Liverpool are “intently monitoring” Actual Madrid attacker Rodrygo, with Luis Diaz‘s Reds exit doubtlessly edging nearer.
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In accordance with Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg on X, Rodrygo stays one of many candidates to exchange Diaz at Anfield this summer season, with Madrid “open to promoting” him.
That is opposite to This Is Anfield‘s info that there aren’t any plans for Liverpool to signal him at the moment, so we’re taking this one with a pinch of salt for now!
Rodrygo is described as a “very costly” possibility for the Reds, by way of the all-round package deal he would demand.
In the meantime, Diaz’s transfer to Bayern Munich is progressing, with SPORT BILD reporting that they and Liverpool are “optimistic that an settlement” will be reached, with the Reds “keen to barter.”
Having already had a £59 million bid rejected for the 28-year-old, Bayern are keen to go as excessive as £65 million.
Signing Rodrygo and Diaz getting his want to go away might be the perfect final result for Liverpool, with the Madrid celebrity arguably an improve.
At present’s Liverpool FC Information
• Hugo Ekitike has arrived in London to start his medical forward of a proposed £79 million transfer to Liverpool. It’s getting nearer!
• Liverpool legend Joey Jones has sadly handed away on the age of 70. We ship all our greatest needs to his family and friends.
• The Reds stay the favourites to signal Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this summer season. An improve on Jarell Quansah?
• Federico Chiesa has been linked with six completely different golf equipment after his omission from Liverpool’s pre-season squad in Asia. A return to Italy might be on the playing cards!
• Liverpool reportedly stay “on standby” for Lyon winger Malick Fofana and will “transfer” for him as a direct substitute for Chiesa (Sacha Tavolieri)
• READ: Joey Jones: ‘Ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he’s munching Gladbach’
Extra from This Is Anfield
This Is Anfield‘s Henry Jackson has written in regards to the comparisons between Ekitike and Alexander Isak, with the pair excess of simply goalscorers:
“It’s straightforward to see why Liverpool have prioritised Ekitike and Isak this summer season, with the pair related by way of model.
“Each are wiry footballers with tempo to burn, giving them a capability to run in behind. Ekitike is only one centimetre shorter than 6’2? Isak.
“They’re excess of simply goalscorers, although, dropping deep and being able to dribble dangerously in tight areas.
“The Frenchman averaged 1.6 dribbles per recreation within the league final season, whereas Isak averaged 1.2. By comparability, Nunez’s tally was simply 0.3.”
READ: How Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak examine – ending, likelihood creation & extra
Elsewhere within the soccer world as we speak
• Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe admits he could be “very foolish” to ensure that Isak stays put this summer season. Simply think about if the Reds signed him too! (TIA)
• Arsenal are mentioned to be on the verge of reaching a complete settlement with Sporting CP for striker Viktor Gyokeres, in a deal value not less than £63.7 million (David Ornstein, The Athletic)
• Man United have accomplished the signing of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, with the Cameroonian becoming a member of for round £71million. They could be top-half subsequent season now!
• Sunderland are reportedly set to signal Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. Good enterprise from the Premier League newcomers! (Ornstein, The Athletic)
Liverpool FC: On at the present time
On at the present time in 2020, Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at an empty Anfield – their first league title win in 30 years.
It felt particular on the time, regardless of the unusual circumstances of Jordan Henderson‘s trophy raise in entrance of no followers, however let’s face it, it was lots higher this yr!
Additionally on at the present time in 2016, Liverpool accomplished the signing of Gini Wijnaldum from Newcastle, with the Dutchman arriving for £23 million.
Usually an unsung determine, he mixed trade and intelligence brilliantly, successful the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.
Wijnaldum’s double towards Barcelona in 2019 was his best evening for the Reds, and he ultimately left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, having made 237 appearances.
