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Post by bluetornados on Aug 8, 2023 19:11:50 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 8, 2023 19:18:52 GMT
Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool captain 'understands doubts' before new season..
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Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018Virgil van Dijk says he can appreciate why there are "doubts" over Liverpool's prospects for the new season. Six senior players departed Anfield this summer including Jordan Henderson, Van Dijk's predecessor as captain. Pre-season results have been mixed, with a defensive midfielder yet to arrive after three failed bids for Southampton's Romeo Lavia. "I can definitely understand it [fans' negativity] in some ways but I'm not a very negative person," Van Dijk said. "But obviously when a lot of players are leaving, when your captain is leaving, your vice-captain is leaving, and at the moment there are only two incomings. "And the way we have been playing, in possession really good but defensively when you concede goals it's not as good, I can understand some people having doubts." Liverpool have signed midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but they are the only two arrivals so far. The departures of Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have not only left the Reds light on numbers but lacking in experience in the middle of the pitch. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/17C8B/production/_130691479_gettyimages-1600770175.jpgThiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic have not featured since last season as they continue to recover from injuries while Cody Gakpo has been utilised in midfield in pre-season by Jurgen Klopp to counter the lack of players available. The Netherlands defender Van Dijk, 32, said Liverpool's players would be determined to fight for trophies this season but acknowledged the size of the task. He added: "It will be very tough if we look at the teams around us, but we want to be up there again, we want to be challenging again. "We have to be confident, we should be confident and we should still be learning each and every day. There have been characters leaving, players who have played a big part in the success, but others have to step up. "That's a nice challenge in my opinion. We should be excited. I'm very excited, so let's give it a go."
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 11, 2023 11:42:38 GMT
Moises Caicedo transfer news: Liverpool agree £111m fee with Brighton for Ecuador midfielder..By Simon Stone, BBC Sport.
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Brighton rejected an £80m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo from Premier League rivals Chelsea in JulyLiverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee of £111m with Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo. After Brighton rejected a succession of bids from Chelsea, it remains to be seen whether the Blues will now match that amount. Brighton had set a fee in excess of £100m for Caicedo and had said they felt no-one would reach it. However, Liverpool have now done that, which leaves the 21-year-old Ecuador international free to go for a medical. Speaking on Friday, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said: "I got told I can confirm a deal with [Brighton] is agreed. "What did change is that we are a club with not endless resources, so things we didn't expect, a couple of things happening in the summer [Henderson and Fabinho], stuff like this. "We didn't think about that before the summer and when it happened, we gave it a go and obviously, the club was really stretched there." Klopp said he "didn't know" whether Caicedo was due on Merseyside for a medical on Friday and added he was not sure whether this would be the Reds' final business in the transfer window. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/114A6/production/_130722807_caicedo.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 13, 2023 22:00:56 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1472E/production/_130785738_caicedogossip.pngChelsea are on the brink of signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, in deal worth £115m as the Ecuador international prepares to snub Liverpool. The agreement between Caicedo and Chelsea is for a contract until June 2031 plus an option for an extra year, with personal terms agreed in May. Liverpool are also set to lose out to Chelsea in their pursuit of 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, who is set to leave Southampton for Stamford Bridge in a £55m deal Liverpool owner John Henry is set to be at Stamford Bridge for their Premier League opener against Chelsea, which could lead to boardroom tension against the backdrop of the transfer battle between the two clubs.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 13, 2023 22:30:10 GMT
Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder..By Simon Stone, BBC Sport.
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Moises Caicedo signed a new contract at Brighton & Hove Albion in MarchChelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m. Liverpool agreed a £111m deal for the 21-year-old Ecuador player on Friday. But Caicedo's preference is Chelsea and they have finally succeeded with a bid after having a succession of proposals rejected by Brighton this summer. The fee means Chelsea will break the British record twice in 2023, following the £107m purchase in January of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Caicedo, who was left out of Brighton's squad for their season-opening win at home to Luton Town, is still to have a medical. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/10D22/production/_130789886_moisescaicedo.jpgIt is understood the initial fee is £100m, with half of the additional payments said to be easily achievable, while Brighton have also negotiated a sell-on clause. 'Signs of hope in Liverpool draw for those wearied by Chelsea chaos' Debutant Disasi earns point for Chelsea against Liverpool Brighton had set a fee in excess of £100m for Caicedo this summer and said they felt no-one would reach it. Chelsea are believed to have bid £80m previously. In his news conference before the Seagulls' season-opening game against Luton Town, manager Roberto de Zerbi said he had "already forgotten" about Caicedo, adding: "Bigger clubs can buy our players but they can't buy our soul or spirit." Caicedo joined Brighton from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle for £4m in February 2021, although he did not make his Premier League debut until April 2022. He asked to leave Brighton in the January transfer window earlier this year and Arsenal had multiple offers turned down for the midfielder before he signed a new contract until 2027 in March. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/166FA/production/_130789819_gettyimages-1583352713.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 17, 2023 7:34:14 GMT
Wataru Endo: Liverpool in talks about signing Japan midfielder from Stuttgart..By Mandeep Sanghera, BBC Sport.
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Wataru Endo made four appearances for Japan at the 2022 World CupLiverpool are in talks with Stuttgart over signing their Japan midfielder Wataru Endo. The 30-year-old made 33 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring five goals and registering four assists. Stuttgart narrowly avoided relegation last season by winning a play-off against Hamburg. Liverpool have moved for Endo after missing out on Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, who has joined Chelsea from Brighton in a £115m deal. The Reds are also set to be beaten by Chelsea to the signing of Southampton's Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19. Liverpool want a defensive midfielder following the departures of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and James Milner this summer, while fellow midfielders Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also left the club. Endo, who has 50 caps for Japan, joined Stuttgart initially on a season-long loan in 2019 before completing a permanent deal. He was in Japan's squad at the 2022 World Cup and helped his country defeat Germany and Spain on the way to finishing top of their group. They were beaten by Croatia on penalties in the last 16. Despite Stuttgart's struggles last season, Bundesliga's statistics put Endo fourth in terms of duels won last season and seventh when it came to distance covered. He also played in Stuttgart's German Cup win against TSG Balingen last Saturday, scoring the final goal in a 4-0 win. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/8/17/301f7f98-995a-4092-a010-8f5f82f4b849.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 17, 2023 7:47:18 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 18, 2023 19:30:41 GMT
Wataru Endo: Liverpool sign Stuttgart and Japan midfielder for £16m..By Mandeep Sanghera, BBC Sport.
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Wataru Endo has played a key role in keeping Stuttgart in the Bundesliga for the past three seasonsLiverpool have signed midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for a fee of about £16.2m (19m euros), subject to a work permit and international clearance. The 30-year-old Japan international has agreed a four-year contract. Liverpool have brought in Endo after missing out on Ecuador international Moises Caicedo and Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia to Chelsea. Endo can also play at centre-back but has been signed primarily as a central defensive midfielder. "It feels amazing," he said. "It's always been a dream to play in the Premier League and with one of the biggest clubs in the world. It's a dream come true for me. "I think I can help this club defensively and I will have good organisation in the middle." The signing of Japan captain Endo, who was also Stuttgart's skipper, follows the departures of midfielders Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from the Reds this summer. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already secured reinforcements in the middle of the park, with new purchases Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai starting the opening 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. 'A monster on the pitch' "I'm really happy. Wataru is a really good player," said Klopp. "He is very experienced and loves to work extremely hard. "He's a late bloomer, he was definitely underestimated, but he has improved every year since he has been in a proper football setting. "When he came to Stuttgart he got an opportunity and never gave it away. When I saw him there's no chance I thought he was 30. "On the pitch, he's a monster and wants to fight. He has been on my radar for a while. I'm personally really happy and now let's start working." Endo, who has 50 caps for Japan, joined Stuttgart initially on a season-long loan in 2019 from Belgian club Sint-Truiden before the deal was made permanent a year later. "Both in sporting and in human terms, we're losing a very reliable player and captain in Wataru," said Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness. "The important goals he scored are only part of the reason why he's been so significant for us. "The fact that he can fulfil his dream of playing in the Premier League at the age of 30 is also recognition for the club and the people who have accompanied him here. I wish him all the best."
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 21, 2023 21:47:55 GMT
Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool to appeal against red card against Bournemouth..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1823A/production/_130847889_alexismacallister.jpgLiverpool will appeal against Alexis Mac Allister's red card in the 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth. The Argentina midfielder, 24, faces a three-game suspension after he clipped Ryan Christie's foot in the 58th minute at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was "harsh" and that his side have been "punished enough" by the dismissal. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker described the decision as a "nonsense" on social media. Liverpool were awarded a controversial first-half penalty when Joe Rothwell was adjudged to have fouled Dominik Szoboszlai. Both decisions were awarded by referee Thomas Bramall without interference from the video assistant referee (VAR). Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer for Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), said last week that officials "want to be the least interfering" they can be. On the Premier League's opening weekend, Webb contacted Wolves to apologise after they were denied a late penalty against Manchester United when Andre Onana jumped into Sasa Kalajdzic. The three officials at the centre of the decision - referee Simon Hooper, VAR Michael Salisbury and assistant VAR Richard West - were overlooked for the following round of fixtures.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 22, 2023 20:40:51 GMT
Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool midfielder's red card against Bournemouth is overturned..ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/14F7D/production/_130858858_gettyimages-1610633285.jpgLiverpool's Alexis Mac Allister's red card in Saturday's 3-1 win over Bournemouth has been overturned following a successful appeal. The Argentina midfielder, 24, was sent off and suspended for three matches after he clipped Ryan Christie's foot in the 58th minute at Anfield. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the decision was "harsh". The Reds appealed and the Football Association's Independent Regulatory Commission removed the suspension. "An independent regulatory commission has removed Alexis Mac Allister's three-match suspension following a claim of wrongful dismissal," the FA said. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker had described the sending off decision as "nonsense" on social media.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 22, 2023 23:11:54 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/156C3/production/_130874778_andre.jpgLiverpool have had a £25.6m (30m euros) bid for Brazil midfielder Andre, 22, turned down by Fluminense who are reluctant to lose the player before the end of their league season in December. Fiorentina have given Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 27, until Friday to decide whether he wants to stay at the club amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid. Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch faces an uncertain future at Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga club weigh up selling the 21-year-old Netherlands midfielder.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 24, 2023 20:34:56 GMT
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool say forward is not for sale amid Saudi links..By Mandeep Sanghera, BBC Sport.
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Mohamed Salah has scored one goal in two Premier League games so far this seasonLiverpool have no plans to sell Mohamed Salah amid fresh speculation linking him with a move to the Saudi Pro League, BBC Sport understands. Al-Ittihad are reported to be interested in the Egypt forward, 31, who joined the Reds from Roma in 2017. However, Liverpool do not want to sell a player who only signed a new three-year deal last summer and with the transfer window closing on 1 September. Salah's agent has previously played down talk of a move to Saudi Arabia. "Mohamed remains committed to Liverpool," said Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa in a social media post on 7 August. "If we considered leaving Liverpool this year, we wouldn't have renewed the contract last summer." Salah's representative has not responded following new links of a move to Al-Ittihad, who have already signed current Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and ex-Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, plus former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante and ex-Celtic winger Jota. Former Tottenham and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is the club's manager. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/15CFB/production/_130893398_mohamedsalah.jpgSalah has started both Liverpool's games this season, although he showed frustration at being substituted in the draw at Chelsea before knocking in the rebound from his saved penalty in the win against Bournemouth. Liverpool have already been left with issues in midfield when, after James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita left, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson moved to Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq respectively. The club have since signed defensive midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart. Salah has scored 187 goals in 307 games for Liverpool and has won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup during his time at Anfield. He has also won or shared three Premier League Golden Boots and been named the PFA player of the year twice.
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 25, 2023 9:23:49 GMT
Jurgen Klopp speaking before Liverpool's fixture against Newcastle United...
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On Mohammed Salad linked with a move to Saudi Arabia: “Talk about media stories, nothing to talk about from my point of view he is a Liverpool player. “He is essential and will be. There is nothing there. My life philosophy I think about a problem when I have it.” On Salah being commited to Liverpool: “100%” i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/25/10/74687065-12444701-Reports_suggest_that_Al_Ittihad_have_already_met_with_the_player-a-28_1692954168174.jpgJurgen Klopp commenting on this weekend's fixture against Newcastle United: “Incredibly strong team, in the Champions League and fully deserved with super development under Eddie Howe and smart business. "Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes are really good business; they have a super intense style and massive atmosphere there so this is a tough one for sure. "They played a really good first game where Aston Villa were good as well, the result didn’t reflect the full game." Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's team news for the weekend: “Trent yes, Thiago and Curtis Jones from Monday on and Ibrahima Konate is a doubt. "Playing forty minutes with ten men did not help, but that is the situation. “Very good news on Alexis MacAllister, massive [relief]. "I was pretty sure it wasn’t a red card, but that does not mean our people were going to be successful. "The picture were pretty clear it should not of been a red card, harsh tackles should always be punished but it ws not a harsh tackle in a situation, it was fast." Jurgen Klopp on Wataru Endo debut last week: “It is still early days, after one and half day's, half a session playing in a team with 10 men is really difficult and he did really exceptionally well with that. "He looks good, he is a good player and I was really happy. "No it was not expected, we had him on the bench to bring him on later in a slightly different situation." ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/EBDB/production/_130897306_jurgenklopp.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 25, 2023 16:27:43 GMT
Saudi Pro League: Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta want Saudi transfer deadline moved..
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Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp want the Saudi deadline to fall in line with EuropeLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have called for the Saudi Pro League to move its transfer deadline to match up with Europe's major leagues. The deadline in most of Europe this year is 1 September, but Saudi clubs can buy players until 20 September. Teams from the Premier League would have to wait until January to replace anyone who left between those dates. "It is a competitor now, I think we have to change that," Arteta said. Deadlines differ from country to country across the world, but this is one of the first times a league outside of Europe has been able to attract top players. Saudi clubs have signed a host of big-name footballers this summer, including Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, the world's most expensive player in Neymar from Paris St-Germain, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Wolves skipper Ruben Neves. Al-Ittihad are reported to be interested in Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. Klopp said: "In the past with Russia, long ago thankfully, they had a different transfer window and could still come [after the Premier League deadline]. "It's new, it's challenging for everybody and we have to learn to deal with it. But the authorities should make clear that if you want to be part of the system, do your business at the same time as the others at least." There has been reported Saudi interest in Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and midfielder Thomas Partey. Arteta said he could not rule out Arsenal selling players after the deadline. "The principle would be that [they would not] but I cannot make the decision for the club," Arteta said. "It would be on the table like with any offer and you have to look at it. The only thing I'm saying is it's not ideal because they are a competitor."
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Post by bluetornados on Aug 29, 2023 7:49:01 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/7/18/811713a6-74f1-4408-b88a-6fe8d101bcd4.pngAl-Ittihad are ready to test Liverpool's resolve amid their insistence Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is not for sale with a $162m (£129m) bid. The Saudi side are also interested in Liverpool's England defender Joe Gomez, but the Reds have no intention of selling him. Klopp's side are pushing to sign PSV Eindhoven's Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko, with Everton, Burnley and Crystal Palace also interested in the 20-year-old.
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