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“Two new names are being considered by Liverpool for the role of sporting director.”

Reds are “going to fill the critical position PRIOR to selecting Jurgen Klopp’s successor.”

According to reports, Liverpool has selected two new individuals to be their next sporting director.

Jorg Schmadtke left the job at the end of the January transfer window, leaving it empty at Anfield, and the Reds have started looking for someone to take his place.

Following Michael Edwards’ departure from the club in 2022 after 11 years, Liverpool has had three different sporting directors. This time around, the club is searching for a longer-term solution.

The Athletic reports that Liverpool is taking into consideration Florent Ghisolfi, the sporting director of Nice, and Frederic Massara, the former director of football at AC Milan.

Due to his quick availability, Massara—who was also formerly employed by Roma—is an appealing alternative for Liverpool while he is on gardening leave.

The appointment of Frederic Massara, a former director of football at AC Milan, as Liverpool’s new sporting director is being considered.

He was instrumental in the club’s acquisition of Lille’s star winger Rafael Leao (centre).

Liverpool may try to sign Nice sporting director Florent Ghisolfi (above), whom they also find admirable.

At the 2022 Globe Soccer Awards, he and Paolo Maldini were named Sporting Directors of the Year following Milan’s first Serie A championship since 2011.

Rafael Leao and Fikayo Tomori, who have both recently thrived at the San Siro, were signed thanks in large part to Massara.

The owners of Liverpool, FSG, also think highly of Ghisolfi, although he would be a more challenging player to sign.

Nice is controlled by INEOS, which, thanks to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment, now owns a 25% share in Manchester United. The Ligue 1 team will probably try to maintain Ghisolfi.

Since taking over as Nice’s coach in October 2022, Ghisolfi has been commended for both his hiring practices and his ability to navigate complex circumstances like administrative turnover. Nice has had three coaches since Ghisolfi’s appointment.

Nice is currently one point behind Brest in second position in the French premier flight, having finished third thus far.

Apart from Massara and Ghisolfi, FSG extended their welcome to Edwards’ return and contacted him shortly after Jurgen Klopp declared he would be departing at the end of the current campaign.

Although Edwards is reportedly content in his current position at the sports advice firm Ludonautics, Liverpool may find it difficult to persuade him to come back.

FSG president Mike Gordon is in charge of the hunt, and Liverpool is hoping to schedule a meeting as soon as possible to begin making plans for the summer and beyond.

The Merseyside team is looking to appoint a new sporting director prior to selecting Klopp’s replacement in the dugout, and should they wait to fill the role, they may lose out on their first choice for manager.

After his excellent performance in Germany, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is still the frontrunner to join Liverpool this summer. However, Bayern Munich is keeping an eye on him in case he wants to replace their manager, Thomas Tuchel, who is facing criticism.

Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi of Brighton, and Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, have also been connected to the Liverpool manager position.

February 21, 2024
Liverpool’s next sporting director appointment could depend on Bayern Munich

At Liverpool, Jörg Schmadtke currently takes on the role of sporting director, but there are links to Max Eberl, although any approach could depend on Bayern Munich.

The Reds appointed Schmadtke in May, replacing outgoing Julian Ward ahead of a crucial summer transfer window for the club.

Schmadtke signed a one-year contract, which could be renewed after three months, and while he was still in charge, reports circulated that Liverpool were “investigating” former Leipzig sporting director Eberl.

And now Sky Deutschland’s earnest Florian Plettenberg has explained that there are ‘currently’ no ‘concrete discussions or negotiations’ between the two parties as the 50-year-old ‘wants’ to join Bayern.

Eberl comes from Bayern’s academy and has long been expected to take up a role at the reigning Bundesliga champions after being dismissed from his role at Leipzig in September.
His dismissal came after just nine months in the job, which Leipzig described as a “lack of commitment” – he arrived at the club after 13 years at Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Eberl would bring a wealth of experience and expertise to Anfield, with players such as Marco Reus, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Granit Xhaka among his success stories.

But while Plettenberg goes on to claim that Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan and Eberl have a “good relationship” after expressing an interest in coming to Anfield in 2022, the next step “now depends on Bayern”.

Eberl has been tipped by German media to join Bayern and take on the role of director of football for some time now, and Liverpool will certainly be monitoring any developments closely.

Although James Pearce of The Athletic reported earlier this week that “Anfield officials played down reports” that Eberl was being considered at Anfield, that would certainly be negligent on their part.
For now, Schmadtke will remain at Liverpool and only time will tell for how long.

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The Premier League has confirmed the return to work of the Tottenham vs. Liverpool VAR blunder official.

Although England and his assistant Dan Cook were both involved in the incident against Tottenham, it has been confirmed that they will play in this weekend’s games.

Following the VAR controversy in Tottenham’s victory over Liverpool, Premier League official Darren England will resume his duties this weekend.

The match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium featured England on VAR duty when Luis Diaz’s goal was ruled offside by the on-field officials despite replays demonstrating he was clearly onside.
Later, it was discovered that England and his aide Dan Cook thought the field-level decision was actually onside.

They were both removed from participation in games that same weekend and were not chosen for the Premier League games before the break.

However, the Premier League has announced that both are coming back, with England being named the fourth official for Brentford’s match against Burnley on Saturday.
In the meantime, Cook will assist Michael Oliver when Sheffield United plays Manchester United.

The PGMOL released audio from the VAR hub that showed the officials realizing they had made the wrong call after the game had resumed, which led to a significant amount of controversy surrounding the incident.
The chief of referees Howard Webb maintains that the proper procedure was followed despite calls for the game to be stopped.

They thought about interfering in the game to end it, but they realized that is against the rules of the game, which are set by FIFA and the IFAB.

“There’s obviously a process in place that sits in the laws of the game about how we use VAR to ensure that it is delivered consistently throughout every league in the world,” said the official. And it forbids you from returning under those conditions.
They chose not to get involved as a result.

The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton is the opening match of the weekend, and Craig Pawson has been named as the official referee.

David Coote, who served as the VAR referee for a contentious match between the two teams in 2020, will be on the panel.

According to reports, the referee was undecided whether to dismiss Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk that left the defender sidelined for a significant amount of time with an injury.

When Chelsea and Arsenal square off in the London derby, Chris Kavanagh will serve as the referee as the two teams look to build on their recent success.

October 19, 2023
Liverpool could face $89m repeat of Aurélien Tchouaméni transfer problem but already has initial fix

Liverpool opted not to move for anyone else last summer when Aurélien Tchouaméni was unavailable, but Jürgen Klopp made no such mistake this time around.

Having secured a deal for Wataru Endo in time for the Japanese captain’s debut in this weekend’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth, attention will now turn to what else Liverpool can do before Friday’s transfer deadline .

Jürgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke could have hectic days ahead, with glaring gaps in the Liverpool squad still to be filled. But what is the next priority for the Reds?

On the one hand, Endo presents itself as a seemingly short-term solution. It’s too early to judge, but the 30-year-old will need time to adjust to the Premier League’s pace in Saturday’s minimum test.

It could therefore be tempting to bring in another midfielder when there is also a need to consider another centre-back, as that is the other obvious pressing issue.

There is something else that goes into any decision on multiple signings in midfield. Crystal Palace value Cheick Doucouré at a staggering $89m (£70m/€82m) according to the Evening Standard, amid interest from the Reds, no doubt buoyed by Liverpool’s desperation – tempered at some way from the addition of Endo – for a defensive midfielder.

Cheick Doucouré

But spending $89m on Doucoure now, Liverpool would say this was the player they wanted for Klopp in that role for years to come. You don’t spend that much on a backup option (unless you’re Chelsea). Adding a second short-term fix (even one cheaper than Doucouré) would also clog up roster spots.

Having lost Aurélien Tchouaméni and now Moisés Caicedo, Liverpool need a world-class option to fill that role, especially as the more attacking system relies heavily on that player, but whether or not Doucouré has the potential to become one. of the best in the world in that position.

He may be very good and could have been Crystal Palace’s player of the year, but $89m is a sum set aside for a potential turning point at Anfield – and Doucouré may not represent that.

Liverpool, who signed Endo, have avoided putting themselves in the same position they did last season when it comes to midfielders. There will be no panic loan for Arthur Melo 2.0 in the next few days.

But there is still a mystery about what comes next. If the next Caicedo or Tchouaméni isn’t available for purchase, there’s a reason not to do anything until it changes.

In the meantime, Endo can hopefully catch up and Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić can be fit more often than not. Signing Doucoure would improve Liverpool’s chances in the short term but perhaps limit the cap in the long term. That’s essentially the conclusion Liverpool came to last season when they decided not to give up anyone in lieu of a Tchouameni alternative.

The difference this year is that there should be enough cover and new energy has already been added in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai who immediately improve Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

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Liverpool are in a position to finally sign a player worth £34.2m after a £26m bid was rejected – report

Liverpool conceded another sloppy goal at Anfield against the Cherries and need to strengthen their defense if they are to put up a serious title challenge this season.

Dutch centre-back Perr Schuurs has long been on Klopp’s wishlist and the latest reports are intriguing.

Last month, the Merseysiders made two offers to lure the defender out of Turin. The latest bid was over €30m (over £26m) but was rejected (Tutto Sport).

Liverpool are well placed to finally sign the 23-year-old, according to an exclusive story shared by Football Insider yesterday.

The Anfield club wanted Mickey van de Ven but he opted for a move to Spurs, on the other hand Goncalo Inacio ended up signing a new contract with Sporting CP, the league’s top club. Now the focus is once again on Perr Schuurs, who is held in high regard by LFC and Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

The news source mentioned that a transfer fee of £30million could be required to sign the former Ajax player before the transfer deadline is over 10 days away.

However, reports in Italy (CM) suggest that an offer of £34.2m (€40m) will be needed to sign him from the Turin club.

Last week Schuurs played a full 90 minutes as Torino beat Feralpisalo 2-1 in the Coppa Italia first round.

He is expected to be in the starting XI when Il Toro take on Cagliari tomorrow to kick off the Serie A season. In your opinion, should Liverpool raise their offer again to sign Perr Schuurs?

August 21, 2023
Jorg Schmadtke makes a “surprising move” as Liverpool makes a bid for the 30-year-old Japanese midfielder.

Liverpool have reportedly made an offer for Wataru Endō.

Liverpool have reportedly made a surprise offer for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endō.

The Reds are said to have approached the Japan international looking for a new defensive midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp’s side fail to bring Moises Caicedo to Anfield. Despite Brighton accepting a £110m offer, Caicedo opted to join Chelsea. The London side also appear poised to sign Romeo Lavia, who Liverpool had also received an offer which was approved by Southampton.

Now Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool have turned their attention to Endo, with sporting director Jog Schmadtke spearheading the transfer. 30-years-old Endo, has played for Stuttgart for the past four years and scored 15 goals in 133 appearances.

He also helped Japan reach the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Romano wrote on Twitter: “Liverpool have made a formal offer to sign Japanese midfielder Wataru Endō on a permanent contract. Negotiations in progress with Stuttgard: the player wants the transfer because it is the greatest opportunity of his career. Surprising move by Liverpool playmaker Schmadtke.”

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Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

August 17, 2023
Jörg Schmadtke can exercise the third release clause in his $41 million transfer, to complete Liverpool’s midfield

In Jörg Schmadtke’s brief tenure, Liverpool has a fondness for release clauses. He could use one more to provide Jürgen Klopp with a top-tier midfield.

Ibrahim Sangaré of PSV Eindhoven is a potential addition for Jürgen Klopp’s team and is reportedly a target for Liverpool.

The Reds have reportedly joined Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of midfielder Sangaré, according to Kiki Musampa, the brother of Sangaré’s agent. “There are big clubs that are interested, such as Bayern Munich,” he told ESPN Netherlands.

Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club has made him a priority just yet. Although Nottingham Forest had already made an offer, it was insufficient. “.

The 25-year-old has reportedly drawn the interest of Aston Villa in the past, but a transfer to England has not yet occurred.

In any case, Sangaré now has the ideal chance to make the transition into English football’s top division thanks to the gaps in Liverpool’s midfield. His special qualities and physique will give Klopp the reinforcement he needs in front of his defense. It might be time for Jörg Schmadtke to take action.

Liverpool is actively looking for a defensive midfielder, which is no secret. Sangaré is the newest name to be added to the ever-expanding list of potential solutions for Schmadtke, whose pursuit of Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia amply demonstrates the squad’s flaws.

There is a need for defensive reinforcements, and Sangaré’s 1.9 meter frame would provide that. He is tenacious on the defensive end of the field, averaging 2.5 tackles, 1.5 blocks, and 1.9 clearances per 90 minutes, and he provides the ideal barrier ahead of the defense for Klopp to turn to in order to stabilize his team.

His 58 percent success rate in tackles against dribblers demonstrates his dominance on the field, but his contributions extend beyond this area of the game.

He is eager to retain the ball and move forward to help his teammates advance, in addition to his willingness to win the ball back for his team. Sangaré consistently displays his excellent passing range and accuracy while in possession, averaging just under eight progressive passes per game with an 84% completion rate.

The player exhibits a variety of skills and, at only 25 years old, is still far from reaching his peak performance. Given other deals that its rivals have made, Liverpool and Schmadtke could once again sign a top-tier midfielder for what would have to be regarded as a fraction of the market price with an apparent release clause of only $41 million (£32 million/€37 million).

Trent Alexander-Arnold, in his new role, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones give Liverpool the ball-playing and creative midfielders they need to hurt any opponent. Sangaré’s abilities to win the ball, along with his other qualities, could be combined with this to give Klopp one of the Premier League’s most balanced and solid midfields.

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Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold names player he won’t be’ as Jurgen Klopp says what he needs to do to replace late star

Trent Alexander-Arnold has confessed he cannot be the leader that James Milner was and has urged other Liverpool stars to fill the void.

Milner, 37, has now left Anfield for Brighton after a fantastic eight years at the club. He moved to Merseyside in June 2015 after five seasons with Manchester City. The Leeds-born ace won two Premier Leagues, an EFL Cup and an FA Cup with the Citizens.

And he added the 2018-19 Champions League to another Premier League triumph with the Reds. The former England winger also won both domestic cups with Liverpool but has now joined the Seagulls.

Milner left his contract this summer and signed a one-year contract with Amex with an option for an additional 12 months.

Since Jordan Henderson also left the club, Virgil van Dijk took over the captaincy.

Alexander-Arnold was named vice-captain. But the Englishman believes it will take a concerted effort to replicate the effect Milner had in the dressing room. “I play a role in making sure I live up to the standard every day,” she told the Daily Mail. “By losing Milner, you can’t replace him immediately. A lot of people will be needed. Others have to step forward.

“We have to make sure that the way he has continued to push us forward is replaced.”

Liverpool’s midfield will look very different in 2023/24. Fabinho, Naby Keita, Fabio Carvalho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the departures of Henderson and Milner.

Carvalho’s departure was on loan to RB Leipzig for a year, while Roberto Firmino has also left.

There are newcomers too, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister now on board.

Alexander-Arnold aware of Liverpool’s role
Liverpool fans are hoping for a return to the form they played regularly in the Champions League until last season.

Nine defeats in the top flight have left them well off pace and in fifth place. That just means Europa League for the Anfield faithful.

They will open the season at home against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

Alexander-Arnold will be one of the players Klopp will look to when the chips run out.

The man with 20 England caps knows he won’t have the same impact as Milner.

But he hopes to have qualities that can provoke a reaction from his teammates. “I am aware of myself. I know I will never be a James Milner,” he added.

“I will never be that kind of leader, but the leadership qualities that I have have to be demonstrated and they have to be seen, heard and used in an effective way for the team.”

“I have to keep pushing forward to try to achieve the things that I want to achieve.”

Alexander-Arnold could well be used in Klopp’s midfield this season. Last season he was used several times in the hybrid position. Gareth Southgate has also propelled him higher up the pitch for England and it could be that the future of the Liverpool man lies on the right side of midfield.

August 15, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: ‘Offer made’ for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative ‘identified’

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke may have to come up with a joint plan after Moisés Caicedo and a bid has been made for the $33m man.

Liverpool appear to be out of the running for Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo as the 21-year-old Ecuadorian seems more open to a move to Chelsea after a notable saga in recent days.

According to The Telegraph, Caicedo will join Chelsea for a transfer fee of $146m (£115m/€133m) and it is suggested the player will be handed an eight-year deal, which could have be a major factor in his desire to go.

If so, the next big question is what happens to Romeo Lavia. The same Telegraph report states that Southampton have also received an offer from Chelsea for Lavia and Todd Boehly wants to sign both players. If Liverpool miss both goals, what will they do? A new plan is expected to be finalized as time is running out in the summer transfer window as the September 1 deadline draws ever closer.

Khephren Thuram (Nice)

Liverpool targeted French U21 midfielder Khéphren Thuram earlier this summer, eventually replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but the Daily Mirror reports he could come under fire again if Caicedo goes to Chelsea.

Ryan Gravenberch at Bayern Munich is another being cited as a possibility for the Reds, but none of these players really have players who could only play as a number six. Both are much more attack oriented. Liverpool.com says: Liverpool need a good defensive midfielder who can come in and make an immediate impact and Caicedo would have been the perfect stylistic match. Neither Thuram nor Gravenberch fit that mold, so it’s likely it will be someone else (perhaps Lavia, unless he follows Caicedo to Stamford Bridge).

Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)

Again, this is a player who has been linked to Liverpool in the past, although it would certainly be disappointing to switch from Caicedo to the $33m (£26m/€30m) valued Sofyan Amrabat.

However, it seems Amrabat is on his way to Manchester United, despite him receiving an offer from Liverpool as the search for a midfielder continues.

Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla told MUFC Realist TV that Amrabat has a deal to move to Old Trafford, but he has also received offers from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia. However, the player only wants Manchester United.

Liverpool.com says: If this was a deal Liverpool really wanted to do, it could have been done in January or now. The Reds can improve someone and with a longer-term perspective, but it remains to be seen who it will be.

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

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

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

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

Tyler Adams: £20m

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

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

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

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

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

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

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

August 13, 2023
A transfer reminder was sent by Jörg Schmadtke as Moisés Caicedo’s replacement still on Liverpool’s “radar.”

A potential substitute option has sent Jörg Schmadtke a “quiet” transfer reminder amid the complicated Moisés Caicedo saga between Liverpool and Chelsea.

All eyes were on the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding Moisés Caicedo on Friday night. Between Chelsea and Liverpool, there is still a “will he, won’t he” question.

However, Jörg Schmadtke’s eyes should have been on another scene, where a former Liverpool target who is reportedly still on the club’s radar was catching the attention of onlookers and sending a timely reminder of his talent.

Khéphren Thuram had been strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool at one point during the transfer window, and the Daily Mirror reports that interest in the Frenchman is still present. He is on the club’s list of potential targets given the evolving Caicedo situation.

Thuram was making his mark and sending a crucial message on the field as Nice started its Ligue 1 season on Friday, all the while the negotiations over Caicedo were still ongoing.

The Frenchman dominated Lille and demonstrated why he could be a midfield asset for Liverpool.

Last year, Jürgen Klopp’s team had trouble controlling the middle of the field and positioning players there to thwart the counterattack of the opposition. With his performance against Lille, Thuram demonstrated why he could alter that at Anfield.

The Nice midfielder consistently pressed the Lille defense with six dribble attempts and two chances produced, winning three of his four attempted tackles and seven of his twelve duels.

Thuram put on the kind of flawless all-around midfield display that makes the Frenchman such a desirable target for Liverpool. As fans ran amok on social media in the wake of Caicedo’s arrival and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a move to Anfield, Thuram’s understated message on the field served as a timely reminder that there are other options available.

Thuram would still be a good addition for Liverpool even though he is not entirely comparable to Caicedo. He would also probably enable the team to sign more than one player.

With just over three weeks until the deadline, Schmadtke definitely has the ability to turn this transfer window into a success for Liverpool. Thuram would be a perfect addition, especially given that he would cost a lot less than the $140 million (£111 million/€128 million) that Liverpool agreed to pay to acquire Caicedo (according to The Athletic).

Thuram is only a few months older than Caicedo, at 22, and while he lacks Premier League experience, he has played in far more senior football games and minutes, making him unquestionably better value for the money.

If the Caicedo saga does not end in the Reds’ favor, perhaps Liverpool would have responded after that performance against Lille.

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Liverpool hijack Moises Caicedo transfer as Jurgen Klopp imitates Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea plan

This summer, Chelsea appears to be going without one of the most sought-after young midfielders in the world after they were outbid at the last minute.

Liverpool has significantly hurt Chelsea’s chances of acquiring Moises Caicedo. For the majority of the summer, the 21-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, but the Reds appear poised to beat the Blues to his services.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for the signing of Caicedo.

According to the report, a midnight deadline was used for the Seagulls’ auction.

According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but Jurgen Klopp’s team ultimately outbid them. The Athletic adds that a medical in Merseyside has been scheduled for Friday, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with the Reds.

The west Londoners had three offers for the Brighton star rejected before the ‘auction’ on the south coast, according to information in football.london. Even though the Seagulls were determined to make at least £100 million, Chelsea was confident that they could sign Caicedo.

Caicedo was rumored to have even verbally agreed to personal terms with the Blues regarding a potential transfer, but nothing was actually signed. It’s interesting to note that the Ecuadorian expressed interest in joining the team earlier this summer, calling Chelsea “a very big, historic, beautiful team.”.

However, Liverpool has demonstrated a strong desire to acquire Caicedo, and in the process, they have shown Gary Neville to be mistaken. The former Manchester United defender recently asserted that the Reds lack the financial resources to compete with their rivals on The Overlap.

“I think with Liverpool – and I have said this before, and it is coming this moment – the last two years, Chelsea have spent huge, Arsenal have spent huge, United have spent huge, and to be fair, City are City and I think it’s caught them out.

The owners were caught off guard. I believe the market has shocked them because they lack the resources to compete. You may recall the “Jude Bellingham” deal, which involved an estimated $100 million, as well as $100 million each from Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo.

“I think they’re at that level of £50 million to £60 million and they’re comfortable there, but I think they’ve hit the point where they’ve hit the ceiling and they’re at a lower level than the other four or five clubs. At some point, it’s going to rush at them and hit them hard. “.

Neville was then asked how much longer Klopp can continue to defend Liverpool’s spending decisions. In response, he said, “The manager will eventually get up and leave.
There’s no question, he’s protecting them.

“With the budget he had and the spending he did, he’s done an unbelievable job—the best job of anyone I believe in the last seven or eight years. But he is unable to continue. He cannot continue to act in this manner. He requires that cash in order to travel and compete. “.

August 12, 2023
Jörg Schmadtke can help, as Liverpool has already “listed” a clever Aurélien Tchouaméni transfer solution.

Liverpool never fully overcame its failure to acquire Aurélien Tchouaméni in the previous summer.

To deliver the transfer solution at last, Jörg Schmadtke can assist.

Although it’s difficult to imagine, Liverpool could still use up to three new midfielders this summer. Before the news about Fabinho and Jordan Henderson broke, most people agreed that one more would be nice; the loss of two more regular starters would ideally be balanced by the addition of two more players.

Saudi Arabia, whose unexpected arrival on the scene accelerated Jürgen Klopp’s rebuilding project and gave temporary sporting director Jörg Schmadtke a far busier summer than he might have anticipated, obviously provides a big portion of the answer to how Liverpool got into the position of needing to do so much all at once. Going back to last summer’s failed transfer attempt for Aurélien Tchouaméni is necessary for a more thorough explanation, though.

Liverpool made Tchouaméni its “all-or-nothing” target because they believed he was the pivotal player the midfield required. After falling short to Real Madrid, it tried to get by with what it had for another season in hopes of luring Jude Bellingham the following summer.

Last season, the midfield completely disintegrated as a result.

Liverpool’s central unit was largely unable to execute Klopp’s favored style of play as a result of the team’s concerning age and injury profiles. It was always going to be a busy transfer window as Schmadtke entered to try and right some old wrongs, even though Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inversion belatedly stabilized things.

Bellingham is unfortunately off the table, and Real Madrid is once again painted as the bad guy. But he and Tchouaméni share something, and Liverpool has already considered it, that ought to point Schmadtke in the direction of the practical solution.

Any Klopp midfielder must be capable of doing a little bit of everything. Bellingham is the best illustration of that; Invisible Goals’ excellent data-viz, which used data from FBref, rated Bellingham as a “complete midfielder.”. Tchouaméni, however, excels in winning balls, keeping them, and moving forward, checking off three of the four boxes.

As “complete 6/8 hybrids,” players who score highly in those categories are referred to. That’s precisely what Klopp needs because, along with a specialist like Roméo Lavia, it would give options in both roles and leave a reasonably well-rounded roster, given that it is highly unlikely that Liverpool will sign three more midfielders this summer.

Four other U23 midfielders from Europe’s top five leagues join Tchouaméni in that group. One of them is Moisés Caicedo, who has also been connected to Liverpool but whose cost has unquestionably increased too much. Mohamed Camara is an additional option, who we have previously recommended as a clever transfer choice. Manu Koné is actually the most notable name.

Koné was a frequently mentioned player, particularly at the beginning of the transfer window. He reportedly appeared on a list of prospective midfield targets on June 11 according to Sky Sports. Before Fabinho and Henderson departed, but before deals for Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szobozslai were finalized, those links ceased to exist. In any case, the Frenchman is a different type of player than the two Liverpool has already signed.

Koné could play either the advanced number eight or the six position with ease, whereas Szoboszlai is best suited for the advanced number eight position in the Liverpool system. Among midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year, he ranks in the 75th percentile for tackles, the 80th percentile for blocks, the 96th percentile for successful take-ons, and the 78th percentile for progressive carries.

End product is the one thing he really lacks. But Liverpool doesn’t actually require that. It’s always a plus, which is why Bellingham was the ultimate fantasy, but it’s obvious that Klopp has plenty of other options to succeed in that area of the game. Most importantly, a Tchouaméni figure is still required, and his fellow countryman Koné may hold the key to this.

This fits into Schmadtke’s expertise, according to him. His son Nils, a renowned expert on the Bundesliga, just so happens to be the sporting director at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Although he couldn’t hope to get Liverpool a discount on this basis, it would undoubtedly make the negotiations go more smoothly.

It is not ideal that Koné is currently sidelined due to a knee injury. Around the beginning of the season, he should be available again. But if Liverpool thinks he’s the right candidate, then this shouldn’t be enough to stop a transfer. That doesn’t necessarily indicate a particularly alarming medical history. He is one of the few young midfielders who fits the Tchouaméni mold and could provide Klopp with two solutions in one, so Schmadtke should definitely look into it.

July 29, 2023
Liverpool’s transfer list could be a Jorg Schmadtke smokescreen for four players

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Liverpool have four players shortlisted to replace Fabinho who is moving to Saudi Arabia, but the list of names released by the club could be a smokescreen. The deals the Reds do often come with very little notice, such as the sudden arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai. But on Saturday, as Fabinho made his way to Al-Ittihad for a reported £40m fee, a list of four goals was shared.

Man City’s Kalvin Phillips, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch made up the quartet. Indeed, given that Liverpool like to go about their business quietly, they could be more serious about exploring alternative options that haven’t been mentioned, at least not outside of Jörg Schmadtke and Jurgen Klopp’s WhatsApp chat.

Florentino Luis
Florentino is a popular name among Liverpool fans on social media. The 23-year-old defending champion became a key player for Benfica last season. The tenacious Portugal U21 international made 54 appearances in a historic campaign after two seasons on loan at Monaco and Getafe.

Florentino’s numbers compare well with Fabinho’s and his profile suggests he would be an ideal successor as he is strong on the ball, passing and dribbling, but also from distance.

He has a £103million release clause in his contract, but there have been rumors he could be available for a third of that. However, Benfica are known to be astute negotiators. The ball-winning talent over six feet has a low salary of around £22,000 a week which is good for Liverpool, but he is under contract until 2027 which means his current club are in a strong position.

Youssouf Fofana
Liverpool wanted Aurelien Tchouameni last year, before the Frenchman swapped Monaco for Real Madrid. In his compatriot Youssouf Fofana, who also plays for the principality, they could attract a stylistically similar midfielder.

The 6ft 1ins Fofana is 24 years old and a French international with 10 caps. Fofana is adept at intercepting the ball and interrupting play. He has played at least 33 of 38 Ligue 1 matches in each of Monaco’s 38 Ligue 1 matches in each of the last three seasons, proving he is sustainable himself.

With Fabinho strong in dogfights, Fofana managed to replicate that strength. He is also capable of playing as a number 8 if needed and can advance in possession. Fofana – under contract until June 2025 – currently earns less than £10,000 a week and would therefore fit within Liverpool’s salary structure.

Tyler Adams

One player who, like Lavia and Phillips, has Premier League experience is Leeds’ Tyler Adams. The American arrived just 12 months ago after training at RB Leipzig for three and a half seasons. The tireless 24-year-old is a pressing monster and is around 1.70 meters tall. As such, he could act as a No.8 rather than a No.6, although he could be an N’Golo Kante-type ground cover for Klopp.

Adams has hinted he wants to stay at Leeds to help bring Los Blancos back to the Premier League. But the lure of playing for a club of Liverpool’s size and prestige might be too tempting an offer for a player with 36 US caps and nearly 250 club appearances to turn down.

There is talk of a £30m relegation clause in his contract after costing the Yorkshire club £20m a year ago. However, a concern for Adams could be that he has suffered multiple muscle injuries in recent seasons and Liverpool desperately need midfielders that are as shock and impact resistant as possible.

Edson Alvarez

Ajax defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez is the least likely of the four, but he is still a candidate and is still in Amsterdam despite being long linked with a move. The Mexican international is the oldest of the quartet at 25 (26 in October) but also the most experienced with 260 club selections and 67 selections in Mexico.

The industrious Álvarez has been a regular at Ajax for four seasons, so he is adept at possession, but lives above all by winning and destroying. The 6-foot 1-inch defensive midfielder is under contract until 2025 on his wages of £35,000 a week and is expected to cost between £35m and £40m.

A former Chelsea target for former boss Thomas Tuchel, Alvarez can also operate at centre-back which is a useful skill. However, West Ham are already in contact with Ajax for him and he could be better suited at the level of the Hammers than Liverpool.

July 17, 2023
Schmadtke has his eye on the £34 million star at Anfield, according to Liverpool.

If Fabinho decides to leave Anfield, the 22-year-old Bundesliga midfielder would be the ideal replacement.

According to BILD journalist Christian Falk in an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT, Liverpool sporting director Jorg Scmadtke has a direct connection that could aid the club in signing Manu Kone.

It’s not shocking that Jurgen Klopp’s team is linked to Jordan Henderson given the potential void his rumored departure would create in the center of the park.

Manu Kone is the subject of recent Liverpool transfer news.

Over the course of June, Manu Kone attracted more interest from Liverpool as manager Jurgen Klopp sought to further address his obvious midfield weaknesses.

David Lynch of Football Insider claimed at the beginning of June that the team had contacted Mönchengladbach regarding hiring Kone.

However, some recent events are concerning.
Gladbach’s manager, Gerardo Seoane, stated that Kone’s injury will keep him out of action for six weeks, but that’s likely to be all he needs.

“The fact that it’s not a serious injury is what matters most.
There will be a six-week wait.
As reported by Bulinews, Seoane spoke to the DPA.

It is unclear whether his injury will prevent a deal from going through, but it would prevent the young player from participating in preseason games in either Germany or England.

What did Chrisitan Falk have to say about Liverpool’s midfield lineup?

Falk claimed in an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT that the Reds’ sporting director Jorg Scmadtke is a die-hard fan and that the entire team has the same admiration for Kone.

He declared: “He’s also on Liverpool’s list. Schmadtke has been keeping an eye on him for the past six months, you know. The irony is that Gladbach employs his son as a manager, so you can see how quickly things are moving. ”.

Manu Kone will bring what?

Sadly, a history of injuries.

The engine room operator missed just three games during the 2022–23 season, but he was out of commission for 61 days total, excluding his current issue.

Fortunately for Kone and his employers, the majority of his off-season absences occurred; however, this is still concerning.

On a more encouraging note, the gem from Colombes is a midfield enforcer who will largely attribute his interest to his defensive prowess. Last season, he completed 1.97 successful take-ons, added 1.52 blocks, and 2.55 tackles per 90.

Jacek Kulig, a football scout, asserted that playing with Kone is “like having one extra man on the pitch,” suggesting that he is accustomed to covering every blade of grass, which will impress Klopp.

In the grand scheme of the football market, Klopp could get his hands on one for the future for just £34m and at just 22 years old, according to Fabrizio Romano’s report.

What will Liverpool do next?

Even though Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have already lost James Milner and Naby Keita this transfer window, there are concerns about their futures amid reports of intense interest.

According to The Telegraph, the two are the top targets for the ambitious Saudi Pro League, despite the fact that no formal proposals have been made.

The Saudi Arabian champions and Liverpool’s Brazil international have reportedly held discussions about the specifics, but no offers have been made, according to The Guardian.

It would be wise for Liverpool to seek out someone in the mold of Kone should these two decide to leave for greener pastures.

More news…….

A young player for Liverpool claims that he is currently competing to make Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool prospect, has said that this year’s preseason “feels different” for him.

Last season, the right-back had a standout loan experience at Bolton Wanderers.
Bradley has a good chance of earning a spot in the first team roster because Calvin Ramsay is on loan to Preston North End for the 23–24 season.

And the 20-year-old said he’s aiming to do just that when he spoke to liverpoolfc . com for the first time since his return from Bolton.

The biggest preseason of my career thus far, he declared, was unquestionably. “Of course, I believe every pre-season will be the most important for me, but I’m looking forward to this one and seeing how I do.

“It just feels different than the last preseason I participated in. I’m currently competing for a spot in this squad. I want to work hard and compete for that position.

“I think I play much better than I did the last time I was here. I’m eager to demonstrate my abilities during the preseason. The last few years have been crazy, but I just want to keep working and moving forward to see where it leads. ”.

Bradley is desperate for a chance with Liverpool.

These are the kinds of conversations that Jurgen Klopp will adore hearing from the young right-back. After destroying everyone in his path in League One the previous season, Bradley appears eager to continue growing.

A young right-back at Liverpool can naturally only set himself up for so much success. Bradley won’t be anything like a regular next season because Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ahead of him.

Though you never know, to be fair. Trent might convince Klopp to start him in midfield on a permanent basis if the Northern Ireland international can do so.

Jurgen has so far been apprehensive to take that action. But to be fair, Liverpool has never had a full-back who was good enough to stand in for him.

That might soon change if Bradley is able to reach his early potential.

In either case, the young man at Anfield has a wide open door. Now he has the chance to continue working through it.

If he is prepared for that, it will be clear in the coming weeks.
If he performs well, he’ll undoubtedly be on the team the following year.
He will return to being on loan if he doesn’t impress enough. Bradley should be closely watched no matter what happens.

July 17, 2023