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According to multiple reports, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is set to play his last game for Liverpool on Sunday, away to Newcastle in a hugely important early-season clash of top-four hopefuls. Salah’s departure would be a massive blow to Liverpool, who only have until Friday to replace a player who has scored 138 Premier League goals (187 in all competitions) in six-plus seasons at the club. Salah has never scored fewer than 19 goals in a PL season for Liverpool.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are reportedly in pursuit of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah once again, after an initial approach was rebuffed by the Egyptian’s agent earlier this month. According to the report from David Ornstein, Liverpool have marked Salah as not for sale, and it is unknown whether or not Salah wants to make the move for his part in the deal.

Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is wanted by plenty of huge teams across Europe and it appears his future will be clearer in the coming days.

According to a report from Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Fiorentina have set a deadline of Friday for Amrabat to tell them whether or not he wants to leave.

The 27-year-old central midfielder was excellent at the World Cup in Morocco’s run to the semifinals and his mixture of being combative and then keeping the ball and driving forward with it is something that is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.

Amrabat is exactly the kind of player that all three of those teams need in central midfield and especially Liverpool given the lack of balance in their play over the opening weeks of the new season.

Jurgen Klopp has been searching for new holding midfielders and Amrabat fits the bill perfectly. Quite how much he will cost from Fiorentina is another issue but after signing Wataru Endo, there does appear to be room for one more midfielder at Liverpool.

Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is a name that continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League and two giants are reportedly tussling to sign him.

Gravenberch, 21, has not been a regular at Bayern Munich and despite the German giants being reluctant to let the versatile Dutch international leave, it seems like it is inevitable.

Per a report from our partners in Germany at Sky Sports, both Liverpool and Manchester United are favorites to sign Gravenberch to strengthen their midfield.

He is exactly the kind of player both teams need to add defensive solidity and balance to their midfielders and the fact he can play in defense and midfield is an added bonus.

Liverpool could be struggling in this pursuit as United boss Erik ten Hag gave Gravenberch his chance at Ajax as a teenager and knows him very well.

However, Liverpool do have a greater need for a holding midfielder and could probably offer Gravenberch more regular minutes compared with United.

Liverpool has agreed a $76 million fee for Southampton 19-year-old Romeo Lavia, according to Sky Sports, but the competition for his services isn’t over yet.

Chelsea’s massive purchase of Moises Caicedo has not ruled it out of Lavia, however, and Sky Sports says the Blues were close to a deal with Southampton as of last week.

The Belgian is an all-action midfielder from the Manchester City academy, and made two cup appearances for City in 2021-22 before making his Premier League entry for Saints to the tune of 29 games last season.

Liverpool has to seal this deal, as it would be an unwelcome look to agree two big fees and see the players choose Mauricio Pochettino’s rebuilding Chelsea project over Jurgen Klopp’s trophy-winning Reds.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Liverpool have agreed with Brighton for Moises Caicedo.

But reports are starting to emerge that Caicedo, 21, prefers a move to Chelsea and will not sign for Liverpool.

In a dramatic turn of events it looked Caicedo would not be heading to Chelsea and instead Liverpool.

But Fabrizio Romano has reported that Caicedo has told Liverpool he wants to sign for Chelsea and he gave the Blues his word earlier in the summer.

Yeah, this is getting very confusing but it is clear both Chelsea and Liverpool want to strengthen in central midfield and the both really want to sign Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.

Per multiple reports, including this one from David Ornstein, Chelsea have bid $61.3 million for Southampton’s 19-year-old midfield sensation Romeo Lavia but Saints want closer to $65 million.

Per a report from The Daily Telegraph, Liverpool have outbid Chelsea for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo (Brighton want over $125 million for the Ecuador international). However, per the report Caicedo would prefer a move to Chelsea over Liverpool.

Liverpool have been working on signing Lavia for a long time and Chelsea the same with Caicedo and now it appears the brilliant defensive midfield products could be heading to the opposite clubs.

Chelsea host Liverpool this Sunday and perhaps both Caicedo and Lavia will be in attendance in the stands: but wearing which tracksuit?

It took a very short time viewing any of Aston Villa’s preseason performances at the Premier League Summer Series to notice Jaden Philogene-Bidace.

Count Jurgen Klopp as one who’s done that, as Liverpool is said to be speaking with the forward’s representatives ahead of a possible transfer bid. Philogene is in the last year of his contract with Villa.

The 21-year-old has spent the last year-and-a-half on loan away from Villa, and he scored four times last season for Cardiff City in the Championship.

Philogene is an extremely versatile player who likes to function at left wing but can operate in any attacking position and Klopp has targeted players like that — Cody Gakpo comes to mind — in recent history.

Perhaps even a purchase and a loan back to Villa?

Liverpool continue to rebuild their midfield and Romeo Lavia appears to be their next target.

Lavia, 19, is set to leave recently-relegated Southampton this summer but the Saints are holding out for close to $65 million for the Belgian international.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool will submit a new bid of $57.8 million as they have been locked in negotiations with Southampton.

After already adding midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer, plus losing plenty of veterans including captain Jordan Henderson in that area too, Liverpool’s midfield will have a totally different look to it this season.

Lavia is exceptional in winning the ball back, holding it and using it wisely and his positional sense should see him slot straight in to one of the holding roles at Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Liverpool are pushing to sign new players in midfield this summer.

With Jordan Henderson leaving for Saudi Arabia and Fabinho set to follow him to the Saudi Pro League, Klopp has basically got an entirely new midfield after Naby Keita, Alex Oxalde-Chamberlain and James Milner all left at the end of their contracts this summer.

Liverpool have added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already this summer and here’s what Jurgen Klopp said in Singapore to reporters when asked about other new additions in midfield:

“We know we have to do something there, that’s absolutely clear. We are working on solutions, but I think everybody can imagine that,” Klopp said.

Who is the player Liverpool are trying to sign? Romeo Lavia, 19, is their main target and talks are ongoing with Southampton over a deal for the Belgian international. He would be the perfect replacement for Fabinho and Lavia is a rising star in the game. If Liverpool can pick him up for around $60 million, that is a very good deal.

Klopp also admitted that is a possibility for Trent Alexander-Arnold to play as a central midfielder in the No. 6 role and is trying things out with the England international. It seemed like Klopp is still keen for TAA to start at right back and play in a more hybrid role.

Liverpool are going to go bid on Southampton youngster Romeo Lavia as they are reportedly ready to up their bid after having an offer rejected.

Per the Guardian, Southampton rejected a $45 million bid (plus add-ons) from Liverpool for Romeo Lavia.

Fabrizio Romano now says Liverpool are set to offer a total package of $58 million for Lavia as the Belgian international seems very unlikely to be at second-tier Southampton this season.

Lavia, 19, excelled in his debut season in the Premier League and the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move for him. The holding midfielder only joined Saints from Manchester City last summer but his ability to win the ball back and use it wisely was clear for all to see.

Liverpool need additions in holding midfield as both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are expected to depart for Saudi Arabia. Lavia would be a perfect fit for the way Jurgen Klopp wants to play and at such a young age he has already proven he can be a superstar in the Premier League.

Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Southampton to sign Romeo Lavia as Jurgen Klopp aims to bolster his midfield.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are locked in talks with new Southampton sporting director Jason Wilcox.

Per the report, Southampton want close to $65 million for Lavia. The Belgian international was sensational last season in his first season as a Premier League player and Liverpool have spoken to his agents in recent weeks about a move.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been linked with a move for the Manchester City academy product but with Liverpool now losing Jordan Henderson and Fabinho on top of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner already moving on this summer, Jurgen Klopp need some reinforcements in midfield.

Lavia is a very good holding midfield who wins the ball back often and then uses it so well when he does have it. He is the perfect long-term replacement for Fabinho. Manchester City have a buy-back clause for Lavia for $54 million next summer so recently-relegated Southampton are keen to sell this summer to have a greater profit.

Fabinho looks set to be the next star player heading to Saudi Arabia, as he was left out of Liverpool’s squad for their preseason tour of Germany.

A report from The Times says that a $52.3 million bid has come in from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad and Fabinho and Liverpool decided it was best for him not to travel.

Al-Ittihad have already signed Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, free agent N’Golo Kante and Celtic’s Jota this summer and Fabinho, 29, looks set to be the next top-class player heading to Saudi Arabia.

Where does this leave Liverpool? Captain Jordan Henderson had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia to play for his former teammate and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard who is the new manager of Al-Ettifaq. But Henderson has gone on Liverpool’s preseason tour and that suggests he could remain at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp is overhauling his midfield this summer and with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister arriving, you would expect another midfielder to arrive if Fabinho does depart. According to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Liverpool have four options to replace Fabinho if he does move on: Romeo Lavia, Kalvin Phillips, Ryan Gravenberch and Sofyan Amrabat.

Liverpool have been linked with a $62.3 million move for Southampton youngster Lavia and on paper he would be a great signing and is a great replacement for Fabinho.

Levi Colwill’s strong loan season at Brighton and Hove Albion has been buttressed by his work with England’s U-21 national team this summer, and that’s put Chelsea in an uncertain position.

Colwill wants to play, you see, and Chelsea has a new boss in Mauricio Pochettino who has to decide his best XI. That means meeting a huge amount of players, many of them young due to Todd Boehly’s takeover last season, and sorting them into positions of priority.

And Colwill’s work at center back despite not turning 21 until February has captured the interest of many. Brighton’s made bids to bring him back, while football.london says Liverpool has repeatedly approached the Blues including once this week.

An exceptional passer who is very good in the air, Colwill nonetheless will have to win time over Benoit Badiashile. The 22-year-old showed well for Chelsea and is also a left-footed player.

Colwill wouldn’t be a shoo-in for starter’s minutes at Liverpool, where Virgil van Dijk has owned the left side and Ibrahima Konate wants to lay claim to the right (VVD has played on the right, too).

But he’d have every chance to earn said minutes, and it’s also interesting to consider what he might do on occasion at left back as Jurgen Klopp considers what’s best for his team with Trent Alexander-Arnold given more midfield-like responsibility on the right.

Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Nat Phillips, and Sepp van den Berg are also senior CBs in Liverpool’s squad.

The race to sign Romeo Lavia is heating up with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all pushing hard to sign the teenager.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have reached out to Lavia’s agents about signing him from Southampton. The 19-year-old is said to be valued at $63.5 million by Southampton, who signed him from Manchester City last summer.

The central midfielder had an amazing first season in the Premier League and is destined for big things. Per a clause in his contract, Lavia can be bought back by Man City for $53 million next summer so recently-relegated Southampton are probably going to sell him this summer to get more money.

Lavia was just named on the prestigious Golden Boy award shortlist and is already a full Belgium international. Given Liverpool’s need for plenty of reinforcements in midfield, Lavia fits the bill of a Jurgen Klopp player as he wins the ball back early and often and could become the long-term replacement for Fabinho in that role.

Romeo Lavia was one of Southampton’s top men in a down campaign last season, but he may land Saints plenty of money to bounce back from relegation.

TalkSport says that Liverpool is now the frontrunner to sign the ex-Man City prospect, and that Lavia could cost over $63 million.

Liverpool is said to have moved ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United in its pursuit of Lavia, while Man City is not said to be activating its buyback option on a player who won’t turn 20 until January.

Lavia scored once in 2,221 minutes for Saints in Premier League play while racking up tackles, interceptions, and blocks. (NM)

It’s official and it could be a Premier League top-four chase shaker.

Dominik Szoboszlai, an electric 22-year-old playmaker, is coming to join Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool’s midfield rejuvenation.

The Reds struggled mightily in the middle of the park in their disappointing 2022-23 season and Szoboszlai is a big swing to fix that.

Szoboszlai plays hungry in all phases of the game and should thrive in Jurgen Klopp’s Gegenpress. Today’s a big win for Liverpool.

Here’s what he told Liverpool’s web site:

“[A] really historic club, really good players, good coach, everything is good. For me it was perfect to make the next step in a club like this. The fans, the stadium, everything is really good.”

Dominik Szoboszlai

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Liverpool have added one of the top young attacking midfield prospects in Europe with Dominik Szoboszlai, 22, set to join from RB Leipzig as he undergoes a medical with the Anfield club. Per a report from Fabrizio Romano, then multiple other outlets including the BBC, Liverpool have triggered the release clause in Szoboszlai’s contract. The Hungarian star burst onto the scene at RB Salzburg and has continued his progression at RB Leipzig over the last few seasons as he helped them win back-to-back German Cups. The transfer fee is $75 million and after the signing of Alexis Mac Allister for $45 million, Liverpool have done extremely well to sign two hugely talented and classy midfielders for $120 million so far this summer. This will give them a huge upgrade in midfield areas and help them to control games and gives them extra balance and poise.

Priority no. 1 (and 2, and maybe also 3) for Liverpool this summer is to upgrade and rebuild Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. Alexis Mac Allister was signed just last week, and now Dominik Szoboszlai appears to be headed to Anfield as well after the Reds reportedly tabled an offer of $76 million to RB Leipzig.

If Liverpool are to persist with a three-man midfield next season, Szoboszlai and Mac Allister will likely start in the attacking/pressing-two alongside one another, in front of Fabinho.

According to a report from The Daily Mail, Liverpool want to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton this summer. Per the report, Liverpool are waiting to see what kind of bids develop for the Southampton and England midfielder. Per the report, Newcastle and West Ham are also chasing Ward-Prowse and Liverpool don’t want to pay over $60 million which is apparently what Southampton value him at. Ward-Prowse has been at Saints his entire career but after relegation, the 28-year-old suggested he would be moving on. The Saints skipper is an incredible set-piece specialist and a very solid midfielder who could slot in perfectly to this Liverpool side. He is basically the replacement for James Milner and JWP’s versatility and reliability make him a very savvy signing for Jurgen Klopp. If the price is right, Liverpool should do this deal. (JPW)

Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the long-mentioned Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool transfer is moving closer to reality.

Romano says that Mac Allister’s father/agent headed to England with the expectation of agreeing terms with the Reds, and that they’ve sorted a deal through the 2027-28 season.

That would then put the ball firmly in the court of Brighton to agree a fee with Liverpool for the World Cup-winning midfielder, with Romano saying it’ll be for a buyout clause “way less” than a reported $75 million. (NM)

Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven has had a dream to play at Anfield since attending a game there as a youngster.

An excellent ball progressor, Van de Ven is viewed as a $40 million target and reports have said Jurgen Klopp is an admirer.

So it’s a mutual appreciation society.

“I once went to the Liverpool stadium with my dad,” he told AZ WAZ. “That was over Christmas on Boxing Day. Liverpool vs Arsenal. That was madness. Then when ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ comes [on] – that’s a goose bump moment, that was very cool. It’s a dream to play there.”

The 6-foot-4 Van de ven turned 22 in April and has served as the captain of the Dutch U-21 national team. He moved from Volendam to Wolfsburg in the summer of 2021 and became a full-time starter in his second season, occasionally swinging to left back. (NM)