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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FSG, the owners of Liverpool, may have the opportunity to move through with £2 billion deal plan

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group consider buying NBA expansion franchise

Fenway Sports Group could acquire an NBA team sooner than expected after league commissioner Adam Silver hinted the wheels could be in motion as early as next year.

Liverpool owners FSG have been linked for some time with buying an expansion franchise in the world’s premier basketball league as the NBA is set to grow from its current 30 teams to 32 over the coming seasons, a development that caused potential bidders to become alarmed.

FSG co-founder and Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has previously openly expressed interest in adding an NBA team to a portfolio that already includes the Reds, Boston Red Sox (MLB), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and RFK Racing ( NASCAR). .

It’s a move that would almost certainly put basketball icon and FSG partner LeBron James, who has made no secret of his desire to own and manage an NBA team in the future, with an emphasis especially in Las Vegas.

The Nevada desert will almost certainly have an NBA team during the expansion, with Las Vegas becoming one with the arrival of teams like the Las Vegas Raiders (NHL) and Las Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) in recent years, Sports Mecca s is developed.

The Oakland Athletics baseball team will also move to the city after spending $1.5 billion to acquire land for a new stadium. Formula 1 will bring a grand prix to Las Vegas for the first time later this year as the city is now a booming sports market

FSG has an interest in an expansion franchise, with Las Vegas in mind rather than the other likely candidate, Seattle, and they are an ownership group that would be leading preferred bidders for an expansion franchise of the NBA from a league leadership perspective.

There were a few issues that needed to be resolved before talks could begin on new franchises, with the NBA players’ union and the league itself expected to reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by 2029. It was finally approved this week.

The next item on the agenda is a new round of media rights, which should be negotiated next spring. Once that’s over, Silver gave his clearest sign yet, saying the league “will look to expansion.” Silver added that the NBA “doesn’t have anything specific in mind right now” but that “it will make sense over time.”

Last month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said he expected a new expansion team to arrive in less than five years.

Once TV media negotiations are finalized and attention is turned to expansion, the process will begin in earnest to find new markets for the teams and then new owners.

The starting price is expected to exceed $2.5 billion, with that amount shared among existing member clubs, who are expected to vote on any proposed league expansion.

The expansion of its North American sports portfolio has become more relevant for FSG due to greater cost certainty due to the closed nature of the professional league ecosystem in the United States.

The Reds’ owners have also scaled back somewhat on their plans to expand their football portfolio through a multi-club model.

July 2, 2023
Why Liverpool signing £60million Dominik Szoboszlai is more probable after today

RB Leipzig playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai a £60million transfer target for Liverpool.

Liverpool transfer target Dominik Szoboszlai’s release clause expires at midnight tonight.

Until then, the RB Leipzig player can be signed for £60million without the need for talks between the clubs, thanks to the option in the player’s contract.

However, if you want to sign the playmaker afterwards, you need to negotiate a transfer fee with Leipzig and not just use the clause.

Representatives of the Hungary international, also wanted by Newcastle, met with Liverpool officials earlier this week.

According to Sky Sports, the encounter went well but the Reds will not rush their decision to sign the 22-year-old as they explore their options following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.

Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch are two other midfielders close to their hearts. But the fact that they met the people of Szoboszlai clearly shows that they are very interested.

However, in the case of Liverpool, the expiry of the release clause after midnight could see them increase their interest rather than withdraw.

Indeed, fulfilling the clause would appear to require Jurgen Klopp’s side to pay the full £60million in one go. However, the negotiation with Leipzig would instead be about a deal where Liverpool could pay the fee in installments, or with add-ons forming part of the amount, as they do with other deals.

Mac Allister was signed for a guaranteed £35million which rises to £55million with add-ons and bonuses. The Reds have done a lot of business with Leipzig owners Red Bull in recent years and have brought in Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita from Leipzig since 2017.

They have also bought Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg – Szoboszlai’s former club for the Leipzig – in 2020.

Fabio Carvalho is currently on loan from Liverpool at Leipzig, while Sadio Manè is another former Salzburg player who played at Anfield.

Liverpool are hoping that such a strong relationship with Red Bull can help them sign Szoboszlai on more favorable terms, be it in the form of a lower overall fee, a fee paid over several years or with a part payment added. we.

However, Salzburg will collect 20% of any amount paid for the Hungarian attacking midfielder, meaning there is no guarantee the deal will ease next month or until August. Still, it’s easy to see why Klopp would be eager to work with the player.

Szoboszlai is an attacking midfielder with good numbers: 10 goals and 13 assists in all competitions in 46 games last season and 10 goals and nine assists in 45 games the year before.

He is also extremely versatile, able to play as an 8, left wing, right wing or as a number 10 on either side. And given his profile and his age, 22, combined with his experience (248 appearances for club and country), it’s no surprise he’s a target for Liverpool.

Szoboszlai has all the credentials, but it won’t be an easy deal given his enormous potential. Three years ago, when he left Salzburg for Leipzig, it cost him £17m.

However, the expiry of his release clause does not mean the end of Liverpool’s interest. It should have the exact opposite effect as sporting director Jorg Schmadtke tries to persuade Leipzig to accept a lower fee or a deal more suited to the Premier League giants.

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Nicolo Barella might be able to obtain his ideal Liverpool jersey number after the transfer

Liverpool have long been linked with the transfer of a midfielder from Inter Milan and Italy

Jürgen Klopp has made no secret of his admiration for Nicolo Barella and – in an ideal world – could be the perfect addition to his Liverpool squad.

A box-to-box midfielder with numerous attributes, Barella has long been linked with a move to Anfield as speculation about his future at Inter Milan mounts this summer. That said, there is a complication or two when it comes to a proposed transfer to Liverpool.

After initial plans to target Jude Bellingham were scrapped due to the huge financial cost, price remains an issue.

Even if they decide to capitalize on their star player, Inter would like around £80m for Barella, who still has three years on his contract.

However, reports from Italian publication Il Tempo suggest the figure could actually be closer to €80m (£68m). However, other clubs like Newcastle United are hiding behind his commitment anyway.

Another point to consider is that Liverpool are not securing their place in the Champions League.

However, the Reds still have enormous power and if all goes to plan their ban from Europe’s top competition will only last 12 months if they finish in the top four again next season.

Perhaps the biggest problem comes from the player itself. Inter are said to be ‘open’ to a sale but conflicting reports suggest Barella is ‘happy’ with the San Siro and has no intention of leaving the club.

This is where Klopp and his public admiration could come in. Depending on the financial means, the 26-year-old would obviously be welcomed with open arms at Anfield.

Should he ever land, a dream jersey number awaits – with a little catch. Barella currently wears Inter’s number 23 and has worn it since arriving from Cagliari three summers ago.

Of course, that particular shirt is currently worn by Luis Diaz, but there’s a chance the Colombian will decide to switch to the club’s legendary No.7 after James Milner dropped him when he left. Other team numbers now available include: 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 24 and 25 – plus other options in the 30s and 40s.

June 30, 2023
Three transfers were completed, Dominik Szoboszlai was signed, and Liverpool spent $138 million during the ideal transfer window.

Liverpool have signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal worth £60m Liverpool have signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m for five years.

The Hungary captain becomes the fourth most expensive player of all time at Anfield, behind Virgil van Dijk (£75m), Alisson Becker (£65m) and Darwin Nunez (initially £64m).

He will wear the number 8 shirt made famous by legendary former captain Steven Gerrard.

The Reds moved quickly to sign the 22-year-old this week after it was discovered there was a £60m clause in his contract with Bundesliga club Leipzig which expired on 30 June.

Liverpool officials met with Szboszlai’s reps earlier in the week and held productive talks with Hungary-based agency EM Sports before officially approaching Leipzig on Friday as the Reds announced they intended to initiate the midfielder’s release .

Newcastle United were also interested and could offer Szboszlai the Champions League for next season, but ECHO has learned the attacking midfielder has expressed his desperate desire to work with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

As a result, the Magpies were forced to move on to other alternatives, clearing the way for Liverpool to finalize talks with Leipzig before being allowed to fly to England on Friday evening for Saturday afternoon medicals, which took place in a structure. in the northwest.

It is understood the breakthrough in the negotiations initially came as the two clubs were battling the terms of Fabio Carvalho’s move to Leipzig on a season-long loan deal, which was confirmed on Friday afternoon.

The move is further evidence of a major midfield rebuild at Anfield this summer, following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion last month.

We’ve said before that the ideal Liverpool transfer window would involve adding a more specialized defensive presence. But in Szoboszlai, Klopp would be getting a number eight who was willing to do more than his fair share of grunt work. Mac Allister is also no stranger to that aspect of the game; in fact, he has even played as a number six in the past. They would provide Fabinho with plenty of protection as the two in front of him, enabling the Reds to put off making a decision in that part of the field for at least another season.

Liverpool should have enough money to sign a third new midfielder even with two such wise additions. However, with Szoboszlai and Mac Allister already being of starting caliber, the subsequent player could enter with less pressure and a greater focus on potential. The club chooses from players like Ryan Gravenberch, Gabri Veiga, and Khéphren Thuram, which is where the more well-known names return to the forefront.

The latter would be ideal if it were ultimately possible to wrest him away from Bayern Munich. Gravenberch has always seemed like the perfect “third addition” midfielder: high potential with a tiny bit more risk. He hasn’t exactly played much this year, after all. At Ajax, he more than merited his status as a wonderkid, and Klopp could make him into something extraordinary.

Liverpool ought to make a strong effort if the asking price of just $28 million (£22 million/€25 million) is even remotely accurate. The actual sum would undoubtedly be higher if a deal could be reached; however, FSG wouldn’t have to spend a fortune to acquire him, as Bayern Munich only paid slightly less than that last summer. The potential unwillingness in Bavaria to let him go at all is the much greater obstacle.

Finally, Liverpool cannot ignore the defense; ideally, the club would sign a young, talented center-back this summer to head off a potential problem. Micky van de Ven is a frequently mentioned candidate who seems to fit the bill, though it appears that Spurs will be a rival. According to Goal, the Reds would have to pay Wolfsburg about $33 million (£26 million/€30 million) if they were to win that race.

These three transactions would add to the $138 million (£109 million/€126 million) already spent on Mac Allister in terms of expenditures. With no major departures anticipated, that is undoubtedly a very significant transfer window for FSG, but it is acknowledged that a rebuild is required. Genuine quality cannot be purchased for a lot less money.

The ideal transfer window, however, is becoming more obvious thanks to this most recent Szoboszlai link.

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Liverpool’s 24-year-old player will be fantastic, according to Jurgen Klopp, next season.

Jurgen Klopp would expect Darwin Nunez to shine for Liverpool next season after an uneven first year in the Premier League at Anfield.

According to Athletic, the German manager has high expectations for the 24-year-old striker, who scored 15 goals in his first season on Merseyside after Nunez completed a blockbuster transfer from Benfica to Liverpool that could cost up to £85m.

With Roberto Firmino leaving Liverpool, Nunez is expected to be given more minutes as Klopp looks to split playing time between his five-star strikers. And the Uruguayan international could make a name for himself in the new season.

In UEFA Europa League football, Nunez could become a Liverpool regular, making Klopp’s new task of juggling the team’s fitness while challenging for the Premier League title a challenge the former Benfica star could happily accept.

With Nunez now more accustomed to the Premier League and playing for Liverpool, fans expect him to improve on his goalscoring tally from last season, a feat the 24-year-old could easily match if he gives his brand new season. .

Klopp is right to demand more of Nunez in his second season at Liverpool

Nunez arrived at Liverpool this summer with one of Europe’s biggest shouts and while 15 goals isn’t a bad tally for a striker making his Premier League debut, many fans and critics were expecting more. . And Klopp has every right to demand more from the striker next season.

In fact, Nunez has grown in confidence with every game in England and for Liverpool.

And with the Reds entering a whole new world with the Europa League next year, the South American talisman could become the attacking leader of the Anfield side if all goes well for the former Benfica star.

June 29, 2023
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, might be forced into approving a transfer he rejects.

Caoimhin Kelleher could be heading for a Liverpool exit this summer.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp does not want to lose Caoimhin Kelleher this summer, but he may be forced to let his reserve goalkeeper go. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper is looking for a steady start after several seasons as a substitute for Alisson

Highly regarded at Anfield, the 24-year-old has won the hearts of supporters with his contributions in recent campaigns, gaining fame for his penalty-saving heroics. But Kelleher has now reached an age where he wants to play regularly.

And with Alisson regular first choice at Liverpool following another world-class season, the Reds face the prospect of losing their reliable number 2 in the coming weeks. Anfield report that Klopp would ideally like to keep the Irishman for at least a year.

But Kelleher only played five times last season and eight times the year before. He rivals Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu for Ireland’s No. 1 and his compatriot made 32 Premier League appearances last season.

So if an attractive offer should arrive this summer, Kelleher will be happy to try it out. And Klopp’s transfer policy during his time on Merseyside was mainly to allow players to leave when there is a better opportunity elsewhere or when they want to leave.

It could mean that Germany against their wishes will give Kelleher the green light to leave this summer in gratitude for his loyalty over the past few seasons. Despite his talent, the goalkeeper did not complain about a lack of playing time.

Any departure would force Klopp to replace him, preferably with a homegrown player, lest he take another non-native spot. The Reds currently only have two such positions available.

A goalkeeper who fits those criteria and has been linked with Liverpool is Hannover 96’s Ron-Robert Zieler. The former Manchester United player qualifies as homegrown, despite being German, thanks to his stay in Manchester between 2005 and 2010

He has never made an appearance in the Red Devils first team, but the former Leicester mercenary would therefore avoid taking one of the bottom two non-homegrown places.

This would be beneficial as many of Liverpool’s other summer targets would also take those places, such as Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Kone.

Liverpool will be happy to have a reliable number 2 as they have the Europa League to play in 2023-24. If cheap signing Zieler is not an option, 36-year-old Adrian – who has been third-choice for the last three seasons – has signed a contract extension and could be promoted as Alisson’s backup.

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According to reports, Liverpool is dominating the competition to capture the 21-year-old Chelsea target.

Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Liverpool are currently leading the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder this summer, according to a report from the Transfer Room.

The player is also reportedly a target for Chelsea and other Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Newcastle United are monitoring him.

Veiga was a key player for Celta Vigo last season and has eleven goals and four assists to his credit in all competitions.

The talented attacking midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs with his performances and where he lands remains to be seen.

Apparently, the player has a €40m release clause in his contract and it remains to be seen if the Reds are ready to pay it.

It’s no secret that Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Veiga can play both as a number ten and as an advanced central midfielder.

The talented youngster will help create goalscoring opportunities for Liverpool and he will also score goals himself.

Chelsea certainly have more financial resources compared to Liverpool but the Reds can offer them European football next season.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can fend off competition from their Premier League rivals and sign the talented young midfielder.

Meanwhile, Chelsea also need to add quality and depth in midfield. Players like Mateo Kovacic are expected to move this summer and the Blues should look to sign a good playmaker.

June 28, 2023
Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone, along with other transfer targets, have access to the Liverpool jersey numbers.

Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone are controlled by Jurgen Klopp and his recruiting team

Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone remain in the spotlight and it could still take a few weeks for Liverpool’s two summer goals.

Having kicked off their recruitment campaign by signing Alexis Mac Allister on a free transfer, the Reds want at least one more midfielder to bolster their squad for the 2023/24 season.

Thuram and Kone are under scrutiny as Jurgen Klopp and his recruiting team pursue a younger profile for their next signing.

For those unfamiliar with the two French starlets, or Ryan Gravenberch and Gabri Veiga, there is a chance to see them do their job this summer at the ongoing European Under-21 Championships taking place in Romania and Georgia. The tournament lasts until mid-July.

Thuram and Kone came on for Les Bleus on Thursday night as they headed to a controversial 2-1 win against Italy, which saw VAR – and for once a lack of such technology – take center stage in the dying minutes .

As long as they had no connection to the Italian team, the most important thing for the Liverpool fans who watched the action via the UEFA website was the performance of Thuram and Kone. Overall, Kone was fantastic while Thuram showed one or two nice glimpses of his undisputed talent.

Of course, he’s sparked debate about their respective futures, and one look at social media was enough to show just how high they both stand on the red side of this famous footballing city. However, with a golden opportunity to showcase themselves, there will be no shortage of other candidates.

However, should the Reds sign either or both, there are some tempting squad numbers available to snap up their proposed arrivals at Anfield, even after Mac Allister landed the vacant number 10 which was not allocated by the club after Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich.

Outgoing foursome James Milner (7), Naby Keita (8), Roberto Firmino (9) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have four options left on the hook, although there could be internal calls for those jerseys. Other tracks currently available include; 12, 16, 24, 25, 30 and 31 along with further options in the 30s and 40s.

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Jorg Schmadtke needs to address Liverpool’s escalating Trent Alexander-Arnold issue.

New Liverpool transfer boss Jörg Schmadtke has to resolve an issue over Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Liverpool and new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke will be busy finding new signings to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s squad, but they also have a looming problem with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has shone as a midfielder for club and country in recent months, underlining how important he is to his club in multiple roles.

He operated in a more traditional midfield position under Gareth Southgate, but for his club Alexander-Arnold moved from right-back to play alongside Fabinho – while Curtis Jones and Jordan Henderson were given more freedom to play.

‘offensive. New signing Alexis Mac Allister is set to make up a big part of Klopp’s midfield next season, further aided by the arrival of Alexander-Arnold. However, the 24-year-old has to make a decision on his long-term future with just two years left on his current contract.

If the Reds fail to tie him down to a new contract within the next 12 months, clubs will be lurking in the background, growing confident they can steer him away from Anfield.

One issue could perhaps be his salary, as Alexander-Arnold currently earns £180,000 a week but is expected to be paid at least £200,000 a week, on par with top earners like Virgil van Dijk and Thiago.

Liverpool fans have expressed their displeasure that current owner Fenway Sports Group is reluctant to splash the cash as it remains to be seen whether a record deal for Alexander-Arnold will come in a season without the financial help that comes with it. to play with the champions. high on the agenda would be the league.

Athletic have claimed Alexander-Arnold will be the priority outgoing players in 2025, a list which includes Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk and Henderson, but there is currently no urgency to start talks over an extension.

With Schmadtke only in a short-term role over the summer, with an option to extend if all parties believe the partnership is fruitful, there is a chance he will focus on short-term goals for the current open window rather than long-term ambitions like tying Alexander-Arnold to a new contract.

The full-back’s new role revitalized him at a time when he was worried about his defensive frailties, but if there were any doubts that Liverpool could have been better off without him, Alexander-Arnold quickly put them to bed with recent performances: how he impressed Reds team-mate Andy Robertson.

“Trent is Trent and that’s the biggest compliment I can pay him,” the Scotland captain told Sky Sports. “He fits everything you ask him.

He’s still relatively young, but he’s got a wise head on his shoulders and I think when you’re so technically gifted, you’ve got so many skills, you’ve got so much talent.

Then you can play in any position and it would come from the best and most importantly he has that aggression and that will to succeed – and I think you’ve seen it.

June 23, 2023
Liverpool has 17 days to decide on a Jürgen Klopp transfer as “terms were discussed” with the trio.

After acquiring Alexis MacAllister, Liverpool has kept its transfer options open, but Jürgen Klopp will want to step things up pretty soon.

Liverpool had completed all of its transfer business by this time last year. Early this summer, when Alexis Mac Allister entered, it appeared that there would be more of the same back-to-back arrivals, but as of yet, nothing has changed.

There’s no reason to worry excessively.
Because so few contracts have been reached so far in the division, Liverpool’s completion of the Mac Allister deal ensures that it will continue to stand out as a Premier League anomaly. Given that the international transfer window is still closed and won’t open for another week and a half, this is hardly surprising.

Although there haven’t been any new specific developments, it appears Liverpool is working on a number of projects. Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné, and Gabri Veiga have all recently been mentioned, and the links that have surfaced make it abundantly clear that Jürgen Klopp wants to add at least one more new midfielder.

Terms have actually been discussed with all three of these players, according to David Lynch, who was speaking on the Football Insider YouTube channel.

In terms of the current midfield situation, Liverpool is essentially weighing their options. Since that clause existed and there was interest from across the Premier League, I believe there was a genuine desire to pounce on Alexis Mac Allister.

They were aware of their options after that—possibly younger players who weren’t quite ready—so they needed to take a step back and consider what would happen next. It is still in progress.

“We know there are talks with players; we know Liverpool knows exactly how much Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné, and Gabri Veiga want to make if they join them at Anfield. The contacts are present, and Liverpool is aware of the packages completely. “.

Lynch continued to say that he was not aware of any current, specific discussions with the clubs, but Veiga has a release clause, so neither of the other names would be out of the question. Overall, the image shows Liverpool as a city that isn’t sure what it wants.

Despite the fact that the transfer window doesn’t close until September 1st, Klopp’s mind will undoubtedly be racing. Although it should be noted that some players who have been away on international duty will report back later, Liverpool has its own flexible “deadline” of July 8 because the manager has made it clear that he wants to work with his players for a full preseason.

Klopp began emphasizing the significance of the upcoming preseason as early as April. He described the club’s plans as follows, per The Guardian.

“We must act now.
We need to practice for that in the offseason, so I want the players back together as soon as they can while still acknowledging the necessity of the holidays. “.

If that is the case for current players, then there is unquestionably a greater need for new players, who have even more acclimating to do. There needs to be some progress on the transfer front because the first group will meet again in just 17 days, and those who have been on international duty will do the same three days later.

But that doesn’t mean Liverpool’s choice will be simple.
Thuram, Koné, and Veiga are all between the ages of 21 and 22, have reasonably compatible skill sets, and are all most likely expected to enter the picture to fill one of the number eight roles, so it is clear that the profile it is looking for has already been whittled down.
The short list doesn’t contain any glaringly distinctive options.

Liverpool should probably just make the decision right away because waiting will not make it any easier. Of course, the situation isn’t entirely in the club’s hands; Lynch speculates that Nice might be watching for a potential Thuram bidding war to break out. The U21 European Championships will be played by all four players, so there is also a waiting game to see if Ryan Gravenberch will become available. The waiting game, however, eventually turns into a waste of time.

Fortunately, transfer reporter Fraser Fletcher told Lynch that once a decision is made, a deal will be reached quickly.

“These are moves Liverpool could make quite quickly if they wanted them to be made… if it was that important and Liverpool really felt they were under pressure, probably from more sharks in the water, they would have finished them by now. They seem fairly secure and at ease, in my opinion. “.

Klopp will fervently hope for it. Although more movement would be appreciated soon as the manager plans a quick start to build on an unbeaten streak that already spans 11 games, this is a crucial rebuilding phase for Liverpool and it cannot be rushed.

June 21, 2023
Khéphren Thuram has been signed, one more transfer – Dream Liverpool midfield line-up for upcoming season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 20, 2023
22-Year-Old Liverpool Midfield Target Is A Target For Newcastle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Borussia Monchengladbach hope for Liverpool offer for Manu Kone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 19, 2023
Liverpool needs £95 million to bring in three players during the ideal summer transfer window.

Gabri Veiga and Levi Colwill are two other players being watched by Liverpool, who have already designated Khephren Thuram as a target.

Liverpool has a number of things on their agenda as they look to bolster their squad this summer, and the transfer window has only been open for a week.

Without a hitch, Alexis Mac Allister’s transfer to Liverpool from Brighton and Hove Albion was completed. He will be the latest Argentine to play at Anfield.

The goal is not completed, as Liverpool is still looking to strengthen their team before the players reunite to prepare for the 2023–24 Premier League and Europa League at the beginning of July.

The goalkeeper and attacking options are still plentiful, but after their underwhelming campaign the last time out, the emphasis is on defensive and midfield additions. The Reds might find it difficult to move between the sticks should Caoimhin Kelleher leave Anfield this summer.

But if a left-sided defender becomes available, it is still preferred to have one in the engine room. As Liverpool’s midfield was exposed during its challenging stretches before finishing last in the Premier League since 2016, doubts were raised about its caliber throughout the entire season.

Due to injuries and recent underinvestment, options in the midfield were scarce. There hasn’t been a Premier League season with more humiliating losses as the Reds went cold just a few months after chasing the quadruple, leading to Jurgen Klopp’s worst finish of his tenure.

There is no financial safety net from Champions League qualification or prize money from their runs in various other competitions, in contrast to previous seasons.

They earned an estimated £105 million from their quest for a seventh European title at the end of the 2021–2022 season, using the estimated £71 million they received from losing to Real Madrid in the last 16 in March.

The German has already argued that there isn’t enough European football to serve as a justification for not spending money during the transfer window.

It is a fantastic club with a great football team, and hopefully next year will be even better. When you talk to a player and everything is going well, he says, “Okay, see you later.” I’ve hardly ever encountered this scenario. He claimed in May that “that doesn’t happen very frequently.”.

We must not lose sight of the fact that we are still Liverpool and that we are very appealing to many players. I don’t worry about that fact because of that.

Without the Champions League, everything is undoubtedly more challenging, especially in the long run, so we must refrain from engaging in these behaviors more frequently.

“But aside from that, from a talking point of view and a convincing point of view, the situation we are in is okay. “.

The ECHO has learned that the Reds have a longer shortlist than usual for this transfer window. Several factors have contributed to this, but none more so than the departure of engine room options James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita, who both battled injuries in the final 18 months of their Liverpool careers.

It is understood that Khephren Thuram is being seriously considered. Thuram, an acquaintance from France who has reportedly been “seduced” by the Anfield project, has been openly discussed by Ibrahima Konate, according to L’Equipe. Before Liverpool’s opening Premier League match against Chelsea, the 22-year-old might be seen holding the team’s jersey.

His current market value is estimated to be around £27.3 million, according to Transfer Markt. He will probably cost more than the rumored £35 million for Mac Allister, probably in the neighborhood of £50 million, but should Thuram declare his intent to leave the Allianz Riviera this summer, Nice may be forced to part ways.

Manu Kone and Gabri Veiga from Borussia Monchengladbach are also on the list, and Romeo Lavia, a 19-year-old from Southampton, has admirers. However, reports suggest that Arsenal is leading the race for the Belgian.

Ryan Gravenberch emerged as a top target earlier this year, and reports claimed in April that Liverpool met with Rafaela Pimenta, the player’s agent, who also represents Thuram. Nevertheless, despite the Ajax academy prospect being a supporting cast member at the Allianz Arena last season, Bayern Munich is reluctant to sell.

Of course, after recent campaigns and the addition of Jorg Schmadtke, who took over for Julian Ward as sporting director at the beginning of June, it is still unclear whether the selling-to-buy model will continue to be used at Anfield.

The aforementioned Veiga is a player who is drawing attention and who Reds will have the opportunity to catch at the U21 European Championships in Georgia and Romania. According to reports, Chelsea and Newcastle have joined Liverpool in their pursuit of the young Spanish player, who has drawn interest from both his native country and the Premier League.

What a way to say goodbye if this summer turns out to be his last at his boyhood club. He scored on the last day of the season, helping them defeat Barcelona and, as a result of the victory, maintaining their La Liga status.

He has a release clause this summer, and according to reports, the Reds are among the clubs in line for his services. He might be available for £32 million. This would be the best course of action to continue the overhaul in midfield in an ideal summer.

The Liverpool-born player enjoyed an extended run in the first team toward the end of the season as he appeared in 11 straight games. Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones both staked their claims for starting positions for Liverpool at different points during the season.

Jones’ outstanding run of play coincided with the Reds’ 11-game unbeaten streak and Europa League qualification. Jordan Henderson may have a slightly diminished role, giving Merseyside next season three additional options in addition to the two who could join Mac Allister.

With Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk both in their 30s, Klopp’s backline is getting older. The Cameroonian defender, who joined Anfield as a free agent from Schalke in 2016, has been mentioned as a potential wildcard exit. With one year left on his contract and recent injury issues, he may be leaving Anfield. This summer, however, has shown no signs of that.

This week, Dutch captain Van Dijk discussed his future with the Reds manager and his plans for life in League Four. He also discussed his motivational factors for the season’s end and the new players who have joined the team. Levi Colwill, who Transfer Markt values at £13 million, might be the ideal addition to Liverpool’s defensive line in light of this.

Colwill, who gained experience in the professional game while on loan at Huddersfield Town, shone during Brighton’s historic season, which saw them earn a spot in the European competition for the first time ever.

As they attempt to deflate their bloated squad, luring the defender away from Chelsea will be a difficult but not impossible task. The Londoners aren’t afraid to do business as they continue to scout players around the globe, but Liverpool targeting Colwill, who was called up to the England senior squad for the first time this month, would be a significant piece of business to inject youth alongside Konate in the backline.

It would be a significant step toward completing the first stages of the renovation at Anfield if Liverpool can use their magic to acquire Thuram, Veiga, and Colwill. A dangerous front three would already be in place.

June 19, 2023
Nicolo Barella receives a stern warning from Inter Milan fans amid transfer rumors involving Liverpool.

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella’s future has become increasingly uncertain after links with Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea

Inter Milan echoes have highlighted the transfer speculation surrounding Nicolo Barella after Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea were all linked with the midfielder.

The Italian international is the subject of interest from the Premier League trio. Jurgen Klopp has already spoken of his admiration for Barella and wants to strengthen the Reds’ engine room after the farewell of three midfielders from the first team.

Khephren Thuram is currently one of Liverpool boss Klopp’s main targets, but the Barella rumors are not going away.

Gossip columns also suggest Newcastle are looking to break the club’s transfer record to bring the Euro 2020 winner to St James’ Park.

While last night it emerged that Chelsea would like to offer Romelu Lukaku as a replacement to bring Barella to Stamford Bridge.

However, Inter ultras have taken a stand and rejected potential candidates for the man who played a key role in Simone Inzaghi’s side reaching the Champions League final in Istanbul this month.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, they posted a story about Barella on their Instagram account with the caption: “Born Inter fan. Present and Future. Untouchable.”Barella is currently under contract with the Serie A giants until 2026.

And while Italian media say Liverpool have been looking for the 26-year-old for a long time and Newcastle have offered €60m for his services through an intermediary, they add there are no concerns on the part of the player. or his club about a departure and that it could cost up to 90 million euros to get him out of the Italian league.

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Liverpool have now made the £50m ‘perfect’ player their new transfer priority

Liverpool have reportedly made OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram their new transfer priority, with the 22-year-old open to a move to Anfield.

According to L’Equipe, the Reds have identified the France international as their next big step in the market by signing Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion, with Thuram seen by many as the perfect addition to Liverpool this summer.

Thuram was one of the most decisive players in Europe last season and has now made his mark with the France team. The Premier League appears to be the midfielder’s next step after he became a star at Nice over the past 12 months.

Thuram, a youngster described as “perfect” by RMC Sport journalist Alex Jaquin, has been hailed for his all-around game and physical physique. And for Liverpool, making midfield their new priority could be a great move

In fact, Jurgen Klopp could use a versatile midfielder who is also learning the basics of the game. And in Thuran, the Liverpool boss already has the perfect target in mind to fill that role for the Merseyside giants which could be filled in the years to come.

Liverpool’s signing of Thuram could be one of the offers of the summer

Thuram is well on his way to becoming a superstar after an incredible year at Nice and breaking into the France squad.

And the midfielder could be Liverpool’s dream signing this summer if he’s willing to pay the reported £50million price tag.

At 22, Thuram will only improve from here and with Liverpool providing the perfect environment for a player as young as the midfielder, the transfer could be perfect for all parties should the Reds agree a deal. Ligue 1 fairly quickly for Dynamo.

June 18, 2023