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Arsenal reach Kai Havertz transfer ‘deal’ after new Chelsea bid with stance revealed

Arsenal and Chelsea are in talks over a deal for Kai Havertz this summer transfer window, with deal on personal terms

According to recent reports, Arsenal made a new and improved verbal offer to Chelsea for striker Kai Havertz this summer.

The German international looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after three years in West London where he has struggled consistently.

A Champions League-winning goal against Manchester City in Porto in 2021 is sure to be the highlight of his time for the Blues, even if he has struggled to find his ideal place in the squad.

There were also problems scoring, with Havertz failing to find the back of the net consistently

With just two years left on his contract, the 24-year-old faced a crossroads in his decision to stay on and sign an extension or face a departure.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been strongly linked in a switch, but it is Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal who are in the running.

football.london knows the Gunners have a stake in Havertz this summer, but they don’t intend to live up to the £70m valuation set by their London counterpart. The former Bayer Leverkusen star could provide front-line and midfield cover if needed.

At this stage, the only thing that could delay any further push to finalize a deal is the international break, as the striker is away for Germany.

However, there is said to be hope that Arsenal can quickly reach an agreement with the Blues on a final fee to secure the signing.

According to the Daily Mail, they are doing just that, as a new offer has been made for a total value of £60m, split between £55m in guaranteed fees and £5m in add-ons.

The report adds that a broad agreement has been reached with the player himself on the terms of the personal contract.

His position appears to be that he also wants the move to Arsenal which could potentially only push the transfer further and bring it closer to completion.

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will accept the new verbal offer before more specific details are worked out as it falls short of the current valuation.

For everyone involved, however, it could be an ideal stage before a big summer transfer window in the capital.

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Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal have all been adversely affected by the Premier League transfer rule change.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have more freedom to sign players on the transfer market this summer

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham – along with all other Premier League and EFL clubs – will be significantly affected by the latest rule change the FA has agreed with the UK government.

The summer transfer window is expected to be one of the busiest ever and English teams now have more freedom to find new players.

The FA has reached an agreement with the Home Office which allows the points-based system to be skipped for up to four re-registrations who do not meet the requirements of the international visa system.

Previously, foreign players needed a certain number of support points from the governing body to be allowed to play in the Premier League.

Now each Premier League and Championship club will have four places to get around this rule, while League One and Two clubs are only allowed two signings who don’t meet the points criteria.

The Blues have been hit by the rule before, with Andrey Santos only missing a permit by one point after his summer move from Vasco da Gama

A statement from the FA said: “The additional access will allow clubs playing in the English league to sign a number of players who do not meet current points requirements.

There is a maximum of four players available for Premier League and Championship teams and two for League 1 and 2 teams.

“The number of players a club can sign is proportional to the number of English players they play. While each club is allocated a minimum of two player places in the first season, they are allocated between zero and four depending on the season.” Number of England players to play in future seasons.

“The Premier League and EFL are also committed to working with the FA to improve the pathway for talented young English players.” This solution supports both the development of English players and the clubs’ access to foreign talent.

“The results of changes to the GBE system and enhancements to the development path are still being reviewed, which could mean that increasing the number of places allowed per club should work successfully.”

With English clubs having more freedom this summer to sign the players they want in the transfer market, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham could be looking to secure hidden treasures they might not have thought of before. As mentioned, the Blues were denied the chance to use Santos so he was sent back to Brazil on loan.

Even though he has yet to kick the ball on British soil, Chelsea will be happy to have finalized the deal at this stage. The 19-year-old midfielder’s value rose dramatically after the South American Under-20 Championship, where he led Brazil to glory while wearing the golden boot.

June 20, 2023
Trent Alexander-Arnold stuns bitter Liverpool rival over Steven Gerrard claim

Trent Alexander-Arnold collected the number 10 shirt for England against North Macedonia

Bukayo Saka could have won the match point for his hat-trick against North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday night, but Liverpool defender and midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed again during this recent international break.

Even having shone in his new hybrid role at Anfield and beyond, it was shocking to see his name alongside the No.10 shirt on England’s squad list ahead of beating Malta on Friday night. It was hardly a surprise, however, that in 180 minutes he made his mark again.

Alexander-Arnold, in an even more advanced position than his recent move to Liverpool, was among Valletta’s star performers and just over 72 hours later the club’s academy graduate was back with another performance composed and elegant in the engine room.

It was enough to make Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and even former Chelsea captain John Terry purr as they watched the current squad routinely knock out admittedly limited opponents. Although these three could still read between the lines, Alexander-Arnold successfully played between them.

After seven goals ahead of him, Alexander-Arnold underlined what he has to offer with an assist that helped Saka earn a hat-trick. Queue up the high-level response on social media.

No sooner had the goal come – England’s fourth of the night – than Liverpool hero Carragher tweeted: “Trent v Saka will be one hell of a combination.” Terry followed with his endorsement on the same platform.

In Saka Chat, Channel 4’s team of respected pundits also discussed before the match what Alexander-Arnold can offer his club and country in central midfield, as Gerrard himself took off his suit to appear at Old Trafford on Monday night.

He said: ‘When you play in matches against Malta and you play against another team [North Macedonia] who play with a compact block, Trent [Alexander-Arnold] is someone who can open the door at any moment because he has such a range good of passages.

“I think he has a lot of trust and confidence from Jurgen Klopp in this role and it’s very interesting to see that Gareth [Southgate] has given him a chance. But what Trent has done is he’s gone and I thought it was man of the match Friday night.

“He played with confidence and that defensive responsibility was taken away from him because he was under pressure and there was a lot of attention for him in that role.”

Alexander-Arnold would not be declared man of the match against North Macedonia on Monday night. After being ignored by England for so long, he could be their man of the hour.

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Four transfers completed, Darwin Núñez unlocked – This is what Liverpool’s summer is like for Jürgen Klopp

Liverpool still have a lot of work to do in the transfer market, but Jürgen Klopp also needs to work on improving the players he already has, including Darwin Núñez.

While there is a certain transfer obsession in some circles, Liverpool also have other things to consider this summer, particularly how to get the most out of the players Jurgen Klopp already has.

Liverpool’s squad quality – and depth, particularly in midfield – needs to be addressed, but there’s also a good chance, with a seldom rich and long pre-season, that improvements can be made to those already at the club.

Summer offers the perfect platform to integrate Alexis Mac Allister and the other new signings to come in due course, and the period will also be important for players like Darwin Núñez to take the next steps and become even more familiar with the system.

There’s also a question of what happens as the lineup progresses, with Trent Alexander-Arnold doing very well in a hybrid role behind the previous campaign. What is the ideal summer like if Liverpool can solve all these problems and mount a serious title fight in the Premier League? We took a look.

Three more transfers

In an ideal world there is no doubt that Liverpool would need a few more midfielders and then a defender as well. Name-wise, Khéphren Thuram is in the Reds squad, while a move for Nicolò Barella should be explored if there is any chance of the Italian Champions League finalist leaving Inter Milan.

Defensively, Micky van de Ven is clearly open to a move to Anfield, having recently spoken openly on the subject, but there are other top-level centre-backs who can play on the left and should be considered.

With Caoimhín Kelleher remaining, there is no reason to change the goalkeeping department, when even after Roberto Firmino’s departure, Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon should be able to step in if necessary with five veteran strikers to choose from ahead of them.

Darwin Núñez unlocked

One element of Liverpool’s restart this summer must be new signings, but some existing players must also take the next step.

One of them is certainly Núñez, who scored 15 goals in his first season. With a functioning midfield behind him and less pressure on his shoulders, plus Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, he should be able to continue.

With a change of squad number he could be Liverpool’s number nine, but the challenge is to ensure he is a regular on the pitch despite competition from many players, including Cody Gakpo.

The Europa League could really help him build more confidence, and with his former clubs there is evidence that it takes him a while to get used to life at a new club before he really blows through his second full year.

Others to take the next step

Núñez won’t be the only one who wants to kick. Gakpo is also a player who has had some time to settle in and now has to prove that he can score regularly and that he’s not just the forward striker.

In midfield, Curtis Jones will hope to pick up where he left off (and his injuries are over) and players like Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajčetić can also make progress again.

Aside from younger players, it’s a challenge for older men like Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah to maintain their level; for most of the rest of the Liverpool squad, it’s more about rediscovering previous levels, including Fabinho and Díaz who fall into that category for different reasons.

Put it all right – and there’s no reason Liverpool can’t – and Klopp’s men will be back where they want to be in no time, and last season’s poor showing can be put to one side.

June 20, 2023
21-year-old Chelsea player is prepared to fight for his spot at Stamford Bridge

Noni Madueke has no plans to leave Chelsea on loan this summer

Chelsea star Noni Madueke has expressed his desire to stay at the club during the current transfer window and has no plans to move temporarily.

The Blues bought the Englishman from PSV Eindhoven in January for £30.5m. However, there is huge competition for seats on the Stamford Bridge side. The club is expected to strengthen further this summer.

However, speaking to the Evening Standard, the 21-year-old has no plans to leave the West London club on loan. The striker is determined to fight for his place in the team.

Noni Madueke is determined to stay at Chelsea this summer. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

“A loan would be impossible for both parties. I have been signed and there is a plan for me at the club. I finished the season well, so next season is just about continuing in the team and showing everyone the real me.

Madueke initially developed at Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur academies. Subsequently, the youngster decided to leave England and further his football prospects in the Netherlands.

The 21-year-old has established himself as a key player in PSV’s first team. Then, in the previous transfer window, Chelsea hired the winger’s services.

Last season, the Englishman showed a taste of his talent at Stamford Bridge. Under Frank Lampard, the striker enjoyed some regular playing time towards the end

Noni Madueke showed a taste of his talent last season. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Chelsea went through a tough time last season. The west London club finished 12th in the table. Throughout, the blues was unconvincing.

However, our attack didn’t do much. We couldn’t count on any of our strikers to keep scoring. Players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Raheem Sterling, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Mykhaylo Mudryk failed to make an impression.

Looking ahead to today, there seem to be plenty of frontline players who no longer meet the requirements. Madueke is a talented person with a lot of potential. But will the England international be a key part of our squad next season? Only time can tell.

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Mauricio Pochettino prepared his dream £68m striker deal after Chelsea scheduling Nicolas Jackson medical

Chelsea have the tough task of reducing a bloated squad this summer and while they need to beat some players, Mauricio Pochettino remains keen to strengthen his options further.

As Chelsea begin preparing for the departure of N’Golo Kante, Hakim Ziyech and Kalidou Koulibaly, Olympique Lyonnais have reportedly opened a sale – and some diamonds in the rough are up for grabs.

Mauricio Pochettino has been tasked with the difficult task of bringing down a bloated side this summer and while he has some players to beat, the 51-year-old remains keen to bolster his options further.

The Blues have been heavily linked this summer with the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, with Cristopher Nkunku expected to follow suit.

But now Pochettino has had the unique opportunity to invade one of France’s most formidable clubs.

Lyon were bought by an American investor named John Textor late last year, with the 57-year-old since he became club chairman.

And according to RMC Sport, Les Gones will have to raise £111million to avoid sanctions from the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion, the body which oversees the accounts of French football clubs.

Thiago Mendes

With Lyon desperate to raise funds, several players have been made available for transfers this summer, including Rayan Cherki, Thiago Mendes and Castello Lukeba.

The trio were regulars in the France first team last season and despite their impressive performances, they were available for much less than the market price.

According to L’Equipe, Chelsea tried to sign Lukeba last year but his £38million offer was rejected by Lyon. In a bid to force an exit this summer, the report says the 20-year-old defender was looking to switch agents in April – but it remains to be seen whether he was successful in changing agents.

As for Mendes, he would certainly provide plenty of cover in midfield while the Blues can still get their hands on Caicedo and Lavia, while Cherki scored four goals and six assists in 34 Ligue 1 games last season after being linked on a transfer. to Paris Saint-Germain in January.

With a few busy weeks ahead, Chelsea have already landed a deal for a Lyon star: Malo Gusto. After signing for the Blues in the final week of the January transfer window, he rejoined the French side on loan until the end of the season.

West Londoners reportedly paid around £26m, including add-ons, for the then 19-year-old right-back. Chelsea were to benefit significantly from Gusto’s reception at Stamford Bridge in the winter, with Reece James’ injury record becoming an issue.

But they could not agree on this as part of the deal. Pochettino will be delighted to team up with two of the most exciting young full-backs on his arrival at Cobham training ground on July 1 – and perhaps Gusto can take Cherki along…

June 20, 2023
This summer, Rio Ferdinand chooses a Chelsea player as his “dream” addition to Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand revealed the name of his dream Manchester United signing this summer and it turns out to be a Chelsea player.
Ferdinand spoke about the transfers on FIVE’s YouTube channel this week.

Interesting comments were made. And the former USA and England defender wants Chelsea’s Levi Colwill to arrive at Old Trafford this summer as his dream signing.

But of course we know that is highly unlikely because, as I was told and reported on my personal Substack page last week, new Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that Colwill has a bright future in bridge. And frankly, Ferdinand even admits it.

He says: “If I could have him, my dream would be [Levi] Colwill. But I think Chelsea will keep him. I think they’ve seen how good he is now.”

And he’s absolutely right, Chelsea have seen how good he is and have every intention of not only developing him but also offering him a new contract and a key role at the club, which of course is a excellent news.

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Trevoh Chalobah speaks out regarding Chelsea’s future amid Inter Milan transfer links

Trevoh Chalobah has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and has spent some of his free time in Italy amid speculation over his Chelsea future

Trevoh Chalobah has left the possibility of a move to Italy open amid interest from Inter Milan, but noted his focus is on Chelsea at the moment. The Blues defender is currently on holiday in the country while Chelsea are yet to return for pre-season.

football.london understood that the 23-year-old also had to decide whether or not Milan was a suitable place to live.

It is believed that the defender was set for a meeting over a potential move to Internazionale, where a deal is being negotiated with Chelsea.

Chalobah was linked with a move from Stamford Bridge 12 months ago when, alongside Tottenham, Inter and Roma were also interested in a possible move.

The Cobham product ultimately remained in west London and was one of the most successful clubs under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.

From today’s perspective, he will face a lot of competition in the 2023/24 season.

Chelsea will add Levi Colwill to their ranks after his loan spell at Brighton, with Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly also providing competition.

The latter could still leave the club as Mauricio Pochettino is known to bet on a back four instead of a back three. The season could be difficult for some who don’t have European football.

Regular playing time is said to be one of Chalobah’s priorities heading into EURO 2024 next season.

The former Lorient player made 33 appearances for Les Bleus last season, mostly as a central defender. football.london are aware that Inter would have to put a lot of effort into signing him.

Speaking to Sky Sports in Milan, Chalobah was cautious about his future but praised Italy and Serie A.

He said: “Obviously you don’t know what the future holds. I also played in France when I was loaned out there, in England and you never know.”

Playing in a new destination is something the player has to experience. You don’t know what the future holds for you. Italy is a beautiful country and the Italian league is also very good. You don’t know what the future holds for you.

I’m still a Chelsea player and my focus is on Chelsea, but you never know what the future holds. I like it here in Italy, the weather is nice, the people are nice, the food is good and I enjoy my time here.

Chalobah’s future is yet to be decided, but with Pochettino set to build a new culture at Chelsea after his squad was downsized, the young defender could play a key role.

Former caretaker manager Frank Lampard has been very positive about Chalobah’s candidacy during his time at the club.

The former Chelsea midfielder said: “It was good and I appreciate what a quality player he is. The biggest picture is how he engages since I’ve been back. C It’s a pleasure to train with him every day because he comes with enthusiasm.

He’s easy to deal with and when you talk about the things you want he tries to implement them on the pitch – which is a good thing.”

June 20, 2023
Khéphren Thuram has been signed, one more transfer – Dream Liverpool midfield line-up for upcoming season

Liverpool could probably have a completely new midfield before 2023-24. Khéphren Thuram might be one of them, but this is what the dream trio would look like.

Liverpool fail to define all the problems in midfield from last season. Clearly Jürgen Klopp doesn’t think so either, having decided to sign a forward in January to try and break the slide.

It worked, at least to some extent. No immediate fix, Cody Gakpo improved the press as he adapted to Roberto Firmino’s role and Liverpool’s results trended upwards. The real game-changer, however, was the decision to place Trent Alexander-Arnold in a hybrid role to give the midfielder that extra bite and punch he desperately needed.

Whether this solution lasts or not, Liverpool will now be keen to strengthen the midfield unit that surrounds them. This process has already been initiated by Alexis Mac Allister, but ideally a few more midfielders would be added before the end of the transfer window.

One name that keeps coming up is Chephren Thuram, and that would be a wise addition indeed. A third signing would give Liverpool the chance to field a whole new trio, but the real key for Klopp is to restore real options.

After all, while the boss technically “stands in” for Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, neither was reliably available. James Milner is a machine, but Liverpool clearly didn’t want to turn to the 37-year-old as a starter too often. New blood means legitimate rotation opportunities.

So who would be the ideal option to enter next to Thuram? In many ways, it depends on how you view Mac Allister. No doubt his versatility was part of his attraction to Liverpool, but presumably Klopp has an idea whether he will primarily use him as a number six or advanced number eight.

Though he has the skills to play the deeper role, he seems a bit of a waste. While that position would hamper his attacking performance somewhat, playing as a number eight would allow him to shine offensively by using his defensive prowess as part of Liverpool’s proactive drive from the front.

As for Thuram, he is undoubtedly a number eight. He can also hold his own in defence, a requirement for any Liverpool midfielder, but he won’t play as the strongest option.

With that in mind, there are good reasons for Liverpool to sign a number six specialist and questions remain over Fabinho. The problem is that no one of this type has actually been linked.

Off-piste, Martín Zubimendi could be the ideal candidate. It looks like Barcelona will fail in their efforts to sign the man hailed as the new Sergio Busquets. The 24-year-old seems very happy at Real Sociedad but Liverpool should at least ask themselves the question.

Signing someone like that would see Liverpool’s dream midfield formation really materialize. Zubimendi would come into play as an immediate starter, just like Mac Allister before him. Meanwhile, Klopp’s current options are far from terrible – they would only compete for one spot (with Thuram in the mix) rather than having to fill all three.

The likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and of course captain Jordan Henderson will all feel like they can do something about it. If Thiago is fit, he can be added to this list and will soar. But Klopp rightly rewards form, so maybe it’s Jones’ position that loses out in pre-season.

Therefore, at the end of a dream summer, the Liverpool midfield lineup would look like this: Zubimendi, Mac Allister, Jones. However, none of them would be safe under pressure from Fabinho, Stefan Bajčetić and Henderson in the bigger role, and Thuram, Elliott and Thiago further up. Suddenly a problem area would seem like a real selling point.

June 20, 2023
Bayern Munich getting ready £44m bid to beat Liverpool to Juventus superstar

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a bid to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, with Liverpool also eyeing the Italy international.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bavarian giants are ready to make a €50m (£44m) bid to bring the Serie A superstar to Germany, with Bayern hoping to beat teams like Liverpool to Chiesa while Juventus try now to sack the winger.

The Italian side’s financial situation means virtually every player is now on sale at the right price, including the likes of Chiesa, while Bayern seek to exploit Juventus’ woes by poaching one of their most valuable assets. more valuable.

Hailed by fans as an “unrelenting diamond”, Chiesa is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer after returning from a year-long injury last season. However, despite strong rumors that the Reds could be interested, Bayern could now give them the win.

Indeed, Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to undergo a massive squad overhaul this summer after coming so close to winning the Bundesliga title last season.

And Chiesa could be an excellent signing for the Germans, although Liverpool may now be considering making a rival offer for the full-back.

Liverpool cannot allow Chiesa to switch to Bayern so easily

Chiesa is arguably one of the best wingers in the world when fully fit and in shape, and for Liverpool the Reds cannot get the striker to Bayern as easily as has been reported, with the Juventus striker being ideal for the Jurgen Klopp’s system.

While Liverpool are in no rush to expand their attacking ranks, a player as good as Chiesa shouldn’t escape the fingers of Anfield. Merseyside Giants this summer.

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22-Year-Old Liverpool Midfield Target Is A Target For Newcastle

Liverpool have been linked with the transfer of OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer.

The 22-year-old French midfielder has been in Liverpool’s sights for some time and it remains to be seen whether the Reds can agree a deal for him.

It appears that Premier League rivals Newcastle United are now ready to enter the tender and challenge Liverpool for the signing of him.

A report from Football Insider says Newcastle are also keen on the French midfielder.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle need to add more quality and depth to the center of the park and Thuram would improve both sides.

The 22-year-old has all the qualities to become a full-fledged central midfielder. Working with managers like Eddie Howe and Jurgen Klopp could help him continue to improve over the next few seasons.

Liverpool are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements after losing James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer.

They have signed Alexis Mac Allister but need to sign at least two other midfielders this summer.

On the other hand, Newcastle already lacked depth in midfield and they have now qualified for the Champions League.

They will need a stronger squad to compete on all fronts and Thuram could be a quality partner to Bruno Guimaraes at the heart of their midfield.

Both clubs have the financial clout to seal a deal with Nice and where the 22-year-old will end up remains to be seen.

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Borussia Monchengladbach hope for Liverpool offer for Manu Kone

Borussia Mönchengladbach are awaiting an offer from Liverpool for 22-year-old central midfielder Manu Kone.

According to German journalist Christian Falk, who writes exclusively for Caught Offside, the Bundesliga side are awaiting an offer from the Reds and value their player at over £34million.

Other clubs monitoring Kone’s situation are Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa and Wolves, all of whom have an ‘outsider chance’.

The Frenchman is a deep-rooted playmaker who would ideally support Fabinho as an understudy in the early seasons should he decide to move to Merseyside.

Let’s just hope he doesn’t like a return to his home country with PSG. Liverpool transfer goalkeeper Manu Kone. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Numerous starts in midfield certainly mean the Reds don’t have enough depth in the center of the park and as we’ve also seen before, injury could ruin the Reds’ chances of landing their best possible finish at the league stage. get in the way.

There is probably no other Premier League team who understand the importance of a full squad better than we do, as it has cost us a Premier League title or two in recent seasons. Also this season we didn’t even manage to finish in UCL.

The Reds should ideally focus on resolving all transfer issues as soon as possible before other teams find themselves comfortable in the race to sign Kone. Liverpool are interested in French midfielder Manu Kone from Borussia Mönchengladbach. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)

The upcoming U21 European Championships will help Kone showcase his talent on the biggest stages. He is seen in the French squad alongside Khephren Thuram who is also on the Reds’ radar.

With a huge range of passing and ball-carrying ability, Kone could certainly contribute to the Reds’ cause in more ways than one.

Kone certainly has a lot to learn when he moves to the Reds, and hopefully he does. Midfielders are certainly in demand at Merseyside, and having Kone certainly wouldn’t hurt Liverpool.

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Jamie Carragher makes a bold prediction about what will soon “the norm” at Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold performed admirably for England in the midfield as they defeated Malta.

Trent Alexander-Arnold should play in midfield for Liverpool in the future, according to Jamie Carragher.

For the vast majority of his Reds career, the 24-year-old has played right back, contributing to the team’s six major championships.

Alexander-Arnold’s performances were revived, though, when Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp switched him to a hybrid full-back/midfield position after his form dipped last season.

In light of the substitution, England’s engine room starter for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta on Friday night was a Reds academy graduate. He excelled in the position and scored the Three Lions’ second goal in the 4-0 victory with a fantastic 25-yard effort.

Since Alexander-Arnold played there while progressing through Anfield’s youth ranks, there has been long-standing demand for him to be moved there. And if that were the case, Alexander-Arnold, according to Kop legend Carragher, could score and assist on double digits.

This TAA midfield role will eventually become the standard for club and nation, he tweeted.

He is a prolific creator from fullback and will also be in central midfield, but the goal he just scored will occur much more frequently there. Playing more forward would allow him to reach double digits in goals and assists. “.

Gareth Southgate, the manager of England, commented on Alexander-Arnold’s performance, saying: “The fact that he’s been playing partly in there with the ball, albeit a bit deeper, I think has helped his transition tonight.

“What was pleasing tonight is that he’s getting used to receiving in confined spaces with his back to goal and players behind him.

While he was perfectly at ease receiving on the sidelines with the play in front of him as is customary for him.

“Look, I have no doubts that he can handle it.
Without the ball, his experience in the role will be very different, and he is simply learning some of its nuances. ”.

June 20, 2023
Liverpool is interested in a Man City star, which is a strong indication of how they might play in the upcoming season

Liverpool have reportedly expressed interest in Man City’s Kyle Walker but a deal looks unlikely as the right-back wants to stay at the Etihad.

This according to the Daily Mail, which reports that the English star has opened talks for a contract extension with the Premier League winners despite strong interest from Bayern Munich.

Thomas Tuchel is said to be a fan of the 33-year-old and is looking to take him to the Bundesliga, and should the Manchester City star decide to leave, the German champions look the more likely destination at the moment.

The report says there is interest from Liverpool as well. But it would be hard to see such a transaction between the Premier League rivals.

However, this could be an important clue as to how Jurgen Klopp could line up his side next season.

When Liverpool learn about quality right-backs, it could indicate Trent Alexander-Arnold will be deployed as a midfielder next season after showing brilliant performances in the role in the last two games of this season.

The Reds are unlikely to sign Walker, but if they manage to land another right-back at Anfield this summer, fans could see Alexander-Arnold as a full-time midfielder next season.

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Four transfers completed, Darwin Núñez unlocked – This is what Liverpool’s summer is like for Jürgen Klopp

Liverpool still have a lot of work to do in the transfer market, but Jürgen Klopp also needs to work on improving the players he already has, including Darwin Núñez.

While there is a certain transfer obsession in some circles, Liverpool also have other things to consider this summer, particularly how to get the most out of the players Jurgen Klopp already has.

Liverpool’s squad quality – and depth, particularly in midfield – needs to be addressed, but there’s also a good chance, with a seldom rich and long pre-season, that improvements can be made to those already at the club.

Summer offers the perfect platform to integrate Alexis Mac Allister and the other new signings to come in due course, and the period will also be important for players like Darwin Núñez to take the next steps and become even more familiar with the system.

There’s also a question of what happens as the lineup progresses, with Trent Alexander-Arnold doing very well in a hybrid role behind the previous campaign. What is the ideal summer like if Liverpool can solve all these problems and mount a serious title fight in the Premier League? We took a look.

Three more transfers

In an ideal world there is no doubt that Liverpool would need a few more midfielders and then a defender as well. Name-wise, Khéphren Thuram is in the Reds squad, while a move for Nicolò Barella should be explored if there is any chance of the Italian Champions League finalist leaving Inter Milan.

Defensively, Micky van de Ven is clearly open to a move to Anfield, having recently spoken openly on the subject, but there are other top-level centre-backs who can play on the left and should be considered.

With Caoimhín Kelleher remaining, there is no reason to change the goalkeeping department, when even after Roberto Firmino’s departure, Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon should be able to step in if necessary with five veteran strikers to choose from ahead of them.

Darwin Núñez unlocked

One element of Liverpool’s restart this summer must be new signings, but some existing players must also take the next step.

One of them is certainly Núñez, who scored 15 goals in his first season. With a functioning midfield behind him and less pressure on his shoulders, plus Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, he should be able to continue.

With a change of squad number he could be Liverpool’s number nine, but the challenge is to ensure he is a regular on the pitch despite competition from many players, including Cody Gakpo.

The Europa League could really help him build more confidence, and with his former clubs there is evidence that it takes him a while to get used to life at a new club before he really blows through his second full year.

Others to take the next step

Núñez won’t be the only one who wants to kick. Gakpo is also a player who has had some time to settle in and now has to prove that he can score regularly and that he’s not just the forward striker.

In midfield, Curtis Jones will hope to pick up where he left off (and his injuries are over) and players like Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajčetić can also make progress again.

Aside from younger players, it’s a challenge for older men like Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah to maintain their level; for most of the rest of the Liverpool squad, it’s more about rediscovering previous levels, including Fabinho and Díaz who fall into that category for different reasons.

Put it all right – and there’s no reason Liverpool can’t – and Klopp’s men will be back where they want to be in no time, and last season’s poor showing can be put to one side.

June 19, 2023
Liverpool transfer news as ‘concrete offer ready’ to beat rivals and FSG supports Jürgen Klopp strategy

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp has been given the green light for a move as the club are also set to play for a highly sought-after midfielder.

Liverpool are shaping their new transfer dynamic in no time. Alexis Mac Allister’s deal was the last to be signed under the old structure, with Julian Ward playing a key role before he left the club, but Jörg Schmadtke is now firmly in place for him.

A short-term first date, it will be interesting to see what reach he gets and whether Liverpool see him primarily as a negotiator. It would certainly make sense for Jürgen Klopp to see his voice in proceedings increase during this period. In fact, one of today’s stories suggests FSG have agreed to a transfer plan straight from Klopp and Liverpool are now ready to pique their interest.

Meanwhile, another ‘concrete offer’ is believed to be in place as Liverpool look to build on their positive momentum following the arrival of Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion. Even since this agreement was agreed, the midfield remains the priority and it is in this area that changes seem to be on the horizon.

Here’s Liverpool.com’s verdict on the transfer gossip swirling around the Reds today

Gabrielle Veiga (Celta Vigo)

There are still a few new names, but a core midfielder has been mentioned in connection with Liverpool for several weeks. Gabri Veiga undoubtedly falls into this category. With an affordable release clause, the young midfielder ticks a number of important boxes, which is why Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also all on the lookout.

But according to Rudy Galetti of Give Me Sport, it is Liverpool who have a “concrete offer” ready. He is quick to act quickly due to the size of the competition, believing “the race for Veiga will be won by the fastest club”.

Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich)

If a potentially undervalued release clause for a young talent screams ‘FSG’, another possible move appears to have Klopp’s fingerprints on it.

The Liverpool manager is keen to sack the Bundesliga for Ryan Gravenberch, who played a support role for Bayern Munich last season as they retained their title. And according to the Mirror, the club are ready to support Klopp’s wishes.

The player himself is also open to train. Bayern Munich’s position could still prove to be an obstacle, although Bayern have recently completed the transfer of Konrad Laimer.

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Patrick Dorgu, a talented 18-year-old, will soon be signed by Liverpool.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce talent Patrick Dorgu and the Reds are preparing to sign the 18-year-old

According to CalcioMercato, the Merseyside giants are ready to strike for the Nigerian-born Denmark youth international, who guided Lecce to the Primavera title last season, the highest accolade an academy player can win in Italy.

Dorgu hails from the famed FC Nordsjaelland academy and only moved to Lecce last summer, where he played exclusively for the U-19s, making 38 appearances in total and scoring four goals. And now Liverpool are interested.

Hailed as an “exciting” talent by the New Telegraph, Dorgu appears to have caught the eye of Liverpool scouts as the Anfield side seek to bolster their academy ranks with young talent from across Europe, the Danish teenager apparently being an option.

In fact, a deal for Liverpool could well be a possibility given how profitable a Premier League bid for a Serie A side like Lecce is. And for Dorgu, the player himself might be interested in moving to England already in his career.

Liverpool should go all out to sign Dorgue this summer

Dorgu is clearly a player with some potential as the defender played a key role in Lecce winning Italian football’s biggest youth award this season. And with Liverpool firmly in the market, a move to sign the defender should already be on the cards.

While Liverpool are blessed with a range of left-back talent, few have the international experience or pedigree like Dorgu, who himself could relish the chance to play at a higher level and at a club with as many players. good facilities as Anfield Giants training.

June 19, 2023
Chelsea just identified a transfer solution that will cause problems for Liverpool.

Chelsea had to lighten the load this summer due to heavy expenses for two windows

Last year’s takeover of Chelsea by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital triggered spending in the transfer market on a level English football had never seen before.

Some £600million has been spent in two transfer windows since Chelsea became US owners, with Boehly, Clearlake and other minority investors including Hansjörg Wyss winning a bitter bidding war to take over the club for 2 £.5 billion last year, following the forced sale of the club from former owner Roman Abramovich due to UK government sanctions.

The likes of Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Nordi Mukiele, Benoit Badiashile, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and others have joined, while a deal was struck in December to bring in RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku this summer.

Faced with financial fair play considerations from UEFA and the Premier League, Chelsea opted for the tactic of offering players contracts of up to nine years to allow transfer fees to be amortized over a longer period.

A transfer, whether paid in full or in instalments, is recorded in the amortization accounts where the guaranteed transfer fee, excluding any surcharges, is divided by the number of years of the contract the player signed in Europe, the maximum duration is generally five years.

UEFA have introduced a rule to tackle the use of delistings in this way, capping contracts at five years from this summer, although there are potential loopholes to include three or four-year options in favor of the club to sign contracts to renew his signings. and downsize contracts at amortized cost at a later date.

In the first season, it did not yield any results. Not almost. The sacking of Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel as head coach earlier in the season was deeply unpopular and the decision to hire Graham Potter from Brighton as part of a long-term view of how the club will run turned out to be imperfect.

Then came the return of Frank Lampard, who had a series of spectacular failures on his managerial CV that saw Chelsea finish in an embarrassing 12th place. Mauricio Pochettino will be the man in the dugout next season as the former Tottenham Hotspur manager has agreed a deal to take the club forward.

The expensive squad assembled before his arrival means that there is limited room to maneuver this summer and the reckless spending of last summer and January will only be possible if progress is made in reimbursing funds from players who are not no longer necessary, with the club’s payroll. to be reduced.

Chelsea’s approach to transfer activity over the past two windows has had an impact on the market. It raised the transfer bar, an effect similar to what happened when Abramovich took over at Stamford Bridge in 2003, changing the landscape of English football forever.

But after a deeply disappointing season, selling off some of the assets they were looking to pass on at high prices would have been difficult.

But developments in Saudi football over the past few weeks have opened the door to a potential opportunity to claw back big bucks and give them the kind of flexibility that would allow them to cause problems for Liverpool and the rest of their rivals on the transfer market. this summer.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund, which owns Newcastle United and the Gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund, reached a deal earlier this month to acquire four of the country’s top Saudi Pro League teams; Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nasr and Al-Ahli.

It was a step taken to evolve clubs into large, sustainable businesses that could begin to challenge the global dynamics of football.

It’s a move that has already caught the eye, much like China’s major push for a similar plan a few years ago.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr last year to get the ball rolling and this summer Karim Benzema opted to leave Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad, while Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves, 26, has joins Liverpool is once linked with a move to Barcelona this summer and is set to join Al-Hilal for around £47million.

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante is set to make a move to Al-Ittihad which is set to earn him over £80m a year, while other players such as Hakim Ziyech, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Edouard Mendy and Koulibaly have all attracted interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.

It’s an interest that could solve a major Chelsea problem and is not without controversy.
Chelsea co-owner Clearlake’s majority shareholder is PIF, although the club rejected proposals for Saudi involvement in Chelsea’s takeover last year.

But after Boehly traveled to Saudi Arabia last week for talks with Al-Hilal and the already established relationship between PIF and Clearlake was established, the question arose as to how this might affect the search for a new home for the players they want to be.

deducted from their wages so that they can continue to be strong in the transfer market.

If Chelsea were able to manage their situation by dumping players for big bucks in Saudi Arabia, it would help solve a problem that would see them heading towards goals this summer, some of which they share with Liverpool.

This presents another challenge for the Reds in the market, although one of the biggest challenges they face is the growing strength of the Saudi league, as they now have near limitless wealth behind their growth plans.

The changes of Ronaldo, Benzema and Kante were already known. MLS tried star power, as did China. As China strove to become a global footballing power, it caused a stir when it was able to bring top players like Oscar and Alex Teixeira to the Far East. The project failed due to China’s poor economic performance and the massive impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thanks to a World Cup in the Middle East, the region’s investment in European football and a growing interest in soccer, and with huge financial resources to back it up, the Saudi project appears to have greater longevity potential.

But with the huge sums of money paid out, not bound by UEFA rules like their European counterparts, Saudi PIF clubs can outwit even the strongest branches of football in Europe.

This poses potential problems for clubs such as Liverpool and others who are looking to recruit under cost caps and seek to increase player value. The first shots will fall this summer, though not for the type of player Liverpool would like to target.

But in the coming seasons, the landscape may have shifted to where Saudi Arabia is a place that offers financial and competitive interest to both young players and top players, something that would also impact Europe’s biggest clubs.

June 19, 2023
Adama Bojang: In the hunt for a striker, Crystal Palace is joined by Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

Many European clubs are interested in signing the young Gambian starlet this summer.

Adama Bojang, a 19-year-old from the Gambia, is increasingly being watched by five Premier League teams.

The striker, who represents the Gambian team Steve Biko FC, is being monitored by Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Wolves.

Bojang scored twice in The Gambia’s opening victory over Honduras to help the African team advance to the round of 16 at the recent U20 World Cup in Argentina.

As Standard Sport first reported last month, Lens and Eintracht Frankfurt are also keeping tabs on the wonderkid, and more recently, RB Leipzig has entered the race to sign him.

Bojang, a 6ft 3in striker, is reportedly valued at just £2.6million by Steve Biko FC, making him a much more affordable option than most center-forwards being linked to moves this summer.

Bojang, who is also drawing interest from teams outside of Europe, led his country to the U20 African Cup of Nations final in March and was named to the tournament’s team after finishing as the joint-second leading scorer with four goals.

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Liverpool transfer news: $88 million ‘contact’ was made, and Jürgen Klopp was instructed to sign a Man City star.

Jürgen Klopp’s team is reportedly in contact with a $88 million player, and the Reds have been instructed to make a move for a Man City player, according to Liverpool transfer news.

There are still many things that will happen at Anfield over the next few weeks, but since Liverpool has already acquired Alexis MacAllister, it is now up to new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke to finalize some additional deals.

Even though the Premier League schedule was made public this week, there is still more than enough time to finalize additional transfers before the new season begins.

Jürgen Klopp’s team clearly needs to strengthen in the middle, and it would be a good idea to add another defender as well, with a left-sided center-back on the list.

Beyond that, any additional signings would be a bonus, with a defender and at least one more midfielder (ideally two more) being absolutely necessary as the Reds attempt to reclaim their previous position near the top of the standings.

Nicolo Barella Nicol (Inter)

According to Calciomercato, Liverpool has “made contact” with Inter midfielder Nicol Barella, with a starting bid of $88 million (£68 million/€80 million) being mentioned.
The 26-year-old’s transfer to an Italian club.

The Telegraph reported last week that Newcastle United was close to finalizing a deal to acquire the player for a fee of $64 million (£50 million/€58 million), but that never seemed plausible.

If Barella is available for that sort of money, Liverpool should be all over a deal, according to Liverpool .
com.
If Jürgen Klopp’s modified formation is still in place, the Italian international would be a great fit on the right side.

Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Don Hutchison, a pundit, has urged Liverpool to make a move for Kyle Walker of Manchester City, a full-back who is expected to leave Pep Guardiola’s team this summer after winning the treble.

Walker recently turned 33 years old, but Hutchison claims he would sign the Englishman “in a heartbeat” if he were available.

Even if the Reds decided to make Trent Alexander-Arnold their starting midfielder on a permanent basis, according to Liverpool . com, there is absolutely no chance that they will move for Walker. He is simply too old and would demand too much money for Liverpool to be tempted. Thomas Tuchel is a big fan, and it appears that a move to Bayern Munich is in the cards.

June 19, 2023