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LIVERPOOL JUST SOLD ‘BIG TALENT’ WHO COULD HAVE BEEN THEIR OWN JAMES MADDISON

Premier League giants Liverpool have just sold a player who has “very similar qualities” to James Maddison, while Leighton Clarkson secures his permanent transfer to Aberdeen.

In 2021, after the diminutive midfielder invaded Jurgen Klopp’s first-team thinking, the Liverpool boss drew comparisons between Leighton Clarkson and a certain Philipp Lahm for his intelligence on the ball and tactical flexibility.

The England Under-20 international has scored six goals and provided nine other assists. His creative streak and exquisite long-range shooting led Dons legend Willie Miller to mention Clarkson in the same breath as a man who has come a long way since his brief stint at Pittodrie.

“Clarkson is a huge talent who reminds me of James Maddison,” Miller told Press and Journal. “When I see what Maddison has accomplished, I think Clarkson has done the same.”

Maddison, who spent the second half of the 2016/17 season at Aberdeen, is now an England regular, not to mention his £50m target for Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. Liverpool sell Leighton Clarkson to Aberdeen

“It sets the bar high when you start comparing Clarkson to Maddison,” Miller adds. “But why not? Clarkson has very similar qualities to Maddison. He’s also great on the ball, can score from set pieces and has a huge impact on games.

“Clarkson is a hugely exciting talent with his whole career ahead of him. Securing the midfielder on a long-term contract until the summer of 2027 is a fabulous deal from Aberdeen. Anyone who has seen the midfielder play will realize that he has enormous talent.

“That was pretty clear on his debut for Aberdeen, when he scored a sensational goal in the 4-1 win over St Mirren in August.”

Aberdeen reportedly battled competition from Rangers, Celtic and a number of English Second Division clubs before signing Clarkson for an undisclosed fee. A deal that had Dons boss Barry Robson grinning from ear to ear.

“There’s no doubt that Leighton was a positive influence during his time with us last season,” Robson told the Dons website.

“It is hugely encouraging that he has now chosen this club as his home. “He’s a bright young player and exactly the type of player we want here at the club.

He’s young, hungry and technically very good.
“He was much admired for his creativity on the pitch. And (he) showed a real affinity with the fans during his time at Pittodrie last season.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold stuns bitter Liverpool rival over Steven Gerrard claim

Trent Alexander-Arnold collected the number 10 shirt for England against North Macedonia

Bukayo Saka could have won the match point for his hat-trick against North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday night, but Liverpool defender and midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed again during this recent international break.

Even having shone in his new hybrid role at Anfield and beyond, it was shocking to see his name alongside the No.10 shirt on England’s squad list ahead of beating Malta on Friday night. It was hardly a surprise, however, that in 180 minutes he made his mark again.

Alexander-Arnold, in an even more advanced position than his recent move to Liverpool, was among Valletta’s star performers and just over 72 hours later the club’s academy graduate was back with another performance composed and elegant in the engine room.

It was enough to make Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and even former Chelsea captain John Terry purr as they watched the current squad routinely knock out admittedly limited opponents. Although these three could still read between the lines, Alexander-Arnold successfully played between them.

After seven goals ahead of him, Alexander-Arnold underlined what he has to offer with an assist that helped Saka earn a hat-trick. Queue up the high-level response on social media.

No sooner had the goal come – England’s fourth of the night – than Liverpool hero Carragher tweeted: “Trent v Saka will be one hell of a combination.” Terry followed with his endorsement on the same platform.

In Saka Chat, Channel 4’s team of respected pundits also discussed before the match what Alexander-Arnold can offer his club and country in central midfield, as Gerrard himself took off his suit to appear at Old Trafford on Monday night.

He said: ‘When you play in matches against Malta and you play against another team [North Macedonia] who play with a compact block, Trent [Alexander-Arnold] is someone who can open the door at any moment because he has such a range good of passages.

“I think he has a lot of trust and confidence from Jurgen Klopp in this role and it’s very interesting to see that Gareth [Southgate] has given him a chance. But what Trent has done is he’s gone and I thought it was man of the match Friday night.

“He played with confidence and that defensive responsibility was taken away from him because he was under pressure and there was a lot of attention for him in that role.”

Alexander-Arnold would not be declared man of the match against North Macedonia on Monday night. After being ignored by England for so long, he could be their man of the hour.

June 20, 2023
CEO acknowledges £29 million player is excited about a Premier League move following reports that Liverpool want him.

Rumor has it that Liverpool target Samuel Chukwueze is excited about the prospect of a move to the Premier League this summer.

Chukwueze has been linked with a move to Anfield as the Reds seek senior cover for their forwards. And speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Villarreal CEO Noig Negueroles admitted the La Liga side would consider him should a bid for the 24-year-old materialise.

“The Samu is an exceptional kid who has been with us for many years,” Negueroles said. “It’s true that he is looking forward to playing for a big club in Europe or the Premier League and we have always worked hand in hand to improve. If this option presented itself, we would sit down to negotiate it.

“But it remains to be seen whether a favorable offer will arrive for all three parties. In this case, there is still no offer and he still has one year left on his contract. We know that if something really good doesn’t materialize, it will continue [at Villarreal].”

Villarreal boss drops Chukwueze reference

With just one year left on his contract, it looks possible that Liverpool could get Chukwueze for less than the £29m they would have offered for him in 2020 [France Football].

If they could, he would have the potential to be a big deal for the Reds. Aged just 24, Chukwueze has played over 200 times for Villarreal and won 28 caps for Nigeria. He showed a lot in those games which suggests he can go further in the Premier League.

There are still some inconsistencies in his game to iron out, but at Liverpool he would have the opportunity to do so.

Chukwueze is naturally left-footed and could be the replacement for Mohamed Salah that Jurgen Klopp never really had. As he is seven years younger than Salah, there would be potential to develop the Nigerian as Mo’s successor.

Whether or not Chukwueze would be thrilled at the prospect of playing second fiddle is another matter. He might be excited for the Premier League, but at Anfield he should bide his time in a stacked striker.

However, we think there is room for Liverpool’s offensive capabilities to improve this summer. For the fare it’s likely to cost, you might not find much better than Chukwueze.

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Liverpool transfer news: $88 million ‘contact’ was made, and Jürgen Klopp was instructed to sign a Man City star.

Jürgen Klopp’s team is reportedly in contact with a $88 million player, and the Reds have been instructed to make a move for a Man City player, according to Liverpool transfer news.

There are still many things that will happen at Anfield over the next few weeks, but since Liverpool has already acquired Alexis MacAllister, it is now up to new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke to finalize some additional deals.

Even though the Premier League schedule was made public this week, there is still more than enough time to finalize additional transfers before the new season begins.

Jürgen Klopp’s team clearly needs to strengthen in the middle, and it would be a good idea to add another defender as well, with a left-sided center-back on the list.

Beyond that, any additional signings would be a bonus, with a defender and at least one more midfielder (ideally two more) being absolutely necessary as the Reds attempt to reclaim their previous position near the top of the standings.

Nicolo Barella Nicol (Inter)

According to Calciomercato, Liverpool has “made contact” with Inter midfielder Nicol Barella, with a starting bid of $88 million (£68 million/€80 million) being mentioned.
The 26-year-old’s transfer to an Italian club.

The Telegraph reported last week that Newcastle United was close to finalizing a deal to acquire the player for a fee of $64 million (£50 million/€58 million), but that never seemed plausible.

If Barella is available for that sort of money, Liverpool should be all over a deal, according to Liverpool .
com.
If Jürgen Klopp’s modified formation is still in place, the Italian international would be a great fit on the right side.

Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Don Hutchison, a pundit, has urged Liverpool to make a move for Kyle Walker of Manchester City, a full-back who is expected to leave Pep Guardiola’s team this summer after winning the treble.

Walker recently turned 33 years old, but Hutchison claims he would sign the Englishman “in a heartbeat” if he were available.

Even if the Reds decided to make Trent Alexander-Arnold their starting midfielder on a permanent basis, according to Liverpool . com, there is absolutely no chance that they will move for Walker. He is simply too old and would demand too much money for Liverpool to be tempted. Thomas Tuchel is a big fan, and it appears that a move to Bayern Munich is in the cards.

June 20, 2023
Most significant FSG summer deal becomes clear as Liverpool has $151m Man City gap

The figures show FSG are second-to-bottom in a Premier League table and that may be cause for concern ahead of Liverpool’s summer rebuild.

It appears to be a critical summer for the reputation of Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group.
It’s hard to assess of course, but you get the feeling that if FSG were to sell the club now, their tenure would be widely viewed positively.

Yes, he made some serious mistakes, including his starring role in the ill-fated Super League draft, but that was overshadowed by the on-pitch success Liverpool have enjoyed since FSG acquired Jurgen Klopp in 2015.

The German handed the club their first Premier League title after a 30-year wait, propelled the Reds to European champions for the sixth time and also lifted four other major trophies. Bringing him to Anfield is John Henry’s crowning achievement.

In addition, the regime has invested heavily in improving the club’s infrastructure, increasing the stadium’s capacity to over 15,000 by expanding the main stand and Anfield Road and building a brand new training ground.

However, frustration is now growing in some quarters and there is a feeling that FSG’s underinvestment (Liverpool are mid-table in terms of net spend during the Klopp years) risks revealing the potential of a legendary core. and one of the best managers the club has ever had.

The club are knocked out of the Champions League for the first time since 2016 and it could have been avoided.

If Liverpool fail to return to their peak and win more of their greatest trophies in the remaining years, the overriding question remains what could have been – although there is plenty of hope for dramatic improvement next season.

The challenge this summer is to prove that the Reds will be back in the hunt after a difficult period. The hope is that Liverpool can create a transformative transfer window similar to 2018 to propel themselves to the top.

However, it’s worth remembering that the club’s total spending this year of $292m (£228m/€267m) was largely due to the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, who was part of a $202 million (£158 million/€185 million) inflow in January.

Even the highest spend in the club’s history has remained within FSG’s self-sufficient model. And figures recently released by The Athletic show just how limited those principles can be.

It turns out that Liverpool are 19th on less than $47m (£37m/€43m) in the Premier League over the past five years. Manchester City, who have won four of the last five titles, are up $151 million with their very different model.

Many would say this is one of the main reasons why Liverpool are in their current position, 22 points behind the treble winners of the final table.

Looking ahead, however, the real concern is that this approach appears to be at odds with the team’s current transfer needs, especially as revenue will have diminished with an early Champions League exit and qualification. later for the Europa League.

Liverpool ideally need an injection of cash from outside, which they haven’t had in recent years given the need for two more midfielders and a defender following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.

The club may still be able to meet those demands without help from the FSG, but will those players be of the right caliber to restore Liverpool’s title credentials? This is the big question that remains to be answered.

The Daily Mail’s Alex Miller recently reported that Henry and co. they are expected to close a deal with an investor in the summer, and the above numbers expose the need for this move to help close the gap.

It could be the biggest deal to close in the coming months as other clubs close to Liverpool continue to spend money with no sign of slowing down.

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Bayern Munich getting ready £44m bid to beat Liverpool to Juventus superstar

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a bid to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, with Liverpool also eyeing the Italy international.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bavarian giants are ready to make a €50m (£44m) bid to bring the Serie A superstar to Germany, with Bayern hoping to beat teams like Liverpool to Chiesa while Juventus try now to sack the winger.

The Italian side’s financial situation means virtually every player is now on sale at the right price, including the likes of Chiesa, while Bayern seek to exploit Juventus’ woes by poaching one of their most valuable assets. more valuable.

Hailed by fans as an “unrelenting diamond”, Chiesa is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer after returning from a year-long injury last season. However, despite strong rumors that the Reds could be interested, Bayern could now give them the win.

Indeed, Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to undergo a massive squad overhaul this summer after coming so close to winning the Bundesliga title last season.

And Chiesa could be an excellent signing for the Germans, although Liverpool may now be considering making a rival offer for the full-back.

Liverpool cannot allow Chiesa to switch to Bayern so easily

Chiesa is arguably one of the best wingers in the world when fully fit and in shape, and for Liverpool the Reds cannot get the striker to Bayern as easily as has been reported, with the Juventus striker being ideal for the Jurgen Klopp’s system.

While Liverpool are in no rush to expand their attacking ranks, a player as good as Chiesa shouldn’t escape the fingers of Anfield. Merseyside Giants this summer.

June 20, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has been given the go-ahead to bring in a second midfielder for Liverpool, and a date has been set.

Liverpool have already moved this summer to add Alexis Mac Allister to their midfield ranks.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been given the all-clear to make Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch his latest summer signing for the Reds, reportedly.

The Reds would like to improve their midfield ranks ahead of next season, after greenlighting the signing of Alexis Mac Allister, who recently joined giants Anfield from Brighton and Hove Albion

There’s a chance Liverpool could follow up on Mac Allister’s signing by bringing Gravenberch to Merseyside, as the Dutchman has failed to set the world on fire at Bayern Munich since moving from Ajax last summer.

According to The Mirror, he would already like to leave the Allianz Arena in search of a new challenge. Liverpool will be chasing a transfer to sign him in the coming weeks.

Liverpool’s interest in Gravenberch is said to be at an “advanced” stage, with club officials willing to back Klopp in his bid to sign the 21-year-old this summer.

However, the same player has already confirmed that his future will be decided only after the end of the Under 21 European Championships, which will end at the beginning of next month.

“I haven’t talked about it with the coach yet, he will arrive after the European Championship when I come back from Georgia and Romania, then we’ll see how he is,” he said. “I just want to play more, preferably at Bayern Munich and in any case at a club where I play 100%.

“I prefer it, because I don’t want to have another year like the one I’ve had now. A season like this is good, I’ve really learned a lot, but I just want to play football.”

Bayern Munich recently completed the signing of Konrad Laimer to push Gravenberch even further down the pecking order, while Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen to add more quality to his midfield ranks between now and the start of next season.

However, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can capitalize on the situation by bringing the Dutchman to Anfield before the start of the new season.

However, the possibility remains that Bayern Munich could try to keep Gravenberch for at least another season, with club president Herbert Hainer recently emphasizing his admiration for the former Ajax player despite his difficult first year in Germany.

“In my opinion, he’s an incredibly talented player,” Hainer told Bild. “That’s why we brought him in. Towards the end of the season he got more playing time. I’m sure he will get more playing time in the future.

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Bayern Munich getting ready £44m bid to beat Liverpool to Juventus superstar

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a bid to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, with Liverpool also eyeing the Italy international.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bavarian giants are ready to make a €50m (£44m) bid to bring the Serie A superstar to Germany, with Bayern hoping to beat teams like Liverpool to Chiesa while Juventus try now to sack the winger.

The Italian side’s financial situation means virtually every player is now on sale at the right price, including the likes of Chiesa, while Bayern seek to exploit Juventus’ woes by poaching one of their most valuable assets. more valuable.

Hailed by fans as an “unrelenting diamond”, Chiesa is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer after returning from a year-long injury last season. However, despite strong rumors that the Reds could be interested, Bayern could now give them the win.

Indeed, Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to undergo a massive squad overhaul this summer after coming so close to winning the Bundesliga title last season.

And Chiesa could be an excellent signing for the Germans, although Liverpool may now be considering making a rival offer for the full-back.

Liverpool cannot allow Chiesa to switch to Bayern so easily

Chiesa is arguably one of the best wingers in the world when fully fit and in shape, and for Liverpool the Reds cannot get the striker to Bayern as easily as has been reported, with the Juventus striker being ideal for the Jurgen Klopp’s system.

While Liverpool are in no rush to expand their attacking ranks, a player as good as Chiesa shouldn’t escape the fingers of Anfield. Merseyside Giants this summer.

June 20, 2023
Liverpool may have another deal hijacked as Man Utd and Chelsea ‘put in phone calls’

Liverpool’s transfer plans for Man Utd and Chelsea could be scuttled, according to reports.

Liverpool could expect a second transfer deal to be hijacked soon. Jurgen Klopp is keen to strengthen his midfield this summer but the Reds now face serious competition for targets Gabri Veiga and Nicolo Barella.

Reports from Spain suggest that Liverpool are no longer favorites to sign Celta Vigo’s famous star Veiga. Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly tasked Chelsea with covering Liverpool’s transfer for the Spaniard.

Veiga has a £34m release clause and would be a great signing for Liverpool. The 21-year-old scored 11 goals in a fantastic breakthrough season in La Liga

However, the Anfield side now appear to be missing another goal in midfield after Chelsea ran ahead in the battle for Veiga. That’s because they could now lose out on a deal for Inter Milan ace Barella if their rivals pique their interest.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United and Chelsea have both called Inter Milan over the Italian star.

They would be far more attractive destinations than fellow Newcastle pretenders due to their rich history. The report adds that Liverpool remain favorites to sign Barella. The 26-year-old would seem keen to work under Klopp, whom he has great admiration for.

Liverpool have already signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and are expected to sign at least one more midfielder. Defensive reinforcements could also be brought in.

Klopp has insisted he wants to complete the bulk of Liverpool’s transfer deal by July 6, at the start of pre-season. The Reds have generally made all their signings in mid-July during Germany’s spell in charge.

“The better players you want, the less desire the other club has to let them go. And that’s exactly what we’re prepared for,” Klopp said on 28 May.

“But it’s a long haul and a long pre-season and a long break in between, so we have time whether we sign players tomorrow or in six or seven weeks. Not a game changer for me, to be honest.

“In an ideal world, they all sign tomorrow and I can tell them when they’re due and we can give them summer vacation plans, but that probably won’t happen.”

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Jamie Carragher makes a bold prediction about what will soon “the norm” at Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold performed admirably for England in the midfield as they defeated Malta.

Trent Alexander-Arnold should play in midfield for Liverpool in the future, according to Jamie Carragher.

For the vast majority of his Reds career, the 24-year-old has played right back, contributing to the team’s six major championships.

Alexander-Arnold’s performances were revived, though, when Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp switched him to a hybrid full-back/midfield position after his form dipped last season.

In light of the substitution, England’s engine room starter for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta on Friday night was a Reds academy graduate. He excelled in the position and scored the Three Lions’ second goal in the 4-0 victory with a fantastic 25-yard effort.

Since Alexander-Arnold played there while progressing through Anfield’s youth ranks, there has been long-standing demand for him to be moved there. And if that were the case, Alexander-Arnold, according to Kop legend Carragher, could score and assist on double digits.

This TAA midfield role will eventually become the standard for club and nation, he tweeted.

He is a prolific creator from fullback and will also be in central midfield, but the goal he just scored will occur much more frequently there. Playing more forward would allow him to reach double digits in goals and assists. “.

Gareth Southgate, the manager of England, commented on Alexander-Arnold’s performance, saying: “The fact that he’s been playing partly in there with the ball, albeit a bit deeper, I think has helped his transition tonight.

“What was pleasing tonight is that he’s getting used to receiving in confined spaces with his back to goal and players behind him.

While he was perfectly at ease receiving on the sidelines with the play in front of him as is customary for him.

“Look, I have no doubts that he can handle it.
Without the ball, his experience in the role will be very different, and he is simply learning some of its nuances. ”.

June 20, 2023
Khéphren Thuram has been signed, one more transfer – Dream Liverpool midfield line-up for upcoming season

Liverpool could probably have a completely new midfield before 2023-24. Khéphren Thuram might be one of them, but this is what the dream trio would look like.

Liverpool fail to define all the problems in midfield from last season. Clearly Jürgen Klopp doesn’t think so either, having decided to sign a forward in January to try and break the slide.

It worked, at least to some extent. No immediate fix, Cody Gakpo improved the press as he adapted to Roberto Firmino’s role and Liverpool’s results trended upwards. The real game-changer, however, was the decision to place Trent Alexander-Arnold in a hybrid role to give the midfielder that extra bite and punch he desperately needed.

Whether this solution lasts or not, Liverpool will now be keen to strengthen the midfield unit that surrounds them. This process has already been initiated by Alexis Mac Allister, but ideally a few more midfielders would be added before the end of the transfer window.

One name that keeps coming up is Chephren Thuram, and that would be a wise addition indeed. A third signing would give Liverpool the chance to field a whole new trio, but the real key for Klopp is to restore real options.

After all, while the boss technically “stands in” for Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, neither was reliably available. James Milner is a machine, but Liverpool clearly didn’t want to turn to the 37-year-old as a starter too often. New blood means legitimate rotation opportunities.

So who would be the ideal option to enter next to Thuram? In many ways, it depends on how you view Mac Allister. No doubt his versatility was part of his attraction to Liverpool, but presumably Klopp has an idea whether he will primarily use him as a number six or advanced number eight.

Though he has the skills to play the deeper role, he seems a bit of a waste. While that position would hamper his attacking performance somewhat, playing as a number eight would allow him to shine offensively by using his defensive prowess as part of Liverpool’s proactive drive from the front.

As for Thuram, he is undoubtedly a number eight. He can also hold his own in defence, a requirement for any Liverpool midfielder, but he won’t play as the strongest option.

With that in mind, there are good reasons for Liverpool to sign a number six specialist and questions remain over Fabinho. The problem is that no one of this type has actually been linked.

Off-piste, Martín Zubimendi could be the ideal candidate. It looks like Barcelona will fail in their efforts to sign the man hailed as the new Sergio Busquets. The 24-year-old seems very happy at Real Sociedad but Liverpool should at least ask themselves the question.

Signing someone like that would see Liverpool’s dream midfield formation really materialize. Zubimendi would come into play as an immediate starter, just like Mac Allister before him. Meanwhile, Klopp’s current options are far from terrible – they would only compete for one spot (with Thuram in the mix) rather than having to fill all three.

The likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and of course captain Jordan Henderson will all feel like they can do something about it. If Thiago is fit, he can be added to this list and will soar. But Klopp rightly rewards form, so maybe it’s Jones’ position that loses out in pre-season.

Therefore, at the end of a dream summer, the Liverpool midfield lineup would look like this: Zubimendi, Mac Allister, Jones. However, none of them would be safe under pressure from Fabinho, Stefan Bajčetić and Henderson in the bigger role, and Thuram, Elliott and Thiago further up. Suddenly a problem area would seem like a real selling point.

June 20, 2023
Liverpool transfer news as ‘concrete offer ready’ to beat rivals and FSG supports Jürgen Klopp strategy

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp has been given the green light for a move as the club are also set to play for a highly sought-after midfielder.

Liverpool are shaping their new transfer dynamic in no time. Alexis Mac Allister’s deal was the last to be signed under the old structure, with Julian Ward playing a key role before he left the club, but Jörg Schmadtke is now firmly in place for him.

A short-term first date, it will be interesting to see what reach he gets and whether Liverpool see him primarily as a negotiator. It would certainly make sense for Jürgen Klopp to see his voice in proceedings increase during this period. In fact, one of today’s stories suggests FSG have agreed to a transfer plan straight from Klopp and Liverpool are now ready to pique their interest.

Meanwhile, another ‘concrete offer’ is believed to be in place as Liverpool look to build on their positive momentum following the arrival of Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion. Even since this agreement was agreed, the midfield remains the priority and it is in this area that changes seem to be on the horizon.

Here’s Liverpool.com’s verdict on the transfer gossip swirling around the Reds today

Gabrielle Veiga (Celta Vigo)

There are still a few new names, but a core midfielder has been mentioned in connection with Liverpool for several weeks. Gabri Veiga undoubtedly falls into this category. With an affordable release clause, the young midfielder ticks a number of important boxes, which is why Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also all on the lookout.

But according to Rudy Galetti of Give Me Sport, it is Liverpool who have a “concrete offer” ready. He is quick to act quickly due to the size of the competition, believing “the race for Veiga will be won by the fastest club”.

Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich)

If a potentially undervalued release clause for a young talent screams ‘FSG’, another possible move appears to have Klopp’s fingerprints on it.

The Liverpool manager is keen to sack the Bundesliga for Ryan Gravenberch, who played a support role for Bayern Munich last season as they retained their title. And according to the Mirror, the club are ready to support Klopp’s wishes.

The player himself is also open to train. Bayern Munich’s position could still prove to be an obstacle, although Bayern have recently completed the transfer of Konrad Laimer.

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Patrick Dorgu, a talented 18-year-old, will soon be signed by Liverpool.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce talent Patrick Dorgu and the Reds are preparing to sign the 18-year-old

According to CalcioMercato, the Merseyside giants are ready to strike for the Nigerian-born Denmark youth international, who guided Lecce to the Primavera title last season, the highest accolade an academy player can win in Italy.

Dorgu hails from the famed FC Nordsjaelland academy and only moved to Lecce last summer, where he played exclusively for the U-19s, making 38 appearances in total and scoring four goals. And now Liverpool are interested.

Hailed as an “exciting” talent by the New Telegraph, Dorgu appears to have caught the eye of Liverpool scouts as the Anfield side seek to bolster their academy ranks with young talent from across Europe, the Danish teenager apparently being an option.

In fact, a deal for Liverpool could well be a possibility given how profitable a Premier League bid for a Serie A side like Lecce is. And for Dorgu, the player himself might be interested in moving to England already in his career.

Liverpool should go all out to sign Dorgue this summer

Dorgu is clearly a player with some potential as the defender played a key role in Lecce winning Italian football’s biggest youth award this season. And with Liverpool firmly in the market, a move to sign the defender should already be on the cards.

While Liverpool are blessed with a range of left-back talent, few have the international experience or pedigree like Dorgu, who himself could relish the chance to play at a higher level and at a club with as many players. good facilities as Anfield Giants training.

June 19, 2023
Patrick Dorgu, a talented 18-year-old, will soon be signed by Liverpool.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce talent Patrick Dorgu and the Reds are preparing to sign the 18-year-old

According to CalcioMercato, the Merseyside giants are ready to strike for the Nigerian-born Denmark youth international, who guided Lecce to the Primavera title last season, the highest accolade an academy player can win in Italy.

Dorgu hails from the famed FC Nordsjaelland academy and only moved to Lecce last summer, where he played exclusively for the U-19s, making 38 appearances in total and scoring four goals. And now Liverpool are interested.

Hailed as an “exciting” talent by the New Telegraph, Dorgu appears to have caught the eye of Liverpool scouts as the Anfield side seek to bolster their academy ranks with young talent from across Europe, the Danish teenager apparently being an option.

In fact, a deal for Liverpool could well be a possibility given how profitable a Premier League bid for a Serie A side like Lecce is. And for Dorgu, the player himself might be interested in moving to England already in his career.

Liverpool should go all out to sign Dorgue this summer

Dorgu is clearly a player with some potential as the defender played a key role in Lecce winning Italian football’s biggest youth award this season. And with Liverpool firmly in the market, a move to sign the defender should already be on the cards.

While Liverpool are blessed with a range of left-back talent, few have the international experience or pedigree like Dorgu, who himself could relish the chance to play at a higher level and at a club with as many players. good facilities as Anfield Giants training.

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Liverpool denied chance of £150m payday thanks to Man City’s Champions League success

Manchester City have another chance to clinch more money after a historic treble but make sure Liverpool miss what could be a big payday

Manchester City’s Champions League triumph means six-time EURO kings Liverpool will miss out on their first scheduled 32-team Club World Cup.

City have secured a place in the FIFA-winning tournament, set to start in the summer of 2025, after beating Inter Milan in Istanbul last week.

And with a prize money set to be around £150m, the Blues would have a chance to add significantly to the incredible £294m they raised for winning the treble. Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.

2021 European champions Chelsea and 2022 winners Real Madrid have also qualified. Manchester United, Arsenal or Newcastle could expand the Premier League contingent by winning the Champions League next season.

But Liverpool’s failure to finish in the top four means they will miss out on the prestige of taking on the best clubs in the world at a game-changing event.

FIFA have drawn up plans to allocate qualification places to the four Champions League winners from 2021 to 2024.

Eight other places are allocated to European clubs according to their UEFA coefficient.

However, places in the tournament are limited to just two per country – unless a country has had three different Champions League winners in the last four years.

This means standout names like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus, PSG, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund can still qualify through the backdoor, either by winning the Champions League next season or by increasing their quota by reaching the raise finals.

Liverpool are currently fourth in the UEFA table but will play in the Europa League next season after finishing fifth in the Premier League.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans for the expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup in January.
Under the current format, seven teams from six confederations from around the world compete in an annual single-elimination tournament.

City trip to Saudi Arabia in December in hopes of adding a world title to their historic hat-trick.

The renewed tournament will be held every four years. But there is opposition to FIFA’s proposal.

Some members of UEFA and the influential European Clubs Association see it as an attack on the Champions League’s status as the world’s most prestigious club competition.

ECA, which represents 220 of Europe’s most powerful clubs, refused to sign a memorandum of understanding when Infantino met them at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Premier League is also said to have expressed concerns over the tournament, while La Liga has threatened legal action to block it.

But the money on offer should ease many bookings after Real Madrid were paid just £4m for winning their last Club World Cup in February.

FIFA has also changed the tournament schedule to allay concerns expressed by players’ union FIFPRO that the increasing demands placed on their members will lead to injury, fatigue and burnout.

The original idea was to hold the tournament entirely in the United States in the summer of 2025. It was seen as the perfect test event for a country that will host the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico in the summer. following.

An alternate plan sees eight groups of four teams face off in the summer of 2025, with the top two advancing to the “final”.

A knockout tournament would then be played before the start of the 2026/27 season.

Besides 12 European teams, six CONMEBOL teams would also take part in the tournament, including four Copa Libertadores winners, four CONCACAF Champions League winners, four CAF Champions League winners, the highest ranked club four OFC Champions League winners and one host country association.

June 19, 2023
Four transfers completed, Darwin Núñez unlocked – This is what Liverpool’s summer is like for Jürgen Klopp

Liverpool still have a lot of work to do in the transfer market, but Jürgen Klopp also needs to work on improving the players he already has, including Darwin Núñez.

While there is a certain transfer obsession in some circles, Liverpool also have other things to consider this summer, particularly how to get the most out of the players Jurgen Klopp already has.

Liverpool’s squad quality – and depth, particularly in midfield – needs to be addressed, but there’s also a good chance, with a seldom rich and long pre-season, that improvements can be made to those already at the club.

Summer offers the perfect platform to integrate Alexis Mac Allister and the other new signings to come in due course, and the period will also be important for players like Darwin Núñez to take the next steps and become even more familiar with the system.

There’s also a question of what happens as the lineup progresses, with Trent Alexander-Arnold doing very well in a hybrid role behind the previous campaign. What is the ideal summer like if Liverpool can solve all these problems and mount a serious title fight in the Premier League? We took a look.

Three more transfers

In an ideal world there is no doubt that Liverpool would need a few more midfielders and then a defender as well. Name-wise, Khéphren Thuram is in the Reds squad, while a move for Nicolò Barella should be explored if there is any chance of the Italian Champions League finalist leaving Inter Milan.

Defensively, Micky van de Ven is clearly open to a move to Anfield, having recently spoken openly on the subject, but there are other top-level centre-backs who can play on the left and should be considered.

With Caoimhín Kelleher remaining, there is no reason to change the goalkeeping department, when even after Roberto Firmino’s departure, Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon should be able to step in if necessary with five veteran strikers to choose from ahead of them.

Darwin Núñez unlocked

One element of Liverpool’s restart this summer must be new signings, but some existing players must also take the next step.

One of them is certainly Núñez, who scored 15 goals in his first season. With a functioning midfield behind him and less pressure on his shoulders, plus Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, he should be able to continue.

With a change of squad number he could be Liverpool’s number nine, but the challenge is to ensure he is a regular on the pitch despite competition from many players, including Cody Gakpo.

The Europa League could really help him build more confidence, and with his former clubs there is evidence that it takes him a while to get used to life at a new club before he really blows through his second full year.

Others to take the next step

Núñez won’t be the only one who wants to kick. Gakpo is also a player who has had some time to settle in and now has to prove that he can score regularly and that he’s not just the forward striker.

In midfield, Curtis Jones will hope to pick up where he left off (and his injuries are over) and players like Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajčetić can also make progress again.

Aside from younger players, it’s a challenge for older men like Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah to maintain their level; for most of the rest of the Liverpool squad, it’s more about rediscovering previous levels, including Fabinho and Díaz who fall into that category for different reasons.

Put it all right – and there’s no reason Liverpool can’t – and Klopp’s men will be back where they want to be in no time, and last season’s poor showing can be put to one side.

June 19, 2023
22-Year-Old Liverpool Midfield Target Is A Target For Newcastle

Liverpool have been linked with the transfer of OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer.

The 22-year-old French midfielder has been in Liverpool’s sights for some time and it remains to be seen whether the Reds can agree a deal for him.

It appears that Premier League rivals Newcastle United are now ready to enter the tender and challenge Liverpool for the signing of him.

A report from Football Insider says Newcastle are also keen on the French midfielder.

Both Liverpool and Newcastle need to add more quality and depth to the center of the park and Thuram would improve both sides.

The 22-year-old has all the qualities to become a full-fledged central midfielder. Working with managers like Eddie Howe and Jurgen Klopp could help him continue to improve over the next few seasons.

Liverpool are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements after losing James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer.

They have signed Alexis Mac Allister but need to sign at least two other midfielders this summer.

On the other hand, Newcastle already lacked depth in midfield and they have now qualified for the Champions League.

They will need a stronger squad to compete on all fronts and Thuram could be a quality partner to Bruno Guimaraes at the heart of their midfield.

Both clubs have the financial clout to seal a deal with Nice and where the 22-year-old will end up remains to be seen.

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Borussia Monchengladbach hope for Liverpool offer for Manu Kone

Borussia Mönchengladbach are awaiting an offer from Liverpool for 22-year-old central midfielder Manu Kone.

According to German journalist Christian Falk, who writes exclusively for Caught Offside, the Bundesliga side are awaiting an offer from the Reds and value their player at over £34million.

Other clubs monitoring Kone’s situation are Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa and Wolves, all of whom have an ‘outsider chance’.

The Frenchman is a deep-rooted playmaker who would ideally support Fabinho as an understudy in the early seasons should he decide to move to Merseyside.

Let’s just hope he doesn’t like a return to his home country with PSG. Liverpool transfer goalkeeper Manu Kone. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Numerous starts in midfield certainly mean the Reds don’t have enough depth in the center of the park and as we’ve also seen before, injury could ruin the Reds’ chances of landing their best possible finish at the league stage. get in the way.

There is probably no other Premier League team who understand the importance of a full squad better than we do, as it has cost us a Premier League title or two in recent seasons. Also this season we didn’t even manage to finish in UCL.

The Reds should ideally focus on resolving all transfer issues as soon as possible before other teams find themselves comfortable in the race to sign Kone. Liverpool are interested in French midfielder Manu Kone from Borussia Mönchengladbach. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)

The upcoming U21 European Championships will help Kone showcase his talent on the biggest stages. He is seen in the French squad alongside Khephren Thuram who is also on the Reds’ radar.

With a huge range of passing and ball-carrying ability, Kone could certainly contribute to the Reds’ cause in more ways than one.

Kone certainly has a lot to learn when he moves to the Reds, and hopefully he does. Midfielders are certainly in demand at Merseyside, and having Kone certainly wouldn’t hurt Liverpool.

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Jamie Carragher makes a bold prediction about what will soon “the norm” at Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold performed admirably for England in the midfield as they defeated Malta.

Trent Alexander-Arnold should play in midfield for Liverpool in the future, according to Jamie Carragher.

For the vast majority of his Reds career, the 24-year-old has played right back, contributing to the team’s six major championships.

Alexander-Arnold’s performances were revived, though, when Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp switched him to a hybrid full-back/midfield position after his form dipped last season.

In light of the substitution, England’s engine room starter for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta on Friday night was a Reds academy graduate. He excelled in the position and scored the Three Lions’ second goal in the 4-0 victory with a fantastic 25-yard effort.

Since Alexander-Arnold played there while progressing through Anfield’s youth ranks, there has been long-standing demand for him to be moved there. And if that were the case, Alexander-Arnold, according to Kop legend Carragher, could score and assist on double digits.

This TAA midfield role will eventually become the standard for club and nation, he tweeted.

He is a prolific creator from fullback and will also be in central midfield, but the goal he just scored will occur much more frequently there. Playing more forward would allow him to reach double digits in goals and assists. “.

Gareth Southgate, the manager of England, commented on Alexander-Arnold’s performance, saying: “The fact that he’s been playing partly in there with the ball, albeit a bit deeper, I think has helped his transition tonight.

“What was pleasing tonight is that he’s getting used to receiving in confined spaces with his back to goal and players behind him.

While he was perfectly at ease receiving on the sidelines with the play in front of him as is customary for him.

“Look, I have no doubts that he can handle it.
Without the ball, his experience in the role will be very different, and he is simply learning some of its nuances. ”.

June 19, 2023