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  • Liverpool gatecrash £100 million transfer at 11th hour, shocking ‘obsessed’ Man Utd with shock €60 million move for star.

    Liverpool gatecrash £100 million transfer at 11th hour, shocking ‘obsessed’ Man Utd with shock €60 million move for star.

    Man Utd, Liverpool, and Arsenal are seriously getting to work and considering multi-million pound transfers.
    Man Utd, Liverpool, and Arsenal are seriously getting to work and considering multi-million pound transfers.

    The most recent transfer rumors coming out of the Premier League and around the globe are listed here.

    United is prepared to lose its minds for the star.
    Theo Hernandez is a star for AC Milan, and according to reports in Spain, Manchester United is “currently obsessed” with him.

    According to Fichajes, Erik ten Hag wants to expand his options at left-back because Luke Shaw hasn’t consistently performed well there.

    The publication claims that the French international is one of United’s “new goals” for the 2023–24 campaign.

    Given that the Old Trafford club is on a tight budget this summer, United would be willing to offer €60 million for the defender, which would be a shocking move.

    The headline of the story reads, “United are ready to lose their heads” for the France star. The 27-year-old is being followed by PSG as well.

    The Caicedo race is disrupted by Liverpool.

    Liverpool is expected to enter the competition to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton as a result of the rumored impending departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

    The midfield partnership at Anfield is generating significant interest from the Middle East, with Henderson reportedly agreeing to a £700,000-per-week contract with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.

    Jurgen Klopp would be left without an engine in Merseyside if both left, which is looking likely. Although he is interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, Caicedo is unquestionably an improvement.

    With a £100 million price tag set, Chelsea appeared to be ahead in the race to sign the Ecuadorian from the Seagulls. Klopp, who paid £35 million for Alexis Mac Allister earlier this summer, wants to bring the star back together with him.

    According to reports, the Blues and the 21-year-old were in the “final stages” of a deal when the Reds suddenly entered the picture and scuttled things.

    Today is the day for the rice move.

    Man Utd, Liverpool, and Arsenal are seriously getting to work and considering multi-million pound transfers.
    Declan Rice’s drawn-out transfer to Arsenal is scheduled to be finalized today.

    This summer, the West Ham captain’s transfer has dominated the news, and a £105 million deal is about to be finalized.

    After the season, the Gunners were in prime position to sign the midfielder, but Manchester City’s interest did delay things for a while. However, it turned out that Rice had always preferred north London, and his transfer across the English capital is now on track to set a British transfer record.

    According to Sky, the Hammers will receive the contract documentation today, and the Gunners will depart for their preseason tour of the United States on Sunday.

    Hammers manager David Moyes said earlier this week that they “can’t plan anything” until the Rice transfer is completed.

    You seem to know more about it than me and get the news more quickly than I do, Moyes remarked.
    “I’ve just been listening to Sky and taking the news from Sky.”.

    “We really can’t plan anything until it’s finished. We’ll watch to see what happens. Everyone is aware of the circumstances; we are watching for a development.

    “I don’t believe Declan can be replaced precisely like for like. But as time goes on, we’ll grow the team. We won’t reveal our plans or our names to you. ”.

    Juve star willing to move to Newcastle.

    According to reports from Italy, Newcastle United is a potential destination for Juventus star Federico Chiesa.

    The Italian would “gladly listen” to the Magpies’ offer, according to Corriere dello Sport (via SportWitness).

     

  • “Why would he go there?” Levi Colwill’s direct response to a possible transfer to Liverpool

    “Why would he go there?” Levi Colwill’s direct response to a possible transfer to Liverpool

    "Why would he go there?" Levi Colwill's direct response to a possible transfer to Liverpool was
    Levi Colwill of Chelsea is a potential defensive addition for Liverpool.

    Danny Murphy, a former midfielder for Liverpool, thinks Levi Colwill shouldn’t join the Reds this summer.

    The additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer as part of Jurgen Klopp’s team’s midfield overhaul are already welcome additions. In the engine room, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all made their exits.

    Liverpool is thinking about its defensive options as it attempts to revitalize its backline. Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and others were sidelined by injuries throughout the course of the season.

    Nat Phillips filled in for Van Dijk against Crystal Palace at Anfield in the second game of the year, demonstrating the strength of their defense. This week, the ECHO reported that Perr Schuurs and Levi Colwill are among the targets, despite the fact that Vfl Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven hasn’t been sought after.

    The Reds, in addition to Brighton and Hove Albion, have shown interest in Chelsea defender Colwill. The 20-year-old spent the previous season on loan with the Seagulls, and after making an impression there, concerns have been raised about his future at Chelsea.

    Although the Londoners have already rejected Roberto De Zerbi’s approach, talk about Liverpool won’t stop.

    Murphy would like to see Colwill in Jurgen Klopp’s team, but he doesn’t think the England U21 defender will displace Van Dijk and Konate as the team’s top defensive options.

    “If his desire — which it sounds like it is, and fair play to him — is to play first-team football,” he said to talkSPORT. Although I am a Liverpool supporter and would love to see him there, I question why he would choose that team given his talent.

    “He won’t be playing.
    He would request a loan from me if I were him.
    Spend one more year in Brighton.

    Despite the fact that he is potentially very, very good, I don’t believe he would play regularly for Liverpool. He won’t start in front of Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konate. ”.

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    Jordan Henderson’s reaction is significant as Liverpool consider signing the third midfielder

    Jordan Henderson's reaction is significant as Liverpool consider signing the third midfielder
    Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is believed to be a target for Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq – but has plenty of work to do under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield

    If it was pure coincidence, then it was appropriate. But there was something unequivocally clear in Jordan Henderson’s update on his grueling season-ending fitness routine.

    The gallery of images and videos posted by the Liverpool captain over the past few days featured several images of him giving a few heavy punches to a punching bag during a summer training camp with coaches personal.

    Clearly, Henderson is up for the fight again as competition for Reds midfield spots heats up after the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

    With Liverpool open to new reinforcements in the engine room – Southampton’s Romeo Lavia remains particularly interesting – there could be another new face to contend with. Still, it seems unlikely that Henderson will give up his career at Anfield just yet.

    While reports suggest the England international is set to link up with former Reds team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, Liverpool have not received any expressions of interest from the Saudi club, and the player has not been told what he wants. go somewhere else.

    However, Henderson will know his position is at risk like never before as he faces an inevitable change to his playing time. Having turned 33 last month, he is Liverpool’s oldest outfield player following the departure of the vice-captain James Milner this summer.

    Henderson and Milner made the same number of appearances for Liverpool last season, 43 each. However, the former’s total of 2,558 minutes was double that of the latter, as only six other players played regularly during the season.

    The fact that Henderson started 23 of Liverpool’s 38 Premier League games last season suggests his influence – at least early in the game – is already waning.

    What’s interesting, however, is that he never made more than 29 top-flight appearances in a single season under Jurgen Klopp, albeit at times through injury.

    Klopp will surely still have the chance to manage Henderson’s minutes in the coming season in order to make the most of his influence.

    The Liverpool midfielder now has a boost of youthful energy in the form of 24-year-old Mac Allister and 22-year-old Szoboszlai, as well as 22-year-old Curtis Jones, 20-year-old Harvey Elliott and 18-Stefan Bajcetic , one-year-old, at different stages of the past season, significant progress has been made.

    Exclusive Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool must be nearly flawless to compete with Man City for the Premier League championship.
    With 24-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold also emerging as an engine room option, Henderson’s vast experience in a Klopp midfield will be key.

    Obviously, Henderson is adept at having to demolish for his place at Liverpool. It was his will to fight that prompted him to stay and return to the first team when he was given the opportunity to walk away by new boss Brendan Rodgers in 2012 after a difficult debut campaign at Anfield.

    Since his arrival 12 years ago, Henderson has seen the Reds recruit 10 midfielders, while retaining a regular starting role – and the captaincy for the past eight years – making him just 14th in history in just eight games. to make 500 appearances for the club.

    Whilst it seems unlikely Henderson – who has two years left on his contract – will fully fill Milner’s vacant role acting at assistant right-back – he has only played in that position once for Liverpool in 2019 against Crystal Palace – his playing intelligence and tactical flexibility gives him every chance of minutes during the next campaign.

    These qualities helped get Henderson started in seven of the last ten games last season, which saw Alexander-Arnold’s defensive build-up and work-rate enable him to thrive in a reversed right-back role.

    Henderson’s subsequent energetic performances for England last month in victories over Malta and North Macedonia were a further reminder that he feels he has plenty to offer at the top level, even if the standard of the opposition has to be taken into account.

    Should Henderson never kick a ball for Liverpool again, his place in the annals of Anfield is assured after he has led the Reds to victories in every major competition.

    But the captaincy is likely to remain hugely important to Klopp this season, albeit in an evolutionary way.
    The battle is open again.

    He won’t play every game this season, but few would be surprised if Henderson led the team when the Premier League clash kick off at Stamford Bridge next month.

     

  • Liverpool has increased its offer to secure the signing to over £25.7 million.

    Liverpool has increased its offer to secure the signing to over £25.7 million.

    Liverpool has increased its offer to secure the signing to over £25.7 million.
    According to rumours in the Italian media, Liverpool and Torino are nearing a signing agreement for Perr Schuurs.

    Tutto Sport claims that the Reds made a £25.7 million opening offer, but the Turin club rejected it.

    According to the Italian source, Liverpool has now raised its initial offer over £25.7 million but has not yet matched the asking price of almost £34 million.

    According to reports, Napoli made a £24 million deal for Schuurs earlier and had it accepted right away. Much to their relief, the Serie A champions did not follow up on Torino’s “blunder” and instead began considering their options.

    Even though the Liverpool club’s initial bid was bigger than that of the Naples-based team, it was still turned down by Torino because they genuinely believe the Reds are wealthy and can afford the £34 million charge, according to Tutto Sport.

    Last summer, Jurgen Klopp ‘wanted’ the defender, and he is now ‘insisting’ on his management completing the transaction.

    Schuurs has informed his teammates that he could quit Torino, and as a result, the move to England is ‘ever closer’ as he prefers to join the Merseysiders.

    As the Italian source has not revealed any rejection, the higher offer is still on the table.

    Other Premier League teams like West Ham United and Crystal Palace are also interested, but according to the media outlet, they are much “behind” Liverpool.

    We’ll watch how the transfer saga plays out and keep you informed.

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    At Anfield, a star worth £30 million might be “as good as Levi Colwill.”.

    Liverpool has increased its offer to secure the signing to over £25.7 million.
    Levil Colwill’s “equally good” replacement could be signed by Liverpool.

    Transfer insider Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT that Liverpool may now try to sign Perr Schuurs rather than Levi Colwill this summer.

    Schuurs is likely to be a more practical option than Colwill of Chelsea in Jurgen Klopp’s search for a left-sided center-half.

    Perr Schuurs, recent transfers to Liverpool.

    The Reds appear to be about to spend big money on a left-sided defender in another summer of big spending at Anfield.

    The first new player to join the team was Alexis Mac Allister, a World Cup winner who joined in a £35 million deal from Brighton and Hove Albion (Sky Sports).

    This was supported by the £60 million acquisition of Dominik Szoboszlai, who joined the Merseyside-based team from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig earlier this month (Sky Sports).

    The central defender Schuurs is the most recent player to be linked with Liverpool, despite the club already having spent close to £100 million overall.

    The Europa League rivals are reportedly interested in signing the talented Torino defender this summer, according to an Italian report on Schuurs.

    The 23-year-old is reportedly being pursued by Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United. A £30 million price tag is reportedly attached to Schuurs’ head.

    What has Dean Jones said regarding Liverpool’s interest in Schuurs and Colwill?

    Jones, a transfer insider, acknowledged to GIVEMESPORT that Schuurs might be the ideal Colwill substitute should the latter not be a viable option.

    According to Jones, Perr Schuurs is one of the top 23-year-old defenders available for signing at the moment.

    “He has a profile and potential level that would allow him to be quickly and easily elevated to much higher levels of value.

    He has the potential to be just as good as Colwill, and Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and West Ham have all expressed interest in him.
    ”.

    Is Colwill really of interest to Liverpool?

    Liverpool has increased its offer to secure the signing to over £25.7 million.
    In spite of their interest in Torino’s Schuurs, Liverpool is continuing to pursue Colwill from Chelsea, according to a report by 90min.

    Colwill gained attention at the Under-21 European Championships, where he played defense for an England team that went undefeated and won the competition. Colwill is now being linked to a transfer away from Chelsea in search of more playing time.

    The 20-year-old spent the previous campaign on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Sussex club is reportedly eager to bring him back to the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls are reportedly willing to pay £40 million to do so.

    It’s difficult to imagine how Colwill will be able to pass up the chance to play for Klopp and company should Liverpool match, or even surpass, the offer made by Brighton to Chelsea.

    Although there aren’t many, if any, better options available right now than Schuurs, the Reds will need to replace Colwill as a target if Chelsea holds out for a hefty price or even refuses to sell at all.

     

     

  • After a $217 million “bid” from Liverpool and a “offer” from West Ham, Kylian Mbappé’s guarantee was made.

    After a $217 million “bid” from Liverpool and a “offer” from West Ham, Kylian Mbappé’s guarantee was made.

    After a $217 million "bid" from Liverpool and a "offer" from West Ham, Kylian Mbappé's guarantee was made.
    Latest from the Liverpool rivals: Kylian Mbappé’s future is the subject of new rumors, and West Ham reportedly received a summer offer for a Liverpool failure.

    Despite the fact that Liverpool and other clubs have resumed training, this summer still has a lot of transfer activity to be completed.

    The Reds have begun their preseason training. The first group of players returned to the AXA Training Center on Saturday, and the rest of the group will join them starting on Tuesday.

    New signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are among those expected to return to training this week, and Jürgen Klopp will undoubtedly hope that at least one more newcomer will be joining them soon.

    The manager of Liverpool still has some work to do this summer, but he will need to navigate a market that is heating up across Europe.

    Given that Kylian Mbappé’s time at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be winding down, his future will undoubtedly dominate news stories this summer. Naturally, Liverpool comes up frequently whenever Mbappé is discussed.

    Following Liverpool’s “bid,” Kylian Mbappé made a guarantee.

    Fabrizio Romano reports that PSG believes Kylian Mbappé has an agreement in place to join Real Madrid in 2024 and is certain he won’t join Liverpool.

    After a $217 million "bid" from Liverpool and a "offer" from West Ham, Kylian Mbappé's guarantee was made.
    A sensational claim that Liverpool had made a $217 million (£171 million/€200 million) offer for Mbappé was made this week by journalist Edu Aguirre on El Chiringuito TV. This has now been rejected by Romano, who insists PSG can ‘guarantee’ it hasn’t received any bids from English clubs.

    Nobody really thought Liverpool had made such a bid, according to Liverpool . com. It always seemed too good to be true, and it was inevitable that someone would eventually deny the claim. Real Madrid is most likely Mbappé’s destination if he moves at all, though it would be extremely upsetting for PSG to lose him for nothing the following season.

    This summer, West Ham has reportedly received an offer to acquire Juventus’ Arthur Melo.

    According to the Italian publication, Juve is trying to get the midfielder out of the team because of his unsuccessful loan stint at Liverpool the previous year. During discussions about Denis Zakaria, a fellow Juventus midfielder, Hammers manager David Moyes reportedly received an offer for the 26-year-old.

    After his time at Liverpool, it’s difficult to imagine any Premier League club wanting to sign Arthur. It’s fair to say that his loan at Anfield was a complete failure given that he only saw 13 minutes of action for the Reds’ first team. West Ham would be taking a significant risk by signing the Brazilian this summer.

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    reporter claims Liverpool will not sign a third midfielder unless one leaves first

    reporter claims Liverpool will not sign a third midfielder unless one leaves first
    Following Dominik Szoboszlai’s arrival at the weekend, latest reports suggest the Hungarian could be Liverpool’s last midfield signing of the summer, barring that from Anfield.

    The Reds moved quickly to secure Szoboszlai’s services by including a £60million release clause in his contract well before the June 30 deadline.

    Fans’ attention quickly focused on a potential new addition to the third midfielder, with Romeo Lavia heavily linked with the appointment of the next member of Jurgen Klopp’s summer rebuild.

    The Southampton teenager appears to have become the Reds’ next priority with talks between the player and the club ‘making good progress’.

    However, more recent suggestions suggest Liverpool will have to sell one of their current midfield options to make way for a third signing like Lavia.

    James Pearce and Raphael Honigstein reported for The Athletic on Wednesday morning that one of the “current players” had to leave to make way for another midfield takeover.

    James Pearce and Raphael Honigstein
    The report read: “Liverpool could still sign a young centre-back if the right option presents itself, but they will not sign a third midfielder unless one of the current players leaves the club.”

    While that may be the club’s public opinion, as we saw with Szoboszlai last week, things can change very quickly if the right deal becomes available.

    Last Wednesday, Liverpool described the deal to sign the Hungarian as “complicated”, but he was pictured wearing the red shirt at the AXA academy on Sunday.

    It comes after recent reports tentatively linked both Jordan Henderson and Thiago with a move from Anfield this summer, with the pair allegedly being targeted by parties in Saudi Arabia.

    Henderson has reportedly attracted interest from new Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard, while Thiago has just one year left on his contract and there will be no renewal, while the Reds will listen to “appropriate” offers.

    It remains to be seen whether the departures will really have an impact on the pursuit of Lavia or players with a similar profile. So far, Liverpool have made good progress in their summer activities, but there is still work to be done to get back to the heights we have seen them capable of.

     

  • A report claims that Liverpool and Romeo Lavia are currently in “concrete” discussions.

    A report claims that Liverpool and Romeo Lavia are currently in “concrete” discussions.

    Romeo Lavia of Southampton has consistently been linked with a move to Liverpool, and those rumors haven't changed despite allegedly
    Romeo Lavia of Southampton has consistently been linked with a move to Liverpool, and those rumors haven’t changed despite allegedly “ongoing” negotiations. ”.

    The 19-year-old has been the subject of numerous reports in recent weeks, with a transfer from the Saints anticipated following their relegation to the Championship.

    Russell Martin, the manager of Southampton, is essentially prepared to lose some of his key players, but they are not supposed to let Lavia leave without demanding a sizable fee.

    According to Melissa Reddy of Sky Sports, the south coast club are “confident” of getting £50 million for a player who has only made 29 Premier League appearances.

    According to reports, Thiago is the player who must leave the field for Liverpool before a third midfielder can be added.

    A report claims that Liverpool and Romeo Lavia are currently in "concrete" discussions.
    Now, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reports that negotiations between the club and the players’ representatives are “concrete and ongoing,” emphasizing once more how well-suited Lavia is for Klopp.

    At this point in their interest, Plettenberg continues, “understands there is no agreement in terms of [a] salary,” which is not unusual.

    The upcoming weeks will be interesting because Lavia will be eager to return to the top flight and aware that he has plenty of suitors, which could put pressure on Southampton.

    However, the Saints are in a strong position to negotiate for their young star because they are aware that Man City has a buyback option worth £40 million next summer.

    When it comes to Liverpool and Lavia, the commotion isn’t going away any time soon, so it will be interesting to see whether and how the club responds in light of interest in adding a left-sided center-back to its roster this summer.

    The rebuild has gotten off to a good start with Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but many believe the Reds must do more to ensure the success of this transfer window.

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    Jürgen Klopp wants to replace Thiago for $64 million, and a massive offer has already been submitted, according to Liverpool transfer news.
    Liverpool transfer news: It’s been reported that Jürgen Klopp is keeping an eye out for a potential Thiago replacement, and that a huge offer has reportedly been made for Kylian Mbappé.

    The summer transfer window has gotten off to an almost flawless start for Liverpool. Two significant components of the rebuild have already been completed before preseason, and the first group of players will be returning to the AXA Training Center on Saturday.

    Liverpool has changed two-thirds of its midfield with the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and there may be more to come in that area as well as farther back in Jürgen Klopp’s defense.

    Liverpool needed a significant summer transfer window to get back on track, and the Reds have made a great start by moving ahead of many rivals to sign two top players.

    However, that won’t be enough to satisfy the Liverpool fan base’s hunger. Even two midfield additions of that caliber do not amount to a rebuild.

    Szoboszlai was almost immediately forgotten in favor of whoever might enter the room after him once he had passed through the door and had his picture taken wearing his new number eight shirt.

    Roméo Lavia (Southampton)

    Jürgen Klopp wants to replace Thiago for $64 million, and a massive offer has already been submitted, according to Liverpool transfer news.
    The Telegraph reports that Liverpool is prepared to let Thiago Alcântara go this summer and might replace him with Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia, who is valued at $64 million (£50 million/€58 million).

    According to The Athletic, Thiago is courting interest from the Saudi Pro League and has already turned down an offer from a local club. But a departure from Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out because the Spaniard’s contract expires next summer.

    Lavia, meanwhile, has emerged as Liverpool’s top choice for the position as the Reds consider their options in the market following the arrival of Szoboszlai earlier this week.

    Lavia would be a good long-term option for the Reds, and while he wouldn’t be a direct substitute for Thiago, it would be a case of swapping one out and bringing one in. Due to the significantly better injury track record of the current midfielders, Liverpool may not necessarily need more players in this position.

    Kylian Mbappé (PSG)

    Jürgen Klopp wants to replace Thiago for $64 million, and a massive offer has already been submitted, according to Liverpool transfer news.
    Kylian Mbappé and Liverpool: a never-ending story. This time, journalist Edu Aguirre claimed in an interview with El Chiringuito TV that the Reds have made a staggering $217 million (£171 million/€200 million) offer for the Frenchman, who PSG has put up for sale.

    The 24-year-old has made it clear that he has no intention of signing a contract extension with the Ligue 1 club, so PSG does not want to lose Mbappé for nothing next summer.

    Real Madrid, though, is the destination that Mbappé is most likely to choose. This has been the situation for a while, as Liverpool is well aware of his talent and prowess—but also his price tag.

    It is simply impossible for the Reds to spend that much money on a single player, according to Liverpool.com. Even though it would be less than Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to PSG, it is simply not going to happen. Even without the transfer fee, Mbappé would be extremely expensive, and Liverpool will never approve of it.

     

  • As Liverpool return for preseason practice, Darwin Nunez’s squad number is hinted at.

    As Liverpool return for preseason practice, Darwin Nunez’s squad number is hinted at.

    It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.

    It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.

    At the beginning of the summer, four of Liverpool’s most famous jersey numbers were up for grabs due to some high-profile Anfield departures.

    The number seven, eight, and nine jerseys all became available after James Milner, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino all left the club after their contracts expired, leaving the number 10 shirt vacant after Sadio Mane’s decision to leave for pastures new at Bayern Munich last summer.

    The quartet were all members of the Reds team that won every major award available to them, ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to be crowned English champions, and were crowned world champions for the first time in the club’s history months after winning the 2019 Champions League. All four were essential to the success Jurgen Klopp’s team has experienced over the past five years.

    Naturally, all four of those jersey numbers would have garnered the most attention in Anfield history even without the recent success. Such numbers are linked to people like Sir Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, and John Barnes—some of the greatest Reds legends—and are adorned by them.

    Milner, Keita, Firmino, and Mane all left the biggest shirts, or rather shoes, for their prospective successors to fill.

    The new owners of three of Liverpool’s most renowned shirts have already been announced. While Luis Diaz traded his number 23 jersey for the illustrious number seven, new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai now wear jerseys with the numbers 10 and 8, respectively.

    However, as things stand, the Reds’ number nine jersey is still empty. During the summer, there were rumors that after Darwin Nunez’s first season at Anfield, he would inherit the number.

    It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.
    Since the digit nine appears in his social media usernames, it is fitting that the Uruguayan wore number nine for Benfica. He was at least given the opportunity to acquire “@darwin_n9” on Instagram, even though he had to settle for “@Darwinn99” on Twitter because “Darwinn9” already had a Twitter account, had nine followers when he joined in July 2013, and hadn’t tweeted in ten years. As you can see, the striker didn’t just misspell his own name; the second “n” actually stands for “number”!

    Firmino already owned the number nine jersey when Nunez joined Liverpool last summer, and he had already given up his original number 11 jersey to Mohamed Salah five years prior. As a result, the Uruguayan chose the number 27 jersey. In the absence of his preferred jersey, he is not the first player to choose one with two digits that at least add up to nine.

    However, the shirt with the number 9 is now available. Nunez may be looking at it, but he hasn’t yet adopted ownership of it like Diaz did.

    On Monday for the first day of preseason practice, the Uruguayan was back at the AXA Training Center. His workout gear, which included the number 27, was worn while he worked out hard and participated in the “lactate test” on the field alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip.

    Nunez still has time to change his number if he so chooses. For instance, Gomez’s switch from number 12 to number 2 was only officially announced at the end of July of last year, the night before the Community Shield match against Man City.

    Darwin Nunez, however, continues to be Liverpool’s number 27 at least for the time being.

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    Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe’s future in spotlight

    Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe's future in spotlight
    Arsenal and Liverpool could boost their transfer hopes with Kylian Mbappe.

    Arsenal and Liverpool could agree a surprise £85million deal for Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni, while Real Madrid are hoping to raise funds to buy Kylian Mbappe. According to reports in the Spanish media, Los Blancos are ready to sell one of the midfielders this summer.

    Madrid are desperate to finally make the long-awaited transfer of French star Mbappé. They are aware that they could finally have a chance to assert themselves in the coming months as the striker is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

    Mbappe’s contract with PSG is just one year old and it is widely reported that he is interested in leaving the club once his deal expires. However, the Parisians don’t want to lose their best player for nothing and want to recoup at least some of the £165m they paid Monaco in 2017.

    It has been claimed that Madrid are making a huge offer for Mbappe. However, they may have to sell one of their biggest stars which could mean a big boost for Arsenal and Liverpool.

    According to Spanish journalist Juan Ignacio G-Ochoa, the La Liga giants will make Valverde and Tchouameni available for around £68-85m.

    Arsenal and Liverpool receive a £85m transfer boost with Kylian Mbappe's future in spotlight
    Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with the duo. Speaking to Radio Marca about Real’s deal, the journalist said: “They will make a very big investment for Kylian. They could sell Valverde or Tchouameni and bring in 80-100 million euros if an offer comes along.

    While a £68-85m outlay for either club would eat up much of both clubs’ remaining budgets, signing either player would complete their respective rejuvenation. in the middle of the field.

    Meanwhile, Mbappe has hinted at another move after claiming a career should be ‘selfish’ and stressing he was ‘never satisfied’. Speaking to L’Equipe, the 24-year-old said: “I push my own limits first. People don’t really like it when they say that, but a career is selfish, it’s the yours is what you leave behind.”

    “Actually, I’m always dissatisfied, so I’m never impressed with what I do. It’s already the first key to understanding myself, because in everything I do, I tell myself that I can do it again and better.”

     

  • Kylian Mbappe three club location list confirmed – report

    Kylian Mbappe three club location list confirmed – report

    Kylian Mbappe three club location list confirmed – report
    According to famous football agent Bruno Satin, the list of clubs that Kylian Mbappe could join in 2023 would be set at three.

    Mbappe looked set to stay at Paris Saint-Germain for the 2023/24 season as he wanted to keep his current deal in the French capital.

    However, the picture has changed significantly in recent days as the PSG hierarchy are angered by his refusal to activate a renewal clause until 2025.

    Mbape’s current contract expires in 2024, with the extra year only a valid option if a deal is agreed before the end of July, with PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi saying they would sell him if there is a risk of free transfer to the club. The year 2024 exists.

    Real Madrid remain favorites to sign Mbappé but aim to hold out until 2024, with PSG likely to demand €200m for the French captain.

    According to an interview with L’Equipe, Satin believes Real Madrid’s only rivals for Mbappe will come from the Premier League, via the mega-rich duo of Manchester City and Newcastle.
    “It’s hard to put a price tag on Mbappe.

    “A normal boy, he’s not a state club, won’t pay 200 million euros,” he said.

    “In my opinion, only Man City, Newcastle and Real Madrid can afford his transfer fee. His real price is between 100 and 150 million euros, with bonuses which could amount to almost 200 million euros.

    euros. “However, I only see Real Madrid as a real candidate. English clubs won’t get him, they can pay for his signature, but they don’t pay salaries like in Paris.”

    Mbappe is currently on vacation in Cameroon and has confirmed that he is not focusing on anything other than his summer holidays.

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    Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.

    Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.
    Liverpool are linked with a transfer of Kylian Mbappe and Express Sport are looking for who could go in the opposite direction.

    Liverpool could offer a number of players in exchange for Kylian Mbappe. The Reds have reportedly made a huge offer to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the rebel’s contract

    Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires in a year. The French club don’t want to lose any of the best players in the world on a free transfer.

    Clubs across Europe are awaiting a potential deal for the French superstar. Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre told El Chiringuito TV earlier this week that Liverpool have made a bid worth around £170million.

    The Reds could instead try to offer the players to sign Mbappe. Express Sport are eyeing four potential Anfield stars who could be used in a cashier player transfer.

    Thiago Alcantara

    Liverpool are rebuilding their midfield and have already made two signings in this area. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined and Jurgen Klopp may not be done with it.

    Thiago struggled with injuries last season and some think the Premier League may be too soon for him at the age of 32.

    The Spaniard could do another job for PSG in the French league and gain Champions League winning experience.

    Fabinho

    Fabinho had his worst season in a Liverpool shirt last season. Neither Mac Allister nor Szoboszlai are defensive midfielders, so he should be replaced when he leaves.

    Klopp will have to make a decision if he believes Fabinho can return to the form he showed in his first four years at the club. If not, he can try to sell him to PSG

    Diogo Jota

    Jota missed part of last season with injury and was only in the regular starter in the last phase of the season. He has found form in front of goal, with braces against Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Southampton.

    However, Mbappé’s arrival would make it more difficult for him to earn regular playing time. At 26 he could be an attractive proposition for PSG.

    Darwin Nunez

    Ok, maybe it’s too early to consider Darwin a Liverpool player. He certainly showed a taste of his potential in his first season in English football.

    However, he fell out of favor in the second half of the campaign. There would be no place for him and Mbappe in the Liverpool squad and he could take a significant chunk of the transfer fee PSG would demand.

    More news…….

    After a year and a half away from football, Kaide Gordon will start training

    Liverpool might make a massive Kylian Mbappe trade exchange offer of four players.The 18-year-old winger has been sidelined since early 2022 due to a pelvic growth issue

    When Liverpool bought Kaide Gordon from Derby in 2021, paying between £1million and £3million in training fees for the then 16-year-old winger, expectations were as high as you can get for a player with a senior cap to his credit.

    When he became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer in an FA Cup match against Shrewsbury that autumn, those expectations were raised, with speculation that Gordon could even be Mohamed Salah’s long-term successor at right-wing.

    However, in the spring of 2022, Gordon appeared to be missing. There was unconfirmed speculation about various injuries at the time. Eventually, a pelvic growth issue was identified as the problem. The youngster hasn’t played since.

    But according to The Athletic, Gordon will now be back in action. After a year and a half without football, the now 18-year-old is ready to participate in the pre-season. However, he will be on an individual schedule and will not tour with the first team.

    So it could be some time before fans see Gordon play again, but if all goes to plan, it’s not impossible that he can enter pre-season a few minutes late, after which he can more easily get into action with youth teams.

    as the season progresses. Hopefully, as this was a developmental issue rather than injury, Gordon can use the 2023/24 season to get back on track and, perhaps when the 2024 pre-season arrives, get back into the first team.

  • The position of Real Madrid regarding the transfer of Federico Valverde amid intense interest.

    The position of Real Madrid regarding the transfer of Federico Valverde amid intense interest.

    Despite considerable interest in the versatile Uruguayan star, Federico Valverde and Real Madrid are not planning to part ways this summer
    Despite considerable interest in the versatile Uruguayan star, Federico Valverde and Real Madrid are not planning to part ways this summer, according to 90min.

    After a breakthrough season, Valverde is regarded as one of Real’s most crucial players, but speculation about his future has arisen in light of the summer transfers of Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler, as well as the ongoing possibility of also signing PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe.

    However, sources close to Real have insisted to 90min that they have no plans to sell the 24-year-old. The fact that he has a €1 billion release clause in his current contract that runs until 2027 is used as justification for why they would not consider a sale any time soon.

    Other clubs are still interested in him and asking about his availability despite Real’s stance on the issue. This summer, 90min understands that Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City all inquired; however, none of these informal approaches were met with enthusiasm and were promptly rejected.

    The interested parties have also gotten in touch with Valverde’s representatives, but they have been quick to convey that their client has no desire to leave. Valverde doesn’t want to move his family out of Madrid because his wife has just given birth to their second child.

    A source close to the player has also told 90min that he one day sees himself as a future Real captain and that he could envision spending the remainder of his career with the Spanish powerhouses, which could mean another decade or more at the Santiago Bernabeu.

    Since making his first-team debut in 2018, Valverde, who joined Madrid from Penarol seven years ago, has already made more than 200 appearances.

    More news…..

    Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs in talk with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah over transfer

    Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs in talk with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah over transfer
    Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia as two of the country’s biggest clubs have been in contact with the Egyptian international about a potential move.

    The 31-year-old is a hugely popular figure in the Arab world and it would be great for Saudi Arabia to lure the winger into their league this summer amongst the big names they have already signed.

    According to Rudy Galetti, both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are looking to sign Salah and have already made contact about a transfer.

    The journalist told GIVEMESPORT about Saudi Arabia’s interest in the Liverpool star: “He has definitely attracted the attention of Saudi clubs.

    Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are currently the clubs that have shown the most interest in Mohammed Salah . Contacts are ongoing and both clubs are trying to determine if there is room for negotiations.”

    Salah has another contract at Anfield until 2025 and the winger is expected to follow. The 31-year-old is still one of Jurgen Klopp’s key players and will want to be part of the rebuild which starts next season.

    The Egypt international could one day play in Saudi Arabia but it’s difficult for Salah to make the move anytime soon as there is still a long way to go at Liverpool.

    More news……..

    ‘Break the bank’ - Liverpool advice to sign £52 million Newcastle United ‘target’
    Liverpool are linked with a summer transfer of Federico Chiesa from Juventus.

    Glen Johnson believes Liverpool should opt for Federico Chiesa.
    The Reds have signed two players so far in the summer transfer window, spending £95million on Alex Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlali – from Brighton and RB Leipzig respectively.

    But Jurgen Klopp could expand his midfield further – especially if Thiago Alcantara actually leaves.

    Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is heavily associated. However, Juventus striker Chiesa is also said to be on Liverpool’s radar. The 25-year-old helped Italy win the Euro 2020 title while registering four goals and six assists in 33 appearances for Juve last season.

    Newcastle United are said to be among the clubs interested in Chiesa and a £52million price tag has been mooted.

    And while the Reds are well-equipped in attacking terms, Johnson – who spent six years at Anfield between 2009 and 2015 – thinks it would be wise for Liverpool to move if Chiesa were available at the right price.

    Speaking to Betfred, the former right-back said: “He’s a good player who plays for a big club and has had success at international level.

    Not only is he part of the squad but he delivers when he is needed and I think it could be a very sensible deal for Liverpool if they can sign him, if they don’t have to break the bank for him.

    “I think he is a player who would improve the Liverpool squad and if they can sign him for a reasonable fee then that is a move I would really like to see happen.”

  • In light of Liverpool’s transfer prospects, what Kylian Mbappe said about them.

    In light of Liverpool’s transfer prospects, what Kylian Mbappe said about them.

    what Kylian Mbappe said about them, in light of Liverpool's transfer prospects.
    Your morning update on Liverpool FC focuses on French attacker Kylian Mbappe of PSG, who has been linked with the Reds once more following a deadline.

    Can Mbappe really be afforded by Liverpool?

    Although it may have been some time since it was first mentioned, Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool have once again been linked.

    Whenever Mbappe transfer rumors have surfaced over the past couple of years, you can almost always bet that the Reds will be mentioned as potential suitors shortly thereafter, no matter how improbable such a transfer may be.

    Because of the long-standing ties between the French star and the Reds—Mbappe has acknowledged that his mother’s favorite team is Liverpool and Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has publicly praised the 24-year-old’s abilities—Anfield has been mentioned as a possible destination.

    These rumors were supposedly put to rest earlier in 2022 when Mbappe, who had been engaged in some absurd game of cat and mouse with Real Madrid, committed his future to PSG. All it took was a €50 million (£43 point 7 million) annual salary, a signing bonus of reportedly €100 million, complete ownership of his image rights, and the intervention of French President Emmanuel Macron. Everything is perfectly normal.

    All of Mbappe’s Liverpool-related remarks.

    Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club president, said that Kylian Mbappe needs to sign a new contract if he intends to stay at Paris St. Germain.

    Mbappe’s contract expires next summer, but he has the option to stay at Parc de Princes for an additional 12 months. However, a move could be in the works once more as he has previously been heavily linked with both Liverpool and Real Madrid, particularly before his most recent contract renewal in 2022.

    This recent development has people on edge, and on Thursday, Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre of the popular show El Chiringuito claimed that Liverpool had made a bid of €200 million for Mbappe. Even though such an idea seems unlikely, Reds fans are sure to be intrigued.

    In light of this, the following is a summary of everything the arguably best player in the world at the time of writing has said regarding Liverpool and the possibility of moving to Merseyside.

    Here is everything that the arguably best player in the world at the time of writing had to say about Liverpool and the possibility of moving to Merseyside.

    what Kylian Mbappe said about them, in light of Liverpool's transfer prospects.
    Mbappe revealed in May of last year that he had considered joining Liverpool before deciding to stay at PSG and that he had talked about a possible transfer when he was about to leave Monaco in 2017.

    We didn’t talk for too long, but we did speak briefly. We conversed briefly, he told the Daily Telegraph. “I spoke with Liverpool because my mother loves the team and it’s her favorite.

    It’s a good club and we met them five years ago, so I don’t know why; you’ll have to ask her. I met them when I was in Monaco. It is a sizable club. ”.

    Given Mbappe’s vocal admiration for Liverpool’s performances and style as well as the former Borussia Dortmund manager himself in 2020, it’s not too difficult to picture Mbappe working under Jurgen Klopp either.

    What Liverpool is doing right now is amazing, he told BBC Sport. “They play again, we play again. They’re like a machine.

    They haven’t dropped any games. While watching, it may seem like everything is simple, but it’s not. The guys are dedicated, play games every three days, and consistently come out on top.

    “The issue now is that everyone watches Liverpool, and everyone watches what we can do against them, so they now have to prove they are strong again, but it’s a very good team with a very good manager. “.

    Mbappe praised Jurgen Klopp and the Reds’ remarkable Premier League season in May of the same year, when football was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

    He claimed in an interview with the Mirror that Liverpool has dominated the Premier League this year. Although they have made it appear simple, winning is never simple.

    “Such performances are not random occurrences.
    They would have to put in a lot of effort in training and work under a very capable manager to be as ruthless as they have been.”.

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    Liverpool transfer news: Euro expert renders decision on £60m Szoboszlai

    European football pundit Andy Brassell has now issued his verdict on a likely transfer to Liverpool for RB Leipzig maestro Dominik Szoboszlai as the Reds' pursuit continues. Brassell has praised what Szoboszlai could bring to Liverpool when speaking to Sky Sports, which reports the Reds' interest. It also notes that the 22-year-old has expressed a desire to move to Anfield. But Jürgen Klopp has a very tight deadline to use a £60 million escape clause. RB Leipzig has structured the release clause to end on June 30, when the official 2022/23 football season comes to an end. Liverpool, however, goes forward with their prosecution following a positive meeting with the representatives of Szoboszlai. The Reds met his camp this Monday to hold talks. Szoboszlai has captivated Liverpool with its form to RB Leipzig since a first transfer of 18 million pounds sterling of the Bundesliga's outfit, RB Salzburg, in January 2021. The Reds have a clear appreciation for its talent and its attitude, as well as that his ability to play through a midfielder three. The heads of Anfield also admire that his metrics for creating chance and his ball transport capacities both correspond to the profile that the club has sought. Therefore, talks between Liverpool and RB Leipzig are progressing over a transfer of Szoboszlai. However, the deadline for his release clause remains in place. What did Brassell say about Szoboszlai joining Klopp's squad? Sky Sports add that Szoboszlai has expressed a desire to join Liverpool and Newcastle United have also pulled out of the tug-of-war over the RB Leipzig star's transfer. The Toons also admire what the Hungarian has been able to bring to the Premier League. But the Magpies will look elsewhere now. European football expert Brassell believes Szoboszlai would have brought something new to the Newcastle squad had he signed this summer. He also believes the midfielder will improve Klopp's squad as Szoboszlai's transfer can solve a key problem Liverpool faced in the 2022/23 season. "Szoboszlai is a very good player," Brassell said. "He is ready for the Premier League. It goes into a boxed box [and] through tons. "He is an incredible athlete, has an excellent technique, likes a shot outside the plate, can score goals and score goals and love to take responsibility for the advantage of a team." “The two clubs associated with him, Newcastle and Liverpool, are good adjustments for him. If you are looking at what point Newcastle has become sporty under Eddie Howe, he will add something. Liverpool was missing in the middle of the dynamics last season, and he would also improve it. ""European football pundit Andy Brassell has now issued his verdict on a likely transfer to Liverpool for RB Leipzig maestro Dominik Szoboszlai as the Reds’ pursuit continues.

    Brassell has praised what Szoboszlai could bring to Liverpool when speaking to Sky Sports, which reports the Reds’ interest.

    It also notes that the 22-year-old has expressed a desire to move to Anfield. But Jürgen Klopp has a very tight deadline to use a £60 million escape clause.

    RB Leipzig has structured the release clause to end on June 30, when the official 2022/23 football season comes to an end.

    Liverpool, however, goes forward with their prosecution following a positive meeting with the representatives of Szoboszlai. The Reds met his camp this Monday to hold talks.

    Szoboszlai has captivated Liverpool with its form to RB Leipzig since a first transfer of 18 million pounds sterling of the Bundesliga’s outfit, RB Salzburg, in January 2021.

    European football pundit Andy Brassell has now issued his verdict on a likely transfer to Liverpool for RB Leipzig maestro Dominik Szoboszlai as the Reds' pursuit continues. Brassell has praised what Szoboszlai could bring to Liverpool when speaking to Sky Sports, which reports the Reds' interest. It also notes that the 22-year-old has expressed a desire to move to Anfield. But Jürgen Klopp has a very tight deadline to use a £60 million escape clause. RB Leipzig has structured the release clause to end on June 30, when the official 2022/23 football season comes to an end. Liverpool, however, goes forward with their prosecution following a positive meeting with the representatives of Szoboszlai. The Reds met his camp this Monday to hold talks. Szoboszlai has captivated Liverpool with its form to RB Leipzig since a first transfer of 18 million pounds sterling of the Bundesliga's outfit, RB Salzburg, in January 2021. The Reds have a clear appreciation for its talent and its attitude, as well as that his ability to play through a midfielder three. The heads of Anfield also admire that his metrics for creating chance and his ball transport capacities both correspond to the profile that the club has sought. Therefore, talks between Liverpool and RB Leipzig are progressing over a transfer of Szoboszlai. However, the deadline for his release clause remains in place. What did Brassell say about Szoboszlai joining Klopp's squad? Sky Sports add that Szoboszlai has expressed a desire to join Liverpool and Newcastle United have also pulled out of the tug-of-war over the RB Leipzig star's transfer. The Toons also admire what the Hungarian has been able to bring to the Premier League. But the Magpies will look elsewhere now. European football expert Brassell believes Szoboszlai would have brought something new to the Newcastle squad had he signed this summer. He also believes the midfielder will improve Klopp's squad as Szoboszlai's transfer can solve a key problem Liverpool faced in the 2022/23 season. "Szoboszlai is a very good player," Brassell said. "He is ready for the Premier League. It goes into a boxed box [and] through tons. "He is an incredible athlete, has an excellent technique, likes a shot outside the plate, can score goals and score goals and love to take responsibility for the advantage of a team." “The two clubs associated with him, Newcastle and Liverpool, are good adjustments for him. If you are looking at what point Newcastle has become sporty under Eddie Howe, he will add something. Liverpool was missing in the middle of the dynamics last season, and he would also improve it. ""
    The Reds have a clear appreciation for its talent and its attitude, as well as that his ability to play through a midfielder three.

    The heads of Anfield also admire that his metrics for creating chance and his ball transport capacities both correspond to the profile that the club has sought.

    Therefore, talks between Liverpool and RB Leipzig are progressing over a transfer of Szoboszlai. However, the deadline for his release clause remains in place.

    What did Brassell say about Szoboszlai joining Klopp’s squad?
    Sky Sports add that Szoboszlai has expressed a desire to join Liverpool and Newcastle United have also pulled out of the tug-of-war over the RB Leipzig star’s transfer. The Toons also admire what the Hungarian has been able to bring to the Premier League. But the Magpies will look elsewhere now.

    European football expert Brassell believes Szoboszlai would have brought something new to the Newcastle squad had he signed this summer.

    He also believes the midfielder will improve Klopp’s squad as Szoboszlai’s transfer can solve a key problem Liverpool faced in the 2022/23 season.

    “Szoboszlai is a very good player,” Brassell said. “He is ready for the Premier League. It goes into a boxed box [and] through tons.

    “He is an incredible athlete, has an excellent technique, likes a shot outside the plate, can score goals and score goals and love to take responsibility for the advantage of a team.”

    “The two clubs associated with him, Newcastle and Liverpool, are good adjustments for him. If you are looking at what point Newcastle has become sporty under Eddie Howe, he will add something. Liverpool was missing in the middle of the dynamics last season, and he would also improve it. “”

  • Romeo Lavia makes sense as Liverpool’s next acquisition for these 5 reasons.

    Romeo Lavia makes sense as Liverpool’s next acquisition for these 5 reasons.

    Romeo Lavia makes sense as Liverpool's next acquisition for these 5 reasons.
    Romeo Lavia has emerged as a strong contender to become Liverpool’s third midfield signing this summer and has all the requirements to be a success at Anfield.

    The Southampton midfielder appears to be The Reds’ next priority, with reports indicating that the pursuits of Khephren Thuram, Ryan Gravenberch and Gabri Veiga are coming to an end.

    Jurgen Klopp has already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to his ranks ahead of the new season as he tries to rebuild his options in midfield after a disappointing 2022-23.

    No sooner had Szoboszlai been revealed as a Liverpool player, attention soon turned to what was next in the middle of the park.
    We look at some of the key factors that make Lavia the next logical step for the Reds. Set defensively

    Defensive minded

    Of all Liverpool’s highly touted midfield targets this summer, Lavia is perhaps the most natural defensive option.

    The signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai will no doubt strengthen the No.8 position, but the Reds could certainly use an additional option to move up front of the defence.

    Klopp’s switch to a 3-4-3 formation towards the end of last season saw a positive improvement in form and results, but the Reds could lack the manpower to fill the two defensive spots in the middle of pitch if the manager persists in form.

    Lavia provides Liverpool with an ideal fit on the left side of defensive midfield and his profile could make him the ideal replacement for Fabinho as he has time to eventually become first-choice.

    Age on his side

    Aged just 19, Lavia could be set to become a top talent and catching him now could start that process for Liverpool.

    He is capable of competing with the best midfielders and will only improve further under Klopp’s guidance, which makes him an exciting candidate for the fans. His age also means there is little pressure on him to make an immediate impact and break into the squad straight away, with more focus of course on the progress of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.

    Fabinho’s current contract runs until 2026, meaning the manager could have a perfect replacement ready if the club look to collect a fee for the Brazilian next summer.

    Premier League experience

    Romeo Lavia makes sense as Liverpool's next acquisition for these 5 reasons.
    His time at Southampton will serve him well for a move to Liverpool and give him an edge over the likes of Thuram, Gravenberch and Veiga.
    We have seen on numerous occasions how difficult it is to adjust to physical football in England and Lavia’s position is one that leaves little room for error against top-flight sides.

    The youngster has been a shining light in an ultimately dire campaign for Saints and, even at his young age, he’s too good a player to spend a season in the Championship.

    Reports at the top of the window suggested Premier League experience was a priority for the Reds, and although we’ve drifted slightly away from that position in recent weeks, it will certainly be a factor.

    Stopping a Manchester City reunion?

    A more subtle perk of getting the Belgian’s services could be that it would prevent him from returning to the Etihad next summer.

    Manchester City currently have a buy-back clause worth around £40m which will be activated in 2024, meaning they will be able to buy back the player they sold to Southampton a year ago.

    If he continues to impress over the next 12 months, the teenager will almost certainly pique the interest of Pep Guardiola’s side, but if they secure the signing of him this window, that option would be out of the question.

    Never a bad thing!

    Our answer

    Finally, Lavia would be a tick in the box for the seemingly endless question surrounding Liverpool’s share. The teenager is not required to be   registered in the Reds’ 25-man squad for the next three years, but by the time he reaches the age of 22, the Belgian will still be classified as a homegrown as he has spent more than three seasons with the affiliated side to the FA. club.

    The Reds have kept close to the Premier League limit of registering 17 non-homegrown players in their squad in recent years and the summer departures of James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have only added to that dilemma.

    It’s another point in favor of Lavia that Liverpool’s other goals in midfield can’t boast and could be a way to justify the probable financial outlay for such a young player.