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After receiving Harry Kane’s transfer approval, Jurgen Klopp receives boost for Liverpool.

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has praised Leroy Sane, who Liverpool is pursuing amid rekindled interest in transferring Anfield star Mohamed Salah.

Prior to the January transfer window, Harry Kane has highly recommended Leroy Sane, a potential target for Liverpool.

In light of Mohamed Salah’s uncertain future, Sane, 27, has been designated as the Reds’ top target, according to a report from Mirror Football last month. In the event that Liverpool loses their talisman in the upcoming months, Sane would be a suitable alternative for the Egyptian forward, who is anticipated to be chased by ambitious Saudi Pro League clubs again in the summer.

Sane, who played in the Premier League with Manchester City in the past, has emerged as one of Bayern Munich’s most important players in recent years. Furthermore, Kane thinks that this season, the powerful forward has been the team’s greatest player.

The England captain said to Der Rekordmeister over the weekend, via Get German Football News, “He has great pace and outstanding power.” “So far this season, Leroy has definitely been our best player. He is outstanding.

“Even in today’s 2-2 draw with Heidenheim, I sensed he was the player who would get us back on track.” With his abilities, he plays such a vital role for us. He helped me out with two assists today as well, which is fantastic. I hope that we continue to communicate.

Given the Reds’ keen interest in the Germany international, who has amassed eight goals and six assists in just 11 Bundesliga games this season, Kane’s decision about Sane is probably going to be taken seriously at Anfield.

After rejecting a £150 million proposal for the 31-year-old during the final hours of the summer transfer window, Liverpool is ready for more interest in Salah. Even while it’s unclear if any more offers will be made in January, it’s certain that Salah’s talents will be needed once more when the current season comes to a close.

In September, Jurgen Klopp stated he was “not worried” about losing his star player. However, Salah has led by example as the head of his new-look Liverpool team, who are currently one point and a place behind Manchester City going into the international break.

Salah scored 10 league goals in just 12 games this season, which is more than half of the 19 goals he scored in the previous year. Following his brace in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over the Bees, Brentford manager Thomas Frank referred to him as the “best player in the Premier League” this past weekend.

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The 29-year-old midfielder might receive a luring January offer from Liverpool.

Piotr Zielinski, a midfielder for Napoli, is apparently a target for Liverpool to join in the upcoming months.

At the end of the current season, the 29-year-old midfielder will be free to sign with another team, thus Napoli may try to offload him for a little sum of money in the January transfer window.

The 29-year-old will provide inventiveness, technical skill, and control to Liverpool’s midfield, which is definitely in need of more depth. He has been an important member of the Italian team, which they won the league title with last season.

Zielinski possesses both the skill and the background necessary to be successful in the Premier League.

It is unclear if Liverpool will be able to complete the deal, but they are ready to make a sizzling offer for the player in January, according to a report by Fichajes. Prior to joining Napoli, Zielinski was linked to a move to Liverpool, so the chance to play for the Premier League team would be an alluring offer for him.

Zielinski’s style of play makes him a suitable match for Liverpool. His endurance and tactical awareness allow him to contribute to Jurgen Klopp’s high-pressing style of play.

Furthermore, Zielinski might be the best replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who has been rumoured to leaving Liverpool in the upcoming months. The Premier League team may have made a wise investment by signing him for a small fee.

November 15, 2023
While Harry Kane’s “curse” endures despite two hat-tricks, Bayern may challenge Liverpool for transfer

Liverpool’s competitors in the Europa League round-up: Harry Kane has been on a roll for Bayern Munich, but there’s a concern among a possible transfer dispute with the Reds.

On Thursday night, Liverpool resumes its European campaign with the intention of moving on from the disappointment of the draw with Luton. A second win over Toulouse would ensure passage to the Europa League knockout stages and, depending on the other outcome of the evening, may also seal the team’s place as group winners.

Having won the group, Liverpool will be looking to advance ‘bye’ to the round of 32, where Champions League losers will play. As it stands, that comprises teams like Newcastle and Manchester United.

Now that Liverpool is in Europe’s secondary tournament, Jürgen Klopp will undoubtedly be hoping this is a one-time event, but Liverpool will be eager to take the trophy. Nevertheless, it will continue to monitor its more ‘natural’ competitors, such as continental heavyweight Bayern Munich.

Massive teams like Bayern remain Liverpool’s most likely rivals if the two sides get into a transfer war. In the meantime, despite Harry Kane’s incredible run of form, the Bavarians are not winning every game.

Harry Kane ‘curse’ persists amid hat-tricks

The reasoning behind Kane’s summer transfer to Bayern Munich was questioned by many. The former Tottenham player appeared to be seeking legacy in the form of titles rather than sacrificing his best chance at breaking the Premier League goals record.

But in terms of football, those who were sceptical have been silenced. It shouldn’t be shocking, though, since Kane has quickly established himself as a formidable marksman in the Bundesliga after providing a consistent 25–30 goals a season for a team that frequently struggles in the hardest league in the world.

With his most recent goal in ‘Der Klassiker’ against Borussia Dortmund, Kane has now scored back-to-back hat-tricks in the Bundesliga. Talk that he could tie Robert Lewandowski’s single-season record of 41 goals has been sparked by this.

One aspect remains unaccounted for, though: Kane seems to be cursed with cutlery. He was an unutilized substitute in between his hat-tricks as FC Saarbrücken, a third-tier team, defeated Bayern Munich in the German Cup.

This is after he was called up from the bench to make his debut in the DFL Supercup, which is effectively the German equivalent of the Community Shield, but he was unable to overcome RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are still atop the Bundesliga despite all of Kane’s efforts.

According to Liverpool.com, Kane is not going to be able to play for Bayern Munich without winning a championship. It would obviously not be his fault, but for a player who has been plagued by the so-called curse, it would be an amazing turn of events.

Bayern is still the clear favourite to win the Bundesliga, needless to say. In the meanwhile, it must be regarded as a Champions League contender with Kane in this form. But for the time being, we must wait.

Bayern Munich and Liverpool might compete for a move.

Bayern is already preparing for its next possible transfer splash because it will not rest on its laurels in the hunt for hardware. That might put it in direct clash with Liverpool.

The Daily Star claims that Liverpool has’muscled’ its way into the running for Florian Wirtz, the promising wonderkid from the Bundesliga who is presently leading Alonso’s team in scoring. That occurs when Manchester United withdraws from the competition.

But Wirtz hasn’t escaped the elites of Europe’s transfer watch lists. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City are among of the teams that are already towards the front of the queue.

But Wirtz hasn’t escaped the elites of Europe’s transfer watch lists. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Manchester City are among of the teams that are already towards the front of the queue.

Klopp sees Wirtz as a possible Salah substitute. Although he can play on the wing, advanced midfield roles have been his most common appearances.

Liverpool.com says: Wirtz would be a fantastic addition regardless of whether he is a straight successor to Salah. Dominik Szoboszlai should be moved out wide and he should be fielded centrally, but both players are talented enough to make a play.

Due to a cruciate ligament damage that kept him out of action for nine months last year, Wirtz’s injury history is cause for concern. However, he has bounced back from that incredibly well, regaining his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising artists.

November 6, 2023
Chelsea has now reached an agreement with a £50 million striker who scored more goals last season than Lionel Messi.

Chelsea has now reached an agreement with the £50 million striker who scored more goals last season than Lionel Messi.

What’s the story?

Well, Football Transfers was the publication that first asserted in July that Chelsea had begun negotiations to sign the American international.

Sky Sports and the Daily Mail have added credence to the report by reporting that Chelsea has spoken with Balogun.

The Blues appear to have made progress on a deal to sign the American, according to Football Transfers once more.

According to rumors, the 22-year-old and Chelsea have reached a personal agreement.

Arsenal isn’t willing to budge from their £50 million valuation, according to Football Transfers, so Chelsea and Arsenal still need to come to an agreement on a fee.

According to the report, Balogun, who scored 21 goals in 37 games in Ligue 1 last season, outscored Lionel Messi and Neymar, is available for £30 million from Chelsea.

Football Transfers adds that despite the current valuation gap, Chelsea is optimistic about reaching a deal with Arsenal.

Balogun is reportedly a target for West Ham and Monaco.

Balogun’s pursuit by Chelsea will face more rivals.

Not just West Ham and Monaco are prepared to compete with Chelsea for Balogun.

Tottenham is reportedly considering the New York-born striker as a potential Harry Kane replacement after the England international joined Bayern Munich, according to the Daily Mail.

According to reports, Balogun wants to play regularly for the first team at his next club, so the fact that there is currently a position available in north London might entice him to join Ange Postecoglou in N17.

However, anything is possible during the transfer window, so be sure to keep an eye on the situation.

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Mauricio Pochettino confirms the striker ‘agreement’ amid a new injury setback in Chelsea news

The latest Chelsea news, transfer gossip and stories with updates on Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and The Blues vs West Ham match

Aubameyang dig

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved to Chelsea as he congratulates Hakim Ziyech on his move to Galatasaray. The 30-year-old winger had an uncertain future in West London for a while before finally securing a move to the Turkish top flight.

Like the Morocco international, Aubameyang struggled to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge and spent much of the season on the bench before finding a new club in the summer. In his Instagram story, the Marseille ace wrote: \”All the best my brother. Free Hakim *crying laughter emoji* *clapping fist emoji* *heart hands emoji*. \”

Ziyech then reposted Aubameyang’s post to his Instagram story. Unsurprisingly, Chelsea fans have not been happy with the Gabonese international’s coup at the club and have been expressing their feelings online.

Lukaku ‘agreement’

Asked if he could reinstate Romelu Lukaku in the Chelsea squad, Mauricio Pochettino replied: “It’s not just one team, it takes two teams to find the best solution. You can’t just put it on the club, it affects both sides.

“The situation is where it is because of both sides. Both sides have reached an agreement. Before signing, we were informed about each player’s situation,” added Pochettino. “After signing, we had the squad we had. It’s so clear that nothing has changed and if there’s anything to report, we’ll report it.

“We don’t have to do anything, I have to be focused on my team and try to do well. We can’t waste energy on a situation that was obvious before we arrived at Chelsea.”

West Ham defeat

Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the 2023-24 Premier League season on Sunday at the hands of London rivals West Ham United. The Blues failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half with Enzo Fernandez missing from the penalty spot. Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta scored after the break to give the Hammers all three points.

Carney Chukwuemeka, on the other hand, went off injured after an excellent performance with a goal, another blow for Pochettino.

August 22, 2023
Transfer news: Chelsea win £170m battle Liverpool strike £60m contract, Man Utd deal

Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest transfer stories and confirmed offers from across the Premier League and beyond, with the summer window just three weeks away.

The opening weekend of the Premier League season may be over, but clubs are still working hard to secure deals in the remaining three weeks of the summer transfer window. Chelsea and Liverpool shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and the two sides battled off the field as well, with Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp desperate to secure their best goals.

Manchester United have already done most of their business with the three signings of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund, but Erik ten Hag is not done after approving the departures of Fred and Anthony Elanga. The Dutchman could sign two more new faces before the deadline, with a centre-back and a defensive midfielder on his shortlist. Arsenal may also be tempted to enter the transfer market despite already spending more than £200m this summer, with Mikel Arteta refusing to rule out further arrivals following a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

And Tottenham Hotspur now have 18 days to find a suitable replacement for Harry Kane following his successful £100m move to Bayern Munich, with Ange Postecoglou seeing improvement following a 2-2 draw at Brentford. With injuries and departures affecting all 20 teams, there should be a lot of spending in the closing weeks of the period.

Chelsea would bring in a £170million pair

Chelsea are on the verge of completing a British record transfer to acquire Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115m and could finalize the deal today.

The Blues finally agreed a fee with the Seagulls late Sunday night, with the 21-year-old undergoing a medical today having already agreed personal terms on an eight-year contract. And West London are far from done with the move to Southampton star Romeo Lavia in a £55m deal, as Mauricio Pochettino has promised to strengthen the squad.

The 19-year-old is also wanted by Liverpool, but Chelsea moved quickly to reach a deal to blow the Reds out of the water.

Caicedo completes Chelsea medical
Chelsea are one step closer to completing a record £115m transfer to the UK for Moises Caicedo.

The Brighton star underwent his medical at the Blues’ Cobham training ground this morning, as reported by Sky Sports News, after the two clubs reached an agreement over a record deal.

The 21-year-old Caicedo signs an eight-year contract with an option for another year. Chelsea are closing in on the £35million signing

Chelsea are reportedly closest to signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace

The 21-year-old has emerged as a target for both the Blues and Manchester City after a fantastic season last season, scoring twice and providing 11 assists for his teammates.

He is said to have a £35m release clause in his contract and, according to France’s Sports Zone, Olise has accepted Chelsea’s contract offer.

However, the West London club will have to improve their offer after Palace rejected a second bid for the French Under-21 squad.

Lavia joins Chelsea

Romeo Lavia has decided to go to Chelsea this summer, reports The Athletic.

The Blues are now in talks with Southampton to take over the Belgian playmaker’s services, with a fee of around £50m plus add-ons expected to seal the deal. Liverpool had previously made offers for Lavia, but Chelsea managed to snatch another goal from the clutches of Jurgen Klopp, having recently persuaded Moises Caicedo not to go to Anfield.

United registers interest in alternative Amrabat
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Everton star Amadou Onana this summer.

This was reported by the Belgian international Sky Sports

is selected as a target, but they have yet to formally bid for his services.

The Red Devils are desperate to bolster their midfield ranks this summer, although they will need to spend around £60m to sign Onana.

Man Utd could delay Greenwood decision

Manchester United could once again delay announcing Mason Greenwood’s future as the club continues to ponder its decision. The 21-year-old has not played competitively since his arrest 20 months ago, with the striker suspended as the club launched its own internal investigation before the charges were dropped by prosecution.

Greenwood would be informed of the club’s decision for tonight’s game against Wolves.

However, according to reports, the decision has been delayed and Greenwood may now be forced to wait until the summer transfer window closes on 1 September to find out his fate.

Man Utd ends verbal agreement

Manchester United are moving up the timetable for Benjamin Pavard after reaching a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich to move to Old Trafford.

The 27-year-old has been identified as a replacement for Harry Maguire, who appears set to join West Ham in a £30m deal. According to reports from Germany, an opening bid from United for Pavard was rejected by Bayern on Sunday, but the two clubs are in talks over a transfer fee.

And while talks continue, Pavard has given the green light to join the Red Devils, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.

Liverpool agree £60m transfer fee for Lavia

Liverpool have agreed a £60m transfer fee for Romeo Lavia with Southampton as the Reds try to recover from disappointment over Moises Caicedo’s absence.

The 19-year-old has been on their radar for several months and after three refused offers, Jurgen Klopp was finally able to get his man.

However, the Guardian reports that Liverpool still have some work to do to cross the finish line. Once again they will have to convince the player to join them rather than Chelsea – and that will be worrying after Caicedo’s disapproval.

Liverpool draw attention to PSV star

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare has emerged as a potential target for Liverpool following the absence of Moises Caicedo.

Jurgen Klopp could also be turned down in the race for Romeo Lavia now that Chelsea have agreed a £55m fee with Southampton, and the Reds are making contingency plans with Sangare on their list.

Former footballer Kiki Musampa, brother of Sangare’s agent, said four clubs are interested in the 25-year-old, including the Merseyside shirt.

“There are big clubs interested, like Bayern Munich,” Musampa told ESPN.nl. “Ibrahim is also on the list at Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, but he’s not a priority there yet. Nottingham Forest had already made an offer, but it wasn’t enough.”

August 15, 2023
Liverpool choice is bad news for Harry Kane as Jurgen Klopp looks for next signing

Bayern Munich’s move for Harry Kane just got a little tougher.

Liverpool have reportedly cooled their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The news will come as a blow to the Bavarian giants who now have no further cash injection of £25m to boost their bid for Harry Kane.

Sky Sports transfer expert Florian Patterson reports the Reds are out of the running for the Dutchman and are instead focusing their attention on signing Romeo Lavia. However, the Athletic say Liverpool aren’t looking for another midfielder until they sack one of their existing midfield players.

Liverpool recently completed the transfers of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai and have plenty of options for the job next season.

Alongside their new signings, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Trent Alexander-Arnold will also be battling for spots in the squad.

There are also concerns about the £50m asking price for Lavia. Liverpool aren’t ready to pay that much for the 19-year-old given he’s only had one season at the top flight.

Bayern hope to fire a number of players this summer as they continue their hunt for Kane and Gravenberch is believed to be one of them. However, the 21-year-old assumes he will stay at the club.

He told Algemeen Dagblad: “I assume I’ll still be with Bayern next season. That’s how I really feel. I’m with one of the top three clubs in the world. I think it’s cool and special. I don’t give up like that. My goal remains to succeed at FC Bayern.

Although Daniel Levy made it difficult for Kane to leave Spurs, the Tottenham boss has reportedly reached a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with his captain which allows him to move to a club outside of England.

That’s on the condition that Tottenham’s £100million valuation of the player is met, an outrageous price for a player with one year remaining on his contract. However, Bayern haven’t lost hope and continue to keep tabs on their debut goal.

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Erling Haaland is evidence that Dominik Szoboszlai can help Jürgen Klopp unleash an $82 million Liverpool player

Darwin Nunez has yet to live up to expectations at Liverpool. However, Jürgen Klopp’s most recent additions might be about to bring out the best in the Uruguayan.

Darwin Nunez will be the first to admit that during his first season at Liverpool, things haven’t exactly gone as he had hoped.

Although the Uruguayan has demonstrated a lot of promise, he hasn’t quite found his footing in Jürgen Klopp’s squad.

However, it was always going to take time.
Nunez was a long-term commitment for Liverpool, and his first season was always going to be difficult because he had never played in England and was still learning the language.

The forward was signed for an initial $82 million (£64 million/€75 million), had never played in England, and was still learning the language.

Every forward won’t go off like Erling Haaland, though.

Even Luis Suárez, a legendary goal scorer for Liverpool and Nunez’s countryman, took a few seasons before he started to really contribute to the team’s goals.

Another example is Victor Osimhen, who scored just 10 goals in his debut season at Napoli despite being one of the best forwards in the world right now.

With four assists added in, Nunez’s total of 15 goals is not a bad performance in this regard for the Uruguayan forward.

But it makes sense that he will aim to increase those numbers even further the following season.

And he has the standing to continue doing just that.
Nunez frequently needs time to settle in and make adjustments before he can get going.

In his first season at Benfica and at UD Almera in Spain, he exhibited the same traits.
Nunez’s former coach at Almera, David Badia, gave an interview to Liverpool .
com last season and outlined why he persisted and never gave up in order to start scoring goals for the Spanish team on a regular basis.

Coaches adore players like him because they are open to listening and working, according to Badia.
“People you know are listening when you speak, and they don’t assume they already know everything.

He also strives to become a better player every day.
At Almera, he was seeking advice on how to perform better in training each day.
Naturally, when he missed out on some training exercises, he was unhappy about it and made efforts to change and become better each day.
That will position him well for the upcoming season.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s entrance will be one more.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold now on Liverpool’s right side, the Hungarian might be about to unleash the best of Nez in the upcoming campaign.

Szoboszlai is known for his originality and has collaborated with players who are similar to Nez in the past. He combined 12 times at Salzburg with Patson Daka, with whom he formed a terrifying trio alongside Erling Haaland. Christopher Nkunku and Andre Silva received assists at RB Leipzig thanks in large part to Szoboszlai.

For the Hungarian national team, he frequently teamed up with number nine dám Szalai, who was also a tall and athletic forward before retiring earlier this year, to score goals.

When Nez and Haaland traveled to England for large sums of money last summer, comparisons were made that weren’t fair but were nonetheless valid. Szoboszlai is able to identify both as number nines who enjoy slipping into the spaces behind them. Relationships between Szoboszlai and Haaland (and the others) show how much he enjoys having a goalscorer who is that willing to assist him.

Szoboszlai has the potential to help someone like Nez succeed because of his crossing prowess, set-piece specialization, and vision from open space to produce defense-splitting passes. The Hungarian may even be able to bring out the best in Liverpool’s most expensive summer signing by season’s end.

July 6, 2023
Declan Rice and Harry Kane are linked, so Manchester United sends transfer instructions to Arsenal and Chelsea.

Chelsea and Arsenal have been briefed on their clear transfer competition this summer as Luke Shaw proposes Manchester United option.

Luke Shaw sent a huge message to two of England’s and London’s biggest stars during an international shoot.

The left-back was part of the Three Lions squad that helped Gareth Southgate secure a third qualifying group win for Euro 2024 by beating Malta 4-0.

Now he’s spent some time luring two of his teammates with sneaky tips on social media. After starting Friday alongside Harry Kane and Declan Rice, he took to the internet to persuade them to move up to the Premier League.

Both players are among transfers to look forward to before the summer, with Rice expected to leave West Ham before his contract expires. He has strong interest from Arsenal, who have already turned down a massive £80m ($102.5m) offer for him.

The 24-year-old has been reluctant to leave the club that offered him the chance to play professional football, but all signs point to a move still likely. “I think it should be [Rice’s last game for West Ham].

We promised him he can go. He has decided to continue,” said Hammers chairman David Sullivan after the Europa Conference League final.

“You can’t ask for a man who has been more committed to us this season. In due course he will have to move on and we need to find a replacement, or replacements.”

“It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000 a week 18 months ago. He refused. It cost him £10m to stay at West Ham during that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go. You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”

However, they will continue to hold a huge fee for the player and could still land offers of £100m ($124m) or more, with Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester City still in contention to sign him.

Manchester United was an initial option for Rice, but he has since moved down the pecking order after being the latest to renew his midfield. The addition of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have strengthened their squad and Rice is now less needed.

However, Shaw is taking matters into his own hands, writing on Instagram: “Carrington tour [eyes emoji]” along with photos of him with Rice and Kane as they got down to business ahead of the game against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.

It will be the first time in over 16 years that England have played at the stadium and Wembley will be used for Harry Styles’ Love on Tour concert.

Meanwhile, Shaw used this to his advantage, seemingly sending an order to his club to retrieve the pair.

As for England captain Kane, there is a lot of interest as his contract has been running for 12 months and many clubs are circulating to take advantage of it.

Chelsea are persuading him to see Mauricio Pochettino again and haven’t given up hope of signing Rice either.

However, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and the Red Devils seem to be the best suitors for Kane. With their financial clout and offer of Champions League football, they have a distinct advantage, but United are said to be reluctant to move forward with a deal.

With the arrival of Daniel Levy and other options in the forwards department and additional distractions in goalkeeping and midfield, the 29-year-old could stay in north London for another season. What is clear is that Shaw is doing his best to shake things up.

June 18, 2023
Harry Kane’s transfer coup at Manchester United as Newcastle prepare ‘stunning offer’ for Liverpool ‘target’

Liverpool recently completed their first signing for the summer transfer window

Liverpool’s summer transfer business got off to a perfect start this week after signing a deal for Alexis Mac Allister.

The Reds have agreed to sign the Argentina midfielder on a five-year deal from Brighton and are set to bounce back next season as he is a proven Premier League player.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be hoping to top the table again next season, but are set to face competition from at least two sides for top spot as their rivals go from strength to strength with effective transfer decisions.

The likes of Manchester City and Arsenal will be looking to strengthen their squads in the coming weeks as they have yet to announce a signing of the magnitude of Mac Allister and are currently working with a number of players.

Below we’ve taken a look at the latest news on Liverpool’s main rivals ahead of the new season. It’s no secret that Erik ten Hag’s side lacked a clinical striker to give them an extra edge in the final third of the pitch.

The signing of Wout Weghorst on loan for the 2022/23 season was a decision that didn’t pay off and there is growing expectation that the Red Devils will break into this department to settle their scoring battle.

Harry Kane is one name suggested as a possible target, although The Times has reported that United are “losing hope” in their search for the Tottenham Hotspur shooter.

Daniel Levy’s firm position in Spurs’ number 10 prompted Ten Hag’s side to “consider alternative options”.
Manchester City

The Premier League champions won’t need too many additions to their squad to face another title challenge next year, but don’t be surprised if Pep Guardiola still bolsters his squad.

Football Insider said the Citizens would “do their utmost” to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, who has also been linked with a move to Anfield in recent months.

Negotiations will ‘give a boost’ now that the Champions League final has been played, with a deal to bring the Croatian centre-back back to England potentially in excess of £80m.
chelsea

Chelsea are reportedly looking for a new goalkeeper this summer and are reportedly interested in Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.

The Cameroon keeper featured in last night’s Champions League final against City but failed to save Rodri’s decisive second-half goal.
Italian outlet TuttoMercato insists Onana ‘has been in Chelsea’s sights for weeks’ and is keen to secure a Premier League move.

The article adds that the Londoners have rejected a €40m offer from Inter Milan and that Romelu Lukaku could be included in a deal for the goalkeeper.

Newcastle

Set for an injection of cash after securing Champions League football, it remains to be seen how big Eddie Howe’s side will become in the transfer market.

The Toon Army is said to be considering deals for high-profile names, but whether or not those will materialize is another matter.

A high-profile target for the Reds, Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is a player who could arrive at St James’ Park after an impressive season for RB Leipzig.

L’Equipe have hinted via Sport Witness that Newcastle are “preparing a staggering offer” for the 22-year-old, who scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions last season.

Arsenal

Ilkay Gundogan would be a smart transfer for Arsenal if Mikel Arteta can get a deal to captain City.

The German midfielder’s future remains uncertain despite winning the treble and former Gunners centre-back Per Mertesacker, who is now Arsenal’s youth manager, believes the 32-year-old can still choose the Emirates as his new home.

Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF after the Champions League final, Mertesacker believes Gundogan could see his time at City as ‘mission accomplished’. Mertesacker added: “I think the clubs are aligning themselves.

As [Mikel] Arteta knows him and we probably haven’t cut off contact, we are in a good position.” I think he will let it sink in for a while and then make a choice between one of the four clubs.”

Spurs, now managed by Ange Postecoglou, are said to be weighing a £50m deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.
Things didn’t go as many expected for Sancho following his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund to secure a return to England. The Daily Star said Ten Hag knows he needs to “raise money” to finance his summer expenses and is seeking nearly £60m for the England international.

June 11, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino needs Harry Kane to sign with Real Madrid, to complete his striker strategy for Chelsea.

This summer, a number of powerhouse European clubs, including Real Madrid, are looking to add a striker.

Todd Boehly intensifies his efforts to sign a star striker, which could lead to a transfer merry-go-round for Chelsea.

Numerous teams, including the Blues, are looking for a leader for their attack for the upcoming campaign.

Karim Benzema’s choice to sign with Al-Ittihad has compelled Real Madrid to enter the market for the first time in ten years.

After a disappointing 2022–23 season, it is no secret that Chelsea is also looking for a striker. Just 38 goals separated every club in the top 10 and two of the three relegated teams.

Chelsea lacks a true striker on their roster despite spending close to £600 million since Roman Abramovich left. Romelu Lukaku’s chances of staging a comeback at Stamford Bridge seem slim, and rumors have it that Inter Milan will try to sign him on a long-term deal.

Lautaro Martinez, another Inter striker, is reportedly a target for Chelsea, according to a report from The Times. Although a swap deal between the two clubs is unlikely, the Blues might need Harry Kane and Tottenham Hotspur’s help to acquire the Argentine.

According to the report, Real Madrid is also a possible destination for Martinez as they look to replace Benzema. If he does, the rumors of Kane moving to Spain will essentially come to an end. Madrid is currently even money to sign Kane, according to the bookmakers.

If Martinez is going to come to West London, Mauricio Pochettino may need Real Madrid to raid his old team. Given Kane’s contract situation, according to the Spanish publication Marca, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will attempt to sign Kane for a reduced fee.

By doing so, a domino effect might start, which would be ideal for Boehly. If Martinez decides to join the rebuilding of Stamford Bridge, Pochettino will be hoping that his compatriot, who costs £70 million, can be Chelsea’s savior.

June 9, 2023