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Liverpool submit €60 million offer to sign Champions League winner

In an article on Real Madrid’s squad overhaul, a report from Spain claims that Liverpool have made an offer to sign Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde.

The topic of rebuilding Liverpool’s midfield in this summer’s transfer window has been by far the most talked about among fans online.

As the situation currently stands, Jürgen Klopp’s midfield is at least two midfielders away from him.

Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but they have also parted ways with six midfielders since the end of last season and now appear to be perilously short of cover.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit dragged on and was complicated by Chelsea who hijacked the situation with a £48m offer. Their offer was also turned down as Southampton continue to show impressive resilience. They have now turned down four offers this summer – three from Liverpool, one from Chelsea.

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced linking Liverpool with a Grand Slam move to in turn hijack Chelsea’s bid to sign Moises Caicedo. The Telegraph’s Matt Law claimed the Reds have outbid the Blues for the 21st season.
Ecuadorian year.

However, trusted Times reporter Paul Joyce claims Jurgen Klopp’s side are only doing their due diligence on all targets and have been in contact with Brighton but expect him to join Chelsea.

As of this writing, Liverpool have just 24 days to complete the remaining signings. Klopp is reportedly keen on two new midfielders and a defender, but aside from Liverpool finally biting the proverbial £50million for Lavia, the Reds don’t appear to be close to securing any further signings.

According to a Spanish report, Liverpool are now looking to poach Federico Valverde from Real Madrid, having already made a €60m (£51.8m) bid to ‘find a deal’ on a move to Anfield.

They go on to say that ‘this is not the first time the English side have tried to sign Fede’.

Liverpool were previously ready to pay €100m (£86.4m) but due to Valverde’s ‘declining performance’, the Anfield club have reduced their offer.

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will only let Valverde go if he pays at least €80m (£69m).

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Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

August 11, 2023
Five experts predict where Liverpool will end up in the Premier League this season

Liverpool start their Premier League season with a game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon

The new Premier League season is upon us and promises to be an exciting year for Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will try to recover from a poor year but will face competition from a number of top clubs in the 2023/24 season.

Midfield is likely to be a key area for the Reds on their way back to the top and the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai give hope that this position can turn from a problematic position into a strong. However, further additions may be needed for this view to be fully applicable to this division.

Predicting where this Liverpool side will end up is no easy task, although various pundits have given their opinion on how they view the outcome of the game. Below we’ve rounded up the verdicts of five former Premier League stars.

Michael Owen (3rd)

Michael Owen sees the Reds returning to elite European competition for 2023/24, although he remains cautious. Klopp’s men are moving away from the principles that have driven the club to success in recent times.

Owen took to Twitter to clarify his options, writing: “I have picked Liverpool and Manchester United to finish third and fourth but both have questions to answer. Neither were visually impressive last season.

“Liverpool have a new midfield. It is also likely they will continue to copy City and Arsenal (City have now moved) using at times a full-back to fill in midfield. [Could] work, but I loved old Liverpool – relentless drive from attack, creative full-backs etc. I’m nervous that they’re walking away from something that got them to the top.

United followed the recent trend and bought a ball playing GK. Seems like a great buy. On the other hand, they occupied an important post which they demanded. If Hojlund is successful, they could be in business.”

Danny Murphy (3rd)

Echoing Michael Owen’s comments, former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy also helped the Reds finish ahead of United in third place. In the Daily Mail, he writes:

“I wish Liverpool could do that, but they have to replace Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in midfield. They’ve been the bedrock of Jurgen Klopp’s side with legs in the middle of the park for years, so I can imagine adding more. one or two more.” That.

“Alexis Mac Allister is a great addition and gives them something different as Curtis Jones becomes a permanent member of the team.” Southampton’s Romeo Lavia would make perfect sense.

“United have done good business with Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund and the arrival of a ball-playing goalkeeper like Andre Onana will change the way they play and control matches, especially away from home.”

Dimitar Berbatov (outside the top four):

The former United forward believes Liverpool will drop out of the top four for a second successive season as the race for European football gets underway. The Bulgarian shared his thoughts on the upcoming campaign, telling Betfair:

“The competition for the top four is why the Premier League is so beautiful to watch. Teams like Aston Villa, Newcastle, Brighton and Tottenham can compete for it. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea will be in the top four. “If Manchester United don’t get into the top four then it’s a terrible season. I think Arsenal will also get into the top four, they have to push for the title and not settle for second place like last season.” I’m not counting Liverpool, Tottenham or Newcastle.”

Peter Crouch (3rd)

Ex-Reds striker Peter Crouch blasted the Reds down to finish third, with City and Arsenal in first and second and United in fourth.

Elsewhere in his season forecast for TNT Sports, Crouch’s picks suggest he expects a dominant season for Pep Guardiola’s side. He backed Erling Haaland to claim the Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, Kevin De Bruyne to win Player of the Season and Pep Guardiola to be crowned Manager of the Season. Rio Ferdinand (4th):

Rio Ferdinand (4th):

The former Manchester United central defender moved Liverpool to fourth in the standings, behind Arsenal (3rd), United (2nd) and City (1st). He explained to TNT Sports why he thinks his teams, chosen in second and third place, are in a better position to clinch the title: “I think Man United and Arsenal are the two guys I consider difficult. If anyone one can reach them [Man City], it will be those two.

“I still think there is a gap between Man United and Man City on and off the pitch, but Manchester United are moving in the right direction. Arsenal have signed well in this window, three players who will definitely improve the team and the starting XI, and I think they will be close this season.”

August 10, 2023
Liverpool transfer roundup: Reality Romeo Lavia bites Reds as alternative offer ‘made’

Liverpool have had a stormy start to the summer transfer window with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but now Jugren Klopp and company are not having it so easily

Liverpool’s first Premier League match of the new 2023-24 season is just over a week away, but the Reds may not have completed their biggest move of the summer.

It’s been a busy few months for Jurgen Klopp and company, who have welcomed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in deals worth £45m and £60m respectively, but Liverpool are not done yet as they gear up for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in next Sunday’s opening match. Following the departures of longtime midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, Klopp is looking to add a third new addition to his engine room.

As well as keeping tabs on Brazilian prodigy Andre, the likes of Moises Caicedo, Joshua Kimmich, Franck Kessie and Sofyan Amrabat have been linked, but Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia has emerged as Klopp’s main target. However, the Reds aren’t finding it easy to get hold of him, as a new development has just demonstrated. Here’s a roundup of the latest transfer news from Anfield.

Liverpool suffer another blow from Lavia
After their second £41million transfer offer was rejected, Liverpool have been told Romeo Lavia will be ‘involved’ in Southampton’s first game of the season on Friday night and will travel to Sheffield on Wednesday after returning to the Championship. After being relegated from the Premier League, Saints have appointed Russell Martin as manager, who has confirmed 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Lavia will join Hillsborough.

“It looks like the two will be involved tomorrow night. I don’t know if anything will change by then,” Martin said on Thursday. “Do I think they will be Southampton players by the end of the deadline? I have no idea. What I hope and what I think are probably very different.”

Veiga offer

Liverpool have offered Celta Vigo 25m euros (£21.5m) to sign Gabri Veiga and send him back on loan, according to Spanish outlet COPE via Estadio Deportivo. The 21-year-old Veiga is valued at €40m by former Reds manager Rafa Benitez’s squad, but Anfield officials are hoping to win them over with a loan deal.

Spain’s youth national team were recently heartbroken at the Under-21 European Championship, losing to England in the final after a goal from Liverpool’s Curtis Jones. Veiga, who can play in multiple central positions, has also been linked with a move to Arsenal. The Premier League kicks off on August 12. You can now subscribe for 18 months at a discounted deal, meaning you can follow all the Premier League action throughout the 2023/2024 season.

Oxlade-Chamberlain evaluates offers

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains a free agent after being sacked by Liverpool but has an offer from Turkish giants Besiktas which he is currently considering. BBC Sport report that the former Reds dynamo, whose time at Anfield was marred by injury, has a two-year contract on the table, while Saudi clubs are also interested in his services.

Countrymen Nathan Redmond and Dele Alli played for Besiktas last season but both have since returned to the Premier League. The Istanbul-based club are also interested in signing Demarai Gray, although the Everton winger has been revealed to prefer a move to Fulham.

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Jürgen Klopp gave a Liverpool forward his Champions League debut while he was “in talks” to move on.

In-progress transfer talks could result in the departure of a Liverpool youngster who was regarded highly enough to make his Champions League debut under Jürgen Klopp.

As negotiations with League One team Oxford United advance, Max Woltman, a forward in the Liverpool academy, is on the verge of leaving the organization.

The 2-1 Champions League victory over AC Milan at the San Siro in December 2021 marked the 19-year-old’s first-team debut under Jürgen Klopp.
He has been a member of Liverpool since he was seven years old.

Woltman, however, returned to Liverpool’s under-23s squad for the remainder of the season after a loan stint at Doncaster Rovers last term where he struggled for playing time.

Manager Liam Manning has taken notice of Woltman as he has been playing for Oxford in various friendlies over the summer. Woltman is not an immediate impact player for the team, according to Manning, who views him as a development project.

Manning said (via the ECHO) “We’re talking to Liverpool and exploring what that looks like. “It’s more of a development project than something that will immediately have an effect on the team,” the author said. I believe he is the kind of player who fits how we want to play, considering his personality, character, and some of the qualities he displayed in brief moments.

“We don’t have the next one coming up under that when you look at the competition in his position with Ruben Rodrigues and Billy Bodin. The main factor is how the deal is structured. Everything depends on how the deal ultimately turns out. ”.

Woltman has scored twice in 13 appearances for Barry Lewtas’ under-23 team since his return to Liverpool in January. He was, nonetheless, ineligible to take part in the UEFA Youth League games.

Oxford, which placed 19th in League One last season, is looking to add players to its roster in preparation for the 2023–24 season. It would gain a promising young talent for the future from the potential acquisition of Woltman.

August 4, 2023
There are seven major questions that Liverpool supporters have, before the new season.

There are many unanswered questions at Liverpool following a summer of significant staff turnover.

Jurgen Klopp acknowledged this himself, but it is still unclear who he intends to start against Chelsea given all the incomings and outgoings.

There are many questions that need to be answered, both on and off the field, and the answers may take some time to come.

In light of this, we compiled a list of queries raised by supporters and tried our best to respond.

Who will start in defensive midfield vs. Chelsea?

The question has been on Liverpool supporters’ minds ever since the first reports of Fabinho’s departure surfaced more than a fortnight ago, but there is still no clear solution.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is paired with a defensive midfielder in the new system, which we will discuss later, who can do the majority of the running for him. 66 to concentrate on doing what he does best, which is creating.

And the front three?

Romeo Lavia is the obvious choice for the position, but given the specifics of Klopp’s defensive midfield and the fact that his arrival from Southampton has not yet been confirmed, it is unlikely that he will be ready to join the team right away.

Currently, Curtis Jones is in the lead.

After playing the position during preseason, his manager remarked, “In this position, he can play that for sure if nobody else is there. ”.

He continued his strong play in holding midfield for the England U21 team into preseason, and Klopp recognized his potential there.

Alexander-Arnold is a possibility there as well, but doing so would be unlikely because the team would lose some of the advantages of having him float as a hybrid right-back.

Although having a problem like this is undoubtedly a good thing, Klopp needs to know how his players will lineup when the new season begins.

Who we anticipate the front three to be vs. Chelsea:.

Sam: Diaz, Gakpo, Salah
Adam: Jota, Gakpo, Salah
Jack: Jota, Gakpo, Salah
Matt: Jota, Gakpo, Salah

Is the new system here to stay?

A change in strategy was made by Klopp toward the end of the previous campaign as Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League began to dwindle.

When in possession, the Reds started to play in a formation more akin to a 3-4-3 as opposed to the conventional 4-3-3.

Alexander-Arnold does this by advancing from right-back to infield before dropping back when the ball is out of his hands.

The adjustment helped Liverpool’s fortunes in the final stretch, and it seems to be sticking around.

The manager stuck with it during preseason, and it appears that his signings were made with the intention of making the new system a permanent one.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are the ideal midfielders to support Lavia, a transfer target, as they are both capable of covering a lot of ground and contributing in both attack and defense.

Unambiguously, the answer to this question is yes.

who will serve as Trent’s backup?

It is obvious that Alexander-Arnold won’t be able to play in every game with Liverpool battling on four fronts, including a hopefully lengthy run in the Europa League.

But because of his exceptional skills with the ball, he is crucial to the new system, so this presents a challenge.

Right now, Conor Bradley appears to be the right-back Liverpool needs to replace Alexander-Arnold because the Reds are unlikely to look for another right-back.

While it’s obvious that Bradley isn’t the same player as Alexander-Arnold, he has been trying out for the position during preseason and could serve as a useful backup against weaker teams in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions.

Long-term, though, Bradley’s skills are better suited to playing as a more conventional attacking right-back.

The Anfield Road stand should be ready soon.

61,000 spectators were expected to attend the first home game of the new season at Anfield. Instead, only 51,000 people will be present.

As a result of the redeveloped Anfield Road Stand project taking longer than expected, this has happened.

The stand will now undergo a phased reopening, with capacity increasing over the course of the following few months.

Billy Hogan, the CEO of Liverpool, said on This Is Anfield: “We’ll open it gradually over the course of the next few weeks, working very closely with Buckingham and Liverpool City Council to ensure that we do that in the appropriate way. ”.

It is hoped that the new deadline will be met in time for the Merseyside Derby on October 21.

Is midfield a problem for Liverpool?

Liverpool still has a shorter midfield than they did last season despite adding two excellent midfielders and probably Lavia or Andre.

The club decided to upgrade with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai after losing Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

But after that, Henderson and Fabinho’s departures caused the situation to change once more.

Lavia will most likely replace Fabinho as the starting holding midfielder if he signs.

Many now think Liverpool needs to bring in a fourth midfielder this summer as a result, but Stefan Bajcetic will likely be given more responsibilities instead.

When he played last season, he, however, appeared better as a box-to-box midfielder as opposed to a defensive midfielder.

Will the new players start off strong?

In any case, the early indications are encouraging.

Both Szoboszlai and Mac Allister, the latter in particular, finished their moves in plenty of time to participate in the Reds’ preseason games.

The fact that Klopp has always seen this as a huge plus is what motivates Liverpool to try to close deals as soon as possible during the transfer window.

Mac Allister has participated in each of the four exhibition games so far, standing out particularly in the Reds’ 4-0 victory over Leicester.

He has the best chance of getting into the starting lineup for the Premier League opener.

Szoboszlai, meanwhile, has had a more erratic start to life at Liverpool, but he still appears to be in good shape heading into the new campaign.

He rolled his ankle during practice, but he returned in time for the Leicester game and made a significant contribution while playing against them. Bayern Munich and Leicester.

Lavia is a different matter; if he does join, it will take him longer to adjust to a challenging position to play.

August 4, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai’s recovery and return from an ankle injury has been confirmed by Jurgen Klopp.

Dominik Szoboszlai missed Liverpool’s most recent friendly due to an ankle issue, but Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will return against. Leicester.

Szoboszlai started the Reds’ first preseason game against Karlsruher SC and participated for 45 minutes as they won 4-2; however, he sat out the Reds’ subsequent 4-4 draw with Greuther Furth.

It followed a twisted ankle suffered in training while abroad in Germany, which raised concerns among fans as a setback for the club’s new £60 million acquisition.

However, Szoboszlai was spotted with the group after arriving in Singapore on Thursday, and in his press conference prior to Sunday’s match against Leicester, Klopp stated: “Dom is back. ”.

He told reporters, “He will train tonight, and if nothing happens here he will play tomorrow night.

“Good,” I say.
Nothing too serious happened.

We have a lot of intense sessions, and at that exact moment, he just slightly rolled his ankle.

“We all know anything can happen there, but nothing really happened other than the fact that he needed to rest and receive proper care for a few days.

“After a short while, he was back running.

“He was now in training yesterday, but yesterday was obviously not intense – after the long trip we had to just shake the legs a little bit, play a little rondo and the boys were shooting a little bit after the session, that’s all.

The game is tomorrow, and tonight will be a formal practice.
Nothing speaks currently against him playing.
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Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic chose not to travel to Singapore because, despite being close to recovering from injuries, the flights would have “cost [them] two, three, maybe four days of training,” according to Klopp. ”.

In a critical stage of the boys’ rehabilitation, he continued, “we thought it makes no sense.”.

At least Bajcetic will participate in team practice “as soon as we get home.”. ”.

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Barcelona declined Liverpool’s €30m offer for star defender

Liverpool have linked up with a move for Andreas Christensen from Barcelona

In a bid to bolster their defensive ranks, Liverpool have set their sights on Andreas Christensen. Jurgen Klopp has made a personal request to the Danish centre-back. Christensen’s pursuit signals the club’s determination to strengthen its back-line for the new season.

This is according to Nacional via Football365 [h/t ECHO]. Liverpool made an initial offer of €30 million to Barcelona for Christensen’s services. However, the Catalan giants were quick to reject the offer, signaling their intention to retain the talented defender.

Undeterred by their second refusal this week after Lavia, the Reds are preparing a second €50m offer for Christensen, showing their willingness to live up to Barcelona’s appreciation for the player.

Christensen has built a reputation as a reliable and composed centre-back and it is no surprise that Klopp is eager to sign. The 27-year-old striker has already shown his defensive prowess at Barcelona and Chelsea. His style of play is in line with the philosophy of Liverpool which certainly makes him a suitable addition to the squad.

With Liverpool looking for defensive reinforcements, Christensen could certainly prove to be an ideal choice. Klopp’s personal interest in the player underlines his belief in the Dane’s abilities and the potential impact he could have on the team.

Liverpool’s back line certainly needs reinforcements as they are ‘uncertain’

Future of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. The other obvious reason why we might use a number of defenders is the age of the current centre-backs. Mattip, 31. Virgil van Dijk, 32 years old. Nat Phillips is absent and Joe Gomez is not a first-choice player, leaving Ibrahima Konate alone.

If the deal goes ahead, Christensen would bring more depth and quality to Liverpool’s defensive options. His experience and composure in defense could prove crucial in high-stakes matches, adding extra stability to the team’s defense.

Klopp’s personal interest in the player could be a deciding factor but the end result remains uncertain, especially given Barca’s reluctance to let go of Christensen. Liverpool must be patient and ready to continue negotiations to bring the Danish defender to Anfield.

July 29, 2023
Four things that ‘ will definitely’ happen to Liverpool even after Roméo Lavia bid completed

Liverpool are reportedly working on a second offer for Roméo Lavia as a deal for the midfielder looks increasingly likely and could clarify some things at Anfield.

Liverpool are working to pull together a number of different things this summer, with Jürgen Klopp’s squad undergoing a number of changes on the pitch that need to be integrated as soon as possible.

Most of the changes took place in midfield. Six senior options will leave Liverpool from the end of last season as Fabinho is now following Jordan Henderson after the 33-year-old confirmed his departure, and Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are the only ones out at the moment. Roméo Lavia could be another addition.

However, there are other things the Liverpool staff need to take care of. The offensive ranks are full in anticipation of more additions, but now there will be a battle for places and there are other big decisions to be made as well.

The pecking order of the attackers becomes clear

With Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo all fit and battling for places at the moment, Jurgen Klopp has a lot to think about as the new season approaches.

There won’t necessarily be a ‘first choice’ in the top three, but Liverpool will have to select players to face Chelsea on the opening day of the new season and some will have to go without.

All five strikers are unlikely to stay fit throughout the season and with the Europa League there will be plenty of minutes for everyone.

But it will be fascinating as the friendlies progress to see who emerges as the favourites, particularly for the congested number nine position where three of the five would like to be. New transfers are coming
Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

New transfers are coming

Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

Klopp has already confirmed that there are more signings on the horizon this summer and Lavia can’t be the only one. Alongside him, another midfielder is a must if both follow Fabinho Jordan Henderson out, while a defender would be a huge plus.

Joel Matip and Joe Gomez both remain uncertain and Liverpool could use another option on the left. However, it remains to be seen which player will be targeted, with the midfielder having immediate priority. The situation in midfield is clarified

Once the transfers roll in it will be interesting to see how Liverpool position themselves in midfield. A new defensive midfielder looks likely if Fabinho leaves, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai will have to fight to strip Curtis Jones after the way he finished last season. There is also Harvey Elliott.

As in attack, there won’t be a certain squad from the start to the end of the season, but Liverpool will need to find a first-choice squad. Only a limited number of positions will be stitched up for the first few weeks of the campaign, and those will likely be four in defense and in goal. Born in Preston, 19-year-old defender Luke Chambers is a young talent who looks like a prime loan candidate. The youngster impressed at Kilmarnock last season.

But others may also be potential candidates. Ben Doak impressed in pre-season but the question is how many minutes can he get at senior level for the Reds next season, and Bobby Clark also looks set to take the next step.

There’s good reason for all three of those young talents who follow Harvey Elliott’s path and move to the top of the league to go even further. All of these decisions will be made in the coming weeks.

July 27, 2023
‘I’m very happy’: Ibrahima Konaté already says he’s delighted to sign for Liverpool this summer

Ibrahima Konate welcomes Liverpool’s decision to sign Dominik Szoboszlai, with the defender reuniting with his former RB Leipzig team-mate.

Speaking on the club’s official website, the French international hailed Liverpool’s £60m deal to bring the versatile playmaker to Merseyside, and Konate was also delighted for Szoboszlai to win the biggest transfer of his career so far. Today.

With the Hungarian conquering the legendary number 8 shirt, expectations for Szoboszlai are already high. However, the general mood in the Liverpool camp is that the winger will be a welcome addition to the squad and a player who can play for the Reds for many years to come.

Indeed, Szoboszlai has the potential to become a world-class player for Liverpool. And Konate is delighted that his former Bundesliga teammate now has the opportunity to showcase his talents for one of the biggest clubs in all of football.

Konate said of Szoboszlai’s signing for Liverpool this summer: “I’m very happy for him and now I think he understands that it’s a very, very big club. I think his life changed when he signed for Liverpool. I’m happy let it be here.”

Konate can support Szoboszlai in his first year at Liverpool

Support teammates are a surefire way for a new player to feel at home in an unfamiliar environment. And Konate can provide just that for Szoboszlai in his first season in the Premier League and as Liverpool’s new superstar.

As we know, Szoboszlai arrived at a hefty fee this summer and expectations are high for the winger to deliver in the famous red shirt. This means that a solid relationship with his new teammates will be crucial for the Hungarian if he can take off.

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While Manchester United made a transfer request, Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho might reunite.

An overview of the Liverpool Euro rivals, including the possibility of a reunion between Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho. Atlanta has demanded that Manchester United transfer.

It would be a significant change for Liverpool if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both left during the same summer, especially when added to the departures of seasoned stars like James Milner.

Jörg Schmadtke, the new sporting director at Anfield, appeared to be very busy in the background organizing a proper rebuild and team reset, giving the impression that Jürgen Klopp was about to experience a significant change.

In truth, however, even though the evolution should have possibly happened more quickly, especially in midfield, it did start a while back. Liverpool lost Roberto Firmino after Sadio Mané was sold to Bayern Munich last summer.

A similar procedure is now being carried out in midfield. Due to the youth of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker (and Ibrahima Konaté, relative to his position), Liverpool’s defensive rebuild can be more gradual, but that too needs to start as soon as possible.

It was difficult for Liverpool to part with Mané and Firmino, but doing so allowed them to be first in line to snag attacking talent, which Manchester United is now doing. And as for Mané, he has had trouble since leaving Anfield, much like Philippe Coutinho.

Transfer chasing by Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho.

Mané, a former forward for Liverpool, has been informed by Bayern Munich that the German champion will not stand in the way of the 31-year-old if he wants to leave. While the player is content to stay, that is typically code for wanting a sale.

Now, 90Min reports that Steven Gerrard wants to sign both Mané and Coutinho for the Saudi Pro League in addition to pursuing Jordan Henderson for Al Ettifaq.

Mané reportedly turned down interest from Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer, but Bayern Munich is hoping to persuade him to switch teams because there aren’t many other clubs in Europe willing to compete for his services.

Mané can undoubtedly perform better than the Saudi league, but the majority of the players who have moved there this summer can as well, according to Liverpool .
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Henderson could also perform much better, but money talks.

Offer from Manchester United was declined.

Rasmus Hjlund, a forward for Atalanta, has reportedly become unavailable as Erik ten Hag searches for a new number nine for Manchester United, according to The Athletic.

Manchester United offered Donny van de Beek and unwanted Fred as part of a proposed deal for the Danish forward, but the Serie A club rejected that “out of hand.”.

The 20-year-old, who joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz in the summer of 2022 and scored 10 goals last season, is seeking a cash-only contract.

Although the Reds have a ton of offensive talent, Manchester United really needs a world-class number nine to advance. It can be challenging to complete a deal, though; Liverpool beat the Old Trafford team to the signings of Darwin Nez and Cody Gakpo.

July 18, 2023
14 players are back for Liverpool’s preseason workouts, including two major additions.

Liverpool to welcome the likes of Mo Salah and Jordan Henderson alongside summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister return as 14 man to start pre-season

Liverpool will welcome a host of big names on Tuesday as preparations for the season accelerate.

Summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are among 14 players who will return to the AXA Training Center ahead of the club’s pre-season tour. They had an extended hiatus due to their involvement with their respective countries over the summer.

Skipper Jordan Henderson returns alongside compatriot Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas and Virgil van Dijk.

English duo Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones, who both played lead roles for England in winning the Under-21 European Championships, have had more time off as their international commitments won’t end until the weekend. Last week, several men returned to Kirby’s training base, including Darwin Nunez and Thiago, who has been linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.

Edge players including Adrian and Nathaniel Phillips also returned to action alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.

The Merseyside side have five pre-season friendlies lined up, starting with matches in Germany against Karlsruher SC and Greuther Furth. Liverpool will then fly to Singapore, where they will face European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Leicester.

Then they return to the UK and play SV Darmstadt 98 in Deepdale. Jurgen Klopp will want to get his squad fit after pre-season to improve on last season’s underperformance.

The Reds drew their opener at Fulham as they went winless in their first three games of the season and eventually finished fifth.

That means they have to negotiate the Europa League, which will test their resources as they play on the Thursday ahead of the weekend clashes. However, Liverpool have successfully recovered from the difficult seasons of the past and should be in contention for the title once again.

Fabinho will get the chance to play with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, who he believes will improve the squad immensely. He told the club’s website:

“It’s good to bring good players into this position because we’re going to need them. Because of the way we play, the intensity we play, we we still need not just three or four players in this position, but maybe six players.”

Position [in the squad]. So yeah, it’s good to have those two players with us now. We We’ve played before, so we know how good they are. It’s good to have him in the team.”

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Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.

Liverpool are linked with a transfer of Kylian Mbappe and Express Sport are looking for who could go in the opposite direction.

Liverpool could offer a number of players in exchange for Kylian Mbappe. The Reds have reportedly made a huge offer to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the rebel’s contract

Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires in a year. The French club don’t want to lose any of the best players in the world on a free transfer.

Clubs across Europe are awaiting a potential deal for the French superstar. Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre told El Chiringuito TV earlier this week that Liverpool have made a bid worth around £170million.

The Reds could instead try to offer the players to sign Mbappe. Express Sport are eyeing four potential Anfield stars who could be used in a cashier player transfer.

Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool are rebuilding their midfield and have already made two signings in this area. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined and Jurgen Klopp may not be done with it.

Thiago struggled with injuries last season and some think the Premier League may be too soon for him at the age of 32.

The Spaniard could do another job for PSG in the French league and gain Champions League winning experience.

Fabinho

Fabinho had his worst season in a Liverpool shirt last season. Neither Mac Allister nor Szoboszlai are defensive midfielders, so he should be replaced when he leaves.

Klopp will have to make a decision if he believes Fabinho can return to the form he showed in his first four years at the club. If not, he can try to sell him to PSG

Diogo Jota

Jota missed part of last season with injury and was only in the regular starter in the last phase of the season. He has found form in front of goal, with braces against Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.

However, Mbappé’s arrival would make it more difficult for him to earn regular playing time. At 26 he could be an attractive proposition for PSG.

Darwin Nunez

Ok, maybe it’s too early to consider Darwin a Liverpool player. He certainly showed a taste of his potential in his first season in English football.

However, he fell out of favor in the second half of the campaign. There would be no place for him and Mbappe in the Liverpool squad and he could take a significant chunk of the transfer fee PSG would demand.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool could encounter an unexpected Levi Colwill problem. As Chelsea turns the tables on Jörg Schmadtke

Liverpool may have thought they had the upper hand in the race for Levi Colwill, but the landscape is very different now to earlier summer.

Liverpool reportedly pushed hard to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea, but the midfielder opted instead for arch-rivals Manchester United.

According to The Athletic, the Reds were willing to pay Mount a salary at the same ballpark (at least $321,000/£250,000/€292,000 a week with bonuses) as United, and made an offer to do so.

Eventually, the club had no choice but to move on to other targets and were able to sign Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for almost the same fee of $76m (£60m/€70m).

It was somewhat surprising that Liverpool even went after Mount from the start, not because he wouldn’t be a good fit for Jürgen Klopp’s side, but because they would normally consider a player from a Premier League rival off-limits.

Yes, he had just one year left on his contract, but it’s telling that Liverpool haven’t signed a Chelsea player on a permanent basis since Daniel Sturridge in 2012. And it’s also fair to say that Mount was a far more important figure for the Blues .

But on the way to the window, Liverpool knew Chelsea would be in a weak position. The Times reported that the Blues would need a “fire sale” to ensure they could meet financial fair play rules in the face of a record $770m (£600m/€700m) outlay under Todd Boehly and two losing seasons, partly the result of the sanctions imposed on the club in the last mob of the Roman Abramovich era.

Furthermore, Chelsea had an added incentive to sell academy graduates like Mount as they could count the transfers as pure profit on his books.

But less than a month into the window, which only opened on June 14, the club allayed their concerns with a masterful series of deals totaling $242m (£189m/£221m euros).

The rather sudden rise to prominence in the Saudi Pro League has benefited them, with Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy taking a total of $46m (£36m/€42m) from their respective moves to Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli, but like us, it’s also where they’ve secured hugely competitive fees for young stars like Kai Havertz (US$83m/£65m/€76m) and Mount.

Liverpool still have a strong interest in one of Chelsea’s England campaigners – centre-back Levi Colwill (according to David Lynch/The Redmen TV) – but now it’s the Reds who are in a weaker negotiating position due to restrictions regulations.

Liverpool were only able to name 24 players instead of 25 to their Premier League squad last season as they could not meet their self-imposed quota of eight players and have since removed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner from that list already reduced.

Curtis Jones could fill one of the spots but previous Liverpool signings – Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister – failed to solve the problem.

In short, it is important, although not essential, that the club bring a local or a young person under the age of 22 to their next move.

It’s a safe bet that rival clubs are aware of this predicament and willing to capitalize on Liverpool’s new weakness by demanding service after the club slipped to fifth place. Since only release clauses have been activated so far, this issue is still open.

Chelsea are already reluctant to sell Colwill. The Guardian have reported they have no plans to sack the defender after rejecting a $39million bid from Brighton. Instead, it is hoped to tie him to a new long-term contract and end the speculation.

But even if he were to turn down a new contract because he sees no chance in the first team, and Chelsea are at least willing to consider approaches, it will be a very difficult negotiation for Liverpool.

Sporting director and chief negotiator Jörg Schmadtke should know that it would be a big challenge to reach an acceptable agreement.

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Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe’s future in spotlight

Arsenal and Liverpool could boost their transfer hopes with Kylian Mbappe.

Arsenal and Liverpool could agree a surprise £85million deal for Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni, while Real Madrid are hoping to raise funds to buy Kylian Mbappe. According to reports in the Spanish media, Los Blancos are ready to sell one of the midfielders this summer.

Madrid are desperate to finally make the long-awaited transfer of French star Mbappé. They are aware that they could finally have a chance to assert themselves in the coming months as the striker is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe’s contract with PSG is just one year old and it is widely reported that he is interested in leaving the club once his deal expires. However, the Parisians don’t want to lose their best player for nothing and want to recoup at least some of the £165m they paid Monaco in 2017.

It has been claimed that Madrid are making a huge offer for Mbappe. However, they may have to sell one of their biggest stars which could mean a big boost for Arsenal and Liverpool.

According to Spanish journalist Juan Ignacio G-Ochoa, the La Liga giants will make Valverde and Tchouameni available for around £68-85m.

Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with the duo. Speaking to Radio Marca about Real’s deal, the journalist said: “They will make a very big investment for Kylian. They could sell Valverde or Tchouameni and bring in 80-100 million euros if an offer comes along.

While a £68-85m outlay for either club would eat up much of both clubs’ remaining budgets, signing either player would complete their respective rejuvenation. in the middle of the field.

Meanwhile, Mbappe has hinted at another move after claiming a career should be ‘selfish’ and stressing he was ‘never satisfied’. Speaking to L’Equipe, the 24-year-old said: “I push my own limits first. People don’t really like it when they say that, but a career is selfish, it’s the yours is what you leave behind.”

“Actually, I’m always dissatisfied, so I’m never impressed with what I do. It’s already the first key to understanding myself, because in everything I do, I tell myself that I can do it again and better.”

July 11, 2023
Liverpool’s hopes of signing Romeo Lavia may hinge on Saudi Arabia’s offer

Liverpool could sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer after Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season.

Liverpool were far from last season’s best as they were knocked out of cup competitions in the opening rounds before finishing fifth in the Premier League table.

And after missing out on Champions League qualification, manager Jurgen Klopp has been trying to fix his side’s midfield problem by giving Brighton £35m for Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig £60m for Dominik. Szoboszlai.

Lavia, meanwhile, has also been tipped to move to Merseyside but Liverpool are said to be currently £10m short compared to the £50m Saints have slapped on the 19-year-old.

Earlier this week, Sky Sports reported that a run-off from the Anfield midfield would be needed before Liverpool could make the switch to Lavia. And with Thiago linked to a move to the Middle East, the Spanish international looks the most likely candidate for a departure.

Recent reports have suggested that Thiago has already turned down a transfer to Saudi Arabia. But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, those approaches came four or five weeks ago and weren’t good offers or advanced negotiations.

At the moment there is nothing concrete in the pipeline and Thiago’s priority is to stay at Liverpool for the last year of his contract.

Unless club and player switch positions, Thiago could very well remain a Reds player next season – and that could mean Klopp may decide against pursuing Lavia as he also has campaign veterans Fabinho and Jordan Henderson among his available. as well as the two on his team. new faces.

If a Saudi club comes up with a mega-offer, Klopp could convince Thiago to leave to make way for Lavia. But for now, the 32-year-old appears to be sticking around.

Lavia only joined Southampton last summer after Hampshire club Manchester City initially paid £10.5m to take over his services.

The teenager was an outstanding player for the Saints during his first season at St Mary’s Stadium, making 34 appearances for the club. But he couldn’t stop them from being relegated to the league as they finished bottom of the Premier League.

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‘Last hours’: Liverpool have just made a huge offer for Kylian Mbappé

Liverpool have reportedly raised a record €200m to sign PSG striker Kylian Mbappé, who is believed to be for sale.

According to journalist Edu Aguirre, the Reds have launched a huge bid to bring the 24-year-old France international to Anfield, with Liverpool long seen as a potential destination for Mbappé once the superstar striker decides to leave France for good.

Aguirre said: “What has happened in the PSG offices in the last few hours is that an offer has arrived from Liverpool. Liverpool have entered the picture, Liverpool have made a €200m offer for Mbappé.

The Liverpool’s offer that arrived in the offices of PSG in the last few hours amounts to 200 million euros. Al-Khelaifi has put Mbappé up for sale.”

While the merits of such an outrageous claim have yet to be determined, a £170m offer for Mbappé from Liverpool would be quite the statement from the Reds as the PSG forward is arguably the best player in the league. world.

However, such claims should be taken with a grain of salt. And with Liverpool rumored to be looking to move players before signing new names, the squad’s arrival of Jurgen Klopp making a £170m offer for Mbappe seems somewhat far-fetched.

Liverpool’s signing of Mbappé would be the biggest turning point of the summer

Liverpool and Mbappé have been involved in every transfer window over the past five years and rumors could come to a head this summer with PSG now open to selling the French captain, although a move to Liverpool would come as a shock to many.

As we know, Liverpool currently lack the resources to make such a transfer possible, and even if the money were there, it is unlikely Mbappé would be willing to sign next season for a club that isn’t even in the game. The UEFA Champions League is underway. , despite how big the giants of Merseyside are.

July 9, 2023