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Liverpool star Jordan Henderson, is in “very advanced” talks to leave the club this summer.

Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has been linked with a surprise exit.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced”

talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France.

Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is in “very advanced” talks to work with Steven Gerrard at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, according to a sensational report from France. Henderson is linked with a surprise departure and could be the last star to visit the Middle East

The England star has been linked with a meeting with Liverpool icon Gerrard. The former Anfield favorite changed his assertion that he would not travel to Saudi Arabia and was finally confirmed as Al-Ettifaq head coach last week.

Al-Ettifaq are not among the four clubs majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund, but there are still rumors that they are interested in top European players.

Chelsea outcast and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suggested as a possible target.

However, L’Equipe report that Henderson is in ‘very advanced’ talks over a surprise transfer to the Dammam-based club. Al-Ettifaq hope Gerrard’s appeal will tempt the 33-year-old to leave Anfield.

Henderson missed just three Premier League games last season and made 23 starts. Liverpool head coach Klopp described the veteran star as a “very, very, very important player” in February.

Asked about Henderson’s long-term future alongside him, the German replied: “I don’t understand why we are talking about a player, I think so.” Everyone knows how much I respect him. I don’t like to say that, but it’s true, we can’t deal with such things.

“A player becomes, ‘Henderson is this, Henderson is this,’ Hendo is not our problem.” Never was and never will be. When fit and fit, he’s played 98% of our games.

“He played all those games because he’s a very, very, very important player for us. There’s nothing… I understand you have to think about the issues, but I can’t answer that question Yes, he is important and how much we missed him.”

Henderson faces the prospect of renewed competition in Liverpool’s midfield next season. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have already joined Klopp’s ranks. Sky Deutschland claim the Reds are also hoping to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

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As Liverpool return for preseason practice, Darwin Nunez’s squad number is hinted at.

It has been predicted that Darwin Nunez will switch uniform numbers and take the number nine position for Liverpool this summer.

At the beginning of the summer, four of Liverpool’s most famous jersey numbers were up for grabs due to some high-profile Anfield departures.

The number seven, eight, and nine jerseys all became available after James Milner, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino all left the club after their contracts expired, leaving the number 10 shirt vacant after Sadio Mane’s decision to leave for pastures new at Bayern Munich last summer.

The quartet were all members of the Reds team that won every major award available to them, ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait to be crowned English champions, and were crowned world champions for the first time in the club’s history months after winning the 2019 Champions League. All four were essential to the success Jurgen Klopp’s team has experienced over the past five years.

Naturally, all four of those jersey numbers would have garnered the most attention in Anfield history even without the recent success. Such numbers are linked to people like Sir Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, and John Barnes—some of the greatest Reds legends—and are adorned by them.

Milner, Keita, Firmino, and Mane all left the biggest shirts, or rather shoes, for their prospective successors to fill.

The new owners of three of Liverpool’s most renowned shirts have already been announced. While Luis Diaz traded his number 23 jersey for the illustrious number seven, new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai now wear jerseys with the numbers 10 and 8, respectively.

However, as things stand, the Reds’ number nine jersey is still empty. During the summer, there were rumors that after Darwin Nunez’s first season at Anfield, he would inherit the number.

Since the digit nine appears in his social media usernames, it is fitting that the Uruguayan wore number nine for Benfica. He was at least given the opportunity to acquire “@darwin_n9” on Instagram, even though he had to settle for “@Darwinn99” on Twitter because “Darwinn9” already had a Twitter account, had nine followers when he joined in July 2013, and hadn’t tweeted in ten years. As you can see, the striker didn’t just misspell his own name; the second “n” actually stands for “number”!

Firmino already owned the number nine jersey when Nunez joined Liverpool last summer, and he had already given up his original number 11 jersey to Mohamed Salah five years prior. As a result, the Uruguayan chose the number 27 jersey. In the absence of his preferred jersey, he is not the first player to choose one with two digits that at least add up to nine.

However, the shirt with the number 9 is now available. Nunez may be looking at it, but he hasn’t yet adopted ownership of it like Diaz did.

On Monday for the first day of preseason practice, the Uruguayan was back at the AXA Training Center. His workout gear, which included the number 27, was worn while he worked out hard and participated in the “lactate test” on the field alongside Fabinho, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip.

Nunez still has time to change his number if he so chooses. For instance, Gomez’s switch from number 12 to number 2 was only officially announced at the end of July of last year, the night before the Community Shield match against Man City.

Darwin Nunez, however, continues to be Liverpool’s number 27 at least for the time being.

July 11, 2023
An additional “phenomenal” player is what Liverpool is currently concentrating on.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is reportedly the midfielder that Liverpool is most interested in signing.

Club officials are huge admirers of the young player’s resume.

According to the Daily Mail+, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have already been replaced by Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and 32-year-old Thiago Alcantara has also been linked with a transfer away from Anfield. This summer, Liverpool are eager to lower the average age of their squad.

Lavia, a 19-year-old who had a breakthrough season in the Premier League last year with the Saints despite their relegation back to the Championship, is the player who Liverpool may choose to sign next. But there is stiff competition for the youngster that the Reds must deal with.

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are reportedly all interested in Lavia, and with Liverpool looking to sell before they can spend again, the Anfield club could miss out on the Belgian international if they are overly cautious.

Given that Liverpool needs Lavia to complete their midfield, this would be a fantastic signing for them. And since club insiders are now convinced that signing the Southampton star is a good idea, something needs to be done quickly to make a deal happen.

Liverpool cannot afford to hold out for a Lavia deal.

Lavia, hailed as a “phenomenal” talent by Total Football Analysis, is undoubtedly one of England’s most promising young players. The Reds must make sure they outbid Liverpool for the midfielder in the upcoming weeks given that the Reds are now interested in signing the 19-year-old.

As far as we are aware, Liverpool has the standing and resources necessary to execute such a deal. Although the Reds are taking their time, other teams may soon catch up to Liverpool in the race to sign Lavia, who might not want to hold out all summer for a transfer.

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Arsenal’s $49 million transfer could cause Liverpool to fall behind, but Jürgen Klopp’s next move may offer a solution.

Liverpool must retaliate after agreeing to a significant $50 million transfer with Arsenal, but the Reds have already found a player who can put them back on top.

The best and most complete center-back depth in all of football may have been Liverpool’s entering the previous two seasons.

The Reds had an all-time great in Virgil van Dijk, one of the top young defensive players in Ibrahima Konaté, and one of the most underrated players in Jol Matip, who was a major part of the team’s 2019 season.
victory in the Champions League.

Because of his inconsistency, it’s probably fair to say that Joe Gomez was the weakest of the four, but at his best, he was at the very least a match for any English center-back.

But in 2022/23, Konaté was the only player who truly delivered, and even then, he missed so much time due to injury (roughly three months in total) that his replacements’ shortcomings became apparent.

While Gomez violently oscillated between strong performances and error-filled nightmares, Matip struggled and appeared as though his own injury issues had finally caught up with him.

Of course, Van Dijk’s sudden decline after being virtually unbeatable for so long gave his opponents renewed vigor.

You could make the case that Arsenal, who finished second in the 22/23 season, currently has the advantage when it comes to center-halves.

William Saliba is on the path to becoming a world-class player, and many have blamed Arsenal’s collapse at the end of last season on his injury-enforced absence.
Konaté may be his long-term partner in the France XI.

Mikel Arteta will center his team around Saliba, who just signed a new, long-term contract after an outstanding debut season.

Ben White, who played right back for the majority of last season but can also play as the ideal modern center-half, Gabriel, who does make the occasional mistake but is still better than Gomez and Matip at this point, Jakub Kiwior, the $26 million (£20 million/€23 million) 23-year-old who should be much more prominent in his second season, and Gabriel.

Importantly, according to Sky Sports, Arsenal has reached an agreement with Ajax to pay the Dutch powerhouse $49 million (£39 million/€45 million) for Jurri Timber. Arsenal’s defense is elevated by Timber, a former Eredivisie player of the year.

The Gunners currently appear to be in a position to compete with Manchester City in this area, though it’s unclear how Pep Guardiola’s roster will look given that Aymeric Laporte is reportedly “almost certain” to leave, according to The Athletic.

Joko Gvardiol is available at RB Leipzig, and Manchester City wants to acquire him (per BBC Sport), giving Guardiola an unmatched array of options. However, it is unclear whether the club will be successful in closing the deal.

Meanwhile, Liverpool will try to reclaim the top spot on the list by bringing in a fresh face; if a spot opens up, Chelsea’s Levi Colwill might be the ideal candidate (via David Lynch/The Redmen TV). It should be a priority to add another defender after already adding two midfielders (to strengthen the team rather than just to compete with Arsenal, although the two can occur simultaneously).

Even though Chelsea is frantically trying to keep him, Colwill, a crucial member of the England under-21 team that just won the European Championships without conceding a goal, is one of the best long-term additions the Reds could make. Liverpool is also taking into consideration some other options.

Liverpool must not get ahead of itself, however, regardless of who enters. With the addition of Declan Rice, Timber, and Kai Havertz for a total of more than $256 million (£200 million/€233 million), Arsenal may have made sure that its unexpected title challenge won’t be a passing fad.

Liverpool may naturally concentrate on City as the standard, but Arteta’s team, who finished 17 points ahead of them last season, must be passed as the first objective.

Jürgen Klopp will need to be wary of a new rival if, and that’s a big if, he can get his team back into the race for first place.

July 11, 2023
‘Concrete’ talks between Liverpool and a £50 million target are terrible news for England U21 hero

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s transfer plans won’t be good news for one of England’s Under-21 European Championship heroes.

Liverpool beating Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea and signing Romeo Lavia this summer could mean the end of Curtis Jones’ career at Anfield.

The 22-year-old midfielder has reclaimed a starting place for next season with heroic results in recent months, but Jurgen Klopp could rule him out.

According to Sky Germania, Liverpool have had concrete talks with Lavia, although they have yet to agree personal terms on a contract at Anfield.

According to the report, Klopp is keen to get the 19-year-old signed and Southampton are asking for £50m to part ways.

Liverpool have already splashed out over £120m to bring Alexis Mac Allister to Merseyside from Brighton and Hove Albion and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.

And a third top addition to the midfield would be bad news for current members of Klopp’s ranks.

Neither is Jones, who has a promising future under the German coach after an impressive end to last season and the European Under-21 Championship this summer.

Jones scored the winner as England beat Spain 1-0 on Saturday to claim their third European Under-21 title and first since 1984.

He also added goals to his game during the innings and became a crucial part of Liverpool’s ultimately unsuccessful bid for a place in the top four. But Klopp would likely use his entire summer transfer budget for three midfielders if he approves a £50m deal for Lavia.

And dumping so much cash suggests he sees all three as regular starters to reshape the energetic midfield that made his past Liverpool sides so dangerous.

Jones returns to Liverpool for pre-season with a starting position firmly in his sights after showing his abilities for club and country.

But he could very well be seventh in Klopp’s pecking order considering that a new trio would join Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara at Anfield.

Jones signed a new long-term deal in 2022, leaving his future in the hands of Klopp and the Reds. However, if regular appearances cannot be guaranteed next season, he might be tempted to take on a new challenge if there is interest in his services.

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FSG issued a direct message to Liverpool on the necessary number of signings.

Liverpool fans don’t seem to have full faith in FSG as Jurgen Klopp looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season

More than 4,300 Liverpool fans don’t trust Fenway Sports Group (FSG) to provide enough support for Jurgen Klopp as the German seeks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing 2022/2023 season.

After missing out on Champions League football for the first time since 2016, the Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai after leaving long-serving stars like Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita at the end of the contract.

However, it is reasonably obvious that further additions are needed. But it seems Liverpool fans don’t have complete faith in FSG’s low-cost recruiting style when it comes to signing searches.

53% of supporters who responded to the ECHO Big Liverpool forum, a total of 4,363, told us they don’t trust the FSG to support Klopp enough in his attempts to build a successful squad.

However, it should be noted that 47% (3892) believe the ownership group led by John W. Henry and Tom Werner can help the former Dortmund manager deliver even more silverware to the club.

There was much more support for striker Darwin Nunez from those who took part in the forum.

The Uruguayan, who was signed for a whopping fee by Benfica last summer, was only able to score nine Premier League goals in his debut season and has taken some time to adjust to English football.

Though Nunez has no doubt displayed flashes of immense talent which have suggested why the Portuguese giants demand such a high fee for his services. At just 24, he has plenty of time to repay that belief.

83% of fans who took part in the forum believe the club’s potential record signing will eventually come to fruition at Anfield, meaning Nunez has 6,898 Liverpool fans wishing him success at the Merseyside side. Only a small fraction of 17% think they will fail.

Elsewhere, 7,704 (92%) of fans are delighted with the arrivals of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai after saying the midfield department should be Liverpool’s top priority in the transfer window.

Nevertheless, 76% of fans are still not satisfied. They think the Reds will need to sign between four and seven players this summer. Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Kephram Thuram have recently been linked with a move to Anfield.

Although there was no full trust in the FSG during the investigation, Liverpool fans have faith in the new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke. The 59-year-old recently replaced Julian Ward and is trusted by 80% (6495) of fans to help sort out the Reds’ transfer deal.

July 10, 2023
“Klopp wants him”- One major Liverpool “talks” update comes from a Sky Sports journalist: This is a “concrete” transfer pursuit.

Despite reports claiming that Romeo Lavia must leave in order for Liverpool to pursue a third midfield signing, it appears that the Reds are still hopeful of bringing him in this summer.

This information is provided by a tweet from Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, who claims that although negotiations between the Merseysiders and the Belgian “are concrete and ongoing,” a deal has not yet been reached.

Talks between Liverpool & #Lavia are concrete and ongoing.

🔴 Understand there is no agreement in terms of salary conditions yet. #LFC

➡️ As reported: His price tag is around £50m
➡️ Klopp wants him!

ℹ️: Very press resistant player – even in high pressure situations, he… pic.twitter.com/sFCxiFP7UR

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 9, 2023

Given that the player is only 19 years old and there is no assurance of a near-immediate fit, the signing could prove to be a barrier too far for the club at £50m.

Having played a full season in the Premier League, it’s important to note that Lavia is not your typical young player.

We hardly have time to wait another year, given the well-known agreement Southampton currently has with Manchester City (a buyback clause worth £40 million that the Sky Blues can activate next summer).

There will be more urgent needs for the recruitment team to meet elsewhere in the squad next summer, leaving aside the obvious need to complete the work started by bringing Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to the squad.

Although we can appreciate the club’s decision to pay a high price for the teenager, it would be completely illogical to balk at the price in order to save £10 million next summer – assuming the player doesn’t find a move to the Etihad more enticing by then.

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Jürgen Klopp wants to replace Thiago for $64 million star, and a massive offer has already been submitted, according to Liverpool transfer news.

Liverpool transfer news: It’s been reported that Jürgen Klopp is keeping an eye out for a potential Thiago replacement, and that a huge offer has reportedly been made for Kylian Mbappé.

The summer transfer window has gotten off to an almost flawless start for Liverpool. Two significant components of the rebuild have already been completed before preseason, and the first group of players will be returning to the AXA Training Center on Saturday.

Liverpool has changed two-thirds of its midfield with the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and there may be more to come in that area as well as farther back in Jürgen Klopp’s defense.

Liverpool needed a significant summer transfer window to get back on track, and the Reds have made a great start by moving ahead of many rivals to sign two top players.

However, that won’t be enough to satisfy the Liverpool fan base’s hunger. Even two midfield additions of that caliber do not amount to a rebuild.

Szoboszlai was almost immediately forgotten in favor of whoever might enter the room after him once he had passed through the door and had his picture taken wearing his new number eight shirt.

Roméo Lavia (Southampton)

The Telegraph reports that Liverpool is prepared to let Thiago Alcântara go this summer and might replace him with Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia, who is valued at $64 million (£50 million/€58 million).

According to The Athletic, Thiago is courting interest from the Saudi Pro League and has already turned down an offer from a local club. But a departure from Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out because the Spaniard’s contract expires next summer.

Lavia, meanwhile, has emerged as Liverpool’s top choice for the position as the Reds consider their options in the market following the arrival of Szoboszlai earlier this week.

Lavia would be a good long-term option for the Reds, and while he wouldn’t be a direct substitute for Thiago, it would be a case of swapping one out and bringing one in. Due to the significantly better injury track record of the current midfielders, Liverpool may not necessarily need more players in this position.

Kylian Mbappé (PSG)

Kylian Mbappé and Liverpool: a never-ending story. This time, journalist Edu Aguirre claimed in an interview with El Chiringuito TV that the Reds have made a staggering $217 million (£171 million/€200 million) offer for the Frenchman, who PSG has put up for sale.

The 24-year-old has made it clear that he has no intention of signing a contract extension with the Ligue 1 club, so PSG does not want to lose Mbappé for nothing next summer.

Real Madrid, though, is the destination that Mbappé is most likely to choose. This has been the situation for a while, as Liverpool is well aware of his talent and prowess—but also his price tag.

It is simply impossible for the Reds to spend that much money on a single player, according to Liverpool.com. Even though it would be less than Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to PSG, it is simply not going to happen. Even without the transfer fee, Mbappé would be extremely expensive, and Liverpool will never approve of it.

July 9, 2023
A report claims that Liverpool and Romeo Lavia are currently in “concrete” discussions.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton has consistently been linked with a move to Liverpool, and those rumors haven’t changed despite allegedly “ongoing” negotiations. ”.

The 19-year-old has been the subject of numerous reports in recent weeks, with a transfer from the Saints anticipated following their relegation to the Championship.

Russell Martin, the manager of Southampton, is essentially prepared to lose some of his key players, but they are not supposed to let Lavia leave without demanding a sizable fee.

According to Melissa Reddy of Sky Sports, the south coast club are “confident” of getting £50 million for a player who has only made 29 Premier League appearances.

According to reports, Thiago is the player who must leave the field for Liverpool before a third midfielder can be added.

Now, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reports that negotiations between the club and the players’ representatives are “concrete and ongoing,” emphasizing once more how well-suited Lavia is for Klopp.

At this point in their interest, Plettenberg continues, “understands there is no agreement in terms of [a] salary,” which is not unusual.

The upcoming weeks will be interesting because Lavia will be eager to return to the top flight and aware that he has plenty of suitors, which could put pressure on Southampton.

However, the Saints are in a strong position to negotiate for their young star because they are aware that Man City has a buyback option worth £40 million next summer.

When it comes to Liverpool and Lavia, the commotion isn’t going away any time soon, so it will be interesting to see whether and how the club responds in light of interest in adding a left-sided center-back to its roster this summer.

The rebuild has gotten off to a good start with Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but many believe the Reds must do more to ensure the success of this transfer window.

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Liverpool transfer news: It’s been reported that Jürgen Klopp is keeping an eye out for a potential Thiago replacement, and that a huge offer has reportedly been made for Kylian Mbappé.

The summer transfer window has gotten off to an almost flawless start for Liverpool. Two significant components of the rebuild have already been completed before preseason, and the first group of players will be returning to the AXA Training Center on Saturday.

Liverpool has changed two-thirds of its midfield with the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and there may be more to come in that area as well as farther back in Jürgen Klopp’s defense.

Liverpool needed a significant summer transfer window to get back on track, and the Reds have made a great start by moving ahead of many rivals to sign two top players.

However, that won’t be enough to satisfy the Liverpool fan base’s hunger. Even two midfield additions of that caliber do not amount to a rebuild.

Szoboszlai was almost immediately forgotten in favor of whoever might enter the room after him once he had passed through the door and had his picture taken wearing his new number eight shirt.

Roméo Lavia (Southampton)

The Telegraph reports that Liverpool is prepared to let Thiago Alcântara go this summer and might replace him with Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia, who is valued at $64 million (£50 million/€58 million).

According to The Athletic, Thiago is courting interest from the Saudi Pro League and has already turned down an offer from a local club. But a departure from Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out because the Spaniard’s contract expires next summer.

Lavia, meanwhile, has emerged as Liverpool’s top choice for the position as the Reds consider their options in the market following the arrival of Szoboszlai earlier this week.

Lavia would be a good long-term option for the Reds, and while he wouldn’t be a direct substitute for Thiago, it would be a case of swapping one out and bringing one in. Due to the significantly better injury track record of the current midfielders, Liverpool may not necessarily need more players in this position.

Kylian Mbappé (PSG)

Kylian Mbappé and Liverpool: a never-ending story. This time, journalist Edu Aguirre claimed in an interview with El Chiringuito TV that the Reds have made a staggering $217 million (£171 million/€200 million) offer for the Frenchman, who PSG has put up for sale.

The 24-year-old has made it clear that he has no intention of signing a contract extension with the Ligue 1 club, so PSG does not want to lose Mbappé for nothing next summer.

Real Madrid, though, is the destination that Mbappé is most likely to choose. This has been the situation for a while, as Liverpool is well aware of his talent and prowess—but also his price tag.

It is simply impossible for the Reds to spend that much money on a single player, according to Liverpool.com. Even though it would be less than Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to PSG, it is simply not going to happen. Even without the transfer fee, Mbappé would be extremely expensive, and Liverpool will never approve of it.

July 9, 2023
Liverpool make move for £40million ‘midfield destroyer’ now ‘one to watch’ at Anfield

Liverpool could be looking to sign a coveted £40million star next summer ahead of the upcoming season

Liverpool could make a move for Romeo Lavia ‘at the right price’ as the Southampton star would ‘prefer a move’ given interest from Anfield, journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT.

After a disappointing season which saw the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League, manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to further strengthen his squad.
Liverpool transfer news – Romeo Lavia

According to Sky Sports, Southampton are confident they can sell Lavia for £50m after Liverpool were just one of several clubs to show interest in the summer.

According to the report, the Merseyside giants, along with Arsenal and Chelsea, have held talks with the Belgium

international’srepresentatives since Saints were relegated to the Championship.

Liverpool are preparing to test Southampton’s resolve with an opening bid after overtaking Chelsea in the signing race.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently told GIVEMESPORT that the Reds could offer add-ons or players in exchange to lower Southampton’s asking price.

Although Manchester City have a £40m buy-back clause following the sale of Lavia last year, it cannot be activated until the summer of 2024.

What did Ben Jacobs say about Lavia?
Jacobs believes Lavia could be Liverpool’s latest signing as he brings qualities to fellow midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who have signed £35m and £60m deals respectively.

But the respected journalist thinks the Reds are looking to sign the 19-year-old for nearly £40m as they want to capitalize on Southampton’s relegation.

Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “Along with Lavia he’s the absolute number six and a midfield destroyer so from a Liverpool perspective this could well be something to watch.”

“But the price has to be right and it won’t be £50m for Liverpool. They will be looking to use Manchester City’s £40m buyout clause next year as a more realistic solution.

“We are now waiting to see if and how quickly they will act. Liverpool only enter into these deals within their time frame and on their terms.

What future for Liverpool? Klopp’s next priority could be trying to bolster Liverpool’s defense as Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill is of interest, according to Football.London.

The West Londoners are keen to keep the England Under-21 international at Stamford Bridge which could make it difficult for the Reds to negotiate a transfer fee.

Brighton & Hove Albion could also complicate matters as they have already failed with a £30m bid for Colwill.

Meanwhile, there could be some departures from Liverpool as Thiago Alcantara has attracted plenty of suitors, including clubs competing in the high-spending Saudi Pro League.

Although the Reds have yet to receive any offers from any of the midfielder’s admirers, he turned down a lucrative contract offer.

Al-Ettifaq, who have appointed Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their boss, have also been aiming to bring in Anfield skipper Jordan Henderson.

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Liverpool has repeated Sadio Mané transfer trick amid $61m gap as Manchester United danger clear

Liverpool and Manchester United have started to move this summer, but transfer fees are far from the only cost factor for Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag.

With every transfer taking place across the Premier League this summer, the actual amount of money is somewhat obscured by the transfer fees quoted.

Last summer, for example, Erling Haaland cost significantly more than the $81m (£64m/€75m) release clause put in place by Manchester City when wages and fees brokerage are taken into account.

Even small moves cost a lot more than transfer fees alone. Dominik Szoboszlai’s release clause has been set at $77m (£61m/€70m), but with his wages on a five-year contract, Liverpool would have spent significantly more.

Liverpool have often signed players on the verge of becoming superstars at the FSG. The plan is to recruit them at lower salaries and then slowly develop them as they progress.

Sadio Mané, for example, was hired in 2016 before receiving a pay rise as a reward in 2018. He had one year left on his contract when Liverpool sold him. Mohamed Salah is the one who received the third salary increase and contract extension.

This summer, it was the same strategy. Liverpool have so far signed Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister who ECHO say will both earn around $150,000 a week, far less than the sums other clubs are willing to pay.

Mason Mount, for example, signed a contract this week with Manchester United worth more than $300,000 a week. On a five-year deal, that’s a difference of about $32 million between Mount and Szoboszlai.

Liverpool made an exception for the signing of Thiago Alcântara, but the former Bayern Munich player cost a relatively low transfer fee (less than half of what Mount Manchester United cost), so the overall cost of his signature was lower.

The rest of the transfers made were at relatively modest wages compared to what is offered elsewhere. Last year, Salah was in the same league as players like Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz. Generally, players start lower and work their way up the ladder.

For Liverpool, it works in two ways. On the one hand, the pay structure is manageable and everyone earns the same amount, instead of one player being miles ahead of the others; On the other hand, everyone is encouraged to keep improving and earning trophies.

Even someone like Darwin Núñez, who could be a record signing for the club, was signed on a relatively low salary compared to other Premier League biggest deals, meaning that in any scenario Liverpool could allow large contracts avoided. At Manchester United, Mount and Sancho are not alone.

Raphaël Varane, Casemiro, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes all have equally large sums: two of them are over 30 and Martial is redundant. Marcus Rashford, when he makes a new deal, he’s going to join that group in that group.

Liverpool have the best model. While FSG has invested heavily in salaries (according to The Mirror, Liverpool had the fourth-highest salary in the Premier League last year, behind Chelsea and both Manchester clubs), it is more evenly distributed and correlated to performances, meaning situations like Martial and Sancho – who has been a clear disappointment since his move from Borussia Dortmund to Old Trafford – are avoided.

The Mirror report says Liverpool paid $61m (£48m/€56m) less in wages than Manchester United last season, and with Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gone, even with new purchases, should balance the situation. Only when those new players have proven themselves will there be raises.

Mason Mount could be a big hit for Erik ten Hag, but it represents the latest big gamble Manchester United have taken, as Liverpool remain more risk averse.

July 9, 2023
Romano: Liverpool is prepared to offer players in exchange for Belgian ace

Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool could offer Southampton players in exchange for Romeo Lavia

Speaking to GiveMeSport, trusted Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool are considering offering players in exchange for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

The 19-year-old was one of the Saints’ best performers in an otherwise uninspiring 2022-23 season that saw them relegated. However, the Belgian has shone with his performances and is being courted by many top-flight clubs this summer.

With Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already signed, the Reds’ midfield overhaul has gotten off to a promising start this summer.

However, they need more additions including a defensive midfielder who can make a difference in the middle of the park and also compete with Fabinho. Lavia is still agitated but will give Liverpool two big advantages.

Not only will it be considered homegrown, but it will future-proof the location, hopefully for the next decade. While Jurgen Klopp remains a fan, Southampton’s £50m asking price remains a stumbling block.

As it stands, the Reds are unwilling to play the price and are trying to bring it down. Romano has now revealed that Liverpool will look to make up the deficit through add-ons or by offering players in exchange.

“But sources believe that maybe with a few additions or with a creative formula like bringing in players, they can find a way with Southampton to reach an agreement.”

While offering players a trade is an attractive option, the question is who do you part ways with? After sacking James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, among others, this summer, we are running out of options.

A move to Southampton is also a step backwards as every player replaced will play in the Championship.

However, there is an opportunity here as players like Tyler Morton could help the Saints in their promotion fight and also provide them with a ready-made replacement for Lavia.

It is in our interest to loan out some of our best young talent for a season, which is a clear win-win for all parties.

In any case, it depends on whether we can find a solution that can convince Southampton to sell their protagonist.

Having done business with them in the past, this will not prove to be an easy task. Whether Liverpool will keep pushing or move on to other targets remains to be seen.

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reporter claims Liverpool will not sign a third midfielder unless one leaves first

Following Dominik Szoboszlai’s arrival at the weekend, latest reports suggest the Hungarian could be Liverpool’s last midfield signing of the summer, barring that from Anfield.

The Reds moved quickly to secure Szoboszlai’s services by including a £60million release clause in his contract well before the June 30 deadline.

Fans’ attention quickly focused on a potential new addition to the third midfielder, with Romeo Lavia heavily linked with the appointment of the next member of Jurgen Klopp’s summer rebuild.

The Southampton teenager appears to have become the Reds’ next priority with talks between the player and the club ‘making good progress’.

However, more recent suggestions suggest Liverpool will have to sell one of their current midfield options to make way for a third signing like Lavia.

James Pearce and Raphael Honigstein reported for The Athletic on Wednesday morning that one of the “current players” had to leave to make way for another midfield takeover.

The report read: “Liverpool could still sign a young centre-back if the right option presents itself, but they will not sign a third midfielder unless one of the current players leaves the club.”

While that may be the club’s public opinion, as we saw with Szoboszlai last week, things can change very quickly if the right deal becomes available.

Last Wednesday, Liverpool described the deal to sign the Hungarian as “complicated”, but he was pictured wearing the red shirt at the AXA academy on Sunday.

It comes after recent reports tentatively linked both Jordan Henderson and Thiago with a move from Anfield this summer, with the pair allegedly being targeted by parties in Saudi Arabia.

Henderson has reportedly attracted interest from new Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard, while Thiago has just one year left on his contract and there will be no renewal, while the Reds will listen to “appropriate” offers.

It remains to be seen whether the departures will really have an impact on the pursuit of Lavia or players with a similar profile. So far, Liverpool have made good progress in their summer activities, but there is still work to be done to get back to the heights we have seen them capable of.

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 9, 2023
Liverpool’s hopes of signing Romeo Lavia may hinge on Saudi Arabia’s offer

Liverpool could sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer after Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season.

Liverpool were far from last season’s best as they were knocked out of cup competitions in the opening rounds before finishing fifth in the Premier League table.

And after missing out on Champions League qualification, manager Jurgen Klopp has been trying to fix his side’s midfield problem by giving Brighton £35m for Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig £60m for Dominik. Szoboszlai.

Lavia, meanwhile, has also been tipped to move to Merseyside but Liverpool are said to be currently £10m short compared to the £50m Saints have slapped on the 19-year-old.

Earlier this week, Sky Sports reported that a run-off from the Anfield midfield would be needed before Liverpool could make the switch to Lavia. And with Thiago linked to a move to the Middle East, the Spanish international looks the most likely candidate for a departure.

Recent reports have suggested that Thiago has already turned down a transfer to Saudi Arabia. But according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, those approaches came four or five weeks ago and weren’t good offers or advanced negotiations.

At the moment there is nothing concrete in the pipeline and Thiago’s priority is to stay at Liverpool for the last year of his contract.

Unless club and player switch positions, Thiago could very well remain a Reds player next season – and that could mean Klopp may decide against pursuing Lavia as he also has campaign veterans Fabinho and Jordan Henderson among his available. as well as the two on his team. new faces.

If a Saudi club comes up with a mega-offer, Klopp could convince Thiago to leave to make way for Lavia. But for now, the 32-year-old appears to be sticking around.

Lavia only joined Southampton last summer after Hampshire club Manchester City initially paid £10.5m to take over his services.

The teenager was an outstanding player for the Saints during his first season at St Mary’s Stadium, making 34 appearances for the club. But he couldn’t stop them from being relegated to the league as they finished bottom of the Premier League.

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‘Last hours’: Liverpool have just made a huge offer for Kylian Mbappé

Liverpool have reportedly raised a record €200m to sign PSG striker Kylian Mbappé, who is believed to be for sale.

According to journalist Edu Aguirre, the Reds have launched a huge bid to bring the 24-year-old France international to Anfield, with Liverpool long seen as a potential destination for Mbappé once the superstar striker decides to leave France for good.

Aguirre said: “What has happened in the PSG offices in the last few hours is that an offer has arrived from Liverpool. Liverpool have entered the picture, Liverpool have made a €200m offer for Mbappé.

The Liverpool’s offer that arrived in the offices of PSG in the last few hours amounts to 200 million euros. Al-Khelaifi has put Mbappé up for sale.”

While the merits of such an outrageous claim have yet to be determined, a £170m offer for Mbappé from Liverpool would be quite the statement from the Reds as the PSG forward is arguably the best player in the league. world.

However, such claims should be taken with a grain of salt. And with Liverpool rumored to be looking to move players before signing new names, the squad’s arrival of Jurgen Klopp making a £170m offer for Mbappe seems somewhat far-fetched.

Liverpool’s signing of Mbappé would be the biggest turning point of the summer

Liverpool and Mbappé have been involved in every transfer window over the past five years and rumors could come to a head this summer with PSG now open to selling the French captain, although a move to Liverpool would come as a shock to many.

As we know, Liverpool currently lack the resources to make such a transfer possible, and even if the money were there, it is unlikely Mbappé would be willing to sign next season for a club that isn’t even in the game. The UEFA Champions League is underway. , despite how big the giants of Merseyside are.

July 9, 2023
Chelsea might be eager to outbid both Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal for a ‘fantastic’ £50 million player.

In the competition to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, Chelsea might have an advantage over Arsenal and Liverpool.

Sky Sports claims that.

Romeo Lavia, a gifted young midfielder for Southampton, has been the subject of a lot of transfer rumors this summer, specifically Chelsea’s interest in him. There have also been numerous links to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

Recent rumors indicate that Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino might be willing to outbid their competitors.

According to Sky Sports, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool have all had conversations with Lavia’s representatives about potential transfers.

The highly regarded defensive midfielder is believed to be up for sale by Southampton for close to £50 million this transfer window, but given their current spending this summer, Arsenal and Liverpool are not willing to make that kind of investment.
There is no guarantee, however, that Chelsea won’t accept the offer.

According to the report, the Blues have expressed interest in Lavia but are currently prioritizing a deal to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

Lavia has a high price tag on his head for what he accomplished last season while wearing the Southampton uniform, which Pep Guardiola called “incredible.”.

Yes, the 19-year-old played a key role in a Saints lineup that struggled and ultimately was relegated from the Premier League. But compared to most of his teammates, the young Belgian player really stood out.

Although he is an aggressive midfielder with many excellent physical and technical qualities, we feel that paying for Southampton talent would be paying partially for potential.

It would be great to add a few more bodies in that position as Mauricio Pochettino works during preseason because the mass exodus from the Chelsea squad has left that area of the field looking very weak.

How Reece James has already made Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to name him the next captain of Chelsea simple.

Reece James struggled with numerous setbacks, injuries, and knocks last season, but the Chelsea defender is ready to turn a new leaf for the upcoming season.

Only one week after the new Chelsea manager was hired, Reece James seems to have already left a lasting impression on Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine’s starting lineup for this season is expected to feature the 23-year-old defender heavily as the Blues attempt to get back into the Premier League title race.

Last season, the west Londoners had a terrible season and finished in the bottom half of the English top division. Chelsea also failed to advance past the third round in each domestic cup competition while employing four different managers.

Chelsea undoubtedly suffered from James’ absence during this time due to his numerous injuries. The England international played for the Blues 24 times in total, starting just 14 of those games.

James is said to have been working particularly hard behind the scenes to prevent injuries, and Pochettino has taken notice. The Cobham graduate, according to The Athletic, took a flight to Dubai shortly after the season ended.

According to the report, the trip was primarily intended for warm-weather training even though it included some downtime. He allegedly worked with a personal trainer he knows to “up the intensity even further.”.

Pochettino has acknowledged James’ efforts, which has given the 51-year-old something to consider given Chelsea’s need for a new captain. In his first interview since taking over as manager of Chelsea, Pochettino stated: “We need leaders, not followers, in every single area, and we will push every person to bring their best and give their best for the club.

“We will be much stronger if we work together. With our incredible roster, we will undoubtedly add players who are dedicated to the team and want to join it. We can rekindle our success with the help of everyone and the fans. “.

July 7, 2023
Liverpool needs a transfer favor worth £10 million from a team that is highly unlikely to grant it.

Liverpool has already been active in the transfer market this summer and may add to their roster before the start of the upcoming Premier League season.

Romeo Lavia has been linked to Liverpool this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his midfield after a disappointing campaign the previous time around. The Saints are reportedly willing to pay £50 million for the ace, but the Reds are reportedly only willing to negotiate for £40 million. However, given that they have already lost a large number of their players to the Merseyside giants in the past, Southampton may flatly decline to do Liverpool a £10 million favor.

Last year, criticism of Liverpool’s midfield was relentless as Fabinho, Thiago, and Jordan Henderson all struggled to reach their peak performances.

By signing Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton this summer, Klopp has already begun to address some of his midfield problems. Lavia might end up being Klopp’s third acquisition of a brilliant midfielder.

Beginning this week, Football Insider reported that Liverpool and Southampton were still in negotiations over the 19-year-old player and that they were £10 million short of the Saints’ asking price. The Hampshire club might not see any justification for aiding their former Premier League rivals.

Virgil van Dijk, the Reds’ record signing, moved from St. Mary’s Stadium to Anfield for £75 million at the beginning of 2018.

Liverpool has previously raided Southampton for players on numerous occasions. In just two years, from 2014 to 2016, the north west club had already acquired Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, and Sadio Mane from the Saints. In 2019, the club even returned to the market to sign Danny Ings.

All of those players were household names for Southampton, and the loss of them weakened the squad considerably. Although Southampton managed to keep the aces coming in for a while, the team ultimately crashed and burned and found it difficult to compete in the Premier League. Additionally, they were demoted to the Championship last season after finishing last in the top-flight standings.

It’s funny how football can turn around and bite those who play it. Lavia, who played 34 times for Southampton last season after joining from Manchester City last summer, may force Liverpool to pay the full £50 million in exchange.

Lavia has many fans; in fact, Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in signing him. And the Saints are certain that they can get top dollar for him in any case.

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Mason Mount just proved why Man United still can’t match Liverpool and FSG transfer trick

While other clubs have made a habit of dragging out transfer stories, Liverpool have raised the bar in negotiations and continue to do so now with Jörg Schmadtke.

When it comes to handling transfer deals, few clubs can match Liverpool.
Fans might disagree with that statement, especially after last year’s disappointing window resulted in a trophyless season and failed Champions League qualification. But when it comes to securing a player’s signature, the Reds are not shy about doing so.

We’ve seen it more than once lately. Once Liverpool are interested it usually doesn’t take long to get their man and, much to the delight of the fans, usually results in one of the Reds’ rivals being blown out of the water.

In January 2022, with Tottenham eyeing Luis Díaz, Liverpool stepped in to snatch him from under Spurs’ noses (according to TalkSport).

The Reds repeated the trick a few months later, moving quickly to secure Darwin Núñez and beat Manchester United (via the Underground), and the Red Devils were soon given another transfer lesson when Cody Gakpo moved to Anfield (according to GOAL )

Much of the credit for these deals should go to former sporting directors Michael Edwards and Julian Ward. The pair have raised the bar for the new club in charge and, judging by Jörg Schmadtke’s first deal, the German will pick up where he left off. The arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai came as a surprise.

Just a few weeks ago, the Hungarian was little more than a passing mention in the plethora of midfielders linked to a move to Anfield. While he’s been defended several times on this site, it seemed like Szoboszlai wasn’t really on the radar.

Of course, on this occasion the Reds had no choice but to act quickly to meet the deadline of Szoboszlai’s release clause.

That said, you can certainly imagine a certain Old Trafford club making a lot more of the situation before having to negotiate a much higher fee. Finally, United have only just confirmed the signing of Mason Mount, although the transfer was in the works long before Liverpool signed Szoboszlai.

And it’s not like the Reds don’t have competition for Szoboszlai’s signature. Newcastle have shown strong interest (according to Football Insider) and were perhaps seen as favorites before Liverpool arrived.

Of course, there is still work for Schmadtke to do this summer and in the end he will be judged not only by Liverpool’s next signings but also by how well they and Szoboszlai fare next season.

Still, the German may have already shown why he was chosen by the FSG by repeating Edwards and Ward’s tricks during their time at the club. And that could well be more bad news for rivals Liverpool.

July 7, 2023