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Jurgen Klopp given perfect chance to go on Liverpool search amid £41m bid

The rejection of Liverpool’s second offer for Romeo Lavia may force them to focus their attention elsewhere.

The fact that Liverpool needs a new defensive midfielder is no secret, according to Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds manager barely made an attempt to downplay the importance of replacing Jordan Henderson and Fabinho when speaking to the media in Singapore.

There has been a forced revolution rather than the evolution Klopp may have anticipated in a summer that always expected significant change in Liverpool’s midfield. After their respective contracts expired, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left their respective teams without much of a surprise. For a total of £95 million, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai duly took the place of the trio. Many people agreed that was wise business.

However, the departures of Fabinho and Reds captain Henderson were unexpected. Liverpool’s feathers were indeed ruffled by the new transfer market disruptors, Saudi Arabia. Klopp and Jorg Schmadtke, the sporting director, were compelled to start over.

The Reds’ preferred candidate to fill the position of enforcer in the middle of the park is a player named Romeo Lavia. With only 29 Premier League games under his belt, there are some questions about the 19-year-old’s experience, but Klopp and his hiring team obviously believe Lavia is up to the task. If not, they wouldn’t have made two offers.

The international player from Belgium may or may not transfer to Anfield, though.
Despite being relegated to the Championship, Southampton is holding out for £50 million, which is £9 million more than Liverpool’s rumored second offer of £41 million.

It is yet to be seen whether Liverpool will comply with the requirements if the Saints maintain their composure under pressure. They will be valued in other areas besides the south coast. The Reds will also have a cost that they think is reasonable.

A backup plan will be necessary if a fee cannon is negotiated. It makes sense to act in this way. And when Liverpool play their penultimate preseason friendly against Bayern Munich today, Klopp may well get the best look at one potential option he can.

Throughout the entire summer transfer window, Ryan Gravenberch has been mentioned. The Netherlands international, alongside Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, and Gabri Veiga, was a name that kept coming up before Szoboszlai made a name for himself.

Only one year ago, Gravenberch paid £16 million to transfer from Ajax to Bayern. He was hailed as one of Europe’s most exciting prospects after helping the Dutch giants win three Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups.

But things weren’t exactly smooth during his inaugural season at the Allianz Arena. Even though Gravenberch made a total of 33 appearances and won the Bundesliga championship medal, he was largely an incidental player. The 21-year-old received a pitiful six starts, and he was benched 14 times.

Gravenberch will undoubtedly be hoping to contribute more significantly in the 2023–24 campaign. That may not be the case, however, as suggested by Thomas Tuchel’s preseason team selections. The last two games were started by Konrad Laimer and Joshua Kimmich. Meanwhile, the desire for another engine-room operator is indicated by the fact that Bayern was interested in signing Declan Rice before his £105 million transfer from West Ham to Arsenal.

If Bayern did indeed approve a departure, Gravenberch might decide to weigh his options as a result. Therefore, a strong showing against Liverpool could very well persuade Klopp that Gravenberch is someone who can fill the void left by Fabinho.

Another potential Lavia replacement that Liverpool has identified is the Fluminese midfielder Andre. The fact that he hasn’t played in either the Premier League or Europe raises some doubts, though.
There would probably be a period of acclimatization.

In 2023–2024, the Premier League won’t have many teams that are better than Liverpool. Gravenberch may very well demonstrate his suitability for the job with an arresting performance.

August 2, 2023
Liverpool is now ready to agree to a £45 million fee after obtaining a signing contract, according to a report

Southampton once more rejected Liverpool’s bid to retain Romeo Lavia’s services. Liverpool then made another attempt.

According to several sources, the Reds made a move and made an offer that was more than £40 million. According to today’s The Mail, the Merseysiders presented a figure of £41 million.

However, the Anfield club made a £42 million offer, according to renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Saints, who yesterday trained with the St. Mary’s team, are still demanding a fee of £50 million for the teenager because the numbers were insufficient to reach an agreement.

According to The Mail, Liverpool are hesitant to make that kind of a bid for a midfielder who is only 19 and has a little bit of experience playing in the top division.

However, the 19-time English champions are expected to make another offer for the Belgian international, and reports suggest they are willing to settle on a sum of £45 million.

Liverpool are prepared to pay £45 million to sign the talented defensive midfielder to replace Fab and Hendo at Anfield, according to an exclusive report published by Football Insider last night.

According to the news source, Liverpool has already agreed upon the specifics of a contract with Lavia, and even Romano confirmed the player wants to transfer.

Even 90min reports that the Reds, who are keen to sign the Saints player, are anticipated to make a third offer.

Today’s penultimate preseason game between Jurgen Klopp’s team and Bayern Munich will require the signing of a new No. To integrate him into the system before the new Premier League season begins, it would take until at least June 6.

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Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

Liverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

“You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

“There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

August 2, 2023
In light of fresh transfer “talks,” Liverpool is enhancing Man City’s $52 million plan to acquire its own Roméo Lavia.

Roméo Lavia would become Fabinho’s successor if Liverpool and Man City could quickly reach an agreement on a transfer.

If Liverpool and Man City could quickly agree on a transfer, Roméo Lavia would replace Fabinho.
If Liverpool and Manchester City can quickly come to a transfer agreement, Roméo Lavia will replace Fabinho.

If Liverpool and Man City could quickly come to terms on a transfer, Roméo Lavia would take Fabinho’s place.

If Liverpool and Man City could quickly come to a transfer agreement, Roméo Lavia would replace Fabinho.
This kind of deal might become rarer in the long run.

Creating the next great Liverpool team with Roméo Lavia at its center would be satisfying in some way. The Reds, who were a part of Manchester City’s youth program, appear set to sign on a year before their great rival’s buy-back clause goes into effect. This could leave the Etihad Stadium with long-lasting remorse.

Kevin De Bruyne, who was later deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea, has played a significant role in Manchester City’s success over the past eight years. Lavia’s development into one of the best in the world at his position if Liverpool were to flip the script would undoubtedly hurt.

However, if Manchester City had any hesitations about selling Lavia last summer, those were easily outweighed by the amount of cash being spent. Pep Guardiola oversaw a summer of major sales for players who were far from his first team plans, which was the biggest validation yet of the club’s youth recruitment strategy.

Unexpectedly, Southampton alone signed four of Manchester City’s promising young players. Clearly, the overall strategy did not work out well, as evidenced by the Saints’ relegation to the Championship and subsequent loss of the top pick. Gavin Bazunu in particular proved to be a poor acquisition because the starting position between the sticks proved to be too much for him at this point in his career.

It won’t, however, stop teams from trying to acquire Guardiola’s young stars. Since the takeover, Manchester City has built cutting-edge facilities and hired top coaches, and the long-term plan is beginning to pay off. Meanwhile, simply being present at the club results in a reputation that drives up prices.

Sure enough, Southampton paid $52 million (£41 million/€47 million) to Manchester City last summer to acquire Juan Larios, Lavia, Bazunu, and Samuel Edozie. These are sizeable sums that give Guardiola real Financial Fair Play latitude when it comes to bolstering the first team.

However, there is an intriguing aspect to all four of these players. They were all recruited into the youth system from the academies of other clubs, so none of them are “true” Manchester City academy graduates. Larios was a product of Tomares, Sevilla, and Barcelona before joining; Edozie is a Millwall product; Lavia was developed at Andelecht; and Bazunu came from Shamrock Rovers.

Manchester City has significantly profited from these shrewd investments made early in players’ careers. There are obvious indications that Liverpool is pursuing the same strategy. Hopefully, they will improve it so that real first-team options like Lavia do not elude them.

Amara Nallo, a defender who was born in 2006 and came from the West Ham academy system, is reportedly being courted by Liverpool, according to a recent report by Fabrizio Romano. And that’s just the most recent step in an organized process.

Stefan Bajeti, who was signed before the end of the EU regulations allowing under-18s from Europe to be signed, has demonstrated how young players can be developed into first-team options rather than just moneymakers. Since then, the hugely exciting Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon have both already made a senior bow. This is thanks to a focus on the British and Irish market.

Then there are others like Trent Kone-Doherty and Bobby Clark, and further back, Harvey Elliott and Caoimhn Kelleher. The nature of this transfer policy is that it takes time to pay off, but Liverpool is on track to benefit from it.

It can later develop its own Lavia in this way. Even better, since they trained in England for three or more years before turning 21, any players who are brought through in this way will be considered homegrown. Many of Jürgen Klopp’s top players appear to have clear paths forward, even though Liverpool will inevitably follow Manchester City’s lead occasionally by cashing in and funding more first-team investment.

August 2, 2023
After Arsenal withdrew from the race, Liverpool is closing in on a third summer signing and has agreed on personal terms.

With Jurgen Klopp’s team preparing for the upcoming campaign, Liverpool appears to be closing another summer signing.

Following Arsenal’s withdrawal from the running for his signature, Liverpool appears to be closing in on a third signing of the summer.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister are the only players the Reds have signed thus far, but they have been very active in their outgoings. James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and Roberto Firmino were the first four players to leave the team on a free transfer; others have since done the same.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both headed for the Saudi Pro League, while Fabio Carvalho has moved on loan to RB Leipzig. Liverpool’s need to significantly strengthen in the upcoming weeks is likely to persist.

Sacha Tavolieri, a journalist from Belgium, claims that Romeo Lavia’s transfer is only a “matter of time.”.

He tweeted that “work’s now ongoing to find the right structure with meticulous talks to ensure that bonuses are achievable” and that “[the] player’s waiting […] to undergo a medical to complete the transfer, so that he can be part of the summer camp in Singapore.”. “.

Personal terms have already been agreed upon, and transfer soothsayer Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal’s virtual withdrawal from the race in a tweet.

Although Football Insider claimed that Arsenal were planning a move for Lavia, it is thought that their interest in a different midfielder is contingent on what will happen with Thomas Partey, who Mikel Arteta recently confirmed is in his future plans.

Lavia can perform as a No. 6 as well as a No. 8 and could perform either function at Anfield, although Jurgen Klopp may well add more midfield cover before the transfer window closes.

Transfermarkt has put the teenager’s value at €32 million.

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Thuram, a target for Liverpool, might depart this summer.

Khephren Thuram, who was a transfer target for Liverpool, could leave OGC Nice this summer, according to Get French Football News, which received confirmation from OGC Nice’s sporting director Florent Ghisolfi.

This summer, the France midfielder has been frequently linked with a transfer to Liverpool, and it was claimed that Jurgen Klopp’s team and Thuram have already reached an agreement on personal terms.

Following his outstanding performances for Nice last season, he is regarded as one of the top midfielders in France. He made 48 appearances across all competitions and contributed to 10 goals, which helped them finish ninth in Ligue 1.

Thuram was a standout performer for France at the European Under-21 Championship this summer in Georgia and Romania, where they advanced to the quarterfinals.

Get French Football News reports that although Liverpool have not yet initiated negotiations with Nice regarding the transfer of Thuram, they may do so soon given the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, as well as the upcoming start of the Premier League.

While Nice is eager to hold onto their best players, Ghisolfi claims that the 22-year-old and teammate Jean-Clair Todibo are drawing interest from a number of clubs. The director acknowledges that a transfer ‘could happen’ this summer, despite Nice’s desire to keep their best players.

“Thuram and Todibo are sought after. Although we never committed players, we hope to keep all of our important players. A departure could take place if everyone is satisfied, according to Ghisolfi, as quoted by Get French Football News.

According to the report, Thuram’s contract with the club has two years left, and the Ligue 1 team is asking for between £34 and £43m (€40-€50m) to sign him.

remodel the midfield.
After a subpar 2022–23 season, Liverpool is currently rebuilding their midfield. Along with Henderson and Fabinho, other players who have left the team include Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined the Merseysiders, and Romeo Lavia of Southampton is still attracting a lot of interest.

The Reds will make an improved offer of around £42.5m guaranteed fee plus £2.5m add-ons in the hopes that the newly relegated team will accept the offer after the Saints rejected their initial offer. Chelsea will make a counteroffer, though.

Liverpool will need to keep their options open because the Blues are willing to sabotage the transaction. Thuram would be a less expensive choice than Lavia given Southampto’s £50 million asking price for the 19-year-old.

July 31, 2023
Liverpool transfer round-up: Chelsea plan to hijack Mbappe as a new Lavia bid is being prepared.

Liverpool have made two big signings this summer in the form of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister and more are expected before the transfer window slams shut.

Liverpool has been very active in the transfer market this summer, and many more players are expected to come in and go out.

Jordan Henderson, the team’s captain, has finalized a contentious transfer to Saudi Arabia, while free agents James Milner, Naby Keita, Roberto Firmino, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also left the club. Jurgen Klopp’s team has been bolstered by the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister, but Klopp is aware that more players must be brought in.

It’s obvious that we need to take action, said Klopp. “We are working on solutions. Everyone is now concerned about the changes after initially wanting them. We have a lot of hope for it. I’m also excited. Here, Mirror Football compiles the most recent Anfield-related news articles.

Chelsea is ‘discussing Mbappe’.

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in talks about a transfer for Kylian Mbappe.

The Daily Record claims that Todd Boehly and Nasser Al-Khelaifi of PSG have had direct discussions about a player-plus-cash deal for Mbappe. The forward turned down an extension at Parc des Princes, so PSG is looking to sell him this summer.

News of Chelsea’s interest in Mbappe comes after Mirror Football exclusively revealed on Sunday that Liverpool are in talks with PSG over signing Mbappe on loan.

Fabinho “undergoes a Saudi medical.”.
According to the Daily Mail, Fabinho has undergone a medical after being heavily linked with a £40 million move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.

The Brazilian reportedly reached a three-year agreement with Al-Ittihad before departing for Dubai on Friday to complete the move. He will now likely start next season alongside players like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante thanks to the upcoming switch.

After moving to Liverpool from Monaco in 2018, Fabinho has played more than 200 times and helped Liverpool win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Community Shield. Fabinho has spent five seasons at Anfield.

Liverpool is planning a new Lavia offer.

Liverpool will intensify their pursuit of Romeo Lavia in the wake of Henderson’s transfer to Al-Ettifaq and Fabinho’s impending joining of Al-Ittihad.

Southampton, who values the midfielder at about £50 million, has already turned down an opening offer from the Reds for him. Furthermore, according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool is “poised to make a second bid.”.

Lavia is Klopp’s top pick to take the place of Henderson and Fabinho, and she could combine with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai to form a completely different type of midfield. When the transfer window closes in September, Saints manager Russell Martin has asserted that Lavia “may still be here.”.

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Chelsea transfer news: Blues and Rennes agree on a $23.1 million transfer fee for Lesley Ugochukwu.

News regarding the transfer of Lesley Ugochukwu to Chelsea comes from a £23 point one million agreement.

Chelsea has not yet decided whether Lesley Ugochukwu will play for Mauricio Pochettino’s first team or go out on loan. The 19-year-old midfielder could join Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea made an investment this summer. Ugochukwu’s arrival will continue the revamping of the Blues’ midfield.

Lesley Ugochukwu, a midfielder currently playing for Rennes, will join Chelsea for €27 million (£23 point 1 million).

The 19-year-old will either join Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team roster or be loaned out, the Blues have not yet decided.

A short-term transfer to Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 team in which Chelsea holds a majority stake, has been suggested.

Ugochukwu progressed through Rennes’ academy before making 60 club appearances, including 35 in all competitions the previous year.

The 19-year-old holds midfield positions most frequently and has six caps for France’s U19 team.

With Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and N’Golo Kante all departing Chelsea this summer, Ugochukwu’s addition would continue the midfield’s transformation.

Chelsea’s £80 million offer for Caicedo is rejected by Brighton.

A second, higher offer from Chelsea for midfielder Moises Caicedo worth £80m was turned down by Brighton earlier this week.

Last week, the Seagulls turned down a £70 million offer from Chelsea for a player they estimate to be worth around £100 million.

One source told Sky Sports News that Brighton would like to get around £100 million for Caicedo, who they acquired from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle for £4.5 million in 2021.

The 21-year-old is rumored to have expressed interest in joining Chelsea if a deal can be reached between the two clubs, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

When the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at midnight on September 1 in England and in Scotland, who will be moving during that time?

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

July 31, 2023
Liverpool can sign Jordan Henderson replacement for just £20m as Lavia take Fabinho position

Liverpool are to replace Jordan Henderson after his captain leaves for Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool may still need to sign another midfielder even if they trap Romeo Lavia to replace Fabinho as the starting number 6. The Brazilian is the fifth first-team midfielder to leave Anfield this summer, while Jurgen Klopp has only added Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to his squad so far.

If Lavia joins for around £50m it will take the Reds spending to around £160m meaning the budget could be tight despite bringing in around £50m by selling captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi clubs Arabian. But The Athletic reports that Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is available for just £20m. That’s thanks to an escape clause in the contract he agreed to when he moved to Elland Road 12 months ago. Statistically, Adams has what it takes to be a monster, especially if he were to work under Klopp. He is excellent in pressing, defensive duels and progressive passing.

The 24-year-old also has the Red Bull coaching that Liverpool love so much. Adams was a regular for MLS side New York Red Bulls for two seasons before becoming a pressing pundit at RB Leipzig, where he spent four years before moving to Leeds for £20m plus add-ons. As Leeds were relegated last season, Adams was arguably their best player and their chances of staying up were certainly hampered by his season-ending injury in March. The United States international is also captain of his national team after leading the Americans at last winter’s World Cup in Qatar and fits the right profile in terms of age and experience.

There’s a lot to admire about the player – he can play as both a right-back and a defensive midfielder. He seems like a handy replacement for Henderson, handy as the younger version of the captain when he was more energetic and one of the team’s most pressing triggers.

However, the issue that could stall Adams’ move is his injury record. He has suffered from muscle problems regularly since the 2018/19 season and is currently recovering from a hamstring problem which required surgery in March. He won’t be in good shape at the start of the new season. Manager Daniel Farke said of Adams and teammate Jack Harrison: “They’re still in rehab, so they’re definitely going to miss the start of the season.” It’s a little too early to say when they’ll be back. I expect to come back maybe after the first international break [in September].

That might be enough to deter Liverpool from Adams despite the affordable price tag. Klopp and his team were frustrated with the poor availability of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the Anfield team in 2017, with Keita signing a year later. Both left the club on free transfers this summer after making 94 Premier League starts in total. Fabinho alone is leaving the club after making 128 league starts in five seasons.

While Adams would primarily compete as a squad player, his injury record is a big question mark given Klopp’s need for available players. Given the physical demands he places on his midfielders, Klopp needs robust players. But if Liverpool are looking to bolster their options in the engine room at a reasonable price, Adams might still be worth the gamble given his suitability otherwise.

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As it was, the manager claims the £50 million Liverpool target will play for him today.

Romeo Lavia is expected to play in today’s exhibition match between Southampton and AZ Alkmaar.

Prior to their preseason match, Saints manager Russell Martin told the team that the lineup would remain the same as it did in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Bournemouth.

Lavia received a starting spot as Southampton played the Cherries at St. Mary’s Stadium despite Liverpool’s £40 million bid for the midfielder earlier this week.

Lavia was taken off at halftime after it became apparent that he was “coasting” and had his attention elsewhere during the first half.

Martin, however, has the option of restarting him this afternoon even though a transfer to Anfield is still unlikely. The Reds have not yet submitted a second offer for the Belgian and are waiting for Fabinho to leave the club before they resume their pursuit.

Liverpool was initially eager to sign Lavia in time for tomorrow’s match against Leicester City in Singapore, but they still appear to be far from confirming his potential arrival as the midfielder is still on the south coast this weekend.

Fabinho has already passed his medical with Al-Ittihad, so his departure from Merseyside may be official within the next few days. Lavia might join Liverpool before their game against Bayern Munich, but he might stay in England and play in their final preseason match on August 7 against Darmstadt.

It is urgent that Liverpool and Southampton work out a deal for Lavia.

Romeo Lavia’s personal terms have already been established, so Liverpool should be able to complete a deal for him quickly after their bid is accepted.

With just two weeks until their Premier League debut against Chelsea, the Reds must reach that point as soon as possible.

Lavia might only appear in one preseason game with his new teammates if he misses the Bayern Munich match. It would be unlikely at that point for him to make his Blues debut.

Jurgen Klopp’s midfield options may be constrained by Thiago’s recent injury concerns. Curtis Jones’ return to last season’s form will be eagerly anticipated by the German.

July 30, 2023
according to expert Liverpool talks will continue next week as they aim to beat Chelsea to bid,

Liverpool will continue talks next week to complete the transfer of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, with Chelsea also interested in the exciting young Belgium international.

According to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Lavia is emerging as Liverpool’s top target and it’s not yet clear whether Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will seek further reinforcements in that role.

At the moment it looks like Liverpool are only focused on signing Lavia and after that we will see if they are also looking for another name for that area of the pitch after so many departures this summer.

Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left on free transfers at the start of the window while Jordan Henderson has just joined Al Ettifaq and Fabinho is set to join Saudi Arabia and he is set to join Al Ittihad, as it is called. The Athletic and others.

“Jürgen Klopp has talked about working on midfield solutions, but I still think the priority is absolutely Romeo Lavia,” Romano said. “After that we’ll see what else happens in that position but Liverpool remain focused on Lavia at the moment and it’s not an easy deal – Southampton insist on a £50m package for Lavia , so negotiations are still ongoing. Ongoing … but then it will continue.
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“Liverpool will try to find the best way to sign him, also because they are aware of Chelsea’s interest.”

Lavia could also be a good option for Chelsea, who would do well to land a partner for Enzo Fernandez following N’Golo Kante’s departure earlier this summer.

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Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

Liverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

“You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

\”There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

July 30, 2023
Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid to sign the £43 million star, and the deal is close.

Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international who is very popular right now, has been closely associated with Liverpool this summer.

The Reds and Chelsea have been pursuing him aggressively, but reports out of Spain suggest that top La Liga clubs have also shown an interest in the player.

Sport reported earlier this month that Barcelona tried to sign the talented 19-year-old holding midfielder but were unable to pay his high asking price.

Romeo Lavia is reportedly being pursued by both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at the moment, but Liverpool moved quickly and he is almost certainly moving to Anfield, according to a Spanish source, Nacional.

The Southampton star can play for the Rojiblancos in the Champions League; however, the Reds will only compete in the Europa League the following year.

However, the Catalan outlet claims that the young playbreaker chose to work with Jurgen Klopp’s team because he wants to remain in the UK.

Liverpool has already proposed paying the Saints 50 million euros (roughly £43 million) for their prized asset.

So, completion of the move is only a matter of time. As far as we are aware, Lavia has already consented to personal terms with the Merseysiders (Football Insider).

The young player has only played in one senior Belgian international match and has only completed one full season of top-flight football.

Do you believe Romeo Lavia has what it takes to succeed seasoned players like Henderson and Fabinho at Anfield?

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Following the signing of Jürgen Klopp’s new contract, Liverpool is prepared to complete two additional transfers.

Media digest: As Jürgen Klopp reorganizes the team, Liverpool is on track to complete two pending transfers. A preseason star is in line to sign a new contract.

Liverpool starlet signs new contract.

Winners and losers from Liverpool’s preseason preparations have begun to stand out after two games.
There is undoubtedly much to think about for Jürgen Klopp.

Darwin Nez, for example, is figuratively banging on the manager’s door after finding the net three times in his first two outings. However, Cody Gakpo, a potential challenger for the number nine position, has also scored, and Klopp will have been pleased with the Dutchman’s performance in that position.

Conor Bradley, however, ranks among the biggest winners. He has demonstrated to Klopp that he can be a capable replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the “hybrid” role that was introduced late last season, possibly even paving the way for the number 66 to move permanently into the middle at some point.

Liverpool will now recognize his advancement. Bradley is soon to sign a new three-year contract at Anfield, according to The Athletic, which will also reflect his excellent season on loan at Bolton, where he was named Player of the Season.

That occurs despite the Northern Ireland international receiving transfer interest from the Premier League and the Championship. Bradley has been left out of the group that is traveling to Singapore, despite the fact that Liverpool is clearly committed to keeping him long-term.

Two deals get closer.

With one incoming and one outgoing deal on the table, Liverpool appears set to put two transfer sagas to rest soon. Both Fabinho and Roméo Lavia’s transactions have advanced to this point.

The Athletic reports that after an opening offer was turned down and negotiations are still ongoing, there is an “increasing likelihood” that a deal will be reached for Lavia. Liverpool might use add-ons in a second transfer offer to partially approach Southampton’s asking price.

Personal terms “will not be an issue” should the two clubs settle on a fee. Lavia is also prepared to have a medical exam, according to Sacha Tovalieri. Chelsea is still interested, but it appears as though this one might actually happen.

Regarding Fabinho, Paul Joyce acknowledged on Twitter that there is a “renewed expectation” that he will depart for Al-Ittihad after a first breakdown in negotiations has been overcome. The Brazilian is not anticipated to travel to Singapore with his Liverpool teammates, according to a later update, which confirmed the Saudi side is “progressing” in the deal and that all parties are committed to seeing it through.

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How Liverpool might use Kylian Mbappe in their lineup as shocking transfer negotiations with PSG begin

Liverpool and PSG have begun discussing the possibility of loaning out superstar Kylian Mbappe, with the Ligue 1 champions eager to do so during this summer’s transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp would have a ton of options in attacking positions if Liverpool is successful in their shocking loan move for Kylian Mbappe.

The Reds and PSG have begun discussing a potential one-year contract for the France captain, as reported by Mirror Football on Saturday night. The fact that Mbappe respects the club and has previously spoken with the Premier League team has given the Reds hope.

If Mbappe does indeed move to Anfield this summer, Klopp would face some selection difficulties. He already has Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah at his disposal for attack.

Due to the fact that Mbappe is almost certainly going to be given a spot in Klopp’s first team, only two of them would be able to start. Mbappe would line up in the middle, where he has had great success for PSG in previous seasons.

He would replace Nunez, who found it difficult to fit in during his first season with the Reds at Anfield and finished the previous season with 35 goals from centre-forward. Being one of the few bright spots in Liverpool’s season the previous year, Salah would start on the right wing.

Gakpo would be on the other flank; after joining the team in the January transfer window, he appeared to overtake Gakpo as Klopp’s top choice for the position. Other options would seem to be much simpler for the German.

Since joining from Roma, Alisson has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League and should continue to start. Trent Alexander-Arnold should start at right-back despite playing a midfield position toward the end of the previous campaign.

Andy Robertson, who plays in the other full-back position, has grown into the team’s leader and shouldn’t be demoted. A strong partnership has been established between Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate at center back, and it should only get stronger throughout the current campaign.

Given the changes at the position over the course of this summer, the midfield presents a bigger challenge. It might be a completely different-looking trio now that James Milner, Jordan Henderson, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have all left.

Naturally, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have already arrived at Anfield this summer. The two should both be given immediate starts in the forward positions of the starting lineup.

However, Liverpool will need to go back to the market for a defensive midfielder. Romeo Lavia, who is currently with Southampton following the latter’s relegation to the Championship last season, appears to be their top target.

Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, Alexis MacAllister, Romeo Lavia, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, and Cody Gakpo could all start for Liverpool.

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Romeo Lavia twist appears as Liverpool “considers” a deal for the 17-goal winger.

the most recent Romeo Lavia, Fabinho, and Keito Nakamura transfer rumors at Liverpool.

Liverpool ramps up their preseason preparations this week with a trip to Singapore where they’ll play Bayern Munich and Leicester City.

However, given the numerous gaps in his team, Jurgen Klopp will have to do it.

The club officially announced Jordan Henderson’s departure yesterday after the Liverpool captain agreed to a contentious £12 million transfer to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq.

Fabinho, meanwhile, remained in Merseyside despite being close to his own £40 million move to Saudi Arabia.

As the countdown to Liverpool’s match against Chelsea on August 13 approaches, it indicates that they will be active in the transfer market. Here are the most recent transfer rumors and who they are supposedly linked with:.

Romeo Lavia.

Romeo Lavia’s agent, Southampton, has already rejected Liverpool’s first offer, but they plan to make an even better one next time.

The Reds are planning to make a bid closer to Southampton’s £50 million asking price for the 19-year-old than their initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons.

If Liverpool doesn’t complete the transaction quickly, there might be a twist.

Chelsea, who is rumored to be considering a move for Lavia after their most recent offer for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo was rejected, could, however, present competition.

Lavia is an alternative that the Londoners are reportedly considering, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, so Liverpool will need to act quickly to avoid a bidding war.

Fabinho.

Italian writer Fabrizio Romano claims that the transfer of Fabinho is getting closer.

He claims that as the talks move forward, a medical could be scheduled very soon. The ECHO stated earlier this week that despite a lull in negotiations, Liverpool was still optimistic that a deal would be reached with Al Itihad.

The club is friendly with Fabinho’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and was optimistic that negotiations could move forward.

Romano reports that despite their caution, the Reds are optimistic that everything will be resolved very soon.

Keito Nakamura

Keito Nakamura, a winger for LASK, has been linked to a transfer to Liverpool.

The Japan international has been repeatedly linked with a move to Anfield, and according to Foot Mercato, the Reds want to pay £6 million for the 22-year-old before returning him on loan to Austria.

The talented winger, who scored 17 goals and had eight assists last season while also making two appearances for his country, has also drawn interest from Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa.

Although a deal to send him back on loan might make sense in theory, Liverpool hardly needs to add a new forward.

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Liverpool transfer news: latest on Romeo Lavia, loan offer for Kylian Mbappe, and Stefan Bajcetic’s injury.

Fabinho, Romeo Lavia, Andre Trindade, and other players have all been the subject of recent Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and speculation.

After Fabinho is completed, Romeo Lavia is anticipated to sign as the third summer signing.

Andre Trindade’s agent’s alleged plans to move to England have generated excitement, while Khephren Thuram, a frequent subject of rumors, has returned after OGC Nice disclosed their transfer policy regarding the Frenchman.

Kylian Mbappe could be acquired by Liverpool on loan.
As the forward’s dispute with the Parisians goes on, Liverpool is reportedly considering an outrageous loan move for superstar Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain.

The Frenchman has less than a year left on his current contract with PSG, has refused to sign a new one, and club officials believe he is focused on a lucrative Bosman transfer to Real Madrid.

According to the Mirror, Liverpool is “ready” to offer Mbappe a one-year loan deal at Anfield, which would seem to benefit all parties by giving the 24-year-old player playing time before Euro 2024. In the meantime, a fee of some kind would be paid to the Ligue 1 champions for the forward.

Jurgen Klopp makes a midfield hints.

In front of a large crowd of spectators on Saturday during open practice at Singapore’s National Stadium, Jurgen Klopp put his players through their paces. A 10-a-side game was played in one half of the field for a sizable portion of the first half of the training session.

The attacking team’s line-up with Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, and Ibrahima Konate as a back three, Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold as a double six, and Alexis Mac Allister and Bobby Clark as the final two midfielders was where there was the most intrigue. Attackers were aiming for Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez.

Possible hints regarding Leicester’s starting lineup. However, it appears that the Reds will stick with their 3-2-2-3 box midfield strategy for the time being.

Timeline for recovering Stefan Bajcetic.

Stefan Bajcetic will resume full team practice for Liverpool after they return from their Far Eastern tour later this week.

And as the new Premier League season approaches, Thiago Alcantara is likely to soon take a similar step in his injury recovery, giving the Reds even more support.

Due to an adductor issue, Bajcetic hasn’t played since March, prematurely ending the 18-year-old’s breakthrough campaign.

After Romeo Lavia’s bid, Jurgen Klopp explains Liverpool’s transfer strategy.

It is “absolutely clear,” according to Jurgen Klopp, that Liverpool needs to add at least one more midfielder during this transfer window.

With the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in recent weeks, the Reds have already spent £95 million to bolster the engine room.

Although James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita had already left this summer, the unexpected departure of Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq and the likelihood that Fabinho would follow the former captain to Saudi Arabia have left Liverpool without any senior options.

Romeo Lavia, a defensive midfielder for Southampton, is 19 years old. Southampton rejected Liverpool’s initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons because they wanted £50 million for the player.

While the Reds are keeping an open mind about any additional signings before the transfer window closes, Klopp has previously stated he wants a new player before the start of the Premier League season at Chelsea in a fortnight.

Klopp responded, when asked how crucial it would be to further improve the midfield area, “That would not be a bad idea. It is crystal clear to us that we must take action there. Clearly, solutions are something we’re working on. ”.

Chelsea rival Liverpool’s Kudus interest

Rayan Cherki of Lyon, Mohammed Kudus of Ajax, who has previously been linked with a move to Anfield, and Michael Olise of Crystal Palace have all been named as players of interest by Chelsea.

The Frenchman, who is believed to have a £35 million release clause in his contract, Olise, has also recently become a target for Manchester City.

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According to reports in FootballLondon, Kudus has garnered interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

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