Liverpool News
JOURNALIST COMFIRM: Liverpool get £40m transfer boost with £19m deal for wonderkid all wrapped up
Arne Slot has had absolutely no success in his first transfer window at Liverpool, but things may finally be looking up for the Dutchman at Anfield
Arne Slot has endured a difficult transfer window
Liverpool have been handed a boost in their long-term pursuit of PSV Eindhoven star Johan Bakayoko.
LFC TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Another two Liverpool transfer options evaporate as Atalanta line up record move for Koopmeiners replacement
The Reds have been linked with the winger since Jurgen Klopp was still in the dugout at Anfield. His replacement Arne Slot is yet to make his first signing as Liverpool boss as transfer targets such as Martin Zubimendi have either snubbed an approach or seen a move break down.
A route towards Bakayoko appears to have been cleared, as one of his previous admirers, RB Leipzig, have seemingly calmed their interest. The Bundesliga giants reportedly identified the Belgian international as a replacement for Dani Olmo, who recently signed for Barcelona.
However, Marco Rose’s side have since wrapped up a move for Club Brugge starlet Antonio Nusa, who arrived from the Belgian giants in a £19million deal. With Nusa’s arrival seemingly ending the Bundesliga side’s interest in Bakayoko, Liverpool may have a clear path to pursue him.
It’s understood Slot has identified Bakayoko as a player who could be the long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has been Liverpool’s talisman since 2017, but has less than one year left on his deal at Anfield.
He has also been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League since last season. Liverpool currently have the likes of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott, but all four are yet to record the kind of numbers Salah has.
LFC TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Another two Liverpool transfer options evaporate as Atalanta line up record move for Koopmeiners replacement
Bakayoko is reportedly valued at around £40m by PSV. While he was being chased by the likes of Brentford and Burnley last year, Bakayoko’s stock has risen after an impressive campaign.
He contributed 14 goals and 14 assists in 48 appearances in all competitions last season. While Leipzig may have all but dropped out of the running for his signature, Borussia Dortmund are also believed to be admirers.
Liverpool also have a stronger need for a new forward, having also allowed Fabio Carvalho to join Brentford for £27.5m. Slot is yet to bring any new faces in since he took over the reins from Jurgen Klopp.
But despite any potential anxiety ahead of their Premier League opener away to Ipswich Town this weekend, Slot has tried to play down their transfer concerns.
-
Featured1 year ago
BREAKING NEWS LIVE : Alisson snub to end after injury withdrawal – with doubt for Man City vs. Liverpool
-
Featured1 year ago
Liverpool Secure a Verbal agreement with Brighton Super Star Kaoru Mitoma ahead of January transfer
-
Liverpool News3 months ago
EUROPEAN COMFIRM TRANSFERS 2024-25 SEASON. LIVERPOOL AND ARSENAL DEPARTURE PLAYERS AND THEIR NEW SIGNING
-
Football Gist & News1 year ago
Ballon d’Or: Full list of men’s award winners from 1956 to 2023 as Infinity Messi win 8th
-
Liverpool News4 months ago
📢TRANSFER UPDATE LIVE: Liverpool confirm released list with 10 players leaving Anfield including popular pair👇
-
Arsenal News1 year ago
CAPTURED: Jorginho’s superb pass to Saka for Trossard’s goal – Arteta rates him…
-
Liverpool News1 year ago
Nightmare for Man City! Erling Haaland suffers ankle injury during Norway’s friendly against Faroe Islands as Liverpool clash looms
-
Arsenal News1 year ago
Newcastle United 0—0 Arsenal LIVE match streaming Score Updates