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Replacement for Mohamed Salah found as Liverpool contract speculation arises

Mohamed Salah may leave Liverpool for free at the season’s end, and former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Omar Marmoush should be signed as his replacement.

Salah is in the final year of his contract, leaving uncertainty about whether he will extend his stay or depart. Hamann has endorsed Salah’s fellow countryman, Marmoush, as a suitable successor.

Currently playing in the Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt, Marmoush has netted 10 goals in 10 appearances this season. When asked about the 25-year-old’s potential in the Premier League, Hamann stated to wettbasis, “Yes, absolutely.

“I think that both Frankfurt strikers (Marmoush and Hugo Ekitike) are on the radar of the English. A wonderful couple that harmonise very well with each other. With Ekitike, we knew that he had great potential.

“He had indicated that last season, in the winter, and now he seems to be taking off. With Marmoush, I was always surprised at Wolfsburg that he didn’t really get going. But he’s a wonderful player, a great finisher, and has pace.

“So they’re both players who are obviously very interesting for the Premier League. It will be difficult to follow Salah. I don’t think he has missed ten games in eight or nine years. So it will be difficult to follow him, but I would trust Marmoush to do it.”

Hamann’s comments come after former Liverpool teammate Jamie Carragher expressed hope that Salah will sign a new contract to secure his legacy by breaking records. Currently tied for ninth on the all-time Premier League goalscorers list with Jermain Defoe, Carragher believes Salah will aim to climb higher.

“He’ll have an eye on Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard by the end of this season, I would imagine,” Carragher remarked on Sky Sports. “I think stats like this are one of the biggest reasons why Mo Salah will sign a new contract at Liverpool.

“Of course they’ll be talking about money and length of contract, but I think these are the things that really get the juices flowing for Mo Salah. He breaks all the records at Liverpool, but getting as far as he can up those lists, I think that’s a big part of his focus as a player.”

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Darwin Nunez has conveyed precisely what Arne Slot and Liverpool were hoping to hear

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has responded on social media to Uruguay’s surprising 1-0 loss to Peru in World Cup qualifying, despite receiving praise for his individual performance.

The defeat came from a late goal by Miguel Araujo, marking Peru’s first victory in 10 qualifying matches and lifting them off the bottom of the South American table. Despite the setback, Uruguay remains in third place and is still on track to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

In the CONMEBOL qualifying format, each nation faces the other nine both home and away. After 18 matches, the top six teams will earn spots in the World Cup, while the seventh-place team will enter the FIFA playoff tournament, providing an alternative route to qualification.

Nunez has issued a rallying call to his teammates on social media, urging for improvement ahead of Uruguay’s home match against Ecuador on Wednesday.

“Work to improve, there is no other [way],” he stated in Spanish on Instagram. “Go Uruguay always!”

The Uruguayan media absolved Nunez of blame, noting he was among the standout players, with El Pais remarking, “he was the one who tried the most, but was very alone in attack.”

Initially, there were expectations that Nunez would remain suspended for his involvement in the Copa America controversy this summer. However, a successful appeal allowed him to participate in the match against Peru.

Since making his Uruguay debut in 2019, Nunez has netted 13 goals in 30 appearances.

October 22, 2024
Salah ‘shocks’ Liverpool with ‘surprise’ European offers and ‘betrayal’ claims

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering a move to another European club this summer, given that Liverpool has been slow to offer him a new contract.

Salah’s goal in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United marked the first time in his eight seasons at Liverpool that he scored in the opening three matches of the season. Despite not receiving a renewal offer yet, Salah, who has set a Liverpool record by scoring 20 or more goals for seven consecutive seasons, is on track to extend this streak.

Over a year ago, Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad made a £150 million bid for Salah, which Liverpool rejected. Although there was speculation during the recent summer transfer window, concrete interest was minimal. Now, rumors are swirling about whether Salah will sign a new deal or leave on a free transfer next June.

Recent reports suggest that Salah is not interested in moving to the Saudi Pro League after seeing former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane’s experience there. The Liverpool Echo also mentioned that Salah would like to sign a new contract with Liverpool before the season ends.

Following Liverpool’s win at Old Trafford on Sunday, Salah expressed frustration about the lack of contract discussions, stating, “Nobody in the club talked to me yet about contracts so I was just like, ‘OK, I play my last season and see at the end of the season.’”

However, Spanish reports now claim that Salah may ‘betray’ Liverpool, with ‘two offers in Europe’ reportedly emerging. Salah’s potential departure has ‘shocked Liverpool,’ and he ‘does not rule out staying in Europe and competing against the club where he has excelled for nearly a decade.’

Liverpool’s failure to secure Salah’s future has attracted interest from major European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.

Despite Salah turning 33 next June, Jamie Carragher does not think age will hinder him. Carragher commented, “I’m not sure it will be his last year. I think Mo Salah is a little bit like (Cristiano) Ronaldo. Most footballers think 35 is the time to finish. I think Mo Salah will be looking at his late 30s and winding down then in his head.”

Carragher added, “He will be looking at breaking every record he possibly can, either in the Premier League or Liverpool. I find it very difficult to see Mo Salah in the Saudi League next season.

He is playing that well at one of the biggest clubs in the world. There are a lot of wingers with more medals, but few with his quality and goal-scoring numbers. He is right up there alongside Ronaldo as the best winger we’ve seen in the Premier League.”

September 6, 2024
Report: Liverpool is heading to a close deal to sign a star for £68.2 million

According to media reports, Liverpool is prepared to let go of Colombian international Luis Diaz during the summer transfer season.

The father of the former Porto player has been teasing Barcelona, saying that his son’s goal is to play for the Catalan team.

If Spanish media claims are to be believed, Liverpool and Barcelona are reportedly in talks to finalise a swap deal involving Raphinha and Luis Diaz.

Liverpool has travelled to Barcelona in order to finalise an arrangement that will see them buy Raphinha in return for Diaz, according to Catalan source Nacional.

The former Leeds United winger played a crucial role in the Blaugrana team’s 2022–2023 La Liga championship victory. Additionally, he made an impression the previous season by directly contributing to 23 goals across all competitions while playing for Xavi.

Sport first reported in April of this year that the Nou Camp team turned down a 60 million euro deal from the Premier League because they believe the Brazilian international is worth 80 million euros (£68.2 million).

Raphinha is poised to be sold by Barcelona to Liverpool, though, as Lamine Yamal is now an undeniable starter on the right wing and Raphinha is no longer needed.

After Nico Williams, their major goal to reinforce the left wing, chose to stay with Athletic Bilbao, the Spanish giants are primarily pursuing Luis Diaz.

Diaz is Anfield’s first-choice left winger. Should he depart, Cody Gakpo—who made an impression at the Euros—may take over as the starting left winger under fellow countryman Arne Slot.

If Raphinha signs with Liverpool, he’ll have to sit behind right winger Mohamed Salah, who is the team’s first choice. Nevertheless, we require a first-rate successor because the Egyptian’s contract is set to expire in less than a year.

Do you think Liverpool should proceed with signing Raphinha in exchange for Diaz?

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Liverpool could take £51 million to offload a major player this summer

Luis Diaz, a winger for Liverpool, has been linked to leaving the team this summer.

Spanish giants Barcelona is eager to sign him, and according to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, negotiations have resumed with the intention of closing the transaction.

The 27-year-old international winger from Colombia was originally estimated to be worth €75 million. However, Liverpool is reportedly willing to approve his exit for a meagre €60 million (£51 million). It will be intriguing to see if Barcelona agrees to sign the player and meet the English club’s criteria.

The story goes on to say that the two teams might carry out a partial trade agreement that would help them both in terms of financial rules.

Diaz would be a fantastic addition, and they need more depth and talent in the wide spaces. He has established himself as a dependable Premier League performer, and since joining Liverpool from Porto, he has been an important member of the team.

For him, the chance to relocate to Barcelona might be very alluring. He would be able to test himself in La Liga and compete for championships with one of the top teams in the world, which would be a fantastic next step in his career.

Is Luis Diaz within Barcelona’s budget?

The Spanish company, which is having financial troubles, may still have some issues with the rumoured €60 million asking price. Given the player’s status in the team, Liverpool is unlikely to sell him for a low price, and Barcelona will need to come up with a sizable summertime budget.

It’s still unclear how things will turn out.

Prior to allowing the South American winger to leave, Liverpool must also acquire a first-rate replacement. Recently, they have been associated with players such as Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United.

August 17, 2024
The 28-person squad has been confirmed by Liverpool FC for their preseason tour of the USA

The 28 players that will be heading to the United States for Liverpool’s preseason tour have already been revealed. The tour begins on Saturday against Real Betis.

For the first time since 2019, the Reds will be visiting the US this summer, and Arne Slot, who took over for Jurgen Klopp, will be leading a new-look squad.

After working with his players for little over a week, Slot will go on a three-city tour, starting on Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

A number of important players are still missing since they are competing in summer international tournaments, but Liverpool has confirmed which players will be travelling to the United States.

The following players are still on post-season leave: Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz.

Nonetheless, other players have been to the US this week, including Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones.

Because there aren’t many well-known names, Slot works with a larger number of people, to which a variety of young people and outsiders join.

Those that have made the cut include Amara Nallo, Trey Nyoni, Luke Chambers, and Ben Doak.

Other first-team regulars who are travelling are Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley, Stefan Bajcetic, James McConnell, and Kaide Gordon.

Jota and Alisson are anticipated to reunite with the team in the US at a later time.

Liverpool preseason squad for US tour

Goalkeepers: Davies, Pitaluga, Jaros, and Kelleher

Defendants: Bradley, Tsimikas, Chambers, Beck, Quansah, Van den Berg, Phillips, Nallo, Robertson, and Bradley

Midfielders: Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Stephenson, Nyoni, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, and Bajcetic

forwards: Salah, Carvalho, Doak, Gordon, Koumas, and Blair are the forwards.

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Liverpool may “break wage structure” to sign a young player from Chelsea.

Liverpool plans to waive their traditional wage structure in order to sign Rio Ngumoha, a teenage player from Chelsea.

After Ngumoha and Chelsea’s contract negotiations broke down, Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign the highly-regarded young player from their Premier League opponents.

The 15-year-old’s West London contract ends this summer, and the Reds are willing to pay above the academy level in order to recruit him.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool and the England youth international are close to reaching an agreement, which would be a major win for the Merseysiders’ academy system.

🚨🔴 EXCL: Liverpool are closing in on deal to sign Rio Ngumoha (2008) as he’s leaving Chelsea Academy.#LFC are set to break historical wage structure for Academy to sign Rio, who’s highly rated by the club.

Deal set to be completed soon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/bxQAUGDm4T

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2024

Ngumoha, who was born in 2008, participated in 2023–24 as a member of the Chelsea first team after training with them earlier this year. He rose to become Chelsea’s under-21 team’s third-youngest player of the century.

The winger, who has been compared to Jamal Musiala, scored in the championship game to win the Premier League U16 Nationals “Player of the Tournament” award in October 2023. In April, he also scored in the u-17 Premier League Cup Final with a fantastic solo performance

July 24, 2024
Signings like Dani Olmo, Mo Salah, and Arne Slot alterations: Liverpool’s fantasy month ahead of the new season

After succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, Arne Slot has evaluated his team in preparation for his debut Premier League season, and Liverpool has not added any new players this summer.

Liverpool’s Premier League campaign kicks off in a month when they travel to Portman Road to take on newly promoted Ipswich Town.

For the first time since 2016, the Reds will start 2024–25 with a new manager in Arne Slot, replacing Jurgen Klopp. Starting in early June, the former Feyenoord coach will have to deal with his players’ phased return after Euro 2024 and the Copa America.

Even if Klopp has given his blessing, Slot will still be under a lot of pressure to start out strong as he follows in his footsteps. Prior to the season, Slot will be seeing his players for the first time, so he needs to make a good first impression and spell out his game plan.

The Reds still haven’t signed their new manager’s first summer acquisition. In the next weeks, Michael Edwards and Julian Ward will be hard at work trying to reverse that circumstance so Liverpool can get off to a strong start to the season. Mirror Football looks at what might be in store for Slot and his team going forward.

Pre-season fixtures

27. July: Liverpool v Real Betis at Acrisure Stadium, in Pittsburgh (00:30)

1 August: Liverpool v Arsenal, at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia (00:30)

4 August: Liverpool v Manchester United, at Brice Stadium, in Columbia (00:30)

11 August: Liverpool v Sevilla, Anfield (15:00)

Contractual judgements It is hard to argue that Klopp’s exit does not signal the start of a new era at Liverpool. After his predecessor’s retirement, Slot has been left in a strong position, however it’s unclear if a form of makeover will be necessary.

Three of the most important players in Liverpool’s recent success—Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk—are currently in their final year of contracts. Getting new contracts for each would facilitate the transfer and stop constant speculation about their fate during Slot’s press briefings.

Alexander-Arnold should not be sold, and new contracts for his more experienced teammates should at least guarantee a future pay for their services. After Liverpool rejected a huge offer for Salah last summer, he has been frequently linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League. The Reds would benefit from solidifying their position.

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Given Joel Matip’s departure and Van Dijk’s delicate predicament right now, Liverpool needs a new central defender in their lineup. With the availability of Jarrel Quansah and Ibrahima Konate in addition to the adaptable Joe Gomez, it is a strong position in many respects.

It would be wise to include someone like Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. The Chelsea academy product’s debut may be sluggish, but the Reds can now move on with negotiations in earnest after England and them advanced to the Euro final.

The Reds may potentially try to exercise Dani Olmo’s release clause. The victor of Euro 2024 will also be taking a vacation, but his £50 million contract is rumoured to expire at the end of this week. Working fast could be crucial to bolstering the team’s attacking options in order to defeat Manchester City’s rivals.

Olmo could play in a midfield role or as an offensive player on the left or right, providing versatility throughout Slot’s system. With his share of the Golden Boot trophy won in Germany, the 26-year-old will be fired up to try and make an immediate impact.

Additionally, a defensively inclined midfield player would not hurt. However, Stefan Bajcetic still has the opportunity to stake his claim and join his new boss’s team to back players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Dream XI for the first day

Darwin, Endo, Mac Allister, Alisson, Olmo, Jota, Van Dijk, Guehi, Robertson, and Darwin.

July 18, 2024
The ideal summer for Arne Slot is coming true as Liverpool agrees to three moves and Mohamed Salah’s contract is completed.

Arne Slot has a lengthy list of tasks that need to be completed before he arrives in Liverpool. This summer will bring contracts, transfers, and other things.

This summer will see a lot of change for Liverpool as Arne Slot is expected to take over for Jürgen Klopp. And there will be a long list of things that need to be worked out when the Feyenoord head coach arrives at the AXA Training Centre for the first time.

Although the return of players like Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, as well as a few important FSG additions behind the scenes, will mitigate some of the damage of Klopp’s departure, it will still take some getting accustomed to living without the German.

Although Liverpool has come a long way this season, more work still has to be done. Liverpool.com examines the summer that might ensue in the best of circumstances.

What must occur is broken down into three parts: contracts, transfers, and a smooth coaching changeover.

Key moves arranged and center-back signed

Adding a center-back to the Liverpool team’s roster is the one transfer that needs to be completed this summer. There can’t be too much pressure put on Jarell Quansah, especially with Ibrahima Konaté prone to injuries and Joël Matip scheduled to go as a free agent.

In addition, though, it wouldn’t hurt to have another midfield player join the team (even if Bobby Clark will be hoping for more playing time and Stefan Bajčetić is expected to return and be a legitimate option again). Similar reasoning applies to the attack, where it would be wise to have a sixth forward given that one is constantly sidelined due to injury or lack of play.

But first, an additional defender. It would be ideal if that guy had a high enough ceiling to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk, but that kind of player is hard to come by.

Three significant contract choices were made.

Salah Mohamed. Van Dijk, Virgil. Trent Arnold Alexander. Talks about contracts don’t come much larger than that. Although Salah hasn’t played at his best in 2024, he is still the Reds’ top attacker. Alexander-Arnold still has his finest years of life ahead of him, and Van Dijk is one of the best center-backs in the world.

It would be beneficial for Liverpool to conclude the contract calls as soon as possible this summer (to prevent needless speculation). Considering how crucial each of the three players is still, it seems sense to prolong them all.

Arne Slot coaching techniques introduced.

The playing team will need to adjust to certain adjustments even though Slot has been chosen to take over at Liverpool. Now that he has resigned from his position with the Netherlands, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff will be joining him at Anfield and he won’t have to wait until after the summer’s European Championship to start working with him.

That will be crucial since Slot wants to put his ideas into practice as soon as feasible. When Liverpool resumes pre-season training, many of its players will be away on international duty (or at least vacationing after the strain of playing for their countries), but those that are there from the start will have a significant edge. That will present an opportunity for many to establish an early claim in a cutthroat hierarchy.

May 15, 2024
The incredible off-field earnings of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah are disclosed in new records.

Mohamed Salah is a Liverpool winger and Egypt international, but he has several more sources of income outside of football.

Mohamed Salah, a top player for Liverpool, has made a significant profit from his business, according to new paperwork.

After agreeing to a lucrative new contract with Liverpool in 2022, Salah, 31, already makes about £400,000 per week. This is due to his status as one of the Premier League’s greatest players after joining from Italian club Roma in 2017. However, the Egyptian winger’s income comes from sources more than merely the ball at his feet; his profits off the pitch also add to his fortune.

In June 30, 2023, ‘Salah UK Commercial’ released their most recent financial statement, which shows that they made little over £5.4 million after taxes. The 31-year-old’s business ventures have flourished after he recovered an incredible £27 million through business transactions in just three years.

Now that amount has surpassed £33 million, Salah will be able to use it as a nest egg in the future.

According to the most recent filings, the Egypt captain, who also has partnerships with Pepsi, Adidas, Uber, and Vodafone, made £11 million from personal sponsorships alone in the previous tax year.

Salah might have made even more money in his upcoming financial statements if Liverpool had chosen to sell him for £200 million last summer.

Al-Ittihad, the reigning Saudi Arabian champions, reportedly offered him a deal worth an incredible £175 million a year in an attempt to make him the latest famous player to relocate to the Middle East.

The most recent accounts of Mohamed Salah, via Companies House

Although Salah is still one of Liverpool’s most vital players, his current contract expires in June 2025, therefore the Reds will need to plan for life without him.

Salah’s future has come under scrutiny once more since manager Jurgen Klopp has decided to depart the team at the end of this season.

Even with the rumours swirling and Saudi Arabia’s desire not abating, the attacker is adamant that Klopp’s exit will not affect his future at Anfield. “No, not at all. Life goes on. In an earlier this month interview with Sky Sports, Salah said to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, “It’s part of life now.”

“Everything is in motion. The players have already departed from the club. Players of great importance left the team. The club also values the manager greatly, but he is departing. I will eventually leave the club, but it won’t affect my future because of Klopp’s departure.”

When Salah was rumoured to be joining a Saudi Pro League team back in November, Klopp responded, saying, “Mo is here, Mo never came to me and wanted to go.” To be honest, I didn’t give it a second thought—should we sell or not, or anything else.”

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Fans of Liverpool receive a shocking morning update from Fabrizio Romano.

It is now believed that Real Madrid is “monitoring” Trent Alexander-Arnold due to his unresolved Liverpool contract problem.

The relevant information was posted by Fabrizio Romano on X, formerly Twitter. The fullback’s current contract is scheduled to end in the summer of 2025.

Although the player’s mental state is still unknown, the Merseysiders are unwilling to part with their vice captain.

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation at Liverpool.

Current deal expires in June '25 with no talks underway as of now.

Liverpool have not indicated any desire to sell at this stage.

There's no indication of player's views so far. pic.twitter.com/2rCywx2yjH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 22, 2024

This summer, is Trent Alexander-Arnold going to be sold?

Nothing in football is guaranteed, of course, but we don’t think there’s a possibility in hell that our No. 66 will swap Liverpool red for Madrid white.

Now that the club has separated the two key positions of sports director (in Richard Hughes) and CEO of football (in Michael Edwards) with FSG, the 25-year-old’s problem should be settled soon Though the latter’s most essential assignment before formally joining the club on June 1 will be obtaining the services of Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.

Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, Trent, and others need to have new contracts arranged as the next top priority.

March 30, 2024
Six players, including a “world class” player and the league champions, might soon depart Liverpool

The Reds will be making a lot of changes after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the conclusion of the season, and a few players may be going this summer.

This summer, Liverpool will start a new chapter in their history when manager Jurgen Klopp steps down after nearly nine years in charge.

After leaving his position as technical director of Bournemouth at the end of the season, Richard Hughes will take over as the club’s new sporting director. Michael Edwards has returned to his position as chief executive of football for Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group.

After Klopp’s replacement is named, there may be a lot of changes on the pitch as well. With that in mind, Mirror Football has looked at six players who may leave Anfield this summer.

Caoimhin Kelleher

Admired as “world class” by Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, Kelleher has been a great substitute for Alisson during the Brazilian’s recent hamstring injury layoff.

It wouldn’t be shocking, though, if Kelleher pursued a transfer to a team where he would be first choice this summer, given that Alisson is expected to reclaim his position as No. 1 once he is fully recovered. Last summer, the 25-year-old was linked to Brentford and Wolves.

Alcantara Thiago

Sadly, Thiago’s four years at Anfield have been hampered by injuries, and it is highly doubtful that Liverpool will attempt to extend his current contract given that it expires at the end of the current campaign.

Thiago, who returned to action for the first time in 10 months after hip surgery, picked up a muscle ailment in February and has only made one appearance this season. After winning league titles in Germany and Spain, a midfielder could be heading for a lucrative move abroad if he can become healthy.

Joel Matip

Matip, who has served Liverpool admirably for the last eight years, is another player whose contract is up this summer. Although Klopp thinks the defender should get a longer term, it is more probable that the defender will be leaving.

After sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in December, the 32-year-old will miss the remainder of the season. Several European teams have been linked to a summer transfer for Matip, who won the FA Cup, League Cup, Premier League, and Champions League with Liverpool.

Adrian

Adrian, who is nearing the conclusion of his sixth year at the team, is another player whose contract with Liverpool could expire this summer. The goalie has only appeared in two games over the past three years and is currently third choice behind Alisson and Kelleher.

Nat Phillips

After three loans in the previous three years, Phillips is currently on loan at Cardiff, a Championship team. This summer, he could leave Liverpool permanently. The 27-year-old is ready for a fresh challenge, and since joining Cardiff in January despite interest from Leeds and Blackburn, he has been a constant presence on the team.

Mohamed Salah

Last summer, Salah was strongly connected to a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabia. However, Liverpool turned down a £150 million bid from Al-Ittihad, and Salah has since resumed his stellar play for the Reds.

The 31-year-old’s contract expires in 2025, therefore Liverpool may choose to cash in this summer if the Saudis make another sizable bid. Although there are other offensive options available to them that could cover for the vacuum, promising young players like Jayden Danns have also made an impression this season.

March 22, 2024
Salah and the four potential January departures from Liverpool

In an attempt to solidify their title challenge, Liverpool will examine their alternatives during the January transfer window; yet, making additions may require Jurgen Klopp to part with some of his best players.

The Reds, who spent over €150 million in the summer, are currently one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. However, due to injuries to important players, it is possible that purchases will be made this winter.

Liverpool signed Cody Gakpo in January of last year, signalling that they would be amenable to a suitable deal should one come up, but it’s probable they’ll need to offload players before adding any big names to their roster.

FootballTransfers examines which players might depart Anfield in order to assist Klopp with any upcoming acquisitions next month.

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara’s tenure at Liverpool is probably coming to an end in 2024 because his contract is set to expire in the summer and an extension seems improbable.

Although Klopp anticipates that the 32-year-old will be eligible for selection next month, it’s possible that Thiago is being sold to get Liverpool a return on a player who will be leaving for free and hasn’t been a regular member of the team this season. Thiago hasn’t played since April.

Saudi Arabian teams are rumoured to be interested in Thiago, and Liverpool is willing to accept a lowball offer to remove the Spaniard’s pay so they can use the funds for other projects.

Fabio Carvalho

Fabio Carvalho, who signed with RB Leipzig on loan to replace Dominik Szoboszlai, who transferred to Liverpool at the same time, was expected to have a breakthrough season.

Carvalho has only made one start in the Bundesliga, which was in September. Since then, he has played fewer than 100 minutes of league football, which is why Liverpool decided to terminate his loan in January.

Carvalho may be a squad option when he returns, but it’s more likely that the 21-year-old will go out on loan once more to get more first team experience, as Liverpool still think highly of the player despite his difficulties.

Nat Phillips

Nat Phillips, who has made just three starts for Celtic and whose loan with the Scottish giants is set to expire at the end of the month, is another player in a similar situation to Carvalho.

After Joel Matip suffered a long-term injury, Phillips might be called upon to fill in as backup defender, but it’s more probable that the 26-year-old will be sent on loan or moved permanently.

With just 18 months remaining on his deal and interest from other teams in the past, Phillips is a player that Liverpool will probably have little trouble cutting ties with despite his meagre 19 Premier League appearances.

Mohamed Salah

Although Liverpool finds it incomprehensible to part with a club legend and their most valuable player in the middle of the season, Saudi Pro League teams will still be trying their luck to get Mohamed Salah.

Salah is seen as the ideal athlete for Saudi Arabia’s athletic endeavours, and during the summer, they had a proposal of more than €100 million rejected for the Egyptian.

Salah’s contract expires in 2026, and while Liverpool may accept that he will eventually move to the Gulf, a record transfer offer might encourage the Reds to part ways with their talisman as soon as possible in the hopes of bringing in younger players with a comparable pedigree.

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Liverpool and two other Premier League rivals are vying for the 25-year-old South American’s signature.

Douglas Luiz, a midfielder for Aston Villa, has been connected to a departure from the team in recent months.

According to a report from 90 Min, Liverpool has now entered the competition for the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who is reportedly being watched by many Premier League clubs.

It seems that Liverpool has expressed interest in signing the player should he decide to leave Aston Villa. Liverpool could use more players like the 25-year-old, who has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dependable midfielders.

Alexis Mac Allister has had to fill in as their defensive midfielder this season because they were unable to buy a quality player during the summer transfer window. The Argentine international is better suited as a number eight, and Mac Allister will be able to play for his country now that Luiz has arrived.

Luiz could finish off Jurgen Klopp’s midfield group for the foreseeable future and would be a great fit for the Liverpool midfield.

The athlete has also been connected to Manchester City and Arsenal.

The player may find the chance to play for a major club appealing, but it appears that the West Midlands club is unwilling to allow him go in January. This season, Aston Villa has been very strong, and they are trying to qualify for the Champions League. It is unclear if Liverpool will want to make a test offer in January, but they won’t want to deplete the team anytime soon

December 21, 2023
Scouts ‘fly out to witness’ the £7 million winger in action as Liverpool eye a January deal.

When Jurgen Klopp’s scouts go to work in January, Liverpool has their sights set on a cheap addition.

Momodou Sonko, a winger for BK Hacken, is apparently a target for Liverpool, but Barcelona is also vying for his services. The adolescent is now regarded as one of the best young players in the Allsvenskan and is expected to have a successful future, maybe in the Premier League.

The Reds allegedly dispatched scouts to monitor Sonko on Thursday when his team fell 2-1 on the road to Azerbaijani side Qarabag in the Europa League, according to Swedish publication Expressen. Only three goals were scored by Hacken in their six European matches, but one of those goals came from Sonko, who has been their best player thus far.

The Reds allegedly dispatched scouts to monitor Sonko on Thursday when his team fell 2-1 on the road to Azerbaijani side Qarabag in the Europa League, according to Swedish publication Expressen. Only three goals were scored by Hacken in their six European matches, but one of those goals came from Sonko, who has been their best player thus far.

Although Liverpool hasn’t shown their interest in him by putting up a formal offer, Hacken reportedly values him at £7 million, so a January transfer would not break the bank. However, because of his 10 goals and five assists in all competitions this season, Barcelona and RB Leipzig are also considering the 18-year-old.

Sonko played 82 minutes in the match that Liverpool saw, and the Merseyside club was interested enough to plan to scout him during a training session earlier in the year for the Swedish club.

He could give Liverpool a viable option as their star player, Mohamed Salah, will be away with Egypt for most of January playing in the Africa Cup of Nations. He was recently called up to the Swedish national squad.

Salah’s long-term future at Anfield is still up in the air because Saudi Arabia is still interested. As the teenager is more likely to be seen as a player for the future than as someone who can have an immediate effect, Sonko may be one method Liverpool is protecting their future.

The Reds could be able to spend more money elsewhere if they see Sonko as the forward they need to recruit. After all, they saved a lot of money by buying Sonko for £7 million rather than going big for a more well-known player.

Joel Matip suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season. This highlights the need for Liverpool to bolster their defence, as Virgil van Dijk is now joined in the middle of the defence by Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah, according to Jurgen Klopp.

Wataru Endo is the only recognised holding midfielder for the team, therefore Alexis Mac Allister has been forced to play a deeper role. It’s possible that the goal is to add another player to the position in January or the summer after that.

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Ramsay tests positive for Covid-19

After testing positive for Covid-19, the on-loan Liverpool defender Calvin Ramsay has suffered yet another setback. The Scotland international temporarily switched teams during the summer and is currently playing in the Championship with Preston North End.

Ramsay’s lone knee injury came back at the end of the previous month, so he was unable to play in Preston’s goalless draw against Norwich on Saturday. Given his recent history of injuries, his absence caused some concern, but Ryan Lowe reassured everyone that there was no reason for fear.

The Preston manager commented, “He’s got Covid,” via the ECHO, following the game. “I’m not sure what the crack is called. It’s flying about a little bit, isn’t that right?

We had to make sure we just kept him away because he wasn’t feeling good. He had no business coming with us. He is therefore not well.

Tuesday sees Preston return to action as it hosts Huddersfield Town; however, it is currently unknown if Ramsay will be able to play.

December 16, 2023