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Reality of Mohamed Salah going to Saudi Arabia emerges amid Liverpool transfer rumours and a $164 million’meeting’
Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp’s side have been linked with a deal that would cost $164m and there have also been rumors of Saudi interest in Mohamed Salah.Liverpool have far higher priorities than signing another striker this summer, having signed Darwin Núñez from Benfica last summer and Cody Gakpo from PSV in January.
However, that doesn’t mean the rumors will go away. In recent days, Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Juventus striker Federico Chiesa is of interest to Liverpool and even has an opening offer of around $44m (£34m/£40m) near publication stands (millions of euros). to the winger.
Now another Serie A big name has been named in connection with Liverpool, although that seems even more unlikely given the sums at stake.
In any case, with five experienced forwards (and Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, who will hopefully stay fit next season), Liverpool’s side look pretty well equipped in the attacking areas barring a surprise exit.
Rising Ben Doak must also be considered when it comes to not blocking the way for even younger players as Liverpool need to make room for the departure of the Scotland international and others.
Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
Liverpool have been named as one of several clubs who could sign Osimhen from Napoli this summer. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has reported that Manchester United, Chelsea and the Reds all have games scheduled with the Nigerian.Osimhen is expected to make a permanent move this summer and is expected to finalize the three clubs’ ‘intentions’ next week. Gianluca di Marzio reports that Napoli are close to soliciting offers worth $164m (£129m/€150m) for the player.
Liverpool.com says: A striker is not a priority for Liverpool this summer and at $164m the Reds won’t be dealing with Osimhen. The player is world-class, but Liverpool need more midfielders and a defender. Spending that much money is simply unrealistic, even if the 24-year-old is a huge talent.
Mohamed Salah in Saudi Arabia? A transfer from Liverpool is not on Mohamed Salah’s agenda. As the Guardian points out: “No club in Saudi Arabia has been linked to this possible move, but it doesn’t matter if there is money at stake.”Nearly every player in Europe will be linked to a move to the region if Saudi officials deposit money, with Rúben Neves proving it’s not just the over-30s who can make the move if the money on offer is large enough.
As Football Insider says, Salah will stay at Anfield. There is another Mohamed Salah who has just signed for a Saudi club (which has caused some confusion among some of his new team mates as we’ve discussed here), but the Liverpool version doesn’t make any sense.
“We hope Bernardo Silva will come from Manchester City,” Saudi Pro League official Hafez Al-Medlej said this week. “We also need to start working on signing Mohamed Salah because he is hugely popular in the Arab world and in Europe. I think Salah has some records to break at Liverpool so I hope if he doesn’t come now he will.” in the future.”
Liverpool.com says: Salah still has a lot to do at Liverpool. He’s already making a ton of money on his new contract and while Saudi Arabia could be an option in the future, the Egyptian won’t be leaving Anfield any time soon.
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Liverpool’s plan to steal Tottenham’s move for £60m Bundesliga player; Man Utd, Newcastle are also interested
Liverpool have reportedly “asked to be kept informed” about the future of Tottenham-linked Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba.The 24-year-old striker has been linked for two years with a move to the Premier League. Now it seems that he can finally move.
It’s no secret that Jurgen Klopp wants to strengthen his defense next season. Indeed, the recent performances of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez have caused the manager to scan the market for defenders. For example, Liverpool have been “in talks” with Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard.
The French international can play at right-back or centre-back and is keen to join a Premier League club this summer.
However, the Reds have yet to make a concrete offer for Pavard. Then they could potentially turn their attention to Tapsoba.As mentioned, Tottenham Hotspur also have the Burkina Faso national team on their radar. Ange Postecoglou wants to sign two centre-backs this summer, with Tapsoba believed to be his main target.
However, he won’t come cheap as Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly given him a valuation of £60million.Tottenham ‘cautious’ about Liverpool interest in Tapsoba
According to 90Min, Tottenham are ‘cautious’ ahead of their move as Tapsoba could be kidnapped.
The report claims that one of the clubs who could potentially opt for the defender is Liverpool. Manchester United and Newcastle have also been “informed of Tapsoba’s situation”.With that in mind, Tapsoba’s move to Tottenham is far from over, although he is ‘ready’ to join them this summer. Clement Lenglet is unlikely to be brought back on board at Spurs after a mixed spell on loan from Barcelona. Elsewhere, Postecoglou will reportedly be hearing offers for Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez and Ben Davies.
Tapsoba made 47 appearances in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen last season. In doing so, he helped his team to 13 clean sheets and scored two goals.
He is a versatile player and can play as both a defensive midfielder and central defender. This allows him to provide coverage in multiple positions.
With that in mind, it will be interesting to see if Liverpool make a concrete offer for Tapsoba. If they do, Tottenham will only fear more that their deal could fall through.
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Chelsea is about to finish the first of its six medical exams to start the Mauricio Pochettino transfer plan.
In the coming days, a number of players entering and leaving Stamford Bridge will undergo a variety of tests, including a medical for Nicolas Jackson, a young player from Villarreal.Chelsea is moving quickly to make sure that their planned moves during the summer transfer window go through so that Mauricio Pochettino, the team’s new head coach, has the best possible starting spot. As new owners Boehly-Clearlake stamped their authority on the endeavor over the past year, the entire club was turned upside down.
On the field, the transition was more obvious as nearly every department underwent significant changes as a result of the approximately £600 million in transfers that took place off the field. Overall, it left the squad bloated. Some deals were successful, some failed, and for some, the verdict is still out.
Before being fired, Thomas Tuchel had trouble getting his players to perform, and Graham Potter was considered to be the better choice to take the project forward. That didn’t work out as expected because he was fired after the ownership increased spending significantly in January.
The need to trim the squad is evident and has already started, with Pochettino entering his first season after leading Tottenham to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. Deals have already been reached, and it appears that Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Hakim Ziyech will all undergo medical exams to finalize their moves to the Saudi Pro League in the coming days.
Before he confirms his transfer, Mateo Kovacic is preparing to join Manchester City and appears to be scheduled for tests. London is aware that Kai Havertz will have a medical at Arsenal this weekend before moving across London for £65 million. The Chelsea squad will be reduced by five departures, but there is also a need to strengthen.Having already confirmed the participation of both Christopher Nkunku and Kendry Paez in the window, they are getting closer to closing yet another deal this summer. With Nicolas Jackson preparing to leave Villarreal for approximately £31 million, Chelsea appears to be adding a third player.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the striker’s medical with the Blues is complete, and his agent Diomansy Kamara virtually confirmed the agreement by writing on Instagram: “Medical done. Deal is approaching. Not done yet. God’s timing is best, so there’s no need to rush, says Nicolas Jackson. “.
However, there has already been a lot of progress for Chelsea to consider.
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Chelsea gives a weak-up call to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia incentive as Newcastle interested in £60m deal
Plus the latest on Manchester United’s goalkeeper hunt, Arsenal’s third offer for Declan Rice, talks with Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, Barcelona’s bid for a midfielder and more.
Chelsea want to meet Manchester United in person to negotiate the sale of Mason Mount. The Blues have now turned down three offers from the Red Devils. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United are also in the hunt for a new goalkeeper as David de Gea’s future hangs ‘in the balance’. The Spaniard’s contract expires at the end of June and the club are eyeing the arrivals of André Onana from Inter, Diogo Costa from Porto and David Raya from Brentford. (air sports)
Arsenal are set to make a third offer for West Ham captain Declan Rice due to rival interest from Manchester City. The Gunners will also be doing their best to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham are hoping Arsenal’s new offer for Rice will put an end to the transfer saga. (daily email)
Chelsea are moving forward in talks to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, while Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson will undergo a medical ahead of a £30m move. (evening standard)
Juventus are set to sell winger Federico Chiesa for £52m, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich and PSG interested in a deal. (Gazetta dello Sport)Liverpool are ready to test Real Madrid’s resolve with a bold offer for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (The National)
Barcelona are offering Inter €15m for Marcelo Brozovic, who is also being courted by Saudi teams. (SPORTS)
Tottenham are ready to rekindle their interest in centre-back Gleison Bremer, who they signed ahead of his move to Juventus last summer. (The Daily Telegraph)
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s transfer to Spurs could be completed by the end of the weekend as the Empoli star undergoes a medical on Sunday. (Sports Media Set)
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Chelsea makes over £100 million by selling FOUR players, in order to fund their increased transfer plans
Although Chelsea may have recently made a lot of purchases, it now appears that the sale of just three first-team fringe players, all of whom are headed to Saudi Arabia, will net the team at least £100 million.Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, and Kai Havertz, who are all headed to Arsenal, are the four first-team players that Chelsea are getting ready to part ways with for a whopping combined fee of £107 million.
The Blues want to sell the last three to various Saudi Arabian clubs in an effort to raise enough money for Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton. Personal considerations shouldn’t be a problem for the Ecuadorian international, who is thought to be interested in the Stamford Bridge move.
Because of the anticipated volume of sales in west London, it appears that newly appointed manager Mauricio Pochettino will have a sizeable budget to work with. Seven Chelsea regulars may all depart in the upcoming days.
N’Golo Kante already left to join Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, but Matteo Kovacic is soon to be formally introduced as a Manchester City player.
Mason Mount is a fan favorite, and Manchester United and Liverpool are both showing a lot of interest in him. Manchester United has already had two bids for the England international rejected. Mount is unlikely to play football in the capital next season, regardless of which of the two clubs he chooses, as Chelsea will not sell for less than £60 million.
Germany international Havertz will join Arsenal at the Emirates after a deal has been reached. The 24-year-old has been actively promoting the transfer and has already reached an understanding with the Gunners regarding personal terms.Comment below with your thoughts on whether Chelsea will sign Caicedo this summer.
Chelsea should have no trouble meeting Brighton’s £80 million asking price for Caicedo as a result of all these departures, at least theoretically. The Blues’ £60 million offer for the 21-year-old was turned down two weeks ago, and they have yet to make another one.
The people in charge at Stamford Bridge are reportedly desperate to sign Caicedo so that they can pair him up in midfield with club-record signing Enzo Fernandez the following season.
Pochettino hasn’t officially taken over yet, but the Argentinean manager is likely to have spoken with those in charge of the team before him to discuss potential additions and departures.
The former Tottenham manager will be well aware of the size of the task that lies ahead of him in west London as Chelsea attempts to recover from one of their worst seasons in recent memory last time out.
Last season, the Blues spent over £600 million on new players during both the summer and winter transfer windows, yet they finished 12th, their lowest position ever
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Bayern Munich offers Todd Boehly and Mason Mount a significant lifeline, as Chelsea’s transfer strategy is criticized.
Mason Mount has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United for some time, but now that they have pulled out, Bayern Munich are in focus.Bayern Munich could revive Chelsea’s hopes of selling Mason Mount this summer after Manchester United reportedly halted talks.
The 24-year-old midfielder faces an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as his contract expires at the end of next season.
Unless the Blues manage to sack Mount this summer or in January, he is free to leave the club in 12 months.
While Chelsea would rather demand a transfer fee for signing the England international than let him go on a free transfer, the club appear to be making a tough bargain.
The west Londoners turned down a third offer from United worth £50million a few days ago, including £5million in surcharges. Chelsea made a counter-offer of £58m at the approach, on top of a further £7m as a bonus, but which Erik ten Hag’s side were quick to reject.
According to The Times, the Red Devils were unhappy with Chelsea’s offer and insisted they were unfairly left behind. As a result, they have reportedly ended their pursuit of Mount and Jason Cundy is less than impressed with his former club.
“I feel for Mason because he’s in a real situation where he clearly wants to join United. Obviously he doesn’t see his future with Chelsea, Chelsea don’t see his future with them,” said the former defender. of the Blues to talkSPORT. as quoted by the MEN.“So now let’s get to the Man United situation, he sat down, agreed to the terms, as far as we know that part is done.” It is now up to the two clubs to sort out the problem.
“He has one year left at Chelsea and does not want to sign. This deal looks set to be completed within the next 10 days. What Man United have offered does not match Chelsea’s assessment of him, although one year left on his contract.
“He has one year left at Chelsea and does not want to sign. This deal looks set to close within the next 10 days. Man United’s offer falls short of Chelsea’s esteem for him, despite having one year left on his contract.
While United may now be out of the running, Bayern Munich could offer Chelsea a lifeline.
According to The Guardian, the Bundesliga champions are increasing their interest in Mount after the Red Devils pulled out of talks.
The report says the Blues might be willing to accept a lower transfer fee from Bayern, but it remains to be seen if the midfielder is ready to leave the Premier League.
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Chelsea gives a weak-up call to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia incentive as Newcastle interested in £60m deal
Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder this summer but will need to act fast with one goal left in Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlistMauricio Pocehttino has been encouraged to step up his search for a new midfielder this summer, with Newcastle expected to snatch Sandro Tonali from under Chelsea’s noses.
The 23-year-old has been briefly linked with a Premier League move for some time now, and the Magpies appear poised to finalize a deal.
According to The Athletic, Newcastle are close to a deal with Milan to sign Tonali for around €70m. The report said Eddie Howe’s side launched their first chase of the Italy national team earlier this week as the Blues watched from the sidelines.
Chelsea are rumored to be interested in Tonali and, despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder, have been unable to match Newcastle for signing him.As a result, there is now one less player, who was in Pochettino’s squad, who can replace N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.
The Magpies’ high-speed pursuit of the Italian certainly rocked West Londoners. Blink and you might miss your main focus. If Newcastle’s pursuit of Tonali has taught Chelsea anything, it’s closing a couple of deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia before it’s too late…
In March, the Brighton star signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Brighton until 2027.
Initially, it looked like Caicedo’s extension would preclude the prospect of a future move, but that doesn’t appear to be the case for the Blues which are expected to make a move in the coming weeks.
However, Chelsea are aware that the Ecuadorian international could cost around £100m. As for Lavia, football.london understands that the Blues are big fans of the Southampton star and have done extensive research on him.
The 19-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in late summer – just weeks after leaving Manchester City to join the Saints – but Chelsea ultimately failed in their mission. In recent weeks it seems that Arsenal are also eyeing Lavia.
While the Blues may have unknowingly challenged a rival to a transfer race, Todd Boehly has now raked in significant sums from several sales to secure the signing of the teenage sensation.
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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 ItalyJürgen 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.
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According to the new UEFA rules, Liverpool will be eligible for the Champions League if they finish fifth.
Due to a significant UEFA rule change, Liverpool can now qualify for the Champions League if they finish fifth the following season.
The Reds finished fifth in the most recent Premier League season, so they will have to make do with Europa League competition in the upcoming season.
Even though Jurgen Klopp’s team went on a fantastic unbeaten streak at the end of the league season, winning seven of their final ten games, it wasn’t enough to pass Manchester United or Newcastle.
Two Premier League teams, United and Newcastle, will participate in the final Champions League in its current format before the competition is redesigned.
The other two Premier League teams are Manchester City and Arsenal.There won’t be a traditional group stage for the 2024–2025 season as the number of participating teams increases from 32 to 36.
Instead, the clubs will compete in a single league phase, in which they will face eight opponents in four home games and four away games.
The top eight teams will then advance to the round of 16, and the teams that place ninth through sixteenth will compete in a play-off round. There won’t be any changes to the remaining knockout round.
Additionally, Liverpool and other Premier League teams may experience significant effects from the new format.Why a UEFA rule change might have an impact on Liverpool and other Premier League clubs.
UEFA will change the rules to provide new opportunities for qualifying so that there will be four extra teams in the 2024–25 season.
The two European countries with the best results from the previous campaign will automatically qualify.
English clubs should take note of this because, depending on how well England and Italy perform in 2022–2023, they will each receive an additional Champions League qualification spot.
While West Ham defeated Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final, Manchester City defeated Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Roma, meanwhile, advanced to the Europa League final but fell to Sevilla of Spain.
Since English clubs have recently dominated European football, Klopp’s team would be able to finish fifth next season and still almost certainly guarantee Champions League football. However, the change does not affect Liverpool for the current campaign.
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Liverpool might be willing to make an 80 million euro offer for the 26 year old target.
Liverpool are still linked to a move by Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella.The 26-year-old has been a key player for club and country in recent seasons and was recently linked with a departure from Italy.
Liverpool are in need of reinforcements in central midfield and the 26-year-old Italy international could prove to be a quality asset.
Stretcher adds creativity, control and technical prowess to the middle of the park.
Liverpool struggled to control matches last season and some like Barella will help them keep possession and use the ball better.
Barella was a key player in Inter’s run to the UEFA Champions League final last season and would be an upgrade for the likes of Jordan Henderson.
Furthermore, Liverpool parted ways with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita on a free transfer. They will need to adequately replace these players.
They have so far attracted Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion.
They need more reinforcements in midfield and Barella certainly fits the profile. According to Italian outlet Il Tempo (h/t Paisley Gates), Liverpool could be ready to offer €80m for the Italy international.
Barella is at the peak of his powers and could immediately improve Liverpool. He has the technical ability to thrive in English football and could be a key player for Jurgen Klopp next season.The Italian recently helped his country win the European Championship and knows what it takes to win big trophies.
The midfielder also recently won the Italian league with Inter Milan. Although €80m might seem like a high price, Liverpool would certainly get a quality player in return.
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After a £55 million deal was made, Liverpool may have a chance to acquire Mason Mount.
Liverpool were in the hunt for a signing from Mason Mount, but in recent weeks there have been rumors that he is more likely to join Manchester United.Manchester United are set to make a third offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to BBC Sport, but could be left off the negotiating table.
The Red Devils have given Liverpool a head start with the signing of the England international, although Jurgen Klopp’s side laid the groundwork for a move from Stamford Bridge early on. The interest was sparked after contract talks with the Londoners broke down after the World Cup in Qatar.
Erik ten Hag is said to have made the Cobham Academy graduate one of his main targets this summer and two offers from the Old Trafford side have already been turned down. It has been claimed that the two valuations are far apart, with Chelsea expecting a transfer fee of around £70m.
Mount has a year left on its current deal with West London and is widely believed to be swapping the capital for the North West this summer.
According to the BBC’s Simon Stone, United will make a third offer, which is expected to be around £55m, but will walk away if another approach is rejected.
He tweeted: “Third @ManUtd offer for Mason Mount, expected to be around £55m. The club intend to drop the deal if Chelsea don’t accept. With a year to go, United believe a 70 million pounds is unrealistic.”The 24-year-old has become an interesting player for Liverpool after turning their attention away from England star Jude Bellingham. It has been reported that Borussia Dortmund are expecting a transfer fee of over £100m for the 19-year-old.
After some deliberation, the Reds opted to turn their attention to several new arrivals rather than a mega-money signing who would have broken their own transfer record and the UK record. Alexis Mac Allister was welcomed into the AXA Academy this summer after signing a long-term contract with the Reds.
Khephren Thuram is among other targets as he targets success with France Under-21s at the European Championships. Celta Vigo and Spain midfielder Gabri Veiga is also in the tournament and is shortlisted.
Meanwhile, Dutchman Ryan Gravenberch, who played for Belgium in the group opener, has been the subject of speculation over a move to Liverpool.
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Christian Pulisic transfer ‘priority’ revealed as USMNT star ‘contacted’ after Chelsea decision
Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are exploring new avenues to sell Christian Pulisic Crystal Palace and Lyon are the latest clubs to be linked with a move.Two new options for Christian Pulisic have emerged in this window as a move away from Stamford Bridge is on the cards.
After scoring just one goal all season, the winger surpassed that tally for his national side in a single match, netting two against Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals last week.
It means Pulisic has now scored more goals for the USMNT than Chelsea in the league since joining in 2019.
As the club rush to fulfill their promise to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, the 24-year-old is among the players he is preparing for an outing.
With a group of older players set to move from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, Kai Havertz is progressing to Arsenal, Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan and Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City – and it’s all happening fast, Pulisic is in limbo.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over as new manager on July 1 as preparations for next month’s US pre-season tour begin and Pulisic, whose future lies outside of SW6, is no closer to finding out. where its future lies.
“I don’t have social media on my phone anymore, so I probably don’t see as much as you think. I don’t know what’s going on,” he said last month.
“Sometimes people text me and say, ‘Are you going here?’ And I’m like, ‘I didn’t even know that. So they usually know more than I do.”
He is now on vacation after leaving the USMNT camp following the Nations League triumph.“Like I said, it’s in the back of my mind right now,” she said of her future. “I don’t even think about where I want to be next season, I’m focused on the national team, I want to be here, I want to win games, that’s my only goal.
“When the time comes, I also need to rest after this, get away from the game for a bit and enjoy my break, see my family and everything. Once it’s time to make decisions and see what options I have, then I’ll take care of it, until then I’m just focused here.
There are now new links for the 24-year-old about a move. With AC Milan currently favorites to sign for him due to their continued interest and previous talks over a deal, compatriots Napoli and Juventus are also in the mix.
The latest links are a bit surprising though. French newspaper L’Equipe claim that Lyon are making him a priority addition to their squad.
The Ligue 1 outfit are said to be keen to drop an American signing in their squad like Napoli and have held talks with the player to persuade him to make the move.
Pulisic is reportedly ready to take a significant pay cut to unlock new targets and Chelsea will only demand a transfer fee of just £20m ($24m) for him too.The Blues would make a profit for Pulisic if they recoup more than £12m ($15.2m) after losing after the £54m ($68.6m) transfer from Borussia Dortmund ) reportedly waived him for four years.
There could also be a twist in this story. With Eagle Football Holdings as Lyon’s controlling shareholder, led by American businessman John Textor, it’s the same people with 45% of Crystal Palace’s shares who have been floated as a potential new club for Pulisic.
With ambitions to play in Europe, interest from Palace may still seem unlikely, but with a transfer favored on all sides, Chelsea and Pulisic scrambling to reach a friendly decision still look set to happen.
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Chelsea gives a weak-up call to Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia incentive as Newcastle interested in £60m deal
Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder this summer but will need to act fast with one goal left in Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlistMauricio Pocehttino has been encouraged to step up his search for a new midfielder this summer, with Newcastle expected to snatch Sandro Tonali from under Chelsea’s noses.
The 23-year-old has been briefly linked with a Premier League move for some time now, and the Magpies appear poised to finalize a deal.
According to The Athletic, Newcastle are close to a deal with Milan to sign Tonali for around €70m. The report said Eddie Howe’s side launched their first chase of the Italy national team earlier this week as the Blues watched from the sidelines.
Chelsea are rumored to be interested in Tonali and, despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder, have been unable to match Newcastle for signing him.
As a result, there is now one less player, who was in Pochettino’s squad, who can replace N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.
The Magpies’ high-speed pursuit of the Italian certainly rocked West Londoners. Blink and you might miss your main focus. If Newcastle’s pursuit of Tonali has taught Chelsea anything, it’s closing a couple of deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia before it’s too late…In March, the Brighton star signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Brighton until 2027.
Initially, it looked like Caicedo’s extension would preclude the prospect of a future move, but that doesn’t appear to be the case for the Blues which are expected to make a move in the coming weeks.
However, Chelsea are aware that the Ecuadorian international could cost around £100m. As for Lavia, football.london understands that the Blues are big fans of the Southampton star and have done extensive research on him.
The 19-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in late summer – just weeks after leaving Manchester City to join the Saints – but Chelsea ultimately failed in their mission. In recent weeks it seems that Arsenal are also eyeing Lavia.
While the Blues may have unknowingly challenged a rival to a transfer race, Todd Boehly has now raked in significant sums from several sales to secure the signing of the teenage sensation.
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Watch the amazing timeline of the Anfield Road expansion from 2021 to 2023.
Anfield are just months away from unveiling their brand new look and the nearly two-year expansion schedule is a fascinating sight.Jurgen Klopp’s groundbreaking ceremony at the end of September 2021 kicked off Anfield Road’s latest extension, a project that will take the stadium’s capacity to over 61,000.
What was once a car park and fan zone is now an impressive stand which, at 39 meters high, adds to the already incredible skyline.
Progress may have been gradual from the initial groundwork to the present day, but a timeline of aerial work shows just how impressive the renovation has been.In the This Is Anfield video you can see how dramatically the landscape has changed and how big the new Anfield Road End is.
The 300 ton roof truss proved to be a milestone in July 2022, requiring two 600 ton cranes at a height of 164 meters for its easy assembly.
It stood on the existing structure and was ready for the construction of the new roof before the old one was demolished at the end of the 2022/23 season.Today, the new upper level is structurally complete after the removal of the old upper level and the installation of solar panels on the new roof.
The new pitch is to be moved next week. The construction time is only three days and will require a three week wait before it is operational.
The internal work is ongoing and although there is still work to be done for the Buckingham Group contractors, Liverpool are still planning their first home game against Bournemouth on August 19.It won’t be long before the transformation is complete, but the progress so far is even clearer thanks to the progress timeline from 2021 to 2023.
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The “disrespectful” player is considering staying with Chelsea, but Pochettino wants him to leave.
Romelu Lukaku is now open to the idea of staying at Chelsea, but Mauricio Pochettino has other ideas.
This was stated by Marco Conterio of Tutto Mercato Web.What’s the latest on Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku? We see…
What’s the story?
Well, the Belgian caused quite a stir at Stamford Bridge this week. A report from Corriere dello Sport has said that Lukaku is ready to hire lawyers to talk to Todd Boehly about a move from Chelsea to Inter Milan.
The Italian giants are keen on securing another loan deal, although Conterio believes Chelsea are unwilling to consider another temporary move.
There’s an offer from Saudi Arabia on the table but the 30-year-old doesn’t see any interest in it.
It was even said that Lukaku will “beat his first players on the table” to force an exit.
That seems to have upset Pochettino. Conterio explains how Lukaku is now demonstrating a willingness to stay in West London as a return to Inter looks unlikely.
However, according to the Italian journalist, Pochettino has “other ideas”, suggesting that he is not interested in reinstating the Belgian international.
Al-Ahli has since improved its bid to sign Lukaku and is said to be more considering a move to Saudi Arabia.
Lukaku should leave Chelsea
Hopefully something stands between Al-Ahli and Lukaku as the striker has to leave Chelsea: he has burned bridges.
Ally McCoist said on talkSPORT that Pochettino should get rid of the Antwerp-born striker to ensure a positive dressing room environment next season, adding that Lukaku’s heart doesn’t appear to be with Chelsea after that famous Inter Milan interview in 2021.
Graeme Souness even called the Belgian ‘disrespectful’ after hearing the remarkable comments.
Lukaku could do well under Pochettino next season, but with young talents like Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku and new Nicolas Jackson in the Argentina attack, it’s time to develop the 30-year-old.
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Liverpool prepared for Mohamed Salah blow as rivals prepare for January exit
Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a similar blow to what Liverpool expect with Mohamed Salah midway through next seasonLiverpool rivals Tottenham Hotspur are at risk of losing talisman Son Heung-min midway through next season as he is set to feature in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
The tournament, which was due to be held in China this summer, suffered setbacks due to the host country’s Covid-19 issues.
Last year, the decision was made to postpone the tournament and then move it to recent World Cup hosts Qatar. The dates were finally confirmed earlier in 2023.
As reported by football.london, the striker’s first group stage game against South Korea will take place on Monday January 15, with the final taking place on Saturday February 10.
During this window, depending on when players are released for international play, and in North London due to his club’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup success, Son could miss up to seven domestic matches.
This will give any of the club’s Premier League rivals a boost in the race for the title and European qualification, although in Liverpool’s case it would only serve to level the playing field. as the Reds face the same crisis with Mohamed Salah, one of their own teams.Two seasons ago, Salah – then with Sadio Mane – dealt a double blow to Jurgen Klopp’s plans when he was called up for selection at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Both reached the final with their respective nations, with the Egyptian king desperate after a penalty shootout defeat and missing a total of six club games in all competitions.
Next year’s AFCON will take place over a slightly longer period than the Asian Cup, starting on Saturday January 13 and ending on Sunday February 11.
During this time, Salah could miss up to 10 Liverpool matches, including crucial Premier League clashes with Chelsea and Arsenal and both legs of a potential Carabao Cup semi-final.
If Liverpool and Spurs each lose their prized possession for as long as possible, it would be a major blow to both clubs’ goals to bounce back from the disappointing 2022/23 seasons.
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After Klopp “rejected derisory” permanent transfer offer, Liverpool player “finalizes” Bundesliga loan
Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho was reportedly set to complete his loan move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after Jurgen Klopp “refused” a permanent departure.The Premier League giants signed the 20-year-old from Fulham last year for a fee of around £7.7m.
Carvalho impressed in the early stages of the 2022-23 season when he scored a late winner against Newcastle United, but his debut season at Liverpool was a struggle overall.
The Portuguese Under-21 international has been limited to just four Premier League appearances and Klopp admitted the 2022/23 season “wasn’t the best year for Carvalho”.
“I think there is a possibility that Fabio goes on loan or something. We will see. The fact is that for Fabio it was clearly not the best year of his career, even though it was a very young career, but it could have been his most important,” Klopp said.
“No player has impressed me as much as Fabio, that’s the truth. Because this very talented boy came here with big dreams and high expectations, it was fine at the start but it didn’t work out in the end. .
RB Leipzig quickly emerged as a potential suitor for Carvalho and Liverpool turned down a “ridiculous” standing offer from the German side last month.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano now reports that Carlvalho will ‘move’ to RB Leipzig and a ‘buy option’ will not be included in the deal.He added: “Negotiations are being finalized as the deal will be signed next week, but the overall deal has been confirmed.
“A loan deal was the only solution as Klopp and Liverpool have rejected any offers for a permanent deal.”A report from Football Insider, meanwhile, adds: “Carvalho is closing in on a season-long move to RB Leipzig.”
Liverpool reportedly “refused an offer of more than £10m from Leipzig before the end of the season” and they were initially hoping he would agree to a loan deal to another Premier League side.
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West Ham, Brentford and Burnley have asked for Carvalho, but his preference was for RB Leipzig.
Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor believes the Liverpool star should join the Hammers.
“If I were Carvalho, I would go to West Ham to play there,” Agbonalhor told Football Insider.“When Fulham got promoted a few seasons ago and Carvalho decided to join Liverpool, it was never the right decision because he wouldn’t get playing time.
“But now he needs a Premier League loan to show he’s good enough to compete in the division.
“He shouldn’t leave the Premier League and go somewhere else. “I think he’s a top player but he would never have had a chance at Liverpool and I think Liverpool have a lot of players in the position they like to play in so West Ham would be a good move.”
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“We did incredible things together,” Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane said in an homage to Roberto Firmino.
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane reflect on the unforgettable success they shared with Roberto Firmino in the closing episode of LFC Original “Bobby”.Having joined forces as a trio when Salah followed Firmino and Mane to Anfield in 2017, they have gone on to become one of the most prolific attacking duos in the club’s history.
He led Jürgen Klopp’s side to the front row, scoring a total of 338 goals in five consecutive seasons. Trophies of the Carabao Cup.
In the third and final episode of Bobby, our brand new series which tells the story of Firmino’s remarkable rise before his departure this summer, Salah and Mane detail their appreciation of the number 9 they have flanked to such incredible effect .
“I think it’s his ability to give everything in the game and also to sacrifice himself for the team,” says Salah.
“He just plays for the team. He doesn’t care much about scoring, he just wants to enjoy his game and play football and he wants the team to win.”
“I think he’s one of those [who] is loved the most, because everyone likes him. He’s very calm, he’s always smiling. And as I said before, when you see someone who sacrifices himself for the team, you see that everyone here loves him. ” .”
Mane, who split from the club last summer, says: “I think we’ve done some amazing things together. I am so grateful. I think Bobby is a special player. For me, wow, what a number 9”.The Senegalese forward continues: “As a person I think he is the most positive man.
“I learned a lot from him personally, because sometimes when I’m not playing, on the bench or whatever, he knows me. He tells me to stay calm, he knows me… Stay calm, positive, no problem. This kind of person is not easy to find… I learned a lot from him on and off the pitch.
“He has the ability to turn the ball easily, doesn’t always play the back pass, he always tries to find solutions. I think he changed everything.
Together the trio punished defense both domestically and across Europe – and became a force to be feared and revered in the game.
All three have earned a treasured place in club folklore and to conclude his tribute to Firmino, Salah highlights the legacy left by the Brazilian during his eight years on Merseyside.
“[He will be remembered as] awesome,” No. 11 concludes.“He will be one of the best players to ever play for Liverpool.”
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Jorg Schmadtke needs to address Liverpool’s escalating Trent Alexander-Arnold issue.
New Liverpool transfer boss Jörg Schmadtke has to resolve an issue over Trent Alexander-Arnold.Liverpool and new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke will be busy finding new signings to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s squad, but they also have a looming problem with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has shone as a midfielder for club and country in recent months, underlining how important he is to his club in multiple roles.
He operated in a more traditional midfield position under Gareth Southgate, but for his club Alexander-Arnold moved from right-back to play alongside Fabinho – while Curtis Jones and Jordan Henderson were given more freedom to play.
‘offensive. New signing Alexis Mac Allister is set to make up a big part of Klopp’s midfield next season, further aided by the arrival of Alexander-Arnold. However, the 24-year-old has to make a decision on his long-term future with just two years left on his current contract.
If the Reds fail to tie him down to a new contract within the next 12 months, clubs will be lurking in the background, growing confident they can steer him away from Anfield.
One issue could perhaps be his salary, as Alexander-Arnold currently earns £180,000 a week but is expected to be paid at least £200,000 a week, on par with top earners like Virgil van Dijk and Thiago.
Liverpool fans have expressed their displeasure that current owner Fenway Sports Group is reluctant to splash the cash as it remains to be seen whether a record deal for Alexander-Arnold will come in a season without the financial help that comes with it. to play with the champions. high on the agenda would be the league.
Athletic have claimed Alexander-Arnold will be the priority outgoing players in 2025, a list which includes Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk and Henderson, but there is currently no urgency to start talks over an extension.
With Schmadtke only in a short-term role over the summer, with an option to extend if all parties believe the partnership is fruitful, there is a chance he will focus on short-term goals for the current open window rather than long-term ambitions like tying Alexander-Arnold to a new contract.The full-back’s new role revitalized him at a time when he was worried about his defensive frailties, but if there were any doubts that Liverpool could have been better off without him, Alexander-Arnold quickly put them to bed with recent performances: how he impressed Reds team-mate Andy Robertson.
“Trent is Trent and that’s the biggest compliment I can pay him,” the Scotland captain told Sky Sports. “He fits everything you ask him.
He’s still relatively young, but he’s got a wise head on his shoulders and I think when you’re so technically gifted, you’ve got so many skills, you’ve got so much talent.
Then you can play in any position and it would come from the best and most importantly he has that aggression and that will to succeed – and I think you’ve seen it.
