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Liverpool must deal with Jude Bellingham repeat as Real Madrid “intend to grab” Jurgen Klopp target

Signing a defender is seen as a top priority at Anfield, and Liverpool is eager to carry on their January transfer window spending binge.

If Liverpool doesn’t move fast to finalise a deal for Sporting star Goncalo Inacio, they risk making history again during the January transfer window. Though they are not alone in that market, the Reds are desperate to strengthen their defensive ranks and make sure they have the depth needed to compete in all tournaments.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have made a strong start to the Premier League season, winning seven of their opening 10 games to climb to fourth place.
Liverpool’s impressive performances in the Europa League and Carabao Cup have given Merseyside confidence that they can secure at least one trophy this season.

Manchester United have made major changes to their ranks this summer, with Klopp leading the midfield reshuffle.

Dominic Soboslay, Alexis McAllister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenbirch have joined the Merseyside squad, replacing the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

Liverpool are also keen to sign a left-back before the start of the season and investigated the availability of Chelsea striker Levi Colville, but ultimately decided to wait until January.
Athletic defender Inacio has been identified as a top target in the division, but United are not the only ones interested.

According to Spanish news agency AS, Real Madrid have joined the race to sign the 22-year-old and believe he is a defender who can add quality to the squad in the short and long term.
The Santiago Bernabeu side are dealing with a number of defensive injuries and will be hoping to land at least one January signing to prevent the problem from becoming too big.

A £52m release clause was added to Inácio’s contract this summer and Madrid will be willing to pay such a fee when the transfer window opens to secure the Portuguese international’s signature.

Liverpool will be praying that Inacio’s past does not repeat itself. The English playmaker Jude Bellingham passed down the chance to go with Los Blancos during the summer, and Liverpool lost out on signing him.

The Reds were eager to sign the former playmaker for Borussia Dortmund and had already laid a lot of groundwork for the move when they were forced to back off because signing the midfield player would have cost a substantial amount of money, which Madrid was more than willing to pay. Bringing in Inacio would be the ideal retaliation for Klopp, but the German manager needs to pressure Anfield’s higher authorities to move swiftly to avoid having another trade scuppered by Carlo Ancelotti’s group.

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Pep Lijnders gives four updates on Liverpool’s injury as ‘special’ signing who ‘has everything’ named

Jurgen Klopp’s assistant manager Pep Lijnders was tasked with leading the press conference ahead of Liverpool’s trip to face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.

Liverpool will still be without all but one player who missed the win over Nottingham Forest over the weekend.
Additionally, Curtis Jones is also back after his suspension.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp handed responsibility for the pre-match press conference to his assistant Pep Lijnders, who provided an injury update and the latest news on the situation of Luis Díaz’s parents, kidnapped in Colombia.

Lijnders did not elaborate on the situation with Díaz, but explained that the club was doing everything it could to support the winger in a difficult period. He also praised the force’s response to the incident.

Midfield duo Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić remain absent due to injury, while Conor Bradley is yet to return but Ben Doak is back in training and could potentially be included in the squad of the day against Bournemouth.

What’s been said?

“Lucho is an incredible player and we knew that,” Lijnders said.
“But then you see him in the building and he’s the person who’s always smiling, so we really care about him.” Now we try to support him as much as possible; many things are out of our control.

“It’s completely normal.
We hope the authorities find his father and we pray for that. He is one of us and the team responded brilliantly after our goal by holding up their shirt for him so he knows we are there for him.

Not much has changed regarding injuries.
“We missed Thiago,” Lijnders said.
“I missed him a lot. Imagine our new midfield that people are talking about and you also have Thiago in the middle as a guide. It will take time. He won’t be available. We hope to get him back soon.” Stefan is not available.”

“We see the Ryan of Ajax!” Lijnders said of Gravenberch. “That’s why the cut is so important. A player who doesn’t play a match for two weeks will never develop his confidence. I’m not sure what happened at Bayern, but I don’t play.

He has total confidence here. We knew we had a special player thanks to training. Ryan has everything to be an eight and still gets to the penalty area and shoots.\”

“I told Harvey [Elliott] a few weeks ago that I had never seen him train so well,” Lijnders added. “Now he’s behaving consistently.
He’s acting more like a senior than you might think, he’s got the character to do it.
He’s making an impact.”

What does it mean?

For Bournemouth, Liverpool will make many changes. But it would be nice if Doak could be back at some point after his injury, and the number of other players Lijnders spoke about shows the depth of the squad at Anfield these days

November 2, 2023
Liverpool to speed up their pursuit of the $52 million ace in January.

Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is a target for Liverpool.

When the transfer window reopens in January, according to a report from Football Insider, they may try to move more quickly in their pursuit of the 22-year-old defender.

Liverpool reportedly wanted to bring in a left-sided center back during the summer transfer window as well, and they apparently still have that desire today. Inacio has solidified his position as a key player for Sporting CP, and he may turn out to be a worthwhile long-term investment.

The 22-year-old is adaptable enough to play left back as well, and Jurgen Klopp may find him to be a good option.

Inacio fits the bill perfectly for Liverpool, who need someone who will give their team more depth.

The Portuguese defender can be used as a left back depending on the opposition, which will give Liverpool’s defense more stability.

The 22-year-old can also play in both a back four and a back three. His arrival will also increase the side’s tactical adaptability.

Inacio’s contract contains a £52 million release clause, and it is unknown if Liverpool will honor it. There is no question that the Premier League’s juggernauts have the financial capacity to complete the transaction. Sporting CP will not want to lose the international starter from Portugal for a bargain. It is reasonable to assume that Liverpool will have to buy his release expensively in order to get his signature.

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Two players that would make Liverpool contenders for the Champions League once more have been urged Jurgen Klopp to sign.

Jermaine Pennant, a former Liverpool winger, thinks Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram will help Jurgen Klopp’s team compete for the Champions League next year.
In the summer, both midfielders were rumored to be interested in moving to Anfield, and now they are expected to do so in the near future.

Before this season began, Klopp oversaw a significant revamp of his midfield.
After Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were released from their contracts at the end of their terms, he allowed Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to leave.

Prior to adding Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch later in the window, he quickly brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But Pennant thinks Liverpool still needs to put in more effort to be competitive for major awards.

Two of Europe’s rising midfield stars are Borussia Monchengladbach’s Kone and Nice’s Thuram, both 22.

Pennant is a huge supporter of both and thinks they would make the necessary changes to help the Reds win the Champions League for a record-tying seventh time.

Both 22-year-olds Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach and Thuram of Nice have established themselves as two of Europe’s rising midfield stars.

Pennant is a huge fan of both and thinks they would make the necessary changes to help the Reds win the Champions League for a seventh time.

Pennant stated, “I’d like to see Liverpool sign a proper enforcer in January,” to Lucky Block.
In my opinion, Manu Kone is that player.
He would make a great number six in my opinion, and I would advise Mac Allister to advance more.

“Khephren Thuram, of whom I have always been a huge fan, and Kone would be the cherry on top, respectively.
You might be able to work it out even though he doesn’t play as a 6.
We could have a dominant midfield if we can secure them in January!

“Those two might be able to help Liverpool win the Champions League. Liverpool’s midfield would rank among the best if Kone and Thuram were included.

It becomes an unbelievable team when you include the front five and players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, and Virgil van Dijk in the back.

Despite highlighting the need for additional signings, Pennant expressed satisfaction with the deals Klopp made over the summer.
“I think this ranks among Klopp’s best transfer windows,” he continued.

He is a master at everything.
Even though I’d prefer to see Mac Allister play a bit further forward, Dominik Szoboszlai has had an incredible start, and Allister is a quality addition.

“Endo will be reliable once he settles, and Ryan Gravenberch also seems promising.
Now that Liverpool has it, they have the new energy and fresh legs they needed.
It appears that Liverpool’s midfield won’t be overrun for the first time in a long time.

They contribute by setting goals for themselves and are strong, confident players.
I don’t think Henderson scored once, and I believe Fab only scored two goals, but this midfield has already scored more goals than it did last season.
Already, this midfield has surpassed that.

October 8, 2023
Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

After Moises Caicedo reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, Liverpool is looking to add to its summer signings.

Following an agreement to purchase Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £111 million, Liverpool appeared close to completing the transaction. However, the 21-year-old turned down a transfer to Anfield because he is waiting to join Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, will have to move on quickly to pursue other signings this summer; they could use the £11 million to bring in three players instead.

Romeo Lavia: £55m

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

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Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Andre this summer.

Liverpool may have to wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre in midfield, even if they are now losing Romeo Lavia. Fluminense are refusing to lose Brazilian international Andre until the end of the Copa Libertadores season.

A 2-0 win against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night saw the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club progress to the quarter-finals of the South American Champions League. They will contest the two final stages on August 22-24 and August 29-31.

This means it could be too difficult for Liverpool to secure a deal before the window closes. The 22-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract, but the Reds are facing a race against time to get the most precise details before the September 1 deadline.

This scenario also depends entirely on Fluminense also losing their quarter-final tie. Liverpool would do well not to pin all their hopes on it as victory would give them extremely short time to sign an alternative for the first six months of the year.

A move for Andre in January is more likely as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield. Although he may still need a new midfielder before then, otherwise Liverpool risk being short on numbers.

They have signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but have lost five first-team midfielders this summer, including captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who were regular starters last season.

Andre would be the long-term successor to Thiago Alcantara, whose contract expires in 2024. The one-capped Brazilian international comes across more as a controller with an impressive hitting range, like Thiago, than a ball-winner like Fabinho. .

Liverpool have been working on a deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton to replace Fabinho as the team’s number 6. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that the Saints expected the Reds to meet their £50m price tag.

But Chelsea have now stolen with a £48m offer for the 19-year-old, including add-ons. Liverpool have turned down three offers for the Belgian, the latest at around £45m.

Southampton are refusing to cut the £50m valuation of the 19-year-old, who arrived from Manchester City just 12 months ago, to a high of £14m. However, Chelsea’s proposal could be enough to send Lavia to Stamford Bridge.

Missing out on the player after all his groundwork would be an embarrassing setback for Klopp’s side. Moreover, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton for around £100million.

The Ecuadorian is another defensive-minded player admired by Liverpool despite being deemed far too expensive for the Merseyside side.

August 12, 2023
Update on Liverpool’s move to sign £38.8m defender, who wants Anfield move

Liverpool leaked goals regularly last season and the situation hasn’t changed in the current pre-season.

The Reds haven’t done anything to improve the defense so far in the summer transfer window and they need to splash the cash.

The Merseysiders have been linked with Portugal international and Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio for some time and the latest reports are intriguing.

In June, reports in the Portuguese media suggested that Liverpool had been chasing the player for some time and were waiting for the PL club to sign for him.

Yesterday, The Athletic reported a story claiming that the Anfield club are looking for La Liga defender Nos to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s defense this summer. However, according to an update provided today by O Jogo, there has been no contact between Liverpool and Sporting regarding the transfer of Inacio.

The 21-year-old, who played two games for Portugal’s senior side, has a £38.8m (€45m) release clause in his contract.

The Seleccao defender helped the Lions keep 13 clean sheets in Primeira Liga last season. He’s not only solid at the back, but he can also get forward and help up front.

Last season, the youngster directly contributed to seven goals (four goals and three assists) in all competitions under the guidance of Ruben Amorim. Do you think Liverpool should offer £38.8m to secure the signing of Goncalo Inacio?

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Liverpool is reportedly attempting to sign four midfielders in a major transfer display.

Before the deadline for transfers, Liverpool is looking to bring in four more players as manager Jurgen Klopp strengthens his midfield.

Before the transfer window closes, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would like to have access to an additional four midfielders. He is also looking to add depth to his midfield.

Only Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have entered Anfield’s doors so far this summer, which is fewer signings than any other club except West Ham United. Only Stefan Bajcetic is still a viable option at No. 1 with the new campaign beginning this weekend against Chelsea. Six for Klopp.

However, Liverpool is attempting to add a variety of midfielders before the transfer window closes in order to upgrade their depth and avoid being forced into deals by rivals.

As of right now, Romeo Lavia is the Reds’ top priority, according to Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports, who tweeted that the Reds are making another attempt to sign him after their initial offer of about £46 million was turned down. Lavia would take the place of No. 6 but can also be used as a No. 8, too.

Given that there are other deals on the horizon as well, it’s possible that Liverpool is calculating the cost of the move. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the Merseysiders have informed Fluminense of their intention to make a bid for Andre Trindade. The Brazilian is reportedly not at his club right now, despite the fact that demand for his services is high.

Ryan Gravenberch, a star for Bayern Munich who has struggled to make the first team regularly, is reportedly still interested in leaving Bavaria, according to the Bayern Insider podcast, and Gabri Veiga is reportedly a £20 million target, according to a recent report from the Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo.

Although there are many different links available for players, it appears that the strategy is fairly straightforward. Before adding another No. 10, Liverpool would like to sign a defensive midfielder. No.8.

Aside from Bajcetic and the two new hires, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Cody Gakpo are the other options available to Klopp in the No. 8 roles are needed, and two more players would be ideal to round out the squad.

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As Liverpool’s transfer ruse ends, André’s move was expedited and Roméo Lavia was signed in the perfect summer.

Liverpool still have work to do in the transfer market, with moves for Andre and Roméo Lavia possible while an FSG transfer trick could fail.

Liverpool know what to do with the end of the summer just 29 days away. In exactly 29 days – from the minute this article is published – the transfer window will close.

The search for a new number six is the order of the day, with Curtis Jones and others having stepped into that role over the past few weeks. However, a permanent solution could not be found. Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić are expected to return to full training soon, but the former is not perfect for that role, which has many defensive needs, while the latter is only 18 years old.

But there will be no economic solution for Liverpool, not least because the Reds have poured $66m (£52m / €60m) from Saudi Arabia for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

André’s move accelerated and Roméo Lavia signed in Liverpool’s ideal summer

What more needs to be done in the transfer window to make Liverpool feel they have done everything possible to have a good season in which to collect trophies?

At least one midfielder is an absolute must. Ideally there would be two players, with Roméo Lavia and André Trindade currently the two prominent midfield options. Then there is an urgent need for another defender, with left-back priority. A central defender is a must for Klopp’s team balance.

A \’Moneyball\’ transfer trick vanishes for FSG

FSG have long been associated with a ‘moneyball’ approach to transfers, where a shortage in the transfer market can leave excellent players freely available for picking while other clubs look elsewhere.

But one of those moves – buying from relegated sides – changed this summer. Where Liverpool could once pick up players like Andy Robertson, Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri for next to nothing, this is no longer the case.

Given interest from West Ham United, Southampton are sticking to their valuation of James Ward-Prowse, while the same can be said of Lavia, with Liverpool keen but so far unwilling to pay the price. asked for $64m (£50m/€58m) to be paid.

August 10, 2023
After completing the transfer of Szoboszlai, Liverpool “can easily activate” the second release clause.

According to reports, Liverpool is getting closer to signing attacking midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

According to reports in the player’s native Portugal, Liverpool ‘could easily activate’ the release clause of Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio if they wanted to sign the 21-year-old. Numerous prominent clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, are rumored to be interested in signing the youngster, who is currently making waves for his current team in both European and Primeira Liga play.

Inacio is a left-footed central defender who has filled in at full-back for Sporting this season. He can play at left center-back or right center-back.

He has played for Portugal’s U17, U18, U19, U20, and U21 teams extensively, and has now made his senior national team debut with two caps.

The print version of the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo claims that Liverpool are one of the teams vying for his services and that the Reds ‘could easily’ trigger his release clause.

Inacio’s release from his Sporting contract is reportedly going to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of £40 million, which the Portuguese media considers to be a very reasonable and affordable price.

According to reports, Liverpool is searching for a new center back, ideally one who is also left-footed.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been moved further forward into a central midfield position as Jurgen Klopp implements his new three-at-the-back formation.

Thus, Andy Robertson has been able to fit in as a member of a back-three, but it’s possible that Liverpool is looking to the market for a player who better fits their new formation.

Dominik Szoboszlai is anticipated to follow Alexis Mac Allister out the door, but Robertson still plays a crucial role for Klopp’s team. Liverpool is now bringing in players who are perfect for their new tactical scheme.

Although Mac Allister can also play as a No. 10, both of them could still fill two advanced attacking midfield positions in the system. 6.

As they intensify negotiations with RB Leipzig, Liverpool is now pushing to complete the signing of the 22-year-old international from Hungary.

The £60 million release clause for Szoboszlai, which is set to expire on June 30, is anticipated to be activated by the Reds.

As a replacement for James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Roberto Firmino, and Naby Keita, who are all leaving Liverpool, Szoboszlai is reportedly prepared to join the revolution.

Szoboszlai is not likely to be Liverpool’s final summer signing, even if they manage to get the deal approved.

The possibility of adding another midfielder is still very real, and the Reds’ top priority before the transfer window closes is a defender.

Liverpool looked into the terms of a swoop for Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol in January, but they felt he was out of their price range.

Levi Colwill of Chelsea is also admired, but it seems highly unlikely that the Blues would be willing to sell him to a direct rival given that the two teams are also scheduled to face off at Stamford Bridge on the first day of the season in August.

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Liverpool are preparing a surprise offer for Valverde

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Liverpool are ready to make Real Madrid a whopping €90m (£77m) offer for their star midfielder.
Valverde has been linked with a move from the Bernabeu after Jude Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have also signed new contract extensions, putting heavy competitive pressure on the Madrid midfielder.

While Klopp knows all about the player from Liverpool’s various meetings with Carlo Ancelotti’s team in Europe, with Valverde providing the memorable assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal to win the 2022 Champions League final.
The report added that Real Madrid may find the Reds’ offer “very difficult to refuse”.

However, it would be a big surprise if the La Liga club were to allow him to leave, especially after his recent comments suggesting he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

In response to last month’s transfer rumours, Valverde dismissed the claims, stating (quotes via Liverpool Echo): “No, no. I’m in Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark in the best club in the world.”

July 1, 2023