Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Nicolo Barella latest, Gabri Veiga twist, Ryan Gravenberch attitude
Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip and speculation, including the latest on Ryan Gravenberch, Khephren Thuram, Mane Kone, as well as Micky van de Ven and Sadio Mane
The Reds are working hard to further strengthen their squad following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister earlier this month, with Ryan Gravenberch on a target list that includes Khephren Thuram, Mane Kone and many other midfielders.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp is also looking for a left centre-back, with Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven on Liverpool’s wish list.
In other news, ex-Liverpool striker Sadio Mane could leave for Saudi Arabia.
Benitez ‘close’ to the European club
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly closing in on a return to management with La Liga side Celta Vigo.
Benitez has been out of work since he was sacked by Everton in January 2022 after just six and a half months in charge. First he had a stint in China with Dalian Professional. According to Spanish publication Revelo, negotiations between Celta and Benitez have now ‘accelerated’ with the hope of reaching an agreement this week. Following the departure of Carlos Carvalhal, the La Liga club is looking for a new manager.
If Benitez takes over from Carvalhal at the Estadio de Balaidos, one of his first tasks will be to discuss the future of key midfielder Gabri Veiga.
Veiga is one of several midfielders Liverpool are currently considering as Jurgen Klopp and sporting director Joerg Schmadtke look to further strengthen the squad following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Veiga had a great season at Celta last term, providing four assists and scoring 11 goals in 36 games. The 21-year-old is likely to make Spain’s Under-21 squad for this month’s European Championships in Romania and Georgia, reportedly with a release clause of around £34million. Liverpool bring Valverde to ‘change’
Liverpool reportedly tried to sign Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde recently.
According to TEAMtalk, the Reds made a very ‘real’ attempt to land the Uruguayan at Anfield this summer.
However, the report goes on to say that Valverde wouldn’t be thinking about a move and Real wouldn’t be ready to sell anyway. Chelsea and Man City have also made midfield changes, according to the report.
Barella is linked with Chelsea
Reports from 90 Minutes suggest Chelsea have emerged as possible suitors for sought-after Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella amid suggestions that Liverpool could be targeting the player. The 26-year-old helped his side reach the Champions League final last season. He also helped his country come out on top in the postponed Euro 2020 final two summers ago.
Amid persistent suggestions that Newcastle would sign Barella for £50m this summer, new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is said to see him as a key target, despite the Blues spending £600m last season and subsequently failed to make up their minds to enter into a contract. in the upper half.
Amrabat is “watched” by Liverpool.
Liverpool are reportedly among clubs chasing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat in the summer window.
That’s according to data from FirenzeViola.it via Sport Witness, which reports that the Reds and Newcastle United are currently the only clubs willing to pay the fee demanded by the Serie A side. The report also claims that the Moroccan international has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. ECHO also understand that KhephrenThuram is high on the shortlist as the Reds plan further additions in midfield.
Walker transfer tour
According to the Daily Mail’s Simon Jones, Kyle Walker is keen to stay at City and has opened talks for a contract extension.
After starting his career at Sheffield United, Walker moved to Tottenham Hotspur where he stayed until Manchester City in 2017.
Since then, he has made over 250 appearances for the Etihad club and won 12 trophies, including five Premier League and Champions League titles. However, Jones’ report also said there were also rumors of interest from Liverpool but it would be hard to see such a transaction between their Premier League rivals.
Walker has also recently been linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
Stretcher Liverpool, transfer request
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United are all interested in signing Nicolò Barella from Inter Milan.
The Italian publication’s report also claims that Barella is open to a move to the Premier League and that Liverpool are front and center for the 26-year-old.
Barella won Serie A with Inter in 2021 and helped the Nerazzurri reach the 2023 Champions League and 2020 Europa League finals. The midfielder also won the 2020 European Championship with Italy.
Keito Nakamura transfer odds
Liverpool are favorites to sign LASK Linz striker Keito Nakamura this summer.
The Reds are 3-1 favorites with Paddy Power signing the 22-year-old. He was a highlight for the Austrian giants in the 2022-23 season, averaging 17 goals and eight assists in 36 games in all competitions.
The second favorites are Borussia Dortmund at 4/1, Aston Villa 5/1 to sign the Japan international.
Update from Micky van de Ven
According to David Lynch, Micky van de Ven is ‘top’ of Liverpool’s list of defensive players this summer.
The Reds are considering a left centre-back and Micky van de Ven makes sense as a target having played for Jörg Schmadtke’s former club Wolfsburg.
The Dutchman, who has expressed his desire to join a bigger club, is not believed to be for sale. However, we’ll have to wait and see what happens next.
Sadio Mané in Saudi Arabia?
Sadio Mane could be the latest player targeted by Saudi clubs.
A number of top players across Europe are under scrutiny by Saudi clubs following the PIF’s recent takeover of four clubs, with Cristiano Ronaldo followed by Ruben Neves and a host of other big stars.
And Mane could follow suit, with Ekrem Konur reporting that “Al-Nassr is preparing an opening bid for the 31-year-old.”
Gravenberch gives green light as Liverpool weigh options
Ryan Gravenberch is a serious option for Liverpool this summer as they consider their options in the transfer market.
The Dutchman has spoken out about his future at Bayern Munich after struggling for playing time at Bayern Munich and has reportedly given the all-clear to Liverpool to make the move for him. Meanwhile, Paul Gorst is aware of Liverpool’s interest.
He writes: “While Alexis Mac Allister has already arrived at Anfield this summer as a key reinforcement, the prospect of regular midfield appearances from Jurgen Klopp is open and open to anyone who comes through the door this summer. “
