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Liverpool’s ideal 25-man squad, Anthony Gordon signed, £50 million deal and Bayern Munich decision

Current Liverpool transfer rumours and news as the team is still connected to multiple new players throughout the summer transfer window

Liverpool still has a lot of space to work with when assembling their ideal team for the next Premier League campaign. Although the Reds have not yet finalised any new signings, they are still being linked to potential roster expansions.

Premier League teams can announce their 25-man roster for the upcoming season when the transfer market ends. Liverpool announced their list in September of the previous year, and it is expected that they will do the same this time.

Several players from Liverpool’s team from last year have already left this summer. Paul Glatzel, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, and Adrian have all left the team, leaving four positions empty on a roster that had only 22 players in the previous campaign.

There are just 17 players on Liverpool’s roster that are not considered homegrown. Additionally, the Under-21 team does not have to provide the names of its players; an Under-21 player is defined as one who was born on or after January 1, 2003.

Because of this, players like Stefan Bajcetic, Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, and Harvey Elliott do not need to be a part of the team this season. Additionally, if needed, Liverpool has the option to add additional foreign players.

In recent weeks, two players have been connected to Liverpool: Gleison Bremer and Joshua Kimmich. These players could be added to the Reds roster for the upcoming season, giving Arne Slot much-needed depth in his first year as head coach.

According to recent reports, Juventus believes Bremer is worth £50 million. Given Kimmich’s significance to the team, it is unclear if Bayern Munich would be willing to move the midfield player.

Anthony Gordon is another player who has been connected to Liverpool. The Newcastle United player is said to have been a target for the Reds all summer, and if he is signed, Liverpool would have a homegrown player for the upcoming campaign.

The ideal Liverpool starting lineup for the 2024/2025 Premier League season.

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Vitezslav Jaros*, and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Gleison Bremer, Trent Alexander-Arnold*, Joe Gomez*, Kostas Tsimikas, and Andy Robertson.

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Joshua Kimmich, Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones*, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Mac Allister

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Anthony Gordon

Under-21 division: Jarell Quansah, Conor Bradley, Harvey Elliott, Bobby Clark, James McConnell, Jayden Danns, Trey Nyoni, Stefan Bacjetic, and Kaide Gordon

July 28, 2024
Talks are in progress as Liverpool renegotiate for Anthony Gordon; Newcastle makes their transfer stance known

It makes sense that Newcastle United would struggle to decide what would happen to elite attacking potential Anthony Gordon.

The Reds have started renegotiating with the club for the England international, according to sources with knowledge of the evolving scenario between Liverpool and the Magpies, which CaughtOffside has been informed of.

But it’s believed that Eddie Howe’s team has reiterated that the former Everton player isn’t up for grabs this summer.

“We didn’t want to lose anybody, and Anthony Gordon is a crucial player for us,” the manager has previously acknowledged, according to Fabrizio Romano. “Is it really our goal to lose our best players? We battled tirelessly to arrive at the best choices. Over the past few weeks, it has been really challenging. But Gordon will understand.

How does Newcastle United intend to react?

Based on what CaughtOffside understands, Gordon has had a successful season, and Newcastle is eager to extend his contract.

The 23-year-old’s contract is scheduled to end in 2026. Last season, he contributed 23 goals in 48 games (all competitions combined).

Now that a renewal is being discussed, St. James’ Park officials hope to retain the player in Tyne and Wear until the summer of 2029.

It’s important to note that there are now other teams who could be interested in hiring the left winger, besides Liverpool. Chelsea and Manchester United are both regarded as being eager.

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Reasons for Liverpool’s lack of new player signings include as explained by Arne Slot decision

Arne Slot, the new manager of Liverpool, has decided against adding players to Anfield before the 2024–2025 season in order to thoroughly evaluate his team during the Reds’ impending preseason trip of the United States.

Preseason has not gone well for the 45-year-old Dutch coach, so he has a lot of work ahead of him before the Merseyside team plays Ipswich Town in their Premier League start on August 17.

Due to many members of Liverpool’s team being deep into Copa America and Euro 2024, the former Feyenoord manager has not had many of his starting players available to train with this summer. Stars will begin to return one by one over the next few days and weeks, but it’s unclear how that will affect Slot’s squad in the first few games of the new campaign.

The timing of the international tournaments could not have been worse for the new Liverpool manager, as the pre-season is when a new coach gets to instill his philosophy in his players yet the majority of the team’s key players have been absent.

However, this season will require patience in all parts of the club, as it is a period of change after Jurgen Klopp’s lengthy and successful rule.

Major Liverpool transfer decision made by Arne Slot.

Liverpool has not added any players this summer, according to Lewis Steele of The Daily Mail, because Slot wants to thoroughly evaluate his team before the Reds’ impending preseason trip to the United States.

Liverpool may have a hectic transfer window in the final month when the Premier League giants play their final match of the tour on August 3 in South Carolina against Man United.

Fans may be concerned, but this is the right course of action because Klopp left a good team at Anfield for Slot, as seen by their premature challenge for the Premier League title the previous season.

After the final whistle in South Carolina on August 3, Slot will know exactly what areas need to be strengthened for the Merseyside club. The club needs two or three excellent recruits before the transfer market closes.

July 27, 2024
The CEO of Newcastle provides a one-word update on Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool

Earlier in the summer, Liverpool attempted to sign Anthony Gordon, a winger for Newcastle, but negotiations broke down before a deal could be finalised.

Newcastle were struggling to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations and required sales before a June 30 deadline.

Prior to that date there was contact between the two clubs with the Magpies seeking to ascertain whether Liverpool would be interested in discussing a transfer for a player that was on their books as a kid.

Nevertheless, there were two main reasons why the negotiations failed: first, Newcastle reportedly wanted a package worth £100 million, and second, they were determined to include Jarell Quansah in the agreement.

For Liverpool’s transfer team, there was a red line, and they decided to walk away. At that point, Newcastle was worried that the England forward would become interested in playing for his hometown team, and there were rumours that the Reds would make a move before the summer was up.

By selling Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Elliott Anderson to Nottingham Forest, respectively, Eddie Howe’s team was able to meet their PSR requirements while still holding onto Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Bruno Guimaraes.

The CEO of Newcastle expects Gordon to remain

Furthermore, Gordon and his two other valuable assets should stay at St. James’ Park for the upcoming season, according to club CEO Darren Eales, who made this announcement to Chronicle Live.

“We ultimately had to make the decisions that were best for the club and made us compliant,” he remarked.

Therefore, looking at it that way, we took the necessary action. However, we retained what I would consider to be our core group of players, including Isak, Gordon, Bruno, and Joelinton.

“Now, the question is, how can we look to strengthen now that we have a fresh cycle ahead of us? How can we aim to advance to the next phase?”

When asked if Newcastle will keep hold of its best players, Gordon, Isak, and Guimaraes during the transfer market, Eales gave a clear answer.

“Yes,” he answered.

Gordon ‘major attacking threats’

Eales also discussed Gordon’s underwhelming Euro 2024 campaign, in which England manager Gareth Southgate made little use of him.

With 11 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League last season, Gordon was among the most productive English forwards. However, he only played one minute in Germany, making a late appearance in a 0-0 tie against Slovenia.

“As we saw last season, Anthony can be a very dangerous player, so it was unfortunate that he didn’t get more time from a personal capacity,” he remarked.

“He was one of the Premier League’s main attacking threats the previous season.”

“Even Anthony will admit that it took him some time to catch up when he arrived halfway through the previous season, so we also witnessed how Eddie developed him.

“However, we observed Eddie’s ability to nurture players, which is one of his greatest assets and what makes him an excellent club manager because he regularly interacts with the players on the pitch.

That is not just a physical and tactical viewpoint, but also a psychological one. Anthony is one of our many weapons, and the thrill we have is what makes him so powerful.”

Gordon signed a £45 million contract with Newcastle in January 2023, having previously played for Everton. He will remain a St. James’ Park player until 2026.

July 19, 2024
LFC transfer news as Richard Hughes ‘makes $65 million bid’ amid Anthony Gordon speculation

Richard Hughes is said to have placed a substantial bid for a defender, and there are new rumours circulating regarding Anthony Gordon following his connections to Anfield in the Liverpool transfer news.

The first Arne Slot-era move is still pending for Liverpool. When that happens, it will also be the first contract of the Richard Hughes era. The sporting director, who came from Bournemouth, may now be looking to sign a big first contract.

Anthony Gordon remains the ideal catch, and not just because of the Everton fuming. However, it is unclear if Liverpool would try to salvage a deal as Newcastle managed to avoid selling its player of the year by making it through the June 30 PSR deadline.

On that front, though, there have been further developments despite rumours that Gordon’s mind may have been changed by the projected move to Anfield. Hughes is working hard on other possible transactions in the meanwhile.

Slot will soon have a better idea of what has to be done in the market as more first-team players return for preseason training. The Liverpool.com opinion on the transfer rumours circulating about the Reds today, including the most recent on Gordon and a purported high-ball offer, is as follows.

Gordon Anthony (Newcastle)

Gordon is reportedly still preoccupied after the brief period of time when it appeared like a move to Liverpool was imminent. He has been a longtime Reds supporter, therefore it’s believed he was excited about the move.

The Daily Star reports that he is in a marked state of mind within the England camp. There is “growing concern” that he is not focusing on his training because of the possible Liverpool move. Some have suggested that he might have “taken his eye off the ball.”

Furthermore, he isn’t anticipated to make an impression on Gareth Southgate’s team in the remaining Euro 2024 matches, which include the semi-final matchup with the Netherlands.

According to Give Me Sport, Newcastle has put a $128 million (£100 million/€118 million) price tag on Gordon. That virtually puts a stop to Liverpool’s chances of signing him this summer.

According to Liverpool.com: Gordon is someone to watch, although perhaps not as much this summer as next. For the duration of this transfer window, Newcastle can afford to batten down the hatches, but the winger’s future will come up again soon enough if the team can’t agree on new terms.

The whole PSR story has ultimately led Liverpool to realise how eager Gordon would be to join. His Everton history won’t be a hindrance. Thus, it has the financial means to wait patiently for the exorbitant price to drop.

And who knows, perhaps Gordon’s head isn’t really in the proper place? Perhaps Hughes still has this summer to salvage a move.

Bremer Gleison (Juventus)

According to Fichajes, Liverpool has moved to bolster the defence. Liverpool reportedly offered $65 million (£55 million/€60 million) for Juventus centre defender Gleison Bremer.

Bremer is older than the average Liverpool acquisition at 27, and Hughes is expected to stick with the youth-first strategy. However, it appears that the Brazilian’s “solidity and experience” are what the Reds desire to have.

There are rumours that other elite clubs in the Premier League and throughout Europe are also interested. Juventus is hopeful that there becomes a bidding battle.

According to Liverpool.com: Simply said, this does not appear to be a Liverpool move. Perhaps if Bremer had been three years younger, but the Reds won’t give up this much money for a player who is already close to reaching his prime. Or, perhaps, that would never have happened with the old Liverpool.

Now that a new period has begun, maybe Hughes may approach things differently, but given that Michael Edwards is now in charge of overall strategy, it would be unusual to witness such a significant shift.

July 10, 2024
Richard Hughes forecast “hurry” in transfers while Liverpool adopts an “opportunistic” strategy.

During Arne Slot’s inaugural press conference as Liverpool’s new head coach, Richard Hughes was speaking.

Richard Hughes, the new sports director of Liverpool, has stated that the team plans to be “opportunistic” this summer and has forecast a busy transfer window in August.

Speaking at Liverpool’s press conference on Friday morning alongside Arne Slot was Hughes, who joined the team from Bournemouth one month ago.

Naturally, the subject of transfers came up, and questions concerning the club’s summer plans were posed to Slot and Hughes. In recent weeks, the Reds have been linked to a number of players and have declined Newcastle United’s offer to sign Anthony Gordon.

While Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah are all nearing the end of their Anfield contracts, Gordon is still being linked to a move to the club.

When questioned about possible transfers and contract discussions, Hughes stated that the Reds intend to use the window to strengthen their Slot choices for the upcoming campaign.

“Working with Arne has been great,” he remarked. At initially, the position was challenging. Each of us had work to do. We’ve been talking every day since then.

“On a variety of topics, including planning, organisation, and, of course, setting up the transfer window. As we proceed, we’ll learn more about that.

As Arne stated, “We have to get better; we have to get better on the training pitch first and foremost. We’ll always be opportunistic when we can, window open.

“We are completely convinced that the players have a total commitment to the cause; that is the only concern we have [about players with one-year deals].”

Hughes anticipates a calm July followed by a hectic August on the transfer market because of the volume of international competitions.

When questioned about the lacklustre start to the transfer window, he said, “It is difficult to say and speak industry-wide.”

“There is obviously a lot of football played during the summer when there are important games like the World Cup, the European Championship, the Olympics, and in this case, the Copa America.

Naturally, people are paying notice. My prediction for the month of July is that everything will settle down after the frenzy in June.

“Then, as usual, once August arrives and coaches have had more time to work with players, I believe football clubs’ perspectives will be more entrenched at that point.

As in past seasons, you might then witness a scenario in August where there’s a slight sense of urgency to finish tasks and make sure everyone’s squads are in order.

“I don’t think this will be any different, but you never know what the economy will do. Saying and speaking for other clubs is difficult. I predict a calm July followed by a climax in August.”

July 5, 2024
Following a ‘secret chat’ in the England camp, Anthony Gordon believes that his genuine sentiments for Liverpool have been revealed.

When Newcastle started to freak out about their PSR requirements in late June, they offered England winger Anthony Gordon to Liverpool before selling two young players to balance the books.

Anthony Gordon talked to his England teammates about perhaps moving to Liverpool.

The Reds, who he grew up supporting, showed interest in the Newcastle winger in June as the Magpies struggled to follow Premier League PSR regulations. Gordon was made available to Liverpool as Toon management worked to address their budgetary shortfall in an effort to avoid losing any more points.

Before July began, Newcastle was able to balance their books with further transactions, as young players Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh went to Nottingham Forest and Brighton, respectively.

However, Gordon, who is currently representing England at Euro 2024, freely discussed with his international teammates his desire to move to Liverpool after just one and a half years at St James’ Park, according to Telegraph Sport.

The 23-year-old, who is now playing for the Three Lions at Euro 2024, was never officially targeted by Liverpool, and it is believed that negotiations about a transfer did not progress to the point where Newcastle’s PSR problems would have been resolved on their own. They would have needed to sell one more anyway.

Outside the two clubs, much was made about Newcastle’s and Liverpool’s interest in doing a trade, with Gordon far down the list of players the Magpies were ready to let go of. To address their financial issues, they were able to secure £33 million for Minteh and £35 million for Anderson.

It’s doubtful that this is a move that will resurface in the future. Newcastle will not entertain selling him for a low price after he was crowned the Premier League team’s player of the season in the previous campaign.

In addition, Newcastle will likely offer Gordon a new contract after he returns and want to make sure he’s comfortable. Before the first whistle blows, you may get your hands on the brand-new Nike home and away kits for the Three Lions, who are among the favourites to win the Euro 2024 competition this summer.

Gordon played a minute-long cameo in the 0-0 draw against Slovenia in his lone outing at the Euros this summer.

Thanks to his directness and danger-causing ability in his preferred position, many fans have advocated for the services of the pacy winger, suggesting Gordon start on the left side instead of Phil Foden.

July 5, 2024
Liverpool is ‘working’ on three acquisitions to bolster Arne Slot’s starting lineup.

Since the arrival of new head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool has been silent in the transfer market. It seems, however, that Anfield’s recruitment chiefs are ratcheting up their efforts.

As Arne Slot tries to lead Anfield into a new era, Liverpool’s transfer chiefs are apparently working on three new players to strengthen his starting XI.

After nine incredible years as the Reds’ manager, Jurgen Klopp left, leaving the Dutchman in charge on Merseyside. It’s also likely that the former head coach of Feyenoord won’t be the only new hire this summer, as Football Insider reports that the hiring team is already pursuing a number of possible candidates.

According to their report, the Reds have had a quieter start to the transfer market and could add three players to their roster for the upcoming season. Liverpool has not been under any noticeable pressure to make any notable moves in the market as a result of the Premier League’s June 30 Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) deadline.

That does not imply, however, that the rumours that connected the Merseysiders to a slew of elite players have slowed down recently. Even though many of the best players in the world are presently competing for their countries in the Copa America and Euro 2024 competitions, it seems that some progress has been made in terms of identifying possible targets.

Bologna center-back Riccardo Calafiori, 22, is one of the players rumoured to have attracted the attention of Anfield dealmakers. The Athletic reports that Calafiori caught their attention while playing for his country in Germany this summer. Liverpool’s interest in Lille defender Leny Yoro is another connection that has seen strength in the last month, according to the Liverpool ECHO.

Mundo Deportivo has previously hinted that the Reds are among the teams interested in acquiring Joshua Kimmich, the star midfielder for Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Liverpool is just one of several possible destinations for Manuel Ugarte, the agent of Paris Saint-Germain defensive midfielder, this summer, according to Portuguese publication O Jogo.

But the Reds’ opportunity to recruit Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United was arguably the most concrete connection of the summer thus far. The rumours of an impending move to Anfield reportedly turned the England winger’s head, and the negotiations failed because the Magpies wanted Jarrell Quansah to leave in any such deal, according to Mirror Football and The Telegraph.

Although it’s yet unclear who players will sign a contract to join Liverpool this summer, it appears that incoming head coach Slot is eager to collaborate with sporting director Richard Hughes on transfer issues going forward. He declared: “When it comes to transfers, Richard and I will collaborate, but there will be a large backstage team involved as well.

“I believe that this is how I have always worked, and it is the best method for me to work because I can make the most of my time working with the team, with the remaining time likely going towards family time and a discussion with Richard on how we can improve the team. However, we already have a very capable group.”

July 3, 2024
Arne Slot should be happy with Anthony Gordon’s response to Liverpool’s interest in a transfer.

Leading Premier League players still seem to be drawn to Liverpool, as evidenced by the story of Anthony Gordon, which highlights the Reds’ timeless appeal.

Anthony Gordon’s willingness to consider a transfer to Anfield would cheer Liverpool’s recruitment chiefs, since the England winger’s mind was obviously swayed by the idea.

The drama surrounding St. James’ Park’s future for the former Everton forward first surfaced as the Magpies attempted to balance their budget in front of the Profit and Sustainability Rules deadline. By the Premier League’s deadline of June 30, every club in the competition would have to prove they had not lost more than $133 million in the previous three seasons.

Newcastle was facing a $76 million account deficit, according to The Telegraph, which meant that sales would be necessary to avert possible penalty. In light of their financial difficulties, it was disclosed by The Mail that Toon executives had suggested that they could solve their problems by making money off of Gordon.

In the end, Mirror Football disclosed that negotiations between the two teams were halted because the Reds wouldn’t allow rookie Jarell Quansah to have the better end of any deal. Furthermore, the Magpies’ problem has been resolved with the transfer of Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest and Yankuba Minteh to Brighton.

In any case, there had been a communication breakdown regarding a transfer, but the Merseysiders were encouraged that Gordon was willing to return to his hometown. The scenario demonstrated the Reds’ capacity to draw elite players from competing teams, with Newcastle reportedly growing concerned about the 23-year-old’s “state of mind” before to his return for preseason play.

It is unclear if Arne Slot will be able to attract as many players this summer given that Jurgen Klopp left his position as manager at the conclusion of the previous campaign. Positive indications suggest that the appeal of playing for a team of Liverpool’s calibre hasn’t gone, though.

In contrast to Gordon’s circumstances upon his return to Newcastle, the Reds had the ability to guarantee Champions League football for the upcoming season; this has been the case for seven of the last eight seasons. Despite the project at St James’ Park’s unfettered ambition, Merseyside does appear to be viewed more as a destination for elite talents than as a stepping stone these days.

Since Klopp’s tenure at Anfield came to an end, the Reds have not acquired any significant players; Calvin Ramsey is the only one to go on a season-long loan to Wigan Athletic. Furthermore, because potential targets will be present at both Copa America and Euro 2024, negotiations over signings may move a little more slowly than usual as players focus on their international obligations.

Nevertheless, Liverpool’s interest in Gordon will give supporters hope that the Reds intend to make a big splash in the market this summer, given the proper circumstances. The former Everton player’s flirtation with the Magpies, who finished the previous season with 11 goals and 10 assists, indicates that players will find it difficult to turn down the opportunity to join Anfield in the upcoming months.

July 2, 2024
Liverpool has a £50 million transfer plan to complete the dream move of Arne Slot.

Without a doubt, Arne Slot will want to settle into his new home and add his own flair to the Liverpool team this summer.

It appears that Liverpool is still hoping to sign Anthony Gordon this summer. The 23-year-old winger has recently been strongly linked to a move to Anfield as Newcastle United attempts to generate money and Arne Slot tries to improve his frontline.

The ECHO is aware that Eddie Howe’s team approached the Reds in an attempt to meet the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSRs) by requesting Jarell Quansah in exchange for Gordon in a player-plus-cash trade. After breaking into the first team, it’s thought that Liverpool has no intention of offloading the 21-year-old defender this summer or anytime soon.

After Quansah signed a new long-term deal in May of last year, he made 33 appearances for the Reds in the previous campaign, and Slot believes he is a valuable element of the team. To sweeten the pot, the Dutchman is said to be offering Newcastle a different player.

Liverpool is reportedly willing to pay £50 million and Caoimhin Kelleher in exchange for Gordon, according to TeamTalk. The 25-year-old custodian is valued by the Reds between £25 and £35 million, according to the source, thus the overall estimated value of the deal would be between £75 and £85 million.

Gordon has made no secret of his love for Liverpool, even though he established his name as an Everton player in the Premier League. He praised Steven Gerrard as one of his childhood heroes last month.

“My childhood football idol was Steven Gerrard,” Gordon said in an interview with The Overlap last month. “Coming from Liverpool, he was like a God in Liverpool, and he was an unbelievable player.”

Gordon has praised Mohamed Salah as well. “My confidence stems from my preparation,” he continued. I’m not sure where it originated, but I don’t think anyone in my immediate vicinity is like that. I simply enjoy learning new things, and as I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed a penchant for studying psychology.

“There might be many people who simply haven’t talked about it who act in the same way as me. Some football players would rather play without thinking too much and just follow their gut. I really adore the idea of envisioning myself there before I actually arrive.

“When I heard Mo Salah discuss it, I became even more interested because I think he’s a winner and an amazing machine. People such as these are safe to follow, so you won’t go too wrong.”

Then, on his international service, Gordon was asked which stadium he had most loved playing in when he was speaking on Channel 4’s TikTok channel. “It’s Anfield by far, other than St. James’ Park,” he remarked.

“It seems like I grew up watching it because I’m from the city. However, I just believe that the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” before the game is at an extremely high level.”

July 2, 2024
Joshua Kimmich is leading the race for a transfer to Liverpool, with a suggested Anthony Gordon swap deal.

Richard Hughes, the sporting director, is leading Liverpool’s hunt for manager Arne Slot as they continue to try to sign a player during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool hasn’t finished a summer transfer yet because several players are currently concentrating on the Copa America and Euro 2024.

With his feet firmly planted under the desk, Arne Slot is hard at work getting ready for the upcoming 2024–2025 season. The Dutchman may have to wait a while for the Reds to achieve his own transfer goals.

As recently highlighted by Mirror Football, Liverpool’s summer campaign is anticipated to be one of continuity rather than revolution, even with the new leadership. Richard Hughes, the sporting director, is still open to the idea of signing players, though, if a deal comes up or as a replacement for current players.

Here are the most recent Liverpool-related rumours, covering both potential ins and outs.

Kimmich ‘in a favourable position’.

Kimmich ‘in pole position’Joshua Kimmich, a top player for Germany who is now competing for his nation at Euro 2024, is rumoured to be leaving Bayern Munich this summer. Liverpool is one of the teams connected to the player. The most recent sources state that if Liverpool wants him, they will have to face off against Manchester City.

Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta had piqued Liverpool’s interest, but according to TuttoJuve, Kimmich is now the front-runner for a transfer. Although Kimmich is a more offensive player and Koopmeiners was Slot’s previous captain at AZ Alkmaar, Kimmich is a better fit.

With just a year remaining on his Bayern deal, Kimmich is apparently unwilling to sign a new deal, despite reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested. His estimated net worth is £40 million. The £60 million Dani Olmo of RB Leipzig is another player that City is interested in.

Bologna desires to trade Calafiori.

Bologna centre back Riccardo Calafiori is well-liked by Liverpool, and according to Mirror Football, the Italian team would rather sell to the Premier League if they lose him this summer.

Calafiori, who played for Italy at Euro 2024 until their elimination against Switzerland on Saturday, is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus. He will now need to make a decision regarding his future. Although he can play left back as well, his versatility at centre back is what makes him appealing.

The sporting director of Liverpool, Hughes, is also well-known for being a fan of the 22-year-old, whom he once followed while he was employed at Bournemouth. Because his old club Basel is entitled to 40% of any sale exceeding £5 million, the fee is probably in the region of £40 million or more.

Reds float Gordon swap

Liverpool may try to persuade Newcastle to sell Anthony Gordon by including Caoimhin Kelleher in a trade.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool is willing to offer Kelleher and £50 million in order to persuade Newcastle to let go of their best player. In an attempt to allay their concerns about profit and sustainability rules, the Magpies have sold Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest and Yankuba Minteh to Brighton, turning down Chelsea’s request for Alexander Isak.

Liverpool estimates the Kelleher’s worth between £25 and £35 million, thus the overall cost of the offer would be between £75 and £85 million. Gordon used to play for Everton, so if he moves to Merseyside, there might be opposition.

July 1, 2024