Tag: Leon Goretzka

  • Jurgen Klopp experiences a double transfer setback as Anfield move rejected

    Jurgen Klopp experiences a double transfer setback as Anfield move rejected

    Leon Goretzka
    Jordan Henderson and Fabinho’s impending departures have hurt Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who had hoped to make a statement during this summer’s transfer window.

    Liverpool needed to make a statement in the summer transfer window after a disastrous season last year.

    They could have accomplished that, for example, by acquiring Kylian Mbappe from PSG. The captain of France, who has declared his intention to leave on a free transfer next summer, is being desperately sought after by the Ligue 1 champions.

    With Jurgen Klopp being a huge fan, the Reds have been linked with a move for the attacker for a while. However, their attempt to steal him from Real Madrid has now run into a significant roadblock. Mirror Football compiles the most recent Mbappe and Liverpool transfer news here.

    Target rejects the Anfield maneuver.

    Leon Goretzka
    Leon Goretzka, a target for Liverpool, has decided against leaving Bayern Munich. The Reds have been linked to the midfielder as they look to replace Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who are both expected to leave for the Saudi Pro League.

    Goretzka had moved up the Reds’ shopping list as Jurgen Klopp needed midfield reinforcements. But as of late, the 28-year-old has insisted he is content with his life at the Allianz Arena and is not looking to leave.

    I simply want to stay here and I can only say that I love the club, the city, and the supporters. When asked about the rumors of his potential departure, the Bayern star responded to BILD by saying, “There are no thoughts of leaving the club.

    Trent Alexander-Arnold should take the place of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson in midfield, according to Reds manager Klopp. The German had not anticipated losing both his captain and the Brazilian international this summer, though Jason McAteer thinks Alexander-Arnold is the ideal replacement.

    “Fabinho and Henderson will have a significant impact on Trent’s outcome. He will undoubtedly need to enter the transfer market if we lose both of them, the former Liverpool player told LFCTV.

    If the coach gets the players he wants, Trent might start on the right and move to the midfield area, as we saw last season. The option is open for him to start in midfield and someone else to fill the right-back spot if that doesn’t happen. ”.

    Massive Mbappe loss.

    Leon Goretzka
    Liverpool’s hopes of acquiring Kylian Mbappe may be dashed after Al-Hilal made a massive £259 million bid to PSG for the Frenchman. With the intention of selling him, PSG has decided to leave Mbappe at home while their first team travels to Asia.

    The star attacker, who won the World Cup with France in 2018, had been on the Reds’ radar. But with The Athletic reporting that Al-Hilal have made a world-record bid for the Frenchman, all hopes of bringing him to Anfield appear to be lost.

    Al-Hilal is reportedly offering Mbappe a £700 million contract, making the price too high for Liverpool to compete with. Despite the fact that Mbappe has long desired to join Real Madrid, this generous offer might now tempt him to move to Saudi Arabia.

    More news……..

    As Jurgen Klopp nears a third summer signing, Liverpool is negotiating the “final price tag.”.

    Looking to strengthen Jurgen Klopp's team, Liverpool is still engaged in the summer transfer window.
    Looking to strengthen Jurgen Klopp’s team, Liverpool is still engaged in the summer transfer window.

    According to reports, Liverpool and Southampton are still negotiating the “final price tag” for Romeo Lavia. The goal for Jurgen Klopp this summer was to strengthen Liverpool’s midfield, and the only midfielder signed since then has been Thiago Alcantara.
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    With James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita all departing, newcomers were even more needed. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were both acquired by Liverpool at the beginning of the transfer window.

    Even though a third signing was always likely, with both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho looking to leave, it now seems even more essential. Lavia of Southampton has been mentioned as one of the Reds’ top options, but recent weeks have seen a slowdown in those discussions.

    Liverpool has been searching the market for alternatives after being deterred by the south coast side’s reported £50 million asking price. The Crystal Palace star Cheick Doucoure has surfaced as a possible replacement, but he too would demand a hefty fee.

    Looking to strengthen Jurgen Klopp's team, Liverpool is still engaged in the summer transfer window.
    The transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that “contacts are being made with the player’s agents,” suggesting that Liverpool haven’t completely given up on trying to sign Lavia. Additionally, the report claims Liverpool is hoping to talk Southampton down from their initial £50 million demand.

    According to reports, Liverpool is ‘trying to understand the final price tag’ in an effort to acquire the midfielder for less money. Before the transfer window closes, Klopp has already assured supporters that he will make at least one more signing.

    He said, “There are so many things to do.”. “The transfer period has begun. I could easily fill them if my day had 28 hours at the moment.

    “With all the things you have to do, my main focus and energy must go into the training sessions, so that’s what I do. After the sessions, I can try to assist with other things.

    The first game of the season is still three and a half weeks away. There are undoubtedly a few transfer market-related events that need to take place before then. That is now obvious. And it will take place.
    There must be a change of players.
    We’ll have a strong team. “.

  • According to a report, Liverpool may now be attempting to sign the £69 million midfielder Neymar called a “genius.”.

    According to a report, Liverpool may now be attempting to sign the £69 million midfielder Neymar called a “genius.”.

    Marco Verratti
    Liverpool could be one of the parties to sign PSG midfielder Marco Verratti this summer.

    The Reds are currently looking for a new No. 1 specialist. 6 to replace the outgoing Fabinho. With that in mind, all sorts of names are starting to come to light as possible targets

    And according to L’Equipe, there’s now a new one to add to the mix. They argue there is a possibility that Liverpool are one of two unnamed English clubs looking to get Verratti into the Premier League.

    The Italian will reportedly be up for sale this summer if the French outfit changes direction. Verratti herself says she is open to the idea of ​​an exit and it seems that suitors are not lacking.

    So far, Atletico Madrid would be the first. The Spaniards are said to have already been in contact with the 30-year-old and have made him their main target. Then there are – inevitably – the Saudis. However, Verratti has reportedly rejected Al Hilal’s advances so far. And finally, two Premier League teams are said to be after him.

    L’Equipe has proposed one like Liverpool, but there are no concrete claims in this regard. What is being claimed is that PSG will be asking for around £69m this summer to sell Verratti.
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    Liverpool in the fray for Verratti
    According to a report, Liverpool may now be attempting to sign the £69 million midfielder Neymar called a "genius.".
    While Verratti would clearly improve Liverpool’s increasingly thin midfield, we think we can rule him out categorically. It is possible that the Reds will opt for a more experienced player to replace Fabinho. But there’s virtually no chance they’ll spend nearly £70m on such a player. Especially not someone who turns 31 in November.

    Instead, a few more in the £30-40m price range would be tastier. Someone like recently coupled Leon Goretzka, perhaps. Verratti may be worth the extra price, at least qualitatively. The Italy international might be a little underrated after spending more than a decade winning league titles in France.

    In his time, he is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Looking like a terrier, Verratti excels on the ball, he is perfect for English football. Neymar called him ‘spectacular’ and a ‘genius’ during their years together [The Mirror]. Unfortunately, however, he has a real injury problem.

    If Liverpool want to sign a big name and big money, they need to make sure they are strong enough to step onto the pitch as regularly as Fabinho.

    In 11 Ligue 1 seasons, Verratti has only played 25 games or more on five occasions. He only completed 30 missions once. It is a big concern. So if there are any English candidates for Verratti, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Liverpool being one of them.

    More news…….

    A legend of Liverpool responds to the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia.

    A legend of Liverpool responds to the "outrage" over Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia.
    Robbie Fowler, a former player for Liverpool, believes that the “outrage” over Jordan Henderson’s potential salary of £700,000 per week in Saudi Arabia is misplaced.

    After much-publicized talks with Al-Ettifaq, Henderson joining Steven Gerrard’s management team would be welcomed by the former striker, who now oversees Saudi Arabia’s second-tier team Al Qadsiah.

    He stated in his Mirror column that “Jordan Henderson’s alleged wages have caused the outrage.”. “I’ve never really understood why the salaries of football players are such a touchy subject, but the billions made by financiers are never called into question.

    But first, let’s be clear about something. I won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, Jordan, or anyone else who has worked in Saudi Arabia or is considering doing so. Not because I’m taking the money as well — that just isn’t true.

    “As I’ve previously stated, I accepted a position in the league beneath the Saudi Pro League because I’m ambitious to become a manager and because I want to establish my credentials. I haven’t had that opportunity in the UK. ”.

    Al-Ettifaq are reportedly having financial difficulties paying Liverpool’s £20 million asking price for Henderson, despite their sizable wage offer.

    Another Reds midfielder, Fabinho, may be leaving for the Middle East after receiving a £40 million offer from Al-Ittihad.

    A legend of Liverpool responds to the "outrage" over Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia.
    Some worry that Arabian football will deprive the Premier League of its best players, a worry that Fowler is unconcerned about along with the fees changing hands. Dissatisfaction with the region’s record on equality and human rights has been expressed by others.

    Fowler continued, “I am close with Stevie and I know Jordan well. I believe Steven is similar to me in that he wants to manage, he wants to establish himself, and since leaving Aston Villa, the right opportunity hasn’t appeared.

    “Now that he has the support of a major team, he plays in a league that aspires to improvement and to ranking among the best leagues in the world. An ambitious manager has a fantastic opportunity to advance.

    “Yes, there has been money thrown at this large project, but we can all ponder why there is that financial backing now. Has the Premier League’s identical action been criticized by anyone?