Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Kylian Mbappe latest, Romeo Lavia deal, Thiago Alcantara offer
Hello and welcome to your Liverpool Live Blog for Sunday 9th July.
The transfer window is in full swing and deals are being finalized across the Premier League. Liverpool have already made two acquisitions with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
And the rumor mill continues to churn for speculation about the comings and goings at Anfield.
Kylian Mbappe is embroiled in yet another transfer saga between his club Paris Saint-Germain and longtime admirers Real Madrid. Uncertainty over the Frenchman’s next move has also led to Liverpool being brought up in the talks via previous links.
A new name linked with a move to Anfield last night was Real Betis star Assane Diao. While the Spain Under-19 international is yet to make his first-team debut, Diao proved his skills by scoring four goals and providing two assists in 20 appearances for the club’s reserves last season.
In any transfer window, exits can be just as important as arrivals. Thiago Alcantara is a man closely linked with a Liverpool exit. Officials from Turkish club Galatasaray have reportedly been in touch with the Reds and Thiago himself.
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09:32Connor O’Neill
Lavia Transfer Claim
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are convinced Romeo Lavia wants to join them before his other suitors.
The report claims that Liverpool understand the player would be keen to move to Anfield and “a deal is expected to be agreed” if the transfer fee can be settled. However, the report also claims that the Reds face stiff competition from Premier League rivals, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
It has been widely reported that the Saints are looking to receive a sum of around £50million for the highly valued 19-year-old, who has returned to training in Southampton ahead of his first friendly against Benfica on Wednesday.
MattSmith
Liverpool ‘interested’ in Diao
According to AS (translated by Sport Witness), Liverpool are interested in 17-year-old Real Betis forward Assane Diao.
While the Spain Under-19 international is yet to make his first-team debut, Diao proved his skills by scoring four goals and providing two assists in 20 appearances for the club’s reserves last season.
However, Diao, who mainly plays on the left wing, is also attracting interest from German side RB Leipzig.
MattSmith
Galatasaray in conversation with Thiago
On the subject of Thiago, more interesting news about the midfielder’s future has come to light thanks to reports from Turkey.
Fanatik, previously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, claims Galatasaray VP Erden Timur has held talks with the Liverpool star in England.
He is said to have made a ‘very good offer’ for the Spain international and Thiago has welcomed Galatasaray’s proposal.
The report adds that Timur has also been in talks with Liverpool to find out the terms needed to sign the former Barcelona player in this window, although the club’s response is not detailed.
MattSmith
ICYMI: Jones scores a European winning goal
England Under-21s won the European Championship in dramatic fashion, with Liverpool’s Curtis Jones scoring the winning goal for Lee Carsley’s side.
Jones will claim to be the match-winner after Cole Palmer’s free-kick deflected off his back and flew into the net in first-half injury time.
When things couldn’t get any better for the Reds star, he was named Player of the Match after receiving the same award in the semi-finals.
He is set for a brilliant 2023/24!
MattSmith
Morning Red!
Hello and welcome to your Liverpool Live Blog for Sunday 9th July.
The transfer window is in full swing and deals are being finalized across the Premier League. Liverpool have already made two acquisitions with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
A new name linked with a move to Anfield last night was Real Betis star Assane Diao. While the Spain Under-19 international is yet to make his first-team debut, Diao proved his skills by scoring four goals and providing two assists in 20 appearances for the club’s reserves last season.
In any transfer window, exits can be just as important as arrivals. Thiago Alcantara is a man closely linked with a Liverpool exit. Officials from Turkish club Galatasaray have reportedly been in touch with the Reds and Thiago himself.