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Ancelotti massage Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold as Anthony Gordon transfer scheme developed

Arne Slot’s team improved their preseason preparations on Wednesday when Liverpool defeated Arsenal 2-1.

After defeating Premier League rivals Arsenal on Wednesday night, Liverpool’s preseason preparations have drawn attention. The Reds defeated the Gunners impressively thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho. The Gunners are predicted to contend for the league title again in the upcoming season.

As Liverpool got closer to the start of their season, there was still a lot of chatter about transfers, both coming in and moving away.

We have compiled some of the most recent rumours about the Reds, who haven’t exactly made waves in the transfer market.

Ancelotti claim

According to several reports, Trent Alexander-Arnold may be heading to Real Madrid this summer. Jude Bellingham may also play a role in persuading the defender to move to the Spanish city.

There are worries that Alexander-Arnold may depart this transfer window or for free the following year because his contract expires in the summer and he has not committed to his boyhood club for the long run.

Real has been strongly linked to a move for the 25-year-old, but after addressing Los Blancos’ transfer ambitions, Carlo Ancelotti may have allayed fears.

Recalling that there will be no more recruits, he informed reporters, “The squad is closed,” “David Alaba is recuperating, and [Jesús] Vallejo has returned. We have some very talented young centre backs in training, including Joan, Jacobo, and Raul Asencio. I think we have adequate coverage for this position.”

Anthony Gordon plan

Gordon scheme Speaking of Real Madrid, it has been stated that Newcastle has identified Turkish star Arda Guler as a potential Anthony Gordon successor.

Liverpool has great admiration for Gordon, and there is still a great deal of conjecture around whether or if the former Everton player will join up at Anfield in the upcoming weeks after Slot made an offer for him at the end of June.

Given that Guler is a transfer target, Spanish publication Defensa Central has speculated that the Toon Army may already be getting ready for life after the English winger.

Newcastle is reportedly “willing to go all out” to finalise a deal that would include an upfront payment of €60 million (£50 million) and add-ons totalling €20 million (£16 million).

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Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal are interested in the 26-year-old star, who may fetch £86 million

Viktor Gyokeres, a striker for Sporting CP, has been rumoured to leaving the team this summer.

The 26-year-old has excelled since joining the Portuguese division, and in all competitions last year, he scored 43 goals and grabbed 15 assists.

According to Football Insider, teams including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur have all expressed interest in signing the player.

The Swedish international has the ability to completely change all four clubs. He is considered by many to be one of the best goal scorers in European football at the moment.

Nicolas Jackson was a striker in La Liga before joining Chelsea last summer, but he hasn’t exactly impressed. The 26-year-old Sporting CP player would be the perfect addition for Chelsea, who are in need of an upgrade. He has established himself as a trustworthy goal scorer and will also provide creative support.

Similar to this, Tottenham is in desperate need of a trustworthy finisher since Harry Kane left. Gyokeres may change them in the latter third, making him the perfect addition.

Gyokeres is also desired by Liverpool and Arsenal. A dependable finisher would also be helpful for Liverpool, especially given Darwin Nunez’s recent play. The Uruguayan international is still a talented player, but in the previous campaign, he had trouble capitalising on clear opportunities. In the last third, Liverpool has to be more inventive.

Regarding Arsenal, the Gunners must replace Gabriel Jesus, who managed just four goals in the league the previous year. With him leading the line, they have no chance of winning the league championship.

All four teams may find the Swedish international striker to be the perfect fit, but it is unclear if they will formally express their interest in signing him. The striker’s contract contains an £86 million release clause, so it’s unlikely that he’ll be an inexpensive addition this summer.

August 2, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti claims he knows why Jurgen Klopp actually left Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp chose to call quits on his career with Liverpool, bringing to an end nearly nine years at Anfield. Carlo Ancelotti gave his view on the German’s exit.

Carlo Ancelotti feels Jurgen Klopp’s decision to quit Liverpool was motivated by the “excessive burdens” that come with being a top manager.

The German announced his departure at the start of the year and had an emotional farewell when his team won for the final time on the penultimate day of the season. It brought to an end almost nine years at Anfield, during which Klopp won both the Premier League and the Champions League.

The former Borussia Dortmund manager is well-known for his aggressive style of play, and he’s frequently agitated on the sidelines, wearing his heart on his sleeve. Ancelotti linked his resignation to that of Arrigo Sacchi, who quit the enormously successful AC Milan team in the 1990s because the responsibilities of the job were simply too much.

He told il Giornale, “I don’t see any special news; this has always been our job, but the Klopp case is significant.” The constant pressure, the weight of responsibilities, become enormous burdens, and fixation takes hold. It also occurred to Arrigo Sacchi.”

That is supported by Klopp’s admission, when his departure was announced, that he just did not have the stamina to stay on Merseyside given what it needed to compete at the best level.

He said, “I’m running out of energy. I have no trouble now; obviously, I have known for a long time that I would have to declare it at some point, but I am completely OK right now. I am aware that I will be unable to complete the task repeatedly.

“After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”

Ancelotti also argued that relationships might naturally end. At that time, an exit is the greatest option to avoid a departure that becomes problematic. In his last weeks, Klopp publicly battled with Mohamed Salah after a tie with West Ham.

“When relationships break down, not human ones but professional ones, it is better to leave without controversies and arguments,” the manager in Italy stated.

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Arne Slot is eyeing a £30 million deal for Liverpool after the defender made an exit demand.

Crysencio Summerville

Before he talks with his team ahead of the impending transfer window, new Liverpool manager Arne Slot has a lot on his plate, and one player has already broken ranks and made a transfer demand.

With Arne Slot officially taking over as head coach of Liverpool, the Dutchman may be active in the transfer market.

Following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, the Reds are doing well after rebuilding last summer. But further acquisitions are anticipated as Slot aims to contend for significant awards in his rookie campaign.

Merseyside has already been connected to a number of players, and rumours about big names like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah continue.

Outgoings are also anticipated in the upcoming weeks, as Liverpool is now managed by a new person. As we get ready for the window, Mirror Football has all the most recent Anfield news here.

Slot sights a £30 million deal

Liverpool is reportedly interested in acquiring Crysencio Summerville, a winger for Leeds United.

The 23-year-old Dutchman is anticipated to depart Elland Road after Daniel Farke’s team was unable to secure promotion through the play-offs. He was named Championship Player of the Season after scoring 19 goals and dishing out nine assists for Leeds.

The £30 million-rated winger has reportedly drawn interest from a number of elite teams, including Liverpool. Leeds is expecting offers for its highly sought-after asset during the forthcoming transfer window, according to recent reports.

Defender requests to leave

Sepp van den Berg, a central defender, has taken aim at Liverpool and asked to be moved after they placed a £20 million price tag on him.

After failing to make an impact at Anfield, the 22-year-old Dutchman is keen to continue playing first-team football after shining while on loan with Mainz 05 in Germany last year. And he’s now pushed the team to sell him, but not before berating them for putting so much stock in him.

In an interview with De Telegraaf, Van den Berg stated, “[Liverpool] didn’t exude confidence in me all this time, but you do want to hinder my future.” “I want to continue playing every week and advance my own growth. I adore playing away from home against clubs like Stuttgart, Leipzig, Leverkusen, Dortmund with 70,000 spectators, and Bayern Munich away against Harry Kane. I get challenged every week against teams like that.

June 10, 2024
Report – £60m Azzurri star agrees Liverpool transfer

Liverpool are consistently associated with high quality midfielders and one of them is blue star Marco Verratti.

Three days ago, we reported via Marca that the Reds are set to beat Atletico Madrid to sign the Italian from Paris Saint-Germain, who values their prized asset at €70m (£60m).

More recently, reports from Spain suggest Verratti has agreed to a move to Liverpool.

According to Catalan outlet Nacional, the decorated midfielder has been “OK” to join Jurgen Klopp, who must now reach an agreement with PSG to complete the transfer.

The 30-year-old star was eager to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. However, president Florentino Perez didn’t hesitate to sign him as the La Liga giants already have enough quality and skill in the middle of the park.

It’s worth remembering that Los Blancos blew their budget to sign Jude Bellingham who was top of Liverpool’s wishlist not too long ago.

The Spanish news source claims that Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone was interested in Verratti but fired the Rojiblancos in favor of a move to Anfield.

The veteran has made over 400 appearances for France and won the Ligue 1 title and Super Cup nine times. He also won the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue six times. The 55-year-old star has thus won thirty national titles, but not even a European trophy with PSG. Maybe it’s time for him to finally walk away.

Not to be forgotten, Verratti was an important member of the Italian national team that won the European Championships under Roberto Mancini two years ago. He provided two assists in the league.

Have your say: should Liverpool accept a £60m fee to secure his signature?

July 27, 2023
Federico Valverde ruled out a transfer to Chelsea or Liverpool.

Federico Valverde has denied rumors linking him with Chelsea and Liverpool and insisted he is happy at Real Madrid.

In an interview with ESPN Argentina, relayed by the Evening Standard, Federico Valverde responded to rumors linking him to Chelsea and Liverpool. And the Uruguayan energy giant has insisted he doesn’t want to leave Real Madrid anytime soon.

Valverde said: “No, no – I’m at Real Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and make my mark at the best club in the world. I want to keep winning trophies for Real Madrid fans.”

Federico Valverde has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world since joining Real Madrid from Peñarol in July 2016.

After biding his time for two years, he established himself in the first team. And since then, the 24-year-old hasn’t looked back.

The Uruguay international has impressed with his ability to take on multiple roles, with Carlo Ancelotti bringing out the best in him.

And Valverde registered 12 goals and seven assists in 56 appearances last season. Meanwhile, his market value has risen to €100m and the player’s progress has caught the eye of several top clubs including Chelsea and Liverpool.

Chelsea are likely to lose several midfielders in the summer transfer window. While N’Golo Kante is close to Al-Ittihad, Mateo Kovacic could move to Manchester City.

Additionally, recent reports have linked Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to summer departures from Chelsea.

So it’s up to Chelsea to scour the market for reinforcements in midfield. And Valverde has emerged as a possible target for the West London club. But the Blues face stiff competition from Liverpool for the Real Madrid assistant.

Like their Premier League rivals, the Reds are losing several midfielders this summer. Also, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were terrible for Liverpool last season.

And while Alexis Mac Allister has already joined Liverpool, they need to sign more midfielders for the 2023-24 season.

But Chelsea and Liverpool have their eyes elsewhere, with Valverde happily at Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see who both clubs turn to if they want to strengthen their midfield this summer.

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Chelsea transfer news: First signing agreed to and £34 million deal completed amid Moises Caicedo update.

Transfer rumors surrounding Chelsea include stories about Mateo Kovacic, Moises Caicedo, and Nicolas Jackson.

Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea agree on personal terms.

Chelsea already has many deals in the works for this summer’s transfer window, and they might soon finalize their first one. One name might be on the door before Christopher Nkunku, who is anticipated to join the Blues this summer.

The Evening Standard broke the news on Wednesday that the Blues and Villarreal have begun negotiations regarding a potential transfer for their striker Nicolas Jackson. And now that the Athletic is reporting that personal terms have been settled, it appears that a deal is close.

route leading to the transfer of Moises Caicedo.

Amid interest from Chelsea in the midfielder, Brighton has signed their potential replacement for Moises Caicedo.

The 21-year-old was a standout performer for the Seagulls last season as Roberto De Zerbi’s team won European football for the first time in their history. The Ecuadorian appeared ready to leave Brighton in January, but the south coast team maintained their composure, and the midfielder ultimately agreed to renew his contract with the Seagulls.

However, De Zerbi acknowledged last month that Caicedo and recent Liverpool acquisition Alexis Mac Allister might leave the team this summer. football. London is aware that Chelsea are wary that Caicedo could cost close to £100 million. In the meantime, Brighton have already improved their midfield options.

Deal worth £34 million is reached by Chelsea.

As Mauricio Pochettino appears set to oversee a number of changes in the squad this summer, Chelsea’s great midfield overhaul is currently under way. Numerous players are rumored to be leaving the team because the overcrowded dressing room needs to be reduced before the new season.

According to ESPN, Kovacic is about to finalize a transfer to Manchester City, so the two parties seem to be getting closer. Personal terms have already been agreed upon with the Croatian international, whose contract only has one year left to run.

The reported fee is £34 points 2 million, which will be a welcome windfall for the Blues as they rebuild during the transfer window.

June 18, 2023