Kylian Mbappé could thwart a summer transfer plan by Manchester United, and Erik ten Hag might choose to sign a player who has been linked to the Reds.
With only three weeks until the start of the new Premier League season, it seems like many clubs, including Liverpool, still have a lot of work to do in order to be prepared.
While Manchester City is interested in RB Leipzig’s Joko Gvardiol but has not yet been able to finalize a deal, Chelsea’s squad still lacks a quality midfielder as the pursuit of Moisés Caicedo has not yet come to a close. Mateo Kovai, who was acquired from Chelsea, is excellent when he performs at his peak, but he will need to work very hard to match the impact of lkay Gündoan, who moved to Barcelona.
Tottenham still hasn’t found a resolution to the Harry Kane saga because Bayern Munich is interested in the striker, and Newcastle United has more work to do now that Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes have joined the team.
Before the season starts, Liverpool needs at least one more midfielder, and Manchester United, despite adding Mason Mount and a goalkeeper, still requires more offensive firepower to keep up with its rivals.
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Sofyan Amrabat transfer latest
Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who has been linked with Liverpool. However, it is premature to say that the Old Trafford club has made an offer for the 26-year-old.
Amrabat, who is entering the final year of his contract, is generating interest from a number of parties and is valued at $33 million (£26 million/€30 million) by Fiorentina, who would be open to letting him leave. The player is also being pursued by Atlético Madrid and clubs in Saudi Arabia in addition to Liverpool and Manchester United.
Of all the rumored Amrabat suitors, Liverpool’s need for a defensive midfielder is the greatest, according to Liverpool . com, but it is still unclear which player the Reds will turn to for that position. In a week or two, everything will become clear.
Manchester United’s search for a striker could be impacted by Kylian Mbappé.
Despite not moving to Liverpool this summer, Kylian Mbappé could still help the Reds beat Manchester United in the standings next year if PSG is forced to compete for the services of a crucial Erik ten Hag transfer target.
Rasmus Hjlund of Atalanta has been targeted by Manchester United, who is in desperate need of a number nine to enter the game and score goals. There aren’t many other obvious options for strikers on the market.
But now that Mbappé is up for sale, PSG is lining up Hjlund as a replacement and may even sell Hugo Ekitike in exchange, according to Sacha Tovalieri of RMC Sport. PSG believes that Mbappé will sign a free transfer agreement with Real Madrid next summer.
The Serie A team was already considering Ekitike, which might make them receptive to signing him, while Manchester United and PSG were looking for ways to reduce the $111 million (£87 million/€100 million) asking price for Hjlund.
Even if Hjlund signs with Manchester United, as a 20-year-old moving to a major team, there is no guarantee that he will make an immediate impact and feel at home, according to Liverpool . com.
He will be an enormous investment for whoever takes the risk, but Ten Hag’s problem with finding a number nine is similar to Liverpool’s problem with replacing Fabinho in that there aren’t many obvious options to consider that aren’t either valued at enormous sums or would involve big risks.
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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL TARGET 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.
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have all made moves thus far in the summer transfer window.
