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LIVERPOOL SHOULD GO FOR THREE PLAYERS IF MOHAMED SALAH WERE TO LEAVE.

Reports in recent days have linked Paris-Saint Germain with a move for Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah as Kylian Mbappe’s future at the club is once again in a pit of uncertainty.

Whether this summer or in the years to come, Salah will eventually have to leave the club and the club should look into alternative options to prepare for that situation.

In this article, we take a look at three forwards Liverpool should target if the Egyptian king looks to leave the club.
RAPHINHA:

The first name on our list is Raphinha, a Barcelona and Brazil winger.

Having just joined Spanish champions Leeds United last summer, he may be starting to move again, with some suggesting he is struggling to find a place for Ousmane Dembele.

Raphinha fits the profile of a left-footed inside striker perfectly, attacking from the right as Salah has done for the past six years.
The 26-year-old scored ten goals and assisted 12 for Barcelona in all competitions last season.

It’s also important to note that he has Premier League experience, scoring 12 goals and providing 17 assists in two seasons for a struggling Leeds United side.

Liverpool were linked with a move for the Brazilian last summer but made no concrete move for the winger as they secured the signing of Darwin Nunez instead.

Barcelona would likely demand a transfer fee of around £60m for the winger after spending £50m on the striker last year.

DEMBELE OUSMANE:

The second player on this list is Raphinha’s Barcelona teammate Ousmane Demebele.
Dembele has been consistently linked with a departure from Barcelona throughout his time at the club, but it appears he is starting to settle in under Xavi’s coaching.

With eight goals and nine assists last season, it’s clear the French international has an eye for goals, which is hugely important as a winger under Jurgen Klopp.

The 26-year-old is also naturally two legged which means he can play as a forward on either wing, although the Reds are already good on the left wing with the likes of Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo all in able to play that side.

Since his £120m transfer from Borussia Dortmund, he has scored 40 goals and 43 assists in 185 appearances for the club in all competitions. A move for the world champions would likely cost around £60million after Dembele recently signed a long-term deal for the La Liga champions.

BUKAYO SAKA:

Perhaps the wackiest option on this list, a transfer of Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka would be perfect for the Reds.

It would certainly be more of a long-term option for two to three years depending on how both clubs perform.
At the moment, that move would be next to impossible, but if Arsenal’s success were short-lived, Liverpool should rise to the top of the list of English wonderkids.

Saka is a left-footed inside striker who fits in on the right side of Arsenal’s front three. The 21-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists for the Gunners in all competitions last season, with some of those goal contributions being against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.

As well as performing well for Arsenal, Saka has become an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s England side, scoring eight goals in 26 appearances for the national team.

It’s impossible to predict how much Saka would be worth in a few years time and of course the move is highly unlikely to happen, but he would be a perfect fit at Anfield.

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Liverpool considering a summer move for versatile 17-goal striker

Liverpool have been linked with a transfer of Japanese attacking midfielder Keito Nakamura.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Liverpool will have to compete for their signature with Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

The Japan international was in fine form last season, scoring 17 goals for LASK in all competitions in Austria.
The Reds need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and Nakamura would be a great acquisition.

The 22-year-old can play as both a central attacking midfielder and a winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

The striker is said to have a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree a reasonable transfer fee for him.

The Japan international is expected to leave the Austrian club this summer and the possibility of a move to the Premier League would be an attractive option for him.

It would be a big step in his career and Liverpool could give him the platform to show his skills at a higher level.

It was a disappointing season for Liverpool and they failed to qualify for the Champions League. They need to improve their roster to get back into the top four and fight for big trophies again.

Signing someone like Nakamura would definitely help them improve in the final third.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can fend off competition from clubs like Aston Villa and sign the Japanese striker in the coming weeks.

June 18, 2023
‘EXTRAORDINARY’ PLAYER HAS NOW CHOSEN NOT TO JOIN LIVERPOOL OR NEWCASTLE, ACCORDING TO REPORT.

According to a report, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United and Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United will all be without the signing of Kim Min-jae.

According to FootMercato, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in signing Kim Min-jae from Napoli during the summer transfer window.

However, according to the French news agency’s report, Bayern Munich are set to win the race to sign the defender.

Bayern will pay Kim’s €47m (£40m) release clause and pay the South Korean a net annual salary of €10m (£8.55m).

FootMercato claimed that Kim himself decided to join Bayern despite interest from Liverpool and Newcastle, among others. Kim Min-jae beats for Liverpool and Newcastle United

In our opinion, Kim Min-jae’s decision to join Bayern Munich rather than Liverpool and Newcastle United is a blow to both Premier League clubs.

Now, it doesn’t surprise us that the 26-year-old decided to move from Napoli to Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window.

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images

After all, Bayern are among the biggest clubs in the world, regularly winning the Bundesliga and vying for the UEFA Champions League.

Newcastle will play in the UEFA Champions League next season and are also aiming for a place in the Premier League top four.

The Magpies could use quality and established centre-backs like Kim. As for Liverpool, manager Jurgen Klopp could use the signing of a top centre-back to improve his defensive unit.
Kim would have done better for Liverpool or Newcastle.

The 26-year-old is highly rated. Former Manchester United and South Korea star Park Ji-Sung told TMW he was “amazing”.

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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 18, 2023
Big midfield hint from Jurgen Klopp as ‘astonishing’ Liverpool option emerges.

In England’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta on Friday, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold excelled while playing in midfield.

It persisted throughout Liverpool’s ultimately unsuccessful season. The Reds midfield has come under the most intense scrutiny since the first Premier League weekend in August, when Thiago Alcantara hobbled off hamstrung and both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were far behind the pace.

The fact that 12 different players began a game in the engine room—and don’t forget that on-loan Arthur Melo never made it that far—underscores how Jurgen Klopp was compelled to switch up his lineups throughout the campaign in search of the ideal chemistry.

The key to unlocking Liverpool’s midfield in the latter part of the season and giving them hope of an unlikely Champions League qualification up until the last few days, however, was one player who didn’t start a single game in the position.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transformation into an inverted right-back and temporary double pivot role alongside Fabinho was the result of a tactical change, which helped the Reds go 11 games without losing. During that time, Alexander-Arnold notched one goal and seven assists.

A much-changed team lost 1-0 at Chelsea in a match sandwiched between both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Roma in 2018, and Alexander-Arnold started in the back three only once for Klopp. He was used frequently in midfield during his Academy years before being converted into a playmaking right-back.

However, according to some observers, the 24-year-old’s future is in the middle of the field. Alexander-Arnold started there for England in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday night in Malta, which raised some intrigue.

He had obviously started games for his nation in the middle of the field before. However, the experiment of using him in defensive midfield against Andorra in September 2021 was abandoned after 45 minutes as Chelsea right-back Reece James, who had previously filled the position, switched positions more effectively.

Due to the Liverpool man’s outstanding contribution, there was no chance of an early termination this time. The difference between the performances was like night and day, with Alexander-Arnold quickly emerging as a natural in the number 10 shirt. England manager Gareth Southgate used Alexander-Arnold on the right of the midfield with Henderson on the left and Declan Rice of West Ham United as the number 6.

Yes, the opposition he faced in the last few Premier League games was far tougher than Malta. However, that would not have changed the weight of the pass that sent Bukayo Saka scurrying clear to force the own goal for the opening goal or the ferocious drive that flashed into the top corner from 20 yards for England’s second goal.

And it was Alexander-Arnold’s increased appetite, which Southgate believes has recently “invigorated” the player, that allowed him to regain possession and initiate the sequence that led to a penalty that Harry Kane won and successfully converted.

The Liverpool player has improved over the past few months in terms of his body shape, which makes him more at ease when receiving the ball in midfield and keeps him perpetually on the attack. He did not shirk any of his admittedly meager defensive duties, though.

Between the two occurrences where Alexander-Arnold started for England in midfield, there had been 21 games. The next one won’t require as much of a wait based on this evidence. Additionally, it would have given Klopp something to ponder as he considers how to best restructure his engine room options for the upcoming season.

Alexander-Arnold’s remarkable career may be moving into the next phase right now. He does appear to belong in midfield more so the more often he plays there.

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According to Fabrizio Romano “keep an eye on LFC,” Jurgen Klopp has reiterated his desire for a top-tier playmaker earning £154k per week.

Leading transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Jurgen Klopp is a “big fan” of Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan.

While Liverpool, whose need to rebuild their midfield is well known, have been hinted to approach the Serie A giants for a potential summer deal, the Italian playmaker is believed to be a target for Newcastle United, who are worth less than £100 million.

Additionally, German coach Klopp reportedly has a lot of admiration for the former Cagliari midfielder and recently updated on the Reds’ pursuit, according to Romano, who recently spoke on his YouTube channel.

The Italian transfer market expert advised “keeping an eye on Liverpool, as Liverpool have always followed the player, as far as Barella is concerned.”.

We’ll have to wait and see what transpires at Liverpool, but Jurgen Klopp has always been a big fan of Barella. “.

June 17, 2023
According to Fabrizio Romano “keep an eye on LFC,” Jurgen Klopp has reiterated his desire for a top-tier playmaker earning £154k per week.

Leading transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Jurgen Klopp is a “big fan” of Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan.

While Liverpool, whose need to rebuild their midfield is well known, have been hinted to approach the Serie A giants for a potential summer deal, the Italian playmaker is believed to be a target for Newcastle United, who are worth less than £100 million.

Additionally, German coach Klopp reportedly has a lot of admiration for the former Cagliari midfielder and recently updated on the Reds’ pursuit, according to Romano, who recently spoke on his YouTube channel.

The Italian transfer market expert advised “keeping an eye on Liverpool, as Liverpool have always followed the player, as far as Barella is concerned.”.

We’ll have to wait and see what transpires at Liverpool, but Jurgen Klopp has always been a big fan of Barella. “.

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İlkay Gündoğan recently shown the $296million Liverpool advantage that Jurgen Klopp still holds over Pep Guardiola

Manchester City could reportedly lose five players who cost a combined $296m this summer and could point to one area where Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp beats Pep Guardiola.

As if the season wasn’t already painful enough for Liverpool fans, it ended with Manchester City winning the Champions League to seal the treble.

Historically, Liverpool and City have not been close rivals, but since the takeover of the club by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, and particularly during the Jürgen Klopp era, a close rivalry has developed on the ground.

And it has also expanded beyond the confines of the field, becoming a symbolic battle between an established giant and the nouveau riche.

While many Reds fans are hesitant to admit it, it would have been painful to see City win their first Champions League after years of ‘where is your European Cup?’ mocks club visits to Anfield.

Pep Guardiola’s side had already won the Premier League, overtaken Arsenal as the Gunners withered under City’s robotic ruthlessness, and defeated local rivals Manchester United to dethrone Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Yet despite this historic milestone, the first of the millennium, there are at least five big names who could leave the Etihad this summer, according to The Athletic’s Sam Lee.

Kyle Walker, who joined Spurs for $64m (£50m/€59m) in 2017, looks set to make a shocking move after growing ‘unhappy’ with his playing time and a place in the final for having lost the Champions League.

Aymeric Laporte, who picked up a record $73m (£57m/€67m) from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, looks ‘certain’ to follow him out the door.

Then there’s İlkay Gündoğan, bought seven years ago from Borussia Dortmund for $27m (£21m/€25m) and has yet to make a decision about his future when his contract expires.

City are doing everything they can to keep him, but according to the Manchester Evening News, they had to name him on their published list for the Premier League and he could choose to go to Barcelona (via The Athletic).

Another round of Bernardo Silva speculation looms as the $55m (£43m/€50m) former Monaco player mulls a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain, as reported Fabrizio Romano (via GOAL).

Finally, Riyad Mahrez is ready to join the Saudi league influx, five years after his $77m (£60m/€70m) transfer from Leicester.

He was apparently ‘very disappointed’ not to be in the FA Cup or Champions League final.
With the exception of Laporte, who ended up in midfield at the bottom of the hierarchy, each of these players played a key role in an all-time excellent season.

Gundoğan, Bernardo and Mahrez have all been in the club’s top 10 by minutes and Walker was not far behind in 12th place.

They could join Joao Cancelo, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ferran Torres and Leroy Sane in their quest to leave City, despite the club’s lavish success under Guardiola.

Conversely, since Philippe Coutinho ultimately left Liverpool as a “stepping stone” in 2018, the club have lost just three key players.

We defined this as players who logged more than 2,000 minutes in their last season as an indication of their importance.

The only trio to pass this test are Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can, and even then Wijnaldum said he wanted to stay but was not offered an attractive contract (via ECHO).

The conclusion we can rightfully draw here is that Klopp is much better at keeping his players happy than Guardiola, whether through his rotation, his man management skills or both.

There is an argument that the aforementioned players just want a new challenge after winning everything at City (the Champions League had eluded them until now), but you can counter that by pointing out that Gundoğan could have signed a new contract long ago., and Bernardo seems to have been on the verge of an exit for years.

One might even question whether this is really a problem for Guardiola in light of his continued dominance, but two of the players started against Inter Milan in Istanbul, another came on and the two who have not been involved come from traditionally vital players.

Laporte made the PFA Team of the Year in 2018-19 and Mahrez has been named the club’s Player of the Month seven times, including twice last season.

City is unlikely to lose all five, but even with its seemingly endless resources it may not be immune to the consequences if two or three stars are gone.

Yes, the club have the resources to bring in elite replacements, but signings inherently involve some risk and some take time to settle in rather than immediately rise to the level of their predecessors, like City with Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips noted in recent years.

Meanwhile, there is no indication that any of the players who were truly crucial for Liverpool last season will attempt to leave the club, despite the Reds failing to even qualify for the Champions League.
Maybe Klopp deserves credit for that as he is perhaps superior to Guardiola in this area.

June 17, 2023
Jürgen Klopp ‘beats Man City to $33m deal,’ according to Liverpool transfer news, and a West Ham offer is made.

West Ham made an offer, and Jürgen Klopp “beats Man City to $33 million deal,” according to Liverpool transfer news.

Liverpool transfer news: Jürgen Klopp reportedly beat Man City to the signing of a $33 million defender, and the Reds have received a loan offer for Fábio Carvalho.

Further reinforcements beyond Alexis Mac Allister are expected to arrive over the next few weeks, and Liverpool will be making more moves before the summer is over.

There is work being done behind the scenes to ensure that the right players are recruited by the team, so last season’s disappointment shouldn’t happen again.

It would be ideal if Liverpool could sign a couple more players before the players report for preseason on July 8, giving them as much time as possible to adjust before the new season begins just over a month later.

While other clubs, like Arsenal, are starting to make moves and offer bids for Declan Rice, few will be able to find as much value in the market as Liverpool did with Mac Allister.

Here is the Liverpool . com take on the rumors surrounding the Reds’ upcoming transfers, starting with an intriguing young defender from the Netherlands who the Reds are reportedly scouting ahead of a potential swoop.

Micky van de Ven (Wolfsburg)

According to the Spanish publication El Nacional, Liverpool beat Manchester City to the signing of Wolfsburg center-back Micky van de Ven by agreeing to pay $33m (£26m/€30m), or three times what Wolfsburg paid for the defender.

The player, who has “said yes” to a move to Anfield, is said to have Jürgen Klopp “amazed” by his potential. The fact that Jörg Schmadtke has experience working with the 22-year-old and is familiar with him could be an advantage for the Reds.

The Bundesliga star seems like a solid option, with plenty of potential and the ability to fit right into the team, according to Liverpool .
com, which reports that the club is looking for a left-sided central defender. Given Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcement over the coming weeks, he is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

Liverpool’s Fábio Carvalho.

Fábio Carvalho might be moving since he hasn’t received any playing time at Anfield this year.
According to Football Insider, West Ham has submitted a loan request for the playmaker, and Brentford and Burnley have also shown interest.

Carvalho is eager to play more, and West Ham might be a good team for him. They will need squad depth because they will be playing in Europe once more this coming season, and this level would be a good place to assess Carvalho’s long-term prospects.

It might make sense for Carvalho to go and get regular game time, but there might be a pathway to matches in the Europa League at Anfield, according to Liverpool . com. A major choice must be made, but a permanent departure appears highly unlikely given Liverpool’s desire to hold onto the talented young player.

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Liverpool agree to a £27.4 million cost for a speedy signing, according to the report

German media reports confirm that Bayern want to sell Benjamin Pavard and the asking price has been set.

According to Bild (news image below), the France international informed Bayern before the final matchday that he wanted to leave this summer.

The reputable outlet claim that Liverpool are among clubs interested in signing the Blues defender, whose current contract with Allianz expires next year.

The news source ‘knows’ that Bayern are set to sell the 27-year-old for a €32m (£27.4m) transfer fee.

So the Merseysiders and other suitors will have to pay the price to secure the signature.

Another German source, the Abendzeitung München, revealed today that the Bundesliga champions are ready to ‘quickly’ sack Pavard during the summer transfer window.

AZ report a slightly different valuation of €30m and also claim that Liverpool are one of the possible destinations for the World Cup star (2018).

In the 2021/22 season, Jurgen Klopp’s men conceded just 26 Premier League goals. However, they conceded 47 goals last season.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach needs to significantly strengthen the defense by deploying a central defender and a right-back.

Our centre-backs have been inconsistent and the Reds are in desperate need of someone to fill the RB role for Trent who was at defensive average last season. We recently loaned Calvin Ramsay to Preston.

Benjamin Pavard has demonstrated his qualities both as a central defender and as a right-back.

He is a decorated star in his peak years with a very low price tag of £27.4m given today’s bloated market.

Therefore, Liverpool must accept the £27.4m asking price to quickly secure his signature this summer. What do you think?

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Liverpool considering a summer move for versatile 17-goal striker

Liverpool have been linked with a transfer of Japanese attacking midfielder Keito Nakamura.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Liverpool will have to compete for their signature with Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

The Japan international was in fine form last season, scoring 17 goals for LASK in all competitions in Austria.
The Reds need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and Nakamura would be a great acquisition.

The 22-year-old can play as both a central attacking midfielder and a winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

The striker is said to have a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree a reasonable transfer fee for him.

The Japan international is expected to leave the Austrian club this summer and the possibility of a move to the Premier League would be an attractive option for him.

It would be a big step in his career and Liverpool could give him the platform to show his skills at a higher level.

It was a disappointing season for Liverpool and they failed to qualify for the Champions League. They need to improve their roster to get back into the top four and fight for big trophies again.

Signing someone like Nakamura would definitely help them improve in the final third.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can fend off competition from clubs like Aston Villa and sign the Japanese striker in the coming weeks.

June 17, 2023
Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in the La Liga player who has 15 goals for the league.

Gabri Veiga, a midfielder for Celta Vigo, has been rumored to be leaving the Spanish team this summer.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea and Liverpool are both interested in hiring the player.

This week, it was reported that Liverpool asked about the player’s release clause.
The 21-year-old Spanish midfielder, according to Romano, has now allegedly drawn interest from Chelsea.

Before taking any action, it is said that the Blues want to learn more about his release clause and payment conditions.

In the middle of the park, both English teams could use a little more imagination, and Veiga would be a wise, long-term investment.

The 21-year-old Spanish player has 11 goals and four assists to his credit across all competitions, and he has the potential to become a star.

One of the top young players in La Liga, Veiga has the ability to succeed at a major club.

The young man could develop even more and realize his enormous potential by working with managers like Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp.

Chelsea have inquired on Spanish talent Gabri Veiga's release clause; conditions, payment terms or chance to negotiate with Celta Vigo. No bid or concrete steps as of now. 🔵🇪🇸 #CFC

Liverpool did exactly the same earlier this week, he's one of the players #LFC are following. pic.twitter.com/SlZYfuC2Mo

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2023

The prospect of playing for teams like Liverpool and Chelsea is probably appealing to the player. We’ll just have to wait and see how things go.

The two clubs undoubtedly have the resources to complete the transaction.

The young midfielder’s career would significantly advance and he would have the opportunity to prove himself at a higher level with a transfer to Liverpool or Chelsea.
His development is likely to be accelerated by competing against elite players in the Premier League.

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Liverpool agree to a £27.4 million cost for a speedy signing, according to the report

German media reports confirm that Bayern want to sell Benjamin Pavard and the asking price has been set.

According to Bild (news image below), the France international informed Bayern before the final matchday that he wanted to leave this summer.

The reputable outlet claim that Liverpool are among clubs interested in signing the Blues defender, whose current contract with Allianz expires next year.

The news source ‘knows’ that Bayern are set to sell the 27-year-old for a €32m (£27.4m) transfer fee.

So the Merseysiders and other suitors will have to pay the price to secure the signature.

Another German source, the Abendzeitung München, revealed today that the Bundesliga champions are ready to ‘quickly’ sack Pavard during the summer transfer window.

AZ report a slightly different valuation of €30m and also claim that Liverpool are one of the possible destinations for the World Cup star (2018).

In the 2021/22 season, Jurgen Klopp’s men conceded just 26 Premier League goals. However, they conceded 47 goals last season.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach needs to significantly strengthen the defense by deploying a central defender and a right-back.

Our centre-backs have been inconsistent and the Reds are in desperate need of someone to fill the RB role for Trent who was at defensive average last season. We recently loaned Calvin Ramsay to Preston.

Benjamin Pavard has demonstrated his qualities both as a central defender and as a right-back.

He is a decorated star in his peak years with a very low price tag of £27.4m given today’s bloated market.

Therefore, Liverpool must accept the £27.4m asking price to quickly secure his signature this summer. What do you think?

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Liverpool considering a summer move for versatile 17-goal striker

Liverpool have been linked with a transfer of Japanese attacking midfielder Keito Nakamura.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Liverpool will have to compete for their signature with Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

The Japan international was in fine form last season, scoring 17 goals for LASK in all competitions in Austria.
The Reds need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and Nakamura would be a great acquisition.

The 22-year-old can play as both a central attacking midfielder and a winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

The striker is said to have a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree a reasonable transfer fee for him.

The Japan international is expected to leave the Austrian club this summer and the possibility of a move to the Premier League would be an attractive option for him.

It would be a big step in his career and Liverpool could give him the platform to show his skills at a higher level.

It was a disappointing season for Liverpool and they failed to qualify for the Champions League. They need to improve their roster to get back into the top four and fight for big trophies again.

Signing someone like Nakamura would definitely help them improve in the final third.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can fend off competition from clubs like Aston Villa and sign the Japanese striker in the coming weeks.

June 17, 2023
İlkay Gündoğan recently shown the $296million Liverpool advantage that Jurgen Klopp still holds over Pep Guardiola

Manchester City could reportedly lose five players who cost a combined $296m this summer and could point to one area where Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp beats Pep Guardiola.

As if the season wasn’t already painful enough for Liverpool fans, it ended with Manchester City winning the Champions League to seal the treble.

Historically, Liverpool and City have not been close rivals, but since the takeover of the club by Sheikh Mansour in 2008, and particularly during the Jürgen Klopp era, a close rivalry has developed on the ground.

And it has also expanded beyond the confines of the field, becoming a symbolic battle between an established giant and the nouveau riche.

While many Reds fans are hesitant to admit it, it would have been painful to see City win their first Champions League after years of ‘where is your European Cup?’ mocks club visits to Anfield.

Pep Guardiola’s side had already won the Premier League, overtaken Arsenal as the Gunners withered under City’s robotic ruthlessness, and defeated local rivals Manchester United to dethrone Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Yet despite this historic milestone, the first of the millennium, there are at least five big names who could leave the Etihad this summer, according to The Athletic’s Sam Lee.

Kyle Walker, who joined Spurs for $64m (£50m/€59m) in 2017, looks set to make a shocking move after growing ‘unhappy’ with his playing time and a place in the final for having lost the Champions League.

Aymeric Laporte, who picked up a record $73m (£57m/€67m) from Athletic Bilbao in 2018, looks ‘certain’ to follow him out the door.

Then there’s İlkay Gündoğan, bought seven years ago from Borussia Dortmund for $27m (£21m/€25m) and has yet to make a decision about his future when his contract expires.

City are doing everything they can to keep him, but according to the Manchester Evening News, they had to name him on their published list for the Premier League and he could choose to go to Barcelona (via The Athletic).

Another round of Bernardo Silva speculation looms as the $55m (£43m/€50m) former Monaco player mulls a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain, as reported Fabrizio Romano (via GOAL).

Finally, Riyad Mahrez is ready to join the Saudi league influx, five years after his $77m (£60m/€70m) transfer from Leicester.

He was apparently ‘very disappointed’ not to be in the FA Cup or Champions League final.
With the exception of Laporte, who ended up in midfield at the bottom of the hierarchy, each of these players played a key role in an all-time excellent season.

Gundoğan, Bernardo and Mahrez have all been in the club’s top 10 by minutes and Walker was not far behind in 12th place.

They could join Joao Cancelo, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ferran Torres and Leroy Sane in their quest to leave City, despite the club’s lavish success under Guardiola.

Conversely, since Philippe Coutinho ultimately left Liverpool as a “stepping stone” in 2018, the club have lost just three key players.

We defined this as players who logged more than 2,000 minutes in their last season as an indication of their importance.

The only trio to pass this test are Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can, and even then Wijnaldum said he wanted to stay but was not offered an attractive contract (via ECHO).

The conclusion we can rightfully draw here is that Klopp is much better at keeping his players happy than Guardiola, whether through his rotation, his man management skills or both.

There is an argument that the aforementioned players just want a new challenge after winning everything at City (the Champions League had eluded them until now), but you can counter that by pointing out that Gundoğan could have signed a new contract long ago., and Bernardo seems to have been on the verge of an exit for years.

One might even question whether this is really a problem for Guardiola in light of his continued dominance, but two of the players started against Inter Milan in Istanbul, another came on and the two who have not been involved come from traditionally vital players.

Laporte made the PFA Team of the Year in 2018-19 and Mahrez has been named the club’s Player of the Month seven times, including twice last season.

City is unlikely to lose all five, but even with its seemingly endless resources it may not be immune to the consequences if two or three stars are gone.

Yes, the club have the resources to bring in elite replacements, but signings inherently involve some risk and some take time to settle in rather than immediately rise to the level of their predecessors, like City with Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips noted in recent years.

Meanwhile, there is no indication that any of the players who were truly crucial for Liverpool last season will attempt to leave the club, despite the Reds failing to even qualify for the Champions League.
Maybe Klopp deserves credit for that as he is perhaps superior to Guardiola in this area.

June 17, 2023
Moisés Caicedo’s $154m transfer showcases Liverpool masterpiece as Man United face takeover delay

Liverpool rivals roundup: Chelsea battle over Moisés Caicedo transfer fee proves Reds transfer mastery as Manchester United face takeover delay.

It’s been a quieter week for Liverpool on the transfer front, although there’s been plenty of activity elsewhere after the window officially opened in England.

With the signing of Alexis Mac Allister finalized last week, the Reds are still waiting to secure their next signing, despite many linked names.

But as Jurgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke continue to lay the groundwork for their summer rebuild, rivals Liverpool should soon make their mark.

Although Chelsea have spent big over the past year, they are expected to remain active in the coming months as Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of Stamford Bridge.

However, if the latest reports are to be believed, Todd Boehly may not have learned from his mistakes.

Meanwhile, Manchester United fans at Old Trafford are still waiting to see if their club will get new owners soon and what impact it could have on their transfer business.

Chelsea face battle for Caicedo compensation

Chelsea would be in pole position to sign Moisés Caicedo, although there is still work to be done before agreeing a fee with Brighton.

It appears Caicedo will leave the Seagulls this summer, despite him signing a new contract earlier this year after being the subject of a failed transfer bid from Arsenal.

However, if he wants to move to Stamford Bridge, it seems he’s not going to go cheap.

The Telegraph reports that Brighton want more than the $90m (£70m/€82m) they turned down from Arsenal in January.

That hasn’t deterred Chelsea, but they could still be in trouble as Brighton owner Tony Bloom has claimed to value Caicedo at up to $154m (£120m/€141m).

Liverpool.com says: “There is no doubt that Caicedo is a great player and Brighton should be on a decent fee this summer.” But is he worth almost four times Alexis Mac Allister? We are not sure…

If any club has shown lately that they’re willing to pay more than expected for a player it’s Chelsea and even after the amount of cash Todd Boehly swapped last year it doesn’t seem out of the question.

him to learn from mistakes. . If Chelsea end up reaching Brighton’s rating, it will only show how well Liverpool have managed to secure Mac Allister for an equally reasonable price.

The delay in the acquisition of Manchester United has no impact on the budget

Manchester United may not have a new owner before the start of the new season, although Erik ten Hag’s transfer budget will not be affected, according to the Daily Mail.

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are currently in a battle to take over the Old Trafford club from the Glazer family.

No preferred bidders have yet been chosen and, according to the report, it will take another 8-12 weeks for an “approval process” before a deal is officially approved.

However, the report suggests Ten Hag’s transfer budget will not be affected as the Manchester United manager was reportedly paid around $154m (£120m/€141m) to play with.

The figure may vary depending on how much Manchester United earns from player sales. Liverpool.

com says: There will be a lot of interest in the potential Manchester United takeover, especially from Liverpool.

With reports (including via Reuters) suggesting Qatar’s bid could be successful, the Old Trafford side could once again become a force in the transfer market.

The news that he probably won’t be ready before the start of the season could at least delay this resurgence.

We have already seen in Newcastle and Chelsea the immediate impact that a takeover can have on the purchasing power of a club, and the current budget of Manchester United may not be sufficient to cover all the positions to be reinforced.

June 17, 2023
Liverpool has recently been given a new transfer opportunity as FSG receives a significant “Moneyball” boost. For the first time

Liverpool will have more leeway to implement FSG’s famous ‘moneyball’ style in the transfer market, with the recent development marking a major boost.

Since Brexit and its associated consequences, Liverpool’s transfer plans and strategy have had to change. With the new points system to determine who is eligible for a work permit, many players have been put out of reach for the club.

Under the new rules, for example, Liverpool would never have been able to sign Stefan Bajčetić, who was signed just before Brexit regulations came into effect and has since thrived at Anfield.

But even if things get a little tougher for Liverpool, the changes won’t necessarily have as big of an impact on Liverpool as other clubs, especially those further down the Premier League table or in the championship.

The points system favors players playing in the top five leagues or in the Champions League or Europa League, who will always qualify and earn the required points, even after just one season in the top flight.

Liverpool have very rarely made signings outside the top five leagues or for players not playing in European competition.

But occasionally the club has tried to be the first to bring in raw talent, for example with Marko Grujić.

After the Serb was identified in the data, he was eventually sold for a tidy profit – these are perhaps the closest moves to the sort of ‘Moneyball’ deals promised when FSG arrived, but they are subject to the vagaries of the point-based system.

This is so far. On Wednesday, as the UK transfer window opened, the FA announced it had changed new rules giving Premier League and Championship clubs the option to transfer four players outside of the new license points criteria work.

Although the new rule represents a limited improvement over the existing system, it is beneficial for Jurgen Klopp and FSG.

This now means there are no restrictions on foreign player signings until Liverpool’s four-man quota is used up. This leaves plenty of room for “moneyball” offers.

Neither Klopp nor FSG had such freedom in the transfer market during their time at Liverpool.

While EU rules made it easier to recruit EU-based players, South Americans and other foreign players often had to go through a lengthy work permit process, and some exceptions were made.

This led to players like Taiwo Awoniyi and Allan Rodrigues being sent abroad on permanent loan. From now on, Liverpool will no longer need deals like that.

June 16, 2023
Liverpool considering a summer move for versatile 17-goal striker

Liverpool have been linked with a transfer of Japanese attacking midfielder Keito Nakamura.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Liverpool will have to compete for their signature with Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

The Japan international was in fine form last season, scoring 17 goals for LASK in all competitions in Austria.
The Reds need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and Nakamura would be a great acquisition.

The 22-year-old can play as both a central attacking midfielder and a winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

The striker is said to have a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree a reasonable transfer fee for him.

The Japan international is expected to leave the Austrian club this summer and the possibility of a move to the Premier League would be an attractive option for him.

It would be a big step in his career and Liverpool could give him the platform to show his skills at a higher level.

It was a disappointing season for Liverpool and they failed to qualify for the Champions League. They need to improve their roster to get back into the top four and fight for big trophies again.

Signing someone like Nakamura would definitely help them improve in the final third.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can fend off competition from clubs like Aston Villa and sign the Japanese striker in the coming weeks.

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Jurgen Klopp, targets for Liverpool, had a “£86 million bid rejected” but currently for sale.

It has been reported that Juventus has listed a former Liverpool target for sale.

A player who Liverpool once offered £86 million for has reportedly been listed for sale. The Italian winger Federico Chiesa is said to be open to offers from Juventus.

Chiesa is just coming off of a challenging club season. Due primarily to fitness issues and injuries, he only made six starts in Serie A.

After rupturing his anterior cruciate knee ligament in January 2022, the 25-year-old was unable to start the season. For the rest of the season, he battled nagging issues.

Chiesa’s transfer to Liverpool was mentioned prior to the 2021/22 season. His reputation was enhanced after he scored the winning goal against Spain in the Wembley semi-final, which helped Italy win Euro 2020.

The forward was the subject of a £86 million Liverpool offer, according to Italian publication La Repubblica in July of that year. Gianluca Di Marzio, a transfer reporter, asserts that Juventus is willing to sell the 25-year-old two years later.

In order to raise money, according to Di Marzio, Juventus must sell players because of their financial situation following their failure to qualify for the Champions League and Europa League. Although no elite clubs have expressed a formal interest in purchasing Chiesa, he would accept a move to England.

According to Di Marzio’s statement to kelbet .
it, “Any Juventus player could leave due to the circumstance without Europe and the financial problems. They will be open to hearing proposals.

They are willing to let Chiesa go because of his strained relationship with Allegri and the fact that he hasn’t consistently played in his preferred positions this season.

“The issue is that he didn’t play a lot last season, so I don’t know if the top clubs in the Premier League will spend a lot of money on Chiesa without knowing his physical condition. He faced many difficulties the previous year.

He was wanted by Liverpool two years ago. They talked to his father about him, but he preferred to remain in Italy.

Everything has changed.

Any Premier League club would have his approval. Chiesa began his professional career at his hometown club Fiorentina, where he made over 150 appearances before transferring to Juventus in 2020, initially on loan. Since his arrival, he has made 94 appearances for the Old Lady, totaling 22 goals and 20 assists.

In the Thursday Nations League semifinal match against Spain, Chiesa, who has four goals for his nation, was hoping to add to his 40 international appearances.

June 16, 2023