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  • REPORT: ‘DEAL CLOSED’ AS LIVERPOOL TAKES OFF £40m MIDFELD TRANSFER

    REPORT: ‘DEAL CLOSED’ AS LIVERPOOL TAKES OFF £40m MIDFELD TRANSFER

    FABINHO GOODBYE FROM LIVERPOOL After a stellar five-year career at Liverpool, Fabinho has signed a new three-year contract with Al-Ittihad
    FABINHO FAREWELL TO LIVERPOOL
    After a stellar five-year career at Liverpool, Fabinho has signed a new three-year contract with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. After an emotional farewell, it marks the end of an era at Anfield for the Brazilian.

    Fabinho now joins former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante in the Middle East powerhouse. His £40million move is a big signing for the Saudi Pro League club. OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO MOVEMENT
    The transition has not been without problems. There have been minor delays due to paperwork and fears that Fabinho’s French Bulldogs may not be allowed in Saudi Arabia, where his breed is classified as ‘dangerous and aggressive’. However, these were only obstacles and all obstacles have since been removed.

    MEMORIES OF LIVERPOOL

    Fabinho’s departure from Liverpool was accompanied by a moving Instagram video which highlighted his many triumphs at Anfield. Since joining Monaco in 2018, he has won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

    He expressed his feelings with these heartfelt words:

    “Today I leave my home. It’s been five years wearing this jersey and always with the greatest honour and happiness possible… Thanks to Liverpool, I reached my highest level and played a World Cup. Thanks to Liverpool, I fulfilled my dream of walking into a stadium with my son in my arms. Thanks to Liverpool, I played in the best stadium in the world, with the best atmosphere in the world, which is Anfield. That moment will always be in my memory. I love this club. Thank you, Reds, for everything we’ve experienced together. You will never walk alone. #YNWA ❤️🙏🏾”

    THE LIVERPOOL ROAD AHEAD
    The Brazilian’s departure leaves a significant void in Liverpool’s midfield, which has been exacerbated by Jordan Henderson’s recent move to Saudi Arabia. However, with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp is optimistic about the future and admits more players need to be added before the transfer window closes.

    “There are so many things to do,” he said. “The transfer window is open. If my day would have 28 hours at the moment it would not be a problem – I could fill them easily!”

    CONCLUSION
    As Fabinho embarks on this new journey, Liverpool fans will certainly miss the highly decorated midfielder, but memories of his contributions will live on in their hearts. The Reds will keep pushing forward and make sure to continue their road to success.

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    Jurgen Klopp describes an unnoticed Liverpool youngster as “a joy to watch.”.

    James McConnell
    James McConnell made another valuable contribution against Leicester, and Jurgen Klopp praised the impact of the teenager.

    McConnell has participated in all three of Liverpool’s preseason friendlies so far this summer’s second half, blending in seamlessly with the team’s more seasoned players in the midfield.

    Following his team’s 4-0 victory over Leicester, Klopp praised McConnell for being a “joy to watch” and praised his versatility in moving into the No. despite having little prior expertise in that position, position no.

    The manager enthusiastically praised the teen’s performance, saying: “James in the six is just a joy to watch. The boy never played in that position before, we put him there, and he throws his heart on the pitch. ”.

    Despite having previously stated that this wouldn’t be the case, Klopp made significant substitutions against Leicester at halftime and completely rearranged his outfield for the second half.

    McConnell and several of his peers have benefited from the opportunity the rotation has given Liverpool’s young players to express themselves and show what they can do.

    Regarding the young talent in the team, Klopp expressed his excitement for the advancements being made while admonishing his team not to become overly dependent on the younger players as they continue to develop.

    The young boys jumped at the opportunity to appear. I told them in the locker room about a week ago that while I’ve seen many young players throughout my career, these are unique.

    We’ll see where it goes, but if these boys take center stage next season, we’ll have a problem.

    “We use these boys occasionally when things are really going well, giving them space to grow between uses. ”.

    One of many young players eager to make the most of their opportunities this summer and catch the manager’s attention before the new season is McConnell.

    The 18-year-old, who joined from Sunderland in 2019, had 13 U18 Premier League appearances last season and contributed five goals and three assists.

    There will undoubtedly be more opportunities for McConnell to showcase his skills next season as the Reds look to battle on all fronts once more, as Liverpool will begin a Europa League campaign for the first time since reaching the final in 2016.

  • The $46 million Fabinho heir has been ‘accidentally’ discovered, confirming Liverpool’s transfer masterstroke.

    The $46 million Fabinho heir has been ‘accidentally’ discovered, confirming Liverpool’s transfer masterstroke.

    Kylian Mbappe urges Jurgen Klopp to make the first offer in the Liverpool transfer roundup.
    With one outstanding transfer deal completed, Liverpool has new cause for celebration. A Fabinho heir may have been ‘accidentally’ discovered somewhere else.

    In the current transfer market, Liverpool may feel as though it is starting over from scratch. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister appeared to have the midfield rebuild on track, but Saudi Arabia has slammed that conclusion.

    If the rumored deals for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho go through, Liverpool might find itself in need of purchasing two more midfielders. With no senior defensive presence currently on the roster, a direct starting replacement for the Brazilian would be especially important.

    Inadvertent assistance may have been provided to Jörg Schmadtke and Jürgen Klopp in that regard, with a Premier League rival possibly identifying an ideal candidate. From the anticipated Fabinho proceeds, the price being quoted could be fully covered.

    But that’s unusual; most transfer fees currently being discussed serve only to confirm Liverpool’s masterstroke this transfer window. Whatever transpires for the remainder of the summer, one transaction will be difficult to surpass.

    Liverpool made a brilliant transfer.

    Moisés Caicedo is one player Liverpool may not pursue as it searches for a replacement for Fabinho, according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, who claims he is “not on the list.”. However, the Brighton man is something in which Chelsea is very much interested.

    A second $92 million (£70 million/€82 million) transfer bid from the Blues was reportedly rejected, according to The Athletic. For a player who had just finished his first season in the Premier League, that is an incredible sum of money.

    But the transfer market is operating in that manner. Despite this, Liverpool was able to use a release clause to obtain Mac Allister from the exact same club for half that sum, which is starting to seem like an unbelievable deal. James Martin’s complete story can be found here.

    “Accidentally” discovered was Fabinho’s heir.

    When the transfer window first opened, Caicedo and a certain Declan Rice were probably on the list of “ideal” Fabinho successors. Of course, Liverpool had no idea it would lose the Brazilian at the time, effectively ruling out any attempts to sign truly marquee targets.

    Rice finally finished this week what had been a protracted transfer to Arsenal. Due to West Ham’s current need for a replacement, this has started a series of events that could result in Liverpool finding a good transfer alternative.

    The $46 million Fabinho heir has been 'accidentally' discovered, confirming Liverpool's transfer masterstroke.
    The Hammers are interested in Edson Lvarez, and a $46 million (£35 million/€41 million) bid may be on the table. He would make a good Rice heir if he possessed the same qualities, and he would succeed Fabinho if the Brazilian was “accidentally” replaced. Josh Williams has more to say here.

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    Liverpool transfer summary: Jordan Henderson supported as Jurgen Klopp approves Newcastle offer

    Liverpool transfer summary: Jordan Henderson supported as Jurgen Klopp approves Newcastle offer
    Liverpool fans are still eagerly awaiting Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq while Fabinho also heads to the Middle East.

    Liverpool’s job in the summer transfer window is far from done as Jurgen Klopp prepares for some high-profile departures.

    The Saudi Pro League could potentially wreak havoc for the Reds as Jordan Henderson is still awaiting a huge cash offer from rivals Al-Ettifaq. Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is almost certain to join Al-Hilal for a transfer fee of £40million.

    Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig player Dominik Szoboszlai have already arrived at Anfield but further reinforcements could soon be needed.

    Klopp could have done without this headache as he prepares his team to recover from a difficult season. Fowler backs Henderson for ‘outrage’
    Former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has backed Jordan Henderson amid criticism over his move to Saudi Arabia.

    Fowler, now manager of Saudi Premier League club Al-Qadsiah, said: “I can see the usual outrage has been instilled after top figures in British football got involved in the Saudi Pro League.”

    “It was Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages that sparked the outrage. I’ve never really understood why footballers’ wages are such a sensitive issue when the billions the financiers earn are never questioned. I don’t I’m not going to judge Jordan, Steven.” Gerrard or anyone else who went to Saudi Arabia for work.”

    Newcastle United have made an £82million bid for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to WinWinAllSports. He’s a player previously linked with Liverpool and Klopp made no secret of his admiration for the star last year:

    Liverpool transfer summary: Jordan Henderson supported as Jurgen Klopp approves Newcastle offer
    “He’s a really good lad and very fast and you have to defend him together in times like these.” said the German coach. “If he has the advantage of the first movement, he is already gone.

    “You have to try to be there when the ball goes in, but if you can’t do that you have to be protected because he’s quick, he’s cheeky, he goes in, he can go out, that always makes it very difficult. ”

    Former Reds star attacked by Tuchel
    A return to Liverpool seems highly unlikely for Sadio Mane, but the prospect of him leaving Bayern has certainly been mooted.

    Coach Thomas Tuchel has given a stark assessment of the striker’s first season in Germany, plagued by injuries and disappointing form. The Senegalese star was even banned and fined by his club in April after he allegedly beat teammate Leroy Sane. “Sadio actually had an underwhelming season and fell short of expectations,” he said.

    “The competitive situation is very high for him with Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. We have a setup that makes life very difficult for Sadio. Even the player knows it, he knows my opinion and that of the club.”