Hello and welcome to the ECHO’s dedicated Liverpool news and transfer blog for Monday 26 June.
Having signed Alexis Mac Allister for an undisclosed fee, the Reds continue to target further additions this summer with central midfield still seen as the priority area. Ryan Gravenberch, Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, Nicolo Barella and Gabri Veiga have been mooted as options for Jurgen Klopp and his recruitment team.
Reports from Spanish publication national state Klopp will “demand” to buy Gravenberch for £21.3m after his one season with Bayern Munich in Germany. Elsewhere, it has been suggested that Liverpool are planning to offer £68m for Barella, while current club Inter Milan are “open” to sanctioning a move for the 26-year-old Italy international.
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13:06Tom Cavilla
Who will stay and go this summer?
12:08 p.mTom Cavilla
Lavia ‘query’ made
Liverpool have reportedly inquired about a possible deal for Romeo Lavia.
The ECHO previously stated that the Southampton star is a player of interest to the Reds as they look to strengthen their midfield and it has been claimed that moves are now being made for a possible signing.
That Daily mail have claimed Liverpool have ‘sounded out’ Saints over the 19-year-old and have asked about the ‘terms of a deal’.
Southampton are expected to demand more than £40m for the teenager.
11:53Tom Cavilla
Liverpool show ‘strong’ interest in Doku
Liverpool are said to be showing ‘strong’ interest in Rennes winger Jeremy Doku.
Linked with a move to Anfield two years ago, the Belgian is reportedly back on the Reds’ radar.
It is claimed his current employers will not sanction a sale for a fee lower than 50m. EUR (£42.8m).
11:16 a.mTom Cavilla
Diaz will wear No. 7 next season
Liverpool have announced that Luis Diaz will wear the number seven shirt from next season.
Diaz has worn the number 23 until this point, but has now been given an iconic number previously worn by Luis Suarez and James Milner.
Supporters who have already bought next season’s home shirt with Diaz’s old number on the back will be refunded and offered a new shirt with the Colombian’s new number.
10:35Tom Cavilla
Keane gets a job as manager
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Keane has been appointed as the new manager of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Keane worked as an assistant to Sam Allardyce at Leeds United last season but could not keep the Whites in the top flight.
10:09Tom Cavilla
Osimhen ‘highly valued’ by Klopp
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with Liverpool.
A report emerged on Saturday afternoon that the Reds were one of three Premier League clubs to hold talks with the 24-year-old and Gazzetta dello Sport has issued an update on the situation, adding that “important offers may come in the coming days”.
The Italian publication adds that the player is ‘highly valued’ by Jurgen Klopp, although Liverpool ‘want to consider all aspects’ of a potential deal before taking any further interest.
Napoli are said to be seeking €180m (£153.9m) for their star striker.
09:47Tom Cavilla
Liverpool ‘offered’ Ndicka
Liverpool reportedly turned down the chance to sign Evan Ndicka ahead of the centre-back’s recent move to AS Roma.
Formerly at Eintracht Frankfurt, the Frenchman became a free agent this summer and has ended up in Serie A.
Liverpool were among the club linked with Ndicka ahead of this move, although the ECHO made it clear in March that the 23-year-old was not a player being pursued.
Discusses the defender on Here We Go podcastFabrizio Romano has stated that the Reds were ‘offered’ the player but ‘decided against’ a deal.
08:31Tom Cavilla
Red ‘closes’ on Thuram
Liverpool are ‘closing in’ on the signing of Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, it is claimed.
This was the latest update provided by Football Insider on Sunday, with the Reds ‘pushing hard’ to conclude an agreement for the Frenchman.
The above article adds that Liverpool sources now ‘expect’ a deal to be completed for the 22-year-old.
08:01Tom Cavilla
Firmino’s future
Roberto Firmino could be the latest player to swap the Premier League for Saudi Arabia.
The outgoing Liverpool striker is claimed to be ‘in talks’ with Al-Ahli, with talks ongoing.
It is according to Fabricius Romanwho adds that the Saudi club is preparing medical tests in case Firmino gives the green light to join the club.
07:26Tom Cavilla
Klopp ‘orders’ Gravenberch move
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly ‘ordered’ Liverpool to sanction a deal for Ryan Gravenberch.
The Bayern Munich midfielder remains linked with the Reds after a challenging first campaign at Bayern Munich where the Dutchman’s first-team chances were limited.
Klopp is looking to ‘take advantage’ of the player’s situation, according to The nationalhaving been ‘convinced’, Gravenberch will easily fit into the Reds’ system.
Liam Wood
The first six Premier League games of next season
Liverpool have now found their fixture list for the 2023/2024 season.
Here are their first six Premier League games at Anfield and beyond;
Sunday 13 August against Chelsea (A) at 4:30 p.m
Saturday 19 August against Bournemouth (H) at 3 p.m
Saturday 26 August against Newcastle United (A) at 3 p.m
Saturday 2 September against Aston Villa (H) at 3 p.m
Saturday 16 September against Wolves (A) at 3 p.m
Saturday 23 September against West Ham (H) at 3 p.m
*Subject to change due to TV/broadcast schedules.
Liam Wood
Who should Liverpool keep or sell?
Liam Wood
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