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Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah and two Reds talents are being targeted by Saudi teams

Al-Ittihad showed interest in Mohamed Salah during the summer, and Liverpool may have to resist their advances for two more players in the upcoming transfer windows.

Jurgen Klopp’s team is under further stress as a result of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury, dealing another blow to Liverpool.

After rupturing a ligament in his knee, Alexander-Arnold will miss some time. Along with him missing time due to injury are fellow full-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas. But Liverpool may at least add more players now that the January transfer window is open.

Due to the Africa Cup of Nations and Asia Cup, Klopp is currently without Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo as well. As a result, all hands must be on deck. Here are the most recent speculations and news regarding the club. There is still plenty of time in the January window to take action.

The threat from Saudi Arabia grows.

Al-Ittihad made a strong drive to capture Salah during the summer, presenting the star player from Liverpool with an incredible package valued at an astounding £215 million. The Saudi Pro League may still seek more Liverpool players in the summer, so this threat isn’t going to go away.

Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Sadio Mane all headed for the riches of the Middle East last summer and Caught Offside predicts that Joe Gomez and Joel Matip will be targeted at the end of the 2023/24 season. Steven Gerrard is in charge of Al-Ettifaq, and it has been claimed that he recently convened a recruitment meeting to identify prospects for the next summer season.

Matip is currently sidelined with a significant knee injury and his term expires at the end of the season, although Klopp has raised the prospect of the club extending it. Because of his recent injuries, Gomez has emerged as an important player, and Liverpool will be reluctant to lose him.

Mbappe is still available

Kylian Mbappe is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain in June and had been largely expected to join Real Madrid following years of not-so-subtle wooing. Real Madrid and he are in negotiations, but Liverpool is still a possibility.

ESPN believes reports that he has committed himself to the Spanish giants are off of the mark and Liverpool could yet reach out to Mbappe. This month, when asked about his future, Mbappe replied, “I haven’t made my decision yet.” I haven’t decided what to do.

The possibility of Liverpool losing Salah to Saudi Arabia makes the signing of Mbappe appear less absurd. He is set on moving on from the club this summer, as he has already committed to forgoing a £69 million loyalty bonus.

Hull make Carvalho promise

The announcement of Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho’s loan move to Hull City till the end of the season was announced on Wednesday. Liverpool cancelled his loan with RB Leipzig early so they could get him more playing time.

The 21-year-old attacking midfielder attracted a lot of interest, and Southampton and Leicester were also interested parties, but Liverpool had excellent reason to select Hull.

January 13, 2024
Liverpool Transfer News Today: Gerrard SNUBBED the Man Utd move, Andre Twist, and Mbappe NEVER forgot the Reds pitch

Now that the January window of 2024 has begun, we will provide you with daily updates on the most recent speculations and news regarding Liverpool transfers as they develop.

We’re here with another update on the ongoing Kylian Mbappe saga today, along with a new perspective on an approach that, predictably, went completely nowhere for the Reds legend.

KYLIAN MBAPPE HAS ‘NEVER FORGOTTEN’ LIVERPOOL TRANSFER PITCH CLAIMS FRENCH REPORT

With another crazy day of rumours and conjecture about the future of the PSG and France megastar, the battle to sign Kylian Mbappe continues.

If Mbappe decides to leave the French city on a free transfer this summer, Real Madrid is still the clear favourite to sign him. In the meantime, PSG is holding out hope that the 25-year-old striker will agree to a new deal at Parc des Princes.

The rumours that Mbappe will sign a contract with Liverpool are still circulating, and the French daily L’Equipe has given Reds supporters fresh hope by disclosing additional details about his fondness for the team based on their conversations before to his departure for PSG.

“Neither the courtship the Reds showed the striker when he was still in Monaco nor the conversations had aboard the English club’s shareholders’ private jet as it flew over the Mediterranean will ever be forgotten. If Carlo Ancelotti is a well-liked coach, Jurgen Klopp is equally adept at it.”

Will Real Madrid switch to Advantage Liverpool as Plan B emerge?

Real Madrid, one of Mbappe’s other major suitors, has lost hope of signing the PSG star and is now looking at alternative options for their attack line going forward.

Mbappe reportedly declined to meet with Madrid’s deadline for a summer transfer as he continues to consider his options.

According to a recent AS report from Spain, Madrid is reportedly considering signing Erling Haaland in its place because “it is not clear that the Mbappe option will bear fruit.”

Madrid’s acquisition of Haaland may benefit Liverpool in two ways: it may pave the way for Mbappe to join, and it will also free up one of their top players from a direct opponent like Manchester City.

After turning down Liverpool’s offer for Andre, Fluminense is now concerned.

Fluminense is now concerned that they turned down Liverpool’s offer for Andre too soon. In the summer, the Reds attempted to acquire him.

This is from Victor Lessa, a journalist. It’s said that after everything seemed so promising in the summer, Fluminense are now concerned about Andre’s future.

Back then, Andre was a much talked-about player, and Liverpool made a bid to acquire the defensive midfielder. Fluminense, however, turned down the proposition since they were still focused on winning the Copa Libertadores.

The plan was to make winning the competition the top priority and to increase his value as a result of the victory. To be honest, not many people at Liverpool could argue with it; it made perfect sense.

In fact, Fluminense went on to win the Copa Libertadores, which allowed Andre to leave in January. The offers, however, are absent.

Liverpool abandoned their pursuit of signing Andre as soon as Wataru Endo and the team gelled. Joao Palinha is currently at Fulham, another possible destination, and they won’t need to recruit a new player until the summer at the latest.

HOW MAN UTD TRANSFER WAS SNUBBED BY STEVEN GERRARD

Steven Gerrard joining Manchester United seems inconceivable, and it was unthinkable as well. However, Gerrard was once very much at the top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Old Trafford shopping list, regardless of what he might have later stated in his book.

Twenty years later, Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville recalled how, while representing England, he attempted to convince legendary Anfield player Steven Gerrard to join the Reds’ fiercest rivals at Ferguson’s request. As expected, he did not make much progress.

“I went to see Stevie, and he was quite categorical pretty quickly,” Neville said to The Overlap. “My family and I would never be able to leave Liverpool,” he remarked in a serious tone. They were his exact words to me. That’s something I never forget.”

On his Instagram Stories, Gerrard offered an alternative interpretation of the events, stating to his erstwhile England teammate, “It was a polite F#&k off”.

January 12, 2024
If a new signing were a midfielder with Jude Bellingham’s numbers, Liverpool supporters would go insane.

Jude Bellingham was not acquired by Liverpool during the summer. It received a tonne of other new things in its place, but another person deserves more consideration.

Considering that Jude Bellingham is still in the picture, it could be very optimistic to believe that Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured transfer to Real Madrid will fully sever ties with Liverpool. Even when a transfer transcends the bounds of credibility, the what-might-have-been still has an impact.

With Bellingham, this is especially evident because Liverpool appeared to have a real chance of closing the deal. Mbappé has been a pipe dream since virtually the very beginning, but there was real shock when the first rumours circulated that the Reds were no longer the front-runners for Borussia Dortmund’s midfield gem.

It made Liverpool somewhat of a rod for their back. It was inevitable that every new signing would be compared to Bellingham, and every setback would probably be examined through the lens of whether he could have prevented it.

Thankfully, there haven’t been many setbacks, and the new recruits have done a fantastic job settling in at Liverpool. It’s especially fortunate that Dominik Szoboszlai had such a turbulent first few months because it helped the Reds weather the worst of any Bellingham drama. Fortunately, he has now calmed down a little.

Nevertheless, the desire for a star turn is returning as the January transfer window opens. To be honest, there was more to Bellingham’s attractiveness for many Liverpool supporters than just his on-field accomplishments. It was the lure of having a true superstar at Anfield.

In 2020, supporters received Thiago, which was a significant divergence from the customary transfer procedure. That was extremely thrilling, but reality has since set in: due to his age and injury history, which combined seem destined to mean the end of his time at Anfield when his current contract expires, he may be able to be accommodated within the FSG financial framework (although somewhat).

Bellingham would have been an outstanding operator with much greater potential, a fresh frontier once more. This transfer window’s links to Mbappé demonstrate that desire is still present.

However, Liverpool may respond to Bellingham somewhat even if they choose not to purchase a player. It will never appear nearly as spectacular because of the character of many followers, but the Reds are quietly producing a superstar.

94th percentile for non-penalty goals during the previous year. Helps? 91% of the total. a 98th percentile pass completion rate, but not just by being cautious; progressive passes and carries are both significantly higher in the 90th percentile than the average. Tackles made off the ball are in the 82nd percentile. There would be an unprecedented level of enthusiasm if Liverpool signed Curtis Jones right away.

All of those FBref stats are contrasted with those of other midfield players in the top five leagues in Europe. According to his biography, Jones is the type of player that excels at every facet of the central midfield position, which is precisely what attracted people to Bellingham.

Since then, he has significantly increased his goal totals at Real Madrid thanks to Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to play him higher up the pitch. However, there are still a lot of similarities, as Jones ranks in Bellingham’s top 10 using the FBref player comparison tool.

Surprisingly, he is just the fifth player at Liverpool who is most similar to Bellingham; the top four are secured by Szoboszlai, Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister. That explains a lot about the Reds’ summertime shift in their recruiting strategies.

However, Jones may provide the closest equivalent in terms of providing the same kind of all-around midfield profile that Liverpool was so eager to acquire in Bellingham. After being on the outskirts for so long, he’s become quite famous almost by stealth, yet everything seems to have come together quite nicely.

His profile will rise as he establishes himself as a consistent starter, drawing praise from Liverpool supporters as well as other observers. An England cap is undoubtedly in the works, which might pave the way for Bellingham and him to form a midfield combination. But although January transfer rumours persist, it’s important to keep in mind the enormous quality the team has developed without paying a dime.

January 9, 2024
Kylian Mbappe consents to his next move when Liverpool reverses course and spends £69 million.

After being linked to Real Madrid and Liverpool, Kylian Mbappe may finally be leaving PSG. If all goes according to plan, a deal might be confirmed this month.

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe has decided to sign with Real Madrid for the upcoming season, turning off a transfer to the Premier League.

As he approaches the last six months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the French forward has once again taken centre stage in the media this month. At the end of the season, he is free to discuss a free move with clubs outside of France.

Real Madrid, the dominant team in Spain, had been connected to Mbappe for a long time and appeared to be close to signing him again in the summer of 2022. However, Mbappe decided to change his mind and sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

It looks like the La Liga powerhouses have finally found their guy. French publication Foot Mercato claims that Mbappe and Real Madrid have reached a consensus in recent days.

It is rumoured that he has finally accepted their conditions and will sign a free transfer to join them at the end of this campaign. This is in response to reports that the striker consented to forfeit a £69 million loyalty incentive in order to ensure a more cordial departure from PSG this summer.

However, a few contradictory reports coincide with the most recent revisions. Recently, Mbappe stated that he still hadn’t decided on his long-term plan. He added, “I haven’t made my decision, I haven’t made a choice,” following PSG’s victory in the Trophy des Champions.

The most crucial thing is that, despite my choice, we were able to safeguard everyone involved and maintain the club’s composure in the face of future difficulties because to the arrangement I made with the president this summer. It won’t take long if I know what I’m going to do.

The 25-year-old is reportedly still interested in moving to the Premier League, according to other reports. He is currently weighing his alternatives, including a free move, according to The Times.

The 25-year-old is reportedly still interested in moving to the Premier League, according to other reports. He is still weighing his options, according to The Times, and is reportedly “unimpressed” with Real’s attempt to pressure him into making a choice. A free transfer to England is reportedly at the top of his list.

According to rumours, Mbappe has informed people close to him that the Spanish team will not decide on his future. Liverpool seemed to be the team most likely to pursue him if he were to move to the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp has openly expressed his admiration for Kylian Mbappe’s abilities. Mbappe would be a great substitute for Mohamed Salah, who is still rumoured to be considering a move to Saudi Arabia. Mbappe has also acknowledged that, at an earlier point in his career, he had discussions with the Reds.

But with rumours of an agreement with Real Madrid, a move to Anfield now seems quite unlikely. Mbappe, in the height of his career, would be relocating to Spain.

In just 24 games across all competitions for PSG this season, he has 25 goals. In the most recent round of international matches, Mbappe added three goals and four assists for France.

January 8, 2024
Liverpool steps up their transfer pursuit of PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe, who agrees to forgo £69 million.

After Kylian Mbappe, a transfer target for Liverpool, reached the last six months of his lucrative contract with Paris Saint-Germain, speculation over his future has returned.

As Liverpool is ready to move, Kylian Mbappe has already decided to forgo a £69 million loyalty incentive in order to ensure a more smooth departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

The twenty-five-year-old Mbappe is currently in the last six months of his lucrative PSG deal, which he signed in 2022 after Parc des Princes officials successfully rebuffed Real Madrid’s intense interest.

But when Mbappe wrote to PSG at the start of the season to say he wouldn’t be agreeing to sign-off on a one-year extension, as PSG had previously expected, the French superstar infuriated the Ligue 1 champions, who then fired him from their preseason tour of Asia.

Mbappe was given an 80 million euro loyalty incentive in spite of the disagreement, as he continued to be a part of the team after the summer transfer market closed and was reincorporated into the lineup under new manager Luis Enrique. However, Mbappe declined the first installment of that incentive and said that if he were to leave Paris this summer, he would be willing to forfeit it all.

The France captain can now sign a pre-contract deal with a new club amid the complicated financial issues, as revealed by Caught Offside, and Liverpool hopes to capitalise on his uncertain future. After holding prior talks about a transfer, many rumours over the winter have stated that Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are now the front-runners. Real Madrid, the Spanish powerhouse, was long thought to be the most interested party.

“I spoke with Liverpool since it’s my mother’s favourite team,” Mbappe stated in a 2022 interview with the Telegraph. “You’ll have to ask her why I have no idea! We met them five years ago, and they are a terrific club. They were with me in Monaco. It’s a large club.

However, he hasn’t ruled out remaining in the French capital. Following PSG’s 2-0 victory over Toulouse in the French Super Cup on Wednesday, the former Monaco standout said: “This year, I’m very, really motivated. It’s critical.

We have titles to pursue, as I mentioned, and we have already won one, so that’s taken care of. No, I haven’t decided what to do after that. It doesn’t matter what I decide, though, because of the agreement I made with the chairman this summer.

“The most important thing is that we were able to safeguard everyone and maintain the club’s composure in the face of upcoming problems. For now, we’ll call it incidental.

Following Mbappe’s comeback to the team and his goals in September, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi showered the player with praise, stating: “Kylian Mbappe is an incredible player and fantastic person.” And the PSG group has never been more cohesive, both on and off the pitch.”

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Carragher selects two men to take Salah’s place at Liverpool – It’ll be intriguing

Harvey Elliot and Dominik Szoboszlai have been selected by Liverpool great Jamie Carragher to take Mohamed Salah’s position when he leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this month.

On Monday night, Salah scored two goals for Liverpool against Newcastle United while playing in outstanding form.

The Reds’ victory sent them three points clear atop the Premier League standings, and the Egyptian international also contributed an assist.

Salah’s final game for Liverpool before joining the Egypt team was the encounter against Newcastle.

If Egypt advances to the AFCON final in Ivory Coast, Salah may miss up to eight games for Liverpool, which would provide manager Jurgen Klopp with a difficult offensive situation.

But before Salah leaves for the AFCON, Carragher has picked Elliot and Szoboszlai to fill in for him.

Carragher told Sky Sports, “It will be very interesting to see who he puts in that position.”

Numerous strikers for Liverpool have right footedness. While Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo all appear to be capable of going on the left, nobody appears to have the proper balance to go on the right.

“Harvey Elliot is one of the alternatives. Although he lacks the speed to play in the front three, I believe he is more of a midfield midfielder.

Additionally, Szoboszlai. With Alexis Mac Allister back, Liverpool have a lot of alternatives in the midfield; Szoboszlai played there for his previous team.

“But it will be very difficult to replace his [Salah’s] goals.”

January 6, 2024
Jurgen Klopp has already stated Liverpool’s stance on the Kylian Mbappe transfer

After being linked to Real Madrid and Liverpool, Kylian Mbappe appears to be making a choice over his future at Paris Saint-Germain. Jurgen Klopp has already spoken on a potential transfer.

Talk of a possible trade of Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool has been raised once more, although Jurgen Klopp has previously categorically ruled it out.

The French striker’s future is once again a matter of discussion, having been associated with a move to Anfield for years. Mbappe’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and he is now free to discuss a Bosman transfer with international teams.

The striker added that he hasn’t decided what to do with his future yet. Even if Liverpool and Mbappe are still linked, Klopp has already ruled out the possibility that his team will pursue Mbappe.

After even more links, Klopp said, “We laugh about it,” to Sky Germany in August. “While I believe he’s a really fantastic player, the financial situation is completely unsuitable for us. Not to give away the plot now, but to the best of my knowledge, there is nothing to it.

In the eight years that I’ve been here, it’s possible that another member of the club is planning something and wants to surprise me. It would be the initial instance.

Liverpool has made an attempt to sign Mbappe in the past, even if it does not seem likely that they will do so anytime soon. In a 2022 interview, Mbappe acknowledged, “I spoke with Liverpool because it’s my favourite team.”

Liverpool has made an attempt to sign Mbappe in the past, even if it does not seem likely that they will do so anytime soon. Mbappe acknowledged in a 2022 interview that he spoke with Liverpool since his mother adores the team.

You’ll have to ask her why I have no idea! We met them five years ago, and they are a terrific club. They were with me in Monaco. The club is quite large.

Mbappe is presently having yet another incredible season with PSG. Including a goal in their Trophee des Champions triumph over Toulouse, he has 22 goals in 23 games for the French team.

Real Madrid may be able to enter the competition now that Klopp appears to have eliminated Liverpool. Mbappe nearly signed with the Spanish powerhouses in the summer of 2022, but he instead inked a new contract in the French capital.

Florentino Pérez was incensed by that choice and criticised the striker for his u-turn. Real is still interested, though. Carlo Ancelotti, nevertheless, has kept quiet regarding a possible deal.

When asked about Mbappe, the Italian responded to reporters by saying, “I don’t recognise you, you must be one of the new ones who doesn’t know that I won’t speak about that [Mbappe].” I won’t talk about the subject.

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Carragher selects two men to take Salah’s place at Liverpool – It’ll be intriguing

Harvey Elliot and Dominik Szoboszlai have been selected by Liverpool great Jamie Carragher to take Mohamed Salah’s position when he leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this month.

On Monday night, Salah scored two goals for Liverpool against Newcastle United while playing in outstanding form.

The Reds’ victory sent them three points clear atop the Premier League standings, and the Egyptian international also contributed an assist.

Salah’s final game for Liverpool before joining the Egypt team was the encounter against Newcastle.

If Egypt advances to the AFCON final in Ivory Coast, Salah may miss up to eight games for Liverpool, which would provide manager Jurgen Klopp with a difficult offensive situation.

But before Salah leaves for the AFCON, Carragher has picked Elliot and Szoboszlai to fill in for him.

Carragher told Sky Sports, “It will be very interesting to see who he puts in that position.”

Numerous strikers for Liverpool have right footedness. While Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Cody Gakpo all appear to be capable of going on the left, nobody appears to have the proper balance to go on the right.

“Harvey Elliot is one of the alternatives. Although he lacks the speed to play in the front three, I believe he is more of a midfield midfielder.

Additionally, Szoboszlai. With Alexis Mac Allister back, Liverpool have a lot of alternatives in the midfield; Szoboszlai played there for his previous team.

“But it will be very difficult to replace his [Salah’s] goals.”

January 4, 2024
Kylian Mbappé speaks out about his upcoming transfer following latest Liverpool links

Despite the related costs, Kylian Mbappé has frequently been linked to Liverpool. The superstar from PSG and France has discussed his future.

The 25-year-old Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has talked about reports that he is set to leave the team as the transfer window opens. Mbappé maintains that he hasn’t made a decision yet, even though he is approaching the final six months of his contract, which gives him the opportunity to discuss pre-contract agreements with other European teams.

With Mbappé’s contract expiring under unusual circumstances, his possible transfer is expected to be among the biggest in recent football history—especially since there won’t be a transfer fee (though there will be a lot of other costs, including a mammoth signing-on fee). Le Parisien said earlier this week that Liverpool was one of the teams hoping to sign the attacker in the summer.

In the first part of the 2023–24 season, both Arsenal and Chelsea have struggled with their strike force and are searching for fresh talent. Although mid-season deals appear implausible, they have been linked to both Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen. According to Football.London, the two have also been linked to Mbappé.

A pre-contract agreement allows for the commencement of preparations even though Mbappé’s departure isn’t anticipated until the summer, when he can leave PSG at any time when his contract expires. The two-time World Cup Golden Boot winner is taking her time, though. He said (via Marca): “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do for a living. I didn’t decide what to do. My circumstances inside the club are not discussed; it is not a topic.

“What matters is that, with the deal I struck with the president this summer, we were able to safeguard everyone involved and maintain the club’s composure in the face of upcoming difficulties, regardless of my choice. Everything else is incidental. I didn’t make my decision in 2022 until May. I shouldn’t wait to make a decision if I know what I want to do. It would not be logical. My status in the club is never discussed because not many people are interested in it.”

Luis Enrique, the head coach of PSG, had similar views earlier in the week. After a remarkable turn of circumstances, Enrique had originally left Mbappé out of his squad for the preseason trip to Japan. Mbappé’s decision to forego activating a one-year contract extension that would have bound him until 2025 meant that PSG intended to sell him in order to avoid losing him for nothing.

Plans quickly changed, though, and Mbappé went on to score 18 goals in 16 games and play a significant part in Enrique’s debut season. Currently, it appears that PSG will have to let go of its best player unless they make another stunning turnabout.

Mbappé’s most likely destination is Real Madrid. However, The Athletic has already revealed that, following the breakdown of their relationship, PSG will make every effort to stop him from relocating to Santiago Bernabéu.

There is currently no proof that Chelsea, Arsenal, or Liverpool are getting ready for life without the former Monaco player. However, considering how special the circumstances are, they will surely be closely monitoring any changes.

According to Liverpool.com, Kylian Mbappé joining Real Madrid would be the best-case situation for Liverpool because he would at least be playing outside of the Premier League. Given the financial commitment, there is virtually no way that the Reds could afford to sign the PSG star.

January 4, 2024
Liverpool is a “credible and dangerous candidate” In the Mbappe transfer drama

Given Real Madrid’s “counterproductive” hard-ball strategy and Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Mbappe, the latter is thought to be a genuine candidate to sign the player.

The PSG player will be able to formally arrange a summer free transfer switch with interested clubs. The French powerhouses now face the possibility of losing their golden boy for nothing after failing to persuade Mbappe to extend his contract prior to the January transfer market opening.

But Mbappe hasn’t indicated that he’s in a rush to go, nor that he wants to leave badly. Conversely, PSG officials are optimistic that he will still sign a new contract and, by signing a long-term agreement, put an end to this two-year transfer story.

The 25-year-old has apparently been given until mid-January by Real Madrid, his top suitor, to decide what to do with his future. However, it is thought that Mbappe won’t allow pressure to make a snap decision. Conversely, it is unlikely that he will decide until the spring.

Le Parisien claims that Los Blancos’ hard-ball approach is really ineffective and is making room for other interested clubs.

Liverpool in for Mbappe?

It is commonly known that Liverpool has been a longtime fan of the 25-year-old. In reality, in 2017 Jurgen Klopp made a personal attempt, but failed, to persuade the young player from Monaco to sign with the Reds.

The Reds are reportedly sensing an opportunity to seize it since his contract is about to expire. There is a feeling that this is Liverpool’s best chance to intervene, as Real Madrid have shot themselves in the foot with their deadline and the PSG project still doesn’t seem fully convincing and good enough to win the Champions League.

Even while the Reds know there is very little likelihood of a trade happening, they will nevertheless attempt it. In terms of being “the most credible and dangerous candidate” to challenge PSG at this point, Liverpool is stated in the aforementioned article.

While Mbappe is aware of Klopp’s long-standing respect, the Frenchman might become the team’s unquestioned star player if Mohamed Salah leaves for Saudi Arabia in the summer.

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Liverpool ‘prepared to sign $99 million check’ as Joshua Kimmich claim may start Man Utd transfer battle

Recent reports from Liverpool suggest that the team is prepared to spend heavily on a defender and that a fight for Joshua Kimmich with Manchester United may be imminent.

Now that the January transfer window is open, there are many theories floating around about what Liverpool might accomplish. Reports indicate that a defender may be close to signing a major contract, and Joshua Kimmich may face Manchester United in the near future. This is your summary of the most recent Liverpool news.

Leny Yoro, a defender for Lille, is reportedly “ready” for Liverpool to sign. However, the 18-year-old won’t be acquired cheaply.

As per Paisley Gates, the most recent sources from the continent indicate that the Reds would need to forfeit $99 million (£78 million/€90 million). Despite this, Liverpool is reportedly still keen to sign one of the most sought-after players in Ligue 1.

Le10Sport, a French publication, claims Liverpool is “ready to sign a nice cheque” to acquire Yoro, beating out some of its fiercest competitors in the process. Lille has apparently been contacted by Manchester United and City as well.

Though not as far along as Liverpool, PSG is rumoured to be in the running. According to the article, Lille is in negotiations with all parties, but keeping Yoro this month is still its top objective.

Liverpool and Man Utd in Kimmich battle

According to reports originating from Spain, Liverpool and Manchester United may soon be in competition to get Joshua Kimmich. The German international has been mentioned in connection with a possible January transfer from Bayern Munich.

Wataru Endō’s departure for the Asian Cup means that Liverpool’s choices in defensive midfield will be further constrained in the coming weeks. This has prompted concerns that, even though defence appears to be taking precedence right now, the engine room should look at other options.

Both Liverpool and United are reportedly interested in signing Kimmich, who is rumoured to be considering leaving Bayern ahead of a possible summer sale, according to the Spanish publication AS. In addition to giving the Reds an extra midfield option, he can also play right back, so if they decide to start Trent Alexander-Arnold in the centre, they have another choice.

However, Kimmich is older than the typical player the Reds would pursue at age 28. In the event that Liverpool decides to sign another midfield player by the summer, then other choices may become available.

January 3, 2024
Liverpool wants to sign their long-term midfield target at £35 million.

Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach is a player who Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool is hoping to sign during current transfer window.

One more Premier League team is reportedly interested in signing the Liverpool transfer target, according to TuttoJuve.

The Italian source claims that Monchengladbach could get €40 million (£34.68 million) for Kone.

Prior to acquiring Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window, the previous champions of both the Premier League and the Champions League desired to recruit Kone.

Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool’s Premier League rivals, are reportedly also interested in signing Kone, according to TuttoJuve.

The French midfield player is also favoured by Juventus, but the Italian team is unwilling to pay €40 million (£34.68 million) for him.

Having missed out on signing players like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in the summer transfer window, Klopp and Liverpool are still searching for a midfield addition.

Klopp believes he is still lacking in the midfield area after losing players like Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. To address the void left by the departing players, Klopp plans to sign Kone.

Liverpool is also looking to add a defender to its roster, ideally a left back. It is unknown when Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas will return from their injuries.

Three days ago was the opening of the January transfer window, and Liverpool has been connected to several players.

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich, Antonee Robinson of Fulham, Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, and Kylian Mbappe of PSG are the players of note.

This month, Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly add players to his squad in an effort to solidify his team’s leadership in the Premier League.

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Fabrizio Romano offers details on the Liverpool star’s anticipated next transfer.

Although Fabio Carvalho returned early from his loan term at RB Leipzig, Fabrizio Romano claims that Carvalho is coveted by Southampton and other clubs. Carvalho appears likely to go out on loan from Liverpool once more.

The 21-year-old was formally reported to be returning to Anfield yesterday, but it doesn’t appear he will be around for very long. He struggled to get playing time while he was in Germany.

Speaking only to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Romano revealed that Carvalho will be returning to the loan scene, which he believed would be beneficial for the youthful offensive midfield player from Portugal.

As was mentioned a few weeks back, Carvalho’s playing time at Leipzig did not sit well with Liverpool. Romano stated that despite the Bundesliga team’s strong desire to retain him, the player was hardly seeing the pitch, and his official return to Anfield was revealed yesterday.

“So what happens next? For the second half of the season, Carvalho is expected to have a new loan move. Carvalho is about to depart from Liverpool, and a number of Premier League and Championship teams, including Southampton, are interested in loaning him.

Additionally, I believe that a loan move is the wisest course of action for the child at this point in his career. He’s a huge talent; the past year or two hasn’t been easy for him, but I have no doubt that he can recover with the correct loan move and consistent playing time.

Although Carvalho had a rough patch in the previous year or two, he showed great promise as a player when he was at Fulham, so the perfect loan transfer at this moment could be exactly what he needs to turn things around professionally.

January 3, 2024
Liverpool transfers news: Is Mbappe a viable addition to Liverpool or Arsenal?

Could Kylian Mbappe really be a realistic target for Liverpool or Arsenal?

As usual, Kylian Mbappe’s future has been in the news, with rumours that Liverpool and Arsenal are considering the financial terms of a possible transfer. But if Mbappe does ultimately decide to leave PSG, I believe it’s important to note that it’s quite difficult to see him turning down Real Madrid.

Regardless of whether it’s Arsenal, Liverpool, or another team, if he leaves PSG, it will be to join Real Madrid. Though it’s a dream and objective of his, it’s not really equivalent to affection for someone like Liverpool or a desire to play in the Premier League. The question is whether it will happen in the coming months or later in the future.

Mbappe’s admiration for Liverpool is not new, and the player has spoken nothing but praise for them. However, he has a strong emotional bond with Real Madrid because he was raised as a supporter of the team. He has a clear career goal in mind, thus it seems inevitable that he will play for Real Madrid at some point.

Mbappe’s next chance to join Real Madrid will come at the beginning of 2024, when he will be in the last six months of his contract. Although there have been rumours that Real Madrid may set a deadline to complete this, no one is any the wiser as to what Mbappe could or might not do. That wouldn’t be very well welcomed, in my opinion, as there are still a lot of questions around Mbappe’s future and PSG’s project is just getting started with more French talent in the lineup. There is noticeable improvement being made because, despite just making it through a challenging group, they are still in the Champions League and are atop Ligue 1.

There are advantages, and PSG appears to be headed in the right direction. However, they weren’t producing the same amount of opportunities as they have this season when they had players like Neymar and Lionel Messi. Naturally, Mbappe’s future will be impacted by PSG’s success in the Champions League. After all, he wants to win the competition, having watched Erling Haaland win it with Manchester City. Therefore, PSG must address the important question of whether this current project will allow Mbappe to achieve the Champions League success he so desperately desires in the near future.

You wouldn’t consider PSG to be the favourites based on their performance in the Champions League thus far this season, but teams have occasionally emerged from the group rounds and gone on unexpected runs. I do believe that PSG will be a team that opponents will want to stay away from, and they might have a fortunate run into the closing stages. There are a lot of moving parts here, so I doubt Mbappe would be grateful if Real Madrid gave him a timetable to make a decision.

Even though I don’t think anything will be decided by January, there will undoubtedly be a lot of talk regarding Mbappe. Due to the Premier League’s evident financial power, it’s even possible that this will help teams like Liverpool or Arsenal, who will then be ready to strike if, for whatever reason, things don’t work out with Real Madrid.

However, there are other factors to consider. Mbappe has been a part of PSG and Ligue 1 for a considerable amount of time, and he is now in a position to potentially make league history in addition to club history. Perhaps Mbappe wants to leave his mark on French football so profoundly that he stays and attempts to create records that might not be surpassed for decades or even forever. The financial state of Ligue 1 is another issue to consider; new TV agreements may help matters there, which may encourage Mbappe to remain in France.

We also know that Mbappe has approved of PSG’s extensive roster purge; the team now appears to be playing as a cohesive one rather than just when Mbappe or other elite players are performing well. As we seen last night with Warren Zaire-Emery, PSG now has a generational talent who can share the load with Mbappe without taking away from the position that Mbappe plays. Other players are also capable of pulling them out of tight situations. There are several factors to consider while speculating on Mbappe’s future because he was raised in Paris and has an additional connection to PSG due to his academy education. It’s not as easy as picking a choice in the first few weeks of January, in my opinion.

Just to be clear, though, I still find it impossible to imagine Mbappe turning down Real Madrid in lieu of a transfer to the Premier League. It is my understanding that he has an unquestionable goal of playing for Real Madrid, but he would also like to try himself in the Premier League at some time in the future. These are more of preferences than goals.

To be really honest, I don’t think Mbappe would be as drawn to Arsenal as he would be to Real Madrid. Of course, Thierry Henry would be compared, but I don’t believe that history would play a role in any choice. Arsenal under Arsene Wenger was the Arsenal that kind of flirted with Mbappe when he was a bright young kid at Monaco, and Arsenal now is very different from that Arsenal.

In my opinion, Mbappe would seriously consider joining Arsenal if an offer were made and Real Madrid withdrew from the picture. Arsenal is an appealing idea right now. Although I believe Liverpool’s interest in Mbappe has been more serious and long-standing, Liverpool is also going through a transitional period, so neither club seems like the obvious choice for Mbappe right now; only Real Madrid truly fits the bill in that regard.

Though Jude Bellingham is already at Real Madrid, it’s worth considering that Erling Haaland may choose to go there as his next destination. It’s unlikely that all three of these players will be on the same squad in the future, as these players will undoubtedly be the top candidates for the Ballon d’Or in the next years. Therefore, the question is where Mbappe believes he can leave the greatest legacy.

Although I wouldn’t entirely rule out Arsenal or Liverpool, I believe those teams would trail Real Madrid in importance. Additionally, it’s not as though he has decided he’s done with PSG at this point.

In the following several weeks and months, a lot might happen, but I believe that Real Madrid’s strategy in this transaction will be the most important development. We’ll have to wait and see how they launch their next charm offensive to see whether Mbappe becomes more interested in joining Arsenal or Liverpool.

December 15, 2023