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Liverpool turns down surprise Deadline Day transfer offer from Premier League club

The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool has turned down an offer for keeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old was valued at well than £20 million by The Reds, but Forest only offered £15 million for him.

Even though Alisson plays at a world-class level and he is merely Anfield’s second choice, he has recently been granted some opportunities.

He has made 34 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s team overall, and he has often impressed.

Liverpool’s refusal to sell him is not surprising, especially considering there is still time in the transfer window to find a suitable successor.

The Reds are also rumoured to have based their asking price on Manchester City’s £19 million transfer of James Trafford to Burnley.

Former Arsenal striker wanted by Forest

According to Fabrizio Romano, Forest is attempting to investigate a late-transfer window move for former Arsenal star Chuba Akpom.

On deadline day, the Reds are seeking to strengthen their attack, and they are giving the Ajax player significant consideration.

This season, Akpom has made 20 appearances across all competitions and scored nine goals, attracting the interest of other Premier League teams.

Though it’s thought that Ajax won’t easily allow Akpom to go, they might be tempted with a big offer.

Although Fulham has also been connected to Akpom, it seems that Armando Broja of Chelsea is now the target.

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Three players are permitted to depart as Jurgen Klopp looks to sign a Fulham star on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old centre half greatly pleased Liverpool during their Carabao Cup semifinal second leg at Craven Cottage on Wednesday.

Liverpool may consider Tosin Adarabioyo, a defender for Fulham, in the summer.

The 26-year-old centre half greatly impressed Liverpool during their Carabao Cup semifinal match at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. Since Tosin is free to speak with foreign teams, AC Milan has already expressed interest in signing him before his contract expires in the summer.

Tottenham was also considering the 6′ 5in defender throughout the summer, and Liverpool is looking to strengthen their defensive lineup. Despite Jurgen Klopp’s departure, a free transfer to replace Joel Matip or another player of their calibre is probably appealing.

Tosin is aware that Fulham wants to keep him, but he will have options as a free agent. Fulham is content to wait and see what happens.

After Nat Phillips, a 26-year-old centre back, spent the first half of the season at Celtic, the Reds have permitted him to join Cardiff City on loan for the balance of the season.

Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Matip all sustained major injuries during the 2020–21 season, during which time Phillips made 20 appearances for the Reds. Phillips has played 29 times for the team. He only made five appearances for Celtic during the previous season, but he made eight appearances throughout the first half of this one.

Although Blackburn had also hoped to sign the defender, he will now play out the remainder of the season in South Wales.

Right-back Calvin Ramsay, who featured just twice for Preston in the first half of the season, has also been loaned by the Reds to Bolton. Ramsay’s loan at Liverpool is expected to go as well as that of right-back Conor Bradley, who won Bolton’s player of the year award following an outstanding campaign and is presently making an impression for the first team.

Liverpool’s left-back After being brought back earlier this month, Owen Beck has also been granted permission to return on loan to Dundee in Scotland.

After Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas suffered injuries, Beck—who had been playing well at Dundee—was brought back to Liverpool, where he made his Premier League debut in the team’s 4-0 victory over Bournemouth. According to FIFA regulations, he was not allowed to play for a third team this season after making appearances for Dundee and Liverpool.

After the first half of the season that we both experienced together, I am more than happy to be back, Beck remarked. At this point, I’m eager to perform in front of the crowd once more.

“I am ecstatic to be back. I would want to express my gratitude to the Dundee supporters for their unwavering support over the first half of the season. Even after you learned that I had been recalled, you showed incredible love. Now that I’m back, let’s get back to work.

February 2, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Wonderkid price confirmed; negotiations for target are about to begin.

Although Liverpool hasn’t completed a transfer this January, in previous years, players like Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz have come to Anfield during a difficult time to close deals.

There is still a lot of work to be done by clubs as the January transfer window nears its conclusion.

While 2024 has seen less activity than previous years, the month always has a tendency to pick up steam as it draws to an end. With the transfer window almost over, Liverpool leads the Premier League by six points and will be hoping that their current success may translate into a second title under manager Jurgen Klopp.

After adding Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch throughout the summer, the Reds could afford to be frugal with their spending during the next ten days. But after making headline-grabbing additions in Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz at the close of the transfer window in the previous two seasons, Liverpool last missed out on a January acquisition in 2019.

Is there any business that could be prompted by Mo Salah’s injury? Maybe, but the talisman Egyptian hasn’t completely ruled out making a comeback at AFCON. Still, Mirror Football compiles the most recent transfer rumours to reach Anfield.

Liverpool vying for the “golden boy”

Bilal El Khannouss

Atletico Madrid may have competition to sign Genk’s “golden boy,” Bilal El Khannouss, according to HLN via Sport Witness. Following a scouting trip, Liverpool is rumoured to have convinced the 19-year-old that they will offer “formidable competition.”

The young player has appeared in both of Morocco’s opening two AFCON matches, starting off the bench. El Khannouss is rumoured to be reluctant to leave Genk this month, but they may be willing to help in the future.

Earlier in the season, HLN was informed by the director of the Belgian team, Dimitri De Condé, that they hoped to secure a record price. He remarked, “We think Bilal should become the most expensive outgoing transfer in Belgian football. I have always said this to him and his entourage.”

The young player would therefore have cost more than the £31 million that AC Milan paid for Charles De Ketelaere when he left Club Brugge. El Khannouss has a contract that expires in 2027.

Celtic target Kelleher

Football Insider reports that Celtic hopes to sign Liverpool custodian Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.

In an attempt to oust his former team, Brendan Rodgers intends to raid their backup goalie, who has only been allowed to play in cup competitions this season despite making two Premier League outings in Alisson Becker’s absence. The Scottish champions are reportedly interested in the Irish international, and Liverpool has reportedly placed a £20 million price tag on his talents.

As a result, the Bhoys are unable to make a move this month, but when Joe Hart becomes 37 in the next transfer window, they plan to consider making one.

Talks are scheduled

Liverpool needs to move quickly if they want to sign Leny Yoro, a young player who has already been compared to William Saliba. According to Footmercato, PSG has scheduled a meeting to discuss a move for the defender, with whom the Reds were reportedly in advanced negotiations before.

Yoro has also been connected to teams like Real Madrid and Manchester United as PSG looks to get an early advantage in their pursuit of the Lille star. In order to help him advance, the Parisian team is even eager to make room for him in their roster this summer.

This season, the 18-year-old has already made 22 starts and solidified his position in Lille’s defence.

January 23, 2024
Caoimhin Kelleher expressed his happiness following Jurgen Klopp’s decision.

Caoimhin Kelleher is thrilled that Jurgen Klopp made a choice for Liverpool this season. At Anfield, the goalie is still regarded as backup.

In 2022, Caoimhin Kelleher truly became well-known. He appeared like he would continue to improve after shining in the Carabao Cup final as Liverpool won the cup.

This followed multiple Premier League and Champions League first-team outings. Up until the previous season, everything appeared fine.

Kelleher made just three appearances during the 2022–2023 season. That was it—one in the Premier League and two in the Carabao Cup. 301 football minutes.

For the Irishman, that may be considered something of a disaster. Although he will turn 25 later this month, he is no longer a particularly young athlete, and the lack of football has caused his stock to fall.

Kelleher has benefited greatly by Liverpool’s increased usage of him this season; in fact, he is probably the key reason for their participation in the Europa League. The goalie has actually played in and appeared in more games already this season than he did the entire previous one.

It should come as no surprise that Kelleher is overjoyed that Jurgen Klopp has started him in games this year. That’s exactly what the player discussed in an interview with Liverpoolfc.com.

“I’m obviously very happy that the manager has trusted me to start the games in this competition and also getting the League Cup games so far as well,” he stated. It has benefited me and has provided me a significant amount of playing time.

Thus, Kelleher is gradually attempting to restore that reputation, and this season, she will have the opportunity to do so. It’s unknown exactly what his long-term plans are; he might like to move on the next year.

For the time being, though, he is Liverpool’s competent Europa League custodian and should be able to help the team win further cups.

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Jamie Carragher lists the final two transfers Liverpool must complete to win title

After Sunday’s draw at Luton, Liverpool lost momentum in the Premier League title battle. Jamie Carragher highlighted that the team still needs two players to seriously challenge Man City.

In order to position Liverpool as championship contenders in the Premier League this season, Jamie Carragher is adamant that they need to bring in a new holding midfielder and full-back.

The former Reds defender discussed how simpler it was to counterattack against Luton during Jurgen Klopp’s team’s disappointing 1-1 draw with them as opposed to Manchester City, who had won five of the previous six Premier League titles.

This outcome keeps Liverpool three points behind Pep Guardiola’s team, who crushed Bournemouth 6-1 on Saturday, and in third place in the standings. In their first six road games this season in the division, the Reds have only triumphed twice.

Carragher thinks that in order for Liverpool to contend for the championship, they still need a specialist holding midfielder. He said to Sky Sports on Sunday, “Liverpool’s midfield is much better than it was last season, but they still don’t have a top holding midfield player.”

“MacAllister’s not a holding midfield player,” mirror Carragher continued. He’s got strong receiving skills, but he struggles defensively and lacks some speed for that position, so I believe they can still get better there.

With Andy Robertson out due to injury, concerns were also raised about Liverpool’s defensive cover in the full-back positions. Since then, Kostas Tsimikas and Joe Gomez have filled the position, but Carragher thinks it’s more crucial to add a right-back.

“I think Liverpool could do with a great defender who can play a couple of positions in the back four, rather than so much a player for a specific position,” he continued. They decided to start Gomez at left back today rather than Tsimikas because they believed he would be more capable in defence.

“I still believe that Liverpool could use another player in that position. Trent could be released into midfield at different times, and you could play someone there against certain opponents who is maybe tougher and stronger defensively.”

In summarising his views on Liverpool’s current situation, Carragher predicts that although Klopp’s team has improved from the group that finished an unimpressive fifth last season, they will not be able to launch a meaningful title challenge.

“I believe Liverpool is not prepared to win the league,” asserted the ex-defender. “Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool fans, I believe, are aware of that at this time. They aim to return to the top four, but I believe they need a better defender and another midfielder to be competitive once more

November 8, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has found the perfect figurehead for hidden Liverpool masterplan

This week’s Blood Red column looks at a famous night for Liverpool’s Academy and argues why success bursting from behind those closed doors must now become the norm at Anfield

It was no doubt a morning full of smiles and back patting at Liverpool’s Kirkby Academy on Friday.

The spring in the step of all the coaches will have been noticeable after an evening of first-team action that saw as many of seven of their graduates play a part in a resounding European win.

It might not have been the Champions League and Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse are certainly not a continental heavyweight, but the pride will have been fulsome across the Academy departments after a 5-1 demolition moved the senior Reds to within touching distance of knockout stage involvement.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold in possession of the captain’s armband and Curtis Jones continuing his excellent form of recent months, Jurgen Klopp was also able to name Caoimhin Kelleher in goal and senior debutant Luke Chambers at left-back.

Throw in Calum Scanlon, James McConnell and Jarell Quansah from the bench and it completed a famous night for those who have watched the rise of all seven up close and personal in the recent years and months at the club’s youth base.

And had Bobby Clark and Ben Doak been fit and available the pair might have brought the overall tally up to nine on the night. Even Harvey Elliott briefly turned out for the Under-21s after his own move from Fulham in 2019 for added Academy sheen.

This is what the club are working so hard to achieve behind the scenes, away from the unflinching glare of the first-team fortunes. The aim to produce players capable of being ready for life as a Liverpool senior is one that is never truly complete, but Thursday night was undoubtedly a memorable milestone on the journey.

With the competition at the sharp end of the game now stronger than ever, Liverpool are, rightly or wrongly, not able to match the same sorts of sums as some of their main rivals as consistently in the transfer market. Without being paupers, the club still need to work smarter to unearth players of sufficient quality to shine at Anfield and the work undertaken by Head of Academy Recruitment Matt Newberry in recent years has been exceptional.

Newberry’s remit has generally been to ensure it is Liverpool who are signing the very best youngsters across the Britain and Ireland and the recent history points to a department who are now, more often than not, getting it right.

Since the end of 2020, Liverpool have been able to bring the likes of Doak, Clark and now Scanlon into their senior ranks at various points and the former is now undoubtedly considered a first-team player having broken through across the 12 months.

Had Kaide Gordon not cruelly been out injured for over a year himself, the former Derby County winger will have most certainly built on his own early promise of 2022 when he started in a Carabao Cup semi-final and scored in the FA Cup.

Newberry and the team made sure they moved quickly to secure Stefan Bajcetic to a Liverpool contract at the end of 2020 to beat New Year legislation that changed how the signing of youngsters from overseas worked due to England’s decision to leave the European Union. With 19 senior appearances during a breakout term last time out, the move that saw them fend off Manchester United to sign Bajcetic from Celta Vigo appears to have been an inspired one.

Doak’s own path is currently being forged with eight senior appearances under his belt, while Clark, the son of former Newcastle midfielder Lee, has been able to claim two of his own under Klopp.

With six appearances this term, Quansah feels like the next cab off the rank and the England Under-21 international has grown in stature since the club took the decision not to add to their centre-back ranks in the summer transfer window. After a loan spell at Bristol Rovers in the second half of last season, he is now poised for more games at Anfield as Klopp shuffles his options across four competitions.

With Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup to come next week, Quansah could be in line for another run-out. He’s been one of the quiet success stories of the early season for the Reds.

It must be stressed that such an occasion like Thursday night would not be possible without a manager like Klopp, whose commitment in youth prospects is unwavering. It’s seven years this week since vice-captain Alexander-Arnold made his senior debut and he has become one of the most creative and pioneering full-backs of the modern era during that time, while winning every top level trophy available. None of that would have been possible without the trust and belief of his Liverpool manager.

But for those now making their way to the fringes to the first team under Klopp, Alexander-Arnold should represent the posterboy for how it should be done. Under his manager’s careful watch he has gone from being a young hopeful to a Champions League and Premier League winner who will one day move from vice captain to outright skipper of the club itself.

October 28, 2023
Liverpool 11 players who were not involved during international break

During the break, eight different players were required to play 180 minutes for their respective countries, but 11 Reds did not participate in any games in October.

It is incredible to think that we will have to go through this a third time in a month, especially after Andy Robertson suffered a serious injury during the October international break.

Six different Liverpool players registered either a goal or an assist, making the total number of first-team players called up for their country to 16; eight of them played every minute.

The absence of Robertson, Ben Doak, and Luke Chambers has left Jurgen Klopp regretting their injuries.
He will have little time with his entire team before facing Everton on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

However, a total of 11 senior players were ineligible for selection or were injured and thus did not participate in international action this month.

While Caoimhin Kelleher, Conor Bradley, Thiago, Stefan Bajcetic, and Cody Gakpo were unable to play because of injuries, Adrian, Marcelo Pitaluga, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip, Curtis Jones, and Ryan Gravenberch were all left out.

Kelleher missed the Reds’ final two games before the break because he needed 12 stitches after cutting his knee during practice, but Gravenberch’s absence remains puzzling.

The midfielder turned down the call-up last month in favor of settling in his new home, and the Netherlands, both the senior team and the under-21 squad, have harbored resentment toward him ever since.

Liverpool gains from their loss!

The midfielder was given time off, just like other players who did not play for their nations, but he will be one of the select few to take advantage of uninterrupted practice leading up to the Merseyside derby.

Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are in a comparable situation and will be strongly considered for the starting spot at Anfield on Saturday.
If Gakpo’s rehabilitation goes according to plan, the same may be true for him.

Following his knee injury at Tottenham, the Dutch forward was said to have “a good chance” of returning after the break.
It is hoped that he will be available for selection against Everton.

Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are in a comparable situation and will be strongly considered for the starting spot at Anfield on Saturday. If Gakpo’s rehabilitation goes according to plan, the same may be true for him.

The Dutch forward is hoped to be available for selection against Everton after being said to have “a good chance” of returning after the break following his knee injury at Tottenham.

Adrian, Pitaluga, Gomez, Matip, Jones, and Gravenberch are absent.

Kelleher, Bradley, Thiago, Bajcetic, and Gakpo were injured.

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One of Liverpool’s top summer targets for next year is made public

The ideal young forward has been identified by Liverpool, who want to bolster their lineup for next summer.

Over the past 12 months, Jurgen Klopp’s team has achieved an amazing rebuild by investing in youth and offloading experienced players.

The club lost Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and Roberto Firmino in the summer as they moved to Saudi Arabia.

After Wataru Endo, Dominic Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister joined the team last summer, the midfield in particular received the most attention.

The Reds have been connected to a number of possible replacements as a result of reports that Mo Salah may eventually depart for Saudi Arabia.

Johan Bakayoko is one of Klopp’s top priorities for his team to sign next year, the Liverpool Echo reports.

The PSV winger made an impression in the previous season and was on the verge of joining Brentford in the summer, but he turned it down to remain in the Eredivisie.

Bakayoko, who is only 20 years old, would be a great fit for this young Liverpool team and would be a true steal at an estimated £20 million.

The Merseyside team may make a move for a midfielder or defender as early as the January transfer window, according to rumours

October 19, 2023
Liverpool transfers and news LIVE: Antonio Silva fight, Caoimhin Kelleher injury blow, Thiago Almada interest

The most recent information on Darren England, Jurgen Klopp, and the buildup to the Europa League match at Anfield against Union Saint-Gilloise can be found in the Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and speculation section.

Currently, Liverpool is playing Union Saint-Gilloise.
Following their 3-1 victory over LASK in their group’s opening match, the Reds are aiming to make it two wins in a row in the Europa League.

After being preoccupied with VAR and the Reds’ controversial 2-1 Premier League loss at Tottenham Hotspur, which was overturned by VAR, attention is now back on the game of football.

Jurgen Klopp asserted that a replay of the game would be the best course of action in the most recent development of the ongoing narrative. Darren England will reportedly not officiate a Liverpool match for the remainder of the season, according to reports, but PGMOL president Howard Webb has backed him in light of the mistake.

Newcastle and Liverpool are on the lookout for Jarrod Bowen.

West Ham United and Jarrod Bowen are reportedly “moving slowly” on contract negotiations, according to talkSPORT.

According to the report, Bowen could take the place of Mohamed Salah next summer, prompting both Liverpool and Newcastle to be on high alert about a potential move for the England international.

Southgate comments on the VAR controversy.

To begin with, I wasn’t in favour of it. It bothers me. Just accept the results of the officials’ decisions.

However, returning to a society devoid of technology seems unlikely. It was never going to resolve every issue. There is no solution that will solve every problem.

Kelleher injury blow

Liverpool’s Europa League match against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise this evening is anticipated to be Caoimhin Kelleher’s last due to injury.

The Reds’ goalkeeper has been left off of The Republic of Ireland’s most recent international roster for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Though Alisson may now take over in goal for Jurgen Klopp’s team this evening at Anfield, Kelleher was originally scheduled to start.

Adrian won’t be able to play because he wasn’t picked for the club’s Europa League team.

Salah and Klopp are nominees for awards.

The most recent Premier League Manager of the Month and Player of the Month awards could go to Liverpool.

In addition to Son Heung-Min, Kieran Trippier, Jarrod Bowen, Pedro Neto, and Ollie Watkins, Mohamed Salah has also been nominated for the latter award.

In the meantime, Klopp is vying for the manager position with Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe, and Ange Postecoglou.

Antonio Silva rivalry.

Antonio Silva, a defender with ties to Liverpool, is reportedly a target for Manchester United.

The Benfica star has been mentioned in the past as a potential target for the Reds, but Jurgen Klopp decided against signing a player for this area of the field during the summer transfer window.

The Daily Mail reports that United could make a move for Silva in January as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his injury-plagued defense.

Thiago Almada is interested.

Thiago Almada, a midfielder for Atlanta, is the player on whom Liverpool have “set their sights.

The Argentinian club Vélez Sarsfield’s 22-year-old player joined the MLS team in 2022 and has since established himself as a huge success in the United States.

Almada, who was a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning team last year, is reportedly a target for top clubs after tallying 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 league appearances this season.

Two teams that have been “closely monitoring” the player, according to Fichajes, are Liverpool and Manchester United.
Both clubs are “considering making a bid,” according to Fichajes.

Almada’s current employers have a contract with him through 2025.

For the remainder of the season, Darren England will not referee Liverpool games.

A new report claims that Darren England won’t officiate any more Liverpool games this year but won’t be fired either.

The Telegraph reported that England has received support and backing from Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb as a result of his involvement in Liverpool’s contentious 2-1 Premier League loss at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

The 37-year-old oversaw VAR alongside assistant VAR Dan Cook during the game in which Luis Diaz’s goal was incorrectly disallowed for offside.

The PGMOL acknowledged that a “significant human error” had occurred after the game, which saw Liverpool finish with nine men on the field.

On Tuesday, audio of the incident was made public, underscoring the magnitude of England and Cook’s blunder at Stockley Park.

Three clubs, including Liverpool, are vying for the Sao Paulo defender.

Liverpool reportedly has interest in Sao Paulo defender Lucas Beraldo.

The Brazilian, according to Fichajes, is luring attention from England and Europe.
Among the top-flight teams vying with Liverpool are reportedly Wolves and Newcastle United.

As well as Porto and Monaco, Benfica is one of the teams vying for the services of the under-20 international.

October 5, 2023
Four Liverpool players have three months to save their careers or risk being kicked out of the team.

Liverpool released most of their fringe stars over the summer, although the restructuring could continue into January.

Liverpool spent a lot of money over the summer as part of their rebuild and there is no reason to believe that the restructuring will not continue in the January transfer window.
The Reds have started the Premier League season unbeaten and could require further investment if they are able to challenge for the title.

Jürgen Klopp fundamentally overhauled his midfield this summer, signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo.

As a result, several experienced stars were allowed to leave – such as James Milner – and the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were also made easier.

Liverpool were expected to strengthen their defense before the end of the transfer window and this target could be achieved in the January transfer window.

Other new arrivals cannot be ruled out, but could be recruited to replace those allowed to leave the club.

Express Sport looks at four stars who have three months to prove their worth to Klopp or risk being moved…

Thiago Alcántara

Despite interest from Saudi clubs and Turkish teams, Liverpool decided to retain Thiago’s services. The Spaniard has not played for the club so far this season due to injury problems and needs to stay fit if he is to have a future at Anfield.
The ex-Bayern Munich star’s contract expires at the end of the season and the Reds could be tempted to pay a transfer fee for his services in January if they decide not to give him a new contract.

Joel Matip

Liverpool were expected to sign a left-sided defender this summer, and with Matip in the final year of his contract, the writing is on the wall for the 32-year-old.

With Joe Gomez signing a long-term contract with the club last year, the England international remains part of Klopp’s long-term plans and so Matip must prove he has something to offer if he is to avoid being released for a fee minimum in January.

Ben Doak

Teenage star Doak had no shortage of interest over the summer and a loan move looked likely, but ultimately the striker has remained on Merseyside and is gaining valuable experience working alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah and Darwin on a daily basis Nunez. Opportunities will be difficult to come by for the 17-year-old and if he fails to demonstrate that he is ready, a short-term loan in January could be an option for Liverpool to ensure their number 50 gains valuable experience. that he must continue to make progress

Caoimhin Kelleher

Ireland international Kelleher attracted interest from Celtic and Wolves this summer, but it was ultimately decided that he would remain at his boyhood club.

However, it remains to be seen how long Klopp can convince “the number two best goalkeeper in the world” to continue working with him.
Kelleher is likely to feature in cup competitions for the Reds and could push to start some league games if he impresses on those occasions.
Otherwise, Liverpool may have no choice but to grant the 24-year-old goalkeeper’s transfer wish.

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Liverpool selects its Europa League team.

A 23-man roster has been announced by Liverpool for the UEFA Europa League.

The Reds’ ‘A list’ comprises teenagers Bobby Clark and Ben Doak in addition to summer additions Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The ‘B list’ will include players like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott as well as any others who were born on or after January 1, 2002 and have spent two years at the club.

Goalkeepers

Caoimhin Kelleher, Alisson Becker, and Vitezslav Jaros.

Defenders

Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, and Kostas Tsimikas.

Midfielders

Bobby Clark, Thiago Alcantara, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

Forwards

Darwin, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Ben Doak.

September 16, 2023
Young Players to Keep an Eye For During Liverpool’s Preseason

There are several academy players looking to impress during Liverpool’s pre-season

During the preseason, hope comes to life eternally. The list has been cleaned up since the previous year and every club has the chance to once again feel able to do something special.

There is also the eternal hope that an academy player will take the next step to potentially breaking through.

Liverpool have several younger players who can work their way up to the first team.

For the purpose of this discussion, let’s exclude people like Stefan Bajcetic, who should already be part of the established senior squad.

Ben Doak

Probably the player people are most looking forward to is the young Scotsman. Despite being just 17, he was a threat on the right wing in every age group he played in last season.

With very little natural depth behind Mohamed Salah, Doak could get minutes in cup games and potentially find himself on the bench in certain situations throughout the season.

Tyler Morton

While the focus is on the potential signing of Romeo Lavia, Tyler Morton could potentially prove he has what it takes to strengthen the midfield, at least for now. Morton had valuable first-team minutes at Blackburn last season and can play both as a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player. Marcelo Pitaluga and Vitezlav Jaros

With Caoimhin Kelleher likely to move elsewhere this summer for a deserved starting position, Liverpool have two young goalkeepers with a chance to prove they have enough to replace Alisson Becker. Pitalugia is the most prestigious player but the Brazilian is only 20 and hasn’t made the first team yet.

Jaros, on the other hand, has spent most of his time on loan in recent seasons. The soon-to-be 22-year-old also impressed at the European U21 Championships earlier this month.

Billy Koumetio and Jarell Quansah
Liverpool are reportedly looking for another centre-back, with Rhys Williams back on loan and Nat Phillips likely to join on regular hours. With Joel Matip and Joe Gomez having injury histories, there could be a path for one or both of the two highly regarded defenders to step up into the senior squad.

Conor Bradley

The young right-back impressed on loan at Bolton last season. Best known for his attacking prowess, he played more at fullback last season. However, Joe Gomez is currently the only other player who could be considered back on the roster.

Bradley gets a chance to prove that he can step in and give Trent Alexander-Arnold a break from time to time, albeit in a very different role. Which young player are you most looking forward to this pre-season?

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 10, 2023
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, might be forced into approving a transfer he rejects.

Caoimhin Kelleher could be heading for a Liverpool exit this summer.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp does not want to lose Caoimhin Kelleher this summer, but he may be forced to let his reserve goalkeeper go. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper is looking for a steady start after several seasons as a substitute for Alisson

Highly regarded at Anfield, the 24-year-old has won the hearts of supporters with his contributions in recent campaigns, gaining fame for his penalty-saving heroics. But Kelleher has now reached an age where he wants to play regularly.

And with Alisson regular first choice at Liverpool following another world-class season, the Reds face the prospect of losing their reliable number 2 in the coming weeks. Anfield report that Klopp would ideally like to keep the Irishman for at least a year.

But Kelleher only played five times last season and eight times the year before. He rivals Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu for Ireland’s No. 1 and his compatriot made 32 Premier League appearances last season.

So if an attractive offer should arrive this summer, Kelleher will be happy to try it out. And Klopp’s transfer policy during his time on Merseyside was mainly to allow players to leave when there is a better opportunity elsewhere or when they want to leave.

It could mean that Germany against their wishes will give Kelleher the green light to leave this summer in gratitude for his loyalty over the past few seasons. Despite his talent, the goalkeeper did not complain about a lack of playing time.

Any departure would force Klopp to replace him, preferably with a homegrown player, lest he take another non-native spot. The Reds currently only have two such positions available.

A goalkeeper who fits those criteria and has been linked with Liverpool is Hannover 96’s Ron-Robert Zieler. The former Manchester United player qualifies as homegrown, despite being German, thanks to his stay in Manchester between 2005 and 2010

He has never made an appearance in the Red Devils first team, but the former Leicester mercenary would therefore avoid taking one of the bottom two non-homegrown places.

This would be beneficial as many of Liverpool’s other summer targets would also take those places, such as Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Kone.

Liverpool will be happy to have a reliable number 2 as they have the Europa League to play in 2023-24. If cheap signing Zieler is not an option, 36-year-old Adrian – who has been third-choice for the last three seasons – has signed a contract extension and could be promoted as Alisson’s backup.

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According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, according to a report from the Transfer Room.

The player is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and other Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United are monitoring him.

Veiga was a key player for Celta Vigo last season and has eleven goals and four assists to his credit in all competitions.

The talented attacking midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs with his performances and where he lands remains to be seen.

Apparently, the player has a €40m release clause in his contract and it remains to be seen if the Reds are ready to pay it.

It’s no secret that Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Veiga can play both as a number ten and as an advanced central midfielder.

The talented youngster will help create goalscoring opportunities for Liverpool and he will also score goals himself.

Chelsea certainly have more financial resources compared to Liverpool but the Reds can offer them European football next season.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can fend off competition from their Premier League rivals and sign the talented young midfielder.

Meanwhile, Chelsea also need to add quality and depth in midfield. Players like Mateo Kovacic are expected to move this summer and the Blues should look to sign a good playmaker.

June 28, 2023
Liverpool may receive a £37.7 million boost transfers as five potential deals surface.

Income dominates Liverpool’s landscape, but five could be used to shore up the transfer budget

Earnings are key at Anfield as Liverpool look for new faces to join Alexis Mac Allister.

Four senior players have departed, with Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all leaving Merseyside. Goals have been outlined by the Reds and multiple names continue to be associated with a move.

Khephren Thuram is one of them, as are Gabri Veiga and Ryan Gravenberch. But if one of these tied players arrives, you may need to make room with additional spending.

Last season, Sadio Mane made a high profile departure from Merseyside when he decided to move to Bayern Munich. It doesn’t look like we’ll see any shocks when it comes to an Anfield exit, but some could be introduced on the fringes.

Caoimhin Kelleher – £10 million

The Republic of Ireland striker has been reduced to minutes in the League Cup and a few FA Cup games in recent seasons after establishing himself as Liverpool’s second-choice goalkeeper behind Alisson. Although he enjoyed success with the Reds during the 2021/22 season, his international place was under threat.

Southampton signed Gavin Bazunu from Manchester City last summer in search of stable goalkeepers, with the Irishman impressing during a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday. Aside from how Saints finished in the Premier League last season, he’s been pushing for Kelleher.

The battle for the number one shirt has prompted manager Stephen Kenny to speak out, urging the Reds keeper to steer first-team football away from the L4 after settling for Liverpool with just four appearances in all competitions .

Now the above £10m is just his market value, as reported by transfermarkt.co.uk, but he is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. Namely Brentford, who are currently contemplating a life without Spain goalkeeper David Raya.

He openly declared his desire to play for the title and there was much speculation that he would join Tottenham Hotspur. Even though this trace apparently no longer exists, information is still circulating about Manchester United as well.

If Liverpool sell him, it would mean looking for a reliable option to replace the Brazilian, who has won the player of the season award.

Nat Phillips – £3 million

Nat Phillips has established himself as a cult hero at Anfield after his defensive stability helped the Reds overcome their injury woes.

Like his defensive partner Rhys Williams, they have stepped up at key moments to overcome the selection problems faced by Jurgen Klopp.

He made five appearances in all competitions for the Reds, but questions remained over his L4 future.

Phillips would not be pushed towards a departure from Liverpool following his services to the club, but he has been in the spotlight in recent months.

In January, a hamstring injury suffered by Ibrahima Konate thwarted a potential Phillips move as he was seen as a cover option for Joel Matip and Joe Gomez if Virgil van Dijk is out.

Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly been interested, while the defender has attracted interest from Premier League clubs in recent seasons. However, speculation over his future remained quiet this summer.

Rhys Williams – £1.7m

Williams created some of the defensive options that took Liverpool across the line behind closed doors during the season. He is also another defender whose playing time is limited as he is lower in the pecking order.

He found some minutes while on loan at Blackpool in the Championship, but those were cut short when he was recalled in January. The 22-year-old has three years left on his contract with the Reds and reports towards the end of last season suggest he has attracted interest from the second tier of English football.

There were indications that Liverpool were ready to accept an approach for the Preston-born defender. As with Phillips, there have been no concrete reports of a departure he could postpone this summer, but he could be an option after Liverpool U21 team-mate Leighton Clarkson moved to Aberdeen on a permanent basis.

Joel Matip – £10m

Joel Matip has proven to be one of the smartest deals in Liverpool’s recent history after signing Schalke on a free transfer. The Cameroon defender has won every piece of silverware at his disposal, making 187 appearances for the Reds since arriving seven years ago.

Liverpool and injury concerns have been a regular occurrence in recent years, with the 31-year-old himself suffering greatly. He resigned himself to just 17 Premier League appearances this season as he moved down the pecking order behind Ibrahima Konate.

The Reds need defensive options, but they also need to be healthy as often as possible – with this in mind, the new centre-backs have not yet been completely wiped out, even if midfield is a priority.

Matip still has a year left on his contract at Anfield, but the Reds could risk losing the then 32-year-old on a free transfer next summer. It means that this summer could be the right time to cash in on the centre-back

Fabio Carvalho – 13 million pounds

It was a difficult debut season for Fabio Carvalho. Having signed from Fulham, he has come with a promise and while the roof remains there and is untouched by the youngster, he has faced questions about his future.

His playing time was reduced following the post-World Cup restart as Liverpool pushed for European qualification. Even before the curtain fell on the season, Carvalho faced interest from the likes of RB Leipzig, who saw an offer rejected by Liverpool.

“I would like to make all these decisions with the guys before I talk about it (publicly),” Klopp said in late April. “There is no decision yet in any direction.
“What I can say is he’s been exceptional again this week in training.

He’s really exceptional. So, yeah, we’ll talk and then we’ll see what we’re going to do – what he’s going to do. wants, what I think, but there is no decision yet.”

The club are unwilling to part ways with the 20-year-old but the German boss has hinted the midfielder, who was voted into the Championship team of the season before joining the Reds, could be loaned out.

“I think there could be a possibility that Fabio could be loaned out, but the fact is that it wasn’t Fabio’s best year of his career, of course, but it could have been his most important.” “No player has impressed me as much as Fabio, that’s the truth.

This talented boy came here with big dreams and big expectations and it didn’t work out – it was okay at first but it didn’t market at the end. But his work ethic will allow him to have a fantastic career because he trained and got nothing.

June 24, 2023