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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 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 20, 2023
After Klopp spots £80m star who will dominate, Liverpool moves to replace Fabinho in a shocking move.

Liverpool are ready to abandon their usual transfer strategy by signing an older player who will immediately replace Fabinho.

The Reds could see their midfield ranks deflate quickly, with Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad in talks to sign Jordan Henderson and Fabinho respectively.

Henderson has signed a three-year deal with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq. It remains to be seen whether the Saudi team is willing to shell out £10-20m, as Liverpool are asking.

Fabinho, meanwhile, has been left out of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Germany in a more sophisticated outing. Athletic have said the Reds could receive up to £40m for the Brazilian.

Despite a poor year, Fabinho remained in the starting lineup last season and is expected to be replaced in Klopp’s starting XI. New recruits Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are both forwards, which means an absolute midfielder is needed.

The Reds make frequent moves for players in their early twenties who they hope will grow up and spend the peak of their careers at Anfield.

Mac Allister (24), Szoboszlai (22) are recent examples, while all four of last season’s signings (Calvin Ramsay, Fabio Carvalho, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo) were 23 years of age or younger at the time of arrival. Liverpool break with tradition for Joao Palhinha

However, according to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool are considering dropping their usual tactics and switching to an older player who will make an immediate impact. According to the report, the player in the sights is Fulham’s Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese international was a real behemoth in Marco Silva’s engine room last season. Palhinha, who just turned 28, led the league in 147 tackles.

West Ham recently saw a £45m offer for the Portuguese rejected. David Moyes’ side have plenty of money after selling Declan Rice to Arsenal and have a gaping position in midfield.

The Guardian and Sky Sports said Fulham are remarkably valuing £80million Palhinha. However, there is one bright spot for the Reds.

The Guardian added that it is understood Fulham’s £80m price tag could be a mere posturing. Instead, an offer of around £50m could be enough to secure a deal. Therefore, the onus is on Liverpool or West Ham to test Fulham’s resolve. Palhinha cost the Cottagers just £20million when he was acquired from Sporting Lisbon last summer.

Other much younger options for Liverpool include Romeo Lavia, Ryan Gravenberch and Cheick Doucour, according to Liverpool Echo.

But with Liverpool expanding the age profile of potential signings, Palhinha is now a real option.

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While Manchester United made a transfer request, Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho might reunite.

An overview of the Liverpool Euro rivals, including the possibility of a reunion between Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho. Atlanta has demanded that Manchester United transfer.

It would be a significant change for Liverpool if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both left during the same summer, especially when added to the departures of seasoned stars like James Milner.

Jörg Schmadtke, the new sporting director at Anfield, appeared to be very busy in the background organizing a proper rebuild and team reset, giving the impression that Jürgen Klopp was about to experience a significant change.

In truth, however, even though the evolution should have possibly happened more quickly, especially in midfield, it did start a while back. Liverpool lost Roberto Firmino after Sadio Mané was sold to Bayern Munich last summer.

A similar procedure is now being carried out in midfield. Due to the youth of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker (and Ibrahima Konaté, relative to his position), Liverpool’s defensive rebuild can be more gradual, but that too needs to start as soon as possible.

It was difficult for Liverpool to part with Mané and Firmino, but doing so allowed them to be first in line to snag attacking talent, which Manchester United is now doing. And as for Mané, he has had trouble since leaving Anfield, much like Philippe Coutinho.

Transfer chasing by Sadio Mané and Philippe Coutinho.

Mané, a former forward for Liverpool, has been informed by Bayern Munich that the German champion will not stand in the way of the 31-year-old if he wants to leave. While the player is content to stay, that is typically code for wanting a sale.

Now, 90Min reports that Steven Gerrard wants to sign both Mané and Coutinho for the Saudi Pro League in addition to pursuing Jordan Henderson for Al Ettifaq.

Mané reportedly turned down interest from Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer, but Bayern Munich is hoping to persuade him to switch teams because there aren’t many other clubs in Europe willing to compete for his services.

Mané can undoubtedly perform better than the Saudi league, but the majority of the players who have moved there this summer can as well, according to Liverpool .
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Henderson could also perform much better, but money talks.

Offer from Manchester United was declined.

Rasmus Hjlund, a forward for Atalanta, has reportedly become unavailable as Erik ten Hag searches for a new number nine for Manchester United, according to The Athletic.

Manchester United offered Donny van de Beek and unwanted Fred as part of a proposed deal for the Danish forward, but the Serie A club rejected that “out of hand.”.

The 20-year-old, who joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz in the summer of 2022 and scored 10 goals last season, is seeking a cash-only contract.

Although the Reds have a ton of offensive talent, Manchester United really needs a world-class number nine to advance. It can be challenging to complete a deal, though; Liverpool beat the Old Trafford team to the signings of Darwin Nez and Cody Gakpo.

July 20, 2023
Saudi Arabia offers €50m for ANOTHER Liverpool star

Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to offer 50 million euros for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz at the request of coach Jorge Jesus.

Diaz, 26, missed most of last season through injury but returned for the final games of the season and is expected to play a key role at Anfield next year.

However, interest in Diaz from the Saudi Pro League could see Jurgen Klopp bereft of one of his greatest strengths.

The Colombian winger has four years left on his contract with Liverpool, having signed a five-and-a-half-year deal after leaving FC Porto in January 2022, but the Reds are unwilling to sell him this summer.

According to Portuguese Medium Record, Diaz is admired by Al Hilal manager Jesus and the Saudi side are preparing to make a €50m bid to persuade Liverpool to sell. But Klopp is determined to keep Diaz and will not approve a sale in this window as the 26-year-old is firmly entrenched in Liverpool’s plans for next season.

The Reds have plenty of attacking options for the 2023/24 season but they lost Roberto Firmino to Al Ahli on a free transfer. Moreover, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson could join the Brazilian in the Saudi Pro League.

Fabinho and Henderson in Saudi Arabia?
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, “Al-Ittihad will approach Liverpool with a concrete offer to buy Fabinho.” The Saudi Pro League club’s bid for the 29-year-old Brazilian international is expected to be worth £40m and a decision one way or another is expected to be swift.”

In addition, Henderson has been offered a mouth-watering weekly wage of €816,000 (£700,000) per week to join Al-Ettifaq, currently managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

However, Klopp is reluctant to sell both without signing at least one more midfielder; Southampton’s Romeo Lavia looks like the more likely option.

Liverpool have already seen Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leave this summer, and that trio could soon be joined by Fabinho and Henderson as they leave Anfield. But it is extremely unlikely that Diaz will accompany them to new pastures.

Al-Hilal, the team interested in signing Diaz, has already added Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer.

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A legend of Liverpool responds to the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia.

Robbie Fowler, a former player for Liverpool, believes that the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s potential salary of £700,000 per week in Saudi Arabia is misplaced.

After much-publicized talks with Al-Ettifaq, Henderson joining Steven Gerrard’s management team would be welcomed by the former striker, who now oversees Saudi Arabia’s second-tier team Al Qadsiah.

He stated in his Mirror column that “Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages have caused the outrage.”. “I’ve never really understood why the salaries of football players are such a touchy subject, but the billions made by financiers are never called into question.

But first, let’s be clear about something. I won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, Jordan, or anyone else who has worked in Saudi Arabia or is considering doing so. Not because I’m taking the money as well — that just isn’t true.

“As I’ve previously stated, I accepted a position in the league beneath the Saudi Pro League because I’m ambitious to become a manager and because I want to establish my credentials. I haven’t had that opportunity in the UK. ”.

Al-Ettifaq are reportedly having financial difficulties paying Liverpool’s £20 million asking price for Henderson, despite their sizable wage offer.

Another Reds midfielder, Fabinho, may be leaving for the Middle East after receiving a £40 million offer from Al-Ittihad.

Some worry that Arabian football will deprive the Premier League of its best players, a worry that Fowler is unconcerned about along with the fees changing hands. Dissatisfaction with the region’s record on equality and human rights has been expressed by others.

Fowler continued, “I am close with Stevie and I know Jordan well. I believe Steven is similar to me in that he wants to manage, he wants to establish himself, and since leaving Aston Villa, the right opportunity hasn’t appeared.

“Now that he has the support of a major team, he plays in a league that aspires to improvement and to ranking among the best leagues in the world. An ambitious manager has a fantastic opportunity to advance.

“Yes, there has been money thrown at this large project, but we can all ponder why there is that financial backing now. Has the Premier League’s identical action been criticized by anyone?

July 19, 2023
Jurgen Klopp is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz as agent confirms discussions.

Luis Diaz is anticipated to be the next star that Jurgen Klopp will have to battle to keep at Anfield as Liverpool braces itself for interest from Saudi Pro League clubs in their players.

With Fabinho and Jordan Henderson both being linked to Saudi Pro League clubs, Liverpool’s transfer window appears to be shifting more and more toward sales.

As Luis Diaz’s position with the Reds appears uncertain right now, the Middle Eastern nation is expected to show intense interest in him. Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Diaz give the Reds a plethora of options up front.

After only 18 months at Anfield, Diaz’s head may now be turned if he receives insufficient playing time under Jurgen Klopp in the upcoming campaign. The most recent Liverpool transfer rumors, including Diaz’s potential departure, are summarized here by Mirror Football.

Diaz’s offer was anticipated.

Liverpool is preparing for a bid for Luis Diaz from the dominant Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal. This summer, Al-Hilal already added Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Wolves captain Ruben Dias to their roster.

Now that Diaz has only been at Anfield for 18 months, they are focusing their attention on him. However, with his playing time possibly being limited the following season, Al-Hilal are planning to test the waters regarding his willingness to compete for a spot.

The Saudi team is prepared to make a £43 million offer for the Colombian international, according to Record. Although it is unlikely that the Reds would sell for that little money, boss Jorge Jesus is reportedly desperate to sign Diaz.

Aurelien Tchouameni declined to join Liverpool.

Liverpool has increased their interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, but the Frenchman has rejected leaving Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, is in need of midfield additions as both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho may be on the verge of leaving.

As he battles for playing time at the Bernabeu, Tchouameni is near the top of his short list of targets. However, AS claims that the French international is “firm in his idea” to reject a transfer away from Los Blancos.

Despite plans to try to wrest him from Madrid, Liverpool’s pursuit of the 23-year-old would appear to be over. Despite Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, wanting to keep him, they are prepared to look into a potential trade.

A potential transfer to Liverpool has been discussed, according to the agent of Senegalese wonderkid Pape Diop. Gerald Sagoe has now confirmed that Diop had discussions with the Reds in March, which has led to speculation that he could move to Anfield.

“We did have preliminary discussions with a Liverpool scouting team member, and this was in Paris sometime in March of this year. We spoke for two days at a hotel, he told RedmenTV.

They were seeking general information about Pape, including his whereabouts and activities. We simply exchanged information, explained to them the duration of his contract, the project we wanted, as well as the boy’s aspirations and personal goals. ”.

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LIVERPOOL WILL “COMPETE FOR TITLE,” SAYS STEVIE NICOL If the five-man transfer agreement is approved

Stevie Nicol still expects Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to contest the Premier League title next season, although he will lose veteran duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, as well as bringing in three new faces.

The Anfield legend was asked what the “realistic expectations” are for Liverpool next season, whether they “replace the whole of midfield” and whether Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will leave.

Now, two players, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, have already entered, so one can imagine that another big name will join as the aforementioned duo complete a potential five-man transfer deal.

While Klopp’s midfield will undergo massive and perhaps unplanned changes as a result, the exceptions remain the same for Nicol, as he told ESPN.

As Manchester City are aiming for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, the last team to win the title outside of Treble winners have been Liverpool themselves, and have gone over 90 points on other occasions but been overwhelmed by the incredible power that Pep Guardiola has built upon. Can those at Anfield go down that road again next season? Nicole thinks so.

“They’re fighting for the title,” Nicol said of Liverpool’s expectations for next season, when they replace the entire midfield following the possible exits of Fabinho and Henderson.

“Simple and clear. If you sign three quality players in this way, you add them to the striker and you have to expect the defense to not concede another 50 goals. Then you have to compete.”

Will Liverpool push for the Europa League?
The Reds have reached three Champions League finals under Klopp, including one against Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.

But now that they’re in the Europa League it will be interesting to see how they balance that competition versus the Premier League.

Many will argue that the Premier League is much more important than the Europa League, so in the end, will Klopp throw his best players into the marathon because they can’t afford to lose the Champions League again?

Yes, winning the Europa League will get you there too, but aiming for the title must be the main goal.

July 19, 2023
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.

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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 19, 2023
Liverpool XI vs Karlsruher: Szoboszlai debut, line-up expected, squad news confirmed, injury as late as today

Jurgen Klopp will give as many players a chance today as Liverpool take on Karlsruhe in their first friendly of the summer, including the debuts of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

The German second division side host Liverpool this afternoon to open their newly refurbished BBBank Wildpark stadium, an occasion which coincides with a training camp for the Reds in their coach’s home country.

Captain Jordan Henderson could arrive despite rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia, which has also been offered to Fabinho as the Brazilian midfielder has been left out of Liverpool’s squad.

Fellow midfielders Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara continue to recover from injury in Germany and it’s unclear whether they are fit enough to play.

Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore. Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will join the Liverpool squad on Thursday following their European Under-21 Championship success, with Greuther Furth also on their schedule ahead of a tour of Singapore.

Klopp could field two different teams in each half against Karlsruhe and the players who featured in internationals this summer are unlikely to count as much.

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Kylian Mbappe urges Jurgen Klopp to make the first offer in the Liverpool transfer roundup.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s transfer activity shows no signs of slowing down, with midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia

Jurgen Klopp has already signed two players this summer, so who will be the next star to move to Merseyside?

Alexis Mac Allister was the first player to join Klopp’s squad during the current spell, with Liverpool initially paying £35m for the Brighton midfielder – a bargain in many people’s eyes.

The World Cup winner was soon followed by Dominik Szoboszlai after the Reds activated the Hungarian captain’s £60m release clause at RB Leipzig.

Mbappe gives approval

Klopp is looking to rebuild his side after a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season. The Liverpool manager has already greeted a number of fan favorites this summer, including Roberto Firmino and James Milner.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are interested in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku. The 21-year-old Belgian international scored seven goals and provided four assists for Rennes last season and has two years left on his contract.

Liverpool are said to be prioritizing strengthening other parts of their squad but could dive in for Doku if the price is right. Napoli, Milan and Aston Villa would also consider an offer for the player, who would prefer to move to the Premier League.

Doku has many admirers, including Kylian Mbappé. The World Cup winner told France Football in 2021: “I was recently talking to my father about a player who impressed me from the stands… with his speed, this is Doku, in Rennes.”

Rennes have reportedly put a €40million price tag on Doku. As quoted by Get French Football News, Mbappé added: “In five years as a professional I have never seen anyone demonstrate such power from a standing start.”

Saudi latest.

Fabinho will remain a Liverpool player for now. As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the Reds and Al-Ittihad are still in talks over a £40m transfer. The 29-year-old Brazilian international has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for their pre-season training camp in Germany.

Club captain Jordan Henderson is also wanted by a Saudi club – Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq – and his future is at stake. But unlike Fabinho, the 33-year-old midfielder is in Germany with the rest of the Liverpool squad.

If Fabinho or Henderson leave Liverpool this summer, Klopp should sign another central midfielder. Sofyan Amrabat, the Fiorentina star who helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup in Qatar, is rumored.

According to the Daily Mail, Fiorentina want £25m for Amrabat. The 26-year-old’s contract is just one year old and is wanted by several clubs, including Manchester United. In Liverpool’s eyes, this could be problematic for two reasons.

United can offer Amrabat something Liverpool cannot – Champions League football – and the player has worked with Erik ten Hag before. Amrabat’s breakthrough as a professional came in Utrecht when Ten Hag was in charge of the Dutch team.

July 19, 2023
Liverpool could give the 19-year-old, who has already completed his dream transfer, a chance

Liverpool young winger Melkamu Frauendorf is part of Jurgen Klopp’s 32-man pre-season squad that traveled to Baden-Wuerttemberg for a summer training camp

Melkamu Frauendorf is hoping to leave a lasting impression at Liverpool’s training camp in Germany.

The 19-year-old was signed by Hoffenheim in 2020, before signing professional contracts with Liverpool a year later. In his debut season with the Reds, the versatile attacking midfielder shone for the under-18s, scoring seven goals, including in the FA Youth Cup final.

An even more impressive season followed, resulting in the then 17-year-old Frauendorf making his first team debut in January 2022 as a substitute against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. He earned his first start for Liverpool in a Carabao Cup win against Derby County last season. Last season, Frauendorf showed his versatility and was used across the board. The Germany U19 international has been deployed as both a left and right forward, and also successfully broke into the forward position for the U21 side, scoring twice and getting one assist in three games.

Frauendorf had attracted interest from other clubs, before signing for Liverpool, and was aware of interest from the Reds for a year before deciding to move to Merseyside. The teenager began imagining playing for the club in 2017 as he watched from the stands Trent Alexander-Arnold score his first goal for Liverpool against Hoffenheim in a Champions League play-off match.

“I dreamed of playing for Liverpool and going to England, to play at Anfield,” he recalled. “I dreamed about it.”

Full name: Melkamu Benjamin Daniel Frauendorf

Date of birth: January 12, 2004

Place of birth: Kembata, Ethiopia

Position: Right winger, Left winger, Centre-forward

Career History: Frauendorf came off the bench on his Liverpool debut against Shrewsbury Town in January 2022 and made his first starting XI for the Reds against Derby County in September 2022. He hopes to feature in more matchday squads the next season.

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Ryan Gravenberch makes a comeback and Jürgen Klopp considers a target for Manchester United in the latest Liverpool transfer news.

Liverpool transfer news: Ryan Gravenberch, a star for Bayern Munich, has returned, and Jürgen Klopp is reportedly eyeing a player that Manchester United likes (again).

Fabinho, the Brazilian number six who is expected to move to Saudi Arabia, must be replaced at the center of Liverpool’s midfield. The Reds will need to make at least one more change in the pitch’s middle after they already made one.

Jordan Henderson, the team’s captain, has drawn interest from the Middle East in addition to Fabinho, though no bids for the former Sunderland player have yet been made public. In contrast to Fabinho, Henderson is currently in Germany with his Liverpool teammates.

Liverpool will be required to find replacements should one, the other, or both players move. It will need to be someone who arrives with decent caliber as well, given the experience between the two.

The precise names on the shopping list of new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke have not yet been revealed, but Liverpool must make the right choice for the position of Fabinho’s replacement.

When Fabinho leaves, a few names have been mentioned as potential replacements. Here is the Liverpool . com opinion on the transfer rumors that have been swirling around the Reds today.

Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.

Sofyan Amrabat, a World Cup star who was linked to Liverpool in January, could take Fabinho’s place as a replacement. The Moroccan is one of the names being considered, according to The Athletic.

Amrabat is a naturally talented holding midfielder, but at the age of 26, he needs to advance significantly quickly to meet Liverpool’s standards. Although he’s a good player, Fabinho wasn’t at his best.

The Independent had earlier this week’s report that the midfielder was also being looked at by Manchester United. However, given Erik ten Hag’s other ventures, any action would be dependent on sales.

There would be a lot of “what if?” if Liverpool did sign Amrabat this summer when he was first reported to be available in January, according to Liverpool . com. It is not that simple, of course, but Amrabat would not be the kind of game-changing addition that most are hoping for post-Fabinho regardless if the deal had simply been made six months in advance.

Ryan Gravenberch(Bayern Munich)

According to Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, who Liverpool had interest in earlier in the summer, is another player on the list to replace Fabinho.

Instead of standing out as a player who can play as a lone holding midfielder, Gravnberch is more of an attack-minded player who can double-pivot alongside another player.

According to Liverpool.com, Gravenberch might change the way he plays if Liverpool sees something in him. Alternately, Gravenberch is not the main target; Liverpool has its sights set on a different player. The Bayern Munich star has already stated that, if at all possible, he would prefer to remain with the German powerhouses, with a lack of playing time currently being his only complaint.

July 19, 2023
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 19, 2023
African midfielder is being actively pursued by Jurgen Klopp to join Liverpool.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is attempting to sign Sofyan Amrabat

As Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Liverpool FC’s pursuit of talented midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, his influence on the Reds’ transfer activities is clear. This year, the Liverpool manager has already had a meeting with the player’s agent, indicating his serious interest in acquiring Amrabat’s services.

Amrabat’s services are sought after, though, with Manchester United also interested. United is hoping that Erik ten Hag’s connection to the player will give them an advantage in the negotiations. Amrabat has nonetheless been incorporated by Liverpool.

on their summer shortlist, demonstrating their keen interest in the Moroccan international. [credit: The Mirror].

Amrabat’s performances for Morocco at the World Cup demonstrated his exceptional talent, as he was a key component of their incredible run to the semifinals, which included defeating powerhouses like Spain and Portugal. His performances in Qatar caught the attention of several clubs, including Liverpool, who reportedly held a private meeting between Klopp and the player’s agent.

Amrabat is one target in Liverpool’s larger transfer strategy, which also includes the likes of Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, Romeo Lavia of Southampton, and Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City.

Amrabat To the Reds?
A few of the reasons why Amrabat is in demand in the North West of England are his strong performance in the World Cup last year and his club performances following that, wherein he was orchestrating his team’s journey to the UEFA Europa Conference League finals.

Klopp’s participation in the transfer procedure exemplifies his dedication to obtaining the 26-year-old’s signature. As managers don’t often get involved in the details of the operations, that ought to give us an idea of how highly he rates the player.

While the Sporting Directors and scouts handle the majority of our signings, Klopp’s involvement adds a certain level of intimacy.

The Reds have a strong case to entice Amrabat to Anfield with the help of Klopp and the allure of representing a prosperous and illustrious club like Liverpool. However, given Amrabat’s history with Erik ten Hag at FC Utrecht, we must fend off interest from Manchester United.

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Liverpool want £160,000-weekly ready to secure move to Anfield – report

Liverpool needed a major midfield overhaul this summer, but we expect a possible mass exodus from the center of the park.

After three midfielders were allowed to leave this summer, Fabinho and Henderson are now linked with a move from Anfield.

According to The Mail, Fabinho is set to move to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ittihad and one of the players Liverpool have chosen to replace him is Kalvin Phillips.

Sky Sports have also revealed the Reds have given Brazil clearance to complete the £40m move to the Middle East and want Man City’s regista to cement the No.6 position.

The Merseysiders were after the England international in 2022 but in the end the Sky Blues eventually suspended his services for £45million. On the other hand, in April this year, The Star exclusively revealed that Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to reach a £35million deal for Phillips, who wants to move to Anfield.

The 27-year-old is still on a five-year contract with Etihad and earns a salary of £160,000 a week.

Phillips was a key player for Leeds United and impressed for England at Euro 2020, but since his move to Cityzens he has only warmed up on the bench.

Last season, the deep 27-player playmaker played just 593 minutes in all tournaments and started just three games for Man City.

Do you think he’s good enough to replace Fabinho, who has been one of the Premier League’s top DMs over the years?

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A young player for Liverpool claims that he is currently competing to make Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool prospect, has said that this year’s preseason “feels different” for him.

Last season, the right-back had a standout loan experience at Bolton Wanderers.
Bradley has a good chance of earning a spot in the first team roster because Calvin Ramsay is on loan to Preston North End for the 23–24 season.

And the 20-year-old said he’s aiming to do just that when he spoke to liverpoolfc . com for the first time since his return from Bolton.

The biggest preseason of my career thus far, he declared, was unquestionably. “Of course, I believe every pre-season will be the most important for me, but I’m looking forward to this one and seeing how I do.

“It just feels different than the last preseason I participated in. I’m currently competing for a spot in this squad. I want to work hard and compete for that position.

“I think I play much better than I did the last time I was here. I’m eager to demonstrate my abilities during the preseason. The last few years have been crazy, but I just want to keep working and moving forward to see where it leads. ”.

Bradley is desperate for a chance with Liverpool.

These are the kinds of conversations that Jurgen Klopp will adore hearing from the young right-back. After destroying everyone in his path in League One the previous season, Bradley appears eager to continue growing.

A young right-back at Liverpool can naturally only set himself up for so much success. Bradley won’t be anything like a regular next season because Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ahead of him.

Though you never know, to be fair. Trent might convince Klopp to start him in midfield on a permanent basis if the Northern Ireland international can do so.

Jurgen has so far been apprehensive to take that action. But to be fair, Liverpool has never had a full-back who was good enough to stand in for him.

That might soon change if Bradley is able to reach his early potential.

In either case, the young man at Anfield has a wide open door. Now he has the chance to continue working through it.

If he is prepared for that, it will be clear in the coming weeks.
If he performs well, he’ll undoubtedly be on the team the following year.
He will return to being on loan if he doesn’t impress enough. Bradley should be closely watched no matter what happens.

July 18, 2023
Fabinho’s perfect replacement for Liverpool sees game ‘two seconds ahead of everyone’

Benfica’s Florentino Luis may be the ideal successor to Fabinho’s Anfield throne

With Fabinho’s glittering five-year career at Liverpool seemingly coming to an end after Saudi Pro-League club Al Ittihad made a £40million bid for the midfielder, Jurgen’s side Klopp is forced to re-enter the market to find a suitable replacement. .

Although the 29-year-old Brazilian has struggled for form over the past 18 months, such a transfer fee would see the Reds recoup almost all the effort they put in to sign the midfielder from AS Monaco. the summer of 2018 by winning a person. recruited It will be difficult to match Fabinho’s level in his first three years at the club.

Even more so after Declan Rice sealed a £105m move to Arsenal late last week and Moises Caicedo appeared to be heading for a move to Chelsea. This means the Reds have very few top-flight options available.

Just days after Fabinho’s departure from Anfield, Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips have been named as the 29-year-old’s potential replacements.

But with Phillips having endured a difficult season since his £42m move to the Etihad last summer and turning 28 before the end of the year, it’s hard to see Liverpool, who have already broken links, back. links with the former Leeds man has distanced himself as he is interested in a deal for the England international.

With Amrabat having no experience at the top level of European football until his 27th birthday later this year, it’s hard to make his case as the ready-made No6 who could help Liverpool get back to the top. English and European table game.

One name who has been tentatively linked with a move to Merseyside in recent months, however, is Benfica’s Florentino Luis. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is the latest talent to roll off the Estadio da Luz production line and has even been compared to legendary Chelsea and Real Madrid defensive midfielder Claude Makelele.

Luis is currently plying his trade in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, an area Liverpool have explored extensively in recent years under the influence of former sporting director Julian Ward. The 42-year-old previously worked as head of analysis and technical scouting at the Portuguese Football Federation in 2008 before being appointed as Liverpool’s European scouting director for the Spain and Portugal regions in 2012.

These positions allowed Ward to use his connections in that part of the world to help Liverpool quickly acquire Luis Diaz from FC Porto in January 2022 and Darwin Nunez from Benfica five months later.

After Enzo Fernandez left the Lisbon-based giants in a record Premier League move to Chelsea earlier this year, Luis appears to be the latest member of Roger Schmidt’s squad to be given a transfer across the continent.

Surprisingly, at the age of 23, Luis is yet to make his way into the Portugal national team, despite his rise to prominence at Benfica during the 2022/23 season. The midfielder was a ubiquitous figure in the Eagles’ journey to the Champions League quarter-finals, in which they edged fellow European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus to top Group H .

Joao Tralhao, former Benfica youth coach, said of his talent earlier this year: “Technically it’s not easy to find a midfielder with the defensive qualities he has. I was joking with him and saying he had won the match after two seconds before.” It’s amazing how many interceptions he makes, how he always manages to be in the right position.

“He’s always in the right space to get the ball back and he’s improved a lot in terms of dueling, using his body, protecting the ball in contact and so on.”

While acting like something of a human vacuum cleaner to the back four, more often than not in a 4-2-3-1 system, Luis wasn’t the only way he built a reputation as one of Portugal’s most important players exciting stars.

According to Fbref, Benfica’s number 61 averaged 7 passes every 90 minutes last season, surpassed only by Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.23), Jordan Henderson (8.22) and Thiago Alcantara (8.63). in the Liverpool team in the Premier League. By comparison, Fabinho averaged just 5.42.

But with Fabinho’s departure due to be signed in the near future after the midfielder stays in Merseyside rather than travel to Liverpool’s Black Forest training ground, newly appointed Jorg Schmadtke will be able to earn his corn as he looks for a long career .
term substitution.

But after the midfielder signed a new long-term deal at the Estadio da Luz until 2027 last October, it could be expected that Liverpool will be giving up a significant amount of cash if they convince one of the continent’s toughest sellers to make the move. business before the end of the window season.

But one thing that is not up for debate is that Liverpool are now facing an unexpected second rebuild of the summer if they are to rejoin Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and no corners can be cut if they do. to replace Fabinho, one of today’s great Anfield players.

July 18, 2023