Tag: Joel Matip

As agreed upon, Liverpool “makes decision” regarding free agent

Liverpool have chosen not to pursue Oumar Solet, who has agreed to join Serie A club Udinese in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old had been considered as a potential replacement for Joel Matip but is now set to move to Udinese after concluding his contract with Red Bull Salzburg this summer.

Matip’s departure at the end of last season sparked speculation that Arne Slot might look to bring in a new center-back to Anfield. Matip, who joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Schalke in 2016, ended his tenure at the club due to a series of injuries that impacted his final seasons.

Despite these challenges, he was instrumental during Jurgen Klopp’s successful era, contributing to the team’s triumphs in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.

Liverpool may have aimed to achieve similar success with Solet, who demonstrated his capabilities at Salzburg, winning two consecutive Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup doubles during his four-year stint.

However, the *Mirror* reports that Solet is close to finalizing his move to Udinese, with both parties having reached an agreement and the Serie A club completing the final steps of the deal.

In Saturday’s match against Wolves, Ibrahima Konate scored first but later made a critical error that allowed the visitors to equalize. Slot expressed to Match of the Day, “The goal we conceded was definitely avoidable and it was unnecessary.

It came at a bad time because we had total control over the game. By conceding this way, they came back into the game and the good thing for us is we immediately scored to make it 2-1. With only one goal making the difference, it makes it a difficult game until the end.”

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Arsenal plans bold move for £125m Liverpool target after transfer reversal

Arsenal is reportedly considering a bold move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in 2025, following Liverpool’s interest over the summer.

The 21-year-old Wirtz has drawn attention from several top European clubs after a standout season, scoring 18 goals for the German champions. His impressive performance at Euro 2024 this summer and four league goals in as many matches this season have further heightened interest in him.

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal is experiencing a revival, rekindling their appeal as they pursue some of Europe’s top talents. According to a report from SportBild, via Sport Witness, Arsenal has joined Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in vying for Wirtz, who attracted significant transfer interest over the summer.

Arsenal has been a long-time admirer of Wirtz, valued at €150 million (£125 million), having scouted him even before his move to Leverkusen in 2020, although he wasn’t interested in a transfer to England at that time.

Having won the Bundesliga title last year, Wirtz is now seeking a club capable of Champions League success to enhance his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or in the future.

Arsenal’s resurgence under Arteta makes them a feasible option, although Real Madrid is reportedly the frontrunner to secure Wirtz next summer, particularly given their interest in Leverkusen’s head coach, Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool had shown strong interest in Wirtz ahead of Euro 2024, but his father, Hans, addressed the speculation directly, clarifying that his son was not seeking a transfer at that time. He stated to Bild: “Florian has a contract in Leverkusen.

And he’s looking forward to next year at Bayer 04 when he can play in the Champions League with Leverkusen for the first time. Those are the facts.

“Now the focus is on the Euros. After that there’s a lot to do with the club next season, so there’s no need for speculation. There’s really nothing to say beyond that.”

October 1, 2024
Joel Matip might rejoin Premier League as interest in free transfer emerges

Joel Matip is now attracting interest from another Premier League club, as he has yet to find a new team since his departure from Liverpool in June.

Matip was one of 11 players released by Liverpool when his contract ended, and he is the only one still deciding his next move.

While Thiago has retired and Adrian, Mateusz Musialowski, and Melkamu Frauendorf have all signed with new teams on free transfers, the 33-year-old Matip has been considering his options.

Bayer Leverkusen had shown interest, but a move to Xabi Alonso’s team seems less likely now that Jonathan Tah will remain at the BayArena past the transfer deadline.

Currently, Matip is drawing interest from West Ham, with Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth reporting that the club is evaluating him as they look for late additions in the centre-back position.

Ex-Sheffield United defender John Egan is another potential target, with Sheth noting that “talks are ongoing with their representatives.”

This interest comes after Kurt Zouma (to Al-Orobah) and Nayef Aguerd (to Real Sociedad) left on loan late in the transfer window, leaving Julen Lopetegui with only three senior centre-backs: Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Jean-Clair Todibo.

Matip could provide experienced cover, and a move to West Ham would likely ensure him ample playing time.

It remains uncertain whether Matip, who has spent eight years in England, would be open to such a switch. A return to Germany seemed more feasible, and other reports suggested he had offers from Europe and Asia.

With the transfer window closed and no new centre-back added at Liverpool, some fans have even suggested re-signing Matip might be a wise move. However, this seems unlikely given that Joe Gomez remains at the club and Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Jarell Quansah are all established key players.

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Following a quiet transfer window, Virgil van Dijk talks opens up new Liverpool signing

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool has shared his candid thoughts on the acquisition of Federico Chiesa, following the Italian winger’s move from Juventus.

Arne Slot will focus entirely on the forthcoming games now that the summer transfer window has closed and the Reds have only signed two players.

Fans had hoped that Liverpool would try to bring in players who might help them climb back up alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, but instead, the club, like other Premier League teams, was cautious with its summer spending.

The Italian winger Chiesa, who cost an estimated £13 million to sign, is a potentially fantastic addition for the Reds even though they did not break the bank.

The 26-year-old’s prowess during Italy’s Euro-winning campaign made him one of the most sought-after wide players in the world, but he has failed to reach similar heights again following a devastating injury.

Virgil van Dijk on new Liverpool man

Van Dijk hailed the trade for the quick winger in an interview with The Independent prior to Liverpool’s match against Manchester United this coming weekend.

“Considering how long the season is and how many games we have, I think we could use any quality addition that will be needed. To have Chiesa coming in is a very good signing, especially for the deal that has been done,” he told The Independent.

Slot got his Liverpool career off to a perfect start on opening day, winning 2-0 against the newly promoted Ipswich Town. The following week, they defeated Brentford by the same score.

September 3, 2024
Following recent events, Joel Matip may now assist Liverpool in signing a “dominant” defender this summer.

After Arne Slot was appointed, Liverpool’s summer transfer market is still waiting to begin.

With no new faces to introduce to their supporters on the other side of the Atlantic, the Reds have officially begun their preseason tour of the United States.

With little movement in the window, Arne Slot’s new dawn at Anfield will provide many questions about what is to come over the following few months.

Saudi Arabia has shown interest in Virgil van Dijk, which puts his future at Liverpool in jeopardy.

But the Reds might already be considering his replacement and might even recruit the aid of one of their former stars to help get a trade through.

Liverpool may sign a defensive target with Joel Matip’s assistance.

Joel Matip’s time on the Merseyside team ended at the end of the 2023–2024 season, and he left Liverpool.

Matip does not yet have a club, but that may soon change as there is interest in signing the Cameroonian international.

Matip and Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen are currently in talks as the free agent searches for his future team.

And as the Reds look to bolster their own defence in the upcoming weeks, this is something that may truly help.

Jonathan Tah, a centre back for Leverkusen, is a target for Liverpool and may be moving this summer.

This summer, the German defender has drawn a lot of attention, with Manchester United being strongly linked.

The Bundesliga champion’s hold on Tah might, however, be loosened if Matip were to go to Leverkusen this summer.

Liverpool may have an opening to go for the “dominant” Tah if Matip signs with Xabi Alonso’s team.

Given that Leverkusen may sign an experienced defender, they might be more open to talking about their 28-year-old player leaving, considering he just has one year left on his deal.

Liverpool may lose even more defenders in the future.

Given that Matip left the Reds at the end of the previous season, there may be a significant turnover at the back this summer.

There are several current Liverpool defenders besides Van Dijk who might be planning to follow Matip out of Anfield.

With just one year left on his contract with the Reds, Trent Alexander-Arnold is also attracting interest from Real Madrid.

Liverpool supporters will be crossing their fingers that their greatest stars do not follow suit in the wake of the recent loss of Jurgen Klopp.

They might, however, make a significant signing this summer in Tah, a defender who was instrumental in Leverkusen’s incredible 2023–24 campaign.

July 25, 2024
Ten players depart Liverpool as Arne Slot starts the post-Jurgen Klopp era’s makeover.

Ten players, including Thiago and Joel Matip, are departing Liverpool as the club approves the exits of many stars whose contracts at Anfield expired last month.

As Arne Slot takes over, the ten out-of-contract Liverpool players have now departed Anfield, with Thiago being one of the more well-known departures.

The Reds had already announced that a number of players, whose contracts were set to expire at the end of June, would not be staying at Anfield and would instead be moving on to new pastures. Slot started working recently and is currently reviewing the team that he took over from Jurgen Klopp.

After a spell of injuries on Merseyside, Thiago, who originally signed with Bayern Munich in 2020, was granted permission to depart. The Spaniard was supposed to do a lot, and while he occasionally lived up to the expectations, he never did.

The other well-known figure who has been let to depart is Joel Matip. The Cameroonian was one of the players that joined Virgil van Dijk at the centre of defence during the team’s victory in the 2019 Champions League final. But just like Thiago, he was always getting hurt.

After Matip’s years of service, Klopp had stated he hoped Liverpool would offer him a new contract, but that hasn’t happened. “I’m pretty sure the club will show their class, just as they should,” he stated. “I believe they have already informed Joel that whatever occurs, as long as he is hurt, everything will be OK. We now need to decide with Joel what to do next.

That’s a typical action, but he deserves all of our support, and he will receive it. Although I would argue that he merits a new contract, it is not my choice. I am unable to sign these documents.”

Other academy talents Mateusz Musialowski, Adam Lewis, and Melkamu Frauendorf have also been granted permission to depart. Lewis made his first-team debut in an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020, but he had spent the previous four seasons on loan. All three of the players have represented the senior team. Frauendorf’s debut versus Shrewsbury was also her first start. Musialowski was out for the first time this year in March.

Other academy players who have left Liverpool include Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington. They’ll have to look for work somewhere else. In his first summer, Slot has a few more important decisions to make.

Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah’s futures are still up for debate. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in Salah because he can still cost a high fee, while Nunez has struggled to score on a consistent basis even after signing for a high price.

Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington are the entire list of Liverpool players who have left.

July 3, 2024
Ten Liverpool players are departing as part of Arne Slot’s summer transfer plan.

After losing a number of squad members, Liverpool will be trying to finish deals this summer.

Ten players who have reached the end of their Liverpool career will say goodbye to the club today. Contacts usually end on June 30, as is customary throughout the English top flight.

Now that this day has arrived, the Reds will formally say goodbye to several people who were once part of their organisation.

At the first team level, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are now unrestricted free agents and will not have their contracts extended. During their tenure on Merseyside, both players have experienced their fair share of injury issues, which probably had an impact on the decision about their future.

Adrian is another player whose contract expires today; he has been extended an offer. What will happen next with the Spaniard, who has allegedly agreed to return to his boyhood club Real Betis, is still unknown at this time. The 37-year-old may still stay at Anfield, however this is not definite.

Adam Lewis, Mateusz Musialowski, and Melkamu Frauendorf—all of whom have played senior level for the club—are making their way out the door at the Academy level. While Musialowski had to wait until March of this year for his chance after being used from the bench in a Europa League victory over Sparta Prague, Lewis made his first-team debut in an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020 but has spent the last four seasons out on loan. Frauendorf also made their maiden start against Shrewsbury, though it was in January 2022.

The club chose not to extend terms with the young players, therefore fellow Academy players Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington will also be starting new chapters in their lives as of right now. Goalkeepers Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman have been given the chance to continue their career with the team, just like Adrian did, but there has been no update regarding their commitment to this choice.

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RB Leipzig is interested in Liverpool midfielder as clubs are looking for summer transfer

The most recent transfer rumours from Liverpool indicate that 21-year-old Tyler Morton is drawing attention from across the continent for the summer.

According to reports, RB Leipzig and other European teams are interested in signing Tyler Morton, a midfield player for Liverpool, on a permanent summer transfer.

Morton, 21, a Wirral native, joined the Reds academy at the age of seven and appeared in nine first-team games under Jurgen Klopp. The last was in March 2022 and as roads into a regular starting berth are often restricted at Anfield, he has exploited Championship loans to get the majority of his senior experience to far.

His first term away from the club was with Blackburn Rovers, turning out 46 times for the Lancashire club, then last season he enjoyed playing a crucial position in the engine room of Liam Rosenior’s Hull City side, who nearly lost out on the play-offs. The Liverpool loanee’s achievements were rewarded when he scooped up the division’s young player of the month award in December.

Under new head coach Arne Slot, Morton is scheduled to return to Merseyside for preseason training. However, The Times reports that he may be traded soon after, as many prominent teams are reportedly interested in signing him to a long-term contract this summer.

Leading the charge is RB Leipzig, who have experience doing business with Anfield executives. The two teams worked out a £60 million deal for Dominik Szoboszlai last summer, and then they had a less than ideal loan experience with Fabio Carvalho.

Along with unidentified Premier League rivals, the article claims clubs “the calibre of Sevilla, Feyenoord, Eintracht Frankfurt” are also interested in the midfield player.

It is reported ‘nearly every’ Championship club would like to take Morton on loan for the season ahead also, yet it is now the player’s wish to advance his career at the next level. He last renewed his Liverpool contract in January 2023, and his exit is believed to hinge on the club’s evaluation of valuation, Slot’s perceptions once pre-season training is begun and lastly Morton’s own plans.

June 30, 2024
Liverpool has confirmed that ten players, including a well-liked duo, are leaving the team.

Arne Slot, a Dutchman, will take over as Liverpool’s manager for the 2024–2025 season. The Reds have announced that significant changes have already been made to the player roster.

Ten players have departed Liverpool, including cult favourites Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara, the club has confirmed.

Last month, it was confirmed that the two were leaving; their contracts were about to end. After the match against Wolves on the final day of the season, which also happened to be Jurgen Klopp’s last game in command, Matip and Thiago had the chance to say their final goodbyes to the team.

There are still more exits. The departure of several academy starlets has been announced by the Reds. Melkamu Frauendorf and Adam Lewis, who were given first-team opportunities under Klopp, are both departing.

Mateusz Musialowski, who played earlier in the season against Sparta Prague, will also be saying goodbye. Additionally departing Anfield are Nathan Giblin, Cody Pennington, Niall Osborne, Luke Hewitson, and Francis Gyimah.

A statement from the club read: “Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Joel, Thiago, Adam, Melkamu, Mateusz, Nathan, Francis, Luke, Niall and Cody for all their contributions and wishes them each the very best for the future.”

The Reds are in the midst of signing stars to new contracts, even though there are a lot of exits. Adrian, the Spanish stopper, has received a new contract offer from the team.

Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman, two academy goalkeepers, are also in discussions about staying longer at Anfield. The summer transfer window for Liverpool will now open for business.

It looks like we’ll need to find Thiago and Matip replacements. The Cameroon defender said: “It has been eight wonderful years here at Liverpool” after his departure was officially announced.

“I was given the opportunity to be a part of an incredible history in an amazing club, with a fantastic coach and an incredible team. We have the world’s greatest fans and have won numerous accolades.

“I am really appreciative of the amazing time I had with these special individuals that support Liverpool FC and the supporters of the team.

From the beginning, my spouse and I have had a warm welcome and unwavering support, and we had an incredible time here with the kids. It will always hold a particular place in our hearts.

Matip was out for a significant portion of his last Liverpool season. The defender, who played in more than 200 games for the team, sustained a catastrophic knee injury the previous season. Thiago’s contributions were also restricted because of his ongoing health problems.

June 5, 2024

Liverpool wants to sign a replacement for Matip for around £80 million by hijacking Man Utd’s objective.

After the Cameroonian’s departure was made official, the Reds began seeking for a replacement.

Joel Matip’s final Liverpool match draws near, as Jurgen Klopp’s team has announced that the defender will be departing when his contract expires at the end of the campaign. News about

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Given that Matip is probably going to be remembered as one of the greatest free agents to have ever signed for Liverpool, especially in the Premier League era, it makes sense in many ways that he is departing on a free contract. The defender’s legendary backline avalanches earned him every major trophy available in English football, and they became associated with Klopp’s Liverpool.

With players like Goncalo Inacio and Ousmane Diomande making headlines, Liverpool needs to find a successor for those frantic dashes and defensive brilliance. Under Ruben Amorim, who was formerly connected to Liverpool, the two Sporting CP defenders have both had fantastic seasons; nonetheless, it’s possible that Liverpool will sign one of them to replace Matip.

Reports from Spain claim that Liverpool is considering a move to capture Antonio Silva, which might result in the Reds activating his €100 million (£86 million) release clause in order to sabotage Manchester United’s possible agreement. The Reds might surprise their opponents by replacing Matip with a marquee signing from Benfica in a single transfer.

At just twenty years old, the centre defender might even help Liverpool eventually replace Virgil van Dijk in the long run, working with players like Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konate. Silva has a significant release clause, but Benfica is supposedly ready to negotiate a lower price in order to allay financial concerns this summer, so they might not even need to rely on that.

Silva the “hero” might accomplish two goals at once.

Replacing Matip should be Liverpool’s top defensive priority, but replacing Van Dijk should be close after, so it would be great to do both at the same time. And Silva has the time and capacity to accomplish that at such a young age. He has his supporters, too, as Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout called him a “hero”.

Michael Edwards would want to start his first summer back at Anfield by beating Manchester United to Silva’s signature, especially if he can negotiate a lesser price in the kind of move that has made him renowned over the years.

League stats P90 23/24 (via FBref)	Antonio Silva	Virgil van Dijk	Joel Matip
Progressive Carries	0.93	0.93	0.92
Progressive Passes	4.60	5.69	3.91
Tackles Won	1.48	0.67	0.69
Interceptions	0.79	1.05	1.03
Ball Recoveries	6.22	4.81	6.67

Having said that, Silva is a player to keep an eye on when Liverpool looks to bolster their defence under Arne Slot during the summer transfer window.

May 19, 2024

Liverpool FC news summary: Thiago and Matip are gone, Salah accepts the Saudi move, and Arne Slot is confirmed.

The most recent information on Liverpool FC for Friday, May 17, includes news about Joel Matip, Thiago, Arne Slot, and Mohamed Salah. ‘

SAlAH ‘AGREED’ SAUDI MOVE IN SALAH

Recent reports from Saudi Arabia suggest that Mohamed Salah was on the verge of joining the Gulf state instead of Liverpool last summer, with only a last-minute reversal of course by the Reds.

The source of the assertions is Turki Alalshikh, who gained international attention recently as the person in charge of Saudi Arabia’s massive boxing investment. in addition to a number of other sports.

The force behind this Saturday’s world heavyweight title unification bout in Riyadh between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s formidable General Entertainment Authority.

THE OWNERS OF THE CITY WANT THIAGO

Thiago Alcantara will officially depart Liverpool this summer, the club has announced.

Since joining from Bayern Munich in 2020, the mystical midfield player has had a string of ailments that have kept him out of action for all but ten minutes of the current season.

A new rumour from Sport (via Sport Witness) claims that Girona is interested in Thiago and that the midfield player has even communicated with the team.

Girona is a desirable alternative for Thiago because it is reported that he would love to return to Catalonia, where he played for Barcelona under Pep Guardiola.

MATIP QUITS THE ANFIELD ALSO

Joel Matip will be leaving Liverpool this summer, the club has formally announced, after eight incredible years of service. The centre back became a cult hero after moving from Schalke to Liverpool in 2016 on a free transfer. He won the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League when he was a Merseysider.

The 32-year-old’s contract expires this summer, and Liverpool has chosen not to extend it, despite reports that Jurgen Klopp would have prompted one.

KELLEHER drops a clue about Celtic.

Caoimhin Kelleher, a reserve custodian for Liverpool who aspires to be a No. 1 elsewhere, has been linked to Celtic.

This week, the Irishman was active on Celtic’s social media accounts, leaving a remark on a post made by his colleague Adam Idah, an Irish international, regarding the Bhoys’ 54th Scottish league title.

When Celtic supporters saw Kelleher’s “Love it you” remark on Idah’s profile, they IMPLORED him to go north.

SLOT CONFIRMED LIVERPOOL NEW MANAGER

Arne Slot has announced that he is moving from Feyenoord to Liverpool, and his present team has paid their manager a goodbye homage on social media.

The 45-year-old, who signed a contract to become Liverpool’s next head coach, will succeed the departing Jurgen Klopp this summer.

At a press conference held prior to the game on Friday, he declared, “I can confirm that I will become the trainer there next year.”

May 18, 2024
Despite Jurgen Klopp’s plea, a Liverpool star is expected to leave in the summer, with the squad to be “turned upside down.”

Despite Jurgen Klopp’s entreaties for the team to extend an offer to Joel Matip, Joel Matip is drawing interest from Italy as Liverpool prepares to bid farewell to a number of prominent players this summer.

Italian teams are reportedly interested in Joel Matip, a defender who is expected to depart Liverpool at the end of the current campaign.

A severe knee injury has kept the center-half out of action for significant portions of the season. Due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury that occurred back in December, he was unable to play during the season and has not been able to demonstrate his value as his contract is coming to an end.

According to Italian publication Corriere Della Sera, Matip has followed the developments of both Roma and Lazio and is therefore open to relocating to Rome. The Cameroonian finds appeal in both clubs, but he is apprehensive about the wage loss he would have to accept if he left Anfield.

Matip was signed early in the Jurgen Klopp era and has shown to be a dependable companion for Virgil van Dijk. Despite leaving the dugout, the Liverpool manager had hoped the team would have some class and offer him a new contract despite his layoff. He’s been there for all of their success under the German.

Because of his many years of club service, Klopp feels that Liverpool should be kind to him while he recovers. “I’m pretty sure the club will show their class, just how they should do,” he previously stated.

“I believe the club has already informed Joel that, as long as he is hurt, anything can happen. Joel and I now need to decide how things should proceed together. That’s a typical course of action. However, he does deserve all of our support, and he will receive it.”

When asked if that suggested the team will offer him a new contract, Klopp said, “I would say so, but in the end, it’s not my decision.” I am unable to sign this document.

In a few weeks, Liverpool will welcome a new manager to Anfield, and it’s expected that adjustments will be made. A report claims the team will be “turned upside down.” The new guy will probably be in charge of a bit of an overhaul because some of their squad members are becoming older. Although Van Dijk has been a formidable presence, Klopp has made cuts and made changes in his place.

Matip’s propensity for injuries may work against him because neither Ibrahima Konate nor Joe Gomez were able to claim the position. Big names could move on as well. While Thiago is expected to go, Darwin Nunez’s future is becoming a topic of conversation as he keeps exposing his shortcomings.

April 26, 2024
What summer moves Liverpool would require given that three stars under Jürgen Klopp are “expected” to depart

Jürgen Klopp will be leaving Liverpool this summer, and other first-team players are also anticipated to depart. This is how the summer for the Reds ought to unfold.

After Jürgen Klopp and his backroom staff leave Anfield this summer, Liverpool will have to adjust to yet another phase of transition. The Reds have Richard Hughes as their new sporting director and Michael Edwards returning, and both men will be busy.

Although Klopp’s successor as head coach is yet unknown, Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim is one of the candidates Liverpool is considering. The most crucial element is that the correct person is picked for the position, even if it would be ideal for the chosen candidate to arrive shortly after the season ends to allow as much time as possible for their plans to be implemented.

After it is resolved, it will be simpler to forecast potential summer transfer market outcomes as they will be certain of the formation and strategies they wish to apply. However, as Joël Matip’s contract is about to expire, strengthening at centre back seems the obvious choice.

When their contracts expire, Thiago Alcântara and custodian Adrián will follow Matip in quitting for nothing, according to Football Insider. Although none of those possible departures would be really shocking, Liverpool will need to organise their summer schedule around them.

Matip hasn’t featured much this season, but Liverpool needs a new defence for two reasons. First of all, the lack of a left-footed alternative would improve the overall balance. Second, considering Ibrahima Konaté’s past injury history, having even more protection for the Frenchman would be helpful.

Although Thiago has not played much this season and Stefan Bajčetić, Bobby Clark, and Ryan Gravenberch will likely play more for Liverpool next season, adding another midfield player may not be a bad idea to provide some additional cover. Likewise, despite having five senior options now and Kaide Gordon and Ben Doak seeking to break out, the Reds’ assault is comparable. However, one more forward can never be a terrible thing, because injuries are a given.

Regarding Adrián, a youthful prospect like Marcelo Pitaluga or Fabian Mrozek might be able to take over the third goalkeeping position. By doing so, there would be no need to enter the market.

According to Liverpool.com, considering that Klopp is leaving, it would be foolish for Liverpool to undergo a major overhaul again in the summer. That enough of a shift without requiring the Reds to add a tonne of new players to their roster.

However, the Champions League comeback will mean something. Due to the increased competition, Liverpool will play two more games, and all eight group matches will be more difficult than those in the current Europa League season. That implies that having more choices in every department will be advantageous for the incoming Liverpool manager. That should be the focal point of the summer transfer plan.

April 21, 2024