Liverpool signed a well-known player last summer in an attempt to bolster the defensive midfield position. After being connected to several possibilities, they chose to recruit Wataru Endo from VfB Stuttgart.
But it appears that Arne Slot, the current manager, is searching for an improvement over the Japanese, therefore the Reds are searching for a new number six once more.
Prior to the 2018–19 season, Marco Verratti was rumoured to be a possible target for Liverpool; nevertheless, he eventually signed Qatari Club Al-Arabi.
However, with his present contract set to end next year, transfer journalist Graeme Bailey of HITC has stated that the Italian is now prepared to return to Europe.
Numerous elite English clubs have made offers to him, Liverpool among them. So this summer, they have a clear chance to get him at last.
The journalist goes on to say that Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City have also been informed of the midfielder’s availability in addition to the Merseyside club.
Verratti’s wage at Al-Arabi is presently approximately £576,000 each week, or £29.9 million annually. Mohamed Salah, on the other hand, is the best paid player for Liverpool, earning approximately £350,000 per week.
In order to entice Verratti to Anfield during this transfer window, the Merseyside club would therefore need to violate the pay structure.
The extremely gifted player from PSG would strengthen Liverpool’s engine room if he were to sign with the team. But he is about to enter the twilight of his career—he turns 32 this year.
Hence, it doesn’t make sense to sign him for a hefty sum of money. In your opinion, ought Liverpool should think about signing Verratti?
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At least five clubs are interested in the Liverpool midfielder who was left out of the club friendlies
James McConnell, a young player for Liverpool, did not participate in the team’s final preseason matches against Sevilla and Las Palmas.
He is expected to leave this month. Despite flying for their US tour, McConnell spent the preseason with the first team but was unable to play because of a minor ailment.
The 19-year-old, meanwhile, was still absent from Sunday’s 4-1 victory over Sevilla and 0-0 draw with Las Palmas at Anfield despite his recovery and return to training.
This month, at least five clubs have expressed interest in signing him on a loan; however, considering the circumstances surrounding his peers, a permanent deal is also conceivable.
Ben Doak and Bobby Clark are both free agents; nevertheless, it appears that the club would prefer a short-term deal unless a sizable offer is made.
Hull, Blackburn, Derby, Huddersfield, and Birmingham are reportedly considering McConnell; however, it is unclear if any of those teams have changed their minds two months after the first reports of their interest.
The fact that Liverpool is looking for a new No. 6 before the August 30 transfer deadline suggests how Arne Slot feels about McConnell.
Though there are currently concerns about the fates of Wataru Endo, Tyler Morton, and Stefan Bajcetic, Slot seems to choose Ryan Gravenberch above the other two candidates for the position.
All indications are that McConnell will be leaving Anfield in the summer after going without a game during the preseason and being left out of those last warm-up matches.
A midfielder who turns 20 next month is expected to have developments in the near future, as Liverpool is expected to conclude several agreements now that their preparations are almost finished.
In addition to Clark and Doak, other players that will be leaving include Kaide Gordon, Owen Beck, Sepp van den Berg, Nat Phillips, and Rhys Williams.
While Calvin Ramsay, Luke Chambers, and Lewis Koumas have already joined Stoke on loan, Fabian Mrozek has signed a season-long contract with Swedish team IF Brommapojkarna.
Additionally, Liverpool and Brentford have reached an agreement worth up to £27.5 million, which will send Fabio Carvalho to west London this week.
As of right now, the Reds have no other known targets outside of Zubimendi.
