Arne Slot has taken the patient approach working alongside sporting director Richard Hughes – although even the Reds boss admits that it’d be a ‘surprise’ if Liverpool weren’t to welcome any new faces before August 30, transfer deadline day. Midfield is an area where there could be a new addition, with Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners linked.
But it’s not just the here and now which Slot and Hughes are planning for, as the future is also on their minds. That’s reflected in their pursuit of Chelsea wonderkid Rio Ngumoha, who looks bound for a move to Merseyside after progress was made.
Here’s a round-up of the latest transfer news from Anfield.
Juventus submit Koopmeiners bid
Juventus have made the first move in the race to sign Liverpool target Teun Koopmeiners. The Atalanta midfielder has long been linked with a switch to Anfield, having joined the Italians from Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar in 2021.
Reports from Italy now claim that Juventus have submitted an offer worth €45million (£38m), having already agreed personal terms with Koopmeiners two months ago. The Dutchman, who missed out on representing his country at the European Championship due to injury, is a familiar name to compatriot Arne Slot.
Liverpool close to signing Chelsea wonderkid
Liverpool are on the verge of the signing one of the biggest talents in English football. Rio Ngumoha of Chelsea gave the green light earlier this month but Liverpool needed to wait for the Premier League’s approval following their five-step investigation process.
Now, according to multiple reports, that process is close to reaching its conclusion and Liverpool can plan for his arrival. Aged just 16, Chelsea’s Ngumoha is a winger who represents England at youth level.
Klopp dismisses England links
Jurgen Klopp won’t be managing England any time soon. The ex-Liverpool boss has been tipped to succeed Gareth Southgate following his departure after Euro 2024.
Klopp, though, is sticking to his plan of taking a year off after leaving Anfield. Speaking at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, the German confirmed: “Nothing job-wise. No club, no country. A few people must not have heard that part. It would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if someone said, ‘I’ll make an exception for you’.”
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