Liverpool could not have a brand new sporting director or a Jurgen Klopp successor lined up, however that does not cease the hearsay mill churning out contemporary tales.
Here is the latest Liverpool switch information from Friday 1 March, together with some Fabrizio Romano updates, centre-back hyperlinks and Federico Chiesa curiosity.
LIVERPOOL TO TARGET WINGERS AND CENTRE-BACKS THIS SUMMER
Liverpool are set to focus on wingers and centre-backs this summer season as they purpose to bolster their already spectacular squad, in accordance with Fabrizio Romano.
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Regardless of who is available in behind the scenes because the membership’s sporting director, Liverpool are identified to be more likely to goal defenders within the upcoming window, with the position a long-term concern.
Transfer reporter Romano backs up Liverpool curiosity in supplementing the backline, whereas including that the membership are additionally ‘protecting an eye fixed’ on wingers this summer season, name-checking Wolves star Pedro Neto.
“I believe they may regulate wingers, this can be a position they may cowl,” he advised his Here We Go podcast. “Because they’re following some gamers, sending their scouts to comply with some gamers, possibly a signing from one other nation, not solely in England.
“For instance, in England, a participant appreciated by many golf equipment is Pedro Neto. Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, many golf equipment have been scouting him for a very long time.
“Liverpool are additionally following international markets for wingers, in order that may very well be one to look at after which a brand new centre-back.”
OUMAR SOLET TARGETED BY THE REDS IN JANUARY
Liverpool thought of making an method for RB Salzburg centre-back Oumar Solet final January, however determined in opposition to a transfer for the 24-year-old.
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The Reds selected to not strengthen their squad within the winter regardless of a gradual stream of accidents, with the membership opting to attend till the summer season switch window earlier than bolstering their defensive unit.
Liverpool have been linked with a complete host of names, together with the likes of Goncalo Inacio and Piero Hincapie, the Reds even seeing an method for the Bayer Leverkusen defender turned down final January.
According to switch guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have been additionally contemplating an method for RB Salzburg defender Oumar Solet, however selected to not make a proper provide for the highly-rated centre-back.
Speaking on the Here We Go podcast, Romano said: “For Liverpool, centre-back is a vital position.
“Oumar Solet from Salzburg was a chance in January then they determined to not proceed, to not do something within the January switch window, to maneuver straight in the summertime.
“Now I believe the precedence for Liverpool shall be to seek out the appropriate centre-back to place some contemporary vitality in that position.”
FEDERICO CHIESA LINKED WITH ANFIELD SWITCH
Juventus are reportedly “keen to speak” to Liverpool relating to a possible transfer for long-term goal Federico Chiesa.
The Reds have continuously been linked with the explosive Juventus winger over the previous few years, though the membership have by no means made any formal proposals to the Italian giants.
The 26-year-old’s contract expires in 2025 and, in accordance with Italian outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are concerned with tying the winger right down to a brand new deal in Turin.
However, the Old Lady cannot at present match the contract calls for of Federico Chiesa, and they’re sceptical about considerably growing their provide to the attacker given his recent performances.
As a end result, the Italian facet are “keen to speak” to Chiesa’s potential suitors over a summer season switch, with Tuttosport reporting that Liverpool “curiosity has not waned” relating to the 2020 European Championship winner.
Liverpool supposedly requested for data relating to Chiesa final summer season, however would want to fork out over £40m to open discussions with Juventus.
FLORIAN WIRTZ NOT ON THE MOVE THIS SUMMER?
Hans-Joachim Wirtz, the daddy and agent of starlet Florian Wirtz, insists that the Bayer Leverkusen attacker is more likely to keep on the membership till his contract runs out in 2027.
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Florian Wirtz has been a vital a part of the Leverkusen squad this season, serving to Die Werkself attain the highest of the Bundesliga desk, the place they at present sit eight factors forward of Bayern Munich.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has flourished underneath Liverpool managerial goal Xabi Alonso this time period, producing eight targets and 17 assists in simply 31 matches in all competitions.
As a end result, Europe’s elite golf equipment have been linked with the German worldwide, with Liverpool amongst these protecting a detailed eye on his progress.
Speculation over a transfer to Anfield will solely ramp up if Alonso is appointed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, however Wirtz’s father and agent insists that his son has no plans to go away the BayArena any time quickly.
“Florian has a contract in Leverkusen till 2027,” he advised Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger. “That may also roughly be the period of time he’ll spend in Leverkusen.
“There isn’t any reply to what occurs when. We ought to anticipate the following two years after which we’ll see the place the trail leads.”
