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According to a report, Liverpool has made contact to sign a $166 million player.

According to reports, Liverpool has gotten in touch with Kylian Mbappe’s agents after PSG this week listed the France international on its transfer list.

The news that PSG will now sell Mbappe this summer has reportedly piqued Liverpool’s interest, according to Football Transfers, who claim that the Reds have been in talks with the attacker’s camp about a potential move.

Mbappe has been associated with the Merseyside giants for what seems like an eternity. Even though they will have to compete with Real Madrid for the 24-year-old striker’s signature, Liverpool may now have their best chance ever to sign him during this transfer window.

A prospect that few fans can imagine this summer is that Liverpool will have to break their transfer record nearly three times over if they want to entice the former AS Monaco superstar to Anfield after PSG purchased Mbappe for an astounding £166 million in 2017.

The forward has in fact always supported Liverpool. Although Mbappe’s team has been in contact with Jurgen Klopp’s side, there is still a very slim chance that the Reds will actually sign the French sensation, especially since Real Madrid remains the favorite.

Mbappe moving to Liverpool still seems impossible.

Almost all Red supporters have fantasized about the Mbappe to Liverpool transfer at least once over the past five years. Even though the striker left Paris this summer, a transfer for the Anfield giants this window still feels like a fantastic fantasy.

As one of the highest-paid players in the game, Mbappe will demand wages that match his current earnings, which Liverpool simply cannot afford, even if they were to overcome the first significant financial hurdle of meeting PSG’s demands for the forward, which are anticipated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

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The $46 million Fabinho heir has been ‘accidentally’ discovered, confirming Liverpool’s transfer masterstroke.

With one outstanding transfer deal completed, Liverpool has new cause for celebration. A Fabinho heir may have been ‘accidentally’ discovered somewhere else.

In the current transfer market, Liverpool may feel as though it is starting over from scratch. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister appeared to have the midfield rebuild on track, but Saudi Arabia has slammed that conclusion.

If the rumored deals for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho go through, Liverpool might find itself in need of purchasing two more midfielders. With no senior defensive presence currently on the roster, a direct starting replacement for the Brazilian would be especially important.

Inadvertent assistance may have been provided to Jörg Schmadtke and Jürgen Klopp in that regard, with a Premier League rival possibly identifying an ideal candidate. From the anticipated Fabinho proceeds, the price being quoted could be fully covered.

But that’s unusual; most transfer fees currently being discussed serve only to confirm Liverpool’s masterstroke this transfer window. Whatever transpires for the remainder of the summer, one transaction will be difficult to surpass.

Liverpool made a brilliant transfer.

Moisés Caicedo is one player Liverpool may not pursue as it searches for a replacement for Fabinho, according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, who claims he is “not on the list.”. However, the Brighton man is something in which Chelsea is very much interested.

A second $92 million (£70 million/€82 million) transfer bid from the Blues was reportedly rejected, according to The Athletic. For a player who had just finished his first season in the Premier League, that is an incredible sum of money.

But the transfer market is operating in that manner. Despite this, Liverpool was able to use a release clause to obtain Mac Allister from the exact same club for half that sum, which is starting to seem like an unbelievable deal. James Martin’s complete story can be found here.

“Accidentally” discovered was Fabinho’s heir.

When the transfer window first opened, Caicedo and a certain Declan Rice were probably on the list of “ideal” Fabinho successors. Of course, Liverpool had no idea it would lose the Brazilian at the time, effectively ruling out any attempts to sign truly marquee targets.

Rice finally finished this week what had been a protracted transfer to Arsenal. Due to West Ham’s current need for a replacement, this has started a series of events that could result in Liverpool finding a good transfer alternative.

The Hammers are interested in Edson Lvarez, and a $46 million (£35 million/€41 million) bid may be on the table. He would make a good Rice heir if he possessed the same qualities, and he would succeed Fabinho if the Brazilian was “accidentally” replaced. Josh Williams has more to say here.

July 23, 2023
What needs to be resolved in the ideal Liverpool summer? Jürgen Klopp’s signing of Roméo Lavia and transfer strategy

Roméo Lavia is one of those coveted at Anfield, and Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that there will be more transfers before the season starts.

The match that will mark Liverpool’s Premier League season opener against Chelsea is now exactly three weeks away. While Jürgen Klopp’s team does not have much time left to prepare and complete new signings, the Reds are by no means the only team with a lot of work to do.

Liverpool would obviously want to have everything sorted out before the transfer deadline, which isn’t until the end of August, in a perfect world. That appeared to be on track up until the shocking news that Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were leaving the team.

Liverpool, however, will now need to act quickly. Since 18-year-old Stefan Bajeti is still working his way back to full fitness after the injury that ended his breakout season last March, it lacks a natural holding midfielder who is currently available and fit without Fabinho.

On the recently released We Are Liverpool podcast, Klopp said, “There are so many things to do. “The window for transfers is open. 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. 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 must take place before then. Now it’s obvious what I mean. And it will take place. There needs to be an influx of new players. Our team will be strong. “.

Liverpool has been considering a variety of midfielders because the strategy is very clear. Which one or ones will be chosen to ensure that there are enough people in the pitch’s center is the question at hand.

Roméo Lavia is one player who is admired, and this was the case even before Fabinho and Henderson attracted attention. The 19-year-old, who Southampton values at $64 million (£50 million/€58 million), is offered for the right price.

However, given his youth and inexperience, signing Lavia alone would be risky. Adding a more seasoned candidate in addition to the Belgian would undoubtedly make sense.

After the midfield is settled, Liverpool still needs to find a left-sided center-back because a deal for Levi Colwill is currently uncertain to be feasible. The highly regarded defender won’t be leaving Chelsea, Chelsea maintains.

Given the uncertainty surrounding both Jol Matip and Joe Gomez, who both prefer playing on the right, Liverpool would be taking a risk if they started the new campaign without adding another center-back.

The goal is to bring three new players to Anfield before the deadline, but two signings are required. It would be ideal to add at least one of those midfielders this week so they have time to adjust before the trip to Stamford Bridge.

Although there is still time to complete deals, the sooner the right hires can be made, the better, as time is running out before the match against Chelsea.

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Liverpool pushes to sign the desired midfielder valued at £34 million despite the fee being lowered.

The most recent reports suggest that Southampton may have reduced the asking price for Romeo Lavia, a midfielder who is in high demand this summer.

The Belgian international has been mentioned in connection with Liverpool for some time, and today’s report from Spain suggests that even Barcelona made a move for him.

The Catalan giants offered the Saints a loan with the option to buy at the end of the season, per Sport (news image provided below).

The relegated team decided to reject it because they wanted a cash deal and were aware that Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United were competing for his services.

Lavia will one day become a superstar, according to Barca, and will be able to play in front of the backline for any team in the world.

Media outlets with a solid reputation have reported on numerous valuations. TalkSPORT reported a price of £50 million in Britain, while The Mail reported a valuation of £45 million.

The Saints are reportedly asking for a fee of £51.5million (60 million euros), according to the Italian publication La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ St. Spanish champions Barcelona are unable to pay Mary’s team’s asking price of nearly 40 million euros (£34 point three million) to sell Lavia because of their financial limitations.

Should Liverpool spend £34.3 million to sign the 19-year-old boy if they want to improve their defensive midfield position this summer?

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July 23, 2023
Liverpool: £152k a week Bundesliga star now ‘interested’ in transfer to Anfield

Liverpool have a £152,000-per-week star on their shortlist of targets ahead of the upcoming season

Liverpool have received a boost in their search for Ryan Gravenberch as he “would be interested” in a move to Anfield, and journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT what stage negotiations with Bayern Munich are at.

With Saudi Arabia’s big spenders sacking the Reds, boss Jurgen Klopp has set his sights on finding replacements for Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.

Transfer news Liverpool – Ryan Gravenberch

According to Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy, Gravenberch has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time and they could raise the bar in their pursuit as they look to fill the void left by Fabinho.

The respected journalist suggests that the Reds have already spoken to representatives of the central midfielder before trying to remove him from Bayern.

Gravenberch only departed for the Allianz Arena after signing a £20m deal with Eredivisie giants Ajax last year. But the 21-year-old has struggled to establish himself as a key member of the Bayern squad, being limited to just 937 minutes of action during the 2022-23 season.

A lack of playing time has led Gravenberch to admit he would be open to tackling new pastures, while Liverpool aren’t his only admirers.

It is clear that Inter, Juventus, Milan and Napoli are interested in the Dutch international, but he would prefer to move to the Premier League if he leaves Bayern.

Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk recently told GIVEMESPORT that the reigning Bundesliga champions may be willing to sell Gravenberch, despite initially intending to retain his services.

What did Ben Jacobs say about Gravenberch? Jacobs understands that Gravenberch, who scored 25 goals in 103 games during his time at Ajax, would be happy to move to Liverpool if he comes to the negotiating table.

But the Reliable Reporter is aware that the Merseyside team have not upped the ante in the £152,000-a-week manhunt.

Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “Ryan Gravenberch would be interested in a move to Liverpool. Bayern’s starting point was that they didn’t want to sell him.”

“But Gravenberch was not particularly happy under Julian Nagelsmann. Even though Thomas Tuchel is now in charge, the player could be quite open to this change. It’s just a question of whether Bayern are ready to be sold. No progress has yet been made.

What future for Liverpool?

According to The Guardian, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is the latest big name to be linked with a move to Liverpool.

According to the report, the Ligue 1 giants are ready to approve the Italy international’s departure despite playing 38 games last season, provided a suitable offer is made before the summer window closes. Although Cheick Doucour is on Klopp’s radar, Crystal Palace have made it clear they are not ready to sell him for less than £70million.

Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips, Fiorentina defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and Aston Villa’s Boubacar Kamara have also been identified as targets.

Liverpool are preparing for an official speech for Southampton talisman Romeo Lavia after they were convinced he was sold for a move to Anfield.

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Report: Liverpool now prepared to make the £90m Real Madrid player a serious transfer target

Liverpool are reportedly ready to make Aurelien Tchouameni a serious transfer target this summer, but only if Real Madrid put the midfielder up for sale.

Jurgen Klopp remains interested in the France international, according to the Telegraph. However, a transfer of Tchouameni is only possible if Los Blancos place the 23-year-old on the transfer list.

Liverpool came close to signing Tchouameni last summer before Madrid hijacked the deal and managed to bring the AS Monaco star to Spain while the Reds were left empty-handed.

However, Liverpool have never given up on their interest in Tchouameni and the Reds could now opt for the midfielder if Madrid decide to sell the Frenchman this summer, which is highly likely. The Mirror recently reported that Real Madrid were reported to sell the youngster for £90m. However, with Liverpool now in the money after the sale of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, a compromise could be made.

Indeed, Madrid’s hunt for Kylian Mbappe is no secret this summer. And Tchouameni’s transfer to Liverpool, having already signed Jude Bellingham, could help Carlo Ancelotti’s side cross the line for the PSG superstar.

If Real sell Tchouameni to Liverpool it would be a win-win situation

Liverpool are looking for a midfielder and Real are looking at ways to raise money for Mbappé. The solution? Selling Tchouameni to the Reds, making the transfer a win-win situation for all parties involved.

As we know, Tchouameni was close to signing for the Reds last year before Real Madrid flexed their muscles to bring French talent to Spain. And a year after the transfer, the midfielder could still end up at Anfield.

Of course, it could all hinge on Madrid thinking that the sale of Tchouameni will finally help them sign Mbappé. But with the PSG star keen on a move, Liverpool could hit the jackpot and bring the midfielder to Merseyside this summer.

July 23, 2023
Sadio Mané “approves” the Cristiano Ronaldo pairing as Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool strategy is revealed to be incorrect.

While a previous Liverpool transfer strategy appears to have failed, Sadio Mané may be the latest player to move to Saudi Arabia this summer.

The past two weeks have been extremely busy for Liverpool, which may have caused them to rethink their summer transfer strategy.

The Reds made their return to action this week in their first preseason friendly, and they got off to a good start against Karlsruher, winning 4-2, but the victory was somewhat overshadowed by things that happened off the field.

Just as the game kicked off in Germany, it emerged that a deal had been agreed for Jordan Henderson to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq (as per the ECHO). Now that Steven Gerrard appears to be returning to Liverpool, the captain of the Reds won’t be the only one moving to the Gulf state.

The Athletic reports that Fabinho also appears to be close to joining Al-Ittihad. This will leave Liverpool with a midfield gap that needs to be filled during the upcoming transfer window.

This summer’s top news stories revolve around the ongoing exodus of players to Saudi Arabia, which includes some former Reds stars and places Liverpool squarely in the foreground.

Sadio Mané ‘agrees to join Cristiano Ronaldo’.

Away from Liverpool’s own transfer dealings, Sadio Mané’s future will no doubt be of interest to supporters this summer. The former Anfield favorite’s future at Bayern Munich still looks to be very much up in the air following what was a disappointing first season in Germany.

Of course, wherever a 30-something-year-old’s future is in doubt, you can guarantee a link to Saudi Arabia isn’t far behind. Mané is no different, and French outlet L’Equipe is claiming the Senegal international has ‘agreed in principal’ to join Al-Nassr, approving what would be a link-up with former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Elsewhere, 90MIN has suggested Liverpool, Manchester City and PSG could all be interested in Lyon starlet Bradley Barcola, with Man City eyeing him up as a possible replacement for Riyad Mahrez.

Jürgen Klopp was wrong about ‘great’ Liverpool transfer plan.

Liverpool again finds itself looking for midfield reinforcements as Henderson and Fabinho look to be on their way. Their expected departures have given the transfer landscape a new outlook, and perhaps led to Michael Edwards’ worst fears being realized.

A little over two years ago, coming off the back of a disappointing title defense wrecked by injuries, Liverpool handed out seven contract extensions to first-team players, including Fabinho and Henderson.

The news was celebrated at the time by Jürgen Klopp, but as Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has suggested, fears were being raised behind the scenes of the squad ‘veering away from the right football age’, something which has perhaps now been proven.

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Liverpool has the ideal lure to divert Man City’s record-breaking £85 million deal.

As Jurgen Klopp continues to rebuild, Liverpool is looking for a defender this summer.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has the tools at his disposal to thwart an attempted coup by Manchester City this summer by halting a record-breaking £85 million transfer that has been in the works for several weeks.

The Reds are anticipated to make preliminary approaches during the summer transfer window to line up a defender with the intimidating intent of ultimately replacing club legend Virgil van Dijk.

Josko Gvardiol, a Croatian player who plays for RB Leipzig and is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming defenders on the planet, has consistently been at the forefront of every discussion.

The young player made a big impression at the World Cup in Qatar last year, and his Champions League performances have won him fans across Europe.

Leipzig is reportedly holding out for the full £85 million of Gvardiol’s release clause to be paid in one lump sum.

Pep Guardiola, the manager of City, and his team have been in negotiations with Leipzig in recent weeks.

A defender would be transferred for a record-breaking sum, surpassing the £80 million Manchester United paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire.

Christian Falk, a German football expert, reports via Caughtoffside that a standoff has developed between Leipzig and City as the former is trying to find a suitable replacement while the latter is reportedly negotiating the price in an effort to get better terms.

As a result, there has been an unnerving silence that may well give Liverpool the opportunity to score at the perfect time, mainly because Klopp has Joe Gomez as a secret weapon.

Gomez, who recently turned 26 years old, has spent the last few seasons alternating between playing regularly for the Reds’ first team and sitting on the substitutes’ bench for extended periods of time.

Although the demands of Premier League football have resulted in several injuries, which have hampered the progress of the England international, Klopp was extremely complimentary of his excellent communication with Van Dijk.

Gomez, who Leipzig scouts have previously observed, may well find a move to the Bundesliga highly advantageous with an eye toward the upcoming European Championships.

By providing Leipzig with a ready-made replacement for the Croatian and a transfer fee to help defray the cost, Liverpool’s offer would go some way toward hijacking control of the Gvardiol situation.

Liverpool has renewed hope that the young player will eventually make it to Anfield thanks to comments made by Gvardiol several years ago during an interview with RTLDanas.
Gvardiol was asked which team he would most like to play for when at the height of his abilities, and he responded, “My dream club? That would definitely be Liverpool.

“Ever since I was a little kid, my dad and I have seen a lot of their games. All four seasons were thoroughly covered. It is a club that has stayed in my heart. “.

When discussing potential transfers and leaving Leipzig, Gvardiol has, however, always spoken in a respectful manner.

It is believed that the German powerhouses will not release the defender this summer unless his release clause is honored and paid in full.

In the summer of 2024, Leipzig are predicted to be more open to offers, and at that time, Klopp and Liverpool are likely to lose club stalwart Joel Matip when his current contract expires.

It will be interesting to see if the Reds decide to act this summer and stop City. Nevertheless, everything suggests that the risk is one that is highly worthwhile taking.

July 22, 2023
Jurgen Klopp explains the issue holding up Liverpool’s transfer negotiations and makes a demand to FSG.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho’s impending departures from Liverpool necessitate some last-minute moves during the transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has acknowledged that the club’s busy preseason schedule prevents him from participating in their transfer negotiations. However, he expects that FSG, the club’s owners, will support him in the summer transfer window’s final few weeks. With the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAlister to their midfield, Liverpool had a successful opening to the transfer window.

Jordan Henderson, however, had his attention caught by a life-altering offer, and soon the Liverpool team became the focus of Saudi Arabia’s fortune. Liverpool will once more be in desperate need of bringing in additional midfielders if Fabinho follows the England international.

In previous transfer windows, Klopp preferred to complete his business early in order to have his squad settled in time for preseason training. This time, it has come at the worst possible time for him. With less than a month until the start of the Premier League season and their preseason fixtures beginning, Henderson and Fabinho’s impending departures have disrupted that rhythm.

With his “main focus” now being on getting his current squad prepared for the new season, Klopp has been forced to step back from being as involved in transfer discussions.

The Liverpool manager, however, is optimistic that more negotiations for new hires will take place in the upcoming weeks.

Klopp said on the Liverpool FC podcast, “There are so many things to do.”. “The window for transfers is open. If my day had 28 hours right now, it wouldn’t be a problem 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 season’s opening game is still three and a half weeks away.
In terms of the transfer market, a few things must undoubtedly occur before then. That is now obvious. And it will occur.
There must be a change of players.
We’ll have a strong team. “.

Cheick Doucoure, a star for Crystal Palace, has recently surfaced as a prospective target for Liverpool. The Mali international would make a perfect stand-in for Fabinho after making an impression in his first season at Selhurst Park.

However, Palace is reportedly asking £70 million for Doucoure and is not under any pressure to sell. Romeo Lavia of Southampton and a number of other candidates are still on Liverpool’s short list.

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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 22, 2023
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.

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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL TARGET AGREED ON TERMS TO JOIN LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United are said to have agreed personal terms with Nat Phillips as they target the Liverpool defender.

Nat Phillips is a prime target for Leeds United this summer and a report suggests personal terms have been agreed.

This reports Last Word on Sports, which says Leeds have reached a preliminary agreement with Phillips.

If true, the next job is to finalize a fee with Liverpool and try to bring Phillips to Elland Road.

Leeds are inching closer to signing Ethan Ampadu, who can operate as both a central defender and defensive midfielder. However, we expect him to play the latter role and with Robin Koch’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds need another centre-back.

Phillips appears to be the primary target and if his reps agree on personal terms, that would be a big step in the right direction.

Athletic reported on Leeds’ interest in Phillips in June and hinted that Liverpool were aiming for around £10million.

It would be a big outlay for Leeds, especially with Ampadu costing at least £7million, but new boss Daniel Farke needs to be backed up with signings.

Daniel Farke would surely support Nat Phillips move

The Athletic report also added that Farke was looking to sign Phillips during his tenure as Norwich City manager. That move never happened, but Farke would finally get the chance to work with Phillips in Leeds.

The whites want to return to the Premier League and a no-nonsense defender like Phillips could be ideal.

The 26-year-old was promoted from Championship side Bournemouth in 2022 and Leeds are hoping to see him do the same at Elland Road.

Phillips may not be flashy, but he’s performed admirably in recent years when he’s been called up to Liverpool.

A 6-foot 3-inch centre-back with great airpower and a desire to block and clear anything in his path, Phillips could help Leeds build a winning defensive line under Farke.

July 21, 2023
Jurgen Klopp wants a £70 million star to replace Saudi targets in the latest roundup of Liverpool transfers.

Considering that teams in Saudi Arabia are interested in club legends Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool may need to sign a new holding midfielder this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already been added to the Liverpool roster this summer, and more players are anticipated.

After placing fifth in the Premier League last season, Jurgen Klopp’s team is eager to play in the Champions League as soon as possible. They are the favorites to win the Europa League the following season. West Ham and Brighton have also qualified for the competition.

Since Klopp became the club’s manager in October 2015, Liverpool has experienced great success. Except for the Europa League, they have triumphed in every trophy contest. Just a few months after Klopp took over, the Reds lost the 2016 Europa League final, 3-1, to Sevilla.

Here are the most recent Merseyside headlines, but who are Liverpool interested in signing?

Verratti is desired by Liverpool.

According to The Guardian, Liverpool is interested in signing midfielder Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain. According to rumors, if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leave Merseyside for Saudi Arabia, the Reds may look to sign the 30-year-old Italy international.

While the Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are interested in signing Fabinho, 29, for £40 million, Al-Ettifaq and Liverpool have reached an agreement on a £12 million fee for Henderson, 33, who has a £700,000 per week contract on the table. Both transfers are up in the air.

After participating in more than 500 first-team matches and taking home 32 trophies, including nine Ligue 1 championships and the Euro 2020, Verratti is regarded as one of Europe’s top midfielders. However, PSG won’t sell him unless the asking price is fair. They are said to want £70 million.

Schmadtke leaves a clue.

Jorg Schmadtke might continue working for Liverpool past the current summer. The 59-year-old signed a one-year contract to become the club’s sporting director in May, but that agreement contains a break clause that can be used at the conclusion of this transfer window.

At first, Schmadtke was supposed to leave Liverpool in September. He left a comparable position at Wolfsburg in January. However, the German has since acknowledged that he could remain longer. He told Sky Sports, “We’re waiting until the end of August.

Although we’ve agreed to an annual contract, we will have the chance to check in with one another in August to see if we’re still on board. If someone is unsure, we shake hands and I could receive a ticket if I decide to drop by. “.

When asked if he would be celebrating his 60th birthday in Liverpool in March, Schmadtke responded upbeatly, “It could be!”.

Young star’s loan deal

Dominic Corness, a midfielder for Liverpool, has signed a one-year loan agreement with Yverdon Sport in Switzerland. The 20-year-old has yet to play for the Reds’ first team, but in the EFL Trophy, he has faced League One and League Two clubs five times.

Corness will have the opportunity to play in the top division of football after Yverdon was promoted to the Swiss Super League in May after winning the second tier. Djibril Cisse, a legend of Liverpool, spent a season at Yverdon near the end of his playing career and scored 23 goals in 29 games during that time.

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The $46 million Fabinho heir has been ‘accidentally’ discovered, confirming Liverpool’s transfer masterstroke.

With one outstanding transfer deal completed, Liverpool has new cause for celebration. A Fabinho heir may have been ‘accidentally’ discovered somewhere else.

In the current transfer market, Liverpool may feel as though it is starting over from scratch. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister appeared to have the midfield rebuild on track, but Saudi Arabia has slammed that conclusion.

If the rumored deals for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho go through, Liverpool might find itself in need of purchasing two more midfielders. With no senior defensive presence currently on the roster, a direct starting replacement for the Brazilian would be especially important.

Inadvertent assistance may have been provided to Jörg Schmadtke and Jürgen Klopp in that regard, with a Premier League rival possibly identifying an ideal candidate. From the anticipated Fabinho proceeds, the price being quoted could be fully covered.

But that’s unusual; most transfer fees currently being discussed serve only to confirm Liverpool’s masterstroke this transfer window. Whatever transpires for the remainder of the summer, one transaction will be difficult to surpass.

Liverpool made a brilliant transfer.

Moisés Caicedo is one player Liverpool may not pursue as it searches for a replacement for Fabinho, according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, who claims he is “not on the list.”. However, the Brighton man is something in which Chelsea is very much interested.

A second $92 million (£70 million/€82 million) transfer bid from the Blues was reportedly rejected, according to The Athletic. For a player who had just finished his first season in the Premier League, that is an incredible sum of money.

But the transfer market is operating in that manner. Despite this, Liverpool was able to use a release clause to obtain Mac Allister from the exact same club for half that sum, which is starting to seem like an unbelievable deal. James Martin’s complete story can be found here.

“Accidentally” discovered was Fabinho’s heir.

When the transfer window first opened, Caicedo and a certain Declan Rice were probably on the list of “ideal” Fabinho successors. Of course, Liverpool had no idea it would lose the Brazilian at the time, effectively ruling out any attempts to sign truly marquee targets.

Rice finally finished this week what had been a protracted transfer to Arsenal. Due to West Ham’s current need for a replacement, this has started a series of events that could result in Liverpool finding a good transfer alternative.

The Hammers are interested in Edson Lvarez, and a $46 million (£35 million/€41 million) bid may be on the table. He would make a good Rice heir if he possessed the same qualities, and he would succeed Fabinho if the Brazilian was “accidentally” replaced. Josh Williams has more to say here.

July 21, 2023
Liverpool’s problems might be solved by making the nine league winners available for transfer

Liverpool remain on the hunt for midfield reinforcements in the summer transfer window with Jordan Henderson and Fabinho set to leave soon and Marco Verratti could be the perfect fit.

Liverpool’s search for reinforcements in midfield has become even more important with the imminent departure of Jordan Henderson.

The Reds have reportedly agreed a £12million transfer fee for the 33-year-old midfielder with Saudi side Al-Ettifaq, with additional surcharges likely to increase the total. The move sees Henderson reuniting with former Liverpool team-mate and legend Steven Gerrard, who recently took charge of Al-Ettifaq.

Liverpool are also facing the impending departure of Fabinho after receiving a £40m offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Ittihad. Fabinho’s absence was evident as he didn’t travel with the first team for the pre-season game against Karlsruher in Germany. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to complete his move to the Middle East soon, bringing his successful five-year spell to a close at Liverpool. Liverpool have already started identifying replacements for the pair, having previously signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Several names have been linked with a possible move to Anfield, including Romeo Lavia, Ryan Gravenberch and Cheick Doucoure, but the latest player to be named is Marco Verratti, the Liverpool Echo reports. The Italian midfielder has been a key figure at Paris Saint-Germain for more than a decade and reports suggest all PSG players are available for a transfer this summer.

Liverpool could potentially exploit this situation and make a transfer to the 30-year-old. Despite his age, Verratti still has a three-year deal with PSG and is likely to ask for a hefty transfer fee.

Verratti has only faced Liverpool once in a competitive match, during the group stage of the Reds’ victorious 2018-19 Champions League season. Although he missed the thrilling 3-2 draw at Anfield, he returned for the rematch in Paris and spoke highly of Jürgen Klopp’s side.

Acknowledging the challenge Liverpool presented, he said: “It has been good for Liverpool to have won all our games, but Liverpool will be different. They are a team that play very well at home.” They have Champions League experience having reached the final last season. For us it’s an important test, not a decisive one, but it’s nice to start with a complicated game.”

Analysis of Verratti’s stats from the 2022/23 season provides insight into the impact he could have on the Liverpool midfield. Although he has played seven fewer league games than Fabinho, Verratti has surpassed the Brazilian in several categories.

He completed nearly three times as many progressive ball handlers per 90 minutes (40 vs. 15) and maintained a superior passing rate (92.6% vs. 88.3%). Verratti’s total number of passes in Ligue 1 (2,383) far surpassed Fabinho’s total in the Premier League (1,617), highlighting his outstanding passing ability

Defensively, Verratti also stood out, averaging 3.11 tackles per game to Fabinho’s 2.19. He consistently outperformed Fabinho in stopping attacks from attacking players, with 1.56 successful tackles against dribblers per game compared to Fabinho’s 0.81. Verratti also had more blocks per 90 minutes (1.72 vs 1.28).

The comparison between Verratti and Henderson also reveals the superiority of the Italian in several key statistics. Verratti’s 92.6 percent completion rate surpasses Henderson’s 83 percent, as do his average number of tackles per 90 minutes (3.11 vs. 1.39), challenges per 90 minutes (1.56 vs. 0.65), and blocks per 90 minutes (1.72 vs.
0.91).

While Liverpool will no doubt face challenges in the absence of Fabinho and Henderson, the potential signing of a player like Verratti could ease the impact of their departure.

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Blues furious and prepared to complain to the FA after Klopp held direct transfer talks with a Chelsea star.

Levi Colwill, a defender for Chelsea, has reportedly had direct conversations with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp about a potential transfer, which could get the Reds into trouble.

Chelsea is upset about this and may report Liverpool to the FA, according to journalist Felix Johnston in the tweet below. They are also upset about Brighton’s persistence in trying to sign the talented young center-back after his loan stint there last season.

Further to this, Jürgen Klopp has held a phone call with Colwill directly.

Chelsea are extremely angered by Brighton & Liverpool’s persistence, as they have said many times directly that Levi is not for sale.

Chelsea are contemplating reporting Liverpool to the FA. https://t.co/NdqnASTtlg

— Felix (@FelixJohnston_) July 17, 2023

Colwill appears to be one of the most promising young players in the nation right now, so if he doesn’t get regular playing time at Chelsea, he should undoubtedly move on.

He may have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the first team if Mauricio Pochettino and other important CFC figures take a close look at him during preseason.

Even with last season’s blip, Klopp has done a good job at Anfield for most of his career, so Liverpool could also be an alluring option for Colwill.

LFC would do well to build a new-look defense around a talented player like Colwill because Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip aren’t getting any younger.

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Liverpool pushes to sign the desired midfielder valued at £34 million despite the fee being lowered.

The most recent reports suggest that Southampton may have reduced the asking price for Romeo Lavia, a midfielder who is in high demand this summer.

The Belgian international has been mentioned in connection with Liverpool for some time, and today’s report from Spain suggests that even Barcelona made a move for him.

The Catalan giants offered the Saints a loan with the option to buy at the end of the season, per Sport (news image provided below).

The relegated team decided to reject it because they wanted a cash deal and were aware that Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United were competing for his services.

Lavia will one day become a superstar, according to Barca, and will be able to play in front of the backline for any team in the world.

Media outlets with a solid reputation have reported on numerous valuations. TalkSPORT reported a price of £50 million in Britain, while The Mail reported a valuation of £45 million.

The Saints are reportedly asking for a fee of £51.5million (60 million euros), according to the Italian publication La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ St. Spanish champions Barcelona are unable to pay Mary’s team’s asking price of nearly 40 million euros (£34 point three million) to sell Lavia because of their financial limitations.

Should Liverpool spend £34.3 million to sign the 19-year-old boy if they want to improve their defensive midfield position this summer?

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July 20, 2023
Report: Liverpool now prepared to make the £90m Real Madrid player a serious transfer target

Liverpool are reportedly ready to make Aurelien Tchouameni a serious transfer target this summer, but only if Real Madrid put the midfielder up for sale.

Jurgen Klopp remains interested in the France international, according to the Telegraph. However, a transfer of Tchouameni is only possible if Los Blancos place the 23-year-old on the transfer list.

Liverpool came close to signing Tchouameni last summer before Madrid hijacked the deal and managed to bring the AS Monaco star to Spain while the Reds were left empty-handed.

However, Liverpool have never given up on their interest in Tchouameni and the Reds could now opt for the midfielder if Madrid decide to sell the Frenchman this summer, which is highly likely. The Mirror recently reported that Real Madrid were reported to sell the youngster for £90m. However, with Liverpool now in the money after the sale of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, a compromise could be made.

Indeed, Madrid’s hunt for Kylian Mbappe is no secret this summer. And Tchouameni’s transfer to Liverpool, having already signed Jude Bellingham, could help Carlo Ancelotti’s side cross the line for the PSG superstar.

If Real sell Tchouameni to Liverpool it would be a win-win situation

Liverpool are looking for a midfielder and Real are looking at ways to raise money for Mbappé. The solution? Selling Tchouameni to the Reds, making the transfer a win-win situation for all parties involved.

As we know, Tchouameni was close to signing for the Reds last year before Real Madrid flexed their muscles to bring French talent to Spain. And a year after the transfer, the midfielder could still end up at Anfield.

Of course, it could all hinge on Madrid thinking that the sale of Tchouameni will finally help them sign Mbappé. But with the PSG star keen on a move, Liverpool could hit the jackpot and bring the midfielder to Merseyside this summer.

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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL PLAYER AGREED ON TERMS TO JOIN LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United are said to have agreed personal terms with Nat Phillips as they target the Liverpool defender.

Nat Phillips is a prime target for Leeds United this summer and a report suggests personal terms have been agreed.

This reports Last Word on Sports, which says Leeds have reached a preliminary agreement with Phillips.

If true, the next job is to finalize a fee with Liverpool and try to bring Phillips to Elland Road.

Leeds are inching closer to signing Ethan Ampadu, who can operate as both a central defender and defensive midfielder. However, we expect him to play the latter role and with Robin Koch’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds need another centre-back.

Phillips appears to be the primary target and if his reps agree on personal terms, that would be a big step in the right direction.

Athletic reported on Leeds’ interest in Phillips in June and hinted that Liverpool were aiming for around £10million.

It would be a big outlay for Leeds, especially with Ampadu costing at least £7million, but new boss Daniel Farke needs to be backed up with signings.

Daniel Farke would surely support Nat Phillips move

The Athletic report also added that Farke was looking to sign Phillips during his tenure as Norwich City manager. That move never happened, but Farke would finally get the chance to work with Phillips in Leeds.

The whites want to return to the Premier League and a no-nonsense defender like Phillips could be ideal.

The 26-year-old was promoted from Championship side Bournemouth in 2022 and Leeds are hoping to see him do the same at Elland Road.

Phillips may not be flashy, but he’s performed admirably in recent years when he’s been called up to Liverpool.

A 6-foot 3-inch centre-back with great airpower and a desire to block and clear anything in his path, Phillips could help Leeds build a winning defensive line under Farke.

July 20, 2023
Liverpool steps up hunt for £70m midfield star in huge statement from Jurgen Klopp: Report

Liverpool are targeting a great replacement for outgoing Jordan Henderson

Liverpool are looking for a £70m replacement for Jordan Henderson after the Reds captain agreed terms to move to Saudi Arabia.

Henderson will end his 12-year spell at Merseyside this summer to join Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The 33-year-old is rumored to sign a three-year deal.

As well as Henderson’s departure from Liverpool, Fabinho could also leave, with a £40m transfer reportedly closed for the Brazilian.

If both continue, manager Jurgen Klopp will lose five senior midfielders this summer, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Naby Keita all departing at the end of last season. Now the Mail are reporting that Liverpool are now targeting £70m-rated Cheick Doucour.

The Mali midfielder only joined Crystal Palace last summer for an estimated transfer fee of £18million. The manager he was bought from, Patrick Vieira, has since left the club and been replaced by Roy Hodgson.

Aged just 23, Doucoure has already impressed as a defensive midfielder at Lens in Ligue 1 and could well be used by Klopp as the only No6 with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister joining the No8s. However, Doucoure could also appear as number 8.

It is likely that whatever position Trent Alexander-Arnold is in, he will join him as an inverted full-back. Palace have already signed Jefferson Lerma from Bournemouth on a free transfer in the transfer market.

Although the Colombian has been signed to suit alongside Doucoure, he can perform some of the same duties and the £70m transfer fee should enable the Eagles to adequately deliver in a range of positions.

Hodgson could also face the loss of Wilf Zaha on a free transfer this summer and face the task of replacing one of his most influential performers, suggesting a massive transfer fee could benefit Selhurst Park.

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The $46 million Fabinho heir has been ‘accidentally’ discovered, confirming Liverpool’s transfer masterstroke.

With one outstanding transfer deal completed, Liverpool has new cause for celebration. A Fabinho heir may have been ‘accidentally’ discovered somewhere else.

In the current transfer market, Liverpool may feel as though it is starting over from scratch. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister appeared to have the midfield rebuild on track, but Saudi Arabia has slammed that conclusion.

If the rumored deals for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho go through, Liverpool might find itself in need of purchasing two more midfielders. With no senior defensive presence currently on the roster, a direct starting replacement for the Brazilian would be especially important.

Inadvertent assistance may have been provided to Jörg Schmadtke and Jürgen Klopp in that regard, with a Premier League rival possibly identifying an ideal candidate. From the anticipated Fabinho proceeds, the price being quoted could be fully covered.

But that’s unusual; most transfer fees currently being discussed serve only to confirm Liverpool’s masterstroke this transfer window. Whatever transpires for the remainder of the summer, one transaction will be difficult to surpass.

Liverpool made a brilliant transfer.

Moisés Caicedo is one player Liverpool may not pursue as it searches for a replacement for Fabinho, according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, who claims he is “not on the list.”. However, the Brighton man is something in which Chelsea is very much interested.

A second $92 million (£70 million/€82 million) transfer bid from the Blues was reportedly rejected, according to The Athletic. For a player who had just finished his first season in the Premier League, that is an incredible sum of money.

But the transfer market is operating in that manner. Despite this, Liverpool was able to use a release clause to obtain Mac Allister from the exact same club for half that sum, which is starting to seem like an unbelievable deal. James Martin’s complete story can be found here.

“Accidentally” discovered was Fabinho’s heir.

When the transfer window first opened, Caicedo and a certain Declan Rice were probably on the list of “ideal” Fabinho successors. Of course, Liverpool had no idea it would lose the Brazilian at the time, effectively ruling out any attempts to sign truly marquee targets.

Rice finally finished this week what had been a protracted transfer to Arsenal. Due to West Ham’s current need for a replacement, this has started a series of events that could result in Liverpool finding a good transfer alternative.

The Hammers are interested in Edson Lvarez, and a $46 million (£35 million/€41 million) bid may be on the table. He would make a good Rice heir if he possessed the same qualities, and he would succeed Fabinho if the Brazilian was “accidentally” replaced. Josh Williams has more to say here.

July 20, 2023