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  • Liverpool transfer updates: ‘New Bukayo Saka’ deal and $84m move for La Liga standout

    Liverpool transfer updates: ‘New Bukayo Saka’ deal and $84m move for La Liga standout

    Momodou Sonko

    Liverpool transfer news reveals the Reds may be targeting the ‘new Bukayo Saka’ and potentially eyeing a January move for a standout La Liga player.

    With the January transfer window approaching, many Premier League clubs are considering signings, but Liverpool appears more focused on securing their current squad.

    Under the leadership of Arne Slot, Liverpool sits atop both the Premier League and Champions League standings, positioning them for an unforgettable first season. However, off-field matters are less certain.

    Ongoing speculation surrounds the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah. Time is running out for these players to negotiate potential moves abroad, with Salah particularly vocal over the past week. The Egyptian forward is still awaiting an offer from Liverpool, and reports suggest the club may have already identified a long-term replacement for him.

    Here’s the latest transfer news surrounding Liverpool, including the potential successor to Salah and a possible January acquisition from La Liga.

    Momodou Sonko (Gent)
    Liverpool is reportedly in talks to sign Gent forward Momodou Sonko, according to Football Insider. The Reds are said to be interested in adding young talent to their squad to build for the future.

    The 19-year-old has drawn comparisons to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka due to his playing style. As a left-footed right-winger, Sonko could potentially serve as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah should he move to Anfield.

    Liverpool.com comments: While we can’t claim to know much about Sonko at this point, being only 19, it seems unlikely he would replace Salah in the immediate future. Given his current play in the Belgian league, Liverpool might prefer to see him perform in a more competitive league before making a decision.

    That said, the Saka comparisons make him intriguing, and he has made five appearances for Sweden’s U21s this year. He’s one to watch in the coming months.

    Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)

    Oihan Sancet

    Liverpool is reportedly ready to offer around $84 million (£66 million/€80 million) to sign Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The 24-year-old has been in excellent form this season, scoring eight goals in 15 appearances, including seven in just 12 La Liga games.

    The report suggests that Athletic Bilbao might find it difficult to reject such an offer, possibly paving the way for Liverpool to secure a deal in January.

    Liverpool.com notes: If Liverpool were to make a signing in January, an attacking midfielder might not be a top priority, given the depth they already have in that position. The Reds may need to focus on other areas, especially with Ibrahima Konaté currently sidelined.

    Nevertheless, Sancet remains an interesting option for the future, particularly if he continues to maintain his impressive form. More goals from midfield would bolster Liverpool’s attacking threat and could provide some compensation if Salah eventually departs.

  • 18-year-old wonder kid to spark bidding battle between Liverpool and Barcelona

    18-year-old wonder kid to spark bidding battle between Liverpool and Barcelona

    Momodou Sonko

    Because of their recent success in the Premier League, Liverpool is once again a very desirable place for football players to play.

    Due to the Reds’ rich heritage, they will always hold a unique place in English football lore, and Jurgen Klopp hopes to carry on the legendary Anfield era.

    Against the backdrop of the Covid epidemic, the German team won their first Premier League title and their first English top flight victory in thirty years, but they were unable to raise the trophy in front of their supporters.

    Liverpool lost a number of players, mostly from midfield, last summer, and ended up in the Europa League instead of its “big brother,” the Champions League, after an unremarkable 2022–2023 season.

    But any concerns the Anfield supporters may have had about the team’s immediate future have been immediately allayed as Klopp has the team doing incredibly well once more.

    There are many reasons to think that this could be another historic season, on par with those in the more distant and recent past. Liverpool is currently atop the Premier League table based solely on merit, and they have an advantage going into the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. They also appear very confident in Europe.

    In light of this, Fichajes reports that the Reds will compete with Barcelona for the signature of highly regarded 18-year-old Momodou Sonko, who will join for Swedish team BK Hacken for just €10 million.

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    Jordan Henderson “offered” to two of the biggest teams in Europe, but Jürgen Klopp emphasises Liverpool’s reality.

    Jordan Henderson "offered" to two of the biggest teams in Europe, but Jürgen Klopp emphasises Liverpool's reality.

    Jordan Henderson, the former captain of Liverpool, has had interest in returning, but Jürgen Klopp has summed up the current situation.

    Jordan Henderson might have been three matches away from another historic Liverpool trophy lift if he had made different choices last summer. He’d be dreaming of a quadruple too, for the second time in three seasons.

    Instead, if the Daily Mail is to be believed, he’s over in Saudi Arabia, frantically looking for a way out. The only thing keeping his present manager, Steven Gerrard, from losing his job is the small number of fans who are attending this disgraceful game.

    Two of Liverpool’s new midfield additions, making up seventy-five percent of the midfield, were unable to start the FA Cup match against Arsenal. Bobby Clark had made his introduction by the time the match ended. Henderson was aware that if he stayed at Anfield, he would not be a sure starter, but there would have been minutes available.

    Liverpool, meanwhile, hasn’t looked back and won’t do so anytime soon. Jürgen Klopp was questioned about Henderson’s situation and the likelihood of a comeback following the victory. The manager’s expression certainly said more about him than his response, but when the two last spoke, he affirmed that this was not a matter on the agenda.

    Jordan Henderson "offered" to two of the biggest teams in Europe, but Jürgen Klopp emphasises Liverpool's reality.

    So what’s next for Henderson? It is evident that he still has the trust of England boss Gareth Southgate, which must be confusing to Curtis Jones, who has brought such vitality to a once-stagnant Liverpool midfield. However, considering his current salary, it’s difficult to imagine many clubs choosing to take the risk.

    Bayern Munich and Juventus have reportedly made an offer for Henderson, according to talkSPORT. In addition, ‘nearly every Premier League club’ and Bayer Leverkusen have expressed interest in him.

    However, Al-Ettifaq has not made such offer because it does not want to approve of a sale and believes that his salary will probably be a barrier to obtaining a loan. An interested party would have to work hard to negotiate a transaction given these obstacles.

    According to Liverpool.com, could teams like Juventus or Bayern Munich actually attempt to free Henderson from Saudi Arabia at a substantial financial expense? Taking him on as a low-risk wager would be one thing, but the 33-year-old has an extremely weak hand because his club is not a willing seller.

    If things were different, it would be simple to feel bad for him. However, when Henderson signed on the dotted line and prioritised money over a plethora of other factors, all of this was ludicrously foreseeable. Liverpool has fully moved on, and the midfield player may also need to find a way to accept his decision.

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

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

    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.

    Scouts 'fly out to witness' the £7 million winger in action as Liverpool eye a January deal.

    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

    Liverpool defender tests positive for Covid-19 as Crystal Palace is about to receive a sanction

    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.