Update: Carragher on Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher spoke to Sky Sports about the impact Alexis Mac Allister could have on Jurgen Klopp’s side.
“Well he’s certainly a good player, whether he’s a good signing we’ll see when the season starts. It looks like he can play every position in midfield – which will help Liverpool. He looks a super talent.”
Joao Palinha update
Joao Palinha is a player on the list of many midfielder’s Jurgen Klopp has looked at, but it seems he could be a target for West Ham – if Declan Rice was to leave the club.
TalkSPORT have reported West Ham are lining up a move and it is believed the Fulham star has a release clause in his contract.
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Khephren Thuram talks
According to Get Football News France, Liverpool and Khephren Thuram are close to agreeing personal terms ahead of a potential summer move from Nice.
“LFC have demonstrated themselves to be very convincing in the eyes of the 22-year-old and a number of steps forward in terms of talks have been made this week.”
The report also suggests that PSG are linked with a move for Thuram, but the Ligue 1 champions are not interested in pursuing a move for the 22-year-old.
“Liverpool have had initial contact with OGC Nice to understand the INEOS-owned club’s demands in the event that they were open to selling the player this summer.”
SportBILD’s Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside in his exclusive Fact Files column that Liverpool are in talks with the agent of Benjamin Pavard.
“Benjamin Pavard has informed the club that he wants to move in the summer,” the SportBILD journalist wrote.
“His agents are already talking to other clubs. Among them, Liverpool is now a hot candidate. Previously, Chelsea and Barcelona were already known to be interested, as well as Italian clubs AC and Inter Milan.
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has named Liverpool as the best atmosphere he has ever experienced.
The World Cup has played in the best stadiums across Europe, but singled out Anfield as the best due to the connection between the players and the fans.
Liverpool target Manu Kone is allowed to leave Borussia Monchengladbach for the right price, according to sporting director Roland Virkus.
The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for the Frenchman this summer after securing the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.
“Our attitude is well-known,” Virkus told kicker. “If there are sums involved that a club like Borussia has to think about, we will do it.
Have a read about what cost Liverpool their chance to sign England superstar Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window.
The Reds pulled out of the race to sign the 19-year-old after more signings were needed to be added to Jurgen Klopp’s squad.