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Deal close – Liverpool have an agreement to sign a £26m Barcelona target

If the media reports are good, then Liverpool are closing in on signing Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina.

In the Netherlands, AD have reported that the Reds are close to landing the Morocco international. Moreover, in Italy, Corriere dello Sport have revealed that the midfielder has agreed to move to Anfield.

Now, reports from Spain also suggest that the player will eventually leave Fiorentina to move to Liverpool.

According to Catalan source Nacional, Barcelona are looking for the Atlas Lions star to replace Sergio Busquets but he is set to join the Merseysiders.

It is reported that Liverpool already have an agreement with Amrabat and are set to finalize his signing. Manchester United had been interested in signing the African midfielder for weeks, but closed the deal with the Old Trafford team.

All that remains is for Jurgen Klopp’s side to reach an agreement with Fiorentina and reports in Italy have said they are preparing a decisive offer (La Repubblica via Viola News) to sign the £26m play break.

The aforementioned fee should be considered a bargain for Amrabat, who was a top player at last year’s FIFA World Cup.

Yesterday Fiorentina beat Genoa 4-1 away to kick off the new Serie A season and the Moroccan defensive midfielder had to warm up on the bench throughout the match.

Thus, it is also an indication that it is approaching an exit from Florence. Find the latest updates on the transfer saga here.

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Liverpool have just missed out on the perfect transfer opportunity for Jurgen Klopp as the USMNT star’s $25m move has been confirmed

to ignore USMNT star Tyler Adams, who has just been officially announced as Bournemouth’s new player.

Liverpool made a relatively strange move in the transfer market earlier this week. With Jurgen Klopp desperate for defensive midfielders at Anfield after allowing Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to move to Saudi Arabia in the summer, the Reds have invested in the services of a certain Wataru Endo.

The Japanese captain is a relatively unknown quantity on English shores and the vast majority of Liverpool fans will have to Google his name for his profile details. Endo was officially announced as Klopp’s latest signing on Friday afternoon. He comes from Stuttgart for 21 million US dollars (16 million pounds / 19 million euros). Indeed, he made his Anfield debut this weekend, being introduced to the Premier League as a second-half substitute against Bournemouth. Endo is definitely the type of player Liverpool lack at the moment, with the Reds side brimming with attacking firepower.

In his very first conversation with Endo in the Liverpool dressing room, Klopp told him: “Once you’re available, we really need you. We really need you. Your heart, your legs and your football brain, we have need”. . We have a very good team. Willing to work, but very offensive.”

A selfless midfielder who is more than willing to work and gain ground, Endo will be a welcome addition, but he is already 30 years old. Given his age, many fans believe another defence-focused transfer is needed to bolster Klopp’s engine room, including Cheick Doucoure.

It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pursue a younger role model in the coming days, but interestingly no decision was made for Tyler Adams last week. The USMNT star has now joined Bournemouth from Leeds United (according to BBC Sport), with the Cherries triggering his relatively modest $25m (£20m/€23m) release clause. The American midfielder was relegated from the Premier League last season which is why he was available at such a great price.

Adams isn’t too different from Endo in many ways. He is six years younger but just as hardworking, energetic and tireless. A true midfield runner, Adams is almost a carbon copy of Jordan Henderson and James Milner at their sporting best in the red jersey.

Adept at covering inordinate amounts of ground for his teammates, he first emerged as a potential candidate within the infamous Red Bull network, which always bodes well for a move to Liverpool. He emerged as a teenager in New York before moving to Europe in 2019, signing for RB Leipzig in Germany.

Until the age of 23, Adams had only represented teams under the Red Bull umbrella, tasked with upholding the core values of the famous energy drink brand. RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg tend to display intensity, liveliness and panache on the pitch, with counter-attacking and pressing popular, much like Liverpool under Klopp.

This explains why the Reds often poach top players from the Red Bull network. Naby Keïta, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konaté and Sadio Mané are just a few examples of players who played for Leipzig or Salzburg before moving on to Liverpool. More recently, Dominik Szoboszlai has followed the same path to Merseyside. Adams was available at a reduced price this summer, but instead of taking him to Anfield alongside Endo, Klopp appears to have missed the opportunity to move. With the window closing in less than two weeks, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will pursue another transfer market addition.

If one thing is certain, it is that Klopp is taking a big risk if Endo is his latest reinforcement.

August 20, 2023
Liverpool are cooling off with interest in £90m midfielder as attention turns to left centre-back

Latest Liverpool transfer rumours, including updates on Joao Palhinha, Sofyan Amrabat, Perr Schuurs and Octavio

Liverpool made the debut for new signing Wataru Endo in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Jurgen Klopp would not have welcomed, nor expected, a debut at Anfield as the former VfB Stuttgart midfielder experienced after Alexis Mac Allister, also making his home debut, was controversially sent off.

With the Argentine suspended for three matches, Endo will certainly have more chances to impress in the coming weeks. But will he join Liverpool in a fourth midfield signing this summer before the transfer window closes?

The Reds remain linked with new reinforcements in the engine room, following the arrival of Endo, Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, including Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure. However, if the reports are to be believed, their efforts to sign Fulham’s Joao Palhinha could be put on hold.

João Palhinha

According to Football Insider, the Reds’ interest in Palhinha has stalled following the Portuguese international’s injury.

The problem arose during the preparation of Marco Silva’s squad for the 2023-24 season. At the time of the incident, the Fulham manager was hopeful that the injury would not keep the 28-year-old sidelined for long. Silva said: “Unfortunately he doesn’t look good. He probably dislocated his shoulder. Let’s hope it’s not another long-term injury for us.”

But Palhinha recovered quickly and was introduced as a substitute in Fulham’s 3-0 home defeat to neighbors Brentford on Saturday.

The Cottagers are said to be asking for a staggering £90m for the midfielder.

Sofian Amrabat

Liverpool have led Manchester United in the race to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

This can be seen from the news in Italy, precisely from La Repubblica via Viola News. It has been suggested that the Reds are ready to prepare a decisive offer for the Moroccan international.

Atletico Madrid have also been linked with Amrabat but it appears they will secure a move to the Premier League following their World Cup win.

Perr Schuurs

Torino defender Perr Schuurs could become an interesting player again for Liverpool, according to Football Insider.

The Dutchman has been linked with a move to the Reds this summer, although their priority has been to resolve their issues in midfield. But according to the outlet, Klopp’s side have now prioritized a left wing defender over another midfield addition following Endo’s arrival. However, Schuurs is a right-footed centre-back and that may not meet Liverpool’s requirements for a left-sided centre-back.

Otavio

The Reds were reportedly interested in Porto star Otavio last summer and ‘renewed’ their interest in the Portugal international following Sadio Mane’s departure.

The striker’s recent career shift has seemingly made him the next big thing to join the Saudi Pro League.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 28-year-old is close to a €60m (£51m) move from Porto to Al Nassr.

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According to Romano ‘incredible’ Liverpool midfield target is joining PL rivals

Liverpool are likely to still be on the hunt for more midfielders before the transfer window closes.

The Reds have managed to sign Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.

The Japan international’s move to Anfield was a relief for Liverpool after a difficult week.

Not only did Liverpool lose Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League, but two of their top targets moved to Chelsea instead.

However, there is more disappointing midfield news regarding another top midfielder linked with the Reds. The player in question is Leeds United and United States star Tyler Adams, who was linked with Liverpool 90 minutes ago.

The 90Min report acknowledged Bournemouth were favorites to sign the American, and they are now close to a deal.

Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter Friday night to say “here we go” on Adams to the South Coast.

The “excellent” player would have passed a medical and signed a five-year contract.

Tyler Adams to Bournemouth, here we go! Medical tests passed, agreement signed tonight on five year contract — completed soon 🚨🔴🍒 #AFCB

Excellent addition for Bournemouth as club showing ambition again.

Agreement has been sealed tonight. pic.twitter.com/zFJ71ZRHbs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2023

Our point of view

In this case, Liverpool fans are unlikely to be too disappointed as the speculation seemed rather superficial. However, the Reds have lost an “incredible” player who was perfectly positioned for a big move, as he was relegated to Leeds.

Chelsea, in fact, tried to sign Adams, before pulling the plug and opting for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

That said, Liverpool have done it with the signing of Endo, and they will no doubt make further additions before the start of September.

August 20, 2023
According to Sky Italy Sofyan Amrabat, Liverpool have contacted Fiorentina about signing a midfielder

Manchester United are also interested in Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat; Liverpool have lost Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea this week, prompting Jamie Carragher to describe the Reds’ transfer business as ’embarrassing’; Amrabat has another year of contract with La Viola

Liverpool have held talks with Fiorentina through intermediaries over the possible signing of Sofyan Amrabat, Italy’s Sky reports.

Sky Sports News has been reporting throughout the summer that Manchester United are interested in the Moroccan international, with the midfielder working under Erik ten Hag at FC Utrecht.

However, further “major extra income” for Manchester United in this period looks increasingly difficult.

Liverpool were keen to improve their midfield this summer transfer window, having let go of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arthur Melo, signing only Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Jurgen Klopp’s side missed Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia at Chelsea this summer. Former Brighton midfielder Caicedo completed a £115million move to Stamford Bridge earlier this week and Lavia is undergoing medical treatment ahead of a £58million move.

Both players preferred Chelsea to Liverpool, who also signed deals for the two midfielders, forcing the Reds to move on to other goals.

Sofyan Amrabat: Liverpool contact Fiorentina over signing of midfielder, report Sky in Italy

“This is the player Manchester United have been interested in all summer.

“Our colleague in Italy, Gianluca Di Marzio, reported that Amrabat changed agents today and if a player changes agents it usually means only one thing and that is because he wants to arrange a transfer. “Amrabat has another year on his contract with an option for another 12 months.

“United still maintain their interest. We’ve talked about their spending being done now simply because there are no major departures in the form of Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. They can’t bring in any money to do other financial deals.

“Manchester United entered the market with three main targets: Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund. They want to get back into the market, but it could prove difficult.

“But now it’s Liverpool who have started to show interest. It’s nothing new, Liverpool have a long-term interest in Amrabat, we’ve all seen how impressive he was for Morocco in the Cup.
of the world.”

“It will be interesting to see where this leads.”

Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher described Liverpool’s summer as “an absolute mess, a joke and embarrassing” after missing out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Asked what the double transfer move means with three weeks remaining at Liverpool, Carragher said: “In a fairly difficult situation, people know they are desperate.” “They made a bid for Lavia today for £60m, when four or five days ago they refused to pay £50m. It’s an absolute mess and a joke.”

“The main problem is that Liverpool have known they need reinforcements in midfield since August last season, 12 months ago. So not having things in order…

“The two players they bought had buyout clauses, there’s no negotiation, there’s nothing to worry about, you just have to respect the buyout clause. So Liverpool didn’t sign big deals and it was embarrassing. “That’s why I won’t criticize the owners – they were ready to pay £111m and break the transfer record. Start with Lavia, not pay a certain amount, then go to Caicedo and go again.” Lavia, it’s a real mess, a joke and it’s embarrassing.”

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Carlos Baleba is a target for Liverpool, according to rumors.

If you can’t get Moises Caicedo then maybe get the man Brighton want to sign to replace Moises Caicedo.

Having just sold Moises Caicedo to Chelsea in a £115m deal that still has Liverpool fans gritting their teeth, Brighton have chosen 19-year-old Lille’s Carlos Baleba as the man to replace their late defensive midfielder .

For some Liverpool fans, this begs a seemingly simple question: if Liverpool can’t have Caicedo, why don’t they just go and sign Baleba, aka Brighton’s supposed replacement for him, instead. Now, it seems the rumor mills agree.

At least according to The Mail and a smattering of even less popular outlets today, that’s precisely what Liverpool are at least considering, although it’s worth pointing out upfront that Baleba is a 19-year-old with 22 total senior caps. If fans rightly thought Southampton’s Roméo Lavia was unwilling to be a week-to-week regular for a club with silver lining ambitions, well, Baleba is far behind Lavia in his growth.

However, if Liverpool were to sign a more experienced player for the starting role, there could be a case for spending £15m to sign the young up-and-comer, although this would only make sense if Stefan Bajcetic is seen as more than an eight.

Baleba is not ready for a starting role at Liverpool at the moment. It’s far from certain that he’s ready for that in Brighton as well. However, it’s easy to imagine a world in which he will be a regular starter for a top English club in two or three years’ time.

August 16, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: ‘Offer made’ for $33m star and Moisés Caicedo alternative ‘identified’

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke may have to come up with a joint plan after Moisés Caicedo and a bid has been made for the $33m man.

Liverpool appear to be out of the running for Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo as the 21-year-old Ecuadorian seems more open to a move to Chelsea after a notable saga in recent days.

According to The Telegraph, Caicedo will join Chelsea for a transfer fee of $146m (£115m/€133m) and it is suggested the player will be handed an eight-year deal, which could have be a major factor in his desire to go.

If so, the next big question is what happens to Romeo Lavia. The same Telegraph report states that Southampton have also received an offer from Chelsea for Lavia and Todd Boehly wants to sign both players. If Liverpool miss both goals, what will they do? A new plan is expected to be finalized as time is running out in the summer transfer window as the September 1 deadline draws ever closer.

Khephren Thuram (Nice)

Liverpool targeted French U21 midfielder Khéphren Thuram earlier this summer, eventually replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but the Daily Mirror reports he could come under fire again if Caicedo goes to Chelsea.

Ryan Gravenberch at Bayern Munich is another being cited as a possibility for the Reds, but none of these players really have players who could only play as a number six. Both are much more attack oriented. Liverpool.com says: Liverpool need a good defensive midfielder who can come in and make an immediate impact and Caicedo would have been the perfect stylistic match. Neither Thuram nor Gravenberch fit that mold, so it’s likely it will be someone else (perhaps Lavia, unless he follows Caicedo to Stamford Bridge).

Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)

Again, this is a player who has been linked to Liverpool in the past, although it would certainly be disappointing to switch from Caicedo to the $33m (£26m/€30m) valued Sofyan Amrabat.

However, it seems Amrabat is on his way to Manchester United, despite him receiving an offer from Liverpool as the search for a midfielder continues.

Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla told MUFC Realist TV that Amrabat has a deal to move to Old Trafford, but he has also received offers from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia. However, the player only wants Manchester United.

Liverpool.com says: If this was a deal Liverpool really wanted to do, it could have been done in January or now. The Reds can improve someone and with a longer-term perspective, but it remains to be seen who it will be.

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Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

August 13, 2023
Chelsea announces an urgent Moises Caicedo backup plan, in light of Mauricio Pochettino’s £98 million shortlist.

Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, Chelsea has been searching for a new holding midfielder. With less than three weeks left in the window, the Blues still have time to make a move.

Moises Caicedo’s chances of joining Chelsea have been severely hurt, so Mauricio Pochettino needs to find a replacement.

For the majority of the summer transfer window, Stamford Bridge was frequently mentioned as a potential destination for the 21-year-old midfielder.
However, the Blues now appear to be out of luck.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for Caicedo’s transfer. According to the report, the Seagulls held an auction with Thursday night as the deadline.

According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but the Reds outbid them. The Athletic adds that a medical has been scheduled for Friday in Merseyside, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

Football then, with that said. London has looked at three players Chelsea should sign if Liverpool is successful in landing Caicedo.

Romeo Lavia.

On Wednesday night, football, Chelsea sent Southampton a bid of £48 million, plus add-ons, for Romeo Lavia. London is aware. The asking price for the Saints, which Liverpool has yet to meet after three attempts, is £2 million less than what is being proposed.

The Blues are reportedly in talks with Southampton, who are willing to sell the 19-year-old after being demoted to the Championship. Romeo Lavia has long been admired by Chelsea, and he has been a player they have been keeping an eye on. London has a grasp of it.

A couple of months ago, the west Londoners and the Saints began preliminary negotiations regarding a potential deal, but nothing developed. Now that Caicedo is expected to sign with the Reds, the west Londoners seem to have picked up their pursuit of the teen sensation.

Sofyan Amrabat

Sofyan Amrabat has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following his eye-catching performances for Morocco at the World Cup in Dubai. It may be challenging to complete a potential deal because the 26-year-old has reportedly drawn interest from clubs like Atletico Madrid and Juventus.

Amrabat would be a wise addition to the Blues midfield and is available for as little as £30 million. He would bring much-needed experience. While the Fiorentina star isn’t necessarily as skilled at winning the ball as Caicedo – like Lavia – he had the ability to control play, allowing Enzo Fernandez to roam forward and take advantage of his technical prowess in the final third.

Tyler Adams.

Tyler Adams’ relegation clause in his contract with Leeds United was activated by Chelsea on Thursday, according to football.london is aware.
The Blues and the agent of the 24-year-old reportedly reached a personal agreement in London, and now medical exams will be conducted.

Adams’ hamstring injury from last season is unfortunately still bothering him, so there is no rush to get him to Stamford Bridge. Nevertheless, the Blues are rumored to have a huge admiration for him and they fully anticipate signing him in the near future.

The addition of the American international would improve Pochettino’s options in the middle of the field, but Lavia and Amrabat, who he would probably replace, would still need to be brought in after him.

Ultimatum.

Chelsea would acquire all three in a perfect world. Lavia still needs to be acquired, though, and Amrabat appears destined for Atletico Madrid.

August 11, 2023
Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are dealing with the same Chelsea transfer headache following £52 million deals.

Liverpool is lacking in center-field leaders. Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai are two excellent additions to Jurgen Klopp’s midfield this summer, but both players are still in the early stages of their respective careers.

Given the Reds’ burgeoning group of talented young midfielders, Liverpool would benefit from having an experienced mind in charge of organizing and directing the line. Harvey Elliot, Curtis Jones, and Stefan Bajcetic require a mentor to help them develop into their best selves, but there doesn’t appear to be a standout player on the team who can fill this position.

Therefore, in order to prevent a situation similar to the one Chelsea is in, Klopp must sign a player who can establish himself in the middle of the field. The Blues are also in dire need of a midfield leader following the departures of Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, and Jorginho in January. In particular, the former captain, who has had a significant impact on the careers of numerous first-team players, Henderson and Fabinho were regarded as dressing-room leaders.

One of them is the transitioning midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold, who stated on BBC Radio 5 Live in 2018 that Henderson was “definitely a mentor of mine.”. You can quietly observe a few [players] as they go about their daily activities.

“He’s definitely one of the players I’ve paid close attention to over the two years I’ve been with the [Liverpool] first team, and I’ve tried to pick up things he does that can make me a better player. “.

After losing Fabinho to Al Ittihad for £40 million, the Reds are rumored to be looking for a holding midfielder. A number of players, including Romeo Lavia of Southampton, Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, and Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City, have been linked to the club.

Amrabat would be the ideal addition from among those because of his attributes both on and off the field. The 26-year-old is one of the top players in the world for ball recoveries and pass completion rates, and he led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semifinals.

The only issue is that Manchester United appears to have the best chance of signing him. Sport Italia reports that the Red Devils have agreed to pay Fiorentina’s £30 million asking price for the player and will move forward with the transfer once Rasmus Hojlund has been transferred from Atalanta. In order to get ahead of United, Klopp might want to think about making a move for the Moroccan star right away.

July 29, 2023
Liverpool must finally approve the signing of an “extraordinary” midfielder for $30,2 million, in PG’s opinion.

The Reds need a strong defensive midfielder, so in our opinion, they must finally agree to sign Sofyan Amrabat.

The Merseysiders pursued the Moroccan international throughout the winter transfer window and into this summer.

Amrabat was without a doubt one of the best players at the FIFA World Cup last year. He is a seasoned quality playbreaker.

The 26-year-old was highly praised by Luis Enrique, the current manager of Paris Saint-Germain and former Spain manager, who called him an “extraordinary” player during the competition.

The Fiorentina star was named the best midfielder in the competition by France President, Macron, following the Les Bleus’ semi-final victory over Morocco.

A participant in the No. 6 position who can reliably press, break play, and accurately pass the ball around.

Amrabat ran the longest, made the most recoveries, and finished over 84 percent of his long passes in Qatar at the World Cup despite not being in peak physical condition (The Athletic).

The African can be enticed for a maximum fee of £30.2million because his current contract with the Viola expires in less than a year (Gazzetta via The Faithful).

Lavia, a young player with limited experience who would cost between £45 million and £50 million, has, on the other hand, been strongly linked to the Anfield club.

If Fabinho does decide to leave the Reds, we cannot rely on a young player to step into his shoes right away. Instead, a reliable holding midfielder like Sofyan Amrabat needs to be signed.

What do you think? Should Liverpool offer £30.2 million to acquire him?

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Five Liverpool players are ‘licking fingers’ as Jürgen Klopp and Diogo Jota agree to a $45 million transfer.

The $45 million transfer should excite fans as Liverpool adds another dimension, as Jürgen Klopp and Diogo Jota have already stated.

In Liverpool’s opening preseason friendly against Karlsruher on Wednesday night, Alexis Mac Allister made his debut in a red and white shirt.

In the second half against the German second-tier team, Mac Allister, who moved from Brighton for $45 million (£35 million/€40 million) in June, made an appearance and contributed to a three-goal turnaround.

Shortly after the break, the Reds fell behind 2-1, but Diogo Jota danced through the home team’s defense in stoppage time to give Liverpool the lead.

After the subsequent kickoff, Mac Allister would seize control of a loose ball, slip Jota in behind with a perfectly timed pass, and watch the Portuguese sweep it in to make it 4-2. With an assist, he had made his unofficial debut.

After the game, when Jota was questioned about the service from Mac Allister, he was gushing in his praise.

I have to tell you that I really enjoy these players, according to him (BBC Sport). “They can see the passes, like Szoboszlai; you just need to make the run, and that’s amazing.

“I can see that I can connect with him very well, and hopefully we can continue this into the season. “.

Jürgen Klopp, the manager, concurs. He gushed about the goals of his new hire while speaking on the club’s official podcast.

The German remarked that all of the offensive players were itching for an Alexis pass. “His eye for a pass is really impressive. “.

The stats also show what Jota and Klopp are referring to. Mac Allister’s gifts are obviously visible to the unaided eye.

Jordan Henderson, the best midfielder for Liverpool, was outperformed by the 24-year-old’s 47 key passes in the Premier League last season. He would be among the league’s top 35 players overall, demonstrating his propensity for forming connections with attackers.

Mac Allister also sent 33 balls into the box, demonstrating his ability to not only see but also pick out passes in crowded spaces. He was only surpassed by one of his Anfield counterparts (Henderson on 47) and thus was ranked inside the top 50 of the league.

The most impressive feat of all was that he placed in the top 10 for through balls (15), which are passes made into open space while being played in front of the opponent’s defenders. This primarily indicates a preference for a precisely calculated weight of pass. In this regard, Henderson was once more his closest rival, but he only finished the season with nine.

All of this adds a new dimension to Liverpool, which the club’s five senior attackers will enjoy, especially Darwin Nez and Jota given their rapacious movements.

Prior to the addition of Trent Alexander-Arnold, the team’s midfield had struggled to penetrate at this level. Now, though, Trent Alexander-Arnold is joined by another player who can crack defensive lines.

And crucially, where runs are more likely to be rewarded with a pass, more runs will undoubtedly be made — a terrifying prospect for Premier League backlines but a happy one for Klopp.

Mac Allister has only played for 45 minutes and has only been practicing for a few weeks, but he’s already developing a bond with his new teammates and leaving a lasting impression.

July 25, 2023
Kylian Mbappé could be a setback for Erik ten Hag, thus Man Utd “turns to $33 million Liverpool transfer target”

Kylian Mbappé could thwart a summer transfer plan by Manchester United, and Erik ten Hag might choose to sign a player who has been linked to the Reds.

With only three weeks until the start of the new Premier League season, it seems like many clubs, including Liverpool, still have a lot of work to do in order to be prepared.

While Manchester City is interested in RB Leipzig’s Joko Gvardiol but has not yet been able to finalize a deal, Chelsea’s squad still lacks a quality midfielder as the pursuit of Moisés Caicedo has not yet come to a close. Mateo Kovai, who was acquired from Chelsea, is excellent when he performs at his peak, but he will need to work very hard to match the impact of lkay Gündoan, who moved to Barcelona.

Tottenham still hasn’t found a resolution to the Harry Kane saga because Bayern Munich is interested in the striker, and Newcastle United has more work to do now that Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes have joined the team.

Before the season starts, Liverpool needs at least one more midfielder, and Manchester United, despite adding Mason Mount and a goalkeeper, still requires more offensive firepower to keep up with its rivals.

Here, Liverpool .
com scans the other major clubs in the Premier League and across Europe to look at the news happening at the other teams, with Manchester United prominently featured.

Sofyan Amrabat transfer latest

Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who has been linked with Liverpool. However, it is premature to say that the Old Trafford club has made an offer for the 26-year-old.

Amrabat, who is entering the final year of his contract, is generating interest from a number of parties and is valued at $33 million (£26 million/€30 million) by Fiorentina, who would be open to letting him leave. The player is also being pursued by Atlético Madrid and clubs in Saudi Arabia in addition to Liverpool and Manchester United.

Of all the rumored Amrabat suitors, Liverpool’s need for a defensive midfielder is the greatest, according to Liverpool . com, but it is still unclear which player the Reds will turn to for that position. In a week or two, everything will become clear.

Manchester United’s search for a striker could be impacted by Kylian Mbappé.

Despite not moving to Liverpool this summer, Kylian Mbappé could still help the Reds beat Manchester United in the standings next year if PSG is forced to compete for the services of a crucial Erik ten Hag transfer target.

Rasmus Hjlund of Atalanta has been targeted by Manchester United, who is in desperate need of a number nine to enter the game and score goals. There aren’t many other obvious options for strikers on the market.

But now that Mbappé is up for sale, PSG is lining up Hjlund as a replacement and may even sell Hugo Ekitike in exchange, according to Sacha Tovalieri of RMC Sport. PSG believes that Mbappé will sign a free transfer agreement with Real Madrid next summer.

The Serie A team was already considering Ekitike, which might make them receptive to signing him, while Manchester United and PSG were looking for ways to reduce the $111 million (£87 million/€100 million) asking price for Hjlund.

Even if Hjlund signs with Manchester United, as a 20-year-old moving to a major team, there is no guarantee that he will make an immediate impact and feel at home, according to Liverpool . com.

He will be an enormous investment for whoever takes the risk, but Ten Hag’s problem with finding a number nine is similar to Liverpool’s problem with replacing Fabinho in that there aren’t many obvious options to consider that aren’t either valued at enormous sums or would involve big risks.

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26-YEAR-OLD LIVERPOOL TARGET AGREED ON TERMS TO JOIN LEEDS UNITED

Leeds United are said to have agreed personal terms with Nat Phillips as they target the Liverpool defender.

Nat Phillips is a prime target for Leeds United this summer and a report suggests personal terms have been agreed.

This reports Last Word on Sports, which says Leeds have reached a preliminary agreement with Phillips.

If true, the next job is to finalize a fee with Liverpool and try to bring Phillips to Elland Road.

Leeds are inching closer to signing Ethan Ampadu, who can operate as both a central defender and defensive midfielder. However, we expect him to play the latter role and with Robin Koch’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt, Leeds need another centre-back.

Phillips appears to be the primary target and if his reps agree on personal terms, that would be a big step in the right direction.

Athletic reported on Leeds’ interest in Phillips in June and hinted that Liverpool were aiming for around £10million.

It would be a big outlay for Leeds, especially with Ampadu costing at least £7million, but new boss Daniel Farke needs to be backed up with signings.

Daniel Farke would surely support Nat Phillips move

The Athletic report also added that Farke was looking to sign Phillips during his tenure as Norwich City manager. That move never happened, but Farke would finally get the chance to work with Phillips in Leeds.

The whites want to return to the Premier League and a no-nonsense defender like Phillips could be ideal.

The 26-year-old was promoted from Championship side Bournemouth in 2022 and Leeds are hoping to see him do the same at Elland Road.

Phillips may not be flashy, but he’s performed admirably in recent years when he’s been called up to Liverpool.

A 6-foot 3-inch centre-back with great airpower and a desire to block and clear anything in his path, Phillips could help Leeds build a winning defensive line under Farke.

July 23, 2023
Fiorentina finally speak up about Sofyan Amrabat transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool pursue

Sofyan Amrabat played the key role in Morocco’s progress to the World Cup semi-finals and there is a lot of interest in the Premier League for Fiorentina’s fighting central midfielder

Fiorentina have denied reports that they have received an official offer from Manchester United for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat, who came through at Utrecht when Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag was in charge, is being linked with a reunion with his former manager. However, United are not the only Premier League club linked with the Serie A star.

Liverpool are also in the game for the 26-year-old as they seek reinforcements having lost several midfielders of their own. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both appear destined for the Saudi Pro League after others including James Milner departed, but Fiorentina have yet to receive a concrete offer for Amrabat.

“He [Amrabat] is also very attached to the team and to me too. We speak English and we talk almost every day,” Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone told Sky Sport Italia (via Metro). “At the moment nothing official has arrived, I told him to come here concentrated, because he is a Fiorentina player.

“He must have his head here and be ready for the start of the competition. Then if something happens we will evaluate it. We already have a very strong division in midfield.”

Fiorentina reached the Europa Conference League final last season, losing to West Ham, and will return to the competition this season. The Viola have already lost several members of last season’s squad, while a change in the Premier League with Fulham has also been speculated among those interested.

There are reports of renewed interest from Liverpool, despite the Reds already spending £100m on new midfielders this summer. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both moved to Anfield, although the number of players leaving far outnumber new signings.

United, meanwhile, have budget considerations at stake following the landing of Mason Mount and Andre Onana. However, they were still able to raise money by selling fringe players amid interest in the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred.

Ten Hag has already shown a penchant for bringing in players he’s worked with in the past. The latest example is goalkeeper Onana, a star under the Dutchman at Ajax, who joined Inter after a successful spell in Italy.

“Manchester United have a long history of incredible goalkeeping and I will now give everything to create my legacy for years to come,”

said the Cameroon international following his move to Old Trafford. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with Erik ten Hag again and look forward to playing my part in the success I know he is determined to achieve at this great football club.”

July 21, 2023
African midfielder is being actively pursued by Jurgen Klopp to join Liverpool.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is attempting to sign Sofyan Amrabat

As Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Liverpool FC’s pursuit of talented midfielder Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, his influence on the Reds’ transfer activities is clear. This year, the Liverpool manager has already had a meeting with the player’s agent, indicating his serious interest in acquiring Amrabat’s services.

Amrabat’s services are sought after, though, with Manchester United also interested. United is hoping that Erik ten Hag’s connection to the player will give them an advantage in the negotiations. Amrabat has nonetheless been incorporated by Liverpool.

on their summer shortlist, demonstrating their keen interest in the Moroccan international. [credit: The Mirror].

Amrabat’s performances for Morocco at the World Cup demonstrated his exceptional talent, as he was a key component of their incredible run to the semifinals, which included defeating powerhouses like Spain and Portugal. His performances in Qatar caught the attention of several clubs, including Liverpool, who reportedly held a private meeting between Klopp and the player’s agent.

Amrabat is one target in Liverpool’s larger transfer strategy, which also includes the likes of Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, Romeo Lavia of Southampton, and Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City.

Amrabat To the Reds?
A few of the reasons why Amrabat is in demand in the North West of England are his strong performance in the World Cup last year and his club performances following that, wherein he was orchestrating his team’s journey to the UEFA Europa Conference League finals.

Klopp’s participation in the transfer procedure exemplifies his dedication to obtaining the 26-year-old’s signature. As managers don’t often get involved in the details of the operations, that ought to give us an idea of how highly he rates the player.

While the Sporting Directors and scouts handle the majority of our signings, Klopp’s involvement adds a certain level of intimacy.

The Reds have a strong case to entice Amrabat to Anfield with the help of Klopp and the allure of representing a prosperous and illustrious club like Liverpool. However, given Amrabat’s history with Erik ten Hag at FC Utrecht, we must fend off interest from Manchester United.

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Liverpool want £160,000-weekly ready to secure move to Anfield – report

Liverpool needed a major midfield overhaul this summer, but we expect a possible mass exodus from the center of the park.

After three midfielders were allowed to leave this summer, Fabinho and Henderson are now linked with a move from Anfield.

According to The Mail, Fabinho is set to move to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ittihad and one of the players Liverpool have chosen to replace him is Kalvin Phillips.

Sky Sports have also revealed the Reds have given Brazil clearance to complete the £40m move to the Middle East and want Man City’s regista to cement the No.6 position.

The Merseysiders were after the England international in 2022 but in the end the Sky Blues eventually suspended his services for £45million. On the other hand, in April this year, The Star exclusively revealed that Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to reach a £35million deal for Phillips, who wants to move to Anfield.

The 27-year-old is still on a five-year contract with Etihad and earns a salary of £160,000 a week.

Phillips was a key player for Leeds United and impressed for England at Euro 2020, but since his move to Cityzens he has only warmed up on the bench.

Last season, the deep 27-player playmaker played just 593 minutes in all tournaments and started just three games for Man City.

Do you think he’s good enough to replace Fabinho, who has been one of the Premier League’s top DMs over the years?

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A young player for Liverpool claims that he is currently competing to make Jurgen Klopp’s starting lineup.

Conor Bradley, a Liverpool prospect, has said that this year’s preseason “feels different” for him.

Last season, the right-back had a standout loan experience at Bolton Wanderers.
Bradley has a good chance of earning a spot in the first team roster because Calvin Ramsay is on loan to Preston North End for the 23–24 season.

And the 20-year-old said he’s aiming to do just that when he spoke to liverpoolfc . com for the first time since his return from Bolton.

The biggest preseason of my career thus far, he declared, was unquestionably. “Of course, I believe every pre-season will be the most important for me, but I’m looking forward to this one and seeing how I do.

“It just feels different than the last preseason I participated in. I’m currently competing for a spot in this squad. I want to work hard and compete for that position.

“I think I play much better than I did the last time I was here. I’m eager to demonstrate my abilities during the preseason. The last few years have been crazy, but I just want to keep working and moving forward to see where it leads. ”.

Bradley is desperate for a chance with Liverpool.

These are the kinds of conversations that Jurgen Klopp will adore hearing from the young right-back. After destroying everyone in his path in League One the previous season, Bradley appears eager to continue growing.

A young right-back at Liverpool can naturally only set himself up for so much success. Bradley won’t be anything like a regular next season because Trent Alexander-Arnold will be ahead of him.

Though you never know, to be fair. Trent might convince Klopp to start him in midfield on a permanent basis if the Northern Ireland international can do so.

Jurgen has so far been apprehensive to take that action. But to be fair, Liverpool has never had a full-back who was good enough to stand in for him.

That might soon change if Bradley is able to reach his early potential.

In either case, the young man at Anfield has a wide open door. Now he has the chance to continue working through it.

If he is prepared for that, it will be clear in the coming weeks.
If he performs well, he’ll undoubtedly be on the team the following year.
He will return to being on loan if he doesn’t impress enough. Bradley should be closely watched no matter what happens.

July 18, 2023