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Bayern is keeping an eye on the Fabinho situation as the Saudi move proceeds.

Bayern Munich is keeping a close eye on the situation after Liverpool received a £40 million offer for Fabinho last week.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both getting ready to leave the club, and the Reds are merely waiting for the first domino to fall.

The Brazilian is expected to soon work with Nuno Espirito Santo Santo again at Al Ittihad; the two had a brief working relationship in 2012, and the former Wolves player had worked tirelessly to sign the 29-year-old.

A bid was submitted last Friday, the day before the team left for their training camp in Germany, but the transfer has taken longer than expected and is still not official.

❗️🆕 News #Fabinho: Bayern is monitoring his situation closely!

Fabinho, close to join Al-Ittihad as Liverpool wants to finalize the deal soon. Bayern aware of it. #LFC

ℹ️ But: If the deal falls through, he would be interesting for Bayern! He fits into the profile. Bosses have… pic.twitter.com/1oaICSXUdc

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 21, 2023

According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, Bayern is “monitoring his situation closely” in case the deal falls through. As a result, the German champions are keeping a close eye on any developments.

Bayern is in need of a defensive midfielder, and Fabinho “fits the profile.” Before Declan Rice chose Arsenal, Bayern tried to sign him. ”.

However, it’s doubtful that Bayern would offer Liverpool a similarly alluring £40 million package or that they would even consider a deal that involved a player swap, like for Joshua Kimmich.

But it’s a pretty safe bet that they won’t be able to match the Saudi club’s wage offer for Fabinho.

The need for Liverpool to find and sign a replacement could be a logical explanation for why Fabinho’s deal isn’t yet finalized.

Cheick Doucoure of Crystal Palace and Joao Palhinha of Fulham are two names that have been mentioned, but a left-field choice is also conceivable, and the club may complete another transfer similar to that of Dominik Szoboszlai.

Although it’s also possible that Al Ittihad is keeping an eye on other players and will feel secure knowing they have the security of a deal agreed for Fabinho as they do so – but that would be walking a fine line when it comes to Liverpool.

The club must exercise caution when approving the deals because Henderson’s time at Liverpool is drawing to a close and there is a need for replacements, but it is still anticipated that both Fabinho and Henderson will play in the Saudi Pro League in the upcoming season.

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Karlsruher 2-4 Liverpool: Diogo Jota scores twice in stoppage time as Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister make debutsRead

In Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Karlsruher, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister made their professional debuts, but the goals were scored by Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo before Diogo Jota scored the first of his two stoppage-time goals in Germany to win the game.

Diogo Jota, a late substitute for Liverpool, scored twice to help the Reds defeat Karlsruher 4-2 after coming back from a goal down.

Within three minutes, Darwin Nunez had put Liverpool ahead, but goals from Lars Stindl and Sebastian Jung after the break gave the second-tier German team the lead in their brand-new stadium. However, Jota’s late victory came after Gakpo’s well-deserved equalizer and before the late drama.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister made their debuts, playing a half each, but Jordan Henderson was nowhere to be found. The Liverpool captain will relocate to Saudi Arabia to play for Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq team.

When Nunez’s left-footed goal gave Liverpool the lead, it seemed like it would be an easy night. The Uruguayan player passed up his first shot opportunity to assist Mohamed Salah, but his teammate immediately passed it back to him so he could score.

Szoboszlai displayed some deft touches as Liverpool took control early on with Trent Alexander-Arnold sporting a new haircut and playing as an actual midfielder. Nevertheless, Karlsruher re-entered the contest, and Stindl’s equalizer erupted into a blaze of glory in the stadium.

The emotional reunion this summer, which served as a fitting way to commemorate the opening of the Wildpark, was made by the former Germany international who began his professional career with the organization. Stindl volleyed past Caoimhin Kelleher, who was defenseless, after a left-wing corner was pulled back to him.

Stindl played a key role in the goal that gave Karlsruher the lead. He skillfully sent Jung away on the right, and the high shot found the near post. Although there was a significant turnaround, Liverpool, who had made 11 substitutions at the break, then took control.

Gakpo once more equalized the score when he calmly beat the goalkeeper after calmly receiving the knockdown from the leaping Jota just yards from goal. When Gakpo switched to being the provider in stoppage time, it appeared as though that was the case, but Jota ultimately had the say.

Three minutes of stoppage time may not seem like much, but it was enough for the Portugal forward to score twice. He danced through for the game’s first goal and then added another to seal Liverpool’s victory.

Klopp pleased with Szoboszlai and others

When speaking to LFC TV after the game, Klopp stated that it was evident that the new players were superior at counter-pressing in the first half. “They left after the boss said to do so. Everyone must complete that. We must all do it together, not because it is my idea.

“I really enjoyed Dom [Szoboszlai]. especially with only half of his left. Bobby (Clark) accomplished a lot. Conor Bradley was outstanding. All of those are encouraging signs. Let’s move forward. Although it wasn’t a game that changed the course of the season, we prevailed, and as far as I’m aware, no one is in trouble.

“I already told the boys that we probably played twice as many passes from the last line into the half spaces in the first 20 minutes of the second half as we did in the first. Trent received the ball while we waited, and we then watched to see what he could accomplish. But it’s all right. Early stages.

With Cody, Diogo, Macca, and the kids on the left and right, you could see in the second half what they are capable of. Kostas (Tsimikas), who has never played that position [in midfield] in his entire life, was an absolute joy to watch. I liked the last line.

“We triumph 4-2. Of course, we could have lost it. However, they excelled. Really organized. They achieved two world records. Wow. Fine. The boys now have their first day off since we began [this Thursday]. Let’s use that to recover before moving forward once more. “.

Szoboszlai’s verdict on his first game

Szoboszlai told LFC TV after the game, “I just give my best every single day. “Every morning, I consider how I can perform well and give my all in every game. For this opportunity, I have worked incredibly hard, and I will keep doing so.

“Winning the game feels great, of course. For the first game, I believe we tried everything. It felt wonderful. We are currently focusing on the second one.

“I am familiar with this style of football play because the teammates are nice people and the manager is German. So, it’s nothing new for me, but I still have to give it my all every day, so that’s what I’m going to do. “.

July 22, 2023
£152k/week Bundesliga star now ‘interested’ in moving to Anfield, according to Liverpool.

A star making £152,000 per week is one of the players Liverpool has their eye on for the upcoming season.

As Ryan Gravenberch has expressed interest in joining Liverpool, Liverpool’s pursuit of him has gained momentum. Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed to GIVEMESPORT what stage negotiations with Bayern Munich are in.

Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have been targeted by big-spending Saudi Arabian investors, so manager Jurgen Klopp is looking for their replacements.

Liverpool Transfer news: Ryan Gravenberch.

Gravenberch has reportedly been on Liverpool’s radar for a while, and as they look to fill the void left by Fabinho, they may step up their pursuit. This information comes from Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy.

The esteemed journalist claims that before possibly trying to entice the central midfielder away from Bayern, the Reds have already spoken to the player’s agents.

After signing a £20 million contract with Eredivisie powerhouse Ajax last year, Gravenberch was the only player to move to the Allianz Arena.

However, the 21-year-old has found it difficult to become a valuable member of Bayern’s team and was only allowed to play 937 minutes in 2022–23.

Due to a lack of playing time, Gravenberch revealed that, although he has admirers outside of Liverpool, he would be open to moving on to new pastures.

The Netherlands international is reportedly attracting interest from Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, and Napoli, but he would prefer to move to the Premier League if he were to leave Bayern.

Christian Falk, a journalist for Sport Bild, recently informed GIVEMESPORT that despite their initial plans to keep Gravenberch, the defending Bundesliga champions may be open to selling him.

Ben Jacobs has said what about Gravenberch?

Jacobs is aware that Gravenberch, who made 103 appearances while on the books of Ajax and contributed to 25 goals, would be eager to join Liverpool if they begin negotiations.

But the dependable journalist is aware that the Merseyside team has not yet increased the stakes in their hunt for the man making £152,000 per week.

Ryan Gravenberch is open to moving to Liverpool, according to Jacobs, who spoke with GIVEMESPORT. Initially, Bayern’s stance was that they didn’t want to sell him.

But under Julian Nagelsmann, Gravenberch was not particularly content. The player may be open to that move even though Thomas Tuchel is currently in charge. The only question is whether Bayern is willing to sell. There hasn’t been any advancement. “.

What will Liverpool do after this?

The Guardian reports that Liverpool’s latest high-profile player to be linked with a transfer is midfielder Marco Verratti of Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite making 38 appearances last season, the Ligue 1 powerhouses are reportedly willing to approve the Italian international’s transfer if a compelling offer is made before the summer transfer window closes.

The Crystal Palace club has made it clear that they will not sell Cheick Doucoure for less than £70 million, despite the fact that Klopp has taken notice of him.

In addition, targets have been identified as Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City, Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina, and Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is believed to be sold on a move to Anfield, and Liverpool is getting ready to make a formal approach for him.

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A legend of Liverpool responds to the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia.

Robbie Fowler, a former player for Liverpool, believes that the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s potential salary of £700,000 per week in Saudi Arabia is misplaced.

After much-publicized talks with Al-Ettifaq, Henderson joining Steven Gerrard’s management team would be welcomed by the former striker, who now oversees Saudi Arabia’s second-tier team Al Qadsiah.

He stated in his Mirror column that “Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages have caused the outrage.”. “I’ve never really understood why the salaries of football players are such a touchy subject, but the billions made by financiers are never called into question.

But first, let’s be clear about something. I won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, Jordan, or anyone else who has worked in Saudi Arabia or is considering doing so. Not because I’m taking the money as well — that just isn’t true.

“As I’ve previously stated, I accepted a position in the league beneath the Saudi Pro League because I’m ambitious to become a manager and because I want to establish my credentials. I haven’t had that opportunity in the UK. ”.

Al-Ettifaq are reportedly having financial difficulties paying Liverpool’s £20 million asking price for Henderson, despite their sizable wage offer.

Another Reds midfielder, Fabinho, may be leaving for the Middle East after receiving a £40 million offer from Al-Ittihad.

Some worry that Arabian football will deprive the Premier League of its best players, a worry that Fowler is unconcerned about along with the fees changing hands. Dissatisfaction with the region’s record on equality and human rights has been expressed by others.

Fowler continued, “I am close with Stevie and I know Jordan well. I believe Steven is similar to me in that he wants to manage, he wants to establish himself, and since leaving Aston Villa, the right opportunity hasn’t appeared.

“Now that he has the support of a major team, he plays in a league that aspires to improvement and to ranking among the best leagues in the world. An ambitious manager has a fantastic opportunity to advance.

“Yes, there has been money thrown at this large project, but we can all ponder why there is that financial backing now. Has the Premier League’s identical action been criticized by anyone?

July 22, 2023
Live Liverpool transfer news: Fabinho claim, Joshua Kimmich interest, and sale of Kylian Mbappe.

The most recent information on Kylian Mbappe, Fabinho, Romeo Lavia, Joshua Kimmich, and Jordan Henderson is included in the latest Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and conjecture.

The Reds have a busy period ahead on the transfer front with just three weekends until the Premier League returns. The potential departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia will have a significant impact on this.

A long list of midfielders have been mentioned as potential new arrivals at Anfield. Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich has emerged as a potential candidate after it became clear that his position was not as secure as once believed; Italians Nicolo Barella and Marco Veratti have also been linked to summer moves; and changes in Romeo Lavia’s situation are anticipated in the next few days.

But in other news, Kylian Mbappe’s contract situation with PSG has reached a breaking point, and the news has shocked the football world. PSG left Mbappe out of their preseason plans. Should Jurgen Klopp make a move if the striker’s current club looks to offload him for a discount given how frequently Liverpool has been linked with the player over the years?

Layton Stewart is reportedly leaving Liverpool.
The Athletic reports that Preston North End purchased Layton Stewart, a striker for Liverpool.

The ECHO reported yesterday that Liverpool and Preston North End were in negotiations to sell the forward.

The Athletic claims that despite several Football League clubs showing interest in the talisman, who made his Reds debut against Derby last season, a permanent transfer was eventually made.

The agreement contains a buy-back clause.

For Cheick Doucoure, Liverpool must shell out £50 million.
Cheick Doucoure is now valued at more than £50 million as a result of Chelsea and Arsenal’s transfer negotiations.

According to Football Insider, the Reds have focused their attention on the French midfielder.

After piqueing Saudi Arabia’s interest, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson appear destined to leave the club this summer.

Although reports in the national media suggest Roy Hodgson’s team could demand double their initial valuation, Crystal Palace originally valued him at £35 million, but it has been suggested he is now worth £50 million.

Football Insider adds that Liverpool has not yet contacted Palace regarding the midfielder to their report.

Liverpool is optimistic about closing the Romeo Lavia deal.

Football Insider reports that Liverpool is optimistic about signing Romeo Lavia by the end of the month.

They assert that the Southampton midfielder’s future at St. Mary’s is still up in the air and that the Reds are still in contact with him.

Liverpool has frequently been mentioned in relation to the transfer rumors surrounding the 19-year-old Belgian.

Chelsea and Arsenal, two London-based teams, have been mentioned as potential suitors for the midfielder.

According to Football Insider, Jurgen Klopp may sign two midfielders because Jordan Henderson and Fabinho’s futures appear to be set outside of Merseyside.

Joshua Kimmich has three suitors, including Liverpool.

According to Fichajes, Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich is being pursued by three teams, including Liverpool.

According to this week’s Kicker report, the 28-year-old is no longer seen as unsellable by the Bundesliga champions. Jurgen Klopp’s team is reportedly one of the suitors for the Bayern captain, according to the Spanish outlet.

In addition, the midfielder has mentioned Manchester City and Manchester United. The article makes mention of Pep Guardiola’s team as they look to improve their midfield.

They had previously been interested in Declan Rice, but their efforts had been in vain because Arsenal had won the contest. It has been suggested that Liverpool’s interest in Kimmich is related to their current midfield situation and that they view Kimmich as a quality replacement.

After the additions of Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana, United’s attention has been focused on midfield and attacking options. Several midfielders have been linked to them this summer. The Red Devils, who are seeking to bolster their defensive midfield ranks, have reportedly taken notice of Kimmich’s quality.

Following Kylian Mbappe’s exclusion, Liverpool links are expected to intensify.

According to a report from L’Equipe, Kylian Mbappe was not included in PSG’s preseason camp in Japan because of internal speculation that the striker had already signed a pre-contract with Real Madrid before his deal with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer of 2019.

The French champions, who paid €180 million for the player in 2017, may try to force an exit this season in order to recoup some of their investment.

The Fabinho twist.

Bayern Munich is now closely observing Fabinho’s situation, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany.

He explains that although Thomas Tuchel would be prepared to step in should the deal fall through at the last minute, the Brazilian is close to joining Al Ittihad and Liverpool want to finalize the deal as soon as possible.

Due to his proposed move to the Saudi team, the Brazilian did not travel to Germany last week with the rest of the Germany team.

July 22, 2023
According to a report, Liverpool is getting ready to make a move to sign a player for £70 million.

Cheick Doucoure is one of the players with whom Liverpool has been linked this season as they look to strengthen their defensive midfield position.

The player’s worth has been the subject of conflicting media reports. Football Insider estimates that it would cost more than £35 million, but The Daily Mail asserts that Palace is seeking £70 million for their prized possession.

The Mail reports that Liverpool has increased their interest in acquiring the African playmaker from the Eagles.

The Merseysiders are reportedly interested in the deal with a real interest, according to the British media outlet, who are calculating the costs involved.

Although they haven’t made an official approach as of yet, the Selhurst Park team is putting together a response in case the Anfield club contacts them in the future.

Last season, Doucoure made his Premier League debut and earned the vote of the crowd for Player of the Season.

The 23-year-old holding midfielder was a standout last season in The Athletic’s analysis of play-breaking and interceptions.

Furthermore, despite primarily playing the DM position, he carried the ball forward with ease and even made a few shots.

The Brazilian international has been one of the best midfielders in the nation, so if Liverpool does lose him, they will need to sign a replacement of the highest caliber.

Comment on how much Liverpool should offer to acquire Cheick Doucoure, who is valued at £70 million.

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Jurgen Klopp is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz as agent confirms discussions.

Luis Diaz is anticipated to be the next star that Jurgen Klopp will have to battle to keep at Anfield as Liverpool braces itself for interest from Saudi Pro League clubs in their players.

With Fabinho and Jordan Henderson both being linked to Saudi Pro League clubs, Liverpool’s transfer window appears to be shifting more and more toward sales.

As Luis Diaz’s position with the Reds appears uncertain right now, the Middle Eastern nation is expected to show intense interest in him. Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Diaz give the Reds a plethora of options up front.

After only 18 months at Anfield, Diaz’s head may now be turned if he receives insufficient playing time under Jurgen Klopp in the upcoming campaign. The most recent Liverpool transfer rumors, including Diaz’s potential departure, are summarized here by Mirror Football.

Diaz’s offer was anticipated.

Liverpool is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz from the dominant Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal. This summer, Al-Hilal already added Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Wolves captain Ruben Dias to their roster.

Now that Diaz has only been at Anfield for 18 months, they are focusing their attention on him. However, with his playing time possibly being limited the following season, Al-Hilal are planning to test the waters regarding his willingness to compete for a spot.

The Saudi team is prepared to make a £43 million offer for the Colombian international, according to Record. Although it is unlikely that the Reds would sell for that little money, boss Jorge Jesus is reportedly desperate to sign Diaz.

Aurelien Tchouameni declined to join Liverpool.

Liverpool has increased their interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, but the Frenchman has rejected leaving Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, is in need of midfield additions as both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho may be on the verge of leaving.

As he battles for playing time at the Bernabeu, Tchouameni is near the top of his short list of targets. However, AS claims that the French international is “firm in his idea” to reject a transfer away from Los Blancos.

Despite plans to try to wrest him from Madrid, Liverpool’s pursuit of the 23-year-old would appear to be over. Despite Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, wanting to keep him, they are prepared to look into a potential trade.

A potential transfer to Liverpool has been discussed, according to the agent of Senegalese wonderkid Pape Diop. Gerald Sagoe has now confirmed that Diop had discussions with the Reds in March, which has led to speculation that he could move to Anfield.

“We did have preliminary discussions with a Liverpool scouting team member, and this was in Paris sometime in March of this year. We spoke for two days at a hotel, he told RedmenTV.

They were seeking general information about Pape, including his whereabouts and activities. We simply exchanged information, explained to them the duration of his contract, the project we wanted, as well as the boy’s aspirations and personal goals. ”.

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LIVERPOOL WILL “COMPETE FOR TITLE,” SAYS STEVIE NICOL If the five-man transfer agreement is approved

Stevie Nicol still expects Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to contest the Premier League title next season, although he will lose veteran duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, as well as bringing in three new faces.

The Anfield legend was asked what the “realistic expectations” are for Liverpool next season, whether they “replace the whole of midfield” and whether Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will leave.

Now, two players, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, have already entered, so one can imagine that another big name will join as the aforementioned duo complete a potential five-man transfer deal.

While Klopp’s midfield will undergo massive and perhaps unplanned changes as a result, the exceptions remain the same for Nicol, as he told ESPN.

As Manchester City are aiming for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, the last team to win the title outside of Treble winners have been Liverpool themselves, and have gone over 90 points on other occasions but been overwhelmed by the incredible power that Pep Guardiola has built upon. Can those at Anfield go down that road again next season? Nicole thinks so.

“They’re fighting for the title,” Nicol said of Liverpool’s expectations for next season, when they replace the entire midfield following the possible exits of Fabinho and Henderson.

“Simple and clear. If you sign three quality players in this way, you add them to the striker and you have to expect the defense to not concede another 50 goals. Then you have to compete.”

Will Liverpool push for the Europa League?
The Reds have reached three Champions League finals under Klopp, including one against Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.

But now that they’re in the Europa League it will be interesting to see how they balance that competition versus the Premier League.

Many will argue that the Premier League is much more important than the Europa League, so in the end, will Klopp throw his best players into the marathon because they can’t afford to lose the Champions League again?

Yes, winning the Europa League will get you there too, but aiming for the title must be the main goal.

July 22, 2023
Chelsea is’refusing’ to participate in the transfer race, giving Liverpool free reign to find a replacement for Fabinho.

Liverpool is already looking for a replacement for Fabinho, who reportedly reached personal terms with Al-Ittihad in a £40 million deal.

Given a free pass to sign Fabinho’s replacement after Chelsea’refused’ to enter a transfer race, Liverpool has received a boost. Liverpool attempted to complete Fabinho’s £40 million transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, so he was absent from the club’s preseason training camp in Germany.

With Fabinho joining the likes of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita who have all left, Jurgen Klopp is overseeing a midfield overhaul at Anfield this summer. The Reds have responded by bringing in attacking midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Profiting from Fabinho will help Klopp in his pursuit of potential replacement Joao Palhinha from Fulham. A five-year, £20 million deal was struck when the defensive midfielder left Sporting Lisbon for Fulham last summer.

The 35 times he played in the Premier League earned him a spot on the summer’s most wanted list. With the financial advantage of selling Declan Rice for £105 million, West Ham is attempting to entice Palhinha to move across London.

The 28-year-old’s transfer to Chelsea has reportedly been’refused’, according to talkSPORT. Mauricio Pochettino has increased the pressure on co-owner Todd Boehly with a new transfer demand, but he appears to have ruled out a move for Palhinha.

It is rumored that Chelsea thinks the Portuguese midfielder is too old as they work to assemble a team full of talented young players. The midfielder appears to be the ideal replacement for Fabinho, which will be music to the ears of Liverpool supporters.

Palhinha, a defensive-minded player who scored three Premier League goals last season, will add some balance to the midfield with attacking midfielders Mac Allister and Szoboszla already signed. A transfer race, however, might emerge as West Ham’s reported bid of about £43 million for the contracted player was rejected.

According to reports, Fulham is seeking an offer around the £60 million mark, and many teams are keeping tabs on Palhinha. With captain Jordan Henderson possibly leaving as well, Liverpool has eight players on their summer wish list.

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Jurgen Klopp is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz as agent confirms discussions.

Luis Diaz is anticipated to be the next star that Jurgen Klopp will have to battle to keep at Anfield as Liverpool braces itself for interest from Saudi Pro League clubs in their players.

With Fabinho and Jordan Henderson both being linked to Saudi Pro League clubs, Liverpool’s transfer window appears to be shifting more and more toward sales.

As Luis Diaz’s position with the Reds appears uncertain right now, the Middle Eastern nation is expected to show intense interest in him. Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Diaz give the Reds a plethora of options up front.

After only 18 months at Anfield, Diaz’s head may now be turned if he receives insufficient playing time under Jurgen Klopp in the upcoming campaign. The most recent Liverpool transfer rumors, including Diaz’s potential departure, are summarized here by Mirror Football.

Diaz’s offer was anticipated.

Liverpool is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz from the dominant Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal. This summer, Al-Hilal already added Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Wolves captain Ruben Dias to their roster.

Now that Diaz has only been at Anfield for 18 months, they are focusing their attention on him. However, with his playing time possibly being limited the following season, Al-Hilal are planning to test the waters regarding his willingness to compete for a spot.

The Saudi team is prepared to make a £43 million offer for the Colombian international, according to Record. Although it is unlikely that the Reds would sell for that little money, boss Jorge Jesus is reportedly desperate to sign Diaz.

Aurelien Tchouameni declined to join Liverpool.

Liverpool has increased their interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, but the Frenchman has rejected leaving Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, is in need of midfield additions as both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho may be on the verge of leaving.

As he battles for playing time at the Bernabeu, Tchouameni is near the top of his short list of targets. However, AS claims that the French international is “firm in his idea” to reject a transfer away from Los Blancos.

Despite plans to try to wrest him from Madrid, Liverpool’s pursuit of the 23-year-old would appear to be over. Despite Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, wanting to keep him, they are prepared to look into a potential trade.

A potential transfer to Liverpool has been discussed, according to the agent of Senegalese wonderkid Pape Diop. Gerald Sagoe has now confirmed that Diop had discussions with the Reds in March, which has led to speculation that he could move to Anfield.

“We did have preliminary discussions with a Liverpool scouting team member, and this was in Paris sometime in March of this year. We spoke for two days at a hotel, he told RedmenTV.

They were seeking general information about Pape, including his whereabouts and activities. We simply exchanged information, explained to them the duration of his contract, the project we wanted, as well as the boy’s aspirations and personal goals. ”.

July 22, 2023
Fiorentina finally speak up about Sofyan Amrabat transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool pursue

Sofyan Amrabat played the key role in Morocco’s progress to the World Cup semi-finals and there is a lot of interest in the Premier League for Fiorentina’s fighting central midfielder

Fiorentina have denied reports that they have received an official offer from Manchester United for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat, who came through at Utrecht when Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag was in charge, is being linked with a reunion with his former manager. However, United are not the only Premier League club linked with the Serie A star.

Liverpool are also in the game for the 26-year-old as they seek reinforcements having lost several midfielders of their own. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both appear destined for the Saudi Pro League after others including James Milner departed, but Fiorentina have yet to receive a concrete offer for Amrabat.

“He [Amrabat] is also very attached to the team and to me too. We speak English and we talk almost every day,” Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone told Sky Sport Italia (via Metro). “At the moment nothing official has arrived, I told him to come here concentrated, because he is a Fiorentina player.

“He must have his head here and be ready for the start of the competition. Then if something happens we will evaluate it. We already have a very strong division in midfield.”

Fiorentina reached the Europa Conference League final last season, losing to West Ham, and will return to the competition this season. The Viola have already lost several members of last season’s squad, while a change in the Premier League with Fulham has also been speculated among those interested.

There are reports of renewed interest from Liverpool, despite the Reds already spending £100m on new midfielders this summer. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both moved to Anfield, although the number of players leaving far outnumber new signings.

United, meanwhile, have budget considerations at stake following the landing of Mason Mount and Andre Onana. However, they were still able to raise money by selling fringe players amid interest in the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred.

Ten Hag has already shown a penchant for bringing in players he’s worked with in the past. The latest example is goalkeeper Onana, a star under the Dutchman at Ajax, who joined Inter after a successful spell in Italy.

“Manchester United have a long history of incredible goalkeeping and I will now give everything to create my legacy for years to come,”

said the Cameroon international following his move to Old Trafford. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with Erik ten Hag again and look forward to playing my part in the success I know he is determined to achieve at this great football club.”

July 21, 2023
With the announcement of Liverpool’s exit, Jurgen Klopp sends a message to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been one of the Premier League’s most successful managers in recent years, but last year his future was in doubt.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will stay in the Premier League until his contract at Anfield expires in 2026.

The German has been active on Merseyside since 2015 and led the club to success for years. In recent years, the Reds have been one of the powerhouses of England and Europe, winning the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Last season was Klopp’s toughest season as Premier League manager, with his side finishing fifth in the table after ten shaky months.

This summer, he was linked with a possible return to Germany as the national team’s new head coach. Current boss Hansi Flick is currently under intense pressure after a run of four wins in his last 16 games and Klopp has been touted as a possible successor.

However, the Liverpool manager excluded himself from participating in Flick’s replacement. “The role of national coach is and would be a great honour, there’s no doubt about that,” he said.

“The issue standing in the way of the whole thing is my loyalty. I can’t leave Liverpool now and say I’m going to take over Germany for a short while.” It doesn’t work and the demand isn’t even there.

“If I’m supposed to at some point (lead Germany) then I have to be available and I’m not currently. I have a responsibility to the club,” he added during a Fischer group of companies roundtable.

“Deep down, it’s an interesting job. But I don’t know yet if I’ll do something completely different after leaving Liverpool. I want to keep my options open.

Klopp’s intention to stay in the Premier League until 2026 doesn’t bode well for the rest of the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all fallen victim to Klopp’s Liverpool since his arrival.

Under the German, Liverpool are expected to continue their presence as one of England’s elite players. After a difficult year, many expect the Reds to challenge Manchester City for the title in May.

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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL TARGET AGREED ON TERMS TO JOIN LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United are said to have agreed personal terms with Nat Phillips as they target the Liverpool defender.

Nat Phillips is a prime target for Leeds United this summer and a report suggests personal terms have been agreed.

This reports Last Word on Sports, which says Leeds have reached a preliminary agreement with Phillips.

If true, the next job is to finalize a fee with Liverpool and try to bring Phillips to Elland Road.

Leeds are inching closer to signing Ethan Ampadu, who can operate as both a central defender and defensive midfielder. However, we expect him to play the latter role and with Robin Koch’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds need another centre-back.

Phillips appears to be the primary target and if his reps agree on personal terms, that would be a big step in the right direction.

Athletic reported on Leeds’ interest in Phillips in June and hinted that Liverpool were aiming for around £10million.

It would be a big outlay for Leeds, especially with Ampadu costing at least £7million, but new boss Daniel Farke needs to be backed up with signings.

Daniel Farke would surely support Nat Phillips move

The Athletic report also added that Farke was looking to sign Phillips during his tenure as Norwich City manager. That move never happened, but Farke would finally get the chance to work with Phillips in Leeds.

The whites want to return to the Premier League and a no-nonsense defender like Phillips could be ideal.

The 26-year-old was promoted from Championship side Bournemouth in 2022 and Leeds are hoping to see him do the same at Elland Road.

Phillips may not be flashy, but he’s performed admirably in recent years when he’s been called up to Liverpool.

A 6-foot 3-inch centre-back with great airpower and a desire to block and clear anything in his path, Phillips could help Leeds build a winning defensive line under Farke.

July 21, 2023
Liverpool supporters on the number of additional midfielders needed this summer.

Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has had many moving parts so far this summer, but how much work is left to be done in the transfer market?

The Reds got off to a flying start with the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig arriving a few weeks later.

However, things have since taken a turn for the worse, with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson both heading to new pastures in Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool were linked with a string of names for the third midfield takeover even before reports of imminent departures emerged, meaning the need for additions has been further heightened by recent developments.

Should there be no new signings and Fabinho and Henderson both leave, Jurgen Klopp’s current midfield options are Thiago, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic. There’s also reason to include Trent Alexander-Arnold in this group as he played a hybrid role towards the end of last season and as a full-fledged midfielder in the season opener against Karlsruher.

We asked fans to tell us how many more midfield signings the Reds need this summer and there was a pretty clear winner.

Simple question then… How many midfielders do Liverpool need to sign this summer?

— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) July 20, 2023

65% of voting supporters said Liverpool needed two more mid-park signings, while just 9% thought one more would be enough.

With the Reds looking skinny after losing two veteran squad members, 26% voted for three new midfielders to be needed to get the squad ready for next season.

With uncertainty on so many fronts, it will be fascinating to watch Liverpool’s activity over the coming weeks. It seems ridiculous to suggest that the Reds’ summer activity is over, but the club will need to act fast to sleep in time for any new signings.

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Liverpool has the ideal lure to divert Man City’s record-breaking £85 million deal.

As Jurgen Klopp continues to rebuild, Liverpool is looking for a defender this summer.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has the tools at his disposal to thwart an attempted coup by Manchester City this summer by halting a record-breaking £85 million transfer that has been in the works for several weeks.

The Reds are anticipated to make preliminary approaches during the summer transfer window to line up a defender with the intimidating intent of ultimately replacing club legend Virgil van Dijk.

Josko Gvardiol, a Croatian player who plays for RB Leipzig and is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming defenders on the planet, has consistently been at the forefront of every discussion.

The young player made a big impression at the World Cup in Qatar last year, and his Champions League performances have won him fans across Europe.

Leipzig is reportedly holding out for the full £85 million of Gvardiol’s release clause to be paid in one lump sum.

Pep Guardiola, the manager of City, and his team have been in negotiations with Leipzig in recent weeks.

A defender would be transferred for a record-breaking sum, surpassing the £80 million Manchester United paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire.

Christian Falk, a German football expert, reports via Caughtoffside that a standoff has developed between Leipzig and City as the former is trying to find a suitable replacement while the latter is reportedly negotiating the price in an effort to get better terms.

As a result, there has been an unnerving silence that may well give Liverpool the opportunity to score at the perfect time, mainly because Klopp has Joe Gomez as a secret weapon.

Gomez, who recently turned 26 years old, has spent the last few seasons alternating between playing regularly for the Reds’ first team and sitting on the substitutes’ bench for extended periods of time.

Although the demands of Premier League football have resulted in several injuries, which have hampered the progress of the England international, Klopp was extremely complimentary of his excellent communication with Van Dijk.

Gomez, who Leipzig scouts have previously observed, may well find a move to the Bundesliga highly advantageous with an eye toward the upcoming European Championships.

By providing Leipzig with a ready-made replacement for the Croatian and a transfer fee to help defray the cost, Liverpool’s offer would go some way toward hijacking control of the Gvardiol situation.

Liverpool has renewed hope that the young player will eventually make it to Anfield thanks to comments made by Gvardiol several years ago during an interview with RTLDanas.
Gvardiol was asked which team he would most like to play for when at the height of his abilities, and he responded, “My dream club? That would definitely be Liverpool.

“Ever since I was a little kid, my dad and I have seen a lot of their games. All four seasons were thoroughly covered. It is a club that has stayed in my heart. “.

When discussing potential transfers and leaving Leipzig, Gvardiol has, however, always spoken in a respectful manner.

It is believed that the German powerhouses will not release the defender this summer unless his release clause is honored and paid in full.

In the summer of 2024, Leipzig are predicted to be more open to offers, and at that time, Klopp and Liverpool are likely to lose club stalwart Joel Matip when his current contract expires.

It will be interesting to see if the Reds decide to act this summer and stop City. Nevertheless, everything suggests that the risk is one that is highly worthwhile taking.

July 21, 2023
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.

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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 21, 2023
Trevoh Chalobah makes Chelsea promise as Mauricio Pochettino faces £34.6m transfer dilemma

Trevoh Chalobah could establish himself as a key member of the Chelsea squad for years to come if he can impress Mauricio Pochettino in pre-season

Trevoh Chalobah believes he is ready for a Chelsea leadership role after Mauricio Pochettino handed him the captaincy in his debut match. The defender, who was recently heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit, guided a fledgling Blues side to a 5-0 victory over Wrexham.

Despite turning just 24 earlier this month, Chalobah was the oldest player in Chelsea’s starting lineup to enter Chapel Hill to face the League Two side. In an interview with the club’s official website, the Cobham graduate acknowledged his responsibility and insisted that he was ready to become a leader.

“It’s crazy how the years go by,” Chalobah said. “I’m in my third season and now I’m one of the oldest players in this young team.

“Having this responsibility is a good thing and it’s important to support young players and make sure they feel comfortable in the team. I know how you feel. I was in his shoes once.

With Pochettino keen to embark on an exciting project in west London, Chalobah claimed he can help the Argentine ‘set the benchmark’. The £34.6million-rated defender added: “I think it’s important that I help set standards.” “I know the club inside out and hope for the younger players I can be a leader and someone they feel comfortable talking to. But I’m also still young so there will be things I can learn from them too.”

“Being together like this is what we have to do this season. We will need everyone. The new players have settled in well.” That’s the nice thing about this group, everyone feels welcome.

“Making people feel comfortable off the pitch is one of the most important things. And when you go out on the pitch, you have that connection.”

Chalobah’s determination to step up and become a leader at Chelsea comes as Pochettino searches for a new captain following the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta. According to the Evening Standard, the 51-year-old will make a final decision on his new captaincy towards the end of pre-season once he has built a stronger relationship with his players.

But the former Tottenham manager already has some candidates in mind. The report indicates that Thiago Silva is a “clear leader” for the takeover which previously took the bracelet last season in the absence of Azpilicueta.

The evening standard has also described Kepa Arrizabalaga, Raheem Sterling and Reece James as other candidates for the role of the captain. After Wesley Fofana should miss a large part of the new season due to injuries, Chalobah has opened a path to force himself at the start of Chelsea and become a key actor.

July 21, 2023