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After two deals, Liverpool can use their strong relationship to land the ideal midfielder.

Comment: Liverpool can complete a significant transfer by building strong ties with other clubs.

Liverpool can take advantage of their relationship with Brighton to close a deal on Moises Caicedo, who is a transfer target. Since many players have moved from the South Coast to Merseyside and vice versa, the Premier League clubs enjoy a great working relationship.

The Reds just finished contract talks with Brighton for playmaker Alexis MacAllister worth £35 million. The Argentine joined well in advance of the start of preseason, and those negotiations were reportedly easy.

Numerous reports claim that Liverpool is now interested in competing with Chelsea for Caicedo, a former Brighton teammate of Mac Allister. The Reds need midfield reinforcements as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are now likely to leave, despite claims that Chelsea hold the upper hand in a potential deal.

Liverpool already had a shortage in midfielders, so if the two leave, they will need yet another player. They will have Caicedo, who is a star, ready to join Mac Allister in Klopp’s team right away.

They might benefit from utilizing their strong connection to Brighton. The Seagulls were willing to accept a cheap £35 million price for Mac Allister after engaging in vigorous discussion. The opposite move has recently been made by Adam Lallana and James Milner.

With Klopp currently looking for another new midfielder, the club can now resume discussions regarding Caicedo. While Brighton retained their former head coach Graham Potter, defender Marc Cucurella, and a large number of their backroom staff, Chelsea may have a more challenging relationship with Brighton as a result.

Levi Colwill is another player that the Blues won’t transfer to a South Coast club. Liverpool is rumored to be interested in the England U21 defender as well.

As for the 2023–24 Premier League season, Liverpool manager Klopp anticipates fielding a very different team than the one that struggled mightily the previous campaign. The German is counting on the club’s young players to stand out in preseason to make up for the lack of new signings.

“There aren’t many new players right now, but [we have] a lot of young players, obviously, in and young players for whom the door is open, who can play a different role next season,” Klopp said, according to the club’s website.

Conor Bradley, Ben Doak, and Bobby Clark are all a year older and all looking fantastic. Bobby Clark also grew in some way, which is typical. They can all take on slightly different roles if they so choose, and as I previously stated, there is room for that. ”.

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Liverpool star Jordan Henderson, is in “very advanced” talks to leave the club this summer.

Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has been linked with a surprise exit.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced”

talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France.

Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced” talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France. Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

The England star has been linked with a meeting with Liverpool icon Gerrard. The former Anfield favorite changed his assertion that he would not travel to Saudi Arabia and was finally confirmed as Al-Ettifaq head coach last week.

Al-Ettifaq are not among the four clubs majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund, but there are still rumors that they are interested in top European players.

Chelsea outcast and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suggested as a possible target.

However, L’Equipe report that Henderson is in ‘very advanced’ talks over a surprise transfer to the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq hope Gerrard’s appeal will tempt the 33-year-old to leave Anfield.

Henderson missed just three Premier League games last season and made 23 starts. Liverpool head coach Klopp described the veteran star as a “very, very, very important player” in February.

Asked about Henderson’s long-term future alongside him, the German replied: “I don’t understand why we are talking about a player, I think so.” Everyone knows how much I respect him. I don’t like to say that, but it’s true, we can’t deal with such things.

“A player becomes, ‘Henderson is this, Henderson is this,’ Hendo is not our problem.” Never was and never will be. When fit and fit, he’s played 98% of our games.

“He played all those games because he’s a very, very, very important player for us. There’s nothing… I understand you have to think about the issues, but I can’t answer that question Yes, he is important and how much we missed him.”

Henderson faces the prospect of renewed competition in Liverpool’s midfield next season. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already joined Klopp’s ranks. Sky Deutschland claim the Reds are also hoping to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

July 15, 2023
‘Liverpool informed us’ – that Jurgen Klopp might use the same transfer tactic following the trial to sign Levi Colwill as a replacement.

Perr Schuurs of Torino, a center back who once went through a trial with the Reds in May 2017, is still being linked to Liverpool.

Levi Colwill is rumored to be one of Liverpool’s top targets this summer as they look to add a new center-back to their roster.

The Chelsea center-back is reportedly available, according to reports in London, and the Reds are known admirers of the England Under-21 international. The 20-year-old is reportedly not for sale by the capital club, and Colwill is expected to speak with new manager Mauricio Pochettino about his future later this month.

Colwill isn’t the only center back who has been linked with a move to Anfield, though; the Chelsea defender’s future is also up in the air, and it’s not clear if he will be persuaded to sign a new contract and remain at Stamford Bridge. Although club sources have denied rumors linking the Reds to interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo Inacio and Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard, as well as VfL Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven, links to Torino’s Perr Schuurs have persisted.

Even Liverpool reportedly had offers rejected this summer for the Dutchman, with their most recent offer reportedly valued at £25.7 million, according to reports in Italy. While Crystal Palace is said to have tested Torino’s resolve with a £30 million offer, it is claimed that the Serie A club is holding out for £34 point three million.

The 23-year-old has been on the Reds’ recruitment team’s radar for a number of years as they continue to weigh their options for a new center-back.

In May 2017, when he was just 17 years old, Schuurs had a trial with Liverpool with the intention of making a summer move. He had previously started his senior career with Dutch Eerste Divisie team Fortuna Sittard. He worked out with the Reds’ Under-18 team, which was coached by Steven Gerrard at the time. According to reports in Holland, he also worked out with the Under-21 team and participated in some practice matches held in secret.

After his son’s trial, Lambert, the defender’s father, told 1Limburg that Liverpool had informed them of their satisfaction with Perr’s performance there. The club is composing a report that it will present to Fortuna Sittard. So, for now, we’ll wait.

“Steven Gerrard, who is currently a youth coach, and I have spoken. To Perr, he is unique. Obviously, that was very good. He nevertheless maintains his composure.

“Whatever Liverpool decides to do is still unknown. The decision then rests with Perr. He shouldn’t skip steps because we are aware that he is still not a player who is ready for use. “.

Although Liverpool was impressed with the defender, they decided against making a permanent signing for him. Instead, Schuurs agreed to join Ajax in January 2018 even though he finished the season with Fortuna Sittard.

Levi Colwill

He mentioned his Anfield trial after finishing the move: “There were several clubs interested and I also spoke with other clubs.
“However, I felt very good about Ajax right away.
I believe that is significant.
“.

Links to the Reds have sporadically continued since he joined the Dutch powerhouses. Additionally, Schuurs was questioned about rumors linking him to a move to Anfield after his impressive performances against Jurgen Klopp’s team in the Champions League group stages in 2020/21. Liverpool was then drawn against Ajax.

He responded, “I am not preoccupied with any interest from Liverpool in me. “I want to stay here for a few seasons and first win trophies with Ajax. ”.

Schuurs’ representative, George Gardu, a three-time Eredivisie champion in Amsterdam, would also confirm Liverpool’s interest in his client. He claimed that Tottenham, Liverpool, and PSG among other elite clubs moved to sign the player after the Dutchman’s £8 million transfer to Torino in August 2022.

“Three Italian teams also wanted Schuurs, in addition to Liverpool, Tottenham, and PSG. Schuurs can undoubtedly become a pillar of the Dutch national team as a result of Torino. ”.

Although Schuurs has yet to receive a cap for the Netherlands, he made an impression in his first season with Torino, making 33 appearances and assisting his team to a 10th-place finish in Serie A. It’s still unclear, though, if his time in Italy will be limited to a single season.

If the Dutchman is available for transfer, Liverpool won’t be the first team to rekindle interest in a player from the past. While Klopp was left regretting his decision to not sign Sadio Mane for Borussia Dortmund, he made amends in the summer of 2016. The Reds initially missed out on players like Mohamed Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri before bringing them to Anfield years later.

Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk were two players that Liverpool had long been interested in, and both were closely watched before making their respective moves to Anfield.

It would be simple to brush aside reports from abroad that claim Schuurs is linked to the Reds as just the most recent round of speculative rumors that have followed player and club ever since his trial six years ago. However, it also makes sense why he might be on Liverpool’s radar since they have undoubtedly followed his progress over the years.

Six years after going on trial with the Reds in 2017, it’s safe to say that Schuurs is unquestionably a “ready-to-use” player. Only time will tell if that’s sufficient for him to return to Liverpool as they pursue their next center-back acquisition.

July 13, 2023
Jürgen Klopp hinted at Thiago as the “complete package” in the midst of Liverpool transfer rumors.

As Thiago Alcântara’s future is the subject of ongoing transfer rumors, there appears to be disagreement among Liverpool supporters, and Jürgen Klopp may need to make a choice this summer.

The entire Liverpool squad, with the exception of one or two players, returns to training on one of the most eagerly anticipated days of preseason.

Since the Reds’ season-ending match against Southampton, which took place forty-four days ago, Jürgen Klopp has been busy bringing in two new players in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

As they meet their new teammates for the first time, fans will get their first glimpse of the new duo, and Liverpool has already piqued interest in the upcoming campaign with videos posted on social media.

But there is one player they might not get to meet today, and if recent rumors are to be believed, they might completely miss out on Thiago Alcântara.

On Saturday, the 32-year-old was spotted returning to the AXA Training Center, but noticeably without any athletic attire. In spite of the fact that his hip surgery was only a few months ago, speculation about his midfielder’s future persists. He may well be participating in his own program as he recovers.

Last week, it was revealed by The Athletic that Thiago had turned down a Saudi Arabian offer, while Turkish media outlet Fanatik claimed he had spoken to Galatasaray. According to a recent report from Football Insider, Liverpool will reportedly sell two first-team players before the end of the summer, with the Spain international being the most likely to go.

Supporters appear to be divided on whether the Reds should release Thiago this summer. On the one hand, his history of injuries has been a sore subject ever since he joined from Bayern Munich, and on the other hand, some supporters see his contract expiration next year as a perfect chance to cash in.

However, when he has been on the field, Thiago has shown himself to be a classy player, and other supporters believe that he still has a place in the team. Given that he has previously praised Thiago’s qualities, Klopp would seem to concur with this opinion.

He is a talented player.
After the 4-0 victory over Manchester United in 2022, Klopp told the BBC (via The Independent), “We have to keep him healthy.

“He has rhythm now, which helps in these kinds of situations to really be in the right spaces, the right little turns, and finding the right passes.

There are only a few players who have the technical ability to not only see things earlier than everyone else, but also to get the ball there, on the planet; there aren’t five million players like this.

He is a player of the highest caliber. From our perspective, there is really nothing to complain about because he can be quite dangerous both with and without the ball.

“The football is fantastic, but his counter-pressing was insane.
The whole package is created by that.
I have nothing but respect for it.
”.

With the arrival of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, it does appear that Thiago is as far away from a spot in Klopp’s side as he has ever been during his time at Anfield. Although the Liverpool manager would undoubtedly be able to find a spot for him in the team when needed, he may not be a regular starter right now.

When healthy, Thiago will continue to be a valuable asset for Klopp’s team. The ability of the midfielder will almost certainly not be a factor if a decision regarding his future needs to be made.

July 11, 2023
14 players are back for Liverpool’s preseason workouts, including two major additions.

Liverpool to welcome the likes of Mo Salah and Jordan Henderson alongside summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister return as 14 man to start pre-season

Liverpool will welcome a host of big names on Tuesday as preparations for the season accelerate.

Summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister are among 14 players who will return to the AXA Training Center ahead of the club’s pre-season tour. They had an extended hiatus due to their involvement with their respective countries over the summer.

Skipper Jordan Henderson returns alongside compatriot Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas and Virgil van Dijk.

English duo Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones, who both played lead roles for England in winning the Under-21 European Championships, have had more time off as their international commitments won’t end until the weekend. Last week, several men returned to Kirby’s training base, including Darwin Nunez and Thiago, who has been linked to a move to Saudi Arabia.

Edge players including Adrian and Nathaniel Phillips also returned to action alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.

The Merseyside side have five pre-season friendlies lined up, starting with matches in Germany against Karlsruher SC and Greuther Furth. Liverpool will then fly to Singapore, where they will face European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Leicester.

Then they return to the UK and play SV Darmstadt 98 in Deepdale. Jurgen Klopp will want to get his squad fit after pre-season to improve on last season’s underperformance.

The Reds drew their opener at Fulham as they went winless in their first three games of the season and eventually finished fifth.

That means they have to negotiate the Europa League, which will test their resources as they play on the Thursday ahead of the weekend clashes. However, Liverpool have successfully recovered from the difficult seasons of the past and should be in contention for the title once again.

Fabinho will get the chance to play with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, who he believes will improve the squad immensely. He told the club’s website:

“It’s good to bring good players into this position because we’re going to need them. Because of the way we play, the intensity we play, we we still need not just three or four players in this position, but maybe six players.”

Position [in the squad]. So yeah, it’s good to have those two players with us now. We We’ve played before, so we know how good they are. It’s good to have him in the team.”

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Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.

Liverpool are linked with a transfer of Kylian Mbappe and Express Sport are looking for who could go in the opposite direction.

Liverpool could offer a number of players in exchange for Kylian Mbappe. The Reds have reportedly made a huge offer to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the rebel’s contract

Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires in a year. The French club don’t want to lose any of the best players in the world on a free transfer.

Clubs across Europe are awaiting a potential deal for the French superstar. Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre told El Chiringuito TV earlier this week that Liverpool have made a bid worth around £170million.

The Reds could instead try to offer the players to sign Mbappe. Express Sport are eyeing four potential Anfield stars who could be used in a cashier player transfer.

Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool are rebuilding their midfield and have already made two signings in this area. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined and Jurgen Klopp may not be done with it.

Thiago struggled with injuries last season and some think the Premier League may be too soon for him at the age of 32.

The Spaniard could do another job for PSG in the French league and gain Champions League winning experience.

Fabinho

Fabinho had his worst season in a Liverpool shirt last season. Neither Mac Allister nor Szoboszlai are defensive midfielders, so he should be replaced when he leaves.

Klopp will have to make a decision if he believes Fabinho can return to the form he showed in his first four years at the club. If not, he can try to sell him to PSG

Diogo Jota

Jota missed part of last season with injury and was only in the regular starter in the last phase of the season. He has found form in front of goal, with braces against Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.

However, Mbappé’s arrival would make it more difficult for him to earn regular playing time. At 26 he could be an attractive proposition for PSG.

Darwin Nunez

Ok, maybe it’s too early to consider Darwin a Liverpool player. He certainly showed a taste of his potential in his first season in English football.

However, he fell out of favor in the second half of the campaign. There would be no place for him and Mbappe in the Liverpool squad and he could take a significant chunk of the transfer fee PSG would demand.

July 11, 2023
Jordan Henderson’s reaction is significant as Liverpool consider signing the third midfielder

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is believed to be a target for Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq – but has plenty of work to do under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield

If it was pure coincidence, then it was appropriate. But there was something unequivocally clear in Jordan Henderson’s update on his grueling season-ending fitness routine.

The gallery of images and videos posted by the Liverpool captain over the past few days featured several images of him giving a few heavy punches to a punching bag during a summer training camp with coaches personal.

Clearly, Henderson is up for the fight again as competition for Reds midfield spots heats up after the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

With Liverpool open to new reinforcements in the engine room – Southampton’s Romeo Lavia remains particularly interesting – there could be another new face to contend with. Still, it seems unlikely that Henderson will give up his career at Anfield just yet.

While reports suggest the England international is set to link up with former Reds team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, Liverpool have not received any expressions of interest from the Saudi club, and the player has not been told what he wants. go somewhere else.

However, Henderson will know his position is at risk like never before as he faces an inevitable change to his playing time. Having turned 33 last month, he is Liverpool’s oldest outfield player following the departure of the vice-captain James Milner this summer.

Henderson and Milner made the same number of appearances for Liverpool last season, 43 each. However, the former’s total of 2,558 minutes was double that of the latter, as only six other players played regularly during the season.

The fact that Henderson started 23 of Liverpool’s 38 Premier League games last season suggests his influence – at least early in the game – is already waning.

What’s interesting, however, is that he never made more than 29 top-flight appearances in a single season under Jurgen Klopp, albeit at times through injury.

Klopp will surely still have the chance to manage Henderson’s minutes in the coming season in order to make the most of his influence.

The Liverpool midfielder now has a boost of youthful energy in the form of 24-year-old Mac Allister and 22-year-old Szoboszlai, as well as 22-year-old Curtis Jones, 20-year-old Harvey Elliott and 18-Stefan Bajcetic , one-year-old, at different stages of the past season, significant progress has been made.

With 24-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold also emerging as an engine room option, Henderson’s vast experience in a Klopp midfield will be key.

Obviously, Henderson is adept at having to demolish for his place at Liverpool. It was his will to fight that prompted him to stay and return to the first team when he was given the opportunity to walk away by new boss Brendan Rodgers in 2012 after a difficult debut campaign at Anfield.

Since his arrival 12 years ago, Henderson has seen the Reds recruit 10 midfielders, while retaining a regular starting role – and the captaincy for the past eight years – making him just 14th in history in just eight games. to make 500 appearances for the club.

Whilst it seems unlikely Henderson – who has two years left on his contract – will fully fill Milner’s vacant role acting at assistant right-back – he has only played in that position once for Liverpool in 2019 against Crystal Palace – his playing intelligence and tactical flexibility gives him every chance of minutes during the next campaign.

These qualities helped get Henderson started in seven of the last ten games last season, which saw Alexander-Arnold’s defensive build-up and work-rate enable him to thrive in a reversed right-back role.

Henderson’s subsequent energetic performances for England last month in victories over Malta and North Macedonia were a further reminder that he feels he has plenty to offer at the top level, even if the standard of the opposition has to be taken into account.

Should Henderson never kick a ball for Liverpool again, his place in the annals of Anfield is assured after he has led the Reds to victories in every major competition.

But the captaincy is likely to remain hugely important to Klopp this season, albeit in an evolutionary way.
The battle is open again.

He won’t play every game this season, but few would be surprised if Henderson led the team when the Premier League clash kick off at Stamford Bridge next month.

July 11, 2023
Xabi Alonso may have hinted at Liverpool alternative if they unable to sign Levi Colwill

Liverpool are keen to sign a new left centre-back this summer, with Chelsea’s Levi Colwill a reported target

Having already signed two midfielders as part of a long-awaited technical upgrade, a new centre-back, preferably on the left, is also on Liverpool’s wishlist for this summer.

Jürgen Klopp confirmed this in May when he was asked directly if he wanted to sign a new centre-back.

“We are looking at all departments at the moment except for the goalkeeper,” the Reds manager told reporters. “Yeah, if there’s a good centre-back, I wouldn’t deny it. That’s it.” We definitely look at all areas of the pitch.

As a result, Liverpool have been associated with a host of names throughout the summer.

And while club sources have dismissed speculation attributing the Reds an interest in Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard and Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo Inacio, links to other alleged targets remain.

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill has his admirers at Anfield and certainly caught the eye when he helped England win the European Under-21 Championship this summer.

Elsewhere, Liverpool continue to be linked with Torino’s Perr Schuurs and VfL Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly in talks over signing the latter.

It looks like Colwill is currently the object of the Reds’ desires, although a transfer seems difficult at this stage. Football London reported that Liverpool have asked “more questions” about the defender’s availability, but Chelsea are in no mood to sell at the moment.

Brighton & Hove Albion are also said to have rejected offers of up to £40m for their former mercenary, who will hold talks with new manager Maurico Pochettino about his future later this month.

Colwill has two years left on his initial contract, which the Londoners can extend his contract for another year if certain playing criteria are met. Chelsea also want to tie him to a long-term extension if possible.

Ultimately, it appears that after talks with Pochettino, the 20-year-old will have to push for a transfer if Liverpool are to have any chance of securing the signing of him. And playing time at Stamford Bridge will determine his decision.

“I will talk to my family, to everyone I need, and I will make a decision,” he said after the European Championship final. “I have to play at the end of the day.”

As such, Colwill’s future remains up in the air and it’s unclear whether Liverpool will live up to the initial interest or be forced to shift their focus elsewhere. If they’re disappointed, is there a “good guy” there?

Granted, there’s no indication it’s Colwill or nothing for the Reds this summer. As the recent signing of Dominik Szoboslzai shows, they are still capable of pulling off a surprise transfer no matter who they are publicly linked with.

But while Liverpool have had success signing players who weren’t initially targeted by first choice in the past, they are also known to be waiting for the right signing rather than filling a void.

As a result, while there was no escaping the Reds facing their midfield this summer, chances are they will show patience in defense when needed.

Although Joel Matip has been linked with a summer break, at the moment he is still expected to complete the final year of his contract. While Nat Phillips and Sepp van den Berg could replace Rhys Williams, Liverpool’s four senior first-class centre-backs will remain intact.

So would the Reds be willing to continue like this if their search for a new central defender proves fruitless this summer?

If that were to happen, such a position would admittedly be unpopular given how the club fared when they opted to delay reinforcements at centre-back in the summer of 2020 and midfield the last summer.

Add to that the fact that Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all suffered injuries last season and Klopp’s new 3-2-2-3 formation arguably calls for more strength in central defence, and it would be quite a big gamble not to recruit staff.

At least Liverpool could fall back on the services of a backup solution, which would even interest Bayer Leverkusen at the moment.

Luke Chambers is a staple at Anfield, having featured for the Reds’ first team in last year’s pre-season and their mid-season friendlies before moving to Kilmarnock on loan for the second half of the season. season.

He is impressing in Scotland and he is again the subject of loan interest, this time from the Championship, although reports in Germany say Leverkusen are also in talks to sign the teenager.

Led by Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso, the Bundesliga side have tended to play in variations of a 3-4-3 formation following the Spaniard’s appointment last October.

In such a setup, Chambers at left-back would be an obvious option.
However, the England youth international is extremely versatile, as evidenced by the many positions he has held at Kilmarnock.

While he mostly played in his traditional left-back position, he also played left-back, left-midfielder, central midfielder and central defender during his time at North Las Vegas. border.

He is therefore also well suited as a left centre-back in a three-man defence, where he could certainly be used occasionally due to his more natural cross position when away to Leverkusen. Club sources suggest a move to the Bundesliga is not yet in sight, despite recent reports in Germany.

Traditionally, the Reds give young players a chance to impress in pre-season before deciding whether to move up to the first team, stay at youth level or go on loan.

However, it is recognized that if Leverkusen are looking to take the next step after Kilmarnock, it would be an attractive opportunity for Chambers should a move actually materialize

But if a Europa League side were interested in signing the 19-year-old, couldn’t he emerge as an option for Liverpool themselves? After all, both the Reds and Leverkusen are among the top seeds for this season’s group stage.

Of his 16 appearances for Kilmarnock, 15 have come from starts. Eleven of those appearances were left-back or left-back, while on two occasions he was sent into central defence, also having occasionally been in such a position under Klopp in friendlies.

Liverpool’s interest in a new centre-back on the left is initially to offer them a more natural defensive option as an alternative to Andy Robertson, who could also emerge later as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.

Admittedly, Chambers only meets one of those criteria, although it ensures he would be comfortable in the Reds’ new formation in the left-back/left-centre-back hybrid role.

Admittedly, the young defender is still unhappy with only having half a season in senior football under his belt.

After his time in Scotland, one would expect him to have to take a step or two as he is not ready for the physique of top-flight English football until he is ready for regular team duty first at Anfield.

But with Klopp still having his four experienced centre-backs, his chances in the Premier League will be limited anyway. Instead, the Europa League and League Cup group stages could follow before reassessing his situation in January.

A small step forward at Anfield is still possible in the coming months.
Stefan Bajcetic’s emergence last year demonstrates how it is possible for a youngster to break into the first team earlier than expected following an impressive pre-season.

Consequently, it makes sense for Liverpool to evaluate Chambers in pre-season before making a final decision on his future.

In an ideal world, the Reds sign a new centre-back before seeing Chambers make strides on loan at Leverkusen or in the Championship.

But if Liverpool are unable to strengthen accordingly this summer and need to reassess their options, at least Alonso’s interest in the defender suggests they already have a last resort for their overlooked hybrid role if needed.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool star Jordan Henderson, is in “very advanced” talks to leave the club this summer.

Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has been linked with a surprise exit.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced”

talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France.

Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced” talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France. Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

The England star has been linked with a meeting with Liverpool icon Gerrard. The former Anfield favorite changed his assertion that he would not travel to Saudi Arabia and was finally confirmed as Al-Ettifaq head coach last week.

Al-Ettifaq are not among the four clubs majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund, but there are still rumors that they are interested in top European players.

Chelsea outcast and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suggested as a possible target.

However, L’Equipe report that Henderson is in ‘very advanced’ talks over a surprise transfer to the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq hope Gerrard’s appeal will tempt the 33-year-old to leave Anfield.

Henderson missed just three Premier League games last season and made 23 starts. Liverpool head coach Klopp described the veteran star as a “very, very, very important player” in February.

Asked about Henderson’s long-term future alongside him, the German replied: “I don’t understand why we are talking about a player, I think so.” Everyone knows how much I respect him. I don’t like to say that, but it’s true, we can’t deal with such things.

“A player becomes, ‘Henderson is this, Henderson is this,’ Hendo is not our problem.” Never was and never will be. When fit and fit, he’s played 98% of our games.

“He played all those games because he’s a very, very, very important player for us. There’s nothing… I understand you have to think about the issues, but I can’t answer that question Yes, he is important and how much we missed him.”

Henderson faces the prospect of renewed competition in Liverpool’s midfield next season. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already joined Klopp’s ranks. Sky Deutschland claim the Reds are also hoping to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

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As Liverpool return for preseason practice, Darwin Nunez’s squad number is hinted at.

It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.

At the beginning of the summer, four of Liverpool’s most famous jersey numbers were up for grabs due to some high-profile Anfield departures.

The number seven, eight, and nine jerseys all became available after James Milner, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino all left the club after their contracts expired, leaving the number 10 shirt vacant after Sadio Mane’s decision to leave for pastures new at Bayern Munich last summer.

The quartet were all members of the Reds team that won every major award available to them, ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to be crowned English champions, and were crowned world champions for the first time in the club’s history months after winning the 2019 Champions League. All four were essential to the success Jurgen Klopp’s team has experienced over the past five years.

Naturally, all four of those jersey numbers would have garnered the most attention in Anfield history even without the recent success. Such numbers are linked to people like Sir Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, and John Barnes—some of the greatest Reds legends—and are adorned by them.

Milner, Keita, Firmino, and Mane all left the biggest shirts, or rather shoes, for their prospective successors to fill.

The new owners of three of Liverpool’s most renowned shirts have already been announced. While Luis Diaz traded his number 23 jersey for the illustrious number seven, new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai now wear jerseys with the numbers 10 and 8, respectively.

However, as things stand, the Reds’ number nine jersey is still empty. During the summer, there were rumors that after Darwin Nunez’s first season at Anfield, he would inherit the number.

Since the digit nine appears in his social media usernames, it is fitting that the Uruguayan wore number nine for Benfica. He was at least given the opportunity to acquire “@darwin_n9” on Instagram, even though he had to settle for “@Darwinn99” on Twitter because “Darwinn9” already had a Twitter account, had nine followers when he joined in July 2013, and hadn’t tweeted in ten years. As you can see, the striker didn’t just misspell his own name; the second “n” actually stands for “number”!

Firmino already owned the number nine jersey when Nunez joined Liverpool last summer, and he had already given up his original number 11 jersey to Mohamed Salah five years prior. As a result, the Uruguayan chose the number 27 jersey. In the absence of his preferred jersey, he is not the first player to choose one with two digits that at least add up to nine.

However, the shirt with the number 9 is now available. Nunez may be looking at it, but he hasn’t yet adopted ownership of it like Diaz did.

On Monday for the first day of preseason practice, the Uruguayan was back at the AXA Training Center. His workout gear, which included the number 27, was worn while he worked out hard and participated in the “lactate test” on the field alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip.

Nunez still has time to change his number if he so chooses. For instance, Gomez’s switch from number 12 to number 2 was only officially announced at the end of July of last year, the night before the Community Shield match against Man City.

Darwin Nunez, however, continues to be Liverpool’s number 27 at least for the time being.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson update, and Luiz Henrique interest

Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip and speculation including the latest on Luis Henrique, Thiago Alcantara, Levi Colwill, Kylian Mbappé, Khephren Thuram, Elijah Gift, Romeo Lavia and more

The transfer window is in full swing and deals are underway across the Premier League. Liverpool have already made two signings in the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

And the rumors continue to produce speculation about the comings and goings at Anfield.

Reports surfaced yesterday that the Reds would be willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6m for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in signing the Frenchman.

Another name strongly associated with the move to Anfield is Southampton star Romeo Lavia. While there is still no deal with the Saints, who are reportedly seeking £50m for Lavia, Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen to sign the former Manchester City youngster.

In any market period, expenses can be just as important as income. Thiago Alcantara is a man strongly linked to the departure from Liverpool.

Representatives from Turkish side Galatasaray are said to have been in contact, while Elijah Gift, an exciting youth academy prospect, is on his way to Athletic Bilbao.

Liverpool are excited about the former Barca star

Liverpool are interested in bringing ex-Barcelona striker Malcom to Anfield this summer. That’s according to Foot Mercato, who say the Reds “appreciate his profile”, following a superb 23-goal season at Russian Zenit.

There are rumors that there has not yet been an official transfer from Jürgen Klopp’s squad, and Liverpool aren’t the only team interested in Malcom.
Saudi Arabian clubs are apparently eyeing him, as are Paris Saint Germain after the French outfit lost Lionel Messi at the end of his contract.

Reds heavily favored to capture Lavia

Liverpool’s interest in Romeo Lavia is now well established, although the Reds are believed to face competition from other top clubs.

However, the bookmakers’ odds suggest Jurgen Klopp has nothing to worry about, with Liverpool favorites to sign the Southampton starlet. Take a look for yourself at the odds provided by OnlineCasinos.com.
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Liverpool – 4/6

Chelsea – 4/1

Arsenal – 5/1

Man Utd – 16/1

Southampton – 16/1

Tottenham – 16/1

Man City – 25/1

The former Reds player before the return to the Premier League?
According to the Daily Mail, Wolves are considering a move for former Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo.

Arthur endured a disappointing loan spell with the Reds last season, was sidelined with a hamstring injury and is said to be keen to prove he can shine in England.

According to the report, the 26-year-old has a lucrative Saudi Arabia Pro League offer on the table but is waiting to see if Wolves will meet an initial request.

Julen Lopetegui works at Molineux under financial constraints and wants to replace Ruben Neves after his move to Saudi Arabia. Teen ready for new Livepool deal

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Kieran Morrison is set to sign his first professional contract at Liverpool after agreeing a scholarship deal for next season.

The 16-year-old, who recently made his debut for the club’s Under-21 side, has created new conditions at Anfield in a bid to rise through the ranks.

Scholarship contracts are contracts for a minimum of one year that usually precede a player being awarded a full-time spot on the team.

Sometimes, however, they are extended for a year.
It means Morrison is well on his way to turning professional at Anfield and following in the footsteps of Irish duo Conor Bradley and Caoimhin Kelleher.

The teenager is believed to be held in high regard by Merseyside players, as evidenced by his promotion to the Under-21 side in January. International players set to return for pre-season

Liverpool have confirmed that 14 players, including new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, will report to the AXA training center on Tuesday to begin preparations for the season.

While an initial group started work on Saturday, another part of the team will return after being granted additional time off due to international commitments in their respective nations earlier this summer.

However, Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones will return later this summer after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship final on Saturday night.

Players back to work Tuesday: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Jordan Henderson, Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Kostas Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk.

Mo Salah problem emerges

Egypt Under-23 coach Rogerio Micale has admitted he wants to pick Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah for the Paris Olympics next summer.

The Liverpool striker is set to miss several games in January and February due to the Africa Cup of Nations, with the 31-year-old expected to captain his country in the latest edition of the tournament in Ivory Coast.

Mical has now admitted that he would like to include Salah as an aging player in his squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. Any player selected will likely miss part of the 2024/25 pre-season and start of the season.

JWP decision could affect Lavia’s future

According to the Daily Mail, West Ham are set to make a bid for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse this week, with his future potentially affecting the future of Liverpool-linked Romeo Lavia.

The Reds’ interest in Lavia has gone public in recent weeks and Jurgen Klopp appears keen to include the 19-year-old in a revamped midfield which will include Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

However, the relegated Saints would be unwilling to lose both Skipper Ward-Prowse and Lavia in a window, meaning one player’s departure could derail the other.

However, West Ham’s offer is said to be around £20m, half of what Russell Martin’s side are asking for the set-piece specialist.
Is there still hope for Liverpool?

Chelsea insist Levi Colwill is not for sale

Liverpool are interested in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
However, Ben Jacobs says the Londoners have no plans to sell out the victorious England U21s.

The defender was one of the key figures in Lee Carsley’s side that won the European Championships in Georgia and Romania last weekend. Curtis Jones scored the only goal of the game as 20-year-old Colwill caught the attention of the Liverpool fans.

In a series of tweets, the journalist said: “Chelsea insist Levi Colwill is not for sale. Brighton are well aware of this after a rejected bid earlier this summer. #LFC will not budge unless the situation changes as well.

Pochettino will speak face to face with Colwill, who could take a starting position

“Chelsea’s goal is to get Colwill to sign a new contract. But even if he doesn’t agree this summer, #CFC still has no plans to sell. Colwill should make every move if he’s not convinced by his playing time at Chelsea,” he continues.

“One of the reasons Colwill is so keen to find out if he’s a regular starter is because he’s been made to understand he’s firmly in the picture for Euro 2024. A solid season could see him challenge Harry Maguire to start.The England side, similar to #CFC, appreciate Colwill.

[IG]: Andy Robertson trains with James Maddison ahead of Liverpool return

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is set to return to the squad this week as the Reds begin their preparations for the season.

On Saturday, Jürgen Klopp welcomed players who weren’t on international duty this summer. The likes of Jordan Henderson and Robertson will be there ahead of their trip to Germany this week.

The Scotland captain has posted a message on his social channels showing his progress to be updated for when he returns to the pitch at Liverpool.
He was photographed alongside new Tottenham signing James Maddison at ‘The Campus’ in the Algarve.

The wolves target Arthur Melo

Wolves are the latest Premier League club to target former Liverpool mercenary Arthur Melo.
According to Mundo Deportivo via JuveFC.com, Julen Lopetegui’s team wants to bring the midfielder to Molineux.

Arthur did not appear in the Premier League for Liverpool as his playing time was reduced to 13 minutes in the Champions League defeat to Naples. It’s been claimed that the former Sevilla boss sees the Brazilian as the right addition to his midfield.

Perr Schurrs named one of Liverpool’s top targets

According to Football Insider, Perr Schuurs has emerged as one of Liverpool’s top targets.
They claim the defender ‘fulfills many requirements’ as the Reds look to welcome their third summer signing. Schuurs is seen as a young player who can become a “top player”.

It has been suggested that he is seen as a cheaper alternative to other ‘big name’ centre-backs. Milinkovic-Savic’s Liverpool move close to Lazio departure

Not a transfer window passes without Liverpool being linked with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. This year was no different.

However, this summer could mean the end of that.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Mundo Deportivo, Al Hilal are close to finalizing the midfielder’s deal as their €40m offer is soon accepted by Lazio.

Jurgen Klopp will wear shorts rain or shine

The weather has been nice for a few weeks but the Premier League is definitely getting closer due to the current weather conditions!

It is fair to say that it is windy in Kirkby. Steven Gerrard bets Divock Origi for Saudi change

Steven Gerrard is reportedly targeting Divock Origi.
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the Saudi club are trying to win over the Liverpool icon with AC Milan eager to sell the player.

Origi was photographed stepping up his preparations for the new season and reports in Italy, as previously posted in the live blog, that he has already rejected an approach.

However, according to the journalist, nothing is out of the question. In a tweet, he said: “I understand Divock #Origi is one of the names #AlEttifaq FC intends to sign at the request of Steven #Gerrard. The Saudi club has contacted and is trying to convince the Belgian striker… But it’s not over yet.#SPL.

Milan would like to sell the player in exchange for a fee. #market #SerieA #LFC. Wait and see…”

[IG]: Thiago enjoys the thrill of Silverstone

Thiago was at the AXA Training Center this weekend when the Liverpool players returned for pre-season training on Saturday.
The Spaniard was at Silverstone for Formula 1 on Sunday.
It was a day to forget for Ferrari, who hosted Thiago and his family while Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished ninth and tenth respectively.

Levi Colwill talks Chelsea’s future

Levi Colwill has made it clear that he has yet to make a decision about his future at Chelsea, despite interest from Liverpool and other clubs.

The 20-year-old, who spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Huddersfield Town, has since seen his stock rise further after winning the Under-21 European Championship with England failing to concede a single goal during the tournament.

Such performances should ensure clubs remain interested in a deal for Colwill, who faces a battle for a place in Chelsea’s first team ahead of the new season given the options available for new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Liverpool are among the teams interested in Colwill, as ECHO first reported in March. He’s a player who could be used effectively at left-back if Jurgen Klopp sticks to the system he tried last season.

Aware that he had reached a critical juncture in his career, Colwill told The Times: “I’m going to talk to my family, to everyone I need, and make a decision. At the end of the day, I have to play, hopefully.” Go there [England senior team] and go to the next camp.”

Leonardo expresses Liverpool’s view being candid about what PSG should do against Kylian Mbappe

Former Paris Saint-Germain head coach Leonardo believes Kylian Mbappe will have to leave the club for Liverpool links.
After winning the France Football trophy, Mbappe gave another explosive interview to the magazine, in which he expressed his displeasure with his current situation.

After the interview was published, reports surfaced that players in the PSG dressing room complained about some of Mbappe’s comments. And the criticism didn’t stop there as Leonardo, who served as Paris sporting director between 2019 and 2022, pushed his former club to sell the striker.

“For PSG, I think it’s time for Mbappe to leave no matter what,” he said in an interview with L’Equipe. “Paris-Saint-Germain existed before Kylian Mbappé and will exist after him.”

“He has been in Paris for six years and in those six seasons five different clubs have won the Champions League [Real Madrid 2018 and 2022, Liverpool 2019, Bayern Munich 2020, Chelsea 2021 and Manchester City 2023]”,

no d They didn’t have Mbappe in their ranks. This means that it is entirely possible to win this competition without him.

“With his behavior over the past two years, Mbappé shows that he is not yet a player capable of really leading a team,” continued Leonardo. “He’s a great player, not a leader. He’s a great goalscorer, not a creative one. It’s hard to build a team around him.

The impossible dream?
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe is frequently in the news and constantly linked with Liverpool.

Its future seems to be destined outside the French capital.
He has won the Golden Boot in the last five Ligue 1 seasons. It seems impossible, but Liverpool have been given a 9/1 stake to bring in the French star.

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Real Madrid – 4/6

To stay at PSG – 11/10

Liverpool – 9/1

Man Utd – 12/1

AC Milan – 25/1

Liverpool interested in Luiz Henrique

According to Fichajes, Liverpool are interested in Real Betis winger Luiz Henrique.

Aston Villa are among the clubs rivaling the Reds after the Brazilian endured a roller coaster season with the La Liga side.

Jurgen Klopp would like the Betis star to be seen with him as an alternative to Mohamed Salah.

Torino set Perr Schuurs asking price like Liverpool among the clubs in line

According to Tuttosport, Perr Schuurs is subject to a “strong call” from the Premier League.

The outlet says Liverpool have made a bid of €30m but Torino are seeking around €40m (£34m) with a minimum of €35m (£29m).

Napoli are among the Serie A clubs interested in Crystal Palace and West Ham are among the clubs to register their interest.

Torino are close to signing Scottish defender Josh Doig, who could emerge as an alternative.

“I have no doubt that Gerrard would have had another chance in England”

Dwight Yorke believes Steven Gerrard would have had another chance in England if he had waited.

The Liverpool legend has taken on his first role since October following his resignation from Aston Vila. He was appointed Al Ettifaq head coach for the upcoming season and signed a two-year contract.

He is currently in Croatia having met his team for the first time as preparations begin.

However, speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League odds here, Yorke admitted he believes he could have found another role in the UK if he had waited a bit longer.

“I have no doubt that Gerrard would have had another chance elsewhere in England if he had been more patient. I don’t quite understand why he went to Saudi Arabia.”

“As a manager you look for an opportunity to get into the game and Steven Gerrard achieved that by moving to Saudi Arabia.” Gerrard was also successful at Rangers and he was successful. When you’re successful the big clubs call and that’s why Aston Villa was born.

“Success at Villa would have been a top eight, he got off to a really good start so people raised their expectations, but he didn’t and he was criticized.”

“It’s going to be a very dangerous game if you finish outside the top 10. He didn’t survive and he’s now in Saudi Arabia. I have a feeling he would have another opportunity to move to another English club if he was waiting, but he saw an opportunity to go to Saudi Arabia and took it.”

Galatasaray make Thiago Alcantara offer

According to reports from Turkey, Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has held talks with Galatasaray.

According to Fanatik, the Spaniard has been involved in several talks with the Turkish club to assess the interest of a Super Lig move. In their report, they say that Vice-President Erden Timur has traveled to England and made a good offer for the midfielder.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder has struggled with injury concerns in recent months – missing the end of the season after undergoing surgery for a hip problem.

Steven Gerrard loves Jordan Henderson

According to L’Equipe, Steven Gerrard would like to bring Jordan Henderson to Al Ettifaq.

The French outlet is said to be trying to win over “several European players”, including the Liverpool skipper.
Loic Tanzi has followed up on the reports and suggested that some sources say he is “very advanced”.

Divock Origi could end AC Milan’s spell

Liverpool hero Divock Origi is about to leave Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The outlet says the Belgian is one of three who have “packed their bags” for the summer changeover.
He arrived at Milan last summer after his contract with Anfield expired.

It has been suggested Origi is determined to fight for his place in Stefano Pioli’s squad and has rejected an approach from Saudi Arabia with news linking him with a return to the Premier League.

The blue newspaper gave a pungent judgment: “The man who scored in the Champions League final won by Liverpool against Tottenham, the one who should have added more experience and offered more solutions in attack, turned out to be a sensational flop:

his engagement I did not.” not in terms of transfer costs – Origi joined as a free agent – but in terms of overall salaries, yes.”

Liverpool ready to pay the price for Khephren Thuram

Reports have surfaced that Liverpool are willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6million for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also interested in signing the Frenchman.
El Nacional report that despite competition from Thomas Tuchel, Liverpool are ready to pay their price.

No later than the departure of Jordan Henderson

Neil Jones says Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is “unlikely” to leave.
The Reds captain has been linked with a move from Anfield and, in a surprise twist, a reunion with former team-mate and now Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard has been mooted.

Jones wrote in his substack, “It certainly seems unlikely, especially with the European Championship coming up at the end of this season.”

“Henderson is still an integral part of England’s plans under Gareth Southgate and even if we disregard his obligation as captain of Liverpool Football Club for a second, it would be strange if he were given the chance to play, he would turn his back.” will probably be his last major international tournament…

“…Reports indicate, at least for now, that there have been no offers or requests to Liverpool from any club, whether from Saudi Arabia or any other country, and that the player has made no communication of his desire to leave the club, if at all.” thinking about the prospect.

A parting gift

Although there is talk of new arrivals, there may be news of an exit from Merseyside.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool youngster Elijah Gift has completed his move to Athletic Bilbao.
ECHO reported in May that Gift was close to a move to Bilbao after Liverpool agreed a transfer fee with the La Liga side.

The 16-year-old, who joined the Reds from Huddersfield Town as an Under-12 player, is said to be back in his native Spain for an undisclosed fee. Bilbao are known to only select players from the Basque region, resulting in the winger costing the Spaniards a premium after interest arose.

Romeo Lavia: Talks with Liverpool are ongoing

Talks between Liverpool and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia are ongoing, according to Sky Germany.
Florian Plettenberg reported that while talks continue there is no agreement on “wage conditions”. It could cost the Reds £50m if Saints are to cash in after relegation.

Jurgen Klopp would like the Belgian, who has also been linked to Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City. In a tweet, the journalist said: “The talks between Liverpool and #Lavia are concrete and ongoing.

“Realize that salary terms have yet to be agreed. As reported, his price tag is around £50m

“Klopp wants it!: Very pressure resistant player – even in high pressure situations, he only loses the ball once in 10.”

Reports have surfaced that Liverpool are willing to meet OGC Nice’s asking price for midfielder Khephren Thuram. Nice would like around £25.6m for Thuram, although Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in signing the Frenchman.

Another name strongly associated with the move to Anfield is Southampton star Romeo Lavia. Although there is still no agreement between the Saints, who are reportedly wanting £50m for Lavia, and Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to sign the former Manchester City youngster.

In any transfer window, outs can be just as important as ins. Thiago Alcantara is a man closely linked with a Liverpool exit. Representatives of Turkish club Galatasaray have reportedly been in contact, while exciting academy youngster Elijah Gift moves to Atlético Madrid in what will be a blow to club members.

July 11, 2023
Liverpool could encounter an unexpected Levi Colwill problem. As Chelsea turns the tables on Jörg Schmadtke

Liverpool may have thought they had the upper hand in the race for Levi Colwill, but the landscape is very different now to earlier summer.

Liverpool reportedly pushed hard to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea, but the midfielder opted instead for arch-rivals Manchester United.

According to The Athletic, the Reds were willing to pay Mount a salary at the same ballpark (at least $321,000/£250,000/€292,000 a week with bonuses) as United, and made an offer to do so.

Eventually, the club had no choice but to move on to other targets and were able to sign Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for almost the same fee of $76m (£60m/€70m).

It was somewhat surprising that Liverpool even went after Mount from the start, not because he wouldn’t be a good fit for Jürgen Klopp’s side, but because they would normally consider a player from a Premier League rival off-limits.

Yes, he had just one year left on his contract, but it’s telling that Liverpool haven’t signed a Chelsea player on a permanent basis since Daniel Sturridge in 2012. And it’s also fair to say that Mount was a far more important figure for the Blues .

But on the way to the window, Liverpool knew Chelsea would be in a weak position. The Times reported that the Blues would need a “fire sale” to ensure they could meet financial fair play rules in the face of a record $770m (£600m/€700m) outlay under Todd Boehly and two losing seasons, partly the result of the sanctions imposed on the club in the last mob of the Roman Abramovich era.

Furthermore, Chelsea had an added incentive to sell academy graduates like Mount as they could count the transfers as pure profit on his books.

But less than a month into the window, which only opened on June 14, the club allayed their concerns with a masterful series of deals totaling $242m (£189m/£221m euros).

The rather sudden rise to prominence in the Saudi Pro League has benefited them, with Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy taking a total of $46m (£36m/€42m) from their respective moves to Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli, but like us, it’s also where they’ve secured hugely competitive fees for young stars like Kai Havertz (US$83m/£65m/€76m) and Mount.

Liverpool still have a strong interest in one of Chelsea’s England campaigners – centre-back Levi Colwill (according to David Lynch/The Redmen TV) – but now it’s the Reds who are in a weaker negotiating position due to restrictions regulations.

Liverpool were only able to name 24 players instead of 25 to their Premier League squad last season as they could not meet their self-imposed quota of eight players and have since removed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner from that list already reduced.

Curtis Jones could fill one of the spots but previous Liverpool signings – Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister – failed to solve the problem.

In short, it is important, although not essential, that the club bring a local or a young person under the age of 22 to their next move.

It’s a safe bet that rival clubs are aware of this predicament and willing to capitalize on Liverpool’s new weakness by demanding service after the club slipped to fifth place. Since only release clauses have been activated so far, this issue is still open.

Chelsea are already reluctant to sell Colwill. The Guardian have reported they have no plans to sack the defender after rejecting a $39million bid from Brighton. Instead, it is hoped to tie him to a new long-term contract and end the speculation.

But even if he were to turn down a new contract because he sees no chance in the first team, and Chelsea are at least willing to consider approaches, it will be a very difficult negotiation for Liverpool.

Sporting director and chief negotiator Jörg Schmadtke should know that it would be a big challenge to reach an acceptable agreement.

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Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe’s future in spotlight

Arsenal and Liverpool could boost their transfer hopes with Kylian Mbappe.

Arsenal and Liverpool could agree a surprise £85million deal for Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni, while Real Madrid are hoping to raise funds to buy Kylian Mbappe. According to reports in the Spanish media, Los Blancos are ready to sell one of the midfielders this summer.

Madrid are desperate to finally make the long-awaited transfer of French star Mbappé. They are aware that they could finally have a chance to assert themselves in the coming months as the striker is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe’s contract with PSG is just one year old and it is widely reported that he is interested in leaving the club once his deal expires. However, the Parisians don’t want to lose their best player for nothing and want to recoup at least some of the £165m they paid Monaco in 2017.

It has been claimed that Madrid are making a huge offer for Mbappe. However, they may have to sell one of their biggest stars which could mean a big boost for Arsenal and Liverpool.

According to Spanish journalist Juan Ignacio G-Ochoa, the La Liga giants will make Valverde and Tchouameni available for around £68-85m.

Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with the duo. Speaking to Radio Marca about Real’s deal, the journalist said: “They will make a very big investment for Kylian. They could sell Valverde or Tchouameni and bring in 80-100 million euros if an offer comes along.

While a £68-85m outlay for either club would eat up much of both clubs’ remaining budgets, signing either player would complete their respective rejuvenation. in the middle of the field.

Meanwhile, Mbappe has hinted at another move after claiming a career should be ‘selfish’ and stressing he was ‘never satisfied’. Speaking to L’Equipe, the 24-year-old said: “I push my own limits first. People don’t really like it when they say that, but a career is selfish, it’s the yours is what you leave behind.”

“Actually, I’m always dissatisfied, so I’m never impressed with what I do. It’s already the first key to understanding myself, because in everything I do, I tell myself that I can do it again and better.”

July 11, 2023
Exclusive Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool must be nearly flawless to compete with Man City for the Premier League championship.

Liverpool finished last season 22 points behind champions Manchester City, despite finding form in the closing months of the season to finish fifth; Watch Chelsea vs Liverpool on Super Sunday 13th August live on Sky Sports, kick off 4.30pm.

Trent Alexander-Arnold says it is “needed” for Liverpool to finish higher in the Premier League table next season and admits they need to be “almost perfect” to challenge Manchester City.
Jürgen Klopp’s side missed out on the Champions League, finishing fifth the previous season, 22 points behind Manchester City.

When asked how confident he was in Liverpool as they improve from fifth place, the England international exclusively told Sky Sports News: “I think as a club we need to be honest.

You know, we respect every competition we play in, but if you he asked around this time last year, would you like to finish fifth, we would all say no and same thing again.

“Do we want to finish fifth next season? No. We want to win the league, we want to rise to the challenge and be in the hunt for the title and in Champions League football, so it’s disappointing not to be there next season.”

“We know how to win the league, we know how to challenge and match City and you have to be close to perfection all season, so that’s our target.”

To be close to perfection, Liverpool need to improve their away form. Defeats like Wolves and Bournemouth have cost them dearly.

“It’s consistency,” Alexander-Arnold said. “Throughout the season we’ve had good results against the big teams, but we’ve lost points and lost points, especially away from home. So those are the things that we all naturally thought about and that we have to correct.

The 24-year-old impressed in a hybrid role for his club in the latter stages of the previous season, playing as an inverted right-back pushing through midfield.
He then played in forward midfield for England in the recent Euro 2024 qualifiers, brilliant against Malta and North Macedonia.

Asked about the prospect of playing a similar role next season, a smile breaks out and his eyes sparkle.

“It’s not my decision,” Alexander-Arnold said. “I only play where I’m told so all I can say is I love playing football, I love playing at right-back and I love playing at centre-back over a large part of the playing field.”

“It’s a place where I find joy and I like the challenge of both. So you know I would love to play there next season, but it’s not up to me to choose where to play.”

Upon his return to Liverpool pre-season training, Alexander-Arnold will work alongside new midfield signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, a pair he describes as a “dream player” as they can use his skills to increase his number of assists.

Liverpool’s preparatory training methods are notoriously difficult and Alexander-Arnold recently returned from a week-long preparatory training camp in Oregon, USA, to help his body prepare: “They are really difficult, I would say.” They last. I would say that some pre-seasons are longer than others.
“Overall, I like them.

You know, I love being with the team, traveling, staying in hotels and being together like a base camp where you can socialize and get to know each other.

“You are growing together and you are all working for the coming season. It’s exciting because nobody knows how it’s going to go, but you go to work hoping for the best and making sure you understand.”

Liverpool start the new Premier League season at Chelsea on Sunday August 13 live on Sky Sports. The west Londoners have a new head coach in Mauricio Pochettino but the Reds defender is aiming for a fast start to the season: “They struggled last season.

I’m sure they brought in a good coach, they brought in. “I lost a few players and got rid of a lot. I’m sure they’re just trying to find stability and work from there.

“Under the new manager they will have time to work on that and hopefully find stability, but for us and myself right now my focus is just on Liverpool and making sure we let’s get off to a good start.”

Liverpool’s 2023/24 Premier League fixtures

Sky Sports News spoke to Trent Alexander-Arnold at Under Armor’s Human Performance Center in Portland, where he was attending a pre-season training camp.

Liverpool open the 2023/24 Premier League season with a match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which will be shown live on Sky Sports on Sunday August 13. This weekend opener will be Mauricio Pochettino’s first game as Blues manager while Everton travel to Anfield in the first Merseyside derby of the season on October 21.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will meet champions Man City at the Etihad on November 25 and in December Liverpool will face Man Utd and Arsenal in back-to-back home matches on December 16 and 23.

On January 31 and February 3, respectively, and March 9 and 17, respectively, Man City visit Anfield before Liverpool travels across Stanley Park to play Everton the following week, the Reds also have challenging-looking matches against Chelsea at home and away, respectively.

On April 6, Klopp’s team travels to Old Trafford, where on the final day of the season, the Reds play Wolves.

July 11, 2023