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Deadline day EXIT is scheduled for Klopp’s Kids in a significant Arne Slot Liverpool overhaul

A number of players will be keeping a watchful eye on their situation should they be linked to a move elsewhere as the summer transfer deadline approaches.

There are only a few hours left before business ends, and it looks like Arne Slot’s Liverpool team will make some significant adjustments before then.

Among them are a few young players who former manager Jürgen Klopp, who left the position at the end of the previous campaign, originally adopted.

Lewis Steele, a reporter for the Daily Mail, said that Hull City is working extremely hard to recruit promising Scottish winger Ben Doak on a loan, but Middlesbrough, a team in the Championship, is a fierce rival.

Somewhere else, second-tier teams are vying for a loan of 19-year-old winger Kaide Gordon.

The announcement of Nat Phillip’s resignation from Anfield preceded the release of the news.

The out-of-favor centre back, who was on loan at Cardiff City for the previous campaign, is reportedly making a comeback to the Championship when he signs a new loan agreement with Derby County.

Liverpool defender Nat Phillips is set to move to Derby County on loan

— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 30, 2024

Tyler Morton is anticipated to stay with Liverpool even though there will likely be a large outflow at Anfield.

In order to give Slot’s team more depth, the Reds recently turned down a deal for the midfield player from Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen.

During his season-long loan at Hull City, Morton made an impressive showing in the midfield, contributing eight goals and eight assists in 39 league games for the Tigers.

Caoimhin Kelleher is another player whom Liverpool is anticipated to cling onto despite Nottingham Forest’s desire.

Yesterday, Nuno Espírito Santo’s team made an offer for the Republic of Ireland international, but it was quickly turned down.

Liverpool have rejected a bid from Nottingham Forest for Caoimhin Kelleher . Offer well below Liverpool’s valuation and the club was not looking to sell.

— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 29, 2024

Although Kelleher and Morton should ultimately remain at Anfield for the duration of this transfer window, an upheaval is anticipated in the next few hours.

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Arsenal “prepares” a £42 million bid while Liverpool “watches” Ademola Lookman transfer developments

The 26-year-old really made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring 17 goals and dishing out 10 assists. This included defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final in May and scoring a hat-trick.

Journalist Alfredo Pedulla reports that Liverpool is “in background” monitoring developments and that the Reds are interested in signing Lookman this month. The same source, however, asserts that Arsenal is leading the race to capture Lookman, with the Gunners planning a £42.6 million bid in addition to the potential to use out-of-favor defender Jakub Kiwior in any move. A loan-to-buy agreement is purportedly another choice.

Lookman is valued by Atlanta between £55 and £60 million, and they do not want to lose such a valuable player before the transfer window closes. But Lookman, who was left out of their Serie A opener against Lecce on Monday at his own request, is eager to leave the Bergamo club. In an effort to pressure the club into letting him leave, he reportedly declined to take part in practice on Wednesday as well, according to Sportitalia.

Lookman possesses a wealth of Premier League experience. The 26-year-old, who made his Premier League debut with Everton, last played in the top division with Leicester during a fruitful loan period in the 2021–2022 campaign. Lookman also scored in a 1-0 victory for the Foxes against Liverpool during that campaign.

August 30, 2024
Liverpool declines Nat Phillips’ offer; the club will have to pay a record amount.

Turkish team Trabzonspor has made a proposal for defender Nat Phillips; however, Liverpool has turned down their initial offer, so if they want the defender, they will have to make him their record signing.

According to reports on Sunday, as Trabzonspor began talks with Liverpool, there was a “concrete possibility” that the centre defender would go to Turkey.

Reporters David Lynch and James Pearce of the Athletic and other members of the Merseyside press claim the £4 million proposal made by the Turkish team was turned down. Liverpool

“are in no rush to sell,” thus it seems that they are unwilling to accept half of the £8 million asking price for Phillips.

After been sent on loan and spending time on the outskirts at Anfield, the 27-year-old may have a different perspective on that last point as he looks for a team where he can make a permanent home and play regular games.

Notably, Trabzonspor would have to pay the Reds £5.8 million (€6.9 million) in order to get the centre back, matching their previous record set in 2014 when they signed Majeed Waris. Pre-season training for Phillips is presently taking place at the AXA Training Centre.

Interest in the player has not only come from Trabzonspor; Cardiff, Ipswich, and Mainz have all mentioned him in the past. Burnley is considering hiring him as well.

During the second half of the 2021–2022 season, while the 27-year-old was on loan at Bournemouth, he worked with new boss Scott Parker.

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Ten Liverpool players are departing as part of Arne Slot’s summer transfer plan.

After losing a number of squad members, Liverpool will be trying to finish deals this summer.

Ten players who have reached the end of their Liverpool career will say goodbye to the club today. Contacts usually end on June 30, as is customary throughout the English top flight.

Now that this day has arrived, the Reds will formally say goodbye to several people who were once part of their organisation.

At the first team level, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are now unrestricted free agents and will not have their contracts extended. During their tenure on Merseyside, both players have experienced their fair share of injury issues, which probably had an impact on the decision about their future.

Adrian is another player whose contract expires today; he has been extended an offer. What will happen next with the Spaniard, who has allegedly agreed to return to his boyhood club Real Betis, is still unknown at this time. The 37-year-old may still stay at Anfield, however this is not definite.

Adam Lewis, Mateusz Musialowski, and Melkamu Frauendorf—all of whom have played senior level for the club—are making their way out the door at the Academy level. While Musialowski had to wait until March of this year for his chance after being used from the bench in a Europa League victory over Sparta Prague, Lewis made his first-team debut in an FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town in February 2020 but has spent the last four seasons out on loan. Frauendorf also made their maiden start against Shrewsbury, though it was in January 2022.

The club chose not to extend terms with the young players, therefore fellow Academy players Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington will also be starting new chapters in their lives as of right now. Goalkeepers Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman have been given the chance to continue their career with the team, just like Adrian did, but there has been no update regarding their commitment to this choice.

July 8, 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
Three players are permitted to depart as Jurgen Klopp looks to sign a Fulham star on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old centre half greatly pleased Liverpool during their Carabao Cup semifinal second leg at Craven Cottage on Wednesday.

Liverpool may consider Tosin Adarabioyo, a defender for Fulham, in the summer.

The 26-year-old centre half greatly impressed Liverpool during their Carabao Cup semifinal match at Craven Cottage on Wednesday. Since Tosin is free to speak with foreign teams, AC Milan has already expressed interest in signing him before his contract expires in the summer.

Tottenham was also considering the 6′ 5in defender throughout the summer, and Liverpool is looking to strengthen their defensive lineup. Despite Jurgen Klopp’s departure, a free transfer to replace Joel Matip or another player of their calibre is probably appealing.

Tosin is aware that Fulham wants to keep him, but he will have options as a free agent. Fulham is content to wait and see what happens.

After Nat Phillips, a 26-year-old centre back, spent the first half of the season at Celtic, the Reds have permitted him to join Cardiff City on loan for the balance of the season.

Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Matip all sustained major injuries during the 2020–21 season, during which time Phillips made 20 appearances for the Reds. Phillips has played 29 times for the team. He only made five appearances for Celtic during the previous season, but he made eight appearances throughout the first half of this one.

Although Blackburn had also hoped to sign the defender, he will now play out the remainder of the season in South Wales.

Right-back Calvin Ramsay, who featured just twice for Preston in the first half of the season, has also been loaned by the Reds to Bolton. Ramsay’s loan at Liverpool is expected to go as well as that of right-back Conor Bradley, who won Bolton’s player of the year award following an outstanding campaign and is presently making an impression for the first team.

Liverpool’s left-back After being brought back earlier this month, Owen Beck has also been granted permission to return on loan to Dundee in Scotland.

After Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas suffered injuries, Beck—who had been playing well at Dundee—was brought back to Liverpool, where he made his Premier League debut in the team’s 4-0 victory over Bournemouth. According to FIFA regulations, he was not allowed to play for a third team this season after making appearances for Dundee and Liverpool.

After the first half of the season that we both experienced together, I am more than happy to be back, Beck remarked. At this point, I’m eager to perform in front of the crowd once more.

“I am ecstatic to be back. I would want to express my gratitude to the Dundee supporters for their unwavering support over the first half of the season. Even after you learned that I had been recalled, you showed incredible love. Now that I’m back, let’s get back to work.

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Liverpool and Manchester United are vying for the 44-year-old Premier League boss.

Manchester United is considering hiring Roberto De Zerbi, the manager of Brighton, as their next manager.

The Telegraph claims that Manchester United is keen to appoint the 44-year-old Italian as their next manager, but they will have to fight with Liverpool for his services.

De Zerbi has done an outstanding job at Brighton since taking manager, and the Seagulls have pleased with their play and performances.

The fact that Manchester United is interested in employing him is not surprising. The Italian, who is among the top young managers in the game right now, is expected to draw interest from Barcelona and Liverpool, two other teams that will be losing managers at the end of the current campaign.

Erik ten Hag’s failure to get the greatest performance out of his team this season is preventing Manchester United from making the Champions League. The Red Devils may let him go if the club doesn’t perform much better before the end of the season.

Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Man United has been frantically searching for a player, and De Zerbi might be the one.

After Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced that he will be departing the team at the end of the current campaign, the Reds are now searching for potential successors.

It would be prudent for Liverpool to appoint the 44-year-old Italian manager as well. It will be interesting to see who of the two teams succeeds in winning him over.

Compared to Man United, who are still in the process of rebuilding, Liverpool has a considerably more advanced project and is therefore in a better position to qualify for the Champions League.

Another manager may be departing Brighton shortly for one of the “Big Six” teams, following Graham Potter’s departure for Chelsea

January 31, 2024
What Liverpool FC has to offer during the January transfer window

The January transfer window is now open, but what can Liverpool realistically hope to do before the end of the month deadline?

The Reds have acquired or loaned players since 2020, including Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Ben Davies, Ozan Kabak, and Takumi Minamino, so they are no strangers to a January acquisition.

There will be cries for Liverpool to bolster while they can, particularly in defence following a string of injuries, given that Jurgen Klopp’s team is very much in the running for the championship.

The Reds are expected to have a quiet offseason, but what else might the team reveal? The window officially opened on January 1st.

Any incoming

When it comes to Liverpool, rumours are always present; the challenge is in sorting out the verifiable ones from the cacophony.

Fluminense midfielder Andre was linked during the first part of the season, but that ship has gone, as David Lynch of This Is Anfield reported in November that a January “swoop” is not in the cards.

Joao Palhinha of Fulham is not available for a transfer either.

Though injuries to Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas have left Joe Gomez with a job at left-back, the defence is receiving a lot of attention following Joel Matip’s season-ending ACL injury.

Shortly after Matip’s injury, Klopp distanced the team from any defensive signings, stating, “They all cost money, it must be the right player.” Tell me about a team looking to offload a very, very good center-half.

Even still, links between players like Goncalo Inacio of Sporting and Antonio Silva of Benfica have persisted, even though local Merseyside media have not yet produced any solid information.

Liverpool is vying for the title, so it would be great if they were aggressive during the transfer season, but early indications suggest that reinforcements won’t arrive until the summer.

Sales

The team rarely engages in mid-season sales, opting instead to arrange a loan transfer or hold onto a player until the summer.

Despite ongoing rumours of Thiago being linked to Barcelona, which are illogical given his injury and the fact he will be a free agent in the summer, one would anticipate that to stay the case in January.

It’s possible that rumours about players like Fabio Carvalho and Nat Phillips could surface again, but Dominic Solanke—who moved to Bournemouth in 2019—will probably end up being the most recent first-team acquisition made during the winter transfer window.

Loans

We anticipate that most of the winter action will occur here, since there are several loans to evaluate following a varied first half of the season.

After having little or no game time, Phillips (Celtic) and Rhys Williams (Aberdeen) are predicted to follow Carvalho in concluding their tenure early.

For the second half of the season, they might each be paired with a different loan, although Liverpool will have to exercise caution given their recent failings.

With Robertson and Tsimikas injured, there may be discussion about whether Owen Beck, who has been playing well for Dundee, is still needed at left back, even if James Balagizi (Wigan) may potentially make a comeback due to a fresh injury.

According to reports, Beck’s contract contains a clause that would allow Liverpool to bring him back to Anfield, but they won’t do anything to impede his progress.

Calvin Ramsay has been welcomed by Preston, but he has only made two appearances thus far due to a combination of illness and injury. This month, the club will also be closely examining Ramsay’s situation.

In addition to the 16 loans that were finalised during the summer transfer window, Marcelo Pitaluga, Bobby Clark, Kaide Gordon, Paul Glatzel, and Matteo Ritaccio are all potential candidates for new short-term agreements.

January 1, 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
The 26-year-old is expected to join Liverpool’s roster in January, and the Reds are eager to see him play at Anfield.

According to rumours on Saturday, Liverpool plans to increase the alternatives available to them at centre back in January.

Wayne Veysey of Football Insider reported this morning that Nat Phillips will likely be called back from his Celtic loan next month. The arrangement was originally scheduled to expire in late August.

With the 26-year-old’s parent club eager to have him back at Anfield in the wake of Joel Matip’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the Reds are unlikely to exercise their option to extend it until the end of the season.

Liverpool had plenty of choices at centre back, so even if Matip hadn’t torn his ACL, it could have been wise for the Reds to call up Phillips in January given his success in Glasgow.

The defender hasn’t received the regular game time that he and his parent club would have hoped for from his loan move to Celtic; under former LFC manager Brendan Rodgers, he has only made eight appearances. He was also left off of the matchday squad for today’s Premiership match against Hearts.

Jurgen Klopp will have an easy way to add depth to his centre of defence by getting him back to Merseyside, but the manager will probably still be itching to recruit a player in that position next month so they can immediately compete for a starting spot.

Although Phillips has shown admirable quality in the past—most particularly in the second half of the 2020–21 season—his return should be seen as a workaround rather than the answer, given his age of 26 and the lack of evidence that he would ever establish himself at Anfield.

In an ideal world, the Reds’ hierarchy would contemplate giving the “Bolton Baresi” another (more thoughtfully planned) loan period if a reported target like Goncalo Inacio or Piero Hincapie is brought in. However, recalling him would give us enough depth at center-back.

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Liverpool persuaded to sign Jarrad Branthwaite

Liverpool should sign “the revelation of the season,” Jarrad Branthwaite, from fierce rivals Everton, according to Suleyman Ozturk.

Liverpool is looking to add a new defender as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to bring in a vital player for the long run. He would have preferred to have signed in the summer, but the manager was pressed for time and was forced to realign their midfield before he could bolster his defence.

Joel Matip’s season-ending injury may have advanced Klopp’s intentions, as Liverpool prioritises a center-back in January. The Reds’ manager previously acknowledged that teams won’t want to let go of their best players in the middle of the season and alluded to the challenge of locating the ideal candidate.

Meanwhile, he has allowed rookie Jarrel Quansah, who also began against Crystal Palace this past weekend, plenty of playing time. Although he does have some respectable possibilities, he believes that Liverpool needs a strong defence if they hope to contend for both the Premier League and the Europa League.

Liverpool should recruit 21-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who has been dubbed “the revelation of the season,” from fierce rivals Everton, according to Voetball International’s Suleyman Ozturk. He emphasised the qualities of the Toffees centre defender and stated that he was Virgil van Dijk’s long-term replacement.

“I believe that his time in the Netherlands, specifically in the Eredivisie, has been beneficial for him,” stated Ozkurt.

“You bring up his football prowess, which was also apparent at PSV, but I think his positioning is unbelievable.”I think Broja, the Chelsea striker, was really strong in their duels.

“It was interesting that they highlighted the exact moments that I found intriguing, the ones where he doesn’t bite but stays central, much like Van Dijk at his best,” Michah Richards said of him on Match of the Day.

“If I were Liverpool, I would purchase him to replace Van Dijk.” He is, in my opinion, Everton’s Premier League revelation of the season. He already leads the defence for a team that is having serious problems. It’s difficult to start in the starting lineup for a Sean Dyche team at age 21.

Branthwaite does not want to hurt Everton’s feelings, thus he will only consider relocating to Liverpool. The 21-year-old defender is being pursued by several Premier League teams, and Tottenham is also hoping to make a move before January.

Everton sees Branthwaite as essential to the team’s long-term success and is not interested in selling. Due to a violation of their Profit and Sustainability policies, the Premier League has docked the struggling Toffees 109 points.

More significantly, they won’t dare transfer one of their best assets to fierce rivals Liverpool, even though circumstances may alter. Ozturk’s evaluation of the defence makes a lot of sense, but a Merseyside transfer seems unlikely to happen.

December 16, 2023
26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL PLAYER AGREED ON TERMS TO JOIN LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United are said to have agreed personal terms with Nat Phillips as they target the Liverpool defender.

Nat Phillips is a prime target for Leeds United this summer and a report suggests personal terms have been agreed.

This reports Last Word on Sports, which says Leeds have reached a preliminary agreement with Phillips.

If true, the next job is to finalize a fee with Liverpool and try to bring Phillips to Elland Road.

Leeds are inching closer to signing Ethan Ampadu, who can operate as both a central defender and defensive midfielder. However, we expect him to play the latter role and with Robin Koch’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds need another centre-back.

Phillips appears to be the primary target and if his reps agree on personal terms, that would be a big step in the right direction.

Athletic reported on Leeds’ interest in Phillips in June and hinted that Liverpool were aiming for around £10million.

It would be a big outlay for Leeds, especially with Ampadu costing at least £7million, but new boss Daniel Farke needs to be backed up with signings.

Daniel Farke would surely support Nat Phillips move

The Athletic report also added that Farke was looking to sign Phillips during his tenure as Norwich City manager. That move never happened, but Farke would finally get the chance to work with Phillips in Leeds.

The whites want to return to the Premier League and a no-nonsense defender like Phillips could be ideal.

The 26-year-old was promoted from Championship side Bournemouth in 2022 and Leeds are hoping to see him do the same at Elland Road.

Phillips may not be flashy, but he’s performed admirably in recent years when he’s been called up to Liverpool.

A 6-foot 3-inch centre-back with great airpower and a desire to block and clear anything in his path, Phillips could help Leeds build a winning defensive line under Farke.

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LIVERPOOL WILL “COMPETE FOR TITLE,” SAYS STEVIE NICOL If the five-man transfer agreement is approved

Stevie Nicol still expects Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to contest the Premier League title next season, although he will lose veteran duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, as well as bringing in three new faces.

The Anfield legend was asked what the “realistic expectations” are for Liverpool next season, whether they “replace the whole of midfield” and whether Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will leave.

Now, two players, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, have already entered, so one can imagine that another big name will join as the aforementioned duo complete a potential five-man transfer deal.

While Klopp’s midfield will undergo massive and perhaps unplanned changes as a result, the exceptions remain the same for Nicol, as he told ESPN.

As Manchester City are aiming for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, the last team to win the title outside of Treble winners have been Liverpool themselves, and have gone over 90 points on other occasions but been overwhelmed by the incredible power that Pep Guardiola has built upon. Can those at Anfield go down that road again next season? Nicole thinks so.

“They’re fighting for the title,” Nicol said of Liverpool’s expectations for next season, when they replace the entire midfield following the possible exits of Fabinho and Henderson.

“Simple and clear. If you sign three quality players in this way, you add them to the striker and you have to expect the defense to not concede another 50 goals. Then you have to compete.”

Will Liverpool push for the Europa League?
The Reds have reached three Champions League finals under Klopp, including one against Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.

But now that they’re in the Europa League it will be interesting to see how they balance that competition versus the Premier League.

Many will argue that the Premier League is much more important than the Europa League, so in the end, will Klopp throw his best players into the marathon because they can’t afford to lose the Champions League again?

Yes, winning the Europa League will get you there too, but aiming for the title must be the main goal.

July 18, 2023
Liverpool may receive a £37.7 million boost transfers as five potential deals surface.

Income dominates Liverpool’s landscape, but five could be used to shore up the transfer budget

Earnings are key at Anfield as Liverpool look for new faces to join Alexis Mac Allister.

Four senior players have departed, with Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all leaving Merseyside. Goals have been outlined by the Reds and multiple names continue to be associated with a move.

Khephren Thuram is one of them, as are Gabri Veiga and Ryan Gravenberch. But if one of these tied players arrives, you may need to make room with additional spending.

Last season, Sadio Mane made a high profile departure from Merseyside when he decided to move to Bayern Munich. It doesn’t look like we’ll see any shocks when it comes to an Anfield exit, but some could be introduced on the fringes.

Caoimhin Kelleher – £10 million

The Republic of Ireland striker has been reduced to minutes in the League Cup and a few FA Cup games in recent seasons after establishing himself as Liverpool’s second-choice goalkeeper behind Alisson. Although he enjoyed success with the Reds during the 2021/22 season, his international place was under threat.

Southampton signed Gavin Bazunu from Manchester City last summer in search of stable goalkeepers, with the Irishman impressing during a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday. Aside from how Saints finished in the Premier League last season, he’s been pushing for Kelleher.

The battle for the number one shirt has prompted manager Stephen Kenny to speak out, urging the Reds keeper to steer first-team football away from the L4 after settling for Liverpool with just four appearances in all competitions .

Now the above £10m is just his market value, as reported by transfermarkt.co.uk, but he is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. Namely Brentford, who are currently contemplating a life without Spain goalkeeper David Raya.

He openly declared his desire to play for the title and there was much speculation that he would join Tottenham Hotspur. Even though this trace apparently no longer exists, information is still circulating about Manchester United as well.

If Liverpool sell him, it would mean looking for a reliable option to replace the Brazilian, who has won the player of the season award.

Nat Phillips – £3 million

Nat Phillips has established himself as a cult hero at Anfield after his defensive stability helped the Reds overcome their injury woes.

Like his defensive partner Rhys Williams, they have stepped up at key moments to overcome the selection problems faced by Jurgen Klopp.

He made five appearances in all competitions for the Reds, but questions remained over his L4 future.

Phillips would not be pushed towards a departure from Liverpool following his services to the club, but he has been in the spotlight in recent months.

In January, a hamstring injury suffered by Ibrahima Konate thwarted a potential Phillips move as he was seen as a cover option for Joel Matip and Joe Gomez if Virgil van Dijk is out.

Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly been interested, while the defender has attracted interest from Premier League clubs in recent seasons. However, speculation over his future remained quiet this summer.

Rhys Williams – £1.7m

Williams created some of the defensive options that took Liverpool across the line behind closed doors during the season. He is also another defender whose playing time is limited as he is lower in the pecking order.

He found some minutes while on loan at Blackpool in the Championship, but those were cut short when he was recalled in January. The 22-year-old has three years left on his contract with the Reds and reports towards the end of last season suggest he has attracted interest from the second tier of English football.

There were indications that Liverpool were ready to accept an approach for the Preston-born defender. As with Phillips, there have been no concrete reports of a departure he could postpone this summer, but he could be an option after Liverpool U21 team-mate Leighton Clarkson moved to Aberdeen on a permanent basis.

Joel Matip – £10m

Joel Matip has proven to be one of the smartest deals in Liverpool’s recent history after signing Schalke on a free transfer. The Cameroon defender has won every piece of silverware at his disposal, making 187 appearances for the Reds since arriving seven years ago.

Liverpool and injury concerns have been a regular occurrence in recent years, with the 31-year-old himself suffering greatly. He resigned himself to just 17 Premier League appearances this season as he moved down the pecking order behind Ibrahima Konate.

The Reds need defensive options, but they also need to be healthy as often as possible – with this in mind, the new centre-backs have not yet been completely wiped out, even if midfield is a priority.

Matip still has a year left on his contract at Anfield, but the Reds could risk losing the then 32-year-old on a free transfer next summer. It means that this summer could be the right time to cash in on the centre-back

Fabio Carvalho – 13 million pounds

It was a difficult debut season for Fabio Carvalho. Having signed from Fulham, he has come with a promise and while the roof remains there and is untouched by the youngster, he has faced questions about his future.

His playing time was reduced following the post-World Cup restart as Liverpool pushed for European qualification. Even before the curtain fell on the season, Carvalho faced interest from the likes of RB Leipzig, who saw an offer rejected by Liverpool.

“I would like to make all these decisions with the guys before I talk about it (publicly),” Klopp said in late April. “There is no decision yet in any direction.
“What I can say is he’s been exceptional again this week in training.

He’s really exceptional. So, yeah, we’ll talk and then we’ll see what we’re going to do – what he’s going to do. wants, what I think, but there is no decision yet.”

The club are unwilling to part ways with the 20-year-old but the German boss has hinted the midfielder, who was voted into the Championship team of the season before joining the Reds, could be loaned out.

“I think there could be a possibility that Fabio could be loaned out, but the fact is that it wasn’t Fabio’s best year of his career, of course, but it could have been his most important.” “No player has impressed me as much as Fabio, that’s the truth.

This talented boy came here with big dreams and big expectations and it didn’t work out – it was okay at first but it didn’t market at the end. But his work ethic will allow him to have a fantastic career because he trained and got nothing.

June 24, 2023