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A significant Napoli statement is released by Victor Osimhen amid transfer rumors involving Arsenal and Chelsea.

Victor Osimhen, who has been linked to a transfer away from Napoli, has released a statement regarding his current situation there.

In light of uncertainty surrounding his future at Napoli and a dispute within the team’s ranks, Victor Osimhen has released a significant statement on his situation.

Azzurri on their way to winning the Serie A title, the striker has been one of the best in Europe in recent seasons.
He scored many goals for them.

The Nigerian international has a talent for scoring goals, putting his body on the line both literally and figuratively to do so.
He is currently required to play with a mask after sustaining multiple facial fractures.
There have been difficulties before this campaign, both on and off the field.

Napoli has had a slow start to the season, winning just four of their first seven Serie A games and currently holding the third-place spot in the race for the title. Off the field, there is growing uncertainty regarding Osimhen’s future and what it might hold.

At the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, the forward’s contract has just under two years left to run, and there has been no indication that it will be extended.

As a result of the player’s entourage’s ire over a TikTok video posted by the official Napoli account, there are also rising tensions within their ranks.

In a statement, Osimhen’s agent hinted that the club might face legal action because of the offensive themes present.
A number of top teams around the world have been linked to a switch, which has increased talk of a potential transfer exit in the coming year or so.

Arsenal is one of those teams that has added a few strikers recently but hasn’t always had the winning edge. Osimhen has been suggested as a solution, but it is unclear whether it is both stylistically and financially feasible.

Chelsea, which has been seeking a reliable goal scorer for several years, can be seen across London.

The Osimhen saga may change if Mauricio Pochettino is given even more financial clout in the transfer market.

Despite these connections, the striker has issued a statement regarding his present circumstances at Napoli and his future.

He posted on social media, saying: “Choosing to move to the City of Naples in 2020 was a fantastic choice for me.

I am so grateful to the people of Naples for their love and kindness, and I will not let anyone stand in our way.

“The fervor of the People of Naples fuels my fire to always play with my heart and soul, and the love for the badge is unfailing as I wear it with pride,” the speaker said. People of Naples has been falsely accused. I have many Napolitan friends who have integrated themselves into my family and way of life.
I am grateful for the support and outreach that Nigerians and everyone else have given me.

“I’m always appreciative.
Let’s encourage harmony, esteem, and comprehension.
GO FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE.

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Chelsea is now looking to sign a “phenomenal” forward who could cost £175 million.

Victor Osimhen, a striker for Napoli, was a target for Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea reportedly inquired about Victor Osimhen, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis valued him at £175 million at the time, according to the Daily Mirror.

If reports are to be believed, the Blues’ interest still exists despite the Serie A club’s obvious desire to hold onto their star player.

Osimhen has been elevated to No. 1 for Chelsea, according to a report from FootballTransfers last month.
In the race to sign him, they are the No. 1 target for the upcoming summer transfer window.

He had a fantastic season for Napoli last year, scoring 26 goals in 32 games.

Chelsea’s inquiries

It comes as no surprise to learn that Chelsea questioned Osimhen during the summer.

Osimhen was among the best in the world during the previous campaign, and they needed a new striker after their experiment with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed.

However, Nicolas Jackson had to do, and the 22-year-old has struggled under Mauricio Pochettino.

Just his second of the year, it came against Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

In the end, we believe that Chelsea needed to sign a center-forward with more success and experience, like Osimhen, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by Italian manager Walter Mazzarri.
But in the end, De Laurentiis demanded too much money from the Nigerian.

There appears to be some tension between the player and the club right now after Napoli released a TikTok video mocking Osimhen, so perhaps Chelsea or another team will try to capitalize on that in the upcoming season

October 2, 2023
Chelsea increased Kylian Mbappe’s transfer value as $166 million Victor Osimhen made a decision.

Following Kylian Mbappe’s rejection of a world record offer to join Saudi Arabia, Victor Osimhen has come to the attention of Chelsea fans.

This summer, strikers are in high demand as teams all over the world look to strengthen their lineups. There is plenty to go around this summer after Erling Haaland had an unheard-of impact at Manchester City and Victor Osimhen went on the offensive in Italy.

Bayern Munich is interested in Harry Kane and expects him to leave Tottenham, while clubs looking for a versatile focal point are interested in Bundesliga star Randal Kolo Muani. With Rasmus Hojlund as their top priority, Manchester United is swiping at the feet of anyone who is open.

Dusan Vlahovic is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain but is no longer on Chelsea’s radar. Romelu Lukaku could then join Juventus as a result, and the cycle continues. One of the most intriguing players is Lautaro Martinez at Inter, but he doesn’t seem to be moving anytime soon despite the fact that his play has previously caught the eye of both the Blues and Real Madrid.

With his departure from PSG looking increasingly likely, Kylian Mbappe is now center stage. The French champions want to make sure they do not lose him for free in 2024, so they have decided to put him up for sale with only one year left on his contract.

They don’t want to take a chance by trying to sign him to a longer deal at Parc des Princes because they think he already has a deal to join Real Madrid the following season. Al-Hilal shocked the football world with a £260 million ($333 million) world record bid for the 24-year-old after becoming aware of the circumstances and receiving support from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF).

That was quickly accepted because PSG saw an opportunity to profit, cash in, and get rid of Mbappe all at once. His decision to reject the offer, which would have paid him £604 million ($754 million) on a one-year contract before being allowed to transfer to Santiago Bernabeu, was made recently.

Al-Hilal are reportedly pushing for Napoli star Osimhen instead, unfazed by the disappointment of having Mbappe reject them. The Nigerian is one of the most sought-after players in the world and also has one of the highest valuations. According to Italian news reports, the 24-year-old’s transfer would cost at least £130 million ($166 million).

But for some of the Saudi Pro League teams, that represents a mere drop in the bucket. Osimhen, who has been receiving most of the praise for Napoli’s outstanding season under Luciano Spalletti, is coming off a season in which he scored 26 goals in 32 league games en route to winning the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years.

Even for Al-Hilal, he is hardly ever readily available.
Aurelio de Laurentiis, president of the Napoli club, outlined the requirements for them to even consider an offer. He asserted, “We will see Victor Osimhen wearing our shirt next season, without a doubt.”.

We will move on and find another top talent, just like we did with [Khvicha] Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen, if a more than outrageous offer is made. “.

This may be a boost for Chelsea, who have shown interest in Osimhen and admire Mbappe like every other team. Even though Mbappe is hardly a less expensive option, it makes sense that PSG would accept a lower offer than Al-Hilal’s outrageous offer to put an end to the ambiguity after they made the decision not to pursue Osimhen once a price for the player was quoted.

July 29, 2023
Report: Liverpool is in talks to sign a player for £75,000 a week; the 31-goal star.

Liverpool were surprisingly linked to Victor Osimhen and today the Nigerian is back in the spotlight.

According to the current version of La Gazzetta Dello Sport (news image below), Liverpool are ‘negotiating’ with Napoli for the Serie A top scorer.

Famous Italian media said that Bayern are seriously looking for a striker and want to attract Victor Osimhen.
The Bavarians have moved to lure Harry Kane from Spurs, offering £70m, but the north London side are asking for at least £90m.

Now the German champions are chasing the African, but no offers for him while Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain remain ‘vigilant’.

The Reds are “especially” closely monitoring the situation of the 24-year-old, who currently earns a salary of £4.5m a year, or around £75,000 a week.

Napoli value the valuable signing of him, who scored 31 goals in all competitions last season, at €180m. Not sure who will match that amount.

However, the Italian champions have drawn up a list of strikers who could replace Osimhen if they receive an irresistible offer to sell him.
GdS claims the Napoli team are eyeing Jonathan David and Rasmus Hojlund.

Last year, Liverpool spent a lot of money to sign Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, but the South American couldn’t live up to the price.

Honestly, the whole team didn’t work well together last season and Nunez deserves his chance next season. At the moment there is no need to attract an attacker this summer. What do you think?

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Call from Fernando Torres to Liverpool secure $17.5 million transfer

A phone call from Fernando Torres helped convince ex-Liverpool defender Glen Johnson to join the club in 2011 instead of Chelsea and Manchester City.

Johnson moved to Anfield in 2009 after a three-year spell at Portsmouth where he won an FA Cup and played European football.

After an excellent spell at Fratton Park following his departure from Chelsea, the defender has established himself in the English squad and as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League.

His move to Liverpool saw him win the League Cup in 2012, and he was a regular in the team that finished runners-up in the Premier League under Brendan Rodgers in 2013/14.

He made exactly 200 appearances in all competitions as a Reds player before being released in 2015, before spending the last three seasons of his career at Stoke. Johnson has since openly explained what led to his move to Liverpool, while rejecting bids from Manchester City and Chelsea, who wanted to re-sign him.

One of the Reds’ key players at the time was Fernando Torres, the Spaniard signed from Atlético Madrid in 2007.
In his first two seasons with the club, he scored 38 Premier League goals. At this point, there were still 18 months to go before his ill-fated £50million move to Chelsea.

And Johnson explained in a 2021 interview how the Liverpool striker, along with star teammates Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso, played a key role in his decision to move to Anfield despite Liverpool’s inability to continuously compete for the Premier League to fight for titles in the seasons before his arrival.

He told the Liverpool Echo: “Obviously when a club like Liverpool comes knocking you immediately have an eye and an interest.”

“But what a momentum it was, we played for England that summer just before I signed and I had a good chat with Stevie. And then I also spoke to Torres and Alonso before signing.

“I just thought they were some of the best players in the world. They don’t have to call me, but they called me to tell me how much they wanted me to participate.”
“I immediately felt like I knew her and felt super welcomed before I signed and everything went smoothly.”

June 29, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai’s admission comes as Victor Osimhen is ruled out of the Liverpool transfer roundup.

Liverpool’s summer transfer activity slowed slightly by the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister but Jurgen Klopp is working hard to bring in new recruits

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has started with a bang, with the signing of World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister from Premier League rivals Brighton.

Things have slowed down a bit for the Reds since the Argentinian arrived at Anfield. This is despite Reds boss Jurgen Klopp being desperate for recruiting as he aims to help his side recover from a terribly disappointing season.

RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai has become a surprise target in recent days, with Klopp going all out to sign the striker after an impressive spell in the Bundesliga. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool transfer news

Liverpool’s move to Dominik Szoboszlai could prove complicated, although the Reds are eager to sign the striker. The Hungarian was instrumental in both RB Leipzig and his country, making 48 appearances for the former last season.

But The Athletic say any possible deal between Liverpool and Leipzig will be “complicated”. Even Anfield’s leaders have privately admitted that it will be “very difficult” to reach an agreement.

Liverpool leaders met with representatives for the 22-year-old earlier this week to begin talks. However, it will cost a “significant” outlay to sign him, but he is known to remain at the top of the Reds’ shopping list. Church boost delivered

Jürgen Klopp has received a significant boost in his hopes of signing Federico Chiesa. The Italian has been one of Serie A’s best strikers in recent years and has been regularly linked with a move to Anfield.

These connections could now be given extra weight, with Corriere dello Sport reporting that he is no longer in Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. Juve are now ready to sell the striker if an “interesting offer” is presented.

Allegri’s favorite 3-5-2 doesn’t suit Chiesa, who is no longer “at the center of the project”. The prospect of a sale is gaining momentum and Juve are willing to hear offers in the region of £52m.

Liverpool have been ruled out of a move to Napoli star Victor Osimhen. The striker won the Serie A Golden Boot last season, leading his side to their first Scudetto since Diego Maradona joined the club.

His performances made him a target for several top-flight clubs, including Manchester United. But one club that definitely won’t sign him is Liverpool, with Caught Offside saying a striker is unlikely to be signed this summer.

Klopp already has a number of options at his disposal in attacking areas and his current plan is to stick with the Anfield players. Liverpool may consider signing a younger striker but Osimhen is not on their shopping list.

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Agent says Jürgen Klopp should complete a “super” cut-rate deal, making Liverpool his “dream” team.

An agent has revealed his client dreams of clubs like ‘Liverpool’ and could be an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield next season.

Mohamed Salah is an elite footballer, but as he grows up, Liverpool can’t afford to rely on him alone forever. Sooner or later Jürgen Klopp has to find a solution where he can rest his top man and give him some respite during the busy seasons.

There is currently no one in the Liverpool squad who can cover Salah on the right wing. Diogo Jota has played there in the past, but he’s more effective in other roles and doesn’t have an outstanding resume.

Harvey Elliott could be another option, but in Liverpool’s system he’s better suited to a midfield role as the 20-year-old simply doesn’t have the speed and explosiveness to play in all three first of the Reds.

Other options like Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon are still in their infancy and Liverpool cannot rely on them either as Doak and Gordon need time to adjust to the demands of senior football.

That’s why the Reds should consider the market for another forward option this summer. Roberto Firmino’s departure leaves the Brazilian free in attack and Liverpool should look to fill that gap with a replacement option for Salah.

One player who could be an interesting candidate for the role is Hirving Lozano. Lozano, a fringe member of Napoli’s Scudetto-winning squad in Italy, is keen to take on new responsibilities this summer and recently his agent Alessandro Monfrecola made an interesting plea for Liverpool to be dropped by name.

Mondo Napoli writes that Lozano’s agent appeared as a guest on a radio show on Punto Nuovo where he was asked about his client and Monfrecola said the following:

“West Ham and Aston Villa have shown interest in Lozano but it seems to be a half-hearted interest. Lozano has always dreamed of clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United so I don’t think he can be particularly attracted to them [the two others].”]”

For the right price, Liverpool should consider making Lozano’s offer a reality. Although he hasn’t really started at Napoli yet, Lozano isn’t a bad option as a squad player if you take him off the bench or use him occasionally – for example when Salah is out at the CAN.

He finished the season with eight goals in 2075 minutes, averaging 0.35 goals per 90 minutes.

One would expect an offensive player to deliver a much better return on average, but considering Lozano has mostly been used off the bench, that’s not a bad return. Last season he finished the season in much better form with 12 goals in 1998 minutes.

With his contract expiring next summer and the player clearly willing to move elsewhere, there is the possibility that a favorable deal will be struck for Liverpool.

At the right price, he’s worth a try, especially as before moving to Napoli, Lozano was on Liverpool’s radar and Klopp has spoken highly of him in the past.

During the 2019/20 season, when Liverpool faced Napoli in the Champions League group stage, Klopp had this to say about Lozano during his press conference:

“He IS a great player, a super player. Big signing. I thought he was very good but he went to Napoli but seriously he is a very good player. Very good striker, interesting, he played very well in the first game against him.

Having already received Klopp’s stamp of approval, Liverpool should be tempted to back Lozano and help Salah.

June 29, 2023
Liverpool risk missing out on three important deals with ‘Victor Osimhen offer coming this week’

Liverpool would be interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Liverpool could pass up several key signings after being linked with a mouth-watering offer for Victor Osimhen. Reports in Italy claimed the Premier League squad rivals Manchester United and Chelsea for the Napoli striker.

Jürgen Klopp and new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke will oversee Liverpool’s squad overhaul this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister has already been signed by Brighton as part of Klopp’s midfield rejuvenation. At least two more central midfielders are expected to be signed, even after the £35million signing of Mac Allister.

Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga have both been linked with moves to Anfield.

In case of doubt on the future of Joël Matip, a central defender could be added. Matip has one year left on his contract and he could choose to terminate his contract before considering his options

But deals for two new midfielders and a defender could be dropped if they want Osimhen. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Reds will compete with Man Utd, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to sign the Nigerian.

The Italian publication reports that offers will be received within the next week.

Osimhen has attracted a lot of interest this summer, with United notably having close ties with the 24-year-old. 26 goals for Napoli in Serie A made it a coveted league in Europe.

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Liverpool believes a £40 million Chelsea star would fit well at Anfield

Liverpool need a defender like the £40m Premier League star.
Liverpool need a left centre-back like Chelsea’s Levi Colwill, Redmen TV presenter Paul Machin has told GIVEMESPORT.

The Reds are linked with RB Leipzig’s Joško Gvardiol but Machin believes the young Englishman could be a good alternative to the Croatian.
Liverpool Transfer News – Levi Colwill

In April, the Evening Standard claimed Levi Colwill was a top target for Liverpool and Manchester City.

Brighton & Hove Albion, where the 20-year-old spent last season on loan, are also interested. According to MailOnline, the Seagulls are considering making a £40m offer after Chelsea rejected a £30m offer.

In addition to Colwill, Liverpool have also been eyeing Gvardiol. According to Football Insider, the Merseyside club are “huge fans” of the Leipzig star, but a deal is unlikely due to his price tag.

It means Jürgen Klopp will have to explore other options, like Colwill.
What did Paul Machin say about Levi Colwill and Liverpool? Machin is adamant that Liverpool need a central defender of Colwill’s profile and believes his status at home would make him a good fit for the club.

Asked about possible alternatives to Gvardiol, the Redmen TV presenter told GIVEMESPORT: “I think someone like Levi Colwill at Chelsea, who has had a very good season at Brighton, can fill that left-sided centre-back role. He can.

” also a little left rear.
“Obviously there’s a big overhaul going on at Chelsea this summer. At the moment there doesn’t seem to be much added value from there.

They seem to be on the heels of some footballers which is why I don’t think Mason Mount has moved to Manchester United yet. But I think he suits the local culture better and fills the need for a left centre-back which I think Liverpool have.”

Will Liverpool sign Levi Colwill this summer?
Colwill could certainly be a great addition to this Liverpool side.

According to FBref, he ranks in the 92nd percentile for progressive passing and 88th for progressive carries among his positional peers.
He proves that the England Under-21 international is quite a modern defender.

However, are Chelsea ready to sell him? The answer is probably not as The Guardian reports, they want to add him to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad next season.
Unless Colwill pushes for a move, a move to Liverpool or elsewhere seems unlikely.

June 27, 2023
Liverpool transfer news recap – Kylian Mbappe claims, Khephren Thuram declines, Federico Valverde offers €90 million

Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip and speculation, including the latest developments on Federico Valverde, Victor Osimhen, Jeremy Doku, Khephren Thuram, Ryan Gravenberch, Jurgen Klopp, Nicolo Barella, Micky van de Ven and more

Liverpool are ready to take the next step in rebuilding their midfield following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this month. Absence from Champions League football did not stop Mac Allister from moving to Merseyside. The Argentine World Cup winner has signed a five-year deal at Anfield.

In today’s news, Liverpool have reportedly suffered a major transfer shock while OGC Nice are reportedly looking to keep midfielder Khephren Thuram for another season. While Chelsea would be “on the verge of investigating the Napoli attacker”, as reported by France. Send your thoughts to @LivEchoLFC and don’t forget to subscribe to our free Liverpool FC newsletter, our YouTube channel and listen to our Blood Red podcast – featuring all your favorite ECHO regulars including Paul Gorst, Ian Doyle, Joe Rimmer, Sean Bradbury, Theo Squires, Tom Cavilla, Keifer MacDonald and Charlotte Coates.

Brighton retain interest in the man Liverpool admire

According to Alex Crook, TalkSport’s chief football correspondent, Brighton and Hove Albion maintain their interest in young Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
Last month, ECHO reported the Reds’ admiration for the 20-year-old as they stepped up their search for a defender, just days before the Seagulls saw a £30m bid from Chelsea rejected. At first it was suggested that Brighton would return with a club-record offer of £40million, but that never materialized. Despite this, they maintained their interest, while Liverpool kept their cards close to their chest.
To dash the hopes and dreams of both clubs, new Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino apparently wants to keep Colwill next season.

Salah wins Reds Goal of the Season

Mohamed Salah’s winning goal in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield last October was voted the club’s goal of the season.

A forgettable campaign was littered with many memorable moments, this being one of them. From Alisson’s impeccable ball over the top to Joao Cancelo’s Salah breakthrough and finishing past Ederson, it was a truly superb goal against the champion-elect.

Liverpool ‘Weiper eye’

Liverpool have reportedly been tracking Mainz youngster Nelson Weiper for the past two years.
That’s according to German publication BILD, via Sport Witness, which reports that “new demands keep coming” for the player as he continues to impress in the Bundesliga.
The report goes on to say that Liverpool have been “very keen” on Weiper for “more than two years” and have already wanted to “lure” him to Anfield.

Former Liverpool defender Max Thompson has died

Former Liverpool defender Max Thompson, the Reds’ youngest player at 36, has died aged 66.

Legendary manager Bill Shankly handed the youngster his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the 1973-74 season aged 17 years and 129 days, in Scotland’s iconic final season in charge.

In a tribute, the club said: “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Max Thompson.
“Thompson, once the youngest ever player for the Reds, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.

The Liverpool-born defender joined the club as a trainee before securing a professional contract.
Aged 17 years and 129 days, Thompson got his senior debut from Bill Shankly with a start in the last game of the 1973-74 season, a 1-1 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur.

“That club record would stand until May 2010 when Jack Robinson appeared in a Premier League match for Hull City aged 16.”

Phillips has been linked to Man United

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to stun Pep Guardiola with a transfer offer for midfielder Kalvin Phillips. According to Spanish publication Fichajes, United boss Erik ten Haag has given the green light to the transfer and is confident he can get the most out of the England star who has struggled to establish himself at Man City.

A fee of around £35m was reportedly paid, which is £10m less than Man City sent to Leeds last summer. The England international was linked with a move to Liverpool in April.

Rabiot extends his stay at Juve

Adrien Rabiot has extended his stay at Juventus after agreeing a new one-year contract with the club.
The French midfielder’s contract expired in the summer but he signed for another year with the Italian giants in a bid to end speculation over his future.

Manchester United have been heavily linked to Rabiot, with Liverpool also mentioned as a possible destination in previous reports.
The 28-year-old joined Juventus in 2019 after leaving PSG.

Doku ‘remains in Liverpool’s sights’

Rennes winger Jeremy Doku is said to be on Liverpool’s radar after emerging as a target for the Reds in 2018.

The youngster was offered a tour of Melwood and Anfield as a teenager in a bid to get him to join the club. A move was not forthcoming, but according to a report from L’Equipe, the Belgian star remains ‘in Liverpool’s sights’.

The article adds that Doku’s future at Rennes is “not certain” due to recent transfer speculation, with the player’s contract due to expire in two years.

Leeds are “interested” in Phillips

Leeds United would consider a transfer for Nat Phillips on a permanent basis.
The 26-year-old made just five appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s first team last season and has been close to leaving the club on more than one occasion.

What Liverpool will do with the defender this summer remains to be seen, although the Athletic have reported that Leeds are interested in signing Phillips.

Burnley finalize deal for ex-Liverpool goalkeeper

Burnley have finalized the signing of former Liverpool goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.
Vigouroux left the Reds in 2016 after zero first team appearances to sign for Swindon Town and has since built a solid reputation in the EFL.

Last season he kept 24 clean sheets in the Second Division and helped Leyton Orient win the title. After his contract expired in the summer, he is now back in the Premier League.

Liverpool are ready for a €90m bid for Valverde

Liverpool have reportedly set aside €90m (£77m) for the services of Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.

After Jude Bellingham’s arrival in the summer and the signing of new contracts for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, the Uruguayan is a ‘main candidate’ to leave Los Blancos this summer.

It comes after a recent report from Spain, which said Liverpool were ready to pay £77million for Valverde, an offer the La Liga giants would be ‘very hard to refuse’.

The report adds that Carlo Ancelotti’s side will ‘weigh the pros and cons’ of keeping Valverde, which could be used as a ‘sacrifice’ to fund a Kylian Mbappe deal.

Bayern make €70m bid for Kane

It turns out that Bayern Munich have made a €70m offer for Harry Kane. This promises to be an interesting transfer saga…

The Firmino affair is heading towards the final stage

Roberto Firmino’s deal to join Al-Ahli, a Saudi team, is entering its final stages, it is suggested.

The Liverpool forward will officially become a free agent at the end of the month and will likely have to weigh up a number of offers as he prepares to choose his next club.

Yesterday it seemed that Saudi Arabia could be his next destination and Fabrizio Romano declared that he had a ‘three-year contract’ on the table. He adds that the final details are being discussed before the “green light”. Statement by Kylian Mbappé

Liverpool are set to rival Real Madrid over the signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer, it is said.

The Reds have previously been hinted at as a possible destination for the PSG star, who has long been sought after by Madrid.

Mbappé is expected to become the world’s most expensive player if he leaves his current employers, with the Ligue 1 giants holding on for a significant fee.

A latest update on the French international has suggested Liverpool have not given up hope of a deal for Mbappé, as FIFA agent Marco Kirdemuir clarified.

Speaking to Radio Marca, Kirdemuir insisted Liverpool were “riding competition against Real Madrid” before adding that the 24-year-old could receive an offer of up to €300m (£257m). Gravenberch outlines Bayern’s plan

Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he still expects to be at Bayern Munich next season.

The Dutch midfielder is a target for Liverpool alongside Gabri Veiga and Khephren Thuram and could make a move this summer after a frustrating first season in Germany.

Speaking to Algemeen Dagblad, he clarified his future and said: “I guess I will be at Bayern Munich again next season.

“That’s really how I am. I’m at one of the top three clubs in the world.” I think it’s beautiful and special. I don’t give up like that. My goal remains to succeed at FC Bayern.

Nice want to keep Thuram

Nice Khephren Thuram does not plan to sell this summer.
Liverpool are interested in the French midfielder who is currently representing his country at the European Under-21 Championship.

A recent player update from Nice Matin via GFFN made it clear that Nice would like to keep Thuram, despite speculation over his future. The player ‘doesn’t want to worry about the future of his club’ until he returns from the national team, a decision believed to have been made by his father and 1998 World Cup winner Lilian

Williams set to leave Liverpool on loan

Rhys Williams is set to leave Liverpool on loan again this summer.

ECHO understands that several clubs are interested in the 22-year-old, but Aberdeen are currently leading the charge for his signature.

Liverpool have close ties with the Scottish Premiership club and were impressed with the ease with which they were dealt with when Calvin Ramsay’s transfer to Anfield was discussed last summer. Meanwhile, both clubs were pleased with the success of Leighton Clarkson’s loan move to the Dons last season.

Clarkson has since moved permanently to Aberdeen and Williams could now follow in his former teammate’s footsteps at Pittodrie.

June 27, 2023
Chelsea is about to make a phone call and will now increase their efforts to sign the 24-year-old ‘phenomenon’

Chelsea are set to step up their efforts to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli and the Blues will now be on the phone with the Italian champions.

What is the problem?
Well, it looked like the Nigeria international was going nowhere this summer after Le Parisien claimed Napoli wanted £155m for their talisman.

However, that doesn’t seem to have deterred Chelsea from the man The New Telegraph describes as a phenomenon.

Marianella believes the Blues are ready to speak to Napoli about a deal for Osimhen after making excellent progress in their task of clearing deadwood, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech all courts are about to be released or have already been released.

The Italian journalist said: “In these hours in England they are saying that Chelsea are also about to call Napoli for Osimhen.

It seems that one door is closed, that of Real Madrid, the two most open to a forward remain Manchester United and PSG a place at Tottenham would also have become available at that time.”

In the 2022/23 season, Nigerian Napoli achieved their first Scudetto in 33 years with 31 goals in all competitions, establishing themselves as one of the best strikers in Europe.

It’s no surprise then that heavyweights such as Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG are all eyeing Osimhen.

Osimhen speculation suggests Chelsea see Jackson as a select option

Osimhen rumors are starting to heat up just as Chelsea are set to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. The Senegal striker has passed his medical and is set to sign an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Still, the fact that Chelsea are making a call to inquire about Osimhen suggests that Mauricio Pochettino doesn’t see Jackson as their most important man – at least not yet.

Still, that should give the 22-year-old some extra motivation to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.
Make sure to keep an eye on Osimhen’s name as Chelsea seem determined to sign the powerhouse goalscorer this summer.

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Chelsea is getting ready to make a £64 million offer for the World Cup player who astounded Cristiano Ronaldo

Chelsea is now preparing an offer to sign Diogo Costa da Porto, while Mauricio Pochettino seems to buy a fantastic goalkeeper.
This is according to a Bola in Portugal.

What is the story?
Well, the exit of the Portuguese news believes that Chelsea would like to sign an important update on Kepa Arizarabalaga and Edouard Mendy.
As a result, the efforts to sign Costa da Porto seem to sign.

A Bola understands Chelsea are considering making a €75m (£64m) bid for the Portugal international, with the Blues hoping to strike a deal where that amount will be paid in three instalments.

It says Chelsea want to pay €25m (£21m) now and the remaining €50m (£43m) in the future to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

The interest in Costa comes after he enjoyed a superb 2022/23 season in which he kept 20 clean sheets in 41 appearances and conceded just 30 goals.

The 23-year-old also started for Portugal at the World Cup, where he stunned Cristiano Ronaldo after coming dangerously close to missing out in the 3-2 win over Ghana when he rolled the ball towards Inaki Williams rather than tossing it long into the match. last seconds.

Update on Diogo Costa could be a sign of Chelsea changing plans

It was recently rumored that Pochettino now plans to start the 2023/24 season with Kepa as the No.1 goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports.

It is clear that this is in contradiction with what a Bola has reported about the coast, so an exit of news has been deceived, or there has been a real change of planning at Stamford Bridge.

In our opinion, Chelsea must follow in the footsteps of Manchester City and Liverpool being great in a main goalkeeper: they can be the difference between a good season and a great one.

Make sure to keep an eye on this situation, because soon an offer must be made for the coast.

June 27, 2023
Victor Osimhen transfer meeting scheduled with Chelsea as Napoli makes £128 million demand

Napoli star Victor Osimhen has sparked interest from top clubs across Europe after helping the Italian side clinch the Serie A title

Chelsea intend to hold a meeting with representatives of Victor Osimhen about a possible move to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool and Manchester United will also meet at the Osimhen ground after Napoli set a £130m price tag for their striker.

The Nigerian played 32 times for Luciano Spalletti’s side in Serie A last season, scoring 26 goals. As the Italian giants are desperate for Osimhen this summer, football.london understands the Blues are considering a bid that could cost more than £100m.

West Londoners are looking for a new striker, Kai Havertz is closing in on a move to Arsenal and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in danger of leaving the club. Romelu Lukaku will return to Stamford Bridge after spending the 2022/23 season on loan at Inter Milan.

Lukaku is looking to return to the San Siro this summer, but Chelsea are unwilling to approve a new loan deal as they want to sell the Belgian forward permanently.

The Blues have also confirmed the arrival of Christopher Nkunku. from RB Leipzig, with the Frenchman able to operate as the number 9.

Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a new striker, central midfielder and goalkeeper this summer, Football.london understands. Sky Sports Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio said Osimhen would cost €150m this summer.

“Aurelio De Laurentiis wants 150 million euros for Osimhen,” said Di Marzio. “This is a first request.

“I think the only two Premier League clubs that can try to bring in Victor Osimhen are Chelsea and Man United. I think Bayern Munich are out of this race.

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The “disrespectful” player is considering staying with Chelsea, but Pochettino wants him to leave.

Romelu Lukaku is now open to the idea of staying at Chelsea, but Mauricio Pochettino has other ideas.

This was stated by Marco Conterio of Tutto Mercato Web.

What’s the latest on Chelsea and Romelu Lukaku? We see…

What’s the story?
Well, the Belgian caused quite a stir at Stamford Bridge this week. A report from Corriere dello Sport has said that Lukaku is ready to hire lawyers to talk to Todd Boehly about a move from Chelsea to Inter Milan.

The Italian giants are keen on securing another loan deal, although Conterio believes Chelsea are unwilling to consider another temporary move.

There’s an offer from Saudi Arabia on the table but the 30-year-old doesn’t see any interest in it.

It was even said that Lukaku will “beat his first players on the table” to force an exit.

That seems to have upset Pochettino. Conterio explains how Lukaku is now demonstrating a willingness to stay in West London as a return to Inter looks unlikely.

However, according to the Italian journalist, Pochettino has “other ideas”, suggesting that he is not interested in reinstating the Belgian international.

Al-Ahli has since improved its bid to sign Lukaku and is said to be more considering a move to Saudi Arabia.
Lukaku should leave Chelsea

Hopefully something stands between Al-Ahli and Lukaku as the striker has to leave Chelsea: he has burned bridges.

Ally McCoist said on talkSPORT that Pochettino should get rid of the Antwerp-born striker to ensure a positive dressing room environment next season, adding that Lukaku’s heart doesn’t appear to be with Chelsea after that famous Inter Milan interview in 2021.

Graeme Souness even called the Belgian ‘disrespectful’ after hearing the remarkable comments.

Lukaku could do well under Pochettino next season, but with young talents like Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku and new Nicolas Jackson in the Argentina attack, it’s time to develop the 30-year-old.

June 26, 2023