Liverpool are still looking to bolster their midfield options before the transfer window closes and have stepped up efforts to sign Romeo Lavia after missing out on Moises Caicedo – but it looks as though they will lose to the Blues again.
Jurgen Klopp’s summer transfer plans have been turned upside down leaving the Liverpool boss scrambling for a new midfielder ahead of the upcoming deadline.
The Reds completed their first deals early with deals for Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai – both of whom started their first 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. But the sudden departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left Klopp with few options in the midfield and some extra pocket money.
It was enough to spark the pursuit of Brighton star Moises Caicedo, but despite agreeing a UK record transfer with Seagulls for the Ecuadorian, he opted to join Chelsea instead. . Liverpool had hoped to beat the Blues to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton but now want a move to Stamford Bridge. So what about Klopp? Here are all the latest transfer rumors surrounding Anfield.
Lavia fee is accepted… but that’s bad news
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Southampton for the sale of Romeo Lavia, with the two clubs settling for a fee of £60m.
But worse news for the Red Devils, Lavia, like Moises Caicedo, wants to go to Chelsea!
They are also expected to respect the Saints’ assessment of the 19-year-old, helping Liverpool move further on their transfer shortlist in their quest for a new No.
Sangare’s interest has been confirmed
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Liverpool have been named as one of several clubs believed to be interested in PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare.
The 25-year-old has emerged as a potential replacement for Liverpool this summer, although the Red Devils could face stiff competition if they choose to make the move. ESPN reports that Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also linked with signing him. Former Ajax, Atletico Madrid and Man City star Kiki Musampa is the brother of Sangare’s agent, and has confirmed that Nottingham Forest has seen an offer rejected as it did not reach the asking price 37. €31.8m (£31.8m) of PSV while admitting the big clubs. revolves around Ivory Coast services.
“For these clubs, this is the money they can cough up,” Musampa said. “Nottingham Forest have made an offer, but that’s not enough. You want to take him to the right club for him and where he will have a chance to play.
According to Sport Bild, Liverpool are still interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard.
The Frenchman looks set to leave this summer after making it clear to the Bayern board that he is hungry for a new challenge. Bild reports claim that Manchester United have seen an offer rejected for the World Cup winner, but are keen to get his offer as Harry Maguire’s replacement.
Liverpool have yet to make an offer but could be embroiled in a ‘transfer showdown’ with their bitter rivals before the end of the transfer window.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Besiktas on a free three-year deal after leaving Liverpool
The 29-year-old midfielder left Anfield at the end of the season before his contract expired and is looking for a club.
Oxlade-Chamberlain joins former Everton striker Cenk Tosun at Vodafone Stadium, alongside former Leicester defender Daniel Amartey and midfielder Gedson Fernandes, who had a short-term loan spell at Tottenham.
