All the latest headlines from Liverpool, with the club naming the new ‘Neymar’ as Mohamed Salah’s
replacement, and discussing a possible transfer day change.
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As Liverpool look ahead to their next game against Aston Villa, Jurgen Klopp and his recruitment will also have to keep an eye on the transfer window as the September 1st deadline approaches.
The Reds host Unai Emery’s high-flying side at Anfield on Sunday (2pm UK kick-off) as they look to continue their strong start to the 2023/23 Premier League season,
which currently sees them in fourth place . . Uruguay striker Darwin Núñez was keen to nail down a starting role in the line-up after his late heroics against the Magpies saw him score the game-winner, despite only being introduced in the 77th minute.
Elsewhere, the Reds are without captain Virgil van Dijk due to a red card at St James’ Park and Ibrahima Konate is also expected to miss the game with a muscle injury.
These are two absences that highlight the need for further work in the transfer market, with the club still linked with the likes of Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapié.
In midfield, links with the likes of Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch refuse to fade.
Here are the latest Liverpool.com stories you can’t miss. Liverpool may have found the ‘new Neymar’
With Liverpool star Mohamed Salah still linked with a move to Anfield this summer due to palpable interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, the Reds must now turn their attention to finding his replacement.
It’s a search that could lead them to PSV Eindhoven ace Johan Bakayoko. According to Football Insider, Liverpool are one of several clubs interested in signing the 20-year-old winger. He drew statistical comparisons with Neymar in the 2015/16 season, according to
claiming the player resembles Arsenal star and PFA Young Player of the Year Bukayo Saka. But whoever he is, he could be good for Liverpool, as Andrew Beasley writes here.
Liverpool get a ‘transfer switch’ option from deadline day
Liverpool are in the final days of the transfer window, with injuries and suspensions to key players highlighting the need for further reinforcements as we enter the dying embers of the market.
The club desperately needs balance in the back four, especially left backs
. This could now present an interesting opportunity for long-serving Joël Matip.
According to L’Equipe, the Liverpool defender is interested in Ligue 1 side Rennes as they look set to land the signature of the Cameroon international.
The player would be signed to replace Arthur Theate, who has impressed at the highest level of French football, with interest from both Fulham and RB Leipzig.
Basically, Theate is left-footed, which is why Liverpool have also been linked. It could lead to an unlikely late transfer deadline day, writes Josh Williams, as the Reds’ pursuit leads. Read the full story by clicking here.
