Liverpool transfer news: Liverpool is reportedly looking to beat Chelsea to a midfield signing, while a current Reds star is ‘unlikely’ to be offered a new contract.
Liverpool’s transfer business looks as though it could kick into gear in the coming days as the Reds look to be closing in on their first signing.
Jürgen Klopp is expected to undergo a rebuild of his squad this summer after a disappointing season, which ended in the Reds missing out on Champions League qualification and without a trophy, just 12 months on from being on the verge of a historic quadruple
New additions are needed in order to freshen things up at Anfield, and it looks as though Liverpool isn’t wasting any time in getting their first signing through the door, with reports suggesting a deal has been agreed with Brighton for Alexis Mac Allister (via Football Insider
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Attentions therefore could soon turn to who will follow Mac Allister, with suggestions Liverpool is looking to beat Chelsea to the signing of a Southampton star. There could also be decisions made on the current crop of players at Anfield, with one of the Reds’ stars ‘unlikely’ to be offered a new contract
Liverpool’s transfer business looks as though it could kick into gear in the coming days as the Reds look to be closing in on their first signing.
Jürgen Klopp is expected to undergo a rebuild of his squad this summer after a disappointing season, which ended in the Reds missing out on Champions League qualification and without a trophy, just 12 months on from being on the verge of a historic quadruple.
New additions are needed in order to freshen things up at Anfield, and it looks as though Liverpool isn’t wasting any time in getting their first signing through the door, with reports suggesting a deal has been agreed with Brighton for Alexis Mac Allister (via Football Insider).
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Attentions therefore could soon turn to who will follow Mac Allister, with suggestions Liverpool is looking to beat Chelsea to the signing of a Southampton star. There could also be decisions made on the current crop of players at Anfield, with one of the Reds’ stars ‘unlikely’ to be offered a new contract.
Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.
Roméo Lavia (Southampton)
Liverpool has reportedly contacted Southampton over Roméo Lavia as they look to beat Chelsea to the signing of the young midfielder.
The 19-year-old is one of a select few players to have emerged from Southampton’s season with any credit, with a number of top sides now being linked with a move for the former Manchester City youngster.
According to Football Insider, Lavia has been attracting interest from Chelsea, with the Blues having been working on a deal behind the scenes, while Arsenal has also been credited with an interest. Liverpool though is now claimed to have contacted Southampton as it turns its attention to securing a defensive midfielder.
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Liverpool.com says: Liverpool has had some success in snapping up young talent over the years, although it’s hard to see that being a priority at this moment in time. The Reds clearly need some more established stars to get them back to challenging at the summit of the Premier League.
Lavia is clearly highly thought of by some of the country’s top clubs, and it does seem likely he will get a move this summer, but whether Liverpool should be chasing him at this moment in time is debatable.
Thiago Alcântara (Liverpool)
Thiago Alcântara is ‘unlikely’ to be offered a new contract at Liverpool as he enters the final year of his current deal, according to reports.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star has been left frustrated by injury once again this season, with a hip complaint leading to his campaign ending early
