Here’s our round-up of all the latest Liverpool transfer news today (Saturday 14 September).
Liverpool uncover next Jude Bellingham
While Jude Bellingham is now competing among the best in European football for Real Madrid, Liverpool think they may have uncovered the next big English talent.
Following Sunderland’s sparkling start to the season in the Championship, their newest hot academy talent is the name on everyone’s lips.
Midfielder Chris Rigg is just 17 years old and following several impressive cameo appearances, he has been dubbed the next big thing in English football.
According to GIVEMESPORT, the starlet is linked with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City and hopes to help his Sunderland side mount a promotion charge to return to the Premier League after an eight-year hiatus.
Liverpool want £150m Bayern superstar
Liverpool are increasingly interested in a potential move for Bayern Munich’s attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, who is also attracting attention from Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.
While Bayern have expressed their desire to secure Musiala to a new long-term deal, and value him at £150m, CaughtOffside reports that Liverpool have been placed on high alert as the 21-year-old approaches the final year of his current contract at the Allianz Arena.
Fabrizio Romano, speaking to CaughtOffside, revealed that while Bayern remain confident about extending Musiala’s contract, no agreement has been reached yet, and the process could take time. As a result, it’s not surprising to see other top clubs exploring the possibility of signing the talented young German.
Arne Slot issues No.1 warning
Arne Slot was inevitably asked about Caoimhin Kelleher’s situtation in his press conference on Friday morning.
Slot has received plenty of praise during his Liverpool reign so far having overseen a perfect start to the Premier League season, but a huge chunk of the admiration directed towards him is how well he addresses the media – and the way he dealt with being asked about Kelleher’s desire for first-team football was undoubtedly no different.
Whilst on international duty with the Republic of Ireland, Kelleher expressed his desires to leave the club in a bid to seek regular first-team football and that the decision to remain at Anfield this season wasn’t down to him.
No one can blame the Irishman for wanting to secure a No.1 spot somewhere as whenever he’s been called upon for Liverpool, he’s demonstrated with aplomb how good he can be. The only problem the Irishman has at Anfield is that the best goalkeeper in the world stands in his way.
Edwards masterminded signing
FSG’s CEO of football Michael Edwards returned to the fold earlier this year and one summer signing has ALREADY shown he is up to his old tricks.
Edwards, who developed a penchant for recruiting youngsters during his last stint at Liverpool, has continued where he left off since his return to Merseyside this summer.
The signing of Rio Ngumoha may not be a huge hit in the mainstream media, but it’s sent huge shockwaves through the academy community and Edwards is believed to be at the heart of the move.
The chief executive had success with numerous young talents he brought to Anfield as sporting director, whether that’s becoming first-team regulars or off-loading them when they’re ready for first-team football at hefty prices
Salah’s agent hits out at ‘click-whoring’ journalists
With domestic football halted for the first international break of the season, multiple reports regarding the future of Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah began to circulate, with claims from journalists that they hold inside information.
However, agent Ramy Abbas Issa posted a scornful tweet in response to the contract rumours describing the reports as ‘absolutely nothing’ and ‘click-whoring’.
Salah’s agent is also his lawyer and advisor and has been the go-to source regarding the 32-year-old. The latest news coming from Abbas Issa is that ‘sources’ close to the winger don’t exist, rubbishing any claims to have surfaced in recent weeks.
Gravenberch‘s request for Dutch teammate
While in their last training camp before the end of the international break, Ryan Gravenberch slyly suggested that Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber join him at Liverpool
Speaking with Dutch media NOS, an interviewer asked Timber if he would stay at Feyenoord for the rest of his career and while passing by, Gravenberch suggested a move to Liverpool would suit him best.
Having played in the Dutch Eredivisie league for his entire career to date, Timber previously worked under the coaching of Arne Slot at Feyenoord and the Liverpool boss is reportedly a big admirer of the player.
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