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Liverpool is “preparing a formal offer” for a potential upgrade over Luis Diaz

Liverpool is reportedly getting ready to make a bid for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, following his great Euro 2024 campaign.

After an incredible season in which he scored eight goals in Palace’s final ten games to secure a berth in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man roster, the 26-year-old has attracted a lot of interest.

The Reds and Tottenham Hotspur are now expected to compete for the signing of the talented forward, who made three substitute appearances in Germany this summer, according to Football Insider.

Although a number of elite Premier League teams have apparently indicated interest in signing Eze before the transfer deadline of August 31st, it is Liverpool and Tottenham who are allegedly preparing official bids after Eze returns from his post-Euros holiday.

According to Steve Kay on KS1TV, Arsenal, who was previously said to have expressed interest, is no longer thought to be in the lead since the Gunners would not be able to ensure first-team football.

£50M+ IS WHAT CRYSTAL PALACE WANT FOR EZE

looking to pry Crystal Palace’s best player away will need to shell out a lot of cash, though.

After selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich for £50.8 million earlier this summer, the South Londoners are in a good negotiation position, and they’ll probably want for a comparable price for Eze.

This is due to the fact that Eze managed 11 goals and six assists in 31 appearances last season despite a muscular issue that limited him to 26 starts.

Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo are just a few of the many options Liverpool currently has on the left flank. However, Eze’s versatility and attacking ability make him a valuable target, especially if the Colombian departs this summer as has been rumoured, with Barcelona reportedly having the greatest interest in the 27-year-old.

Potential suitors Paris Saint-Germain have also been suggested, and Liverpool is rumoured to be prepared to approve Diaz’s departure this summer should he make a move request. The Reds, though, are not interested in selling.

Although Diaz scored a few more goals in the previous campaign, Eze had a superior goals-per-minute ratio, more effective takeaways, and higher percentages of shots on goal.

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Liverpool and Manchester United in transfer battle to sign $33 million star from Jose Mourinho

Liverpool and Manchester United will compete with many other clubs across Europe for the signature of Turkey international Ferdi Kadioglu during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly vying for the signature of Fenerbahce striker Ferdi Kadioglu. According to sources, the Turkish full-back shone while away with the national squad at Euro 2024 and is now garnering interest from clubs across the Premier League.

According to Calciomercato, Liverpool and United have joined the growing list of clubs in Europe keeping an eye on Kadioglu. Arsenal, Juventus, and Newcastle United are among the other clubs linked with the defender’s transfer.

The 24-year-old can play on either flank and would be a valuable addition for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who may aim to shift Trent Alexander-Arnold into a more permanent midfield role in future.

The Turkish giants are apparently opposed to the player’s departure, but if he does leave, they will demand around $33 million (€30 million/£25 million). Liverpool has yet to complete a signing in the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils have been one of the busier teams, pursuing other targets such as Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt.

However, if any team wants to recruit Kadioglu, they would most certainly face a big stumbling block this summer, as new manager Jose Mourinho seeks to retain one of the club’s top players. “Our president wants our club to develop, not regress,” Mourinho said Hurriyet when questioned about Kadioglu’s and other team members’ futures.

“This means keeping the greatest players and not selling them. The primary priority is to get the players we have back on the team. “This will happen gradually.”

Liverpool.com reports that Liverpool is looking to add depth to its defence during the summer transfer season. Andy Robertson and Alexander-Arnold both missed lengthy stretches of time last season, so having a guy like Kadioglu who can cover numerous positions could be crucial in the coming season. At 24 years old, he is still a long way from his peak and might thrive under Slot.

July 22, 2024
LFC transfer news today – Eze decision, £50.5 million Bremer BID, and signing close

Here is a review of Friday, July 12th’s Liverpool FC transfers, with news on Gleison Bremer, Dani Olmo, and Eberechi Eze.

The Reds are still being linked to sales and reinforcements ahead of the upcoming season, even if the first Arne Slot signing has not yet been revealed. The summer transfer window has been open for a while.

£50.5M OFFFER FOR GLEISON BREMER

Liverpool reportedly made an offer for Gleison Bremer of Juventus, indicating their desire to strengthen their central defensive.

This summer, the majority of reports involving the Reds have been defensive in nature, with connections to Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna, and Leny Yoro, a young player from Lille.

Actually, with Joel Matip’s release, there is room for a center-back signing. Given that the senior possibilities include Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, and Virgil van Dijk, one could argue that Liverpool is well-stocked in this area.

That being said, according to Fichajes and The Standard, the Reds have already made a bid of about €60 million (£50.5 million) to acquire Bremer.

Naturally, the 27-year-old is Alisson Becker’s international colleague. He has excelled in Serie A the last two seasons because of his ability to read the game and win aerial duels.

Release Clause of Dani olmo

Liverpool’s window of opportunity to sign RB Leipzig midfield player Dani Olmo at a reduced price is closing. Spain has advanced to the final of the Euro 2024, and the 26-year-old has done more than his share to assist his country get there.

Tuesday night, after scoring the game-winning goal in the semifinal victory over France, he opened the scoring in the quarterfinal victory against Germany.

Olmo has not only scored another goal and provided an assist throughout the competition, but he has also drawn attention from clubs in Spain and England, with Chelsea and Liverpool being particularly linked.

It’s important to remember that Olmo’s contract has a £50 million release clause that expires on Monday. Leipzig is prepared to play hardball if clubs express interest after this deadline, even though sources in Spain suggest the Reds are unlikely to pursue Olmo.

Signing Close

Rio Ngumoha, an England Under-16 international, is about to accept a contract with Liverpool from Premier League rival Chelsea.

The teenager’s transfer to Merseyside is contingent upon Premier League sanction, as The Athletic has disclosed. Although the attacker is anticipated to initially join Liverpool Under-18s, he won’t be able to practise or play until the paperwork is completed.

Given that Ngumoha is one of the most gifted prospects in the nation, the Reds are considered to have pulled off a huge coup with this acquisition.

Chelsea’s Rio Ngumoha signing for Liverpool

Ngumoha’s decision was influenced by Liverpool’s youth development programme, as former manager Jurgen Klopp gave players like Bobby Clark, Conor Bradley, and Jarell Quansah opportunities the previous campaign.

Eze’s Choice

England star Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace has been recommended to Liverpool in a trade. When the attacking midfielder’s time with the Three Lions at the European Championships this summer ends, he’s likely to take over the gossip columns.

Eze is reportedly interested in playing for Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Liverpool, as well as major rivals in north London, Arsenal and Liverpool.

The Daily Mail reports that Eze’s Crystal Palace contract has a release clause of an initial £60 million with additional add-ons worth approximately £8 million.

The good news for Arne Slot is that Eze feels he can solidify a spot in the Reds’ starting lineup by moving to Merseyside, rather than staying in London, according to sources.

Nevertheless, the article also claims that although Liverpool has shown a clear interest in signing Eze, they won’t move to do so until Luis Diaz quits the team due to ties to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

July 12, 2024
Liverpool and Tottenham battle for ‘world-class’ Premier League talent with a £60 million release clause.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be active in the summer transfer window as they seek to strengthen their squads ahead of next season.

The Reds were in the Premier League title fight for much of the season, but experienced a late-season slump, finishing third in the table.

Meanwhile, Tottenham were in contention for the Champions League until mid-April, but ultimately finished fifth.

A Premier League star who has been linked with both Liverpool and Tottenham has now been confirmed to have a release clause.

Crystal Palace sources have revealed to TBR Football that England player Eberechi Eze has a release clause in his contract.

Eze signed his current contract late last year, and it was thought that it contained a provision.

TBR can now confirm the existence of a clause, which we are informed is comparable to Michael Olise’s and worth at least £60 million.

While Eze’s clause, like Olise’s, is active, Palace has made it clear to both players that they do not want them to leave and that if they do, their clauses should be paid in full – rather than accepting any form of deal.

Eze, who has been named to England’s Euro 2024 squad, has several suitors, including Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle, all of which are aware of his contractual status.

Liverpool and Tottenham are buoyed by Eberechi Eze’s release clause

We’ve all seen how excellent Eze is at the top level, so the news that the ‘world-class’ 25-year-old has a release clause is fantastic for Liverpool and Tottenham.

Obviously, a player of Eze’s calibre will not come cheap, but if a club is willing to activate the release clause, Palace cannot stand in his way.

Let us see what occurs in the coming weeks. Without a doubt, Eze would be an excellent addition to any of the Premier League’s best teams; the only question now is who is ready to put up the money.

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Following the announcement of Manchester United’s transfer statement, Liverpool is “leading race for £102 million” midfielder.

Joao Neves, a midfielder for Benfica, is reportedly being linked to Liverpool in a mega-money transfer.

According to reports, Liverpool will have competition this summer from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich in the fight for Benfica midfield player Joao Neves.

The 19-year-old midfielder’s breakout season, which saw him play in 55 games across all competitions, has been linked to a big-money move away from the Estadio da Luz.

Shortly after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority ownership was disclosed in January, Neves was linked to a move to United; however, Benfica denied rumours that the Portugal international was in talks to move to Old Trafford.

O Jogo, however, claims that Neves will be the focus of an enormous financial bidding battle involving some of the best teams in Europe. The Reds, United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are all rumoured to be interested in signing the 19-year-old. Liverpool and the other three Premier League teams are allegedly “leading the race” for the midfield player, though.

According to the article, if Neves were to leave Benfica this summer, the team would require any potential bidders to fulfil his £102.3 million release clause.

When asked in February about his future at Benfica, Neves responded, “Will you be staying at Benfica next year? Nothing about the upcoming season is guaranteed. Right now, I would like to remain at Benfica, but we shall see—you never know. His current deal with Benfica expires in 2028.

June 8, 2024
The main cause of Liverpool’s dreadful week was emerged

Liverpool has dropped points in the Premier League championship chase and is headed for an exit from the Europa League quarterfinals after losing twice and drawing once in the previous eight days.

After a 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp’s team lost badly, 3-0, to Atalanta in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal match.

Then, on Sunday afternoon, Crystal Palace’s goal from Eberechi Eze was sufficient to give them a thrilling 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

Liverpool now sits third in the Premier League standings and needs to overcome a three-goal deficit to advance to the next round of the European Cup.

The Reds’ finishing in front of goal was a major concern against Man United and Crystal Palace, and it was also a problem against Atalanta.

The main issue facing Liverpool
Liverpool has amassed 9.14 xG in their last three games, but they have only managed three goals. Their poor finishing may have cost them two trophies.

Liverpool’s lack of creativity over the previous week has been unexpected given the abundance of great forwards they have on their roster, but this little error might have put an end to the Reds’ hopes of winning the Premier League and Europa League during Klopp’s farewell tour.

Although Liverpool had a number of excellent chances to put the game out of sight in the second half, Palace deserves praise for their heroic last-ditch defending at Anfield. But in their pursuit of their second Premier League title ever, they lost three crucial points due to their wastefulness in front of goal.

It’s interesting to note that Liverpool lost its first two games at Anfield—against Atalanta and Crystal Palace—to teams that employed the 3-4-2-1 formation. Liverpool was just too simple to play through in both games, and Atalanta and Crystal Palace revelled in launching quick assaults.

Liverpool has had an incredible season thus far, but their terrible finishing is a major problem, and their two losses against teams who use a back three raise tactical concerns. They might even lose out on this campaign’s quest for cutlery as a result.

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Transfers from Liverpool: 32-year-old getting ready to quit Reds while awaiting a medical

An eight-year team veteran is expected to leave Liverpool during the summer transfer window. His only separation from an exit is a medical.

Joel Matip has been offered to Fenerbahce by his agents, according to Turkish publication Sabah. The defender’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and this rumour claims Liverpool will not extend it.

Fenerbahce is interested in signing him, which creates an opening. But before any settlement is made, there’s a clear standoff.

Matip is not likely to play again this season after suffering an ACL tear months ago. He should be back to normal by June, but nobody can promise that until they have a medical report.

Fenerbahce will therefore have to wait for the findings of a report before making a formal bid for Matip. Everything else depends on his fitness, even if it is commonly anticipated that he will depart Liverpool at the end of his contract.

Joel Matip is headed out of Liverpool.

Matip is leaving with a heavy heart, and it’s completely unwarranted. Given his advanced age and the uncertainty surrounding his long-term fitness, we do believe he will depart, but things really shouldn’t be this way.

Being one of Jurgen Klopp’s first signings and coming on a free transfer, Matip has been an amazing helper. Fewer signings have been better, and perhaps none better financially.

However, the manager’s change solidifies the departure. We’re not sure if Matip needs to sign a new contract on such harsh terms, but we wonder what would happen if he did.

If Matip can demonstrate his fitness, many teams will be willing to take a chance on him because of his excellent calibre throughout the previous eight seasons. He should be able to make a wise move, and hopefully he will

April 15, 2024
To sign the “untouchable” Palace star, according to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea must make a “crazy bid”

Chelsea continues to look for at least one additional attacker despite having already spent a significant amount of money on the transfer market this summer.

The boys in blue now have targets like Lyon’s Bradley Barcola after failing in their pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise.

Barcola, 20, is expected to reject a move to Stamford Bridge in favor of one to Paris Saint-Germain (90min), leaving Chelsea with few options and little time left in the transfer window.

Eberechi Eze, a teammate of Olise, is a player to keep an eye on, though, according to a recent article by Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips.

Phillips claimed that Eze was also involved in discussions about Olise’s unsuccessful transfer in his most recent Substack column.

Fabrizio Romano, a renowned transfer expert and columnist for CaughtOffside, has revealed that only a “crazy, crazy bid” from Chelsea—or any other club—would be taken into consideration when it comes to the possibility of selling the “untouchable” Eze.

According to Romano’s exclusive Substack column, “At the moment, I am not aware of any Chelsea contact for Eze.”.

“Only Manchester City gave him consideration last week, but the treble winners never sent a bid or initiated a negotiation because Hodgson and Crystal Palace view him as untouchable.

“Much more than the reported £60-65 million fee would be required in order for a bid to even be considered. The Eagles’ position is crystal clear: “Eze stays!”.

Eze, who has two more years left on his contract at Selhurst Park, has directly assisted in 26 goals over the course of 95 games across all competitions during his three years there.

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Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Deal agreed, Romelu Lukaku departure, Toney offer, Darwin Nunez move

Get all the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip, including updates on Ivan Toney, Rayan Cherki and Folarin Balogun.

Chelsea recorded their first win under Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 win over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge last night.

Two goals from Raheem Sterling and an assist on the outside set up Nicolas Jackson’s first goal for the Blues. The finale was a strong performance, in which they dominated possession and climbed up to eighth in the table. Serbian goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic is on the verge of joining Chelsea and discerning fans may have already spotted him in the stands at Stamford Bridge during last night’s 3-0 win over Luton Town.

The 23-year-old has reportedly traveled to London to receive medical treatment ahead of his move from MLS side New England Revolution, but football.london knows he actually popped into the Blues dressing room after the win to meet his team. future teammates. to celebrate.

Reports elsewhere continue to suggest Romelu Lukaku could find a way to leave Chelsea this transfer window, after Roma representatives landed in London last night to try to broker a deal. Other ties have put Chelsea on the hunt for forwards like Liverpool’s Ivan Toney and Darwin Nunez, but solid ties have yet to emerge.

Ivan Toney’s last transfer: new price, admission to Arsenal, difficulties at Chelsea, breakthrough at Tottenham.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has recently been named as a potential transfer target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Toney has established himself as one of the best centre-forwards in the Premier League since the Bees were promoted to England’s top flight two years ago, registering 20 league goals and four assists last season. But the England international is currently suspended, with the FA imposing an eight-month ban on the 27-year-old in May for gambling offences. But that hasn’t stopped him being linked with a farewell to the West London club, then football. London has summarized everything that has been reported about the prolific frontman’s future below.

Mauricio Pochettino and Gary Neville agree on Moises Caicedo’s master plan for Chelsea.

Gary Neville has echoed Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino’s belief that Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez can become one of the best midfield partners on the continent.

The 21-year-old arrived from Brighton this month for a record UK transfer fee of £115m, but got off to the worst start after conceding a penalty in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham this weekend .

But the Ecuadorian international made his full Chelsea debut against Luton last week after positive reinforcement from Pochettino when he said: ‘We made the decision to play him in the last 30 minutes because he’s ready to play 30 minutes. but maybe he wasn’t ready to play from the start but 30 minutes was. “He did well, very positive things. Okay, we conceded a goal at the last minute, but we can’t say anything bad. It was positive, but we are [all] disappointed because we deserve better. But in the end, we made it. “We didn’t get the result we wanted.”

Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Romelu Lukaku transfer as Chelsea face loan exit after flop

Jose Mourinho appears to have broken his silence on the move from AS Roma to Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku during the summer transfer window, although he did not give details of a deal. This is because there is only a week left on the market in most parts of Europe which would severely limit the options the Belgian has unless he moves before then. His career at Stamford Bridge has been a disappointment so far given the club paid £97.5million to bring him back in 2021 after playing in his formative years as a youngster.

While the 30-year-old got off to a good start, a mix of injuries and Covid affected his availability before an unauthorized interview with Sky Italia severed ties completely. The striker returned to his former club Inter Milan on loan for the season which ended in defeat in the Champions League final.

The Nerazzurri were keen on another return as Chelsea looked to sign him permanently this summer, but parted ways following rumors of a deal with Juventus. It seems unlikely that the Bianconeri can secure a move as Saudi Arabian teams have been rejected by the player.

August 27, 2023
A £20 million midfielder who is so good it’s a “joke” has been linked to Liverpool.

Following the Saudi Pro League’s recent Anfield raid, Liverpool has been linked with a number of midfielders in recent weeks.

Jordan Henderson, the Reds’ captain, left for Al Ettifaq, and Fabinho appears destined for Al Ittihad.

Liverpool has already brought in two midfielders this summer, and they may bring in at least one more.

Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace was one name that was mentioned earlier this year as a potential transfer target for Anfield.

The 25-year-old was linked to both the Reds and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a May report from Liverpool World.

In 2020, Palace acquired Eze from QPR for an initial reported fee of £16 million with a potential increase to £20 million.

With 15 goals and 11 assists from 93 competitive games, he has performed admirably for the London club.

Eze is a versatile player who has played both flanks, both offensive and defensive midfield positions for Palace.

Early this year, he played for 20 minutes against Malta in a Euro 2024 qualifying match to earn his first England cap.

One of Eze’s former teammates has now endorsed the rumored Liverpool target for a significant transfer.

The Three Lions star “100%” has what it takes to succeed at a top club, according to Geoff Cameron, who spoke to talkSPORT.

He (Eze) “goes at his own beat and he’s smooth, silky, sharp and kind of graceful at the same time,” he said. “He has the power to alter the game.

“For me, I have no doubts that he’ll join a prestigious club.

“It just [takes] time, experience, more games under his belt, and more chances to demonstrate his talent and [score] more goals. He already possesses it.

I think he can, and you’ll see it.
Can he do it reliably in every game and have that much impact? ”.

Cameron also recalled how Jack Butland, a former teammate, described Eze as having “joke-like” talent.

Our perspective.

Liverpool should consider Eze as a viable option.
He is a Premier League-tested player with extraordinary talent and versatility.

Although he’s only 25 and hasn’t reached his peak, he has a wealth of experience and should be able to make an immediate impact at Anfield.

The deal with Eze is good through the 2025 summer.

Palace doesn’t have to sell him right away or risk losing him for nothing the following year, but they still need to consider what the future holds for both the player and the team.

In light of this, Liverpool may decide to test the market and determine how much the Eagles might be willing to pay for him.

Palace may not want to lose another top player just yet after recently losing Wilfried Zaha to a free transfer.

July 28, 2023