Club captain Jordan Henderson is another player who is starting to move in the direction of the exit. The midfielder’s transfer to Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq is almost complete.

He and the Saudi team have reached an agreement on a contract, and the two clubs have also agreed on a fee of £12 million. Now it seems as though a relocation will soon be completed.

Henderson, who underwent preliminary medical exams in Manchester on Friday, according to the Liverpool Echo, is anticipated to meet up with his new teammates during their Croatian training camp this summer.

July 25, 2023
Liverpool must finally approve the signing of an “extraordinary” midfielder for $30,2 million, in PG’s opinion.

The Reds need a strong defensive midfielder, so in our opinion, they must finally agree to sign Sofyan Amrabat.

The Merseysiders pursued the Moroccan international throughout the winter transfer window and into this summer.

Amrabat was without a doubt one of the best players at the FIFA World Cup last year. He is a seasoned quality playbreaker.

The 26-year-old was highly praised by Luis Enrique, the current manager of Paris Saint-Germain and former Spain manager, who called him an “extraordinary” player during the competition.

The Fiorentina star was named the best midfielder in the competition by France President, Macron, following the Les Bleus’ semi-final victory over Morocco.

A participant in the No. 6 position who can reliably press, break play, and accurately pass the ball around.

Amrabat ran the longest, made the most recoveries, and finished over 84 percent of his long passes in Qatar at the World Cup despite not being in peak physical condition (The Athletic).

The African can be enticed for a maximum fee of £30.2million because his current contract with the Viola expires in less than a year (Gazzetta via The Faithful).

Lavia, a young player with limited experience who would cost between £45 million and £50 million, has, on the other hand, been strongly linked to the Anfield club.

If Fabinho does decide to leave the Reds, we cannot rely on a young player to step into his shoes right away. Instead, a reliable holding midfielder like Sofyan Amrabat needs to be signed.

What do you think? Should Liverpool offer £30.2 million to acquire him?

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Five Liverpool players are ‘licking fingers’ as Jürgen Klopp and Diogo Jota agree to a $45 million transfer.

The $45 million transfer should excite fans as Liverpool adds another dimension, as Jürgen Klopp and Diogo Jota have already stated.

In Liverpool’s opening preseason friendly against Karlsruher on Wednesday night, Alexis Mac Allister made his debut in a red and white shirt.

In the second half against the German second-tier team, Mac Allister, who moved from Brighton for $45 million (£35 million/€40 million) in June, made an appearance and contributed to a three-goal turnaround.

Shortly after the break, the Reds fell behind 2-1, but Diogo Jota danced through the home team’s defense in stoppage time to give Liverpool the lead.

After the subsequent kickoff, Mac Allister would seize control of a loose ball, slip Jota in behind with a perfectly timed pass, and watch the Portuguese sweep it in to make it 4-2. With an assist, he had made his unofficial debut.

After the game, when Jota was questioned about the service from Mac Allister, he was gushing in his praise.

I have to tell you that I really enjoy these players, according to him (BBC Sport). “They can see the passes, like Szoboszlai; you just need to make the run, and that’s amazing.

“I can see that I can connect with him very well, and hopefully we can continue this into the season. “.

Jürgen Klopp, the manager, concurs. He gushed about the goals of his new hire while speaking on the club’s official podcast.

The German remarked that all of the offensive players were itching for an Alexis pass. “His eye for a pass is really impressive. “.

The stats also show what Jota and Klopp are referring to. Mac Allister’s gifts are obviously visible to the unaided eye.

Jordan Henderson, the best midfielder for Liverpool, was outperformed by the 24-year-old’s 47 key passes in the Premier League last season. He would be among the league’s top 35 players overall, demonstrating his propensity for forming connections with attackers.

Mac Allister also sent 33 balls into the box, demonstrating his ability to not only see but also pick out passes in crowded spaces. He was only surpassed by one of his Anfield counterparts (Henderson on 47) and thus was ranked inside the top 50 of the league.

The most impressive feat of all was that he placed in the top 10 for through balls (15), which are passes made into open space while being played in front of the opponent’s defenders. This primarily indicates a preference for a precisely calculated weight of pass. In this regard, Henderson was once more his closest rival, but he only finished the season with nine.

All of this adds a new dimension to Liverpool, which the club’s five senior attackers will enjoy, especially Darwin Nez and Jota given their rapacious movements.

Prior to the addition of Trent Alexander-Arnold, the team’s midfield had struggled to penetrate at this level. Now, though, Trent Alexander-Arnold is joined by another player who can crack defensive lines.

And crucially, where runs are more likely to be rewarded with a pass, more runs will undoubtedly be made — a terrifying prospect for Premier League backlines but a happy one for Klopp.

Mac Allister has only played for 45 minutes and has only been practicing for a few weeks, but he’s already developing a bond with his new teammates and leaving a lasting impression.

July 25, 2023