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Liverpool deal for Marc Guehi takes MASSIVE step forward

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO Liverpool got the ball rolling on a centre-back shakeup last week. First came the news that the Reds were seeking a deal with Bayer Leverkusen over Jarell Quansah. The club remain optimistic of landing a deal north of £30m for the homegrown defender - which could then be ploughed into new purchases.
Victor Osimhen now BEGGING out to be signed by Liverpool

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO Liverpool have been informed that they are in the driving seat should they pursue a deal for Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian forward is coming off the back of a successful season on loan at Galatasaray - scoring 37 times in 41 games overall as Gala won the Turkish league and cup double.
Liverpool told £75m forward WILL join

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

This is a summer of great upheaval at Liverpool. Despite winning the Premier League title, the Reds aren’t standing still. Title winners Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher have already left and there are plenty more tipped to exit this summer. Article continues under the video Sign up to the NEW Anfield Watch Newsletter The new LFC x Air Max range 🔥 Up front in particular we could see key alterations.
Liverpool could sign two of the most expensive players EVER

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO - Arne Slot Richard Hughes Liverpool 2024-25 Liverpool have just signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen - paying what could end up as a £116m fee for the Germany playmaker. But sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Arne Slot are not stopping there. They are determined to add even more quality to the Premier League title-winning squad.
Liverpool's secret WEAPON in unlocking deals for Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO Liverpool’s summer transfer plans could end up being seriously entwined with those of Newcastle United. First off, the Reds are known to be interested in Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old forward hit 23 goals for the Magpies in the Premier League last season. That helped propel the North East club back to the Champions League and establish Isak as one of the finest strikers around.
Liverpool tell contract rebel: 'Sign deal or be SOLD'

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

Liverpool are plotting a major overhaul to their defence this summer. We’ve already seen Jeremie Frimpong arrive as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. And Milos Kerkez will shortly be confirmed as Liverpool’s new starting left-back. Where that deal will leave Andy Robertson is currently unknown but the Scot is currently under consideration by Atletico Madrid.
Marc Guehi deal CLOSER as Crystal Palace want Liverpool centre-back

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

Liverpool can be grateful they got Virgil van Dijk tied to a new contract before the end of the season. The soon-to-be 34-year-old put pen to paper on a new, two-year deal which will extend his spell at the club to 2027. While the Reds can plan around Van Dijk for the 2025/26 season and beyond, around him right now there is considerable uncertainty.
Forward will do EVERYTHING to push through €60m deal

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO Barcelona are moving for Nico Williams in a deal which has big ramifications for Luis Diaz. The Spanish winger, 22, is joining from Athletic Bilbao - with Barca now ready to trigger his release clause of around €60m. That means they are very unlikely to pursue a deal for Diaz despite sporting director Deco considering Diaz his team’s dream target.
Richard Hughes has just pulled off the IMPOSSIBLE swap deal

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

© IMAGO - Richard Hughes Liverpool 2024-25 It looks like Liverpool have agreed to sell Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old centre-back found first-team minutes hard to come by under Arne Slot in the Premier League last season. Quansah featured for around 400 minutes in the top flight - making only four starts - having been dislodged from the lineup by Ibrahima Konate at half-time on matchday one.
Liverpool now in talks with two SENSATIONAL forwards

1 week ago | anfieldwatch.co.uk | Peter Staunton

Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez will soon join Jeremie Frimpong as landmark Liverpool summer arrivals. Kerkez takes care of a need - namely adding quality for the long term at left-back. But Wirtz is different; he could potentially have a transformative effect on the Liverpool squad and take the club to new dimensions.