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Liverpool’s position on two midfielders reveals Arne Slot’s January transfer focus

Liverpool can further strengthen their title prospects in January.

It seems that bolstering the defence will be Arne Slot’s main focus next month as his Liverpool team aim to maintain their momentum in the Premier League. Sunday’s 0-5 victory over west Ham United temporarily placed them 8 points clear at the top, with the Dutch coach continuing to impress in his first season in England.

This success has come despite a quiet summer transfer window, with only Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joining on a permanent deal before being loaned back to Valencia for the season.

Liverpool did activate a release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but the Spaniard chose to decline the move.

The club had been expected to revisit their interest in Zubimendi in January, with Wataru Endo and Tyler Morton both tipped for departures to free up funds. However, according to The Athletic, Slot is not willing to part with either player.

Endo, who has made just seven league appearances this season, has struggled to establish himself since his move from Stuttgart ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Marseille made an offer just below £12million for him in the summer, but it was turned down, and Liverpool are reportedly not planning a discounted sale in January.

Meanwhile, Morton has seen little playing time since returning from his loan spell at Hull City six months ago. Liverpool is reportedly not considering sending him out on loan again, and they won’t entertain permanent offers below £20million.

Bayer Leverkusen has recently been linked with the 22-year-old, but their interest appears to have cooled due to Liverpool’s stance. With both Endo and Morton likely to remain at Anfield, and Slot satisfied with his existing squad, Liverpool will likely focus on adding defensive reinforcements.

Both Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley are currently sidelined due to injury, and Andy Robertson’s performances continue to be under scrutiny after his latest mistake against Leicester. While Virgil van Dijk remains a key figure, his contract, which expires in June, has not yet been extended.

Doubts are also growing over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future, as, like Van Dijk, he will be free to leave in the summer and can start negotiating with overseas clubs in January.

Liverpool have already been linked with players such as Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, and Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, although the latter is likely a summer target when his contract expires.

Slot will be eager to deepen his squad, having seen Liverpool’s title rivals suffer from a series of injuries. He has publicly cautioned his players about Manchester City’s current struggles, with their form having dipped due to key players being sidelined.

December 29, 2024
Liverpool’s position on Tyler Morton and Wataru Endo transfers ahead of January

Liverpool are not anticipated to sell Tyler Morton or Wataru Endo in the January transfer window, despite neither midfielder securing a regular starting spot.

Arne Slot has established a core group of four midfielders who regularly start, a group that even Harvey Elliott has found difficult to break into.

Among these are academy graduate Morton and Endo, the fourth-oldest player in the squad, who have played just 162 and 261 minutes respectively.

However, despite their limited playing time and significant summer interest, Liverpool are not planning to allow either player to leave in January.

This information comes from two reliable Merseyside journalists. James Pearce of The Athletic has provided details on Morton, while David Lynch, now writing on Substack, offered an update on Endo.

Pearce explained that Liverpool will not allow Morton to go on loan. He added that, with clubs unwilling to meet their £20 million asking price in the summer, “unless a midfielder is added, that stance is likely to remain unchanged.”

Meanwhile, Lynch reported that Liverpool won’t move Endo in the middle of the season, although his situation may be reassessed at the season’s end.

In July, Marseille had an £11.8 million bid for Endo rejected, and no further offers came forward. While several European clubs showed interest in Morton, no permanent bids were made. Bayer Leverkusen were seen as the closest to signing the 22-year-old, but with Liverpool unwilling to loan him out again, he remained at the club.

Pearce noted that Morton’s “attitude and application in training have been second to none,” with Slot and his staff clearly impressed by his dedication.

With Liverpool advancing to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and likely to progress deep into the FA Cup – having drawn League Two’s Accrington Stanley in the third round – there will be more opportunities in 2025.

It’s reasonable to assume that Liverpool would not be open to weakening their squad in January, despite the limited roles played by both Endo and, in particular, Morton.

Both players are expected to accept this stance, especially with Liverpool in an exceptional position at the close of the year, leading both the Premier League and Champions League.

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Liverpool gets major update on contract negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool awaits decisions from Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold regarding their futures, but there is encouraging news for the former two.

Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are reportedly “very likely” to sign new contracts with Liverpool. The two, along with Trent Alexander-Arnold, are approaching the end of their current contracts, which expire at the season’s conclusion. All three players have received offers to extend their stays, but no decisions have been made yet.

The coming week could be crucial, as the trio may begin negotiating pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs starting in January unless they commit to new deals before then.

Although a final decision before the year’s end seems increasingly unlikely, positive news has emerged regarding Van Dijk and Salah. Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, stated that the pair are “very likely” to stay at Anfield.

Sheth also suggested that while Alexander-Arnold’s future remains uncertain, he has been less vocal about it compared to his teammates.

This update follows Van Dijk’s recent comments hinting at his desire to remain at Liverpool. Ahead of the Boxing Day match against Leicester, the captain told Amazon Prime: “I love the club, the club loves me. I love the fans, the fans love me and it is a very good foundation to be successful. In my opinion I can play for another three, four years at least at the highest level. We will see what the future brings.”

Liverpool.com notes that it has always seemed likely that Van Dijk and Salah would extend their contracts, while Alexander-Arnold might require more persuasion, particularly with the allure of Real Madrid. Hopefully, Sheth’s prediction holds true, and there will be no long wait for Van Dijk and Salah to sign new deals. With January just around the corner, it seems they might consider other offers, but the hope is they will ultimately remain with Liverpool.

December 28, 2024
A player Jurgen Klopp deemed “absolutely exceptional” bids rejected by Liverpool

Liverpool had a calm start to the summer transfer market, but in recent weeks, the window has exploded.

Following their fast agreement to buy Federico Chiesa from Juventus, Liverpool signed Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.

The Italian international is expected to come on Merseyside soon to finalise the deal, but in the meanwhile, the Reds are hard at work refining their team in the background.

Anfield is expected to have a busy finale to the transfer market as several players are connected to departures.

But if rumours are to be believed, Tyler Morton appears to be content to stay at Liverpool, at least temporarily.

The attempt by Bayer Leverkusen to acquire Tyler Morton from Liverpool was unsuccessful

The Telegraph claims that the Reds have rejected an official bid for Morton, who was on loan at Championship team Hull City the previous season, from Bayer Leverkusen, led by Xabi Alonso.

The article, however, makes no mention of whether the current Bundesliga winners desired a long-term contract or a loan for the midfield player.

Morton is thought to be worth £20 million by Liverpool, and it is unclear if any prospective buyers will be willing to pay that amount.

Morton presents a difficult decision for Liverpool

When Morton made his Liverpool debut in 2021, Jurgen Klopp praised him as a “absolutely exceptional” talent.

Since then, he has improved as a tidy player, and Arne Slot may utilise him as a backup this season.

Liverpool will be without another midfield player as Stefan Bajcetic joins RB Salzburg on loan. Bobby Clark has already left for the Austrian team.

This season, the Reds will participate in four competitions, and in the next few days, Slot will need to make a big decision on Morton.

The 21-year-old is ready to play regularly in the top flight this season after enjoying good loan stints at Hull City and Blackburn Rovers during the last two campaigns.

But it’s unclear whether that is at Liverpool or not.

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“Liverpool understood why we couldn’t accept their transfer bid for our $40 million player”

Andre Trindade was reportedly a target for Liverpool last summer, according to Fluminense president Mario Bittencourt, who has been talking up the Brazilian star.

Four new players joined Liverpool’s midfield lineup in the summer as part of an overhaul of that group. Prior to Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch, there was Alexis Mac Allister.

However, there was another name that was frequently associated with a move: Andre Trindade. It still makes some stylistic sense a year later, in the midst of the hunt for a number six that ultimately produced Martin Zubimendi.

However, Andre’s Brazilian club Fluminense insisted that he stay until January at the latest. Andre was kept around for the FIFA Club World Cup, which Pep Guardiola’s team won 4-0 in December. He participated in that match. Despite the winter window, Andre stayed and is still under contract with the South American behemoth. Mario Bittencourt, the president of Fluminense, has now discussed the trade.

He claims that Liverpool made a bid for the midfield player, who was valued at $40 million (£30 million/€35 million), but the Reds comprehended his inability to let the 22-year-old go. Fulham has expressed interest in him as well.

According to him, “Liverpool understood our move and we knew that new offers would come in,” Flashscore reported. This time around, the player and his manager have been really open and honest with us.

We are aware that the player has the last say. We won’t oppose him if he wants to play overseas, and I’ve promised them that I’ll do everything in my power to fulfil this goal.”

According to Liverpool.com, Andre appears to be a player who may succeed in the Premier League, therefore it’s strange that no team has acquired him despite his frequent links to a move to England. It will be interesting to watch how he adjusts if he ever decides to switch.

August 28, 2024
Four players are “cut” by Arne Slot from the Liverpool first team squad as transfers exit projected

Since Arne Slot took over as manager in lieu of Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool has not made any additions to the team; nonetheless, a number of departures are anticipated before to the transfer market closing.

Four first-team players have been dropped by Liverpool manager Arne Slot ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.

During the Reds’ US preseason tour, Ben Doak, Tyler Morton, Lewis Koumas, and Harvey Blair all played for the team. However, they returned to action for the under-21s, defeating Ipswich 5-2 in a friendly played behind closed doors.

Kieran Morrison and Billy Koumetio were among those who scored, along with Morton, Koumas, and Blair. Additionally, Morton and Doak might be moving before the transfer window closes at the end of this month.

The 21-year-old Morton, who played on loan at Hull in the Championship last season, has been strongly connected to a permanent departure. RB Leipzig of the Bundesliga and Atalanta of Serie A are two teams rumoured to be interested in his services.

According to The Daily Mail, Liverpool is reportedly worth £20 million for the midfield player. Ipswich, Southampton, and Bournemouth, three other Premier League teams, are also rumoured to be interested in Morton. It is anticipated that Doak will go on loan from Liverpool this summer.

The Express claims that Brentford, Southampton, and Leicester are all interested in taking the teenager on loan for the duration of the season. For £600,000, Doak left Celtic to join Liverpool in 2022, but his progress has been hampered by injuries thus far.

Liverpool hasn’t added any players this summer, and new manager Arne Slot has stated that they won’t do so unless a player satisfies the “extremely high bar” necessary to thrive at Anfield.

“We have so many talented players, so the bar is really high for new signings. It is not so easy to find a player to meet those standards and then is he available?” he stated. Then, we need to come to an arrangement with them, so it’s not always simple to locate a player who can assist us. Nevertheless, [sporting director] Richard Hughes is putting a lot of effort into it; we’ll see what results.

“When we have all the players back and we still haven’t, then is the best time to evaluate it. However, a team like Liverpool is always on the lookout for players who can bolster the roster, and that is precisely what Richard and I are trying to accomplish, though it isn’t position-specific. We are always assessing the team to see where we can make improvements and what we have.”

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has now been highlighted by the Reds as a possible signing for this summer, and they are anticipated to make a deal for the 2024 Euro winner.

August 8, 2024
RB Leipzig is interested in Liverpool midfielder as clubs are looking for summer transfer

The most recent transfer rumours from Liverpool indicate that 21-year-old Tyler Morton is drawing attention from across the continent for the summer.

According to reports, RB Leipzig and other European teams are interested in signing Tyler Morton, a midfield player for Liverpool, on a permanent summer transfer.

Morton, 21, a Wirral native, joined the Reds academy at the age of seven and appeared in nine first-team games under Jurgen Klopp. The last was in March 2022 and as roads into a regular starting berth are often restricted at Anfield, he has exploited Championship loans to get the majority of his senior experience to far.

His first term away from the club was with Blackburn Rovers, turning out 46 times for the Lancashire club, then last season he enjoyed playing a crucial position in the engine room of Liam Rosenior’s Hull City side, who nearly lost out on the play-offs. The Liverpool loanee’s achievements were rewarded when he scooped up the division’s young player of the month award in December.

Under new head coach Arne Slot, Morton is scheduled to return to Merseyside for preseason training. However, The Times reports that he may be traded soon after, as many prominent teams are reportedly interested in signing him to a long-term contract this summer.

Leading the charge is RB Leipzig, who have experience doing business with Anfield executives. The two teams worked out a £60 million deal for Dominik Szoboszlai last summer, and then they had a less than ideal loan experience with Fabio Carvalho.

Along with unidentified Premier League rivals, the article claims clubs “the calibre of Sevilla, Feyenoord, Eintracht Frankfurt” are also interested in the midfield player.

It is reported ‘nearly every’ Championship club would like to take Morton on loan for the season ahead also, yet it is now the player’s wish to advance his career at the next level. He last renewed his Liverpool contract in January 2023, and his exit is believed to hinge on the club’s evaluation of valuation, Slot’s perceptions once pre-season training is begun and lastly Morton’s own plans.

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Liverpool’s Joe Gomez position as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany considers a transfer raid

Vincent Kompany wants Joe Gomez to join Bayern Munich. Liverpool is understood to have a defined transfer strategy ahead of the window’s opening on Saturday.

Liverpool plans to take a tough position on Joe Gomez this summer. It comes amid reports of transfer interest from Bayern Munich, who are now led by Vincent Kompany.

Gomez had a good final season under Jurgen Klopp, playing the most minutes in a single season since joining Virgil van Dijk in the title-winning defence. However, he had to be a jack of all trades, featuring on the defence line and even in midfield. His adaptability has earned him a call-up to the England squad for the Euros.

It might also be beneficial to incoming manager Arne Slot; however, with Gomez still not first choice at any position, interest from Bayern Munich will force a decision.

Liverpool is prepared to make that decision for everyone else. According to the Mirror, the club considers Gomez one of its most valued players and is planning to deliver a ‘strong hands-off warning’.

It is expected that he will be a key player under Slot. Whether this means he’s expected to compete for a starting spot remains to be seen, but Liverpool probably believes it will be hard to obtain comparable high-level defensive depth for the money Kompany and Bayern are willing to spend.

Barring a spectacular U-turn by Liverpool, Bayern Munich will have to search elsewhere. It is apparently interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.

Liverpool shares Kompany’s admiration for Chelsea’s Levi Colwill. But both are likely to be disappointed, as the Blues are once again unwilling to move the defender.

According to Liverpool.com: Liverpool has taken a totally logical attitude. A huge offer could put it to the test, but unless something amazing comes up, it makes no sense to deprive Slot of such a valuable squad member.

The other variable is Gomez’s personal position. He was likely content with the minutes he received last season, but he may still be looking for a starting role someplace, especially if he prefers to play center-back in the future.

Hopefully, he will be satisfied to continue playing a key part for Liverpool. It has just been made quite obvious how highly the club regards him, and with any luck, it is reasonable to expect Gomez to play a significant role under Slot.

June 23, 2024
In the transfer market, three overlooked Liverpool players might spare Arne Slot millions.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot will need to make some significant decisions in the coming weeks.

Creating a plan for the summer transfer window will be among Arne Slot’s first priorities now that he is officially the manager of Liverpool.

After replacing Jurgen Klopp as manager, Slot has a big job to do to lead the Reds into a new, prosperous era. Two weeks into his tenure, on June 14, the window opens for business, and certain player contracts expire at the end of the month.

Richard Hughes, the new sporting director, and Michael Edwards, the head of the Fenway Sports Group, hired the Dutchman. The two have a lot of sway behind the scenes at Liverpool, where they will evaluate the team and search for new players using their data-driven recruitment process.

Joel Matip, a center-back, and Thiago Alcantara, a midfielder, have left Liverpool due to contract expiration. Other players may follow them in the upcoming weeks. In the upcoming weeks, the club’s top aim is undoubtedly to strengthen the roster, although they are constrained by Premier League profit and sustainability regulations from making hasty purchases.

Although Mohamed Salah’s £100 million sale to the Saudi Pro League may provide the team enough money to reinvest in itself, there is an alternative method of doing things. With Slot’s arrival, a few fringe Liverpool players who were on loan and may now be aiming for a promotion to the first team get a fresh start.

Sepp van den Berg

Given that Slot’s departure leaves him with Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Jarell Quansah, and Joe Gomez, central defence is clearly an area in which Slot is lacking. Sepp van den Berg, a player they have had since 2019, but who has only made four appearances for the first team, is someone who would be a good fit.

After spending time on loan at Preston, Schalke, and Mainz, Van den Berg is obviously eager for a more permanent arrangement. The 22-year-old has made an impression at Mainz this season and has shown frustration with his parent club’s lack of opportunity.

In 2021, I too felt’ready’. He told De Telegraaf, “I had a good conversation with the management.” “He reported that he had heard positive things. I realised that I couldn’t help [the team] with Van Dijk, Matip, or Konate.

However, I believed that I might be right behind it. “Figure it out, I want to leave,” I exclaimed when I didn’t get another chance. Liverpool doesn’t seem to have much faith in me, but you do want to stand in the way of my success.

I wish to continue playing every week and advance my own development. Van den Berg’s contract with Liverpool expires in two years, and the club values him at £20 million. Slot may want to bring his fellow Dutchman on pre-season to see what he can do firsthand, but they may also choose to cash in.

Tyler Morton

Tyler Morton, who returned to Liverpool this summer following an outstanding loan at Hull City, is another possible money-saver. Morton, 21, contributed three goals and five assists in 41 appearances across the Championship and FA Cup, making him a virtual constant for Hull.

After giving the academy graduate his Champions League debut in 2021, Klopp praised him and the player has now made nine appearances for Liverpool. “There’s no denying Tyler’s talent as a smart football player,” he remarked. This is visible to you. His technique is excellent, and his natural movements and places make him a real football smart child. He will be a professional football player if he goes to the gym and gains a body. He has a sharp football mind.

Fabio Carvalho, who spent a terrible season at RB Leipzig, joined Morton at Hull for the second half of the year and left a lasting impression. In 20 Championship games, Carvalho returned with nine goals and two assists, and in February, Klopp gave him a shout-out.

By the way, I overlooked Hull. It’s wonderful to see that Tyler and Fabio are doing so well,” he remarked. It’s wonderful to see Fabio back to his full self-assurance. Both are frequent participants and fairly dominant players. Both have developed in an amazing way.

June 1, 2024
Mohamed Salah: Saudi club could pay £600m to make Liverpool the highest-paid player in the world

Saudi club Al-Ittihad may have to pay a whopping £600million to make Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah the best player in the world.

But Liverpool won’t be thinking about the departure of their most valuable player from Anfield, especially with just a week left in the transfer window to find a replacement.

They are preparing for Al-Ittihad to act in the final week of the English window after reports in Saudi Arabia and Egypt claimed the club’s interest had been revived, just two weeks after the Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, has claimed his superstar client remains committed to Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be on £175million a year after joining Al-Nassr from Manchester United, considered the highest salary in football history.

He has signed a two-year deal and Salah is being offered a longer contract, at least the three-year deal offered and signed by his former Liverpool team-mate Fabinho when he joined Al-Ittihad in early August. Jordan Henderson, 33, has signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year with the club.

Salah, who turned 31 in June, is seven years younger than Ronaldo and is the most famous and marketable Arab sportsman in the world.

He also remains Liverpool’s star player and the first name on Jurgen Klopp’s squad list, despite Anfield’s wealth of attacking talent.

With two years left on the £350,000-a-week deal he signed last summer, Salah is reportedly still asking for a transfer fee well in excess of £70m, meaning Al-Ittihad would have to pay the whole thing for him to commit to Liverpool. around 600 million pounds.

That staggering sum seems unlikely given the Merseysiders barely had time to sign a replacement this month, but Liverpool have already realized this summer that the financial clout of Saudi clubs has transformed the footballing landscape. Salah could be targeted again next year with a similarly lucrative deal, although time is running out to complete the deal before the Saudi market closes next month.

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Several English clubs interested in Liverpool midfielder and Klopp is prepared to sanction a move

Several English clubs are interested in Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton, who could move to the Championship on loan for the rest of the season.

The 20-year-old was loaned out to Blackburn Rovers last season, making 40 league appearances before picking up a foot injury in April. The Reds star recently returned to full training after foot surgery cut short his 2022/23 season.

This is Anfield now reporting that several clubs have already applied to hire Morton for the rest of the season and the Merseyside club are set to approve a deal as they chase another midfielder in the transfer market.

Morton is a graduate of Liverpool’s academy and his move to Blackburn was the only time he spent time away from the Merseyside club, a period in which he made an impact. Another loan move would help the 20-year-old develop further as playing time will be difficult at Anfield for the rest of the season.

Morton played nine senior games for Liverpool, two of them in the Premier League. His last appearance in England’s top flight came in December 2021, when Jürgen Klopp launched him as a starter in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur amid an injury crisis in midfield.

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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 25, 2023
Young Players to Keep an Eye For During Liverpool’s Preseason

There are several academy players looking to impress during Liverpool’s pre-season

During the preseason, hope comes to life eternally. The list has been cleaned up since the previous year and every club has the chance to once again feel able to do something special.

There is also the eternal hope that an academy player will take the next step to potentially breaking through.

Liverpool have several younger players who can work their way up to the first team.

For the purpose of this discussion, let’s exclude people like Stefan Bajcetic, who should already be part of the established senior squad.

Ben Doak

Probably the player people are most looking forward to is the young Scotsman. Despite being just 17, he was a threat on the right wing in every age group he played in last season.

With very little natural depth behind Mohamed Salah, Doak could get minutes in cup games and potentially find himself on the bench in certain situations throughout the season.

Tyler Morton

While the focus is on the potential signing of Romeo Lavia, Tyler Morton could potentially prove he has what it takes to strengthen the midfield, at least for now. Morton had valuable first-team minutes at Blackburn last season and can play both as a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player. Marcelo Pitaluga and Vitezlav Jaros

With Caoimhin Kelleher likely to move elsewhere this summer for a deserved starting position, Liverpool have two young goalkeepers with a chance to prove they have enough to replace Alisson Becker. Pitalugia is the most prestigious player but the Brazilian is only 20 and hasn’t made the first team yet.

Jaros, on the other hand, has spent most of his time on loan in recent seasons. The soon-to-be 22-year-old also impressed at the European U21 Championships earlier this month.

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Liverpool are reportedly looking for another centre-back, with Rhys Williams back on loan and Nat Phillips likely to join on regular hours. With Joel Matip and Joe Gomez having injury histories, there could be a path for one or both of the two highly regarded defenders to step up into the senior squad.

Conor Bradley

The young right-back impressed on loan at Bolton last season. Best known for his attacking prowess, he played more at fullback last season. However, Joe Gomez is currently the only other player who could be considered back on the roster.

Bradley gets a chance to prove that he can step in and give Trent Alexander-Arnold a break from time to time, albeit in a very different role. Which young player are you most looking forward to this pre-season?

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 10, 2023