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  • Following Chelsea’s £115 million transfer of Moises Caicedo over Liverpool, the Premier League is considering changing the rules.

    Following Chelsea’s £115 million transfer of Moises Caicedo over Liverpool, the Premier League is considering changing the rules.

    Following Chelsea's £115 million transfer of Moises Caicedo over Liverpool, the Premier League is considering changing the rules.
    Chelsea are using the tactic of offering longer contracts to reduce annual depreciation costs

    The Premier League could be set to align its profit and sustainability accounting rules with those of UEFA following Chelsea’s £115m move for Liverpool transfer target Moises Caicedo.

    The 21-year-old midfielder completed his move to Stamford Bridge on Monday after turning down a chance to join Liverpool. The Reds accepted a £111m offer from Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday. On Sunday, however, Chelsea returned with an improved offer of £115 after Caicedo expressed his desire to join them via Liverpool.

    The acquisition of the Ecuador international and the likely signing of another Reds transfer target in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia for £50m plus add-ons will take Chelsea’s spending to over £900m since Todd Boehly and the Clearlake club Capital have recaptured.

    May 2022. Chelsea’s spending, which has seen them break the UK transfer record twice this year, is not without risk, despite the high number of players they have sold this summer, as they are likely to be carefully monitored for potential infractions. of the Premier League profit and sustainability rules.

    Chelsea had adopted the tactic of offering new signings seven-, eight- and nine-year contracts, the longest terms allowing them to amortize the cost of the transfer fee over a longer period of time. Guaranteed transfer fees, regardless of how they are paid, are amortized for accounting purposes over the life of a deal, the longer the deal lasts, the lower the annual cost on the balance sheet.

    Following Chelsea's £115 million transfer of Moises Caicedo over Liverpool, the Premier League is considering changing the rules.
    That practice was eradicated earlier this summer by UEFA, European football’s governing body, with clubs participating in European competitions now only allowed to write off transfer fees for up to five years, although the offer of contracts longer than this period will continue to be permitted.

    But after finishing 12th last season following a poor season which saw them sack both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter and end the season with Frank Lampard in charge, Chelsea are out of European competition this season which means the rules viability criteria do not apply. at least for them for now.

    Premier League profit and sustainability rules apply to all member clubs and still allow amortization over periods longer than five years, although European clubs must be bound by the new five-year limit to be able to compete.

    Chelsea have offered Caicedo an eight-year deal with an option for a ninth, meaning they could write off the £100m guarantee to £12.5m-a-year, while Liverpool would have him got to £20m a year.

    This has given Chelsea a financial advantage, at least for now, due to their poor performance last season, although they will be forced to adjust their accounting practices to match those of UEFA if they qualify. for European competition next season, with retrospective measures for Caicedo a possibility.

    According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League will align its transfer fee amortization accounting rules with those of UEFA by next summer in response to pressure from some clubs unhappy with Chelsea’s approach to the transfer market. transfers.

    By introducing longer contracts and allowing transfer costs to be amortized over time, Chelsea have given themselves some leeway in the market for the time being, although they are likely to face restrictions significant spending in the coming seasons, compared to the gigantic spending of the last 12 months.

    The gamble Boehly and Clearlake are making is based on the belief that the young talent now gathering will take Chelsea to the top and lead them back to Champions League riches, enabling the club to maximize revenue opportunities.

    The proposals, says the Mail, will be discussed at a Premier League shareholders’ meeting later this season, where they are likely to receive backing from many member clubs.

  • Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

    Normally, Liverpool’s transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the “mess” and provide Klopp with a midfielder.

    Normally, Liverpool's transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the "mess" and provide Klopp with a midfielder.
    The decision by Moises Caicedo to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool was a setback.

    Romeo Lavia, another midfield target, seems to be on a similar path.

    Success in the transfer market has been one of the defining characteristics of Liverpool under John W Henry.

    Liverpool has experienced more wins than losses since then after learning from early errors like Mario Balotelli.

    Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were wise acquisitions that helped Jurgen Klopp assemble a squad capable of dominating every major competition.

    However, after a disastrous week for Liverpool’s transfer managers, that carefully built reputation is in jeopardy of collapsing.

    It would be extremely embarrassing if they lost out on their next target, Romeo Lavia, in the same way they lost Moises Caicedo to Chelsea.

    Klopp is always eager to present a unified front at Anfield, but he is aware that whether or not his team mounts a title challenge this season may depend on whether or not they can find a top-tier holding midfielder to sign.

    Normally sympathetic to Liverpool’s position, club legend Jamie Carragher hasn’t held back at seeing his team outperformed by Chelsea’s brash owner Todd Boehly.

    He calls how things have been handled at Anfield “an absolute mess and a joke.”.

    One might have hoped for a smoother transition after the midfielders Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner were all lost in a single strike.

    Yes, the Argentine World Cup winner was forced into a defensive role in Chelsea’s opening match and wasn’t his usual self. However, Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary also recently moved from Brighton and joined Alexis Mac Allister.

    Liverpool are currently facing some challenges. People are aware of their desperation,’ Carragher continued.

    Normally, Liverpool's transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the "mess" and provide Klopp with a midfielder.
    The sequence of events is strange. Jude Bellingham was praised by Klopp in January, but Liverpool decided they couldn’t compete financially in the summer, and the player joined Real Madrid.

    Despite this, they suddenly made a British record bid of £111 million for Caicedo at Brighton after pursuing Lavia from Southampton all summer without being able to match the £60 million asking price.

    Caicedo had always intended to sign with Chelsea; the club’s director of international talent, Paul Winstanley, previously worked at Brighton and was instrumental in helping Caicedo land his first club in England.

    It was a high-risk move that hasn’t yet paid off if Liverpool believed that their intervention would increase the Caicedo price and eliminate Chelsea’s interest in Lavia.

    Although Liverpool finally agreed to Southampton’s terms regarding a transfer fee, word has it that Lavia would also prefer to join Chelsea, whose spending ambitions know no bounds.

    The youngster might have been troubled by Liverpool suddenly turning their attention to Caicedo, though the London location angle could be one factor.

    Whatever occurs after that, it’s not how Liverpool prefers to conduct business.

    The Liverpool team’s employees will be highlighted in the background.

    Michael Edwards, a renowned sporting director, left in 2022. Julian Ward, who took over for him later that year, made the announcement that he would retire at the conclusion of the 2022–23 campaign.

    Normally, Liverpool's transfer business is smooth, since Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia chose Chelsea over Liverpool, the pressure is REALLY on Liverpool to resolve the "mess" and provide Klopp with a midfielder.
    Billy Hogan, the Chief Executive of the club’s owners FSG, has been under a lot of pressure and responsibility as a result.

    The early signings of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in the window gave the impression that things would continue as before.

    Then, Fabinho and Henderson left as a result of the Saudi intervention, leaving a huge gap at the midfield’s base. It hasn’t been filled yet, one week into the season.

    Questions will be raised until it is, and it will be difficult to refute Carragher’s claim that the situation is a “mess.”.

  • According to expert Liverpool midfielder target open to Reds transfer

    According to expert Liverpool midfielder target open to Reds transfer

    According to expert Liverpool midfielder target open to Reds transfer
    Liverpool will be eyeing midfield alternatives following the defeat of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia at the hands of rivals Chelsea.

    According to Ben Jacobs in the latest edition of his exclusive weekly column CaughtOffside, one option could be Ryan Gravenberch, who remains open to the prospect of a move to Anfield.

    However, the question remains whether or not Bayern Munich will sell the Dutch international, so there are other names on Liverpool’s list as well.

    Jacobs has mentioned ties to Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, although he has clarified that he doesn’t see much substance in this, while Fluminense youngster Andre could be another option, although his current club would ideally keep him a little longer.

    “Chelsea have signed Moises Caicedo for a £100+15m package from Brighton, achieving their key target of the summer,” Jacobs wrote on Substack. “It was an incredible saga. Liverpool tried to hijack the deal and managed to offer £111million, but Caicedo made it clear he wanted to wait for Chelsea, who reached an agreement over the weekend.

    “Liverpool did everything they could but when a player has made his choice with a club it’s hard to change his mind. All summer there was a feeling that Chelsea would end up paying what was necessary after several offers for Caicedo were turned down.”

    He added: “Chelsea are also close to signing Romeo Lavia from Southampton, another Liverpool target.

    “So I expect Liverpool to be busy until the window closes. Real Madrid don’t want to sell Aurélien Tchouameni and the player doesn’t want to leave, so I don’t see too much substance in these links.

    “André is another possibility at Fluminense but the Brazilian club have always hoped to keep him until 2024.

    “Ryan Gravenberch is also a long-term target at Bayern Munich. The player is open to movement. It’s about whether Bayern sell.”

    Gravenberch is certainly a tempting option and it’s fair to say he wouldn’t rule out leaving Bayern after a difficult period since joining from Ajax, where he was considered a true wonderkid.

    The 21-year-old hasn’t been very regular at Bayern, but you can imagine he would certainly go straight into the Liverpool starting eleven to help them out with departing stars like Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain to replace. and James Milner.

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    After the 1-1 tie at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made fun of Chelsea.

    The Reds boss couldn't help but dig the Blues after Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was hoping for more signings this month Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn't help but dig in at Chelsea after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. After the entertaining encounter in west London, Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was waiting for new signings to complete the squad - despite the club's huge outlay over the past two transfer windows. "It's what every manager at Chelsea wants and usually gets it," Klopp said. The German also admitted there was 'no news' regarding Moises Caicedo's transfer target as the Brighton midfielder is also wanted by Chelsea and is now believed to be close to a move to the Blues. During the match itself, Klopp was happy with the result. "The start was pretty compelling," he said. "We really looked like we hadn't met in the parking lot!" Then we opened the door to Chelsea. We fought very hard, it was super intense for both teams. That's a point for Chelsea...good." “In the second half with the crowd, we really had to dig deep and fight hard. In the end we got a point and that's okay. I saw a lot of things I liked and some things I didn't like. We are right and we continue to work."After the 1-1 tie at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made fun of Chelsea.
    The Reds boss couldn’t help but dig the Blues after Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was hoping for more signings this month

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn’t help but dig in at Chelsea after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

    After the entertaining encounter in west London, Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was waiting for new signings to complete the squad – despite the club’s huge outlay over the past two transfer windows.

    “It’s what every manager at Chelsea wants and usually gets it,” Klopp said.

    The German also admitted there was ‘no news’ regarding Moises Caicedo’s transfer target as the Brighton midfielder is also wanted by Chelsea and is now believed to be close to a move to the Blues.

    During the match itself, Klopp was happy with the result. “The start was pretty compelling,” he said. “We really looked like we hadn’t met in the parking lot!” Then we opened the door to Chelsea. We fought very hard, it was super intense for both teams. That’s a point for Chelsea…good.”

    “In the second half with the crowd, we really had to dig deep and fight hard. In the end we got a point and that’s okay. I saw a lot of things I liked and some things I didn’t like. We are right and we continue to work.”

  • Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Michael Olise is close, Romeo medical, and Moises Caicedo has a message.

    Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Michael Olise is close, Romeo medical, and Moises Caicedo has a message.

    Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Michael Olise is close, Romeo medical, and Moises Caicedo has a message.
    See the most recent Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Michael Olise news and rumors regarding transfers.

    Last night, Chelsea finally completed the signing of Moises Caicedo, but the Blues haven’t slowed down in the summer transfer window, and Romeo Lavia is anticipated to arrive at Stamford Bridge shortly after!

    In the battle to sign the Southampton star, Liverpool presented the west London club with stiff competition. Lavia, however, has made the decision to reject the Reds in favor of joining Chelsea, who are just getting started on an exciting project under the direction of Mauricio Pochettino.

    Michael Olise is still being connected to a switch, according to other news. Whether the Blues will make a move for the Crystal Palace playmaker is unknown, but with Christopher Nkunku out injured, the need for a new attacking midfielder may arise.

    Liverpool transfer news: Romeo Lavia decision, Moises Caicedo deal finalized, Gabri Viga Latest Everton U21 updates

    Caicedo message.
    Following his move from Brighton to Chelsea, Moises Caicedo posted a letter to the Brighton supporters on social media. Dear Brighton supporters, today I close an unforgettable chapter in my life, wrote the 21-year-old midfielder. You have showered me with love and support ever since I took my first steps in Europe.

    “I felt your energy and cheers during every game and every minute on the field. Collectively, we accomplished a lot. This accomplishment belongs to all of us, to each of my teammates, and to you, who were always there. How can I forget about our qualification for the UEFA Europa League?

    “It is an honor that I share with every member of the team to be named the season’s best player. The time has come to take on new challenges, but I want you to know that I still genuinely care about this club and all of you. I will always have a Seagull heart and will be proud to have been a part of this family.

    The transfer of Romeo Lavia from Southampton has advanced significantly thanks to Chelsea. The Blues appear to have found their man after the 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for some time.

    Broja’s choice.

    Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: Michael Olise is close, Romeo medical, and Moises Caicedo has a message.
    According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea will turn down AC Milan’s attempt to sign Armando Broja this summer. According to the report, the 21-year-old striker has a future at Stamford Bridge but is still in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.

    West Ham are reportedly keeping tabs on the situation of the Albanian international, with Milan reportedly one of several clubs interested in him right now. According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea has rejected the opportunity to sign Dusan Vlahovic and isn’t looking to add a new center-forward to their squad.

    The Romeo Lavia timeline, according to the Southampton director.
    Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Chelsea could be finalized this week, according to Southampton’s director of football, Jason Wilcox. This summer, the 19-year-old has received a lot of attention regarding a transfer to Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his midfield even more.

    Russel Martin and CEO Phil Parsons joined Wilcox on the panel for the BBC Solent Fans’ Forum event at St. Mary’s on Tuesday night. Wilcox said: “I think you know, it’s well known that we’ve had some significant interest in Romeo, we’ve had an offer which we accepted from Liverpool.

    “After that, Chelsea arrived at the table. Romeo is having a really difficult time because Chelsea and we are currently negotiating. However, I have faith that something will be accomplished in the upcoming week or a few days.

    “And I think, you know, when we look at what Romeo’s achieved here, I think every one of us here wouldn’t want to lose him, but the reality is, we’re in the Championship and we need to reinvest, and by purchasing Shea Charles, we’ve got another one who hopefully we can do the same with.

    So I wish Romeo luck.
    Say it isn’t finished yet. But we anticipate that it will be finished within a few days. “.

    Success for Olise!

    Football player Michael Olise is anticipated to finalize his transfer from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. London comprehends.

    The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.

    According to sources who spoke to football, Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent for Chelsea. london. Shields has also played a significant role in recent discussions aimed at bringing Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.

     

  • Jurgen Klopp will focus on a third-choice Liverpool target, following a second Chelsea transfer setback

    Jurgen Klopp will focus on a third-choice Liverpool target, following a second Chelsea transfer setback

    Following a second Chelsea transfer setback, Jurgen Klopp will focus on a third-choice Liverpool target.
    Romeo Lavia, who is close to joining Moises Caicedo at Chelsea, could now be acquired by Liverpool if they fail to land the Fluminese midfielder Andre.

    Chelsea broke the bank to acquire Moises Caicedo, and they’re prepared to pry Romeo Lavia away from Liverpool.

    For Brighton midfielder Caicedo, who turned down a “dream move” to Liverpool in favor of Stamford Bridge, the big-spending Blues agreed to a £115 million British transfer record fee. As Chelsea works to complete a deal for Southampton midfielder Lavia, Liverpool is now preparing for yet another transfer setback.

    Liverpool is prepared to spend £60 million on Lavia after losing out on Caicedo, while Chelsea has not yet agreed on a price with Southampton but is confident they can work out a deal and are in advanced negotiations.

    Liverpool’s transfer saga is in danger of going horribly wrong after they agreed to a £115 million fee with Brighton for Caicedo after failing to sign Lavia.

    Caicedo made it clear that he only wanted to move to Stamford Bridge, despite being introduced as a Chelsea player while sporting a Blues jersey as a youngster. Lavia was supposed to transfer to Liverpool, but their abrupt change in transfer targets caused the trail to go cold.

    If Liverpool is unsuccessful in acquiring Lavia, they may now try to sign Fluminese midfielder Andre. Caicedo, who grew up idolizing former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, told Brighton he only wanted to move to Stamford Bridge and has now signed an eight-year contract with a one-year option.

    Following a second Chelsea transfer setback, Jurgen Klopp will focus on a third-choice Liverpool target.
    The cost of the transfer can now only be spread over five years due to a change in UEFA regulations, but the eight-year contract allows them to guarantee Caicedo a longer contract overall even if his weekly pay is within their pay scale. ‌.

    The deal was made possible in large part by Chelsea’s offer to pay an initial £100 million with an additional £15 million in add-ons and a significant sell-on clause for Brighton should he decide to move on again. Amazingly, Caicedo was acquired by Brighton two years ago for only £4 million.

    “I am so happy to join Chelsea! I am so excited to be here at this big club and I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club,” Caicedo exclaimed. Being here is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to start working with the group. “.

    Moisés has established himself as a standout player in European football over the past 18 months, and co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said they were thrilled to have him join Mauricio Pochettino’s team.

    “We have been pursuing Moses for some time because he has a unique set of midfield skills. He will undoubtedly have a big impact at Stamford Bridge this year and in the years to come, in our opinion. “.

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  • Despite a £60 million deal, Eden Hazard enabled Chelsea to outbid Liverpool for the sale of Romeo Lavia.

    Despite a £60 million deal, Eden Hazard enabled Chelsea to outbid Liverpool for the sale of Romeo Lavia.

    Eden Hazard was spotted at the Chelsea game after deciding his next transfer
    On the first weekend of the new Premier League season, Chelsea and Liverpool drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge in front of Eden Hazard.

    In the competition to sign Romeo Lavia, Eden Hazard seems to have been a key player. After putting on a strong showing for Southampton last season, the 19-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with moves to Chelsea and Liverpool this summer.

    Lavia, who views his employment with St. Mary’s contract expires in 2027. She played 29 times in the Premier League for the Saints the previous season, missing a significant portion of the season due to a hamstring injury. Despite some impressive performances, he was unable to prevent the club from being relegated from the English top division.

    The teenage sensation has drawn numerous offers from both Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino this summer as they look to further strengthen their midfield options.
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    London is aware of Lavia’s decision to switch teams and sign with the Blues rather than the Reds.

    One of the main influences on the Belgian’s choice is thought to have been Joe Shields.
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    London is aware that the Chelsea co-director of recruitment and talent has been a “prominent figure” in negotiations with Lavia’s entourage.

    Despite a £60 million deal, Eden Hazard enabled Chelsea to outbid Liverpool for the sale of Romeo Lavia.
    The young person and Shields, who formerly oversaw senior recruitment on the south coast, formed a close bond there.

    While Pochettino certainly owes Shields a drink, the Chelsea boss has Hazard to thank for his role in the transfer saga. According to the Express, Lavia spoke to the Blues legend about his time at Stamford Bridge prior to the World Cup in December.

    The report states that Hazard ‘actively encouraged’ his fellow countryman to take the chance to join the west London outfit if the opportunity ever arose in the future. With Lavia on the verge of a move to Chelsea, the former Real Madrid star’s pep-talk seems to have paid off.

    Following Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Norwich on Saturday afternoon, Russel Martin suggested that the race for Lavia is ‘eking slowly towards a conclusion’. The Saints boss said: “He has been great while his situation has rumbled on for a long time.

    “That needs to draw to a conclusion quickly for him, for us and for everyone really. It’s eking slowly towards a conclusion and I think we have been preparing for life without him for the six weeks we’ve been here so it’s not a massive drama.

    Now, Lavia looks set to follow Moises Caicedo through the door at Cobham training ground despite Liverpool having agreed a £60million deal with the Saints.

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    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses

    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses
    An extraordinarily turbulent week in the transfer window has left Leeds United and USMNT star Tyler Adams out of the cold with a botched move to Chelsea, but other Premier League clubs are circling

    Leeds United and USA star Tyler Adams has suffered the bitter disappointment that a dream move to Chelsea crashed after the Blues’ successful double strike for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the 24 year old .

    The US men’s national team captain had traveled to London on Friday for a medical after the Stamford Bridge club agreed a £20m release clause. Brighton & Hove Albion star Caicedo and Southampton talent Lavia.

    Chelsea’s spending spree under US owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital will continue with fees in the region of £110m and £55m to be paid for Caicedo and Lavia respectively, but Adams – who has a hamstring injury and is ruled out at least until mid-September – was disappointed.

    However, according to The Athletic, Adams’ frustration could be short-lived as other Premier League clubs were made aware of the player’s availability after his move to Chelsea fell through.

    No suitor has been named, but midfielder Adams could fit the profile Manchester United are aiming for, with Fiorentina’s Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat on their radar following the sale of Fred to Fenerbahce.

    Liverpool will also certainly be in the market for midfield reinforcements in the final weeks of the period as the Reds’ pursuit of Caicedo and Lavia is on the brink of failure, adding to the disappointment at the unexpected defeat of supporters Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for the charm . of Saudi Arabia’s wealth.

    Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses
    Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last season as the club exited the Premier League, but he is likely to remain in the top flight due to the release clause coming into effect following the club’s relegation.

    The 36-capped US international captained his country at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and was followed by Aston Villa, Brighton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United for his defensive strengths in the center of the pitch.

    Adams isn’t the only Leeds star to head to the Elland Road exit this summer, with Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto sitting out Saturday’s defeat at Birmingham City amid interest from Everton.

    Gnonto played in the season-opening 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, but missed out on the midweek Carabao Cup win against Shrewsbury Town after being told he would not be sold this summer. He also made himself unavailable for the last defeat at St Andrews, for which Leeds issued a statement on the “internal disciplinary issue”.

    He said: “Despite training for the past two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he is still unable to play this weekend and has not traveled to Birmingham for tomorrow’s game.”

  • Liverpool transfer news: Romeo Lavia decision, Moises Caicedo deal finalized, Gabri Viga Latest Everton U21 updates

    Liverpool transfer news: Romeo Lavia decision, Moises Caicedo deal finalized, Gabri Viga Latest Everton U21 updates

    Liverpool transfer news: Romeo Lavia decision, Moises Caicedo deal finalized, Gabri Viga Latest Everton U21 updates
    The Premier League season has finally begun as the Reds enjoyed an average start to the season with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. All in all, it’s a positive for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their first home game against AFC Bournemouth.

    Recent transfer speculation meant Chelsea have reportedly finalize a deal with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Moises Caicedo.

    As we know, Liverpool have agreed a transfer fee with the Ecuadorian midfielder but the Londoners have resurfaced in the hunt for his signature and, if reports are to be believed, seem destined to make the move .

    Romeo Lavia is a player who also remains closely associated with Liverpool. Reports from Belgium and England have suggested the Reds are looking to undermine Chelsea’s £55million bid for the Southampton man.

    Fabinho receives gift after Al Ittihad debut

    They said the riches of Saudi Arabia were too great to be withheld, well, that takes it to another level…

    Previously, Fabinho played 90 minutes in his first start for Al Ittihad, who won the season opener 3-0. After the match, the former Red was approached by a reporter who offered him a Rolex for his outstanding performance. Hopefully it wasn’t damaged when he dropped it. Bobby Clark makes Liverpool statement as Everton miss mini-derby

    Liverpool started their Premier League 2 season in impressive fashion with a 4-0 victory over Everton at the Academy on Monday.

    Bobby Clark had a major impact on the final result, assisting Mateusz Musialowski and substitute Tom Hill before scoring the final goal in the season opener at the Academy in Kirkby on Monday night.

    Full time: Liverpool U21 – Everton U21 4-0

    In aggregate, Liverpool beat Everton 4-0 in the Premier League opener 2. Musialowski, Miles and Hill scored the first three goals while man of the match Clark netted the fourth. A great performance. Goal! Liverpool U21 4-0 Everton U21

    4:0! Bobby Clark gets the goal his performance deserves. Liverpool beat Everton here.

    Goal! Liverpool U21 3-0 Everton U21

    Another Liverpool goal! This time it’s substitute Tom Hill who rolls a ball into the bottom corner. 3-0 after 83 minutes.

    Goal! Liverpool U21 2-0 Everton U21

    Another goal for Liverpool! This time, Musialowski is the assist, using Miles, who fires the ball hard into the bottom line. 2-0 after 60 minutes.

    Goal! Liverpool U21s 1-0 Everton U21s

    Liverpool finally get the breakthrough. Clark fought his way through central defense and Musialowski showed good composure to slip past Everton goalkeeper Crellin and score. 1-0 after 52 minutes.

    Second half kick-off: Liverpool U21 0-0 Everton U21

    Second half underway here at the Liverpool Academy in Kirkby with the Under 21s goalless against Everton in the Premier League 2 mini derby. Fabinho wins Al Ittihad debut
    Al Ittihad kicked off the Saudi Pro League on Monday afternoon with a comfortable 3-0 win over Al Raed.

    The ex-Red Fabinho made his first league start for the club in the No.8 shirt, playing 90 minutes before being substituted.

    Half-time: Liverpool U21 0-0 Everton U21 

    After half-time, Liverpool absolutely dominated Everton, hitting the tie twice but finding no way out. Scoreless in the Premier League 2 mini derby.

    Second half kick-off
    Tyler Adams’ release clause has been fulfilled
    Bournemouth have fulfilled Tyler Adams’ £20million release clause, according to TalkSport’s Alex Crook. The American was first embroiled in the Liverpool transfer drama when Chelsea appeared ready to sign him late last week, but he was knocked out at the last minute. He is, of course, one of the defensive midfielders known to be on the market as the Reds plot their next target and could now face Jurgen Klopp’s men for the Cherries when they meet on Saturday.

    Clark hits the bar
    Liverpool finish with another great play down the left touchline. Norris fires the ball back, Clark drops his shoulder on a defender then hits the bar. Everton kind of endures. The gunner hits the woodwork
    This time Cannonier was much closer as his first shot hit the bottom of the post after Scanlon worked well down the left flank.

    Kick-off: Liverpool U21 v Everton U21
    In progress here at the academy. It stopped raining for a while so that’s something. Clark, McConnell, Musialowski, Chambers and Quansah all start.

    Chelsea confirm Moises Caicedo transfer after Liverpool saga

    Chelsea have officially announced the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton on an eight-year deal, beating Liverpool with the signing of the player after one of the Premier League’s most high-profile transfer deals. The Reds were unexpectedly placed in charge of midfield with an accepted offer of £110million on Friday, but it was quickly realized Chelsea had the preference for the Ecuadorian and the deal fell through

    Paul Joyce comments on Romeo Lavia’s decision
    The Times’ Paul Joyce says Romeo Lavia’s Liverpool snub leaves club in ‘desperation’

    The Belgian is said to have opted for Stamford Bridge over Anfield, the second player to do so in recent days after Moises Caicedo faced the same conundrum.

    Romeo Lavia is a hit when the transfer decision was made

    Not good news at all for the Reds as Romeo Lavia has opted for Chelsea over Liverpool, according to David Ornstein.

    The Londoners followed suit from Liverpool last month when three offers from Anfield were rejected by Southampton and, having won the battle for Moises Caicedo, also look set to secure Lavia.

    Carragher explains Liverpool’s transfer blunder
    Jamie Carragher has admitted it is “not fair” that Liverpool signed a transfer deal with Brighton & Hove Albion for Moises Caicedo before determining whether the player himself wanted the transfer.

    The Reds are in limbo over the Ecuadorian after Chelsea were allowed back in the race for the 21-year-old, despite Jurgen Klopp’s side earning £110m from the Seagulls on Friday. It seemed clear Caicedo would be heading to Anfield at this point, although this saga took a dramatic turn later that afternoon.

    Reports began to emerge suggesting that the midfielder was having “second thoughts” about joining Liverpool and would wait for Chelsea to improve their rivals’ offer due to his preference to sign for the Londoners. And our principal LFC writer Ian Doyle reported on Sunday evening that Chelsea have now secured a £115m deal with Brighton. The public nature of this transfer battle certainly doesn’t suit the Reds, who so often go under the radar with their affairs, a notable change that has Carragher worried.

    Veiga 'heading to Napoli'

    Tchouameni ‘admiration’

    Liverpool are said to be among several leading clubs who maintain a long-standing admiration for Aurelien Tchouameni.

    This was reported by The Athletic, which also reports that Real Madrid see the midfielder as an important player and would not consider his departure, while the player has no interest in leaving.

    Tchouameni only joined Madrid last summer and has been closely linked with a move to Anfield, with Liverpool maintaining a strong interest in the midfielder.

    Caicedo has completed a medical ahead of his £115m ($146m) move to Chelsea. ECHO reported on Sunday evening that Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion have finally reached an agreement for the 21-year-old and the Stamford Bridge-based club look set to beat Liverpool to signing the midfielder.

    The report also said the Ecuadorian international is set to sign an eight-year contract with an option for another year.

    How Chelsea exploited the loophole
    After one of the most intriguing transfer market sagas in Premier League history, Liverpool are on the verge of losing to Chelsea for midfielder Moises Caicedo.

    After Liverpool signed a sensational £111million deal with Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday, Chelsea continued to push to find a way to make the deal work with the club’s profitability and sustainability rules in mind. more than £750m since the arrival of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital as owners in May 2022.

    According to multiple reports, Chelsea have now agreed a £115million deal for Caicedo with Brighton after rejecting four previous offers, with the Reds now forced to look to other options to fix their defensive midfield problem. Under Boehly and Clearlake, the Stamford Bridge side dramatically changed the transfer landscape. After signing Enzo Fernandez in January for a record UK transfer fee of £105m, they are now set to break that record again with the signing of Caicedo.

    Veiga ‘heading to Napoli’

    Veiga 'heading to Napoli'
    Napoli have reportedly signed a deal with Celta Vigo for Gabri Veiga and are now working to finalize the transfer.

    ECHO previously reported that Liverpool have been keeping an eye on Veiga this summer as he continues to rebuild their midfield.

    However, according to Spanish media Relevo, Napoli have accepted a payment from Celta Vigo of between €36m and €37m plus a €5m surcharge for Veiga. A 10% forward resale clause will also be included.

    Jurgen Klopp smells like Anthony Taylor
    Liverpool kicked off the new Premier League season on Sunday with a deserved draw against Chelsea.

    An early goal from Luis Díaz was canceled out before half-time by Axel Disasi as the Reds drew to a 1–1 deadlock against Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

    The result means Jurgen Klopp’s men have extended their unbeaten run in the league to 12 games after a strong finish last season.

    But there were plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge. Pavard ‘transfer duel’
    Bayern Munich reportedly rejected Manchester United’s first offer for Benjamin Pavard.

    The German newspaper Sport Bild reports it, which also reports that Liverpool are interested in signing the Frenchman.

    The report, picked up by Sport Witness, said there was a “transfer duel” between the two clubs to sign Pavard and that United could be an “interesting option” for him.

    Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Besiktas

    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs for three years with Besiktas.

    The 29-year-old was without a club having left Liverpool after his contract expired this summer. Besiktas are currently in the qualifying rounds for the Europa Conference League as they start their league season against Fatih Karagumruk tonight.

    Liverpool agree to ‘£60m Lavia deal’
    Liverpool have reportedly agreed a £60m deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton.

    That’s according to the Guardian, who report that Liverpool are yet to convince the midfielder to opt them for Chelsea.

    The report also claims that Liverpool are the only club to have reached an agreement with Southampton to sign Lavia and that Chelsea need to increase their offer.

    ECHO reported on Sunday night that the Reds are likely to return for the 19-year-old after three offers have already been rejected. Last transfer Lavia
    Liverpool are likely to return for 19-year-old Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, after three offers have already been rejected.

    But that situation was complicated by the fact that Chelsea also took part in the contest. The Londoners had rejected a £48m offer last week, with a report on Sunday evening saying Chelsea were close to signing the Belgium international.

    Liverpool are not considering the player for Southampton’s asking price, which is said to be in excess of £50m, but may now have no choice but to offer at least that amount if they are to snag the deal.

    Sangare linked

    Liverpool are interested in PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, according to Kiki Musampa. The 46-year-old, brother of Sangare’s agent, has claimed the Reds are among three elite European clubs pursuing the Franco-Ivorian outfit. Nottingham Forest were previously interested in the 25-year-old but were unable to meet the Eredivisie side’s financial demands.

    Musampa has included Liverpool among European leaders Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Sangare. The former footballer is the brother of Sangare’s agent and was seen on ESPN when he made his confession.

    He said: “There are big clubs that are interested, like Bayern Munich.” Ibrahim is also on the list for Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, although he is not yet a priority there. Nottingham Forest had already made an offer but it was not enough.”

  • Chelsea is prepared to sign Lavia in addition to Caicedo In second Liverpool blow

    Chelsea is prepared to sign Lavia in addition to Caicedo In second Liverpool blow

    Chelsea's extravagant spending will likely continue as they get closer to a potential £45 million transfer.
    By snatching Southampton’s Roméo Lavia from Liverpool, Chelsea is poised to continue their spending binge.

    Jürgen Klopp is preparing for more disappointment in his search for a new midfielder after Liverpool already missed out on Caicedo, whose preferred destination was Stamford Bridge.

    On Sunday night, Southampton accepted a bid from the Merseyside club for Lavia worth up to £60 million, but the 19-year-old has yet to decide to sign with them.

    Chelsea is optimistic that a deal to acquire Lavia will soon be completed. Despite not having an agreement with Southampton, they anticipate paying £50 million for the Belgian player, plus any additional fees.

    With the most recent acquisitions, Chelsea will have spent close to £900 million since being acquired by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital last summer. How they will comply with financial fair play rules will be questioned in light of the expenditure. Kepa Arrizabalaga, the goalkeeper, joined Real Madrid on loan, and they have already moved 13 players out this summer. A few more players may leave before the transfer window closes on September 1.

    On Sunday, Klopp took a shot at Chelsea’s spending, saying that their managers typically get what they want. Liverpool had a bid of £111 million accepted for Caicedo, but Chelsea outbid them with a bid of £100 million plus an additional £15 million. He has an eight-year contract with the possibility of an additional year, and he might play when Chelsea visits West Ham on Sunday.

    Mauricio Pochettino has been scrambling to bolster his midfield depth. Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kanté, Jorginho, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are among the players Chelsea has allowed to leave this year. On Sunday, they drew 1-1 with Liverpool, starting with a midfield of Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher, and Carney Chukwuemeka. Gallagher could be sold to raise money after Lavia arrives.

    Fernández became the most expensive player in English football history when Chelsea acquired him in January for £106.8 million. With the addition of Caicedo, Pochettino now has midfield talent worth more than £200 million after the Argentina midfielder shone against Liverpool.

    Brighton was tough to deal with; they demanded at least £100 million for Caicedo and turned down multiple offers for the 21-year-old. The Ecuadorian midfielder, who cost £4.5m to sign with the Seagulls from Independiente del Valle in February 2021, has a sell-on clause negotiated.

    Tyler Adams’ Leeds contract’s £20 million release clause has been activated by Bournemouth. The 24-year-old American international’s transfer to Chelsea fell through when Chelsea intensified talks with Caicedo and Lavia. The player was set to join Chelsea. In addition, Liverpool and Adams have been mentioned.

    The midfielder will become Bournemouth’s eighth summer addition, and the team is hopeful. After Leeds was demoted to the Championship in May, Adams’ release clause became effective.

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    Chelsea’s extravagant spending will likely continue as they get closer to a potential £45 million transfer.

    Chelsea's extravagant spending will likely continue as they get closer to a potential £45 million transfer.
    As they get closer to a deal regarding Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, Chelsea is reportedly going to keep up their outrageous spending in the transfer market.

    According to the Evening Standard, the Blues and Olise are close to reaching a personal agreement, and they hope to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman for about £45 million.

    Although the competition is likely to be quite fierce in this squad so full of new signings under Todd Boehly’s ownership, Olise has impressed during his time at Selhurst Park and it would be intriguing to see him make the transition to a club like Chelsea.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea also appear to have a deal in place for Moises Caicedo, and a report from the Evening Standard claims that they are in advanced negotiations with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.

    Since taking over at Stamford Bridge, new manager Mauricio Pochettino has received a lot of support in the transfer market, making Olise an excellent addition to this Chelsea team.

    This comes after a long list of notable departures from the club this summer, including those of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Edouard Mendy.

     

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

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

    The confusing Romeo Lavia 'agreement' brings the Chelsea transfer saga to a close.
    The most recent Stamford Bridge media briefing on Chelsea transfers, including commentary on the Ousmane Dembele and Romeo Lavia news.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

     

  • LIVE Liverpool Transfer News: Moises Caicedo, Ibrahim Sangare, and Romeo Lavia bid.

    LIVE Liverpool Transfer News: Moises Caicedo, Ibrahim Sangare, and Romeo Lavia bid.

    LIVE Liverpool Transfer News: Moises Caicedo, Ibrahim Sangare, and Romeo Lavia bid.
    Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo are among the most recent topics in Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and speculation.

    the Reds’ season got off to a mediocre start with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League season finally got underway. In the big picture, Liverpool can look at it as a win as they try to strengthen their team ahead of their first home game against AFC Bournemouth.

    A deal to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion is reportedly close to being finalized, according to the most recent transfer rumors.

    As we all know, Liverpool and the Ecuadorian midfielder came to an agreement on a fee, but the Londoners returned to the fray and, if reports are to be believed, appear set to sign him.

    Romeo Lavia is a player who is still inextricably linked to Liverpool. The Reds are reportedly aiming to match Chelsea’s £55 million offer for the Southampton player, according to reports out of Belgium and England.

    Liverpool miss out on Caicedo

    Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo was passed over by Liverpool.

    When their offer of £110 million was accepted by the Seagulls in the wee hours of Friday morning, the Reds launched a sensational last-minute attempt to sign Caicedo.

    Chelsea, who had been pursuing Caicedo all summer, had made an offer of £100 million at the time Brighton set a cutoff point for an auction for the player.

    The Stamford Bridge was subsequently invited to submit a second bid because the Ecuadorian international and his representatives preferred a move to London.

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    Sangare linked.

    Kiki Musampa claims that Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven is a target for Liverpool.

    The Reds are one of three top European clubs reportedly pursuing the French-Ivorian, according to the 46-year-old brother of Sangare’s agent. Prior to failing to meet the Eredivisie team’s financial demands, Nottingham Forest expressed interest in the 25-year-old.

    In the race to sign Sangare, Musampa has listed Liverpool alongside European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The former football player, who was appearing on ESPN at the time, is the agent’s brother for Sangare.

    There are significant clubs interested, like Bayern Munich, he claimed. Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club has yet made him a priority. Although Nottingham Forest had already made an offer, it was insufficient.
    Chelsea and Liverpool play to a spirited draw, to start off their wild seasons - 5 talking points.

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    Mohamed Salah, age 8.

    Within the first 30 minutes, he hit the crossbar from the edge of the area, created Diaz’s opening goal with a beautiful cross, had a goal-bound shot blocked, and had a goal disallowed. But after the break, I needed more help and wasn’t particularly pleased to be subbed.

    Diogo Jota 6

    Sent two early attempts off target but otherwise quiet first half until awkwardly running into Colwill. After the break, not much changed. Subbed.

    Luis Diaz 6

    swift to connect with Salah’s cross for the opening goal. Overall, though, not as involved as one might have preferred. Subbed.

    The Liverpool players against Chelsea were rated in Ian Doyle’s opinion. You can read his essay here.

    The competition for Ibrahim Sangare between Liverpool and Bayern and PSG.

    Kiki Musampa claims that Ibrahim Sangare, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, is a target for Liverpool.

    The Reds are one of three elite European clubs reportedly pursuing the French-Ivorian, according to the 46-year-old brother of Sangare’s agent. Prior to failing to meet the Eredivisie team’s financial demands, Nottingham Forest expressed interest in the 25-year-old player.

    Sangare allegedly has a €37.5 million (£32 million) release clause in his contract and was the target of an approach from Premier League team Nottingham Forest.

    Sangare has reportedly remained a top target for the City Ground club even though Steve Cooper’s team was unable to meet the 25-year-old’s asking price.

    When he made the admission, Musampa was a featured athlete on ESPN.

    Big clubs like Bayern Munich are among those who are interested, he claimed. Ibrahim is also on the list at Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club has yet made him a priority. An offer had already been made by Nottingham Forest, but it was insufficient. “.

    Liverpool expected to match Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia bid

    Chelsea and Brighton are reportedly close to a deal for Moises Caicedo, according to TalkSPORT.

    According to reports, Liverpool plans to match the £55 million Londoners paid for Romeo Lavia.