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“We’re almost there,” Fabrizio Romano says, confirming that the “€70 million” Liverpool target is about to finalise the deal

Liverpool FC transfer news: The highly-rated midfielder is close to agreeing a deal.

Joao Neves, a target for Liverpool, is expected to finalise his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 19-year-old has been heralded as a future star, and Benfica has given him a £120 million release clause to stifle any interest.

The Portuguese team has profited handsomely from similar agreements in the past; in 2023, Enzo Fernandez completed a £105 million transfer to Chelsea.

And Liverpool, who were connected to a transfer at the time, will likely lose out once more. Romano confirmed the rumour on X, saying that PSG is about to make a major acquisition that might cost €70 million and require a player in return. “Paris Saint-Germain is getting closer to signing João Neves!” Another productive round of discussions today. PSG hope to get it sealed next week. Details of deal being considered after €70m fee + players to include for Benfica, including Renato Sánches. Here we go, anticipate shortly.

According to earlier reports from Portuguese publication Correio da Manha, Benfica had previously turned down two £51 million offers for Neves from Liverpool and considered him to be a top target for Arne Slot this summer. In actuality, the club invested about £150 million on midfield players last season, so unless it was the ideal fit, no more additions would be made.

The rumours from Portugal said Slot wanted a player in the mould of Neves – with that being a defensively-minded, aggressive and energetic midfielder capable of recycling the ball and playing forward. However, the data indicates that Wataru Endo is qualified for this position. A “number six” who will sit in front of the back four and be crucial to the operation of Slot will be used. Additionally, there is Stefan Bajcetic, a young player with great potential who may also serve as a backup.

Endo will want to develop and get better after a strong debut season, and his numbers indicate he has the potential to be a vital member of the Dutchman’s team. Furthermore, supporters shouldn’t be overly discouraged about missing out on a move for Neves because the Portugal international only played 75 senior games overall and only managed 77 minutes during Euro 2024—numbers that don’t exactly add up to such a high price.

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Liverpool is getting ready to spend €65 million for a long term Mohamed Salah replacement

Liverpool will not lose Mohamed Salah this summer, but the team is still preparing for life without him.

The Egyptian’s future at the team is still unknown as he approaches the penultimate year of his contract at Anfield and has been linked to moves away from the team during that time.

Under previous boss Jurgen Klopp, the right-winger has contributed to the Reds’ victories in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Given the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future at Liverpool, the Reds are planning to sign a replacement.

The Japanese newspaper Sports Nippon claims that Liverpool may be considering Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, a right winger.

Kubo has been connected to a move to Liverpool since January.

Despite rumours that he would be Jurgen Klopp’s last addition to the Reds, the Japanese international continued to play well for the La Liga outfit.

Since joining Real Sociedad in 2022 from Real Madrid, Kubo has demonstrated enormous potential.

At the age of 23, he has already made a name for himself as one of La Liga’s best players.

Liverpool is pursuing the Japanese international and intends to pay a transfer fee of approximately €65 million for him.

They are also willing to give the 23-year-old £240,000 a week in salary. It is evident that the Reds are getting ready to play without Salah, who may depart the team in the summer of 2019.

Mo Salah will be hard for Liverpool to replace

Similar to Salah, Kubo is a left-footed right-winger who enjoys cutting inside to create chances and score goals.

Kubo has shown promise in La Liga, but he will need to increase his goal total to take Salah’s place.

Salah’s twenty-four goals for the Reds dwarf the seven goals the Sociedad winger scored in the previous campaign.

July 27, 2024
LFC transfer news: Neves becomes a “priority” as Dani Olmo provides hint about the future

Since taking over for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, Arne Slot has yet to sign a player, but with the summer transfer window already open for one month, it seems inevitable.

Although Liverpool has a new face in the dugout, the supporters are more eager to see new players on the pitch.

Arne Slot took over as Anfield’s manager when Jurgen Klopp resigned, and he has established himself by managing Kirkby’s pre-season training. However, Slot and the Reds’ hiring staff are hard at work in the background to enhance Liverpool’s roster in preparation for the 2024–25 Premier League season.

The third-place result and Carabao Cup win from the previous season provide the Dutchman with a strong foundation, far superior to the one Klopp began with, but when 2025 rolls around, they’ll have to step it up. It’s time for new blood because several long-serving players have also left the building.

This is a summary of Anfield’s most recent transfer news.

Neves is priotise

Joao Neves, the wonderkid from Benfica, is reportedly Liverpool’s top target for the summer transfer season, and they are getting ready to make an offer. Benfica has reportedly previously turned down two £51 million offers for the 19-year-old midfield player, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain also showing interest as well, according to Portuguese publication Correio da Manha.

However, after making an appearance for Portugal at Euro 2024, Neves has an eye-watering £101 million release clause, and Benfica isn’t willing to sell him for less. Before having to pay that much, Liverpool would probably need to sell players, but the Reds do have a link with Benfica thanks to Darwin Nunez’s arrival in 2022.

Nico Williams update

Jon Uriarte, the president of Athletic Bilbao, is adamant that his team can stop Nico Williams from departing this summer. The 21-year-old Spain international, who started for La Roja during Euro 2024, has been linked to Barcelona, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

Bilbao CEO Uriarte is cited as stating in response to transfer rumours: “We have a top project with no limits and we’re able to keep top players like Nico Williams at the club.” Nico is frequently asked too many questions about his future because Federation has failed to provide him with protection. We kindly request your respect.”

Dani Olmo drops future indication.

Amidst rumours of a £50 million transfer to Liverpool, Dani Olmo has suggested that he already knows his destiny. After scoring goals in both the semifinal and quarterfinals, 26-year-old Olmo will take on England in Sunday’s final at the European Championship.

According to reports, the midfield player for RB Leipzig has a £50 million release clause that expires on July 20. Liverpool will have just seven days to decide, despite Olmo’s claims that he already knows what is ahead for him.

He assured the Spanish publication Cadena SER, “I’m not worried.” “Everything is taken care of by my people. I’m too busy dealing with the Euros to focus on anything else. especially with the final coming up. There’s nothing else on my mind.

The former playmaker for Dinamo Zagreb continued, “I’m under contract with RB Leipzig. I don’t give it much thought. My desires and opinions are already known to the people I trust. That is the sole consideration.” When the reporter inquired about when his release clause would expire, Olmo responded, chuckling, “You know what you have to do. The clubs will have to engage in some fighting if it happens later.”

July 14, 2024
Arne Slot prioritises acquiring a £101 million midfield player for Liverpool

Since this is Liverpool’s first transfer window since the departure of famous manager Jurgen Klopp, the summer transfer window will be significant.

Under their previous manager, the Reds were astute with their transfer business and handled their business in the market in a unique way from other clubs.

They have concentrated on handling the squad’s problems while also being frugal with their expenditures.

But they could have to smash their transfer record and spend big money to capture the midfield target of new manager Arne Slot this summer.

Joao Neves, a 19-year-old midfielder for Benfica, has been identified as Slot’s top priority and is currently being linked to a move to Anfield.

According to CM Jornal, a Portuguese tabloid, Liverpool has finally determined that Neves is the player they want to focus on.

According to reports, Slot’s “primary priority” for the summer transfer window is the Portugal international.

The teenage player has emerged as one of European football’s most sought-after talents after an outstanding Primeira Liga season.

Darwin Nunez’s smooth transfer to Benfica in 2022 represents the strong bonds that have grown between the Reds and the Portuguese team.

Liverpool might have a tactical advantage because of this friendship, which could facilitate more easy negotiations.

Liverpool would need to make a significant financial sacrifice.

The Lisbon squad is reportedly requesting that the £101 million release clause for the teenage star be fulfilled in full.

Due to their midfield problems and Slot’s belief that the club has not been able to adequately replace Fabinho, who left last summer, Liverpool is interested in Neves.

Neves is supposed to provide Liverpool with a steady presence in the middle of the pitch by sitting at the base of their midfield.

With the best teams in Europe keeping an eye on the Portuguese international midfielder, the Reds will need to put up a strong fight if they hope to get him.

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Liverpool may “break wage structure” to sign a young player from Chelsea.

Liverpool plans to waive their traditional wage structure in order to sign Rio Ngumoha, a teenage player from Chelsea.

After Ngumoha and Chelsea’s contract negotiations broke down, Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign the highly-regarded young player from their Premier League opponents.

The 15-year-old’s West London contract ends this summer, and the Reds are willing to pay above the academy level in order to recruit him.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool and the England youth international are close to reaching an agreement, which would be a major win for the Merseysiders’ academy system.

🚨🔴 EXCL: Liverpool are closing in on deal to sign Rio Ngumoha (2008) as he’s leaving Chelsea Academy.#LFC are set to break historical wage structure for Academy to sign Rio, who’s highly rated by the club.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2024

Ngumoha, who was born in 2008, participated in 2023–24 as a member of the Chelsea first team after training with them earlier this year. He rose to become Chelsea’s under-21 team’s third-youngest player of the century.

The winger, who has been compared to Jamal Musiala, scored in the championship game to win the Premier League U16 Nationals “Player of the Tournament” award in October 2023. In April, he also scored in the u-17 Premier League Cup Final with a fantastic solo performance.

July 12, 2024
Liverpool vying to sign £101 million player following Diogo Jota’s advice

Liverpool are set to make a move for a £101 million player after Diogo Jota’s recommendation.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) appears to be willing to spend substantially and back Arne Slot as the Dutchman looks to take up where Jurgen Klopp left off at Anfield, with speculations that a bid for Real Madrid No. 11 Rodrygo has also been filed.

According to sources in Portugal, Liverpool is considering signing a young central midfielder.

Liverpool needs Joao Neves.

According to Correio da Manha, Liverpool wants to sign Benfica No.87 Joao Neves and has even designated the Portugal international as a priority target.

According to the Portuguese news agency, Liverpool has already done extensive research on the 19-year-old and has scouted him numerous times.

According to Correio da Manha, the Reds have also spoken with Jota, who plays with Neves for Portugal, and plan to contact Benfica in the coming days.

Liverpool have already had one successful negotiation with the Portuguese giants, signing Darwin Nunez from Benfica for £85 million in June 2022.

However, Neves is not anticipated to come cheap, with Benfica directing the many interested parties to the teenager’s €120 million (£101 million) release clause.

Last season, the Tavira-born wonderkid made 55 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting twice.

Michael Edwards has a cheaper option.

Liverpool has been no stranger to shopping in Portugal in recent years, having signed both the aforementioned Nunez and Luis Diaz from the Primeira Liga.

If a deal to recruit Neves fails, there appears to be another midfielder in Portugal’s top division to whom Michael Edwards, Anfield’s CEO of Football, may turn.

According to Rudy Galetti, Liverpool is interested in Porto’s No.22 Alan Varela, who also plays central midfield.

The Argentina international’s contract includes a release clause that allows him to be signed for £60 million.

Keep a watch on Liverpool’s advancements, as one of the Primeira Liga’s greatest midfielders might be joining the club this summer.

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According to reports – Barcelona must sell players to outsmart PSG for Liverpool’s €75 million star

Report Says. FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in Liverpool’s Luis Díaz, who may be available this summer.

Although the 27-year-old’s contract expires in 2027, his name keeps coming up in rumours as the transfer window approaches. During the 2023-4 season, Díaz made 51 games and scored 13 goals and five assists.

As a result, PSG and Barcelona may regard his performance as beneficial as both teams strive to improve their assault for the upcoming season. Díaz, a former FC Porto star, may be available for move after facing criticism.

With manager Jürgen Klopp already gone, Liverpool will most certainly witness some changes, and players may leave the club.

According to Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo, both PSG and Barcelona are interested in signing the winger. However, Barcelona will need to sell some players before making a bid for Díaz.

[🟢] NEW: Luis Diaz is being courted by PSG and Barcelona, but the latter side would have to sell players before moving to sign Diaz.

[@IanDoyleSport] pic.twitter.com/Hoaitebr8y

— Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) June 9, 2024

How much might the player cost? According to Transfermarkt, the Liverpool wonder is worth €75 million, thus he will need a huge offer to leave Anfield this summer.

June 13, 2024
Lfc transfer news LIVE:Ederson speaks Waldemar Anton’s and Joao Neves latest, Joe Gomez wanted

Waldemar Anton

Liverpool transfer news is live, as Arne Slot is expected to make signings during the summer window.

However, in order to fund the transactions, the Reds may have to release some players. Liverpool will soon be able to add to its team, with the summer transfer market just days away. It might be a busy few months following Arne Slot’s arrival.

The next Reds manager will enter pre-season without a slew of first-team players, but with a large Liverpool contingent at both Euro 2024 and Copa America. Luis Diaz will be among them, and he has spoken openly about his own future.

Slot and new sporting director Richard Hughes will have to make decisions on the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who are all out of contract in a year.

Transfer rumours are circulating on both the arriving and outgoing fronts, with Van Dijk’s international teammate appearing as a possible successor, while Liverpool may also make attacking reinforcements.

Liverpool ‘seeks information’ on Waldemar Anton

Liverpool has requested information about Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton, according to SportBild.

The 27-year-old made his Germany debut this year. He led Stuttgart to an outstanding second-place finish, edging Bayern Munich on the final day.

Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are also rumoured to be interested in Anton. He will be available for $24 million (£19 million/€22.5 million) thanks to a release provision in his contract.

Ederson speaks about Liverpool transfers.

Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, has addressed the questions around his future. The defensive midfielder has been linked with Liverpool.

“I like Italy but I’m also curious about the Premier League,” he stated to AS.

“The only possibility to leave is if Atalanta receive a proposal and then… they decide, it’s up to Atalanta.”

Those remarks are guaranteed to fuel the flames of Liverpool connections. If Arne Slot decides to reinforce his midfield, a number six similar to Ederson appears to be the most likely signing.

Liverpool ‘increase’ bid for Joao Neves.

Liverpool has ‘identified’ Joao Neves as a key midfield target in the current transfer window. It will increase its efforts to sign the 19-year-old from Benfica.

That was reported in the print issue of the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha, which Paisley Gates shared. A proposal is likely within the next several days.

However, there is thought to be a lot of interest. To that end, Benfica is unwilling to accept offers below the staggering $129 million release clause (£101 million/€120 million).

Joe Gomez is wanted by bayern Munich

Vincent Kompany is targeting Joe Gomez when he takes over at Bayern Munich. That is according to the Mirror.

Kompany prioritises defensive additions, and he appreciates Gomez’s versatility. Last season, the 27-year-old featured across Liverpool’s backline.

Liverpool, for its side, regards him as a ‘hugely important player’ and is poised to issue a ‘hands-off caution’.

Ouedraogo to Leipzig.

Assan Ouedraogo is about to join RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga club intends to trigger his $11 million (£8 million/€10 million) release clause.

BILD recently connected Liverpool to the Schalke starlet. However, Florian Plettenberg claims that Leipzig has moved to finalise the agreement for the 18-year-old.

Ouedraogo will sign a deal till 2029. Leipzig want to analyse his performance in preseason before determining whether to loan him out, with a temporary return to Schalke being considered.

Newcastle and Chelsea both ‘pushed’ to hijack the transaction.

June 12, 2024
Liverpool is now prepared to take advantage as £51 million Man United’s offer was turned down

Manchester United’s £51 million offer for one of Portugal’s top prospects was turned down. Liverpool is prepared to seize the opportunity.

Manchester United reportedly made a £51 million bid for Joao Neves, a midfielder for Benfica. This season, the 19-year-old has been a revelation for the Portuguese team, succeeding in Enzo Fernandez’s place.

Naturally, this has generated a lot of interest in the teenager. Even though Neves has only played regularly for a little over a year, Benfica doesn’t exactly want to sell him, and it will cost a lot of money to acquire him.

According to reports, Liverpool is one of the teams after Neves. This isn’t exactly an easy race to win, as interest also comes from Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.

particularly considering that, according to Record, Benfica will not consider a bid of less than £100 million for Neves. After all, they got far more for Enzo than that, and it’s conceivable that Neves is more talented than the Argentine.

However, before we can declare that with any degree of assurance, there is still much to be done. It will depend on a team’s willingness to lock onto one of the top young midfield players available and take a significant risk that it is real.

JOAO NEVES: SHOULD LIVERPOOL SIGN HIM?

Liverpool is financially able to sign Neves. They made a very public offer of £115 million for Moises Caicedo last summer, so we know that.

The club will locate the money if the player is the appropriate one. Simply said, it’s hard to think of Neves as the ideal player. The issues Liverpool faced in the last campaign are most likely not resolvable by bringing in a teenager who needs more time to mature.

It is also known that they enjoy conducting business in Portugal. Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz are both from Liga Portugal, and they have been connected to FC Porto’s Alan Varela on a regular basis.

Neves might come next. Once more, we’re not positive who will take the chance. Everything will hinge on one single question: how good can Neves get? If they respond positively and like what they see, they can receive a sizable cash offer.

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Liverpool gains significant boost as a long-term target is probably going to depart the team.

Liverpool is anticipated to make significant roster additions during the transfer window.

Arne Slot, the club’s new manager, will have the chance to recruit players to Anfield this summer that fit his playing philosophy.

Federicio Chiesa, a star player for Juventus, is one of the players who the Reds are reportedly keeping an eye on. GiveMeSport claims he may quit his current team.

When Liverpool recruited Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister, they significantly changed the composition of their midfield.

It’s likely that more acquisitions will be made during this transfer window.

Chiesa, an Italian wide-forward, has struggled with injuries in previous years, but he returned to form last season and demonstrated his potential importance to the Serie A team.

At the end of the 2023–24 season, the Italian helped his team win the Coppa Italia and place in the top four with 10 goals and three assists in 37 games.

Chiesa’s contract with Juventus expires at the conclusion of the following season, and Liverpool is keeping a watch on his circumstances.

A rumour from Tutto Juve claims that officials from the Merseyside team attended the Coppa Italia final in order to keep an eye on the Juventus player.

The Italian player was instrumental in the Serie A team’s triumph over Atalanta in the championship match, which would have pleased the Liverpool fans in attendance.

Chiesa will be playing for the reigning champions, Italy, in the Euro this summer, therefore the Reds will be closely monitoring the player.

Chiesa’s versatility can be advantageous to Liverpool.

If the Italian player chooses to leave Juventus this summer, there will be no shortage of offers.

The Merseyside club may offer a compelling chance to join them in beginning their new chapter under Slot.

Chiesa can play on the flank or behind the striker, which makes him a beneficial addition to Liverpool.

June 5, 2024
Following the announcement of Manchester United’s transfer statement, Liverpool is “leading race for £102 million” midfielder.

Joao Neves, a midfielder for Benfica, is reportedly being linked to Liverpool in a mega-money transfer.

According to reports, Liverpool will have competition this summer from Chelsea, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich in the fight for Benfica midfield player Joao Neves.

The 19-year-old midfielder’s breakout season, which saw him play in 55 games across all competitions, has been linked to a big-money move away from the Estadio da Luz.

Shortly after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority ownership was disclosed in January, Neves was linked to a move to United; however, Benfica denied rumours that the Portugal international was in talks to move to Old Trafford.

O Jogo, however, claims that Neves will be the focus of an enormous financial bidding battle involving some of the best teams in Europe. The Reds, United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are all rumoured to be interested in signing the 19-year-old. Liverpool and the other three Premier League teams are allegedly “leading the race” for the midfield player, though.

According to the article, if Neves were to leave Benfica this summer, the team would require any potential bidders to fulfil his £102.3 million release clause.

When asked in February about his future at Benfica, Neves responded, “Will you be staying at Benfica next year? Nothing about the upcoming season is guaranteed. Right now, I would like to remain at Benfica, but we shall see—you never know. His current deal with Benfica expires in 2028.

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Ollie Watkins is considering a “dream” move as Liverpool considers making two transfers.

Ollie Watkins, a striker for Aston Villa, had a great season and helped his team advance to the Champions League. He has been linked to moves to Arsenal and Liverpool.

Ollie Watkins, an Aston Villa player, has already talked about his “dream” to play for Arsenal after Liverpool was linked to him.

The striker, who had his greatest season to date, gets included in England’s preliminary team for EURO 2024. Watkins raised his prominence by helping Villa qualify for the Champions League with 27 goals and 13 assists.

Because of this, there have been rumours of a potential transfer for the 28-year-old, with Liverpool even reportedly plotting a bid to wrest the attacker from Villa Park. Given Arne Slot’s arrival at Anfield, it is understood that the Reds are not actively chasing that move, which might still work for Watkins.

Arsenal is one team looking to add a forward this summer in an attempt to fight Manchester City for the Premier League title once more after losing by a mere two points in 2023–2024. That prospect might fit Watkins’s long-term objectives.

When Watkins was still with Brentford, he acknowledged having some loyalty to the Gunners during an interview at the 2020 London Football Awards. “To play for Arsenal is the goal one day. But the odds are slim,” he remarked. “The only reason is that my family helps them and things like that.

However, that’s a long-term objective. Earlier this month, Watkins’ affiliation with Arsenal was evident as Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League. Man City’s victory over Tottenham in the last week of the season, which gave Pep Guardiola’s club a significant lead over Arsenal in the title battle, sealed the Midlands team’s fourth-place result.

Watkins was noticeably more reflective while his teammates rejoiced.

Additionally, Liverpool has chosen not to pursue Crysencio Summerville, a great player for Leeds United. According to reports, Chelsea and the Reds were vying for the Dutchman’s signing.

Paraag Marathe, chairman of the Whites, acknowledged that players might have to vacate Elland Road. Compared to most, Summerville will generate more interest.

“We have the funds we need to do what we need, but there will need to be some trade-offs,” he stated. “It’s not just about outs; it’s also about ins, considering scouting options, but we have to make trade-offs. At this point, it’s too early to discuss individual players.

We’ll make sure we continue to be completely compliant with P and S, but there are some things we need to do. We’ll have to start over and figure out what bargains we need to make.”

June 3, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Goncalo Inacio struggle, Antonio Silva’s stance, and injury updates

News, rumours, gossip, and speculation on transfers involving Liverpool, including the most recent on Joe Gomez, Roberto Firmino, Fabio Carvalho, Thaigo Alcantara, and Goncalo Inacio

In the January transfer window, Liverpool will compete with Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo Inacio for his signature.

The 22-year-old centre back is reportedly being pursued by a number of teams, including the Reds, with Arsenal and Real Madrid reportedly vying for his services.

The Liverpool combo of Thiago Alcantara and Fabio Carvalho are reportedly drawing interest ahead of the transfer market that opens next month. While Carvalho has been having trouble getting consistent minutes during his loan stint with RB Leipzig, Thiago has been linked to a return to Barcelona.

In other news, Antonio Silva, a talented defender for Benfica who has drawn interest from Real Madrid, is reportedly a target for the Reds.

Manu Kone monitored

Time travel to the past, and Liverpool is once more mentioned among the teams still interested in Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach.

According to Rudy Galetti, Paris Saint-Germain has added the defensive midfielder to their list of transfer objectives, and the Reds and Tottenham are keeping an eye on his status.

The Frenchman was supposed to be among the first players to arrive as part of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield makeover back in the summer, but he was hurt during the U21 Euros and spent the season in Germany.

Release clause of Joao Neves.

Joao Neves, a 19-year-old midfielder for Benfica, is another up-and-coming star. He first mentioned Liverpool’s scouting efforts in November 90min ago.

As the January transfer window approaches, rumours are circulating that Neves’ team is well aware of foreign interest in their star. O Jogo suggests that in this case, people might believe it is not yet time to sell up.

The most recent rumour regarding the player is made by them, who state that Benfica intends to negotiate a new deal with a €150 million (£130 million) release clause in order to ward off possible suitors for the time being.

Release clause and rivals of Antonio Silva.

Reporter Rudy Galetti has shared information about Antonio Silva of Benfica that he is aware of.

Claiming that the young central defender is “really appreciated” around Europe, he names Manchester United, Liverpool’s opponent, and Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions.

It is also alleged that he has a €100 million release clause in his contract, which runs until 2027.

Liverpool to battle Brighton for defender

According to reports, Liverpool is “keeping tabs” on Kevin Mantilla, a defender from Colombia.

In the weeks following Joel Matip’s injury setback, the Reds have been connected to a number of centre backs. Matip is projected to miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury, and his contract is scheduled to expire in the summer.

Liverpool is reportedly keeping an eye on Talleres de Cordoba defender Mantill, according to Caught Offside. Brighton is reportedly considering a move as well, according to Colombian publication AS.

Liverpool confirms Wataru Endo’s and Mohamed Salah’s departure dates.

Wataru Endo and Mohamed Salah will reunite with their nations following Liverpool’s Monday night match against Newcastle United, the club has revealed.

Before getting ready for the Asian Cup and the AFCON, both players are available to play in the game at Anfield.

On January 14, Egypt and Salah will play their first AFCON match against Mozambique.

On January 14, Japan and Endo will kick off their Asian Cup campaigns against Vietnam.

Alexis Mac Allister is back in training at Liverpool.

Alexis Mac Allister is back in training

The midfield player is continuing his recuperation from the knee injury he sustained against Sheffield United, and Sky Sports cameras caught him reuniting with his teammates at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby.

In his pre-match press conference, Jurgen Klopp discussed Mac Allister’s fitness before training began, saying, “Macca, we will see what he can do today.” The decision about whether or not he may participate in team training is still pending; we’ll see.”

“It would be fantastic if Macca could return to Newcastle, but he needs to return pretty much immediately after that,” Klopp continued.

Real Madrid ‘competing’ for Liverpool target

According to reports, Real Madrid and Liverpool are vying for Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio.

The 22-year-old was expected to make a high-profile move in January following a run of outstanding performances for the massive Portuguese team.

Among the English teams ‘in the race’ to sign the center-back are reportedly Liverpool and Arsenal. Real Madrid is reportedly ‘competing’ for the Portugal international as well, according to Football Espana.

David Alaba’s long-term injury has apparently made Inacio the “ideal replacement.” He will supposedly be available for about €60 million next month, though a summer transfer is probably more plausible.

December 30, 2023
Wishlist for Liverpool’s January 2024 transfer window

In the winter transfer window, Liverpool may search for another holding midfield player.
Wataru Endo in the Asian Cup and Mohamed Salah at the AFCON early in the following year will be absent for the Reds.
Given Joel Matip’s season-ending injury, Jurgen Klopp might request defence reinforcements.

Liverpool spent their summer rebuilding their midfield and were busy bees during the previous transfer window.

The Reds are currently in a very strong position in both the Premier League and the Europa League as a result of some wise transactions; they may be recovering surprisingly quickly after a disappointing 2022–2023 season.

But there’s still room for improvement for Jurgen Klopp’s team, particularly as the injuries start to mount. Liverpool added four new players in the summer, but if they don’t add any more players in January, they risk falling behind Europe’s best teams.

The Reds may want to focus on strengthening here this winter.

Defensive midfield

Even while the Reds did invest almost £150 million on new midfield players during the most recent transfer window, it still seems like Klopp could use another in the holding position. This season, Alexis Mac Allister has been utilised primarily in the defensive midfield position; the experiment has yielded mixed results.

Although Wataru Endo, 30, has had a generally successful start to his Liverpool career, it is evident that he was signed as a rotation option for Klopp.

Given that last summer’s attempts to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia failed, Klopp may be eager to add a youthful and talented holding midfield player to his team. Even though Stefan Bajcetic is presently sidelined with an injury, the Merseyside club may not be ready for him to play on a regular basis just yet.

Key targets

The 22-year-old Andre, a midfielder for Fluminense, is still a major target for Liverpool despite frequent links between the two teams. But the Copa Libertadores winner is also wanted by Arsenal and Fulham, so a move to Anfield is unlikely.

Archie Grey, a 17-year-old Leeds United star, has been heavily linked to Liverpool; however, 90min knows the Whites are not eager to sell.

Another name that is high on Liverpool’s wish list is Joao Neves. In early November, the Reds sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old midfielder for Benfica.

Key targets

Lucas Beraldo, a 20-year-old centre back for Sao Paulo who had made an impression in Brazil, was mentioned as a potential January transfer target for the Reds. But it appears like Paris Saint-Germain has signed him before them.

Goncalo Inacio, 22, a defender for Sporting CP who excelled in Portugal, has long been admired by Liverpool. The five-cap Portugal international is being watched by scouts from the Reds, although Real Madrid is vying for his talents.

Given Matip’s injury, Liverpool, who signed three players from the Bundesliga last summer, would want to add another this January. Jonathan Tah is one such player.

Attacking reinforcements

Liverpool has an extremely talented offensive group, but this season its strikers have not always lived up to expectations. With Diogo Jota sidelined and Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo finding it difficult to be consistent, Mohamed Salah has been under a lot of pressure to score goals.

Given that the Egyptian winger is thirty-one years old, a succession plan needs to be developed quickly. Ben Doak, a young player who has been on the sidelines, is about to have surgery, so Klopp would be anxious to make sure he has enough choices up top to keep his players fresh.

Key targets

Johan Bakayoko of PSV Eindhoven is a winger; the 20-year-old Belgian has caught the attention of the Reds following some strong performances in the Eredivisie and throughout Europe. Liverpool may have to contend with Brentford for his services.

Liverpool has long been interested in Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who is expected to push for a loan move in January in an attempt to reach the Germany squad for Euro 2024. Even though bolstering the offence isn’t the top priority this winter, Klopp, who hasn’t signed a player from his former team, might be able to call in some favours.

December 26, 2023