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If both transactions go through, Roméo Lavia will join Liverpool, making Fabinho’s departure justified.

The dream Liverpool midfield if two transfers are completed would include Roméo Lavia and Fabinho.

Roméo Lavia of Southampton is a midfielder that Liverpool is considering, and André Trindade has also been mentioned. More moves need to be made by Jürgen Klopp’s team quickly.

Liverpool has been aware of its lack of options in the midfield for some time. With a new system that places more of an emphasis on attacking number eights, Jürgen Klopp is entering a new campaign, but he is still lacking a senior number six to support his attacking number eights.

Liverpool needs to find a solution now that Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are both long gone, but its search has not been successful. Roméo Lavia, a 19-year-old Southampton starlet, was the subject of the Reds’ most recent unsuccessful bid.

According to Sky Sports, the Saints demanded $64 million for a player they had just acquired from Manchester City a year prior, making the third offer worth a total of $59 million (£46 million/€53 million).

At this point, it would be ideal if Liverpool had already completed that transaction. The Reds need to move forward as soon as they can from here, assuming a compromise can be reached; talks are still taking place. A few days’ delay won’t make a difference because Lavia is currently unlikely to start or contribute significantly against Chelsea.

Last week, it was revealed (via Sky Sports and other sources) that Fluminense midfielder André Trindade was an additional candidate Liverpool was considering as its makeover progressed. The Brazilian’s club, however, would prefer to hold onto him until January, when their season will have ended.

Given that Liverpool has already lost Fabinho, Henderson, and the other players who left at the end of their contracts, it would be ideal to bring in André (or someone else) right away, with Lavia (or another holding player) serving as the bare minimum.

As the only other natural defensive midfielder Liverpool has is Stefan Bajeti, who is a year younger, even bringing in Lavia alone would be risky. However, in terms of pure numbers, that would probably be sufficient — not definitely, but probably.

Adding six more midfield options on top of that, along with Cody Gakpo’s ability to play there, would give Thiago a role as a “luxury” player who can be brought in and out of the lineup as needed when he is healthy. Tyler Morton has been injured all summer long, just like Thiago and Bajéti.

Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajeti, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Tyler Morton (Cody Gakpo) are the current midfield options for Liverpool.

Roméo Lavia and André Trindade are two potential new hires.

Liverpool should turn to its defense as its next priority if another midfielder is needed after another improved offer for Lavia or another player is targeted. But in a perfect world, a center-back would be added on top of that, along with two additional players for the center of the field.

There is a lot to do, but Liverpool was aware that it would have a lot of work to do after approving Fabinho’s $52 million (£40 million/€46 million) departure for Al Ittihad. If a suitable replacement is found, that money is simply too good to pass up.

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As the new Liverpool signing draws comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nez and four others will profit.

With a comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo being made this week, Liverpool has been given an exciting glimpse into what to expect from one of its summer signings.

While Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder is still ongoing, the players already signed during this transfer window are demonstrating positive signs of progressing in the right direction. However, Liverpool still needs to add more skills to its roster this summer.

Being a former Brighton player who has experience playing in the Premier League, Alexis Mac Allister was the first person through the door and should have no trouble adjusting. During preseason, the Argentine appeared at ease playing for Liverpool.

Furthermore, Dominik Szoboszlai’s talent is undeniable. The 22-year-old Hungarian may take a little longer to get going at Anfield, but he was purchased for $70 million (£61 million/€70 million) for a reason.

Szoboszlai has so far only given Liverpool a small taste of what he is capable of, but there is still a great deal more to come from the inventive midfielder, who will be expected to pick up lots of goals and assists.

“He is really fantastic. You cannot calculate his shooting, according to BILD journalist Tobi Altschäffl, who was speaking to The Anfield Wrap. It will be very challenging for Premier League goalkeepers to block his shots.

“That is comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kicks in terms of how the ball flies. When Szoboszlai attempts to score, you never know what to anticipate. It’s entertaining to watch and really interesting. “.

Since Philippe Coutinho left, Liverpool has not really had that kind of threat in the final third from midfield, but now has plenty of attacking quality, with the two new signings supporting a forward line that could include any combination of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Luis Daz, and Darwin Nunez.

Liverpool should have no trouble scoring goals this season with the support of Szoboszlai and Mac Allister if the proper balance can be found at the other end of the field.

According to Liverpool.com: Szoboszlai’s ability to shoot from a distance will give defenses something new to consider, which should create more room for the attackers in front of him to succeed. Defenders will be aware that they must contain him, and as a result, there should be openings for him to pass the ball.

Nunez, for example, ought to be prepared to seize on any Szoboszlai long-range shots that are mishandled by the goalkeepers of the opposition, as that could lead to a few simple tap-ins for Nunez.

In addition to the free kick threat Szoboszlai poses, which also has Ronaldo-like undertones, he will develop into a really crucial attacking weapon that should complement the elite forwards that Jürgen Klopp can call upon quite nicely. It will be extremely exciting for Liverpool fans to watch when he is completely at ease and the Hungary captain can unleash himself.

August 8, 2023
Southampton sends Liverpool a “cheap transfer” warning amid a third Romeo Lavia offer is being prepared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 7, 2023
In light of the ‘astronomical’ Mohamed Salah plan, the CEO gives Liverpool a direct message about the transfer of Roméo Lavia.

CEO sends Liverpool blunt Roméo Lavia transfer message amid ‘astronomical’ Mohamed Salah plan.

Media digest: Liverpool needs to be ready for a potential Saudi Arabian push to sign Mohamed Salah. The CEO of Southampton has just sent a cautionary message.

Liverpool warned by Southampton CEO.

Following Southampton’s start to its Championship season, Liverpool might have felt a little more confident about signing Roméo Lavia. The Belgian remained on the bench while his name was called.

Liverpool cannot unwind, even though Southampton may at least be keeping an eye on a deal before the transfer window closes. A direct reminder was given by the south coast club’s CEO.

“We won’t be acquiring assets at a discount. Because of this, we were steadfast on a few, the new CEO, Phil Parsons, told BBC Radio Solent.

“Over the next few years, we’ll develop a lot of players, and some of them will eventually sign with one of the top four clubs, but we won’t do it cheaply; we’ll do it at market rate. We will consider any offers made by clubs. We won’t be accepting every offer that comes through the door. “.

Of course, Liverpool already knows this after having multiple Lavia bids rejected. But this was just another reminder that clubs would have to pay “the going rate,” with no relegation discounts available. It so happens that this summer, the going rate for defensive midfielders is particularly high.

The transfer of Salah is planned by Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Pro League has quickly risen to prominence. With an exodus of top players to a division that, at least until recently, was thought to be of a lower standard than League One, this summer has demonstrated that cold, hard cash can erase a number of uncertainties.

Few departures have garnered as much attention as the moves for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho from Liverpool. The latter is one of the more peak-age stars to switch, and he hasn’t even reached the age of thirty.

Saudi Arabia, however, has already made plans to completely eclipse those figures in 2019. According to the Mirror, the league is preparing a raid for Premier League players like Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne thanks to “astronomical” funding.

Salah, arguably the biggest football superstar in the Arab world, will be wooed by the Saudis, who will pay “anything.”. Liverpool might be wondering what kind of offer it could get after Al-Hilal made a $330 million (£259 million/€300 million) bid for Kylian Mbappé, but no matter the sum of money, it would be practically impossible to replace its attacking talisman.

However, from a business perspective, it might present FSG with an unforeseen opportunity to make money next summer on a 32-year-old. The club may need to prepare for another turbulent summer in 2019 given that the owners were tempted this time around and Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be easily dissuaded from a Salah move.

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Jürgen Klopp gave a Liverpool forward his Champions League debut while he was “in talks” to move on.

In-progress transfer talks could result in the departure of a Liverpool youngster who was regarded highly enough to make his Champions League debut under Jürgen Klopp.

As negotiations with League One team Oxford United advance, Max Woltman, a forward in the Liverpool academy, is on the verge of leaving the organization.

The 2-1 Champions League victory over AC Milan at the San Siro in December 2021 marked the 19-year-old’s first-team debut under Jürgen Klopp.
He has been a member of Liverpool since he was seven years old.

Woltman, however, returned to Liverpool’s under-23s squad for the remainder of the season after a loan stint at Doncaster Rovers last term where he struggled for playing time.

Manager Liam Manning has taken notice of Woltman as he has been playing for Oxford in various friendlies over the summer. Woltman is not an immediate impact player for the team, according to Manning, who views him as a development project.

Manning said (via the ECHO) “We’re talking to Liverpool and exploring what that looks like. “It’s more of a development project than something that will immediately have an effect on the team,” the author said. I believe he is the kind of player who fits how we want to play, considering his personality, character, and some of the qualities he displayed in brief moments.

“We don’t have the next one coming up under that when you look at the competition in his position with Ruben Rodrigues and Billy Bodin. The main factor is how the deal is structured. Everything depends on how the deal ultimately turns out. ”.

Woltman has scored twice in 13 appearances for Barry Lewtas’ under-23 team since his return to Liverpool in January. He was, nonetheless, ineligible to take part in the UEFA Youth League games.

Oxford, which placed 19th in League One last season, is looking to add players to its roster in preparation for the 2023–24 season. It would gain a promising young talent for the future from the potential acquisition of Woltman.

August 7, 2023
Chelsea is likely to lose out on a £124 million trio, due to increasing pressure on Moises Caicedo’s pursuit

In the final month of the summer transfer window, Chelsea is juggling many balls, and Mauricio Pochettino is running out of time.

Three midfield targets for Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino are likely to fall through. Seeing the talented trio fail will only increase the pressure already on the Blues to sign Moises Caicedo, and Brighton is preparing for another bid in the coming days.

Chelsea tried to sign the Ecuadorian but were unsuccessful despite throwing £80 million on the table. Since Caicedo signed a new contract earlier this year, the Seagulls are not under any obligation to sell, and they are said to be asking for £100 million.

According to The Guardian, Chelsea will test the waters with a third offer. They had better hope it works this time because Pochettino is watching as the targets on his wish list start to disappear one by one.

There were rumors of negotiations late in the January transfer window for Edson Alvarez, a £40 million-rated midfield general with admirers at Stamford Bridge.

After agreeing to personal terms with the Ajax star, West Ham is poised to outdo Chelsea in the race. The Hammers’ £30 million offer might not be sufficient, but given that they haven’t made a signing yet this summer, they are almost certain to raise the stakes if necessary.

Romeo Lavia is another player who seems unreachable for the Blues. Chelsea has a long-standing interest in the Belgian, just like Alvarez, and they even tried to sign him away from Southampton last summer during the same window that he arrived at St. Mary’s.

After being relegated from the Premier League, Lavia is currently planning to leave the south coast. Pochettino is one of them, but losing out seems to be the more likely outcome given that Liverpool is still in “pole position” to sign the £50 million star.

Mohamed Kudus is the third and last person on the list who is headed elsewhere. The Ghanaian international can be used in the middle of the park to add more attacking flair even though he is not a central midfielder in the same mold as Caicedo, Alvarez, or Lavia.

After a standout World Cup and an 18-goal season with Ajax, elite clubs are lining up to sign the 23-year-old. However, Chelsea might not want to step on their toes while Caicedo negotiations are still ongoing in light of Brighton reaching a statement £34 million agreement.

It will become more difficult for Chelsea to land their top midfield target if they are forced to watch as the trio, who are worth a combined £124 million, depart for Premier League rivals.

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It is still anticipated that Chelsea will sign a marquee name this window.

After a so far eventful summer, it is still expected that Chelsea WILL acquire their target during the current transfer window.

Chelsea must now put their foot firmly on the gas in order to add the final players to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad as the transfer window nears its conclusion.

We have all been following the agonizing Moises Caicedo saga over the past few months, but it appears to be finally coming to an end. According to The Guardian, Caicedo will sign with Chelsea in the end.

According to them, it is still expected that Chelsea will sign Caicedo, even if it means spending £100 million to land their top target.

After the midfielder skipped Sunday’s friendly match between Brighton and Rayo Vallecano, Chelsea is prepared to make a new offer for Caicedo.

This naturally fueled rumors even further, and it appears that the player is now exerting every effort to complete this move.

August 7, 2023
Jürgen Klopp now ‘committed’ to Liverpool after future worries as new Roméo Lavia bid anticipated

Media Digest: One journalist provided an upbeat update on the current atmosphere at Liverpool, and another is “convinced” that a third Roméo Lavia bid will be successful.

Future concerns for Klopp are now addressed.

According to journalist Miguel Delaney (via The Independent), there have been “mutterings” that Jürgen Klopp’s final campaign at Liverpool could have been the 2022–23 campaign.

In the midst of a bitterly disappointing season, Klopp reportedly appeared “more irritable,” and the club experienced a wintertime “climate of discontent.”.

Some people felt dread even at the start of the campaign because “the chemistry just didn’t seem right.”.

With Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai joining the club as part of the eagerly awaited rebuild, the atmosphere is now “completely different,” with a renewed sense of optimism for the upcoming season. Klopp is “committed” to managing the development of a brand-new elite Liverpool team.

Liverpool is aiming to get back into the Champions League after finishing fifth last year. It also wants to perform better in the domestic cup competitions after having its defense of both trophies halted at the second hurdle.

There was never really any indication that Klopp’s position was in danger during the previous season, and he still has three years left on his Anfield contract after signing a renewal in April 2022.

Liverpool was anticipated to submit a third Lavia offer.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano (via the Here We Go Podcast), Liverpool will make a third attempt to sign Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia. However, they should expect the Saints to be aggressive.

Following the rejection of offers worth $47 million (£37 million/€43 million) and $54 million (£42 million/€49 million) by the recently relegated club, Romano is “convinced” that Liverpool will make another offer.

Southampton has maintained its $64 million (£50 million/€58 million) asking price and is under no pressure to sell after earning $22 million (£17 million/€20 million) from the sale of center-back Mohammed Salisu to Monaco and reaching an agreement on a $52 million (£40 million/€46 million) transfer for full-back Tino Livramento to Newcastle United.

Russell Martin’s team is aware that the Reds are in desperate need of a new defensive midfielder after Fabinho was allowed to sign with Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League for $52 million.

On Friday, Lavia did not play in Southampton’s 2-1 away victory over Sheffield Wednesday to open its Championship season.

André, a potential replacement in the same position, has also been discussed with Fluminense in Brazil by Liverpool (via Sky Sports).

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ACCORDING TO REPORT: THIRD BID IMMINENT, ‘LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE’ ON £50M DEAL.

A THIRD GO-ROUND FOR LIVERPOOL’S RESISTANT SEARCH FOR ROMEO LAVIA?
LIVERPOOL, WILL THEY SPEND £50 MILLION ON LAVIA?
Liverpool is once again on the hunt for a spark to add to their midfield, which could change the way they play. Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international who Southampton views as their own diamond in the rough, is the player they have their sights firmly set on this time.

Liverpool are still determined to sign the talented 19-year-old despite two previous failures. It’s obvious that the negotiations are proving to be more challenging than anticipated because the Saints quickly rejected an initial £42 million bid.

Lavia, who is interested in moving to Merseyside, appears to be the next component Jurgen Klopp needs for his midfield rebuild, according to 90min. He must rebuild, in spite of the signings of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and in particular after the recent departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

Lavia is a “special” player, as Jadon Sancho stated in the Daily Mail. This praise, along with the urgency to sign Lavia before the start of the new Premier League season, only fuels Liverpool’s unrelenting pursuit.

Liverpool will bid again for Romeo Lavia, no doubts; it was already decided last week and club now ready to submit new proposal to Southampton 🔴 #LFC

There's already green light from the player, it depends on Liverpool to agree fee with Southampton now. pic.twitter.com/DqUkrdKM14

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2023

LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE, ACCORDING TO SOUTHAMPTON.

The Saints, who are now in the Championship, are by no means simple-minded traders. They have a right to demand a high price for their star midfielder, but they are coming across as quite the obstinate group. The chances of signing Lavia for less than £50 million are now slim because Liverpool’s lowball offers were quickly rejected.

Liverpool is in a difficult situation as they want to buy Lavia from Southampton for £50 million, but they are hesitant to do so. The Reds might have no choice but to agree to the Saints’ terms for the midfielder after both of their earlier bids were declared invalid.

Lavia is being considered as the ideal Fabinho replacement, and such a crucial signing may very well force the Merseyside club to pay the full sum. Lavia wearing Liverpool gear and working out with the team is also something that fans are getting more and more excited about as this deal drags on, and Klopp is undoubtedly daydreaming about this possibility.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit by Liverpool is more than just another transfer saga. The club’s tenacity, future-focused outlook, and willingness to fight for their ideals are all demonstrated by this. Time will tell how this fascinating story of perseverance, negotiation, and football fervor ends, but will the third offer prove to be the charm?

August 6, 2023
Liverpool reportedly held talks with an Aston Villa player after passing on a deal for Youri Tielemans.

Prior to the start of the Premier League season next weekend, Liverpool is still active in the summer transfer market.

According to reports, Jaden Philogene, a young player for Aston Villa, has spoken with Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp missed the chance to sign Youri Tielemans, a newcomer to Villa, earlier this summer, and he may now request a favor be returned at the end of the transfer window.

The Reds manager is rumored to be pleased with Philogene’s performance during his loan stint in the Championship last year. The 21-year-old scored four goals in 37 second-tier appearances for Cardiff City thanks to his versatility as a player on either flank.

Anfield Watch claims that Liverpool has spoken with Philogene’s representatives during this window. The versatility of the Villa star has Klopp intrigued, and it appears that he thinks he would be a wise addition to his senior ranks.

However, they won’t likely have a free hand at Philogene as Newcastle United is also reportedly in the running after speaking with the player’s camp.

Villa will probably put up a fight for their promising academy prospect. With plenty of preseason playing time for the youngster, manager Unai Emery is obviously as impressed with Philogene’s time at Cardiff as Klopp is.

But after giving up on a long-standing interest in Tielemans to give Villa a free run earlier this summer, Klopp may ask the West Midlands side for a favor. It is uncertain whether their seamless acquisition of the former Leicester City midfielder will be sufficient to satisfy the demands of Liverpool’s manager.

This season, Philogene might have a hard time getting first-team time at Villa Park. While Jacob Ramsey has frequently been used on the flanks and new acquisition Moussa Diaby is anticipated to immediately slot into the starting XI, Bertrand Traore, Philippe Coutinho, and Leon Bailey are already vying for playing time out wide.
With all of Klopp’s A-list talent at Anfield, the winger might also find it difficult to get playing time. Fabio Carvalho has already been loaned out in order for him to gain significant experience at RB Leipzig.

Liverpool is steadily replacing the attacking group that helped Klopp win the Premier League in 2019–20. Now that Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have left, Mohamed Salah is the lone survivor of the Reds’ formidable trio.

The Saudi Pro League has been linked to the Egyptian this summer, but with Liverpool’s Premier League debut just a week away, they would undoubtedly stop any potential exit.

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ACCORDING TO REPORT: THIRD BID IMMINENT, ‘LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE’ ON £50M DEAL.

A THIRD GO-ROUND FOR LIVERPOOL’S RESISTANT SEARCH FOR ROMEO LAVIA?
LIVERPOOL, WILL THEY SPEND £50 MILLION ON LAVIA?
Liverpool is once again on the hunt for a spark to add to their midfield, which could change the way they play. Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international who Southampton views as their own diamond in the rough, is the player they have their sights firmly set on this time.

Liverpool are still determined to sign the talented 19-year-old despite two previous failures. It’s obvious that the negotiations are proving to be more challenging than anticipated because the Saints quickly rejected an initial £42 million bid.

Lavia, who is interested in moving to Merseyside, appears to be the next component Jurgen Klopp needs for his midfield rebuild, according to 90min. He must rebuild, in spite of the signings of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and in particular after the recent departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

Lavia is a “special” player, as Jadon Sancho stated in the Daily Mail. This praise, along with the urgency to sign Lavia before the start of the new Premier League season, only fuels Liverpool’s unrelenting pursuit.

Liverpool will bid again for Romeo Lavia, no doubts; it was already decided last week and club now ready to submit new proposal to Southampton 🔴 #LFC

There's already green light from the player, it depends on Liverpool to agree fee with Southampton now. pic.twitter.com/DqUkrdKM14

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2023

LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE, ACCORDING TO SOUTHAMPTON.

The Saints, who are now in the Championship, are by no means simple-minded traders. They have a right to demand a high price for their star midfielder, but they are coming across as quite the obstinate group. The chances of signing Lavia for less than £50 million are now slim because Liverpool’s lowball offers were quickly rejected.

Liverpool is in a difficult situation as they want to buy Lavia from Southampton for £50 million, but they are hesitant to do so. The Reds might have no choice but to agree to the Saints’ terms for the midfielder after both of their earlier bids were declared invalid.

Lavia is being considered as the ideal Fabinho replacement, and such a crucial signing may very well force the Merseyside club to pay the full sum. Lavia wearing Liverpool gear and working out with the team is also something that fans are getting more and more excited about as this deal drags on, and Klopp is undoubtedly daydreaming about this possibility.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit by Liverpool is more than just another transfer saga. The club’s tenacity, future-focused outlook, and willingness to fight for their ideals are all demonstrated by this. Time will tell how this fascinating story of perseverance, negotiation, and football fervor ends, but will the third offer prove to be the charm?

August 6, 2023
Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Liverpool has received significant Southampton news.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 5, 2023
Liverpool ‘£21.5m offer coming’ for a star midfield target as Romeo Lavia update emerges

The most recent rumors surrounding the transfer of Liverpool players, including information on Andre Trindade, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Micky van de Ven.

As Liverpool approaches the start of the new season with only two signings, the list of potential targets keeps getting longer.

With just one week until the crucial match with Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp has seen Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai come through the door, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have made the midfield landscape a lot trickier to navigate.

Perhaps it wasn’t anticipated that outgoings would go as far as they have, but now that it’s the case, Anfield chiefs must adjust to give Klopp access to the resources he needs to once again compete at the top.

So, while the Reds continue to pursue possible defensive and engine room additions before the September 1st deadline, defensive midfield reinforcements remain crucial.

Andre Trindade.

According to the most recent rumor coming all the way from Brazil, Liverpool will soon submit a £21.5 million offer for pivot Andre Trindade from France.

Romeo Lavia’s second offer was turned down earlier this week, and the ECHO reported that the 22-year-old was now a potential target, with Liverpool genuinely interested.

Four days later, and if Brazilian outlet Terra, via Paisley Gates, is to be believed, things must be going well because the midfielder’s club has been told to anticipate a bid “in the coming days.”.

Additionally, according to another Brazilian outlet, Globo Esporte, the Reds’ interest in Andre did not suddenly arise as a result of setbacks in their pursuit of Lavia but rather was the result of a three-year scouting process starting in 2020.

Romeo Lavia.

Romeo Lavia was said to be in Southampton’s lineup for their season-opening match against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who claimed there would be “no imminent transfer” involving the midfielder.

As it turned out, the 19-year-old was only listed on the substitutes’ bench and didn’t play when his team scored a late winner to finish the game strongly.

After the game, Saints manager Russell Martin said: “Of course, there will be people leaving, and when they do, hopefully we will be able to add to the group with players that suit us and will help the group.

“The squad’s composition will change over the next four weeks. That’s just a fundamental aspect of football. “.

Keiran Dewsbury-Hall.

It came as quite a surprise to see that in one betting market, the Reds were set as “favorites” to sign midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City this summer.

After rumors began to circulate prior to the weekend, Liverpool was positioned at 5/2 to win, ahead of rivals Everton, Tottenham, and Arsenal, among others.

The Foxes academy graduate has two seasons’ worth of Premier League experience after making 59 appearances in the top division between 2021 and 2023.

The midfielder also won the Community Shield in 2021 with his current team, and he famously stunned Anfield seven months ago in the league match on Merseyside by scoring the game’s first goal just four minutes in.

Micky van de Ven.

Earlier this summer, Micky van de Ven of Wolfsburg was mentioned in connection with Liverpool.

Even knowing about the club’s purported interest, the man in question stated: “Of course, there are a lot of people who draw lines. It’s true that the director [Jorg Schmadtke] went there, and I am aware that Liverpool had previously followed me. However, as of right now, I am completely ignorant. Do I believe Liverpool to be a nice club? Of course!”.

The Dutchman, who is 22 years old and can play both left back and center back, might have made an interesting addition to Klopp’s team. However, it is now thought that he is headed toward Tottenham.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the London club and Van de Ven have reached an agreement on a €50 million (£43 million) transfer fee, with a flight expected to land in England no later than today to complete the transaction.

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A defender for West Ham is in advanced talks with Liverpool.

If conditions at the London Stadium weren’t already dire, it appears that West Ham will lose one of their highly regarded defenders to Liverpool.

It’s unclear whether David Moyes personally, Tim Steidten, the new technical director, or owner David Sullivan are to blame for the manager’s inability to make any purchases in the current transfer market.

Realistically, it doesn’t really matter who is at fault because it is imperative that new players enter the game right away.

East Londoners should be doing everything in their power to stop the vultures from circling rather than allowing other players to leave the game, even though it’s probably too late for Amara Nallo.

According to Football Insider, the 16-year-old is in advanced negotiations with the Reds, which raises the question of what the Reds’ recruitment department is up to given that he reportedly only recently signed a scholarship contract with the Hammers.

It’s mentioned by Football Insider that the player will be able to sign professional contracts when he turns 17 in November, but that still doesn’t explain how Liverpool managed to snag one of the up-and-coming talents from under the noses of the east Londoners.

It appears as though West Ham is operating in a total panic, making poor decisions left and right.

August 5, 2023
Liverpool ‘expect’ to beat Chelsea to £50m ‘beast’ to replace Galatasaray-linked star

Liverpool ‘expect’ to strike a deal for midfielder Romeo Lavia and the ‘beast’ from Southampton are reportedly interested in a move to Anfield.

Lavia has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool this summer following his impressive performances in his first season for Southampton.

Last week, a report said Liverpool had cooled their interest in Lavia as there was “no void to fill” in their squad, but that could change soon with Thiago Alcantara being linked with a move to Galatasaray.

Turkish publication Fanatik (via Sport Witness) report that Galatasaray chairman Erden Timur has held talks with the Spaniard over a move and made a “very good offer” which Thiago hailed.

The report adds that “Timur has also been in talks with Liverpool to find out the terms necessary to sign the former Barcelona star in this window.” Fabrizio Romano said on Friday that Liverpool believe they can “find a way” to bring in Lavia using “a creative formula”.

Southampton rejected a £50m offer for Lavia from Chelsea last summer, having previously signed the teenager from Manchester City for £11m.

Saints allegedly wanted the same fee for Lavia who had been relegated to the Championship, but The Sun recently said they had reduced his price to £40m in a bid to encourage potential suitors.

Liverpool would be willing to pay that price for the midfielder who he sees as “a beast who can break up the game, seal the space in which the opposition operate and lay the foundations for the team’s attacking play”.

Chelsea are still eyeing the Belgian international as a possible alternative to Moises Caicedo, for whom Brighton want Declan Rice’s money. Caicedo admitted this week that he is enjoying the transfer speculation, although he insists he “knows how to handle it.”

“It’s a very big emotion,” Caicedo told Maria Jose Flores. “What man wouldn’t want to be talked about about him?”

“I know how to deal with it. I don’t get carried away by emotions. I am enjoying the time with my family for now. There is pressure, but I am calm. I await God’s decision. He will know what is best for me.

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According to report:Liverpool ready to close quick signing of £26m-£34m play breaker

To begin their new Premier League season under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool will play Chelsea away from home in just over ten days.

With only two additions and five departures in the midfield, it will be fair to say that the Reds haven’t been able to adequately strengthen the team thus far.

The Merseysiders must expeditiously finalize a deal for a playmaker to replace Fabinho, and reports suggest that Fluminense’s Andre might be the one to replace his compatriot at Anfield.

According to UOL, the Brazilian team would prefer to keep their prized asset until December before selling it for a sum of roughly 25 to 30 million euros.

However, as claims that Liverpool are willing to swiftly complete the signing of the Selecao player during the current transfer window.

The renowned Spanish news outlet reported that the South American club would demand a fee of £26m-£34m (30-40 million euros) if they had to offload the defensive midfielder this summer.

After Andre, there are other Premier League teams besides the six-time European champions.

The media outlet based in Madrid reports that Fulham is also trying to sign him and that they even had a bid of 20 million euros rejected during the winter transfer window.

Romeo Lavia, a former DM for Manchester City, is still rumored to be interested in joining Liverpool, despite Southampton making no concessions.

We’ll monitor the transfer saga to see how it plays out and will keep you informed.

August 4, 2023
As Liverpool’s transfer ruse ends, André’s move was expedited and Roméo Lavia was signed in the perfect summer.

Liverpool still have work to do in the transfer market, with moves for Andre and Roméo Lavia possible while an FSG transfer trick could fail.

Liverpool know what to do with the end of the summer just 29 days away. In exactly 29 days – from the minute this article is published – the transfer window will close.

The search for a new number six is the order of the day, with Curtis Jones and others having stepped into that role over the past few weeks. However, a permanent solution could not be found. Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić are expected to return to full training soon, but the former is not perfect for that role, which has many defensive needs, while the latter is only 18 years old.

But there will be no economic solution for Liverpool, not least because the Reds have poured $66m (£52m / €60m) from Saudi Arabia for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

André’s move accelerated and Roméo Lavia signed in Liverpool’s ideal summer

What more needs to be done in the transfer window to make Liverpool feel they have done everything possible to have a good season in which to collect trophies?

At least one midfielder is an absolute must. Ideally there would be two players, with Roméo Lavia and André Trindade currently the two prominent midfield options. Then there is an urgent need for another defender, with left-back priority. A central defender is a must for Klopp’s team balance.

A \’Moneyball\’ transfer trick vanishes for FSG

FSG have long been associated with a ‘moneyball’ approach to transfers, where a shortage in the transfer market can leave excellent players freely available for picking while other clubs look elsewhere.

But one of those moves – buying from relegated sides – changed this summer. Where Liverpool could once pick up players like Andy Robertson, Gini Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri for next to nothing, this is no longer the case.

Given interest from West Ham United, Southampton are sticking to their valuation of James Ward-Prowse, while the same can be said of Lavia, with Liverpool keen but so far unwilling to pay the price. asked for $64m (£50m/€58m) to be paid.

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The replacement for Fabinho may already be found, according to Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool.

Before the start of the new Premier League season, Jurgen Klopp will need to fill the void left by Fabinho’s departure.

Fabinho’s replacement at Liverpool, Curtis Jones, has been mentioned by Jurgen Klopp, who was impressed with the 22-year-old at the end of the previous campaign. Fabinho, a Brazilian midfielder who spent five years with the Reds on Merseyside, announced on Monday that he would be leaving the team after a reported £40 million move to Al-Ittihad.

Jordan Henderson was sold to Al-Ettifaq a few days prior to Fabinho’s departure, leaving Liverpool worryingly short of options in the middle of the park less than a fortnight before the start of the new season. The six-time European champions will undoubtedly try to add some new players before the summer transfer window closes, but Klopp has suggested that Jones might be a surprise choice to fill the void.

The Liverpool manager stated during a press conference in Singapore that Jones is undoubtedly one of the options in the current setup and the composition of the squad. “I think it’s no secret that we are still looking for players to join us; however, using what you already have is equally important, and I think Curtis can play that position with no problem.

“Can he play it when no one else in the team is defending? No, there’s no chance, but then again, I don’t know any player who can do that. But if you truly comprehend the current state of affairs, a proven 6 is not currently available. Do we offer an explanation for this?

“A lot of things can happen during the season; this has always been true. We approach it as a challenge and work to find a solution that is nonetheless compact. With the ball in his hands, Curtis can without a doubt make a significant impact. His growth over the past few months since he’s been here, in my opinion, has been truly amazing.

“Held back by some injuries sustained at the wrong time and for too long. It’s not anyone’s fault; it just happens to young players. The steps he took prior to that were excellent. It makes sense for him to be on the field. If no one else is there, he can definitely play that position. “.

Jones played in the Premier League only 18 times last season, but the latter part of the year was arguably when he was at his best while playing for Liverpool. When Jones was given responsibility by Klopp for running the show in the backroom, he frequently excelled in the middle of the park and the Reds went on to win all 11 of their final games.

It’s unclear whether he will be able to continue where he left off when the new season starts, but Klopp’s high praise suggests that he will at least be given the chance to prove himself in Fabinho’s absence. Romeo Lavia of Southampton is rumored to be one of the players Liverpool is considering signing, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them search the market for another midfielder.

It has always been the case that a lot can happen during the season. We consider it a challenge and work to be as compact as possible despite that. Without a doubt, Curtis can make a significant impact from that position when in possession. His growth over the past few months since he’s been with us, in my opinion, has been truly amazing.

“Held back by some accidents that happened at the wrong time and for too long. Nobody is at fault; it simply occurs with young players. He had taken some really good steps prior to that. It makes sense to have him on the field. If no one else is available, he can definitely play that position. “.

Jones only made 18 appearances in the Premier League last season, but the latter part of the year was arguably when he played his best football while playing for Liverpool. When Klopp gave Jones the responsibility of running the show in the backroom, where he frequently excelled, the Reds went on to win all 11 of their final games.

It is unclear whether he will be able to continue where he left off when the new campaign gets underway, but Klopp’s high praise suggests that he will at least be given the chance to prove himself in Fabinho’s absence. Romeo Lavia of Southampton is rumored to be one of the players Liverpool is considering when searching the transfer market for a new midfielder. However, this would not be unexpected.

August 4, 2023