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Romano: Liverpool is prepared to offer players in exchange for Belgian ace

Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool could offer Southampton players in exchange for Romeo Lavia

Speaking to GiveMeSport, trusted Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool are considering offering players in exchange for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

The 19-year-old was one of the Saints’ best performers in an otherwise uninspiring 2022-23 season that saw them relegated. However, the Belgian has shone with his performances and is being courted by many top-flight clubs this summer.

With Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already signed, the Reds’ midfield overhaul has gotten off to a promising start this summer.

However, they need more additions including a defensive midfielder who can make a difference in the middle of the park and also compete with Fabinho. Lavia is still agitated but will give Liverpool two big advantages.

Not only will it be considered homegrown, but it will future-proof the location, hopefully for the next decade. While Jurgen Klopp remains a fan, Southampton’s £50m asking price remains a stumbling block.

As it stands, the Reds are unwilling to play the price and are trying to bring it down. Romano has now revealed that Liverpool will look to make up the deficit through add-ons or by offering players in exchange.

“But sources believe that maybe with a few additions or with a creative formula like bringing in players, they can find a way with Southampton to reach an agreement.”

While offering players a trade is an attractive option, the question is who do you part ways with? After sacking James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, among others, this summer, we are running out of options.

A move to Southampton is also a step backwards as every player replaced will play in the Championship.

However, there is an opportunity here as players like Tyler Morton could help the Saints in their promotion fight and also provide them with a ready-made replacement for Lavia.

It is in our interest to loan out some of our best young talent for a season, which is a clear win-win for all parties.

In any case, it depends on whether we can find a solution that can convince Southampton to sell their protagonist.

Having done business with them in the past, this will not prove to be an easy task. Whether Liverpool will keep pushing or move on to other targets remains to be seen.

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reporter claims Liverpool will not sign a third midfielder unless one leaves first

Following Dominik Szoboszlai’s arrival at the weekend, latest reports suggest the Hungarian could be Liverpool’s last midfield signing of the summer, barring that from Anfield.

The Reds moved quickly to secure Szoboszlai’s services by including a £60million release clause in his contract well before the June 30 deadline.

Fans’ attention quickly focused on a potential new addition to the third midfielder, with Romeo Lavia heavily linked with the appointment of the next member of Jurgen Klopp’s summer rebuild.

The Southampton teenager appears to have become the Reds’ next priority with talks between the player and the club ‘making good progress’.

However, more recent suggestions suggest Liverpool will have to sell one of their current midfield options to make way for a third signing like Lavia.

James Pearce and Raphael Honigstein reported for The Athletic on Wednesday morning that one of the “current players” had to leave to make way for another midfield takeover.

The report read: “Liverpool could still sign a young centre-back if the right option presents itself, but they will not sign a third midfielder unless one of the current players leaves the club.”

While that may be the club’s public opinion, as we saw with Szoboszlai last week, things can change very quickly if the right deal becomes available.

Last Wednesday, Liverpool described the deal to sign the Hungarian as “complicated”, but he was pictured wearing the red shirt at the AXA academy on Sunday.

It comes after recent reports tentatively linked both Jordan Henderson and Thiago with a move from Anfield this summer, with the pair allegedly being targeted by parties in Saudi Arabia.

Henderson has reportedly attracted interest from new Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard, while Thiago has just one year left on his contract and there will be no renewal, while the Reds will listen to “appropriate” offers.

It remains to be seen whether the departures will really have an impact on the pursuit of Lavia or players with a similar profile. So far, Liverpool have made good progress in their summer activities, but there is still work to be done to get back to the heights we have seen them capable of.

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 9, 2023
Liverpool’s hopes of signing Romeo Lavia may hinge on Saudi Arabia’s offer

Liverpool could sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer after Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season.

Liverpool were far from last season’s best as they were knocked out of cup competitions in the opening rounds before finishing fifth in the Premier League table.

And after missing out on Champions League qualification, manager Jurgen Klopp has been trying to fix his side’s midfield problem by giving Brighton £35m for Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig £60m for Dominik. Szoboszlai.

Lavia, meanwhile, has also been tipped to move to Merseyside but Liverpool are said to be currently £10m short compared to the £50m Saints have slapped on the 19-year-old.

Earlier this week, Sky Sports reported that a run-off from the Anfield midfield would be needed before Liverpool could make the switch to Lavia. And with Thiago linked to a move to the Middle East, the Spanish international looks the most likely candidate for a departure.

Recent reports have suggested that Thiago has already turned down a transfer to Saudi Arabia. But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, those approaches came four or five weeks ago and weren’t good offers or advanced negotiations.

At the moment there is nothing concrete in the pipeline and Thiago’s priority is to stay at Liverpool for the last year of his contract.

Unless club and player switch positions, Thiago could very well remain a Reds player next season – and that could mean Klopp may decide against pursuing Lavia as he also has campaign veterans Fabinho and Jordan Henderson among his available. as well as the two on his team. new faces.

If a Saudi club comes up with a mega-offer, Klopp could convince Thiago to leave to make way for Lavia. But for now, the 32-year-old appears to be sticking around.

Lavia only joined Southampton last summer after Hampshire club Manchester City initially paid £10.5m to take over his services.

The teenager was an outstanding player for the Saints during his first season at St Mary’s Stadium, making 34 appearances for the club. But he couldn’t stop them from being relegated to the league as they finished bottom of the Premier League.

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‘Last hours’: Liverpool have just made a huge offer for Kylian Mbappé

Liverpool have reportedly raised a record €200m to sign PSG striker Kylian Mbappé, who is believed to be for sale.

According to journalist Edu Aguirre, the Reds have launched a huge bid to bring the 24-year-old France international to Anfield, with Liverpool long seen as a potential destination for Mbappé once the superstar striker decides to leave France for good.

Aguirre said: “What has happened in the PSG offices in the last few hours is that an offer has arrived from Liverpool. Liverpool have entered the picture, Liverpool have made a €200m offer for Mbappé.

The Liverpool’s offer that arrived in the offices of PSG in the last few hours amounts to 200 million euros. Al-Khelaifi has put Mbappé up for sale.”

While the merits of such an outrageous claim have yet to be determined, a £170m offer for Mbappé from Liverpool would be quite the statement from the Reds as the PSG forward is arguably the best player in the league. world.

However, such claims should be taken with a grain of salt. And with Liverpool rumored to be looking to move players before signing new names, the squad’s arrival of Jurgen Klopp making a £170m offer for Mbappe seems somewhat far-fetched.

Liverpool’s signing of Mbappé would be the biggest turning point of the summer

Liverpool and Mbappé have been involved in every transfer window over the past five years and rumors could come to a head this summer with PSG now open to selling the French captain, although a move to Liverpool would come as a shock to many.

As we know, Liverpool currently lack the resources to make such a transfer possible, and even if the money were there, it is unlikely Mbappé would be willing to sign next season for a club that isn’t even in the game. The UEFA Champions League is underway. , despite how big the giants of Merseyside are.

July 9, 2023
I’m angry and frustrated by the egregious situation’ – Liverpool chairman was furious at £5million transfer that failed to impress Gary Lineker

The Australian moved to Anfield from Elland Road in 2003 and transfer details still seem unreliable today.

When a top player moves from one Premier League club to another for around £150million these days, it’s hard to imagine there could be so much excitement around a transfer which costs £5million.

Our story doesn’t go that far back in history that it would have been a record transfer fee. Manchester United signed 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo for £12million this year, partly as a replacement for David Beckham, who was on his way to Real Madrid for £25million.

In fact, Liverpool were thought to have landed one of the summer signings in 2003 when Harry brought in Kewell from Leeds under difficult circumstances.

Leeds were just two years away from reaching the Champions League semi-finals, finishing fifth in the league in 2001/02. But then they had a bad campaign the following year, winning no trophies and changing managers mid-season.

The Yorkshire team were in dire financial straits and had already started selling their best players, which would inevitably lead to their relegation in 2004.

In the 12 months leading up to Kewell’s departure, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Keane, Lee Bowyer, Jonathan Woodgate and Robbie Fowler left the club to join rival sides in the Premier League.

It was therefore inevitable that the Leeds Australian striker would stay away too long, although his next destination and the size of the transfer fee required to sign him were far from certain.

Given the competition Liverpool faced to secure the signing of him, it seems at first surprising that he only cost £5m to sign.

As much as transfer rumors should always be taken with a grain of salt, rumor has it that the big four Premier League clubs (as before the rise of Manchester City and Tottenham), Barcelona and Champions League holders Milan , coveted Kewell in 2003.

Such interest means a big battle over money transfers would be on the cards and Leeds had no doubt hoped that would be the case.
But Kewell was determined to sign for the club he had supported since childhood.

There’s nothing wrong with that, although how he went about it has been very controversial.

Liverpool initially offered £7m for the Australian, as did Chelsea and United. Leeds were happy with the amount – Kewell could have gone free 12 months later – so all seemed in order for the move to Anfield.

The Reds then used Bosman’s imminent availability of the player to cut the fee to £5m and to make matters worse for Leeds, £2m would go to Kewell’s agent (Bernie Mandic) to ensure that the deal did not fail.
What could white people do but accept?

They certainly weren’t happy with the terms of the deal and published letters between the club and Mandic on their website (which are still there) to appease their supporters and portray Kewell as the villain.

Leeds chairman John McKenzie said: “I am angry and frustrated at the scandalous situation that has arisen. There were clubs willing to pay more than the £5million offered by Liverpool.

Mr Mandic listed them – Barcelona, Manchester United, Milan, Chelsea – but it was made clear to me that the player was not ready to leave and if we didn’t comply he would go for nothing. So what could we do? »

Kewell’s actions briefly resonated with English football. Gary Lineker wrote a scathing column about the transfer and was later sued by the Australian.

But Liverpool didn’t care how the move happened, they were just happy it happened. Gerard Houllier, the manager of the Reds, was delighted to have acquired Kewell. “This is a fantastic resource for the club and its fans,” he told the club’s website.

“We had talked about bringing in players who would have the fans on the edge of their seats and I can’t think of a better description of the qualities Harry will bring to Anfield,” added Houllier.

But while it was a fair point at the time, things didn’t end so well for Kewell. He spent five seasons with Merseyside, scoring just 16 goals in 139 appearances in all competitions. Having scored 14 league goals in his final season with Leeds, he fell short of Liverpool on that front.

And he is probably best remembered now for being injured after just 23 minutes in Istanbul and 48 minutes in next season’s FA Cup final. His time with the Reds was plagued by fitness issues, and these were just the major ones.

So was the controversial move really worth it to anyone in the end? Although he didn’t make as big an impression as he had hoped, Kewell won the medal with his youth club. However, you can’t blame Leeds for being dissatisfied with how it turned out.

July 9, 2023
Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe’s future in spotlight

Arsenal and Liverpool could boost their transfer hopes with Kylian Mbappe.

Arsenal and Liverpool could agree a surprise £85million deal for Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni, while Real Madrid are hoping to raise funds to buy Kylian Mbappe. According to reports in the Spanish media, Los Blancos are ready to sell one of the midfielders this summer.

Madrid are desperate to finally make the long-awaited transfer of French star Mbappé. They are aware that they could finally have a chance to assert themselves in the coming months as the striker is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe’s contract with PSG is just one year old and it is widely reported that he is interested in leaving the club once his deal expires. However, the Parisians don’t want to lose their best player for nothing and want to recoup at least some of the £165m they paid Monaco in 2017.

It has been claimed that Madrid are making a huge offer for Mbappe. However, they may have to sell one of their biggest stars which could mean a big boost for Arsenal and Liverpool.

According to Spanish journalist Juan Ignacio G-Ochoa, the La Liga giants will make Valverde and Tchouameni available for around £68-85m.

Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with the duo. Speaking to Radio Marca about Real’s deal, the journalist said: “They will make a very big investment for Kylian. They could sell Valverde or Tchouameni and bring in 80-100 million euros if an offer comes along.

While a £68-85m outlay for either club would eat up much of both clubs’ remaining budgets, signing either player would complete their respective rejuvenation. in the middle of the field.

Meanwhile, Mbappe has hinted at another move after claiming a career should be ‘selfish’ and stressing he was ‘never satisfied’. Speaking to L’Equipe, the 24-year-old said: “I push my own limits first. People don’t really like it when they say that, but a career is selfish, it’s the yours is what you leave behind.”

“Actually, I’m always dissatisfied, so I’m never impressed with what I do. It’s already the first key to understanding myself, because in everything I do, I tell myself that I can do it again and better.”

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Erling Haaland is evidence that Dominik Szoboszlai can help Jürgen Klopp unleash an $82 million Liverpool player.

Darwin Nunez has yet to live up to expectations at Liverpool. However, Jürgen Klopp’s most recent additions might be about to bring out the best in the Uruguayan.

Darwin Nunez will be the first to admit that during his first season at Liverpool, things haven’t exactly gone as he had hoped.

Although the Uruguayan has demonstrated a lot of promise, he hasn’t quite found his footing in Jürgen Klopp’s squad.

However, it was always going to take time.
Nunez was a long-term commitment for Liverpool, and his first season was always going to be difficult because he had never played in England and was still learning the language.

The forward was signed for an initial $82 million (£64 million/€75 million), had never played in England, and was still learning the language.

Every forward won’t go off like Erling Haaland, though. Even Luis Suárez, a legendary goal scorer for Liverpool and Nunez’s countryman, took a few seasons before he started to really contribute to the team’s goals.

Another example is Victor Osimhen, who scored just 10 goals in his debut season at Napoli despite being one of the best forwards in the world right now.

With four assists added in, Nunez’s total of 15 goals is not a bad performance in this regard for the Uruguayan forward.

But it makes sense that he will aim to increase those numbers even further the following season.

And he has the standing to continue doing just that.
Nunez frequently needs time to settle in and make adjustments before he can get going.

In his first season at Benfica and at UD Almera in Spain, he exhibited the same traits.
Nunez’s former coach at Almera, David Badia, gave an interview to Liverpool .
com last season and outlined why he persisted and never gave up in order to start scoring goals for the Spanish team on a regular basis.

Coaches adore players like him because they are open to listening and working, according to Badia.
“People you know are listening when you speak, and they don’t assume they already know everything.

He also strives to become a better player every day.
At Almera, he was seeking advice on how to perform better in training each day.
Naturally, when he missed out on some training exercises, he was unhappy about it and made efforts to change and become better each day.
That will position him well for the upcoming season.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s entrance will be one more.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold now on Liverpool’s right side, the Hungarian might be about to unleash the best of Nez in the upcoming campaign.

Szoboszlai is known for his originality and has collaborated with players who are similar to Nez in the past. He combined 12 times at Salzburg with Patson Daka, with whom he formed a terrifying trio alongside Erling Haaland. Christopher Nkunku and Andre Silva received assists at RB Leipzig thanks in large part to Szoboszlai.

For the Hungarian national team, he frequently teamed up with number nine dám Szalai, who was also a tall and athletic forward before retiring earlier this year, to score goals.

When Nez and Haaland traveled to England for large sums of money last summer, comparisons were made that weren’t fair but were nonetheless valid. Szoboszlai is able to identify both as number nines who enjoy slipping into the spaces behind them. Relationships between Szoboszlai and Haaland (and the others) show how much he enjoys having a goalscorer who is that willing to assist him.

Szoboszlai has the potential to help someone like Nez succeed because of his crossing prowess, set-piece specialization, and vision from open space to produce defense-splitting passes. The Hungarian may even be able to bring out the best in Liverpool’s most expensive summer signing by season’s end.

July 9, 2023
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.

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After 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s departure is confirmed, leaving Cesar Azpilicueta in tears.

Cesar Azpilicueta, the captain of Chelsea, left the club after 11 trophy-filled seasons with the Blues and signed a one-year contract with Atletico Madrid.

Cesar Azpilicueta announced his transfer to Atletico Madrid while bidding a tearful farewell to Chelsea.

After 11 years at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard, who joined as a relatively unknown player from Marseille for just £7m, will bring the curtain down on his time there. Azpilicueta became the only player in club history to win every award available while playing in west London.

The 33-year-old has decided that the time is right to bid the club farewell as they go through a significant player turnover, but his emotional attachment to the club is evident to all as he gets ready to leave after more than 500 appearances in blue.

It’s hard to put into words what I feel, said Azpiliceuta, who broke down in tears as soon as the video started. Just saying thanks to everyone because it’s been wonderful. I hope to welcome everyone back here one day because this is my home. “.

The adaptable defender had to make a name for himself in a locker room with leaders like Petr Cech, John Terry, and Frank Lampard when he joined the team a year after the club’s Champions League triumph. The locker room was jam-packed with football and club legends. I was aware that I had to work hard to earn my place, Azpilicueta said.

Azpilicueta, who began his career at Osasuna, has signed a one-year contract with La Liga powerhouse Atletico.

After taking over as captain, the Spaniard’s departure leaves new manager Mauricio Pochettino searching for a replacement. After defeating Benfica to win the Europa League in its inaugural season, Azpiliceuta went on to repeat as champions six years later in Baku.

We are bidding an emotional farewell to a Chelsea great.

Thank you for everything, @CesarAzpi. 💙 pic.twitter.com/wHDcALJX5m

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 6, 2023

The Spaniard alternated between playing in a back four and a back three, switching between a variety of positions. He won his first Premier League championship in 2015, during Jose Mourinho’s second term, and his second two years later, under Antonio Conte. When Azpilicueta won his sole FA Cup, the Italian also captained Chelsea.

With the Spaniard starting as one of a back three, they won the Champions League in 2021. A few months later, he was able to celebrate victories in the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.

“Cesar leaves an everlasting mark at Chelsea, as a warrior, as a champion, and as loyal Chelsea legend,” the club’s chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said on the club’s website. He has been the club’s standard-bearer for more than a decade and has shown everyone what is necessary to succeed consistently.

Coaches and former and current teammates have confidence in him to serve as captain and set an example for the team. We are appreciative of what he has done, both on and off the field, to be so impeccable. Cesar is always welcome to return to Stamford Bridge for that and a lot more. “.

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Following the Moises Caicedo talks, Chelsea experiences transfer setbacks with Arsenal and Liverpool.

This summer, with Chelsea concentrating on Moises Caicedo, Arsenal and Liverpool have both surpassed the Blues in the race to sign highly regarded Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

In the race to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer, Arsenal and Liverpool have both edged out Chelsea.

football.London has learned that Chelsea and Saints had preliminary discussions about a potential transfer for the Belgian midfielder last month, but interest has reportedly waned recently. With Manchester City having a £40 million buy-back option that becomes available next summer, Southampton is asking for £50 million for Lavia.

The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is still a target for Chelsea, but at the moment, at least in terms of the midfield, they are focused on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian international, who has verbally agreed to move to Stamford Bridge on personal terms, has recently reopened negotiations with the Seagulls.

Chelsea’s challenge, however, is reaching a deal with Brighton, who have a reputation for being shrewd negotiators when it comes to offloading their star players in recent transfer windows. Caicedo’s desire to leave the team was discussed with Roberto De Zerbi throughout the season, but Brighton are asking for around £80 million for him, and Chelsea do not want to pay that amount as a one-time fee.

As they have done over the past 12 months with players like Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Wesley Fofana, the Blues would prefer to structure the deal in a different way. When negotiating with Brighton, the residents of west London would want to add extras and potential bonuses.

Chelsea’s attention has been directed toward acquiring Caicedo, so their interest in Lavia has been put on hold—at least for the time being. Following the Saints’ relegation to the Championship, both Liverpool and Arsenal have recently spoken with Southampton to discuss the future of the Belgian international.

The Gunners intend to make a move for Lavia in the upcoming weeks while also completing the more than £100 million acquisition of Declan Rice. Ahead of the upcoming season, Liverpool, who has already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to their midfield ranks, is also looking to add Lavia.

Football was informed by a source.
This is bad news for Chelsea as it follows reports from London that negotiations with Liverpool regarding a move to Anfield have “gone well” lately. Although Chelsea hasn’t been completely eliminated from the running, the Lavia deal is becoming less and less likely as time goes on because Caicedo is now the center of attention.

July 9, 2023
Chelsea is “confident” that it will complete the astonishing $101 million transfer as Kylian Mbappe agreement reached.

The most recent Moises Caicedo and Kylian Mbappe rumors and headlines from the Chelsea team, along with updates.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are confident that they can sign Moises Caicedo for much less than Brighton’s £100 million ($127 million) asking price.

Despite the Seagulls’ high asking price for the 21-year-old, which was influenced by Declan Rice’s transfer to Arsenal and the $105 million ($133 point four million) transfer fee paid for him, it is reported that the Blues are hoping to complete a deal for closer to £70 million ($88 point nine), with £10 million ($12 point seven million) in add-ons and some loans to sweeten the deal.

Additionally, Romano states that the only party currently in discussions with Caicedo is Chelsea, and that those discussions are moving forward favorably.

Because Caicedo is a special player, it is good news for Chelsea that they are the only team involved. Few players possess the physicality, technical proficiency, defensive prowess, in-possession play, and youth that he does, all in one package.

Caicedo is still awaiting the submission of a second official bid for a midfielder, but given the ongoing discussions regarding Levi Colwill and the open lines of communication, it appears that the Blues are safe.

Although there is still a long way to go, Chelsea is determined to prevent Caicedo’s price from being determined by larger football transfers after Mykhailo Mudryk’s was. In either case, acquiring a player of his caliber would be astonishing, and doing so for a price that is noticeably less than what they paid for Enzo Fernandez would be a huge plus.

“Agreement” with Kylian Mbappe.

According to Sky Sports, Kylian Mbappe is already committed to joining Real Madrid next summer, according to Paris Saint-Germain. Earlier this year, the player made clear that he intended to leave the Parisiens and that he would not be signing a contract extension past 2024.

Mbappe has been a longtime favorite of Chelsea, and the club was heavily linked with a move for him when it became clear that conditions in France were anything but straightforward. Mbappe is now anticipated to leave the club in the upcoming year, but it is unclear at what point.

football. Chelsea need a striker, Mbappe is on the move, and frankly, if it comes down to a free transfer he is unlikely to choose Stamford Bridge over some of the potential destinations. London says: Mauricio Pochettino would love to be reunited with Mbappe, right?

It only makes sense in this situation for Chelsea to try and, if at all possible, secure something during this window. The problem is that, in reality, that is irrelevant. Mbappe himself has stated he is not pushing for an immediate exit, and PSG are determined to keep him for as long as they can.
Chelsea, on the other hand, don’t play in the Champions League.

What is clear is that Chelsea will continue to be linked to the World Cup champion while his future is uncertain, and that in and of itself is intriguing.

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Mauricio Pochettino now have two words to describe Liverpool as a team

Mauricio Pochettino has praised Liverpool as a team ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League opener against the Reds next month.

Speaking to the Blues’ official website, the Argentina manager has praised Jurgen Klopp’s side as Chelsea begin pre-season preparations for the upcoming season, which will see the western side of London take on Liverpool in the first match of the 2023/24 Premier League season.

Pochettino was a surprise appointment as Graham Potter’s long-term replacement at Chelsea this summer, but Liverpool are fully aware of what awaits them in the new season this summer with the former PSG and Tottenham manager.

In fact, Pochettono played countless times against Liverpool during his time at Spurs and Southampton and the Argentine is well aware of the Reds’ quality.

The Chelsea manager said: “We will be ready for the first game against Liverpool and it will be so exciting to have the first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.”

“At Liverpool we will face a very good team, I know that very well from the past. Now it is important to visualize us at Stamford Bridge. We know the stadium very well and we know that together with the fans we create a good atmosphere.”

Pochettino is right to fear Liverpool ahead of their Premier League debut

Chelsea and Liverpool go into the new Premier League season hoping to do better than both clubs managed last season, and for Pochettino, the Blues manager is smart in recognizing the threat ahead in the opening game of the season.

As we know, both clubs are keen to get back into the top four and possibly go one step further by challenging for the Premier League title. And Pochettino could make a dream start at Chelsea by playing against Liverpool at Bridge next month.

July 9, 2023
Jurgen Klopp to make decisions regarding the Liverpool captaincy, the future of Thiago Alcantara, and eight other preseason matters.

Before Liverpool’s season begins next month, Jurgen Klopp has a lot to do after reporting back for preseason practice at the AXA Training Center.

At the AXA Training Center, where Liverpool reported to begin preseason practice on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp said he was “happy to be back.”.

The Reds ultimately had a disappointing season last year, failing to take home any major hardware and missing out on Champions League qualification. However, Kopites enter the new season with a positive attitude after going 11 games without a loss to close out the previous one.

Last year, as Liverpool navigated an unwelcome transitional campaign, they were left with an aging, injury-prone squad that was in desperate need of a midfield makeover. Nevertheless, Klopp wasted little time in beginning to address these problems, as a number of players left during the offseason and two new midfielders were already signed.

Obviously, this is just the start of the Reds’ efforts to recover from last season and become title contenders once more. There is still much to do, and Klopp’s to-do list is overflowing, with just five weeks until the new Premier League season begins.

A new vice-captain should be chosen.

Liverpool are in need of a new vice captain to replace James Milner behind Jordan Henderson after Milner left for Brighton and Hove Albion. After all, the England international has just turned 33 and needs to be managed appropriately, so the number two choice is likely to captain the Reds on many occasions this year.

In reality, Klopp has an easy task because it seems likely that Virgil van Dijk will simply move up the pecking order. To make his promotion official, the German can still cross all of his ts and .
all of his i’s.

In the summer of 2021, when fourth-choice captain Gini Wijnaldum departed, Klopp replaced him with three new leaders after a player vote. The German will need to decide whether the team needs any new members once more, with Mohamed Salah one such player who would be eager for the added responsibility. Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker are likely to be the new third-choice captain.

Perfect the formation.

Liverpool has primarily used a 4-3-3 formation during Klopp’s time in charge at Anfield. But when last season’s plans fell through, he switched to an inverted full-back system, in which the Reds lined up in a 3-2-2-3 formation when they had the ball.

Alexander-Arnold, who was given more freedom in midfield, Curtis Jones, and others all performed better as a result of the formation change, and Salah was also given more opportunities to score goals. However, the adjustment was only required because it was so clear that Liverpool’s midfield problems were due to a lack of intensity, which caused them to lose their identity.

So, do new signings and a full pre-season lead to a return to basics, or will Klopp stick with the new formation? Given that both Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szosboszlai are attacking midfielders, as things stand you’d expect the latter.

The Reds must therefore fine-tune the new formation in order to fix the problems they encountered when changing things up late in the season. With Ibrahima Konate covering the right side of the defense and Robertson adjusting to a more defensively-inclined role, Klopp himself would admit the system needed improvement on the defensive side.

Given that teams can still exploit the space behind Liverpool’s defense, it is obvious what the Reds will be looking to improve this preseason as they attempt to fully master the new formation.

Settle in with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.

Naturally, both Mac Allister and Szoboszlai could benefit from settling in quickly for Liverpool. The £95 million pair will ultimately be the Reds’ first choice, after all.

In the past, players like Salah, Van Dijk, and Luis Diaz made an immediate impression after joining the team. However, some people took a little longer than others to adjust to their new surroundings, including Robertson, Fabinho, and Darwin Nunez.

Typically, Liverpool’s depth allows them to be patient with new acquisitions if necessary, so that’s fine. Due to Klopp’s team’s lack of legs in the engine room last season, the Reds’ midfield struggled significantly, so they could really use the help of their two new additions to address these problems as soon as possible.

Get more from Fabinho, Darwin Nunez, and co.

While Liverpool’s new formation brought out the best in Alexander-Arnold to turn around his season, many of his Reds teammates had a below-average year.

The most glaring example of this was undoubtedly the decline of Fabinho, which raised concerns about whether or not he would remain at the club in the long run. In the hopes that the Brazilian can regain his best form or that his decline from last year marks the beginning of the end of his Liverpool career, Klopp will need to build him back up.

He wasn’t the only one who struggled; naturally, the Reds are also hoping that players like Van Dijk and Henderson can play their way back to peak performance. While Joe Gomez continues to struggle following a long-term injury, it is obvious that Klopp’s man-management skills will need to be at their absolute best to restore his shattered confidence.

While Stefan Bajcetic will make his own comeback following a season-ending injury, Diogo Jota and Diaz both have a great chance to make up for lost time following serious injuries during the preseason. However, Nunez may be the biggest problem.

The Uruguayan struggled to understand Klopp’s demands last season and was forced to leave the starting XI as a result, as Klopp repeatedly acknowledged in public. Liverpool needs the striker to continue to improve this season as evidenced by his first season of 15 goals.

Decide on young players and move on from fringe players.

As things stand, Klopp would actually have a full 25-man squad for the Europa League this year. It’s also obvious that the Reds need to let go of some of their backup options even though a squad of this caliber includes a number of players you wouldn’t anticipate seeing playing for Liverpool in 2023 or 2024.

After spending yet another season at Anfield on the periphery, Nat Phillips is the most obvious example. He has done a good job for Liverpool over the past three seasons, but at 26 years old, it is obvious that he must leave Liverpool permanently in order to advance his career.

While the center back might leave for good, a few other bench players might go out on loan. Sepp van den Berg is one likely candidate, while Tyler Morton is unlikely to see much action at Anfield this season given that Klopp has eight senior midfielders ahead of him in the hierarchy.

Beyond that, decisions must be made regarding individuals like Conor Bradley, Bobby Clark, and some of their other Academy graduates. Given the chance to shine during preseason, Klopp will determine which young players can be counted on to make the first team this year and which ones would be better served by a loan move to another club rather than another season of youth football.

Talk to Thiago about his future plans .

Next summer, Thiago Alcantara’s contract expires, and it seems unlikely that he will receive a renewal offer at this time. Saudi Arabia and Turkey have recently expressed interest in his services, but no club has contacted Liverpool.

On Saturday, the Spaniard will be among the players who report back for the first day of preseason practice. At some point, Klopp will need to discuss the 32-year-old’s future with him. He must decide whether he wants to fulfill the remaining year of his contract at Anfield or whether he would rather start over somewhere else after an injury-riddled campaign.

Liverpool can’t let Thiago’s future cause them to lose focus, even though they would be happy to use him again this year. The Reds would be wise to decide his future as soon as possible if he is enticed by a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and wishes to move on.

Along with the Spaniard, the futures of Caoimhin Kelleher, Joel Matip, and Kostas Tsimikas are also in doubt. Once more, discussions about what the trio wants to do are necessary, and if any of the trio requests to leave, Klopp will need to find replacements.

What, two more signings?

The majority of Liverpool supporters agree that the Reds should sign a third new midfielder and a left-sided center-back in the next two months.

Of course, you could argue for a new right-back or even a forward, while concerns about a backup goalkeeper arise in light of Kellheer’s uncertain future. However, the top two positions should be filled first.

As they consider their next moves, Liverpool’s managers are taking stock after already bringing in Mac Allister and Szoboszlai this summer. Outgoings may be more likely before they dip their toes back into the incoming market.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton and Levi Colwill of Chelsea are both attracting interest, but it is unclear if the Reds will make a move for either player this summer. Alternatively, the arrival of Szoboszlai proves that Liverpool could always spring another surprise.

In either case, Klopp must evaluate his team in preseason, determine who is departing, and fill the remaining gaps in accordance with that information.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new deal.

Alexander-Arnold’s future will come up at some point this season before his contract expires in 2025, though it is undoubtedly not the most urgent matter on the list.

The 24-year-old England international last extended his contract in 2021, and Reds management won’t want to see him play out the remaining months of that deal. Although it would be unexpected if the right-back even hinted at leaving, Klopp and the Reds’ management team might try to sign Alexander-Arnold to a contract extension this summer sooner rather than later to avoid the possibility of any unwarranted uncertainty and rumors.

July 9, 2023
Chelsea has a fantasy Moises Caicedo partner with deal transfer already been accomplished

The best young talent from South America, according to Moises Caicedo, has spoken out about his admiration for Kendry Paez, who the Blues have already signed.

New Chelsea midfielder Kendry Paez’s true talent has been revealed by Moises Caicedo. The 16-year-old’s transfer from Ecuadorian club Independiente was officially confirmed earlier this year, but he won’t join the first team roster until he turns 18.

The goal of the deal is to sign one of the up-and-coming stars for a bargain transfer, similar to Caicedo, who transferred from the same South American club to Brighton, and eventually develop them into senior minutes. For less than £5 million ($6 point 4 million), the Seagulls acquired Caicedo in 2019, who was still a teenager.

Prior to Graham Potter throwing him into the mix after a loan stint with Beerschot in Belgium, he was largely an unknown prospect. A move to Manchester United, Arsenal, or Chelsea was already being rumored less than six months later.

Several teams were interested in Caicedo, 20, last summer, but he stayed on the south coast before the Gunners made a serious push for him in January. He had gone from playing in the Belgian Pro League to being the target of two offers totaling more than £60 million ($89 point 8 million) in just a year.

In the future, Chelsea hopes to develop Kendry at Stamford Bridge, but in the short term, they are still interested in signing Caicedo. For the remainder of the window, they will focus on him as their main target. London is priced at £100 million ($128 point 3 million) and understands.

The Blues are hoping to negotiate a deal for less than that with the aim of paying more for the midfielder than Arsenal offered in January. Though as Independiente graduates, Caicedo has high praise for the young man. In the long run, they may very well be hoping to see him on the same side as Kendry.

Kendry is well-known. It’s enjoyable to watch him play, he told Maria Jose Flores. “It’s encouraging to see such talent in Ecuador. We are aware of our young people’s virtues. For everything he is doing and the way he is working, I am extremely happy for him. May he keep moving forward and succeed. He possesses the talent. “.

Caicedo was a member of the Ecuadorian team that performed admirably at the World Cup in Qatar, and he is now the leader of a young group of athletes from the nation who are piqueing the intense interest of some of the top clubs in the world. However, Caicedo is not phased by the pressure of being associated with groups like Chelsea.

“Being linked with a move is a very great emotion,” he continued. “I know how to handle it; what guy wouldn’t want them talking about him? I don’t allow my emotions to overtake me.

I’m currently taking advantage of my time with my family. Despite the pressure, I remain composed. Whatever God chooses, I’m waiting for it. He’ll understand what’s best for me. “.

Chelsea must now not only acquire Caicedo but also create a path for Kendry to one day advance and join him at SW6.

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Top youngster signs long-term deal with Chelsea.

Despite interest from several other Premier League clubs, youngster Frankie Runham has finally signed a long-term contract with Chelsea.

In recent years, his future had seemed to be moving away from Stamford Bridge, but he has been persuaded to stay and write, joining the revolution taking place in West London.

The attacking midfielder, who is 16 years old, has played for England and last season set a club record for the youngest goal scorer in the UEFA Youth league.

The playmaker was reportedly wanted by a number of teams, including Newcastle and Brighton, but it is obvious that Chelsea’s academy vision has convinced him to sign with them.

July 8, 2023
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.

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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 8, 2023
Sadio Mané might get Liverpool reunion as ‘real price’ for Kylian Mbappé transfer outlined

Liverpool’s European rivals round-up: Sadio Mane continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, while three clubs have been named in the running for Kylian Mbappé.

Now that the transfer window has officially opened across much of Europe, things appear to be shifting a gear, with Liverpool in the thick of things.

The Reds have started their summer rebuilding well, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai arriving ahead of their return to pre-season training tomorrow.

But the work is far from over for Jürgen Klopp, who still has some worries in the squad after a disappointing 2022-23 season, including in defence.

The Liverpool boss will no doubt be keeping an eye out for events across the continent with more and more players potentially arriving, including two very familiar faces.

Speculation continues over Sadio Mane’s future, with the former Liverpool star linked with a move from Bayern Munich just a year after leaving Anfield.

And Kylian Mbappé once again plays an important role in transfer rumors, even if the Reds are not mentioned in the latest statements about his future.

Here is the Liverpool.com version of some of the biggest stories about European football today.

Sadio Mane has decided to move to Saudi Arabia

According to Fabrizio Romano, Sadio Mane is in the interests of several Saudi Arabian clubs.

The former Liverpool star has been strongly linked with a move from Bayern Munich after just one season, with the Daily Mail reporting that the Bundesliga champions may be willing to listen to offers. Al-Ahli are said to be among the clubs interested in signing Mane as they want to reunite him with Roberto Firmino.

Liverpool.com says: It seems like a lot for Mane to move to the Middle East this summer. He seems to have fallen out of favor with Bayern and somehow it looks like he’s heading there.

The Saudi Pro League seems to be the hot spot for late-career players at the moment, so it may well depend on whether or not Mane agrees.
Three clubs named in transfer race for Kylian Mbappé

Manchester City and Newcastle have been named as two of the clubs capable of signing Kylian Mbappé, although Liverpool were not mentioned by football agent Bruno Satin.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has given Mbappé an ultimatum to decide his future over the next two weeks. t sign a contract extension.

Speaking to L’Équipe, Satin said: “In my opinion only Manchester City, Newcastle and Real Madrid can pay today. For me the real price is between $109m (£85m) and $166m (£130m). €152m), after which there could be bonuses of up to $217m (£170m/€200m) or so.”

Liverpool.com says: Deep down we all know it’s nearly impossible for Liverpool to sign Mbappé this summer, although you can’t blame the fans for dreaming!

Manchester City and Real Madrid should always be included, but seeing Newcastle thrown into the fray is a reminder of their newfound financial appeal. and other great offers.

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Mauricio Pochettino has praised Liverpool as a team ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League opener against the Reds next month.

Speaking to the Blues’ official website, the Argentina manager has praised Jurgen Klopp’s side as Chelsea begin pre-season preparations for the upcoming season, which will see the western side of London take on Liverpool in the first match of the 2023/24 Premier League season.

Pochettino was a surprise appointment as Graham Potter’s long-term replacement at Chelsea this summer, but Liverpool are fully aware of what awaits them in the new season this summer with the former PSG and Tottenham manager.

In fact, Pochettono played countless times against Liverpool during his time at Spurs and Southampton and the Argentine is well aware of the Reds’ quality.

The Chelsea manager said: “We will be ready for the first game against Liverpool and it will be so exciting to have the first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.”

“At Liverpool we will face a very good team, I know that very well from the past. Now it is important to visualize us at Stamford Bridge. We know the stadium very well and we know that together with the fans we create a good atmosphere.”

Pochettino is right to fear Liverpool ahead of their Premier League debut

Chelsea and Liverpool go into the new Premier League season hoping to do better than both clubs managed last season, and for Pochettino, the Blues manager is smart in recognizing the threat ahead in the opening game of the season.

As we know, both clubs are keen to get back into the top four and possibly go one step further by challenging for the Premier League title. And Pochettino could make a dream start at Chelsea by playing against Liverpool at Bridge next month.

July 8, 2023