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Liverpool fans don’t seem to have full faith in FSG as Jurgen Klopp looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season

More than 4,300 Liverpool fans don’t trust Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to provide enough support for Jurgen Klopp as the German seeks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season.

After missing out on Champions League football for the first time since 2016, the Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai after leaving long-serving stars like Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita at the end of the contract.

However, it is reasonably obvious that further additions are needed. But it seems Liverpool fans don’t have complete faith in FSG’s low-cost recruiting style when it comes to signing searches.

53% of supporters who responded to the ECHO Big Liverpool forum, a total of 4,363, told us they don’t trust the FSG to support Klopp enough in his attempts to build a successful squad.

However, it should be noted that 47% (3892) believe the ownership group led by John W. Henry and Tom Werner can help the former Dortmund manager deliver even more silverware to the club.

There was much more support for striker Darwin Nunez from those who took part in the forum.

The Uruguayan, who was signed for a whopping fee by Benfica last summer, was only able to score nine Premier League goals in his debut season and has taken some time to adjust to English football.

Though Nunez has no doubt displayed flashes of immense talent which have suggested why the Portuguese giants demand such a high fee for his services. At just 24, he has plenty of time to repay that belief.

83% of fans who took part in the forum believe the club’s potential record signing will eventually come to fruition at Anfield, meaning Nunez has 6,898 Liverpool fans wishing him success at the Merseyside side. Only a small fraction of 17% think they will fail.

Elsewhere, 7,704 (92%) of fans are delighted with the arrivals of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai after saying the midfield department should be Liverpool’s top priority in the transfer window.

Nevertheless, 76% of fans are still not satisfied. They think the Reds will need to sign between four and seven players this summer. Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Kephram Thuram have recently been linked with a move to Anfield.

Although there was no full trust in the FSG during the investigation, Liverpool fans have faith in the new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke. The 59-year-old recently replaced Julian Ward and is trusted by 80% (6495) of fans to help sort out the Reds’ transfer deal.

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How Liverpool could line up against Chelsea on the opening day following the transfers of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai

Long distance forecasts on how Liverpool can start the opening day after new summer emissions against Chelsea “The newly watched midfielder must be exposed”

‘New-look midfield must be unleased’

Paul Gorst: Although a trip to Chelsea is not a cheap match for the first game of the new season, Liverpool received a happy break in this Premier League season.

The Londoners will not approach the bizarre underperformance of the season.
Consequently, a newly related Liverpool midfielder on August 13 with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai must simply be unleashed in Chelsea.

The most important thing for me is what to do with the central back? Andy Robertson’s idea as an auxiliary center is not ideal, but without a new leftist defender in the club, Klopp returns in a back orthodox flat? Either way, the idea of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai pulling the strings in two reel number 8s is appealing.

Two new signings unleashed

Joe Rimmer: Looks like we’re going full steam ahead with Liverpool’s 3-2-2-3 after the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister and

Dominik Szoboszlai.

But does that mean they will both be in Chelsea’s opening day starting line-up?

Much will, of course, depend on preparation for the season, but Liverpool have not signed either player on the bench and while it is tempting to perhaps lighten up the other, both will be able to take part in a full pre-season run on the season. so it is realistic to include them from the start.

Any other new signing in midfield will, in my view, remain on the bench for the first few months of the season with Fabinho preferred, injuries and form allowed of course.

The defense and the goalkeeper keep getting up, but Klopp has a small dilemma ahead. Will it be a new beginning for Darwin Nunez or will the Uruguayan have to fight his way back? I approach the latter.

“Szoboszlai and Jones get the nod”

Sean Bradbury: Liverpool’s summer deals so far all point to Jurgen Klopp building his 3-2-2-3 experiment.

This raises some interesting long-term questions for a potential Opening Day squad at Chelsea. In the back, that’s sure to be a go-to if everyone’s fit. Alisson in goal, followed by Andy Roberson, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

The two main players are likely to be Fabinho and Trent Alexander-Arnold unless other signings are considered.
Then it gets interesting.

In attacking midfield, I assume only one of the newcomers will be in the starting XI. Alexis Mac Allister is the obvious contender given his league experience, but I’ll bring in Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai.

It’s a tricky away game but let’s see what the Hungarian has in his closet – maybe a long-range shot to promote himself to a flyer?
Up front, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah occupy the wing positions, with Cody Gakpo in the middle.

My team: Alisson; Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho; Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
“Mac Allister Made Debut”

Keifer MacDonald: If Jurgen Klopp and his side want to take something away from last season’s mistakes, it is that the Premier League offers little time for transition as the race for Champions League qualification appears to be contested by up to seven teams is denied.

The early additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai mean the Reds boss will have nearly five weeks of training with his new mega signings before his side take on Chelsea on 13 August.

Hypothetically, this means Liverpool will be spoiled for choice when it comes to the center of the park, with Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara joining the league having last returned from injuries at the end of the season.

Defensively, after an 11-game unbeaten run since April, the goalkeeper and back-line will surely choose for themselves. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if a midfield consisting of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Alexis Mac Allister, who all know the needs of the Premier League, take the credit on Opening Day.

Up front, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo remain the Reds’ top two picks in that division, while Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez fight for the final starting spot. This time I’m backing the Colombian to make up for lost time from last campaign with an energetic performance in west London.

My team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.

July 6, 2023
Liverpool transfer round-up: Jurgen Klopp’s daring £77 million offer following two Saudi departures

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have already signed two internationals this summer – but before the window closes there could be a few more superstars heading to Merseyside

Liverpool will remain active in the transfer market despite the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The Reds said goodbye to first-team favorites Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner at the end of June and need to find long-term replacements. Another midfielder could be signed before the start of the new season.

Jurgen Klopp is keen to avoid a repeat of last season when Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League and missed out on Champions League football. They also failed to go the distance in cup competitions except for the Community Shield.

According to The Guardian, Liverpool are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Klopp is reportedly making a £77m offer for the 24-year-old Uruguayan international, who has become a key member of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad in recent years.

Liverpool’s interest in Valverde is alleged to have arisen since Jude Bellingham joined Real rather than Liverpool. The 20-year-old midfielder recently moved from Bundesliga number two Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital.

It seems unlikely that Valverde will leave Madrid for Liverpool, although a midfielder could leave. The 14-time European champions now have seven midfielders in Bellingham, Valverde, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos and Aurélien Tchouameni.

Premier League clubs are aware of this and a loan deal for one of these midfielders – possibly Tchouameni – could be an option. Real won’t want to sell their young stars as Modric and Kroos near the end of their respective careers.

Thiago at the latest

As stated in our previous transfer preview, clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in signing Thiago Alcantara.

The 32-year-old midfielder, who has a year left on his contract, is believed to want to stay at Anfield and has already turned down a lucrative offer. Nevertheless, the Telegraph are now reporting that Liverpool are ready to sell Thiago this summer.

The Reds are unlikely to demand a hefty transfer fee from the Spaniard after he arrived from Bayern Munich for a bargain price of £20million three years ago, but he won’t be leaving on a free transfer.

Liverpool wouldn’t mind removing Thiago from the wage bill. He is believed to earn around £200,000 a week which is significantly more than new signing Szoboszlai. The Hungary international is said to have accepted a salary of £125,000 a week. Firmino’s new club

Firmino has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The Brazil international, 31, left Liverpool after eight years of service when his contract expired last month. He won seven trophies at Anfield and scored 11 goals in 362 games.

Liverpool posted a stylish tribute to Firmino on their website after the news broke. They wrote: “Everyone at LFC thanks Roberto for his input and wishes him all the best for the future.”

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Liverpool were prepared to pay 24-year-old midfielder a huge salary, but he didn’t want to join them

Liverpool were happy to match Manchester United’s offer of £200,000 a week to get Mason Mount to join them.

Mount completed the move to United today, having come under fire for Liverpool earlier in the period. While The Athletic confirmed the Reds did indeed want the 24-year-old, The Athletic provided some more details on the inner workings of the transfer.

They claim Liverpool “held talks” with Mount and his agents as they tried to persuade him to move to Anfield.

During those talks it was reported that the Reds were making a “margin” offer of £200,000 a week, rising to £250,000 a week with bonuses. It is said to be a virtually identical package to Old Trafford.

Interestingly, it would also be a salary similar to what was on the table at his former club Chelsea.
Ultimately, however, Mount opted to sign for United. The club’s participation in the Champions League next season is touted as a ‘factor’ in their decision.

Liverpool miss Mount

So it’s finally official: Liverpool will not sign Mason Mount. Not now – and judging by the transfer history of Liverpool and United – never either.
For many fans, that won’t be a problem at all.

When it looked like the Reds would sign the England international, many fans were divided. Now that he has faced the old enemy, tears are unlikely to be shed.

Still, it’s always a shame to hear a player snubbing Liverpool for United. It certainly softens the blow that the Reds have just paid RB Leipzig £60million to sign Dominik Szoboszlai.

But given the same transfer fee Mount left Chelsea for, one would have thought Liverpool would have gone for him as well.

As such, the only reason Mount isn’t a Reds player now appears to be because he preferred to join United. And therefore, all we can say is ‘Good release’.

As Jurgen Klopp hinted when Cody Gakpo joined him in January, he wants players who ‘drive the train, don’t jump on it. “. If he’s playing Champions League football, he wants a decisive player, so we’re not interested

For comparison, here’s what Szoboszlai said when asked about playing in Europe’s top competition next season:

“I can accept that I won’t be able to play the Champions League for a year and the goal is to win the Europa League,” he told the Liverpool Echo.

“Liverpool compete in four competitions and I want to help them win as many as possible. When I heard there was a lot of interest, I didn’t think of the Champions League. It’s more about winning the Europa League with Liverpool.”

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To finally sign a £42 million star, Liverpool is prepared to increase its offer, according to a report.

Liverpool needs to bolster its defense in the upcoming summer transfer window, and Perr Schuurs of the Netherlands is their top target once more.

When he played for Ajax in 2020 (The Mirror), The Reds were linked with him, and they haven’t lost that interest.

After putting on a strong season last year, Torino paid a fee of roughly 10 million euros to hire his services, and now major European clubs are keeping an eye on him.

Liverpool and Napoli reportedly made offers to woo Schuurs, but the Granata rejected them, according to a report covered by Tutto Sport earlier in the day.

The Italian champions submitted a bid worth 28 million euros, while the Reds offered 30 million euros.

The Turin-based media outlet reported that Liverpool are prepared to make a better and newer offer to finally sign the 23-year-old.

Schuurs is worth approximately £42.8 million (50 million euros), but the president of Il Toro might accept a deal if he receives a bid of roughly 40 million euros.

According to Tutto Sport, it is not impossible for the Anfield club to meet the asking price.

Only Napoli, Lazio, Roma, and Juventus had a better defensive record in the previous Serie A season than Torino. Perr Schuurs played in 30 league games and contributed to the team’s nine shutouts.

Should Liverpool raise their offer to finally sign him, in your opinion?

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Adrian has extended his contract with Liverpool FC, which will keep him playing for the Reds through the 2023–24 campaign.

The goalkeeper’s previous contract was due to expire this summer, but his new terms guarantee that he will be a member of Jürgen Klopp’s squad for the coming season.

He declared, “Once a Red, always a Red.”. “YNWA, so happy and proud to be a part of you for another year. ”.

Once a red… Always a RED!!!💪🔴
So proud and happy to be part of you one more year! #YNWA!!! pic.twitter.com/RAK4eJu4Tc

— Adrián San Miguel (@AdriSanMiguel) June 30, 2023

During the 2022–23 season, Adrian covered for Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher. Adrian only made one appearance, in Liverpool’s FA Community Shield victory over Manchester City.

Since joining the Reds on a free transfer from West Ham United in the summer of 2019, the Spaniard has made a total of 26 appearances for the team.

July 6, 2023
Liverpool choice is bad news for Harry Kane as Jurgen Klopp looks for next signing

Bayern Munich’s move for Harry Kane just got a little tougher.

Liverpool have reportedly cooled their interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The news will come as a blow to the Bavarian giants who now have no further cash injection of £25m to boost their bid for Harry Kane.

Sky Sports transfer expert Florian Patterson reports the Reds are out of the running for the Dutchman and are instead focusing their attention on signing Romeo Lavia. However, the Athletic say Liverpool aren’t looking for another midfielder until they sack one of their existing midfield players.

Liverpool recently completed the transfers of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai and have plenty of options for the job next season.

Alongside their new signings, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Trent Alexander-Arnold will also be battling for spots in the squad.

There are also concerns about the £50m asking price for Lavia. Liverpool aren’t ready to pay that much for the 19-year-old given he’s only had one season at the top flight.

Bayern hope to fire a number of players this summer as they continue their hunt for Kane and Gravenberch is believed to be one of them. However, the 21-year-old assumes he will stay at the club.

He told Algemeen Dagblad: “I assume I’ll still be with Bayern next season. That’s how I really feel. I’m with one of the top three clubs in the world. I think it’s cool and special. I don’t give up like that. My goal remains to succeed at FC Bayern.

Although Daniel Levy made it difficult for Kane to leave Spurs, the Tottenham boss has reportedly reached a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with his captain which allows him to move to a club outside of England.

That’s on the condition that Tottenham’s £100million valuation of the player is met, an outrageous price for a player with one year remaining on his contract. However, Bayern haven’t lost hope and continue to keep tabs on their debut goal.

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Erling Haaland is evidence that Dominik Szoboszlai can help Jürgen Klopp unleash an $82 million Liverpool player

Darwin Nunez has yet to live up to expectations at Liverpool. However, Jürgen Klopp’s most recent additions might be about to bring out the best in the Uruguayan.

Darwin Nunez will be the first to admit that during his first season at Liverpool, things haven’t exactly gone as he had hoped.

Although the Uruguayan has demonstrated a lot of promise, he hasn’t quite found his footing in Jürgen Klopp’s squad.

However, it was always going to take time.
Nunez was a long-term commitment for Liverpool, and his first season was always going to be difficult because he had never played in England and was still learning the language.

The forward was signed for an initial $82 million (£64 million/€75 million), had never played in England, and was still learning the language.

Every forward won’t go off like Erling Haaland, though.

Even Luis Suárez, a legendary goal scorer for Liverpool and Nunez’s countryman, took a few seasons before he started to really contribute to the team’s goals.

Another example is Victor Osimhen, who scored just 10 goals in his debut season at Napoli despite being one of the best forwards in the world right now.

With four assists added in, Nunez’s total of 15 goals is not a bad performance in this regard for the Uruguayan forward.

But it makes sense that he will aim to increase those numbers even further the following season.

And he has the standing to continue doing just that.
Nunez frequently needs time to settle in and make adjustments before he can get going.

In his first season at Benfica and at UD Almera in Spain, he exhibited the same traits.
Nunez’s former coach at Almera, David Badia, gave an interview to Liverpool .
com last season and outlined why he persisted and never gave up in order to start scoring goals for the Spanish team on a regular basis.

Coaches adore players like him because they are open to listening and working, according to Badia.
“People you know are listening when you speak, and they don’t assume they already know everything.

He also strives to become a better player every day.
At Almera, he was seeking advice on how to perform better in training each day.
Naturally, when he missed out on some training exercises, he was unhappy about it and made efforts to change and become better each day.
That will position him well for the upcoming season.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s entrance will be one more.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold now on Liverpool’s right side, the Hungarian might be about to unleash the best of Nez in the upcoming campaign.

Szoboszlai is known for his originality and has collaborated with players who are similar to Nez in the past. He combined 12 times at Salzburg with Patson Daka, with whom he formed a terrifying trio alongside Erling Haaland. Christopher Nkunku and Andre Silva received assists at RB Leipzig thanks in large part to Szoboszlai.

For the Hungarian national team, he frequently teamed up with number nine dám Szalai, who was also a tall and athletic forward before retiring earlier this year, to score goals.

When Nez and Haaland traveled to England for large sums of money last summer, comparisons were made that weren’t fair but were nonetheless valid. Szoboszlai is able to identify both as number nines who enjoy slipping into the spaces behind them. Relationships between Szoboszlai and Haaland (and the others) show how much he enjoys having a goalscorer who is that willing to assist him.

Szoboszlai has the potential to help someone like Nez succeed because of his crossing prowess, set-piece specialization, and vision from open space to produce defense-splitting passes. The Hungarian may even be able to bring out the best in Liverpool’s most expensive summer signing by season’s end.

July 6, 2023
Jordan Henderson demonstrates his preseason readiness in a well-known Portugal location.

Jordan Henderson is back in Portugal ahead of his pre-season comeback and is showing off his impressive physique as he prepares for the 2023-24 season.

Liverpool’s pre-season kicks off on Saturday, almost six weeks after the end of the Premier League season, but the captain returns three days later.

Having played 117 minutes for England in two Euro 2024 qualifiers, Henderson, along with Liverpool’s other internationals, will be part of the second wave of players returning to training.

But that doesn’t mean the Reds just put their feet up, as everyone will have been given a bespoke routine to follow throughout the summer.

And it is clear that Henderson has been working with the skipper in fine form as he prepares to return to the AXA Training Center.

In a post shared to his social media Tuesday, Henderson shared photos of his workout at the gym along with a motivational quote: “Don’t dream about winning. Train for it!”

The midfielder returned to a popular training venue for the club in the Algarve, Portugal, in a fitness center designed for athletes and sports enthusiasts.

It’s the 33-year-old’s second consecutive summer training session in the Algarve: last summer he partnered up with former Red Danny Ings.

The captain will know he has a great season ahead of him as the Liverpool midfield has been rebuilt following the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Henderson made 43 appearances last season and played the seventh most minutes of any Liverpool player (2,558), but questions have been raised about his future role.

It is possible to play a similar role to the now deceased James Milner, but Henderson is clearly ensuring he is in the best possible shape to be a reliable figure for Jurgen Klopp in 2023/24.

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Liverpool is ready to offer £77million and is confident they’ll secure signing – Report

Liverpool have been chasing Uruguayan international and Real Madrid star Federico Valverde for some time, and this time they believe the signing can be completed.

According to a Spanish source, Nacional, the South American midfielder was tempted to leave the Bernabeu when the Reds moved in with an offer last summer.

A fee of €80m was offered by the Merseysiders, but chairman Florentino Perez chose to decline it.
Now Liverpool have prepared an offer worth 90 million euros (£77 million) and they are confident of finally signing Valverde.

According to the Catalan outlet, the Anfield club believe Los Blancos will accept the £77m offer and if it is rejected again, they are willing to pay even more.

Valverde only earns a salary of €4m per season and certainly deserves a raise after helping Real Madrid win every title.

However, the Spanish giants spent a lot of money to lure Bellingham and now have a crowded midfield department.

Moreover, they are even after Kylian Mbappé and need to raise funds to poach the French international from Paris Saint-Germain. So there are doubts over Valverde’s future.

Liverpool have already spent around £95million bringing in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to bolster their midfield department.

Do you think Klopp will have to spend a large sum to sign the versatile Real Madrid superstar?

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Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs in talk with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah over transfer

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia as two of the country’s biggest clubs have been in contact with the Egyptian international about a potential move.

The 31-year-old is a hugely popular figure in the Arab world and it would be great for Saudi Arabia to lure the winger into their league this summer amongst the big names they have already signed.

According to Rudy Galetti, both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are looking to sign Salah and have already made contact about a transfer.

The journalist told GIVEMESPORT about Saudi Arabia’s interest in the Liverpool star: “He has definitely attracted the attention of Saudi clubs.

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are currently the clubs that have shown the most interest in Mohammed Salah . Contacts are ongoing and both clubs are trying to determine if there is room for negotiations.”

Salah has another contract at Anfield until 2025 and the winger is expected to follow. The 31-year-old is still one of Jurgen Klopp’s key players and will want to be part of the rebuild which starts next season.

The Egypt international could one day play in Saudi Arabia but it’s difficult for Salah to make the move anytime soon as there is still a long way to go at Liverpool.

July 5, 2023
Liverpool were prepared to pay 24-year-old midfielder a huge salary, but he didn’t want to join them

Liverpool were happy to match Manchester United’s offer of £200,000 a week to get Mason Mount to join them.

Mount completed the move to United today, having come under fire for Liverpool earlier in the period. While The Athletic confirmed the Reds did indeed want the 24-year-old, The Athletic provided some more details on the inner workings of the transfer.

They claim Liverpool “held talks” with Mount and his agents as they tried to persuade him to move to Anfield.

During those talks it was reported that the Reds were making a “margin” offer of £200,000 a week, rising to £250,000 a week with bonuses. It is said to be a virtually identical package to Old Trafford.

Interestingly, it would also be a salary similar to what was on the table at his former club Chelsea.
Ultimately, however, Mount opted to sign for United. The club’s participation in the Champions League next season is touted as a ‘factor’ in their decision.

Liverpool miss Mount

So it’s finally official: Liverpool will not sign Mason Mount. Not now – and judging by the transfer history of Liverpool and United – never either.
For many fans, that won’t be a problem at all.

When it looked like the Reds would sign the England international, many fans were divided. Now that he has faced the old enemy, tears are unlikely to be shed.

Still, it’s always a shame to hear a player snubbing Liverpool for United. It certainly softens the blow that the Reds have just paid RB Leipzig £60million to sign Dominik Szoboszlai.

But given the same transfer fee Mount left Chelsea for, one would have thought Liverpool would have gone for him as well.

As such, the only reason Mount isn’t a Reds player now appears to be because he preferred to join United. And therefore, all we can say is ‘Good release’.

As Jurgen Klopp hinted when Cody Gakpo joined him in January, he wants players who ‘drive the train, don’t jump on it. “. If he’s playing Champions League football, he wants a decisive player, so we’re not interested

For comparison, here’s what Szoboszlai said when asked about playing in Europe’s top competition next season:

“I can accept that I won’t be able to play the Champions League for a year and the goal is to win the Europa League,” he told the Liverpool Echo.

“Liverpool compete in four competitions and I want to help them win as many as possible. When I heard there was a lot of interest, I didn’t think of the Champions League. It’s more about winning the Europa League with Liverpool.”

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To finally sign a £42 million star, Liverpool is prepared to increase its offer, according to a report.

Liverpool needs to bolster its defense in the upcoming summer transfer window, and Perr Schuurs of the Netherlands is their top target once more.

When he played for Ajax in 2020 (The Mirror), The Reds were linked with him, and they haven’t lost that interest.

After putting on a strong season last year, Torino paid a fee of roughly 10 million euros to hire his services, and now major European clubs are keeping an eye on him.

Liverpool and Napoli reportedly made offers to woo Schuurs, but the Granata rejected them, according to a report covered by Tutto Sport earlier in the day.

The Italian champions submitted a bid worth 28 million euros, while the Reds offered 30 million euros.

The Turin-based media outlet reported that Liverpool are prepared to make a better and newer offer to finally sign the 23-year-old.

Schuurs is worth approximately £42.8 million (50 million euros), but the president of Il Toro might accept a deal if he receives a bid of roughly 40 million euros.

According to Tutto Sport, it is not impossible for the Anfield club to meet the asking price.

Only Napoli, Lazio, Roma, and Juventus had a better defensive record in the previous Serie A season than Torino. Perr Schuurs played in 30 league games and contributed to the team’s nine shutouts.

Should Liverpool raise their offer to finally sign him, in your opinion?

Read also…….

Adrian has extended his contract with Liverpool FC, which will keep him playing for the Reds through the 2023–24 campaign.

The goalkeeper’s previous contract was due to expire this summer, but his new terms guarantee that he will be a member of Jürgen Klopp’s squad for the coming season.

He declared, “Once a Red, always a Red.”. “YNWA, so happy and proud to be a part of you for another year. ”.

Once a red… Always a RED!!!💪🔴
So proud and happy to be part of you one more year! #YNWA!!! pic.twitter.com/RAK4eJu4Tc

— Adrián San Miguel (@AdriSanMiguel) June 30, 2023

During the 2022–23 season, Adrian covered for Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher. Adrian only made one appearance, in Liverpool’s FA Community Shield victory over Manchester City.

Since joining the Reds on a free transfer from West Ham United in the summer of 2019, the Spaniard has made a total of 26 appearances for the team.

July 5, 2023
Liverpool is ready to offer £77million and is confident they’ll secure signing – Report

Liverpool have been chasing Uruguayan international and Real Madrid star Federico Valverde for some time, and this time they believe the signing can be completed.

According to a Spanish source, Nacional, the South American midfielder was tempted to leave the Bernabeu when the Reds moved in with an offer last summer.

A fee of €80m was offered by the Merseysiders, but chairman Florentino Perez chose to decline it.
Now Liverpool have prepared an offer worth 90 million euros (£77 million) and they are confident of finally signing Valverde.

According to the Catalan outlet, the Anfield club believe Los Blancos will accept the £77m offer and if it is rejected again, they are willing to pay even more.

Valverde only earns a salary of €4m per season and certainly deserves a raise after helping Real Madrid win every title.

However, the Spanish giants spent a lot of money to lure Bellingham and now have a crowded midfield department.

Moreover, they are even after Kylian Mbappé and need to raise funds to poach the French international from Paris Saint-Germain. So there are doubts over Valverde’s future.

Liverpool have already spent around £95million bringing in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to bolster their midfield department.

Do you think Klopp will have to spend a large sum to sign the versatile Real Madrid superstar?

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Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs in talk with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah over transfer

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia as two of the country’s biggest clubs have been in contact with the Egyptian international about a potential move.

The 31-year-old is a hugely popular figure in the Arab world and it would be great for Saudi Arabia to lure the winger into their league this summer amongst the big names they have already signed.

According to Rudy Galetti, both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are looking to sign Salah and have already made contact about a transfer.

The journalist told GIVEMESPORT about Saudi Arabia’s interest in the Liverpool star: “He has definitely attracted the attention of Saudi clubs.

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are currently the clubs that have shown the most interest in Mohammed Salah . Contacts are ongoing and both clubs are trying to determine if there is room for negotiations.”

Salah has another contract at Anfield until 2025 and the winger is expected to follow. The 31-year-old is still one of Jurgen Klopp’s key players and will want to be part of the rebuild which starts next season.

The Egypt international could one day play in Saudi Arabia but it’s difficult for Salah to make the move anytime soon as there is still a long way to go at Liverpool.

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Roberto Firmino joins Saudi club Al Ahli, After leaving Liverpool

After his contract with Liverpool expired at the end of the previous season, it was revealed on Tuesday that Roberto Firmino had signed on with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli as a free agent.

The 31-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract with the Saudi team, joining former Chelsea goalie Edouard Mendy at the Jeddah-based club.

During his eight years at Anfield, the Brazilian forward scored 110 goals in 361 games.

Si Señor 🫡🪄#WelcomeFirmino

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— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) July 4, 2023

With Liverpool, Firmino won seven trophies, including the Champions League in 2019 and the team’s first-ever Premier League championship in 2020.

Karim Benzema left Real Madrid for Al Ittihad earlier this month, and clubs in Saudi Arabia have recently pursued an aggressive recruitment strategy that has convinced some of the sport’s biggest names to sign lucrative contracts with teams in the nation. Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January.

A promotion back to the Saudi Pro League for the 2023–24 season was made possible for Al Ahli by winning the Saudi First Division League championship the previous year.

July 5, 2023
Jurgen Klopp is getting ready to spend an additional £75 million to bring in a pair of players.

Despite acquiring Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not completed his summer transfer business.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s transfer from RB Leipzig was completed on Sunday, and Liverpool announced their second transfer of the summer transfer period.

After Liverpool exercised the 22-year-old international’s £60 million release clause, he agreed to a five-year contract. Following the World Cup winner’s £55 million transfer from Premier League rival Brighton in June, he joins Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield.

In order to avoid another unsuccessful season, Liverpool is anticipated to increase spending. Last season, Jurgen Klopp’s team missed out on cup competitions and finished fifth in the Premier League. The upcoming season will see them participate in the Europa League.

Here are the most recent headlines from Merseyside, but who else is Liverpool pursuing?

Thuram momentum builds

The Express reports that Liverpool will increase their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram. Liverpool waited until after the U21 Euros to make their move, despite the 22-year-old midfielder being on Klopp’s shortlist for a while.

Thuram was able to concentrate on a summer transfer after France’s unexpected 3-1 loss to Ukraine in the tournament’s quarterfinals on Sunday night in Georgia and Romania. The £30 million talent has also drawn interest from Newcastle.

Thuram, the son of renowned French defender Lillian, was recently selected for the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after making 35 appearances in the league last year. In their 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in March, he made his senior debut for France.

Thuram, a defensive midfielder by trade, could line up behind Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in Klopp’s revamped midfield. The other midfielders for Liverpool are Stegan Bajcetic, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott.

Lavia bid Ready.
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool is planning to submit a first offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in signing the 19-year-old international from Belgium, who is expected to leave Southampton after they were demoted to the Championship.

Lavia’s worth is estimated by Liverpool to be around £45 million, but Southampton has set a £50 million price on him. Because they owe his former club Manchester City 20% of any future sales, the Saints won’t sell him for a low price.

When he joined Southampton a year ago, City made a £10.5 million initial payment. Liverpool’s other midfielders on their roster make it unlikely that they will sign both Lavia and Thuram.

As Al-Ettifaq’s new manager, Steven Gerrard has been chosen. The Liverpool legend was initially hesitant to accept the position after traveling to Saudi Arabia for negotiations a month ago, but he has since been persuaded to try.

Since being fired by Aston Villa nine months ago, Gerrard has been without a job. After his unsuccessful tenure at Villa Park, the former England captain’s managerial career is in jeopardy, despite the fact that he was successful at Rangers.

In May 2021, Gerrard and Rangers defeated Celtic, ending their nine-year hegemony.
Al-Ettifaq may find it challenging to compete in the upcoming season as they are not one of the four Saudi Pro League clubs owned by the nation’s Public Investment Fund.

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Szoboszlai, a new Liverpool teammate, receives a single-word message from Konate.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s official arrival at Liverpool was announced by the team on Sunday.
Ibrahima Konate has responded to the news.

As Liverpool confirmed the Hungarian international’s signing, the French international posted “welcome” on Instagram, with Szoboszlai voting against it. 8 shirt in what is already being hailed as one of the most exciting signings of the summer.

In a move that has felt like a whirlwind for supporters, Szoboszlai joins Liverpool in a deal that is thought to be worth £60 million after the Reds last week activated the playmaker’s release clause from RB Leipzig. Additionally, the move has already been made official in typical Anfield fashion.

In fact, Szoboszlai joins Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool’s second acquisition of the summer. The 22-year-old is in the perfect place to become a superstar on Merseyside because the winger is already familiar with players like Konate from his time at Leipzig.

Szoboszlai may be Liverpool’s best acquisition in a long time.

To say that Szoboszlai joining the Reds is one of the best deals of the summer would be an understatement. The true value of this transfer won’t be apparent for a few years, and there’s a good chance the Hungarian will be compared to players like Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk.

Szoboszlai is one of Europe’s most gifted players, as is well known. The former RB Salzburg star now has all the tools necessary to break out under Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool enters a new era, and the winger is already inspiring his new teammates with excitement about what’s to come.

July 4, 2023
Jurgen Klopp quickly moves on to sign a third player for Liverpool, as the star worth £50 million.

Liverpool has already spent close to £100 million on its first two summer additions, and the Reds are now attempting to add another midfielder in light of the departure of several senior stars.

Romeo Lavia will likely be pursued as Jurgen Klopp’s midfield reconstruction at Liverpool continues this summer.

In an effort to get his team ready for an upcoming Europa League campaign, the Liverpool manager has already made two additions. RB Leipzig’s Dominik Szoboszlai has completed his transfer to the Reds, and Alexis Mac Allister has joined from Brighton as the team’s new number eight.

The 19-year-old will receive an opening offer from Liverpool, according to talkSPORT. Lavia is reportedly valued at £50 million by Southampton, but Klopp’s team is up against Chelsea for the former Manchester City player.

When letting the Belgian move to Southampton in the summer of 2016, City themselves added a 20% sell-on clause. Additionally, they have a buy-back clause that takes effect in 2024, but other clubs appear eager to make a move now and eliminate that from the picture.

Lavia represented Southampton in 29 games last year, holding down a position in the midfield under a number of different coaches. In an August 2-1 victory over Chelsea, he netted his first goal as a senior.

The midfielder played more than an hour of Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Liverpool in his final Premier League contest.

Liverpool, who finished four points outside of the top four, already knew going into the game that they would not be playing in the Champions League.

Klopp is hoping that the Reds’ acquisitions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai will help them climb the table once more. Szoboszlai, who assisted Leipzig in securing Champions League football last season and who also dazzled against Liverpool as a teenager for Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, has joined for approximately £60 million.

Klopp said, “I’m pretty sure he was still a teenager at that time and since then he has made some big strides — moving to Leipzig, doing really, really well in the Bundesliga, playing for the Hungary national team, and then becoming captain of his national team at an incredibly young age.”.

“These are genuine positives, and this is even before we consider his abilities as a football player. At this point, I won’t say too much about them other than to say that they are undoubtedly the kind that should provide us with a lot of enjoyment as well as aid in our pursuit of results.

However, there is no pressure. Dominik, the player, is still very inexperienced. He still has a long way to go in his development, so it only makes sense for us all to be patient and give him the room and time he needs so that his talent can shine within our team. “.

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 4, 2023
Five Dominik Szoboszlai moments before the Liverpool transfer: Klopp praise, Neymar response

Liverpool appear poised to finalize a transfer for Dominik Szoboszlai, and these are the career-defining moves of the Hungarian up until his move to Anfield.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s transfer is nearing completion for Liverpool and he promises to be an exciting one for fans around the world. It is yet another potential midfield addition that could usher in Jürgen Klopp’s new era at Anfield.

Although he is only 22 years old, the Hungarian has had to take many steps forward in his career. He has already made 40 caps for the country and was awarded the national team armband, so he has a lot of experience.

And he’s already achieved some very important moments in his career, including a plethora of world-class goals that make him an entertaining highlight on YouTube.

Liverpool.com has set out to compile his top five career highlights leading up to his anticipated move to Anfield, with a deal to be confirmed in the next 24 hours (according to The Athletic).

In the spring of 2017, even in Hungary, few had heard of Dominik Szoboszlai. He had just moved to Red Bull Salzburg and was only 16 years old.

But in Hungary’s elite qualifying round at the Under-17 European Championship, the boy with the captain’s armband made a name for himself.

He started by scoring twice with two identical free kicks against Russia, and then the icing on the cake came in Hungary’s final game against Norway.

Hungary needed a win to qualify. Szoboszlai competed against his future friend and teammate in Salzburg, Erling Haaland.

Fast forward to extra time as the final minutes wind down and the game is tied. Szoboszlai receives the ball just outside the edge of the penalty area and deflects it into the top corner in the closing seconds of the game.

Hungary had not qualified for an under-17 tournament since 2006. That goal caused quite a stir in the Hungarian media and saw him promoted to under-21 and even trained with the senior side aged just 16.

🇭🇺 Hungarians will remember this as the game that made Szoboszlai. Especially, @wonderkidshun!

It’s 2017 – Hungary need a goal to qualify for the U17 Euros for the first time since 2006.

Up against Erling Haaland’s Norway, it’s the last minute and Szoboszlai does this: pic.twitter.com/C8FLRwOLs0

— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) July 1, 2023

Recognition of Klopp

A few years later, Dominik Szoboszlai moved up the ranks to Red Bull Salzburg to establish himself in the starting eleven. It’s 2019, Szoboszlai’s first ever season in the Champions League and he is faced with current champions Liverpool.

The experience made a big impression on Szoboszlai at the time, who played at a crowded Anfield in a spectacular 4-3 formation.

But he stood out even more in the second match in Salzburg, after which Klopp also noticed.
After that match, the Liverpool manager came forward to congratulate the Hungarian on his performance.

“If someone like Klopp comes up to you after the final whistle and says ‘great job’, it means you’re probably on the right track,” Szoboszlai later told Nemzeti Sport.

He becomes a hero and rewrite history

A year later, aged just 20, Szoboszlai became a leading figure in the Hungarian national team and also in Salzburg.

Returning from pandemic quarantine in renewed form, he has dominated matches for Salzburg at club level, while notching up some spectacular goals for Hungary in the Nations League, with his strike against Turkey being a case in point. However, the biggest moment of his career came in the play-off against Iceland for a place at Euro 2020.

The match seemed to be heading for a stalemate, much like against Norway in 2017. But in the dying embers, Szoboszlai came to power. Waltzing through a maze of Iceland defenders, he fired a shot from around 20 yards out that landed perfectly in the corner of the net.

At 20, Szoboszlai has just scored a goal that makes him an instant hero in Hungary. A few months later he made the big move to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Overcoming Neymar’s provocations

In Leipzig, Szoboszlai had to rest briefly due to injury, but recovered under Jesse Marsch and became a major figure in the team.

One of the most defining moments of his Leipzig career was in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

Szoboszlai was an early second-half substitute in that game and when Leipzig conceded a 92nd-minute penalty while trailing 2-1 to PSG, he was the Hungarian who stepped up to kick the ball .

As the VAR check continued, Szoboszlai had to resist the taunts and mind games of Neymar, who approached him and cheekily asked if he would score.

Szoboszlai’s response came immediately. He put the ball past the imposing Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG goal and secured an important point for his side.

As you can see below, when recounting that experience, Szoboszlai reacted with some confidence to Neymar’s taunts.

Szoboszlai on what Neymar said to him before he took his penalty 😳 pic.twitter.com/YqGA5TwUAk

— LiveScore (@livescore) November 4, 2021

A goal in the DFB Cup

Szoboszlai’s crowning glory in Leipzig is the DFB Cup final at the start of the summer. He had already won the cup the previous season, but this time he played a much more crucial role.

The Hungarian scored twice in the semi-final and then scored the decisive goal in the final to lift the trophy against Eintracht Frankfurt. This was the first goal by a Hungarian in the German Cup final since Lajos Détári in the 1980s.

Szoboszlai is now a captain of the Hungarian senior team and is finishing the season strongly at club level, even scoring in a win against Bayern Munich. Szoboszlai has achieved a status few have in Hungarian football.

A move to Liverpool would make perfect sense at this stage of his career.

July 2, 2023
Report: Liverpool is ready to accept the fee to sign the third midfielder.

Liverpool have already completed the signing of Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister during the summer transfer window.

Moreover, Hungarian star Dominik Szoboszlai is already on his way to Anfield to reinforce Jurgen Klopp in the centre.

According to the media, Liverpool are ready to accept the transfer fee required to sign another midfielder in the form of Gabri Veiga.

According to 90min, Liverpool have held talks with representative Pini Zahavi to sign the Spanish talent from Celta Vigo.

The news source mentioned that the 21-year-old is a wanted player in the Premier League as Chelsea, Man City and Newcastle also want him.

The Spanish club have clarified that their valuable assets will only be sold if the termination clause in their contract is activated. Liverpool are reportedly one of the clubs willing to activate the £34.3m (€40m) clause to hire his services in the summer transfer window.

The Merseysiders have allowed Milner, Keita and Ox to start as Bosmans this summer and signing three young and talented midfielders to replace them should help them return next season.

Veiga can play effectively in the No. 1 positions. 8 and no. 10 and contributed directly to 15 La Liga goals last season.
We’ll see how the saga of the transfer unfolds and keep you posted.

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Liverpool transfer intentions are complicated by forward’s big price tag

Liverpool’s bid for Federico Chiesa may have hit a stumbling block, with Juventus reportedly demanding a hefty transfer fee for the winger.

According to reports from Italy, Chiesa is on the shopping list as the Reds look to rebuild their squad after a totally disappointing 2022/23 campaign.

However, a deal could prove difficult as Liverpool and Juve appear to be at odds over their respective ratings of the 25-year-old Euro 2020 winner.

However, it is understood that Juve want a lot more than that for the former Fiorentina player, with a sum of €60m (£51m) reported.

Liverpool have been consistently thrifty in the transfer market in recent years – as evidenced by the recent decision to pull out of Jude Bellingham’s run amid concerns over the England star’s price tag. The wrong fit

After initially being on loan from Fiorentina, Chiesa eventually moved to Juve last summer, joining the 36-time Italian champions for €42.5million.

In total, he made 94 appearances for the Bianconeri, scoring 22 goals and winning the 2020/21 Coppa Italia.

The last few years have proven to be quite frustrating for Chiesa – after helping his country triumph at Euro 2020, he spent most of the year sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.

Moreover, he has found his involvement with Juve limited as coach Massimiliano Allegri tends to opt for a 3-5-2 formation which obviously disregards Chiesa’s strengths as a striker.

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Given that Carlo Ancelotti’s team is short on midfielders, Liverpool will “look to test Real Madrid’s resolve with a huge £77m bid for Federico Valverde.”

Liverpool are reportedly preparing for another attack on Real Madrid star Federico Valverde.

The Reds reportedly turned down a £51m offer for the Uruguay midfielder earlier this month and have tried to secure his signature in the past.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are looking for more midfield opportunities and the deal could please Los Blancos, who are well aware of the gargantuan sums they are spending on Jude Bellingham and possibly Kylian Mbappe.

Valverde’s options at Madrid appear limited by the arrival of Bellingham, renewed deals for Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Dani Ceballos, as well as the club’s decision not to sell Aurélien Tchouameni despite his own struggles to break into the squad .

Liverpool already have Alexis Mac Allister in their ranks but the departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita mean they need reinforcements in the middle of the park. Valverde, 24, would bring a wealth of winning experience despite his relatively young age.

He already has two LaLiga titles and a Champions League trophy to his name and was part of the 2022/23 season LaLiga squad.

He has played nearly 300 times in his career and is one of the favorites at the Santiago Bernabéu. He can play as a central midfielder, right winger, defensive midfielder and occasionally even right back.

This versatility is an asset Klopp will like, and 12 goals from midfield this season is an asset.

However, a car park arrest in which he punched Villarreal’s Alex Baena in April – after Baena allegedly taunted him about his unborn son – left a bad taste in his mouth.

July 2, 2023