Hello and welcome to our Liverpool FC live blog on Tuesday 25th July.
The Reds rounded off their pre-season training camp in Germany with an enthralling 4-4 draw against Greuther Furth. Darwin Nunez (2), Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were all on the target list for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who now travel to Singapore to continue their summer preparations.
Apart from the action on the pitch, updates are expected soon for both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who are the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia. After that, who would Liverpool look to replace them? Southampton’s Romeo Lavia remains linked, while Joshua Kimmich has emerged as a possible target.
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14:56Jake Bayliss
Liverpool were handed the chance to Caicedo and Colwill
Liverpool may have a glimmer of hope as they keep tabs on the situations of Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill – as Chelsea and Brighton battle to seal a deal over potential transfers.
Chelsea and Brighton have worked together amicably in recent years. But there has been a major shift in dynamics this summer as Brighton finished above Chelsea in the Premier League and are refusing to roll over to them in the transfer market in terms of two Liverpool-linked players – Caicedo and Colwill.
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14:02Jake Bayliss
Fabio Carvalho admits Jurgen Klopp
Fabio Carvalho feels his long-term future at Liverpool is still up for debate as he revealed dialogue with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was at a minimum ahead of his loan exit from Anfield this summer.
Scoring the winner against Newcastle deep in injury almost immediately after signing for the club only served to boost this and he went on a comfortable run in the squad. That was until the Winter World Cup, when, upon the team’s return, Klopp seemingly tossed his new signing aside with little explanation said on the matter.
Talking to Transfer marketthe playmaker believed he was short-changed when he sold a move to the Reds, which ultimately affected his performance levels.
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13:29Connor O’Neill
Fabinho transfer ‘in danger’
Fabinho’s proposed move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad is reportedly in jeopardy.
It is according to David Ornstein of Athleticwho report that negotiations and talks are continuing, with Al Ittihad’s desire to sign him unabated.
However, the report also claims that there has been a delay in the process and as it stands, Fabinho is set to resume preparations for Liverpool on Wednesday.
The report also claims that any doubts about the move have nothing to do with his two French bulldogs.
13:20Connor O’Neill
Latest Mbappe next club odds
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Real Madrid – 1/1
Any Saudi club – 6/4
PSG – 3/1
Liverpool – 25/1
Arsenal 25/1
Manchester City – 33/1
Chelsea – 40/1
Manchester United – 50/1
12:22 p.mConnor O’Neill
Kudu’s ‘eye’ of United as Højlund’s alternative
Manchester United will reportedly cool their interest in Rasmus Højlund if Atalanta demand more than £60m for the centre-forward.
It is according to Guardianwho also report that Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani is also a player of firm interest to Erik ten Hag, who is keen to sign a forward and is targeting the 20-year-old Hojlund.
The report also claims that another forward on Ten Hag’s radar is Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus. The 22-year-old has previously been linked with a move to Liverpool and was also close to signing for Everton last summer.
11:15Connor O’Neill
Gallagher and Caicedo transfer claims
According to The timesChelsea have rejected West Ham United’s £42m bid for Conor Gallagher.
However, the report also claims that the Stamford Bridge club are prepared to sell the midfielder this summer, but West Ham are unwilling to make a higher bid for the 23-year-old midfielder, with Chelsea valuing Gallagher at around £45million.
The same report also claims Chelsea are trying to complete a deal for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo, but little progress has been made despite senior executives from both clubs being in Philadelphia this week.
The Seagulls, it is claimed, value Caicedo at £100m, but Chelsea are still hoping to get a deal done for under £80m. Both midfielders have been linked with a move to Liverpool.
10:58Connor O’Neill
Kimmich breaks silence on Bayern’s future
Joshua Kimmich has shut down any suggestion he could leave Bayern Munich this summer.
ONE report from Spain on Monday claimed Liverpool are considering a bid for the midfielder, who has two years left on his deal. That report came just days after German publication Kicker claimed Bayern could be willing to listen to offers for Kimmich this summer.
The 28-year-old has won 11 Bundesliga titles with the Allianz Arena club and has played a major role in Bayern’s recent dominance in Germany.
But when asked about the prospect of leaving the Allianz Arena this summer, Kimmich shut down any transfer talk by claiming he is confident he will remain a Bayern player this season.
He said: “I am very sure that I will play the coming season at FC Bayern. I have no other plans.”
09:39Connor O’Neill
Lavia claim amid transfer speculation
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia reportedly wants to join Liverpool this summer.
This is what a journalist says Florian Plettenberg, who reports that no agreement has been reached between the clubs, but specific negotiations are underway. Saints value the midfielder at £50m, according to the report.
While according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolierihad Lavia been ‘a bit annoyed’ that Liverpool were taking so long with their approach.
But the same report also claims he is now said to have ‘agreed personal terms’ with the Reds, with Liverpool set to launch their first bid soon.
09:11Connor O’Neill
Amrabat ‘agrees’ Manchester United transfer
Liverpool midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has reportedly agreed to join Manchester United.
This is what a Moroccan journalist tells us Under Anas, who report that United have agreed to sign the 26-year-old. He wrote on Twitter (translated from French): “Sofyan Amrabat joins Manchester United. Just one more detail to settle and the deal will be 100% good for Amrabat.”
While in Italy, The nationvia Sports witnesshave claimed that United are the only club making ‘concrete moves’ for Amrabat and that they are just €3-5m short of Fiorentina’s €30m valuation.
The Moroccan star was one of five players who have been linked with Liverpool as a direct replacement for Fabinho.
08:27Connor O’Neill
Fabinho transfer delay “explained”
Fabinho is on the verge of leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia – and new reports from Brazil may have explained why there is a delay in the deal.
The Reds received a £40m bid from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad earlier this month. And now Fabinho and his family are claimed to own two French bulldogs and it has been reported that he was seeking ‘clarity’ over the situation regarding his beloved pets.
Brazilian media Globe Sports claims to have contacted Fabinho’s camp to clear up the rumours. Their article says: “In contact with people close to Fabinho, [we] found that his two dogs’ trip to Saudi Arabia is not a concern.
“And it was never an obstacle in the transfer. The Brazilian [has agreed terms] with Al-Ittihad, but the operation has not yet been completed due to bureaucratic details.”
The Globo Esporte story adds: “On Sunday, representatives of the Saudi club were in London. The Asian nation’s government, owner of the money for the investment, released the funds.”
07:53Connor O’Neill
Latest Mbappe transfer
Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal have been cleared to talk to Kylian Mbappe after making a world record £259m bid for the striker.
Paris St-Germain are open to the idea of Mbappe going out on loan this summer to see out the final year of his contract elsewhere.
According to BBCChelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Barcelona have all expressed an interest in Mbappe, who is believed to favor a move to Real Madrid.
The French World Cup winner has also previously been linked with a move to Liverpool.
22:36James Quinlan
Fabio Carvalho comments
Fabio Carvalho has spoken to the German media while on loan to RB Leipzig from Liverpool. He touched on a number of topics such as Saudi Arabia, Jurgen Klopp and his own long-term future.
Stay tuned for more reactions throughout the day.
22:06James Quinlan
Good morning!
Good morning, reds!
Liverpool started the week brightly with a 4-4 draw with Greuther Furth in their second pre-season friendly. There were plenty of positive signs as Darwin Nunez (2), Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were all on the scoresheet.
Following on from that, it will most likely be a crucial week in the transfer market for Jurgen Klopp, stay tuned for all the updates this Tuesday.