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‘No One Saw It Coming’ – Mac Allister Shares How Gravenberch Shocked Liverpool

Live from Anfield – reporting on Liverpool’s sensational Premier League-winning campaign under new manager Arne Slot.

In what can only be described as a dream debut season, Arne Slot has led Liverpool to their 20th Premier League title, pulling off a stunning campaign with minimal changes to the squad. Aside from the arrival of Federico Chiesa, Slot largely relied on the core group left behind by Jurgen Klopp — and boy, did he get the best out of them.

One of the standout aspects of this new era has been the individual resurgence of several players. Mohamed Salah spoke candidly about Slot’s influence, particularly noting how a shift in his role unlocked some of the best numbers of his Liverpool career.

But perhaps the most unexpected transformation came from Ryan Gravenberch.

Alexis Mac Allister: “We were surprised by Ryan’s level”

The Dutch midfielder, brought in by Klopp in 2023 from Ajax, initially struggled in a central role. However, under Slot, everything changed. Slot made the bold call to shift Gravenberch into the number six position — a role many had not envisioned for him. The move paid off spectacularly.

Speaking on The Anfield Wrap Podcast, Alexis Mac Allister revealed the squad’s reaction to Gravenberch’s rapid adaptation:

“Yeah, definitely. I think everyone was surprised by Ryan’s level at the beginning. We knew what he could do, but it was a new position for him as well because we don’t play with a six, with a defensive six.”

“So it was about finding that balance between Ryan and me — to attack and defend and do well. And as you said, Dom, an amazing player. He never gets tired.”

Gravenberch became the anchor of the midfield, playing nearly every game of the Premier League season. His performances not only cemented his place in the squad — they earned him the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

Slot credits Mac Allister for the breakthrough idea

Interestingly, the spark behind this tactical shift didn’t come from the manager alone. In an interview with Sky Sports, Slot revealed it was a preseason conversation with Alexis Mac Allister that got the ball rolling.

“One of the things I spoke to most of the players [about], maybe to all of them in their summer break… Alexis said to me, and I also felt the same, that he has no problem playing as No. 6 – he did quite well the season before – but he prefers to play with a No. 6 behind him.”

Slot added:

“That’s also why we were interested in signing a No. 6, but Ryan came back one or two days earlier – I was hoping for more – and that way he could play the Manchester United game in that position.”

What followed was a revelation. Slot recalled a specific moment from that United match:

“There’s one moment where we played the ball to him and someone tried to press him. He just used his body to shield the ball, and the player didn’t see him again for a few seconds.”

“It made me feel that this would be a good asset to have. We had to find out in the first few games if he was defensively strong enough – and he definitely was. He’s now one of the players with the most interceptions and all these kinds of stats.”

A New Era Begins

With Arne Slot at the helm and players like Gravenberch and Mac Allister thriving in reimagined roles, Liverpool have not only reclaimed the Premier League crown — they’ve ushered in a new era of intelligent, adaptive football. And if this first season is anything to go by, the Red Machine under Slot is only just getting started.

May 30, 2025
Three Liverpool players may miss the Manchester United match, with four others facing potential disciplinary action

Liverpool may face a depleted squad against Manchester United due to potential suspensions

Liverpool may face a depleted squad against Manchester United, with the possibility of further suspensions looming.

Following their dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham United on Sunday, Liverpool managed to avoid any player suspensions. Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez had entered the match just one yellow card away from a one-match ban. Had they been booked, they would have missed Liverpool’s upcoming home match against Manchester United. However, the Reds navigated the game without picking up any additional yellow cards.

Manager Slot substituted both Gravenberch and Gakpo after 58 minutes, with Liverpool already leading 4-0, ensuring they did not risk accumulating a fifth yellow card. Nunez, meanwhile, remained an unused substitute.

Thanks to this cautious approach, Gravenberch, Gakpo, and Nunez, along with Dominik Szoboszlai (who was serving a one-match ban for his own yellow card accumulation), will be available for the Manchester United match. However, they remain at risk of further suspensions in the second half of the season.

Players who receive five yellow cards in the first 19 Premier League games are automatically banned for one match. If a player reaches 10 yellow cards in the first 32 games, they face a two-match suspension, and a total of 15 yellow cards in the season leads to a three-match ban.

While most Premier League teams will have completed their 19th game by the end of the current matchweek, Liverpool still has one more fixture due to the postponed Merseyside derby against Everton. This means the Reds will have to be cautious in their upcoming match to avoid suspensions.

If Gravenberch, Gakpo, or Nunez are booked against Manchester United, they will receive a one-match suspension. Ibrahima Konate is also at risk, having received four yellow cards before suffering a knee injury against Real Madrid last month. However, it is still uncertain whether he will return in time for the match, as he has yet to resume training with the team.

Slot had earlier suggested that both Konate and Conor Bradley (who also sustained a hamstring injury against Real Madrid) could return to training soon, but he remained cautious in his latest update regarding their availability for the Manchester United match.

“They will not be back for West Ham, but then there’s a week in between,” Slot said. “So, let’s see how close they are then. But it’s difficult for me to tell you at this point because they don’t train with the group yet.”

While Konate and Bradley’s returns are uncertain, Joe Gomez is unlikely to feature in the upcoming match after suffering a hamstring injury against West Ham. Gomez will undergo a scan to determine the severity of the injury. After being forced off in the 37th minute, Jarell Quansah replaced him, and Slot later indicated that Gomez could be sidelined for a significant period.

“If a player says he wants to stop, he has to be changed,” Slot explained. “In a sprint, then we all know it’s a hamstring and we all know it’s going to take a while before he is back. I don’t know how long, but he will be out for quite a bit.”

Federico Chiesa, who was not included in the squad for the West Ham match, was not sidelined due to injury. Slot clarified that the decision was based on managing the Italian’s fitness levels.

“We are working on two things,” Slot said. “We are working on his match fitness, and whenever we can, we try to bring him with the team. But he was on the bench during the week and we thought it was better for him to have some extra training sessions instead of joining us. So it’s the constant balance we have to find between getting him fitter and fitter and letting him join the team.”

Given the week-long gap between matches, Chiesa should be in contention to face Manchester United, despite ongoing concerns about his match fitness.

December 31, 2024
Liverpool face losing key player as Alexis Mac Allister’s suspension clarified

Ryan Gravenberch will need to navigate a disciplinary tightrope in Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League matches if he wishes to avoid a one-match suspension. The 22-year-old Dutch midfielder has featured in all 14 league matches for the Reds this season, but with four yellow cards already, he risks losing his ever-present status.

Under Premier League rules, players who accumulate five yellow cards before the 20th game of the season automatically face a one-game suspension. For Gravenberch, this means that if he is booked in any of Liverpool’s next four league matches—against Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester, or West Ham—he will have to sit out the following game.

However, after the season’s halfway point, the suspension threshold increases to ten yellow cards across the first 32 matches, meaning Gravenberch could pick up a fifth booking in the games against Manchester United or later without facing a ban.

Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister will serve a one-match suspension against Fulham on Saturday after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against Newcastle United. The Argentine was originally set to miss Liverpool’s trip to Goodison Park last weekend, but his suspension was postponed following the cancellation of the match due to Storm Darragh’s impact on Merseyside.

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“I’ve been in that situation before” – Alan Shearer shares bold prediction for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah has scored in seven consecutive Premier League matches and will aim to extend that streak when Liverpool faces Everton on Saturday.

Alan Shearer has endorsed Salah’s chances of breaking Jamie Vardy’s Premier League scoring streak record. The Egyptian winger has found the net in seven straight league games and needs to score in five more to surpass Vardy, who set the record in 2015 by breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous streak.

Vardy, now 37, scored in 11 consecutive matches during Leicester City’s title-winning 2015/16 season, surpassing van Nistelrooy’s 10-match run. His goals came against Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Stoke, Arsenal, Norwich, Southampton, Crystal Palace, West Brom, Watford, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

Salah, now on a seven-match streak, is closing in on Vardy’s record. He began his run with a goal against Chelsea and has followed it up with goals against Arsenal, Brighton, Aston Villa, Southampton, Manchester City, and Newcastle.

Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time top scorer, believes Salah can break Vardy’s record. Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures include matches against Everton, Fulham, Tottenham, Leicester, and West Ham.

Shearer told Betfair: “As a player, when you’re on a run like Salah is, you feel pretty unstoppable. I’ve been in that position myself, and you just can’t wait for the next game to come around.

“You don’t go out there hoping you’re going to score, you go out knowing that you’re going to score. Standing in that tunnel before a game when you’re in red-hot form, it’s a great feeling, believe me.”

“It wouldn’t surprise me to see him break Jamie Vardy’s Premier League scoring streak record, especially with the form he’s in, the player he is, and the chances that Liverpool create. With the Christmas and New Year period full of matches, it’s a great time for him.”

“Can he break the record? I wouldn’t put it past him, he’s that good of a footballer.”

December 13, 2024
Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch swiftly embarrasses Reds teammate during international duty

Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch shared a warm hug before Hungary’s match against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, but they quickly shifted to competitive mode.

The match began with the two Liverpool teammates exchanging pleasantries, but just six minutes in, Gravenberch displayed his flair with a skillful roulette move past Szoboszlai, leaving the Hungarian captain visibly frustrated.

The game, held at Budapest’s Ferenc Puskas Stadium, concluded in a 1-1 draw, featuring an eventful night for Liverpool players. Roland Sallai scored for Hungary, while Denzel Dumfries equalized for the Dutch from a set-piece delivered by Reds star Cody Gakpo. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk received a red card earlier in the match, which means he will miss Monday’s game against Germany.

Van Dijk, Gakpo, and Gravenberch are pivotal to Ronald Koeman’s Dutch squad, with Gravenberch stepping up significantly following his strong start to the season with Liverpool.

This match was Gravenberch’s 15th cap for the national team, where he has been a key midfielder since his breakout period at Ajax under Erik Ten Hag. After transferring to Liverpool in summer 2023 and declining a call-up to the Dutch under-21s, he has had an impressive start to the 2024-25 Premier League season.

The Liverpool midfielder has reestablished himself in the Dutch national team, starting each of his side’s first seven league matches and helping Liverpool earn 18 out of 21 possible points. Upon his return to the national squad in September, manager Koeman offered some insightful comments on the 23-year-old’s resurgence to Dutch outlet AD.

“We have always seen a lot of potential in Ryan,” Koeman remarked. “Many people, including myself, believed that he could enhance his concentration and overcome his laziness.”

“It was too easy for him when he was younger. It seems – we are talking about two matches now – that he realizes what is required in the midfield of Liverpool in the Premier League. That is the reality. If a player is given trust or a chance, that can be the push in the right direction.”

In response to his manager’s comments, Gravenberch told De Telegraaf: “It’s not nonsense; everyone has their own opinion. People say about me that I’m a bit nonchalant. That’s just part of my nature. Now I still have that nonchalance, but people aren’t mentioning it as much because things are going well at Liverpool.”

October 12, 2024
Liverpool target ‘demanded high wages’ as Arne Slot identifies new key player

Liverpool made only one signing, bringing in Federico Chiesa, during the summer transfer window, despite being linked to free agent Adrien Rabiot, who ultimately signed with Marseille.

Rabiot’s hopes of joining the Premier League reportedly faded due to his “excessive wage demands.” The former Juventus player left the Serie A club after his contract expired, with both parties unable to agree on an extension.

At 29, Rabiot remained a free agent until September and was encouraged by France national team coach Didier Deschamps to secure a club to maintain his international selection.

Rabiot had attracted interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, who were seeking a midfielder following Thiago Alcantara’s retirement.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Rabiot’s high wage expectations led to a potential move failing. In his report for Caught Offside, Romano stated, “There were big, very big proposals from Turkey and Saudi but he only wanted to play in one of the European top leagues. The Premier League was his dream, but his salary requests were considered too expensive.”

While it’s unclear if Rabiot’s demands were directed at Liverpool, United, or another Premier League team, Arne Slot is likely pleased with his squad’s performance so far this season.

Despite Chiesa being the only signing, Liverpool has had a strong start, winning three of their first four league matches. Slot has placed his trust in Ryan Gravenberch in the holding midfield role, and the 22-year-old has excelled, starting every game and earning man of the match honors in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory against AC Milan during their Champions League return.

After the match, Slot praised Gravenberch, saying, “I think he took the occasion of a stadium where a lot of Dutch players played unbelievable games… Ryan played outstanding today. I think he was not the only one who played outstanding, but I can understand why you pick him.”

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Liverpool’s interest grows in star player with €180m asking price

Liverpool are increasingly interested in the possible acquisition of Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, who is also being tracked by Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Bayern have publicly expressed their intention to secure Musiala with a new contract, but CaughtOffside reports that Liverpool have been alerted as the Germany international approaches the final year of his current deal at the Allianz Arena.

Fabrizio Romano told CaughtOffside yesterday that Bayern are optimistic about retaining Musiala, though no agreement has been reached yet, and the process might take some time. Therefore, it is not surprising to see other clubs becoming involved.

The promising 21-year-old could potentially achieve legendary status at Bayern if he decides to remain with the club and become a central figure for both Bayern and German football.

Musiala transfer: Is Liverpool able to attract Bayern’s star to Anfield?

Musiala also has ties to English football, having been part of Chelsea’s academy and representing both England and Germany at youth levels before choosing the latter for his senior international career.

As a result, Premier League clubs might have some hope of attracting Musiala if he continues to delay signing a new deal at Bayern.

Some sources have indicated to CaughtOffside that Musiala’s priority might be to stay at Bayern, though he appears to keep his options open, as he also has aspirations to play in the Premier League.

Whether Liverpool or Manchester City can convince Musiala to join remains uncertain, especially since CaughtOffside notes that his asking price could be as high as €180m, presenting a significant hurdle for negotiations with Bayern before even considering Musiala’s interest in a potential move.

September 20, 2024
Ryan Gravenberch discusses Liverpool’s progress under Arne Slot following challenges under Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has impressed in the early part of the season and is relishing his time under new manager Arne Slot, who has introduced several changes.

Gravenberch, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich for £34 million on deadline day last summer, had a challenging start under Jurgen Klopp. Despite his potential, he struggled to make an impact during Klopp’s final year, partly due to stiff competition in midfield.

He made 26 Premier League appearances in the 2023/24 season, but only 12 were starts, with new signings Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai often being preferred. However, Gravenberch has thrived under Slot, starting all three Premier League matches so far and making a notable impact.

His standout performance in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford drew praise, and Gravenberch is flourishing under Slot’s management. Reflecting on his recent success, he told Dutch reporters, “There were sometimes matches in which I had only touched the ball once after five or six minutes. Then you don’t get into your game. Now I get the ball more, then you get more comfortable. He just saw this. In the end it worked out well,” adding, “Now it’s going well, so, yes, everyone is praising him.”

Gravenberch did not feature for the Netherlands in Euro 2024 and has only made three international appearances since his breakthrough in 2021. With Marten de Roon and Georginio Wijnaldum absent and Frenkie de Jong injured, Gravenberch could be a key player for the Netherlands in their upcoming matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany.

To continue his rise, Gravenberch must convince Dutch coach Ronald Koeman, who recently commented, “I am glad you added that last part. I have always seen the potential in him. But I believed he lacked focus; this is something that he had to improve and now it seems that he finally realises what is asked of him.”

Slot has given Gravenberch a more flexible role, and the player explained, “I had a little chat with him and he said I have to focus on the No 6 and No 8 positions. Now I play at No 6. In the past I played it as well so I know what I have to do. I’ve enjoyed playing there.” He added, “It’s a little bit of a different system than we played last season, but I think everyone has adapted to it. Now we have to build it further and further. I think at the end we can be a really dominant team.”

September 5, 2024
Alan Shearer reveals the FOUR Liverpool Stars who shocked Manchester United in his team of the week

Liverpool have climbed to joint-first place in the Premier League after a convincing 3-0 win over Manchester United.

Following the victory, Steven Gerrard sent a message to Trent Alexander-Arnold, praising him for his role in securing another impressive win against their rivals.

Chris Sutton had forecasted a Liverpool win over Manchester United, and that prediction proved accurate for Arne Slot and his squad.

Luis Diaz scored twice, and Mohamed Salah added a third goal as Liverpool defeated the Red Devils in Manchester with ease.

Liverpool now holds nine points from their first three games, matching the record of only reigning champions Manchester City.

Alan Shearer included four Liverpool players in his Team of the Week following the latest Premier League matches, with manager Slot also receiving recognition.

Shearer highlighted Virgil van Dijk, remarking, “Another immense performance by Liverpool’s captain.”

He also praised midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, noting, “With all the talk about Liverpool needing a midfielder, Gravenberch has stepped up massively. He won possession several times and was a forward threat.”

Attackers Salah and Diaz were also featured, with Shearer commenting on Salah: “He just loves this fixture. Two assists, another goal, could have had a hat-trick. Hopefully, it won’t be his last match at Old Trafford.”

Of Diaz, Shearer said: “A livewire from the start. Manchester United couldn’t cope with his pace or skill, and he capped off an excellent display with a brace.”

Shearer also named Slot his manager of the week, praising his start at Liverpool: “He’s got Liverpool almost perfectly tuned after only three matches in charge.”

Liverpool impressed across the board against Manchester United, who have had a rocky start to the season.

Historically, this fixture has been challenging for Liverpool, as Jurgen Klopp experienced in his final season, with the previous league encounters ending in draws and Manchester United eliminating Liverpool from the FA Cup.

However, there were no issues this time for Slot and his team, who delivered a highly professional performance.

Defensively, Alisson was crucial in maintaining a clean sheet, while his defenders were focused and effective.

Gravenberch excelled in Manchester, alongside his midfield partners, while the attackers showcased another formidable performance.

September 3, 2024
LFC transfer news: Sporting director departs as Liverpool considers an £86 million release clause

Although Liverpool has not yet added a player to Anfield during the Arne Slot period, they anticipate doing so before the summer transfer window shuts in order to get a forward.

Following a close 1-0 victory over Real Betis, Liverpool will now take a break before playing Arsenal in Philadelphia on Wednesday night for their second preseason match.

In between his team’s travels, Arne Slot will likely try to get some work done on the training pitch. However, a break might present a better chance for the Reds to sign their first player of the summer. Since he had no strikers available against Betis, the Liverpool was obliged to try a fresh strategy.

After the victory, Slot said, “You will see us play with a real striker during the season, but at this moment we have no one available.” Despite the fact that Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo still need to recover from their international exploits this summer, some forwards are still being linked to moves to Anfield.

Slot has stated that if the Merseyside club does not make a deal this summer, “it would be a surprise for all of us.” Having said that, Mirror Football examines a few of the more significant transfer rumours involving the team at the moment.

Liverpool defender reconsiders future at Liverpool

After acknowledging last month that he wished to leave Anfield, Sepp van den Berg has now acknowledged he may stay at Liverpool. Since joining the Reds in 2019, the 22-year-old defender has been on loan at Preston North End, Schalke, and Mainz. However, he has loved his time under Slot throughout preseason thus far.

Van den Berg is happy with his playing time in Liverpool’s friendlies despite facing tough competition from players like Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah for a spot in the squad. He declared, “I’m still a Liverpool player,” to Sky Sports. Sincerely, I like it here.”

“This preseason has been excellent. Naturally, a new coach brings with it new training methods, playing styles, and eras. It truly appeals to me.

“Game time is all that matters to me, and I’m delighted right now because I’m receiving it here. Still, as I mentioned earlier, it’s early. Playing is the most important thing for me, but you never know what can happen.

“This is the best place for me to do this if I can.” It’s my ideal club if it’s here since it’s one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the world. But I’ll see what happens because playing is what matters most to me.

Arsenal is challenged by Liverpool

According to sources, Liverpool is expected to give Arsenal competition in the summer transfer window for Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP attacker, who moved to Portugal from Coventry a year ago, is rumoured to have an £86 million release clause in his contract.

He scored 43 goals in 49 games during the previous season. The Swedish sharpshooter has drawn interest from the Reds and Tottenham, with Arsenal reportedly hesitant to cover the transfer fee. But Liverpool is not likely to want to reach the number either.

The sporting director departs

Dursun Ozbek, the president of Galatasaray, and Cenk Ergun, the sporting director, are flying out to Liverpool to discuss a potential trade for Ryan Gravenberch. According to Turkish publication Yeni Safak, Okan Buruk’s team is eager to reach a decision about the midfield player.

On transfer deadline day, the 22-year-old cost £34.2 million to come from Bayern Munich to Anfield, where he made 38 appearances in his first season. But the Cimbom Aslan are hoping to get the former Ajax starlet on a loan agreement.

July 28, 2024
Shock Liverpool star backed to become world class amid ‘absolutely fantastic’ honour

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool youngster, is expected to have a bright future when he begins training with new head coach Arne Slot.

Former Eredivisie title winner Slot has accepted a three-year contract with Liverpool, taking on the difficult challenge of succeeding club legend Jurgen Klopp. While it will be difficult for the former Feyenoord manager to replicate Klopp’s success on Merseyside, he will at least inherit a strong group.

Liverpool rebuilt their midfield last summer, recruiting Alexis MacAllister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

The Reds are also developing promising young players such as Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Ben Doak, and Lewis Koumas, which has led to the team being dubbed ‘Liverpool 2.0’.

Bradley is one player Slot will be looking forward to working with, and he may even offer the full-back a lucrative new contract. The 20-year-old might take over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s right-back duties, allowing the latter to move permanently to midfield.

Bradley, who has already played 17 times for Northern Ireland, has got high praise from his international teammate Brodie Spencer.

“Conor Bradley is going to be one of the best players in the world,” Spencer stated in a recent interview.

“He’s had a tremendous season, and being able to play beside him is fantastic. It’s such a relief to be playing at centre-back with him by my side. Liverpool news:

Conor Bradley is praised

“He is always present and supportive, and he can get out of tough circumstances, score goals, and make things happen in attack. It’s fantastic to play with him. He is such a great player and makes the job appear easy.”

After Bradley impressed in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth in January, Klopp stated, “[He is] outstanding. There is a good amount of hostility throughout the game. He’s such a wonderful footballer; he didn’t always show it today, but he is, and his attitude is outstanding.

“He has speed, he has aggression, all the things you need in that position.”

Bradley will be hoping to establish himself as a regular starter under Slot, much like he did when Alexander-Arnold was injured for parts of the 2023-24 season. However, Bradley’s playing time will be determined by if Liverpool signs another right-back this summer.

Gravenberch is the second player that could reach new heights under the Dutch coach. Ryan Sr., Ryan’s father, told reporters in the Netherlands, “I don’t think he’s spoken to Slot yet, but Ryan is glad he’s coming.

“Although he enjoyed playing under Klopp, Ryan prefers Slot’s playing style.

“Slot plays more like Manchester City and Arsenal; under Klopp, Liverpool played more directly. According to Ryan’s training at Ajax, Slot’s game is better suited to him.

June 17, 2024
Notable move involving Liverpool: target’says yes’ to Arsenal, and star’s agent ‘holds negotiation’

Benjamin sesko

Liverpool transfer news: RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško has decided he wants to move to Arsenal during the summer window, while Ryan Gravenberch’s name appears in conversations with his agent.

For the first time in almost ten years, Liverpool has a new manager in control as they begin an exciting summer transfer window. It is unclear how much of a change in playing staff Anfield will undergo with Arne Slot at the lead.

Although major roster changes seem improbable, there aren’t many guys on the team that everyone can be absolutely certain will be with the team come football season. There’s a lot of room for mobility and a lot of uncertainty.

Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz are among the players connected with departures, while a number of players have been linked with moves to join Liverpool at a variety of positions. Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah are also on the Saudi Pro League’s radar, making the latter, along with Joe Gomez, the most recent target.

This is the most recent information from Liverpool.com regarding the transfer rumours circulating about the Reds today. It includes talks involving Ryan Gravenberch’s agent and a reported attack target who has expressed his desire to join Arsenal.

Benjamin Šeško

European teams have expressed a lot of interest in RB Leipzig attacker Benjamin Šeško. German publication BILD first connected the attacker, who is valued at £45 million, to Liverpool in February.

Now, though, the Mirror says he’s’said yes’ to Arsenal, stating that he would prefer to come to the Emirates during the summer transfer window. that remains to be seen if that relocation will ever happen, but that is reportedly Šeško’s dream situation.

That does not imply that Liverpool’s options are no longer available. However, it does imply that the Gunners are winning and that they are looking to partner with Kai Havertz on a striker.

According to Liverpool.com, there hasn’t been much evidence that Liverpool is genuinely interested in Šeško, but if they were, it seems like they would be lower on his list of priorities. In actuality, Darwin Núñez’s future at Liverpool is probably going to play a major influence in the team’s pursuit of a striker; Slot has reportedly expressed this view.

Ryan Gravenberch

Following his summer transfer to Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch had a mixed debut season. He still has fans even if, since leaving Ajax two summers ago, he has not had the success he had hoped for.

Calciomercato claims that he was mentioned when his agent, Enzo Raiola, had discussions with AC Milan. As he talked about Ismaël Bennacer, his client, and other possible targets, the Italian team reportedly showed their gratitude for the Liverpool midfield player.

There seems to have been a “promise” that they will take up the case again later. Even if it doesn’t seem likely to happen anytime soon, the Liverpool player is still highly valued.

According to Liverpool.com, Arne Slot may be able to give Gravenberch and other players a fresh start. Considering that his contract expires in 2028, it is rather improbable that the team will consider selling at this point.

But it’s fascinating that AC Milan has been interested in the midfield player for a while, especially considering that he needs to step it up in his second Premier League season to be taken seriously for Liverpool’s long-term future. From Liverpool’s point of view, it’s encouraging to hear that there are still interested parties.

May 31, 2024