Liverpool news and transfers LIVE – Alexis Mac Allister latest, Jorg Schmadtke claim, Dominik Szoboszlai eyed
Hello and welcome to the ECHO’s devoted Liverpool news and transfers weblog on Tuesday, May 23.
Liverpool nonetheless have a mountain to climb of their unlikely pursuit for Champions League qualification, and it seems to be as if they must accept a spot within the Europa League as a substitute subsequent season. Newcastle booked their place within the marquee European competitors with a draw in opposition to Leicester City on Monday evening.
As attentions flip to the summer season window, the Reds are hoping to signal Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton as Jurgen Klopp considers additional choices. Mason Mount and Ryan Gravenberch are amongst them, after the membership’s preliminary plans to focus on Jude Bellingham have been shelved.
Elsewhere, there are solutions Liverpool may swoop for Harvey Barnes and James Maddison in lower-worth offers from Leicester City if they’re relegated. Crystal Palace duo Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are additionally doing the rounds proper now, whereas Eze has damaged silence on such rumours.
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15:24Keifer MacDonald
Reds linked with Wolfsburg defender
Liverpool may make a summer season swoop for Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven, in line with a brand new report.
The i declare quickly-to-be sporting director Jorg Schmadtke may look to lure the defender from his former membership to Anfield this summer season as he prepares to assist Jurgen Klopp revamp his Liverpool facet. The 59-year-previous is, the ECHO understands, because of fly to England this week to iron out the ultimate particulars of a 3-month contract at Anfield, the place he will probably be tasked with succeeding the outgoing Julian Ward.
And because of his earlier ties at Wolfsburg, the place he served because the sporting director earlier than leaving in February, the Reds may make a transfer for Van de Ven this summer season.
The report in the i, provides: “The 22-year-old centre-back is one of the division’s most sought-after defenders and sources close to the player have indicated that Liverpool are one of the clubs who have been tracking him”.
14:59Connor O’Neill
2023/24 title winner odds
Premier League title winner odds – through Betfair – 2023/24
Man City: 8/15
Newcastle: 15/2
Arsenal, Liverpool: 9/1
Man Utd: 11/1
Chelsea: 16/1
Brighton: 33/1
Tottenham: 66/1
Aston Villa: 200/1
West Ham: 225/1
Brentford, Wolves, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Nottm Forest: 500/1
Bournemouth: 999/1
Burnley, Sheff Utd: 999/1
14:36Connor O’Neill
Schmadtke claims
Jorg Schmadtke has not but signed his cope with Liverpool – however it’s reportedly near doing so.
That’s in line with journalist Florian Plettenberg, who’s reporting that the previous Wolfsburg boss will primarily deal with the German market as soon as he joins Liverpool.
The ECHO reported on Monday morning that Liverpool are hopeful of asserting Schmadtke as their new sporting director imminently because the German will get set to fly into Merseyside to conclude talks this week.
Schmadtke emerged because the No.1 goal to switch the departing Julian Ward earlier this month as the present incumbent of the sporting director place prepares to stroll away from the membership after over a decade in a lot of totally different roles.
The ECHO understands Schmadtke is because of fly into the area in the direction of the top of this week to iron out the ultimate particulars of what’s more likely to be a brief-time period association that may have the potential to increase if appropriate for all events.
13:56Connor O’Neill
Szoboszlai ‘scouted’
Liverpool reportedly had a membership consultant in attendance to observe Dominik Szoboszlai final weekend.
That’s in line with 90min, who’re reporting that the Reds have been sat within the stands maintaining tabs on the Hungarian worldwide as he performed for RB Leipzig in opposition to Bayern Munich.
The report goes on to say that Arsenal and Newcastle United are additionally concerned about Szoboszlai forward of the summer season switch window.
12:23Connor O’Neill
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12:20Connor O’Neill
Robertson Real switch declare
Real Madrid are reportedly eager on signing Liverpool left-again Andy Robertson this summer season.
That’s in line with Spanish publication Fichajes, who’re reporting that Real are contemplating the opportunity of signing the left-again as a alternative for Ferland Mendy.
Robertson has gained the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League throughout his time at Anfield.
11:11Connor O’Neill
Gravenberch ‘makes Bayern request’
Ryan Gravenberch has reportedly requested Bayern Munich to let him be a part of Liverpool in the summertime switch window.
That’s in line with Spanish publication Fichajes, who’re reporting that the midfielder desires to maneuver to Anfield this summer season.
The Oranje midfielder was celebrity for Ajax of their Eredivisie profitable marketing campaign final, however has solely began two video games within the Bundesliga this season.
10:02Connor O’Neill
Arsenal ‘make Rice bid’
Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.
That’s in line with Sky Germany, who’re reporting that the Gunners have already made a suggestion of €80 million (£70 million) for the 24-year-previous England worldwide.
The report additionally states that in addition to Mikel Arteta’s facet, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all are concerned about signing the midfielder this summer season.
08:52Connor O’Neill
Guehi linked with Liverpool
Liverpool have joined the lengthening queue of golf equipment eager on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
That’s in line with the Daily Mail, who’re reporting that in addition to the Reds, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are additionally within the 22-year-previous.
The report goes on to say that the England worldwide may price as a lot as £50million.
07:49Connor O’Neill
Firmino switch declare
Barcelona are reportedly forward of Real Madrid within the race to land Roberto Firmino.
That’s in line with Spanish publicaton Fichajes, who declare the Spanish champions are main the race to land outgoing the Liverpool star within the upcoming summer season switch window.
The report additionally goes on to say that the skilled striker can be a goal for a number of different golf equipment, together with Real Madrid, and that the Catalan giants are searching for a striker who can again up Robert Lewandowski.
Liam Wood
Full story on Alexis Mac Allister switch competitors
Alexis Mac Allister is scorching-matter throughout the web proper now amid hypothesis over his future.
Liverpool and Manchester United are amongst these firmly within the race for his signature, however there’s additionally some confusion on which different golf equipment may be pricing-up a swoop for the Brighton playmaker. Manchester City are able to hijack any transfer…
Read the newest from ECHO reporter Paul Gorst right here >>>
Liam Wood
Betting odds vs Southampton through Wager365
Liverpool will go to Southampton of their Premier League finale.
Here are the early betting odds from Bet365 earlier than that assembly;
Southampton win – 6/1
Draw – 15/4
Liverpool win – 2/5
*Odds have been right at 23:45 on May 22. Subject to alter.
Liam Wood
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