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Liverpool finds out the asking price for the 22-year-old defender they are keeping an eye on.

Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, has been linked to Liverpool.

Liverpool is eager to sign the 22-year-old central defender, who has been linked to a move away from the Portuguese team for months.

According to a Football Insider source, the Portuguese team is willing to let him go this summer for an estimated £40 million. Inacio definitely fits the bill as a top-notch centre defender that Liverpool needs to add.

Joel Matip’s contract will expire in the summer, thus they will need to find a replacement. Furthermore, they require a player who can occasionally fill in as the left-back.

Because of his versatility, Inacio can play both full-back and central defence. He will have an exciting opportunity to join the Premier League, and Liverpool would be wise to sign him.

In the upcoming seasons, the Portuguese international can undoubtedly justify the £40 million investment, and at that price, he can even turn out to be a steal.

Liverpool should make recruiting a defender a top priority since they need more depth in their team. This season, they have appeared to be somewhat exposed in the back.

Liverpool might have the upper hand in the chase for Goncalo Inacio.

Liverpool may have a significant edge over other teams in their summertime pursuit of the Portuguese defender. Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, has been connected to them; his appointment at Anfield might facilitate the transfer of players from the Portuguese team.

It will be interesting to watch how things work out in the next weeks.

Inacio has a bright career ahead of him and is well-liked throughout Europe. With the correct coaching, he has the potential to become one of the Premier League’s top defenders. Liverpool needs to use all of their efforts to sign him this summer.

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“It’s what they always do,” says Fabrizio Romano, explaining why Klopp and Liverpool’s match against Atalanta went so badly.

After a well-earned 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Thursday, Atalanta left Anfield, causing the biggest shock of this season’s Europa League.

The Reds were one of the favourites to win the trophy this year, but if they want to keep their chances of winning the cup alive, they will need to mount a comeback on par with Barcelona’s.

During his post-match interviews, Jurgen Klopp publicly exposed his players’ shortcomings and gave credit to the Serie A squad for being the superior team, without offering any explanations for why his team lost.

Atalanta outclassed Liverpool.

There was also a noticeable air of astonishment surrounding the well-known ancient field. The crowd was in complete disbelief at what they were witnessing, but perhaps it is hurting a squad that hasn’t played all that poorly in 2023–2024.

As a cunning veteran of the pitch, Gian Piero Gasperini will have known precisely which formation to use against the Reds well in advance of the match.

The Italian team was clearly advantaged by Klopp’s decision to rotate his players. Fabrizio Romano also thought that a reorganisation of the pack was essential.

He told CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing, “I don’t think Jurgen Klopp underestimated Gasperini, because he knows well that Gian Piero is an excellent coach.”

He simply rotated because it’s logical that you can’t play every three days with the same players.

Because Atalanta consistently plays aggressively and offensively in important European games, I anticipated an offensive display from them.

“They had a great night, and they love the 1 vs 1s all over the pitch. They had some problems recently in Serie A.”

There is no doubt that Klopp will go down in club history as one of the greatest managers to have ever sat in the Anfield dugout if he can inspire his players to deliver a performance on par with the comebacks from Dortmund and Barcelona.

His legend would still stand even if Liverpool were eliminated.

He will leave the club having defined an era during his nine years there, filled with humour, success, humanity, and the desire to be the greatest.

That’s what he should be remembered for above any outcome.

April 15, 2024
How a Sporting transfer and Ruben Amorim may elevate a Liverpool star to new heights

How a Sporting transfer and Ruben Amorim may elevate a Liverpool star to new heights
WhoScored.com: The current front-runner for the Anfield job is Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim, and several of his star players would be a strong fit for Liverpool as well.

Xabi Alonso said last Friday that he would stay on at Bayer Leverkusen past the summer.

Due to his exceptional performance at the BayArena, the 42-year-old Spaniard was being watched by both Liverpool and Bayern Munich, indicating his high demand. Alonso has opened up a 13-point lead at the top of the table with seven games remaining, putting Bayer on pace to win their first-ever Bundesliga championship.

That means that both Bayern and Liverpool must start over. Though Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim is the front-runner for the former position, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a possible contender for both of the major European competitions.

The Reds will be hoping to entice the 39-year-old to Anfield in the summer, even though Barcelona has also been keeping a close eye on Lisbon as they intensify their hunt for Xavi’s replacement in Catalonia.

Amorim is no new to the tabloids in Britain. The Portuguese manager was being connected to Tottenham and Chelsea, respectively, before to Ange Postecoglou and Mauricio Pochettino’s appointments. Amorim’s inevitable acquisition by one of the more illustrious English teams appears to be on the horizon; this summer appears to be the ideal time for the Portuguese manager to move from Liga Portugal to the Premier League.

Amorim is a good fit for Liverpool’s offensive coach position as they want to continue Jurgen Klopp’s excellent work on Merseyside. First off, despite playing one fewer game than other teams in Portugal’s top division, Sporting has scored at least 16 more goals (77) than any other team.

This season in Liga Portugal, they are third in terms of shots per game (16.8) and critical passes (12.9). Although the team leading the league should lead these measures, they only see the ball 58.7% of the time, which is less than championship contenders FC Porto and Benfica. As such, a slight decline is projected.

Instead, Amorim employs a pressing strategy with a lot of energy that is comparable to Klopp’s. They have, in fact, won possession in the offensive third the third-most (156) times in the division, more than any other player, led by star striker Viktor Gyokeres (40).

The formation that the two use is the clear distinction between the German and Amorim. The full-backs push forward to extend the play when the wingers cut infield from their respective flanks, according to Klopp’s preferred 4-3-3 formation. Instead, Amorim favours a three-man defence to give the wing-backs more room to operate freely up and down the pitch.

This means that Sporting’s front three is narrower than Liverpool’s, with a third center-back replacing the midfielder. Undoubtedly, the attack-minded full-backs that Liverpool has on its roster would gain from this strategy.

For instance, over the past 12 months, Trent Alexander-Arnold has frequently moved into midfield, giving the 25-year-old the freedom to utilise his offensive potential. By starting higher up the pitch, this would play to the England international’s strengths. Most importantly, Alexander-Arnold would have defensive cover from another center-back, which would assist hide his deficiencies off the ball.

To make sure the defence can develop attacks from the back the same way Sporting does, he would need the appropriate centre backs. As the centre backs try to play the ball to help break the lines, it’s no accident that Goncalo Inacio (73) and Ousmane Diomande (70.7) rank second and third, respectively, for passes per game in Liga Portugal this season.

While Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones provide Liverpool with the technical midfielders ready to receive the ball from the centre backs and spread the play wide, this does primarily rely on the central midfielders dropping deeper to receive possession.

Therefore, it’s possible that Amorim prioritises defence during the off-season in anticipation of a raid by his old team. In recent months, Inacio and Diomande have both surfaced as possible center-back targets for the Reds. With Amorim’s appointment, it’s possible that one of the defenders will follow the Portuguese manager to Anfield in order to assist the Sporting manager in implementing his playing philosophy.

Even if Alonso was the choice to replace Klopp, it makes sense that he would want to finish his study in comfortable surroundings, just like Amorim did.

Like Klopp, the latter is skilled at forming intimate bonds with his players, and this would help Amorim win over the Liverpool supporters fast. He might just turn out to be the perfect boss to carry on the German tradition.

April 4, 2024
Liverpool is able to finalise the £51.3 million defender’s signing.

Goncalo Inacio was often linked to Liverpool in the winter transfer window.

Portuguese sources claim that the Reds were even preparing to extend a signing offer to him.

The latest rumours in the media state that Liverpool will sign the defender in the summer.

Liverpool and Inacio are getting closer.
The Reds have been keeping an eye on the Sporting CP central defender and now have the chance to sign him at last, according to Sports Zone (via Sport Witness).

The Lions have made Inacio an offer to join the Merseysiders, with a release clause in his contract worth 60 million euros (£51.3 million).

The 22-year-old, who is among the best centre backs in the Primeira Liga, has been fantastic for Sporting, who are now top of the rankings in their division.

The Portuguese coach, who has had considerable success with Inacio, is a serious candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool under manager Ruben Amorim.

One of the favourites to take over at Liverpool is Sporting manager Xabi Alonso, following his choice to remain at Bayer Leverkusen.

The young Portuguese manager is reportedly one of the managers that the Reds are attentively watching, along with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.

Arsenal was among the teams interested in the defender, but Erik ten Hag wants to sign him with Manchester United in the summer.

Liverpool is probably going to win the defender’s competition.

Numerous teams, including Real Madrid, are reportedly interested in signing the centre back. Liverpool appears to be leading the chase for the €60 million-rated Portuguese international, and they are giving the Sporting CP midfielder their full attention.

It’s safe to assume that Anfield will be the team vying for Amorim’s services if he chooses to sign with the Reds.

With his six appearances for the senior national team thus far, the youthful player has helped them to five consecutive clean sheets.

He might replace Joel Matip, who is expected to depart the squad at the end of the current campaign.

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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested: Dortmund will give up their prolific striker.

Donyell Malen can yet be forced out of the team by Jadon Sancho’s outstanding performances for Borussia Dortmund.

A possible trade agreement that would keep the former Manchester United player in Germany might employ the Englishman’s excellent teammate as a makeweight.

Yet, there will be no shortage of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided striker, according to Edin Terzic’s team.

“Jadon Sancho continues to improve. He most recently scored in matches against Eindhoven and Bremen. The team examined historical information from the archives in order to compare Sancho’s initial Dortmund stats. Then, his workout regimen will be modified,” Christian Falk said in his special Fact Files column.

Sebastian Kehl, the sports director, is overjoyed with Sancho. He wants to speak with Manchester United in May because of this. Another loan is the objective.

“However, a backup plan exists as well: Donyell Malen is presently performing at his highest level since joining Dortmund. There is interest in him from Manchester United. Dortmund would discard him. A trade exchange would be possible.

“Good news for Dortmund: The Dutchman is also attracting interest from Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC.”

Malen has been having an incredible season in the German top division, contributing eight goals in his last seven league appearances.

Is Sancho going back to Manchester United?

Until Sancho issues a very public apology to Erik ten Hag, it appears quite doubtful that he will be able to resume his career at Old Trafford at this point.

However, considering how a return to Germany has rekindled a waning career, the 23-year-old might be happy enough to stay put.

At this point, the only thing that could persuade Sancho to believe differently would be a managerial change in Manchester

April 1, 2024
Transfers to Liverpool: An ambitious double-swoop suddenly seems appealing

Liverpool suddenly looks to have made two transfers that are ideal after changes in the management competition. In2024, the Reds will take significant action.

Liverpool knows they should make at least one sensible signing this summer: a center-back. Joel Matip, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is the main cause of that. He just suffered a catastrophic, long-term knee injury.

But there was another crucial cause – a shift in formation. That seems to be aimed at Liverpool, particularly considering that Xabi Alonso and Rúben Amorim were the two managers they were most interested in.

Given that both have had success with 3-4-3 systems, Liverpool is presumably going after managers who stick with three centre backs. Naturally, the Reds are a team created for two.

When you combine that with the circumstances surrounding Matip, it makes sense that Liverpool would want a new centre back this summer. For added incentive, consider the fact that Virgil van Dijk will be retiring shortly after turning 33 in June.

Thus, anticipate some action on that front. And given the way things are going, it might be wise to commit to a bold double-swoop.

OUSMANE DIOMANDE AND GONCALO INACIO

Sporting CP has centre backs that Liverpool could want to consider if they do want one. After all, it is more and more likely that Amorim will take over as manager in the near future.

More than that, though, they already seem to appreciate the way two Sporting centre backs look. Not the former Red Sebastian Coates, no, but his usual partners.

Ousmane Diomande and Goncalo Inacio have been connected to Liverpool for several months. They supposedly have connections to the defender dating back even farther, and they had been scouting Inacio earlier this year.

It was reported at the same time that Liverpool was interested in Diomande, a 20-year-old. It almost seems as though they knew going into January that Sporting players were worth a look.

We think highly of Diomande here, and he might be the player Liverpool chooses to sign if they decide to sign any player.

However, there are a lot of grounds for signing a centre back, making a double take increasingly appealing. Actually, it may make sense if Amorim decides to move to Anfield.

There is a need to increase the number of defenders in that position, two very talented young players, and a manager that is well-versed in them. Yes, it would require a significant financial commitment, but Liverpool might benefit from it just as much this summer.

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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested: Dortmund will give up their prolific striker.

Donyell Malen can yet be forced out of the team by Jadon Sancho’s outstanding performances for Borussia Dortmund.

A possible trade agreement that would keep the former Manchester United player in Germany might employ the Englishman’s excellent teammate as a makeweight.

Yet, there will be no shortage of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided striker, according to Edin Terzic’s team.

“Jadon Sancho continues to improve. He most recently scored in matches against Eindhoven and Bremen. The team examined historical information from the archives in order to compare Sancho’s initial Dortmund stats. Then, his workout regimen will be modified,” Christian Falk said in his special Fact Files column.

Sebastian Kehl, the sports director, is overjoyed with Sancho. He wants to speak with Manchester United in May because of this. Another loan is the objective.

“However, a backup plan exists as well: Donyell Malen is presently performing at his highest level since joining Dortmund. There is interest in him from Manchester United. Dortmund would discard him. A trade exchange would be possible.

“Good news for Dortmund: The Dutchman is also attracting interest from Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC.”

Malen has been having an incredible season in the German top division, contributing eight goals in his last seven league appearances.

Is Sancho going back to Manchester United?

Until Sancho issues a very public apology to Erik ten Hag, it appears quite doubtful that he will be able to resume his career at Old Trafford at this point.

However, considering how a return to Germany has rekindled a waning career, the 23-year-old might be happy enough to stay put.

At this point, the only thing that could persuade Sancho to believe differently would be a managerial change in Manchester

March 31, 2024
Two ideal transfers might result from Liverpool’s next manager.

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, is one of the candidates being mentioned as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement at Liverpool.

Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, and Ruben Amorim are only three of the candidates vying for the soon-to-be Liverpool manager position.

Last Friday, Jurgen Klopp announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of the current campaign. Along with the German, Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz, and Vitor Matos will also leave Anfield.

Now, in private but in great detail, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will outline the traits and attributes of potential managers that they believe can successfully guide the Reds ahead. Soon after Klopp made his statement on January 26, bookmakers started to create odds on who would replace the 56-year-old on Merseyside.

Alonso, who played for Liverpool for five fruitful years under Rafa Benitez, became the clear favourite right away. After taking over a weak Leverkusen team in 2022, the Spaniard has performed marvels in North Rhine Westphalia.

After eighteen months, they are ahead of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings, posing a challenge to the Bavarians’ hegemony in the German top division. In response to the decision, Klopp’s right-hand man Lijnders stated earlier this week that he had no intention of staying at Anfield, dispelling rumours that he might take over as manager.

Head coach of Sporting CP Amorim is one name that has garnered attention lately. The 39-year-old’s odds of winning the job after Klopp have shifted from 14/1 to 5/1.

Portuguese publication Amorim’s contract includes a €20 million (£17 million) release clause, according to a recent record. It’s anyone’s guess as to who will be present at Anfield for the opening home match of the season in August, but considering the club’s potential transfer activities, it might make sense to pursue the Sporting manager.

Recent years have seen a concentration of reinforcements at the offensive and midfield positions. A revamp of the midfield options occurred last summer when Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai of the Bundesliga joined Alexis Mac Allister in Merseyside.

A rampaging frontline that parted ways with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in recent years has added Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from South America. Business is expected to shift its attention to the backline in the approaching summer window.

Joel Matip is out of contract in the summer and will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury that required surgery. Midway through July, Virgil van Dijk will be 33. At that point, he will, barring an extension, enter the last 12 months of his contract at Anfield.

The final three senior choices are Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ibrahima Konate. This season, Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah have made inroads into the first-team roster as the Reds benefit from the Kirkby Academy.

Transfer rumours are always a possibility, and strengthening Liverpool’s defence is a contentious topic regardless of the team’s current situation. Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is one of the many names that the rumour mill has been churning out in the last six to twelve months.

The defender, whose contract purportedly contains a £52 million release clause, is still being linked to a move to Anfield. And from the Jose Alvalade Stadium, a new name surfaced in January: Ousmane Diomande.

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Liverpool turns down surprise Deadline Day transfer offer from Premier League club

The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool has turned down an offer for keeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old was valued at well than £20 million by The Reds, but Forest only offered £15 million for him.

Even though Alisson plays at a world-class level and he is merely Anfield’s second choice, he has recently been granted some opportunities.

He has made 34 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s team overall, and he has often impressed.

Liverpool’s refusal to sell him is not surprising, especially considering there is still time in the transfer window to find a suitable successor.

The Reds are also rumoured to have based their asking price on Manchester City’s £19 million transfer of James Trafford to Burnley.

Former Arsenal striker wanted by Forest

According to Fabrizio Romano, Forest is attempting to investigate a late-transfer window move for former Arsenal star Chuba Akpom.

On deadline day, the Reds are seeking to strengthen their attack, and they are giving the Ajax player significant consideration.

This season, Akpom has made 20 appearances across all competitions and scored nine goals, attracting the interest of other Premier League teams.

Though it’s thought that Ajax won’t easily allow Akpom to go, they might be tempted with a big offer.

Although Fulham has also been connected to Akpom, it seems that Armando Broja of Chelsea is now the target.

February 4, 2024
Liverpool is reportedly working on a proposal for a progressive demon, and they could soon sign their first January signing.

Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon is apparently the target of Liverpool’s ongoing initial bid preparation.

It’s believed that the Merseysiders have been pursuing the Portuguese player for a few months in an effort to strengthen their defence.

The assertion in question was made by Correiro da Manha during a slow January transfer window for most of the English Premier League, with the exception of teams like Tottenham led by Ange Postecoglou.

Liverpool must fulfil the release clause.

The aforementioned source goes on to say that in order to sign the defender in January, we will need to pay his entire €60 million (£51.4 million) release clause.

A substantial sum for a man whose aerial ability we at Empire of the Kop seriously doubt—a non-negotiable, one might have assumed, considering how skilled our other centre halves are in that regard.

Though it’s hard to see Jurgen Klopp accepting any play that strays from aerial supremacy in our own box, it all depends on the strategy we’re pursuing going forward.

Even if statistics provided by FBref indicate that Inacio is somewhat of a progressive demon (99th percentile for progressive passes and 96th percentile for progressive carries).

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Arsenal will imitate Brighton as Arteta challenges Liverpool for the Argentine sensation

Arsenal is rumoured to be interested in recruiting one of Boca Juniors’ most promising young players, hoping to emulate Brighton & Hove Albion.

After Brighton defeated Manchester City and Chelsea to land 19-year-old Valentin Barco for €9 million, Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing his former teammate Ezequiel Fernandez.

El Crack Deportivo, an Argentine daily, claims that after watching Barco go for the Premier League, Boca is concerned about losing Fernandez.

The source claims that Fernandez might cost up to €15 million. Arsenal intends to send scouts to the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament in 2024 to watch Fernandez compete for the Argentina U23 team.

In an effort to strengthen that area of the pitch, Mikel Arteta has been linked to the Gunners’ pursuit of a new central midfielder for a number of months.

Arsenal is also interested in Joao Palhinha, but Douglas Luiz remains the main target despite worries about Aston Villa’s potential asking price.

Liverpool was heavily connected to a trade for Fernandez in 2023. Reports state that Benfica, Inter Milan, and Sevilla are also keeping an eye on Fernandez.

Will Liverpool fight for the acquisition of Fernandez?

Alexis Mac Allister, the midfielder Liverpool acquired from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer, is a major Fernandez admirer. “If you ask me a little more about my style, there is a player that I really like and that is Equi Fernández,” he said to TyC Sports, as reported by AnfieldWatch. He is a player who, in my opinion, has every opportunity to travel to Europe in the future.

He is a really good player who has a great understanding of the game. He can play as an inside player or as a five because he can play with both legs and is always ready to receive the ball. He’s a player with some excellent circumstances, and if Brighton asked, I would mention his name

January 27, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Portugal star ‘holding out’ Anfield transfer as Sudakov chase rekindle

Although Liverpool has not yet made a signing in the January window, Jurgen Klopp’s team may still choose to part with a large sum of money this month given their need for a center-back.

With fewer than two weeks left in the January transfer window, Liverpool hasn’t had much activity thus far.

Returned loanees are the only players that Jurgen Klopp has moved thus far in the mid-season window, resisting the need to splurge the cash. After being called back from RB Leipzig, Fabio Carvalho was loaned to Hull right away, and Rhys Williams returned from Aberdeen only to be assigned to Port Vale.

While all is going on, Billy Koumetio (USL Dunkerque), Owen Beck (Dundee), James Balagizi (Wigan), Calvin Ramsay (Preston), and Nat Phillips (Celtic) have all returned to Merseyside. However, they may be moving again shortly.

Naturally, with Joel Matip’s injury, most people’s main priority this month is a new center-back, so those kinds of movements aren’t what Liverpool supporters are hankering over. Additionally, it wouldn’t hurt to sign Kylian Mbappe. These are the most recent club-related rumours.

Inacio ‘waiting’ for Liverpool

Liverpool has been connected to Goncalo Inacio, a centre defender for Sporting Lisbon. Despite being highly regarded, the 22-year-old has a contract with Sporting that expires in June 2027.

But because of the €60 million (£52 million) release clause in his contract, he’s drawing a lot of transfer interest. Among those who have been linked in the past and there have been advancements are Real Madrid and Arsenal.

According to the Portuguese daily O Jogo, Inacio turned down a Newcastle offer because he is holding out for a call from Liverpool, Manchester United, or Real Madrid. There are rumours that Liverpool has been contacting centre backs’ agents to inquire about the market. However, it doesn’t seem realistic that they would pay £52 million this month; instead, they’ll probably wait until the summer to strengthen their defence.

For Shakhtar’s star, the Reds return

Georgiy Sudakov, a midfield player for Shakhtar Donetsk, is apparently being pursued by Liverpool. The Reds reportedly came very close to signing Sudakov in the summer and are now making a run at the 21-year-old midfield player, according to Calciomercato.

It is said that Shakhtar is requesting at least €40 million (£34 million) for Sudakov, partly because of interest from Italy, where Juventus and Napoli are the front-runners. It appears that Manchester City, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are also interested. In 85 appearances with Shakhtar, Sudakov has 13 goals and 13 assists. He has 12 caps for Ukraine.

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Michael Olise release clause explains why Liverpool are only ‘monitoring’ winger

This Is Anfield is aware that Liverpool is interested in Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, but his release clause might turn off fans.

Olise has long been rumoured to be a target for Liverpool as they look at other ways to reinforce their offensive line.

This Is Anfield has discovered that the 22-year-old is being watched by the team, although interest in him and Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville are still very much in the early stages.

Despite the fact that Olise, who turned 22 last month, has the potential to become a premier option for Liverpool, it is evident that he is not there yet.

This explains why, unlike many players of his calibre, the club is just keeping an eye on him rather than actively pursuing him.

Liverpool will keep an eye on their progress from a distance, and Mohamed Salah’s position about a new deal will probably have a determining factor in any choice over a summer signing.

In any case, Olise’s Palace contract contains a release clause, which might simplify any transaction but also add complications because to its high value.

The France youth international, who was born in London, can be bought out of his Selhurst Park contract for an estimated £60 million, according to a number of outlets, including the Mirror.

This occurs after Olise, who had previously allowed himself to depart for £35 million, agreed to new terms with Palace after turning down a transfer to Chelsea in August.

In their midfield makeover, Liverpool took advantage of release clauses, bringing in Alexis Mac Allister for £35 million and Dominik Szoboszlai for £60 million without the need for talks.

However, one could argue that those players were more capable and more reasonably priced than Palace’s No. 7.

Olise has nine goals and 17 assists in 72 Premier League games, which David Lynch of This Is Anfield stated is “not the level of production that usually tempts Liverpool in.”

With a £60 million investment, he would become the club’s sixth most expensive player in history and its second-most expensive attacking acquisition ever, behind only Darwin Nunez (£85 million).

January 19, 2024
Liverpool has a €275 million transfer shortlist as Klopp gets ready to go on a spending binge.

As they are ready to compete for the Premier League title, Liverpool has created a transfer shortlist of six players that manager Jurgen Klopp would like to sign in 2024.

The Reds, who are presently leading the English premier league, want to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window by bringing in a number of reinforcements.

Furthermore, Caught Offside claims that they have already begun making plans for the summer, listing six individuals as potential targets.

According to the previously cited source, Liverpool wants to bolster their right flank, centre midfield, and centre back positions.

Liverpool’s shortlist of six players to pursue in 2024 includes Goncalo Inacio, Pedro Neto, Assan Ouedraogo, Manu Kone, and Johan Bakayoko, according to Caught Offside.

The Reds may have to pay a staggering €275 million if they decide to sign all six talents. This is because each player has a report price tag linked to them.

Will Liverpool invest heavily in 2024?

Liverpool is apparently still looking for a midfield player, despite paying €172 million on four midfield players during the summer transfer window of 2023.

Thuram, Kone, and Ouedraogo have all been highlighted by Klopp as viable targets, according to Caught Offside.

According to Corriere dello Sport and Sky Germany, Thuram and Kone have a reported price tag of €40 million each, while Florian Plettenberg reports that Ouedraogo has a €20 million release clause.

Furthermore, Inacio’s release clause is worth €60 million as a result of the new deal he inked with Sporting CP the previous year.

Liverpool target Reported asking price

Pedro Neto €70m

Goncalo Inacio €60m

Johan Bakayoko €45m

Khephren Thuram €40m

Manu Kone €40m

Assan Ouedraogo €20m

Both Bakayoko and Neto have been considered as potential Mohamed Salah long-term successors, but they would be quite expensive for Liverpool. TEAMTalk claims that Wolves would let Portuguese winger Neto go for €70 million, while Metro claims that PSV would demand €45 million for Bakayoko.

Liverpool may or may not be willing to invest heavily once more, but they have great plans for 2024, so it may get expensive.

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A transfer target for Liverpool has already revealed his “dream,” with Fernando Torres hint spotted

A possible summer transfer for Morten Frendrup is being watched by Liverpool, and the Genoa midfielder has already expressed his thoughts about joining Anfield.

Even though the January transfer market is still open, Liverpool might be planning for the summer already. Any significant inflows are far more likely to occur then than they are right now.

Still, a lot of people will be watching Anfield this month. With the season almost passed halfway through, the Reds have set a high bar for themselves as the Premier League leaders, and their opponents will be trying to obtain an advantage in the transfer market.

It remains to be seen if Liverpool adds any players to the roster this month, however Jürgen Klopp has downplayed any rumours that additions have already been made. Despite the possibility that no one will show up right away, the club is nonetheless keeping an eye out.

The ECHO reports that Liverpool is keeping an eye on Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup and will probably continue to do so for the rest of the campaign since a January transfer seems improbable. Despite Wataru Endō and Alexis Mac Allister both playing at number six this season, it appears the Reds are still looking for a fresh addition.

An intriguing, if rather unexpected, target is Frendrup. The 22-year-old, who assisted Genoa in their return to Serie A last season, is enjoying a successful season with the Italian team.

If Liverpool supporters are curious in the defensive midfielder, they may have come across an interview published by Serie A a few weeks back. Even before the ad begins, titled “The best ball-winner in Serie A,” it portrays a bright future for the Reds.

However, a minute or so later, something will have captured Liverpool supporters’ attention even more. The first photo, which the interviewer is showing Frendrup, is of the midfielder when he was younger, standing in front of a poster of Fernando Torres from his time at Anfield.

According to Frendrup, the photo was taken while he was attending a boarding school in his home country of Denmark, where he was hoping to sign Daniel Agger for Liverpool from Brøndby. Although the Torres poster isn’t mentioned in the conversation, it was already established that the midfield player adores Liverpool.

A 16-year-old Frendrup discusses his aspirations to play professional football and his experience relocating to a boarding school in an interview published in 2018 with the Danish publication Sjaellandske Nyheder. He says in the interview that Liverpool is his favourite team and that he hopes to one day move to Anfield.

I’ve always had this dream, and I think it will come true. I think I can succeed if I work hard,” Frendrup remarked. The story also features the image of the Torres poster, with the caption describing the former striker as Frendrup’s hero.

If acquiring a new number six is still a top priority later in the season, Liverpool will seem to be headed in the correct direction. The Reds are obviously interested in Frendrup, and a transfer may fulfil his ambition.

January 7, 2024
The truth about Goncalo Inacio’s move to Liverpool surfaces following the Reds’ “£26 million bid.”

This month, Liverpool is rumoured to have made an initial proposal of £26 million for Sporting centre defender Goncalo Inacio.

Despite reports to the contrary, Liverpool is not in “concrete” talks to sign Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio. According to reports from Portugal, Liverpool offered the centre back somewhere about £26 million.

One of Europe’s top young centre defenders, Inacio, 22, has been a constant for Liga Portugal leaders Sporting this year. Additionally, during the summer, he was connected to Liverpool as they looked to add a new left-sided center-half.

Although Levi Colwill signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge, the Reds attempted to acquire him from Chelsea. And Liverpool decided against going after a substitute, even though they had connections to players like Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, Inacio, and Micky van de Ven, who is currently at Tottenham.

Although Levi Colwill signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge, the Reds attempted to acquire him from Chelsea. And Liverpool decided against going after a substitute, even though they had connections to players like Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, Inacio, and Micky van de Ven, who is currently at Tottenham.

It has recently been suggested that Inacio could be signed during the January transfer window. According to Jorge das Transferencias, a £26 million offer has been made for the Portugal international, whose contract contains an almost £52 million release clause.

At the Jose Alvalade Stadium, Sporting Academy product Inacio just extended his contract until 2027 in August, saying, “I am very happy to stay here.” Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano has now acknowledged that reports that Liverpool has made a formal approach to Sporting are exaggerated.

On Kick, he clarified, saying, “Goncalo Inacio to Liverpool? This Inacio and Liverpool tale has been ours for the past three or four years. We hear rumours that Liverpool and Inacio are close to signing, but Inacio’s agent is generally the one making the connections.

“At the moment I’m not aware of a change, he’s a player they have scouted for a long time, but it’s not something concrete.” It seems that the Merseyside club does not have many plans for January business. They have been associated for a while with Andre Trindade of Fluminense, a midfield player, but they are unlikely to make an official move to pursue the Brazilian.

That is not to say that Liverpool won’t make progress in this area this month. In the last two January transfer windows, they have acquired Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, demonstrating their quick interest in the pair in order to keep them from signing with rivals Tottenham and United.

However, Klopp has already downplayed the significance of adding a centre back. “Tell me a club that wants to sell a top-tier center-half that could play for Liverpool,” he exclaimed. It was never a paradise where you could bring in a top-tier center-half while the other was recovering from injury.

“Other clubs don’t put them under the Christmas tree for us and say, ‘Take it and use it as long as you need it’.” Despite the fact that Klopp’s squad is leading the Premier League standings, club great Jamie Carragher would prefer to see a defender added this month.

That’s in addition to left-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas being sidelined and Joel Matip’s season being ended by injury. “Maybe I need to start giving this team more credit and respect, but I still feel like Manchester City has the edge and are the current favourites for the title,” Carragher stated on Sky Sports.

“I think on the back of the two injuries to the left-backs and Joel Matip being out for the season, I think the position they find themselves in is an opportunity they can’t waste, and I do feel Liverpool have to bring a defender to the team in January.”

January 6, 2024
Liverpool transfer news; ‘very likely’ $66 million move to Liverpool, and ‘contact made’ regarding the former Everton man

News about transfers involving Liverpool: The Reds are present as a target is now anticipated to move in January. Another player who was once on Everton could be pursued.

Today, Liverpool will try to increase its lead over the opposition in the standings to five points. Although the difference isn’t nearly as great as it appears—Manchester City still needs to play the game—and after the Brentford game was postponed because of Club World Cup obligations, it would still be a very positive place to end the New Year’s Day.

To be honest, Jürgen Klopp won’t likely be considering Liverpool’s competitors at all. However, if he were, he would surely anticipate a great comeback from Manchester City throughout the second part of the season. If the Reds want to maintain their top spot in the Premier League, they might have to step up in turn.

As January approaches, Klopp is once more able to add players to support that endeavour. Although he seems happy with the team that Liverpool has rebuilt, there are still some areas that need long-term care, and injuries have also caused some temporary stresses.

The position that appears to have the greatest chance to acquire a potential addition who can also contribute right away is defence. It turns out that Klopp is being linked to two players, albeit with quite different profiles, to bolster his defence. In a technical sense, one would bridge the Everton split. This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours that have been circulating about the Reds lately.

Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting)

Liverpool has been connected to Gonçalo Inácio since the beginning of the previous summer. Sporting has since raised his release clause, bringing it to $66 million (£52 million/€60 million).

And yet, far from guaranteeing his long-term future, it is now’very likely’ that Inácio will depart in January. The print version of O Jogo, via Paisley Gates, claims that.

Rafael Silva is already a member of Sporting, possibly as a replacement. This month, Liverpool is ‘pushing’ for Inácio. Nevertheless, Arsenal and Real Madrid have also expressed “repeated interest.”

According to Liverpool.com: “Not Real Madrid again…” Liverpool and the Spanish powerhouse have recently engaged in far too many transfer chases. None have had happy endings.

Los Blancos may ‘push’ for a deal as well, although given David Alaba’s injury, it would make sense for all the same reasons as a transfer to Liverpool would. Both teams have the opportunity to get a long-term solution at the centre of the defence and alleviate the injury crisis.

Because he is a left-footer, Inácio enjoys an advantage. Although Klopp has been content to utilise Virgil van Dijk on the left for years, it would provide some balance if his future successor had a preference for his left foot. The 22-year-old may also be able to cover at left defence because Klopp’s current system requires that position to occasionally double as a third centre back.

Antonee Robinson (Fulham)

If none of the senior dedicated left-backs are healthy, Klopp may resort to Fulham’s Antonee Robinson. That’s what 90MIN says. It is said that Liverpool has already ‘contacted’ Fulham to discuss a potential move. Although he never made an appearance in the first team, the player himself would be willing to make the move. This is especially noteworthy given that he was a youthful player for more than ten years at Everton.

In the absence of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, Klopp is now depending on Joe Gomez on the left. The Scot is anticipated to return before the end of the month, though.

According to Liverpool.com, Klopp would undoubtedly find it difficult without Robertson or Tsimikas, but it would be strange to find a specific transfer answer. Whoever joined would find themselves in a difficult situation when the other two left-backs came back.

To be fair, Liverpool will eventually want to consider a long-term solution because Robertson will turn 30 in March. However, Robinson is only 26 years old, so he doesn’t have the most compelling succession plan.

Having said that, the American has performed admirably for Fulham. While it is expected that Liverpool will not sign a left-back this month, it is fair to say that Everton regrets losing him. Liverpool may still benefit from that loss.

January 1, 2024