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Liverpool is the clear favourite for the Brazillian after Inter Milan decides not to pay the asking amount.

Liverpool has emerged as the front-runners to recruit Brazil custodian Bento, following Inter Milan’s decision to forego paying Athletico Paranaense’s €15 million transfer demand.

Instead, Inter used those sums to acquire Spanish custodian Josep Martinez from Genoa, hoping to establish him as their long-term first choice.

Bento is now available for purchase as a result of this decision, with Liverpool, Sporting CP, and Benfica reportedly leading the race to sign him, according to Globo.

The 2021 Copa Sudamericana winner has also been linked to two other unidentified English teams.

The 25-year-old, who has a long-standing desire to join the Serie A powerhouses, is devastated by Inter’s unwillingness to comply with Athletico’s demands.

Bento will be compelled to remain if no other teams meet their conditions and become interested. In the national team system, the two-cap Brazil international plays as Alisson Becker’s backup at Liverpool.

In the March friendly, they play England at Wembley and Spain at the Bernabeu. Alisson declared, “I am still one of the younger ones,” and that he would WELCOME the competition Bento offered in the Brazil ranks.

“This is my best moment. Brazil produces a lot of talented goalkeepers, both domestically and abroad. It avoids complacency and keeps us alert.”

At Athletico, the homegrown goalie has been first choice since 2022 and is contracted through the end of 2026.

COAMIN KELLEHER IS DESIRABLE, ADRIAN IS GONE

According to reports, Liverpool is looking to add a custodian this summer. Adrian San Miguel, the third choice, has returned to Spain with Real Betis, and Caoimhin Kelleher is looking to transfer elsewhere in order to establish himself as a No. 1.

Other players connected to the role include Alex McCarthy of Southampton, who has since agreed to a new contract, Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen, Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson, and Burnley’s James Trafford.

After spending several years in Alisson’s shadow, Kelleher, 25, has expressed again his desire to put himself through his paces as a first-choice.

The Irishman was reportedly attracting interest from Celtic and Nottingham Forest. In February, he was in goal as Liverpool defeated Chelsea to win the Carabao Cup.

This summer, the Reds’ goalkeeping department will experience a major disturbance when longtime coach John Achterberg steps down after 15 years.

Following the conclusion of the Copa America, where he is presently working with the United States, Fabian Otte will join as the new goalkeeping coach.

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Liverpool will play Sevilla at Anfield to wrap off the 2024–25 preseason.

On Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. BST, Liverpool will play La Liga team Sevilla at Anfield to wrap up their preseason schedule.

It will be the first game under new manager Arne Slot at Anfield and the Reds’ fourth preseason match in advance of 2024–25, which starts on Saturday, August 17, with a trip to newly promoted Ipswich Town.

The teams have already faced off in the Europa League final in 2016 and have met twice in the Champions League in recent years, both ending in draws.

Season ticket holders, LFC Official Members, and hospitality seasonal members can get tickets for Thursday, June 27’s match against Sevilla starting at 8.15am BST. Additional information, including general sale ticket dates, can be found here.

Ticket pricing

-Adults – £27

-Over 65s – £20.25

-Young adults (aged 17-21) – £13.50

-Juniors (aged 16 and under) – £2

The hospitality package can be purchased online starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, or by calling the hospitality team directly at 0151 264 2222.

The Anfield match will take place after three pre-season games in the USA, the first of which will take place on Friday, July 26 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh against Real Betis (kick-off at 7.30 p.m. EST).

The meeting with Real Betis still has tickets available for purchase.

For the first time since 2019, the Reds will visit the United States and will participate in several community-based and charitable initiatives together with the LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity.

Manchester United and Arsenal, two Premier League rivals, will also play against Slot’s team.

The United match will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina on 3 August, immediately following the Arsenal match in Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on July 31.

June 28, 2024
Liverpool star “ready to seal summer exit” as he “rejects contract offer.”

One of Arne Slot’s players received a fresh contract offer from Liverpool this summer. However, he had already expressed a wish to relocate to a place where he will play.

At the end of the season, Adrian, the 37-year-old Spaniard goalkeeper for Liverpool, was offered a fresh one-year contract extension; however, he turned it down in favour of going back home.

The local publication ABC Sevilla claims that Adrian is close to signing a contract to join La Liga team Real Betis, whom Liverpool will play in a preseason friendly in a few weeks. Adrian joined Liverpool on a free transfer from West Ham United in 2019 and has since made 26 appearances for the club.

Adrian had already stated in mid-May (via Muchodeporte) that he intended to go back to Spain. “I would like to return to La Liga after 11 seasons in the Premier League,” he stated. “A cycle would come to an end. I’m still prepared to compete, though. I may be 37, but I feel great.

“Goalkeepers, you understand that daily training provides you with the intensity necessary to compete, provided you take good care of yourself and haven’t had any severe injuries recently. It’s true that I would like to return to La Liga, and I believe I have a lot of time left. It must be a pleasant, fascinating project.

“Neither have I had a seat with Liverpool yet. Although it’s true that we will be keeping a close eye on La Liga, I don’t rule out the possibility of us having a chat.”

Following several changes in that area throughout the summer, Fabian Otte has been named as the new goalkeeping coach at Liverpool. Along with Jurgen Klopp, John Achterberg and Jack Robinson have gone on, and Caoimhin Kelleher, the backup choice, has acknowledged that he might have to go too in order to play regularly.

According to Liverpool.com, Adrian would need to leave Liverpool in order to play before he retires. For him and his family, it might make sense to move back to Spain. Arne Slot was never going to play Adrian for the Reds next season, but practically, the team needs enough bodies in the goalkeeping department to be trusted. He would just stay for the training exercises.

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Arne Slot provided updates on the preseason needs and the Ipswich Town opener

Liverpool received their 2024-25 league fixture list on Tuesday morning, with the new manager’s tenure beginning at Portman Road on August 17 against promoted side Ipswich Town.

That game will be followed by Brentford’s visit to Anfield a week later, Slot’s first competitive home game in charge of the Reds, before a match against Manchester United at Old Trafford to cap off the first month of top-flight activity.

Slot confirmed to Liverpoolfc.com that his team’s game with Ipswich will begin at 12.30pm. According to what I know, Jürgen [Klopp] grumbled a lot about this, so they probably thought, with Jürgen out, we’ll place them at 12.30 again!

“No, it’s not a typical 12.30 since it’s not after a game in Europe. I look forward to it. A promoted squad, therefore it will be significant for them as well.

“I think every team might prefer a home game to start with, but we’re going to face Ipswich and we are looking forward to that.”

However, Slot will oversee his first pre-season in charge of the club when his senior group returns to Merseyside next month.

Liverpool’s preparations will begin at the AXA Training Centre, followed by a travel to the United States for friendlies against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

Slot’s first competitive encounter at Anfield is slated for August 24, when Thomas Frank’s Brentford will go north from the metropolis.

“Every new club you go to, and it’s your first home game, it’s special,” he said of the opportunity.

“I remember it being special at Feyenoord, and I expect it to be just as special here in Liverpool. But, as I already stated, the first item I’ll look at is our first training session, followed by all subsequent sessions and games.

“We have to take this really seriously to be the best possible team we can be at the first game at Ipswich and the second game, the home game against Brentford.”

On his enthusiasm about visiting Anfield, he added: “Yeah, but I think everyone would tell you that in football, you go game by game, and the first and most important one is Ipswich.”

“But if I say this and the players would listen to this, they would get the wrong impression of me, because the friendly games are really important for us to be in the best possible position for the Ipswich game.”

June 25, 2024
Liverpool’s goalkeeper confirms his summer departure, as he plans to move to La Liga.

Adrian, the goalkeeper for Liverpool, has stated that he plans to leave Anfield this summer.

The custodian for Liverpool, has stated that he plans to leave Anfield this summer.

Adrian is the first player to declare his departure from the team in the wake of manager Jurgen Klopp’s likely departure.

Adrian, 37, will see his contract expire next month after five years of service, and he plans to leave the Reds.

After joining Klopp’s squad on a free transfer from West Ham, the Spaniard only made two appearances in the previous three seasons and fell to third place in the rankings.

The Spaniard became a cult figure in his first season at Anfield after briefly substituting for the injured Alisson.

In the penalty shootout that saw the Reds upset Chelsea and win the 2019 UEFA Super Cup, he again came to the rescue.

The 37-year-old hasn’t played in a competitive match since the 2022 Community Shield, though; Caoimhin Kelleher has replaced him as the backup goalie.

Adrian said, “After 11 seasons in the Premier League, I would like to return to La Liga,” in an interview with Mucho Deporte. A cycle would come to an end.

“I’m still prepared to fight. I feel fantastic for my age of 37. You are aware that everyday training provides the intensity needed to compete, especially for goalkeepers who take good care of themselves and haven’t had any major injuries recently. “I haven’t yet had a seat with Liverpool.

It is true that we will be keeping an eye on what occurs in La Liga, but I don’t rule out the possibility that we are still in communication.

Adrian is probably going to be one of several players that wind up leaving the Merseyside club at the end of the campaign.

There will be more Liverpool players leaving.

Defender Joel Matip, whose contract expires in the summer, is expected to depart from the team.

Due to an injury, the centre back has missed the majority of the season, and his time at Anfield is almost up.

Thiago Alcantara, a midfield player, is also leaving because his contract is up.

The Spaniard’s tenure with the team has been hampered by injuries, and it is anticipated that he will depart in search of a fresh opportunity somewhere.

May 15, 2024
DEAL WITH £63K-A-WEEK STAR AT ANFIELD IS ‘COMPLETED’ BY LIVERPOOL

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who spoke exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian is expected to remain at Anfield for one additional year.

Although he has only appeared twice in the past two seasons, the uncapped Spanish international appears to have committed his near future to the Reds.

Caoimhin Kelleher is reportedly prepared to leave Liverpool in pursuit of consistent playing time, despite the fact that Liverpool do not want to lose him.

Adrian might be able to take advantage of this by playing more frequently in the future, especially in cup games.

Since transferring for free from West Ham United in 2019, Adrian has acted as Alisson Becker’s backup. Despite not playing as frequently as he would have liked, Adrian has won numerous awards, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.

Adrian asserted on Twitter after Liverpool’s final game of the 2022–23 season against Southampton that “great lessons” had been learned and that they will soon be back to their best.

Adrian may have an opportunity to prove his value despite being the oldest player at the club after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his third-choice goalie as “incredible.”

Adrian, according to Romano, will play for Liverpool for one more season, and a club announcement is just around the corner.

What part will Adrian play for Liverpool in the upcoming season?

Alisson, one of the few Liverpool players who can walk tall after a turbulent 2022–23 season, will undoubtedly continue to be Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice goalkeeper.

In contrast to Kelleher, who has appeared a total of seven times in both the Premier League and the Carabao Cup, Liverpool’s 36-year-old goalkeeper has played zero games in the Premier League this year.

The former West Ham player’s final match for the team was in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield in July of last year, although he has since been left out of the lineup.

The Spaniard was the German tactician’s third choice during the previous campaign, but he will look to move up the list once Kelleher leaves.

If Kelleher does decide to leave for greener pastures, Liverpool will be compelled to sign a new backup goalkeeper to step in when necessary, therefore the upcoming season will likely be more of the same for the £63,000 per week earning.

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Bayern Munich want $118m Liverpool transfer ‘target’ as Chelsea warning ignored

Liverpool rivals roundup: Bayern Munich could be close to making a big offer for a Liverpool-linked player, while a Chelsea warning has emerged from a former manager.

With Liverpool’s season now over, all attention is focused on what is expected to be a very busy transfer window.
With new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke at the helm, the Reds will sign a string of signings this summer after a disappointing season on all fronts.

The midfielder will undoubtedly be Jurgen Klopp’s priority and transfer plans already seem to be taking shape. Alexis Mac Allister could be the first new face at Anfield (via 90 Minutes).

It won’t be the only position we aspire to, however, as defensive reinforcements are also needed, while other players could be eliminated following the departures of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keïta.

But Liverpool won’t be the only club wanting to be busy during the transfer window. Many of the Reds’ rivals will be aiming to make an impression in the transfer market and could even challenge Klopp for some of his goals.

Here, Liverpool.com scans other top teams in the Premier League and across Europe to see news from other clubs.

Bayern Munich is preparing a 118 million dollar offer for Rice

Bayern Munich are set to make a huge offer for Declan Rice this summer, according to the Mirror. There is much speculation surrounding Rice’s future as the transfer window approaches and several reports have linked him with a move to Arsenal.

However, new Bundesliga champions Bayern could put a big wrench in the Gunners’ works. According to the report, Thomas Tuchel’s side are ready to make a $118m (£95m/€110m) bid to land the West Ham star and beat the England international’s rival from the start.

In April, Sky Sports reported that Rice was an option Liverpool were considering, but such a price was certainly out of reach.

Liverpool.com says: It would be a surprise if Rice moved to Munich. All the latest reports on his future seem to indicate that he is ready to join Arsenal.

Rice could have been a welcome addition to Liverpool this summer, although with offers in excess of $100m on the cards, he is unlikely to fit into the plans of several midfield signings. Potter warned Chelsea about star being ‘too expensive’.

Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter warned the club’s board they were “making too many signings” and insisted Enzo Fernández was “too expensive”, according to The Guardian.

Potter was sacked as Chelsea manager after just 31 games, despite the club spending more than $746m (£600m/€695m) on signings under owner Todd Boehly.

The Blues had a disastrous season, finishing 12th in the Premier League, and The Guardian suggests their former manager sought to raise concerns with the club’s board after being left with a bloated squad, including $133m (£107m / €124m) January signing of Fernandez.

Liverpool.com says: If Potter had indeed warned the Chelsea board about the signings they were making, perhaps they should have listened to him.

If Liverpool fans think their season was bad, it was nothing compared to the Blues’ season.

Mauricio Pochettino is now tasked with picking up the pieces of Chelsea’s disastrous season, and Boehly and company may have to listen to what the Argentinian has to say to them this summer.

May 31, 2023