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Liverpool also want to sign ‘outstanding’ winger after declaring Federico Chiesa interest

27Aug

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool also want to sign ‘outstanding’ winger after declaring Federico Chiesa interest

Liverpool’s transfer window seems to have sprung to life as we edge closer to deadline day. Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move to Anfield as the Reds contacted Juventus yesterday to test the waters about a potential transfer. TURIN, ITALY - AUGUST 8: Federico Chiesa of Juventus during a training session at JTC on August 8, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) With less than a year left on his current deal, Chiesa is available for around £15m, making him a low-cost option.However, the Italian is not the only attacker on Liverpool’s radar, with Kingsley Coman also linked with a move to Arne Slot’s side before the deadline. Liverpool want Kingsley Coman to strengthen attack Coman has decided to leave Bayern Muni...

17Aug

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Mohamed Salah breaks goal record on opening day of Premier League season

Mohamed Salah has broken a Premier League record on the opening day of the season after scoring for Liverpool against Ipswich Town. The Egyptian latched on to Dominik Szoboszlai's pass to slide the ball under Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton, doubling a Liverpool lead that been handed to Arne Slot's side by Diogo Jota. Salah's strike was the ninth time he's scored on the first day of a Premier League season, pulling one clear of Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The 31-year-old has previously scored on the first day against Watford - his Liverpool debut during the 2017/18 season - before going on to score goals against West Ham, Norwich City (2), Leeds United (a hat-trick), and Fulham. The only time Salah has failed to score on the first day of the season was during 2023/24,...

Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk

17Aug

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Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot has shut down talk about a possible move to Barcelona for Luis Diaz. The forward has once again been linked with the Catalans after Barca became frustrated in their attempts to land Nico Williams. Diaz’s father has previously admitted his son would love to play for Barca, but Slot says the Colombia international is going nowhere. “When I walked in, the whole day is about talking about football, it’s no surprise I hear speculation about Diaz,” he told reporters. “Is there anyone we don’t talk about? His future is with us. I like a lot of what I saw. He has had a big impact on Liverpool and I hope he has one for the coming season.” Barca have already signed Dani Olmo this summer but any more signings are now looking unlikely, with the club’s financial situat...

14Aug

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Why Liverpool are willing to sell young players this summer

Liverpool's seemingly sudden willingness to sell their young players is a result of various factors, rather than an order from new manager Arne Slot, Football Flame understands.Fans have voiced concerns on social media as Liverpool continue to entertain the departures of a number of young talents. Fabio Carvalho left for Brentford in a deal worth up to £27.5m, while the likes of Ben Doak, Bobby Clark and Sepp van den Berg are all facing uncertain futures at Anfield over the final weeks of the summer transfer window. Young players played a huge role in Liverpool's 2023/24 campaign, including their famous triumph over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, but sources have confirmed to 90min that such a level of exposure was not planned for their academy talents and was largely forced upon ...

13Aug

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Zubimendi Snubs Liverpool’s €60M Offer for Sociedad Stay

Liverpool have faced a significant setback in their summer transfer plans, with Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi deciding to stay put in Spain. Despite the Reds identifying Zubimendi as their top target for the defensive midfield position, the player has firmly informed Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, that he will not be making a move to Merseyside this summer. Zubimendi’s Decision to Stay: A Blow to Liverpool’s Plans Liverpool’s interest in Zubimendi was no secret. The club saw the 25-year-old as an upgrade on Wataru Endo, with manager Arne Slot being particularly impressed by Zubimendi’s performances for both Sociedad and the Spanish national team. The midfielder’s €60 million (£51.3 million) release clause seemed a reasonable price for such a talent, and Liverpo...

11Aug

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Liverpool vs Sevilla: Preview, predictions and lineups

Having enjoyed a productive tour of the United States, Liverpool are in action at Anfield for the first time this summer as they face Sevilla on Sunday afternoon. The start of the new Premier League season beckons, with the Reds preparing for their away trip to the newly-promoted Ipswich Town on 17 August. While the club are yet to make a move in the transfer window - although that could soon change - Arne Slot has overseen a bright pre-season which saw Liverpool win all three games across the pond. Their tour concluded with victories over domestic rivals Arsenal and Manchester United. An alternate challenge faces them in the form of a Sevilla side also under new management. Garcia Pimienta worked wonders with Las Palmas but a dire end to the season meant a parting of ways was understan...