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Romeo Lavia reveals his THREE reasons for picking Chelsea and turning down Liverpool as his £58m transfer is announced…

Ex-Southampton star says ‘history’ is one of them!

Chelsea’s new signing Romeo Lavia has revealed the three reasons that convinced him to join the West London giants.

Keen to boost their midfield options this summer, the Blues completed the signing of Lavia for £58m on Friday morning, just days after the signing of Moises Caicedo.

The Belgium international has signed a seven-year contract with the West London giants after completing a medical on Thursday, Mail Sport has revealed.

Interest in the former Southampton star continued throughout the transfer window and at one point it looked like he might sign for Liverpool.

The Reds were in hot pursuit of the 19-year-old and made more offers to the Saints, only for Chelsea to pounce and reach an agreement with the club.

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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Southampton star Romeo Lavia in a deal worth £58m

Mauricio Pochettino’s side sealed the Belgian international despite interest from Liverpool

The Belgian star will wear number 45 for Chelsea, the same as for Southampton

And in his first interview after signing for Chelsea, Lavia revealed the “three factors” that convinced him to join the Blues.

“I think the project and the club’s ambitions were key factors, but also the story behind it, so those three factors influenced my decision,” he said.

Liverpool have a glittering history, boasting 19 league titles to Chelsea’s six.

However, since the start of 2010, Chelsea have won 11 titles to Liverpool’s seven and for the Belgian star this makes them a more attractive option. Lavia also spoke on the club’s website, after sealing his move, where he said: “I’m really happy to be joining Chelsea and being a part of this exciting project.” It’s a great football club with a great history and I’m really excited to start.

“I can’t wait to meet all my new teammates and build chemistry together to accomplish great things together.”

The 19-year-old will wear the Blues’ number 45 shirt, the same number he wore during his year at Southampton.

Before the official announcement on Friday morning, the Belgian international also wrote an emotional message to his fans to say goodbye to the club.

“To the Saints fans. As I greet you, I want to thank you for everything you have given me during my time here,” he said.

“I immediately felt the love of all of you, even if we didn’t reach our common goals.

I will never forget the faith shown to me by the club and Saints around the world and I hope I have been able to repay the trust you have placed in me.

“I would like to give a special thanks to all my teammates and all the staff within the club, whether closely involved or not, for embracing me since the day I walked across Staplewood Campus and for all the day to day work and help behind the screens that make me a better person, athlete and footballer.

Good luck this season and I look forward to seeing the club return to the Premier League where it belongs soon! Thanks Saints. romeo.\’

As Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday, the deal includes a further £5m in add-ons, with Chelsea’s spending under United States owner Todd Boehly now poised to cross the £1bn mark.

Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City last season after impressing during his academy training years with the reigning Premier League champions.

Pep Guardiola has rejected the buy-back option included in his contract with the south coast club, but will recover the 20% resale fee from the Chelsea deal.

Lavia – the Belgian international – enjoyed success in England’s top flight last season, making 29 Premier League appearances, but was unable to help Saints stay clear of the relegation zone.

His decision to turn down Liverpool means Klopp will now look for alternatives during the remaining days of the transfer window.

And the Reds wasted no time in doing so, Mail Sport revealed on Wednesday night when they made a surprise £16million offer for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, 30.

Endo, the fierce Japanese captain, is well known to Liverpool sporting director Jorge Schmadtke and can also play as a centre-back. He is to undergo a medical examination in Merseyside.

Gravenberch, 21, is open to leaving as he wants to play more regularly. Bayern have so far resisted a sale, but they are overburdened with midfielders and are under pressure to claw back cash following the £100m signing of Harry Kane.

Liverpool have also asked about Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure as they consider midfield goals after failing to sign Caicedo and Lavia.

August 18, 2023
The confusing Romeo Lavia ‘agreement’ reached, brings the Chelsea transfer saga to a close.

The most recent Stamford Bridge media briefing on Chelsea transfers, including commentary on the Ousmane Dembele and Romeo Lavia news.

In their pursuit of new players to join their roster for the 2023–24 season, Chelsea appears to be vying for nearly every player on the planet.

At this point, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia are the two most prominent targets. Michael Olise is still a possibility, but Brighton have not yet confirmed Mohammed Kudus, and a new goalkeeper is also required. Everything points to the final three weeks of the summer window being very interesting.

Ousmane Dembele is a player they have sought out for a while but have been unable to sign.
Under Thomas Tuchel, a winger who had excelled at Borussia Dortmund was a candidate to join the club in 2022.
Chelsea moved to sign Dembele as his deal with Barcelona came to an end in June of last year.

Xavi’s side repeatedly obstructed their attempts to conduct pretty much any business, which led to the player’s retention on a new contract. Dembele joined Paris Saint-Germain after a year and several more rumors of a move to Stamford Bridge.

On Saturday, he signed a contract that will keep him in the French capital until 2028. He will now work with Presnel Kimpembe, Kylian Mbappe, and other international teammates and friends. It puts an end to a transfer saga with Chelsea and ushers in a new era for the 26-year-old.

football.london says: Dembele to Chelsea appeared to be on the table at times last year, and it appeared to make a lot of sense. Todd Boehly was just beginning his career as Barcelona was in the depths of its financial crisis in 2022.

In retrospect, it might have been best for them to stay away. Dembele’s talent is all but unquestionable, but his history of injuries is not. He missed more than 17 games just last season. Even back then, he led the league with five goals and seven assists, but fitness has always been his enemy.

Since breaking through at Rennes in 2015–16, consistency has also consistently eluded him; he has never scored more than eight league goals. Many people have found it difficult to watch Dembele’s career, and Chelsea is a clear potential destination because of their insistence on signing every promising winger available.

Dembele would undoubtedly be a lot of fun to watch, but with the new management, Pochettino’s demands for elite fitness, and the team’s work rate, Dembele isn’t a player that would fit the current setup.

However, there will be many more to follow in 2023, none more so than Romeo Lavia’s transfer saga, which ended in 2022. He was being pursued by Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and it was also rumored that Manchester United was interested in him at the beginning of the summer. With a direct competition between the Blues and Reds for his signature, he is concluding it.

Who is in charge here is still a mystery. Even though Arsenal did briefly have a shot at the top spot before confirming Declan Rice, Liverpool seems to have been in the driver’s seat for the majority of the window, much like Chelsea with Moises Caicedo. It’s now a coin toss.

The most recent offer, reportedly above the £50 million ($64 million) valuation threshold, was made by Chelsea, but it’s unclear what will happen next. Personal entanglements with either side are not anticipated to be a problem, but Caicedo apparently thought the same before he threw the proverbial fan under the bus by declaring that he only wanted Chelsea.

Following a deal between Saints and Chelsea, some reports claim that a medical appointment for Lavia had been scheduled; however, David Ornstein has refuted these claims. He claims that since no agreement has been reached by either party, the situation is once again uncertain. He adds that Caicedo, 21, was supposed to have a medical on Friday as part of the deal with Liverpool, but that is no longer the case.

football.london says: What people really needed all along was for players to both be in talks with the same two clubs, for there to be points across a 72-hour window whereby both teams look set to sign one of the players, both players, or neither player pretty much at the same time.

Schrödinger’s transfer is happening right now, and it’s kind of mental. The need is there, and Chelsea has the resources to make it happen. Does it seem likely that Lavia will end up at Liverpool and Caicedo at Chelsea, creating the ideal balance that should exist, after all of this?

Despite the higher cost and fewer Brighton representatives to deal with, Lavia might be the simplest to complete. Although Caicedo is unquestionably the superior player, it is less certain what Caicedo’s value and potential are. They would undoubtedly be content with either player, but after making the effort to sign Caicedo, it would be a big disappointment to lose out on him.

August 14, 2023
Southampton’s manager provides an update on Romeo Lavia after Liverpool and Chelsea moves

After the of Liverpool and Chelsea, Romeo Lavia, who is wanted by Liverpool, is close to leaving the team, according to Southampton manager Russell Martin.

Following the midfielder’s exclusion from the Saints’ matchday squad on Saturday, Russell Martin acknowledged Romeo Lavia is nearing a Southampton exit.

The 19-year-old has yet to make an appearance this season after being an unused substitute on the first day of the campaign against Sheffield Wednesday. He was once more absent for Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Norwich City after being completely left out of the matchday squad for their shocking League Cup loss to Gillingham in the middle of the week.

Southampton turned down Liverpool’s most recent offer of £46 million on Monday, making it their third bid for the Belgian international to be rejected. Since then, Chelsea has also had a £48 million offer rejected by the Saints, but they are reportedly closing in on a deal for £52 million plus $3 million in add-ons.

The Reds’ club-record £110 million bid for Moises Caicedo, however, complicates the situation. The player is rumored to prefer a move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea is reportedly planning to make a higher offer, but no such bid has yet been made. It follows that both players’ futures are still up in the air.

Because of the impact of the ongoing rumors about his future, Martin has also confirmed that Lavia was not involved in the game against Norwich.

The Saints manager admitted that he did not include the teen in his matchday squad because “he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to play,” according to journalist Mark McAdam. “.

Martin is cited by Alfie House of the Southern Daily Echo as saying: “He has been great while his situation has rumbled on for a long time. For him, for us, for really everyone, that needs to come to a close soon.

It is “eeking slowly towards a conclusion and I think we have been preparing for life without him for the six weeks we have been here so it’s not a huge drama. “.

It is still unknown whether Liverpool plans to make a fourth offer for Lavia if they lose out to Chelsea for Caicedo or whether the Londoners can actually afford to sign both players.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

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Liverpool are considering a move for the 25-year-old left-back to the Premier League

Liverpool are reportedly considering signing Brighton and Hove Albion full-back Pervis Estupinan.

This according to a recent report from Football Transfers, according to which Jurgen Klopp is already making plans for Andy Robertson’s long-term successor.

The 25-year-old Estupinan had a strong season with the Seagulls last time out. Following his £18m transfer from Villarreal just over 12 months ago, Brighton’s versatile number 30 has shown all the signs of becoming a top-flight left-back in the Premier League.

And with Robertson turning 30 early next year, the Scotsman will eventually need to be replaced and, according to these latest reports, there are initial concerns over the former Hull City defender’s fitness.

Fans may be surprised to hear these reports; Especially considering the Reds’ reliable number 26 started 26 Premier League games last season – the same number of home games as last season.

Nonetheless, Estupinan quickly became one of England’s most influential full-backs; As a player who can defend and attack, Klopp could do much worse when it comes to a potential replacement for a player who was undoubtedly one of his best performers during his tenure.

August 13, 2023
Romano discloses Liverpool phone conversation regarding £50 million deal on Friday after Reds fail “secret job”

Fabrizio Romano claims that after Chelsea submitted a revised offer on Friday, Liverpool called Southampton to discuss a potential trade for Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool made a move for Moises Caicedo, as reported, and Jurgen Klopp confirmed it in his press conference on Friday. A bid of approximately £110 million was reportedly accepted.

However, it was later discovered that the Ecuadorian player had told the Reds that “he only wants to join” Chelsea this summer, with the Blues preparing a new offer of their own.

In an effort to find at least one replacement for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, both of whom left for Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, Liverpool has also been in a competition with Chelsea for Southampton midfielder Lavia, who is valued at £50 million.

The losses of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner, who left on free transfers, were covered by the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai earlier this summer.

Liverpool has made several offers to Southampton for Belgian international Lavia but they have all been rejected, and they now run the risk of losing out to Chelsea in the race for him as well.

Additionally, despite having so far been unable to meet Southampton’s asking price, according to transfer expert Romano, Liverpool are still interested in signing Lavia and last night made contact with the Saints.

“The Moises Caicedo saga has been just, if not more, crazy,” Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column on Friday. “The story of the day on Friday was Harry Kane to Bayern. Chelsea is currently in touch with Brighton to make another offer for Caicedo as of the time of writing.

So let’s wait for that action since it is very important. On Friday around noon, when it appeared that everything was in place for Caicedo to join Jurgen Klopp’s team, he made it very clear to Liverpool that he wanted to go to Chelsea.

“So that’s why Chelsea are now working on a club-to-club agreement after weeks of negotiations. Chelsea seemed to be certain that they would be the only ones working on this deal, but Liverpool did a great job on their “secret job.”. The player’s preference will always determine the outcome in the end.

“Chelsea also made a fresh offer to Southampton on Friday night for Romeo Lavia, but let’s wait for Caicedo’s conclusion before concluding that the 19-year-old’s story is over because Liverpool also called Southampton on Friday afternoon.

Liverpool has also been in the running all day, but Chelsea consider Lavia to be a separate deal from Caicedo. Southampton has made it clear that they will not sell Lavia for less than £50 million. “.

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Moises Caicedo: Liverpool are still in contact with Brighton, but the Reds anticipate a Chelsea move for the midfielder.

Moises Caicedo is a highly sought-after midfielder, and Liverpool appear poised to set a transfer record to sign him, but Chelsea still seem to be in the driver’s seat.
Caicedo is valued at £100 million by Brighton, and Chelsea has rejected several offers, the most recent of which was for £80 million.

If Moises Caicedo’s transfer to Chelsea falls through, Liverpool and Brighton are still in talks about a possible deal.

The clubs have spoken about the financial details and payment schedule of a transfer as the Merseysiders consider authorizing the highest expenditure — by a wide margin — in their history.

Caicedo is valued by Brighton at around £100 million.

Chelsea’s failure to agree on a price after months of pursuing the midfielder prompted Liverpool’s tardy entry into negotiations. In the month of July, Brighton swiftly rejected their third offer of £80 million.

Given the length of time it took Chelsea to finalize a deal, Caicedo is anticipated to report to Mauricio Pochettino at Anfield.

Given the circumstances and their own protracted pursuit of Romeo Lavia of Southampton, Liverpool believes the 21-year-old is too good a player to pass up the opportunity to sign, even if it doesn’t work out.

Liverpool are prepared to move things along if there is no movement with Chelsea and Caicedo indicates he wants to play for Jurgen Klopp. Bayern Munich are also looking into a deal.

According to reports, the Ecuadorian international emptied his locker at Brighton five days ago and hasn’t been back since.

Since Caicedo has been persuaded to join Chelsea, who are now expected to step up their efforts to sign him, he is holed up in London waiting for a transfer to be finalized. This location is telling.

The preference of the player will determine how both clubs proceed, and Liverpool is ready to take action if they are given the required support.

Who will be moving this summer when the transfer window begins on June 14 and closes at midnight in Scotland and 11pm in England on September 1?

In our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on Sky Sports’ digital platforms, stay up to date with all the most recent transfer news and rumors. On Sky Sports News, you can also catch up on the details and analysis.

August 12, 2023
Stunning Moises Caicedo Liverpool twist emerges amid £55 million Romeo Lavia bid, according to Chelsea transfer news.

News about Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Michael Olise are among the most recent Blues updates from the summer transfer window.

Moises Caicedo twist.

Despite Liverpool’s £110 million deal with Brighton for Moises Caicedo, it appears as though Chelsea could sign both players. Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.

Even though Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that a deal had been reached, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could now completely withdraw from the race to sign Caicedo due to a stunning development.

Chelsea was still confident they could sign Caicedo in spite of Liverpool’s triple-figure offer, and a new offer is currently being prepared that will be a vast improvement over their previous few offers.

The club record £105 million deal that brought Enzo Fernandez from Benfica earlier this year could be broken, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, as the offer could be as high as £115 million.

Romeo Lavia Battle

football.london has been informed that Chelsea is’seriously moving’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Southampton as well as Romeo Lavia from Southampton.

Despite Chelsea having a bid on the table that outbids Liverpool’s highest offer, Liverpool was still considered the front-runners to sign the teenager for their midfield.

According to information available to football.london, the proposal is for £52 million, plus an additional $3 million in add-ons.

Chelsea made a late-summer offer to Lavia last year, but Southampton quickly turned it down.
Due to the fact that Lavia’s former Saints manager Joe Shields now resides in west London, Chelsea have renewed their interest in the midfielder.

Michael Olise boost

To give Chelsea a significant transfer boost, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has selected him to replace Riyad Mahrez. Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise were three attacking targets the Blues had identified that they might sign this summer.
Man City was also interested in Michael Olise.

Football and Chelsea have already spoken with Olise’s entourage. The French winger, according to information in London, is eager to relocate to west London. Chelsea already appeared to be in the lead, but Man City has given them a further boost in terms of their transfer hopes.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Man City have been negotiating with Stade Rennais for Jeremy Doku’s services for a number of weeks, with both Lucas Paqueta and Doku being their top priorities after that. Both Olise and the Belgian international were options for Guardiola, but a swift Doku transfer and improved personal terms appear to have given Chelsea the incentive to move for Olise. The Telegraph reports that the French club values him at between €50 million (£43.1 million) and €60 million (£51.8 million).

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Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

August 12, 2023
Roméo Lavia transfer breakthrough is predicted for Liverpool, as Kevin De Bruyne criticizes regulation changes.

Liverpool still looks the logical transfer bet for Roméo Lavia. Kevin De Bruyne isn’t thrilled with the new guidelines that Jurgen Klopp will soon face.

The 2023/24 Premier League season begins tomorrow and there are still question marks over Liverpool as they prepare for their opener at Chelsea on Sunday. A strong start to the season is crucial as the Reds seek to reclaim a Champions League spot next season.

There are several tough decisions Jurgen Klopp will have to make regarding his squad selection and the tactical system in which he will deploy his players at Stamford Bridge. Most important among the puzzles is the composition of the midfield.

Who will play and Trent Alexander-Arnold play alongside them? Or will he also take the place, as he did in the first two friendlies of the summer?

The issue is brought into sharper focus by another extraordinary day of rumors and counter-voices in the circus of the transfer window. The storyline is being thickened by Liverpool appearing to be in direct competition with Chelsea for two players, although by the time you read this the picture has probably shifted further. Leave Liverpool fans scratching their heads about their team’s strategy this summer. It will be a relief to have competitive football again this weekend.

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PETER SCHMEICHEL SAYS THE 32-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL MAN DOESN’T KNOW WHAT HE’S DOING AND “LOOKS NERVOUS”

Peter Schmeichel has expressed doubts about what he sees of new Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of the new Premier League season.

With Jordan Henderson now in Saudi Arabia, the Liverpool armband has been handed to Virgil van Dijk as he attempts to lead Jurgen Klopp’s side to new success after losing the Champions League last season.

But watching the frosty Dutch defender last season and in pre-season this summer, Schmeichel thinks he looks “jittery” and wonders if he even knows what he’s doing, as he told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.

Liverpool fans have been expecting change after their decline over the past 12 months, but perhaps not to the point that Henderson and Fabinho are also gone.

However, he puts more pressure on the seniors and van Dijk is now the point man in the dressing room. But the 32-year-old has been criticized and questioned by the legendary Manchester United goalkeeper after seeing him in action in pre-season.

“Afraid I haven’t gotten stronger in that department?” Schmeichel asked about the Liverpool centre-back.

“You have Virgil van Dijk. He’s watching again, it’s pre-season matches, but also based on some of his performances last season, he seems a bit nervous and unsure what to do in these combinations that you could basically make in central defence. ”

Great pressure on Virgil van Dijk
Since Van Dijk suffered that season injury in 2020, many think that he has lost something due to his play.

But he’s been a while since that unfortunate moment against Everton and Jordan Pickford, with his performances nowhere near what they once were when Liverpool lifted the title.

There has been a certain setback over the last 12 months and that has put a lot of pressure on him to tackle the new season because if there are any other signs of decline, the knives are out.

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Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

August 11, 2023
Roméo Lavia’s four-word message serves as Liverpool’s latest transfer announcement.

Media digest: Roméo Lavia, a midfield transfer target, took to Twitter amid ongoing rumors, and Liverpool has officially confirmed another departure from Anfield.

Liverpool goalkeeper move confirmed

Young goalkeeper Jakub Ojrzynski has agreed to sign a season-long loan agreement with Dutch club Den Bosch, Liverpool has confirmed.

Ojrzynski was acquired by the Reds for €333k from Legia Warsaw in 2019, and he has since spent a brief amount of time on loan with Caernarfon Town in the Welsh Premier League and Radomiak in the Polish Ekstraklasa.

The 20-year-old has also made 19 appearances in the Premier League’s under-18 division, appearing seven times in Premier League 2, and recording six clean sheets.

Although he has yet to play for the Reds at the senior level, he was selected for the bench for a trip to face Sheffield United in the 2020–21 campaign.

In the second tier of Dutch football, Den Bosch will kick off its season on Friday night against TOP Oss.

Ojrzynski joins fellow goalkeeper Harvey Davies (Crewe Alexandra) as the seventh player to leave Liverpool’s under-21 squad on loan this summer. The others are right-back Anderson Arroyo (FC Andorra), left-backs Owen Beck (Dundee FC) and Adam Lewis (Newport County), central midfielders Dominic Corness (Yverdon Sport) and James Balagizi (Wigan Athletic), and right-back Anderson Beck.

Roméo Lavia ends the Twitter mute.

Roméo Lavia, a midfielder for Southampton, has joined the Twitterverse a day after Liverpool had a third offer for him rejected.

Lavia hadn’t posted a tweet since July 16; instead, he had retweeted a few. However, on Tuesday, he wrote: “Good vibes this morning. “.

It’s interesting that the tweet was accompanied by a picture of the Belgian seemingly at Southampton’s Staplewood training facility.

As his entourage attempted to expedite a move to Anfield, journalist Sacha Tavolieiri had claimed that Lavia ‘was not at the training camp’ on Tuesday.

According to Sky Sports, Liverpool made a $59 million (£45 million/€52 million) offer for the 19-year-old on Monday, but the recently relegated Saints rejected it and are now holding out for their full $64 million (£50 million/€58 million) demands.

After Fabinho left for Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad in July for a fee of $52m (£40m/€46m), the Reds are in desperate need of a new number six.

Even if a transfer were to be completed in time, Lavia is unlikely to start when Liverpool travels to face Chelsea in the Premier League opener on Sunday.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

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Liverpool striker confirms his emotional departure from his childhood club after 15 years.

Max Woltman has announced that, after 15 years with the team, he is leaving and moving on to Oxford United.

The 19-year-old will depart Liverpool after playing twice for the first team.

The striker impressed during a club trial this summer and has since signed with Oxford United for an undisclosed sum.

Woltman has now accepted his fate because it was never going to be easy for him to join Jurgen Klopp’s team with Liverpool so loaded up in attack.

A visibly moved Woltman wrote on Instagram: “As a lifelong fan, playing in red since I was five, I never imagined to see so many dreams come true.

“I will never forget the experiences I had while going through the academy, making my debut at San Siro, and making my full debut at Anfield.

The time has come to say goodbye and begin a new chapter, though.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the players, employees, and supporters for the wonderful memories I’ve had during my 15 years as a red.

“Wearing this badge has been an honor. ”.

In 2021, the Reds defeated AC Milan 2-1, and Woltman was making his Liverpool debut during those final few minutes.

The following season, he started the entire first half up front against Shrewsbury before leaving on loan to Doncaster last summer.

The transfer was “a relief,” according to Woltman, who has since settled down in Oxford.

At Oxford, he joins fellow ex-Liverpool player Cameron Brannagan, who joined the team from Liverpool in 2018.

Tyler Morton, who returned to Liverpool this summer after spending a year at Blackburn Rovers, was Woltman’s childhood teammate.

August 9, 2023
Southampton’s manager provides an update, following Liverpool’s encouragement of Romeo Lavia’s transfer.

Southampton’s League Cup loss to Gillingham on Tuesday was caused by Romeo Lavia’s absence from the team.

Just days after Liverpool had a third offer for the midfielder rejected, Southampton manager Russell Martin has refused to rule out the sale of Romeo Lavia and other players.

The 19-year-old is seen by the Reds as a long-term replacement for Fabinho, who ended his five-year stay at Anfield earlier this summer after signing a £40 million transfer to Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad.

Due to the Brazilian’s departure, Liverpool has intensified their pursuit of the Belgian international, but they have already had three offers rejected; the most recent, for approximately £46 million, was swiftly rejected on Monday afternoon.

Lavia, a 19-year-old midfielder, is still being considered by Liverpool as the third midfield addition of the summer; however, in a potential boost for the Reds, Lavia was not included in Southampton’s squad for their League Cup defeat at Gillingham on Tuesday night.

When questioned about the player’s absence following the defeat at Preistfield Stadium, Martin declined to comment specifically on Lavia’s situation but did admit that players “need to be” moved between now and the transfer deadline in September, despite Southampton’s refusal to lower their £50 million asking price.

Martin told BBC Radio Solent, “We have a big group, but there are only so many players that can help us.

“There must be motion, without a doubt. Both the ownership group and [director of football] Jason [Wilcox] have expressed their feelings in an open and sincere manner.

“But there must also be movement that is appropriate for our club. I don’t see much changing between now and the weekend, but since it’s football, anything is possible.

“Everything and anything will be covered. The reason we left the guys behind today wasn’t because we didn’t respect the opposition or anything similar. ”

“It’s about we need to see everyone out on the pitch at some point because we might need people,” he continued.

Some people we predict will leave could end up staying, while others we predict will remain could leave. It moves around so easily. “.

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English midfielder 24 years old, linked to a move to Liverpool

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Leicester City was reportedly a target for Liverpool.
The world of football transfers never ceases to amaze, and this week, Liverpool fans were treated to a link that had many baffled. Unexpectedly, a rumor surfaced linking the Reds to Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which they found themselves in the middle of.

Before more information is revealed, it is advisable to proceed with caution when considering transfer rumors.
Even so, this one stands out among the cacophony of improbable connections. [through ECHO].

Although Dewsbury-Hall’s name may not be as well-known as some of the other targets Liverpool has been linked to, the mere suggestion of his potential transfer to Anfield is certainly intriguing. Liverpool has been particularly active in the transfer market, but primarily in terms of departures from the midfield. Despite being unexpected, this connection adds another piece to the puzzle.

Fans are curious and intrigued because there is still doubt about the report’s veracity. It’s crucial to cut through the clutter and assess the likelihood of a transfer as we wade through the torrents of transfer news.

KDH to the Reds?
Dewsbury-Hall’s immediate participation on the pitch, however, provided an intriguing narrative twist. He started in the EFL Championship opener for Leicester City against Coventry City.

Transfer rumors frequently result in various degrees of surprises because the football world is full of unanticipated turns and twists. Dewsbury-Hall’s potential transfer to Liverpool, whether it materializes or not, serves as a reminder of how unpredictable the transfer window can be.

For Liverpool supporters, the transfer rumors surrounding Dewsbury-Hall add a distinctive flavor. It’s simple to get swept up in the excitement, but it’s important to approach such links from a fair angle.

The intriguing saga of Dewsbury-Hall and Liverpool undoubtedly continues to add a component of uncertainty and anticipation to the equation as the season progresses and the transfer window inches closer to its conclusion. The 24-year-old Englishman’s life could change with a transfer to the Reds, who are in need of a new midfielder.

Of course, it would be preferable if we chose well-known athletes with a track record. But at this point, we are aware enough not to question the club’s scouting procedure.

August 9, 2023
Southampton sends Liverpool a “cheap transfer” warning amid a third Romeo Lavia offer is being prepared.

As Liverpool prepares to make another offer for the Belgian international, Southampton has clarified their transfer situation regarding Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool has received a strong message from Southampton regarding their pursuit of Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international.

After the South Coast side rejected the Reds’ initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons, the Reds had a bid of about £41 million for the 19-year-old rejected last week.

Lavia is valued at £50 million by Southampton, who were demoted from the Premier League last season, and they have steadfastly refused to budge on their demand. Liverpool is now preparing a third attempt to wrest the player away from St. Mary’s.

Top-flight clubs are pursuing a number of Saints players, with a £32 million deal for full-back Tino Livramento agreed upon with Newcastle United while a £30 million offer for James Ward-Prowse was rejected by West Ham United.

Lavia, who was an unused substitute in Southampton’s opening Championship victory at Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night, continues to be Liverpool’s top target as they look to bolster their defensive midfield options in the wake of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson’s moves to Saudi Arabia.

The reason why Southampton’s club won’t let the player leave on the cheap was also explained by club chief executive Phil Parsons.

Let’s be practical, he said in a statement to BBC Radio Solent Sport. “We are looking at all options.”. “We don’t need 30-plus players; we have more than that. We’re actually in a position to ensure that the finances balance out quite well and that being demoted does cost you dearly.

“We have the option to reduce the squad and sell assets if we so choose. We won’t be offering our assets for a bargain. We were adamant on a few points because of this.

“Over the next few years, we’ll develop a lot of players, and some of them will eventually sign with one of the top four clubs, but we won’t do it cheaply; we’ll do it at market rate.
We will consider any offers clubs make to us.
Not just any offer knocked on the door will be accepted.

“Southampton is a great club and if you do well for Southampton and deserve a move, maybe we’ll look at it, but let’s focus on Southampton first and doing well and then we’ll talk about other clubs second,” the agent said. ”.

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Liverpool duo has a Chelsea “ticket” as Jürgen Klopp has already explained attacking preference call

After naming the “ticket” for his team, Jürgen Klopp revealed Liverpool’s lineup versus Bayern Munich. One other person, besides Diogo Jota, may gain.

Just two weeks remain until the Premier League season kicks off, and Jürgen Klopp has given supporters his latest indication of the lineup he’s likely to select. With a road match against Chelsea scheduled, Liverpool’s opening game presents a challenge.

The German has a wide range of options, especially in the attack, but Wednesday afternoon gave him a chance to test his players against top-notch opposition. Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Mohamed Salah were chosen as the front three for the Reds’ match against Bayern Munich in Singapore. The German champions are one of the top teams in Europe.

Throughout the preseason, Darwin Néez and Luis Diaz both made appearances and scored goals for Liverpool. But Klopp decided to bench the pair against Bayern Munich in favor of three players who may be better at defending the opponent.

Nunez in particular is still very much learning the ins and outs of life in England. Even though the South American striker’s ceiling is very high, possibly higher than any of his teammates’, he is still only 24 years old and very much a work in progress on Merseyside.

Although the Uruguayan striker is quick and often attracts opportunities like a magnet, his defensive play is still developing. He has made significant progress in speaking the same language as Klopp over the course of the summer, but he is still learning it.

His boss has previously referred to Nunez as a “racehorse,” and not in a positive way. Joo Palhinha is there and is a connector, but [Nunez] was like a racehorse, so defending the center against Fulham is really important, according to Klopp. For everyone, “Go, Go, Go. We struggled a little because we opened up. He played a really good game aside from that. “.

In fact, Nunez came on as a substitute against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and at one point, Klopp had to signal from the sidelines to get him to change positions because the Reds starlet had strayed too far in front of his designated defensive spot.

Gakpo, in contrast, appears to be much more impenetrable against the ball. His manager has praised him for his football intelligence, and he has a natural tendency to press in a typical Klopp manner (per the Mirror). Both a great football player and intelligent individual, he. I never once considered the fact that he was only 24. He eats football, so it comes naturally to him for him to use the information we give him on the field. “.

In the same way that Jota is comparable, one of his greatest strengths has always been his ability to play without the ball. The Portuguese forward may be set to start given that Liverpool must play Chelsea in the opening round of Premier League games. Klopp’s assistant, Pep Lijnders, once referred to him as a “pressing monster.”.

Choosing a defensively strong front three may make even more sense when you take into account the current absence of a true holding midfielder at Anfield. In the last week, both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have relocated to Saudi Arabia. Until a suitable replacement can be found on the transfer market, attack-minded Curtis Jones fills the void.

Especially Nunez and Diaz, Klopp has a strong offensive line and a ton of players who are very alluring to start. But when he travels to London in the middle of August, he would have a good reason to pick his best defensive lineup for the start of the new season.

He claimed just a few months ago that “counter-pressing is your ticket into this team,” and based on the lineup he chose to face Bayern Munich, it appears that statement is still very much true.

August 7, 2023
Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Liverpool has received significant Southampton news.

After pausing in their pursuit of Romeo Lavia, Liverpool may now be moving forward.

As reported by The Top Flight, Liverpool had two bids for Romeo Lavia from Southampton rejected. Since there hasn’t been a new bid in recent days, things appear to have slowed down. On the other hand, it is clear that Liverpool has begun to consider other midfield targets. The Romeo Lavia transfer saga has finally seen some fresh and significant developments.

A few specifics about the circumstance have been provided by Fabrizio Romano via the “here we go” podcast.
Dave OCKOP provided the transcription.

“Southampton consistently demands £50 million, while Liverpool has tried with £37 million and then £42 million. I’m still convinced that Liverpool will make another attempt and make another bid for Romeo Lavia. However, Southampton is more responsible than Liverpool, so it will be interesting to see how they respond to these bids. Liverpool, in my opinion, will submit another bid.

There must be some internal optimism that a deal still has a chance given Liverpool’s expectation to make another offer. Romeo Lavia’s absence from Southampton’s opening Championship game against Sheffield Wednesday will always be encouraging news for Liverpool supporters.

He watched the entire 2-1 victory for Southampton from the sidelines. Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse’s possible departures were discussed by Southampton manager Russell Martin during the pre-game press conference [transcribed by Daily Echo].

“I don’t know if I think they’ll be Southampton players by the end of the window. There is probably a big difference between what I hope and what I think.

“If they both leave at some point, or if only one does, it will be because both the club and the player have achieved something that is advantageous to all parties. ”.

“I believe that is the reason it has dragged on so long thus far, and I believe that it may still drag on, but both of them while they have been here have been great, at very different stages of their careers. ”.

Martin agrees that Southampton will resist lowering their asking prices but acknowledges that a transfer is still a possibility. Lavia’s exclusion from the game might be a sign that he isn’t mentally prepared to represent Southampton in crucial games at the moment. Possibly this week, a new offer for the midfielder will be made.

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Liverpool has already made an £82,000-a-week offer for a creative player worth £34 million.

Liverpool have long been linked to Gabri Veiga, the young Spaniard and Celta Vigo, and now the Reds have made an offer to sign him.

However, the Catalan outlet stressed it would be difficult for the Anfield club to match the €40m, or £34m, release clause.

Now, according to Spanish source, Deportes COPE Galicia (via Estadio Deportivo), Liverpool have made a sizable offer of €25m to attract the midfielder.

To sweeten the deal, the Premier League giants are willing to loan the player to Celta so he can play in La Liga next season.

The loan option would certainly not benefit Jurgen Klopp, who is in desperate need of reinforcements in the center after replacing five midfielders this summer. Veiga is a creative attacking midfielder, who directly contributed to 15 goals (11 goals and 4 assists) last season.

In the last game of the season, he helped his youth club survive relegation by scoring a brace against Spanish champions Barcelona.

He made six appearances at the Under-21 European Championship for Spain, playing 31 minutes in the final against England.

Liverpool could have a good chance of signing Veiga from Celta Vigo as former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez is the Spanish side’s manager.

Rafa sold us a jewel in the form of Philippe Coutinho when he was at Inter and Sturridge when he was at Chelsea.

August 5, 2023