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According to report: Arsenal and Aston Villa may challenge Liverpool for £50m midfielder

Reports suggest that Liverpool may encounter competition from five other Premier League clubs for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.

The Reds have shown significant interest in Ederson recently but did not secure a defensive midfielder over the summer, missing out on Spain international Martin Zubimendi as well.

Despite not reinforcing their midfield, this situation has inadvertently benefited them, allowing Netherlands international Ryan Gravenberch to excel and solidify his place at Anfield.

Nonetheless, Liverpool remains linked with Ederson, although it appears they might now face intense rivalry for the Atalanta player.

Ederson’s transfer to Liverpool will be competitive

As reported by TBR, scouts from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United attended Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in Gelsenkirchen to observe Ederson.

In that match, Ederson delivered a strong performance, completing 94% of his passes, making five passes into the attacking third, winning three out of five contested ground duels, and registering five recoveries.

Although they did not watch Ederson against Shakhtar, TBR notes that Arsenal and Aston Villa are also among the clubs that are “fond” of the 25-year-old, who Atalanta values at £50m.

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Former scout confirms Liverpool is prepared to “break the bank” for a game-changing player

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has asserted that Liverpool is prepared to retain Mohamed Salah at the club.

The Egyptian forward is in the final year of his contract, and following the match against Manchester United this season, he indicated that it would be his last year at Liverpool.

The Reds are eager to extend Salah’s stay at Anfield amid speculation about a potential move to Saudi Arabia.

With four goals and four assists in six Premier League matches this season, Salah has played a key role in propelling Liverpool to the top of the league.

Brown stated to *Football Insider* that Liverpool is ready to invest significantly to keep Salah, emphasizing the winger’s importance to the team’s style of play.

“I think Liverpool will break the bank in their efforts to keep him,” he said to *Football Insider*.

“I believe Liverpool will spare no expense to retain him,” he told Football Insider.

“Among all the left-footed players on the right, he is by far the best. Liverpool without Mo Salah is not the same Liverpool we’ve seen.

“He can change a game in an instant. If they’re facing difficulties, they can pass it to him, and he’ll create something.

“He’s crucial to their style of play.

“I would imagine they are eager to keep him.

“They will do everything possible to secure a new contract for him before allowing him to leave for Saudi Arabia for free, I’m certain.”

Liverpool need to keep on to Mohamed Salah

The Merseyside club cannot afford to let Salah go, as he remains one of the best players in the world.

Finding a better player than Salah for that position would be challenging, and with someone of his caliber already in the team, it makes little sense to let him leave and search for a replacement.

Arne Slot has successfully brought out the best in the Liverpool star, who seems to be enjoying his football right now.

While attackers often decline after turning 30, the 32-year-old Salah shows no signs of slowing down.

However, the Reds need to act quickly, as Salah will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with other clubs in January.

October 6, 2024
Three Martin Zubimendi alternatives for Liverpool, including the £17 million star

Current rumours and news surrounding transfers involving Liverpool, as the Reds could have a number of possibilities besides Martin Zubimendi if they choose to seek elsewhere.

It appears like Liverpool’s strategy for this transfer window has been to focus primarily on individuals who will make an instant effect on the starting lineup. The Reds under the ownership of Fenway Sports Group have never signed players only for financial gain or to add depth to the team.

Liverpool declared Martin Zubimendi their top midfield target this summer. The Real Sociedad player was thought to be amenable to a transfer to Anfield by the Reds, but Zubimendi decided to stay with the La Liga team.

The question of whether Liverpool will look for a substitute is still up in the air. The Reds have occasionally had to alter their transfer plans while operating under FSG ownership if a deal to sign their top target doesn’t go through.

Regarding Zubimendi, the outstanding midfielder for Sociedad appears to be the sole player Liverpool sought to sign this transfer window to play at number six. Although the Reds have until August 30 to finish their summer transfer business, it is unclear if that position will change.

There appear to be options available if Liverpool decides they need to buy a new defensive midfield player other than Zubimendi. There are a few guys on FBref’s list with abilities comparable to Zubimendi’s, but one player’s name sticks out.

The list mentions Ederson, an Atlanta star, as having a profile comparable to Zubimendi’s. The Brazilian midfielder has been linked to the Reds this summer, but he is not currently believed to be a target.

Aurelien Tchouameni, a star player for Real Madrid, is another player included. In 2022, Liverpool made an attempt to sign the midfield player; nevertheless, he decided to move to the Santiago Bernabeu in exchange for a possible £85 million transfer.

Players that are comparable to Zubimendi in terms of skill have also been listed by Macro Football. Azor Matusiwa, a great player at Stade Rennais, is one player named on both the list and FBref.

The Ligue 1 club signed Matusiwa in January for an estimated €20 million (£17 million). Matusiwa and Zubimendi, who is ranked second on the list behind Lazio player Danilo Cataldi, are 97.9 percent identical according to the report. Although it seems doubtful that any of these players will sign as a replacement for Zubimendi—especially in light of the lack of recent rumours of a transfer—it does indicate that there are players out there who Liverpool may consider if they decide to seek elsewhere.

August 20, 2024
Before the transfer deadline, Liverpool must finally agree to pay £46.4 million for the signing of a midfield player

PG perspective In their own stadium, Liverpool defeated Ipswich Town 2-0 to formally usher in the Arne Slot era.

The team that Jurgen Klopp left behind, which is now much weaker following the sale of Fabio Carvalho, has not yet been strengthened by the Reds for the next manager.

Since Anfield was unable to sign Martin Zubimendi, Slot was forced to start Gravenberch, a natural No. 8, at No. 6.

In the first half, the Dutch midfielder was mostly passing backwards because he was having trouble operating against the steady pressure of a recently promoted team.

He was able to draw the strings in the middle of the park and was really impressive until the second period’s pressure subsided.

The main characteristics of a top No. 6 are receiving the ball from the backline, holding it under pressure, turning in space, and carrying the ball forward.

In addition to lacking the aforementioned qualities, Gravenberch is not a natural tackler who can play as a play breaker and may find it difficult to hold down elite teams that apply pressure for the entire 90 minutes. Thus, before the window closes on August 30, Slot needs to enter the transfer market and sign a top No. 6.

The No.6 Liverpool has to Sign

Ederson Dos Santos has been linked to Liverpool this summer, and in our opinion, the Reds need to eventually agree to the £46.4 million asking amount in order to lure him away from Atalanta.

The 25-year-old, who is a skilled playmaker and imaginative in the attacking third when called upon, ought to be the one to finally take Fabinho’s place at Anfield.

When Ederson was used in a man-to-man marking system by Gasperini last season, Liverpool got a firsthand look at his genius. In the two legs of the Europa League quarterfinal, Klopp’s team was only able to score one goal—a penalty.

Similar to this, Ederson stopped German playmaker Florian Wirtz in the EL final, allowing Atalanta to defeat Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 3-0.

The two-capped Samba star scored seven goals in all competitions for La Dea last season while playing in the attacking third.

In order to contend with Man City and Arsenal for the Premier League title this year, the Reds will need to make significant financial investments to bolster Arne Slot’s squad.

Please weigh in on whether Liverpool should spend £46.4 million to finally sign Ederson.

Before the transfer deadline, Liverpool must finally agree to pay £46.4 million for the signing of a midfield player

August 19, 2024
The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

Manager Arne Slot of Liverpool had to wait to name a full strength lineup for their preseason trip of the United States, so he has selected a smaller group.

For the first time in less than a month, Arne Slot will be in charge of a Premier League game, although he has been conducting part of his preparation without many of Liverpool’s top stars.

Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp as manager in June, saw his team play in a private friendly when Preston North End defeated a Liverpool starting lineup. The freshly promoted Ipswich Town will be the opponent for the Premier League’s third-place finishers of last season on August 17. However, they will first play a series of friendlies in the United States. With 13 players out of the lineup for their tour, the Reds are far from playing at full strength.

Eleven of them aren’t there because they’re competing internationally at the Copa America or European Championships, and Bobby Clark and Jayden Danns aren’t there because of injuries.

The other eleven are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alisson. Many, if not all, might be back in the running by the time the season arrives. Slot’s starting lineup will appear rather different for the time being.

That’s prior to the summer transfer window, when the former Feyenoord manager is anticipated to add players after losing players like Joel Matip and Thiago.

What may Liverpool’s starting lineup look like in the first weekend of the season? Mirror Football has examined potential future developments.

defence and the goalkeeper

John Achteberg, a former goalkeeping coach for Liverpool, suggested that Alisson’s departure would have been avoided by sticking with Claudio Taffarel. Together with his fellow countryman, current keeping coach Taffarel has remained at the club despite the departure of other members of former Klopp’s coaching team.

Achteberg said on The Football Historian podcast, “They were smart to at least keep Taffarel, because if they would have also changed Taffarel, they probably would have told Ali to find a new club basically.” “You also need to be intelligent. It’s good because Taffa is a genuinely nice guy, and his availability to them is ideal.

It’s a matter of who stays and who goes in front of the keeper, and many are hopeful Trent Alexander-Arnold signs a new contract in spite of Real Madrid’s interest. Though Leny Yoro, who was linked to Liverpool, was signed by Manchester United, there might be a new face.

Regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk stays with the Reds, Marc Guehi has been discussed. The Crystal Palace player can help bring in a new era at Anfield because of his adaptability and athleticism.

Midfield

Liverpool revamped their midfield significantly over the summer, but they may not be finished yet. Even though the Spaniard wasn’t able to play much last season, Thiago’s departure makes room for a new acquisition, and Ederson is one player who has been considered.

The Brazilian was a standout during Atalanta’s previous season as they won the Europa League, including a match against Liverpool. The 25-year-old might decide to stay in Bergamo, but if not, a move to Anfield might be the solution.

Dominik Szoboszlai would benefit from a little kickstart after a challenging second part of the season, although Alexis Mac Allister settled into his midfield role last year. However, if the Hungarian has a strong foundation, he might be able to excel in a capacity more akin to the one in which he has shown promise on the international stage. Assault

Attack

Despite all the rumours of a deal for Takefusa Kubo, Mohamed Salah might be Liverpool’s first pick on the right at the beginning of the season. Despite being in the last year of his contract, the Egyptian has joined Slot for the preseason and is expected to be one of the senior players in the US.

Several of the biggest names in European football have reportedly expressed interest in Luis Diaz. The Colombian would stay, though, if a combination of Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Salah, Diaz, and Diogo Jota started the first game.

Nunez has also fit the setup from a wide berth, and Gakpo made an impression in the Euros, albeit frequently from a starting position out on the left. Jota may now be the best option through the middle as a result, but with Champions League football back on the table, we can expect Slot to make extensive use of all his attacking options.

Liverpool’s dream XI Alisson; Mac Allister, Ederson; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota; Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Van Dijk, Robertson;

July 24, 2024
Liverpool receive £42 million transfer ‘approval’ to finalise Arne Slot first signing

most recent transfers involving Liverpool An important update on Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder linked to Anfield.

Arne Slot, the head coach of Liverpool, has finally received approval to make his first summer acquisition. Despite several connections to possible acquisitions, the Reds have not added any new players to their roster during the three weeks that the current trade window has been open.

Newcastle has shown a great deal of interest in Anthony Gordon, and they have even made an unprecedented move to acquire Liverpool. Other strikers connected to Anfield include Johan Bakayoko and Nico Williams, but both appear destined to stay at PSV and Athletic Club, respectively.

Liverpool is interested in both Leny Yoro and Riccardo Calafiori for their defence, but it appears that they will face fierce competition from other teams to sign either player. Yoro’s preferred destination is still Real Madrid, but Arsenal is moving on with negotiations with Bologna after reaching an agreement on personal terms for Calafiori.

Teun Koopmeiners and Ederson of Atalanta have been mentioned as potential additions to Slot’s engine room, despite the midfield renovation last summer. Juventus is attempting to recruit Koopmeiners, which may have an effect on Liverpool, but Ederson has already stated that he was a more appealing option for Slot.

The Brazilian said, “I am very happy at Atalanta,” in an interview with AS. I recently took home a fantastic title, and I fit right in. It is not anything that worries me about my future. Since this is my first call-up, my current concern is performing well and making a good impression with the Brazilian team.

“Making sure that, as in Italy, everyone is familiar with me here. I’m trying to make the most of my time with the national squad and am extremely delighted and dedicated. I’ve given it a lot of thought, and while I enjoy Italy and feel like I’ve acclimated well, I’m intrigued about the Premier League, so I’m not sure.

I don’t know if I’ll stay in Italy since I think I still have a lot to prove, but I’m still growing. And if I go somewhere else. I’ll keep developing. Atalanta will make the decision if an offer is made. The most crucial element is that the club must approve any transfer-related issues before anyone else does.”

Liverpool now has the go-ahead to explore a trade with Ederson, who is obviously open to go to the Premier League. Brazil was eliminated from the Copa America tournament early on Sunday morning after losing to Uruguay on penalties in the quarterfinals.

Ederson was not used as a substitute. Liverpool is free to start talks with the player and Atalanta if they want to pursue a possible deal now that his country has exited the competition and he may be focusing on his future.

That has been suggested as his asking price, and Liverpool may need to spend up to €50 million (£42.5 million) to agree to a trade. Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing the 25-year-old, but they seem more interested in Manuel Ugarte of Paris Saint-Germain and Uruguay, who helped Brazil’s elimination from the Copa America along with Ederson.

July 7, 2024
The dream Liverpool team of Arne Slot with nine departures, Riccardo Calafiori and three new arrivals

As Liverpool’s players return back for pre-season training next week, Arne Slot will soon get to know his new teammates. He hopes to bring in some new players.

In the next months, Arne Slot, the new head coach of Liverpool, will have a lot of decisions to make, including meeting his new team for the first time.

Next Monday, the first group of players—mostly the club’s youth players and those not playing for their countries this summer—are scheduled to return to the AXA Training Centre. Stars from Copa America or Euro 2024 will follow later, while the Olympics could throw another wrench in the works.

In any case, Slot will have the chance to manage his new teammates and make some crucial choices that will affect several of them in the future. Some might very well leave Anfield for the 2024–2025 season, while others might be headed for a more permanent relocation.

A list of 10 such players who might be moving this summer has been put together by The Daily Mail. Young players Bobby Clark, James McConnell, and Luke Chambers are among those rumoured to be going on loan to gain more experience on the pitch.

Sepp van den Berg, Adrian, and Nat Phillips are the ones most likely to be moved on permanently out of the group. Meanwhile, Fabio Carvalho is said to have a list of suitors from England, Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, and Tyler Morton is allegedly of interest to RB Leipzig.

Additionally noted as potential exits are Kostas Tsimikas and Caoimhin Kelleher. In a perfect world, Liverpool could hang onto the former, but it would be very reasonable if he decided to move elsewhere for his shot at the top spot. In regards to Tsimikas, the Greek international may not be able to unseat Andy Robertson as the starting left-back, and his future may depend on the actions taken by the Reds.

In relation to that, one name has garnered a lot of attention during the past few weeks. In a number of ways, Riccardo Calafiori has drawn attention for Italy at Euro 2024 following an outstanding Serie A season with Bologna.

Liverpool is reportedly one of several teams who have contacted The Athletic regarding his services. Although Liverpool won’t be the only team showing interest, if it can prevail in the competition for the $32 million defender, he would not only provide insurance at left defence and address the Reds’ need to let go of Tsimikas.

If Adrian needs a new custodian, Vitezslav Jaros or Fabian Mrozek, who is presently playing for the Czech Republic at Euro 2024, would be able to step up to the senior team. Though we hope he doesn’t, Slot will be extremely familiar with Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow, who would make an excellent backup to Alisson should Kelleher leave.

After the rebuilding last year, the midfield appears much more established, yet a new number six would still fit in very nicely. Ederson of Atalanta has been connected, and ideally Liverpool will move when his Brazil commitments end this summer.

Ultimately, there is a lot of conjecture among the strikers, but ideally this summer, Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will remain in their current positions, and they might be joined by another newcomer. Johan Bakayoko, who is only 21 years old, may be the perfect candidate to someday supplant Salah on the right and round out Slot’s dream team, even though we haven’t seen much of him at the Euros yet.

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Bijlow

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Bradley, Gomez, Konate, Calafiori, Robertson, Quansah

Midfielders: Ederson, Szoboszlai, Jones, Gravenberch, Elliott, Endo, Mac Allister

Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Gakpo, Diaz, Bakayoko, Jota

June 26, 2024
Lfc transfer news LIVE:Ederson speaks Waldemar Anton’s and Joao Neves latest, Joe Gomez wanted

Waldemar Anton

Liverpool transfer news is live, as Arne Slot is expected to make signings during the summer window.

However, in order to fund the transactions, the Reds may have to release some players. Liverpool will soon be able to add to its team, with the summer transfer market just days away. It might be a busy few months following Arne Slot’s arrival.

The next Reds manager will enter pre-season without a slew of first-team players, but with a large Liverpool contingent at both Euro 2024 and Copa America. Luis Diaz will be among them, and he has spoken openly about his own future.

Slot and new sporting director Richard Hughes will have to make decisions on the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who are all out of contract in a year.

Transfer rumours are circulating on both the arriving and outgoing fronts, with Van Dijk’s international teammate appearing as a possible successor, while Liverpool may also make attacking reinforcements.

Liverpool ‘seeks information’ on Waldemar Anton

Liverpool has requested information about Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton, according to SportBild.

The 27-year-old made his Germany debut this year. He led Stuttgart to an outstanding second-place finish, edging Bayern Munich on the final day.

Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are also rumoured to be interested in Anton. He will be available for $24 million (£19 million/€22.5 million) thanks to a release provision in his contract.

Ederson speaks about Liverpool transfers.

Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, has addressed the questions around his future. The defensive midfielder has been linked with Liverpool.

“I like Italy but I’m also curious about the Premier League,” he stated to AS.

“The only possibility to leave is if Atalanta receive a proposal and then… they decide, it’s up to Atalanta.”

Those remarks are guaranteed to fuel the flames of Liverpool connections. If Arne Slot decides to reinforce his midfield, a number six similar to Ederson appears to be the most likely signing.

Liverpool ‘increase’ bid for Joao Neves.

Liverpool has ‘identified’ Joao Neves as a key midfield target in the current transfer window. It will increase its efforts to sign the 19-year-old from Benfica.

That was reported in the print issue of the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, which Paisley Gates shared. A proposal is likely within the next several days.

However, there is thought to be a lot of interest. To that end, Benfica is unwilling to accept offers below the staggering $129 million release clause (£101 million/€120 million).

Joe Gomez is wanted by bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany is targeting Joe Gomez when he takes over at Bayern Munich. That is according to the Mirror.

Kompany prioritises defensive additions, and he appreciates Gomez’s versatility. Last season, the 27-year-old featured across Liverpool’s backline.

Liverpool, for its side, regards him as a ‘hugely important player’ and is poised to issue a ‘hands-off caution’.

Ouedraogo to Leipzig.

Assan Ouedraogo is about to join RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga club intends to trigger his $11 million (£8 million/€10 million) release clause.

BILD recently connected Liverpool to the Schalke starlet. However, Florian Plettenberg claims that Leipzig has moved to finalise the agreement for the 18-year-old.

Ouedraogo will sign a deal till 2029. Leipzig want to analyse his performance in preseason before determining whether to loan him out, with a temporary return to Schalke being considered.

Newcastle and Chelsea both ‘pushed’ to hijack the transaction.

June 12, 2024
Liverpool now gives Ederson transfer optimism following Koopmeiners discovery.

Liverpool has not given up hope on acquiring Ederson to their team this summer.

The Reds were said to have made their initial attempt for the Brazilian in January, but it did not have a significant impact.

According to sources close to CaughtOffside, Arne Slot’s team is drafting an offer in the €45-50 million range [£38.2-42.4 million / $48.6-54 million] to persuade Atalanta to sell. What is

Atlanta’s stand on Ederson?

The Europa League winners naturally do not want to sell one of their top players this summer.

With Teun Koopmeiners’ likely departure (to Juventus) on the horizon, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and Atalanta have agreed that they do not want Ederson to follow suit. Negotiations for the Dutchman are already started, and a successful exit would prevent his midfield comrade from potentially leaving again.

If the Netherlands international fails to conclude a move, La Dea may reassess Ederson’s likely departure.

CaughtOffside realises that this can only take place after the Copa America. The Serie A club feels the Brazilian international will have a successful tournament this summer, which will undoubtedly increase his value.

Competition for Ederson’s transfer

Liverpool will still have no obvious way to get the 24-year-old footballer.

The Reds are set to face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle, as well as Bayer Leverkusen, who are all interested in Xabi Alonso.

According to CaughtOffside, each outfit may take real moves in the coming weeks to demonstrate their interest.

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Liverpool begins negotiations to sign a 23-year-old midfield player for a great deal.

Arne Slot, the new manager of Liverpool, wants to make adjustments to the squad that former manager Jurgen Klopp left behind.

The Dutch manager is prepared to establish his dominance at Anfield and is planning to raid the transfer market in search of fresh players in an effort to turn the Reds back into title contenders.

The midfield spot remains a major worry for the Reds, even with the additions of Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai last summer.

It’s certain that the Merseyside team will aim to add a new midfield player this summer after Thiago Alcantara left this summer.

TuttoJuve reports that Liverpool has begun negotiations to sign Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.

Thuram has a long-term desire in playing for the Reds, but Klopp preferred moves for other midfielders over Thuram when he was linked to a summertime transfer to Anfield.

The Reds are now pursuing the Ligue 1 midfielder once more following the departure of the German manager.

The youthful midfielder’s outstanding play helped Nice secure a spot in the Europa League.

Given that his contract is slated to expire at the end of the following season, this summer he might be available for a very attractive price.

The Reds are looking at Thuram to replace the void left by Thiago’s departure this summer.

Liverpool’s future under new manager Slot may be determined by the choices they make during the summer transfer window.

Under Slot, Liverpool are ready to begin a new chapter.

The supporters are thrilled at the idea of their team playing under the Dutch manager, since several changes are anticipated at the club this summer.

The Liverpool midfield requires a passer, and the Nice midfielder is not only skilled at takeaways and dribbling but also has a great reputation for passing the ball.

If Thuram’s transfer is completed, Liverpool will have an all-around midfield player who can fill a variety of roles for the team.

June 9, 2024
Liverpool trade news LIVE: Luis Diaz ‘asking price determined’, Yankuba Minteh’s updates, Bakayoko links latest

The Liverpool Echo has all the latest Liverpool FC news, comments, and live summer transfer window updates.

Arne Slot has just finished his first week as Liverpool manager, and the gossip mill has been buzzing with transfer speculation.

The Reds are reportedly interested in Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh, who worked under Slot at Feyenoord on loan last season. According to reports, Liverpool is one of several clubs interested in the £40 million winger.

Liverpool’s interest in Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo continues, with reports indicating that the club is keeping an eye on his position. The emergence of Kylian Mbappe threatens to force the Brazilian out of the Real Madrid starting lineup.

Meanwhile, the ECHO hears that Sepp van den Berg is not close to completing a permanent move away from Mainz, where he was on loan last season. The centre-back, who has only appeared four times for Liverpool’s senior team since his 2019 arrival, is valued around £20 million, with Mainz still some way from that number.

Liverpool have expressed interest in Bakayoko.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool is interested in right winger Johan Bakayoko of PSV Eindhoven.

According to reports, up to six clubs are tracking the 21-year-old, who scored 14 goals and assisted 14 times in 48 games last season.

Liverpool are not understood to have made any progress towards his transfer yet, despite the apparent interest of multiple clubs in England and Germany, which might trigger a bid war.

Ederson’s price tag is ‘outlined’.

Earlier, we reported that Liverpool had not made a bid for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Corriere dello Sport reports that the Serie A club will examine offers in the €50 million (£42.5 million) range.

Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle are reportedly keeping an eye on the Brazilian, who won the Europa League with Atalanta last month.

Mac Allister delivers an future update

Alexis Mac Allister believes he is satisfied at Liverpool, despite recent reports of Real Madrid interest.

The midfielder, who joined Anfield a year ago today, had a good season in red and is delighted with his current condition ahead of the Arne Slot era.

“Everything works well, it is not a club with big egos and everyone tries to help you as much as they can,” Mac Allister said.

Rodrygo’s updates

Rodrygo could leave Real Madrid this summer as a result of Kylian Mbappe’s arrival, according to reports.

The Brazilian has since been linked with Liverpool, with Manchester City being the most interested party.

Rodrygo, who will represent Brazil in the Copa America this summer, spoke up about the transfer rumours this week.

“At the moment, I have no idea what will happen. The way the [Feyenoord] supporters treat me is quite wonderful, but I’m not sure if I’ll go or stay. “We’ll see what the future holds.”

Luis Diaz’s asking price is’set’.

According to Diario AS, Liverpool has set a €75 million (£68.3 million) price tag for Luis Diaz in case any team wants to pursue his transfer.

Despite repeated ties with Barcelona, Liverpool are not in a haste to ensure his future with three years remaining on his Anfield contract.

Such a sum is likely to be prohibitively expensive for the La Liga heavyweights, who are grappling with spending constraints due of their massive debt.

What has Minteh revealed about his future?

Liverpool has been connected with an interest in Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh, who is reputedly valued at £40 million.

The 19-year-old attacker worked under Arne Slot while on loan at Feyenoord last season, and the manager praised his abilities, as seen in a previous article.

Minteh provided an update on his future last month, ahead of his return to St James’ Park.

He informed Voetbal International:

June 8, 2024
Arne Slot’s Dream Liverpool midfield options following the ‘ideal’ Ederson transfer

Liverpool transfer news and gossip: Atalanta midfielder Ederson is linked with a summer move to Anfield.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson during the summer transfer season.

The Reds have been linked with signing the Brazilian midfielder for some months. Ederson shined against Liverpool in the Europa League quarterfinals before helping the Italian club win the competition last month.

On Thursday, reports surfaced stating that Liverpool had reached an agreement to buy Ederson from Atalanta. However, these allegations were quickly rejected, as fresh updates revealed that the Reds had not even made a bid to sign the midfielder.

Despite this, it appears that the links between Liverpool and Ederson will not fade anytime soon. As a result, it’s not unreasonable to speculate that the Reds would be interested in signing the 24-year-old this summer.

If Liverpool signs Ederson, incoming head coach Arne Slot will have another key option in midfield. His predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, spent last summer’s transfer window reconstructing the midfield after numerous key departures.

Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left Anfield 12 months ago. In response, Liverpool signed Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, Alexis MacAllister, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

All four of these guys will believe they can be regular starts in Slot’s midfield next season. Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones will have a similar mindset after receiving regular playing time under Klopp’s tenure, while Stefan Bajcetic will also want to be included.

Ederson can play in a variety of midfield positions, including No. 6 and more advanced. If the Reds sign the Brazilian to Anfield this summer, Slot will benefit from his versatility.

In the latter weeks of the season, Ederson was frequently assigned to the No.6 position. Liverpool alternated between Endo and Mac Allister in that position this season, which was the subject of significant transfer rumours a year ago.

Ederson might be a long-term defensive midfield option for Liverpool if the whispers of an apparent interest prove to be correct. Slot would then have a number of alternatives for starting with the Brazilian in the middle of the park next season, with Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Elliott, Jones, Endo, Mac Allister, and Bajcetic all vying for a slot.

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Jurgen Klopp “rejects” his first job offer following Liverpool’s departure.

The opportunity to quickly return to the spotlight before taking a vacation from football was turned down by the former manager of Liverpool.

ITV is supposedly leading the fight to sign Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou as a commentator for this summer’s European Championships in Germany, despite reports that the channel was unsuccessful in its quest to get Jurgen Klopp.

After receiving a no from Klopp, the broadcasters are believed to have outwitted the BBC to the Spurs boss. As he starts his hiatus from football, the former manager of Liverpool will instead watch the competition as a fan, according to the Daily Mail.

After spending eight and a half seasons at Liverpool and twenty-three years managing the team, the German has declared that he will take a year-long break from the game. Klopp had explained his unexpected departure from Liverpool as the result of running out of energy.

The 56-year-old has experience as a commentator, having covered the 2008 European Championship, the World Cups in 2006 and 2010 for German media. Following his farewell to Anfield, Klopp announced on his recently established Instagram account, “Kloppo,” that he will be taking a summer vacation.

Postecoglou, who was once speculatively slated to succeed Klopp at Liverpool, will appear on television this summer. Since joining the Spurs last summer, the Australian has displayed a captivating personality, and his questioning style has won him accolades.

The Mail also reports that BBC Radio 5 Live has signed former Everton defender and graduate of the Liverpool academy Conor Coady for the Euros. Despite not playing in either of the last two major tournaments, Coady was a member of the England team.

In addition to Gary Neville, who was employed by the company for the previous tournament in 2021 and may be back this time, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, who made their farewell appearances on Match of the Day on Sunday, are anticipated to join ITV’s punditry coverage for the competition.

June 7, 2024