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JOSE ENRIQUE REACTS AS ARSENAL REPORTABLY BEATS LIVERPOOL TO 22-YEAR-OLD BY SAYING “WELL DONE.”.

Jose Enrique, a former Liverpool player, has praised Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after learning that Jurrien Timber, a player who has also been linked with a move to Anfield, is about to sign with the Gunners.

Jurrien Timber, who was also on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool’s radar during the summer transfer window, has reportedly been agreed upon by Arsenal and Ajax.

The 22-year-old, who can play either right-back or in the center of defense, is expected to have a medical with the Gunners.

Liverpool reportedly expressed interest in Timber back in March, according to 90min.

According to the report, the Dutch international is also being considered by Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Jose Enrique reacts to the possibility that Arsenal will sign Jurrien Timber before Liverpool.

BREAKING: Arsenal and Ajax have agreed on a deal for @jurrientimber, as per @mike_verweij 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/eN0o3VbqR4

— José enrique (@Jesanchez3) June 29, 2023

Liverpool to miss out

Liverpool would benefit from Jurrien Timber’s versatility as a very good defender.

We think the young player would have been a great addition to Liverpool during the summer transfer window.

The Merseyside club could use a young, talented center back in their lineup for the upcoming season and beyond.

Additionally, Timber would have improved the defense for Liverpool given his background playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie and throughout Europe.

For the Netherlands’ national football team, Timber is a teammate of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, who holds Timber in high regard.

In 34 Eredivisie appearances for Ajax last year, Timber scored two goals and provided two assists.

In addition, the defender played two goals in the UEFA Europa League for the Dutch team last season and made six appearances in the UEFA Champions League.

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Thomas Partey was the subject of a proposed transfer “swap deal” between Liverpool and Arsenal.

As Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming season, Arsenal is getting close to signing Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham United.

According to reports, Juventus is preparing a bold summer transfer swoop for Thomas Partey, the star forward for Arsenal. The Italian team is eager to sign the Ghanaian international and is willing to trade Arthur Melo for cash in exchange for sending him to the Emirates Stadium.

Having previously shown interest in the Brazilian midfielder, the Gunners may now have the opportunity to sign Arthur this summer. The 26-year-old played for Liverpool on loan last season, but due to injuries, he was unable to make any senior appearances for the Reds before the season ended.

This summer, Partey may be put up for sale by Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming campaign.
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According to information available to London, Granit Xhaka will soon sign a £13 million transfer agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.

Once the Gunners sign a replacement, the Swiss midfielder is anticipated to be given permission to leave. Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham, could fill that spot as Arsenal works to complete a £105 million deal for the England international.

After having two offers for Rice turned down by the Hammers, the North London club is now expected to close a deal as they work out the details with West Ham after submitting an improved third proposal. Mikel Arteta will be desperate to sign Rice, who was identified as Arsenal’s top target heading into the window. A deal with Rice would surpass the Gunners’ previous club record £72 million signing of Nicolas Pepe.

This summer, moves for Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Gabri Veiga have also been mentioned in connection with Arsenal. Partey might be one of the players who leaves the club as Arteta continues to make plans to revamp his team in preparation for a return to Champions League action next season.

The 30-year-old was a crucial member of the Arsenal team as they competed for the Premier League championship last season, but his decline in performance toward the end of the season raised questions. According to The Sun, Juve are eager to reach a deal for Partey but are hoping to reduce the cash component by including Arthur in their “swap deal.”.

June 30, 2023
After Liverpool’s decision and seven closed deals, Chelsea receives a £60 million boost in Moises Caicedo’s transfer.

Chelsea transfer news: Moises Caicedo now has a waiting list of empty teams eager to sign him because the Blues are the last of the top four competing teams to strengthen their midfield.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo this summer has received a major boost as their Premier League rivals simultaneously make headway in the transfer market. Due to the Blues’ willingness to offload their own stars, English clubs are once again in the forefront.

By acquiring Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for £35 million, Manchester City was able to replace Ilkay Gundogan almost immediately. Leandro Trossard left Brighton for north London in the same transfer window as Jorginho, which cost Arsenal £11 million.

After his £65 million transfer was officially announced last week, Kai Havertz became the third significant internal move for the Gunners. After a £60 million deal was reached with Manchester United on Thursday, Mason Mount is expected to follow him out of Stamford Bridge.

The activity of moving from club to club has not ended. Alexis MacAllister was acquired by Liverpool for just £35 million from Brighton, while James Milner left the club after his deal at Anfield expired. Premier League teams are becoming more interested in tried-and-true players despite having the financial power to raid teams throughout Europe for their stars.

Declan Rice is getting closer to moving to Arsenal after Manchester City and Mikel Arteta’s team turned down Chelsea’s interest. For £105 million, it demonstrates the worth and cost of those who are familiar with the league and have established themselves on British soil.

Tottenham has gotten involved by acquiring top-tier midfielders of their own. James Maddison of Leicester City was a £40 million addition to their team under Ange Postecoglou. Chelsea, on the other hand, have been the ones buying instead of selling.

There is a huge hole in Mauricio Pochettino’s side as Ruben Loftus-Cheek could become the fifth midfielder to leave in the last six months. It is young and inexperienced in the engine room even with Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemka, and the returning loanee players Cesare Casadei and Andrey Santos.

Caicedo, who has played for Brighton for two seasons despite being only 21 years old, is one of the most sought-after players due to his dynamic and energizing performances in the middle of the field and elsewhere.

Less than three weeks into the transfer window, seven players in that area of the field have already changed Premier League clubs, giving Chelsea the opportunity to jump ahead in line. The path to their main target is open because all of their rivals have grown stronger, particularly as a result of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United’s interest in Caicedo.

This summer, Jurgen Klopp’s team was vying for Mount, Rice, and Romeo Lavia, and they still are. They are now focusing on Domink Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig after Mac Allister. Although he is a different type of player from Caicedo, with a better shot at scoring and a more aggressive style, the addition for a reported £60 million would once again result in Caicedo funds being diverted to other players.

The money is in the bank and ready to be used to push Caicedo harder as the transfer window progresses as Chelsea earns about £218 million from the sales of their overpaid and underperforming players.

June 30, 2023
A release clause is triggered by Liverpool in order to sign Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

According to rumors, Liverpool has activated Dominik Szoboszlai’s release clause in order to sign him from RB Leipzig.

In recent days, the Reds have been working to sign the 22-year-old.

A deal would appear to be “very difficult” to complete, according to Wednesday’s report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, but things have changed since then.

According to Philipp Hinze of Sky Germany, the player has a €70 million release clause, and after June 30 it will automatically expire.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool has been “pushing ahead” to complete the transaction.

Szoboszlai’s release clause is “triggered” by Liverpool.

According to Romano, Liverpool have indeed activated the full €70 million release clause to sign the Hungary international, and personal terms have also been reached.

He tweeted, “Dominik Szoboszlai to Liverpool, here we go! Understand RB Leipzig are now informed that Liverpool have triggered the release clause.

‘A deal worth €70 million has been completed and will soon be signed. Personal terms agreed upon; Szobo will soon be prepared for medical exams. Huge acquisition for LFC. “.

BREAKING: Dominik Szoboszlai to Liverpool, here we go! Understand RB Leipzig are now informed that Liverpool have triggered the release clause. 🚨🔴🇭🇺 #LFC

€70m deal done, to be signed soon.

Personal terms agreed, Szobo’s ready for medical tests soon.

Huge signing for #LFC. pic.twitter.com/FjLLyGq68a

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2023

If the deal is completed, the 22-year-old will join Liverpool as their second summer acquisition after they signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton earlier in June.

After Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Darwin Nunez, he would rank as the club’s fourth-most expensive acquisition ever.

Szoboszlai would follow goalkeepers Adam Bogdan and Istvan Kozma as the third member of the Hungarian national team to play in a competitive game for Liverpool.

In each of his previous two Bundesliga campaigns, the attacking midfielder, who can also play in wide areas and as a member of a front three, has contributed to 14 goals.

Jurgen Klopp will use him as the newest piece of the puzzle as he attempts to reorganize his midfield in the wake of the departures of James Milner, Arthur Melo, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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Agent says Jürgen Klopp should complete a “super” cut-rate deal, making Liverpool his “dream” team.

An agent has revealed his client dreams of clubs like ‘Liverpool’ and could be an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield next season.

Mohamed Salah is an elite footballer, but as he grows up, Liverpool can’t afford to rely on him alone forever. Sooner or later Jürgen Klopp has to find a solution where he can rest his top man and give him some respite during the busy seasons.

There is currently no one in the Liverpool squad who can cover Salah on the right wing. Diogo Jota has played there in the past, but he’s more effective in other roles and doesn’t have an outstanding resume.

Harvey Elliott could be another option, but in Liverpool’s system he’s better suited to a midfield role as the 20-year-old simply doesn’t have the speed and explosiveness to play in all three first of the Reds.

Other options like Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon are still in their infancy and Liverpool cannot rely on them either as Doak and Gordon need time to adjust to the demands of senior football.

That’s why the Reds should consider the market for another forward option this summer. Roberto Firmino’s departure leaves the Brazilian free in attack and Liverpool should look to fill that gap with a replacement option for Salah.

One player who could be an interesting candidate for the role is Hirving Lozano. Lozano, a fringe member of Napoli’s Scudetto-winning squad in Italy, is keen to take on new responsibilities this summer and recently his agent Alessandro Monfrecola made an interesting plea for Liverpool to be dropped by name.

Mondo Napoli writes that Lozano’s agent appeared as a guest on a radio show on Punto Nuovo where he was asked about his client and Monfrecola said the following:

“West Ham and Aston Villa have shown interest in Lozano but it seems to be a half-hearted interest. Lozano has always dreamed of clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United so I don’t think he can be particularly attracted to them [the two others].”]”

For the right price, Liverpool should consider making Lozano’s offer a reality. Although he hasn’t really started at Napoli yet, Lozano isn’t a bad option as a squad player if you take him off the bench or use him occasionally – for example when Salah is out at the CAN.

He finished the season with eight goals in 2075 minutes, averaging 0.35 goals per 90 minutes.

One would expect an offensive player to deliver a much better return on average, but considering Lozano has mostly been used off the bench, that’s not a bad return. Last season he finished the season in much better form with 12 goals in 1998 minutes.

With his contract expiring next summer and the player clearly willing to move elsewhere, there is the possibility that a favorable deal will be struck for Liverpool.

At the right price, he’s worth a try, especially as before moving to Napoli, Lozano was on Liverpool’s radar and Klopp has spoken highly of him in the past.

During the 2019/20 season, when Liverpool faced Napoli in the Champions League group stage, Klopp had this to say about Lozano during his press conference:

“He IS a great player, a super player. Big signing. I thought he was very good but he went to Napoli but seriously he is a very good player. Very good striker, interesting, he played very well in the first game against him.

Having already received Klopp’s stamp of approval, Liverpool should be tempted to back Lozano and help Salah.

June 30, 2023
Due to Chelsea’s £120 million transfer lesson from the sale of Mason Mount, Levi Colwill’s price has skyrocketed.

Chelsea transfer news: Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital’s selling of Mason Mount ranks among its worst decisions thus far, but losing Levi Colwill is worse.

Chelsea is improving as a result of its errors.
It has come to light that similar efforts are being made to bind down Levi Colwill, just one day after agreeing to sell an academy graduate for the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player coming through Cobham.

Brighton, who were impressed by the 20-year-old’s performances under Roberto De Zerbi last season, have already made two sizable offers to sign him. The Seagulls’ offers, at £40 million, would be higher than what Chelsea was offered for Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori.

These are currently the largest incoming prices for Cobham’s biggest exits, but Mason Mount is expected to bring in £55 million for his move to Manchester United, with the possibility that that sum could still increase to £60 million with add-ons reached.

It is evidence of both the high caliber of players being developed and the mistakes that were made along the way. Chelsea acquired Kalidou Koulibaly for £35 million on a four-year deal the same summer that Mount was sold, a development that seemed unthinkable even a year earlier.

Having sold Marc Guehi to Crystal Palace before making a first-team appearance for the club and Tomori for £25 million in 2021, it raises concerns over which players are kept and why.
However, an offer from the Saudi Pro League has helped them out of a hole with that one.

Despite the fact that more than £300 million worth of attackers have been signed, Abraham demanded a higher fee when he joined Roma and no player has yet to match the 15 league goals he scored in 2019–20. Mount’s 11 last season is the closest they have gotten to matching Abraham’s totals after four years.

The same error needs to be steadfastly avoided now that Colwill is regarded as one of the best players to come through the academy and his loan spell at Huddersfield as a teenager was comparable to Reece James’ at Wigan. Losing Colwill is out of the question after selling Guehi and Tomori and returning to Thiago Silva as a viable option.

For Mauricio Pochettino’s inaugural season, the club wants to make him a crucial piece of the puzzle. There is no immediate need to act because he still has two years left on his initial contract and has the option of exercising an additional club option to extend it for another season.

Brighton is one of many teams interested in Colwill, but there is still a desire to show their allegiance to him before the preseason. He has reportedly been given a new, long-term contract by the club, according to the Evening Standard, but he won’t sign anything until he meets with Pochettino after his return from the Under-21 European Championships with England.

Colwill is already being discussed, in contrast to Mount, who entered the final two years of his contract without much progress toward improved and agreed-upon terms. It wasn’t until after last summer that Mount became a serious problem, at which point time was of the essence.

According to Transfermarkt, the player’s value has increased significantly since he joined Huddersfield as a 19-year-old in 2022 for about £4million. However, the club’s decision to reject early bids from clubs across Europe shows where they stand as the summer transfer window approaches.

It is believed that losing Mount in these conditions was the biggest oversight made by the ownership to date. Perhaps a sign of how seriously this situation is being taken is that steps are being taken to prevent the same thing from occurring with a player who is thought to be even more promising than the 24-year-old.

Chelsea has learned from it, but it’s still too soon to be certain of the future until Colwill has extended his stay.

June 30, 2023
Liverpool hopes to finalize Dominik Szoboszlai’s transfer TODAY after negotiations for a £60 million deal

Liverpool’s bid to sign Dominik Szoboszlai has been stepped up, with a deal for the talented playmaker possibly imminent as part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield overhaul

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Dominik Szoboszlai as the Reds push to finalize a deal early.

Negotiations have gained momentum, with a transfer in the works despite “difficulties” finalizing a deal before Friday night, when the Hungarian international’s £60m release clause will become obsolete.

He arrived from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2021 and has since become an important player. He made 31 Bundesliga appearances in the 2022/23 season, scoring six goals and earning eight assists. He also played a key role in winning the DFB Pokal.

The Bundesliga club are close to signing Liverpool attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho on loan, after he underwent a medical on Friday.

Szoboszlai’s move would also be at an advanced stage, with the midfielder moving in the opposite direction, albeit in separate negotiation.

Liverpool’s pursuit is complicated as Leipzig are in no hurry to sell the 22-year-old. Josko Gvardiol is due to leave for Manchester City next month in a big money transfer – perhaps a world record fee for a defender – that will allow RBL to play tough.

Szoboszlai will add variety to Liverpool’s midfield as he moves to Anfield alongside new signing Alexis Mac Allister.

Following the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool were keen to improve their midfield and the Hungarian’s arrival would be a sign of their intent to rejoin the title race in 2023-24. With a £60m deal in the works, it would represent a significant outlay for the club.

The signing of Alexis Mac Allister was widely believed to be a deal, with his transfer £35m earlier this month.

Arsenal are said to have already shown interest in the playmaker but the arrival of Kai Havertz has wiped out their interest, while Newcastle have also expressed interest but are said to have turned their attention elsewhere.

Szoboszlai has previously spoken highly of Kop boss Jurgen Klopp, saying in 2020, “I like Klopp a lot,” he said. “The way he can inspire his players is amazing.

Even if they have nothing, they can grow and its players can get everything. For me he is the best coach in the world.”

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Dominik Szoboszlai’s admission comes as Victor Osimhen is ruled out of the Liverpool transfer roundup.

Liverpool’s summer transfer activity slowed slightly by the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister but Jurgen Klopp is working hard to bring in new recruits

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has started with a bang, with the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Premier League rivals Brighton.

Things have slowed down a bit for the Reds since the Argentinian arrived at Anfield. This is despite Reds boss Jurgen Klopp being desperate for recruiting as he aims to help his side recover from a terribly disappointing season.

RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai has become a surprise target in recent days, with Klopp going all out to sign the striker after an impressive spell in the Bundesliga. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool transfer news

Liverpool’s move to Dominik Szoboszlai could prove complicated, although the Reds are eager to sign the striker. The Hungarian was instrumental in both RB Leipzig and his country, making 48 appearances for the former last season.

But The Athletic say any possible deal between Liverpool and Leipzig will be “complicated”. Even Anfield’s leaders have privately admitted that it will be “very difficult” to reach an agreement.

Liverpool leaders met with representatives for the 22-year-old earlier this week to begin talks. However, it will cost a “significant” outlay to sign him, but he is known to remain at the top of the Reds’ shopping list. Church boost delivered

Jürgen Klopp has received a significant boost in his hopes of signing Federico Chiesa. The Italian has been one of Serie A’s best strikers in recent years and has been regularly linked with a move to Anfield.

These connections could now be given extra weight, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that he is no longer in Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. Juve are now ready to sell the striker if an “interesting offer” is presented.

Allegri’s favorite 3-5-2 doesn’t suit Chiesa, who is no longer “at the center of the project”. The prospect of a sale is gaining momentum and Juve are willing to hear offers in the region of £52m.

Liverpool have been ruled out of a move to Napoli star Victor Osimhen. The striker won the Serie A Golden Boot last season, leading his side to their first Scudetto since Diego Maradona joined the club.

His performances made him a target for several top-flight clubs, including Manchester United. But one club that definitely won’t sign him is Liverpool, with Caught Offside saying a striker is unlikely to be signed this summer.

Klopp already has a number of options at his disposal in attacking areas and his current plan is to stick with the Anfield players. Liverpool may consider signing a younger striker but Osimhen is not on their shopping list.

June 30, 2023
18-year-old attacker will now be a part of Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea team for preseason.

According to reports from Brazil, striker Angelo Gabriel will now be part of Chelsea’s squad for the next pre-season.

According to Gazeta Esportiva, the striker will join the team once his planned transfer from Santos is completed.

The signing of Angelo is another sign that the club are sticking to their mantra of signing young players with the intention of making them the first stars of the team of the future.

One of the most exciting signings of the last 12 months has been Andrey Santos, who previously played for Brazil in the senior team.

Some members of the club are said to be happier with his capture than the club-record signing of Enzo Fernandez, which came later. Pochettino takes Angelo for the pre-season

Yesterday it was reported that the midfielder will be part of Pochettino’s plans for the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States.
It appears he won’t be the only young star on the tour, with Angelo now rumored to be alongside him.

The upcoming pre-season campaign will be one of the most exciting in years as the Blues enter a new era under the Argentine.

Several big names have already left the club and all are eagerly awaiting signings to enable the club to try again to compete next season.

They appear to be doing everything they can to bring in Moises Caicedo from Brighton, and will do their utmost in the coming days to secure the cash-strapped midfielder for fellow midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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‘Terrific’ A Chelsea player is going to join a new club, and the medical is on Thursday, according to a journalist

Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his upcoming move to AC Milan.
So says Daily Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath.

This morning he reported on Twitter that Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical tomorrow before completing the move to San Siro.

“Ruben Loftus-Cheek will undergo a medical at AC Milan tomorrow, pending his transfer from Chelsea,” said McGrath.

Journalist Matt Law reported on Twitter yesterday that Chelsea and Milan have reached a £15m deal for the transfer of Loftus-Cheek. It now seems like a matter of time before the 27-year-old is officially unveiled at the San Siro.

Loftus-Cheek, who has been at Chelsea since the age of eight, is now ready to leave his youth club.

The central midfielder has been on loan at Fulham and Crystal Palace in the past, but his transfer to Italy will be his first trip abroad.

Ally McCoist said this week he still thinks Loftus-Cheek is a “great player”. He thinks the move to AC Milan could be fantastic for him too.

The Englishman played a useful role as a versatile option in Chelsea’s squad last season, but the club are clearly looking to downsize over this period.

It will certainly be interesting to see how Mauricio Pochettino’s side line up next season, especially in midfield.In the same summer, they say goodbye to players like Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Loftus-Cheek.

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According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, according to a report from the Transfer Room.

The player is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and other Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United are monitoring him.

Veiga was a key player for Celta Vigo last season and has eleven goals and four assists to his credit in all competitions.

The talented attacking midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs with his performances and where he lands remains to be seen.

Apparently, the player has a €40m release clause in his contract and it remains to be seen if the Reds are ready to pay it.

It’s no secret that Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Veiga can play both as a number ten and as an advanced central midfielder.

The talented youngster will help create goalscoring opportunities for Liverpool and he will also score goals himself.

Chelsea certainly have more financial resources compared to Liverpool but the Reds can offer them European football next season.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can fend off competition from their Premier League rivals and sign the talented young midfielder.

Meanwhile, Chelsea also need to add quality and depth in midfield. Players like Mateo Kovacic are expected to move this summer and the Blues should look to sign a good playmaker.

June 30, 2023
Mike Maignan starts, Moses Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea’s dream eleven against Liverpool

The 2023/24 Premier League season is around a month and a half to go, with Chelsea starting the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday 13 August.

The Blues take on the Reds in what will be the first competitive match of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign at Stamford Bridge.

The Argentine, who officially begins his new role on July 1, has a full pre-season campaign to get used to his new squad and identify who is in his plans and who will move.

Chelsea have already taken the initiative in this regard. The Blues have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to try and fire those unwanted players and shorten the roster for when Pochettino gets his job.

So far, the club have sacked four players in N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy. While the former joined on a free transfer, Chelsea received well over £50million for Koulibaly, Kovacic and Mendy. Many more are expected to follow suit.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a move to AC Milan and Chelsea have agreed an £18million transfer fee for the 27-year-old. football.london understands that Loftus-Cheek is due in Milan this week to complete his medical and make an official move to San Siro.

Kai Havertz completed a £65million move to Arsenal on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech, like his former teammates Koulibaly and Kante, is on his way to Saudi Arabia.

In addition to selling a certain number of players, the club is looking to strengthen its selection. Moises Caicedo remains Chelsea’s main focus in midfield, with the club also eyeing Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, football.london knows.
Chelsea are still looking for a new first choice goalkeeper.

Mike Maignan and Andre Onana emerged as the two favorites in that particular position. For the first, on the other hand, the negotiation is seen as very complicated, given that Milan tries to reject any interest with a very high appreciation of the goalkeeper’s price.

Nicolas Jackson is almost done. Chelsea have activated the Villarreal striker’s £30m release clause and the Senegalese international is expected to be announced shortly.

That said, football.london Chelsea writers Bobby Vincent and Scott Trotter have given their verdict on what Pochettino’s ‘dream’ XI could look like in the opening weekend against Liverpool. Let us know if you agree in the comments below…

Bob Vincent

It may seem unrealistic at the moment, but if Chelsea can find their way to Milan with a deal to sign Maignan – who is currently one of the best goalkeepers in world football – then that would be Pochettino’s dream in goal. Kepa Arrizabalaga had a decent 2022/23 season but didn’t do enough to convince him that he should be first choice for next semester.

Levi Colwill returns to the club and despite interest from Brighton, football.london have been told there is no chance Chelsea will allow him to leave the club this summer. He is expected to join the squad alongside the experienced and brilliant Thiago Silva.

As mentioned above, Lavia and Caicedo are key players, so if Chelsea somehow manage to sign these two, the trio in midfield would have a great balance. At their side, of course, Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine destined to do even better in his first full season in England.

It remains to be seen what plans Chelsea have for Jackson in his debut season in England. But £30m suggests he could be a key player and with the departure of Havertz he could be the man to start number 9 going into the opening weekend of the season.

Scott Trotter

Even if it were an initial priority, the arrival of a first choice goalkeeper would still be important for Chelsea, even if it seems unlikely at this stage.

Andre Onana showed some things he can be happy about in the Champions League final and could be a fun addition to move Chelsea from the back and feature in any of Romelu Lukaku’s transfer deals with Inter.

Reece James and Ben Chilwell are easy picks provided they are fit. Chelsea’s partnership at centre-back will spark a lot of debate as the season progresses.

With Trevoh Chalobah eyeing a move to Serie A and Benoit Badiashile recovering from injury, the only remaining rivals are Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill.

With the latter still at the European Under-21 Championship, the extended time he has spent with Mauricio Pochettino could give the former duo an edge going into the opening matchday of the season.

Enzo Fernandez is also among the first names in the squad and can form a central midfield base alongside Moises Caicedo.

Newcomer Christopher Nkunku could be the man for them and provide support for whoever is leading the way, while Raheem Sterling can provide some breadth after being given a chance to freshen up ahead of the pre-season season.

Noni Madueke has demonstrated more than Mykhailo Mudryk can so far operate with discipline at the back wing in terms of keeping the Chelsea forward in the air. Nicolas Jackson will arrive in the next few days and will face Armando Broja.

However, could the Blues still pull a rabbit out of a hat and land Lautaro Martinez? At the moment it would be a dream for Broja to return from injury and ignite the squad to remind everyone of his qualities.

June 30, 2023
As Liverpool avoids a £70 million headache, Dominik Szoboszlai’s ‘choice’ for his next club is revealed.

Your morning Liverpool review, as Dominik Szoboszlai’s preference revealed and the financial benefits of loaning young players set in stone

Liverpool are exploring the possibility of signing RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian international has displayed his credentials as a midfielder and right wing forward across his squad in the Red Bull lineup, making him an attractive prospect for Jurgen Klopp.

It is clear that the club has met with representatives of the player, while there are conflicting rumors about the nature of the release clause.

However, the Reds will face stiff competition from Newcastle United this summer as they prepare for their first Champions League campaign in 20 years.

With only Europa League football on offer next season, that would appear to put Liverpool at a disadvantage to their Premier League rivals, but not according to an old teammate of Klopp’s.

Findings from Off The Pitch showed that loaning players, especially to league clubs, is the best way to add value to young players.

Liverpool’s strategy has seen them use the loan market to give their young stars, namely Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, game time and will repeat next season with Fabio Carvalho, Calvin Ramsey and Rhys Williams.

He found that four of the ten loans with the highest market appreciation were deals involving Premier League and second-tier English teams.

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Liverpool prepared to make ‘difficult-to-refuse’ deal for Real Madrid player Federico Valverde

According to reports, Liverpool are planning a shock offer for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.

The 24-year-old is the latest name linked to a move to Anfield as Jurgen Klopp looks to continue his summer rebuilding.

The Reds boss has already added Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister to his ranks, with the deal to be announced on July 1.

While Nicolo Barella, Romeo Lavia, Khephren Thuram and Dominik Szoboszlai all have rumors of transfers to the Merseyside club.

But Klopp is not done yet, as he has reportedly identified Valverde as his next target. The Uruguayan has been a key figure in Los Blancos’ recent success, helping the Spanish giants to nine trophies since their first-team breakthrough in 2019.

But now Liverpool are reportedly making an offer the La Liga side would be ‘very hard to refuse’.

Liverpool are preparing a surprise offer for Valverde

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Liverpool are ready to make Real Madrid a whopping €90m (£77m) offer for their star midfielder.
Valverde has been linked with a move from the Bernabeu after Jude Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have also signed new contract extensions, putting heavy competitive pressure on the Madrid midfielder.

While Klopp knows all about the player from Liverpool’s various meetings with Carlo Ancelotti’s team in Europe, with Valverde providing the memorable assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal to win the 2022 Champions League final.
The report added that Real Madrid may find the Reds’ offer “very difficult to refuse”.

However, it would be a big surprise if the La Liga club were to allow him to leave, especially after his recent comments suggesting he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

In response to last month’s transfer rumours, Valverde dismissed the claims, stating (quotes via Liverpool Echo): “No, no. I’m in Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark in the best club in the world.”

June 30, 2023
Chelsea in advanced talks for the “new Neymar.” With a deal in place for a £108 million transformation

Chelsea Transfer News: The latest Blues headlines and gossip with stories from Mason Mount, Angelo Gabriel, Mauricio Pochettino and more. Chelsea’s morning transfer wrap-up on Friday 30 June.

Chelsea will finalize a deal to sign Santos teenager Angelo Gabriel this summer. The forward will complete a £15million move to Stamford Bridge and continue a youth recruitment campaign under the club’s stewardship.

Due to his position, age and origins with Brazilian giant Santos, the comparison to Neymar is obvious and the head coach has already made the same statement when it comes to his style of play.

One explanation for his obvious talents is that he became the youngest player ever to appear for Santos in the Copa Libertadores, beating the record held by current Real Madrid star Rodrygo. The 18-year-old and a player for the successful Santos side when he was just 15, he has already made 129 senior appearances.

Only Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez are expected to remain in the midfield squad to get 2022/23 minutes for Chelsea. Carney Chukwuemeka’s role in the future, combined with the expected sales and departures of five key players, makes quite a change.

In total, the Blues are set to receive £108m for the sale of Mason Mount, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic, while N’Golo Kante has also left the club after his contract expired.

Jorginho also left the club in January as the gap kept growing. It is now the area that most needs rebuilding for Pochettino as he looks to bring in some established names in the coming weeks.

Mason Mount accepts deal with Manchester United

Chelsea and Manchester United have agreed on a price for Mason Mount. The Red Devils are paying £55m plus possibly £5m in add-ons for the midfielder after three rejected offers.

Having rejected the most recent offer, worth £50m and £5m in add-ons, it was thought United might simply walk away from the talks and Mount would remain at Stamford Bridge, but both sides were keen to cross the line, they have now agreed to a fee.

against payment. Mount, who will now finalize personal terms and undergo a pre-agreement medical, will depart with just a year to go after winning the Champions League with his youth club.

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Chelsea is interested in Dusan Vlahovic in a swap trade, after making a “sensationally wrong” choice

New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino could welcome a slew of new players to Stamford Bridge this summer, with former Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic on the agenda

Chelsea are interested in sending Romelu Lukaku to Juventus in a trade-in for former Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic.

The Blues are currently in the midst of a dramatic rebuild at Stamford Bridge and a large number of players are on the verge of leaving the club. N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly have already signed a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Forward Lukaku could have joined them in moving to the Gulf state after a loan spell at Inter Milan, but he turned down the chance to move.

Chelsea are still keen to transfer their previous record signing and Juventus could be an option. According to The Telegraph, the Blues would be interested in signing the Serbian striker Vlahovic and in exchange could send Lukaku to Turin. Both forwards had difficult seasons in Italy last season.

The Chelsea loan man scored just 14 goals in all competitions during his return to the San Siro, and the Juventus star equaled that tally. It represents a huge drop in form, with the Italian giants investing £66m 18 months ago to sign Vlahovic from Fiorentina and beat Arsenal for his services.

Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has criticized Vlahovic for choosing to sign for Juventus. Speaking to Bobo TV, he said: “In my opinion, [Vlahovic’s decision] is blatantly wrong.

For the type of player, I think he has to make an intermediate step towards a team like Arsenal, Tottenham or Sevilla, who have signed.” [Anthony] Martial For me he has always been a B player.

“This is a huge step for him, playing with Fiorentina is something else. For him it’s a very important step, but above all a risky one.” It’s not enough for Juve to do what you did at Fiorentina.

“It’s not enough to score 15 goals, 20 goals. At Juve, every game has to be crucial. It’s a dangerous burden for him. He had to take the next step, but not two steps, at Juve you have to score at least 30 goals, goals per season and you have to bring achievements and titles home. “I don’t see him as a Juve player.

He’s a Serb, a special character, I don’t think he fits well in the Juve dressing room, that’s my opinion.”

Vlahovic’s contract at the Allianz Stadium lasts for another three years, while Lukaku’s contract with Chelsea does not expire until the summer of 2026. In light of Cassano’s claim, Vlahovic insists he has made the right decision to join Juventus.

He said: “I only had one club in mind because Juventus is Juventus. There is nothing more to say.” And now I feel honored to have this shirt.

It feels amazing every time I wear it.
“I definitely identify with their DNA. The personality of Juventus coincides with my personality. When you come here you never give up, you fight all the time, you make the sacrifices. It was definitely what I was looking for.

June 30, 2023
Why Liverpool signing £60million Dominik Szoboszlai is more probable after today

RB Leipzig playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai a £60million transfer target for Liverpool.

Liverpool transfer target Dominik Szoboszlai’s release clause expires at midnight tonight.

Until then, the RB Leipzig player can be signed for £60million without the need for talks between the clubs, thanks to the option in the player’s contract.

However, if you want to sign the playmaker afterwards, you need to negotiate a transfer fee with Leipzig and not just use the clause.

Representatives of the Hungary international, also wanted by Newcastle, met with Liverpool officials earlier this week.

According to Sky Sports, the encounter went well but the Reds will not rush their decision to sign the 22-year-old as they explore their options following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.

Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch are two other midfielders close to their hearts. But the fact that they met the people of Szoboszlai clearly shows that they are very interested.

However, in the case of Liverpool, the expiry of the release clause after midnight could see them increase their interest rather than withdraw.

Indeed, fulfilling the clause would appear to require Jurgen Klopp’s side to pay the full £60million in one go. However, the negotiation with Leipzig would instead be about a deal where Liverpool could pay the fee in installments, or with add-ons forming part of the amount, as they do with other deals.

Mac Allister was signed for a guaranteed £35million which rises to £55million with add-ons and bonuses. The Reds have done a lot of business with Leipzig owners Red Bull in recent years and have brought in Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita from Leipzig since 2017.

They have also bought Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg – Szoboszlai’s former club for the Leipzig – in 2020.

Fabio Carvalho is currently on loan from Liverpool at Leipzig, while Sadio Manè is another former Salzburg player who played at Anfield.

Liverpool are hoping that such a strong relationship with Red Bull can help them sign Szoboszlai on more favorable terms, be it in the form of a lower overall fee, a fee paid over several years or with a part payment added. we.

However, Salzburg will collect 20% of any amount paid for the Hungarian attacking midfielder, meaning there is no guarantee the deal will ease next month or until August. Still, it’s easy to see why Klopp would be eager to work with the player.

Szoboszlai is an attacking midfielder with good numbers: 10 goals and 13 assists in all competitions in 46 games last season and 10 goals and nine assists in 45 games the year before.

He is also extremely versatile, able to play as an 8, left wing, right wing or as a number 10 on either side. And given his profile and his age, 22, combined with his experience (248 appearances for club and country), it’s no surprise he’s a target for Liverpool.

Szoboszlai has all the credentials, but it won’t be an easy deal given his enormous potential. Three years ago, when he left Salzburg for Leipzig, it cost him £17m.

However, the expiry of his release clause does not mean the end of Liverpool’s interest. It should have the exact opposite effect as sporting director Jorg Schmadtke tries to persuade Leipzig to accept a lower fee or a deal more suited to the Premier League giants.

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Nicolo Barella might be able to obtain his ideal Liverpool jersey number after the transfer

Liverpool have long been linked with the transfer of a midfielder from Inter Milan and Italy

Jürgen Klopp has made no secret of his admiration for Nicolo Barella and – in an ideal world – could be the perfect addition to his Liverpool squad.

A box-to-box midfielder with numerous attributes, Barella has long been linked with a move to Anfield as speculation about his future at Inter Milan mounts this summer. That said, there is a complication or two when it comes to a proposed transfer to Liverpool.

After initial plans to target Jude Bellingham were scrapped due to the huge financial cost, price remains an issue.

Even if they decide to capitalize on their star player, Inter would like around £80m for Barella, who still has three years on his contract.

However, reports from Italian publication Il Tempo suggest the figure could actually be closer to €80m (£68m). However, other clubs like Newcastle United are hiding behind his commitment anyway.

Another point to consider is that Liverpool are not securing their place in the Champions League.

However, the Reds still have enormous power and if all goes to plan their ban from Europe’s top competition will only last 12 months if they finish in the top four again next season.

Perhaps the biggest problem comes from the player itself. Inter are said to be ‘open’ to a sale but conflicting reports suggest Barella is ‘happy’ with the San Siro and has no intention of leaving the club.

This is where Klopp and his public admiration could come in. Depending on the financial means, the 26-year-old would obviously be welcomed with open arms at Anfield.

Should he ever land, a dream jersey number awaits – with a little catch. Barella currently wears Inter’s number 23 and has worn it since arriving from Cagliari three summers ago.

Of course, that particular shirt is currently worn by Luis Diaz, but there’s a chance the Colombian will decide to switch to the club’s legendary No.7 after James Milner dropped him when he left. Other team numbers now available include: 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 25 – plus other options in the 30s and 40s.

June 30, 2023