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Dominik Szoboszlai has already identified ‘dream’ number six transfer Liverpool should now pull off

Dominik Szoboszlai has already identified the no.6 transfer as the one Liverpool should make right away.

Liverpool has been concentrating on the number six position over the past month or so after securing the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai. The club urgently needs a suitable replacement for Fabinho now that he has left, but the Reds’ search for one has so far been fruitless.

Moisés Caicedo would have rather moved to Chelsea than Anfield, despite Liverpool having had a bid accepted for him. It appears that the Reds’ efforts to sign the Brighton midfielder have now been in vain.

As a result, Jürgen Klopp must start over. In the current state of the holding midfielder market in international football, many of the top players in the position have already left for greener pastures this summer.

However, there is one player who might be free. Szoboszlai, a new Liverpool player, has previously praised him and included him in his “dream XI” at position six.

Szoboszlai was asked to name his ideal starting lineup of players from his career thus far on Fabrizio Romano’s Here We Go show in 2021. The Hungarian chose Tyler Adams of Leeds United to fill the sixth spot.

Tyler Adams would be one of the two sixes behind me, Szoboszlai told Romano. He’s good, he’s good. He is a boss. “.

Similar to how Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister would have worked, Szoboszlai and Adams are familiar with one another from Leipzig, which makes them a desirable pairing for Liverpool.

But what made Szoboszlai such a desirable candidate for the Reds is also what makes Adams an ideal candidate. The USMNT international, who went through the New York Red Bulls academy system before joining RB Leipzig, has been a Red Bull product from an early age, much like the Hungarian.

He has been raised in the gegenpressing system, which should make him much more adaptable to life at Liverpool than other players in his position. He is available and for sale, which is significant.

He’s available for a discount with a $25 million release clause (£20 million/€23 million). According to David Ornstein, Chelsea was interested in Adams along with Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, but that deal fell through. Currently, a number of top Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation of the USMNT captain.

Adams’ current injury does make things more difficult for Liverpool. He is worth the risk, though, at a pitiful $25 million.

He demonstrated his talent and produced outstanding performances for Leeds United during the previous Premier League season. The club was only ultimately dragged into the relegation zone and kicked out of England’s top division while he was away.

There aren’t many better options than Adams, particularly at that price range, who is comfortable with the ball, has great mobility, and is very good defensively. Liverpool would be able to sign another midfielder for such a low cost, which could help Klopp’s team even more.

This signing makes perfect sense. Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s newest signing, would concur based on his prior remarks.

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Liverpool have already completed two transfer ‘steals’ but Jürgen Klopp to-do list remains clear

Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston gives us his take on the latest pre-Chelsea talking points, including contests for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

Liverpool take on Chelsea later today at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the Premier League season for the pair, but attention has been almost exclusively on chasing Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo – and to some extent Southampton’s Roméo Lavia – beyond the last days .

Whatever happens in the transfer market, Liverpool could really use one to help Chelsea make a real statement at the start of the new season. Given the number of changes Mauricio Pochettino has had to oversee, this might not be the worst time to face him. We asked Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston a few questions about the Reds ahead of kick-off. What do you think of the summer transfer window from Liverpool’s point of view? What else needs to be done?

Well, everyone said they wanted a makeover, right? I think the window has been solid so far, although we can all recognize that there is still work to be done. In today’s market, Alexis Mac Allister is the real deal and a brilliant work of the club. Dominik Szoboszlai looks like someone with huge potential and the midfield is already significantly better than last season, although more depth is needed.

Liverpool will obviously need a defensive midfielder, although I don’t mind that it took some time to find the position. With all the transfer nonsense with Chelsea, I hope the club have also kept defensive options in mind.

Ibrahima Konaté can’t play every week and the ‘box-midfield’ system really starts to break down when he’s not on the pitch. There has been a lot of talk about a left centre-back but I still think the right side is more important given the profile required for the system to work. I’m much more confident with Andy Robertson on the left than with any of our current replacement options on the right.

If the club can sign another midfielder and defender, it’s hard to imagine a better summer window. However, they must be determined in the coming weeks to achieve this.

The pursuit of Romeo Lavia has now dragged on quite a bit. Is he the right target to sort out the Liverpool midfielder if Moisés Caicedo is unavailable? I think we now understand why it’s taking so long. Even if Caicedo joins Chelsea, I agree that the club explores all options in terms of defensive midfield. You clearly have a rating for Lavia and are reluctant to exceed it. I’m also skeptical that Chelsea will sign both Caideo and Lavia, but wonder if Liverpool will continue to explore other options rather than returning to Lavia immediately.

Lavia is a long-term project. The way Liverpool approach the first few months of the season won’t change much, as they need time to catch up (just look at how long Fabinho put in). When Liverpool decided to sell Fabinho, they accepted there would be short-term uncertainty about their position for long-term gains. This was 100% the right decision.

The midfield has already improved a lot, a lot with the additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai. Caicedo would be the perfect target to complete the midfield rebuild, but he’s not alone in doing so. What are your expectations for this season? What would success represent?

Getting back in the top four is the minimum; I think they will. From there, I wouldn’t say everything else is gravy, but I like that they’re heading into the season without the weight of high expectations.

Liverpool are very intriguing at the moment, and this one is as excited as I have been for a season that has been starting for a while. They remain one of the most talented teams in the league and have a very strong starting XI. They’ve taken one of the oldest teams in the Premier League and made them one of the youngest, which is exciting for the future.

The Europa League is not only an opportunity to pass on valuable experience to new, younger players, but also offers a trophy to be won. I think they are a defensive midfielder and another defender far from a team that can legitimately challenge for the Premier League title this season. Plus, this year they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. What do you expect from Matchday 1 against Chelsea? A chance to make a mark, or would you take a point?

It’s a crazy game to start the season – we’re not quite sure yet what we’ll get from the Reds (I’m hesitant to even try to pick the starting XI) but Chelsea are even more of an unknown quantity.

I think we are going to see a restrained first half but given the way Liverpool forwards have played so far this season and the firepower they can muster from the bench I think Jurgen will try to find a place to go for the three dots and place a marker. Given what has happened at Chelsea in recent days, I hope the Reds have beaten them.

August 14, 2023
Liverpool have already completed two transfer ‘steals’ but Jürgen Klopp to-do list remains clear

Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston gives us his take on the latest pre-Chelsea talking points, including contests for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

Liverpool take on Chelsea later today at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the Premier League season for the pair, but attention has been almost exclusively on chasing Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo – and to some extent Southampton’s Roméo Lavia – beyond the last days .

Whatever happens in the transfer market, Liverpool could really use one to help Chelsea make a real statement at the start of the new season. Given the number of changes Mauricio Pochettino has had to oversee, this might not be the worst time to face him. We asked Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston a few questions about the Reds ahead of kick-off. What do you think of the summer transfer window from Liverpool’s point of view? What else needs to be done?

Well, everyone said they wanted a makeover, right? I think the window has been solid so far, although we can all recognize that there is still work to be done. In today’s market, Alexis Mac Allister is the real deal and a brilliant work of the club. Dominik Szoboszlai looks like someone with huge potential and the midfield is already significantly better than last season, although more depth is needed.

Liverpool will obviously need a defensive midfielder, although I don’t mind that it took some time to find the position. With all the transfer nonsense with Chelsea, I hope the club have also kept defensive options in mind.

Ibrahima Konaté can’t play every week and the ‘box-midfield’ system really starts to break down when he’s not on the pitch. There has been a lot of talk about a left centre-back but I still think the right side is more important given the profile required for the system to work. I’m much more confident with Andy Robertson on the left than with any of our current replacement options on the right.

If the club can sign another midfielder and defender, it’s hard to imagine a better summer window. However, they must be determined in the coming weeks to achieve this.

The pursuit of Romeo Lavia has now dragged on quite a bit. Is he the right target to sort out the Liverpool midfielder if Moisés Caicedo is unavailable? I think we now understand why it’s taking so long. Even if Caicedo joins Chelsea, I agree that the club explores all options in terms of defensive midfield. You clearly have a rating for Lavia and are reluctant to exceed it. I’m also skeptical that Chelsea will sign both Caideo and Lavia, but wonder if Liverpool will continue to explore other options rather than returning to Lavia immediately.

Lavia is a long-term project. The way Liverpool approach the first few months of the season won’t change much, as they need time to catch up (just look at how long Fabinho put in). When Liverpool decided to sell Fabinho, they accepted there would be short-term uncertainty about their position for long-term gains. This was 100% the right decision.

The midfield has already improved a lot, a lot with the additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai. Caicedo would be the perfect target to complete the midfield rebuild, but he’s not alone in doing so. What are your expectations for this season? What would success represent?

Getting back in the top four is the minimum; I think they will. From there, I wouldn’t say everything else is gravy, but I like that they’re heading into the season without the weight of high expectations.

Liverpool are very intriguing at the moment, and this one is as excited as I have been for a season that has been starting for a while. They remain one of the most talented teams in the league and have a very strong starting XI. They’ve taken one of the oldest teams in the Premier League and made them one of the youngest, which is exciting for the future.

The Europa League is not only an opportunity to pass on valuable experience to new, younger players, but also offers a trophy to be won. I think they are a defensive midfielder and another defender far from a team that can legitimately challenge for the Premier League title this season. Plus, this year they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. What do you expect from Matchday 1 against Chelsea? A chance to make a mark, or would you take a point?

It’s a crazy game to start the season – we’re not quite sure yet what we’ll get from the Reds (I’m hesitant to even try to pick the starting XI) but Chelsea are even more of an unknown quantity.

I think we are going to see a restrained first half but given the way Liverpool forwards have played so far this season and the firepower they can muster from the bench I think Jurgen will try to find a place to go for the three dots and place a marker. Given what has happened at Chelsea in recent days, I hope the Reds have beaten them.

August 13, 2023
Jamie Carragher makes bold prediction between Chelsea and Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s advantage becomes clear

Red mist expected to descend over Stamford Bridge as Chelsea lock horns with Liverpool in west London as Moises Caicedo saga follows

Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will come out on top when Chelsea lock horns at Liverpool this weekend. The Blues welcome the Reds to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both clubs look to start the new Premier League season with three points on the board.

In each of the sides’ previous four meetings, it ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. However, the ex-Liverpool defender believes the deadlock will finally be broken in what should be a fiery affair as the Moises Caicedo transfer saga unfolds.

The Blues remain confident they can still sign the 21-year-old midfielder despite the Reds signing a £110m deal with Brighton. It is understood Caicedo is yet to agree a personal deal with Liverpool despite the Merseyside club preparing for his arrival at the AXA academy.

Although Chelsea are yet to make an improved offer to the Seagulls, they intend to do so as the Ecuador international considers a move to Stamford Bridge. Earlier in the summer he expressed his desire to join West Londoners, describing the club as “a very big, beautiful and historic team”.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Carragher claimed the off-field shenanigans could see Chelsea and Liverpool raise the bar. He said: “Last season Liverpool and Chelsea drew 0-0 twice.” Clubs were already regrouping and looking to the future.

“The fact that it’s a surprise if there are less than four goals on Sunday is an indication of where they’re going this season. My prediction is a high-scoring draw with the two busiest goalkeepers and in off the pitch.” The battle for Caicedo will only add to the intensity of the occasion.

“For Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Liverpool and Chelsea to become title contenders again, they need to be more active in the transfer market in the coming windows,” added Carragher.

“But no matter how much rebuilding and investment is needed for anyone following Manchester City, no one has more unfinished business in the Premier League than Pochettino, who is chasing the trophies that eluded him the first time around. ”

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Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Andre this summer.

Liverpool may have to wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre in midfield, even if they are now losing Romeo Lavia. Fluminense are refusing to lose Brazilian international Andre until the end of the Copa Libertadores season.

A 2-0 win against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night saw the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club progress to the quarter-finals of the South American Champions League. They will contest the two final stages on August 22-24 and August 29-31.

This means it could be too difficult for Liverpool to secure a deal before the window closes. The 22-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract, but the Reds are facing a race against time to get the most precise details before the September 1 deadline.

This scenario also depends entirely on Fluminense also losing their quarter-final tie. Liverpool would do well not to pin all their hopes on it as victory would give them extremely short time to sign an alternative for the first six months of the year.

A move for Andre in January is more likely as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield. Although he may still need a new midfielder before then, otherwise Liverpool risk being short on numbers.

They have signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but have lost five first-team midfielders this summer, including captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who were regular starters last season.

Andre would be the long-term successor to Thiago Alcantara, whose contract expires in 2024. The one-capped Brazilian international comes across more as a controller with an impressive hitting range, like Thiago, than a ball-winner like Fabinho. .

Liverpool have been working on a deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton to replace Fabinho as the team’s number 6. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that the Saints expected the Reds to meet their £50m price tag.

But Chelsea have now stolen with a £48m offer for the 19-year-old, including add-ons. Liverpool have turned down three offers for the Belgian, the latest at around £45m.

Southampton are refusing to cut the £50m valuation of the 19-year-old, who arrived from Manchester City just 12 months ago, to a high of £14m. However, Chelsea’s proposal could be enough to send Lavia to Stamford Bridge.

Missing out on the player after all his groundwork would be an embarrassing setback for Klopp’s side. Moreover, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton for around £100million.

The Ecuadorian is another defensive-minded player admired by Liverpool despite being deemed far too expensive for the Merseyside side.

August 13, 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
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new ‘threat’ as Liverpool’s upgraded weapon becomes clear

Trent Alexander-Arnold has dominated Liverpool’s set-pieces under Jürgen Klopp, but he now appears to be facing Dominik Szoboszlai, a new player.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the best technician at his old club since he first burst onto the scene as a teenage wonderkid on Merseyside. The reason Jürgen Klopp has given the Scouse defender more responsibility is because of his renowned intricate passing range and his capacity for expert precision ball strikes.

Alexander-Arnold has consistently been urged to act like Liverpool’s talisman and a true playmaker for the Reds despite his reserved position as a member of a back four. He is one of only three defenders, including former Everton player Leighton Baines and teammate Andy Robertson, to have recorded more than 50 assists in the Premier League’s history at the age of 24, still only 24.

Alexander-Arnold has a knack for hitting whipped deliveries into the penalty area, as evidenced by the fact that over 30% of his assists in England’s top flight have come from dead-ball situations. The majority of set pieces awarded in Liverpool’s favor are managed by him, and the Reds profit from his expert execution.

From those circumstances, the Englishman has also discovered the net on several occasions. He isn’t particularly prone to scoring goals, in large part because of his deeper positioning, but over the course of his career, he has scored 12 times in the Premier League, with seven of those goals coming from set pieces.

In the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold has scored five goals directly from free kicks, with Liverpool typically benefiting from set-pieces in comparison to the typical English team. For instance, Klopp’s team led all teams in goals scored from set pieces last season, and it repeated the feat in both 2018/19 and 2019/20.

Given that baseball and basketball have higher scoring averages than football, for instance, Liverpool has used set pieces as an unconventional means of winning games. Alexander-Arnold has been the team’s most effective set piece taker, followed by Robertson, who also likes to assume control of his fair share of set pieces. However, the Reds might experience a change this year.

Liverpool spent money on Dominik Szoboszlai’s services earlier this summer. The Hungarian captain relocated to Anfield from RB Leipzig and has since been adjusting to life in England. The 22-year-old midfielder is anticipated to make his Premier League debut this weekend.

After Liverpool triggered a release clause in his contract, Szoboszlai agreed to terms for $76 million (£60 million/€70 million). While he doesn’t play in the same position as Alexander-Arnold, he is renowned for being extremely technical and even refined when he strikes the ball.

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, René Mari, who coworked with him when he was a young and promising athlete at Red Bull Salzburg, detailed his qualities.

Under Jürgen Klopp, Trent Alexander-Arnold has dominated Liverpool’s set pieces; however, it now seems that he is facing off against newcomer Dominik Szoboszlai.

Since making his Merseyside debut as a teenage wonderkid, Trent Alexander-Arnold has developed into the best technician at his old club.

The Scouse defender has been given more responsibility by Jürgen Klopp because of his reputation for deft passing ranges and his ability to strike the ball with expert precision.

Despite his reserved position as a member of a back four, Alexander-Arnold has frequently been urged to act like Liverpool’s talisman and a true playmaker for the Reds.

He is one of only three defenders in Premier League history—along with teammate Andy Robertson and former Everton player Leighton Baines—to have more than 50 assists in the league at the age of just 24.

In England’s top division, more than 30% of Alexander-Arnold’s assists have come from dead-ball situations, demonstrating his talent for whipped deliveries into the penalty area.

Because he oversees the majority of set pieces that end up favoring Liverpool, the Reds gain from his superb technique.

The Englishman also discovered the internet several times as a result of those circumstances.

Although his deeper positioning makes him less likely to score goals, he has 12 Premier League goals in the course of his career, including seven off set pieces.

Liverpool typically benefits from set-pieces compared to the typical English team, and Alexander-Arnold has scored five goals in the Premier League straight off free kicks.

For instance, in the 2017–18 season as well as the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons, Klopp’s team topped the league in goals scored from set pieces.

Liverpool has used set pieces as an unconventional strategy to win games because football has a lower scoring average than other team sports, like basketball or baseball, for example.

Robertson, who also likes to take control of his fair share of set pieces, has been the team’s second-most effective set piece taker after Alexander-Arnold.
This year, however, the Reds might go through a change.

The services of Dominik Szoboszlai were acquired by Liverpool this summer. After moving to Anfield from RB Leipzig, the 22-year-old midfielder is anticipated to make his Premier League debut this weekend. He’s since been settling into life in England.

Szoboszlai agreed to terms for $76 million (£60 million/€70 million) following Liverpool’s activation of a release clause in his contract.

Unlike Alexander-Arnold, he plays a different position on the field, but he is renowned for his incredibly technical and almost refined ball striking.

In fact, René Mari, who worked with him at Red Bull Salzburg when he was a young, promising athlete, described his characteristics in a recent interview with Sky Sports.

August 12, 2023
Liverpool ready to pay £25.9m transfer fee to sign versatile defender – Klopp’s wish

As well as improving their defensive position in midfield, Liverpool urgently need to strengthen their backline who regularly leaked goals last season.

In 2022, the Reds signed young right-back Calvin Ramsay, but he only made two senior appearances in the 2022/23 season and is now on loan at Preston.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was weak in defense and Klopp has no qualities to cover him, a natural right-back in the squad.

In such a scenario, reports indicate that Anfield are seeking the services of Moroccan international and Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui.

According to the Spanish source, Nacional, Liverpool would be willing to sign the 25-year-old for a fee of around 25.9 million pounds (30 million euros) from the Bavarians. The Catalan outlet claim it is Jurgen Klopp’s desire to secure the African right-back, who can play on either side of the pitch.

In the 2021-22 season, Mazraoui played regularly for Ajax and directly contributed to 7 goals (5 goals and 2 assists) in the league as the Dutch giants won the title.

However, after joining Bayern on a free transfer last year, the versatile defender has only started in 11 Bundesliga games (the last six), scoring one goal and providing four assists.

At the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the 24-time star made five appearances, all at left-back, helping the Atlas Lions keep clean sheets against European giants Croatia, Belgium and Spain.

Klopp needs to strengthen the defense before the transfer deadline closes next month. Do you think Liverpool should pay £25.9m to sign Mazraoui?

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Liverpool is about to complete a record $110 million deal for Moises Caicedo of Brighton.

According to talkSPORT, Liverpool and Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo are about to finalize a record-breaking £110 million deal.

Caicedo could get a medical as soon as this Friday because the Reds have outbid Chelsea in the race to sign him.

The final amount will surpass the previous British record, which was £105 million, which Arsenal paid West Ham to acquire Declan Rice earlier this summer.

It will also break Liverpool’s record player transfer, currently held by Virgil van Dijk’s £75 million purchase from Southampton in January 2018—although the price tag on Darwin Nunez’s transfer could rise to £85 million.

As Caicedo is poised for a Merseyside switch, this saga that has dragged on all summer appears to finally come to an end with a surprise turn.

He appeared to be joining Chelsea, who made the 21-year-old’s first significant summer transfer move.

Caicedo has received two offers from Chelsea, but both fell short of Brighton’s £100 million valuation of the player.

It gave Liverpool the opportunity to act, and at their first attempt, they outbid the Seagulls in price and appear poised to close the deal.

After allowing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner to leave after their contracts expired, Jurgen Klopp’s team was always in need of a rebuild in the midfield.

They made a good start to the transfer window by bringing in World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, who played with Caicedo at Brighton, and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

However, when both Fabinho and club captain Jordan Henderson left Anfield for lucrative jobs in Saudi Arabia, their midfield shortages reached almost emergency levels.

Romeo Lavia, a star for Southampton who appeared destined for a move to Liverpool, may now be the focus of Chelsea’s attention.

Chelsea saw an opportunity to pounce on the Reds’ refusal to meet Saints’ £50m asking price for the 19-year-old.

But the Championship club is likely to reject Chelsea’s most recent offer of £48 million.

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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 12, 2023
Four questions Jurgen Klopp still needs to answer before Liverpool’s season starts

Liverpool begin their Premier League season at Chelsea this Sunday with Jurgen Klopp’s side desperate to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish

One thing you can predict about Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool this season is that he will be unpredictable.

After a campaign that saw them clinch a domestic cup double and come excruciatingly close to a historic four-way fixture, the Reds clashed in 2022/23. Criticism of an aging and tired team was rife as they eventually finished fifth, missing out on a lucrative Champions League place.

Klopp’s rebuild this summer has included the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but Klopp has also faced numerous expenses, including captain Jordan Henderson and midfield partner Fabinho.

Who will join Virgil van Dijk? For all their erratic form, few can deny that Liverpool were still exciting to watch last season – just ask Manchester United.

More than countering that idea, their tendency was basically to be a back crash. With Virgil van Dijk failing to recapture the perfect form he had displayed prior to his serious injury, Liverpool’s defensive frailties have been exposed all too regularly and, in Real Madrid’s case, brutally.

However, the new captain Van Dijk’s place is not up for discussion, but the question of who will place him in central defense is. Joel Matip has been linked with a departure from Anfield this summer, while Ibrahima Konate is yet to account for the £36m Liverpool paid RB Leipzig two years ago. With Klopp failing to make more defensive reinforcements this summer, how he manages his own squad could be crucial.

The role of Trent Alexander Arnold?

It is not only in central defense that Klopp must perform well in the shock of Stamford Bridge this Sunday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was heavily reviled for most of the season for his positional play and appeared to fall out of favor with England manager Gareth Southgate. Ultimately, he was hailed as a playmaker in midfield and was once again firmly linked with his national team coach. His mesmerizing performance during Leeds’ 6-1 defeat in April hinted at an exciting glimpse into the future for the 24-year-old. If Klopp feels he has backup – and if that is the keyword here – then surely Alexander-Arnold’s ballplay is simply too good to operate at right-back?

Will Romeo Lavia sign?

After the summer signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, it seemed that the much-hyped Anfield midfield rebuild was almost complete.

But then came the Saudi Pro League and Jordan Henderson and Fabinho went out. With Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain already gone when their contracts expired and Thiago’s injuries still ongoing, Klopp has taken aim at Southampton’s youngster Romeo Lavia.

But the chase turns out to be far from easy. The Championship club have already turned down three offers from Liverpool and are refusing to cut their £50million from the 19-year-old.

Klopp and FSG need to take the plunge and come up with their asking price, right?

How patient can Klopp be with Nunez? It was much easier for Jordan Klopp when his top three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino essentially picked themselves.

With two-thirds of that trio now in Saudi Arabia, finding the best trio from an admittedly large list of options will be another determining factor in whether Liverpool can compete again at the top. For all his indisputable qualities, getting the ball into the net for Darwin Nunez still wasn’t easy, and Liverpool cannot afford a total of nine league goals from their number 9.

Salah’s place is certainly secured, but if Nunez continues his loose finish, Klopp probably won’t have long to wait. With Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota also in the ranks, it is clearly possible to complete a three up front without the Uruguayan.

August 11, 2023
Jurgen Klopp’s two reasons for not spending huge money on Liverpool target Romeo Lavia

Liverpool face competition from Chelsea for the signing of Romeo Lavia after the Blues started the race for the Southampton midfielder – after Jurgen Klopp’s side turned down three offers

Failing to qualify for the Champions League can be costly – and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are paying the price for not finishing in the top four.

The Reds were fifth at the end of another busy Premier League season in May, meaning they will play in the Europa League in 2023/24. It’s the first time since 2016 that Liverpool have failed to qualify for Europe’s elite club competition – after finishing eighth in Klopp’s first season in charge.

And Klopp is feeling the effects of a disappointing season in the top flight, which saw Liverpool unable to spend the money as generously as they might have liked. The Reds have spent just under £100m this summer – less than seven Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United. Now Liverpool face a battle to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton after Chelsea made a £48million bid for the Belgium international on Wednesday. The Reds need to be smarter in the transfer market and are currently unwilling to match Lavia’s £50m valuation after the latest rejection of a third offer of £46m.

Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan is well aware of the Reds’ struggles in the transfer market and has admitted the gains from not taking part in the Champions League are already having an impact. The Reds will have the chance to collect more than £35million from the Europa League – even if they qualify for the final next May.

Hogan told The Athletic: “Obviously it makes a difference in terms of income and we have to act on it. Our aim is to run the club in a sustainable way. If you are missing Champions League income , you need to react accordingly – and we did.”

Their financial troubles are likely one of the reasons Liverpool are reluctant to accept Southampton’s valuation of Lavia and are cautious about where they spend their money, despite being contacted about Moises Caicedo by Brighton.

Liverpool could make a fourth offer for the Southampton ace as they look to add another midfielder to their ranks following the departures of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita this summer.

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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 11, 2023
Roméo Lavia transfer breakthrough is predicted for Liverpool, as Kevin De Bruyne criticizes regulation changes.

Liverpool still looks the logical transfer bet for Roméo Lavia. Kevin De Bruyne isn’t thrilled with the new guidelines that Jurgen Klopp will soon face.

The 2023/24 Premier League season begins tomorrow and there are still question marks over Liverpool as they prepare for their opener at Chelsea on Sunday. A strong start to the season is crucial as the Reds seek to reclaim a Champions League spot next season.

There are several tough decisions Jurgen Klopp will have to make regarding his squad selection and the tactical system in which he will deploy his players at Stamford Bridge. Most important among the puzzles is the composition of the midfield.

Who will play and Trent Alexander-Arnold play alongside them? Or will he also take the place, as he did in the first two friendlies of the summer?

The issue is brought into sharper focus by another extraordinary day of rumors and counter-voices in the circus of the transfer window. The storyline is being thickened by Liverpool appearing to be in direct competition with Chelsea for two players, although by the time you read this the picture has probably shifted further. Leave Liverpool fans scratching their heads about their team’s strategy this summer. It will be a relief to have competitive football again this weekend.

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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 11, 2023
Liverpool submit €60 million offer to sign Champions League winner

In an article on Real Madrid’s squad overhaul, a report from Spain claims that Liverpool have made an offer to sign Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde.

The topic of rebuilding Liverpool’s midfield in this summer’s transfer window has been by far the most talked about among fans online.

As the situation currently stands, Jürgen Klopp’s midfield is at least two midfielders away from him.

Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but they have also parted ways with six midfielders since the end of last season and now appear to be perilously short of cover.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit dragged on and was complicated by Chelsea who hijacked the situation with a £48m offer. Their offer was also turned down as Southampton continue to show impressive resilience. They have now turned down four offers this summer – three from Liverpool, one from Chelsea.

Meanwhile, reports have surfaced linking Liverpool with a Grand Slam move to in turn hijack Chelsea’s bid to sign Moises Caicedo. The Telegraph’s Matt Law claimed the Reds have outbid the Blues for the 21st season.
Ecuadorian year.

However, trusted Times reporter Paul Joyce claims Jurgen Klopp’s side are only doing their due diligence on all targets and have been in contact with Brighton but expect him to join Chelsea.

As of this writing, Liverpool have just 24 days to complete the remaining signings. Klopp is reportedly keen on two new midfielders and a defender, but aside from Liverpool finally biting the proverbial £50million for Lavia, the Reds don’t appear to be close to securing any further signings.

According to a Spanish report, Liverpool are now looking to poach Federico Valverde from Real Madrid, having already made a €60m (£51.8m) bid to ‘find a deal’ on a move to Anfield.

They go on to say that ‘this is not the first time the English side have tried to sign Fede’.

Liverpool were previously ready to pay €100m (£86.4m) but due to Valverde’s ‘declining performance’, the Anfield club have reduced their offer.

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez will only let Valverde go if he pays at least €80m (£69m).

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Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

August 11, 2023