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Jordan Henderson “offered” to two of the biggest teams in Europe, but Jürgen Klopp emphasises Liverpool’s reality.

Jordan Henderson, the former captain of Liverpool, has had interest in returning, but Jürgen Klopp has summed up the current situation.

Jordan Henderson might have been three matches away from another historic Liverpool trophy lift if he had made different choices last summer. He’d be dreaming of a quadruple too, for the second time in three seasons.

Instead, if the Daily Mail is to be believed, he’s over in Saudi Arabia, frantically looking for a way out. The only thing keeping his present manager, Steven Gerrard, from losing his job is the small number of fans who are attending this disgraceful game.

Two of Liverpool’s new midfield additions, making up seventy-five percent of the midfield, were unable to start the FA Cup match against Arsenal. Bobby Clark had made his introduction by the time the match ended. Henderson was aware that if he stayed at Anfield, he would not be a sure starter, but there would have been minutes available.

Liverpool, meanwhile, hasn’t looked back and won’t do so anytime soon. Jürgen Klopp was questioned about Henderson’s situation and the likelihood of a comeback following the victory. The manager’s expression certainly said more about him than his response, but when the two last spoke, he affirmed that this was not a matter on the agenda.

So what’s next for Henderson? It is evident that he still has the trust of England boss Gareth Southgate, which must be confusing to Curtis Jones, who has brought such vitality to a once-stagnant Liverpool midfield. However, considering his current salary, it’s difficult to imagine many clubs choosing to take the risk.

Bayern Munich and Juventus have reportedly made an offer for Henderson, according to talkSPORT. In addition, ‘nearly every Premier League club’ and Bayer Leverkusen have expressed interest in him.

However, Al-Ettifaq has not made such offer because it does not want to approve of a sale and believes that his salary will probably be a barrier to obtaining a loan. An interested party would have to work hard to negotiate a transaction given these obstacles.

According to Liverpool.com, could teams like Juventus or Bayern Munich actually attempt to free Henderson from Saudi Arabia at a substantial financial expense? Taking him on as a low-risk wager would be one thing, but the 33-year-old has an extremely weak hand because his club is not a willing seller.

If things were different, it would be simple to feel bad for him. However, when Henderson signed on the dotted line and prioritised money over a plethora of other factors, all of this was ludicrously foreseeable. Liverpool has fully moved on, and the midfield player may also need to find a way to accept his decision.

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Carragher selects two men to take Salah’s place at Liverpool – It’ll be intriguing

Harvey Elliot and Dominik Szoboszlai have been selected by Liverpool great Jamie Carragher to take Mohamed Salah’s position when he leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this month.

On Monday night, Salah scored two goals for Liverpool against Newcastle United while playing in outstanding form.

The Reds’ victory sent them three points clear atop the Premier League standings, and the Egyptian international also contributed an assist.

Salah’s final game for Liverpool before joining the Egypt team was the encounter against Newcastle.

If Egypt advances to the AFCON final in Ivory Coast, Salah may miss up to eight games for Liverpool, which would provide manager Jurgen Klopp with a difficult offensive situation.

But before Salah leaves for the AFCON, Carragher has picked Elliot and Szoboszlai to fill in for him.

Carragher told Sky Sports, “It will be very interesting to see who he puts in that position.”

Numerous strikers for Liverpool have right footedness. While Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo all appear to be capable of going on the left, nobody appears to have the proper balance to go on the right.

“Harvey Elliot is one of the alternatives. Although he lacks the speed to play in the front three, I believe he is more of a midfield midfielder.

Additionally, Szoboszlai. With Alexis Mac Allister back, Liverpool have a lot of alternatives in the midfield; Szoboszlai played there for his previous team.

“But it will be very difficult to replace his [Salah’s] goals.”

January 8, 2024
An ex-Red said he “would be gutted” to see a “sensational” player depart Liverpool, drawing parallels with the Madrid duo.
An ex-Red said he “would be gutted” to see a “sensational” player depart Liverpool, drawing parallels with the Madrid duo.

Steve McManaman, who called the 26-year-old “absolutely priceless,” said he “would be gutted” to see one player in particular leave Liverpool.

Joe Gomez has been playing for Anfield the longest since Jordan Henderson left for Saudi Arabia in the summer, and he has been playing well lately.

After joining Brendan Rodgers from Charlton in 2015, the adaptable defender has won every major award imaginable while playing on Merseyside.

Gomez is “just as important as the superstars,” according to former ex-Red player McManaman, who recently filled in for the injured Kostas Tsimikas at left back.

He said to Liverpool Echo (via Rousing The Kop) that “I would be gutted if he left because people like Gomez are absolutely priceless to you at a football club.”

“Going back to Real Madrid, they have two players who have been there for more than ten years: Lucas Vasquez and Nacho. They are adored by their teammates, if you ask any of them about their opinions. They remain there because of this.

“Players like that are essential to teams and hold equal importance with superstars.”

The London-born player is a fantastic player when he’s on his game, so we’re happy to see him succeeding right now.

McManaman is right to commend the England international because he’s always eager to lend a hand to the team when needed.

Having played every position in our backline this season, he is currently our sole senior option capable of playing left back because Tsimikas and Andy Robertson are both out.

Gomez, who has been described by Jurgen Klopp as a “sensational footballer” (via Liverpoolfc.com), has not yet scored for the Reds, but in recent weeks he has been coming closer, since his position as a full-back allows him to penetrate dangerous areas higher upfield.

If he could lead us to a win over Newcastle on New Year’s Day, it would be a fantastic way to start 2024—we’ll have to wait and see!

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When Liverpool will lose Wataru Endo and Mo Salah is confirmed by Jurgen Klopp.

When Wataru Endo and Mohamed Salah will depart Liverpool to play in midseason international competitions, Jurgen Klopp has revealed.

Because of the diverse roster that Klopp assembled at Liverpool, it has frequently happened that important players miss games at the beginning of the year.

Salah, Sadio Mane, and Naby Keita have all missed seasons of the Africa Cup of Nations, which is primarily to blame for that.

However, the Asian Cup this year will add to that, as Japan’s captain is summer signing Endo.

The expectation was that Endo and Salah, who will also serve as Egypt’s captains during their AFCON trip to the Ivory Coast, would be fit for their FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal on January 7.

However, Klopp has stated that the two are anticipated to leave right after Newcastle’s Premier League visit on New Year’s Day.

In his lengthy pre-match press conference on Friday, the manager provided updates to reporters, including Andy Hunter of the Guardian.

Liverpool may be without Salah and Endo for a while as AFCON takes place from January 13 to February 11 and the Asian Cup from January 12 to February 10.

They will, at minimum, be unable to attend the following four games:
- Arsenal (A) – FA Cup third round – January 7
- Fulham (H) – Carabao Cup semi-final – January 10
- Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – January 21
- Fulham (A) – Carabao Cup semi-final – January 24
They would miss four further games, including maybe an FA Cup fourth-round tie, if they get all the way to their respective finals.

That would also mean they would not be able to play Burnley (H, Feb. 10), Chelsea (H, Jan. 31), Arsenal (A, Feb. 4), or Brentford (A, Feb. 17).

As things stand, Liverpool will miss at least four games without their leading scorer and a crucial midfield player.

It is not ideal given the state of injuries in Klopp’s team, with Ben Doak, Stefan Bajcetic, Joel Matip, Thiago, and Diogo Jota remaining sidelined, Andy Robertson not yet back in contact training, and all of them long-term absences.

The boss has already hinted at his strategy without Salah, so it will be hoped that Mac Allister and Jota return in time for the FA Cup match at Arsenal.

In the Carabao Cup quarterfinals, Harvey Elliott started on the right wing in the 5-1 victory over West Ham. Dominik Szoboszlai is an additional possibility
December 28, 2023
As Liverpool heroes learn painful Jurgen Klopp lesson Fans turn on Roberto Firmino

Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are not having the best of times in Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool in the summer.

As the old proverb goes.The grass isn’t always greener on the other side,

Three former Liverpool players who successfully moved from Anfield to Saudi Arabia last summer could now face a tough road ahead.

Roberto Firmino, who decided to leave Manchester United at the end of his contract, joined Al Ahly on a free transfer at the beginning of July.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are set to join the Middle Eastern striker for £12m and £40m respectively later this month following surprise interest from Al Etihad and Al Etihad.
All three did their best to help Liverpool win in the first half.

While Henderson’s move to the Gulf region received some expected backlash, their decision to make a big-money move to Saudi Arabia was understandable.

Four months have passed since the transfer, but the situation for Firmino, Henderson and Fabinho has not been good.

According to reports, Al Ahly could move for Firmino as early as January as Saudi clubs can register a total of eight foreign players. The Brazilian scored a hat-trick on his debut against Al Hazem but has not found the net since.
His goal streak now stands at 12 games and some fans are turning on him and calling him out.

Al-Ahli are currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
But at least they are better than Fabinho and Henderson at Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad.

The latter, currently sixth, sacked coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after going five games without a win in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese was instrumental in Fabinho’s move to Al Ittihad, with the former Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur boss first bringing him to Europe when he signed him from Rio Ave in 2012.

Fabinho has missed Al Ittihad’s last six games in all competitions, meaning it was an inevitable blow for the midfielder to see the manager who brought him to the club sacked just months later.

With former Liverpool captain Henderson joining Al Etifaq to reunite with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, that could be a warning sign in itself. His new side are currently seventh in the table and have won just one of their last five league games.

Furthermore, their campaign will not go according to plan after being knocked out of the King’s Cup. Having seen the second-tier Saudi Arabian club sack Robbie Fowler last month despite an unbeaten start to the season, one wonders how secure Gerrard’s position will be.

If he leaves soon, Henderson will be in the same boat as Fabinho and no longer playing under the manager who fought so hard to sign him.

Add to that the very miserable visitors Al-Ettifaq, who Henderson has yet to play against in front of a crowd of over 15,000.
It’s a far cry from his days at Anfield.
Most players have realized that this is the only way to keep Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool behind.
But Firmino, Henderson and Fabinho could learn this the hard way.

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Expert: Liverpool’s demand for Mohamed Salah will be “100%” accepted; “it’s happening.”

Mohamed Salah moving from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia in 2024 is “inevitable,” according to Gabby Agbonlahor.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former striker for Aston Villa stated that while Jurgen Klopp won’t be pleased to lose him, it might be “good business” for the Merseysiders.

Monday, October 30, Football Insider reported that despite continued Saudi interest, Liverpool will not sell their 31-year-old top player, Mohamed Salah, in January.

The Saudi Pro League is reportedly working behind the scenes to recruit forward and Man City star Kevin De Bruyne to the Middle East in the summer of 2024, insiders have also told Football Insider.

With 13 games played across all competitions, Salah has recorded 10 goals and four assists to start the 2023–24 campaign in customary fashion.

His alleged £350,000-per-week deal is scheduled to end in June 2025.

Agbonlahor said, “I do see Mo Salah in Saudi Arabia, 100%,” to Ewan Kingsbury of Football Insider.

“He is going to be the player with the biggest salary. It does occur, and I observe it during the summer.

“There will be one year remaining on his contract, and Liverpool will be aware of this and able to find a replacement.”

“I don’t believe Liverpool is motivated by money. With the requested fee, customers will receive anything they want.

Even though Klopp won’t want to part with him, it’s possible that he’ll be granted the money to find a younger replacement.

“Whether Salah’s legs will begin to fail in the upcoming years is unknown. In my opinion, it would be wise for business to let him depart in 2024.

November 9, 2023
According to report: Hugely influential Liverpool star set to move to Barcelona next summer.

As their recovery process continues, Liverpool may lose yet another prominent player to Barcelona.

As Jurgen Klopp continues his ambitious restructuring at Anfield, Liverpool may lose another prominent star to European rivals Barcelona.

The Reds had a busy summer, adding four new midfielders while offloading some of their most important players.
Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, and Naby Keita all moved to Saudi Arabia, while James Milner went to Brighton and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain relocated to Turkey.
Naby Keita returned to the Bundesliga.

However, another significant player might be departing despite the addition of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch.

Thiago Alcantara, who left Barcelona 11 years ago, is planning a trip back to Catalonia for next summer, according to ESPN.

When he moved with his coach from the Camp Nou to Bayern Munich in 2013, the Spaniard of Italian descent became the first player to represent Pep Guardiola at two different clubs.
After winning an unprecedented Triple under Hansi Flick, he departed from Bavaria for Merseyside in 2020.

Thiago has played a crucial role in Liverpool’s stylistic evolution under Klopp.
With the Reds moving away from the “heavy metal” gegenpress that the German made his name with in his early years, the midfield metronome has helped to usher in a possession-based philosophy at Anfield.

However, Thiago has played so little recently due to injury that he will be a free agent next summer.
Beginning in January, he can freely sign pre-agreements with European parties.

Thiago, who is 32 years old, played for Liverpool only 18 times in the Premier League last season and hasn’t yet this year.

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Liverpool is allegedly interested in a Brazilian defender.

Still looking for a defender is the Reds.With a brand-new midfield but no additional defenders, Liverpool closed the summer transfer window with a bang.
It’s obvious that the center-back position needs to be filled with fresh talent.
The injury table is a point of contention for 32-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk’s teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Jol Matip like it’s the final musical chair.

Although Liverpool hasn’t historically done much business in the winter, they have been known to make exceptions if the need is great enough or the player is talented enough.
The ideal illustration of that would be van Dijk himself, with whom the Reds finally agreed to a contract in January 2018.

The Brazilian player Lucas Beraldo is one that Klopp and company are reportedly considering right now to fill the need in defense.
Currently, Beraldo represents Sao Paulo in his native Brazil.

The English and European teams are reportedly interested in him, according to the Brazilian media.

In addition to the Reds, Wolves and Newcastle United are also rumored to be contenders, and teams like Porto, Benfica, and Monaco are also being mentioned. The center back, who is 19 years old and also plays for Brazil’s U20 team, made his team debut last year.

He wouldn’t be the player vying for position next to van Dijk if he did make it to Merseyside.
Up until Klopp saw evidence of his abilities, he would hold down at least fourth place in the pecking order.

He might have been a good long-term project and a nice fit for the team, according to the scouting reports.

It’s possible, but it’s more likely that they’re just spreading false information and will soon disappear from the map.

October 11, 2023
‘They’re investing everything’ – Jordan Henderson shares FSG verdict after Liverpool transfer criticism

Jordan Henderson spoke about Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group

Jordan Henderson has offered his support to Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, saying their good work is evident to all.

FSG have owned Liverpool since October 2010 when they bought the club from George Gillett Jr and Tom Hicks.

Under FSG ownership, Anfield has been transformed with a new £110m main stand, while the Anfield Road Stand is undergoing redevelopment.

On the pitch, Liverpool won the Champions League, EFL Cup and Premier League under the management of Jurgen Klopp.

However, FSG were criticized by some fans for not supporting Klopp enough in the transfer market.
But Henderson, who left Liverpool for Al Ettifaq in July after 12 years at Anfield, has given an emphatic response to fans criticizing FSG by revealing he can only say good things about them.

“Honestly, I can only say good things about the property,” he told The Athletic.
“They were so good.
It is clear to everyone.

“When they came in and brought the club to where it is today, what they’ve achieved in that time – basically since I’ve been there – has been remarkable.
These boys are smart people.
You know what you are doing.
You are not a club that inject a hundred, two hundred, three hundred million to one player.

You know what you need and sometimes – in my situation – that is sometimes not nice. But it is the best for the club.
It’s what’s best for the team.

“I saw Jurgen say a few days ago that he was really happy with the transfer window and that he loved his team.

That means for the players who left he probably wanted to leave and for the players who arrived, he probably wanted to sign.

“So you had a plan.
It’s not like they said at the last minute, ‘Oh, Jordan is leaving, Fabinho is leaving, Milner is leaving.
There is always a plan, there is always a strategy, especially with this property.

“And to be honest, I always thought they had the best interests of the club at heart.
They never take money from the club.
They put everything back into the club, be it the stadium or the training ground.” , player.

“But at the same time, they are smart when it comes to financial management.” They won’t pay players ridiculous sums, because that would mess up the structure like I’ve tried to do with some players in the past! They stick to their principles and it worked.

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What Mohamed Salah did after Aston Villa win, Liverpool reveals all you need to know about Saudi Arabia move

Ian Doyle’s report after Liverpool’s clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League

The Charm Offensive at Anfield Road began before a ball had even been kicked.

And when Mohamed Salah arrived full-time, he realized that no amount of Saudi money could match the affection he enjoyed from Liverpool fans.

After what seemed like an eternity of flirting with the possibility, Al-Ittihad finally made a £150m offer for Salah as the time approached on Friday’s transfer deadline. Liverpool, as they have since interest arose, insist Salah is not for sale this summer and immediately reject the offer.

The player himself hasn’t commented on being courted by the Saudi Pro League, although his agent Ramy Abbas Issa’s statement in early August indicated the Egyptian had no intention of jumping ship.
However, the Liverpool supporters here on a steamy afternoon against Aston Villa were eager to make their feelings known, clapping Salah’s name loudly as lineups were read out to thunderous applause.

Then early in the match, after the Egyptian was roundly condemned for fouling Lucas Digne, the Kop erupted into an impromptu rendition of Salah’s chorus, quickly joined by the rest of the home crowd at Anfield.

Salah has responded to this support as always: by combining a relentless and industrious performance with a succession of decisive contributions.

Less than three minutes later, heavy pressure from Salah and Darwin Nunez forced a corner, while Dominik Szoboszlai broke through the lead. And it was precisely the Egyptian’s low cross, after running into an inviting pass from excellent Trent

Alexander-Arnold, that saw Nunez hit a shot that hit the post and rebounded off Villa’s Matty Cash for a second time.

Nunez then fought back in the second half, licking an Andy Robertson corner after an Andy Robertson corner for Salah to miss at the far post and cap a win that turned what was a good start to the season for Liverpool into a great one for four different reasons.
difficult encounters.

At the final whistle, Salah shook hands with his teammates, match officials and Villa players before descending into the tunnel.
The absence of a grand farewell gesture to the home fans suggested this was not someone appearing for the club for the last time.

With the Saudi transfer window only closing on Thursday, Liverpool will certainly be prepared for an increased offer from Al-Ittihad.
The next few days will be filled with reports meant to test the Reds’ resolve.

Whether it’s £200m, £250m or more, Salah, like any player, ultimately has value.
But how much do Liverpool fans like the striker?
It’s priceless.

September 5, 2023
Liverpool just missed perfect transfer opportunity for Jürgen Klopp as $25m USMNT star move confirmed

Liverpool signed Wataru Endo this week but made the decision to ignore USMNT star Tyler Adams, who has just been officially announced as Bournemouth’s new player.

Liverpool made a relatively curious move into the transfer market earlier this week. With Jürgen Klopp desperate for defensive midfielders at Anfield after persuading both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to move to Saudi Arabia this summer, the Reds have invested in the services of one Wataru Endo.

The Japan captain is a relatively unknown quantity on England’s shores, with the vast majority of Liverpool fans needing to Google his name to find out the details surrounding his profile. Endo was officially announced as Klopp’s latest signing on Friday afternoon, joining from Stuttgart for $21m.

In fact, he made his Anfield debut at the weekend having been introduced to Premier League life as a second-half substitute against Bournemouth. Endo is certainly the type of player that Liverpool are missing at the moment, as the Reds’ squad is brimming with attacking power.

During his very first conversation with Endo in the Liverpool dressing room, Klopp told him: “Once you are available, we really need you.” we really need you Your heart and your footballing legs and your brain, we need it.” . We have a very good team. Willing to work, but very offensive.”

A selfless midfielder who is more than willing to work and gain ground, Endo will be a welcome addition, but he is already 30 years old. Given his age, many fans believe another defence-focused transfer is needed to bolster Klopp’s engine room, including Cheick Doucoure.

It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pursue a younger role model in the coming days, but interestingly no decision was made for Tyler Adams last week. The USMNT star has now joined Bournemouth from Leeds United (according to BBC Sport), with the Cherries triggering his relatively modest $25m (£20m/€23m) release clause. The American midfielder was relegated from the Premier League last season and was therefore available at such a reasonable price.

Adams isn’t much like Endo in many ways. He is six years younger, but just as diligent, energetic and tireless. Adams is a true field runner in the middle of the field, playing almost shades of Jordan Henderson and James Milner at their athletic best in a redshirt.

He’s a natural when it comes to covering too much ground for his teammates, and first emerged as a prospect within the notorious Red Bull network, which always bodes well for a move to Liverpool. He arrived on the New York scene as a teenager before moving to Europe in 2019, signing for RB Leipzig in Germany.

Up until the age of 23, Adams only represented teams under the Red Bull umbrella, with those suits designed to uphold the famed energy drink brand’s core values. RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg tend to show intensity, life and power on the pitch, with very welcome counter-attacks and pressure, similar to Liverpool under Klopp.

This explains why the Reds have often ripped off the best players within the Red Bull network. Naby Keïta, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konaté and Sadio Mané are just a few examples of players who have performed in Leipzig or Salzburg before moving on to Liverpool, with Dominik Szoboszlai the latest to follow the same path at Merseyside.

Adams was available at a reduced price this summer, but instead of taking him to Anfield alongside Endo, Klopp appears to have missed the opportunity to move. With the window closing in less than two weeks, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will pursue another transfer market addition.

If one thing is certain, it is that Klopp is taking a big risk if Endo is his latest reinforcement.

August 21, 2023
Wataru Endo’s jersey number has been confirmed – and why he chose it

Wataru Endo’s transfer to Liverpool is official after swapping Stuttgart for Anfield and his new shirt number has been confirmed.

Endo has been announced as the Reds’ third signing this summer, following the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The 30-year-old arrives to bring experience to the squad after James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left for other projects.

The deal is valued at around £16.24million and the move marks a dream come true for Endo in a career that has seen him hone his craft in Japan, Belgium and Germany.

He can now add England to the list and adopted the number 3 shirt worn by Fabinho when he arrived at Liverpool. “Number three is my number because I played as number 3 in Stuttgart,” he explained. “And also when I played in Japan. I love this song! I can’t wait to play this song here.”

Others who have worn the shirt in the Premier League era include Steve Finnan, Paul Konchesky and Bjorn Tore Kvarme.

Endo arrives not too dissimilar to Szoboszlai, with little time between news of the breakdown of Liverpool’s chase and the official announcement.

The Japan captain arrives with a significantly lower profile than the Reds’ first two signings this summer, but he is highly regarded in Germany having made 133 appearances for Stuttgart. Despite being a defensive midfielder by trade, Endo can play at centre-back and has even had a chance at right-back, fitting into the form left behind by Milner earlier this summer.

It could prove a wise move for Liverpool, although that will only be the case if they also add a younger, more prominent No6 to their ranks before the September 1 deadline.

August 18, 2023
Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses

An extraordinarily turbulent week in the transfer window has left Leeds United and USMNT star Tyler Adams out of the cold with a botched move to Chelsea, but other Premier League clubs are circling

Leeds United and USA star Tyler Adams has suffered the bitter disappointment that a dream move to Chelsea crashed after the Blues’ successful double strike for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the 24 year old .

The US men’s national team captain had traveled to London on Friday for a medical after the Stamford Bridge club agreed a £20m release clause. Brighton & Hove Albion star Caicedo and Southampton talent Lavia.

Chelsea’s spending spree under US owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital will continue with fees in the region of £110m and £55m to be paid for Caicedo and Lavia respectively, but Adams – who has a hamstring injury and is ruled out at least until mid-September – was disappointed.

However, according to The Athletic, Adams’ frustration could be short-lived as other Premier League clubs were made aware of the player’s availability after his move to Chelsea fell through.

No suitor has been named, but midfielder Adams could fit the profile Manchester United are aiming for, with Fiorentina’s Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat on their radar following the sale of Fred to Fenerbahce.

Liverpool will also certainly be in the market for midfield reinforcements in the final weeks of the period as the Reds’ pursuit of Caicedo and Lavia is on the brink of failure, adding to the disappointment at the unexpected defeat of supporters Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for the charm . of Saudi Arabia’s wealth.

Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last season as the club exited the Premier League, but he is likely to remain in the top flight due to the release clause coming into effect following the club’s relegation.

The 36-capped US international captained his country at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and was followed by Aston Villa, Brighton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United for his defensive strengths in the center of the pitch.

Adams isn’t the only Leeds star to head to the Elland Road exit this summer, with Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto sitting out Saturday’s defeat at Birmingham City amid interest from Everton.

Gnonto played in the season-opening 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, but missed out on the midweek Carabao Cup win against Shrewsbury Town after being told he would not be sold this summer. He also made himself unavailable for the last defeat at St Andrews, for which Leeds issued a statement on the “internal disciplinary issue”.

He said: “Despite training for the past two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he is still unable to play this weekend and has not traveled to Birmingham for tomorrow’s game.”

August 13, 2023
PETER SCHMEICHEL SAYS THE 32-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL MAN DOESN’T KNOW WHAT HE’S DOING AND “LOOKS NERVOUS”

Peter Schmeichel has expressed doubts about what he sees of new Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of the new Premier League season.

With Jordan Henderson now in Saudi Arabia, the Liverpool armband has been handed to Virgil van Dijk as he attempts to lead Jurgen Klopp’s side to new success after losing the Champions League last season.

But watching the frosty Dutch defender last season and in pre-season this summer, Schmeichel thinks he looks “jittery” and wonders if he even knows what he’s doing, as he told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.

Liverpool fans have been expecting change after their decline over the past 12 months, but perhaps not to the point that Henderson and Fabinho are also gone.

However, he puts more pressure on the seniors and van Dijk is now the point man in the dressing room. But the 32-year-old has been criticized and questioned by the legendary Manchester United goalkeeper after seeing him in action in pre-season.

“Afraid I haven’t gotten stronger in that department?” Schmeichel asked about the Liverpool centre-back.

“You have Virgil van Dijk. He’s watching again, it’s pre-season matches, but also based on some of his performances last season, he seems a bit nervous and unsure what to do in these combinations that you could basically make in central defence. ”

Great pressure on Virgil van Dijk
Since Van Dijk suffered that season injury in 2020, many think that he has lost something due to his play.

But he’s been a while since that unfortunate moment against Everton and Jordan Pickford, with his performances nowhere near what they once were when Liverpool lifted the title.

There has been a certain setback over the last 12 months and that has put a lot of pressure on him to tackle the new season because if there are any other signs of decline, the knives are out.

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Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

August 10, 2023
Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe has a ‘big’ admirer in Liverpool, and sponsors are willing to pay up for a’sensational’ deal.

According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Kylian Mbappe has a “huge” admiration for Liverpool and would prefer to sign with them on a sensational season-long loan than any of his many other suitors worldwide.

However, there is little chance that the star player from Paris Saint-Germain will make an unexpected transfer to Anfield before the window closes.

As Mbappe looks for a solution for the last year of his contract, Jurgen Klopp publicly laughed off the possibility earlier this week.

Because PSG knew he wouldn’t sign a contract extension, they dropped the 24-year-old from their preseason tour of South Korea and Japan on July 21 and put him up for sale. They wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

When he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2019, they think he has already decided to sign with Real Madrid.

When his contract expires next summer, PSG does not want to let him leave for free. The impasse between the player and club worsened last week when he refused to talk about a possible one-year move to Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal submitted a world-record £259m bid.

The France sensation, who nearly signed with them as a 15-year-old but chose to sign with Monaco instead, has been linked to Liverpool as a possible destination.

Despite the fact that it would end the Frenchman’s problems with playing time, it would put PSG in a precarious position with regard to a potential fee before his contract expires.

The French powerhouses would be open to discussing a loan with a buyout clause before the summer of 2019, but Liverpool lacks the financial wherewithal to sign Mbappe to a long-term contract.

As it is believed that sponsors would contribute to the enormous salary demanded by the World Cup hat-trick hero, obtaining a loan would not be impossible.

Mbappe and his mother, who serves as his main agent, have a soft spot for Liverpool, but anything more than that is out of the question for the Merseysiders.

Both are rumored to be huge supporters of the team, the club, and the entertaining and watchable playing style that Klopp has cultivated.

August 8, 2023