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According to report – Liverpool Set to Offer £50.6m, Poised to Make Final Move for Playmaker

In recent weeks, the situation with Liverpool has been quite amusing. It seems they have been connected with more players after the transfer window closed than they were during the recent summer period.

Even though Liverpool only added Federico Chiesa to their squad for this season, they have made an excellent start to life after Jürgen Klopp. Under Arne Slot, the team has won every match so far and has done so without conceding a single goal.

Liverpool is once again rumored to be interested in La Liga playmaker Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad.

Last month, the Madrid-based outlet AS reported that Liverpool was prepared to pay Kubo’s release clause of £50.6 million, but the player chose to remain with Real Sociedad. The 23-year-old also turned down substantial offers from Saudi Arabia to stay in Spain.

Now, another Spanish source, Fichajes, states that Liverpool has not given up and will make another attempt to secure Takefusa Kubo.

The media outlet also mentions that Kubo has a release clause of £50.6 million, and Liverpool faces no difficulty in meeting that amount.

Given Liverpool’s willingness to spend more to sign Martin Zubimendi in the summer, they are unlikely to encounter problems paying Kubo’s release clause. The challenge with these Real Sociedad players has been persuading them to move.

There seems to be a strong loyalty among players at the Basque club. Players like Kubo, Zubimendi, and Mikel Oyarzabal have opted to stay despite significant interest, but this might change in the future.

Takefusa Kubo, who scored the decisive goal against Espanyol last month, is deserving of playing for a top club, and a transfer to Liverpool would be ideal for him.

The Japanese talent could potentially replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield, and only time will reveal whether Liverpool can finalize a deal for him in upcoming transfer windows.

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Liverpool plan to strengthen their midfield in 2025, with a target already selected

Liverpool had a low-key summer transfer window, but it hasn’t impacted their on-field performance.

Under new manager Arne Slot, the Reds have had a flawless start to the season, winning all three games and not conceding a goal.

Although it seemed Liverpool might struggle after the departure of former manager Jurgen Klopp, that has not been the case.

They have brought in goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will spend the season on loan at Valencia, and winger Federico Chiesa, who has yet to play for the club.

Their main target this summer was Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Anfield at the last moment despite initially agreeing to join.

However, GiveMeSport reports that Liverpool remains interested in Zubimendi and plans to pursue him again next year.

Slot is in need of a new number 6, and Zubimendi is the player he aims to target for that role.

Even though midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been performing well and dominating the midfield, Slot is said to be a fan of Zubimendi and wants to bring him to Liverpool next year.

While Liverpool signed two players, their transfer activity was ultimately seen as disappointing, particularly with their failure to secure their primary target.

Zubimendi’s choice to reject Liverpool was unexpected, given the opportunity the Reds offered.

Liverpool will make another attempt to sign the Spanish midfielder

The Euro 2024 winner chose to remain at his boyhood club, and only time will tell if it was the right choice.

Currently, Real Sociedad sits 12th in La Liga with just one win from four matches, whereas Liverpool is second in the Premier League, just behind Manchester City.

Zubimendi would likely have a better chance of winning silverware at Anfield than at Anoeta Stadium.

Liverpool will make another attempt to sign Zubimendi next year, with hopes of finally securing his services.

September 10, 2024
Liverpool’s dream attack: FSG agrees record fee, Salah successor valued at £50 million, Klopp flop axed

This summer, Liverpool manager Arne Slot may restructure his offensive options in an attempt to assemble his ideal front three.

Even though Arne Slot hasn’t added any new players to Liverpool yet, Victor Osimhen of Napoli is the one target on his wish list.

Osimhen hasn’t found a new team this summer despite being linked to every big European club, largely because of the Partenopei’s enormous demands. It is said that Aurelio De Laurentiis, the owner of Napoli, is seeking a sum over £110 million in exchange for the 25-year-old; if Liverpool were to pay this kind of money, it would set a club record.

But with the American owners prepared to give Slot the money he needs to bolster the team following Jurgen Klopp’s exit, the days of being frugal under FSG are long gone.

Osimhen, who scored 15 goals in 25 Serie A games last season, would demonstrate that they mean business after Klopp’s tearful parting. The Dutchman has not made a signing since his arrival.

The Nigerian does not deny the allure of joining Liverpool. He was reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal in October 2023 when Liverpool intervened and gave him a sneak peek at the terms he may receive if he joined the Reds. Osimhen has since said unequivocally that he wishes to quit the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

The fact that PSG and Napoli are still negotiating could be the only source of contention. But the French team has been slow to pay the outrageous amount for Osimhen, which has allowed Liverpool to move in unannounced.

The titans of Merseyside are not used to shelling out such high transfer fees, so they would probably have to sell to raise the money for Osimhen’s ideal transfer. This can entail putting £85 million flop Darwin Nunez up for sale, who hasn’t performed well since Klopp signed him in 2022.

Although the Uruguayan has been in outstanding form for his nation at the Copa America, his 20 goals in 65 Premier League games do not seem like good value. In contrast, despite playing one extra game, Erling Haaland has scored 43 more goals in that period.

The 25-year-old, who was known as a pure goalscorer when he joined from Benfica, was an ideal fit for the physically demanding Premier League because of his quickness and strength. Nunez has been utilised from the left flank or even as a stand-in for impact, but it hasn’t succeeded.

According to a May Corriere Dello Sport story, new manager Slot intended to sign Osimhen and cut Nunez. Whether he still feels that way after the preseason is over is unknown, but unless PSG express interest, Nunez may have trouble finding a buyer outside of Saudi Arabia.

And lastly, there’s Mohamed Salah’s embarrassing predicament. With one year remaining on his deal, the 31-year-old Egyptian seems certain to sign a free move away from Liverpool in the summer of 2025 unless he is sold this summer.

Liverpool will be preparing for that eventuality, and Slot could want to consult one of his players to see who the long-term Salah replacement should be. Wataru Endo, who is said to be in advanced talks with the club, has previously stated that he would support of any move for Takefusa Kubo, his teammate on the Japan national team.

According to a report published in the Japanese publication Sponichi, negotiations between Kubo’s representatives and Liverpool are reportedly in the “final stages,” and the Reds were ready to activate the winger’s £50 million release clause in order to sign him away from Real Sociedad.

Endo stoked rumours regarding Fubo’s possible arrival when he talked about which other Japanese player he would want to see at Anfield. Endo responded by saying, “Kubo.”

“The search for Mohamed Salah’s replacement has begun, so this is becoming a real area for Liverpool to strengthen,” the midfield player continued. I believe Kubo is a player that might step in for him on the national squad.

Real Madrid would view Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as essential players, while Liverpool supporters would be daydreaming about either player. However, if Salah leaves, Fubo—a deft left-footed winger with a flair for creating and scoring goals—might be the ideal step-in replacement.

July 29, 2024
Wataru Endo will be “crucial” to Keith Wyness’s £55 million signing to Liverpool

Former Everton manager Keith Wyness has stated that Wataru Endo will be “crucial” to any future Liverpool acquisition of Takefusa Kubo; a fellow countryman.

The 66-year-old, who ran a football consultancy advising elite clubs after serving as CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009, stated the Reds could receive a “big commercial bonus” from a second venture into the Japanese market in an interview with Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.

On Monday, July 22, Sports Nippon, a Japanese publication, revealed that Real Sociedad’s Kubo, a winger, is currently in “final negotiations” with Liverpool to join Anfield.

The Reds are rumoured to have arranged a contract for the 35-cap international worth over £55 million.

The 23-year-old made 41 appearances in all competitions last season, tallying seven goals and five assists.

Wyness claims that Endo will be “crucial” to Liverpool’s acquisition of Kubo

Endo is the “right character,” according to Wyness, to assist Kubo settle in on Merseyside.

“This is an interesting market. Many of my friends and contacts, who think there’s genuine potential there, have been there recently, as far as I know.

Additionally, the commercial market is robust. “That presents a significant potential. Kubo has the potential to win Liverpool a game and provide significant financial benefits to the team.

“Endo might be important. Because of his presence in Liverpool, Kubo will not be alone; rather, he will have access to someone who can counsel and mentor him.

Although the club offers player care facilities, it will be important to have a language-speaking person.

“They will undoubtedly communicate if this transfer takes place.

“I anticipate this transfer being successful if it moves forward, as Endo is the ideal kind of character for that kind of role.”

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Dutch defender is placed on standby as Liverpool starts contract negotiations with the outstanding club star

Arne Slot will have a clearer picture of the calibre of players at his disposal as Liverpool’s international stars start to droopingly return from their individual international competitions.

To win over players who have been devoted to Jurgen Klopp, the Dutchman must make the perfect first impression.

The sooner Liverpool players and supporters acknowledge that there is no one else like the German, the better off everyone will be.

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold begin contract negotiations.

Slot will undoubtedly give the position everything he has, but as he has never managed or played outside of the Netherlands, it wouldn’t be shocking if it took him some time to adjust to the size of the responsibility.

Either way, he and his board have several pressing issues to handle, one of which being Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation.

According to CaughtOffside sources, Liverpool has already begun negotiations with the player’s representatives and plans to extend the right-back/midfielder’s contract through 2028–2029.

The England international is prioritising sticking at Anfield despite reports that he could join La Liga champion Real Madrid, therefore it’s thought that there will be an agreement on personal terms at first.

Actually, neither an official nor an informal approach has been made by Los Blancos for the 25-year-old.

The club will target Lutsharel Geertruida, the right-back for Feyenoord, if there is any delay in coming to an agreement with Trent, or if the player indicates that he will be moving on to greener pastures, according to CaughtOffside sources.

Liverpool won’t rush to make a move for the Dutch defender this summer, even if Arne Slot is known to seek the transfer in any case.

Given that Luis Henrique and Mikel Arteta, both of whom are Spanish managers, are known to value Geertruida’s skills, that may allow in Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

Given the tactical demands of interested teams, his versatility and ability to play the positions of full-back, centre-back, and defensive midfielder with equal panache are clearly advantageous.

July 29, 2024
LFC transfer news: Arne Slot ‘ready to pay $65 million clause’ and Fabio Carvalho ‘decision’ concluded

Liverpool transfer news as the first summer signing for the Reds could be closer after a crucial choice. There is information on Fabio Carvalho’s future in the meantime.

Supporters of Liverpool are starting to feel nervous. Or at least some are, as the Reds have not yet finalised the first signing of Arne Slot, their new head coach.

Every Premier League club, with the exception of Fulham and Brentford, has added at least one first-team player to their roster this summer. Even though Michael Edwards’ return to the team was much anticipated by supporters, it’s important to keep in mind that the Reds did not sign any former players during his previous tenure.

This is not likely to be the case now. Of course, there are still a lot of rumours circulating about Slot’s team growing. Takefusa Kubo is the target of the most of them, but there are others.

Regarding the Japan international, a big choice might have also been made.

Here’s Liverpool.com’s assessment on the transfer rumours circulating about the Reds today, along with more information on that and an update on Fabio Carvalho.

Takefusa Kubo – (Real Sociedad)

The third player who has a real chance of signing with Liverpool this summer is Kubo. The Reds attempted to acquire Anthony Gordon and Leny Yoro through bids, but both deals fell through.

According to reports coming out of Spain, Liverpool is prepared to fulfil Kubo’s $65 million (£51 million/€60 million) release clause. As well as mentioning the Reds’ “intensified interest” in Wataru Endo’s international teammate, AS also says this.

While on a preseason tour with Real Sociedad, Kubo has returned to his native country. Given that Liverpool is supposedly “going strong” to complete a move and is prepared to “pay the clause” in order to do so, he might have to return to Europe shortly.

According to Liverpool.com, the Reds appear to have this much money stashed away to get the wide forward they want, based on the reported bid for Gordon. This story may progress really swiftly because persuading the player should be fairly simple.

Carvalho Fabio – (Liverpool)

For more than a year, Carvalho has not been spotted wearing a Liverpool shirt. His last game for the Reds was in May 2023; four months earlier, he had made his debut.

Slot however, is expected to present the 21-year-old with an opportunity to shine. Football Insider has learnt from sources that Carvalho will get a chance during the preseason and that a decision about his long-term future won’t be made right away.

That is allegedly going to be taken upon the team’s return from its three-game tour of the US. Since Carvalho did not participate in the preseason before 2023–2024, this is his best opportunity to potentially play for the first team in a long time.

According to Liverpool.com, Slot has a right to give every player in the team an opportunity. Carvalho and Elliott seemed to be vying for the same “diminutive playmaker” position in the past, but Fabio might have more opportunities if the new head coach makes a tactical adjustment.

July 23, 2024
Agents are arriving for negotiations as Arne Slot gets closer to making his first transfer to Liverpool

Although Liverpool has not added a new player to the roster this summer, rumours have it that they are nearing finalising an agreement to bring Takefusa Kubo to Anfield as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Takefusa Kubo, a star player for Real Sociedad, is reportedly close to joining Liverpool. The Japan international is expected to be Arne Slot’s first acquisition.

After over nine years in charge, Slot has taken over as manager of Liverpool, ushering in a new era. Rumours from Japan indicate that Kubo is nearing the completion of a high-profile move to Anfield.

After the player’s representatives visited England, the deal is reportedly “in the final stages,” according to the Japanese publication Sponichi. Kubo is expected to cost Liverpool about £55 million; according to the report, he has been selected as Mohamed Salah’s long-term replacement.

Along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah has entered the final year of his contract. However, Mirror Football has learnt that Liverpool has decided not to sell him this summer, even if he chooses not to sign a new contract.

This month, Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, stated, “I don’t think it would be fair for me to talk about contractual situations.” “The club and the players are discussing these in private.

“The only concern I and Arne have about situations is total commitment from the players to the cause for next season and we’re absolutely convinced that will be the case.” At Anfield, Kubo will meet up with Wataru Endo, his international teammate.

The 23-year-old helped Sociedad finish sixth in La Liga and earn a spot in the Europa League last season with 12 goal involvements in 41 games. Additionally, Zinedine Zidane is a big admirer of Kubo after praising his efforts while the player was still signed by Real Madrid during a loan at Mallorca.

When Kubo was first mentioned by Zidane in 2019, “I think he’s having a good season,” “We’re all happy that he’s playing a lot. He is a really intriguing talent both now and in the future. That he’s doing well pleases me.

Of course, it would be preferable if he stayed at home tomorrow. I encourage him to keep going in this direction and wish him the best. But we won’t make a decision about his future until the summer.

We’ll deal with that eventually. Should Kubo successfully complete his move to Anfield, he will join Endo, Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma, Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu, Daichi Kamada, who just signed for Crystal Palace, Southampton’s Yukinari Sugawara and Renato Takaoka, and Kubo as the seventh Japanese player to play in the Premier League the following season.

July 23, 2024
Liverpool is getting ready to spend €65 million for a long term Mohamed Salah replacement

Liverpool will not lose Mohamed Salah this summer, but the team is still preparing for life without him.

The Egyptian’s future at the team is still unknown as he approaches the penultimate year of his contract at Anfield and has been linked to moves away from the team during that time.

Under previous boss Jurgen Klopp, the right-winger has contributed to the Reds’ victories in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

Given the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future at Liverpool, the Reds are planning to sign a replacement.

The Japanese newspaper Sports Nippon claims that Liverpool may be considering Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, a right winger.

Kubo has been connected to a move to Liverpool since January.

Despite rumours that he would be Jurgen Klopp’s last addition to the Reds, the Japanese international continued to play well for the La Liga outfit.

Since joining Real Sociedad in 2022 from Real Madrid, Kubo has demonstrated enormous potential.

At the age of 23, he has already made a name for himself as one of La Liga’s best players.

Liverpool is pursuing the Japanese international and intends to pay a transfer fee of approximately €65 million for him.

They are also willing to give the 23-year-old £240,000 a week in salary. It is evident that the Reds are getting ready to play without Salah, who may depart the team in the summer of 2019.

Mo Salah will be hard for Liverpool to replace

Similar to Salah, Kubo is a left-footed right-winger who enjoys cutting inside to create chances and score goals.

Kubo has shown promise in La Liga, but he will need to increase his goal total to take Salah’s place.

Salah’s twenty-four goals for the Reds dwarf the seven goals the Sociedad winger scored in the previous campaign.

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A Liverpool defender wants to leave Anfield with a Champions League club showing interested

Sepp van den Berg is rumoured to have asked Liverpool to lower their asking price for him so he can depart this summer.

Van den Berg, who announced publicly that he intended to leave Liverpool after spending last season on loan at Mainz, has received an offer from PSV Eindhoven.

PSV is eager to sign the Dutchman, according to Voetbal International, but not at Liverpool’s €20 million asking price.

Van der Berg wants to leave Anfield this summer, and PSV, the winners of the Dutch Eredivisie, is interested in signing him. This is because he probably won’t have many opportunity to play regular first-team games with the Reds next season.

The player’s intentions are now clear as Van den Berg’s reps beg Liverpool to reduce their asking price.

The defender believes the Reds are asking for too much money, especially since he only has two years left on his deal.

His thoughts have changed due to PSV, and according to Voetbal International, he and his management have informed Liverpool of their want to go as well.

The defender hasn’t made it into the first team since joining the team and has spent time away from Anfield on loan.

Van den Berg is clearly far down the pecking order and will have a difficult time breaking into the first squad at the Reds, as they currently have options in central defence with Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez, and Jarell Quansah.

Liverpool’s roster will grow by one defender.

Liverpool is anticipated to add a central defender to the squad this summer after being linked to a move for Leny Yoro of Lille.

Arne Slot’s squad will have a harder time finding a spot for the young defender in the upcoming campaign.

His career is currently in need of a change of scenery, and Liverpool should be able to recoup some of its costs by selling him and using the money to make some summer transfers.

Although the Reds have not yet begun their transfer window operations under the new manager, they are anticipated to add midfield and defence players

July 22, 2024
Man City prepares enormous Pep Guardiola offers as Tottenham takes the lead in Liverpool’s ‘transfer target’

Pep Guardiola reportedly met with Man City’s owner, and Tottenham is said to have made the opening move in a transfer race with Liverpool.

Euro 2024 is now fully underway, with international football taking centre stage over the next month. However, Liverpool and its opponents are hard at work behind the scenes in preparation for the new season.

Arne Slot and Richard Hughes are now officially at Anfield, and they will work hard to add to the group that is already in place as they attempt to build on Jurgen Klopp’s success.

Of course, Manchester City is always a challenge for the Reds, and there are reports that they may extend Pep Guardiola’s time at the club. Furthermore, another opponent appears to have made the initial approach for a player connected with a transfer to Anfield.

Liverpool.com looks around the Premier League and across the globe to discover what’s going on with Liverpool’s competitors.

Manchester City is preparing a hefty offer for Pep Guardiola.

According to The Mirror, Manchester City is planning to offer Pep Guardiola a significant rise on his current $25 million per year (£20 million/€24 million) contract in order to keep him at the club. The former Barcelona manager has just one year left on his contract with the Premier League champions.

City owner Sheikh Mansour is said to have invited Guardiola to his home for a meeting this week. The club is understood to be determined to do all possible to persuade the 53-year-old to stay, despite City’s 115 Premier League charges.

Liverpool.com says: It’s good to see City aren’t allowing those pesky charges prevent them from spending more money. To quote Homer Simpson: “Oh, by the way, I was being sarcastic.”

Guardiola getting a new contract with City would not be good news for Liverpool or the rest of the Premier League. He’s already spent more time at the club than he did as manager of Barcelona and Bayern Munich combined, so you’d expect him to be considering his next move. Fingers crossed that is the case.

Spurs make first move for Takefusa Kubo.

Tottenham have made an offer for Japan international Takefusa Kubo, according to Spanish site Mundo Deportivo. The Real Sociedad winger has also been linked with Liverpool, but their Premier League rivals may have gotten ahead of them.

Spurs’ offer is thought to be less than Kubo’s $63 million (£50 million/€59 million) release clause, indicating that the hunt for his signature is still ongoing. Manchester United is also believed to be interested in the 23-year-old.

Liverpool.com says: It will be intriguing to watch if Liverpool sign a new forward this summer. With Mohamed Salah’s future uncertain and Luis Diaz linked with a move away, the Reds may need to devise a strategy soon, and Kubo might be in the mix, especially with that release clause.

June 16, 2024
How Liverpool might lineup for Arne Slot with Takefusa Kubo and two further moves

This summer will see changes at Liverpool. The team is anticipated to make a few signings, though not many, and under Arne Slot, they might look like this.

This summer, Liverpool will see a significant transition. With Jürgen Klopp entering the final weeks of his nine-year contract with the Reds, the Jürgen Klopp era is almost over. Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, will take over as manager at the end of the current campaign.

In addition, Michael Edwards has rejoined the team after taking a more senior position at FSG. After making an impression at Bournemouth, Richard Hughes is expected to join the team this summer as sporting director, therefore Liverpool will have a fresh look come 2024–2025.

It is unlikely that there will be many personnel changes on the pitch. Naturally, some players will come in and some will go out, but the majority of the existing roster will stay.

Both Hughes and Slot will probably have compiled lists of players they would like to see at Anfield, and Slot will probably have an idea of who he might like to bring in to leave his own mark on the team. But who will be in Liverpool’s starting lineup when the new campaign kicks off on August 17?

Alisson Becker, a Brazilian who is still among the best in the world at his position and doesn’t appear to be slowing down, will continue to start goals. The Reds have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley vying for the right-back position; at center-back, Virgil van Dijk is still expected to lead the line and partner with Ibrahima Konaté. Andy Robertson will most likely continue to be the team’s first choice at left back. Thus, it’s unlikely that the defence will see any significant adjustments.

With Joël Matip’s contract expiring in the summer, he is expected to leave the team, hence a new player may be brought in to take his place. Gonçalo Inácio, Jean-Clair Todibo, Leny Yoro, and António Silva are just a few of the players that Liverpool has been linked to. However, Eintracht Frankfurt star Willian Pacho—who Gianluca Di Marzio claims is a target—might be the best of the lot, as the 22-year-old has a bright future.

Mats Wieffer of Feyenoord has been connected to a move to Anfield in midfield (via Fichajes). Slot loves Wieffer, and the Dutch coach might bring the player to Liverpool for the upcoming campaign. Because of Wieffer’s adaptability, Slot could be able to switch systems. That being said, it’s unlikely that there will be a major revolution in the middle of the park given that Liverpool acquired multiple midfielders last summer.

Attacker Takefusa Kubo of Japan is rumoured to be considering a transfer to Anfield (via Sam C Reports). Kubo has excelled while on loan at Real Sociedad this year, and Real Madrid may decide to let him go in the summer to raise money. With a year remaining on his contract, Mohamed Salah’s future is still up in the air, although it seems likely that he will stay.

Possible Liverpool starting lineup for the 2024–25 (4–3–3) is as follows: Alisson, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Endō/Wieffer, Van Dijk, Alexander–Arnold, Salah/Kubo, Robertson, and Núñez.

According to Liverpool.com, it will be intriguing to see who Liverpool signs this summer while Hughes establishes his footing in the game. To ensure that the Dutchman gets off to a good start and stays away from a potential Klopp-style hangover, Liverpool has to bring in players who can perform right away.

May 4, 2024
Mbappe makes it possible for Liverpool to sign the ideal Salah replacement.

Despite the fact that Takefusa Kubo recently inked a new deal at Real Sociedad, Liverpool has received an unexpected boost in their pursuit of the Japanese forward.

The 22-year-old signed a new contract last week that extends until 2029, but Liverpool is still keen to sign him this summer.

Additionally, it is said that Kubo’s new deal still has an active €60 million release clause, which the Reds have been notified of. Consequently, he continues to be a realistic goal for 2024.

The Saudi Pro League is still after Mohamed Salah, a forward for Liverpool who is inclined to sign a new contract at Anfield. The Saudi Pro League is eager to keep stealing some of the top players in the world from the European game.

Their main goal is Salah, but they also have Heung-min Son, a forward for Tottenham Hotspur, on their radar. It is understood by FootballTransfers that Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City will not be relocating to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of interest from the Middle East.

Liverpool has started preparing for Salah’s possible departure, with Kubo at the top of their list of possible successors, even though they are optimistic that the player will stay longer.

Johan Bakayoko of PSV and Pedro Neto of Wolves are also being considered as potential Salah replacements.

Defensa Central, a Spanish publication, reports (via TEAMtalk) that Real Madrid would not obstruct Liverpool’s pursuit of Kubo. In addition to earning €30 million if any club activates his €60 million release clause, Los Blancos have a 50% sell-on fee.

Or, if they’d want, they can sign him again for a mere €30 million. But Real Madrid is very unlikely to bring Kubo back to the team given the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, which opens the door for Liverpool to sign him.

Is Takefusa Kubo the ideal Mohamed Salah substitute for Liverpool?

Even if Kubo lacks Salah’s natural ability to score goals, Liverpool may need to rearrange their assault if the Egyptian departs.

The Japan international is more of a dribbler than a goal scorer, but Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota might complement his skills well and be able to emulate Salah’s goals.

After recovering from an injury last year, Luis Diaz hasn’t been the same, so switching up their attack to include an inside goal-scorer on the left (Jota) and a dribbling playmaker on the right (Kubo) should be ideal.

Although a Jota-Nunez-Kubo front three would not replicate Liverpool’s current lineup with Salah, it would be incredibly entertaining and might help the Reds adjust to life without Klopp and Salah.

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Liverpool is one of the world’s TOP FIVE most valuable football teams.

An American survey has placed Liverpool in the top 30 all-sports franchises and among the top five most valuable football teams in the world.

The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are ranked first overall on a list of the top 100 sports franchises by sports business site Sportico, with a valuation of $9.2 billion (£7.3 billion).

Eleven European football teams—Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, Tottenham, and Juventus—make the cut, despite the fact that American teams predominate the list.

Liverpool is ranked fourth out of all football teams and is in 29th place overall, between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, with a valuation of $4.71 billion (£3.73 billion).

Sportico explains the reasoning behind the numbers as follows: “Sportico’s most recent valuations for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Formula One, and international football are the foundation for the top 100 franchises.”

“Sportico estimated each team’s revenue to determine the market value of the sports franchises by using publicly accessible data and financial records—as well as speaking with individuals who are familiar with team finances, such as sports bankers and attorneys who handle deals on a daily basis. Team members, including owners, CEOs of the team or parent company, presidents, chief financial officers, and public relations staff, in addition to investors and industry experts, verified this information.”

From a Liverpool standpoint, it’s interesting to note that the Boston Red Sox, another significant team owned by the Reds’ FSG, are valued at $5.21 billion (£4.13 billion), ranking 20th on the list.

Additionally, Liverpool’s worth is reported to have increased by 14% from the previous year.

February 24, 2024
Liverpool seems poised to overcome Real Madrid to Takefusa Kubo

Takefusa Kubo, a player for Real Sociedad, is reportedly targeted by both Real Madrid and Liverpool.

Defensa Central reports that Liverpool is prepared to defeat Real Madrid in the pursuit of Takefusa Kubo, a 22-year-old winger for Real Sociedad.

Takefusa Kubo has made a name for himself as one of La Liga’s best strikers, and the elite teams have taken notice of his play. In all competitions, the Japanese international has seven goals and four assists to his credit.

In the unlikely event that Mohamed Salah decides to leave Liverpool at the conclusion of the season, the team will need a great winger such as him. Similar duties are performed by Kubo, who will also contribute objectives and inventiveness. Most players find the chance to join the Premier League to be very alluring, so it will be intriguing to see if the 22-year-old is amenable to the move.

His career would significantly advance if he moved to Liverpool, where he could demonstrate his abilities in the Premier League. In the upcoming seasons, Liverpool might aid in his further development and help him reach his elite potential.

With a deal with Real Sociedad through the summer of 2029, the Japanese winger is not expected to be an inexpensive addition. There is a reported €60 million release clause in the player’s contract; it is unclear whether Liverpool would fulfil this obligation.

Liverpool has assembled a talented team with promising futures. The club’s talent pool will only get better with the addition of someone like Kubo. The Japanese international might become an important member of the Merseyside team since he possesses the physical qualities and technical skill necessary to succeed in the Premier League.

Real Madrid can be an enticing option, For Takefusa Kubo

Real Madrid, who hopes to bolster their roster in the summer, is also interested in the 22-year-old. The Japanese winger Kylian Mbappe is anticipated to join them on a free transfer, which would solve their offensive unit’s long-term problems. The 22-year-old finds it difficult to pass up the chance to rejoin his old team, and it will be interesting to see how things pan out.

Real Madrid undoubtedly have greater financial means than Liverpool. Furthermore, Kubo would be able to stay in Spain instead of having to move bases with his family if he joined Los Blancos. What the player chooses is yet to be determined.

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Liverpool plans to raid a 17-year-old midfield prodigy this summer.

Archie Grey, a midfielder for Leeds United, is apparently a target for Liverpool.

According to Football Insider, the Premier League’s biggest teams were interested in the player during the January transfer window and are still ready to move for him at the end of the current campaign.

It’s unclear if Leeds, a team in the Championship, are willing to allow the 17-year-old to leave after he established himself as a valuable first-team member.

Leeds United has the midfield player under contract until the summer of 2028, so the Whites are not under any immediate rush to sell him. But Grey might be tempted to sign with a major team if they don’t make it to the top tier at the end of the season.

He’ll want to compete at the top level and get lots of first-team experience to further his growth. Liverpool will be a desirable destination for him if they can guarantee him a game. Being one of the biggest teams in the nation, they have a track record of developing young players into regular starters.

Archie Grey is probably not going to be the only club interested in Leeds, and the Reds may not be the only team making approaches in the summer. In order to keep their best players, the Whites will be driven to win promotion back to the Premier League.

Grey can play both full-back and central midfield because of his versatility. With the correct coaching, he has the skills to become a valuable midfield player in the Premier League.

February 21, 2024