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  • A note for Anthony Gordon is sent by Jude Bellingham amid the Liverpool transfer latest

    A note for Anthony Gordon is sent by Jude Bellingham amid the Liverpool transfer latest

    Anthony Gordon is reportedly considering a summer transfer to Liverpool. The rumours linking Anthony Gordon to Liverpool don't seem

    Anthony Gordon is reportedly considering a summer transfer to Liverpool.

    The rumours linking Anthony Gordon to Liverpool don’t seem to be going away anytime soon, as speculation about where the Newcastle United winger will play football come season’s opening persists.

    At the end of June, with Newcastle trying to earn money to meet Profit and Sustainability regulations—which they eventually assisted in achieving with the sales of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh—the Reds were given the opportunity to sign Gordon.

    Liverpool was informed that Gordon was considered for sale, but a return to Merseyside was not realised following the Magpies’ insistence that Jarell Quansah go the other way. Since then, it has come to light that the Reds attempted to seal a deal for the English winger by offering Joe Gomez, but it fell through.

    The Reds are still quite interested in Gordon, even if it’s unclear if the 23-year-old will stay at Anfield given that Mohamed Salah is about to enter the final year of his current contract and there are questions over Luis Diaz’s long-term future.

    Despite playing for England at Euro 2024, Gordon has managed to keep quiet about his future in recent weeks. However, he has since provided followers with an update on social media. The forward posted a number of pictures from his summer vacation on Instagram.

    A book titled “The seven habits of highly effective people” is depicted in one of Gordon’s posts, indicating the former Everton star is still committed to furthering his growth as a person and a player. Jude Bellingham, who has previously been linked to a transfer to Liverpool, was one of the people who commented on this social media post. He simply wrote a heart emoji for his England teammate without adding any comments.

    Anthony Gordon is reportedly considering a summer transfer to Liverpool. The rumours linking Anthony Gordon to Liverpool don't seem

    In the upcoming weeks, Liverpool might put Newcastle’s commitment to the test, even though manager Eddie Howe has lately stated his position about a possible sale. Howe remarked, “If I had three arms, I’d welcome Anthony back.”

    He plays a crucial role in our work. Over the summer, we haven’t had any tense or unpleasant conversations. He has always been the Anthony Gordon who has given Newcastle everything, and I want everyone who supports us to know that.

    Anthony needs a little vacation, but he’ll be refreshed and ready to go when he returns. He plays such a significant role in our team. Nobody was to be lost, we hoped. Is it really our goal to lose our greatest players? It was extremely, incredibly tough in those final few weeks, but we battled really hard to make the right choices.

    “The final few weeks of June were quite challenging. We were unsure of what would happen, and there was a great deal of uncertainty. We were forced to follow the regulations even if we didn’t want to. To be clear, none of the players we sold was something we wanted to sell. Not at all. Why would we wish to offload any of our young, talented players? We’ve spent a lot of time getting to know Elliott, so it seemed terrible and went against what we all believed was the club’s culture.”

  • Star at Liverpool is “better than Jude Bellingham,” yet FSG runs the risk of losing him for nothing

    Star at Liverpool is “better than Jude Bellingham,” yet FSG runs the risk of losing him for nothing

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside's windy conditions. Although it's still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it's unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

    Liverpool faces the possibility of losing a top player to a free transfer.

    Even though one of his teammates believes the 25-year-old Alexander-Arnold, is better than Jude Bellingham, Liverpool might lose him for nothing. One of the best players to come through Liverpool’s youth ranks in recent memory, the Reds defender faces an unclear future.

    Throughout his career, Alexander-Arnold has remained at his boyhood club, although his current contract is about to expire in less than a year. The Reds’ owners, Fenway Sports Group, have not yet started contract negotiations, but if they don’t move quickly, they risk losing him on a free transfer the following summer.

    Given how crucial Alexander-Arnold has been to Liverpool since joining their senior squad in 2016, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow. Losing him without getting paid a transfer fee would also make it more difficult for them to afford a suitable successor.

    It appears that his teammates would rather see him stay at Anfield; Diogo Jota is one of many who has shown his respect for the England defender. Jota was asked to rank five players blindly in a recent Goal video without knowing which player’s name would be put out next.

    The first player to be named was Alexander-Arnold, who was ranked second by Jota. The next to be mentioned was Bellingham, which caused Jota to ponder briefly before placing the Real Madrid star third, after his Liverpool colleague.

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside's windy conditions. Although it's still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it's unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

    Not only Reds players have been gushing about Alexander-Arnold; Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, also praised the right-back while he was representing England at the Euros.

    “He’s a player any country would appreciate,” Rice added. “He’s a player we have to play, we have to get involved, and our attackers should be thriving playing off someone like Trent because his passing is off the scale.”

    Anfield mosaic that seemed to indicate Alexander-Arnold was set to sign a new contract recently had Liverpool supporters going crazy. The arrangement of seat coverings seemed to spell out either ’66 2028′ or ’66 2029,’ his long-term squad number along with the year until which he had potentially signed.

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside’s windy conditions. Although it’s still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it’s unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

  • A Liverpool legend argues that Jude Bellingham’s ban would be beneficial for England.

    A Liverpool legend argues that Jude Bellingham’s ban would be beneficial for England.

    Dietmar Hamann

    After scoring against Slovakia on Sunday, Jude Bellingham gave England optimism for Euro 2024, but his celebration is being investigated by UEFA.

    Dietmar Hamann, a legend of Liverpool, asserted that Jude Bellingham’s possible suspension might work to England’s advantage despite the superstar’s incredible performances in the Euro 2024 last-16.

    Gareth Southgate’s blushes were spared when the 21-year-old midfielder’s spectacular overhead shot in the 95th minute of play against Slovakia prevented the Three Lions from suffering a catastrophic defeat. With the world’s 45th-ranked team aiming for a humiliating 1-0 loss, the Real Madrid superstar’s incredible performance forced extra time in Gelsenkirchen.

    From then on, only one minute after the restart, captain Harry Kane gave England what proved to be the winning goal. Following the confirmation of victory, Bellingham’s celebration after his incredible strike did spark some controversy as he made gestures towards the crowd, which prompted UEFA to open an investigation.

    Now that Bellingham might be suspended, he might have to count on chance. Controversially arguing that England may progress without their best player, he said, “If he has to sit out, that might even be a blessing. That might even help the team.” There must be an event.”

    Dietmar Hamann

    Hamann was not happy with the Los Blancos sensation’s response, either, as he mouthed the words “who else?” to fans in celebration of his last-ditch effort to keep his country in the tournament. “I don’t like his behaviour,” he remarked.

    You are nothing without your teammates. If he were to get up and say that, I’d be curious to know what his teammates had to say. He did not appear in the first four games other than his goals. In two or three years, I would wait and see where he is. He is a skilled player, so we don’t need to discuss that, but some things have happened that you shouldn’t do.

    In any case, Bellingham was ecstatic after the victory in the round of 16 after scoring one of the most memorable goals in his country’s recent international history. After the thrilling victory, he added, “It’s a sensation unlike any other.

    “When playing international or knockout football, the sensation is considerably worse because you are only 30 seconds away from returning home, having to put up with all the negativity, and feeling like you have let a country of people down. A single ball kick has the power to alter everything. Though I dislike the feeling, it feels fantastic when it’s finished.”

  • If a new signing were a midfielder with Jude Bellingham’s numbers, Liverpool supporters would go insane.

    If a new signing were a midfielder with Jude Bellingham’s numbers, Liverpool supporters would go insane.

    If a new signing were a midfielder with Jude Bellingham's numbers, Liverpool supporters would go insane.

    Jude Bellingham was not acquired by Liverpool during the summer. It received a tonne of other new things in its place, but another person deserves more consideration.

    Considering that Jude Bellingham is still in the picture, it could be very optimistic to believe that Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured transfer to Real Madrid will fully sever ties with Liverpool. Even when a transfer transcends the bounds of credibility, the what-might-have-been still has an impact.

    With Bellingham, this is especially evident because Liverpool appeared to have a real chance of closing the deal. Mbappé has been a pipe dream since virtually the very beginning, but there was real shock when the first rumours circulated that the Reds were no longer the front-runners for Borussia Dortmund’s midfield gem.

    It made Liverpool somewhat of a rod for their back. It was inevitable that every new signing would be compared to Bellingham, and every setback would probably be examined through the lens of whether he could have prevented it.

    Thankfully, there haven’t been many setbacks, and the new recruits have done a fantastic job settling in at Liverpool. It’s especially fortunate that Dominik Szoboszlai had such a turbulent first few months because it helped the Reds weather the worst of any Bellingham drama. Fortunately, he has now calmed down a little.

    Nevertheless, the desire for a star turn is returning as the January transfer window opens. To be honest, there was more to Bellingham’s attractiveness for many Liverpool supporters than just his on-field accomplishments. It was the lure of having a true superstar at Anfield.

    In 2020, supporters received Thiago, which was a significant divergence from the customary transfer procedure. That was extremely thrilling, but reality has since set in: due to his age and injury history, which combined seem destined to mean the end of his time at Anfield when his current contract expires, he may be able to be accommodated within the FSG financial framework (although somewhat).

    Bellingham would have been an outstanding operator with much greater potential, a fresh frontier once more. This transfer window’s links to Mbappé demonstrate that desire is still present.

    If a new signing were a midfielder with Jude Bellingham's numbers, Liverpool supporters would go insane.

    However, Liverpool may respond to Bellingham somewhat even if they choose not to purchase a player. It will never appear nearly as spectacular because of the character of many followers, but the Reds are quietly producing a superstar.

    94th percentile for non-penalty goals during the previous year. Helps? 91% of the total. a 98th percentile pass completion rate, but not just by being cautious; progressive passes and carries are both significantly higher in the 90th percentile than the average. Tackles made off the ball are in the 82nd percentile. There would be an unprecedented level of enthusiasm if Liverpool signed Curtis Jones right away.

    All of those FBref stats are contrasted with those of other midfield players in the top five leagues in Europe. According to his biography, Jones is the type of player that excels at every facet of the central midfield position, which is precisely what attracted people to Bellingham.

    Since then, he has significantly increased his goal totals at Real Madrid thanks to Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to play him higher up the pitch. However, there are still a lot of similarities, as Jones ranks in Bellingham’s top 10 using the FBref player comparison tool.

    Surprisingly, he is just the fifth player at Liverpool who is most similar to Bellingham; the top four are secured by Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister. That explains a lot about the Reds’ summertime shift in their recruiting strategies.

    However, Jones may provide the closest equivalent in terms of providing the same kind of all-around midfield profile that Liverpool was so eager to acquire in Bellingham. After being on the outskirts for so long, he’s become quite famous almost by stealth, yet everything seems to have come together quite nicely.

    His profile will rise as he establishes himself as a consistent starter, drawing praise from Liverpool supporters as well as other observers. An England cap is undoubtedly in the works, which might pave the way for Bellingham and him to form a midfield combination. But although January transfer rumours persist, it’s important to keep in mind the enormous quality the team has developed without paying a dime.

  • Liverpool must deal with Jude Bellingham repeat as Real Madrid “intend to grab” Jurgen Klopp target

    Liverpool must deal with Jude Bellingham repeat as Real Madrid “intend to grab” Jurgen Klopp target

    Liverpool must deal with Jude Bellingham repeat as Real Madrid "intend to grab" Jurgen Klopp target

    Signing a defender is seen as a top priority at Anfield, and Liverpool is eager to carry on their January transfer window spending binge.

    If Liverpool doesn’t move fast to finalise a deal for Sporting star Goncalo Inacio, they risk making history again during the January transfer window. Though they are not alone in that market, the Reds are desperate to strengthen their defensive ranks and make sure they have the depth needed to compete in all tournaments.

    Jurgen Klopp’s side have made a strong start to the Premier League season, winning seven of their opening 10 games to climb to fourth place.
    Liverpool’s impressive performances in the Europa League and Carabao Cup have given Merseyside confidence that they can secure at least one trophy this season.

    Manchester United have made major changes to their ranks this summer, with Klopp leading the midfield reshuffle.

    Dominic Soboslay, Alexis McAllister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenbirch have joined the Merseyside squad, replacing the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

    Liverpool are also keen to sign a left-back before the start of the season and investigated the availability of Chelsea striker Levi Colville, but ultimately decided to wait until January.
    Athletic defender Inacio has been identified as a top target in the division, but United are not the only ones interested.

    According to Spanish news agency AS, Real Madrid have joined the race to sign the 22-year-old and believe he is a defender who can add quality to the squad in the short and long term.
    The Santiago Bernabeu side are dealing with a number of defensive injuries and will be hoping to land at least one January signing to prevent the problem from becoming too big.

    A £52m release clause was added to Inácio’s contract this summer and Madrid will be willing to pay such a fee when the transfer window opens to secure the Portuguese international’s signature.

    Liverpool must deal with Jude Bellingham repeat as Real Madrid "intend to grab" Jurgen Klopp target

    Liverpool will be praying that Inacio’s past does not repeat itself. The English playmaker Jude Bellingham passed down the chance to go with Los Blancos during the summer, and Liverpool lost out on signing him.

    The Reds were eager to sign the former playmaker for Borussia Dortmund and had already laid a lot of groundwork for the move when they were forced to back off because signing the midfield player would have cost a substantial amount of money, which Madrid was more than willing to pay. Bringing in Inacio would be the ideal retaliation for Klopp, but the German manager needs to pressure Anfield’s higher authorities to move swiftly to avoid having another trade scuppered by Carlo Ancelotti’s group.

    More news…….

    Pep Lijnders gives four updates on Liverpool’s injury as ‘special’ signing who ‘has everything’ named

    What's been said?

    Jurgen Klopp’s assistant manager Pep Lijnders was tasked with leading the press conference ahead of Liverpool’s trip to face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.

    Liverpool will still be without all but one player who missed the win over Nottingham Forest over the weekend.
    Additionally, Curtis Jones is also back after his suspension.

    Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp handed responsibility for the pre-match press conference to his assistant Pep Lijnders, who provided an injury update and the latest news on the situation of Luis Díaz’s parents, kidnapped in Colombia.

    Lijnders did not elaborate on the situation with Díaz, but explained that the club was doing everything it could to support the winger in a difficult period. He also praised the force’s response to the incident.

    Midfield duo Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić remain absent due to injury, while Conor Bradley is yet to return but Ben Doak is back in training and could potentially be included in the squad of the day against Bournemouth.

    What’s been said?

    “Lucho is an incredible player and we knew that,” Lijnders said.
    “But then you see him in the building and he’s the person who’s always smiling, so we really care about him.” Now we try to support him as much as possible; many things are out of our control.

    “It’s completely normal.
    We hope the authorities find his father and we pray for that. He is one of us and the team responded brilliantly after our goal by holding up their shirt for him so he knows we are there for him.

    Not much has changed regarding injuries.
    “We missed Thiago,” Lijnders said.
    “I missed him a lot. Imagine our new midfield that people are talking about and you also have Thiago in the middle as a guide. It will take time. He won’t be available. We hope to get him back soon.” Stefan is not available.”

    “We see the Ryan of Ajax!” Lijnders said of Gravenberch. “That’s why the cut is so important. A player who doesn’t play a match for two weeks will never develop his confidence. I’m not sure what happened at Bayern, but I don’t play.

    He has total confidence here. We knew we had a special player thanks to training. Ryan has everything to be an eight and still gets to the penalty area and shoots.\”

    “I told Harvey [Elliott] a few weeks ago that I had never seen him train so well,” Lijnders added. “Now he’s behaving consistently.
    He’s acting more like a senior than you might think, he’s got the character to do it.
    He’s making an impact.”

    What does it mean?

    For Bournemouth, Liverpool will make many changes. But it would be nice if Doak could be back at some point after his injury, and the number of other players Lijnders spoke about shows the depth of the squad at Anfield these days

  • According to report: Liverpool given greenlight for club record €90m signing.

    According to report: Liverpool given greenlight for club record €90m signing.

    According to report: Liverpool given greenlight for club record €90m signing.

    Liverpool given the green light to make a record signing after the Reds’ number one target appealed: ‘Come and get me’.

    Liverpool are set to break their transfer record after the player himself gave the green light to a €90m deal.

    The Reds’ record signing remains club captain Virgil van Dijk, who moved from Southampton to Liverpool in January 2018 for around £75million. Darwin Nunez cost a little less when he left Benfica in the summer of 2022.

    However, if rumors are to be believed, Jürgen Klopp was close to signing a record deal twice this year alone – firstly when Jude Bellingham was in the crosshairs and a prize at Nine figures looked likely then when the Merseysiders agreed a £111 million deal with Brighton for Moises Caicedo.

    According to BILD, Bayern Munich are now ready to sell Leroy Sane for £80million if Liverpool receive an offer for the superstar speedster.

    With the Reds facing the prospect of losing Mohamed Salah in the future, Sane is seen as the perfect replacement as he has started the season strongly in the Bundesliga.

    According to report: Liverpool given greenlight for club record €90m signing.

    The German is a similar replacement for the Egyptian King and with Saudi Arabia’s Pro League offering a nine-figure fee for Salah at the end of the summer transfer window, giving Sane half of what they could sell for.
    the birthday boy Salah would not be a problem.

    Girona’s Viktor Tsygankov will join the Allianz Arena as a substitute after an impressive start to the La Liga season, according to a report.

    BILD also claims that Sane wants Bayern to clarify their intentions towards him this season, either with a new contract or by selling him.
    Sane has revealed in the past that he was close to a move to Liverpool, noting that he admires the work Klopp has done at Anfield since he arrived from the Bundesliga.
    “Yes, I spoke to them too.
    Jürgen also called me and spoke to me,” Sane told the Guardian.
    «It happened before I arrived at City.
    He did well at Dortmund, I met him when he was there.
    He’s a good guy, a good guy, honest.
    He [worked] well with Liverpool.

    Sané is valued by Transfermarkt at 65 million euros.

    More news…….

    One of Liverpool’s top summer targets for next year is made public

    The ideal young forward has been identified by Liverpool, who want to bolster their lineup for next summer.

    Over the past 12 months, Jurgen Klopp’s team has achieved an amazing rebuild by investing in youth and offloading experienced players.

    The club lost Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and Roberto Firmino in the summer as they moved to Saudi Arabia.

    After Wataru Endo, Dominic Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister joined the team last summer, the midfield in particular received the most attention.

    The Reds have been connected to a number of possible replacements as a result of reports that Mo Salah may eventually depart for Saudi Arabia.

    Johan Bakayoko is one of Klopp’s top priorities for his team to sign next year, the Liverpool Echo reports.

    The PSV winger made an impression in the previous season and was on the verge of joining Brentford in the summer, but he turned it down to remain in the Eredivisie.

    Bakayoko, who is only 20 years old, would be a great fit for this young Liverpool team and would be a true steal at an estimated £20 million.

    The Merseyside team may make a move for a midfielder or defender as early as the January transfer window, according to rumours

  • Liverpool was right about Jude Bellingham as UEFA tripled Jürgen Klopp’s lead

    Liverpool was right about Jude Bellingham as UEFA tripled Jürgen Klopp’s lead

    UEFA gives Jürgen Klopp triple Liverpool edge
    Liverpool’s Jude Bellingham’s Plan B will pay off, while Jürgen Klopp has been given a triple push following Friday’s Europa League draw.

    The transfer window has come to an end and now Liverpool, along with all their Premier League rivals, will have to wait until at least 1 January to make further additions to the squad.

    Ultimately, the Reds spent a total of $183m (£145m/€169m) on four new players, all midfielders. Alexis Mac Allister got in first, Ryan Gravenberch got in on deadline day, and Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endō got in the way.

    On the incumbent side, Liverpool managed to generate $66m from the unexpected sale of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League.

    This resulted in a total net spend of $117m (£93m/€108m), placing him sixth in the Premier League, behind Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur (via Squawka).

    Liverpool also recorded the second highest spend under Jurgen Klopp, behind only the summer of 2018, when they acquired Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keïta and Xherdan Shaqiri in a wave of transformation.

    Liverpool take the right decision from Jude Bellingham

    Liverpool owners FSG decided to overturn Jude Bellingham’s proposed move as they needed to share their resources more evenly and that approach has paid off.

    By bringing in three young midfielders, Liverpool have effectively restored Bellingham “as a whole”. Ryan Gravenberch can mimic his defensive contribution, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can make an impact on offense, with Szoboszlai particularly effective as a creative force.

    Liverpool was right about Jude Bellingham as UEFA tripled Jürgen Klopp's lead
    UEFA gives Jürgen Klopp triple Liverpool edge

    On Friday, the draw for the Europa League group stage took place and Liverpool learned the identities of their three opponents – Austrian club LASK, Belgian club USG and French club Toulouse.
    Of course, the Reds would prefer to contest the Champions League this year, but they can at least make the most of their participation in Europe’s second biggest club competition.

    Facing weaker opponents, Jurgen Klopp can rest his biggest stars and give the squad’s youngsters and players chances. Meanwhile, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United will all face a tighter schedule this fall which will put even more pressure on their teams.

    When Liverpool travel to Old Trafford in December for one of the biggest games of the season, the fixture schedule is clearly an advantage.

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    Bobby Clark to sign new contract with Liverpool as the youngster awaits Jurgen Klopp’s decision

    Bobby Clark to sign new contract with Liverpool as the youngster awaits Jurgen Klopp's decision
    Curtis Jones of Liverpool congratulates Bobby Clark after scoring a goal during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Leicester City at National Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Singapore.
    (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

    Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal at Anfield before going on loan

    Derby County are waiting for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to approve their loan offer for youngster Bobby Clark – with the midfielder set to sign a new five-year deal before temporarily leaving Anfield.

    The 18-year-old was part of Liverpool’s squad for their summer tour of Germany and Singapore but returned to the Under-21 squad for the start of the Premier League 2 season, putting in an impressive individual performance. during their 4-0 win over Everton earlier this month.

    Since that August 14 appearance, Clark has been absent from the Under-21s’ last two appearances. He instead made part of Liverpool’s touring squad for Sunday’s outing at St James’ Park. However, Clark was not on the bench as the 21st man in the 2-1 win over Newcastle United.

    However, ECHO have now learned that League One side Derby County are close to securing Clark’s services for the 2023/24 season. It is understood there have been talks of a season-long loan with the option of a recall clause in January, as well as the possibility of an initial four-month deal until early 2024.

    Having signed his first professional term at the club in February 2022, Clark is set to sign a new five-year deal with the Reds before sealing a loan move before Friday’s deadline.

    The midfielder has been the subject of interest from Championship clubs this summer. However, it was felt that these offers may not be the right choice for a player looking to follow in the recent footsteps of Jarell Quansah and Tyler Morton and divert attention away from Anfield.

  • West Ham is not happy with Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer saga as Man City joins the race Liverpool

    West Ham is not happy with Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer saga as Man City joins the race Liverpool

    West Ham is not happy with Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer saga as Man City joins the race Liverpool
    Liverpool rivals roundup: Man City have joined the transfer hunt for young talent while West Ham are growing frustrated with Arsenal’s approach to Declan Rice.

    As the scale of Liverpool’s need to rebuild became clear, hopes of a successful summer dimmed far into the future.

    What could have been a dramatic transfer hunt for Jude Bellingham, possibly followed by involvement in the Declan Rice debate if unsuccessful, instead turned into a series of smaller ventures.

    That’s not necessarily a bad thing for Liverpool, especially when the upcoming deals are as smart as the one that brought Alexis Mac Allister to Anfield for a cut price.

    Not everyone will have such advantageous release clauses, but the FSG era has been defined as extracting as much value as possible from the market.

    Still, it’s human to feel a pang of jealousy when Bellingham is announced by Real Madrid and a number of Premier League contenders surround Rice.

    Arsenal appear to have been in the hot seat for a long time, but the latest developments suggest West Ham are getting tired of their excuses.

    Meanwhile, Liverpool could still see their own transfer race, albeit on a slightly different scale.

    One of the targets he appears to have identified is now a topic of interest across the Premier League and beyond, with Manchester City coming in last.

    West Ham ‘unhappy’ with Arsenal over Rice

    Large transfer transactions often take a long time. It had been known for weeks that Bellingham was on his way to Real Madrid before the Spanish giant made it official.

    But while many thought Arsenal were in a similar situation, aiming the ‘i’ and crossing the ‘t’ in their search for Rice, this has been somewhat questioned.

    According to 90MIN, West Ham are on the verge of rejecting a second offer from the Gunners and have been left “unhappy” by the lack of progress on agreeing a transfer fee. He is “far from impressed” with the way things have stalled.

    Arsenal had previously indicated they would meet their asking price, but the second offer was worth just $95m (£75m/€87m) up front, while West Ham valued Rice at $127m (£100m/€87m) up front.

    €116 million). According to the Evening Standard, Manchester City remain on the scene despite having yet to ‘reaffirm’ their interest.

    West Ham is not happy with Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer saga as Man City joins the race Liverpool
    Liverpool.com says: “Letting Rice escape now would be a nightmare for Arsenal.” Credit goes to its owners for being willing to spend aggressively following the long-awaited Champions League results.

    It’s impressive evidence of ambition to stay on top, but the way these negotiations are being handled is perhaps indicative of a side that hasn’t reached deals like this in a long time.

    If Rice eventually joins Manchester City, it would symbolically underline the futility of competing with Pep Guardiola’s side.

    However, the asking price is worrying even for a player of this quality – Arsenal are committed and must persevere, but Liverpool will be content with their own strategy to find better values. Manchester City enters the Liverpool race

    Manchester City have joined Liverpool in their efforts to sign 19-year-old Adama Bojang, according to The Guardian.

    You’d be forgiven for never hearing of him as the teenager is currently plying his trade for Steve Biko FC in The Gambia. But he excelled at the recent Under-20 World Cup and the fact that he has yet to move to Europe means there is likely to be a relatively small transfer fee.

    Around $3.3m (£2.6m/€3m) is expected to be enough to secure a deal for Bojang, and new work permit rules would make signing him more attractive.

    Newcastle have also shown interest recently, with Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Wolves following suit. There are also admiring glances from the Bundesliga, which is currently seen as the player’s preferred option.

    Liverpool.com says: That’s the problem with Manchester City; He seems capable of rivaling Rice while poaching some of the top up-and-coming talent before they achieve stardom. For Liverpool, there are usually more choices.

    Still, the Reds can show a good path for young players, even though the Bundesliga may offer better prospects for playing time in the near future. Wherever he goes next, keep an eye out for the exciting Bojang.

  • Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid – including transfer fee

    Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid – including transfer fee

    Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid – including transfer fee
    Jude Bellingham is officially leaving Dortmund for Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga club confirming his imminent transfer for an eight-figure fee.

    In the early summer, it was widely expected that Liverpool would stage a coup by convincing Bellingham to leave for Anfield.

    Instead, the finances involved in the deal have led to the club removing themselves from the equation and instead targeting more midfielders for a similar combined price.

    While the Reds accept the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister for just 35 million pounds, Dortmund have confirmed the deal with Real.

    In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Dortmund explained Bellingham were “close” to joining the Spanish giants for a fee of €103m (£88.5m).

    Bellingham signs a six-year contract at the Bernabeu, with Madrid also agreeing to pay €30.9m (£26.5m) in various add-ons for that period.

    The total compensation that could be paid to Dortmund would therefore be £115m.

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    Dortmund confirms Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, transfer included

    Jude Bellingham is officially leaving Dortmund for Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga club confirming his imminent transfer for an eight-figure fee.

    In the early summer, it was widely expected that Liverpool would stage a coup by convincing Bellingham to leave for Anfield.

    Instead, the finances involved in the deal have led to the club removing themselves from the equation and instead targeting more midfielders for a similar combined price.

    While the Reds accept the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister for just 35 million pounds, Dortmund have confirmed the deal with Real.

    Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid – including transfer fee
    In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Dortmund explained Bellingham were “close” to joining the Spanish giants for a fee of 103m euros (£88.5m).

    Bellingham signs a six-year contract at the Bernabeu, with Madrid also agreeing to pay €30.9m (£26.5m) in various add-ons for that period.

    The total compensation that could be paid to Dortmund would therefore be £115m.

    While this remains below the price tags previously quoted by the English and German press, it could explain why Liverpool were no longer willing to pursue the teenager.

    The salary agreed within Bellingham’s contract is not yet clear but will almost certainly reflect the nature of the move.

    Along with Mac Allister, the Reds are expected to sign at least two other midfielders, including Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, Romeo Lavia and Gabri Veiga.

    Mason Mount was considered a prime target alongside Bellingham, but a move for the Chelsea midfielder could also be too expensive for Liverpool to justify.

  • Franck Kessie’s agent reply to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links with £30m deal

    Franck Kessie’s agent reply to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links with £30m deal

    Franck Kessie's agent reply to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links with £30m deal

    Franck Kessie has been linked with a move away from Barcelona in this summer’s transfer window, with Liverpool one of the interested suitors, although the midfielder isn’t giving up on his comings and goings.

    Franck Kessie’s agent has poured cold water on reports that the Barcelona midfielder has been made available for a transfer.

    The Ivory Coast international joined the La Liga giants from AC Milan last summer.

    But he has struggled to start since arriving at Camp Nou despite being a regular in Xavi’s side which won the Spanish title for the first time in four years.

    It is now understood that Barca are ready to sell the 26-year-old as the company look to raise funds for another summer.

    The LaLiga champions continue to struggle financially as a major upgrade forces them to play away from the Nou Camp next season.

    This has seen them trying to raise funds by signing players who don’t necessarily have a long-term place in Xavi’s plans. According to AS, Kessie appeared to be one of the first to go and Liverpool were one of the teams interested in him.

    Franck Kessie's agent reply to Liverpool transfer rumours amid links with £30m deal

    A meeting between Kessie and Xavi would have proved ‘crucial’ with the Barca boss making it clear that the club would be forced to sell him. It was further reported that Kessie had accepted the decision and was ready to go.

    He was reportedly given a £30m prize, with Inter Milan, Liverpool and Tottenham named as interested suitors.

    But those reports appear to have been false now that Kessie’s agent has publicly condemned them.

    The rep reportedly called the report ‘fake news’ and that Kessie would like to stay at Barcelona.

    His position has not changed and he will resist any attempt to develop it further this summer.

    Reports of Inter’s interest in the midfielder first surfaced in March when Kessie was mainly used as a substitute. But back then, Xavi insisted he was a key player and not for sale.

    “We are very happy with him, he is showing great performance. He rarely loses the ball and the timing of his runs in the box is good. He works hard for the team and is generous with his team-mates,” said Barca coach.

    “The games he has played give him confidence, he is patient and will be important for us. I am very happy with Franck.

    The news will come as a blow to Liverpool, who are looking to review their midfield options this summer. With Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid instead, manager Jurgen Klopp has been forced to look for alternatives.

    Kessie appeared to be one of them and if he was available for £30million he would certainly be within Liverpool’s price bracket. But now it looks like Klopp may have to cross the Barca man off his shopping list.