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Inquiries have been made by Newcastle United to sign Liverpool flop

A request has been made by Newcastle United to acquire Arthur Melo, a former midfield player for Liverpool.

The Brazilian midfielder had a challenging season at Anfield after joining the team on loan, although his time there was significantly hampered by fitness problems.

Everton and Newcastle United are interested in signing the midfield player, so he may return to the Premier League.

As teams swarm to sign the Brazilian, Arthur is eager to return to the Premier League, according to Spanish daily Marca.

The midfield player is open to staying in Italy, though, as Roma and Napoli are interested in hiring him.

Arthur’s career turned around while he was on loan at Fiorentina the previous season.

In all competitions, he made 48 appearances despite his worries about injuries.

He is anticipated to return to Juventus for the preseason, where the team’s new coach, Thiago Motta, will assess him.

It is not totally impossible that he will play in the future season for Juventus.

Newcastle has already asked about his availability, and Everton has been monitoring his situation.

In the midfield, Eddie Howe of Newcastle is seeking fresh players after Elliott Anderson and Yankuba Minteh were lost.

Newcastle United intends to participate in the transfer window.

In order to prevent an injury crisis that wrecked the Magpies’ campaign last season, Howe is willing to invest this summer and the team needs depth in the squad.

The defender Lloyd Kelly has already signed with Newcastle, and they will now likely bolster their attack, goalkeeping, and midfield.

Since the Magpies are constantly vying for a spot in Europe and have improved their competitiveness and style of play under Howe, they present Arthur with a better opportunity than he would have at Everton. The future of any new acquisition is therefore more promising than that of the Toffees.

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The Euro 2024 midfielder is viewed by Liverpool as a player who can balance the midfield.

Joshua Kimmich, 29, of Bayern Munich, is reportedly a target for Liverpool to join this summer.

Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona will compete with Liverpool to sign him. Tutto Juve claims that the midfield player is amenable to leaving the German powerhouses.

Kimmich’s exit from the Merseyside club appears likely, as new manager Arne Slot is hoping to recruit a midfield player during the transfer season.

Following Jurgen Klopp’s exit, the Reds will support their new manager in their efforts to bolster the roster and make additions.

Liverpool is prepared to sign a midfield player this summer, even though they made midfield additions last summer in response to the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.

Despite the fact that Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and other recent arrivals have given the Reds more midfield depth, they still believe that they need a midfield player who can play at the base, directly in front of the defence.

The Bayern Munich star Kimmich is seen by the Reds as the guy who can provide them stability in the middle of the park.

Kimmich would also provide the team more versatility because he can play right back as well.

A star from Bayern may be the perfect addition to Liverpool.

As a result, Liverpool would have more choices for the manager and the team to rotate between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kimmich at full-back and midfield, respectively.

Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are vying for Kimmich’s signature, and former Bayern manager Hansi Flick is eager to work with Kimmich again at Camp Nou.

After Klopp leaves, the Reds would gain the experience they need and a winning attitude by signing someone like Kimmich.

He should be available in a cheap contract because he will be a free agent come summertime.

July 7, 2024
Return of Khéphren Thuram,’super offer’ denied – Reasonable final week of transfers for Liverpool

Liverpool like the look of Nice midfielder Khéphren Thuram but there are other areas of the pitch that need to be addressed before the deadline.

Time is running out for Liverpool in the transfer window. With just seven days to go, Liverpool are approaching the same situation as last year, on deadline day when the Reds rushed to sign Arthur Melo on loan.

This time around, however, Liverpool cannot afford to make the same mistake, and neither can the Reds. There is a sensible path to take in the final week. Khéphren Thuram is a player who has been on the club’s radar all summer and he is still available and on the market as Nice seem ready to let him go.

Nice sporting director Florent Ghisolfi spoke to the press on Friday during the presentation of the new signings of Jérémie Boga and Morgan Sanson and was asked about the club’s departures, in particular Thuram and Jean-Clair Todibo during the past month.

“Thuram and Todibo are in high demand. We hope to keep all our key players, but we have never matched any player. If all parties are satisfied, an exit could take place,” Ghisolfi replied, according to France Bleu Azur. That situation doesn’t appear to have changed and with Thuram being the sort of player capable of playing as a number eight and number six, it would be wise for Liverpool to sign him this summer to help rebuild the club’s midfield under Jurgen Klopp.

However, this is not the only way for Liverpool to ensure a reasonable end to the transfer window.

As speculation around Mohamed Salah mounts, one of the key transfer decisions the club will have to make this summer is the decision to keep him at Anfield.

According to Sportitalia and Sport Witness, state-owned All-Ittihad are ready to make a “super offer” to Liverpool and Salah to lure him to Saudi Arabia.

This is a report that can no longer be ignored. Things are heating up around Salah, and given the way Saudi Arabia ramped up hiring over the summer, nothing is off the table. After all, All-Ittiera already managed to lure a Liverpool player to Fabinho this summer.

Now players like Neymar are also moving and continuing their careers in the country.

If All-Ittihad returns for Salah, it will be an offer Liverpool are unlikely to be able to refuse. But the club must do just that. There is currently no one on the market who could replace the Egyptian winger. Salah is the team’s most indispensable player, not only in terms of his quality on the pitch as one of the best players to ever wear the red shirt, but also off the pitch with his role model and mentality of leadership within the FA Zimmer.

There will be a time in the future when Salah gets into new targets and maybe Saudi Arabia will be a topic of conversation. But Liverpool can’t even consider considering that possibility this summer.

Salah simply needs to stay at Anfield, Liverpool’s transfer window success depends on it. Keep him and sign Thuram, and the Reds will have a reasonable, if not successful, last week in the transfer market.

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Big blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere: Reds had agreed deal

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

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Blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere – Reds had reached deal
August 24, 2023 Farjad Iftekhar 0 Comments newsnow

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

News – Liverpool hit as Man Utd strike £29m deal to sign Reds target – report

During the January transfer window, The Telegraph revealed that the Merseysiders have already agreed to land the Portugal international in a £44m deal this summer. Moreover, Anfield Watch exclusively reported a week ago that the Reds are finally looking to sign the 24-year-old star.

However, according to the latest media reports, Nunes has agreed to join Man City who are keen to strike a deal with Wolves in a bid to get them over the finish line.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have already agreed personal terms with the Seleccao star and submitted an initial offer of over €50m.

However, according to the latest update from Portugal, there is unlikely to be enough supply.

According to today’s version of O Jogo, the West Midlands club agreed a €45m entry fee and €5m top-up to sign Nunes from the Lions last summer. Now they want minimum compensation of €70m (£60m) to part with their prized possession.

Nunes scored just one goal and one assist in the Premier League last season and Manchester City want him to replace the injured Kevin de Bruyne, who directly contributed to 41 goals in the treble season.

Liverpool have seen several midfield goals move elsewhere this summer and it now appears the 11-man Portuguese will eventually move to the Etihad.

August 25, 2023
Thomas Partey was the subject of a proposed transfer “swap deal” between Liverpool and Arsenal.

As Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming season, Arsenal is getting close to signing Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham United.

According to reports, Juventus is preparing a bold summer transfer swoop for Thomas Partey, the star forward for Arsenal. The Italian team is eager to sign the Ghanaian international and is willing to trade Arthur Melo for cash in exchange for sending him to the Emirates Stadium.

Having previously shown interest in the Brazilian midfielder, the Gunners may now have the opportunity to sign Arthur this summer. The 26-year-old played for Liverpool on loan last season, but due to injuries, he was unable to make any senior appearances for the Reds before the season ended.

This summer, Partey may be put up for sale by Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming campaign.
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According to information available to London, Granit Xhaka will soon sign a £13 million transfer agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.

Once the Gunners sign a replacement, the Swiss midfielder is anticipated to be given permission to leave. Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham, could fill that spot as Arsenal works to complete a £105 million deal for the England international.

After having two offers for Rice turned down by the Hammers, the North London club is now expected to close a deal as they work out the details with West Ham after submitting an improved third proposal. Mikel Arteta will be desperate to sign Rice, who was identified as Arsenal’s top target heading into the window. A deal with Rice would surpass the Gunners’ previous club record £72 million signing of Nicolas Pepe.

This summer, moves for Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Gabri Veiga have also been mentioned in connection with Arsenal. Partey might be one of the players who leaves the club as Arteta continues to make plans to revamp his team in preparation for a return to Champions League action next season.

The 30-year-old was a crucial member of the Arsenal team as they competed for the Premier League championship last season, but his decline in performance toward the end of the season raised questions. According to The Sun, Juve are eager to reach a deal for Partey but are hoping to reduce the cash component by including Arthur in their “swap deal.”.

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Agent says Jürgen Klopp should complete a “super” cut-rate deal, making Liverpool his “dream” team.

Liverpool transfer news: A Jurgen Klopp ‘target’ could move this summer, although a deal with the Reds would be difficult. Meanwhile, Juventus want a $66m offer.

The transfer rumor has skyrocketed over the past two days, but the plan for Liverpool remains the same: find value in the market and try to find more bargains in a bloated landscape.

On Monday, MARCA claimed Liverpool for a transfer fee in excess of $300m (£236m/€274m) was a realistic target for Kylian Mbappé, while Spanish newspaper El Nacional reported that a bid of $77m was worth it (£60m/€70m). was submitted by the Reds for Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde. We’ve covered those reports here.

Today there are more updates from the world of transfers, with more big claims from Italy centering on Juventus striker Federico Chiesa, while there is also an update on a Everton player previously scouted by Liverpool.

With the transfer season just getting started, we can expect many more players to be linked with a move to Anfield over the coming weeks, although Khéphren Thuram is a more likely name than others to join the Merseyside then.

Federico Chiesa (Juventus)

Juventus are ‘hoping’ someone will sign for Chiesa, 25, this summer, Italian publication Corriere della Sera (translated from ‘Football Italia’) reports, with the Serie A club up for sale. Max Allegri’s side need to cut their wage bill and Chiesa is someone who could be sacrificed.

This could explain the links with Liverpool, while Aston Villa are another option according to Gianluca Di Marzio, but the player is not thrilled. Newcastle United could also come to the table for the player, who is valued at $66m (£52m/€60m)

Liverpool.com says: Signing another striker is not the priority for Liverpool this summer, with midfielders and defenders needing to be acquired before they can be thought about.

Chiesa is a standout player with an erratic injury record and while there may be reason to spend a smaller amount on him, at $66 million, that seems like too big a gamble when there are other priorities to contend with.

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)

Everton young defender Jarrad Branthwaite wants to leave this summer due to interest from elsewhere, reports Football Insider.

West Ham United have shown interest, the report said, while the Daily Mail has previously said Liverpool, Manchester United and AS Roma discovered him during his loan spell at PSV.

Liverpool are in the hunt for a left-back this summer but signing Branthwaite from Everton would be a difficult task. The last player to join the Reds directly from Everton was Abel Xavier in January 2002.

Liverpool.com says: Branthwaite is clearly a good talent and it’s no surprise there’s interest elsewhere. He meets many of Liverpool’s criteria (left-footed, homegrown, etc.), but bringing him over from Everton would almost be a non-starter.

If he moves elsewhere first, the 21-year-old centre-back could perhaps reappear on the Reds’ radar in the future.

June 29, 2023
A Liverpool defender discusses his emotionally driven decision to leave the team after 13 years and decline a new contract.

Liverpool defender Charlie Hayes-Green retired from Merseyside career after 13 years opting for move to Bolton Wanderers

Former Liverpool youngster Charlie Hayes-Green has described the difficult decision he made when he turned down a new Reds contract to move to Bolton Wanderers.

The 18-year-old was announced last week as one of the players not signed by the club before the League One club confirmed the signing of the towering defender.

His transfer to the University of Bolton stadium ended his 13-year academy. As a result, he signed a one-year deal with the Trotters with the option of another year.

In his final season with the Reds, Hayes-Green was part of Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s squad, playing alongside the likes of Ben Doak and even Juventus mercenary Arthur Melo. “I had 13 fantastic years, had so many incredible experiences at the club, learned so much, grew as a player and as a person off the pitch,” he told ECHO.

thank you to everyone on the trip who made it what it was as i had an amazing time there. But now is the time for me to move to Bolton, I thank everyone at Liverpool, but now my focus is on pre-season.”

The defender will turn 19 at the end of December and with just one under-21 appearance and 13 under-18 appearances, he felt the time was right to leave Kirkby.

Hayes-Green added: “We were offered an extension and a contract but I felt the road, for me personally, wasn’t there at Liverpool.

I didn’t feel it was the right place for me to start my career going forward and Bolton has given me the opportunity to continue and hopefully continue there. “It was a tough decision because emotionally I’ve been with Liverpool all my life, they’re the team I grew up supporting, so it was a tough decision.

“After talking to my family and people around me that I trust, I felt it was the right decision to move forward and start a new chapter in my career. The trajectory at Liverpool, I felt this was the place right for me. Continue.” And improve.

“Fingers crossed, from what I’ve seen and heard, Bolton is the right place for me to progress.”

The move to the League One club follows the path of fellow defender Conor Bradley. The Northern Ireland international was one of two Liverpool talents to join Lancashire alongside Owen Beck, but the Welshman was eventually recalled from his temporary spell.

Bradley enjoyed a successful spell with Bolton, however, as they lifted the Papa John’s trophy after an emphatic victory over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley. However, his move would end in heartbreak as they would be beaten in the play-off semi-final by Barnsley – who would lose to Sheffield on Wednesday in the final.

And while Hayes-Green thinks it’s unfair to draw comparisons to Bradley, the focus is on pursuing a similar path. He said: “Conor put in an amazing performance last season.

If you can do half as well as him, that’s fine.” It’s not really my job to compare myself to others, it’s my job to focus on myself, try to improve every day and leave the comparisons to the coaches.

“I spoke to him briefly when I went to Bolton, I knew a lot about the club anyway because I spoke to different people there. was huge for his development, hopefully I can take it with me.” The club too.”

The 18-year-old hopes his experience and development on Merseyside will bode well as he seeks to earn his trade in Bolton’s B team and break into the first team.

“It’s been really good on and off the pitch, they’ve done an incredible amount for my development.” You work with very good coaches and the guys around you push you because you are with very good players.

I’m sure it will stay that way in Bolton. “I’m over the moon, I’ve worked pretty much my whole life to get to the point where I now have to sign a professional contract,” he said when signing a contract with the Trotters.

“It was a very, very proud moment for me, my family and also the people around me. Together we have all worked so hard to get to this point and it’s an amazing feeling to have signed him.

“I’m really excited to get started. The whole vibe around the club is great, I went a few weeks ago and met all the guys. The level of training was also very good, I can’t wait to start.

Hayes-Green will officially become a Bolton player in early July when his contract on Merseyside expires.

He returns home with a range of experiences, including being challenged to defend against talented Liverpool winger Doak and receiving tutelage from Arthur in a Papa John Trophy appearance against Rochdale.
Speaking of Doak, he said:

“It’s been tough, he’s a really good player, as we all know, that’s what I need to play against the best players possible because they’re the people. that I like that will help me improve.”

“He’s a very, very good player and he gave me a few tough days of training. I learned a lot from Ben, he’s the kind of player you want to play against every day because they make you better and challenge you.”

Brazilian midfielder Arthur has endured a difficult time as the Reds spent just 13 minutes in the first team during a difficult loan spell from Juventus.

But the experience of the Wirral defender has been invaluable, explained Hayes-Green: “He was really good, a real professional.

Before the game it was a fantastic opportunity for me to be with players who played in such important games.

“He obviously played for Juventus, Barcelona and big teams with great players.

The closeness to him and the way he did things was so professional.”
“He came, was humble, talked to all of us and helped us in the dressing room and throughout the game, so it was a good experience.”

June 24, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: ‘perfect’ Alexis Mac Allister partner discovered; $33 million price agreed

Liverpool Transfer News: The Reds have found a partner for Alexis Mac Allister, but it won’t be cheap. The asking price of another lens has been accepted.

Liverpool are entering uncharted territory. By this point last year, all summer transfer matters had been completed apart from the panicked battle to sign Arthur Melo on loan. And while that was a particularly successful period, it was an indication of how both Jürgen Klopp and FSG like to do business.

For the owners, this means there will be no price increase as the buyer of the clubs is desperate. For Klopp, that means a full pre-season to work with newcomers, which seems particularly important as Liverpool look to rebuild. However, the transfer market is currently a series of dominoes just waiting to fall, so patience is required.

Of course, Liverpool managed to get Alexis Mac Allister through the door early, using a release clause to secure genuine transfer activity. However, there has been little movement since then and there is a feeling the club are biding their time.

Some interesting players could undoubtedly be signed relatively quickly – Gabri Veiga, for example, also has a release clause, albeit with more suitors in place – but Liverpool appear to be keeping their options open. One possibility is that he’s waiting to see if the marquee name Nicolò Barella becomes available, and there’s more on that today.

Here is Liverpool.com’s verdict on the market gossip surrounding the Reds today

Nicolò Barella (Inter)

In the wake of a report from Italy’s Gazetta Dello Sport attributing a legitimate interest in Barella to Liverpool, the Independent has now taken a stand.

Miguel Delaney says Newcastle are currently considering alternatives, with a large gap in ratings between the two clubs. Inter Milan are pitching nearly $102m (£80m/€93m), with the Magpies around $38m short of that amount.

Liverpool are “also interested” in the player and see him as “exactly what they want in a second midfielder to complement Alexis Mac Allister”. However, she also believes that the price is currently “far too high”.

Liverpool.com says: It’s a real dilemma. Inter need to sell players and the pressure could increase as the transfer window progresses depending on whether or not they can offload lesser assets. But the longer Liverpool wait, the less certainty Klopp will have in pre-season – especially as there is no guarantee he will beat Newcastle.

Meanwhile, other legitimate targets, such as Veiga or Khéphren Thuram, may have moved elsewhere. It’s a real balancing act. But given Barella’s star quality, Liverpool would certainly be justified in waiting a little longer than usual with transfers.

Sofia Amrabat (Fiorentina)

There is also another midfielder under the eyes of both Liverpool and Newcastle. Like Barella, he’s someone who hasn’t really been on the radar for a while. Sofyan Amrabat was a rising World Cup star, which led to links with Liverpool. But things have cooled off since his return to Fiorentina.

However, according to TuttoMercato correspondent Giacomo Iacobellis on Twitter, both Liverpool and Newcastle are willing to match the Italian side’s valuation of $33m (£26m/€30m). As it stands, no other team is willing to pay this much, even if the player’s personal preference remains Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool tend to go for players who are completely sold on a move, and won’t beg Amrabat to pick Anfield over a move to Spain. However, it is interesting that his name has reappeared.

Importantly, if there is any truth to the report, it means a slightly more conservative presence in midfield could still be on Liverpool’s radar. Despite his defensive performances at the World Cup, he’s not really a number six, but he has the qualities that would allow him to play deeper – like Manu Koné who is also linked with him.

The latter has better defensive strength and would actually be a more attractive choice overall. But if Liverpool are still looking for someone who is really comfortable as a defensive midfielder and could replace Fabinho, it would be a welcome development.

June 22, 2023