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Livperpool submitted club-record offer to sign 25-year-old after Moises Caicedo ignore

Liverpool have been linked with a number of midfielders heading in to the summer transfer window.

The Reds have signed Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai to improve their midfield opportunities.

However, they failed in the pursuit of Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international has instead opted for a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea.

According to a report from AS, Liverpool attempted to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after being turned down by Caicedo.
The report adds that the Magpies immediately rejected the offer and were reluctant to approve his departure.

Liverpool have reportedly made a club record offer of around £100m for the 25-year-old Premier League midfielder.

However, Newcastle are one of the richest clubs in the world and they don’t need to sell their best players. Unsurprisingly, they decided to turn down Liverpool’s offer.

Guimaraes has been a key player for Newcastle since he arrived and is one of the best midfielders in the league. Losing him would have been a huge blow for Newcastle.

Liverpool would certainly need a quality player like him and Guimaraes would have improved him in the middle of the park.

Although Liverpool have significantly improved their midfield, they could still use a good quality defensive midfielder in the near future.
It remains to be seen if they will decide to enter the January transfer market for more additions.

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Despite Manchester United’s interest, the “exceptional” player had his heart set on moving to Liverpool this summer.

Ryan Gravenberch was interested in playing for Manchester United during the transfer window, but he has always had his heart set on joining Liverpool this summer.

According to a story from The Athletic, Bayern Munich only modified its position on selling the Dutchman 72 hours prior to the deadline.

The last acquisition for Liverpool during the window was Ryan Gravenberch.
After struggling at Bayern, the 21-year-old transferred in a £34 million deal.

He was having a lot of success in spite of his difficulties.
Gravenberch was obviously a target for Liverpool. But in their own search for a central midfielder, Manchester United also had their eyes on him.

Despite Manchester United’s interest, Gravenberch only had eyes for Liverpool.

Gravenberch reportedly only had eyes for Liverpool, according to The Athletic.

Before the deadline, Sofyan Amrabat would eventually be with Erik ten Hag.

According to The Athletic, some Liverpool employees have compared Gravenberch and Gini Wijnaldum.

Prior to the switch, he had lengthy conversations with Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk.

And it appears that the youngster was very interested in the opportunity to work with Jurgen Klopp. Gravenberch is a player with “exceptional talent,” according to Klopp.

Liverpool should be commended greatly for how they entered the window. They lost so many midfielders, who were crucial to the team before.

And the new players appear to have a lot of potential. Dominik Szoboszlai is off to an excellent start in Merseyside.

In the Premier League, Alexis Mac Allister has already demonstrated his abilities.

Wataru Endo could end up being an undervalued acquisition. Gravenberch is incredibly talented, too.
Therefore, there is already a fascinating group in the middle of the park for Liverpool.

Given how little Gravenberch did play for Bayern, it might take some time.

However, it seems that both Liverpool and the player honestly believe that the transfer is the best possible outcome for everyone involved.

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Liverpool plan to sign £42.2m star late – report

Liverpool have already agreed a deal to sign Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and are said to be considering poaching Leroy Sane from Bayern first.

The Reds have rejected a mammoth offer worth £150m to sell Mohamed Salah.

However, Sky’s Paul Merson believes the Al-Ittihad threat is not over and a £200million offer would be too big to turn down.

There would be no point in selling arguably the best player when there are only a few hours left in the summer transfer window because it will be difficult to replace him.

However, the Reds are said to be looking for ways to replace the Egyptian and Leroy Sane’s name would be in the spotlight.

According to an exclusive report from Football Insider, Liverpool are considering a late signing of the Germany international who shone for Manchester City in the Premier League.

The news source mentioned that the Anfield club are looking for a replacement for Salah and are keeping a close eye on 27-year-old Kaiser.

Sane won every major domestic league title with Sky Blues, including two Premier League titles, under manager Pep Guardiola.

Moreover, the 53-time national player has already won three Bundesliga titles since joining the Allianz Arena.

The quick and tricky winger contributed 24 goals for Bayern last season and has already netted twice in three appearances this term.

Almost two weeks ago, Football Transfers spoke about Liverpool’s interest in Leroy Sane, saying his expected transfer value was around £42.2m (€49.3m).

Do you think the German is good enough to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool?

September 8, 2023
Liverpool player removed from Europa League squad by Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp faces a tough decision when naming his Europa League squad as the Liverpool boss is forced to leave out one of his most experienced players.

Clubs must submit their final squads for this year’s Europa League group stage by Monday at 11:00 p.m. BST.

Matches will then begin on September 21, with Liverpool facing LASK, Union SG and Toulouse in Group E.

Ahead of the opening match against Austrian club LASK, the Reds’ UEFA squad will be confirmed by club officials.

However, unlike the Premier League, whose parameters mean that any player currently available to Klopp can be classified as over or under 21, UEFA’s rules make this more difficult.

Before Liverpool’s squad is announced, the manager must remove a player from the European squad.

This is because both Ryan Gravenberch and Ben Doak, who qualify as under-21 players in the Premier League, must be on List A.

Europa League teams are split into two lists, with List A containing all players who are ineligible for List B – either due to their age or tenure at the club.

Although Gravenberch and Doak meet the List B age limit, neither player has been in the Liverpool books for two consecutive years.

The UEFA rules read:

“A player may be placed on List B if he was born on or after 1 January 2002 and is eligible to play for the relevant club on or after his 15th birthday for an uninterrupted period of two years, or a total of three years consecutive periods with a maximum of one loan period at a club of the same association for a maximum period of one year”.

He will therefore need to be placed on list A to be eligible for the Europa League group stage, with seventeen ‘foreign’ and eight ‘locally qualified’ places available.

Doak is not considered a homegrown player as he was brought into the Scottish FA system before moving to Merseyside in 2022.

Homegrown Liverpool players not eligible for List B are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Unfortunately, Klopp’s squad has 18 players classified as ‘outsiders’ this season, with just 17 places.

It remains to be seen who will be left out, although many would argue for third-choice keeper Adrian to be left out.

Doak could well be left out but it was hoped chances would open up for the winger and while Thiago’s injuries could force a decision, his importance to the team when fit needs to be included .

In the past, Klopp’s side have been “helped” by the sackings of the likes of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but Liverpool now have a leaner and more reliable squad.

Perhaps there will be a surprise and a key player rested for the Europa League, although this option is unlikely.

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Europa League group stage draw: who can Liverpool face and when?

Liverpool will determine their opponents for their first Europa League season since reaching the 2016 final in Friday’s draw. Here’s who they can face.

The Reds were knocked out of Champions League places last season for the first time in seven years as they are used to dining at the top of European football.

Jurgen Klopp led his side to three Champions League finals between 2018 and 2022, but he is due to play football for the next European Championship on Thursday night.

Despite dropping a notch for the 2023/24 season, there are still a number of top clubs Liverpool could face if they are to progress to the knockout stages of the competition.

The groups will consist of one team from each of the four pots, with Liverpool unable to meet another English side until later rounds.

The Reds are the highest ranked team in the competition and are therefore in the first pot. Here’s a look at who we could face in the Europa League group stage this year.

Europa League group stage winning pots

Here are the 32 teams in the Europa League. Liverpool will be drawn in pots two, three and four. They cannot be drawn with Brighton, meaning there are 23 potential opponents in Friday’s draw.

Pot 1: Liverpool, West Ham, Roma, Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Ajax, Rangers

Pot 2: Sporting CP, Slavia Prague, Rennes, Olympiakos, Real Betis, Marseille, Qarabag

Pot 2 or 3: Molde

Pot 3: Brighton, Sheriff Tiraspol, Union Saint-Gilloise, SC Freiburg, Sparta Prague, Maccabi Haifa, Sturm Graz

Pot 3 or 4: Toulouse

Pot 4: AEK Athens, TSC, Servette, Panathinaikos, Rakow Czestochowa, Limassol

TBC: BK Hacken, LASK

When and where is the draw?

The draw will be taking place in Monaco on Friday, September 1 at 12pm (BST).

It will also be streamed live on UEFA‘s website and on TNT Sports 1.

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1: September 21

Matchday 2: October 5

Matchday 3: October 26

Matchday 4: November 9

Matchday 5: November 30

Matchday 6: December 14

The Round of 16 will then begin with a play-off in February, which Liverpool can circumvent by finishing top of their group.

The final will take place in Dublin on May 22, where Liverpool will be hoping to do better than their previous appearance at Basel eight years earlier.

September 4, 2023
Why Ryan Gravenberch was signed by Liverpool

Gravenberch arrived from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day in a £34m deal
The former Ajax star struggled to earn playing time at Bayern

Gravenberch is the fourth midfielder signed by Liverpool this summer

The 2023 summer transfer window was one of the most transformative in Liverpool’s modern history.

Jurgen Klopp had to leave five first-team midfielders and sign four new ones. “We face the big challenge of reinventing one of the most successful midfielders this club has ever had,” the German coach warned at the end of the summer break.

Ryan Gravenberch was the final part of the rebuild, completing his move from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day. There was no future in Bavaria for the underused 21-year-old. So why were Liverpool willing to shell out £34m for him? What Ryan Gravenberch can bring to Liverpool
“Counter-pressure is your ticket to this team,” Klopp revealed in April.

He explains why Cody Gakpo was integrated into the Liverpool squad so quickly after joining from PSV Eindhoven in January and provides insight into Darwin Nunez’s struggles.

Gravenberch was described by former Ajax and PSV striker Wim Kieft as a “complete player prototype” when he deliberately entered senior football aged 16. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag made his debut for Gravenberch, explaining that while his strength lies in the ball, he doesn’t back down in his defensive duties.

“He has a lot of skills, especially in attack, but he also understands hard work,” Ten Hag said. This discipline will be crucial to his success at Liverpool.

Klopp was a longtime admirer of the 6’3 midfielder and quickly learned the player’s skills upon his arrival on Merseyside.

“He’s super talented, he can drive the ball, he can really be a threat from box to box, he’s going for it. He has a good eye for a pass and a good pass,” Klopp enthused.

Gravenberch, who has compared himself to a “contortionist” in the past, is more adept at maneuvering his massive body around an opponent than dodging them with a scalpel. Brian Tevreden, Gravenberch’s youth coach at Ajax, hailed him as “a better version of [Paul] Pogba on his best days at Juventus in terms of technique and presence on the pitch”.
Really high praise.

Thomas Tuchel has explained that Gravenberch’s lack of success at Bayern – he’s only been allowed six appearances in all competitions, less than backup goalkeeper Sven Ulreich – is because he preferred a role than the Bayern did not have.

The left side of the Liverpool midfield – or possibly in a double pivot alongside Wataru Endo – matches all of Gravenberch’s impressive qualities.

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Liverpool loved Gravenberch 12 months ago and narrowly missed out on pursuit when the midfielder joined Bayern. In April this year, 90min revealed that Liverpool were one of several Premier League clubs to have expressed an interest in the Netherlands Under-21 international. Midfield reinforcements have always been at the top of the Reds’ shopping list this summer, but the surprise departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho – both to the Saudi Pro League – have increased demand.

After paying the release clauses of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool lost in embarrassing fashion to Chelsea in pursuit of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Endo eventually arrived from Stuttgart as a specialist defensive midfielder, but Klopp’s rebuild was not complete.

Gravenberch has always prioritized playing time when making career decisions and informed FC Bayern Munich last April that he wanted to come off the bench. The 21-year-old reiterated that wish in August as Manchester United were still in contention to sign with Liverpool.

Eventually, the Red Devils turned their attention to Sofyan Amrabat, leaving Liverpool to deal directly with Bayern. A transfer fee of £34m was agreed which saw Bayern make a decent profit after signing Gravenberch for an initial fee of £16m just 12 months earlier.

With teary eyes, Gravenberch only boarded a plane for England early on Friday before the deal was finalized on transfer deadline day. Liverpool completed negotiations before the window closed but missed the player registration deadline ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Every Premier League player must be registered by 12:00 on the working day preceding an important match. Gravenberch’s arrival was announced at 9.45am on Friday, but the player’s work permit was not processed quickly enough.

“I’ve been told that won’t happen with the paperwork,” Klopp confirmed. “I’m pretty sure that on deadline day everyone, or the decision-making agencies, is pretty busy.”

Gravenberch had a full pre-season with Bayern – including playing a friendly against Liverpool – so he should be fit enough to be considered for selection immediately. Liverpool will play Wolverhampton Wanderers again on Saturday 16 September as the international break approaches. Liverpool’s 2023 signing will have to wait until 24 September for his home debut when West Ham United leave for Anfield.

September 3, 2023
The new Fab Four of Liverpool! With the addition of Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and Endo to his midfield to replace veterans

Liverpool’s New Fantastic Four! Jurgen Klopp completes £145m rebuild of his midfield with arrivals of Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Endo to replace Saudi veterans Henderson and Fabinho

Let’s talk about six, honey. That was the famous phrase Jurgen Klopp coined when Liverpool won their sixth European Cup in Madrid, a play on the Salt-N-Pepa hit Let’s Talk About Sex.
Four years later, the Reds’ summer semester history is roughly six years.

The long search for a number 6 – a midfielder who favors those who prefer the traditional language – has seen them publicly drop two important goals, fight to sign a little-known 30-year-old and finish in the bottom two. hours of Deadline Day, make it feel light in the central areas.

But with an hour and a quarter remaining in England’s transfer window, Liverpool have finally released the official announcement: Ryan Gravenberch has arrived from Bayern Munich.
Klopp and sporting director Jörg Schmätäke have finally found their man.

The Dutch midfielder completed the incredible four midfield additions for Klopp and Co after new additions Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo.

Three of the four new signings are 24 or younger and the Liverpool midfielder now looks refreshed.

Liverpool have signed Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich for £35million.

The Reds finalized their trip one hour and 15 minutes before the end of the transfer window.

You didn’t have to be a football expert to see how desperate the Merseyside club were to rebuild.
Although they finished fifth last season after a late rebound in form, the midfielder has often been blamed for a significantly below average season.
And so Klopp approved the departure of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita, as they went on loan for Fabio Carvalho.
But they were rocked by two unplanned exits in mid-summer when Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left for Saudi Arabia.

Henderson’s departure sparked a major debate after the Englishman betrayed the LGBTQ+ community by relinquishing previous allegiances as one of the few high-profile male players to support gay people.
A football-related debate soon ensued about what Klopp’s team was losing.

Although Henderson and Fabinho had seen better days on the pitch – neither had reached their top level last season – the pair’s departure left Liverpool incredibly light in midfield and they entered the new season without a recognized midfielder.
Endo was a bargain at £16.2m but was clearly not the club’s No.6 first choice after public prosecutions for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
As things stand, Liverpool are left with four midfielders for barely more than Chelsea paid for Ecuadorian Caicedo.

“We had to reinvent the team, the midfield will be like this and completely new, in recent years we had to do the same with our front,” said Klopp, who says he is particularly happy with the new arrivals.
They lacked the appeal of Champions League football.

“We got younger but we had to, we have less experience but that’s normal but we are full of desire.” I love this team.
Age is not a problem. These players have already played many matches at a very high level.

“I know it’s been a long time, but in Dortmund we became the youngest champions in history and a year later we became the second youngest champions in history because the team was a year old.
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It’s not a problem, it didn’t hold us back then and it won’t hold us back now.”

After three league games this season, Szoboszlai is shaping up to be one of the best signings of the summer.

Unlike long sagas about a defensive midfielder, Szoboszlai was quick to wrap up, signing just three days after negotiations with Liverpool began.
Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is said to have been instrumental in much of the summer’s activities, noting that three of the German’s four signings have come from Bundesliga clubs.
José Fortes Rodriguez, right arm of former super agent Mino Raiola, is also influential.

Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has impressed in games for Liverpool so far

30-year-old Japanese captain Wataru Endo has been signed by Bundesliga side Stuttgart for £16m

World Cup winner Alexis MacAllister has joined the Reds from Premier League rivals Brighton

Jürgen Klopp will be happy with his midfield signings during the summer transfer window

In their last six starts this summer, Liverpool have lost 1,776 Premier League games.

But all the new guys, despite their young age, have considerable experience.

Endo and Szoboszlai are the captains of their respective national teams, respectively of Japan and Hungary.

Mac Allister won a World Cup and was instrumental in Argentina’s success.

Those close to the former Brighton player say he is ‘like a bulldog’ in training.

Although it didn’t work out at Bayern Munich, Gravenberch played over 100 times for Ajax.

Klopp likes Gravenberch for his versatility and the Dutchman will play all over midfield.

This completes the remodeling of the midfield.
“Ryan knows he needs to improve but he’s 21, it would be crazy not to,” the manager said.

“But he’s super talented, he can control the ball, he can be a box-to-box threat.

He has good feeling for a pass and a good pass.
I’ve said before that we have a big challenge to reinvent one of the most successful midfielders this club has ever had and I really like that.

September 2, 2023
Liverpool plan to sign £42.2m star late – report

Liverpool have already agreed a deal to sign Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and are said to be considering poaching Leroy Sane from Bayern first.

The Reds have rejected a mammoth offer worth £150m to sell Mohamed Salah.

However, Sky’s Paul Merson believes the Al-Ittihad threat is not over and a £200million offer would be too big to turn down.

There would be no point in selling arguably the best player when there are only a few hours left in the summer transfer window because it will be difficult to replace him.

However, the Reds are said to be looking for ways to replace the Egyptian and Leroy Sane’s name would be in the spotlight.

According to an exclusive report from Football Insider, Liverpool are considering a late signing of the Germany international who shone for Manchester City in the Premier League.

The news source mentioned that the Anfield club are looking for a replacement for Salah and are keeping a close eye on 27-year-old Kaiser.

Sane won every major domestic league title with Sky Blues, including two Premier League titles, under manager Pep Guardiola.

Moreover, the 53-time national player has already won three Bundesliga titles since joining the Allianz Arena.

The quick and tricky winger contributed 24 goals for Bayern last season and has already netted twice in three appearances this term.

Almost two weeks ago, Football Transfers spoke about Liverpool’s interest in Leroy Sane, saying his expected transfer value was around £42.2m (€49.3m).

Do you think the German is good enough to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool?

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Ex-Premier League referee suggests more appropriate penalty for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk

Anyone who witnessed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk’s reaction to being sent off against Newcastle at the weekend will undoubtedly think the subsequent one-match suspension he’s received is insufficient.

The Dutchman was somewhat combative with the referees and took a long time to actually leave the playing area.

In many ways, this was behavior unbecoming of a player who might be the new Reds captain for many more seasons.

But wearing the armband entails having the duty of leading the team as its representative both on and off the field.

A specific behavior pattern must be followed to achieve this, and it was evidently lacking at St. James Park.

Although van Dijk didn’t completely lose his mind, his antics were at best despicable, and Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, thinks the center-back got off easy.

According to his article in The Sun, “Van Dijk will appropriately serve a one-match suspension for the straight red card, but I believe his suspension should be increased.”.

Of course, this will depend on Brooks’ official report, but the new Reds manager’s use of derogatory language may merit another RED CARD and a subsequent three-match suspension.

Van Dijk would miss a total of four games as a result, which would be a just punishment for his inappropriate behavior. ‘.

Halsey speaks with authority because he spent many years occupying the middle, so it is important to pay attention to what he has to say.

Halsey knows all too well what it’s like to be on the receiving end of such outbursts, and if she is treated less kindly moving forward, it will undoubtedly serve as a deterrent.

It’s a safe bet that a player will reconsider their actions if they realize that engaging in such behavior will result in a four-match suspension rather than a one-match suspension.

September 1, 2023
Liverpool agree £35m deal with Bayern Munich for Ryan Gravenberch; medical due on Friday

The Dutch international is due to undergo Merseyside medical on Friday as Jurgen Klopp strengthens his midfield

Liverpool have agreed a £35m deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch on a five-year deal.

The Dutch international is expected in Merseyside on Thursday and will undergo a medical on Friday.

Mail Sport reported earlier this week that the 21-year-old had reached an agreement with Jürgen Klopp’s side and is now expected to complete the move after missing training with Bayern on Thursday morning.

Liverpool’s German sporting director Jorg Schmadtke has extensive Bundesliga experience and has been instrumental in the ongoing discussions to date.

The Dutch international joined Bayern last summer for £21m on a five-year deal with the Bavarian giants having turned down interest from Manchester United to secure his signature. Liverpool have reached deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch for £35m

Jurgen Klopp is seen as a big fan of the 21-year-old Dutch international

However, Gravenberch struggled to maintain a consistent place in the starting eleven in his first season in Germany as Bayern rallied from poor form to secure an 11th successive league title on the final day of last season.

Klopp is said to be a big fan of the former Ajax star, as his versatility offers the Reds plenty of opportunities in midfield.

The Reds are in need of reinforcements after some former supporters left the club this summer.

Jordan Henderson joined former teammate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, while Fabinho also moved to the Saudi Pro League and joined Al-Ittihad, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner they left last season at the end of their contract.

Meanwhile, Bayern are continuing to talks with Chelsea over defender Trevoh Chalobah. Chalobah has five years left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, but the former England international is yet to play a competitive game for the Blues this season.

They are now expected to prevail over Fulham’s Joao Palhinha as well. The German giants were turned down an initial offer of £47m but are said to be willing to pay up to £60m, while Marco Silva’s side are struggling with £70m.

Liverpool sporting director Jörg Schmadtke has been instrumental in the negotiations between the two clubs.

Bayern are now set to continue their search for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.

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‘Incredible’ player doesn’t want transfer after Liverpool move

Johan Bakayoko is set to stay at PSV Eindhoven this summer despite rumors the winger has been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Belgium international has decided to stay in the Netherlands and PSV are currently negotiating to give Bakayoko an improved contract.

Liverpool were one of several teams linked with the 20-year-old striker this summer, although it is now likely that Bakayoko will stay with PSV in Eindhoven.

Hailed as an “incredible” talent by Foot The Ball, Bakayoko is easily one of the most exciting strikers in all of Europe and Liverpool could have been a good target for the winger.

However, it is now clear that Bakayoko will stay at PSV in Holland as Liverpool are set to miss another goal this summer. Liverpool will not be too acidic if it missed Bakayoko

Bakayoko has always been a strange link which was initially something different from the need for Liverpool than a long attack this summer, even if the Belgian is as exciting as him.

And the red will probably feel little pain in Bakayoko who decides to stay with PSV, with another year in Holland the best decision of the strikers.

As a result, Liverpool could return to Bakayoko next year if the attacker reaches a different level. The PSV will probably also buy the Belgian star if it will be too good for the division.

August 31, 2023
Liverpool may no longer have enough time to execute the “perfect” signing.

With the Reds racing against the clock to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder in time, Liverpool may have run out of time to sign Ryan Gravenberch.

Time is running out for the Anfield giants to sign the Dutchman, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla, as Bayern are looking to replace Gravenberch before selling him to Liverpool.

Although the midfielder and the Reds are frantically trying to complete a deal, given the short amount of time left in the window, Liverpool actually runs the risk of losing out on Gravenberch.

As Pedulla points out, even though the Reds have once again handled this transfer poorly, there’s a good chance that this issue would not have arisen had Liverpool made their move to sign the youngster last week.

Indeed, Liverpool supporters are aware that their team has handled this deal poorly once again and that time is now running out because Jurgen Klopp is thought to view Gravenberch as the “perfect” midfield addition.

Liverpool left it too late to sign Gravenberch, and they may soon pay the price for it. Transfers can be accelerated in the final days of the window, but there’s no denying that they did.

Liverpool should have moved for Gravenberch way earlier this summer

To say that Liverpool has made some underwhelming signings this summer, including Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, would be an understatement.
Gravenberch may soon join that list.

The fact that Liverpool cannot make any more mistakes Alfredo Pedulla now and tomorrow night for Gravenberch is universally acknowledged as the fact that time is running out.

With the benefit of hindsight, Liverpool realizes that they ought to have made a move for the midfielder much earlier in the transfer window because the Reds were a team that stood to gain from completing their transactions first.

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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’

August 31, 2023
Ryan Gravenberch position on joining Liverpool or Man Utd with deadline battle anticipated

According to reports, Liverpool and Manchester United have a chance to win an end-of-summer deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.

Gravenberch is ready for a new challenge away from Bavaria and could find himself in the final stages of the Premier League market

Liverpool and United could switch to a new midfielder before Friday’s deadline, with Gravenberch one of the names linked to both clubs.

Erik ten Hag added Mason Mount to his ranks in a £60m deal before transferring Fred to Fenerbahce after entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp has spent £134m luring Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo to Anfield to cover an exodus of midfielders.

James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left Merseyside this summer. And now the German boss may be keeping an eye out for a fourth arrival in the form of Gravenberch to further bolster his engine room.

According to Sky Germany, there is a feeling that Liverpool will be pushing for Gravenberch in the coming days.

So far, no negotiations have been communicated with the 21-year-old player and Bayern are awaiting concrete offers to take him away from the Allianz Arena.

Gravenberch is fourth in Thomas Tuchel’s hierarchy in midfield, behind Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer.

According to the report, he is not happy with his current situation and wants to play regularly this season after a frustrating first year at Bayern. Klopp’s revamped midfield showed promising signs at the start of the season, with two wins and a draw against Chelsea, AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle United.

Endo, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai all started in Sunday’s 2-1 win at Newcastle, and are expected to be Liverpool’s first-choice trio going forward.

It’s a different story for Ten Hag, who have had a turbulent start to the season despite taking two wins out of three on the card.

United’s midfield has been a major concern, with Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Mount all struggling to co-exist in the first two matches against Wolves and Tottenham.

More strength is needed alongside Casemiro to keep him from isolating himself now that Fred is no longer in the game and Ten Hag are actively looking to sell Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek.

And Gravenberch could provide that if United raise the money to start a permanent or loan search before the window slams.

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Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’

August 30, 2023
Liverpool could spend Mohamed Salah’s money on five players, including Burnley target

Liverpool have insisted Mohamed Salah is not for sale this summer, but it remains to be seen if they can resist the Saudi money.

Liverpool could be on a big spending spree during the rest of the summer transfer window if they decide to part ways with Mohamed Salah. The striker has attracted a lot of interest from Saudi club Al Ittihad.

Salah is heavily linked with the Middle East move despite signing a contract extension at Anfield last year. The former Chelsea forward’s reunion with former teammates Jordan Henderson and Fabinho so late in the transfer window would be a blow to Liverpool’s hopes this season, but they would receive a big cash injection in return. Express Sport is looking for five stars to bet with the funds found, both to reinforce the midfield and to replace the winger…

Cheick Doucoure

Crystal Palace player Cheick Doucoure was named on the midfield target list earlier this summer, and interest in the Malian international is likely to rekindle. The 23-year-old has been a solid link in the Eagles squad since his arrival from Lens and could be an ideal candidate to play in Jurgen Klopp’s No6 and protect his defence.

Ryan Gravenberch

Manchester United and Liverpool are both in the running to sign Ryan Gravenberch, and there appears to be a willingness from Bayern Munich to part ways with the midfielder. The Dutch international was widely regarded as one of the best talents in Europe until his departure to the Allianz Arena, and a move to Anfield could help his recovery.

João Palhinha

Fulham put a significant price on Joao Palhinha earlier this summer after interest in the Portuguese international started to build. A pre-season injury has cut short many appearances and now could be the perfect time for Liverpool to pounce as they have Wataru Endo in charge in the meantime.

Johan Bakayako

Replacing Salah is a tall order for any player, but the potential shown by Johan Bakayako might suggest he is capable of it. The 20-year-old has shone for PSV over the past 12 months. The Belgium international has reportedly already been selected as a potential signing – provided other interested clubs like Burnley don’t come forward.

Federico Chiesa

Liverpool are long-time admirers of Juventus’ Federico Chiesa and a new transfer injection could mean they finally make a bid for the Italy international. The 25-year-old also fits the mold of a Reds striker as he can play anywhere on the front line, although given his importance to Massimiliano Allegri’s side Liverpool will have to pay a premium for the move. ex-Fiorentina star.

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Liverpool step in to sign £30million and £60million players – Report

If media reports are to be believed, Liverpool are in talks with not one but two midfielders to strengthen their squad.

The Reds have already bought three midfielders in the form of Mac Allister, Szoboszlai and Endo, but have sacked five, so the department will need to be strengthened further this summer.

In such a scenario, Liverpool have signed Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch and Malian international Cheick Doucoure.

According to The Mail, the Merseysiders have had productive talks to attract Gravenberch, who is looking to play more after warming up on the bench with Bayern Munich last season.

The 21-year-old can play effectively in the number 6 and number 8 and has the qualities to finally replace compatriot Gini Wijnaldum at Anfield. As reported by the German media (Bild), the Bavarians would be willing to do business with the Anfield club if they were willing to offer 30 million pounds for the ex-Ajax boy.

After starting just three games in the Bundesliga last season, he has risen from third to fourth choice midfielder this season following the arrival of Konrad Laimer.

On the other hand, Simon Jones says Liverpool have also moved and held talks to sign Doucouré from Crystal Palace.

The African star is a natural defensive midfielder, who likes to tackle and break up the game. He had a fantastic debut season in England last season but it will cost a lot. According to a recent report from The Independent, an offer worth £60m could be needed to sign the Eagles player.

Who do you think Jurgen Klopp should sign to improve the situation in the middle of the park?

August 26, 2023
According to Sources: Bayern Munich prepared to go for Fulham star Palhinha as door opens for Liverpool to sign Gravenberch

Bayern Munich are considering signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha as they prepare to offload Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch, sources have told Football Insider.

Bayern are keen to sign a new defensive midfielder before the window closes and Thomas Tuchel is a big fan of the Portuguese star.

The German giants would use the funds from the Gravenberch sale project to buy Palhina.

Football Insider revealed on Friday August 25 that Liverpool could make a further move for Gravenberch, valued at £30million, as the pursuit of Cheick Doucour eases.

Palhinha has already been linked with a move to West Ham this summer to replace Declan Rice, but the Hammers felt the Fulham star was too expensive. The 28-year-old recovered from a shoulder injury he suffered in pre-season and came on as a substitute in Fulham’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday.

He was a vital figure for the Cottagers last season, making 40 appearances in all competitions as Fulham secured tenth place in the Premier League and a quarter-final in the FA Cup.

Palhinha proved to be one of the best defensive midfielders in his debut season in England, winning the Premier League in tackles made in 2022/23 with 147-47 over second-placed Moises Caicedo.

He completed a £20million move to Fulham in the summer of 2022, but the London outfit could get a huge return on their investment just a year later.

In other news: Kieran Maguire shares his verdict on Fulham’s £120m development: ‘he’s a nuisance’

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Big blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere: Reds had agreed deal

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

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Blow for Liverpool as £60m star agrees to move elsewhere – Reds had reached deal
August 24, 2023 Farjad Iftekhar 0 Comments newsnow

Manchester City are pushing to sign Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been on Liverpool’s radar for a very long time.

Last year, Klopp’s side prepared an offer to poach the player from Sporting CP but he ended up joining Molineux’s side.

News – Liverpool hit as Man Utd strike £29m deal to sign Reds target – report

During the January transfer window, The Telegraph revealed that the Merseysiders have already agreed to land the Portugal international in a £44m deal this summer. Moreover, Anfield Watch exclusively reported a week ago that the Reds are finally looking to sign the 24-year-old star.

However, according to the latest media reports, Nunes has agreed to join Man City who are keen to strike a deal with Wolves in a bid to get them over the finish line.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have already agreed personal terms with the Seleccao star and submitted an initial offer of over €50m.

However, according to the latest update from Portugal, there is unlikely to be enough supply.

According to today’s version of O Jogo, the West Midlands club agreed a €45m entry fee and €5m top-up to sign Nunes from the Lions last summer. Now they want minimum compensation of €70m (£60m) to part with their prized possession.

Nunes scored just one goal and one assist in the Premier League last season and Manchester City want him to replace the injured Kevin de Bruyne, who directly contributed to 41 goals in the treble season.

Liverpool have seen several midfield goals move elsewhere this summer and it now appears the 11-man Portuguese will eventually move to the Etihad.

August 26, 2023