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Liverpool fans don’t seem to have full faith in FSG as Jurgen Klopp looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season

More than 4,300 Liverpool fans don’t trust Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to provide enough support for Jurgen Klopp as the German seeks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season.

After missing out on Champions League football for the first time since 2016, the Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai after leaving long-serving stars like Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita at the end of the contract.

However, it is reasonably obvious that further additions are needed. But it seems Liverpool fans don’t have complete faith in FSG’s low-cost recruiting style when it comes to signing searches.

53% of supporters who responded to the ECHO Big Liverpool forum, a total of 4,363, told us they don’t trust the FSG to support Klopp enough in his attempts to build a successful squad.

However, it should be noted that 47% (3892) believe the ownership group led by John W. Henry and Tom Werner can help the former Dortmund manager deliver even more silverware to the club.

There was much more support for striker Darwin Nunez from those who took part in the forum.

The Uruguayan, who was signed for a whopping fee by Benfica last summer, was only able to score nine Premier League goals in his debut season and has taken some time to adjust to English football.

Though Nunez has no doubt displayed flashes of immense talent which have suggested why the Portuguese giants demand such a high fee for his services. At just 24, he has plenty of time to repay that belief.

83% of fans who took part in the forum believe the club’s potential record signing will eventually come to fruition at Anfield, meaning Nunez has 6,898 Liverpool fans wishing him success at the Merseyside side. Only a small fraction of 17% think they will fail.

Elsewhere, 7,704 (92%) of fans are delighted with the arrivals of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai after saying the midfield department should be Liverpool’s top priority in the transfer window.

Nevertheless, 76% of fans are still not satisfied. They think the Reds will need to sign between four and seven players this summer. Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Kephram Thuram have recently been linked with a move to Anfield.

Although there was no full trust in the FSG during the investigation, Liverpool fans have faith in the new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke. The 59-year-old recently replaced Julian Ward and is trusted by 80% (6495) of fans to help sort out the Reds’ transfer deal.

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How Liverpool could line up against Chelsea on the opening day following the transfers of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai

Long distance forecasts on how Liverpool can start the opening day after new summer emissions against Chelsea “The newly watched midfielder must be exposed”

‘New-look midfield must be unleased’

Paul Gorst: Although a trip to Chelsea is not a cheap match for the first game of the new season, Liverpool received a happy break in this Premier League season.

The Londoners will not approach the bizarre underperformance of the season.
Consequently, a newly related Liverpool midfielder on August 13 with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai must simply be unleashed in Chelsea.

The most important thing for me is what to do with the central back? Andy Robertson’s idea as an auxiliary center is not ideal, but without a new leftist defender in the club, Klopp returns in a back orthodox flat? Either way, the idea of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai pulling the strings in two reel number 8s is appealing.

Two new signings unleashed

Joe Rimmer: Looks like we’re going full steam ahead with Liverpool’s 3-2-2-3 after the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister and

Dominik Szoboszlai.

But does that mean they will both be in Chelsea’s opening day starting line-up?

Much will, of course, depend on preparation for the season, but Liverpool have not signed either player on the bench and while it is tempting to perhaps lighten up the other, both will be able to take part in a full pre-season run on the season. so it is realistic to include them from the start.

Any other new signing in midfield will, in my view, remain on the bench for the first few months of the season with Fabinho preferred, injuries and form allowed of course.

The defense and the goalkeeper keep getting up, but Klopp has a small dilemma ahead. Will it be a new beginning for Darwin Nunez or will the Uruguayan have to fight his way back? I approach the latter.

“Szoboszlai and Jones get the nod”

Sean Bradbury: Liverpool’s summer deals so far all point to Jurgen Klopp building his 3-2-2-3 experiment.

This raises some interesting long-term questions for a potential Opening Day squad at Chelsea. In the back, that’s sure to be a go-to if everyone’s fit. Alisson in goal, followed by Andy Roberson, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

The two main players are likely to be Fabinho and Trent Alexander-Arnold unless other signings are considered.
Then it gets interesting.

In attacking midfield, I assume only one of the newcomers will be in the starting XI. Alexis Mac Allister is the obvious contender given his league experience, but I’ll bring in Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai.

It’s a tricky away game but let’s see what the Hungarian has in his closet – maybe a long-range shot to promote himself to a flyer?
Up front, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah occupy the wing positions, with Cody Gakpo in the middle.

My team: Alisson; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho; Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
“Mac Allister Made Debut”

Keifer MacDonald: If Jurgen Klopp and his side want to take something away from last season’s mistakes, it is that the Premier League offers little time for transition as the race for Champions League qualification appears to be contested by up to seven teams is denied.

The early additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai mean the Reds boss will have nearly five weeks of training with his new mega signings before his side take on Chelsea on 13 August.

Hypothetically, this means Liverpool will be spoiled for choice when it comes to the center of the park, with Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara joining the league having last returned from injuries at the end of the season.

Defensively, after an 11-game unbeaten run since April, the goalkeeper and back-line will surely choose for themselves. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if a midfield consisting of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Alexis Mac Allister, who all know the needs of the Premier League, take the credit on Opening Day.

Up front, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo remain the Reds’ top two picks in that division, while Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez fight for the final starting spot. This time I’m backing the Colombian to make up for lost time from last campaign with an energetic performance in west London.

My team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.

July 6, 2023
Declan Rice has just proved another Liverpool transfer point, and the Arsenal bid supports the FSG plan.

Arsenal have made their latest offer for Declan Rice. With another milestone achieved, Liverpool and FSG will feel their transfer strategy is justified.

While Liverpool fans are getting nervous that they’ve only completed one transfer so far, the rest of the big six are all but at a standstill.

Manchester City have announced Mateo Kovačić, while Chelsea had signed a deal for Christopher Nkunku well in advance, but there’s little else to write home about as several sagas unfold.

Chief among these is the situation of Declan Rice, with West Ham doing their best to push the price of their valuable asset as high as possible.

Arsenal appear to have managed to outlast Manchester City, with their latest offer prompting Pep Guardiola’s side to withdraw from the fray (The Athletic), but there is now a huge amount of money on the table.

Not yet technically accepted by West Ham, Arsenal’s latest formal offer guarantees a whopping $126m (£100m/€116m), with a small number of add-ons bringing the total value of the offer up to $133m (£105m). /121 million euros). This will particularly strike Liverpool as a very significant figure.

To begin with, it’s well above Liverpool’s transfer record, with the FSG never having approved anything even close to this area.

No doubt the owners will be surprised to see Arsenal spending so generously after being out of the Champions League for so long. But the ultimate value of Arsenal’s offer is particularly surprising as it is exactly three times what Liverpool have already paid to bring Alexis Mac Allister to the club. This difference speaks volumes.

Let me be clear: the FSG model is far from perfect. Claiming that a club is completely self-sustainable places a limit on ambition, a limit that is harder to challenge with each new state-backed acquisition.

Given the more than tenfold increase in value the owners have seen at Liverpool, it’s not unreasonable to suggest that he should be willing to put some money into it, with any huge profit still very certain. But there’s a good middle ground between that and penalizing exorbitant fees for ill-conceived transfer moves.

That’s not to say Arsenal are necessarily wrong in going after Rice, but question marks must be raised as to whether this is really the wisest use of such huge funds.

After all, Liverpool faced a very similar arithmetic when deciding whether or not to pursue Jude Bellingham in hot pursuit. He came to the decision to move forward and basically came to the conclusion that he could get three very good midfielders for the same price.

In Rice’s case, given the value of Arsenal’s latest offer, that appears to be literally true. Even the most ardent Gooner (or West Ham supporter) wouldn’t say Rice is three times stronger than Mac Allister. He has more of a top sample and is a homegrown player – Arsenal will pay for that luxury.

But even then, he’s still a player with just a year on his contract and able to negotiate a free transfer in around six months. In this context, the advertised fees are truly mind-blowing.

The question that needs to be asked is whether Rice is a truly transformative acquisition. If so, the concept of “value” sort of almost goes out the window.

Realistically, no one in this region will ever sign a contract anywhere in this region for the club to end up making a profit – the large bounty is accepted because of what it will mean on the pitch. It is clear that Arsenal think they have found that player.

If the move continues, time will tell how correct that judgment is. But for Liverpool, the numbers now fed into Rice’s saga only confirm Mac Allister’s masterstroke. However, FSG will be satisfied with their plan, confident they can strengthen at least as much as Arsenal this transfer window without overpaying.

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Nicolo Barella might be able to obtain his ideal Liverpool jersey number after the transfer

Liverpool have long been linked with the transfer of a midfielder from Inter Milan and Italy

Jürgen Klopp has made no secret of his admiration for Nicolo Barella and – in an ideal world – could be the perfect addition to his Liverpool squad.

A box-to-box midfielder with numerous attributes, Barella has long been linked with a move to Anfield as speculation about his future at Inter Milan mounts this summer. That said, there is a complication or two when it comes to a proposed transfer to Liverpool.

After initial plans to target Jude Bellingham were scrapped due to the huge financial cost, price remains an issue.

Even if they decide to capitalize on their star player, Inter would like around £80m for Barella, who still has three years on his contract.

However, reports from Italian publication Il Tempo suggest the figure could actually be closer to €80m (£68m). However, other clubs like Newcastle United are hiding behind his commitment anyway.

Another point to consider is that Liverpool are not securing their place in the Champions League.

However, the Reds still have enormous power and if all goes to plan their ban from Europe’s top competition will only last 12 months if they finish in the top four again next season.

Perhaps the biggest problem comes from the player itself. Inter are said to be ‘open’ to a sale but conflicting reports suggest Barella is ‘happy’ with the San Siro and has no intention of leaving the club.

This is where Klopp and his public admiration could come in. Depending on the financial means, the 26-year-old would obviously be welcomed with open arms at Anfield.

Should he ever land, a dream jersey number awaits – with a little catch. Barella currently wears Inter’s number 23 and has worn it since arriving from Cagliari three summers ago.

Of course, that particular shirt is currently worn by Luis Diaz, but there’s a chance the Colombian will decide to switch to the club’s legendary No.7 after James Milner dropped him when he left. Other team numbers now available include: 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 25 – plus other options in the 30s and 40s.

June 29, 2023
Jürgen Klopp’submits bid to Real Madrid’ amid $300 million FSG ‘decision’, according to Liverpool transfer reports.

Liverpool transfer news: The Reds have reportedly made a $77m bid for a midfielder from Real Madrid, while FSG have also reportedly considered a highly unlikely $300m move.

As Liverpool fans enjoy a break from the relentless football schedule, attention has turned to who could add to Jurgen Klopp’s squad ahead of the start of the new season.

Liverpool’s first players will return for the first day of a lengthy pre-season in just over a week, with many more sidelined for slightly longer after playing for their country internationally .

But so far, the transfer market hasn’t really taken off. Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister and other players are expected to follow, but few other major moves have been announced.

Mason Mount and Declan Rice are among those who have been subject to offers from various quarters, while Bayern Munich, reports The Athletic, today made an opening bid for Harry Kane.

If the first big deal goes through, it could possibly set off something of a domino effect, with potentially no bigger names on the transfer market than PSG and French forward Kylian Mbappé.

Fede Valverde (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid’s midfield is certainly full with the arrival of Jude Bellingham this summer, Luka Modrić already at the club and Aurélien Tchouaméni who chose the La Liga squad over Liverpool last summer.

But it would still be a surprise to see Fede Valverde sell.

The 24-year-old Uruguayan would be perfect under Jürgen Klopp, but taking him away from Real Madrid would be a very difficult task.

Despite this, Spanish newspaper El Nacional reports that after allegedly rejecting a bid worth $99m (£77m/€90m) last summer, Liverpool are back this summer. with a lower new bid of just $77m (£60m/€70m). returned. .

Liverpool.com says: As Real Madrid look to sign Kylian Mbappe, it’s possible some players will have to be sacrificed to fund this mega move. However, it remains to be seen if Valverde will be one of those players. If it’s even remotely possible, Liverpool should explore – but time will tell.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Liverpool and owner FSG have decided internally that they will be willing to shell out a huge sum of money for Kylian Mbappé this summer, with MARCA hinting a mega move could be on the cards in an exclusive chat with the agent. FIFA Marco Kirdemir.

The Spanish outlet claim Kirdemir has ‘a very good relationship with insiders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar’ and the Reds are ready and able to shell out $300m (£236m/€274m) for Mbappe.

PSG are “very angry” and “angry” that Mbappé has told them he will not renew his contract and rather than lose him for nothing, would be willing to do business now at the right price. Obviously Real Madrid are also enthusiastic.

Liverpool.com says: There is absolutely no chance Liverpool will spend that kind of money on a player.

As we explained earlier in this piece, Liverpool greatly admire Mbappé – obviously – but there’s a difference between that and actually being able to afford the transfer fee (not to mention salary) demanded by a player of that calibre.

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Liverpool’s 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.

Jurgen Klopp would expect Darwin Nunez to shine for Liverpool next season after an uneven first year in the Premier League at Anfield.

According to Athletic, the German manager has high expectations for the 24-year-old striker, who scored 15 goals in his first season on Merseyside after Nunez completed a blockbuster transfer from Benfica to Liverpool that could cost up to £85m.

With Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool, Nunez is expected to be given more minutes as Klopp looks to split playing time between his five-star strikers. And the Uruguayan international could make a name for himself in the new season.

In UEFA Europa League football, Nunez could become a Liverpool regular, making Klopp’s new task of juggling the team’s fitness while challenging for the Premier League title a challenge the former Benfica star could happily accept.

With Nunez now more accustomed to the Premier League and playing for Liverpool, fans expect him to improve on his goalscoring tally from last season, a feat the 24-year-old could easily match if he gives his brand new season. .

Klopp is right to demand more of Nunez in his second season at Liverpool

Nunez arrived at Liverpool this summer with one of Europe’s biggest shouts and while 15 goals isn’t a bad tally for a striker making his Premier League debut, many fans and critics were expecting more. . And Klopp has every right to demand more from the striker next season.

In fact, Nunez has grown in confidence with every game in England and for Liverpool.

And with the Reds entering a whole new world with the Europa League next year, the South American talisman could become the attacking leader of the Anfield side if all goes well for the former Benfica star.

June 28, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: ‘perfect’ Alexis Mac Allister partner discovered; $33 million price agreed

Liverpool Transfer News: The Reds have found a partner for Alexis Mac Allister, but it won’t be cheap. The asking price of another lens has been accepted.

Liverpool are entering uncharted territory. By this point last year, all summer transfer matters had been completed apart from the panicked battle to sign Arthur Melo on loan. And while that was a particularly successful period, it was an indication of how both Jürgen Klopp and FSG like to do business.

For the owners, this means there will be no price increase as the buyer of the clubs is desperate. For Klopp, that means a full pre-season to work with newcomers, which seems particularly important as Liverpool look to rebuild. However, the transfer market is currently a series of dominoes just waiting to fall, so patience is required.

Of course, Liverpool managed to get Alexis Mac Allister through the door early, using a release clause to secure genuine transfer activity. However, there has been little movement since then and there is a feeling the club are biding their time.

Some interesting players could undoubtedly be signed relatively quickly – Gabri Veiga, for example, also has a release clause, albeit with more suitors in place – but Liverpool appear to be keeping their options open. One possibility is that he’s waiting to see if the marquee name Nicolò Barella becomes available, and there’s more on that today.

Here is Liverpool.com’s verdict on the market gossip surrounding the Reds today

Nicolò Barella (Inter)

In the wake of a report from Italy’s Gazetta Dello Sport attributing a legitimate interest in Barella to Liverpool, the Independent has now taken a stand.

Miguel Delaney says Newcastle are currently considering alternatives, with a large gap in ratings between the two clubs. Inter Milan are pitching nearly $102m (£80m/€93m), with the Magpies around $38m short of that amount.

Liverpool are “also interested” in the player and see him as “exactly what they want in a second midfielder to complement Alexis Mac Allister”. However, she also believes that the price is currently “far too high”.

Liverpool.com says: It’s a real dilemma. Inter need to sell players and the pressure could increase as the transfer window progresses depending on whether or not they can offload lesser assets. But the longer Liverpool wait, the less certainty Klopp will have in pre-season – especially as there is no guarantee he will beat Newcastle.

Meanwhile, other legitimate targets, such as Veiga or Khéphren Thuram, may have moved elsewhere. It’s a real balancing act. But given Barella’s star quality, Liverpool would certainly be justified in waiting a little longer than usual with transfers.

Sofia Amrabat (Fiorentina)

There is also another midfielder under the eyes of both Liverpool and Newcastle. Like Barella, he’s someone who hasn’t really been on the radar for a while. Sofyan Amrabat was a rising World Cup star, which led to links with Liverpool. But things have cooled off since his return to Fiorentina.

However, according to TuttoMercato correspondent Giacomo Iacobellis on Twitter, both Liverpool and Newcastle are willing to match the Italian side’s valuation of $33m (£26m/€30m). As it stands, no other team is willing to pay this much, even if the player’s personal preference remains Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool tend to go for players who are completely sold on a move, and won’t beg Amrabat to pick Anfield over a move to Spain. However, it is interesting that his name has reappeared.

Importantly, if there is any truth to the report, it means a slightly more conservative presence in midfield could still be on Liverpool’s radar. Despite his defensive performances at the World Cup, he’s not really a number six, but he has the qualities that would allow him to play deeper – like Manu Koné who is also linked with him.

The latter has better defensive strength and would actually be a more attractive choice overall. But if Liverpool are still looking for someone who is really comfortable as a defensive midfielder and could replace Fabinho, it would be a welcome development.

June 22, 2023
West Ham is not happy with Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer saga as Man City joins the race Liverpool

Liverpool rivals roundup: Man City have joined the transfer hunt for young talent while West Ham are growing frustrated with Arsenal’s approach to Declan Rice.

As the scale of Liverpool’s need to rebuild became clear, hopes of a successful summer dimmed far into the future.

What could have been a dramatic transfer hunt for Jude Bellingham, possibly followed by involvement in the Declan Rice debate if unsuccessful, instead turned into a series of smaller ventures.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing for Liverpool, especially when the upcoming deals are as smart as the one that brought Alexis Mac Allister to Anfield for a cut price.

Not everyone will have such advantageous release clauses, but the FSG era has been defined as extracting as much value as possible from the market.

Still, it’s human to feel a pang of jealousy when Bellingham is announced by Real Madrid and a number of Premier League contenders surround Rice.

Arsenal appear to have been in the hot seat for a long time, but the latest developments suggest West Ham are getting tired of their excuses.

Meanwhile, Liverpool could still see their own transfer race, albeit on a slightly different scale.

One of the targets he appears to have identified is now a topic of interest across the Premier League and beyond, with Manchester City coming in last.

West Ham ‘unhappy’ with Arsenal over Rice

Large transfer transactions often take a long time. It had been known for weeks that Bellingham was on his way to Real Madrid before the Spanish giant made it official.

But while many thought Arsenal were in a similar situation, aiming the ‘i’ and crossing the ‘t’ in their search for Rice, this has been somewhat questioned.

According to 90MIN, West Ham are on the verge of rejecting a second offer from the Gunners and have been left “unhappy” by the lack of progress on agreeing a transfer fee. He is “far from impressed” with the way things have stalled.

Arsenal had previously indicated they would meet their asking price, but the second offer was worth just $95m (£75m/€87m) up front, while West Ham valued Rice at $127m (£100m/€87m) up front.

€116 million). According to the Evening Standard, Manchester City remain on the scene despite having yet to ‘reaffirm’ their interest.

Liverpool.com says: “Letting Rice escape now would be a nightmare for Arsenal.” Credit goes to its owners for being willing to spend aggressively following the long-awaited Champions League results.

It’s impressive evidence of ambition to stay on top, but the way these negotiations are being handled is perhaps indicative of a side that hasn’t reached deals like this in a long time.

If Rice eventually joins Manchester City, it would symbolically underline the futility of competing with Pep Guardiola’s side.

However, the asking price is worrying even for a player of this quality – Arsenal are committed and must persevere, but Liverpool will be content with their own strategy to find better values. Manchester City enters the Liverpool race

Manchester City have joined Liverpool in their efforts to sign 19-year-old Adama Bojang, according to The Guardian.

You’d be forgiven for never hearing of him as the teenager is currently plying his trade for Steve Biko FC in The Gambia. But he excelled at the recent Under-20 World Cup and the fact that he has yet to move to Europe means there is likely to be a relatively small transfer fee.

Around $3.3m (£2.6m/€3m) is expected to be enough to secure a deal for Bojang, and new work permit rules would make signing him more attractive.

Newcastle have also shown interest recently, with Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Wolves following suit. There are also admiring glances from the Bundesliga, which is currently seen as the player’s preferred option.

Liverpool.com says: That’s the problem with Manchester City; He seems capable of rivaling Rice while poaching some of the top up-and-coming talent before they achieve stardom. For Liverpool, there are usually more choices.

Still, the Reds can show a good path for young players, even though the Bundesliga may offer better prospects for playing time in the near future. Wherever he goes next, keep an eye out for the exciting Bojang.

June 21, 2023
Exclusive: A LFC expert identifies the midfielder who Liverpool should most likely sign.

According to Neil Jones’ exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Liverpool is most likely to make a move for Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram during this summer’s transfer window.

Thuram has performed well in Ligue 1 and fits the type of player Jurgen Klopp has usually preferred to sign for the Reds. Jones believes Thuram will be a top priority this summer over some of the other names who have been linked.

Liverpool had a challenging season in 2022–23, and it is evident that the midfield is a weak spot. Jones has highlighted the need for additional midfield reinforcements despite the club having already signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.

Though he acknowledged that Gabri Veiga, a young player for Celta Vigo, likely has some level of interest that could be revisited later, the journalist believes that Liverpool need a physical player in the mold of Thuram more than anyone else.

Midfield remains a priority for Liverpool in this summer’s transfer market, Jones said, even though the acquisition of Alexis MacAllister may be finalized.

“Mac Allister is a significant acquisition to expand Jurgen Klopp’s options, but the club had always ideally desired two or even three new additions in that position, it has never been a secret.

Naturally, Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone have been mentioned. According to my understanding, Thuram is the most likely candidate out of those; based on his description, physique, age, the club he plays for, and the amount of money involved, I believe he is a perfect fit.

It is unclear how willing Nice will be to let him go, and I believe that given the number of midfielders who appear to be likely to move soon in this market, Nice may simply be watching to see how the dominoes fall and what kind of price they can fetch for him.

“However, I believe Liverpool and Thuram have identified him as someone they want, even though there hasn’t been much movement in the last week and a price hasn’t yet been set. ”.

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Most significant FSG summer deal becomes clear as Liverpool has $151m Man City gap

The figures show FSG are second-to-bottom in a Premier League table and that may be cause for concern ahead of Liverpool’s summer rebuild.

It appears to be a critical summer for the reputation of Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group.
It’s hard to assess of course, but you get the feeling that if FSG were to sell the club now, their tenure would be widely viewed positively.

Yes, he made some serious mistakes, including his starring role in the ill-fated Super League draft, but that was overshadowed by the on-pitch success Liverpool have enjoyed since FSG acquired Jurgen Klopp in 2015.

The German handed the club their first Premier League title after a 30-year wait, propelled the Reds to European champions for the sixth time and also lifted four other major trophies. Bringing him to Anfield is John Henry’s crowning achievement.

In addition, the regime has invested heavily in improving the club’s infrastructure, increasing the stadium’s capacity to over 15,000 by expanding the main stand and Anfield Road and building a brand new training ground.

However, frustration is now growing in some quarters and there is a feeling that FSG’s underinvestment (Liverpool are mid-table in terms of net spend during the Klopp years) risks revealing the potential of a legendary core. and one of the best managers the club has ever had.

The club are knocked out of the Champions League for the first time since 2016 and it could have been avoided.

If Liverpool fail to return to their peak and win more of their greatest trophies in the remaining years, the overriding question remains what could have been – although there is plenty of hope for dramatic improvement next season.

The challenge this summer is to prove that the Reds will be back in the hunt after a difficult period. The hope is that Liverpool can create a transformative transfer window similar to 2018 to propel themselves to the top.

However, it’s worth remembering that the club’s total spending this year of $292m (£228m/€267m) was largely due to the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, who was part of a $202 million (£158 million/€185 million) inflow in January.

Even the highest spend in the club’s history has remained within FSG’s self-sufficient model. And figures recently released by The Athletic show just how limited those principles can be.

It turns out that Liverpool are 19th on less than $47m (£37m/€43m) in the Premier League over the past five years. Manchester City, who have won four of the last five titles, are up $151 million with their very different model.

Many would say this is one of the main reasons why Liverpool are in their current position, 22 points behind the treble winners of the final table.

Looking ahead, however, the real concern is that this approach appears to be at odds with the team’s current transfer needs, especially as revenue will have diminished with an early Champions League exit and qualification. later for the Europa League.

Liverpool ideally need an injection of cash from outside, which they haven’t had in recent years given the need for two more midfielders and a defender following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.

The club may still be able to meet those demands without help from the FSG, but will those players be of the right caliber to restore Liverpool’s title credentials? This is the big question that remains to be answered.

The Daily Mail’s Alex Miller recently reported that Henry and co. they are expected to close a deal with an investor in the summer, and the above numbers expose the need for this move to help close the gap.

It could be the biggest deal to close in the coming months as other clubs close to Liverpool continue to spend money with no sign of slowing down.

June 21, 2023
Most significant FSG summer deal becomes clear as Liverpool has $151m Man City gap

The figures show FSG are second-to-bottom in a Premier League table and that may be cause for concern ahead of Liverpool’s summer rebuild.

It appears to be a critical summer for the reputation of Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group.
It’s hard to assess of course, but you get the feeling that if FSG were to sell the club now, their tenure would be widely viewed positively.

Yes, he made some serious mistakes, including his starring role in the ill-fated Super League draft, but that was overshadowed by the on-pitch success Liverpool have enjoyed since FSG acquired Jurgen Klopp in 2015.

The German handed the club their first Premier League title after a 30-year wait, propelled the Reds to European champions for the sixth time and also lifted four other major trophies. Bringing him to Anfield is John Henry’s crowning achievement.

In addition, the regime has invested heavily in improving the club’s infrastructure, increasing the stadium’s capacity to over 15,000 by expanding the main stand and Anfield Road and building a brand new training ground.

However, frustration is now growing in some quarters and there is a feeling that FSG’s underinvestment (Liverpool are mid-table in terms of net spend during the Klopp years) risks revealing the potential of a legendary core. and one of the best managers the club has ever had.

The club are knocked out of the Champions League for the first time since 2016 and it could have been avoided.

If Liverpool fail to return to their peak and win more of their greatest trophies in the remaining years, the overriding question remains what could have been – although there is plenty of hope for dramatic improvement next season.

The challenge this summer is to prove that the Reds will be back in the hunt after a difficult period. The hope is that Liverpool can create a transformative transfer window similar to 2018 to propel themselves to the top.

However, it’s worth remembering that the club’s total spending this year of $292m (£228m/€267m) was largely due to the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, who was part of a $202 million (£158 million/€185 million) inflow in January.

Even the highest spend in the club’s history has remained within FSG’s self-sufficient model. And figures recently released by The Athletic show just how limited those principles can be.

It turns out that Liverpool are 19th on less than $47m (£37m/€43m) in the Premier League over the past five years. Manchester City, who have won four of the last five titles, are up $151 million with their very different model.

Many would say this is one of the main reasons why Liverpool are in their current position, 22 points behind the treble winners of the final table.

Looking ahead, however, the real concern is that this approach appears to be at odds with the team’s current transfer needs, especially as revenue will have diminished with an early Champions League exit and qualification. later for the Europa League.

Liverpool ideally need an injection of cash from outside, which they haven’t had in recent years given the need for two more midfielders and a defender following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.

The club may still be able to meet those demands without help from the FSG, but will those players be of the right caliber to restore Liverpool’s title credentials? This is the big question that remains to be answered.

The Daily Mail’s Alex Miller recently reported that Henry and co. they are expected to close a deal with an investor in the summer, and the above numbers expose the need for this move to help close the gap.

It could be the biggest deal to close in the coming months as other clubs close to Liverpool continue to spend money with no sign of slowing down.

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Bayern Munich getting ready £44m bid to beat Liverpool to Juventus superstar

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a bid to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, with Liverpool also eyeing the Italy international.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bavarian giants are ready to make a €50m (£44m) bid to bring the Serie A superstar to Germany, with Bayern hoping to beat teams like Liverpool to Chiesa while Juventus try now to sack the winger.

The Italian side’s financial situation means virtually every player is now on sale at the right price, including the likes of Chiesa, while Bayern seek to exploit Juventus’ woes by poaching one of their most valuable assets. more valuable.

Hailed by fans as an “unrelenting diamond”, Chiesa is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer after returning from a year-long injury last season. However, despite strong rumors that the Reds could be interested, Bayern could now give them the win.

Indeed, Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to undergo a massive squad overhaul this summer after coming so close to winning the Bundesliga title last season.

And Chiesa could be an excellent signing for the Germans, although Liverpool may now be considering making a rival offer for the full-back.

Liverpool cannot allow Chiesa to switch to Bayern so easily

Chiesa is arguably one of the best wingers in the world when fully fit and in shape, and for Liverpool the Reds cannot get the striker to Bayern as easily as has been reported, with the Juventus striker being ideal for the Jurgen Klopp’s system.

While Liverpool are in no rush to expand their attacking ranks, a player as good as Chiesa shouldn’t escape the fingers of Anfield. Merseyside Giants this summer.

June 20, 2023
Liverpool transfer news as ‘concrete offer ready’ to beat rivals and FSG supports Jürgen Klopp strategy

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp has been given the green light for a move as the club are also set to play for a highly sought-after midfielder.

Liverpool are shaping their new transfer dynamic in no time. Alexis Mac Allister’s deal was the last to be signed under the old structure, with Julian Ward playing a key role before he left the club, but Jörg Schmadtke is now firmly in place for him.

A short-term first date, it will be interesting to see what reach he gets and whether Liverpool see him primarily as a negotiator. It would certainly make sense for Jürgen Klopp to see his voice in proceedings increase during this period. In fact, one of today’s stories suggests FSG have agreed to a transfer plan straight from Klopp and Liverpool are now ready to pique their interest.

Meanwhile, another ‘concrete offer’ is believed to be in place as Liverpool look to build on their positive momentum following the arrival of Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion. Even since this agreement was agreed, the midfield remains the priority and it is in this area that changes seem to be on the horizon.

Here’s Liverpool.com’s verdict on the transfer gossip swirling around the Reds today

Gabrielle Veiga (Celta Vigo)

There are still a few new names, but a core midfielder has been mentioned in connection with Liverpool for several weeks. Gabri Veiga undoubtedly falls into this category. With an affordable release clause, the young midfielder ticks a number of important boxes, which is why Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also all on the lookout.

But according to Rudy Galetti of Give Me Sport, it is Liverpool who have a “concrete offer” ready. He is quick to act quickly due to the size of the competition, believing “the race for Veiga will be won by the fastest club”.

Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich)

If a potentially undervalued release clause for a young talent screams ‘FSG’, another possible move appears to have Klopp’s fingerprints on it.

The Liverpool manager is keen to sack the Bundesliga for Ryan Gravenberch, who played a support role for Bayern Munich last season as they retained their title. And according to the Mirror, the club are ready to support Klopp’s wishes.

The player himself is also open to train. Bayern Munich’s position could still prove to be an obstacle, although Bayern have recently completed the transfer of Konrad Laimer.

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Patrick Dorgu, a talented 18-year-old, will soon be signed by Liverpool.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce talent Patrick Dorgu and the Reds are preparing to sign the 18-year-old

According to CalcioMercato, the Merseyside giants are ready to strike for the Nigerian-born Denmark youth international, who guided Lecce to the Primavera title last season, the highest accolade an academy player can win in Italy.

Dorgu hails from the famed FC Nordsjaelland academy and only moved to Lecce last summer, where he played exclusively for the U-19s, making 38 appearances in total and scoring four goals. And now Liverpool are interested.

Hailed as an “exciting” talent by the New Telegraph, Dorgu appears to have caught the eye of Liverpool scouts as the Anfield side seek to bolster their academy ranks with young talent from across Europe, the Danish teenager apparently being an option.

In fact, a deal for Liverpool could well be a possibility given how profitable a Premier League bid for a Serie A side like Lecce is. And for Dorgu, the player himself might be interested in moving to England already in his career.

Liverpool should go all out to sign Dorgue this summer

Dorgu is clearly a player with some potential as the defender played a key role in Lecce winning Italian football’s biggest youth award this season. And with Liverpool firmly in the market, a move to sign the defender should already be on the cards.

While Liverpool are blessed with a range of left-back talent, few have the international experience or pedigree like Dorgu, who himself could relish the chance to play at a higher level and at a club with as many players. good facilities as Anfield Giants training.

June 19, 2023
Pressure on FSG is increased by Diogo Jota’s comments over the Liverpool transfer.

Liverpool are set for a summer overhaul after finishing fifth in the Premier League last season 22 points behind Manchester City

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has made comments about the move that have put further pressure on club owner FSG to make summer signings.

The Portuguese striker is the latest player to urge owners Fenway Sports Group to spend big this summer following comments from teammates Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

Since signing for Wolves in 2020, Jota has been part of the Liverpool squad that finished third and second in the Premier League before a disappointing fifth last season.

In an interview with FourFourTwo, Jota spoke of the need to “refresh the team” to improve on last season.

He said: ‘The last few years we’ve always been there [near the top] – three seasons with over 90 points, which is incredible.

It’s even more incredible not to win the championship with so many points. So I think this should be our goal, definitely do better than the season we just had and fight for the titles.

“You always need to renew your squad with new players. That’s what we’ve done, and if we stay together for a long time it’s better.

We weren’t there in the season we’ve just done – it’s the truth – but hopefully this has hit rock bottom and we can recover and try to fight for the titles again.

New Liverpool vice-captain Van Dijk has put pressure on a big summer of transfers by saying his side paid the price for a lack of available squad last season. The Reds acted quickly, signing Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister for an initial fee of £35m which will rise to a total of £55m.

While on international duty, Van Dijk hailed the signing and hoped there would be more “quality signings” to come. He said: “I think he will definitely be a huge asset and something we need to get back to where we want to be.”

“So it’s a good start to the transfer window and I hope we get more quality signings. But he’s definitely one of the players who can make the difference for us in the coming years.”

Liverpool have lost Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita this summer and defender Konate has also called for further reinforcements this summer. He added:

“We have to replace them. If we don’t replace them, what do we do? Are we short-handed and lack quality? We can’t play with young players at this level.”

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Liverpool 26-year-old target soon join Saudi Arabian club

Liverpool are reportedly missing out on signing Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves to Saudi side Al Hilal.

According to Athletic, the 26-year-old is set to become the youngest superstar to move to the Middle East in a deal worth £46million, with Neves set to turn down Liverpool and even FC Barcelona for a move to Al Hilal. .

Saudi Arabia have spent big this summer, signing players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and now Neves. The country’s private equity fund is expected to funnel billions into esports in the coming weeks.

Many are surprised at Neves’ decision to join Saudi Arabia given how young the midfielder is compared to Benzema and Kante, and it will look like a hammer blow for Liverpool not to join 26-year-old Al Hilal for send the Giants to Anfield.

In fact, Neves has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League over the past five years and the Portugal international’s move to Saudi Arabia will come as a surprise to many if playing for Liverpool was a realistic option for the star. of Wolves.

Neves may soon regret the move from Saudi Arabia with Liverpool’s interest on the table

Saudi Arabia’s push for soccer this summer is similar to what we’ve seen in recent years in other countries like the US and China, but the numbers involved and the names attracted mean this won’t just be a fad that preceded it also begins. However, Neves could still regret the move.

As we know, the midfielder is in the prime of his career and has been wanted by Liverpool for over a year. And Neves betting Al Hilal’s money on Anfield glory and success could bite the 26-year-old, who may come to regret his decision in the months to come.

June 19, 2023
Liverpool has recently been given a new transfer opportunity as FSG receives a significant “Moneyball” boost. For the first time

Liverpool will have more leeway to implement FSG’s famous ‘moneyball’ style in the transfer market, with the recent development marking a major boost.

Since Brexit and its associated consequences, Liverpool’s transfer plans and strategy have had to change. With the new points system to determine who is eligible for a work permit, many players have been put out of reach for the club.

Under the new rules, for example, Liverpool would never have been able to sign Stefan Bajčetić, who was signed just before Brexit regulations came into effect and has since thrived at Anfield.

But even if things get a little tougher for Liverpool, the changes won’t necessarily have as big of an impact on Liverpool as other clubs, especially those further down the Premier League table or in the championship.

The points system favors players playing in the top five leagues or in the Champions League or Europa League, who will always qualify and earn the required points, even after just one season in the top flight.

Liverpool have very rarely made signings outside the top five leagues or for players not playing in European competition.

But occasionally the club has tried to be the first to bring in raw talent, for example with Marko Grujić.

After the Serb was identified in the data, he was eventually sold for a tidy profit – these are perhaps the closest moves to the sort of ‘Moneyball’ deals promised when FSG arrived, but they are subject to the vagaries of the point-based system.

This is so far. On Wednesday, as the UK transfer window opened, the FA announced it had changed new rules giving Premier League and Championship clubs the option to transfer four players outside of the new license points criteria work.

Although the new rule represents a limited improvement over the existing system, it is beneficial for Jurgen Klopp and FSG.

This now means there are no restrictions on foreign player signings until Liverpool’s four-man quota is used up. This leaves plenty of room for “moneyball” offers.

Neither Klopp nor FSG had such freedom in the transfer market during their time at Liverpool.

While EU rules made it easier to recruit EU-based players, South Americans and other foreign players often had to go through a lengthy work permit process, and some exceptions were made.

This led to players like Taiwo Awoniyi and Allan Rodrigues being sent abroad on permanent loan. From now on, Liverpool will no longer need deals like that.

June 16, 2023