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Liverpool may no longer have enough time to execute the “perfect” signing.

With the Reds racing against the clock to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder in time, Liverpool may have run out of time to sign Ryan Gravenberch.

Time is running out for the Anfield giants to sign the Dutchman, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla, as Bayern are looking to replace Gravenberch before selling him to Liverpool.

Although the midfielder and the Reds are frantically trying to complete a deal, given the short amount of time left in the window, Liverpool actually runs the risk of losing out on Gravenberch.

As Pedulla points out, even though the Reds have once again handled this transfer poorly, there’s a good chance that this issue would not have arisen had Liverpool made their move to sign the youngster last week.

Indeed, Liverpool supporters are aware that their team has handled this deal poorly once again and that time is now running out because Jurgen Klopp is thought to view Gravenberch as the “perfect” midfield addition.

Liverpool left it too late to sign Gravenberch, and they may soon pay the price for it. Transfers can be accelerated in the final days of the window, but there’s no denying that they did.

Liverpool should have moved for Gravenberch way earlier this summer

To say that Liverpool has made some underwhelming signings this summer, including Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, would be an understatement.
Gravenberch may soon join that list.

The fact that Liverpool cannot make any more mistakes Alfredo Pedulla now and tomorrow night for Gravenberch is universally acknowledged as the fact that time is running out.

With the benefit of hindsight, Liverpool realizes that they ought to have made a move for the midfielder much earlier in the transfer window because the Reds were a team that stood to gain from completing their transactions first.

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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’

August 31, 2023
Journo: Liverpool ‘discussed’ potential transfer for 25-year-old who has been compared to Man Utd ace

According to Ben Jacobs, the Liverpool hierarchy have “discussed” a possible move for a Premier League midfielder within the confines of Anfield.

It was in the final week of last summer’s transfer window that the Reds made an unsuccessful £20m bid for Douglas Luiz (Matheus Leal, via Liverpool Echo), and the Aston Villa boss looks set to stay a player of interest to Jurgen Klopp and co.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the reporter said the 25-year-old was being “discussed internally” by LFC powerbrokers, although no visible action was taken to land the player.

Jacobs stressed: “Douglas Luiz is a name that has been discussed internally at Liverpool. At the moment I am not aware of any movement. I think it’s clear that Liverpool want to add by the end of the window when the real name is available.”

The reporter added: “I also think from Liverpool’s perspective, by unsuccessfully betting the £111m on Moises Caicedo, they have sent the message to the market that they have a lot of money to spend.”

“That could mean they will have to pay over their quota if they want a last-minute goal because there is an urgent need to get a deal with Liverpool. Everyone knows now that they have the financial wherewithal. ”

Whatever Liverpool’s hopes of signing Luiz for £20m this time last year, for a player described by Brazilian media as his side’s version of Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (Samba Foot ), such a transfer fee would certainly not be successful.

The 25-year-old played a crucial role as Villa climbed the Premier League table, securing seventh place and qualifying for the Europa League Conference. Showing his importance to the team, he earned the second highest WhoScored rating under Unai Emery’s team.

Despite alternating between a central and defensive midfield role, he finished the season with a healthy return of six goals and six assists in the top flight alone, eclipsing the performance of any midfielder at Anfield. in the 2022/23 season (WhoScored). Liverpool know their qualities thanks to their outstanding performance against us towards the end of last season, winning three tackles, five duels, creating two wide chances, having a 100% success rate in dribbling and Jacob assisting Ramsey’s goal in the draw 1-1 (Sofascore). .

It would be a bargain to steal Villa for Luiz this week, especially if they face our opponent next Sunday, but the Reds will be fully aware that it would take a massive offer for Emery’s side to even consider. the idea of a 25-year sale for us.

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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’

August 29, 2023
Bradley Barcola, Noni Madueke, and how Chelsea’s transfer strategy might change in a 90-minute

Chelsea are in the hunt for a new right winger before the window closes and Football.London are exploring how tonight’s game against Luton Town could affect their plans.

Since Chelsea completed the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia for £173m last week, the club’s direction in the transfer market has been pretty clear.

Bringing in a new goalie and adding another attacking talent to their ranks. The first seems almost settled, fortunately for the Blues.

New England Revolution’s Djordje Petrovic is on his way to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a £14m (£12.5m plus £1.5m extras) deal with the side from the MLS.

Petrovic will soon undergo medical treatment with the Blues and by the time Chelsea host second-tier side AFC Wimbledon in west London in the second round of the Carabao Cup next week, the transfer should be complete.

It was therefore natural that the club’s attention turned to an attacking option: someone who is versatile and can play both on the right wing and in the middle as a number 10. A few options have been identified for a possible move during the last week of the summer transfer window.

Chelsea spoke to Rayan Cherki and his representatives last month, football.london learns, but nothing has progressed with the Frenchman since the initial dialogue. It could be a target to watch, but for now it looks like Chelsea have turned their attention to other targets.

One of them is Bradley Barcola from the same club, Lyon. The 20-year-old is currently seen as one of the most exciting talents in his role – right wing – in world football right now. But Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in Barcola and has started negotiations with Lyon for a transfer of the winger.

“We need at least one goalkeeper,” Mauricio Pochettino told reporters on Thursday. “We have very talented young goalkeepers, but they need time.

“They need more and then we were talking about a striker, the right profile. If we manage to add the right profile, yes, but not to bring players, so we can add another one. We don’t want to stop the evolution of some young people, [Armando] Broja, [Christopher] Nkunku.

“We work hard, but we don’t make decisions because we need someone. We may need some players in these two areas.”

Pochettino essentially suggested that the club will enter the transfer market between now and September 1st, but only if there is the ideal option. Chelsea will not be in a hurry to buy someone just because they don’t fit the club’s desired profile or ideology. Tonight’s (Friday) game against Luton Town could have a major impact on the club’s plans until the window closes. With Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka both out with knee injuries, the Blues’ offensive options will be tight for those playing behind Nicolas Jackson, we assume.

Noni Madueke is likely to make his first start under Pochettino after coming on as a second-half substitute at West Ham United at the weekend. The 21-year-old winger, who was signed by PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window for £30m, showed the first glimpses of his vast talent and technical ability in the second half of last season, but struggled to establish itself on the right.
place to secure – hand side.

When Madueke positions a defender in a one-on-one situation, he is virtually unstoppable. He’s one of those players where the defender knows what he’s going to do; he cuts off his favorite left foot, but precognition becomes useless due to his incredible speed and tricky dribbling.

Against West Ham, however, Chelsea almost played against two right wingers at times. Raheem Sterling was often on the right wing and stayed there even as Madueke entered the second period. This has at times forced the England under-21 international to move into the centre, where he has been unable to hurt the Hammers.

However, there were a few instances where Madueke picked up the ball on the right side and was able to show the wits of him in one-on-one situations. It was a terrible shame he couldn’t find the back of the net on a shot that hit the net, only for goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to deflect the goal and then turn it over.

If he wants to play against Luton, Chelsea will have to send the ball to him down the right flank as often as possible because if he isolates a full-back there is nothing anyone can do about it. His end product obviously needs improvement, but for raw talent, what he has to offer is pretty scary.

There is always talk of a new right-winger, but Madueke sometimes seems overlooked. Even though Chelsea need depth on the wing, largely due to injury, whoever comes in doesn’t have to be a drag on the development of one of England’s brightest young talents.

August 25, 2023
According to reporter 21-year-old will push for departure if Liverpool offer him £35million

Liverpool target Piero Hincapie is reportedly urging him to leave Bayer Leverkusen if offers of £35million arrive.

Hincapie has been linked with Liverpool in recent days as the transfer window enters its final stages. Reports yesterday even suggested that the Ecuadorian centre-back would ‘love’ to join the Reds.

The reporter who reported this news was Ben Jacobs. And Jacobs took to Twitter last night to post another very interesting Hincapie update. “Hincapie would love to play in the Premier League,” says the journalist.

“Still no offers. Could be available for £35m. Anything close to that price and I understand Hincapie would push for this move.

Hincapie ready to push for Leverkusen exit
On paper, Hincapie would look like a profile Liverpool could target.

Measuring only 1.80m, he is slightly shorter than the central defender that Jürgen Klopp usually recruits. But he’s young – 21 – and left-handed, something the Reds are clamoring for.

At £35m, he’s also relatively good value. It was reported yesterday that Hincapie could cost at least €60m which is certainly not something Liverpool would be happy with. But at £35m he’d be much, much tastier.

The dark side of all of this is that we don’t necessarily want the type of characters who are ready to make progress from their current clubs. It may be naïve, but it doesn’t bode particularly well for Hincapie’s agent who is the same one who recently torched Liverpool in the Moises Caicedo saga.

The Reds will not have forgotten him and it really feels like the agents are pulling the strings. Still, Hincapie could still be interesting for Liverpool at a cheap price.

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The transformation of the Liverpool midfielder: reasons to be happy, parts 1, 2 and 3

Liverpool’s recent victory at Anfield against Bournemouth might not have been as haunting as it was at this time last year, but there were signs of a new horizon.

A promising end to the season in terms of form and results, an initially optimistic start to our summer transfer business, then disruptive Arabian Nights followed by no return attempts to lure Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Anfield.

Add an incomplete stand at Anfield and things are a bit turbulent.

Glad everything is going well on the pitch as the new season has started…

An overly generous and sloppy opening, profuse gifts offered as a goal in our own half seemed elusive. When the ball first landed in the Liverpool net on Saturday, the incident itself – and the linesman’s flag – should have acted like fragrant salts.

But they didn’t.

Even with a deficit, Jurgen Klopp’s players seemed to be tripping over their own feet, as if the score in the corresponding game last season had entitled them to sleepwalk in the first home game.

As juxtapositions go, this was the opposite of what happened at Stamford Bridge six days earlier, where Liverpool were dominant and calm until Mo Salah’s VAR foul turned an expected 2-0 lead into a inconclusive 1-1 draw.

Three goals and a red card later, and it looked a little more than scripted we might have imagined for the start of 2023/24, after 2022/23 ended with a run of seven wins and four draws in one unbeaten streak last 11 Premier League games.

Perspective and all while some of us are opting for the layer of emotional protection that comes with an “expect the worst and hope for the best” approach to our hopes this time around despite the transfer setbacks, I think there are reasons to be cheerful. A two-part renovation

Two-part rebuild

The midfield, which had long been the elephant in the Anfield dressing room – including during winning seasons in the Champions League and Premier League – has finally had its much-needed restart.

Partly planned, partly unexpected. Five out, three in as things stand, with the third of those newcomers arriving just over 24 hours before kickoff on Saturday.

It provided an uplifting but uncomfortable rejuvenation.

The numbers game is no doubt a concern, but it was tempered by the emergence of Stefan Bajcetic last season and the ground made up by Curtis Jones in the run up to that. Of the others we were able to keep, Thiago remains but will certainly stick to his average, missing at least a third of the season, while the decision on Harvey Elliott, which seemed to raise more questions than answers, is still largely undecided. his late appearance on Saturday.

The departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came as no surprise this summer, but the losses of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were clearly not part of the script.

The latter two were certainly keen on their lucrative move east, but it was highly unusual for Liverpool to let them go without a replacement being found and secured.

The next great midfield duo?

Rightly or wrongly, Fabinho and Henderson provided Liverpool’s midfield base for a long time, with a revolving door system dictating who should play alongside them.

Demographics are changing dramatically. The departure of Henderson and Fabinho could very well do us.

The next great midfield duo?

You can’t help but be thrilled by the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai who, together, offer us third eye vision and a force of nature that can mesmerizingly serve us for many years to come.

Mac Allister is perfect for Liverpool in theory. Cultured, intelligent and calm in possession, he worked out the angles in his head long before interacting with the ball. Potentially, after nearly a decade and a half of waiting, we may have finally found an heir for Xabi Alonso.

He had difficulties with the red card shown to him on Saturday, but even if it had been a yellow card it would still have been two yellow cards in the first two games.

Even if his sending off against Bournemouth were to be reversed, we will probably have to get used to his periodic suspensions over the next few months.

In Szoboszlai we find a player who seems to have everything you could want from a midfielder.

Power, pace, offensive spirit, no problem handling the dark arts when necessary, nose for goal, will to win, passion and dedication. An iron fist in a player’s velvet glove, it’s a joy to behold.

The missing piece?

Our latest signing, Wataru Endo, entered the fray shortly after Mac Allister’s departure on Saturday, and played his part in taking us to as serene a third endgame as we could have wished for with 10 men.

Strangely, Endo was canceled by a glass-half-empty caller on the Radio Merseyside phone as I was walking home, apparently for no better reason than the fact that it was about £95m cheaper than Caicedo would have stopped us.

Whether or not Klopp makes another midfield addition before the end of the transfer window, signing Endo could prove to be a smart move.

The departures of Henderson, Fabinho and Milner have seen much of the team’s experience disappear and the Japanese captain is able to make up some of the shortfall.

We’ll probably need a lot of that at Tyneside next Sunday in a game where we can’t afford to have Cody Gakpo in midfield.

Coming off a crucial win over Bournemouth, a fixture between trips to Chelsea and Newcastle next Sunday gives us an opportunity to make a statement if we can.

That goes for both Liverpool’s position and whether Eddie Howe and his players are raising doubts about how they feel about themselves and their chances this season.

August 25, 2023
Liverpool have a new reason not to love Eden Hazard after the Reds left in shame

Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has often been a thorn in Liverpool’s side.

Liverpool have a new reason not to love Eden Hazard, after he was previously teased on the pitch by the Belgian. The former Chelsea star was reportedly instrumental in Romeo Lavia’s decision to move from Anfield to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool spent much of the summer trying to sign Lavia. The Reds have rejected several offers from Southampton who value the player at at least £50m. Chelsea stepped in and matched the asking price, agreeing to pay £53m initially, plus a further £5m in addition. Eventually Liverpool also received an offer which was accepted by the Saints and it was up to the player to decide.

Like Moises Caicedo, Lavia chose Chelsea and signed a seven-year contract. To throw even more salt on Liverpool’s wounds, it appears that old nemesis Hazard influenced his decision.

Athletic say Hazard spoke to his Belgian compatriot before the deal was finalised. Hazard reportedly reassured Lavia that Chelsea would be the right place for him and provided insight into what it was like to live near London.

Chelsea have released a short clip of Lavia talking to Hazard on the phone after revealing the midfielder. However, the first conversation between the pair is said to have occurred earlier.

This latest development will only infuriate Liverpool fans even more. Hazard was often at his best on the pitch when he played against the Reds. In his 18 games against Liverpool, he scored seven goals. Only against Arsenal did he score the same number of goals.

Lavia might still have opted for a move to Chelsea even without Hazard’s influence. After his official announcement, the 19-year-old gave three reasons why he moved to the Blues.

Lavia told the Chelsea website: “Three factors influenced my decision. The project and the ambitions of the club were decisive factors in my choice to join Chelsea, as was the history of the club.

“It’s really exciting to be part of this football club and to write a bit of history. I am really happy and proud. It is a privilege to wear this jersey.

“Most of the players we signed are players I’ve played against and I was like ‘Oooooof, these players are good’, so it’s a great feeling to be able to work with them.” They are young and good players, so it’s nice to improve each other. This is the only way to be successful.”

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Big blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere: Reds had agreed deal

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

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Blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere – Reds had reached deal
August 24, 2023 Farjad Iftekhar 0 Comments newsnow

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

News – Liverpool hit as Man Utd strike £29m deal to sign Reds target – report

During the January transfer window, The Telegraph revealed that the Merseysiders have already agreed to land the Portugal international in a £44m deal this summer. Moreover, Anfield Watch exclusively reported a week ago that the Reds are finally looking to sign the 24-year-old star.

However, according to the latest media reports, Nunes has agreed to join Man City who are keen to strike a deal with Wolves in a bid to get them over the finish line.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have already agreed personal terms with the Seleccao star and submitted an initial offer of over €50m.

However, according to the latest update from Portugal, there is unlikely to be enough supply.

According to today’s version of O Jogo, the West Midlands club agreed a €45m entry fee and €5m top-up to sign Nunes from the Lions last summer. Now they want minimum compensation of €70m (£60m) to part with their prized possession.

Nunes scored just one goal and one assist in the Premier League last season and Manchester City want him to replace the injured Kevin de Bruyne, who directly contributed to 41 goals in the treble season.

Liverpool have seen several midfield goals move elsewhere this summer and it now appears the 11-man Portuguese will eventually move to the Etihad.

August 25, 2023
‘Ready to start’ – Chelsea expecting key signing debut tomorrow night

Chelsea play a game on Friday night which means there is a press date on Thursday and one of the big questions for Mauricio Pochettino this afternoon was which of his signings would make his debut.

Pochettino has confirmed Moises Caicedo is ‘ready to start’ – and while he hasn’t confirmed he will start, he certainly gave the impression that he is.

🗣️Mauricio Pochettino on if Caicedo & Lavia are ready:

“Mo yes is ready to start. Lavia no. He needs a few weeks to be ready to be involved with the team.”

(via @Football_LDN)

— Talk Chelsea (@talkchelsea) August 24, 2023

In a way, we’re surprised: Caicedo looked so out of step when he came on against West Ham on Sunday that you’d think he’d need more than four days of training to keep up with the rest of the encounter. team. However, coming on as a substitute is always more difficult and getting him on the pitch early on can help him settle into the game and find his rhythm.

Either way, tomorrow the Ecuador international has the perfect opportunity to redeem his dodgy debut.

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Mauricio Pochettino confirms the striker ‘agreement’ amid a new injury setback in Chelsea news

The latest Chelsea news, transfer gossip and stories with updates on Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku and The Blues vs West Ham match

Aubameyang dig

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved to Chelsea as he congratulates Hakim Ziyech on his move to Galatasaray. The 30-year-old winger had an uncertain future in West London for a while before finally securing a move to the Turkish top flight.

Like the Morocco international, Aubameyang struggled to break into the first team at Stamford Bridge and spent much of the season on the bench before finding a new club in the summer. In his Instagram story, the Marseille ace wrote: \”All the best my brother. Free Hakim *crying laughter emoji* *clapping fist emoji* *heart hands emoji*. \”

Ziyech then reposted Aubameyang’s post to his Instagram story. Unsurprisingly, Chelsea fans have not been happy with the Gabonese international’s coup at the club and have been expressing their feelings online.

Lukaku ‘agreement’

Asked if he could reinstate Romelu Lukaku in the Chelsea squad, Mauricio Pochettino replied: “It’s not just one team, it takes two teams to find the best solution. You can’t just put it on the club, it affects both sides.

“The situation is where it is because of both sides. Both sides have reached an agreement. Before signing, we were informed about each player’s situation,” added Pochettino. “After signing, we had the squad we had. It’s so clear that nothing has changed and if there’s anything to report, we’ll report it.

“We don’t have to do anything, I have to be focused on my team and try to do well. We can’t waste energy on a situation that was obvious before we arrived at Chelsea.”

West Ham defeat

Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the 2023-24 Premier League season on Sunday at the hands of London rivals West Ham United. The Blues failed to capitalize on their dominance in the first half with Enzo Fernandez missing from the penalty spot. Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta scored after the break to give the Hammers all three points.

Carney Chukwuemeka, on the other hand, went off injured after an excellent performance with a goal, another blow for Pochettino.

August 24, 2023
Report: Chelsea are now closing in on Liverpool’s 23-year-old “absolutely incredible” target

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on signing New England Revolution goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic, a player Liverpool were also apparently eyeing.

According to the Evening Standard, the Blues are “confident” they can finalize a deal for the 23-year-old before the transfer window closes.

In May, there was speculation from Serbian outlet Nogo Mania linking Petrovic to both Liverpool and Manchester United.

However, it now looks like Chelsea will beat the Reds on a third common goal in quick succession.

The Blues are currently looking for reinforcements in goal following the move from Kepa Arrizabalaga to Real Madrid. Additionally, third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is injured, leaving Chelsea in dire need of more cover in goal.

The Blues had 20-year-old Lucas Bergstrom on the bench in their first two Premier League games of the season.

Standard have reported that Petrovic has been Chelsea’s top goalkeeping target this summer. And things seem to be going in the right direction with his signing.

He would follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Slonina and join the Stamford Bridge side from an MLS club. ‘Big guy’

Petrovic is regarded as “one of the best goalkeepers in MLS”, so it’s no surprise to see ties to the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

New England Revolution ace DeJuan Jones spoke highly of Petrovic last summer, calling him “absolutely incredible.”

Jones praised Petrovic’s ability to keep revolution going in games, adding that he’s a “big guy” between the sticks six feet tall.

First Moises Caicedo, then Romeo Lavia… Could Petrovic be Liverpool’s next target to opt for Stamford Bridge instead?

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Moises Caicedo was given excuse after terrible cameo debut in Chelsea loss to West Ham

The 21-year-old will not want to see his Blues debut back anytime soon.

After a shocking 37 minutes for his new team in a 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been given a lifeline.

In the final seconds of the second half, the midfielder gave away a penalty that allowed the Irons to win the game thanks to Lucas Paqueta, making it the worst possible start to his time with the Blues.

Chelsea, Brighton, and Liverpool had been negotiating for the Ecuadorian international for several months, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team ultimately prevailed after it appeared that Jurgen Klopp’s team might have snuck in with a last-minute £110 million offer.

However, he finally left the Seagulls for Chelsea last Monday for a British record fee of £115 million, and fans questioned whether a week of training with the team would be enough to earn him a starting spot against David Moyes’ team.

It appeared as though Sunday could be the start of the 21-year-old’s dream career when he was joined by former Southampton star Romeo Lavia as new midfield prospects for the team. But it wasn’t to be.

West Ham took the lead twice after Carney Chukwuemeka’s first-half goal, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, but Caicedo’s substitution of vice captain Ben Chilwell appeared to further disrupt the Blues’ formation and cohesiveness.

The second half was painful to watch as Chelsea moved the ball around carelessly and erratically, leading to Caicedo’s defensive error in the end.

In addition to the penalty, he also committed eight separate turnovers of the ball and two fouls, all while teammates’ fans mocked him online.

Jamie Redknapp, a Sky Sports analyst, attributes those errors to a lack of recent playing time prior to joining the Blues and thinks his future in a Blue shirt will be much brighter.

Redknapp said, “We have the luxury of hindsight [on Pochettino’s substitutions], but perhaps using someone to release into midfield and maybe bringing Conor Gallagher and bringing [Moises] Caicedo in. However, when you speak to the stats guys here, he has not played for 60 days, and you can see that rustiness because he gives the penalty away.

“Only the manager can see how he has trained; he is new to the club and may have felt he wasn’t ready for 45 minutes yet, but he will improve because it can only get better after giving up a penalty on your debut.

“However, there were some aspects that they simply could not master in the second half despite having played very well in the first. “.

August 22, 2023
Moises Caicedo was given excuse after terrible cameo debut in Chelsea loss to West Ham

The 21-year-old will not want to see his Blues debut back anytime soon.

After a shocking 37 minutes for his new team in a 3-1 loss to West Ham at the London Stadium, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been given a lifeline.

In the final seconds of the second half, the midfielder gave away a penalty that allowed the Irons to win the game thanks to Lucas Paqueta, making it the worst possible start to his time with the Blues.

Chelsea, Brighton, and Liverpool had been negotiating for the Ecuadorian international for several months, but Mauricio Pochettino’s team ultimately prevailed after it appeared that Jurgen Klopp’s team might have snuck in with a last-minute £110 million offer.

However, he finally left the Seagulls for Chelsea last Monday for a British record fee of £115 million, and fans questioned whether a week of training with the team would be enough to earn him a starting spot against David Moyes’ team.

It appeared as though Sunday could be the start of the 21-year-old’s dream career when he was joined by former Southampton star Romeo Lavia as new midfield prospects for the team. But it wasn’t to be.

West Ham took the lead twice after Carney Chukwuemeka’s first-half goal, thanks to goals from Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, but Caicedo’s substitution of vice captain Ben Chilwell appeared to further disrupt the Blues’ formation and cohesiveness.

The second half was painful to watch as Chelsea moved the ball around carelessly and erratically, leading to Caicedo’s defensive error in the end.

In addition to the penalty, he also committed eight separate turnovers of the ball and two fouls, all while teammates’ fans mocked him online.

Jamie Redknapp, a Sky Sports analyst, attributes those errors to a lack of recent playing time prior to joining the Blues and thinks his future in a Blue shirt will be much brighter.

Redknapp said, “We have the luxury of hindsight [on Pochettino’s substitutions], but perhaps using someone to release into midfield and maybe bringing Conor Gallagher and bringing [Moises] Caicedo in. However, when you speak to the stats guys here, he has not played for 60 days, and you can see that rustiness because he gives the penalty away.

“Only the manager can see how he has trained; he is new to the club and may have felt he wasn’t ready for 45 minutes yet, but he will improve because it can only get better after giving up a penalty on your debut.

“However, there were some aspects that they simply could not master in the second half despite having played very well in the first. “.

August 21, 2023
According to Journalist Chelsea will soon announce their second signing of the week, medical complete

Southampton’s Romeo Lavia will soon be announced as Chelsea’s new player.

That says Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Sheth reported on Thursday morning that 19-year-old Romeo Lavia had completed his medical ahead of his next move to Chelsea.

Apparently, the Belgium midfielder will soon be announced as the Blues’ new signing at Stamford Bridge.

Sheth wrote on Twitter: “Roméo Lavia has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of his move from Southampton. Formal announcement expected shortly.”

Chelsea already finalized the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton earlier in the week, so they’re set to bring even more joy to the fans just days later.

Lavia enjoyed a breakaway season with Southampton in the Premier League last year, so it’s no real surprise he’s leaving St Mary’s following their relegation back to the league.

Despite his young age, the defensive midfielder really excelled in the top division last year and is on the cusp of this glamorous move to West London.

Sheth explained on Twitter a few days ago that Chelsea and Southampton have reached a £58m deal for the transfer of Lavia, who could be signed in time for Sunday’s away league match against West Ham.

Respected journalist Simon Phillips reported on his Substack this week that Mauricio Pochettino’s talk with Lavia is a major reason Saints’ talent is heading to Chelsea. The Blues manager works with a squad of young and talented players at Stamford Bridge who will be boosted by the arrival of the 19-year-old Southampton midfielder.

Competition for seats in the center of the park looks fierce as Lavia and Caicedo join the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher and Andrey Santos.

More news……..

After a significant £35 million transfer breakthrough, Chelsea is expected to sign Michael Olise.

Michael Olise, 21, is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a £35 million deal, marking a significant advancement in Chelsea’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace attacker.

A deal to bring Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized. London has a grasp of it.

The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.

Football has learned from sources that Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea. london. Shields has recently played a significant role in talks to transfer Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.

However, Olise is currently unable to play because of a hamstring injury he sustained in June while representing France Under-21. It may not be until the end of September or even the beginning of October before the former Reading winger returns to action.

In July, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson said, “We’ve known since the injury that it’s going to take a while for him to get fit again. The injury was severe and needed surgery. The recovery process will take a little longer even though he is well into his rehabilitation.

“At the moment, all we can do is hope that his rehabilitation will go smoothly and that we can get him back as soon as possible. But we can be sure that we won’t be seeing him for a while. “.

Chelsea has been searching the transfer market for a right winger who can also play as a No. 10. This was the situation prior to Christopher Nkunku’s four-month knee injury absence, but this setback has made the club even more motivated to take action.

Both Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Mohammed Kudus, a star for Ajax, were possibilities. However, it appears that Olise, who is now anticipated to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days, is Chelsea’s man.

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Moisés Caicedo has been signed by Chelsea in a British record-breaking £115 million deal.

Moisés Caicedo has been acquired by Chelsea in a deal worth a British record $115 million from Brighton.

After spending £106.8 million on another midfielder, Enzo Fernández, during the winter transfer window, Chelsea has broken the British transfer record twice in the past seven months. With a club option for an additional year, Caicedo’s contract is for eight years.

Liverpool had a £111 million offer accepted for Caicedo last Thursday, but they were unable to persuade him to move to Anfield. The Ecuadorian international has always preferred to sign with Chelsea, who will pay £100m plus £15m in performance-related bonuses.

Additionally, Brighton has a buy-out clause for a player they acquired on February 1, 2021, for an undisclosed sum that is believed to be £4.5 million from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.

Chelsea made Caicedo their top target for the defensive midfield position, but Brighton turned down several of their offers. It took weeks for a deal to be reached after a £70 million offer was turned down in the middle of July.

The action carries on Brighton’s tradition of making sizable profits in the transfer market. For instance, this summer they sold Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool for £35 million after purchasing him for about £7 million, and last summer Chelsea paid £55 million for the £15 million signing of Marc Cucurella.

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In an effort to sign Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia before Liverpool, Chelsea is also attempting to do so. Although Chelsea, who are willing to pay £50 million plus add-ons, have agreed to a £60 million deal, the Belgian international would prefer to sign with them.

When Chelsea called, Caicedo didn’t need to second-guess his decision to sign with the club, saying: “I am so excited to be here at this big club. Being here is a fulfillment of a dream, and I am eager to begin working with the group. “.

August 17, 2023
Opinion: After being ignored for years, Chelsea have a midfield to be reckoned with

Once Chelsea confirm the signing of Romeo Lavia, they will have assembled one of the best midfielders in world football in two transfer windows.

This area of the pitch has been neglected by the club for years. Chelsea haven’t had a proper defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic and he left our club in 2017.

Since then we’ve had some decent midfielders (some very good), but overall our midfield was nowhere near good enough, unbalanced and lacking the right profiles to compete in the Premier League.

If you want to win consistently and be a consistent force in world football, you have to make sure you have the perfect team engine, which is the midfield. And this starts from the base, with a defensive midfielder.

Chelsea now with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia on standby, they have absolutely everything in midfield now and it’s a fantastic moment and a fantastic feeling for us Blues fans.

Enzo single-handedly led our midfield and team last season when we had a horrible year in football, but now he finally has the help he needs and deserves.

Caicedo and Lavia will provide the defensive stability and awareness we’ve needed for so long, as well as the athleticism and physicality. Both players know how to defend, close the distance, intercept and tackle: all things that we have lacked a lot. Then Enzo will be free for them to do what he does best and that is to create and shoot.

Enzo actually has a really good shot with him and knows how to find the net, but last season he was so blocked we never saw him. He also has great vision and an eye for passing, and he’s now being given the freedom to do all of that.

It’s literally a dream come true for Chelsea fans and it still feels like that, a big dream! But it’s not a dream, Chelsea now have a VERY good and capable midfield with the perfect complementary profiles for each other. What a future they have, and they’re all young, so it’s a future we should see thrive and improve and have for many years to come!

More news……….

After a significant £35 million transfer breakthrough, Chelsea is expected to sign Michael Olise.

Michael Olise, 21, is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a £35 million deal, marking a significant advancement in Chelsea’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace attacker.

A deal to bring Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized. London has a grasp of it.

The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.

Football has learned from sources that Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea. london. Shields has recently played a significant role in talks to transfer Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.

However, Olise is currently unable to play because of a hamstring injury he sustained in June while representing France Under-21. It may not be until the end of September or even the beginning of October before the former Reading winger returns to action.

In July, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson said, “We’ve known since the injury that it’s going to take a while for him to get fit again. The injury was severe and needed surgery. The recovery process will take a little longer even though he is well into his rehabilitation.

“At the moment, all we can do is hope that his rehabilitation will go smoothly and that we can get him back as soon as possible. But we can be sure that we won’t be seeing him for a while. “.

Chelsea has been searching the transfer market for a right winger who can also play as a No. 10. This was the situation prior to Christopher Nkunku’s four-month knee injury absence, but this setback has made the club even more motivated to take action.

Both Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Mohammed Kudus, a star for Ajax, were possibilities. However, it appears that Olise, who is now anticipated to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days, is Chelsea’s man.

August 17, 2023