Liverpool transfer news RECAP - Bryan Mbeumo move (2024)

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Liverpool and Tottenham eye striker

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are being credited with an interest in striker Santiago Gimenez.

TV Azteca report that Liverpol and Tottenham are showing interest in the Feyenoord striker this summer. He scored 23 times in the Eredivisie in the season just gone.

Tottenham, Leeds, Southampton and Liverpool are all linked with the player reportedly choosing to move to England.

Konate responds to transfer links

Liverpool defender Ibrahim Konate has responded to reports that he is being eyes by French giants Paris Saint Germain.

French outlet L'Equipe reported this week that he was gaining interest from the club. But Konate has shut down that talk.

He's told RMC Sport: "I'm happy at Liverpool so my head is there. I don't even think about it. I am focused on the pitch and the Euros this summer.

"It's a bit logical because I was born in France and in Paris. I have six older brothers and they all support PSG. We watched a lot of matches together and I went to the stadium a lot when I was younger.

"There is a little story with PSG but I made my own. I played at Sochaux, then Leipzig before Liverpool. I am happy there and I am not paying too much attention."

Carlo Ancelotti breaks silence on Rodrygo transfer talk

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that he has ‘no doubts’ about Rodrygo being an important player for his side in the future amid talk surrounding a summer move away.

Liverpool have previously been linked with the forward, with some reports even suggesting that the Reds have seen a bid of £103m rejected for the player.

“Rodrygo is going to give it all [on Saturday], he’s a very important piece for us,” Ancelotti said in his pre-match press conference.

“He has been very important, he is, and he will be in the future, we have no doubt about that whatsoever.”

Leny Yoro 'aware' of Liverpool interest

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool remain interested in signing Lille defender Leny Yoro.

The report claims that the 18-year-old is "aware" of the Reds expressing an interest in his signature this summer.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also listed as wanting to sign Yoro, who is thought to be valued at £50 million by Lille. However, Yoro is thought to be waiting to see if Real Madrid make an offer before deciding whether or not to join Liverpool.

The La Liga giants are reportedly prepared to pay £30 million to try and sign Yoro. Liverpool have been heavily linked with signing a new centre-back following the departure of Joel Matip.

Thomas Frank has already told Liverpool why they should sign Bryan Mbeumo

Liverpool are being linked with a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo this summer.

Mbeumo joined Brentford from French club Troyes in 2019 when the Bees were in the Championship. The winger has gone on to score 50 goals in 200 appearances and helped the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2021 and retain their top-flight status for three consecutive seasons.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has regularly praised Mbeumo during his time in West London. It was after the forward scored a hat-trick after appearing as a substitute in an FA Cup win over Port Vale in 2022 that Frank highlighted the importance Mbeumo has to his team.

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FSG finalise another appointment

Fenway Sports Group have appointed Hans Leitert as their head of global goalkeeping - with the new arrival already having started the process of recruiting a head goalkeeping coach at Liverpool, writes Ian Doyle.

Leitert has assumed the newly-created position as part of an ongoing restructure of FSG's football operations overseen by their chief executive of football Michael Edwards, who returned to the fold earlier this year.

The 51-year-old, who held a similar role with Red Bull's football group for five-and-a-half years, has been working for Liverpool for the last six years as a goalkeeping scouting consultant.

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Nottingham Forest charged again for behaviour in Liverpool defeat

The Football Association has charged Nottingham Forest for the conduct of their supporters during the 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in March.

The Reds defeated Nuno Espirito Santo's side on March 2 thanks to a 99th-minute winner from Darwin Nunez, which led to unsavoury scenes at the City Ground as home supporters thought their side should have been awarded possession just moments before Liverpool's winner.

On Friday, an FA statement read:

“Nottingham Forest FC has been charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control at the Premier League match against Liverpool FC on Saturday 2 March.

“It’s alleged that Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters or followers) conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; didn’t behave in an improper, threatening or provocative way; and/or didn’t commit any form of pitch incursion."

Crysencio Summerville scout report

Liverpool-linked Crysencio Summerville continues to be talked about with a return to the Premier League.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move to Merseyside in recent weeks as he looks to depart Leeds United after they suffered play-off final heartache against Southampton at the weekend. There is plenty of speculation for the Championship Player of the Year, with Chelsea also among the clubs reportedly interested in his services.

It has been reported that after Leeds' place in the second tier was confirmed for at least another season, the club would demand a fee in the region of £30million for the winger. Summerville earned the Player of the Year award after scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists in the 2023/24 season but he was unable to help his side earn promotion to the Premier League.

With that said, the ECHO has taken a look at what the winger could bring to Anfield if a transfer was to materialise.

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Johan Bakayoko's cryptic response after Liverpool transfer links

Johan Bakayoko has refused to commit his future to PSV Eindhoven as he continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool - but has revealed he rejected a move to the Premier League last summer.

The 21-year-old Belgium international has been linked with a move to both Liverpool and Arsenal in recent weeks, as well as Bayern Munich, after a stellar individual season helped PSV win the Eredivisie. Reports in Holland claim right-winger could be available for as little as €50m this summer.

“The only thing I can say is that next year I will be on a football pitch somewhere,” Bakayoko told Dutch newspaper Het Belang van Limburg.

Liverpool could save millions as Mbeumo transfer eyed

Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo has called it “tantalising” that he is being linked with the likes of Liverpool this summer.

“I would like to play in the biggest competitions, at the best clubs,” he told L’Equipe. "It is tantalising to see some big clubs interested in me. We will see."

It seems as though the 24-year-old is signalling that he wishes to leave Brentford this summer with reports claiming Liverpool indeed do hold an interest in him. The Reds have been touted to look for a winger under Arne Slot amid speculation that Luis Diaz is being eyed by a number of European clubs.

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Triple Liverpool change made

As attention turns to the 2024/25 campaign under new head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool have made three changes to their leadership team under CEO Billy Hogan.

Commercial director Ben Latty has been promoted to chief commercial officer, Jenny Beacham has been promoted to chief financial officer, and Jonathan Bamber has now become the club’s chief legal officer.

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Liverpool identify possible Diaz replacement

Liverpool are said to be planning a move to sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa on a cut-price deal. Italian reports suggest that with his contract running out next summer there is a chance to pick him up for a bargain fee after years of links.

Adding the Italy international to their ranks may cause some problems though with numerous attackers already at the club which could mean one player is forced to depart.

And that could be Luis Diaz especially as interest from Saudi Arabia has emerged recently with that likely to come alongside a substantial offer.

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Liverpool and Arsenal approach Bakayoko

Liverpool are in the transfer race with Arsenal to sign PSV star Johan Bakayoko.

According to a report from Het Belang van Limburg, both Premier League clubs have approached the Belgium international.

The 21-year-old has recently discussed his future which saw him reveal he nearly joined Burnley. “I received a call from Kompany last year, indeed. He then explained his vision. That was nice. I clarified my view. It was a good conversation, but that was last summer,” he revealed.

Asked specifically about where he will be next season, Bakayoko said: “The only thing I can say is that next year I will be on a football pitch somewhere."

Liverpool decision on wonderkid amid West Ham bid

Liverpool were interested in Brazilian wonderkid Luis Guilherme however West Ham now look set to sign him.

The 18-year-old was once a target however they stepped back from the chase according to Mail Sport. And now West Ham look to have taken advantage.

According to Jorge Nicola, the Hammers have made a stunning £21 million bid for Guilherme.

Liverpool in Mbeumo transfer race

Liverpool are interested in signing Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo in this summer's transfer window, according to L'Equipe.

Their report adds Newcastle are also in the race with the Cameroon international recently hinting it may be time to move on.

Speaking to L’Équipe, he said:“I have spent five years at Brentford, at a club that has allowed me to grow and pass a milestone but yes, I would like to play in the biggest competitions, at the best clubs. It is tantalising to see some big clubs interested in me. We will see."

Rodrygo transfer stance made clear

Rodrygo is expected to remain at Real Madrid this summer despite numerous exit links and the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been suggested as new clubs for the Brazil international but he looks set to remain in the Spanish capital, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

Stunning Griezmann transfer chance

Liverpool could be handed the chance to secure a major marquee signing this summer for just £12.8million.

According to French outlet L'Equipe, Antoine Griezmann has a £12.8m release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract. The 33-year-old is of course not getting any younger but this could be a great opportunity to sign one of Europe's most lethal strikers of the last decade.

Liverpool sent £100m Salah transfer message

Liverpool have been told to sell star attacker Mohamed Salah by a former player if a £100million offer arrives in this summer's transfer window.

Arne Slot is set to officially start at the club this weekend and one of his tasks will be settling the future of Salah who has been linked to an exit. Interest from Saudi Arabia has already been made clear and the new Liverpool boss has been told why it would be beneficial to part ways with him if a triple-figure proposal was made.

“I honestly believe that probably Mohamed Salah would be top of the list,” Nicol told ESPN. “Listen, if you’re going to get £100m for him, I think you take it. You need a squad.”

Summerville to Liverpool update

Liverpool have reportedly decided against pursuing a move for Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville.

According to The Mirror, the Reds will not be among the clubs looking to sign the Dutchman despite the Whites' failure to secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Summerville has been repeatedly linked with a move to Merseyside in recent weeks, following an campaign for Daniel Farke's side, who suffered playoff final heartache against Southampton at the weekend.

Slot's perfect Liverpool summer

Arne Slot officially gets started as Liverpool head coach on June 1, and the hard work begins immediately as a new era starts at Anfield.

But what would a perfect summer look like for the incoming Liverpool boss and the team around him?

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Liverpool 'handed' Koopmeiners boost

Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs looking to sign Teun Koopmeiners this summer.

Arne Slot worked with the Holland international during their time at AZ Alkmaar. Juventus, however, are also reportedly in the hunt for the Atalanta man, with speculation suggesting that prospective manager Thiago Motta is said to have made him one of their main targets.

However, apparently there could be a delay in the Turin club's pursuit of the European Cup winner given the fact they want to offload players first before a move is made.

Liverpool 'keeping an eye' Federico Chiesa

Previously linked with the Reds, Juventus forward Federico Chiesa is claimed to be a target once again.

The Italian ended the 2023/24 campaign with ten goals and three assists in 37 appearances, helping his employers to a top-four finish and a Coppa Italia title.

Chiesa is out of contract this time next year, though it appears a new deal in Turin is not forthcoming. A latest report by GIVEMESPORT has suggested Liverpool are "keeping an eye" on the player's contractual situation.

The report adds that the Reds have "stepped up" their interest in the 26-year-old following Slot's appointment and had scouts "in attendance" for Juventus' recent Coppa Italia triumph.

Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez eyed'

Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez are reportedly the latest Liverpool players to be targeted for a transfer move to Saudi Arabia.

Diaz, who has already been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, and Gomez have reportedly 'emerged as targets' for the Saudi Pro League as they look to continue their push for household names in the world of football.

The Daily Mail have suggested both Diaz and Gomez 'could be open' to leaving Liverpool this summer, with the SPL of the view there is an 'opportunity' to test the Reds' resolve in the market following Jurgen Klopp's' departure.

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