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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.

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Szoboszlai, a new Liverpool teammate, receives a single-word message from Konate.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s official arrival at Liverpool was announced by the team on Sunday.
Ibrahima Konate has responded to the news.

As Liverpool confirmed the Hungarian international’s signing, the French international posted “welcome” on Instagram, with Szoboszlai voting against it. 8 shirt in what is already being hailed as one of the most exciting signings of the summer.

In a move that has felt like a whirlwind for supporters, Szoboszlai joins Liverpool in a deal that is thought to be worth £60 million after the Reds last week activated the playmaker’s release clause from RB Leipzig. Additionally, the move has already been made official in typical Anfield fashion.

In fact, Szoboszlai joins Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool’s second acquisition of the summer. The 22-year-old is in the perfect place to become a superstar on Merseyside because the winger is already familiar with players like Konate from his time at Leipzig.

Szoboszlai may be Liverpool’s best acquisition in a long time.

To say that Szoboszlai joining the Reds is one of the best deals of the summer would be an understatement. The true value of this transfer won’t be apparent for a few years, and there’s a good chance the Hungarian will be compared to players like Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk.

Szoboszlai is one of Europe’s most gifted players, as is well known. The former RB Salzburg star now has all the tools necessary to break out under Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool enters a new era, and the winger is already inspiring his new teammates with excitement about what’s to come.

July 7, 2023
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 6, 2023
Chelsea find Enzo Fernandez’s dream partner in $101m transfer as Man United wreck ‘perfect’ deal

Chelsea transfer news: Latest Blues media brief with reactions to stories about Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Man United move to Andre Onana

Double deal emerges

Chelsea are expected to finalize a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blues have followed Ecuador since the January transfer window and have already seen a £60m ($76m) offer rejected this summer.

Sky Sports now say there is growing confidence Caicedo would be open to a move to Stamford Bridge, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

Caicedo’s deal isn’t the only one on Todd Boehly’s midfield radar. The same report suggests that Romeo Lavia remains of interest between Arsenal and Liverpool. Brighton’s £80m ($101m) price tag for Caicedo means Boehly will have to pull out his checkbook again.

Add in the £40m ($51m) needed to sign Lavia and alongside Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea could have a dream partner for the Argentine with one of the Premier’s best midfield trios. League.

Signing a new midfielder is a top priority for Pochettino, especially after Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount left the club. However, with clubs interested in both Caicedo and Lavia, no one is sure Chelsea will win the race to sign them.

Man United’s Scupper goalkeeper plan

Manchester United have made their first move by signing Inter Milan goalkeeper and Chelsea target Andre Onana. The Cameroon international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive performances last season.

United’s first move shot-stopper is said to be worth £39m ($50m), including add-ons. The move was prompted by Erik ten Hag due to their relationship with Ajax, although there is a gap in United’s appreciation of the player with Inter Milan.

The Italian giants want £51.4m ($65m) or their number one. At the moment it is unknown if Chelsea will try to make an offer close to that.

football.london says: The rivalry between Manchester United and Chelsea in the transfer market looks set to continue.

After Mount completes his move to Old Trafford on Wednesday, the aim appears to be to replace David De Gea.
Like Chelsea, United are desperate for a new goalkeeper.

Their opening bid is in danger of being rejected, giving the Blues a huge chance to sign Pochettino’s perfect goalkeeper themselves. Luckily the relationship between Inter and Chelsea is fine after the talks about Romelu Lukaku.

But if Chelsea are to beat their Premier League rivals for Onana, they will need to take the first step towards Inter’s appreciation for him.

It would be a disaster to lose their priority target after learning so early in the window with Manchester United how much they will have to pay to ruin a ‘perfect’ deal.

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Chelsea have every incentive to sign the “next Zinedine Zidane,” With the initial $65 million offer being rejected.

Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal lineup for Liverpool, Rayan Cherki, and Dusan Vlahovic are discussed in the most recent Chelsea transfer news, which is covered by the Blues media.

According to reports, Juventus has turned down Chelsea’s offer for Dusan Vlahovic worth €60 million ($65 million). Following Kai Havertz’s transfer to Arsenal, the Blues are reportedly looking for a new number nine this summer.

Italian reports claim that Juventus swiftly rejected Chelsea’s initial offer for the Serbian striker. It is believed that the Italian powerhouses won’t sell until they are paid at least as much as they did for him from Fiorentina, which was £66.86 million ($84.86 million).

Despite this, the same report indicates that the Old Lady are considering a move for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund to replace Vlahovic.

The next player on Mauricio Pochettino’s list this summer appears to be Vlahovic, according to football.london. The Argentine’s frontline will undoubtedly improve with the addition of Nicolas Jackson, but the Argentine will undoubtedly prioritize a strong presence before the start of the season with Liverpool, just like the Serbian did.

Despite the number of departures that have been confirmed in the last ten days, Chelsea doesn’t lack for cash. Unfortunately for Todd Boehly, the club cannot make the same mistakes it did in the previous season or it will face another sale bonanza the following summer.

If Pochettino prefers Vlahovic as his preferred striker, the next offer must be more enticing for Juventus to accept in order to avoid engaging in yet another bidding war.

On the radar is a playmaker similar to Zidane.

Rayan Cherki, a playmaker for France’s Under-21 team and Lyon, is reportedly a player Chelsea are “exploring” the signing of.

Following his performances at the Under-21s European Championship this summer, Cherki won over a number of teams in Europe. The 19-year-old is a candidate for the Mason Mount spot at Chelsea, along with Gabri Veiga of Celta Vigo and Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen.

Zinedine Zidane and Kylian Mbappe have previously given the Lyon player glowing recommendations. Cherki has even drawn comparisons to Zidane due to his attacking style and goal-scoring prowess in France.

It is reasonable to conclude that Chelsea’s plan to replace Mason Mount is a youthful one, according to football.London. At such a young age, Wirtz, Veiga, and Cherki have all advanced to senior status at their respective clubs, making them ideal candidates for years to come.

Todd Boehly may have made a wise business decision by signing Cherki. The midfielder, who can also play out wide at age 19, has the talent and versatility to elevate Pochettino’s squad for the upcoming campaign. Everything depends on the cost.

Similar to Chelsea, Lyon is not playing in Europe this year despite having a very bad season under Laurent Blanc. One potential way to reinvest in the playing group is by selling one of their best players.

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‘On Monday,’ according to Fabrizio Romano, a Chelsea player is getting his medical clearance to leave today.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Mason Mount, a midfielder for Chelsea, will have his medical at Manchester United today.

He announced on Twitter that the deal had reached the last hurdle before both parties could declare it final.

With him personally pushing for a move away from Stamford Bridge, the past week or so has been crucial for the Mount deal.

This is in spite of rumors that the England international has been the subject of a more than competitive salary offer for some time.

The Blues initially turned down three offers from United because they still thought highly of him.

However, he only has a year left on his contract with West London, and the fact that he is unwilling to leave suggests that they may have been planning to get rid of him for nothing.

Mount medical today

After some negotiation, the two parties settled on a deal, and according to Romano, the player who had been called “unbelievable” is now scheduled to have a medical with his prospective new team.

Mason Mount will have medical tests on Monday, after which he will finally sign a five-year contract to become a new Manchester United player, the speaker stated.

“Contract through June 2028 with a June 2029 extension option.
“To Chelsea, $55 million plus.
statement made this week.
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The news will undoubtedly divide the fan base, with some looking to blame the new ownership structure at Stamford Bridge.

Some people, however, may not be happy to see the player return to the team next season because of his lack of loyalty.

July 6, 2023
Following the Moises Caicedo talks, Chelsea experiences transfer setbacks with Arsenal and Liverpool.

This summer, with Chelsea concentrating on Moises Caicedo, Arsenal and Liverpool have both surpassed the Blues in the race to sign highly regarded Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

In the race to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer, Arsenal and Liverpool have both edged out Chelsea.

football.London has learned that Chelsea and Saints had preliminary discussions about a potential transfer for the Belgian midfielder last month, but interest has reportedly waned recently. With Manchester City having a £40 million buy-back option that becomes available next summer, Southampton is asking for £50 million for Lavia.

The 19-year-old defensive midfielder is still a target for Chelsea, but at the moment, at least in terms of the midfield, they are focused on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian international, who has verbally agreed to move to Stamford Bridge on personal terms, has recently reopened negotiations with the Seagulls.

Chelsea’s challenge, however, is reaching a deal with Brighton, who have a reputation for being shrewd negotiators when it comes to offloading their star players in recent transfer windows. Caicedo’s desire to leave the team was discussed with Roberto De Zerbi throughout the season, but Brighton are asking for around £80 million for him, and Chelsea do not want to pay that amount as a one-time fee.

As they have done over the past 12 months with players like Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Wesley Fofana, the Blues would prefer to structure the deal in a different way. When negotiating with Brighton, the residents of west London would want to add extras and potential bonuses.

Chelsea’s attention has been directed toward acquiring Caicedo, so their interest in Lavia has been put on hold—at least for the time being. Following the Saints’ relegation to the Championship, both Liverpool and Arsenal have recently spoken with Southampton to discuss the future of the Belgian international.

The Gunners intend to make a move for Lavia in the upcoming weeks while also completing the more than £100 million acquisition of Declan Rice. Ahead of the upcoming season, Liverpool, who has already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to their midfield ranks, is also looking to add Lavia.

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This is bad news for Chelsea as it follows reports from London that negotiations with Liverpool regarding a move to Anfield have “gone well” lately. Although Chelsea hasn’t been completely eliminated from the running, the Lavia deal is becoming less and less likely as time goes on because Caicedo is now the center of attention.

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In response to another Chelsea player leaving, Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz post on Instagram.

As another first-team player left Chelsea, AC Milan yesterday officially announced the signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Due to the sheer volume of player sales this summer, Chelsea fans will grow accustomed to saying goodbye, but Friday’s departure of Ruben Loftus-Cheek may be more painful than most.

After making the transition from the Blues academy to the senior team, the 27-year-old midfielder has become a huge fan favorite at Stamford Bridge.

After 155 first-team appearances for his boyhood club, he departs.

He then makes the bold decision to relocate to Italy in order to try to succeed with AC Milan during his prime years.

Following the confirmation of his transfer to Milan, Loftus-Cheek posted a tearful statement on Instagram.

Numerous people have praised him in the comments, including his former teammates Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham.

Havertz, an attacking midfielder for Arsenal who was recently traded by Chelsea, responded to Loftus-Cheek. Take care, my brother, he said. ”.

A heartfelt response was posted by Roma striker Abraham in another place.
All the best, brother.
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It sounds as though Loftus-Cheek was equally well-liked in the locker room as he was in the crowd.

We will undoubtedly wish him success in the renowned red and black in Milan.

With so many members of the squad departing, it really does feel like Chelsea is starting a new chapter.

Hopefully, Mauricio Pochettino, our new head coach, will be the ideal leader to turn things around and get us back to competing at the highest level.

July 5, 2023
Romeo Lavia makes sense as Liverpool’s next acquisition for these 5 reasons.

Romeo Lavia has emerged as a strong contender to become Liverpool’s third midfield signing this summer and has all the requirements to be a success at Anfield.

The Southampton midfielder appears to be The Reds’ next priority, with reports indicating that the pursuits of Khephren Thuram, Ryan Gravenberch and Gabri Veiga are coming to an end.

Jurgen Klopp has already added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to his ranks ahead of the new season as he tries to rebuild his options in midfield after a disappointing 2022-23.

No sooner had Szoboszlai been revealed as a Liverpool player, attention soon turned to what was next in the middle of the park.
We look at some of the key factors that make Lavia the next logical step for the Reds. Set defensively

Defensive minded

Of all Liverpool’s highly touted midfield targets this summer, Lavia is perhaps the most natural defensive option.

The signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai will no doubt strengthen the No.8 position, but the Reds could certainly use an additional option to move up front of the defence.

Klopp’s switch to a 3-4-3 formation towards the end of last season saw a positive improvement in form and results, but the Reds could lack the manpower to fill the two defensive spots in the middle of pitch if the manager persists in form.

Lavia provides Liverpool with an ideal fit on the left side of defensive midfield and his profile could make him the ideal replacement for Fabinho as he has time to eventually become first-choice.

Age on his side

Aged just 19, Lavia could be set to become a top talent and catching him now could start that process for Liverpool.

He is capable of competing with the best midfielders and will only improve further under Klopp’s guidance, which makes him an exciting candidate for the fans. His age also means there is little pressure on him to make an immediate impact and break into the squad straight away, with more focus of course on the progress of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.

Fabinho’s current contract runs until 2026, meaning the manager could have a perfect replacement ready if the club look to collect a fee for the Brazilian next summer.

Premier League experience

His time at Southampton will serve him well for a move to Liverpool and give him an edge over the likes of Thuram, Gravenberch and Veiga.
We have seen on numerous occasions how difficult it is to adjust to physical football in England and Lavia’s position is one that leaves little room for error against top-flight sides.

The youngster has been a shining light in an ultimately dire campaign for Saints and, even at his young age, he’s too good a player to spend a season in the Championship.

Reports at the top of the window suggested Premier League experience was a priority for the Reds, and although we’ve drifted slightly away from that position in recent weeks, it will certainly be a factor.

Stopping a Manchester City reunion?

A more subtle perk of getting the Belgian’s services could be that it would prevent him from returning to the Etihad next summer.

Manchester City currently have a buy-back clause worth around £40m which will be activated in 2024, meaning they will be able to buy back the player they sold to Southampton a year ago.

If he continues to impress over the next 12 months, the teenager will almost certainly pique the interest of Pep Guardiola’s side, but if they secure the signing of him this window, that option would be out of the question.

Never a bad thing!

Our answer

Finally, Lavia would be a tick in the box for the seemingly endless question surrounding Liverpool’s share. The teenager is not required to be registered in the Reds’ 25-man squad for the next three years, but by the time he reaches the age of 22, the Belgian will still be classified as a homegrown as he has spent more than three seasons with the affiliated side to the FA. club.

The Reds have kept close to the Premier League limit of registering 17 non-homegrown players in their squad in recent years and the summer departures of James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have only added to that dilemma.

It’s another point in favor of Lavia that Liverpool’s other goals in midfield can’t boast and could be a way to justify the probable financial outlay for such a young player.

July 4, 2023
Jurgen Klopp is getting ready to spend an additional £75 million to bring in a pair of players.

Despite acquiring Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not completed his summer transfer business.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s transfer from RB Leipzig was completed on Sunday, and Liverpool announced their second transfer of the summer transfer period.

After Liverpool exercised the 22-year-old international’s £60 million release clause, he agreed to a five-year contract. Following the World Cup winner’s £55 million transfer from Premier League rival Brighton in June, he joins Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield.

In order to avoid another unsuccessful season, Liverpool is anticipated to increase spending. Last season, Jurgen Klopp’s team missed out on cup competitions and finished fifth in the Premier League. The upcoming season will see them participate in the Europa League.

Here are the most recent headlines from Merseyside, but who else is Liverpool pursuing?

Thuram momentum builds

The Express reports that Liverpool will increase their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram. Liverpool waited until after the U21 Euros to make their move, despite the 22-year-old midfielder being on Klopp’s shortlist for a while.

Thuram was able to concentrate on a summer transfer after France’s unexpected 3-1 loss to Ukraine in the tournament’s quarterfinals on Sunday night in Georgia and Romania. The £30 million talent has also drawn interest from Newcastle.

Thuram, the son of renowned French defender Lillian, was recently selected for the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after making 35 appearances in the league last year. In their 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in March, he made his senior debut for France.

Thuram, a defensive midfielder by trade, could line up behind Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in Klopp’s revamped midfield. The other midfielders for Liverpool are Stegan Bajcetic, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott.

Lavia bid Ready.
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool is planning to submit a first offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in signing the 19-year-old international from Belgium, who is expected to leave Southampton after they were demoted to the Championship.

Lavia’s worth is estimated by Liverpool to be around £45 million, but Southampton has set a £50 million price on him. Because they owe his former club Manchester City 20% of any future sales, the Saints won’t sell him for a low price.

When he joined Southampton a year ago, City made a £10.5 million initial payment. Liverpool’s other midfielders on their roster make it unlikely that they will sign both Lavia and Thuram.

As Al-Ettifaq’s new manager, Steven Gerrard has been chosen. The Liverpool legend was initially hesitant to accept the position after traveling to Saudi Arabia for negotiations a month ago, but he has since been persuaded to try.

Since being fired by Aston Villa nine months ago, Gerrard has been without a job. After his unsuccessful tenure at Villa Park, the former England captain’s managerial career is in jeopardy, despite the fact that he was successful at Rangers.

In May 2021, Gerrard and Rangers defeated Celtic, ending their nine-year hegemony.
Al-Ettifaq may find it challenging to compete in the upcoming season as they are not one of the four Saudi Pro League clubs owned by the nation’s Public Investment Fund.

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Szoboszlai, a new Liverpool teammate, receives a single-word message from Konate.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s official arrival at Liverpool was announced by the team on Sunday.
Ibrahima Konate has responded to the news.

As Liverpool confirmed the Hungarian international’s signing, the French international posted “welcome” on Instagram, with Szoboszlai voting against it. 8 shirt in what is already being hailed as one of the most exciting signings of the summer.

In a move that has felt like a whirlwind for supporters, Szoboszlai joins Liverpool in a deal that is thought to be worth £60 million after the Reds last week activated the playmaker’s release clause from RB Leipzig. Additionally, the move has already been made official in typical Anfield fashion.

In fact, Szoboszlai joins Alexis Mac Allister as Liverpool’s second acquisition of the summer. The 22-year-old is in the perfect place to become a superstar on Merseyside because the winger is already familiar with players like Konate from his time at Leipzig.

Szoboszlai may be Liverpool’s best acquisition in a long time.

To say that Szoboszlai joining the Reds is one of the best deals of the summer would be an understatement. The true value of this transfer won’t be apparent for a few years, and there’s a good chance the Hungarian will be compared to players like Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk.

Szoboszlai is one of Europe’s most gifted players, as is well known. The former RB Salzburg star now has all the tools necessary to break out under Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool enters a new era, and the winger is already inspiring his new teammates with excitement about what’s to come.

July 4, 2023
Jurgen Klopp quickly moves on to sign a third player for Liverpool, as the star worth £50 million.

Liverpool has already spent close to £100 million on its first two summer additions, and the Reds are now attempting to add another midfielder in light of the departure of several senior stars.

Romeo Lavia will likely be pursued as Jurgen Klopp’s midfield reconstruction at Liverpool continues this summer.

In an effort to get his team ready for an upcoming Europa League campaign, the Liverpool manager has already made two additions. RB Leipzig’s Dominik Szoboszlai has completed his transfer to the Reds, and Alexis Mac Allister has joined from Brighton as the team’s new number eight.

The 19-year-old will receive an opening offer from Liverpool, according to talkSPORT. Lavia is reportedly valued at £50 million by Southampton, but Klopp’s team is up against Chelsea for the former Manchester City player.

When letting the Belgian move to Southampton in the summer of 2016, City themselves added a 20% sell-on clause. Additionally, they have a buy-back clause that takes effect in 2024, but other clubs appear eager to make a move now and eliminate that from the picture.

Lavia represented Southampton in 29 games last year, holding down a position in the midfield under a number of different coaches. In an August 2-1 victory over Chelsea, he netted his first goal as a senior.

The midfielder played more than an hour of Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Liverpool in his final Premier League contest.

Liverpool, who finished four points outside of the top four, already knew going into the game that they would not be playing in the Champions League.

Klopp is hoping that the Reds’ acquisitions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai will help them climb the table once more. Szoboszlai, who assisted Leipzig in securing Champions League football last season and who also dazzled against Liverpool as a teenager for Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, has joined for approximately £60 million.

Klopp said, “I’m pretty sure he was still a teenager at that time and since then he has made some big strides — moving to Leipzig, doing really, really well in the Bundesliga, playing for the Hungary national team, and then becoming captain of his national team at an incredibly young age.”.

“These are genuine positives, and this is even before we consider his abilities as a football player. At this point, I won’t say too much about them other than to say that they are undoubtedly the kind that should provide us with a lot of enjoyment as well as aid in our pursuit of results.

However, there is no pressure. Dominik, the player, is still very inexperienced. He still has a long way to go in his development, so it only makes sense for us all to be patient and give him the room and time he needs so that his talent can shine within our team. “.

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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 4, 2023
Latest updates on Federico Valverde and Romeo Lavia in the Liverpool transfer news as Dominik Szoboszlai signs.

With the new season approaching, Liverpool is looking to bolster their midfield.

Liverpool’s 2022–23 season began with disappointment after they were eliminated from the Premier League and the Champions League on the final day of each competition. Liverpool had high hopes going into the season, but things didn’t seem to work out as expected as the team lost to Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League and finished fifth in the Premier League, missing out on the Champions League for the first time since the 2015–2016 campaign.

Given the departures of James Milner, Fabio Carvalho, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as well as the aging of midfield veterans Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, Klopp’s team clearly focused on strengthening their midfield going into the transfer window.

This goal has been actively pursued by the club, who have already signed two excellent midfielders and have spent more than £100 million for the first time since 2018. Romeo Lavia, a highly sought-after defensive midfielder, is a potential addition. However, Liverpool may not be finished just yet as they aim to possibly complete a midfield trio of signings.

Here are the most recent Anfield-related news items and transfer updates:.

Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool has entered the race to sign Romeo Lavia in an effort to strengthen their already significantly improved midfield. Arsenal and Chelsea in London have shown a lot of interest in the Southampton player, but neither club seems eager to sign the 19-year-old. Liverpool seem to be the front-runner for Lavia’s services, with Chelsea concentrating on trying to sign Moises Caicedo and Arsenal anticipating to pay a nine-figure transfer fee for Englishman Declan Rice.

The Belgian, who would be the perfect addition to round out a trio of midfielders expected to join Anfield, is reportedly valued at about £50 million by the Saints, according to The Daily Mail. With the goal of reviving an ailing and struggling midfield, Klopp entered this transfer window, and he has succeeded in doing just that.

Lavia would give Liverpool a defensively-minded midfielder to complete an incredibly talented group with the acquisitions of attack-minded midfielders Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35 million and recently-signed Hungarian Dominik Szoboszli from RB Leipzig for £60 million.

Federico Valeda.

The most intriguing name on this list might be Federico Valverde of Real Madrid. According to The Daily Mail, the Reds reportedly had a £51 million offer for the Uruguayan rejected earlier this month. However, a potential deal for the midfielder could benefit Los Blancos, who are aware of the enormous sum spent to sign Jude Bellingham and may need more money to pursue PSG’s Kylian Mbappe. According to the Catalan publication El Nacional, Liverpool is reportedly preparing to submit a new proposal worth approximately £77 million. With two LaLiga championships and a Champions League trophy under his belt at the young age of 24, Valverde would bring a wealth of winning experience. Jurgen Klopp will appreciate his versatility in the middle of the field, and his 12 goals this season from that area are an added bonus.

Diego Chiesa.

Federico Chiesa of Juventus and Italy is reportedly a target for Liverpool, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. According to the Italian media outlet, Chiesa does not get along well with Juve manager Max Allegri and finds it difficult to play in his 3-5-2 formation. The 25-year-old’s contract negotiations are currently stalled, but it seems like a move away from Turin may actually be a possibility, especially if a major Premier League club approaches. Liverpool now enters the picture, showing interest in the winger. Chiesa is valued at €40m by the Reds, who are unwilling to pay more than that, but Juventus want €60m for him. The loss of Roberto Firmino has left a void in Liverpool’s forward line, but with back-up options like Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota, the Reds won’t feel pressured to spend more money on Chiesa than they want to.

Khephren Thuram.

Thuram, a player who Liverpool is interested in, is currently competing for France at the under-21 European Championships alongside Manu Kone, who has also been heavily linked with a move to Anfield. The 22-year-old, who would inject some much-needed physicality into the midfield, is reportedly worth £35 million to Nice.

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Liverpool had interest in a player who had recently joined Newcastle for $60 million.

Prior to Newcastle United spending a fortune to sign the Italian midfielder, Sandro Tonali was reportedly a target for Liverpool.

The 23-year-old maestro was being watched by the Reds, per The Athletic, after a strong run of seasons at AC Milan. However, Tonali joined the club today in a deal that Eddie Howe’s team said could be worth up to £60 million.

The Athletic reports that Tonali’s transfer is the largest ever for an Italian player and the largest sale Milan has ever made in their history. Tonali is regarded as a future captain of the Azzurri and a midfielder who could elevate Newcastle to the next level, according to the Athletic.

Even though Tonali is one of the best midfielders in Europe, Liverpool supporters won’t be overly envious of Newcastle’s acquisition given that the Reds already made their own marquee signing this week in the form of Dominik Szoboszlai.

Liverpool should not feel envious of Newcastle after they sign Tonali.

Even though Liverpool is still looking for a new midfielder, fans shouldn’t be envious of Newcastle for acquiring Tonali, who could easily start for most Premier League clubs.

Liverpool has already spent a lot of money on midfielders this summer, as is well known. Tonali could have been another elite addition for Jurgen Klopp, but the Anfield team is firmly on the path to improving their squad, with one more addition anticipated if reports are to be believed.

July 3, 2023
A £50 million player has already discussed joining Chelsea this summer with his representation.

Romeo Lavia has spoken to his reps about a move to Chelsea this summer after Southampton were relegated from the Premier League.
So says Sacha Tavolieri.
What’s the latest on Romeo Lavia and Chelsea? We see…

What’s the story?

Well, according to a number of news outlets, Chelsea are very keen on signing the Belgium international. The Guardian believes that Mauricio Pochettino personally requested Lavia’s signature.

Elsewhere – according to Simon Phillips on Substack – Chelsea are happy to spend a whopping £50m to sign Southampton’s number 45 this summer.

Now – as described by Tavolieri – it seems that Lavia is definitely interested in moving to Stamford Bridge as he has already talked to his entourage about joining the Blues.

Eden Hazard is said to have sent the 19-year-old to Chelsea after seeking advice from his compatriot on a move to west London for the World Cup in December 2022.

Therefore, it seems that Lavia is interested in becoming a Chelsea player, although there are some things that Pochettino and Todd Boehly should be wary of. Chelsea face serious competition for Lavia

While Tavolieri’s assertion about Chelsea and Lavia was encouraging, the Belgian journalist also made some comments about Liverpool and Arsenal that should worry people at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool are said to have a strong association with Southampton having already signed Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Nathaniel Clyne, Rickie Lambert, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.

This could give the Reds an advantage over Chelsea.
Speaking of Arsenal, Tavolieri adds that the North Londoners have the best relationship with Lavia’s agent which could also give the Gunners an edge over the Blues.

Make sure to keep an eye on this situation as Lavia is expected to switch clubs this summer.

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Mateo Kovacic: Man City and Chelsea reach a £30 million agreement for the Croatia midfielder

Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on loan from Real Madrid in 2018 before making his transfer permanent for £40m a year later;

The Croatian midfielder won four major trophies at Stamford Bridge, including the Champions League in 2021; Kovacic has one more year at Chelsea

Manchester City have agreed a £30m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

The fee is said to be £25m guaranteed initially, plus £5m in performance-based surcharges. An official announcement that Kovacic will join last season’s treble winners is expected shortly.

Kovacic has been at Stamford Bridge since leaving Real Madrid – initially on loan – in the summer of 2018.

The Croatia international won four major trophies during his time at Chelsea – including his fourth Champions League in 2021 – and went on to make 221 appearances for the club.

The logic of why Chelsea would allow Mateo Kovacic to leave Stamford Bridge – even to one of their Premier League rivals – is easy to see given that he only has one year left on his contract and that at 29 years old, it is believed to have a limited one.

Interested in engaging in the Stamford Bridge reconstruction project in West London.

There will likely be a segment of Chelsea fans who look at Kovacic’s tally of four goals and 13 assists in 142 Premier League games over five years and think it’s a bargain, up to £30m for the midfield.

It’s true that Kovacic’s influence in the final third was modest at best, while his reluctance to shoot from dangerous positions has always been a curiosity given his superb technical ability.

But it’s also true that Kovacic was never signed as a prolific attacking midfielder, as a tally of 18 goals in eight years for his previous three clubs should have shown.

Instead, the Croatia international’s strengths lie in midfield. Since joining the Premier League in the summer of 2018, Kovacic has ranked fifth among midfielders in successful attacks and assists per 90.

He excels at receiving the ball under pressure, rising while beating the opposing press, and combining defense and attack – skills often overlooked due to his limited attacking power.

But it was those skills that probably endeared him to Manchester City who, after Real Madrid and Inter Milan, added their name to Kovacic’s stellar CV, who has already racked up 18 trophies – including four League titles. champions – during his career and the winner is.

It’s easy to imagine Kovacic fitting perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s squad, either as a competitor to Rodri as a pivot – which would be bad news for Kalvin Phillips – or as a potential future replacement. free agent Ilkay Gundogan as number 8.

Funding Kovacic before his contract expires makes sense for Chelsea, but when Guardiola wants a player it’s usually a sign he’s worth it.

June 27, 2023
Liverpool tries to sabotage Arsenal transfer.

Liverpool have reportedly entered the race for youngster Romeo Lavia from Southampton in an unexpected turn of events and could derail ongoing negotiations with Arsenal.

As the transfer saga continues to unfold, will interest from Liverpool thwart Arsenal’s plans or spur them on to accelerate their quest?

Liverpool are launching an unexpected investigation into Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, potentially disrupting ongoing negotiations with Arsenal.

Despite interest from various clubs, Arsenal have continued their search for the young Belgian midfielder and talks are already underway.

Liverpool’s entry into the race could pose a significant hurdle to Arsenal’s transfer plans. Liverpool watch Arsenal goal Romeo Lavia

In an unexpected twist to the Romeo Lavia transfer saga, Liverpool are reportedly inquiring from Southampton about the possibility of a deal.
The move is a potential disruption to ongoing negotiations between Arsenal and the south coast club.

Arsenal have been actively working to secure the young Belgian hopeful, despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

However, the sudden interest from Liverpool is a significant obstacle as they too look to refresh their midfield.

Liverpool interest – a blow to Arsenal’s plans? Liverpool’s entry into the contest comes after agreeing a £35m deal for Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister.

Their investigation into the terms of a deal with Lavia could dampen Arsenal’s hopes, although the Gunners are yet to make an official offer.

Lavia is performing superbly for Southampton and has become the first player born in 2004 to score in the Premier League.

Despite Southampton’s relegation, his 34 caps and debut for Belgium attracted the attention of several top clubs.

As the transfer saga unfolds, Arsenal’s advanced talks for Romeo Lavia and the potential complications arising from Liverpool’s interest and Manchester City’s special clause will give fans a compelling look.

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AC Milan are interested in a €30 million Liverpool target to replace Sandro Tonali.

Florentino Luis Price named as AC Milan target for Liverpool

The transfer rumor continues to simmer and Liverpool have been linked with another promising midfielder. Florentino Luis, a player previously linked with the Reds, has emerged as a potential target for AC Milan.

However, recent reports suggest the Portuguese midfielder will be available this summer for a relatively modest €30m (£25m) transfer fee.

This development raises the question of whether Liverpool should rekindle their interest in the talented Benfica player.

AC Milan’s interest in Florentino Luis stems from their search for a replacement for Newcastle United move

Sandro Tonali. Via ECHO, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has touted the Portuguese midfielder as an option for the Serie A club. This news, combined with the affordable price tag, represents an interesting opportunity for Liverpool to consider.

Sandro Tonali. Via ECHO, Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has touted the Portuguese midfielder as an option for the Serie A club.

This news, combined with the affordable price tag, represents an interesting opportunity for Liverpool to consider. At just 23, Luis has already shown tremendous potential in his career.

Known for his defensive skills, he possesses excellent tackling, interception and positional awareness skills.
With the need to add depth and quality to the team, the acquisition of Florentino could respond to these needs.

His skills match Liverpool’s style of play, emphasizing pressure, intensity and quick transitions.

Luis’ defensive prowess would complement the team’s energetic approach and provide a platform for offensive talents to flourish.

Given Liverpool’s success in integrating players into Jurgen Klopp’s system, the Portuguese midfielder could find success alongside the club’s existing midfielders.

Competition from AC Milan and potential interest from other clubs could complicate matters. Still, the affordability of Florentino Luis’ price is an interesting assessment for Liverpool.

The Portuguese midfielder’s defensive strength and versatile abilities make him an attractive target for the Reds.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will reignite their interest and sign Florentino Luis.

June 27, 2023