Liverpool could lose one of their most important players this summer as Real Madrid plan a blockbuster move for Jurgen Klopp when he leaves, while Manchester United ‘inquire’ in Saudi Arabia to see if they can sign the big man I did it. Euro Paper Talk includes Barcelona looking to land a second Arsenal player after Mikel Arteta.
Liverpool star stands out for Real Madrid
depart Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool As the report shows, this could have a huge impact on the senior team. Virgil van Dijk I’m about to leave for Real Madrid.
On Friday morning, Klopp announced that he was running out of energy as Liverpool manager and would leave Anfield at the end of the season.
Barcelona are doing everything they can to make him a replacement for Xavi ahead of next season.But it will be difficult for the German as he looks to take at least a year off the game.
Klopp’s departure has led to speculation that Liverpool’s key stars Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave in the near future as all their contracts expire in the summer of 2025.
Van Dijk was recently asked whether he would extend his contract and become part of the new post-Klopp era. However, the centre-back left Liverpool fans worried with his somewhat uncertain response.
“That’s a big question. “Well, I don’t know.” he said.
Van Dijk added that the club have a ‘very big task’ to replace Klopp and his coaching staff and that he is ‘very curious’ to see what will happen in terms of Liverpool’s future and his own future.
Unsurprisingly, the Dutchman’s comments have alerted major European clubs to the possibility of signing him from Liverpool this summer.
Ancelotti is Klopp’s favorite signing
Madrid are hoping to ‘bomb’ Liverpool by making Van Dijk the new heart of their defence, according to a surprising report from Spain.
Los Blancos are tipped to ‘make a splash’ in the transfer market by sealing a big-money deal for him.
However, it is unclear how much Van Dijk could transfer. Liverpool originally spent £75 million on him, but as he is now 32, his value has fallen to £27.7 million in the transfer window.
Moreover, Liverpool will struggle to demand a hefty transfer fee from their captain if he refuses to extend his contract beyond 2025.
Van Dijk may be entering the twilight of his career, but he would still be a fantastic addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. He could form a strong centre-back partnership with Antonio Rudig or Eder Militao, who is returning from ACL surgery.
Alexander-Arnold is the most likely of the aforementioned trio to remain at Liverpool, as he is a lifelong fan of the club and a graduate of their academy. Meanwhile, Salah is expected to receive a new offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad at the end of this season.
Liverpool are yet to decide on a top-class winger to replace Salah, but they have several defenders in mind to succeed Van Dijk. Interested in Sporting CP’s Goncalo InacioTosin Adarabioyo of Fulham He has impressed Liverpool scouts recently..
Barcelona in double Arsenal raid
Mikel Arteta is not the only Arsenal player Barcelona are interested in. That’s because they have contacted Jorginho’s camp to see if they can sign the midfielder. (sports)
Brian Gill is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this week, with Lazio expected to take a new approach to him. (Alfredo Pedula)
West Ham United are keen to sign a new midfielder before Pablo Fornals joins Real Betis. (Mundo Deportivo)
Manchester United are in talks with Everton to sign defender Jarrad Branthwaite in a £40m deal before Thursday’s transfer deadline.. (Coriedello Sports)
Bayer Leverkusen have inquired from Paris Saint-Germain about the possibility of signing Spanish winger Marco Asensio, but it is unlikely he will be allowed to leave the French giants. (Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United spy Al Ittihad ace
Manchester United and Chelsea have both made ‘inquiries’ to see if they can bring Al Ittihad striker Karim Benzema to the Premier League. (Requipe)
But on Monday, sources confirmed to TEAMtalk that Chelsea and fellow London club Arsenal will struggle to retain Benzema due to his wage demands..
Former Tottenham right-back Serge Aurier has met with Galatasaray owners over his bid to leave Nottingham Forest. (Sports Digital)
La Liga president Javier Tebas has dropped a big hint that Kylian Mbappe will move to Madrid in the summer, with Liverpool prepared to miss out on the French skipper.. (various)
Brighton & Hove Albion have added Juventus midfielder Enzo Barenechea to their shortlist. Argentina is currently on loan at Frosinone. (Calciomercato)
Tottenham and Newcastle have sent transfer warnings.
Tottenham and Newcastle United have been told they would have to pay a ‘big package’ to land Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano)
Scottish ace Lewis Ferguson, currently playing for Bologna, is wanted by Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Lazio. (Calciomercato)
Dani Carvajal could soon be offered a new contract by Madrid. His current contract is set to expire in June 2025. (markka)
Brighton and Brentford are ready to sign Nordzaelland star Ibrahim Osman amid uncertainty over whether West Ham will be able to agree a deal for him. (Sky Germany)
Rafa Benitez has praised Klopp for doing a ‘tremendous job’ at Liverpool and suggested he has an inside look at why the 56-year-old will leave his job before next season. (various)
