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Virgil van Dijk desires “a couple more” Liverpool additions to strengthen the team.
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Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister got Liverpool off to a strong start, but captain Virgil van Dijk wants “a couple more” players to sign on.
The Reds’ opening Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea, making it a mixed day for the team.
Axel Disasi’s goal tied the score after Luis Diaz’s opening goal was overruled for offside. Both teams also had goals disallowed after Nicolas Jackson’s obvious handball in the box was disallowed.
Szoboszlai and Mac Allister stood out for Liverpool, but the lack of a defensive midfielder next to them made it difficult for them to perform well on their debuts.
Van Dijk admitted he would like to see a “couple more” signings while expressing his “very happiness” with Liverpool’s business thus far in an interview with BBC Sport following the game.
“I am very impressed with the guys; as a human being coming to a new club, it is good how they are coming in,” he said.
“Our club is very family-friendly.
“Their quality spoke for itself on the pitch. I’m overjoyed with them.
“Let’s see if we can add a few more players while the transfer window is still open to make the team as strong as we can for this coming campaign. “.
With a £111 million agreement for Moises Caicedo, Liverpool is actively looking to add a new player to the middle of the field, despite the fact that he reportedly prefers Chelsea.
With owners Fenway Sports Group traveling to the UK for the game and Romeo Lavia of Southampton being another known target, it is hoped that negotiations will move forward soon.
Van Dijk was happy with Liverpool’s performance and a point from west London in the first game.
“It is our goal to put things right. We played very well for 20, 25, both with and without the ball, and we scored a good goal,” he said.
“They got involved after the goal was disallowed.
I thought we did a pretty good job of defending.
It’s difficult.
The game was excellent overall and could have gone either way. We recognize the point. “.
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Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move
After Moises Caicedo reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, Liverpool is looking to add to its summer signings.
Following an agreement to purchase Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £111 million, Liverpool appeared close to completing the transaction. However, the 21-year-old turned down a transfer to Anfield because he is waiting to join Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, will have to move on quickly to pursue other signings this summer; they could use the £11 million to bring in three players instead.
Romeo Lavia: £55m
The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.
Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.
Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.
Tyler Adams: £20m
According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.
However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.
After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.
Goncalo Inacio: £40m
Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.
They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.
Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.
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