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

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 19, 2023
Saudi Arabia offers €50m for ANOTHER Liverpool star

Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to offer 50 million euros for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz at the request of coach Jorge Jesus.

Diaz, 26, missed most of last season through injury but returned for the final games of the season and is expected to play a key role at Anfield next year.

However, interest in Diaz from the Saudi Pro League could see Jurgen Klopp bereft of one of his greatest strengths.

The Colombian winger has four years left on his contract with Liverpool, having signed a five-and-a-half-year deal after leaving FC Porto in January 2022, but the Reds are unwilling to sell him this summer.

According to Portuguese Medium Record, Diaz is admired by Al Hilal manager Jesus and the Saudi side are preparing to make a €50m bid to persuade Liverpool to sell. But Klopp is determined to keep Diaz and will not approve a sale in this window as the 26-year-old is firmly entrenched in Liverpool’s plans for next season.

The Reds have plenty of attacking options for the 2023/24 season but they lost Roberto Firmino to Al Ahli on a free transfer. Moreover, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson could join the Brazilian in the Saudi Pro League.

Fabinho and Henderson in Saudi Arabia?
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, “Al-Ittihad will approach Liverpool with a concrete offer to buy Fabinho.” The Saudi Pro League club’s bid for the 29-year-old Brazilian international is expected to be worth £40m and a decision one way or another is expected to be swift.”

In addition, Henderson has been offered a mouth-watering weekly wage of €816,000 (£700,000) per week to join Al-Ettifaq, currently managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

However, Klopp is reluctant to sell both without signing at least one more midfielder; Southampton’s Romeo Lavia looks like the more likely option.

Liverpool have already seen Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leave this summer, and that trio could soon be joined by Fabinho and Henderson as they leave Anfield. But it is extremely unlikely that Diaz will accompany them to new pastures.

Al-Hilal, the team interested in signing Diaz, has already added Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer.

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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 19, 2023
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 19, 2023
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.

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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL PLAYER 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 19, 2023
After a sharp U-turn on the transfer fee, Chelsea “agrees” to the transfer in principle.

As the Gabon international approaches the exit door, Mauricio Pochettino is willing to allow Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave Chelsea for Marseille without earning a single penny in transfer fees.

Despite initially wanting to pay a transfer fee for the forward, Chelsea is now anticipated to allow Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave the team and sign with Marseille for free.

Ten years after his last appearance with Saint-Etienne in the French top division, the former Arsenal player is about to make a comeback. The fact that the Blues are willing to approve Aubameyang’s exit without receiving any compensation is evidence that the striker has seriously underperformed at Stamford Bridge.

According to the Telegraph, Chelsea initially refused to allow Aubameyang to leave until Marseille agreed to pay a transfer fee. Their U-turn means that although there is still work to be done before the deal can be announced, it is anticipated to be finalized within the next 24 hours as the forward departs for the south of France on Wednesday night.

In reality, Aubameyang’s career has seen little improvement since Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, kicked him out of the first team in late 2021, and this marks the end of a miserable period in his career.

At Barcelona, there was a momentary reprieve where the Gabonese player appeared to be getting closer to playing at his peak. His time at the Camp Nou was cut short, though, when Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea came calling and offered to pay just under £10 million for his services.

Tuchel and Aubameyang had previously collaborated at Borussia Dortmund, but they only played one game together at Chelsea before the latter was relieved of his managerial duties.

Graham Potter, who took over for Tuchel, quickly made the decision to leave Aubameyang off of Chelsea’s 25-man Champions League roster. From the forward’s perspective, his remarks would have hardly been reassuring to read.

Because Pierre is a professional and I know he will be disappointed, I don’t think it will be difficult for him to be absent. We had three people coming in, but two had to leave, so he was the one who lost out.
It was a difficult choice to make.
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The last of Aubameyang’s connections with Arsenal were destroyed when he left for Chelsea. This was clear when he returned to the Emirates wearing a blue shirt and was booed at every move as his former teammates won 3-1.

Before that, he faced the Gunners at Stamford Bridge, but this time Arteta came out on top as Arsenal won 1-0 and Aubameyang was sent off after the game with just seven touches.

Given that current Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino clearly views Aubameyang as surplus to requirements, a breakup and a Premier League exit may be best for the striker as he attempts to regain the form that once made him so lethal in front of goal at Arsenal.

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Brighton are “determined” to see that their £100 million valuation is met, according to Daily Telegraph journalist Matt Law, who spoke on the London is Blue podcast. Though the midfielder was reportedly promised a summer transfer as part of signing his new contract, talks between the two clubs are reportedly still ongoing and a deal is not believed to be imminent.

Despite Chelsea’s interest, manager Laurent Blanc advised Rayan Cherki to stay at Olympique Lyonnais for another year. As Mauricio Pochettino searches for a replacement for Mason Mount, the 19-year-old wonderkid has recently been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

football.london is aware that the Blues have recently intensified their pursuit of Cherki as a result of encouraging discussions with his entourage about a potential deal. It’s rumored that Chelsea sent scouts to watch the attacking midfielder on several occasions last season, where they also kept an eye on Malo Gusto, who was signed in January.

With Mount gone, Cherki has been deemed a “priority signing,” with Pochettino eager to expand his creative options this summer. Lyon hasn’t explicitly stated that he’s not for sale, but it is said that the West Londoners are debating whether or not to make him an offer.

Chelsea’s chances of landing Matheus Franca this summer have taken a significant hit. The 19-year-old forward has recently been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as the Blues seek to bolster their roster with some of the most exciting young players in the world.

While Mauricio Pochettino may aspire to add Franca to the club’s expanding group of Brazilian youth players, the west Londoners will face tough competition for his services. According to Globo, the forward’s entourage has received offers from both Chelsea and Crystal Palace, with Flamengo expected to decide in the “coming days.”.

The report claims that this week, Franca’s representatives visited London to meet with the two clubs. According to Globo, Flamengo has assigned the adolescent a price tag of €25 million (£21 point 4 million), which may include add-ons to meet valuation.

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An ‘impressive’ £100 million player is currently being negotiated by Chelsea, and Tuchel also wants to purchase him.

Chelsea are currently in talks to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt, a player Thomas Tuchel wants at Bayern Munich.

L’Equipe reports it.
So what about Chelsea and Randal Kolo Muani? We see…

What’s the story?
Well, the French news has mainly focused on Elye Wahi: Chelsea are said to be in talks for a deal to sign Montpellier’s number 21 as well. However, it has been said – within the story – that Chelsea are also in talks to sign Muani.

The French international enjoyed a special 2022/23 season after moving from Nantes to Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer in the summer of 2022.

Muani scored one goal and provided one assist in three World Cup appearances as France reached the final in Qatar.

Remarkably, the 24-year-old also scored 23 goals and provided 17 assists in 46 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt, for a phenomenal total of 40 goals in almost the same number of games.

Muani’s extraordinary efforts caught the attention of German legend Lothar Matthäus, who hinted at the Frenchman becoming a future great.

The 62-year-old is quoted by Jeunes Footeux: “Kolo Muani is a great asset to the Bundesliga. He is impressive in his gestures, full of composure when looking at opponents’ goal and often has the last word in duels.

“What impresses him the most is that he shines in every game. It’s the sign of future greats.”

Chelsea must do everything for Kolo Muani

In our view, Chelsea should suspend talks to sign Wahi and focus fully on Muani.

The Bondy-born striker is a real handful for any opponent he faces, and he always seems to be involved in the game, no matter how dominant the opponent is, as Matthews said.

Combining superb aerial skills with clever movement and quick feet, Muani also has the pace to instill fear in defenders – he appears to be a truly complete striker, as his incredible numbers prove.

Eintracht Frankfurt are said to want £100million for their No.9 this summer, with Bayern Munich in hiding – according to the Independent – and while that’s a lot to pay for Chelsea, the Blues are expected to pushing for it given his world-class skills. to engage him in the attack.

July 19, 2023
Chelsea has now initiated contact regarding the £200,000 per week player’s contract; he is free to leave.

In order to close a deal to acquire Harry Maguire from Manchester United, Chelsea has now spoken with middlemen.

Based on 90 minutes, that is.

Let’s take a look at the most recent developments regarding Harry Maguire and Chelsea.

What’s going on?

Wesley Fofana tore his anterior cruciate ligament, so the Blues are currently looking for a replacement at center back.

The damage appears to rule out Chelsea’s No. With Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta already gone, Mauricio Pochettino’s defensive options now appear to be quite limited with 33 out for the duration of the 2023–2024 season.

Chelsea has thus made a move to sign Maguire.

Erik ten Hag reportedly told the England international he can leave after the Dutchman took away his Manchester United No. Captain’s armband number five.

One of the best options currently on the market, according to Chelsea’s scouting division, is Maguire.

West Ham, Newcastle, Inter Milan, and Juventus are among the clubs showing interest in the 30-year-old as he prepares to leave Old Trafford.

According to 90min, Manchester United would prefer to permanently sell Maguire, but the Red Devils would be open to loaning the £80 million player to Chelsea because the Blues are one of the few teams who would fully cover his £200,000 per week salary.

Harry Maguire should only be obtained by Chelsea on loan.

Given the circumstances, in our opinion, Maguire would be a wise acquisition; however, only a loan arrangement would be advantageous for Chelsea.

The Blues need to be wary of blocking Fofana’s pathway back into the starting XI when he returns, while the primary options for Pochettino, who tends to use just two central defenders, should be Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile.

Maguire ought to be considered only as a temporary signing, especially at the age of 30.

If Chelsea decides to sign the outcast from Manchester United and pays him £200,000 per week, and he struggles or even just warms the bench, he will be just another piece of deadwood that the Blues will need to sell.

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Moises Caicedo makes his position known in response to a request from Ryan Cherki in the Chelsea transfer news.

The most recent Chelsea transfer rumors and news, including developments regarding Rayan Cherki, Moises Caicedo’s position regarding a move to Stamford Bridge, and competition for Matheus Franca.

Caicedo made a decision to join Chelsea.

In their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, Chelsea appears to have received a significant update.

After letting Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek leave, Mauricio Pochettino is looking to improve Chelsea’s midfield options. Despite negotiations between Chelsea and Brighton for the Ecuadorian international, Caicedo appears to have made up his mind about where he wants to go.

Brighton are “determined” to see that their £100 million valuation is met, according to Daily Telegraph journalist Matt Law, who spoke on the London is Blue podcast. Though the midfielder was reportedly promised a summer transfer as part of signing his new contract, talks between the two clubs are reportedly still ongoing and a deal is not believed to be imminent.

Despite Chelsea’s interest, manager Laurent Blanc advised Rayan Cherki to stay at Olympique Lyonnais for another year. As Mauricio Pochettino searches for a replacement for Mason Mount, the 19-year-old wonderkid has recently been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

football.london is aware that the Blues have recently intensified their pursuit of Cherki as a result of encouraging discussions with his entourage about a potential deal. It’s rumored that Chelsea sent scouts to watch the attacking midfielder on several occasions last season, where they also kept an eye on Malo Gusto, who was signed in January.

With Mount gone, Cherki has been deemed a “priority signing,” with Pochettino eager to expand his creative options this summer. Lyon hasn’t explicitly stated that he’s not for sale, but it is said that the West Londoners are debating whether or not to make him an offer.

Chelsea’s chances of landing Matheus Franca this summer have taken a significant hit. The 19-year-old forward has recently been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as the Blues seek to bolster their roster with some of the most exciting young players in the world.

While Mauricio Pochettino may aspire to add Franca to the club’s expanding group of Brazilian youth players, the west Londoners will face tough competition for his services. According to Globo, the forward’s entourage has received offers from both Chelsea and Crystal Palace, with Flamengo expected to decide in the “coming days.”.

The report claims that this week, Franca’s representatives visited London to meet with the two clubs. According to Globo, Flamengo has assigned the adolescent a price tag of €25 million (£21 point 4 million), which may include add-ons to meet valuation.

July 19, 2023
According to a report, Liverpool may now be attempting to sign the £69 million midfielder Neymar called a “genius.”.

Liverpool could be one of the parties to sign PSG midfielder Marco Verratti this summer.

The Reds are currently looking for a new No. 1 specialist. 6 to replace the outgoing Fabinho. With that in mind, all sorts of names are starting to come to light as possible targets

And according to L’Equipe, there’s now a new one to add to the mix. They argue there is a possibility that Liverpool are one of two unnamed English clubs looking to get Verratti into the Premier League.

The Italian will reportedly be up for sale this summer if the French outfit changes direction. Verratti herself says she is open to the idea of an exit and it seems that suitors are not lacking.

So far, Atletico Madrid would be the first. The Spaniards are said to have already been in contact with the 30-year-old and have made him their main target. Then there are – inevitably – the Saudis. However, Verratti has reportedly rejected Al Hilal’s advances so far. And finally, two Premier League teams are said to be after him.

L’Equipe has proposed one like Liverpool, but there are no concrete claims in this regard. What is being claimed is that PSG will be asking for around £69m this summer to sell Verratti.
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Liverpool in the fray for Verratti

While Verratti would clearly improve Liverpool’s increasingly thin midfield, we think we can rule him out categorically. It is possible that the Reds will opt for a more experienced player to replace Fabinho. But there’s virtually no chance they’ll spend nearly £70m on such a player. Especially not someone who turns 31 in November.

Instead, a few more in the £30-40m price range would be tastier. Someone like recently coupled Leon Goretzka, perhaps. Verratti may be worth the extra price, at least qualitatively. The Italy international might be a little underrated after spending more than a decade winning league titles in France.

In his time, he is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Looking like a terrier, Verratti excels on the ball, he is perfect for English football. Neymar called him ‘spectacular’ and a ‘genius’ during their years together [The Mirror]. Unfortunately, however, he has a real injury problem.

If Liverpool want to sign a big name and big money, they need to make sure they are strong enough to step onto the pitch as regularly as Fabinho.

In 11 Ligue 1 seasons, Verratti has only played 25 games or more on five occasions. He only completed 30 missions once. It is a big concern. So if there are any English candidates for Verratti, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Liverpool being one of them.

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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 19, 2023
Liverpool XI vs Karlsruher: Szoboszlai debut, line-up expected, squad news confirmed, injury as late as today

Jurgen Klopp will give as many players a chance today as Liverpool take on Karlsruhe in their first friendly of the summer, including the debuts of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

The German second division side host Liverpool this afternoon to open their newly refurbished BBBank Wildpark stadium, an occasion which coincides with a training camp for the Reds in their coach’s home country.

Captain Jordan Henderson could arrive despite rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia, which has also been offered to Fabinho as the Brazilian midfielder has been left out of Liverpool’s squad.

Fellow midfielders Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara continue to recover from injury in Germany and it’s unclear whether they are fit enough to play.

Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore. Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore.

Klopp could field two different teams in each half against Karlsruhe and the players who featured in internationals this summer are unlikely to count as much.

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Kylian Mbappe urges Jurgen Klopp to make the first offer in the Liverpool transfer roundup.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s transfer activity shows no signs of slowing down, with midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia

Jurgen Klopp has already signed two players this summer, so who will be the next star to move to Merseyside?

Alexis Mac Allister was the first player to join Klopp’s squad during the current spell, with Liverpool initially paying £35m for the Brighton midfielder – a bargain in many people’s eyes.

The World Cup winner was soon followed by Dominik Szoboszlai after the Reds activated the Hungarian captain’s £60m release clause at RB Leipzig.

Mbappe gives approval

Klopp is looking to rebuild his side after a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season. The Liverpool manager has already greeted a number of fan favorites this summer, including Roberto Firmino and James Milner.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are interested in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku. The 21-year-old Belgian international scored seven goals and provided four assists for Rennes last season and has two years left on his contract.

Liverpool are said to be prioritizing strengthening other parts of their squad but could dive in for Doku if the price is right. Napoli, Milan and Aston Villa would also consider an offer for the player, who would prefer to move to the Premier League.

Doku has many admirers, including Kylian Mbappé. The World Cup winner told France Football in 2021: “I was recently talking to my father about a player who impressed me from the stands… with his speed, this is Doku, in Rennes.”

Rennes have reportedly put a €40million price tag on Doku. As quoted by Get French Football News, Mbappé added: “In five years as a professional I have never seen anyone demonstrate such power from a standing start.”

Saudi latest.

Fabinho will remain a Liverpool player for now. As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the Reds and Al-Ittihad are still in talks over a £40m transfer. The 29-year-old Brazilian international has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany.

Club captain Jordan Henderson is also wanted by a Saudi club – Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq – and his future is at stake. But unlike Fabinho, the 33-year-old midfielder is in Germany with the rest of the Liverpool squad.

If Fabinho or Henderson leave Liverpool this summer, Klopp should sign another central midfielder. Sofyan Amrabat, the Fiorentina star who helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup in Qatar, is rumored.

According to the Daily Mail, Fiorentina want £25m for Amrabat. The 26-year-old’s contract is just one year old and is wanted by several clubs, including Manchester United. In Liverpool’s eyes, this could be problematic for two reasons.

United can offer Amrabat something Liverpool cannot – Champions League football – and the player has worked with Erik ten Hag before. Amrabat’s breakthrough as a professional came in Utrecht when Ten Hag was in charge of the Dutch team.

July 19, 2023
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.

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Ryan Gravenberch makes a comeback and Jürgen Klopp considers a target for Manchester United in the latest Liverpool transfer news.

Liverpool transfer news: Ryan Gravenberch, a star for Bayern Munich, has returned, and Jürgen Klopp is reportedly eyeing a player that Manchester United likes (again).

Fabinho, the Brazilian number six who is expected to move to Saudi Arabia, must be replaced at the center of Liverpool’s midfield. The Reds will need to make at least one more change in the pitch’s middle after they already made one.

Jordan Henderson, the team’s captain, has drawn interest from the Middle East in addition to Fabinho, though no bids for the former Sunderland player have yet been made public. In contrast to Fabinho, Henderson is currently in Germany with his Liverpool teammates.

Liverpool will be required to find replacements should one, the other, or both players move. It will need to be someone who arrives with decent caliber as well, given the experience between the two.

The precise names on the shopping list of new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke have not yet been revealed, but Liverpool must make the right choice for the position of Fabinho’s replacement.

When Fabinho leaves, a few names have been mentioned as potential replacements. Here is the Liverpool . com opinion on the transfer rumors that have been swirling around the Reds today.

Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.

Sofyan Amrabat, a World Cup star who was linked to Liverpool in January, could take Fabinho’s place as a replacement. The Moroccan is one of the names being considered, according to The Athletic.

Amrabat is a naturally talented holding midfielder, but at the age of 26, he needs to advance significantly quickly to meet Liverpool’s standards. Although he’s a good player, Fabinho wasn’t at his best.

The Independent had earlier this week’s report that the midfielder was also being looked at by Manchester United. However, given Erik ten Hag’s other ventures, any action would be dependent on sales.

There would be a lot of “what if?” if Liverpool did sign Amrabat this summer when he was first reported to be available in January, according to Liverpool . com. It is not that simple, of course, but Amrabat would not be the kind of game-changing addition that most are hoping for post-Fabinho regardless if the deal had simply been made six months in advance.

Ryan Gravenberch(Bayern Munich)

According to Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, who Liverpool had interest in earlier in the summer, is another player on the list to replace Fabinho.

Instead of standing out as a player who can play as a lone holding midfielder, Gravnberch is more of an attack-minded player who can double-pivot alongside another player.

According to Liverpool.com, Gravenberch might change the way he plays if Liverpool sees something in him. Alternately, Gravenberch is not the main target; Liverpool has its sights set on a different player. The Bayern Munich star has already stated that, if at all possible, he would prefer to remain with the German powerhouses, with a lack of playing time currently being his only complaint.

July 19, 2023
Chelsea is finally making progress toward signing a “fantastic” player, according to a journalist.

According to journalist Paul Brown, Chelsea is finally on the verge of finalizing a deal to sign Moises Caicedo this summer.

Although there is still a lot of negotiating to be done with Brighton, he told GiveMeSport that the deal is one that the clubs stand to lose.

It won’t be good news for Chelsea that the Caicedo transfer saga is starting to drag on this summer.

Prior to leaving on their preseason tour of the United States, the club would have liked to have completed this and added the “fantastic” player to their roster.

They’ve been there for a few days now, though, as they get ready for tonight’s first-ever friendly match against Wrexham.

For the first time, Mauricio Pochettino will have the chance to assess the quality of his team and identify the players he needs to add in order to help them compete at the highest level once more.

Chelsea edging towards Caicedo

The Ecuadorian international is one player he reportedly already sees fitting this mold, and their interest in signing him has not been hard to see.

The Blues are allegedly finally moving in the right direction toward closing a deal, according to Brown.

In this transfer, he implied that Chelsea stands to lose. He is very pricey. I believe they’re getting close to deciding on a fee for him.

“However, Brighton currently anticipates having him on their pre-season tour squad. No sign of a breakthrough seems to be in sight for this issue. There needs to be, in my opinion, a good deal of negotiating.
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Without a doubt, they’ll want to close the deal quickly so they can add the 21-year-old to their team.

It has been suggested that a face-to-face discussion sometime next week might expedite the process.

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Chelsea will make an £80 million offer for Moises Caicedo after Brighton rejects a $70 million offer.

According to reports, Chelsea is preparing a fresh offer of £80 million plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Chelsea’s top summer midfield target is the Ecuadorian international, but Brighton has turned down their most recent offer of £70 million.

It’s believed that Brighton is refusing to accept a price below £100 million and is using the £105 million contract for Declan Rice that Arsenal signed with West Ham as a guide.

Following their most recent setback, Chelsea reportedly plans to come back with an offer worth £80 million plus additional bonuses.

According to the report, Chelsea is reportedly considering hiring a replacement for Wesley Fofana, who will be out for a while after having surgery to treat a knee injury.

In the meantime, Mauricio Pochettino has emphasized the necessity for Chelsea to make new acquisitions before the start of the upcoming Premier League season.

Pochettino said, “I want the right profiles, the right players, to arrive and improve the squad.”.

Of course, it’s better to act now rather than later. Today is preferable to tomorrow. On the goals we have, we must put in a lot of effort. We are aware of how challenging it is.
Our team is very young.

The challenge is there.
When we agreed to be in charge of this club, we were aware of it. There is nothing to be unhappy about; the situation is very exciting.

“We have faith that we can assemble a really strong team that is prepared to compete in the Premier League.”. To finish it, we’re still working hard. ’.

July 19, 2023