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Following a bid from Romeo Lavia, Jurgen Klopp explains Liverpool’s transfer strategy.

During the team’s preseason training camp in Singapore, the Liverpool manager spoke with the media.

Jurgen Klopp acknowledges that it is “absolutely clear” that Liverpool needs to add at least one more midfielder during this transfer window.

Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai were two recent additions to the Reds’ engine room that cost a combined £95 million to make.

However, with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita having already left this summer, Liverpool is now without any senior options after the unexpected departure of Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq, with Fabinho ready to follow the former captain to Saudi Arabia.

Romeo Lavia, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder, is the subject of negotiations between Liverpool and Southampton after the latter club rejected Liverpool’s initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons. Southampton now wants £50 million for the player.

Prior to the start of the Premier League season at Chelsea in a fortnight, Klopp has previously stated that he wants a second new addition. However, the Reds are open to making any additional acquisitions before the transfer window closes.

When asked how crucial it would be to further improve the midfield division, Klopp responded, “That would not be a bad idea. There is no question in our minds as to what we must do. We are undoubtedly pursuing solutions.
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In Singapore on Saturday, Klopp addressed the media in advance of a friendly matchup against Leicester City of the Championship.

After Liverpool accepted a £40 million offer from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittiahd, Fabinho was unable to attend the recent training camp in Germany. Instead of traveling to the Far East, Fabinho left on Friday for Saudi Arabia to finalize the transfer.

However, that hasn’t been finished entirely, and Klopp emphasized how quickly agreements with foreign teams are resolved.

The Reds manager claimed that the absence of Fabinho “shows things are ongoing.”. “However, as far as I’m aware, nothing has been decided.

“Clearly, we must all adjust to these new circumstances; the timing is different from what we are accustomed to at this time. So it’s best to hold off on talking about something until after it has actually happened. ”.

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Barcelona declined Liverpool’s €30m offer for star defender

Liverpool have linked up with a move for Andreas Christensen from Barcelona

In a bid to bolster their defensive ranks, Liverpool have set their sights on Andreas Christensen. Jurgen Klopp has made a personal request to the Danish centre-back. Christensen’s pursuit signals the club’s determination to strengthen its back-line for the new season.

This is according to Nacional via Football365 [h/t ECHO]. Liverpool made an initial offer of €30 million to Barcelona for Christensen’s services. However, the Catalan giants were quick to reject the offer, signaling their intention to retain the talented defender.

Undeterred by their second refusal this week after Lavia, the Reds are preparing a second €50m offer for Christensen, showing their willingness to live up to Barcelona’s appreciation for the player.

Christensen has built a reputation as a reliable and composed centre-back and it is no surprise that Klopp is eager to sign. The 27-year-old striker has already shown his defensive prowess at Barcelona and Chelsea. His style of play is in line with the philosophy of Liverpool which certainly makes him a suitable addition to the squad.

With Liverpool looking for defensive reinforcements, Christensen could certainly prove to be an ideal choice. Klopp’s personal interest in the player underlines his belief in the Dane’s abilities and the potential impact he could have on the team.

Liverpool’s back line certainly needs reinforcements as they are ‘uncertain’

Future of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. The other obvious reason why we might use a number of defenders is the age of the current centre-backs. Mattip, 31. Virgil van Dijk, 32 years old. Nat Phillips is absent and Joe Gomez is not a first-choice player, leaving Ibrahima Konate alone.

If the deal goes ahead, Christensen would bring more depth and quality to Liverpool’s defensive options. His experience and composure in defense could prove crucial in high-stakes matches, adding extra stability to the team’s defense.

Klopp’s personal interest in the player could be a deciding factor but the end result remains uncertain, especially given Barca’s reluctance to let go of Christensen. Liverpool must be patient and ready to continue negotiations to bring the Danish defender to Anfield.

July 29, 2023
As it was, the manager claims the £50 million Liverpool target will play for him today.

Romeo Lavia is expected to play in today’s exhibition match between Southampton and AZ Alkmaar.

Prior to their preseason match, Saints manager Russell Martin told the team that the lineup would remain the same as it did in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Bournemouth.

Lavia received a starting spot as Southampton played the Cherries at St. Mary’s Stadium despite Liverpool’s £40 million bid for the midfielder earlier this week.

Lavia was taken off at halftime after it became apparent that he was “coasting” and had his attention elsewhere during the first half.

Martin, however, has the option of restarting him this afternoon even though a transfer to Anfield is still unlikely. The Reds have not yet submitted a second offer for the Belgian and are waiting for Fabinho to leave the club before they resume their pursuit.

Liverpool was initially eager to sign Lavia in time for tomorrow’s match against Leicester City in Singapore, but they still appear to be far from confirming his potential arrival as the midfielder is still on the south coast this weekend.

Fabinho has already passed his medical with Al-Ittihad, so his departure from Merseyside may be official within the next few days. Lavia might join Liverpool before their game against Bayern Munich, but he might stay in England and play in their final preseason match on August 7 against Darmstadt.

It is urgent that Liverpool and Southampton work out a deal for Lavia.

Romeo Lavia’s personal terms have already been established, so Liverpool should be able to complete a deal for him quickly after their bid is accepted.

With just two weeks until their Premier League debut against Chelsea, the Reds must reach that point as soon as possible.

Lavia might only appear in one preseason game with his new teammates if he misses the Bayern Munich match. It would be unlikely at that point for him to make his Blues debut.

Jurgen Klopp’s midfield options may be constrained by Thiago’s recent injury concerns. Curtis Jones’ return to last season’s form will be eagerly anticipated by the German.

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Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

Liverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

“You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

\”There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

July 29, 2023
Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are dealing with the same Chelsea transfer headache following £52 million deals.

Liverpool is lacking in center-field leaders. Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai are two excellent additions to Jurgen Klopp’s midfield this summer, but both players are still in the early stages of their respective careers.

Given the Reds’ burgeoning group of talented young midfielders, Liverpool would benefit from having an experienced mind in charge of organizing and directing the line. Harvey Elliot, Curtis Jones, and Stefan Bajcetic require a mentor to help them develop into their best selves, but there doesn’t appear to be a standout player on the team who can fill this position.

Therefore, in order to prevent a situation similar to the one Chelsea is in, Klopp must sign a player who can establish himself in the middle of the field. The Blues are also in dire need of a midfield leader following the departures of Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, and Jorginho in January. In particular, the former captain, who has had a significant impact on the careers of numerous first-team players, Henderson and Fabinho were regarded as dressing-room leaders.

One of them is the transitioning midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold, who stated on BBC Radio 5 Live in 2018 that Henderson was “definitely a mentor of mine.”. You can quietly observe a few [players] as they go about their daily activities.

“He’s definitely one of the players I’ve paid close attention to over the two years I’ve been with the [Liverpool] first team, and I’ve tried to pick up things he does that can make me a better player. “.

After losing Fabinho to Al Ittihad for £40 million, the Reds are rumored to be looking for a holding midfielder. A number of players, including Romeo Lavia of Southampton, Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, and Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City, have been linked to the club.

Amrabat would be the ideal addition from among those because of his attributes both on and off the field. The 26-year-old is one of the top players in the world for ball recoveries and pass completion rates, and he led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semifinals.

The only issue is that Manchester United appears to have the best chance of signing him. Sport Italia reports that the Red Devils have agreed to pay Fiorentina’s £30 million asking price for the player and will move forward with the transfer once Rasmus Hojlund has been transferred from Atalanta. In order to get ahead of United, Klopp might want to think about making a move for the Moroccan star right away.

July 29, 2023
Liverpool transfer round-up: New offer for Romeo Lavia as Jurgen Klopp plan emerges

Liverpool are in talks with Southampton over the prospect of signing Romeo Lavia following the departure of Jordan Henderson to Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq.

Jürgen Klopp still has work to do in the transfer window, despite him already having two first-time deals lined up for Liverpool this summer.

The Reds have added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to their ranks to give their midfield a much needed upgrade. But with even more unexpected expenses in that department, Klopp still needs reinforcements before the new season kicks off in just over two weeks.

With the clock ticking towards the curtain-raising in the Premier League against Chelsea on August 13, here’s the latest transfer gossip coming out of Anfield.

Henderson leaves

Jordan Henderson has finally completed his £12m move to Saudi outfit Al-Ettifaq. The outgoing Liverpool captain is set to join a new manager, former Reds icon Steven Gerrard, in the Middle East.

Henderson spent 12 years at Liverpool, but Klopp has told the 33-year-old he will see a shorter season this season. The England international has agreed a deal with the Saudi club worth £700,000 a week.

He has also faced backlash due to his status as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and the fact that homosexuality is banned in the Gulf state. Al-Ettifaq announced Henderson’s signing with a video, but grayscaled all instances of him wearing the rainbow captain’s armband in support of LGBTQ+. Read what Mirror reporter Jacob Leeks had to say about the controversial move here.

A fresh supply of Lavia is expected

Liverpool look set to make a better offer for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia following Henderson’s departure.

The 19-year-old is seen as a suitable option to help fill the gap left by Henderson and Fabinho, who are also due to leave for Saudi Arabia.

The Telegraph reported that Liverpool still had £15m off Lavia’s valuation, while Southampton slapped a £50m price tag on his head.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has since said Liverpool are set to raise their initial £35m offer to an initial £42.5m with £2.5m in add-ons to try and lure relegated Saints into a sale. Klopp’s plan unfolds

Right-back Conor Bradley is set to sign a new three-year contract with Liverpool, suggesting he could be included in the first team next season.

Bradley played on loan at Bolton Wanderers last season and won the Player of the Year award when he finished fifth in League One. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of the 20-year-old and revealed in April that he wanted to assess Bradley in preparation for the season before deciding whether to loan him out again or keep him in and around the first season. Team

“When he was there we knew what we had in our hands but there has to be a way for the guys to take the next step in terms of the game and it was a typical win-win situation. now: it was good for us, good for.” “He’s good for the club and I liked him a lot,” Klopp said when asked about his time at the back at Bolton.

July 28, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has already picked his short-term Fabinho replacement for Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold had to play in another new position this summer as Jordan Henderson leaves Liverpool and Fabinho will follow

When Liverpool planned their long-awaited midfield renewal, it was not expected that they would be left without a defensive midfielder just over two weeks before the start of the new season.

Already knowing they would be without Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer this summer, the Reds were quick to sign Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai before the start of pre-season. Little did they know, however, that those preparations would soon be interrupted by transfer interests from Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

The Liverpool captain completed a controversial £12million move to Al-Ettifaq on Thursday, while the Brazilian is set to join him in the Gulf state, where a £40million move to Al-Ittihad is finalized . But as the Reds are the only senior midfielders, their departures have left Jurgen Klopp in a dilemma on the eve of the new season. Liverpool are already considering the possibility of signing a third new midfielder this summer, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia named as Fabinho’s long-term replacement. But the Reds are now prioritizing such a push, having already rejected a £38m bid for the Belgium international.

With a second offer now expected for the 19-year-old, worth around £40-45million, Liverpool are looking to at least strengthen their position ahead of their Premier League opener at Chelsea on Sunday 13 august. But Stefan Bajcetic also brags: there’s no escaping the fact that having two teenagers who have combined just 55 senior caps is a gamble because they’re available as natural midfielders.

Klopp’s task over the next two weeks, having to build a revamped midfield already this summer, is far from enviable – especially as the Reds have also used the pre-season to develop further with their Revamped team of three to fight -2- Formation 2-3. But while existing players gradually adapt to a new system is one thing, its newly forged engine room will definitely be thrown into the deep end.

Whether Liverpool will target a fourth midfielder once Fabinho’s departure is confirmed remains to be seen, with pressure on the likes of Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara to provide at least some midfield familiarity as the new signings adjust to their new environment.

Yet the former, alongside Harvey Elliott, has just returned for pre-season after winning the Under-21 European Championship with England. Meanwhile, the latter, together with Bajcetic, has not yet fully returned to training and both have been excluded from the trip for the Reds’ trip to Singapore, where they continue their rehabilitation from the injury.

Even if Liverpool manage to sign Lavia, they still risk falling short in midfield when the new season kicks off. And given how quickly the start of the new campaign is approaching for the Reds, Klopp could be forced to keep what is currently a forced experience.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was reinvented to great effect as an inverted right-back in the final months of last season, moving into midfield alongside Fabinho when Liverpool were on the ball. But in the absence of the Brazilian and Henderson, he started as Klopp’s number six in recent friendlies against Karlsruher and Furth.

In the first of those two games, Szoboszlai and Bobby Clark started on either side of him, while Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were selected for the latter. Meanwhile, Conor Bradley, who was also left out of Singapore’s 27-man travel squad, was used as a reverse full-back in both games. Bradley’s absence is due to minor injury, so the opportunity to play Joe Gomez at right-back and try Andy Robertson or Kostas Tsimikas at full-back reversed on the opposition wing at least leaves the door open for Alexander to move forward. -Arnold in midfield if needed.

The England international has regularly been the subject of debate over his long-term position, with many insisting that he should be turned into a midfielder over the years. His new hybrid role has certainly given Liverpool the best of both worlds, with Klopp previously insisting the 24-year-old was the best right-back in the world.

Alexander-Arnold actually thrived for the Three Lions as number eight in June’s international breakout, scoring one goal and one assist in two emphatic Euro 2024 qualifying victories over Malta and North Macedonia. But the last time Gareth Southgate tried out the defender in such a position, against Andorra in September 2021, Klopp was unimpressed. “In this game, in a game where, for example, England are so dominant or where we are so dominant that Trent could play in midfield, I would prefer him to be the six than the eight in this case. , Klopp told Sky Sports ahead of his return to club football.

“It’s possible, but why make the best right-back in the world a midfielder? I don’t really understand that.”

With Liverpool in need of new midfielders this summer, it has again been suggested that Alexander-Arnold could be reinvented in a new role, with the Reds potentially set to target a new right-back.

But having previously said he would prefer to see the 24-year-old in a deeper role if selected in the engine room, Klopp has been forced to do just that in recent weeks. Whether he will be able to get him back to the reverse right-back role in Singapore against Leicester City and Bayern Munich remains to be seen.

But having previously played that role alongside Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, he at least had an advantage over Lavia or another new signing ahead of the Premier League opener against Chelsea. Given the Belgian’s relative inexperience and the lack of time he would need to spend with his new team-mates ahead of the move to Stamford Bridge, Klopp might be wise to make the most of his squad’s familiarity to be able to start the new season Season.

Therefore, Alexander-Arnold should remain an option as Liverpool’s number six and Fabinho’s short-term replacement, at least for now.

July 28, 2023
Liverpool may soon complete transfer different from what Jürgen Klopp has tried before

Liverpool are eyeing a $64 million transfer this week and it would represent a major change from what the Reds were previously going for under Jurgen Klopp.

With it looking like Roméo Lavia could become the next summer signing to go through the door to Liverpool this summer, there is no doubt that the young Belgian would be an exciting addition.

The 19-year-old has all the skills needed to become a truly adept player at the base of The Reds’ midfield, but he would also represent a complete change from what Liverpool usually aim for in the market.

Liverpool normally opt for slightly more established players who are three or four years older. This allows their development to take place on the books of other clubs and there is more certainty about the player’s true potential.

The more data behind someone, the less risk there is associated with the transfer. Perhaps the explanation is simply that there are no midfielders aged between 22 and 24 who Liverpool’s recruitment team believe are of the required, accessible and achievable standard.

The going rate appears to be over $100 million for settled options: Declan Rice has already moved and likely would have been out of the Reds’ price range; Enzo Fernández was also admired before joining Chelsea in January (again for a huge sum).

But Lavia, with just one full senior season to his name and a total of 29 appearances for Southampton, would be a very different kind of signing. He would be much cheaper than Rice or Fernández, but would come with more unknowns.

With a valuation of $64m (£50m/€58m), it’s no small investment to make either. Every senior player that Jürgen Klopp has signed since signing for Liverpool has played football for around five full seasons before moving to Anfield, as the list follows:

2023/24:

Dominik Szoboszlai — $77 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Alexis Mac Allister-$45 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

2022/23:

Darwin Núñez-$83 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Cody Gakpo-$48 million, four and a half seasons of senior football when he signed

2021/22:

Luis Díaz-$48 million, five and a half seasons of senior football when he signed

Ibrahima Konaté – $46 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

2020/21:

Diogo Jota — $53 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Thiago Alcântara – $32 million, 11 seasons of senior football when signed

2019/20:

Takumi Minamino – $9 million, eight seasons of senior football when signed

2018/19:

Alisson Becker – $84 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Naby Keïta – $68 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Fabinho – $51 million, six seasons of senior football when he signed

Xherdan Shaqiri – $17 million, nine seasons of senior football when he signed

2017/18:

Virgil van Dijk — $97 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Mohamed Salah – $47 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – $45 million, seven seasons of senior football when he signed

Andy Robertson – $10 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

2016/17:

Sadio Mané-$45 million, five seasons of senior football when he signed

Gini Wijnaldum-$32 million, nine seasons of senior football when he signed

Joël Matip — Free transfer, seven seasons of senior football when signed

There’s no doubt that Lavia could be a great signing for Liverpool, but there’s no other way to judge him than to see him as a higher-risk signing than what the Reds are usually looking for.

For the asking price of $64 million, Lavia would become Liverpool’s sixth-biggest signing of all-time, despite the small sample of what he can do. This brings excitement for what it could become, but it also represents something of a gamble.

July 27, 2023
Report – £60m Azzurri star agrees Liverpool transfer

Liverpool are consistently associated with high quality midfielders and one of them is blue star Marco Verratti.

Three days ago, we reported via Marca that the Reds are set to beat Atletico Madrid to sign the Italian from Paris Saint-Germain, who values their prized asset at €70m (£60m).

More recently, reports from Spain suggest Verratti has agreed to a move to Liverpool.

According to Catalan outlet Nacional, the decorated midfielder has been “OK” to join Jurgen Klopp, who must now reach an agreement with PSG to complete the transfer.

The 30-year-old star was eager to reunite with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. However, president Florentino Perez didn’t hesitate to sign him as the La Liga giants already have enough quality and skill in the middle of the park.

It’s worth remembering that Los Blancos blew their budget to sign Jude Bellingham who was top of Liverpool’s wishlist not too long ago.

The Spanish news source claims that Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone was interested in Verratti but fired the Rojiblancos in favor of a move to Anfield.

The veteran has made over 400 appearances for France and won the Ligue 1 title and Super Cup nine times. He also won the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue six times. The 55-year-old star has thus won thirty national titles, but not even a European trophy with PSG. Maybe it’s time for him to finally walk away.

Not to be forgotten, Verratti was an important member of the Italian national team that won the European Championships under Roberto Mancini two years ago. He provided two assists in the league.

Have your say: should Liverpool accept a £60m fee to secure his signature?

July 27, 2023
Liverpool contacts a Brazilian midfielder valued at £22 million.

As news of Fabinho’s transfer to Al Ettifaq broke, Liverpool were linked with another Brazilian midfielder to fill the void left by 29-year-old former captain Jordan Henderson.

Any remaining deals that need to be finalized should arguably be done as soon as possible as Jurgen Klopp would certainly prefer a permanent squad before his side start the new Premier League season at Stamford Bridge in just over two weeks.

The Reds are believed to continue to try to sign Southampton defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, and, Football Transfers note, there have also been talks with Fluminense for Andre.

According to the report, the Brazilian club want 25 million euros for 80% of the economic rights and future bonuses of the 22-year-old.

Obviously, that’s an amount Liverpool could afford, although the problem for Klopp is that the player won’t be allowed to leave his current club until the end of his season, which would mean Andre wouldn’t have to. be hired before the next transfer. window. Fulham is also attributed to an interest in its services, but you would also see that the same problem applies.

Since red quickly needs in situ bodies, an offer that goes beyond the price could persuade Fluminense to allow her husband a summer train.

However, it is by no means sure and can hunt Klopp in another place for reinforcements.

July 27, 2023
Four things that ‘ will definitely’ happen to Liverpool even after Roméo Lavia bid completed

Liverpool are reportedly working on a second offer for Roméo Lavia as a deal for the midfielder looks increasingly likely and could clarify some things at Anfield.

Liverpool are working to pull together a number of different things this summer, with Jürgen Klopp’s squad undergoing a number of changes on the pitch that need to be integrated as soon as possible.

Most of the changes took place in midfield. Six senior options will leave Liverpool from the end of last season as Fabinho is now following Jordan Henderson after the 33-year-old confirmed his departure, and Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are the only ones out at the moment. Roméo Lavia could be another addition.

However, there are other things the Liverpool staff need to take care of. The offensive ranks are full in anticipation of more additions, but now there will be a battle for places and there are other big decisions to be made as well.

The pecking order of the attackers becomes clear

With Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo all fit and battling for places at the moment, Jurgen Klopp has a lot to think about as the new season approaches.

There won’t necessarily be a ‘first choice’ in the top three, but Liverpool will have to select players to face Chelsea on the opening day of the new season and some will have to go without.

All five strikers are unlikely to stay fit throughout the season and with the Europa League there will be plenty of minutes for everyone.

But it will be fascinating as the friendlies progress to see who emerges as the favourites, particularly for the congested number nine position where three of the five would like to be. New transfers are coming
Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

New transfers are coming

Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

Klopp has already confirmed that there are more signings on the horizon this summer and Lavia can’t be the only one. Alongside him, another midfielder is a must if both follow Fabinho Jordan Henderson out, while a defender would be a huge plus.

Joel Matip and Joe Gomez both remain uncertain and Liverpool could use another option on the left. However, it remains to be seen which player will be targeted, with the midfielder having immediate priority. The situation in midfield is clarified

Once the transfers roll in it will be interesting to see how Liverpool position themselves in midfield. A new defensive midfielder looks likely if Fabinho leaves, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai will have to fight to strip Curtis Jones after the way he finished last season. There is also Harvey Elliott.

As in attack, there won’t be a certain squad from the start to the end of the season, but Liverpool will need to find a first-choice squad. Only a limited number of positions will be stitched up for the first few weeks of the campaign, and those will likely be four in defense and in goal. Born in Preston, 19-year-old defender Luke Chambers is a young talent who looks like a prime loan candidate. The youngster impressed at Kilmarnock last season.

But others may also be potential candidates. Ben Doak impressed in pre-season but the question is how many minutes can he get at senior level for the Reds next season, and Bobby Clark also looks set to take the next step.

There’s good reason for all three of those young talents who follow Harvey Elliott’s path and move to the top of the league to go even further. All of these decisions will be made in the coming weeks.

July 27, 2023
Liverpool seek urgent solution on Romeo Lavia move– personal terms agreed

Liverpool are set to return with a second offer for Romeo Lavia as they seek to quickly complete a deal for the Southampton midfielder.

This Is Anfield understands negotiations between the two clubs have continued as the Reds saw an opening offer of £37m rejected earlier this week.

And while they remain reluctant to meet Saints’ target price of £50million, there is optimism that a compromise can be found.

The personal terms have already been agreed with the player’s side, so agreeing to a fee is the main obstacle to any deal.

Liverpool are working quickly to achieve this goal and are trying to fend off interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. Moreover, they are running out of time to fully accommodate the 19-year-old before the start of the Premier League season.

Jurgen Klopp and his team will fly to Singapore on Thursday to continue their preparations for the new season.

During their stay in Asia, they meet Leicester City (Sunday) and Bayern Munich (next Wednesday) before returning to England for the last friendly of the summer against Darmstadt.

Despite his tender years, Lavia was Southampton’s standout player in his first season with the club after joining Manchester City for £14m last summer.

He made 29 Premier League appearances in the lower midfield and excelled despite the club’s relegation from the south coast.

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Fiorentina finally speak up about Sofyan Amrabat transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool pursue

Sofyan Amrabat played the key role in Morocco’s progress to the World Cup semi-finals and there is a lot of interest in the Premier League for Fiorentina’s fighting central midfielder

Fiorentina have denied reports that they have received an official offer from Manchester United for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat, who came through at Utrecht when Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag was in charge, is being linked with a reunion with his former manager. However, United are not the only Premier League club linked with the Serie A star.

Liverpool are also in the game for the 26-year-old as they seek reinforcements having lost several midfielders of their own. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both appear destined for the Saudi Pro League after others including James Milner departed, but Fiorentina have yet to receive a concrete offer for Amrabat.

“He [Amrabat] is also very attached to the team and to me too. We speak English and we talk almost every day,” Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone told Sky Sport Italia (via Metro). “At the moment nothing official has arrived, I told him to come here concentrated, because he is a Fiorentina player.

“He must have his head here and be ready for the start of the competition. Then if something happens we will evaluate it. We already have a very strong division in midfield.”

Fiorentina reached the Europa Conference League final last season, losing to West Ham, and will return to the competition this season. The Viola have already lost several members of last season’s squad, while a change in the Premier League with Fulham has also been speculated among those interested.

There are reports of renewed interest from Liverpool, despite the Reds already spending £100m on new midfielders this summer. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both moved to Anfield, although the number of players leaving far outnumber new signings.

United, meanwhile, have budget considerations at stake following the landing of Mason Mount and Andre Onana. However, they were still able to raise money by selling fringe players amid interest in the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred.

Ten Hag has already shown a penchant for bringing in players he’s worked with in the past. The latest example is goalkeeper Onana, a star under the Dutchman at Ajax, who joined Inter after a successful spell in Italy.

“Manchester United have a long history of incredible goalkeeping and I will now give everything to create my legacy for years to come,”

said the Cameroon international following his move to Old Trafford. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with Erik ten Hag again and look forward to playing my part in the success I know he is determined to achieve at this great football club.”

July 26, 2023