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Transfer news as ‘talks underway’ and ‘dream’ defender has Jürgen Klopp ‘drooling’

Transfer rumours for Liverpool state that discussions have apparently begun over one target, a young defender who the team believes has the potential to be “the future boss.”

This season, Liverpool’s squad depth is quite enviable. But against Union SG, Jürgen Klopp was perhaps somewhat reminded of its limitations.

Given that many of the young people participating were almost directly out of the academy, he would never have been demanding a particular outcome. However, due to a lack of choices, particularly in defence, Klopp was forced to play Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konaté right away, also turning to Joe Gomez.

This was not only insufficient to get a result for Liverpool, but it also demonstrated how limited the choices are below the first team given the present injury situation. Though there are legitimate concerns about whether one or two areas require reinforcement, Klopp would be the first to point out that he cannot effectively keep a “shadow squad” since players of a calibre to play at Anfield are unlikely to want to hang around not playing.

When the transfer window reopens in January, Liverpool will have the opportunity to accomplish that. With Joël Matip’s long-term injury, Klopp has stated he won’t be tempted to purchase a center-back, and it’s currently understood that a specialist number six won’t be sought after either.

However, since the team has entered the market during several of the previous winter transfer windows, all eyes will be on any possible changes. This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours that have been circulating about the Reds lately.

Leny Yoro (LOSC Lille)

Given the injury issue at center-back, Liverpool may not be hurrying its plans, but long-term reinforcements are still being considered. The club is aware that Virgil van Dijk and Matip are older players and that some advance planning is necessary.

Leny Yoro, an 18-year-old Lille talent, might be one of them. This season, the young player has really made his way into the starting lineup and is receiving favourable feedback. As reported by the French publication Le10 Sport, Yoro is ‘drooling’ over the idea of joining Liverpool, where he could end up as a ‘future boss’. The youth team ‘dreams’ of finalising the teenager’s transfer.

According to Liverpool.com, it’s unlikely that Liverpool is as excited about the young player as they are, but it wouldn’t be shocking if he is one of the names that has caught their attention. In one of Europe’s top five leagues, after all, it’s always noteworthy when a teenager has an impact on the team. LOSC, who are now in fourth place after giving up just 11 goals, is also having a fantastic season. That’s remarkably less than PSG.

In this kind of market, Klopp must be certain that Van Dijk still has a lot of miles left in him if Liverpool is making this kind of purchase. Yoro, for example, probably wouldn’t be prepared to take over for a good few years, so the Dutchman, Gomez, Quansah, and Ibrahima Konaté would be the primary starters for the foreseeable future.

Khéphren Thuram (Nice)

Khéphren Thuram, a former summer target who is reportedly still of interest to Liverpool, is staying in France. Nice is also ‘likely’ to put the midfield player up for auction.

As stated by Calciomercato. Additionally, the Italian publication states that Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool have all started negotiations with Nice regarding a trade for Thuram. Juventus, meanwhile, is eager to close a deal. As the Premier League ‘becomes serious,’ it has, nevertheless, “lost position.”

According to Liverpool.com, there are hints of agency conversation in this. Are Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool all three in a queue? Though it doesn’t seem very likely, it is feasible.

Since the summer, Liverpool has made significant changes to its midfield, so it’s unclear where Thuram would slot in right now. Even while he might be able to play the slightly deeper role of Alexis Mac Allister as well, he is really just another eight. As seen by his use of Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones in the’second-string’ lineup versus Union, Klopp is well-stocked in that position.

December 16, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: ‘Offer made’ for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative ‘identified’

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke may have to come up with a joint plan after Moisés Caicedo and a bid has been made for the $33m man.

Liverpool appear to be out of the running for Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo as the 21-year-old Ecuadorian seems more open to a move to Chelsea after a notable saga in recent days.

According to The Telegraph, Caicedo will join Chelsea for a transfer fee of $146m (£115m/€133m) and it is suggested the player will be handed an eight-year deal, which could have be a major factor in his desire to go.

If so, the next big question is what happens to Romeo Lavia. The same Telegraph report states that Southampton have also received an offer from Chelsea for Lavia and Todd Boehly wants to sign both players. If Liverpool miss both goals, what will they do? A new plan is expected to be finalized as time is running out in the summer transfer window as the September 1 deadline draws ever closer.

Khephren Thuram (Nice)

Liverpool targeted French U21 midfielder Khéphren Thuram earlier this summer, eventually replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but the Daily Mirror reports he could come under fire again if Caicedo goes to Chelsea.

Ryan Gravenberch at Bayern Munich is another being cited as a possibility for the Reds, but none of these players really have players who could only play as a number six. Both are much more attack oriented. Liverpool.com says: Liverpool need a good defensive midfielder who can come in and make an immediate impact and Caicedo would have been the perfect stylistic match. Neither Thuram nor Gravenberch fit that mold, so it’s likely it will be someone else (perhaps Lavia, unless he follows Caicedo to Stamford Bridge).

Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)

Again, this is a player who has been linked to Liverpool in the past, although it would certainly be disappointing to switch from Caicedo to the $33m (£26m/€30m) valued Sofyan Amrabat.

However, it seems Amrabat is on his way to Manchester United, despite him receiving an offer from Liverpool as the search for a midfielder continues.

Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla told MUFC Realist TV that Amrabat has a deal to move to Old Trafford, but he has also received offers from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia. However, the player only wants Manchester United.

Liverpool.com says: If this was a deal Liverpool really wanted to do, it could have been done in January or now. The Reds can improve someone and with a longer-term perspective, but it remains to be seen who it will be.

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Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

August 13, 2023
Liverpool gives Klopp £164 million to recruit four stars, including the “chosen” Caicedo replacement before the deadline.

According to reports, Liverpool will give Jurgen Klopp £164 million so he can add up to four players before the transfer deadline.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita, who all left on free transfers at the end of June, were all replaced by the Reds by signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and others earlier in the transfer window.

Klopp will need to add at least one or two more midfielders this summer due to the unanticipated departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia.

Klopp stated yesterday that a bid had been made for Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton, and other reports indicate that the Seagulls have accepted the offer of about £110 million.

The Reds were set to make an offer for Caicedo, but the Ecuadorian international has now reportedly stated that he prefers Chelsea to the Reds.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is a 19-year-old Belgian international.
Southampton has asked for £50 million for him, and Liverpool has had multiple offers rejected for him.

Liverpool will spend €190 million (£164 million) in the final weeks of the transfer window, according to Spanish publication Nacional, in an effort to “please” Klopp.

The German will be given the “budget” to add up to four new faces before the deadline because he is “not satisfied” with the number of additions he has made so far.

With the report insisting that they will reach an agreement with the Saints over the next few days, it is understood that their “big priority” is still Lavia at Southampton, who has been “chosen” as the primary replacement for Caicedo.

They are also “very serious” about Khephren Thuram, a midfielder for Nice who is hoping “to change scenery this year and try his luck at a more ambitious club.”.

With Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on his radar, Klopp would have plenty of money left over after spending €35m on Thuram to “sign a striker and a right-back.”.

After scoring 10 goals in 35 games the previous season, Liverpool is prepared to pay “more than” €65 million to bring the Netherlands international to Anfield.

The right-back option he “likes the most” is Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui, who progressed through Ajax’s youth ranks, and “they hope to get him out of Bayern Munich for about” €30m.

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As Manu Kone’s admission is made, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach cuts off Liverpool’s transfer plans.

With Manu Kone’s admission, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach denies Liverpool a transfer.

This summer, Manu Kone has been a player that Liverpool has been interested in, but Roland Virkus, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach, has outlined one condition that they would consider talking.

Borussia Monchengladbach managing director Roland Virkus has stated that Manu Kone, who is being pursued by Liverpool, will remain at his current club unless a “crazy offer” is made.

When he was included on Liverpool’s list of candidates this summer, the France U21 international attracted their attention. Three of Jurgen Klopp’s options were set to become free agents at the beginning of the summer, so he was looking to strengthen his engine room.

The introduction of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai was a part of the restructuring, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have necessitated additional business.

Links appeared to be hampered when Kone sustained a knee injury during France’s U21 European Championships campaign in Georgia and Romania in July. His French teammate Khephren Thuram and Ryan Gravenberch were two other individuals who developed into potential Reds players.

Kone won’t be leaving BORUSSIA-Park this summer, according to the Gladbach manager, unless a sizable offer is made for the midfielder.

“Manu Koné will remain with Borussia,” Virkus declared. Naturally, in football you can never rule anything out. If .
A crazy offer would surface, necessitating a new conversation.

However, the objective is for him to stay here and regain his full fitness first, and this has also been discussed with the player.

Manu notices that there is currently activity in Gladbach.
He could be interested in participating in it.
“.

Romeo Lavia has recently caught Liverpool’s attention as a player. Three offers from the Reds were turned down.

Southampton for the 19-year-old, and the Reds have recently made a move for Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion.

August 12, 2023
A transfer reminder was sent by Jörg Schmadtke as Moisés Caicedo’s replacement still on Liverpool’s “radar.”

A potential substitute option has sent Jörg Schmadtke a “quiet” transfer reminder amid the complicated Moisés Caicedo saga between Liverpool and Chelsea.

All eyes were on the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding Moisés Caicedo on Friday night. Between Chelsea and Liverpool, there is still a “will he, won’t he” question.

However, Jörg Schmadtke’s eyes should have been on another scene, where a former Liverpool target who is reportedly still on the club’s radar was catching the attention of onlookers and sending a timely reminder of his talent.

Khéphren Thuram had been strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool at one point during the transfer window, and the Daily Mirror reports that interest in the Frenchman is still present. He is on the club’s list of potential targets given the evolving Caicedo situation.

Thuram was making his mark and sending a crucial message on the field as Nice started its Ligue 1 season on Friday, all the while the negotiations over Caicedo were still ongoing.

The Frenchman dominated Lille and demonstrated why he could be a midfield asset for Liverpool.

Last year, Jürgen Klopp’s team had trouble controlling the middle of the field and positioning players there to thwart the counterattack of the opposition. With his performance against Lille, Thuram demonstrated why he could alter that at Anfield.

The Nice midfielder consistently pressed the Lille defense with six dribble attempts and two chances produced, winning three of his four attempted tackles and seven of his twelve duels.

Thuram put on the kind of flawless all-around midfield display that makes the Frenchman such a desirable target for Liverpool. As fans ran amok on social media in the wake of Caicedo’s arrival and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a move to Anfield, Thuram’s understated message on the field served as a timely reminder that there are other options available.

Thuram would still be a good addition for Liverpool even though he is not entirely comparable to Caicedo. He would also probably enable the team to sign more than one player.

With just over three weeks until the deadline, Schmadtke definitely has the ability to turn this transfer window into a success for Liverpool. Thuram would be a perfect addition, especially given that he would cost a lot less than the $140 million (£111 million/€128 million) that Liverpool agreed to pay to acquire Caicedo (according to The Athletic).

Thuram is only a few months older than Caicedo, at 22, and while he lacks Premier League experience, he has played in far more senior football games and minutes, making him unquestionably better value for the money.

If the Caicedo saga does not end in the Reds’ favor, perhaps Liverpool would have responded after that performance against Lille.

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Liverpool hijack Moises Caicedo transfer as Jurgen Klopp imitates Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea plan

This summer, Chelsea appears to be going without one of the most sought-after young midfielders in the world after they were outbid at the last minute.

Liverpool has significantly hurt Chelsea’s chances of acquiring Moises Caicedo. For the majority of the summer, the 21-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, but the Reds appear poised to beat the Blues to his services.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for the signing of Caicedo.

According to the report, a midnight deadline was used for the Seagulls’ auction.

According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but Jurgen Klopp’s team ultimately outbid them. The Athletic adds that a medical in Merseyside has been scheduled for Friday, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with the Reds.

The west Londoners had three offers for the Brighton star rejected before the ‘auction’ on the south coast, according to information in football.london. Even though the Seagulls were determined to make at least £100 million, Chelsea was confident that they could sign Caicedo.

Caicedo was rumored to have even verbally agreed to personal terms with the Blues regarding a potential transfer, but nothing was actually signed. It’s interesting to note that the Ecuadorian expressed interest in joining the team earlier this summer, calling Chelsea “a very big, historic, beautiful team.”.

However, Liverpool has demonstrated a strong desire to acquire Caicedo, and in the process, they have shown Gary Neville to be mistaken. The former Manchester United defender recently asserted that the Reds lack the financial resources to compete with their rivals on The Overlap.

“I think with Liverpool – and I have said this before, and it is coming this moment – the last two years, Chelsea have spent huge, Arsenal have spent huge, United have spent huge, and to be fair, City are City and I think it’s caught them out.

The owners were caught off guard. I believe the market has shocked them because they lack the resources to compete. You may recall the “Jude Bellingham” deal, which involved an estimated $100 million, as well as $100 million each from Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo.

“I think they’re at that level of £50 million to £60 million and they’re comfortable there, but I think they’ve hit the point where they’ve hit the ceiling and they’re at a lower level than the other four or five clubs. At some point, it’s going to rush at them and hit them hard. “.

Neville was then asked how much longer Klopp can continue to defend Liverpool’s spending decisions. In response, he said, “The manager will eventually get up and leave.
There’s no question, he’s protecting them.

“With the budget he had and the spending he did, he’s done an unbelievable job—the best job of anyone I believe in the last seven or eight years. But he is unable to continue. He cannot continue to act in this manner. He requires that cash in order to travel and compete. “.

August 12, 2023
Report: Liverpool is willing to accept a £42m signing fee.

Liverpool has already let go of three midfielders this summer, but they have also been successful in luring away two high-caliber midfielders.

Khephren Thuram has been associated with the Reds for some time, and reports suggest that they are prepared to agree to a fee to sign him this summer.

The Reds value the Les Bleus star, who was among the best players in the French league last season, according to French outlet Foot Mercato, which revealed this two days ago.

In order to sell their prized asset during the current window, the news source stated that Nice would be open to hearing offers of around £42.8m (50 million euros).

The Reds, La Liga champions Barcelona, and German champions Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Thuram, according to a Spanish source, Nacional, who made the claim yesterday.

The difficulty facing the Catalan giants is that they are unable to pay the requested price. However, Liverpool and the Bavarians are prepared to come to an agreement on a fee of £42.8m to employ his services.

The 22-year-old midfielder recently made it known that he wants to transfer to Anfield (Born and Red), according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Frenchman ought to be enticed to reinforce the center of the park if Liverpool does wind up losing Henderson or Fabinho.

Thuram enjoys tackling and breaking up play like Fabinho does, and he can press opponents relentlessly like Hendo can to force them back.

He can also dribble, making him more effective in the attacking third than the Anfield duo. The Nice star had a direct hand in ten goals during the previous season.

What do you think? Should Liverpool agree to pay £42m to sign him?

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Jurgen Klopp will be keeping a close eye on 5 young players during preseason.

Many Liverpool fans will be hoping to get their first glimpse of the impact the club’s new signings can make as preseason for the club begins in earnest.

Jurgen Klopp will be interested in seeing what Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can bring to the table this season, but he will also be eager to keep an eye on a number of players who do not have a high price tag attached to them.

If the Reds’ season goes according to plan, they will play enough games in all competitions to significantly tax the biggest teams, even with new additions.

The club’s young players may be able to help in this situation by playing in domestic cup competitions and the Europa League to lighten the load of their more experienced teammates.

Here, we highlight five academy standouts who stand the best chance of using the preseason to position themselves for such a position this season.

Ben Doak

Doak, who was a key member of the first-team squad at the age of just 17 last season, will look to improve once more this time around in order to secure more senior appearances.

The teen quickly won fans over during his five appearances in 2022–2023 thanks to his direct running style, close control, and fearlessness.

Perhaps because Szoboszlai has experience playing on the wing, there is now more competition for spots in the attack as a result of this information.

Doak, however, has high expectations from Liverpool, and should he develop as anticipated, he will undoubtedly be competing for more playing time regardless.

Jarell Quansah

The ease with which Quansah adapted to that task last season bodes incredibly well for his future because League One is an unforgiving environment for any 20-year-old centre-back to try and learn their trade.

During a half-season stint with Bristol Rovers last season, the defender from Warrington quickly became a fan favorite and now returns to Merseyside with a wealth of new knowledge.

Naturally, not everything went well; Gas manager Joey Barton noted the youngster’s career-defining moment as receiving a last-second red card against Portsmouth.

But by the time Quansah’s loan period was over, his manager had no doubt that he would apply what he had learned and succeed all the way to the top.

Bobby Clark

During the last season’s break for the World Cup, Clark provided the ideal illustration of how to use any brief time with the senior team to catch the manager’s attention.

The former Newcastle academy midfielder participated as the Reds competed in the Dubai Super Cup to get ready for the new season.

And in the win over AC Milan, he contributed a particularly eye-catching assist that was worthy of mention in Klopp’s post-game press conferences.

In order to build on the two first-team appearances he earned in 2022–23, Clark will aim to repeat the same performance in the upcoming friendlies.

Marcelo Pitaluga

Liverpool might not need to search the market for a replacement homegrown goalkeeper if Caoimhin Kelleher eventually leaves Anfield this summer.

For the 2024–25 season, Pitaluga, who joined the Reds from Fluminense in 2020, will be considered when determining eligibility.

Of course, the most crucial factor is whether or not the Brazilian is prepared after an injury severely limited his opportunity to experience first-team football while on loan at Macclesfield last season.

However, he will be eager to do everything in his power in the upcoming weeks to convince Klopp that he ought to be the next cab off the rank in the event that Kelleher leaves.

Lewis Koumas

Koumas’ success scoring goals at the U18 level last season has earned him some early participation in the senior team’s preseason this year.

In the coming weeks, the talented teen, who in January signed his first professional contract, will look to demonstrate that he can advance to first-team standards.

Although Koumas’ small stature may work against him in terms of playing a significant role next season, his versatility on the frontline won’t hurt his chances.

And even though he isn’t quite ready to move to the senior side just yet, this summer will be a crucial learning experience.

July 15, 2023
Liverpool has received a request from Jurgen Klopp to sign an attacker who scored 10 goals last season.

Liverpool has been quite active thus far in the summer transfer window, and they have made a few acquisitions to strengthen their midfield unit.

The engine room still needs improvement, according to a report from Fichajes, and Jurgen Klopp has asked OGC Nice for permission to sign Khephren Thuram.

The Frenchman, 22, has been very impressive for the Ligue 1 team this past season and could end up being a great long-term addition for Liverpool.

Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were recently released by the Reds and moved on for free. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have been brought in.

It is clear that they will need another midfielder this summer, but it is still unclear whether they will be able to sign Thuram.

The 22-year-old is well-regarded throughout Europe, and Nice will probably demand a premium for him.

According to the report, Nice is reportedly unwilling to negotiate a fair price because Liverpool believes the midfielder’s asking price is excessive.

Thuram is capable of playing both as a box-to-box midfielder and as a defensive midfielder. In all competitions last season, he contributed to two goals and eight assists, and he has the background to be successful in the Premier League as well.

He could improve with regular Premier League play, and working with a world-class coach like Klopp will only hasten his progress.

Liverpool will be eager to make up for last season’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. To return to the top four this summer, they must make the right signings.

Robbie Fowler, a legend of Liverpool, predicts that Manchester United will sign two players from the Premier League.

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Robbie Fowler, a former player for Liverpool, has predicted that Manchester United will sign two Premier League players this summer.

United is looking to build on a promising first season under Erik ten Hag in which the Red Devils finished third and won the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United already paid £60 million to Chelsea for Mason Mount, but Ten Hag also wants a new goalkeeper and striker to come to Old Trafford.

The Manchester giants have identified Andre Onana as their top target to succeed departing David de Gea, but Fowler thinks they may look closer to home for a new No. 1.

The former England striker told the Daily Mirror, “I see Manchester United have been strongly linked with Inter’s Andre Onana, and that makes sense because his distribution is sensational and he played for Ten Hag at Ajax.”.

Jordan Pickford shouldn’t be disregarded, though. I am aware that he only recently signed a new contract, but in my opinion, this increases rather than decreases the likelihood that he will move this summer. In that contract, I almost certainly saw him insert a release clause.

Pickford, one of the best in the world and the acknowledged starting goalkeeper for one of the top international teams in the world, had just over a year left when he signed the new contract. He is skilled with the ball as well.

No doubt, United will be completely on top of their goalkeeper situation, whether it be Onana or Pickford, as they will have done their due diligence to see how Everton plans to handle their ongoing profit and sustainability issues. ’.

Manchester United must spend money on a new striker in addition to desperately needing to replace David De Gea in goal.

Rasmus Hojlund has already received a bid from the Red Devils, but Fowler says he “wouldn’t rule out” a sensational exchange for Harry Kane, the captain of Tottenham.

Although Kane is reportedly Ten Hag’s ideal target, United is said to have turned to other strikers instead because they anticipate the legendary England player to stay at Spurs.

A center forward will also arrive this summer, and I still wouldn’t rule out Harry Kane, said Fowler.
“I just don’t believe, either, that they will have to limit their spending this summer.”.

I think he’ll stay in the Premier League because he wants to break the all-time scoring record.

But since Spurs are so far away, he will have to relocate, and United seems like the most logical choice.

Given that Kane only has a year left on his contract, perhaps all the talk of having no money to spend is an attempt to keep Kane’s fee as low as possible. ’.

The 2023–24 season of Manchester United, who finished 14 points back of last year’s Premier League champions Man City, will begin against Wolves on August 14.

July 10, 2023
Jurgen Klopp is getting ready to spend an additional £75 million to bring in a pair of players.

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

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

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

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

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

Thuram momentum builds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 4, 2023
Liverpool has a $38 million path open, as Jürgen Klopp may land the ideal transfer after Dominik Szoboszlai.

Dominik Szoboszlai has completed his transfer to Liverpool, and it appears that his deal and a blow dealt to Khéphren Thuram may have opened the door for the team’s upcoming transfer.

Liverpool just sealed the deal on Dominik Szoboszlai yesterday, but there are already rumblings about what will happen next, as the Reds are still anticipated to be active in the window this summer. Khéphren Thuram is one of the names most frequently associated with the Reds.

Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano asserted last night on Twitter that Thuram is still a possibility for Liverpool. It’s clear that this is a good sign, and Thuram’s situation may now advance more quickly.

With Szoboszlai’s release clause at RB Leipzig set to expire and being activated on its deadline day on June 30 (according to the ECHO), Liverpool’s attention was understandably focused on the Hungarian over the past week or so.

The club’s recruitment team, led by Jörg Schmadtke, can now turn their attention to other matters now that the Szoboszlai transaction is complete. As a result, it appears that more opportunities are emerging to sign Thuram.

The fact that Thuram was competing at the U21 European Championship may have been one of the main reasons Liverpool delayed accelerating its move for the Nice midfielder just yet.

It’s risky business to try to sign a player while he’s competing in a big match. Manu Koné, Thuram’s teammate, brought this up, noting the unfortunate injury the young midfielder sustained, the severity of which is currently unknown.

Thuram’s French team was eliminated from the competition last night after losing to Ukraine 3-1, and as a result, Liverpool may now be free to make a move. According to the Express, a $38 million (£30 million/€35 million) offer is being thrown around now that his future can be decided.

Since Jürgen Klopp appears prepared to arm his midfield with even more weapons in the coming weeks, the club’s focus may turn to Thuram in the coming weeks.

And Thuram seems like the perfect next move for the club. The adaptable midfielder can play a number of positions and has the ability to control the midfield. He possesses the kind of energy that Liverpool is currently looking for and will be able to elevate the team’s midfield.

He is only 22 years old, which makes him still very young, and he perfectly embodies Klopp’s philosophy and FSG’s long-term development plan.

Of course, a lot will depend on Nice’s willingness to reach an agreement with Liverpool. Despite not having the biggest budget at Anfield, the Reds have already spent a lot on two midfielders in Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister.

But at least now there aren’t any roadblocks standing in the club’s way of pursuing a deal. Due to the completion of the more urgent Szoboszlai transfer and the absence of any dangers posed by Thuram suffering a serious injury, Liverpool can now look to sign the French midfielder as their third addition of the summer.

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Liverpool are the favorites to sign the 19-year-old midfield prodigy this summer.

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

The 19-year-old was hugely impressive for Southampton in the Premier League last season and is expected to join a top club this summer.

Lavia is well regarded in the Premier League and a number of clubs have followed him through the season.
However, Athletic journalist Jacob Tanswell has now revealed to Empire of the Kop that Liverpool are first choice for the 19-year-old midfielder.

The former Manchester City midfielder is valued at between £40m and £50m and it remains to be seen if Liverpool are willing to pay for him. The Reds need a quality defensive midfielder this summer and Lavia could challenge Fabinho for the starting spot next season

The Brazil international midfielder was rather disappointing last season and Liverpool need to step up competition for places.

Lavia could be Fabinho’s replacement or he could even compete with the Brazilian for the starting position. He showed his qualities in the Premier League last season and is certainly good enough to play for a top club

The Southampton midfielder is an expert when it comes to winning the ball back for his side and setting up counter-attacks.

Joining a big club like Liverpool could accelerate his development and a great manager like Jürgen Klopp will help the player improve further.
While the asking price seems steep, the midfielder has the potential to justify the long-term investment.

July 3, 2023
Quick action is being taken by Liverpool to sign a star worth $38.6 million.

Liverpool is taking the transfer market seriously as they attempt to quickly recover from a disastrous previous season.

Khephren Thuram’s name has been widely publicized for some time.

The midfielder is allegedly close to leaving Nice for Liverpool, according to a report we covered earlier in the day via Ouest-France.

Journalist Rudy Galetti claims that Liverpool are acting quickly to sign the 22-year-old star due to growing interest from Newcastle United.

The Merseysiders have been in negotiations to sign Thuram for some time, and they hope to overtake the Ligue 1 club’s asking price of about £38.6 million.

The talented player possesses all the necessary qualities to succeed at Anfield under the direction of Jurgen Klopp, a German manager.

The French international can successfully play anywhere in the middle of the park, according to The Athletic’s analysis of his playing style.

He prefers to hold the ball and move forward primarily in link-up play. Thuram might end up taking Gini Wijnaldum’s place at Liverpool.

We’ve been missing a player like the Dutch international in the midfield because of his unmatched ability to maintain possession of the ball in the face of pressure from multiple players.

We sincerely hope that Khephren Thuram will be our upcoming midfield acquisition.

Liverpool may use Dominik Szoboszlai’s strategy once more to outbid Real Madrid for the $32 million Virgil van Dijk heir.

Liverpool have signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal worth £60m, so finding a replacement for Virgil van Dijk as a defender may be the Reds’ top priority going forward.

Jürgen Klopp’s attention will shift to who will enter Anfield after him now that Dominik Szoboszlai has been confirmed as a Liverpool player. The midfielder has sign a five-year contract, according to The Athletic.

Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister have strengthened the midfield, so the focus may now shift to defense. If so, Liverpool may look to one of its former transfer hotspots.

Since Southampton’s re-entry into the Premier League in 2012, much has been made of the extent of Liverpool’s interactions with the Saints.

Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, and Rickie Lambert were three players they snatched up from St Mary’s in the summer of 2014, and Nathaniel Clyne would follow them to Anfield a year later.

And then came the two transactions that would genuinely transform Liverpool: the signings of Sadio Mané in 2016 and Virgil van Dijk 18 months later.

In the years that followed, Van Dijk went on to become arguably the best central defender in the world, but over the past year, it has become clear that Liverpool will soon need to find a replacement. This week, the Dutchman, who has been with Jol Matip for a long time, will turn 32.

Additionally, Liverpool may turn to Southampton as they look to add their next outstanding center-back.

Last year, the Spanish publication Fichajes (via Sport Witness) claimed Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich were “closely watching” Armel Bella-Kotchap. It was claimed that Jürgen Klopp was an “admirer” of the 21-year-old and thought he had what it took to succeed Van Dijk.

Following Southampton’s relegation, the Telegraph is now reporting that Bella-Kotchap has a $32 million (£25 million/€ 29 million) release clause in his contract, and the Saints are willing to let him leave this summer despite the fact that he was one of the few players to stand out last season.

Bella-Kotchap should already be accustomed to the approach that Liverpool will take because former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl used an especially aggressive approach, placing his defenders high up the field and giving them plenty of room to defend.

The young player has previously stated that he studies Van Dijk’s style of play, complimenting the Dutchman for his “pretty no-nonsense game, hard but fair.”.

Bella-Kotchap’s performances against Chelsea and Manchester United in a span of three days were a large part of the buzz surrounding him last season.

In those two games, he won 13 of the 17 duels outright. He also made two last-man tackles and one goal-line clearance.

Following those performances, Frances Benali extolled his capacity to “take up great positions” and “recognize danger,” and Jermaine Jenas praised his “authority,” “aggression,” and leadership (via Hampshire Live).

This summer, Liverpool may have the perfect opportunity to repeat its Szoboszlai transfer ploy and activate Bella-Kotchap’s release clause because those qualities could make him the ideal successor to Van Dijk.

July 3, 2023
Liverpool is ‘interested’ in signing a $52 million powerhouse for Anfield.

According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmseh Sheth, Liverpool are working behind the scenes on a £52m target

Liverpool are interested in signing France U21 and OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth told GIVEMESPORT.

The Reds are looking to refresh their engine room having been tired and lethargic last season and started their window by signing Alexis Mac Allister for £35m, but now they have their sights set on Ligue 1 jewel Thuram.

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Liverpool have long been admirers of the Frenchman. Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor told GIVEMESPORT that he was of “specific interest” to Jurgen Klopp and his backroom staff.

L’Equipe had also reported that talks between the relevant parties had been going on for weeks and that the player in question could cost around £52million.

According to “Football Insider”, the club is now close to the second midfield reinforcement in this window.

The report said the towering youngster is eager to make a move to the Reds and therefore the club is doing all it can to secure the signing of the much coveted phenom.

Just a week earlier, the same publication admitted Champions League returnees Newcastle United were also interested in the 22-year-old as they are looking for a midfielder at the box office this summer.

However, it appears the decorated Merseyside side are now leading the race.

Little has happened in terms of revenue since former Seagull Mac Allister moved north, but it now appears Klopp is taking a positive step forward in his pursuit of Thuram.

What did Dharmesh Sheth say about Khephren Thuram and Liverpool? Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “Khephren Thuram is another player they were interested in, including Vega.

” He’ll be one of those guys that Liverpool just do backstage and he’ll be one of those, where, you know, you make noises pretty late, and once those noises start, the deal gets will conclude fairly quickly. So I think they know who their targets are.

What would Khephren Thuram bring to the Liverpool midfield?

Many years in the tank would have been one of the main things that would have attracted potential buyers; especially for Liverpool, whose midfielder was anything but young from last season.

Thuram, son of French icon Lilian, is a relatively complete midfielder who excels in developing from deeper areas.

The 1.90m tall midfielder made 48 appearances for Nice in the 2022/23 season, scoring two goals and providing a further eight assists that season. But it’s his stats provided by FBRef that show why he’s so sought after.

In the last 365 days, the midfielder has achieved an impressive 1.63 kills per 90 and sits in the top 6% of those in a similar position for progressive transfers per 90, where he registers 3.25 .

Strengthening the center of the park has long been a priority for the German boss, and the need for fresh legs there has been reinforced by the many outings we’ll see in this window.

But now Liverpool are reportedly making an offer the La Liga side would be ‘very hard to refuse’.

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Liverpool are preparing a surprise offer for Valverde

According to Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Liverpool are ready to make Real Madrid a whopping €90m (£77m) offer for their star midfielder.
Valverde has been linked with a move from the Bernabeu after Jude Bellingham recently joined Borussia Dortmund.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have also signed new contract extensions, putting heavy competitive pressure on the Madrid midfielder.

While Klopp knows all about the player from Liverpool’s various meetings with Carlo Ancelotti’s team in Europe, with Valverde providing the memorable assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal to win the 2022 Champions League final.
The report added that Real Madrid may find the Reds’ offer “very difficult to refuse”.

However, it would be a big surprise if the La Liga club were to allow him to leave, especially after his recent comments suggesting he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

In response to last month’s transfer rumours, Valverde dismissed the claims, stating (quotes via Liverpool Echo): “No, no. I’m in Madrid and I’m trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark in the best club in the world.”

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Liverpool transfer round-up: Ryan Gravenberch blow as Reds inform they’ve made significant mistake

Liverpool have only made one signing so far this summer in Alexis Mac Allister, but several more are expected to be made as Jurgen Klopp plans a rebuild.

After failing to qualify for the Champions League, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will oversee a rebuild this summer.

James Milner, Naby Keita, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left on free transfers, while world champion Alexis Mac Allister signed from Brighton.

Liverpool are expected to make a number of other signings, with Klopp and newly appointed sporting director Joerg Schmadtke set to lead talks.

Although Liverpool have a tighter budget than some of their more spending-conscious rivals, they could soon benefit from increased investment. Here’s a roundup of the latest transfer news from Anfield.

Liverpool have suffered a setback in their search for Ryan Gravenberch as the midfielder insists his ‘aim is still to succeed at Bayern’ despite being linked with a move to Anfield.

The 21-year-old, who joined Bayern from Ajax last summer, told Dutch broadcaster Algemeen Dagblad: “I guess I’ll still be at Bayern next season.” So I’m really in.

“I’m at one of the top three clubs in the world. I find it beautiful and special. I don’t give up like that. My goal remains to succeed at FC Bayern.

The Liverpool transfer mistake

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes he made a big mistake by not replacing Mateo Kovacic, who joined Manchester City from Chelsea.

Speaking to King Casino Bonus, James said: “Someone who plays like Mateo Kovacic, I would have thought he would suit Liverpool better than Manchester City. I’ve had a crush on this guy for a few years.

now; the way he chooses.” The ball is high and crosses the lines with ease, it always looks like he’s going 100 mph. There’s something magical about the way he plays.

“There’s a lot of speed, energy and pace in the way Liverpool have played since Jürgen Klopp took over and someone like Kovacic would be ideal for that. The way Manchester City play tends to be much slower and less addicted to running with the ball, see Kevin de Bruyne’s passing stats.

“Pep Guardiola might think about a tactical rethink, Kovacic is not the type of player I thought Man City would be looking for. On the other hand, Erling Haaland wasn’t either and it worked well! I think that if a player like Kovacic went for the Liverpool though, I think it would be a good choice.”

With Manchester United’s move to Mason Mount stalled after their latest £55m offer was rejected by Chelsea, there have been suggestions Liverpool could dive in for the English star.

Chelsea could earn at least £60m and Klopp once called Mount a “£60m player” after making his international debut in 2019 alongside several other Chelsea academy graduates. “Tammy Abraham is a £60m player now,” L;p said at the time.

“Mason Mount certainly, if not more. [Callum] Hudson-Odoi was before that.” Liverpool have already strengthened their midfield with the arrival of Mac Allister, but further signings are expected with the departures of Keita, Milner and Oxalde-Chamberlain.

June 29, 2023