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Former Liverpool player demands Manchester City be demoted to the FIFTH TIER of English football

An ex-Liverpool striker has called for Manchester City to be relegated to the National League amid their ongoing fight against 115 financial charges. City faces over 100 breaches of competition rules from the Premier League covering the period between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

The charges will be reviewed by an independent commission, which began proceedings on Monday. The accusations include failing to provide “a true and fair view of the club’s financial position,” not including complete details of player and manager remuneration, violating national and continental financial fair play regulations, and failing to “cooperate with, and assist, the Premier League in its investigations.” These were outlined in a Premier League statement from February 2023.

Stan Collymore’s remarks to Manchester City

Stan Collymore, who joined Liverpool for a then British transfer record of £8.5m in 1995, expressed his views on City’s situation in a recent column for CaughtOffside.

He remarked, “My bar on whether Man City beat the charges against them is set very low because when you are employing best-in-class lawyers, who are finding out every single part of law, that’s an obvious advantage.”

He further elaborated, “It’s the red tape, it’s the ‘you didn’t file this before midday’ or a ‘paragraph that includes a sentence that we consider factually incorrect, so we want the whole document struck out.’” Collymore argued that if found guilty, City should begin in the National League.

Relegation delivers the ‘clearest possible message’

Collymore believes that such a punishment would “send out the strongest possible message” and that other potential penalties, like fines or point deductions, may not have lasting effects.

He stated, “Getting relegated to the Championship and having two or three windows where they’re not allowed to compete in the transfer market isn’t likely to see any of their big names leave.” He warned that if City were to drop a division while still winning titles, other club owners might see it as a “risk worth taking.”

Both parties are now set to present legal arguments in a trial expected to last several months before the independent commission reaches a decision.

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Liverpool set to finalize deal for £50 milliom star

Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool’s key right-winger for several years, but he is now in the final year of his contract and past his prime.

Consequently, Liverpool risks losing him for free next year. Should they fail to retain him, Arne Slot will need to find a replacement for the Egyptian in 2025.

Tony Cascarino, speaking with a fan on talkSPORT, suggested that Liverpool might look to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a potential successor to Salah. Cascarino highlighted several reasons why Mbeumo would be a fitting choice. He commented:

“I remember saying to you about if Mo Salah left, Mbeumo would be the one I would have gone after. He’s got so much about him, he’s got goals, he’s got durability. He’s just a nuisance every time he plays.”

Brentford initially sought £50m for Mbeumo, but with his contract nearing its final year next summer, they might reduce their asking price to over £40m if he does not agree to an extension in the upcoming months.

Mbeumo, who turned 25 last month, primarily plays as a right-winger but can also operate as a center-forward. He demonstrated his abilities in the Premier League last season with nine goals and six assists in 22 starts, and he has already netted three goals in four appearances this season. Given that his prime years are ahead of him, he could be a valuable acquisition for Liverpool.

September 21, 2024
As Arsenal and Man City’s shortcomings were revealed, Liverpool realised how it might win the title race.

Liverpool finally seen Man City and Arsenal lose last night. Although it wasn’t in the championship race, it provided a model for potential point losses.

Normal. Liverpool will not be happy on a night when both Manchester City and Arsenal fail to win.

It’s not just bad luck, of course. We’re at the business end of the Champions League, after all. It makes sense that these are some of the most difficult games to win.

Even still, it was aggravating to watch Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who had been battling for weeks to even get very close to their Premier League rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively, find ways to damage them. The games ended in 2-2 and 3-3 results, so it was undoubtedly an entertaining evening, but Liverpool gained little from it.

The fact that the ties are still so closely tied will undoubtedly please the Reds. Arsenal and Manchester City would not have been taking the second leg of a Champions League quarterfinal lightly, regardless of the first-leg outcome. However, they now have to prepare for emotionally and physically taxing reverse matchups. While navigating a potentially more lenient Europa League run, Liverpool will hope for a hangover effect in the Premier League.

However, it needs to be seen if that benefit materialises. In particular, Manchester City is used to battling on several fronts and has proven it can combine a title challenge with European football. The squad appears well-equipped to handle the injuries, since Arsenal has had amazing luck with them this season.

The fact that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have served as a reminder that Liverpool’s title challengers are human is perhaps more significant. At most, they may have even provided league opponents with a model on how to deal some damage.

Arsenal’s next opponent is Aston Villa, where Unai Emery’s team is aiming for a top-four finish, which it might still require to guarantee Champions League participation since Bayern’s draw has kept the England vs. Germany matchup for an additional spot alive. In a similar vein, the former manager of the Gunners may attempt to harm his previous team.

Bayern looked most dangerous when it moved rapidly. Arsenal appears to quickly regain composure after moving forward in an attack thanks to Mikel Arteta’s excellent coaching, but daring, quick changes can still find opportunities to exploit gaps.

This is how Aston Villa is supposed to play. Moussa Diaby moves very quickly, and players like Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins are also quite skilled. Arsenal might be unsettled if Emery can get his team to move the ball quickly from back to front.

That the secret to harming Manchester City is similar may not come as a surprise. After all, Pep Guardiola taught Arteta the trade. Real Madrid counterattacked without hesitation, throwing the game into disarray.

This has been Manchester City’s consistent point of weakness this season, far more so than Arsenal. It has mostly gotten away with it, but occasionally the jagged high line has looked like the struggling Liverpool system from the previous season, and clubs with enough bite can exact their revenge.

Although it’s unlikely that Luton can adhere to this plan at the Etihad, Brighton will be the opponents in the following league game. Although Roberto De Zerbi’s team has occasionally appeared overly plodding in attack this season, they undoubtedly have the ability to go through the gears quickly.

All three of the title candidates still have games left that could cause issues. Actually, it’s the Premier League, where all three teams have seven games that may prove to be challenging. Liverpool’s stalemate away at Manchester United undoubtedly disappointed them, but they are still very much in the running to win the title; the Champions League has just served as a reminder of their opponents’ shortcomings.

April 11, 2024
Jürgen Klopp is incensed at the decision and Liverpool observes as the Man City hearing date is set

As the Man City hearing date is announced, Jürgen Klopp is incensed by the decision and Liverpool observes.

Even though Liverpool easily defeated LASK in their Europa League match last night, Jürgen Klopp was nevertheless not happy. Man City has scheduled a time for the third party panel.

Although Jürgen Klopp’s team still has a match left in the group stage against Union SG of Belgium, they have already been declared the winners of the group. Together with Toulouse’s goalless draw, the Reds’ 4-0 victory over LASK guaranteed that they would have an insurmountable lead going into the last round of games.

Consequently, Klopp won’t have to worry about Europe until March, giving him a pass through the extra play-off round, which is where the Champions League’s dropouts initially compete. As a result, there was enough to be happy about, but the Liverpool manager still had a big grievance about what happened that evening.

Outside of the pitch, Manchester City has seen some noteworthy changes. With 115 Premier League charges hanging over its head after it won the treble last season, an independent panel’s hearing date has been tentatively set. The claims have always been refuted by the club.

Naturally, every Premier League team and football fan will be eagerly monitoring those events, including Liverpool. These are the most recent stories from Liverpool.com that you simply must not miss.

Hearing date for Man City set

As is now common knowledge, Manchester City has been accused of multiple Premier League rule violations, the great majority of which have to do with financial matters and are collectively referred to as “Financial Fair Play” (FFP). This year’s February saw the filing of the charges following a year-long inquiry.

It was soon obvious that there would be no quick fix. There has been some progress, though, as the Daily Mail reports that the Premier League and Manchester City have decided to have the independent panel meet in the autumn of next year. Theoretically, a decision on it may be anticipated during the summer of 2025.

There’s also the chance of an appeal, albeit that may still be delayed. Premier League rules outline a thorough procedure for contesting a ruling, so appealing to CAS is at least out of the question. Overall, though at a painfully slow pace, a decision is getting closer.

Jürgen Klopp fumes at Liverpool vs LASK decision

For Klopp, it was unquestionably a successful evening as his team was certified as both a Europa League qualifier and a winner. However, the Liverpool manager’s evening on the sidelines was anything but leisurely.

Klopp was particularly enraged by one call. As the game was coming to an end, Liverpool gave LASK several opportunities to break fast, but in the build-up to one of those, there was a blatant offside. Nevertheless, the officials decided to allow the manoeuvre to proceed.

Liverpool was now desperately trying to come back, and it was only by luck that a collision between an oncoming Caoimhín Kelleher and a sliding Kostas Tsimikas did not turn unpleasant. The TNT Sports pundits claim that Klopp gave the fourth official a hard time for his “dangerous” decision to continue playing.

Kelleher is anticipated to participate in the upcoming matches following Alisson’s injury against Manchester City. This would have also been a very annoying method for the backup custodian to suffer an unexpected setback.

December 2, 2023
5 takeaways from Man City vs. Liverpool: Why Klopp’s strategies and substitutions work

With a hard-earned and well-deserved point that suggests they may be heading for the title, Liverpool denied Man City their 24th straight home victory at the Etihad Stadium.

Premier League (13), Man City 1-1 Liverpool, Etihad Stadium, November 25, 2023

Goals: Haaland 27′; Alexander-Arnold 80′

Liverpool emerged victorious from the tie.
The greatest way to sum up what happened before this game was when Jurgen Klopp made the observation that you can play well against Manchester City and still lose.

And as Liverpool entered the final ten minutes of regular time here still behind Erling Haaland’s opening goal, it appeared as though they might be doomed to that outcome.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – Saturday, November 25, 2023: At the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC play in the FA Premier League. Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores the first goal to equalise. (Image via Propaganda/David Rawcliffe)

Thankfully, the visitors have gained a point that their performance fully deserved thanks to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s spectacular finish and the resiliency that followed.

Without a doubt, this was a close match between two elite clubs, and because it took place on City’s pitch, the draw is even more significant for the Reds.

It is true that they will need to defeat Pep Guardiola’s team at Anfield in the rematch if they want to really capitalise on this performance in any championship contest.

However, that match should be considered much later in the season, so for the remainder of this weekend, Klopp and his team should have a productive afternoon at work.

Goal is frustrating

Naturally, despite Liverpool’s positive feelings regarding the outcome and their performance in this match, there will always be a simmering frustration that is difficult for professionals who hold themselves to such high standards to overcome.

And that has to do with the fact that Manchester City did not deserve to score the first goal in a game that was usually close.

Alisson’s mishandled kick exemplifies the kind of error that can occur while attempting to perform a talent that so many goalkeepers in this division are incapable of.

It is inexcusable, though, that Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold did not assume defensive positions in the aftermath, which allowed Nathan Ake to skip into space and assist.

Even though Virgil van Dijk doesn’t look well when the ball breaks, an uncoordinated back four is inevitable when the ball is lost suddenly.

When Klopp reviews this game with his players, he’s sure to bring up the fact that it is the responsibility of the players in front to protect in certain situations. Szoboszlai and Alexander-Arnold, in particular, will undoubtedly hear it.

Unsung heroes did the job

The two biggest surprises in Klopp’s lineup for this matchup were perhaps the defensive starts of Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas.

Despite the fact that fans would have rather seen Joe Gomez or Ibrahima Konate selected in their stead, neither player disappointed at the Etihad.

Matip finished with a match-high five clearances, four blocked shots, and several incredible dribbles that allowed Liverpool to get past the City press.

Additionally, Tsimikas made three clearances, a crucial pass, and was hardly ever harassed down a flank that was regarded as a possible weakness before to the game.

In the most important of games, the manager showed great faith in resorting to two sometimes-maligned squad choices, and he was rewarded with two outstanding performances.

Mac Allister quietly impresses in Six

Though it seems hard to watch a Liverpool game without Alexis Mac Allister’s usage as a No. 6 becoming a talking topic, there’s a good possibility his quiet performance went unnoticed.

You would have thought the finest midfield in the Premier League would have repeatedly walked by the Argentine, given some of the negative connotations surrounding him.

Despite this, he finished the game with a team-high three tackles, two interceptions, two clearances, and the Reds’ top passing accuracy of 93.2%. This was mostly made possible by the midfielders surrounding him keeping things as compact as they should have.

Although Mac Allister may not be a Fabinho-type player—something Klopp may someday go for—he nonetheless deserves recognition for his contributions to matches like this one in which he quietly works to get his team moving.

Subs shine again for Reds

Guardiola’s decision to forgo any substitutes didn’t change the fact that City would undoubtedly go ahead in the closing minutes of this match.

However, Klopp’s own bench made significant and now-familiar telling contributions, which were a major factor in Liverpool’s final hold.

Luis Diaz and Ryan Gravenberch both increased their counterattacking force, and Cody Gakpo added extra aggressiveness when Dominik Szoboszlai was no longer able to sprint.

Wataru Endo and Harvey Elliott’s enthusiasm was also crucial as the Reds tried to hold off their opponents during a protracted injury delay.

This season, this team’s strength has shown time and time again in the closing minutes of games, as demonstrated in what was maybe the hardest away Premier League match of them all.

November 25, 2023
FSG should think about Liverpool making a U-turn after opposing Chelsea and Man City.

Owner of Liverpool, FSG, may have to take the ‘can’t beat them, join them’ tack after a recent Premier League match saw it lose to several of its rivals.

Everton, Liverpool’s local rival, was given a 10-point deduction during the international break for violating the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations. The club has already declared that it will challenge the decision.

It is possible that tens of thousands of supporters will be carrying signs calling for the Premier League to be ‘corrupt’ on Sunday when it plays its first match since the scandal surfaced (via talkSPORT).

It was quite unexpected to hear that the club agreed this week at a league meeting to continue a contentious practise, given the events at Goodison Park. The 20 clubs in the competition were asked if they supported a temporary restriction on “related-party loans,” or transfers between teams that share owners. However, the motion only needed 14 votes to pass, even though 12 teams supported it.

It’s important to emphasise that, should one of these transactions take place in January, there won’t be anything “corrupt” about it because it complies with all legal requirements. But when you witness a deal between two clubs connected in this way, you may definitely doubt sporting integrity.

It is no accident that five of the eight clubs who opposed the proposal are already a part of official multi-club networks (Manchester City and Sheffield United) or informal ones (Chelsea, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest), and two more could join soon. Standard Liege in Belgium and Genoa in Italy are already under the ownership of possible owners Everton 777 Partners, according to The Athletic, who are now ‘exploring potential partner clubs’ at Burnley.

It is becoming more and more obvious that the current trend will continue unchecked if Premier League teams remain in control of multi-club models, which are rapidly expanding. Therefore, if the ban had been implemented, it would have had symbolic significance as a step towards restricting their reach.

The owner of Liverpool, FSG, is left with two options: either accept that change may be inevitable and start actively seeking out other teams to join so that it can reallocate its footballing assets, or stick to its principles, albeit probably in vain.

If it waits too long, it can find itself in a position where it falls behind its rivals by years in terms of model sophistication or where it doesn’t profit from talent development and income. It’s a cynical attitude, to be sure, but maybe it’s time to admit that you have to join them since you can’t beat them.

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The 29-year-old midfielder might receive a luring January offer from Liverpool.

Piotr Zielinski, a midfielder for Napoli, is apparently a target for Liverpool to join in the upcoming months.

At the end of the current season, the 29-year-old midfielder will be free to sign with another team, thus Napoli may try to offload him for a little sum of money in the January transfer window.

The 29-year-old will provide inventiveness, technical skill, and control to Liverpool’s midfield, which is definitely in need of more depth. He has been an important member of the Italian team, which they won the league title with last season.

Zielinski possesses both the skill and the background necessary to be successful in the Premier League.

It is unclear if Liverpool will be able to complete the deal, but they are ready to make a sizzling offer for the player in January, according to a report by Fichajes. Prior to joining Napoli, Zielinski was linked to a move to Liverpool, so the chance to play for the Premier League team would be an alluring offer for him.

Zielinski’s style of play makes him a suitable match for Liverpool. His endurance and tactical awareness allow him to contribute to Jurgen Klopp’s high-pressing style of play.

Furthermore, Zielinski might be the best replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who has been rumoured to leaving Liverpool in the upcoming months. The Premier League team may have made a wise investment by signing him for a small fee.

November 25, 2023
Ten players could miss Man City vs. Liverpool’s Premier League match due to injuries.

An extensive summary of the injuries that Manchester City and Liverpool are dealing with before their Premier League match on Saturday

The managerial prowess of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will be put to the test on Saturday when they try to assemble their injured squads for Liverpool’s trip to Manchester City.

Due to both teams’ history of fighting to the very last minute for championships, the meeting has always had an advantage in the modern Premier League era. This was reinforced when the Reds’ performance in the final game before the international break guaranteed they would play the league leaders in second place.

However, several of the stars from both teams will undoubtedly miss the top-of-the-table match owing to injury issues, and it might come too soon for other contenders to recover.

Liverpool

Ibrahima Konate

Injury: Hamstring

What we know: Since the 1-1 draw with Luton at the beginning of November, the centre defender has not appeared for the Reds. After taking a break in Toulouse, he missed the victory over Brentford prior to the halftime break because of his second hamstring issue in as many months.

He will miss France’s World Cup qualifying matches against Gibraltar and Greece this week as a result of this, yet national team boss Didier Deschamps stated on Monday that his absence was only preventative.

His testing came back normal, though. The coach said to the French media that “he needs some time to not take any risks.” He already has an injury in that area. Neither I nor he had any interest in getting in touch with him. He could have only been available for training on Friday, November 17, or Saturday, November 18, in the best case situation.

But like his midfield partner Jones, Gravenberch is expected to recover in time for Man City, bringing his run of missing games to an end at three.

Possible return date: November 25 vs Manchester City

Conor Bradley

Injury: Stress fracture

What we know: Just two games into the team’s summer preseason practises, 20-year-old Bradley suffered the devastating blow of a stress fracture in his back.

Due to this, he has missed the entire 2023–24 season. However, before to this month’s 3-2 Europa League loss against Toulouse, he was sighted in open training with the rest of his teammates.

Maybe LASK at Anfield, the game right after City, would be a more reasonable goal instead of a match of this level for the young Northern Irishman.

Possible return date: November 30 vs LASK

Joe Gomez

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Gomez was unexpectedly missing from the Reds’ triumph over Brentford as well.

The Englishman had terrible, chronic issues in the past, but this season he has returned to his former self, albeit largely as a left back and not in his favoured position in central defence.

Before the team’s most recent game, Klopp stated that the seriousness of the problem will need to be evaluated. Since then, there has been no update.

Date of potential return: TBC

Stefan Bajcetic

Injury: Adductor

What we know: Bajcetic, the second Spanish maestro who appears to be having trouble at this club, has also missed extended periods of time due to injury since before the 2022–2023 season concluded.

He only had two appearances as a right back so far this season in September before suffering an injury that has prevented him from playing and will, regrettably, prevent him from playing in the upcoming game.

The 19-year-old recently talked about the difficulties he had starting his career so young.

Possible return date: TBC

Thiago Alcantara

Injury: Hip

What we know: Thiago has not appeared as a substitute for Liverpool since April 26, 2023, and has not started a game for the club since February 4, 2023. This is because he underwent hip surgery and has since experienced setbacks.

He will definitely not play on Saturday since Klopp stated at the beginning of the month that the Spaniard’s realistic goal would be the New Year.

Andy Robertson

Injury: Shoulder

What we know: Robertson missed the October international break due to a dislocated shoulder, which is another issue for a Reds player that needed surgery.

Since then, he has missed seven club games; given Liverpool’s hectic holiday schedule, that figure will rise significantly. The Scottish player is unlikely to play before the New Year and will not be participating against Man City.

Despite this, he is still very positive, saying to Viaplay recently: “I’m getting there, slowly and surely.” The most important thing was that the surgery went well and there were no aftereffects.

“After three weeks of surgery, everything is going great. I just need to take things little by little, week by week. So far, so good. So far, everything has gone smoothly, and perhaps this will continue. Hopefully, I’ll be back on the grass in no time.”

Potential date of return: January 2024

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Manchester City

Erling Haaland

Injury: Ankle

What we know: During Norway’s most recent game against the Faroe Islands, the Premier League record setter took a knock to his ankle. The injury was evident. He was unable to attend their next match against Scotland as a result, and his nation was unable to go to the Euro 2024 finals.

Stale Solbakken, the manager of Haaland’s national team, hinted on Saturday that the player’s absence from the second game was merely a precaution, saying, “It’s not a serious injury; it’s his movement in the foot that is his problem.” If the match against Scotland had gone to overtime, I’m not sure.”

Possible return date: November 25 vs Liverpool

Rodri

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Rodri complained of discomfort, so the management of the Spanish national team decided he would not play in their first game of the break.

But in encouraging news for Guardiola’s team on Saturday, the key midfield player was able to play 86 minutes on Sunday without any new issues.

Possible return date: November 25 vs Liverpool

Ederson

Injury: Foot

What we know: City’s Brazilian goalkeeper was clearly uncomfortable throughout the second half of their most recent away Premier League game against Chelsea.

He had to withdraw from Brazil’s plans for this international break due to an impact injury to his foot. The Manchester Evening News claims that Guardiola won’t need to use Stefan Ortega, his backup choice, because Ederson will be fine.

Possible return date: November 25 vs Liverpool

Sergio Gomez

Injury: Ankle

What we know: The England international missed the first twelve games of the season due to injury, but returned for about a month before the same issue reappeared.

Guardiola indicated that the current situation is “not bad,” but he made it clear that he would not force Stones to play again before it was absolutely necessary.

Possible return date: November 25 vs Liverpool

John Stones

Injury: Hip

What we know: The England international missed the first twelve games of the season due to injury, but returned for about a month before the same issue reappeared.

Guardiola indicated that the current situation is “not bad,” but he made it clear that he would not force Stones to play again before it was absolutely necessary.

Possible return date: TBC

Mateo Kovacic

Injury: Muscular

What we know: A week and a half ago, the Croatian substituted in for Chelsea during the second half of City’s match, despite having strained a muscle. Since the international break, Kovacic has not been mentioned in any fresh updates.

Possible return date: TBC

Matheus Nunes

Injury: Fitness

What we know: “The midfielder is unfit for Portugal’s two games,” the Portuguese Football Association stated in a statement. After testing, Matheus Nunes was deemed clinically unfit for the matches against Iceland and Liechtenstein.”

The former player who was linked to Liverpool was consequently transferred back to Manchester, where he has played without any problems since joining in the summer.

Possible return date: TBC

Nathan Ake

Injury: Unknown

What we know: During the few days between City’s Champions League encounter against Young Boys and their pre-intermission match versus Chelsea, the Dutchman developed an issue during training. He was compelled to leave his foreign assignment as a result, and no fresh information has been released.

Possible return date: TBC

Kevin de Bruyne

Injury: Hamstring

What is certain is that Man City will spare Jurgen Klopp’s team from facing the talisman, Kevin de Bruyne, this coming weekend.

Since hurting his hamstring on the first day of the season, the midfield player has been out. Guardiola is unlikely to risk the 32-year-old, therefore a comeback before the New Year is anticipated.

Possible return date: January 2024

November 22, 2023
The dreaded slot for Man City’s kickoff will not please Liverpool fans.

A local safety advisory group recommended moving Manchester City’s Premier League match against rival Liverpool to the early kickoff time of 12:30 on Saturday, November 25.

According to the Daily Mail, the time has been changed due to worries about fan unrest.
The two Premier League matches were originally scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm on the same day with Sky Sports airing the game in their Saturday evening slot.

Following a number of issues at previous matches between the two, the local safety advisory group, which includes the police, has not given permission for the game to take place in the early evening.

This change will also have an impact on Arsenal’s trip to Brentford because that game will now take place at 5:30 p.m. instead of the time that Man City vs. Liverpool was originally scheduled.

The fact that Liverpool is playing in the early Saturday slot right after an international break for the third time this season will enrage Jurgen Klopp, who has previously discussed the problem.

Due to the travel they must do the week before the game, the Reds find it very difficult to field their South American stars in this slot.
Players like Luis Diaz, Alexis MacAllister, and Darwin Nunez are crucial for the Merseyside club.

If it happened only occasionally, there wouldn’t be a problem, but Liverpool seems to play in this time slot frequently following an international break.

Since Klopp’s appointment, Liverpool has played at 12:30pm 14 times straight after an international break; Tottenham is next with six.

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Journalist: Liverpool are leading the race to sign the best defensive midfielder in his country for £34 million.

Andre Trindade, a midfielder for Fluminense, will be available for transfer in January, with Liverpool “first in line.”

The 22-year-old’s club rejected any attempts to sell him in the summer, and the Reds have been heavily linked with a mid-season move for him.

Additionally, Fluminense won’t get in Andre’s way this time, claims journalist Graeme Bailey.
In an interview with 90min’s Talking Transfers podcast, Bailey asserted that the Brazil international is undoubtedly going to leave, with Liverpool holding a commanding lead.

The journalist claims that many consider him to be the best defensive midfielder currently playing in Brazil’s top division.

“From what we understand, Liverpool was present for the Copa Libertadores semifinal [last week].

The fact that Andre inspired a 2-1 victory over Internacional in the second leg would have made them very happy.

The victory advanced them to the championship game, where they will face Boca Juniors.

“He is actually one of the January agenda items.
If he stays in Fluminense, I’ll be surprised. Will Liverpool be the destination? I believe they are first in line.

“He will unquestionably depart from Fluminense in January.
And he very well could show up at Anfield.

Liverpool is ahead in the Andre race.

Some might counter that Jurgen Klopp doesn’t necessarily need another midfielder given his current options.

There is definitely room for discussion there, to be honest.
There are eight senior first-team midfielders on Liverpool’s roster right now.

Of those eight, it seems like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister are going to be the starters, with Curtis Jones or Ryan Gravenberch receiving Klopp’s preference for the eighth spot.

Stefan Bajcetic, whose development may be hampered by additional additions, and Harvey Elliott, who is very much on the manager’s mind, are the next two players.

The last two, however, may require improvements.
Thiago Alcantara might be Liverpool’s top midfielder in terms of quality.
Although he never stays in shape, his contract expires in the summer.

Wataru Endo isn’t quite the standard Liverpool needs to challenge, though I don’t mean to put him down.
In defensive midfield, if there is one area where they can get better, it is this.

Therefore, moving Andre in January would be a very wise decision.
It would appear wise for the Reds to sign him if they can do so for less than his £34 million release clause.
Keep your eyes on this one at all times

October 14, 2023
Man City and Chelsea are to blame for Liverpool’s target “Romeo Lavia’s £50 million transfer deadlock”

Romeo Lavia, a midfielder for Southampton and a former Manchester City player, is still a target for Liverpool.

Liverpool still lacks a senior holding midfielder with just over a week until the start of the new Premier League season.

Jurgen Klopp has had to play Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones out of position as the Reds’ number six throughout preseason after waving off Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for a combined £52m after being caught off guard by interest from Saudi Arabia, and with Stefan Bajcetic only just on the verge of a return to team-training after suffering a season-ending injury in April.

While the German has repeatedly stated that the club is looking to address these issues, such a situation is far from ideal and leaves them with a clear void that still needs to be filled on the eve of the new season.

Romeo Lavia’s transfer from Southampton to Liverpool would have been finalized in an ideal world. The Reds had already identified the Belgian international as a potential long-term replacement for Fabinho, but the Saints’ £50 million asking price turned them away. However, the 19-year-old took more of the spotlight after both Henderson and the Brazilian left.

Both of Liverpool’s previous bids for Lavia have fallen short of the £50 million asking price. A second bid worth a total of £41 million was submitted earlier this week, while the initial offer was for £34 million with £4 million in add-ons.

The news that a late improved offer would only be worth £3 million more than the initial rejected bid naturally caused groans from Kopites given the Reds’ desperate need for a holding midfielder. It’s unclear if Liverpool will reach a breakthrough in their negotiations with Southampton as they now weigh their options and Andre Trindade of Fluminense has emerged as a potential replacement.

Meanwhile, Lavia’s season is scheduled to begin on Friday night when the Saints visit Sheffield Wednesday to begin the new Championship season. The Belgian is expected to participate, barring an accepted bid before kickoff.

When asked about the futures of Lavia and captain James Ward-Prowse, Southampton manager Russell Martin responded, “Do I think they will be Southampton players by the end of the window? I have no idea. “What I think and what I hope are probably very different.

“However, it would be useless to publicly state that I believe they will be here or that I do not, since in the end, I really have no control over that. If they both leave at some point, or if only one of them does, it will be because both the club and the player have achieved something that is advantageous to everyone.

“I believe that is why it has taken so long so far, and I believe that it might still take so long, but both of them have been great while they have been here, at very different stages of their careers. ”.

Why Liverpool is hesitant to shell out £50 million for Lavia is understandable, if not also frustrating. In their entire history, the Reds have only ever spent more than this amount on Virgil van Dijk, Darwin Nunez, Alisson Becker, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Naby Keita.

Only five other players—Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and Fabinho—have cost Liverpool more than their initial £38 million offer for Lavia. But before moving to Anfield, each of these stars had a lot more experience than the Belgian international.

When high-profile players join the club, the club prefers that they have participated in between 150 and 200 senior games. The teen, in contrast, has made just 36 senior appearances, 34 of which came during his first year at St. Mary’s.

Lavia might be a long-term holding midfielder solution for Liverpool with a high ceiling, but it’s obvious that they are hesitant to depart from their tried-and-true transfer model at the moment.

As a result, the Reds’ own assessment of the player makes sense, but it’s also obvious why Southampton is holding out for £50 million for a player they only paid an initial £10 point 5 million, rising to a potential £14 million, on 13 months ago. Additionally, some of Liverpool’s competitors share some of the blame.

My old team, Manchester City, comes first. In the agreement that brought Lavia to the south coast, they included a 20 percent sell-on clause. They also have the right to match any accepted offers this summer and to repurchase the player for £40 million in 2024.

Although it’s unclear whether that sell-on clause is 20% of the total fee or just any profit Southampton makes on the player, it’s clear that it played a role in the Saints determining their asking price. City might have been entitled to £4.7m had they accepted Liverpool’s initial offer of an initial £34 million, depending on the specifics of the aforementioned transfer clauses.

In contrast, if City is only allowed to keep 20% of any profits, a full £50 million fee could cost City £7.9 million. A small number like that might not mean much at the Etihad, but St. Mary’s as Southampton tries to get an immediate promotion back to the Premier League.

And the difference between that opening offer and the Saints’ demand is what makes the difference between Southampton earning £29,3 million and £42,1 million. It makes sense that when determining their fee, they will take Man City’s debt into account.

Furthermore, if Liverpool are unwilling to pay £50 million, rival interest from clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United might at least lead to offers that are closer to what Southampton are seeking. And if no agreement is reached, Southampton has the security of still being able to demand £40 million next summer thanks to City’s buyback clause.

The Saints have already turned down one such offer, turning down a proposal from Chelsea on the day of the transfer deadline in September of last year, just two months after initially acquiring Lavia from City. Club executives apparently feel that since he is now a senior international and has Premier League experience, they should be able to demand the £50 million that they placed a value on him last summer.

As a result of Chelsea skewing the market by acquiring Enzo Fernandez for a Premier League-record £106.7m in January while also satisfying his full Benfica release clause, the market for midfielders is currently unreasonably high.

Since then, Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund has been acquired by Real Madrid for up to £115 million, Declan Rice from West Ham United was acquired by Arsenal for £100 million plus an additional $5 million in add-ons, and Moises Caicedo’s price tag from Brighton and Hove Albion remains at £100 million. Mason Mount’s contract was set to expire next summer, but Chelsea was still able to demand up to £60 million from Manchester United for him.

Lavia may not have the same level of experience as the aforementioned midfielders, but he has played in the Premier League for one season. He is still capable of being considered a homegrown player in English football. As a result, all contribute to a premium price, and selling clubs are free to base their own demands on any of the aforementioned Fernandez chain-reaction deals.

The transfer window is currently a selling club’s market when you factor in the wealth of the Saudi Pro League, whose four biggest clubs are supported by Newcastle United owners PIF. Naturally, Liverpool benefited from this by selling Fabinho to Al-Ittihad for £40 million, but they are now experiencing the full force of its ripple effect.

They moved for Alexis Mac Allister and Szoboszlai as a result of these excessive fees because they were able to take advantage of £35 million and £60 million release clauses, respectively. However, there isn’t a clause like that at the moment to take advantage of, despite Lavia’s rumored desire to relocate to Anfield.

Southampton isn’t backing down, even though the Reds may not think Lavia is worth £50 million. If the two clubs are able to resolve their transfer impasse in the coming weeks, only time will tell.

August 4, 2023
A £105 million transfer dig is intended as Man City and Liverpool compete for a defender.

Arsenal and Manchester United, Liverpool’s Premier League competitors, are currently bolstering their rosters.

In the week since the team reunited for pre-season training, Liverpool’s summer transfer window has taken an intriguing turn.

Although transfer rumors surrounding Jordan Henderson and Fabinho as well as the growing influence of the Saudi Pro League have cast doubt on Jurgen Klopp’s plans, it was heartening to see new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai team up with their new teammates.

The teams that compete with Liverpool are strengthening their rosters in the meantime, with one in particular announcing two high-profile additions just the past day.

The teams predicted to compete at the top of the table next season are listed below along with the most recent news and rumors regarding them.

Both the deals for Jurrien Timber of Ajax and Declan Rice of West Ham, which the Gunners had been negotiating, have now been officially announced.

Two of Europe’s most promising young players have been added by Mikel Arteta, who wanted to improve the team that finished second in the Premier League last season.

West Ham officially said goodbye to their departing captain and announced that Rice would be moving to the other side of the capital for a British transfer record fee, initially estimated to be £105 million.

Although they declined to specifically name the Gunners in any of their communications in response to reports that they were dissatisfied with the length of time the deal was taking, the Hammers confirmed in their statement that the deal had been completed before Arsenal.

United Manchester.

This summer, the fierce rivals of the Reds have focused on acquiring a goalkeeper.

Following the acquisition of former Liverpool target Mason Mount, it was revealed that veteran goalkeeper David de Gea would be leaving Old Trafford this summer.

Andre Onana of Inter Milan has been considered as a replacement, and the most recent information from Fabrizio Romano indicates that it won’t be long before a deal worth €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons is reached.

“Manchester City.”.

The most recent rumors coming out of Manchester’s other side suggest that City will lock themselves into several more rounds of negotiations with German champions Bayern Munich.

England’s Kyle Walker, who Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg tweeted yesterday has verbally agreed terms on an initial two-year deal, would be leaving the treble winners.

Benjamin Pavard, another defender who has been officially linked to the Reds, is then moving in the opposite direction, as reported by the Guardian. They claim that since the World Cup winner can play both the center and the right of defense, he or she would be a fairly equal replacement.

Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku, one of Chelsea’s departing players, is reportedly missing while negotiations are ongoing, which has Chelsea preoccupied with a transfer saga.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Londoners are only interested in getting rid of the Belgian striker and have been in talks with Inter Milan for several weeks over a transfer fee of about £30 million.

But Lukaku was given more time off, and he hasn’t spoken about the Champions League finalists from the previous campaign since. This also occurs at the same time that Juventus, who are Inter’s fiercest rivals, announced that they were willing to make a bigger upfront offer.

July 15, 2023
As Manchester City to aprove signing with Liverpool ‘dream,’ Kylian Mbappé makes $261m transfer request.

Liverpool’s European rivals: Kylian Mbappé reportedly demanded a huge salary, and a $109 million transfer would likely set a new record for Man City.

Although Jürgen Klopp has completed Liverpool’s second summer signing, there are still additional additions that must be made during the current transfer window.

Dominik Szoboszlai completed a $76 million (£60 million/€70 million) transfer from RB Leipzig to the Reds on Sunday, and the midfielder signed a five-year contract at Anfield. The Reds announced his transfer on Sunday.

With Alexis Mac Allister joining last month, the Hungary international is now part of Klopp’s summer rebuild. However, the Liverpool manager still needs more additions to address the issues from last season.

Nevertheless, the Reds’ early performance has set a precedent for many of their competitors, and it will be up to them to react in the coming weeks.

However, with the window now open across most of Europe, there will be a lot of players moving, and Manchester City appears to be on the verge of making its mark.

As usual, there is a ton of rumors swirling around Kylian Mbappé’s future at Paris Saint-Germain as the Frenchman looks to leave the club.

Here is Liverpool.com’s perspective on some of the most important stories in European football right now, starting with the PSG star.

Kylian Mbappé makes a sizable transfer request.

If he joins any club this summer, Kylian Mbappé has reportedly asked for a massive salary package. The PSG superstar is reportedly asking for $261 million (£206 million/€240 million).

Given that he stated last month that he won’t sign a contract extension in Paris, Mbappé reportedly would demand the package from any club that approaches him this summer.

However, the story also claims that longtime target Real Madrid does not anticipate a transfer this summer and insists that the 24-year-old will have to accept a pay cut if he eventually decides to move to the Spanish capital.

Liverpool reportedly offered $300 million to sign Mbappé at the end of last month, but that deal will not go through.

Let’s face it: Any club interested in signing Mbappé won’t be surprised if he sets extremely high salary demands, according to Liverpool .
com.
You’ll have to shell out top dollar for one of the best players in the world if you want him.

However, it does indicate that he won’t likely be moving this summer and that PSG may have to accept the possibility that he could leave on his own next year. Mbappé 2024 Liverpool fans, how about you?

Joko Gvardiol is under pressure from Man City.

Joko Gvardiol’s desire to move to the Etihad Stadium has been confirmed by RB Leipzig, giving Manchester City hope that a deal will be reached soon.

The Times reports that City is close to a deal that would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in the world at $109 million (£86 million/€100 million), which would surpass the sum Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire.

With Leipzig’s director of sport Max Eberl confirming that Joko Gvardiol and his agents informed them of their desire to transfer to Manchester City, Leipzig appears to have conceded defeat in its efforts to retain the Croatian international.
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Fans of Liverpool will undoubtedly see this as another player who got away, according to Liverpool.com. The ideal addition would have been Gvardiol, who had already identified Liverpool as his “dream club” (according to the ECHO).

But given his asking price, it was never likely that the Reds would be able to close a deal, especially with City in the running. It’s unfortunate that this is the transfer landscape, with teams like City and Real Madrid able to snag the best players in the world.

More news…….

Dominik Szoboszlai confirms the day of his first training session with Liverpool.

Dominik Szoboszlai was quickly signed by Liverpool before his release clause expired, giving them an exciting midfielder who is prepared to begin preseason training with his new teammates.

After a quiet few weeks following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister, fans praised the club’s quick action in signing the 22-year-old after just four days had passed from the time interest in him was first reported.

After his introduction, Szoboszlai expressed a desire to “just play,” and he won’t have to wait long because Liverpool’s preseason is starting this week.

However, Szoboszlai has stated that he will begin training on July 11, despite the fact that only a few players will reassemble at the AXA Training Center on Saturday.

He will be among the second group of players to return from international duty, joining Liverpool’s new No. 8 led Hungary in two Euro qualifiers in June.

The midfielder discussed his hectic schedule as he transitions from Leipzig to Liverpool in an interview with the Hungarian publication Nemzeti Sport.

Szoboszlai stated on Sunday, “I’ll do some training on Monday, I have some paperwork to finish, and then I’ll look at some potential homes where I’d like to live.”.

Then I have to travel to Leipzig, pack up my belongings, bid my former club farewell, and then I have to travel to Budapest.

However, I will return to Liverpool no later than the 10th because I will begin training for my new team on the 11th. ”.

Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott are anticipated to return later in the summer after their U21 Euros campaign, so Jurgen Klopp will have the majority of his team assembled by July 11.

Prior to the Reds’ trip to Germany for a training camp and two friendlies, where we will see Szoboszlai and Mac Allister for the first time in a Liverpool shirt, the first few days of preseason will be full of testing.

But Szoboszlai believes it will take him some time to get used to the new expectations placed on him at Anfield.

The Premier League’s rhythm, Liverpool’s game, and Jurgen Klopp’s ideas all require some getting used to, Szoboszlai acknowledged, adding, “I’m trying to progress step by step.

“As in all situations, the most important thing is to have the chance to play, and if I do, I obviously want to score as many goals, give as many assists, and gain the respect of my teammates and the supporters.

“I want to always uphold the faith that they have in me here in Liverpool. ”.

July 4, 2023