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Jürgen Klopp hinted at Thiago as the “complete package” in the midst of Liverpool transfer rumors.

As Thiago Alcântara’s future is the subject of ongoing transfer rumors, there appears to be disagreement among Liverpool supporters, and Jürgen Klopp may need to make a choice this summer.

The entire Liverpool squad, with the exception of one or two players, returns to training on one of the most eagerly anticipated days of preseason.

Since the Reds’ season-ending match against Southampton, which took place forty-four days ago, Jürgen Klopp has been busy bringing in two new players in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

As they meet their new teammates for the first time, fans will get their first glimpse of the new duo, and Liverpool has already piqued interest in the upcoming campaign with videos posted on social media.

But there is one player they might not get to meet today, and if recent rumors are to be believed, they might completely miss out on Thiago Alcântara.

On Saturday, the 32-year-old was spotted returning to the AXA Training Center, but noticeably without any athletic attire. In spite of the fact that his hip surgery was only a few months ago, speculation about his midfielder’s future persists. He may well be participating in his own program as he recovers.

Last week, it was revealed by The Athletic that Thiago had turned down a Saudi Arabian offer, while Turkish media outlet Fanatik claimed he had spoken to Galatasaray. According to a recent report from Football Insider, Liverpool will reportedly sell two first-team players before the end of the summer, with the Spain international being the most likely to go.

Supporters appear to be divided on whether the Reds should release Thiago this summer. On the one hand, his history of injuries has been a sore subject ever since he joined from Bayern Munich, and on the other hand, some supporters see his contract expiration next year as a perfect chance to cash in.

However, when he has been on the field, Thiago has shown himself to be a classy player, and other supporters believe that he still has a place in the team. Given that he has previously praised Thiago’s qualities, Klopp would seem to concur with this opinion.

He is a talented player.
After the 4-0 victory over Manchester United in 2022, Klopp told the BBC (via The Independent), “We have to keep him healthy.

“He has rhythm now, which helps in these kinds of situations to really be in the right spaces, the right little turns, and finding the right passes.

There are only a few players who have the technical ability to not only see things earlier than everyone else, but also to get the ball there, on the planet; there aren’t five million players like this.

He is a player of the highest caliber. From our perspective, there is really nothing to complain about because he can be quite dangerous both with and without the ball.

“The football is fantastic, but his counter-pressing was insane.
The whole package is created by that.
I have nothing but respect for it.
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With the arrival of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, it does appear that Thiago is as far away from a spot in Klopp’s side as he has ever been during his time at Anfield. Although the Liverpool manager would undoubtedly be able to find a spot for him in the team when needed, he may not be a regular starter right now.

When healthy, Thiago will continue to be a valuable asset for Klopp’s team. The ability of the midfielder will almost certainly not be a factor if a decision regarding his future needs to be made.

July 11, 2023
Jurgen Klopp will be keeping a close eye on 5 young players during preseason.

Many Liverpool fans will be hoping to get their first glimpse of the impact the club’s new signings can make as preseason for the club begins in earnest.

Jurgen Klopp will be interested in seeing what Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can bring to the table this season, but he will also be eager to keep an eye on a number of players who do not have a high price tag attached to them.

If the Reds’ season goes according to plan, they will play enough games in all competitions to significantly tax the biggest teams, even with new additions.

The club’s young players may be able to help in this situation by playing in domestic cup competitions and the Europa League to lighten the load of their more experienced teammates.

Here, we highlight five academy standouts who stand the best chance of using the preseason to position themselves for such a position this season.

Ben Doak

Doak, who was a key member of the first-team squad at the age of just 17 last season, will look to improve once more this time around in order to secure more senior appearances.

The teen quickly won fans over during his five appearances in 2022–2023 thanks to his direct running style, close control, and fearlessness.

Perhaps because Szoboszlai has experience playing on the wing, there is now more competition for spots in the attack as a result of this information.

Doak, however, has high expectations from Liverpool, and should he develop as anticipated, he will undoubtedly be competing for more playing time regardless.

Jarell Quansah

The ease with which Quansah adapted to that task last season bodes incredibly well for his future because League One is an unforgiving environment for any 20-year-old centre-back to try and learn their trade.

During a half-season stint with Bristol Rovers last season, the defender from Warrington quickly became a fan favorite and now returns to Merseyside with a wealth of new knowledge.

Naturally, not everything went well; Gas manager Joey Barton noted the youngster’s career-defining moment as receiving a last-second red card against Portsmouth.

But by the time Quansah’s loan period was over, his manager had no doubt that he would apply what he had learned and succeed all the way to the top.

Bobby Clark

During the last season’s break for the World Cup, Clark provided the ideal illustration of how to use any brief time with the senior team to catch the manager’s attention.

The former Newcastle academy midfielder participated as the Reds competed in the Dubai Super Cup to get ready for the new season.

And in the win over AC Milan, he contributed a particularly eye-catching assist that was worthy of mention in Klopp’s post-game press conferences.

In order to build on the two first-team appearances he earned in 2022–23, Clark will aim to repeat the same performance in the upcoming friendlies.

Marcelo Pitaluga

Liverpool might not need to search the market for a replacement homegrown goalkeeper if Caoimhin Kelleher eventually leaves Anfield this summer.

For the 2024–25 season, Pitaluga, who joined the Reds from Fluminense in 2020, will be considered when determining eligibility.

Of course, the most crucial factor is whether or not the Brazilian is prepared after an injury severely limited his opportunity to experience first-team football while on loan at Macclesfield last season.

However, he will be eager to do everything in his power in the upcoming weeks to convince Klopp that he ought to be the next cab off the rank in the event that Kelleher leaves.

Lewis Koumas

Koumas’ success scoring goals at the U18 level last season has earned him some early participation in the senior team’s preseason this year.

In the coming weeks, the talented teen, who in January signed his first professional contract, will look to demonstrate that he can advance to first-team standards.

Although Koumas’ small stature may work against him in terms of playing a significant role next season, his versatility on the frontline won’t hurt his chances.

And even though he isn’t quite ready to move to the senior side just yet, this summer will be a crucial learning experience.

July 11, 2023
As new footage reveals a transformed striker, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s strategy for him is taking shape.

Darwin Nunez appears to have had a brilliant start to his pre-season training at Liverpool.

Darwin Nunez appears to be making solid progress in his pre-season training as he prepares for the new Premier League season alongside his Liverpool team-mates.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a decent first year at Anfield after joining the club from Benfica last summer, but still has plenty of room to improve as he seeks to fulfill his sky-high potential.

Nunez reported on the start of Liverpool’s pre-season training last week and appears to be performing very well in the fitness drills, which were shared on the club’s social media accounts.

The Reds released a selection of images from their infamous lactate test on Sunday and Nunez looked surprisingly relaxed compared to some of his teammates who appeared to be slacking off.

A photo showed Nunez running ahead of Joe Gomez, who finished second to James Milner in Liverpool’s annual lactate test a few years ago. The Uruguayan striker didn’t seem to have any problems either, while behind him Fabinho and Joel Matip seemed to be going much further.

Another post shared on Twitter featured a video of Nunez and some of his teammates queuing for a training session, with the former Benfica player showing more concentration than some might have expected.

He also appears to have picked up a good command of English over the summer, having spoken mostly Spanish in interviews and training sessions last season.

He was quick to remind his Liverpool colleagues to maintain their high standards before the start of training, saying in the video: “[We’re] done with our holidays, guys, come on.”

Nunez scored 15 goals in his first season at Liverpool in all competitions, establishing himself as a valuable option for Jurgen Klopp both in the starting XI and on the bench.

He will desperately try to fill the void left by Roberto Firmino’s departure at the start of the new season, although whether he can beat last time’s numbers remains to be seen.

The striker is hardly the finished product and was criticized by some fans last season after failing to live up to the hype surrounding his arrival from Benfica last July. However, it appears that Liverpool are prepared to be patient in trying to nurture his talents and keep him full throttle over the coming months.

Reds icon Stevie Nicol recently lashed out at those who have already canceled Nunez at Anfield, telling ESPN: ‘You want the finished article but at the same time look around the Premier League and the money people are spending on players who they may not even have that potential.

“The man has had a season. They immediately said, “Is he already broke? No one ever gave this guy a chance. Wait a moment, let’s get this straight. Did anyone at Liverpool tell us when they were signed that ‘this guy is here, this guy is going to start now?’

“The transfer fee doesn’t always say that. The guy was introduced as the future, but after four months everyone knew about it. Four months! And they were told this guy was the future.

More news……

After a year and a half away from football, Kaide Gordon will start training

The 18-year-old winger has been sidelined since early 2022 due to a pelvic growth issue

When Liverpool bought Kaide Gordon from Derby in 2021, paying between £1million and £3million in training fees for the then 16-year-old winger, expectations were as high as you can get for a player with a senior cap to his credit.

When he became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer in an FA Cup match against Shrewsbury that autumn, those expectations were raised, with speculation that Gordon could even be Mohamed Salah’s long-term successor at right-wing.

However, in the spring of 2022, Gordon appeared to be missing. There was unconfirmed speculation about various injuries at the time. Eventually, a pelvic growth issue was identified as the problem. The youngster hasn’t played since.

But according to The Athletic, Gordon will now be back in action. After a year and a half without football, the now 18-year-old is ready to participate in the pre-season. However, he will be on an individual schedule and will not tour with the first team.

So it could be some time before fans see Gordon play again, but if all goes to plan, it’s not impossible that he can enter pre-season a few minutes late, after which he can more easily get into action with youth teams.

as the season progresses. Hopefully, as this was a developmental issue rather than injury, Gordon can use the 2023/24 season to get back on track and, perhaps when the 2024 pre-season arrives, get back into the first team.

July 11, 2023
14 players are back for Liverpool’s preseason workouts, including two major additions.

Liverpool to welcome the likes of Mo Salah and Jordan Henderson alongside summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister return as 14 man to start pre-season

Liverpool will welcome a host of big names on Tuesday as preparations for the season accelerate.

Summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are among 14 players who will return to the AXA Training Center ahead of the club’s pre-season tour. They had an extended hiatus due to their involvement with their respective countries over the summer.

Skipper Jordan Henderson returns alongside compatriot Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas and Virgil van Dijk.

English duo Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones, who both played lead roles for England in winning the Under-21 European Championships, have had more time off as their international commitments won’t end until the weekend. Last week, several men returned to Kirby’s training base, including Darwin Nunez and Thiago, who has been linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.

Edge players including Adrian and Nathaniel Phillips also returned to action alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.

The Merseyside side have five pre-season friendlies lined up, starting with matches in Germany against Karlsruher SC and Greuther Furth. Liverpool will then fly to Singapore, where they will face European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Leicester.

Then they return to the UK and play SV Darmstadt 98 in Deepdale. Jurgen Klopp will want to get his squad fit after pre-season to improve on last season’s underperformance.

The Reds drew their opener at Fulham as they went winless in their first three games of the season and eventually finished fifth.

That means they have to negotiate the Europa League, which will test their resources as they play on the Thursday ahead of the weekend clashes. However, Liverpool have successfully recovered from the difficult seasons of the past and should be in contention for the title once again.

Fabinho will get the chance to play with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, who he believes will improve the squad immensely. He told the club’s website:

“It’s good to bring good players into this position because we’re going to need them. Because of the way we play, the intensity we play, we we still need not just three or four players in this position, but maybe six players.”

Position [in the squad]. So yeah, it’s good to have those two players with us now. We We’ve played before, so we know how good they are. It’s good to have him in the team.”

More news………

Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.

Liverpool are linked with a transfer of Kylian Mbappe and Express Sport are looking for who could go in the opposite direction.

Liverpool could offer a number of players in exchange for Kylian Mbappe. The Reds have reportedly made a huge offer to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the rebel’s contract

Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires in a year. The French club don’t want to lose any of the best players in the world on a free transfer.

Clubs across Europe are awaiting a potential deal for the French superstar. Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre told El Chiringuito TV earlier this week that Liverpool have made a bid worth around £170million.

The Reds could instead try to offer the players to sign Mbappe. Express Sport are eyeing four potential Anfield stars who could be used in a cashier player transfer.

Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool are rebuilding their midfield and have already made two signings in this area. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined and Jurgen Klopp may not be done with it.

Thiago struggled with injuries last season and some think the Premier League may be too soon for him at the age of 32.

The Spaniard could do another job for PSG in the French league and gain Champions League winning experience.

Fabinho

Fabinho had his worst season in a Liverpool shirt last season. Neither Mac Allister nor Szoboszlai are defensive midfielders, so he should be replaced when he leaves.

Klopp will have to make a decision if he believes Fabinho can return to the form he showed in his first four years at the club. If not, he can try to sell him to PSG

Diogo Jota

Jota missed part of last season with injury and was only in the regular starter in the last phase of the season. He has found form in front of goal, with braces against Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.

However, Mbappé’s arrival would make it more difficult for him to earn regular playing time. At 26 he could be an attractive proposition for PSG.

Darwin Nunez

Ok, maybe it’s too early to consider Darwin a Liverpool player. He certainly showed a taste of his potential in his first season in English football.

However, he fell out of favor in the second half of the campaign. There would be no place for him and Mbappe in the Liverpool squad and he could take a significant chunk of the transfer fee PSG would demand.

July 11, 2023
Jordan Henderson’s reaction is significant as Liverpool consider signing the third midfielder

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is believed to be a target for Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq – but has plenty of work to do under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield

If it was pure coincidence, then it was appropriate. But there was something unequivocally clear in Jordan Henderson’s update on his grueling season-ending fitness routine.

The gallery of images and videos posted by the Liverpool captain over the past few days featured several images of him giving a few heavy punches to a punching bag during a summer training camp with coaches personal.

Clearly, Henderson is up for the fight again as competition for Reds midfield spots heats up after the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

With Liverpool open to new reinforcements in the engine room – Southampton’s Romeo Lavia remains particularly interesting – there could be another new face to contend with. Still, it seems unlikely that Henderson will give up his career at Anfield just yet.

While reports suggest the England international is set to link up with former Reds team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, Liverpool have not received any expressions of interest from the Saudi club, and the player has not been told what he wants. go somewhere else.

However, Henderson will know his position is at risk like never before as he faces an inevitable change to his playing time. Having turned 33 last month, he is Liverpool’s oldest outfield player following the departure of the vice-captain James Milner this summer.

Henderson and Milner made the same number of appearances for Liverpool last season, 43 each. However, the former’s total of 2,558 minutes was double that of the latter, as only six other players played regularly during the season.

The fact that Henderson started 23 of Liverpool’s 38 Premier League games last season suggests his influence – at least early in the game – is already waning.

What’s interesting, however, is that he never made more than 29 top-flight appearances in a single season under Jurgen Klopp, albeit at times through injury.

Klopp will surely still have the chance to manage Henderson’s minutes in the coming season in order to make the most of his influence.

The Liverpool midfielder now has a boost of youthful energy in the form of 24-year-old Mac Allister and 22-year-old Szoboszlai, as well as 22-year-old Curtis Jones, 20-year-old Harvey Elliott and 18-Stefan Bajcetic , one-year-old, at different stages of the past season, significant progress has been made.

With 24-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold also emerging as an engine room option, Henderson’s vast experience in a Klopp midfield will be key.

Obviously, Henderson is adept at having to demolish for his place at Liverpool. It was his will to fight that prompted him to stay and return to the first team when he was given the opportunity to walk away by new boss Brendan Rodgers in 2012 after a difficult debut campaign at Anfield.

Since his arrival 12 years ago, Henderson has seen the Reds recruit 10 midfielders, while retaining a regular starting role – and the captaincy for the past eight years – making him just 14th in history in just eight games. to make 500 appearances for the club.

Whilst it seems unlikely Henderson – who has two years left on his contract – will fully fill Milner’s vacant role acting at assistant right-back – he has only played in that position once for Liverpool in 2019 against Crystal Palace – his playing intelligence and tactical flexibility gives him every chance of minutes during the next campaign.

These qualities helped get Henderson started in seven of the last ten games last season, which saw Alexander-Arnold’s defensive build-up and work-rate enable him to thrive in a reversed right-back role.

Henderson’s subsequent energetic performances for England last month in victories over Malta and North Macedonia were a further reminder that he feels he has plenty to offer at the top level, even if the standard of the opposition has to be taken into account.

Should Henderson never kick a ball for Liverpool again, his place in the annals of Anfield is assured after he has led the Reds to victories in every major competition.

But the captaincy is likely to remain hugely important to Klopp this season, albeit in an evolutionary way.
The battle is open again.

He won’t play every game this season, but few would be surprised if Henderson led the team when the Premier League clash kick off at Stamford Bridge next month.

July 11, 2023
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.

More news…….

Chelsea is getting closer to Mauricio Pochettino’s goal with two confirmed transfers and a £38 million decision.

Chelsea transfer news: With Christian Pulisic set to leave, two more deals have been confirmed, allowing Mauricio Pochettino to capitalize on a strong market position.

Todd Boehly is assisting Chelsea with their squad purge this summer, and the most recent transactions reveal a noticeable shift in strategy.

Unlike previous iterations of Chelsea, which failed to sell their underperforming stars, the current administration has been proactive in their sales process, which has resulted in declining value, long-term wage commitments, and a bloated squad build-up.

The playing group that Mauricio Pochettino had at his disposal had to be eliminated, but the speed with which the new recruitment directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, have completed this window’s work is largely unprecedented.

In the first three weeks, eight members of the team from last year have been fired or sold, with Jorginho getting ahead of the pack in January. Even more amazing is the fact that some of the players who are most likely to leave have not yet been shipped out.

Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi will leave soon. Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will unquestionably play their football outside of Stamford Bridge next season.

It will be difficult to recoup significant fees for this group of players, especially since those who have already left have either been acquired by rival teams for sizable sums of money or targeted by the new Saudi Pro League emerging market. The market and marketability for Ziyech, Lukaku, and Co. are less clear.

However, Christian Pulisic firmly belongs in the first group.
Now that he has agreed to a £18 million transfer to AC Milan, he will follow Ruben Loftus-Cheek to the San Siro this summer. Additionally, Pulisic is the most recent player to travel to Italy on a growing list of athletes.

Pulisic, who has a five-year contract at SW6 but will end it in order to complete a move that is anticipated to cost around £20 million, is seeking a new challenge after Fikayo Tomori and Olivier Giroud. Chelsea may be eager to not only profit from but also take advantage of a positive relationship between the sides as they prepare for life without Pulisic.

It’s difficult to ignore the continued interest in Mike Maignan as teams search for a new goalkeeper this summer. football.London is aware of this admiration for the France goalkeeper, but a transfer is unlikely.

Although Maignan is one of the best players in the world at his position, he also commands a salary commensurate with his talent and is not expected to be wearing the gloves at Stamford Bridge next year. As the seasons progress and concerns about Kepa Arrizabalaga’s long-term future with the team persist, a budding partnership with Milan could assist in making a deal feasible.

Rafael Leao is another outstanding prospect that exists elsewhere. Even though Chelsea has been seriously interested in him for the past 18 months, he only recently signed a new contract at San Siro earlier this year. The recent boardroom shuffle has made an immediate exit from his position unlikely despite his enormous release clause.

The open lines of communication that have benefited the 2021 Italian Champions are something that the owners will once again be keen to take advantage of. Milan are more likely to be vigilant when it comes to selling their own players than signings Chelsea’s.

July 11, 2023
Chelsea move for £50million Arsenal player now ‘one to watch’ at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s switch to the Arsenal star is now ‘a must’ at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea transfer of Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is now “a must” at Stamford Bridge, journalist Paul Brown has told GIVEMESPORT.

The young striker wants to be reassured at the Emirates Stadium but could be forced to leave the club.
Chelsea transfer news – Folarin Balogun

With Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as centre-forward options for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side, Balogun will struggle to play regularly for the Gunners next season.

According to Sky Sports, despite having plenty of cover up front, Arsenal value Balogun at around £50m, and are attracting interest from the Premier League.

According to Football Transfers, Chelsea have opened talks with Balogun’s agent ahead of a possible move to Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.

The Blues have focused their recruiting efforts on attracting young talent from around the world and Balogun certainly fits that profile.

With Chelsea having allowed Havertz and Jorginho to move to London, the west London club may be hoping their positive talks for the two players can help them in their search for Balogun.

Balogun will no doubt want to play throughout the first team following an impressive loan season at Reims. The American forward scored 21 league goals in 34 appearances for the French club last season, according to FBref.

What did Brown say about Balogun?
Brown has hinted that Chelsea’s potential pursuit of Balogun could be “someone to watch” in the coming weeks.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “They have already signed a player in Nicolas Jackson, who I think requires a lot to perform and does so on a regular basis.

“Would Chelsea be able to spend a large chunk of money again on a player who may not be their first choice every week? “It really looks like a false economy for Chelsea and I’m not sure they have the money to sign two forwards who they don’t necessarily see as first choice.

“So from that point of view it seems a bit strange. But I don’t think Chelsea would be interested in Balogun if he hadn’t been encouraged in some way. So I think this is one to watch next time.” week or so.”

Who else are Chelsea targeting up front?
As Brown has pointed out, former Villarreal striker Jackson has been brought to Stamford Bridge, but he is still extremely young and not a natural number nine.

Chelsea have now been shortlisted for the striker spot under Mauricio Pochettino, according to the Evening Standard.

The report claims that Elye Wahi and Dusan Vlahovic are the two players the Blues first came into contact with, while Rasmus Holjund and Victor Osimhenc are also admired.

It seems that despite signing Jackson in the summer, Chelsea are still on the hunt for a new striker.

Even though Jackson has huge potential, the club could consider finding a striker who can make an instant impression in West London.

July 11, 2023
Xabi Alonso may have hinted at Liverpool alternative if they unable to sign Levi Colwill

Liverpool are keen to sign a new left centre-back this summer, with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill a reported target

Having already signed two midfielders as part of a long-awaited technical upgrade, a new centre-back, preferably on the left, is also on Liverpool’s wishlist for this summer.

Jürgen Klopp confirmed this in May when he was asked directly if he wanted to sign a new centre-back.

“We are looking at all departments at the moment except for the goalkeeper,” the Reds manager told reporters. “Yeah, if there’s a good centre-back, I wouldn’t deny it. That’s it.” We definitely look at all areas of the pitch.

As a result, Liverpool have been associated with a host of names throughout the summer.

And while club sources have dismissed speculation attributing the Reds an interest in Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard and Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo Inacio, links to other alleged targets remain.

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill has his admirers at Anfield and certainly caught the eye when he helped England win the European Under-21 Championship this summer.

Elsewhere, Liverpool continue to be linked with Torino’s Perr Schuurs and VfL Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly in talks over signing the latter.

It looks like Colwill is currently the object of the Reds’ desires, although a transfer seems difficult at this stage. Football London reported that Liverpool have asked “more questions” about the defender’s availability, but Chelsea are in no mood to sell at the moment.

Brighton & Hove Albion are also said to have rejected offers of up to £40m for their former mercenary, who will hold talks with new manager Maurico Pochettino about his future later this month.

Colwill has two years left on his initial contract, which the Londoners can extend his contract for another year if certain playing criteria are met. Chelsea also want to tie him to a long-term extension if possible.

Ultimately, it appears that after talks with Pochettino, the 20-year-old will have to push for a transfer if Liverpool are to have any chance of securing the signing of him. And playing time at Stamford Bridge will determine his decision.

“I will talk to my family, to everyone I need, and I will make a decision,” he said after the European Championship final. “I have to play at the end of the day.”

As such, Colwill’s future remains up in the air and it’s unclear whether Liverpool will live up to the initial interest or be forced to shift their focus elsewhere. If they’re disappointed, is there a “good guy” there?

Granted, there’s no indication it’s Colwill or nothing for the Reds this summer. As the recent signing of Dominik Szoboslzai shows, they are still capable of pulling off a surprise transfer no matter who they are publicly linked with.

But while Liverpool have had success signing players who weren’t initially targeted by first choice in the past, they are also known to be waiting for the right signing rather than filling a void.

As a result, while there was no escaping the Reds facing their midfield this summer, chances are they will show patience in defense when needed.

Although Joel Matip has been linked with a summer break, at the moment he is still expected to complete the final year of his contract. While Nat Phillips and Sepp van den Berg could replace Rhys Williams, Liverpool’s four senior first-class centre-backs will remain intact.

So would the Reds be willing to continue like this if their search for a new central defender proves fruitless this summer?

If that were to happen, such a position would admittedly be unpopular given how the club fared when they opted to delay reinforcements at centre-back in the summer of 2020 and midfield the last summer.

Add to that the fact that Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all suffered injuries last season and Klopp’s new 3-2-2-3 formation arguably calls for more strength in central defence, and it would be quite a big gamble not to recruit staff.

At least Liverpool could fall back on the services of a backup solution, which would even interest Bayer Leverkusen at the moment.

Luke Chambers is a staple at Anfield, having featured for the Reds’ first team in last year’s pre-season and their mid-season friendlies before moving to Kilmarnock on loan for the second half of the season. season.

He is impressing in Scotland and he is again the subject of loan interest, this time from the Championship, although reports in Germany say Leverkusen are also in talks to sign the teenager.

Led by Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso, the Bundesliga side have tended to play in variations of a 3-4-3 formation following the Spaniard’s appointment last October.

In such a setup, Chambers at left-back would be an obvious option.
However, the England youth international is extremely versatile, as evidenced by the many positions he has held at Kilmarnock.

While he mostly played in his traditional left-back position, he also played left-back, left-midfielder, central midfielder and central defender during his time at North Las Vegas. border.

He is therefore also well suited as a left centre-back in a three-man defence, where he could certainly be used occasionally due to his more natural cross position when away to Leverkusen. Club sources suggest a move to the Bundesliga is not yet in sight, despite recent reports in Germany.

Traditionally, the Reds give young players a chance to impress in pre-season before deciding whether to move up to the first team, stay at youth level or go on loan.

However, it is recognized that if Leverkusen are looking to take the next step after Kilmarnock, it would be an attractive opportunity for Chambers should a move actually materialize

But if a Europa League side were interested in signing the 19-year-old, couldn’t he emerge as an option for Liverpool themselves? After all, both the Reds and Leverkusen are among the top seeds for this season’s group stage.

Of his 16 appearances for Kilmarnock, 15 have come from starts. Eleven of those appearances were left-back or left-back, while on two occasions he was sent into central defence, also having occasionally been in such a position under Klopp in friendlies.

Liverpool’s interest in a new centre-back on the left is initially to offer them a more natural defensive option as an alternative to Andy Robertson, who could also emerge later as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.

Admittedly, Chambers only meets one of those criteria, although it ensures he would be comfortable in the Reds’ new formation in the left-back/left-centre-back hybrid role.

Admittedly, the young defender is still unhappy with only having half a season in senior football under his belt.

After his time in Scotland, one would expect him to have to take a step or two as he is not ready for the physique of top-flight English football until he is ready for regular team duty first at Anfield.

But with Klopp still having his four experienced centre-backs, his chances in the Premier League will be limited anyway. Instead, the Europa League and League Cup group stages could follow before reassessing his situation in January.

A small step forward at Anfield is still possible in the coming months.
Stefan Bajcetic’s emergence last year demonstrates how it is possible for a youngster to break into the first team earlier than expected following an impressive pre-season.

Consequently, it makes sense for Liverpool to evaluate Chambers in pre-season before making a final decision on his future.

In an ideal world, the Reds sign a new centre-back before seeing Chambers make strides on loan at Leverkusen or in the Championship.

But if Liverpool are unable to strengthen accordingly this summer and need to reassess their options, at least Alonso’s interest in the defender suggests they already have a last resort for their overlooked hybrid role if needed.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool star Jordan Henderson, is in “very advanced” talks to leave the club this summer.

Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has been linked with a surprise exit.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced”

talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France.

Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced” talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France. Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

The England star has been linked with a meeting with Liverpool icon Gerrard. The former Anfield favorite changed his assertion that he would not travel to Saudi Arabia and was finally confirmed as Al-Ettifaq head coach last week.

Al-Ettifaq are not among the four clubs majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund, but there are still rumors that they are interested in top European players.

Chelsea outcast and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suggested as a possible target.

However, L’Equipe report that Henderson is in ‘very advanced’ talks over a surprise transfer to the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq hope Gerrard’s appeal will tempt the 33-year-old to leave Anfield.

Henderson missed just three Premier League games last season and made 23 starts. Liverpool head coach Klopp described the veteran star as a “very, very, very important player” in February.

Asked about Henderson’s long-term future alongside him, the German replied: “I don’t understand why we are talking about a player, I think so.” Everyone knows how much I respect him. I don’t like to say that, but it’s true, we can’t deal with such things.

“A player becomes, ‘Henderson is this, Henderson is this,’ Hendo is not our problem.” Never was and never will be. When fit and fit, he’s played 98% of our games.

“He played all those games because he’s a very, very, very important player for us. There’s nothing… I understand you have to think about the issues, but I can’t answer that question Yes, he is important and how much we missed him.”

Henderson faces the prospect of renewed competition in Liverpool’s midfield next season. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already joined Klopp’s ranks. Sky Deutschland claim the Reds are also hoping to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

More news…….

As Liverpool return for preseason practice, Darwin Nunez’s squad number is hinted at.

It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.

At the beginning of the summer, four of Liverpool’s most famous jersey numbers were up for grabs due to some high-profile Anfield departures.

The number seven, eight, and nine jerseys all became available after James Milner, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino all left the club after their contracts expired, leaving the number 10 shirt vacant after Sadio Mane’s decision to leave for pastures new at Bayern Munich last summer.

The quartet were all members of the Reds team that won every major award available to them, ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to be crowned English champions, and were crowned world champions for the first time in the club’s history months after winning the 2019 Champions League. All four were essential to the success Jurgen Klopp’s team has experienced over the past five years.

Naturally, all four of those jersey numbers would have garnered the most attention in Anfield history even without the recent success. Such numbers are linked to people like Sir Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, and John Barnes—some of the greatest Reds legends—and are adorned by them.

Milner, Keita, Firmino, and Mane all left the biggest shirts, or rather shoes, for their prospective successors to fill.

The new owners of three of Liverpool’s most renowned shirts have already been announced. While Luis Diaz traded his number 23 jersey for the illustrious number seven, new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai now wear jerseys with the numbers 10 and 8, respectively.

However, as things stand, the Reds’ number nine jersey is still empty. During the summer, there were rumors that after Darwin Nunez’s first season at Anfield, he would inherit the number.

Since the digit nine appears in his social media usernames, it is fitting that the Uruguayan wore number nine for Benfica. He was at least given the opportunity to acquire “@darwin_n9” on Instagram, even though he had to settle for “@Darwinn99” on Twitter because “Darwinn9” already had a Twitter account, had nine followers when he joined in July 2013, and hadn’t tweeted in ten years. As you can see, the striker didn’t just misspell his own name; the second “n” actually stands for “number”!

Firmino already owned the number nine jersey when Nunez joined Liverpool last summer, and he had already given up his original number 11 jersey to Mohamed Salah five years prior. As a result, the Uruguayan chose the number 27 jersey. In the absence of his preferred jersey, he is not the first player to choose one with two digits that at least add up to nine.

However, the shirt with the number 9 is now available. Nunez may be looking at it, but he hasn’t yet adopted ownership of it like Diaz did.

On Monday for the first day of preseason practice, the Uruguayan was back at the AXA Training Center. His workout gear, which included the number 27, was worn while he worked out hard and participated in the “lactate test” on the field alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip.

Nunez still has time to change his number if he so chooses. For instance, Gomez’s switch from number 12 to number 2 was only officially announced at the end of July of last year, the night before the Community Shield match against Man City.

Darwin Nunez, however, continues to be Liverpool’s number 27 at least for the time being.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson update, and Luiz Henrique interest

Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip and speculation including the latest on Luis Henrique, Thiago Alcantara, Levi Colwill, Kylian Mbappé, Khephren Thuram, Elijah Gift, Romeo Lavia and more

The transfer window is in full swing and deals are underway across the Premier League. Liverpool have already made two signings in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

And the rumors continue to produce speculation about the comings and goings at Anfield.

Reports surfaced yesterday that the Reds would be willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6m for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in signing the Frenchman.

Another name strongly associated with the move to Anfield is Southampton star Romeo Lavia. While there is still no deal with the Saints, who are reportedly seeking £50m for Lavia, Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen to sign the former Manchester City youngster.

In any market period, expenses can be just as important as income. Thiago Alcantara is a man strongly linked to the departure from Liverpool.

Representatives from Turkish side Galatasaray are said to have been in contact, while Elijah Gift, an exciting youth academy prospect, is on his way to Athletic Bilbao.

Liverpool are excited about the former Barca star

Liverpool are interested in bringing ex-Barcelona striker Malcom to Anfield this summer. That’s according to Foot Mercato, who say the Reds “appreciate his profile”, following a superb 23-goal season at Russian Zenit.

There are rumors that there has not yet been an official transfer from Jürgen Klopp’s squad, and Liverpool aren’t the only team interested in Malcom.
Saudi Arabian clubs are apparently eyeing him, as are Paris Saint Germain after the French outfit lost Lionel Messi at the end of his contract.

Reds heavily favored to capture Lavia

Liverpool’s interest in Romeo Lavia is now well established, although the Reds are believed to face competition from other top clubs.

However, the bookmakers’ odds suggest Jurgen Klopp has nothing to worry about, with Liverpool favorites to sign the Southampton starlet. Take a look for yourself at the odds provided by OnlineCasinos.com.
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Liverpool – 4/6

Chelsea – 4/1

Arsenal – 5/1

Man Utd – 16/1

Southampton – 16/1

Tottenham – 16/1

Man City – 25/1

The former Reds player before the return to the Premier League?
According to the Daily Mail, Wolves are considering a move for former Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo.

Arthur endured a disappointing loan spell with the Reds last season, was sidelined with a hamstring injury and is said to be keen to prove he can shine in England.

According to the report, the 26-year-old has a lucrative Saudi Arabia Pro League offer on the table but is waiting to see if Wolves will meet an initial request.

Julen Lopetegui works at Molineux under financial constraints and wants to replace Ruben Neves after his move to Saudi Arabia. Teen ready for new Livepool deal

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Kieran Morrison is set to sign his first professional contract at Liverpool after agreeing a scholarship deal for next season.

The 16-year-old, who recently made his debut for the club’s Under-21 side, has created new conditions at Anfield in a bid to rise through the ranks.

Scholarship contracts are contracts for a minimum of one year that usually precede a player being awarded a full-time spot on the team.

Sometimes, however, they are extended for a year.
It means Morrison is well on his way to turning professional at Anfield and following in the footsteps of Irish duo Conor Bradley and Caoimhin Kelleher.

The teenager is believed to be held in high regard by Merseyside players, as evidenced by his promotion to the Under-21 side in January. International players set to return for pre-season

Liverpool have confirmed that 14 players, including new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, will report to the AXA training center on Tuesday to begin preparations for the season.

While an initial group started work on Saturday, another part of the team will return after being granted additional time off due to international commitments in their respective nations earlier this summer.

However, Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones will return later this summer after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship final on Saturday night.

Players back to work Tuesday: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Jordan Henderson, Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Kostas Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk.

Mo Salah problem emerges

Egypt Under-23 coach Rogerio Micale has admitted he wants to pick Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah for the Paris Olympics next summer.

The Liverpool striker is set to miss several games in January and February due to the Africa Cup of Nations, with the 31-year-old expected to captain his country in the latest edition of the tournament in Ivory Coast.

Mical has now admitted that he would like to include Salah as an aging player in his squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. Any player selected will likely miss part of the 2024/25 pre-season and start of the season.

JWP decision could affect Lavia’s future

According to the Daily Mail, West Ham are set to make a bid for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse this week, with his future potentially affecting the future of Liverpool-linked Romeo Lavia.

The Reds’ interest in Lavia has gone public in recent weeks and Jurgen Klopp appears keen to include the 19-year-old in a revamped midfield which will include Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

However, the relegated Saints would be unwilling to lose both Skipper Ward-Prowse and Lavia in a window, meaning one player’s departure could derail the other.

However, West Ham’s offer is said to be around £20m, half of what Russell Martin’s side are asking for the set-piece specialist.
Is there still hope for Liverpool?

Chelsea insist Levi Colwill is not for sale

Liverpool are interested in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
However, Ben Jacobs says the Londoners have no plans to sell out the victorious England U21s.

The defender was one of the key figures in Lee Carsley’s side that won the European Championships in Georgia and Romania last weekend. Curtis Jones scored the only goal of the game as 20-year-old Colwill caught the attention of the Liverpool fans.

In a series of tweets, the journalist said: “Chelsea insist Levi Colwill is not for sale. Brighton are well aware of this after a rejected bid earlier this summer. #LFC will not budge unless the situation changes as well.

Pochettino will speak face to face with Colwill, who could take a starting position

“Chelsea’s goal is to get Colwill to sign a new contract. But even if he doesn’t agree this summer, #CFC still has no plans to sell. Colwill should make every move if he’s not convinced by his playing time at Chelsea,” he continues.

“One of the reasons Colwill is so keen to find out if he’s a regular starter is because he’s been made to understand he’s firmly in the picture for Euro 2024. A solid season could see him challenge Harry Maguire to start.The England side, similar to #CFC, appreciate Colwill.

[IG]: Andy Robertson trains with James Maddison ahead of Liverpool return

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is set to return to the squad this week as the Reds begin their preparations for the season.

On Saturday, Jürgen Klopp welcomed players who weren’t on international duty this summer. The likes of Jordan Henderson and Robertson will be there ahead of their trip to Germany this week.

The Scotland captain has posted a message on his social channels showing his progress to be updated for when he returns to the pitch at Liverpool.
He was photographed alongside new Tottenham signing James Maddison at ‘The Campus’ in the Algarve.

The wolves target Arthur Melo

Wolves are the latest Premier League club to target former Liverpool mercenary Arthur Melo.
According to Mundo Deportivo via JuveFC.com, Julen Lopetegui’s team wants to bring the midfielder to Molineux.

Arthur did not appear in the Premier League for Liverpool as his playing time was reduced to 13 minutes in the Champions League defeat to Naples. It’s been claimed that the former Sevilla boss sees the Brazilian as the right addition to his midfield.

Perr Schurrs named one of Liverpool’s top targets

According to Football Insider, Perr Schuurs has emerged as one of Liverpool’s top targets.
They claim the defender ‘fulfills many requirements’ as the Reds look to welcome their third summer signing. Schuurs is seen as a young player who can become a “top player”.

It has been suggested that he is seen as a cheaper alternative to other ‘big name’ centre-backs. Milinkovic-Savic’s Liverpool move close to Lazio departure

Not a transfer window passes without Liverpool being linked with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. This year was no different.

However, this summer could mean the end of that.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Mundo Deportivo, Al Hilal are close to finalizing the midfielder’s deal as their €40m offer is soon accepted by Lazio.

Jurgen Klopp will wear shorts rain or shine

The weather has been nice for a few weeks but the Premier League is definitely getting closer due to the current weather conditions!

It is fair to say that it is windy in Kirkby. Steven Gerrard bets Divock Origi for Saudi change

Steven Gerrard is reportedly targeting Divock Origi.
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the Saudi club are trying to win over the Liverpool icon with AC Milan eager to sell the player.

Origi was photographed stepping up his preparations for the new season and reports in Italy, as previously posted in the live blog, that he has already rejected an approach.

However, according to the journalist, nothing is out of the question. In a tweet, he said: “I understand Divock #Origi is one of the names #AlEttifaq FC intends to sign at the request of Steven #Gerrard. The Saudi club has contacted and is trying to convince the Belgian striker… But it’s not over yet.#SPL.

Milan would like to sell the player in exchange for a fee. #market #SerieA #LFC. Wait and see…”

[IG]: Thiago enjoys the thrill of Silverstone

Thiago was at the AXA Training Center this weekend when the Liverpool players returned for pre-season training on Saturday.
The Spaniard was at Silverstone for Formula 1 on Sunday.
It was a day to forget for Ferrari, who hosted Thiago and his family while Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished ninth and tenth respectively.

Levi Colwill talks Chelsea’s future

Levi Colwill has made it clear that he has yet to make a decision about his future at Chelsea, despite interest from Liverpool and other clubs.

The 20-year-old, who spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Huddersfield Town, has since seen his stock rise further after winning the Under-21 European Championship with England failing to concede a single goal during the tournament.

Such performances should ensure clubs remain interested in a deal for Colwill, who faces a battle for a place in Chelsea’s first team ahead of the new season given the options available for new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Liverpool are among the teams interested in Colwill, as ECHO first reported in March. He’s a player who could be used effectively at left-back if Jurgen Klopp sticks to the system he tried last season.

Aware that he had reached a critical juncture in his career, Colwill told The Times: “I’m going to talk to my family, to everyone I need, and make a decision. At the end of the day, I have to play, hopefully.” Go there [England senior team] and go to the next camp.”

Leonardo expresses Liverpool’s view being candid about what PSG should do against Kylian Mbappe

Former Paris Saint-Germain head coach Leonardo believes Kylian Mbappe will have to leave the club for Liverpool links.
After winning the France Football trophy, Mbappe gave another explosive interview to the magazine, in which he expressed his displeasure with his current situation.

After the interview was published, reports surfaced that players in the PSG dressing room complained about some of Mbappe’s comments. And the criticism didn’t stop there as Leonardo, who served as Paris sporting director between 2019 and 2022, pushed his former club to sell the striker.

“For PSG, I think it’s time for Mbappe to leave no matter what,” he said in an interview with L’Equipe. “Paris-Saint-Germain existed before Kylian Mbappé and will exist after him.”

“He has been in Paris for six years and in those six seasons five different clubs have won the Champions League [Real Madrid 2018 and 2022, Liverpool 2019, Bayern Munich 2020, Chelsea 2021 and Manchester City 2023]”,

no d They didn’t have Mbappe in their ranks. This means that it is entirely possible to win this competition without him.

“With his behavior over the past two years, Mbappé shows that he is not yet a player capable of really leading a team,” continued Leonardo. “He’s a great player, not a leader. He’s a great goalscorer, not a creative one. It’s hard to build a team around him.

The impossible dream?
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe is frequently in the news and constantly linked with Liverpool.

Its future seems to be destined outside the French capital.
He has won the Golden Boot in the last five Ligue 1 seasons. It seems impossible, but Liverpool have been given a 9/1 stake to bring in the French star.

Odds via Betfair

Real Madrid – 4/6

To stay at PSG – 11/10

Liverpool – 9/1

Man Utd – 12/1

AC Milan – 25/1

Liverpool interested in Luiz Henrique

According to Fichajes, Liverpool are interested in Real Betis winger Luiz Henrique.

Aston Villa are among the clubs rivaling the Reds after the Brazilian endured a roller coaster season with the La Liga side.

Jurgen Klopp would like the Betis star to be seen with him as an alternative to Mohamed Salah.

Torino set Perr Schuurs asking price like Liverpool among the clubs in line

According to Tuttosport, Perr Schuurs is subject to a “strong call” from the Premier League.

The outlet says Liverpool have made a bid of €30m but Torino are seeking around €40m (£34m) with a minimum of €35m (£29m).

Napoli are among the Serie A clubs interested in Crystal Palace and West Ham are among the clubs to register their interest.

Torino are close to signing Scottish defender Josh Doig, who could emerge as an alternative.

“I have no doubt that Gerrard would have had another chance in England”

Dwight Yorke believes Steven Gerrard would have had another chance in England if he had waited.

The Liverpool legend has taken on his first role since October following his resignation from Aston Vila. He was appointed Al Ettifaq head coach for the upcoming season and signed a two-year contract.

He is currently in Croatia having met his team for the first time as preparations begin.

However, speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds here, Yorke admitted he believes he could have found another role in the UK if he had waited a bit longer.

“I have no doubt that Gerrard would have had another chance elsewhere in England if he had been more patient. I don’t quite understand why he went to Saudi Arabia.”

“As a manager you look for an opportunity to get into the game and Steven Gerrard achieved that by moving to Saudi Arabia.” Gerrard was also successful at Rangers and he was successful. When you’re successful the big clubs call and that’s why Aston Villa was born.

“Success at Villa would have been a top eight, he got off to a really good start so people raised their expectations, but he didn’t and he was criticized.”

“It’s going to be a very dangerous game if you finish outside the top 10. He didn’t survive and he’s now in Saudi Arabia. I have a feeling he would have another opportunity to move to another English club if he was waiting, but he saw an opportunity to go to Saudi Arabia and took it.”

Galatasaray make Thiago Alcantara offer

According to reports from Turkey, Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has held talks with Galatasaray.

According to Fanatik, the Spaniard has been involved in several talks with the Turkish club to assess the interest of a Super Lig move. In their report, they say that Vice-President Erden Timur has traveled to England and made a good offer for the midfielder.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder has struggled with injury concerns in recent months – missing the end of the season after undergoing surgery for a hip problem.

Steven Gerrard loves Jordan Henderson

According to L’Equipe, Steven Gerrard would like to bring Jordan Henderson to Al Ettifaq.

The French outlet is said to be trying to win over “several European players”, including the Liverpool skipper.
Loic Tanzi has followed up on the reports and suggested that some sources say he is “very advanced”.

Divock Origi could end AC Milan’s spell

Liverpool hero Divock Origi is about to leave Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The outlet says the Belgian is one of three who have “packed their bags” for the summer changeover.
He arrived at Milan last summer after his contract with Anfield expired.

It has been suggested Origi is determined to fight for his place in Stefano Pioli’s squad and has rejected an approach from Saudi Arabia with news linking him with a return to the Premier League.

The blue newspaper gave a pungent judgment: “The man who scored in the Champions League final won by Liverpool against Tottenham, the one who should have added more experience and offered more solutions in attack, turned out to be a sensational flop:

his engagement I did not.” not in terms of transfer costs – Origi joined as a free agent – but in terms of overall salaries, yes.”

Liverpool ready to pay the price for Khephren Thuram

Reports have surfaced that Liverpool are willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6million for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also interested in signing the Frenchman.
El Nacional report that despite competition from Thomas Tuchel, Liverpool are ready to pay their price.

No later than the departure of Jordan Henderson

Neil Jones says Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is “unlikely” to leave.
The Reds captain has been linked with a move from Anfield and, in a surprise twist, a reunion with former team-mate and now Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has been mooted.

Jones wrote in his substack, “It certainly seems unlikely, especially with the European Championship coming up at the end of this season.”

“Henderson is still an integral part of England’s plans under Gareth Southgate and even if we disregard his obligation as captain of Liverpool Football Club for a second, it would be strange if he were given the chance to play, he would turn his back.” will probably be his last major international tournament…

“…Reports indicate, at least for now, that there have been no offers or requests to Liverpool from any club, whether from Saudi Arabia or any other country, and that the player has made no communication of his desire to leave the club, if at all.” thinking about the prospect.

A parting gift

Although there is talk of new arrivals, there may be news of an exit from Merseyside.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool youngster Elijah Gift has completed his move to Athletic Bilbao.
ECHO reported in May that Gift was close to a move to Bilbao after Liverpool agreed a transfer fee with the La Liga side.

The 16-year-old, who joined the Reds from Huddersfield Town as an Under-12 player, is said to be back in his native Spain for an undisclosed fee. Bilbao are known to only select players from the Basque region, resulting in the winger costing the Spaniards a premium after interest arose.

Romeo Lavia: Talks with Liverpool are ongoing

Talks between Liverpool and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia are ongoing, according to Sky Germany.
Florian Plettenberg reported that while talks continue there is no agreement on “wage conditions”. It could cost the Reds £50m if Saints are to cash in after relegation.

Jurgen Klopp would like the Belgian, who has also been linked to Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City. In a tweet, the journalist said: “The talks between Liverpool and #Lavia are concrete and ongoing.

“Realize that salary terms have yet to be agreed. As reported, his price tag is around £50m

“Klopp wants it!: Very pressure resistant player – even in high pressure situations, he only loses the ball once in 10.”

Reports have surfaced that Liverpool are willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6m for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in signing the Frenchman.

Another name strongly associated with the move to Anfield is Southampton star Romeo Lavia. Although there is still no agreement between the Saints, who are reportedly wanting £50m for Lavia, and Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to sign the former Manchester City youngster.

In any transfer window, outs can be just as important as ins. Thiago Alcantara is a man closely linked with a Liverpool exit. Representatives of Turkish club Galatasaray have reportedly been in contact, while exciting academy youngster Elijah Gift moves to Atlético Madrid in what will be a blow to club members.

July 11, 2023