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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 ...

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...

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...