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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.

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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 18, 2023
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.

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After two deals, Liverpool can use their strong relationship to land the ideal midfielder.

Comment: Liverpool can complete a significant transfer by building strong ties with other clubs, Liverpool can take advantage of their relationship with Brighton to close a deal on Moises Caicedo, who is a transfer target. Since many players have moved from the South Coast to Merseyside and vice versa, the Premier League clubs enjoy a great working relationship.

The Reds just finished contract talks with Brighton for playmaker Alexis MacAllister worth £35 million. The Argentine joined well in advance of the start of preseason, and those negotiations were reportedly easy.

Numerous reports claim that Liverpool is now interested in competing with Chelsea for Caicedo, a former Brighton teammate of Mac Allister. The Reds need midfield reinforcements as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are now likely to leave, despite claims that Chelsea hold the upper hand in a potential deal.

Liverpool already had a shortage in midfielders, so if the two leave, they will need yet another player. They will have Caicedo, who is a star, ready to join Mac Allister in Klopp’s team right away.

They might benefit from utilizing their strong connection to Brighton. The Seagulls were willing to accept a cheap £35 million price for Mac Allister after engaging in vigorous discussion. The opposite move has recently been made by Adam Lallana and James Milner.

With Klopp currently looking for another new midfielder, the club can now resume discussions regarding Caicedo. While Brighton retained their former head coach Graham Potter, defender Marc Cucurella, and a large number of their backroom staff, Chelsea may have a more challenging relationship with Brighton as a result.

Levi Colwill is another player that the Blues won’t transfer to a South Coast club. Liverpool is rumored to be interested in the England U21 defender as well.

As for the 2023–24 Premier League season, Liverpool manager Klopp anticipates fielding a very different team than the one that struggled mightily the previous campaign. The German is counting on the club’s young players to stand out in preseason to make up for the lack of new signings.

“There aren’t many new players right now, but [we have] a lot of young players, obviously, in and young players for whom the door is open, who can play a different role next season,” Klopp said, according to the club’s website.

Conor Bradley, Ben Doak, and Bobby Clark are all a year older and all looking fantastic. Bobby Clark also grew in some way, which is typical. They can all take on slightly different roles if they so choose, and as I previously stated, there is room for that. ”.

July 18, 2023
Liverpool designates a’special’ player as their new top transfer target.

Romeo Lavia is reportedly Liverpool’s new top transfer target, and they see him as the best choice to succeed Fabinho in the midfield.While Liverpool already has competition for Lavia’s services from Arsenal and Chelsea, Fabrizio Romano claims that the Reds have identified the Belgian international as an “important” target in light of Fabinho’s impending move to Saudi Arabia.

For the majority of the summer, Lavia has been closely associated with a transfer to Liverpool.
Although Jordan Henderson is another player who might eventually leave Merseyside, the rumors may soon reach a head with Fabinho on the verge of leaving Anfield.

If Liverpool can outbid teams like Arsenal and Chelsea for the services of Lavia, who has already been hailed by Romano as a “special” player, it would be a dream come true for Jurgen Klopp. Furthermore, the most recent information is a very positive indication that a deal might be reached.

In actuality, if Liverpool’s negotiating tactics are anything to go by, Fabinho’s move to Saudi Arabia should be finalized in the upcoming days. There is therefore a chance that an official offer for Lavia will be made before the week is over.

As soon as Fabinho is sold, Liverpool must submit a bid for Lavia.

Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all aware that the time has come to sign the Southampton star, and the race to sign Lavia appears to be finally coming to an end. The Reds must make their first offer as soon as Fabinho’s transfer to Saudi Arabia is finalized.

As we all know, the club that signs Lavia may now depend on which team makes the first reasonable offer. Therefore, if Liverpool wants to replace Fabinho this summer with the Belgian wonderkid, they are now on a time crunch.

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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 17, 2023
Liverpool transfer summary: Jordan Henderson supported as Jurgen Klopp approves Newcastle offer

Liverpool fans are still eagerly awaiting Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq while Fabinho also heads to the Middle East.

Liverpool’s job in the summer transfer window is far from done as Jurgen Klopp prepares for some high-profile departures.

The Saudi Pro League could potentially wreak havoc for the Reds as Jordan Henderson is still awaiting a huge cash offer from rivals Al-Ettifaq. Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is almost certain to join Al-Hilal for a transfer fee of £40million.

Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig player Dominik Szoboszlai have already arrived at Anfield but further reinforcements could soon be needed.

Klopp could have done without this headache as he prepares his team to recover from a difficult season. Fowler backs Henderson for ‘outrage’
Former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has backed Jordan Henderson amid criticism over his move to Saudi Arabia.

Fowler, now manager of Saudi Premier League club Al-Qadsiah, said: “I can see the usual outrage has been instilled after top figures in British football got involved in the Saudi Pro League.”

“It was Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages that sparked the outrage. I’ve never really understood why footballers’ wages are such a sensitive issue when the billions the financiers earn are never questioned. I don’t I’m not going to judge Jordan, Steven.” Gerrard or anyone else who went to Saudi Arabia for work.”

Newcastle United have made an £82million bid for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to WinWinAllSports. He’s a player previously linked with Liverpool and Klopp made no secret of his admiration for the star last year:

“He’s a really good lad and very fast and you have to defend him together in times like these.” said the German coach. “If he has the advantage of the first movement, he is already gone.

“You have to try to be there when the ball goes in, but if you can’t do that you have to be protected because he’s quick, he’s cheeky, he goes in, he can go out, that always makes it very difficult. ”

Former Reds star attacked by Tuchel
A return to Liverpool seems highly unlikely for Sadio Mane, but the prospect of him leaving Bayern has certainly been mooted.

Coach Thomas Tuchel has given a stark assessment of the striker’s first season in Germany, plagued by injuries and disappointing form. The Senegalese star was even banned and fined by his club in April after he allegedly beat teammate Leroy Sane. “Sadio actually had an underwhelming season and fell short of expectations,” he said.

“The competitive situation is very high for him with Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. We have a setup that makes life very difficult for Sadio. Even the player knows it, he knows my opinion and that of the club.”

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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 17, 2023
Many Chelsea staff now have serious doubts about the 28-year-old and believe that he shouldn’t be starting.

According to journalist Dean Jones, there are legitimate concerns about Kepa Arrizabalaga among the Chelsea staff.

Some club members, according to him, don’t think the 28-year-old should start for the team the upcoming season, he told GiveMeSport.

Despite Kepa being the starter for the majority of the previous season, many likely believed Chelsea would have been looking to upgrade him this summer.

Edouard Mendy, a starter at the club who was replaced by him in that capacity, was already one of the players released by them.

Mendy accepted a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, where he will join N’golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly who have already relocated.

This transaction only increased the likelihood that the Blues would sign a starting goalkeeper this summer, despite a number of names being mentioned.

The club’s staff is reportedly still undecided about starting the season with Kepa in net, and there are rumblings of interest in Mike Maignan of AC Milan.

The goalkeeper scene is another situation that he predicted would get more interesting and urgent.

“Let’s see how Kepa Arrizabalaga performs in these early Pochettino days, but I’d say quite a few people around Cobham are still not completely convinced that he is the long-term number-one under the new manager.

“The connections to Mike Maignan are back, and there have undoubtedly been discussions about that potential move, so I wouldn’t ignore that.
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The majority of fans will concur with the assertions that, despite his return to the lineup last season, Kepa lacks the skills necessary to be the team’s starting goalkeeper.

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Chelsea dream team against Liverpool if Mauricio Pochettino completes three transfers

football.london take a look at what Mauricio Pochettino’s dream squad for Chelsea could look like when they host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge for the opening weekend of the 2023/24 season

Chelsea meet Liverpool at the opening weekend of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Mauricio Pochettino will face Jurgen Klopp in his first competitive game as Blues head coach in less than a month.

The Reds present a tough opening test for Pochettino, but one the Argentine will surely relish as he looks to score the rest of the Premier League on his return to England. Until Chelsea and Liverpool kick off on August 13, both clubs’ squads could look very different to what they are now.

Before that, however, we still have around four weeks of transfer window and Chelsea’s squad could look very different to what they are now when Liverpool come to town. That said, football.london takes a look at what Chelsea’s dream team could look like opening weekend with Liverpool in west London.

Goalkeepers: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea watched Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili towards the end of last season and were impressed by what he saw from the Georgia international, Football.london understands. The Blues are looking for a new goalkeeper and if he gets one they are willing to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea have so many defenders and while they shouldn’t be making defensive signings, there will be a new face in Malo Gusto with the right-back arriving after being signed in the January transfer window. Hopefully Gusto will be able to provide support and competition for Reece James given the England international’s continued injury woes in recent seasons. Benoît Badiashile is out with a long-term injury and while football.london understands the Frenchman is aiming for a pre-season return, the game against Liverpool may be too soon.

However, Chelsea are well equipped defensively with Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell giving Pochettino a choice.

Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Carney Chukwuemeka, Rayan Cherki, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher

So far this summer, Chelsea have sold N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount. The pursuit of Moises Caicedo’s club continues.

Chelsea and Brighton are in talks over a potential deal for the Ecuador international. football.london understands Chelsea believe they can seal a deal for less than £100m but no breakthrough has been made with the Seagulls so far.

Forwards: Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, Armando Broja, Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea have signed Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku so far this summer. It remains to be seen what role Jackson will play in the team and it is equally fascinating in which position Nkunku will be deployed in view of his versatility in attack.

Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are both expected to complete permanent transfers, while Armando Broja is eyeing a return from a serious knee injury in pre-season.

July 17, 2023
Pochettino is frantically trying to sign this 21-year-old midfielder, but will Chelsea ultimately be unable to sign him?

For Moises Caicedo, who is Mauricio Pochettino’s top target, Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make an offer of at least £70 million, according to a report in the Standard.

The Brighton and Hove midfielder has openly acknowledged that it will be difficult to reject an offer from a team like Chelsea, and according to some sources, he has already agreed to personal terms with the Blues. The Blues appear to be unable to meet Brighton’s demands for a transfer at the moment, though.

There is a good chance that Brighton will reject this new offer as well, just as they did with Chelsea’s previous £60 million bid for the midfielder.

Brighton is refusing to pay Caicedo’s release clause of £100 million until his contract with the club expires in 2027. Rice and Moises Caidedo were the two most sought-after midfielders this summer, and now that the Hammers have sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105 million, Brighton is hoping to receive a similar price for their own midfielder.

Chelsea may miss out on Moises Caicedo, or they may be willing to spend £100 million.

Brighton turned down an offer from Arsenal in January that was in the neighborhood of £75 million, so there is no way they will accept this new offer from the Blues of £70 million and up.

The Seagulls will undoubtedly reject this approach as well, and if Chelsea is serious about acquiring Moises Caicedo, they will have to fork over between £90 and £95 million to do so.

The South American has only played one full season in the English top division, but in just 45 Premier League games, he has already attracted the attention of some of England’s biggest names.

Although Caicedo is keen to join Chelsea, the Blues will need to increase their financial offer if they are serious about acquiring the midfielder. Pochettino has told his management that he wants to bring the midfielder onto his team before the start of the preseason games. Although Chelsea’s representatives are in constant contact with Brighton, we don’t believe Moises Caicedo will join Chelsea before this week’s match against Wrexham.

We don’t understand why the London team isn’t prepared to satisfy Brighton’s demands given that they have raised $230 million by offloading as many as 11 players. A new central or defensive midfielder is urgently needed because N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all left the team.

We have a strong suspicion that Caicedo will be a Chelsea player before the 2023–24 season kicks off because the new Chelsea owner hasn’t been afraid to spend cash on the market. They are merely testing the waters with lower offers, but Chelsea is fully aware that Brighton won’t even think twice about rejecting them if their offer is less than £90 million.

July 17, 2023
Liverpool want £160,000-weekly ready to secure move to Anfield – report

Liverpool needed a major midfield overhaul this summer, but we expect a possible mass exodus from the center of the park.

After three midfielders were allowed to leave this summer, Fabinho and Henderson are now linked with a move from Anfield.

According to The Mail, Fabinho is set to move to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ittihad and one of the players Liverpool have chosen to replace him is Kalvin Phillips.

Sky Sports have also revealed the Reds have given Brazil clearance to complete the £40m move to the Middle East and want Man City’s regista to cement the No.6 position.

The Merseysiders were after the England international in 2022 but in the end the Sky Blues eventually suspended his services for £45million. On the other hand, in April this year, The Star exclusively revealed that Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to reach a £35million deal for Phillips, who wants to move to Anfield.

The 27-year-old is still on a five-year contract with Etihad and earns a salary of £160,000 a week.

Phillips was a key player for Leeds United and impressed for England at Euro 2020, but since his move to Cityzens he has only warmed up on the bench.

Last season, the deep 27-player playmaker played just 593 minutes in all tournaments and started just three games for Man City.

Do you think he’s good enough to replace Fabinho, who has been one of the Premier League’s top DMs over the years?

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A young player for Liverpool claims that he is currently competing to make Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool prospect, has said that this year’s preseason “feels different” for him.

Last season, the right-back had a standout loan experience at Bolton Wanderers.
Bradley has a good chance of earning a spot in the first team roster because Calvin Ramsay is on loan to Preston North End for the 23–24 season.

And the 20-year-old said he’s aiming to do just that when he spoke to liverpoolfc . com for the first time since his return from Bolton.

The biggest preseason of my career thus far, he declared, was unquestionably. “Of course, I believe every pre-season will be the most important for me, but I’m looking forward to this one and seeing how I do.

“It just feels different than the last preseason I participated in. I’m currently competing for a spot in this squad. I want to work hard and compete for that position.

“I think I play much better than I did the last time I was here. I’m eager to demonstrate my abilities during the preseason. The last few years have been crazy, but I just want to keep working and moving forward to see where it leads. ”.

Bradley is desperate for a chance with Liverpool.

These are the kinds of conversations that Jurgen Klopp will adore hearing from the young right-back. After destroying everyone in his path in League One the previous season, Bradley appears eager to continue growing.

A young right-back at Liverpool can naturally only set himself up for so much success. Bradley won’t be anything like a regular next season because Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ahead of him.

Though you never know, to be fair. Trent might convince Klopp to start him in midfield on a permanent basis if the Northern Ireland international can do so.

Jurgen has so far been apprehensive to take that action. But to be fair, Liverpool has never had a full-back who was good enough to stand in for him.

That might soon change if Bradley is able to reach his early potential.

In either case, the young man at Anfield has a wide open door. Now he has the chance to continue working through it.

If he is prepared for that, it will be clear in the coming weeks.
If he performs well, he’ll undoubtedly be on the team the following year.
He will return to being on loan if he doesn’t impress enough. Bradley should be closely watched no matter what happens.

July 17, 2023
Liverpool’s transfer list could be a Jorg Schmadtke smokescreen for four players

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Liverpool have four players shortlisted to replace Fabinho who is moving to Saudi Arabia, but the list of names released by the club could be a smokescreen. The deals the Reds do often come with very little notice, such as the sudden arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai. But on Saturday, as Fabinho made his way to Al-Ittihad for a reported £40m fee, a list of four goals was shared.

Man City’s Kalvin Phillips, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch made up the quartet. Indeed, given that Liverpool like to go about their business quietly, they could be more serious about exploring alternative options that haven’t been mentioned, at least not outside of Jörg Schmadtke and Jurgen Klopp’s WhatsApp chat.

Florentino Luis
Florentino is a popular name among Liverpool fans on social media. The 23-year-old defending champion became a key player for Benfica last season. The tenacious Portugal U21 international made 54 appearances in a historic campaign after two seasons on loan at Monaco and Getafe.

Florentino’s numbers compare well with Fabinho’s and his profile suggests he would be an ideal successor as he is strong on the ball, passing and dribbling, but also from distance.

He has a £103million release clause in his contract, but there have been rumors he could be available for a third of that. However, Benfica are known to be astute negotiators. The ball-winning talent over six feet has a low salary of around £22,000 a week which is good for Liverpool, but he is under contract until 2027 which means his current club are in a strong position.

Youssouf Fofana
Liverpool wanted Aurelien Tchouameni last year, before the Frenchman swapped Monaco for Real Madrid. In his compatriot Youssouf Fofana, who also plays for the principality, they could attract a stylistically similar midfielder.

The 6ft 1ins Fofana is 24 years old and a French international with 10 caps. Fofana is adept at intercepting the ball and interrupting play. He has played at least 33 of 38 Ligue 1 matches in each of Monaco’s 38 Ligue 1 matches in each of the last three seasons, proving he is sustainable himself.

With Fabinho strong in dogfights, Fofana managed to replicate that strength. He is also capable of playing as a number 8 if needed and can advance in possession. Fofana – under contract until June 2025 – currently earns less than £10,000 a week and would therefore fit within Liverpool’s salary structure.

Tyler Adams

One player who, like Lavia and Phillips, has Premier League experience is Leeds’ Tyler Adams. The American arrived just 12 months ago after training at RB Leipzig for three and a half seasons. The tireless 24-year-old is a pressing monster and is around 1.70 meters tall. As such, he could act as a No.8 rather than a No.6, although he could be an N’Golo Kante-type ground cover for Klopp.

Adams has hinted he wants to stay at Leeds to help bring Los Blancos back to the Premier League. But the lure of playing for a club of Liverpool’s size and prestige might be too tempting an offer for a player with 36 US caps and nearly 250 club appearances to turn down.

There is talk of a £30m relegation clause in his contract after costing the Yorkshire club £20m a year ago. However, a concern for Adams could be that he has suffered multiple muscle injuries in recent seasons and Liverpool desperately need midfielders that are as shock and impact resistant as possible.

Edson Alvarez

Ajax defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez is the least likely of the four, but he is still a candidate and is still in Amsterdam despite being long linked with a move. The Mexican international is the oldest of the quartet at 25 (26 in October) but also the most experienced with 260 club selections and 67 selections in Mexico.

The industrious Álvarez has been a regular at Ajax for four seasons, so he is adept at possession, but lives above all by winning and destroying. The 6-foot 1-inch defensive midfielder is under contract until 2025 on his wages of £35,000 a week and is expected to cost between £35m and £40m.

A former Chelsea target for former boss Thomas Tuchel, Alvarez can also operate at centre-back which is a useful skill. However, West Ham are already in contact with Ajax for him and he could be better suited at the level of the Hammers than Liverpool.

July 17, 2023
Liverpool FC are considering a move from Manchester United as two players missed out on pre-season returns

The deals between Liverpool and Saudi Arabia could change United’s midfield transfer plans

Liverpool have arguably always been the star players when it comes to midfielders in this summer’s transfer market, but the extent to which Jürgen Klopp has to reshape that part of his squad has become astonishing.

They were caught dozing off at Anfield last summer but could go from one extreme to the other. James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leave on a free transfer, Fabinho goes to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson could follow and Thiago is the subject of interest from Barcelona.

Klopp thought they had done most of his work this summer with the signings of Alex Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but uncertainty surrounding three of his senior players could force them back into the transfer market.

When United appoint a new captain to replace Maguire
Manchester United are unlikely to appoint their new club captain until the team begins their pre-season tour of the United States. Harry Maguire confirmed in a statement on Sunday afternoon that he had been ousted as United captain after consulting with Erik ten Hag. However, he has not yet been named as a replacement as the coach wants to inform the whole squad of his decision before it is publicly announced.

Due to training and travel schedules, the entire squad won’t be together until they fly to New York on July 19 for the first leg of their pre-season tour, before facing Arsenal on July 22 at MetLife Stadium . the captain is not expected before then.

Two United players will not return to train due to sale plans

Eric Bailly and Alex Telles failed to appear for Manchester United’s internationals’ first day of training on Saturday. United consider Bailly and Telles to be this summer’s must-sellers and neither are expected to be included in the tour squad leaving for the US on Wednesday.

Bailly, 29, and Telles, 30, are both out of contract next year and their one-year extensions will not be activated unless United sell them in the summer or winter transfer window.

Telles played on loan at Sevilla last season, where he started in the Europa League final at Roma. Saudi club Al-Nassr are interested in signing the Brazilian left-back

July 17, 2023
Schmadtke has his eye on the £34 million star at Anfield, according to Liverpool.

If Fabinho decides to leave Anfield, the 22-year-old Bundesliga midfielder would be the ideal replacement.

According to BILD journalist Christian Falk in an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT, Liverpool sporting director Jorg Scmadtke has a direct connection that could aid the club in signing Manu Kone.

It’s not shocking that Jurgen Klopp’s team is linked to Jordan Henderson given the potential void his rumored departure would create in the center of the park.

Manu Kone is the subject of recent Liverpool transfer news.

Over the course of June, Manu Kone attracted more interest from Liverpool as manager Jurgen Klopp sought to further address his obvious midfield weaknesses.

David Lynch of Football Insider claimed at the beginning of June that the team had contacted Mönchengladbach regarding hiring Kone.

However, some recent events are concerning.
Gladbach’s manager, Gerardo Seoane, stated that Kone’s injury will keep him out of action for six weeks, but that’s likely to be all he needs.

“The fact that it’s not a serious injury is what matters most.
There will be a six-week wait.
As reported by Bulinews, Seoane spoke to the DPA.

It is unclear whether his injury will prevent a deal from going through, but it would prevent the young player from participating in preseason games in either Germany or England.

What did Chrisitan Falk have to say about Liverpool’s midfield lineup?

Falk claimed in an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT that the Reds’ sporting director Jorg Scmadtke is a die-hard fan and that the entire team has the same admiration for Kone.

He declared: “He’s also on Liverpool’s list. Schmadtke has been keeping an eye on him for the past six months, you know. The irony is that Gladbach employs his son as a manager, so you can see how quickly things are moving. ”.

Manu Kone will bring what?

Sadly, a history of injuries.

The engine room operator missed just three games during the 2022–23 season, but he was out of commission for 61 days total, excluding his current issue.

Fortunately for Kone and his employers, the majority of his off-season absences occurred; however, this is still concerning.

On a more encouraging note, the gem from Colombes is a midfield enforcer who will largely attribute his interest to his defensive prowess. Last season, he completed 1.97 successful take-ons, added 1.52 blocks, and 2.55 tackles per 90.

Jacek Kulig, a football scout, asserted that playing with Kone is “like having one extra man on the pitch,” suggesting that he is accustomed to covering every blade of grass, which will impress Klopp.

In the grand scheme of the football market, Klopp could get his hands on one for the future for just £34m and at just 22 years old, according to Fabrizio Romano’s report.

What will Liverpool do next?

Even though Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have already lost James Milner and Naby Keita this transfer window, there are concerns about their futures amid reports of intense interest.

According to The Telegraph, the two are the top targets for the ambitious Saudi Pro League, despite the fact that no formal proposals have been made.

The Saudi Arabian champions and Liverpool’s Brazil international have reportedly held discussions about the specifics, but no offers have been made, according to The Guardian.

It would be wise for Liverpool to seek out someone in the mold of Kone should these two decide to leave for greener pastures.

More news…….

A young player for Liverpool claims that he is currently competing to make Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool prospect, has said that this year’s preseason “feels different” for him.

Last season, the right-back had a standout loan experience at Bolton Wanderers.
Bradley has a good chance of earning a spot in the first team roster because Calvin Ramsay is on loan to Preston North End for the 23–24 season.

And the 20-year-old said he’s aiming to do just that when he spoke to liverpoolfc . com for the first time since his return from Bolton.

The biggest preseason of my career thus far, he declared, was unquestionably. “Of course, I believe every pre-season will be the most important for me, but I’m looking forward to this one and seeing how I do.

“It just feels different than the last preseason I participated in. I’m currently competing for a spot in this squad. I want to work hard and compete for that position.

“I think I play much better than I did the last time I was here. I’m eager to demonstrate my abilities during the preseason. The last few years have been crazy, but I just want to keep working and moving forward to see where it leads. ”.

Bradley is desperate for a chance with Liverpool.

These are the kinds of conversations that Jurgen Klopp will adore hearing from the young right-back. After destroying everyone in his path in League One the previous season, Bradley appears eager to continue growing.

A young right-back at Liverpool can naturally only set himself up for so much success. Bradley won’t be anything like a regular next season because Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ahead of him.

Though you never know, to be fair. Trent might convince Klopp to start him in midfield on a permanent basis if the Northern Ireland international can do so.

Jurgen has so far been apprehensive to take that action. But to be fair, Liverpool has never had a full-back who was good enough to stand in for him.

That might soon change if Bradley is able to reach his early potential.

In either case, the young man at Anfield has a wide open door. Now he has the chance to continue working through it.

If he is prepared for that, it will be clear in the coming weeks.
If he performs well, he’ll undoubtedly be on the team the following year.
He will return to being on loan if he doesn’t impress enough. Bradley should be closely watched no matter what happens.

July 17, 2023