Liverpool news and transfers – Double injury update, Jonathan Tah interest, Chiesa debut hint

All the latest Liverpool news and transfer gossip during the international break, including updates as reports suggest Kylian Mbappe reached a verbal agreement with the Reds in 2023

The international break is almost over which means Liverpool’s preparations for the return of the Premier League continue. Nottingham Forest visit Anfield on Saturday as they look to end the Reds’ run of three straight wins as Arne Slot’s side remains the only team to not concede in the top flight this season.

Alexis Mac Allister provided an injury scare for Liverpool during the international break after being forced off against Chile with an adductor problem. He hadn’t featured in Argentina’s build-up for Tuesday night’s showdown with Colombia, however he was a second-half introduction in their 2-1 defeat.

Although the transfer window has closed until January, Liverpool continue to be linked with moves for potential additions. They bolstered their attacking ranks with a surprise move for Federico Chiesa but they are being mooted to further strengthen the department.

According to a report, Liverpool are monitoring Bryan Mbuemo with Brentford said to value the forward at £40million. Elsewhere, there has been high praise for Liverpool duo Ryan Gravenberch and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The pair enjoyed standout performances in the international break with the Dutchman sparking his own highlight reel. Alexander-Arnold was named player of the match for successive Three Lions matches as he played a starring role in England’s 2-0 win over Finland.

We will be keeping an eye on all the other news and dealings around the Premier League. Manchester City and Arsenal are facing fresh injury concerns following the break for international football – on Tuesday, Nathan Ake was stretchered off for Holland, hours after Gunners captain Martin Odegaard arrived back in London on crutches following an ankle problem.

So, with that being said, stay with us at the ECHO as we plate up the latest Liverpool news and transfer gossip as the international break comes to a close…
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Arne Slot, head coach of Liverpoo

Doak on loan challenge

Liverpool youngster Ben Doak has admitted he is looking forward to playing regularly after joining Middlesbrough on loan for the 2024/25 season.

“I’ll be just happy to be playing,” he says. “Obviously coming from such a big club, it can be difficult to get games.

“My aim this season is to just improve as a player, and you can only really do that by playing games regularly. So hopefully I can give good performances that ultimately warrant my place in the team.

“I cannot wait to get out there in front of the fans and get my career up and running. Hopefully I can do well. There were no bad elements to coming here. Time will tell.

“Hopefully I can just go out there and do what I do, please the fans with my performances and please myself.”

Liverpool winger Ben Doak during the pre-season friendly against Manchester United at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina on Augus

Szoboszlai makes honest admission

Though he is shining for Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai was on the end of a significant defeat for Hungary against Germany.

The 23-year-old was the captain as his national team were thumped 5-0 on Saturday evening in Dusseldorf in their UEFA Nations League opener.

Following the heavy defeat, Szoboszlai delivered an honest interview ahead of his return to Merseyside.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai speaks after Hungary’s goalless UEFA Nations League draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Budapest on Septe

Chiesa Liverpool debut twist after injury setback

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot injury blow may present a quicker than planned opportunity for new summer signing Federico Chiesa. The Reds signed the Italy international from Juventus during the summer in a deal potentially worth up to £12.5million – and Chiesa was their only senior outfield addition.

Chiesa is yet to make his debut for Liverpool after he was signed just 48 hours before the Reds faced Manchester United in their last match-up before the international break. The 26-year-old has been training alongside Liverpool U21s at the AXA Training Centre during the gap in a bid to sharpen up his fitness.

Arne Slot faced a nervous wait to see all of the Liverpool players on international duty return injury-free. However, the Reds were dealt a blow when it came to Elliott’s availability with 21-year-old suffering a fractured ankle.

Chiesa could subsequently replace him in the matchday squad to face Nottingham Forest with a debut very likely as a result

The latest Liverpool transfer rumours

Liverpool are being linked with several potential new signings even after the transfer window has closed. The Reds had a quiet summer window with only two new signings being confirmed.

Federico Chiesa was signed from Juventus after a £12.5 million deal was agreed before the transfer deadline. Giorgi Mamardashvili has also been signed by the Reds from Valencia in a £30 million deal, but the goalkeeper will spend the remainder of the season on loan with the La Liga club.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during the friendly against Sevilla at Anfield on August 11 2024

Arsenal star compared to Liverpool legend

To most, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk remains the best centre-back in the Premier League.

However, Arsenal star William Saliba is certainly close behind with Ally McCoist clearly a huge fan of the France international.

Speaking talkSPORT BET, he said: “William Saliba is becoming a Rolls-Royce of a defender, and I think he has some real similarities to Alan Hansen—both are very good defenders but also possess a certain level of class on the ball.

“I think Saliba can very much be categorised as one of the best centre-backs in the world now.”

William Saliba of Arsenal has huge respect for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk

Tah transfer latest

Liverpool may already know their first new signing for next summer’s transfer window.

Jonathan Tah looked destined to join Bayern Munich ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, however he has remained at Bayer Leverkusen. The Germany international sees his contract expire in nine months and there looks to be no indication he will sign an extension or even join Bayern as a free agent.

According to German outlet Bild, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United are all in the mix to potentiall sign him with the chance to agree a pre-contract in January also available to all four Premier League clubs.

Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Jan Fromme –

Rabiot demands

Adrien Rabiot is still without a club after leaving Juventus at the end of his contract earlier this year.

Liverpool are just one of many Premier League clubs to have been linked with the France international and now his salary demands have been revealed.

According to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, Rabiot wants £162,000 a week and a signing-on bonus of £12.6million.

Adrien Rabiot remains a free agent

The latest Liverpool headlines

Hello Liverpool fans, my name is Kieran Horn and I will be bringing you all the latest Reds news and transfer rumours this afternoon ahead of the Premier League returning this weekend.

Having won all three of their games under Arne Slot thus far, excitement and optimism is undoubtedly high at Anfield with Liverpool set to face Nottingham Forest this Saturday.

In the lead up to the clash, Slot has been handed a midfield blow and boost with Curtis Jones closing in on a return, but Harvey Elliot ruled out for the next few months because of a fractured foot.

As for the latest transfer rumours, an interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah has emerged with the Germany international staying put this past summer despite huge interest from Bayern Munich.

Jonathan Tah has been linked with

Liverpool target had “suitcase ready”

Mexico winger Cesar Huerta has claimed he had his “suitcase ready” for a move to Liverpool before the prospective transfer collapsed.

Reports in Central America last month had suggested the Reds were considering a move for the 23-year-old, who plays for Pumas UNAM in his homeland.