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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sadio Mane has decided to move to Saudi Arabia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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