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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 26, 2023
Liverpool add £150,000- weekly Man City star to Fabinho replacements list

Liverpool have reportedly added Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips to their list of potential replacements for Saudi Fabinho.

That’s according to a recent report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who says Jurgen Klopp has an extensive list of possible midfielders to replace Fabinho and Jordan Henderson; both are set for lucrative Saudi Pro League transfers.

While Fabinho’s planned move to Al-Ittihad has been postponed and all parties are busy finalizing a deal, it seems only a matter of time before the Brazilian defensive midfielder moves to the Middle East alongside Henderson, who is on the verge of reuniting with Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq.

So while he has already added several new midfielders to his squad, including Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Klopp may soon find himself in need of another.

Several names are on the German’s summer wish list and, according to Ornstein, one of them is Manchester City’s Phillips. Struggling to consolidate a place in Pep Guardiola’s first-team plans since his move from Leeds United last summer, it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see the City number four, who, according to Spotrac, earns £150,000 a week, sacrificed as a way for the club to help settle the score.

However, with the likes of Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also being the main contenders to move to Anfield, there are no guarantees that Phillips will be offered the chance to move to Merseyside.

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Sadio Mané ‘admits to join Cristiano Ronaldo’ as PSG and Liverpool eye Man City transfer target

Liverpool’s EURO rivals roundup: Man City and PSG both love the look of a starlet being watched at Anfield, while Sadio Mane may have come to terms with a Cristiano Ronaldo link.

Liverpool may soon have enough former players in Saudi Arabia to add their own Legends side to the league. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both completing transfers and they would join Roberto Firmino and Steven Gerrard in the move.

Sadio Mane could soon complete the five-man squad and he is rumored to have agreed a deal to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. He had a difficult season after leaving Liverpool for Bayern Munich last year, but he reportedly tried to stay and fight for his place in the team. But while the transfers of Mane, Gerrard and even Firmino – who would always start on a free transfer – have little relevance to Liverpool’s plans, the transfers of Henderson and Fabinho have put a spoke in the works for the rest of the summer. And the Reds aren’t the only European side that could fall behind.

At Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez has been enticed by Saudi overtures, with a fee of $39m (£30m/€35m) agreed with Al Ahli. Pep Guardiola has started drawing up a list of possible replacements.

This could point him towards a young starlet who is admired by both Liverpool and PSG. Manchester City scouts were “impressed from start to finish”.

Sadio Mané to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
According to L’Equipe, Mané has agreed to join Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the latest episode of the great Saudi exodus. Yesterday The Athletic broke the news of the talks, but the French outlet now claims a deal has been reached.

Although the transfer is not yet complete, Mané has “given his agreement in principle”. It would bring an abrupt end to his difficult spell at Bayern Munich after just one injury-related season

Thomas Tuchel appeared to have hinted earlier in the month that Mane could still leave despite the player’s propensity to fight for his place.

Liverpool.com says: Another day, another disappointment. Mane seemed like the type to resist Saudi overtures and prove he still belonged at a high level in Europe, but the money seems to have spoken again.

No doubt Liverpool’s growing core of legends will increase interest in the Saudi league as the season progresses, with clips circulating on social media just as they did around Ronaldo. This, of course, is part of the plan.

Bradley Barcola is a favorite of PSG, Man City, and Liverpool.

According to 90MIN, Manchester City may try to sign Lyon’s young Bradley Barcola to replace Mahrez. The 20-year-old only made his official debut in January, but he quickly rose to prominence, finishing the season with seven goals and 10 assists across all competitions.

Liverpool is ‘keeping tabs’ on Barcola, according to a Fabrizio Romano report from April (via Get French Football News). Le Parisien recently reported that PSG continues to monitor the situation.

Barcola appears to be a promising talent, but the player has admitted that he needs one more year at Lyon to “confirm” his development, according to Liverpool Dot Com.

While PSG has a history of snatching up the best French talent, this stance may change if Manchester City decides to push for him as a replacement for Mahrez. However, Liverpool might be hoping he bides his time until next summer, which may be the time to begin seriously searching for a Mohamed Salah replacement.

July 25, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai Gets a Fitness Update from Jürgen Klopp.

The newly acquired player injured his ankle during practice, forcing him to miss Liverpool’s preseason match against Greuther Fürth. It is very mild, according to Klopp, and his exclusion was only a safety measure.

Whenever Liverpool faced 2. One of their key midfielders was absent when Greuther Fürth, a Bundesliga team, played a friendly match on Monday. Dominik Szoboszlai, the team’s impressive new addition, would be absent, manager Jürgen Klopp announced just before kickoff.

Fortunately, it sounds like a knock that won’t keep Szoboszlai out for a long time. According to Klopp, the Hungarian midfielder’s ankle injury was very minor and he could have continued playing if the game had more significance than just fitness.

He slightly rolled his ankle during training, but it was nothing serious. Everyone, starting with him, is extremely optimistic about it. ”.

“If a Premier League game or other event were to take place today, he could participate. We don’t take a chance, and we’ll decide how to proceed with the Leicester game after travel and other such things. However, he will undoubtedly be prepared for the Bayern game.
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Szoboszlai ought to be back in training in a week or less, if Klopp’s timeline is correct (and we all know he never underestimates the severity of a knock). To play Leicester City on Sunday and Bayern Munich the following Wednesday, Liverpool will travel to Asia. These games are a part of the prestigious Standard Chartered Singapore Trophy tournament.

Prior to Szoboszlai’s injury, Liverpool was already lacking in midfielders. While Thiago is still working through his recovery from surgery, Stefan Bajcetic recently resumed training after a lengthy injury layoff. As they wait for agreements with clubs in Saudi Arabia to be finalized, fugitive midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have returned to the UK.

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Liverpool’s transfer roundup: “Monumental” Mbappe bid is being prepared, as striker deal has been finalized.

The PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe appears to be one of Liverpool’s targets as they look to bolster their roster even more before the 2023–24 season begins.

Dominik Szobozlai’s acquisition has caused Liverpool to become somewhat less active in the transfer market.

After signing his £60 million transfer contract, the Hungarian became Jurgen Klopp’s second addition of the summer transfer window. He entered Anfield after fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in what is anticipated to be a very busy summer for the Reds as they look to get back on track.

Before the transfer window closes, a number of players could conceivably move. Take a look at the most recent rumors and deals that have been officially announced in the last 24 hours from Anfield.

Reds “prepare” for Mbappe offer.

Throughout the transfer period, Kylian Mbappe has continued to garner the most attention. Due to his exclusion from his team’s preseason squad, the Frenchman is anticipated to leave Parc des Princes this summer.

Mbappe has been linked to Liverpool for a while, and it now seems like they are prepared to make a serious effort to sign him this summer. The Reds are putting together a “monumental bid,” according to Spanish media outlet AS.

According to rumors, PSG would prefer to lose Mbappe this summer for a large sum of money than to lose him for nothing next summer. Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia is rumored to be interested in signing the World Cup champion.

Anfield’s striker leaves.

Liverpool has allowed one of their current attacking options to leave the team amid their interest in Mbappe. Layton Stewart, a 20-year-old forward, is now able to sign a long-term contract with Preston North End.

He previously joined the Reds when he was seven years old and has since signed a three-year contract at Deepdale. Stewart eventually made one senior Liverpool appearance, against Derby County in the Carabao Cup last year.

At Preston, he will meet up with an old friend. Additionally, earlier this summer, Calvin Ramsay signed a season-long loan agreement to play for the Championship team.

Henderson receives Saudi medical treatment.

Club captain Jordan Henderson is another player who is starting to move in the direction of the exit. The midfielder’s transfer to Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq is almost complete.

He and the Saudi team have reached an agreement on a contract, and the two clubs have also agreed on a fee of £12 million. Now it seems as though a relocation will soon be completed.

Henderson, who underwent preliminary medical exams in Manchester on Friday, according to the Liverpool Echo, is anticipated to meet up with his new teammates during their Croatian training camp this summer.

July 25, 2023
Given the $45 million release clause, Liverpool should sign’magic’ talent before Pep Guardiola does.

By acquiring a Premier League player with an appealing release clause before Chelsea and Manchester City, Liverpool can make up for a transfer blunder it made in 2021.

Harvey Elliott, a Liverpool prospect from the 2020–21 season, shone while on loan at Blackburn Rovers, a team in the Championship. Elliott scored seven goals and, even more impressively, assisted 11 more in his first season of regular men’s football for Tony Mowbray’s team.

In fact, he did so well that, by the time he returned to Liverpool for preseason the following summer, Jürgen Klopp had included him in his first-team plans.

Elliott, however, wasn’t at that time the most outstanding teen athlete in that second tier. Instead, Reading’s Michael Olise won the award for the Championship’s Young Player of the Season after matching his counterpart’s goal total but adding one more assist.

Olise, who was named to the PFA Team of the Year, attracted interest from a number of elite European clubs, including Monaco, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Napoli, and Liverpool (via TeamTalk).

The Frenchman would ultimately sign with Crystal Palace, and ever since, he has appeared to be a major coup for the Eagles.

In 63 Premier League appearances, he has only scored four goals, but more importantly, during that time he has set up a respectable 16 goals. Only Kevin de Bruyne (16 assists) and Mohamed Salah (12 assists) had more assists than he did in the previous campaign. He also finished seventh overall among the big five leagues in Europe.

It is clear from Olise’s inclusion in the top 10 for expected assisted goals (8.7) that he was developing quality opportunities in addition to his exceptional finishing.

He has seven caps for France Under-21, was selected for the squad that competed in the European Championships last month, and appears to be a lock to play for the senior team in the not-too-distant future after establishing himself as one of the top young players in the league.

Indeed, Olise won Selhurst Park’s Player of the Season award, which comes as no surprise given comments like this from teammate Joel Ward.

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“The world is his oyster, and he just keeps getting better from game to game, so I think he’s going to go onto new heights and set the bar. He will achieve extraordinary things if he keeps acting in that manner.

“They [Olise and teammate Eberechi Eze] definitely make my life a little bit easier when I can just pass the ball to them, and they go and do their magic!”.

Olise has been so impressive that Chelsea and Manchester City have both shortlisted him as a transfer target for this summer, sensing the chance for a huge bargain given the player’s $45 million (£35 million/€40 million) release clause (via Fabrizio Romano).

A $50 million (£39 million/€45 million) offer has already been made by Chelsea, according to the French publication RMC Sport, and it may be an effort to outbid Manchester City.

Well, it’s worth pointing out that Olise would represent a very different kind of winger to Salah, so there isn’t really a case for Liverpool to come back into the race and match that offer.

He is a one-on-one threat, similar to the Egyptian, finishing 10th in the league for successful take-ons last season (54), but he is more appropriately referred to as a wide creator than a wide scorer.

This can be seen in his total of 242 crosses attempted in 2022–2023, which was only surpassed by Trent Alexander–Arnold (252) and Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier (195).

If Olise were to sign, he would be seen as Salah’s long-term replacement, and Liverpool would advance as the goal-scoring load was transferred from the winger to a number nine with plenty of options, such as Darwin Nez.

The manager Roy Hodgson has ruled him out for the foreseeable future after he underwent surgery for a “serious” hamstring injury, which is an important point to emphasize here (per the Evening Standard). He would also not be able to have an immediate impact.

While it is a factor, the initial estimates indicated he could be sidelined for up to three months (per The Athletic). However, if he performs to his full potential, this setback might not even be noticed.

Of course, Liverpool has already expressed interest in Cheick Doucouré, a teammate of Olise’s who is reportedly valued at $90 million (£70 million/€81 million), as it seeks to fill a void in the number six position (per The Mail).

It might be worthwhile for the Reds to consider a daring double raid in order to make up for its earlier error of failing to sign Olise.

July 25, 2023
With Jurgen Klopp facing harsh transfer reality on his third deal, Liverpool’s shortlist is getting shorter.

Liverpool is searching the market for the best player at the best price to join Jurgen Klopp’s transformed midfield.

Although Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister joined Liverpool in quick succession, the Reds’ search for a third midfielder has slowed down, and they may have recently suffered a setback. Romeo Lavia, Cheick Doucoure, and Ryan Gravenberch are just a few of the names that have been mentioned in connection with Liverpool moves.

However, the Reds are still considering other options, with Fulham star Joao Palhinha being mentioned as one of them. Before Fulham swooped in to sign him last summer, Liverpool was interested in the Portuguese midfielder.

Palhinha, 28, suffered a serious shoulder injury this week during a preseason friendly, and Liverpool may have to let him go this summer. Palhinha “probably dislocated” his shoulder, according to Fulham manager Marco Silva, who also confirmed it was a “serious” injury.

It doesn’t seem promising, regrettably. Silva told Fulham’s official website, “It’s serious, but let’s hope it’s not too serious. He probably has a dislocated shoulder. He’s going to conduct a scan the following day, after which I’ll be better able to update you on the circumstance.

“Let’s hope it’s not another serious injury for us. Palhinha might not have been Liverpool’s top choice, especially considering Fulham’s asking price of about £80 million, but his injury undoubtedly reduces Klopp’s market options.

Players suffering new injuries as preseason begins is the transfer reality that every manager dreads during the summer transfer window. Twelve months ago, Liverpool also struggled with injuries as numerous midfielders picked up injuries during preseason practice.

Manu Kone was spotted using crutches at the U21 European Championships, indicating how injuries have already hampered Liverpool’s transfer plans this summer. Additionally, Szoboszlai sustained a wound during practice, keeping him from playing in yesterday’s friendly match against Greuther Furth.

He is not believed to have suffered a serious injury, and it is anticipated that he will rejoin the fight soon. However, with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now reportedly on the verge of leaving the organization, Klopp will be wary of running out of options in the midfield once more.

Liverpool should be prepared for the unexpected when it comes to their summer targets, though Palhinha’s unexpected injury setback during preseason also serves as a warning.

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A transfer issue that Liverpool is well aware of is set to be forced by Kylian Mbappé.

With the start of the new season just around the corner, Kylian Mbappé and PSG are not in a great position. In reverse, Liverpool has previously been in a situation like this.

Even if Kylian Mbappé plays out his PSG contract and departs when it expires next summer, the money he would demand would make it highly unlikely that Liverpool could afford to sign him.

Despite the fact that the 24-year-old has only recently been offered a 10-year contract to remain at PSG and earn $2.14m (£1.66m/€1.92m) each week for the rest of the next decade, someone somewhere is still likely to draw a comparison to Liverpool.

The world’s best player, Mbappé, is in turmoil as a result of his recent exclusion from PSG’s preseason trip to Japan due to his refusal to thus far reach an agreement on a new contract (the French giants suspect he has already informed Real Madrid he will join them in 2024).

According to Spanish outlet Marca, Real Madrid would have to pay more than $445 million (2£346 million/€400 million) to sign Mbappé this summer when you take into account his transfer fee, which could reach $173 million (£223 million/€200 million), as well as other expenses like his salary.

Real Madrid, at least for the time being, is not willing to commit that sum of money when it can work out a free transfer deal for the forward beginning in January. This stance seems reasonable, especially in light of the significant sum of money already spent this summer on Jude Bellingham.

All of that is creating a situation that is almost a mirror image of the one Liverpool found itself in with star player Philippe Coutinho six years ago, with Barcelona pushing to sign the Brazilian in mid-August.

In response to Barcelona’s second offer, which was worth $116 million (£90 million/€104 million), Coutinho submitted a transfer request, as The Guardian reported at the time. FSG was adamant that the then-25-year-old would not be permitted to leave on the eve of the start of a new Premier League season, even though he had only recently signed a new five-year contract.

It’s not ideal for any club to enter a new season with uncertainty surrounding the future of their star player, and Liverpool has been there before. Coutinho was not allowed to leave that summer, but he played very well for six months before leaving for Barcelona the following January for a lot more money than was rumored to be paid.

However, for PSG, a situation in which the player wants to stay but the club wants him to leave is playing out.

When Mbappé’s three-year contract was announced last summer, it was actually only for two years with an option for a third.

With Mbappé having made clear that he does not intend to sign up for that final year, PSG is powerless at this moment in time to keep him until 2025 — in fact, it actively wants to move him on now in order to avoid losing out on a transfer fee for the most valuable player in the world.

In the case of Coutinho, which is the more typical scenario, Liverpool did not want to lose a crucial player and did not do so until a few months later on exorbitant terms. Mbappé is one of those players where the club wants him gone while the attacker would prefer to stay.

In either case, these transfer snafus usually only lead to parting ways. It appears unlikely that Mbappé will extend his contract with PSG, and it also appears unlikely that he will move anywhere else besides Real Madrid.

By giving in to Mbappé’s demands last summer, PSG was forced into a corner, whereas Liverpool had some control over the situation with Coutinho. The Ligue 1 team is now dealing with the repercussions.

July 25, 2023
Jürgen Klopp’s moves may herald in a new era as Liverpool has “surpassed” the $202 million window.

A new era could be ushered in by Jürgen Klopp’s transfers, as Liverpool has “surpassed” the $202 million window.

Manager Jürgen Klopp is currently dealing with unheard-of turmoil at Anfield due to a trend that may have been started by Michael Edwards at Liverpool.

Liverpool, once a symbol of stability, has been in transition for the better part of two years.

It all began in November 2021 when sporting director Michael Edwards, one of the club’s most important success factors, decided to leave the organization at the end of his contract. Twelve months later, Julian Ward, his former assistant and the person who was probably expected to succeed him in the long run, submitted a surprise resignation.

Ian Graham, the head of research, had hinted that he too would be leaving during that time. The brightest minds in a recruitment effort that was enviously conducted around the globe were preparing to leave.

Also in the fall, Liverpool’s longtime owner FSG hinted that it might be open to selling the team before shifting its focus to a still-ongoing search for a minority investor.

Some people believed that the Reds’ instability off the field would affect them there, and that a domino effect would unavoidably fall. Even though there is undoubtedly an indirect connection, that is exactly what happened.

With the departures of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, and the surprisingly unanticipated sales of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, Liverpool will enter the following season without a number of its former stalwarts.

As a result, the Reds may sign up to five new players, including a new center-back in addition to Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to replace the duo in the midfield. Nine key transfers would occur within a single window if you add incoming and outgoing traffic.

The club has a history of making significant purchases, most notably when it spent $203 million (€182 million) on Alisson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, and Xherdan Shaqiri in 2018.

The only first-team players to leave that summer were rarely used defender Ragnar Klavan, backup goalkeepers Danny Ward and Loris Karius, and none of the truly significant additions that spring. At the time, that window seemed revolutionary, but it has since been surpassed.

In addition, Jürgen Klopp is switching to a new style of play in light of everything else. He switched to a completely different system, fundamentally altering not only the role of newly-installed hybrid midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold but also that of the right-sided center-back, who has additional ground to cover, the left-back, who is anticipated to tuck into form a three, and the three existing midfielders, whose positions have been altered.

Under Klopp, the Reds have never started a season with this many changes occurring at once.

If this were taking place on any other side, you might say that it has all the makings of a transitional year, the kind that usually signals the end of one era and the beginning of another.

But in a way, that’s exactly what we might be seeing at Anfield as Klopp introduces a new Liverpool, one that differs more and more in composition and structure from the original.

Despite the significant upheaval, the club will continue to hold out hope for short-term success, though you’d have to admit that would rank right up there on Klopp’s already impressive resume. If you get it right, it might even be magical, but that might take some time.

July 24, 2023
While Kylian Mbappé has a $223 million offer, Chelsea is reportedly in talks with a star who was once linked to Liverpool.

The following are some of Liverpool’s rivals: Kylian Mbappé reportedly received a sizable offer, and Chelsea is reportedly in talks with a player who was once linked to Liverpool.

All eyes are on the future of one of the biggest stars in the world as the transfer window continues to rumble.

The strained relationship Kylian Mbappé has with Paris Saint-Germain has been rumored to be coming to an end this summer.

Naturally, Liverpool is always brought up whenever there is discussion about Mbappé’s future. Although they need more midfielders as they near moves to Saudi Arabia, the Reds’ priorities this summer are elsewhere due to the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

The pair may, however, be followed to the Gulf state by Mbappé, as his transfer saga takes another dramatic turn, according to the most recent reports from Europe.

Chelsea might be on the verge of bringing in yet another player, according to reports that place them in contact with a player who was once linked with a move to Anfield.

Mohammed Kudus and Chelsea have “talks.”.

Mohammed Kudus and Chelsea have reportedly spoken about moving to Stamford Bridge, according to the Daily Mail.

The Athletic reports that the forward, who is valued at $51 million (£40 million/€46 million), has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Brighton after being rumored to be headed to Liverpool. Kudus reportedly wants to leave the Eredivisie team after rejecting an Ajax contract extension offer back in April (according to the Daily Mail).

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com reports that despite the fact that Chelsea’s spending binge over the past year resulted in such a dismal campaign, it appears Todd Boehly has other plans. You might have anticipated Chelsea to ease up a bit this summer.

The Ghanaian international Kudus has a variety of options, so it’s unclear how the Blues will use him. However, if he faces the Reds on the first day of the season, Liverpool will be fully aware of him.

Huge offer from Saudi Arabia for Kylian Mbappé.

According to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri, Kylian Mbappé has received a $223 million (£173 million/€200 million)-per-year offer to play for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal.

Due to his exclusion from PSG’s preseason tour of Japan and South Korea, the 24-year-old is currently at odds with the French champion over the future of his career. Mbappé has stated he won’t sign a contract extension in France because PSG is determined to keep him after the summer transfer window closes, according to the Daily Mail.

According to Liverpool.com, most transfers to Saudi Arabia up until this point have involved players who are in their 30s and nearing the end of their careers rather than the beginning. However, this would completely alter everything.

It makes sense that Mbappé wouldn’t be ready to leave Europe, especially since he hasn’t yet won a Champions League, but if Real Madrid can’t afford to pay for him, it’s unclear where he might end up this summer. He might well and truly open the floodgates for other players if he relocates to the Middle East.

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With the announcement of Liverpool’s exit, Jurgen Klopp sends a message to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been one of the Premier League’s most successful managers in recent years, but last year his future was in doubt.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will stay in the Premier League until his contract at Anfield expires in 2026.

The German has been active on Merseyside since 2015 and led the club to success for years. In recent years, the Reds have been one of the powerhouses of England and Europe, winning the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Last season was Klopp’s toughest season as Premier League manager, with his side finishing fifth in the table after ten shaky months.

This summer, he was linked with a possible return to Germany as the national team’s new head coach. Current boss Hansi Flick is currently under intense pressure after a run of four wins in his last 16 games and Klopp has been touted as a possible successor.

However, the Liverpool manager excluded himself from participating in Flick’s replacement. “The role of national coach is and would be a great honour, there’s no doubt about that,” he said.

“The issue standing in the way of the whole thing is my loyalty. I can’t leave Liverpool now and say I’m going to take over Germany for a short while.” It doesn’t work and the demand isn’t even there.

“If I’m supposed to at some point (lead Germany) then I have to be available and I’m not currently. I have a responsibility to the club,” he added during a Fischer group of companies roundtable.

“Deep down, it’s an interesting job. But I don’t know yet if I’ll do something completely different after leaving Liverpool. I want to keep my options open.

Klopp’s intention to stay in the Premier League until 2026 doesn’t bode well for the rest of the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have all fallen victim to Klopp’s Liverpool since his arrival.

Under the German, Liverpool are expected to continue their presence as one of England’s elite players. After a difficult year, many expect the Reds to challenge Manchester City for the title in May.

July 24, 2023
As Jurgen Klopp nears a third summer signing, Liverpool is negotiating the “final price tag.”.

Looking to strengthen Jurgen Klopp’s team, Liverpool is still engaged in the summer transfer window.

According to reports, Liverpool and Southampton are still negotiating the “final price tag” for Romeo Lavia. The goal for Jurgen Klopp this summer was to strengthen Liverpool’s midfield, and the only midfielder signed since then has been Thiago Alcantara.
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With James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita all departing, newcomers were even more needed. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were both acquired by Liverpool at the beginning of the transfer window.

Even though a third signing was always likely, with both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho looking to leave, it now seems even more essential. Lavia of Southampton has been mentioned as one of the Reds’ top options, but recent weeks have seen a slowdown in those discussions.

Liverpool has been searching the market for alternatives after being deterred by the south coast side’s reported £50 million asking price. The Crystal Palace star Cheick Doucoure has surfaced as a possible replacement, but he too would demand a hefty fee.

The transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that “contacts are being made with the player’s agents,” suggesting that Liverpool haven’t completely given up on trying to sign Lavia. Additionally, the report claims Liverpool is hoping to talk Southampton down from their initial £50 million demand.

According to reports, Liverpool is ‘trying to understand the final price tag’ in an effort to acquire the midfielder for less money. Before the transfer window closes, Klopp has already assured supporters that he will make at least one more signing.

He said, “There are so many things to do.”. “The transfer period has begun. I could easily fill them if my day had 28 hours at the moment.

“With all the things you have to do, my main focus and energy must go into the training sessions, so that’s what I do. After the sessions, I can try to assist with other things.

The first game of the season is still three and a half weeks away. There are undoubtedly a few transfer market-related events that need to take place before then. That is now obvious. And it will take place.
There must be a change of players.
We’ll have a strong team. “.

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Jürgen Klopp’s transfer window is planned out perfectly as the $55 million man “wants” to move to Liverpool.

A player valued at $55 million has expressed a desire to move to Anfield, so Liverpool should aim to complete two deals to give Jürgen Klopp the perfect transfer window.

The transfer window seems to have been divided in half, as if this is the calm before the storm. After Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool announced the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig three weeks ago. Since then, the incoming front has been relatively quiet.

But now Liverpool has been propelled into action, accepting a Fabinho offer that was too good to pass up and granting Jordan Henderson’s wish to join him in the Saudi Pro League.

To fill the void left by Henderson, the Reds will only need to sign a new number six, and there is undoubtedly a case to be made that they will also need a new number eight.

In addition, it’s important to keep in mind that another center-back is also necessary, one who can serve as dependable backup for the time being and eventually transition into a starting position.

It may be unrealistic to anticipate that Liverpool will complete all of its outstanding tasks in the three weeks prior to the season opener against Chelsea, but it certainly seems as though things are about to pick up speed.

Roméo Lavia and Levi Colwill are wanted by Liverpool.

By bringing in Chelsea’s Levi Colwill and Southampton’s Roméo Lavia, Liverpool can complete the “perfect” transfer window, according to James Martin.

The Premier League’s homegrown quota could result in squad size restrictions for the Reds, but neither player would need to be registered because of their age.

They would eventually both meet the requirements for homegrown status, relieving the headache in the long run and providing a much-needed boost of quality in the short run. The whole story is available to read here.

Federico Chiesa desires a move to Liverpool.
According to journalist Marco Guidi of Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus forward Federico Chiesa prefers Liverpool to other Premier League suitors Manchester United and Newcastle.

Chiesa, whose market value is $55 million ($43 million/€50 million), is’more inclined’ to sign with Liverpool or Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Prior to signing Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa was also mentioned, but Chiesa had no interest in joining Unai Emery’s team and was holding out for a more illustrious organization.

Given its current priorities and the Italian’s history of injuries, James Findlater has urged Liverpool to forgo any move. As we compile the most recent speculative material, you can read more here.

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Jürgen Klopp confirms new signings for Liverpool as Jordan Henderson makes news.

Jordan Henderson underwent a medical prior to leaving Liverpool, and Jürgen Klopp confirmed that signings are imminently planned.

Over the course of the upcoming weeks, Liverpool will be busy. In addition to finalizing more signings, decisions must still be made regarding additional loan departures. Nat Phillips is still a Reds fan but requires a transfer to another team in order to see action.

But finding replacements for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho must be the top priority. Liverpool is losing a few important players in the middle of the field, and they will need to be replaced both physically and, ideally, in terms of experience.

Adding fresh legs is never a bad thing, but Liverpool was not fully prepared for or expecting to lose both Fabinho and Henderson at once this early in the summer.

Prior to the moves for Fabinho and Henderson to Saudi Arabia being finalized, Liverpool would prefer to complete one or two signings. Even so, selling clubs are aware of the Reds’ desperation to add at least one midfielder.

Jordan Henderson latest.

According to Al Riyadiah, a daily Arabic newspaper in the area, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson underwent his medical ahead of a move to join up with Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia in the past couple of days.

According to The Athletic, most of it was completed on Friday in Manchester, and the last paperwork is currently being prepared. Henderson had naturally already left Liverpool’s training camp in Germany earlier that week to finalize the deal.

Henderson, who joined Liverpool in 2011 under Kenny Dalglish and arrived in the same summer as Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing, is about to finalize a deal worth an initial $15 million (£12 million/€14 million).

It is unfortunate that this is how Henderson’s time at Anfield will end, according to Liverpool .
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After 12 years, he won’t receive a send-off; instead, he’ll join a club in a troubled area, with the interest emerging completely out of left field.

Jürgen Klopp affirms the transfer strategy.

With just three weeks until the match against Chelsea in the Premier League, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has declared that the Reds will complete additional transfers before the league season begins.

On the We Are Liverpool podcast, which was released this past weekend, Klopp said, “There are so many things to do. “The market is open for transfers. Having 28 hours in a day would not be a problem for me at the moment because I could easily fill them!

“With everything you have to do left and right, my primary focus and energy must be directed toward the training sessions, so that’s what I do. I can then attempt to assist with other things either before or after the sessions.

“The first game of the season is still three and a half weeks away. Prior to that, certain transfer market-related events must occur. Now it’s obvious what I mean. And it will take place.
There must be a change of players.
We’ll have a solid team. “.

There is a clear need for new additions, according to Liverpool.com. In order to give whoever takes over the most time to settle in, Liverpool needs to take action as soon as possible.

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Before Jordan Henderson leaves Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp makes a significant hints about the position of captain.

Jurgen Klopp will have to name a new captain because Jordan Henderson, the captain of Liverpool, may complete a shocking transfer to Al-Ettifaq in the upcoming days.

Virgil van Dijk, a Dutch defender, may be given the captaincy of Liverpool by Jurgen Klopp if Jordan Henderson decides to leave the team after the Reds’ 4-2 victory over Karlsruher.

Henderson has led the team to Premier League and Champions League victories in the past, but it is now looking more and more likely that the seasoned midfielder will leave Anfield to complete a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Ettifaq, who are currently managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, have made the 33-year-old an offer for a three-year contract worth about £700,000 per week. Only the personal terms of the £12 million financial package for Henderson’s services remain to be agreed upon between the two clubs.

Van Dijk wore the captain’s armband during Wednesday night’s preseason match between Liverpool and Karlsruher in Henderson’s absence. The fact that the Dutchman was chosen to captain a talented group suggests that Klopp may have the defender at the top of his list if the Reds manager is forced to name a new captain in the upcoming weeks.

Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and a late brace from Diogo Jota helped Liverpool secure the victory, and they will now play Furth in their next exhibition game on Monday.

Henderson, who was given permission by Klopp to leave Liverpool’s training camp in Germany so that he could travel home and consider his options, doesn’t appear likely to play in that match either.

The Middle East is also interested in Fabinho, who is rumored to be on the verge of joining Al-Ittihad. In the game on Wednesday night, he was not involved.

After the game, Klopp explained the two’s absence but emphasized that nothing had been decided in advance, despite reports that both players were leaning toward accepting the sizable offers that were being made.

We don’t have to talk about it as long as nothing is truly finalized, Klopp told the media. It won’t be right away, but there will come a time when we must undoubtedly discuss it.

“I don’t know that anything has been decided, so I have nothing to say right now. All of these choices [over players] are ultimately made by me. And it’s usually with their permission, who I greatly respect. This time, it was, and everything is fine now. “.

Henderson moved from Sunderland to Liverpool in 2011, and after some uncertainty about his long-term future, he recently signed a new contract.

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Liverpool won’t believe their bad luck with injuries as the £120,000 per year star will be out for a while.

Dominik Szoboszlai is now reportedly unlikely to play in Liverpool’s friendly game against Greuther Furth behind closed doors.

According to Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo, the Hungarian midfielder is believed to have rolled his ankle and will sit out the remainder of the team’s training camp as a preventative measure.

Although it’s unclear exactly how long the 22-year-old will be sidelined, it seems unlikely that his preseason will be significantly shortened beyond the aforementioned tie.

Without a doubt, Jurgen Klopp will be sighing with relief if his new star signing avoided suffering a serious injury setback.

Still, one must hope that Liverpool’s injury luck will improve in the upcoming season and that the midfielder, who makes £120,000 per week (according to Capology) can avoid any significant absences from the action.

If the 2022–23 season taught us anything, it’s that we cannot afford to skimp on young, dynamic midfielders if we are to have any chance of regaining our most devastating on-field form.

To return to their roots as a counter-pressing and high-pressing force to be feared, Klopp’s team has already made it clear that he wants to see that happen.

If we’re going to make that dream a terrifying reality for our opponents to deal with, they’re going to need dynamos like Szoboszlai running the show in the middle of the park.

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Liverpool signed Jordan Henderson in a $120 million deal, according to sources.

According to sources cited by Football Insider, Jordan Henderson has finished a medical with Saudi club Al Ettifaq as he completes a Liverpool move that will cost an astounding £120 million overall.

The 33-year-old captain of Anfield has signed a three-year deal with the Saudi club, increasing his pay to £700,000 per week, or more than £36 million annually.

Henderson’s illustrious 12-year Anfield career will soon come to an end after Liverpool accepted a £12 million bid for him.

Henderson had his medical on Friday in Manchester and is now awaiting the paperwork to finalize the deal.

He is expected to join Gerrard’s team at their preseason training camp in Croatia the following week.

On July 14, Football Insider revealed in an exclusive that there had been progress in the negotiations and that Henderson had informed Liverpool that he wanted to leave.

On July 13, Football Insider also reported that Jurgen Klopp would not obstruct Henderson’s departure if the player told the club he wanted to leave.

The Reds are currently undergoing a major rebuild and have already lost two midfielders this summer, but they are now about to lose their captain of almost eight years.

When Steven Gerrard left Anfield in 2015 to become the team’s new manager, Henderson assumed control of the situation. Since then, Henderson has guided the team to victories in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, and Club World Cup.

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A three-year contract for the Liverpool star to join Preston North End has been reached, according to other news.

Al-Ettifaq, who are currently managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, have made the 33-year-old an offer for a three-year contract worth about £700,000 per week. Only the personal terms of the £12 million financial package for Henderson’s services remain to be agreed upon between the two clubs.

Van Dijk wore the captain’s armband during Wednesday night’s preseason match between Liverpool and Karlsruher in Henderson’s absence. The fact that the Dutchman was chosen to captain a talented group suggests that Klopp may have the defender at the top of his list if the Reds manager is forced to name a new captain in the upcoming weeks.

Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and a late brace from Diogo Jota helped Liverpool secure the victory, and they will now play Furth in their next exhibition game on Monday.

Henderson, who was given permission by Klopp to leave Liverpool’s training camp in Germany so that he could travel home and consider his options, doesn’t appear likely to play in that match either.

The Middle East is also interested in Fabinho, who is rumored to be on the verge of joining Al-Ittihad. In the game on Wednesday night, he was not involved.

After the game, Klopp explained the two’s absence but emphasized that nothing had been decided in advance, despite reports that both players were leaning toward accepting the sizable offers that were being made.

We don’t have to talk about it as long as nothing is truly finalized, Klopp told the media. It won’t be right away, but there will come a time when we must undoubtedly discuss it.

“I don’t know that anything has been decided, so I have nothing to say right now. All of these choices [over players] are ultimately made by me. And it’s usually with their permission, who I greatly respect. This time, it was, and everything is fine now. “.

Henderson moved from Sunderland to Liverpool in 2011, and after some uncertainty about his long-term future, he recently signed a new contract.

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Liverpool are now working on two midfield signings

Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp are keen to add two more signings in midfield this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

This news comes on the heels of the impending departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabian clubs.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (17 July) that Liverpool expect to lose both stars this week for a combined fee of around £50m, with Henderson and Fabinho now finalizing transfer formalities.

The Reds were already down in midfield with the departures of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner at the end of their respective contracts.

Liverpool have already moved this summer to add Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai but are now turning their attention to further reinforcements. A well-informed source has told Football Insider that a defensive midfielder is seen as a ‘must’ – as the fallout from Fabinho’s departure is set to wreak havoc on the Merseysiders squad.

A separate signing will come in to replace Henderson, who plays in the more conventional central midfield.

The Reds have specific interests in a number of other names, including Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Borussia Mönchengladbach star Manu Kone – and Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.

Klopp’s side will play in the Europa League in the 2023/24 season after finishing fifth last season.

Moreover, Arsenal are preparing a new move for Liverpool’s goal.

July 23, 2023