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      Liverpool’s midfield revamp promises plentiful points but Dream Team gaffers wary of past disappointments

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      IT’S been a quirk of Jurgen Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool head coach that the Reds’ midfielders have been curiously underwhelming in the realm of Dream Team.Philippe Coutinho (£2m) plundered plenty of points once upon a time and Luis Diaz (£4m) has produced the goods when fit since his transfer from Porto but given Liverpool have been equal to (and occasionally better than) Man City for prolonged periods in recent years, the two teams have been worlds apart in terms of midfield returns.
      However, the Merseyside giants are in the midst of a much-needed squad overhaul this summer and Dream Team managers may finally have several viable Liverpool midfielders to choose from when the new season gets underway – it’s a miracle!

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      Liverpool’s new No10 is set to thrive in Dream Team this seasonCredit: GETTY
      Alexis Mac Allister’s (£4m) stock has gone through the roof in the last year thanks mostly to his impressive contribution to Argentina’s World Cup victory but also his consistent performances for Brighton. 
      The 24-year-old mustered 133 Dream Team points last term via 12 goals and three assists in all competitions.
      16 midfielders amassed a higher total but it’s worth noting that Mac Allister’s would have ranked 12th in his position had the new scoring system been implemented.
      Dream Team bosses should be aware that the process by which points are distributed has been revolutionised for 2023/24 and a statistical review suggests Liverpool’s new No10 will benefit greatly from the change – he would have earned 203 points last season via the new process.
      Players will now receive one point for every shot on target they register and Mac Allister ranked joint-12th in the Premier League last season with all but one (Bruno Fernandes) of the players above him being forwards.
      Midfield returns have been surprisingly sparse under KloppCredit: GETTY
      Dream Team assets will also bank a point for every two successful tackles.
      Mac Allister ranked just outside the 20 players for tackles attempted in the top flight but it’s worth noting that he placed lower for successful challenges.
      These stats reinforce what fans have observed about the Argentina international, he’s a well-rounded midfielder who is an attacking threat in possession and a diligent worker in defence.
      Mac Allister’s profile makes him an appealing option for Dream Team bosses and doubly so if Klopp’s side pick up where they left off at the end of 2022/23, when they displayed the kind of rampant form supporters have come to expect.
      Dominik Szoboszlai (£3.5m) is the other big-money arrival at Anfield this summer.
      The Hungary international was among the Bundesliga’s best playmakers last season, ranking highly in almost every creative metric.
      He provided eight league assists for RB Leipzig in 2022/23 but the underlying numbers suggest he was unlucky not to register more – only three players in the league accumulated more xA (expected assists).
      Anfield’s new resident playmakerCredit: GETTY
      Dream Team assets will earn a point for every big chance created (as defined by OPTA) this coming season and if Szoboszlai can transfer his Bundesliga form to English soil then he will tick over nicely – although many players have struggled with the transition.
      At the time of writing, Diaz, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai are all among the 15 most-popular players in their position so clearly Dream Team gaffers believe 2023/24 will be a season of Liverpool midfield returns.
      Although more than a few experienced managers will also be wary of past disappointments and will wait to see how the new-look midfield functions before taking a punt.
      Liverpool may yet bolster their midfield further before the transfer window closes with Romeo Lavia tipped to take the much-trodden path from Southampton to Anfield.

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      Liverpool transfer blow as ‘Saudi side Al-Hilal close in on £26m swoop for top midfield target’

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      LIVERPOOL have suffered a transfer blow with Al-Hilal closing in on one of Jurgen Klopp’s top midfield targets, reports suggest.The Reds are currently undergoing a major revamp in the middle with James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having all departed already after their contracts expired last month.
      Liverpool are set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain star Marco VerrattiCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal are closing in on Verratti in a major blow for Liverpool boss Jurgen KloppCredit: Rex
      Fabinho also looks set for a £40million move to Al-Ittihad, while captain Jordan Henderson is poised to rejoin former team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq.
      And it seems like Saudi Arabia is ready to cause the Merseysiders even more grief to their summer plans.
      That is because Al-Hilal are close to signing Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti.
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the Saudis and PSG are at an “advanced stage”.
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      The French champions have previously demanded at least €30million (£26m) for Verratti.
      Al-Hilal are offering the midfielder a three-year contract and the necessary paperwork will be prepared soon.
      The Italy international has been part of a nine-man shortlist Klopp drew up for reinforcement in the middle of the park.
      Reports from France even suggested Liverpool were one of two Premier League clubs that made contact with the Parisians over the 30-year-old.
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      The German tactician is also keeping tabs on Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
      The same goes for Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Fulham’s Joao Palhinha and Nice’s Khephren Thuram.
      Liverpool, though, have already recruited in the middle with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. More

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      Jordan Henderson already training with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq with Liverpool star on brink of £700k-a-week transfer

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is already training with Al-Ettifaq ahead of his £700,000-a-week transfer.The Liverpool captain is set to leave Anfield to reunite with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia.
      Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Al-EttifaqCredit: PA

      Henderson has reportedly agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side, through to the summer of 2026.
      The contract will reportedly see him earn four-times his Liverpool salary.
      His move comes after 12 years with the Reds, having signed from Sunderland in 2011.
      During his time on Merseyside, Henderson made 492 appearances for Liverpool and won eight trophies.
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      The 33-year-old has met up with his new team-mates at their training camp in Croatia.
      Footage from training shows Henderson has already taken part in a session with Al-Ettifaq.
      He could make his debut in a friendly against North Macedonia’s Rabotnicki on Thursday.
      Meanwhile, his competitive bow should be on August 14 against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in their opening league match of the season.
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      Henderson will link up with Steven Gerrard in the Middle East, with the Liverpool legend the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
      Gerrard returned to management earlier this summer after being named the club’s new boss.
      He immediately made Henderson his top transfer target ahead of the start of next season.
      The departure of Henderson is the latest development in Liverpool’s midfield overhaul.
      Steven Gerrard is the manager of Al-EttifaqCredit: Reuters
      His exit sees him follow Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of the club.
      As for incomings, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both joined Jurgen Klopp’s side. More

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      Sadio Mane fumes ‘you’re killing me every day’ in shock outburst before ex-Liverpool star refuses to talk to reporters

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Sadio Mane lashed out at a reporter claiming the media “kill” him “every day”.Mane endured a turbulent debut campaign at Bayern following his departure from Liverpool last year.
      Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane lashed out at a reporter for negative pressCredit: AFP
      The winger only managed seven goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances last season with Thomas Tuchel’s side.
      The Senegal international also landed in hot water following a reported scuffle with team-mate Leroy Sane after April’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League.
      The 31-year-old was then temporarily suspended by the German champions for one game and was also fined.
      All that drama led to some negative headlines from the German media in the last few months and raised questions about the player’s long-term future.
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      Mane, though, has followed Bayern for their pre-season training camp in Portugal.
      That was where the Senegalese star was approached by a reporter who wanted to ask him a few questions.
      However, the former Liverpool hero was in no mood to talk as he expressed his frustrations over the media’s recent coverage about him.
      Mane said: “You kill me every day, [now] you want me to talk to you. Come on.”
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      The star forward has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr interested.
      Reports suggest the ex-Southampton star is in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club.
      And Bayern are prepared to sell Mane during the summer transfer window. More

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      Liverpool fans in hysterics as Klopp gives new signing Alexis Mac Allister hilarious nickname referencing cult hero

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      LIVERPOOL fans have been left in hysterics over Jurgen Klopp’s nickname for Alexis Mac Allister.The World Cup winner has joined the club from Brighton for a fee of £55million.
      Alexis Mac Allister has been given a hilarious nickname at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp has dubbed him ‘Gary’Credit: EPA
      Mac Allister has penned a five-year deal with the club and recently joined up with his new team-mates for pre-season training.
      The midfielder met new boss Klopp for the first time, who has already found a nickname for him.
      The German said: “I was immediately thinking about nicknames and I thought it would be a great nickname for Alexis… Gary.”
      Gary McAllister is a Liverpool cult hero, who played for the club between 2000 and 2002.
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      He won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup with them during the 2000/01 season.
      The Scot is loved at Anfield as he scored several big goals en route to their success under Gerard Houllier.
      McAllister netted a stunning free-kick to win the Merseyside derby versus Everton and supporters are hoping Mac Allister will do the same.
      Fans were left in stitches by the nickname, one said: “This is genuinely hilarious.”
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      Another said: “That’s class.”
      Liverpool have also signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60million.
      Many joked what unique nickname Klopp would give him but it appears he will just be called “Dom”.
      Gary McAllister has been cited in Alexis Mac Allister’s nicknameCredit: Willie Vass More

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      Wolves ‘targeting shock transfer for Liverpool star and cup specialist desperately craving first-team football’

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      WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS are targeting a shock move for Liverpool star Caoimhin Kelleher.The cup specialist is desperately craving first-team football and could leave Anfield this summer.
      Caoimhin Kelleher is being targeted by Wolverhampton WanderersCredit: Alamy
      Kelleher is valued at around £20million by Liverpool, who are prepared to sell him.
      According to the Daily Mail, Wolves are keen on signing the 24-year-old keeper.
      He has been identified as a potential replacement for Jose Sa, who has been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest.
      Sa is attracting strong interest after keeping 11 clean sheets in the Premier League last season.
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      Kelleher, who was linked with Brentford earlier this summer, has largely been a cup goalkeeper and back-up to Alisson at Liverpool.
      Although he played in the Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea in 2022, he has only made 21 appearances for the club.
      The Republic of Ireland international has become a Champions League and Premier League winner with the Reds.
      He arrived at Anfield as a 16-year-old before progressing into the first-team.
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      Elsewhere, Wolves are set to bring Matt Doherty back to the club on a free transfer.
      The full-back is edging closer to completing a return after leaving Atletico Madrid following the expiry of his contract. More

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      Liverpool could sell entire first XI midfield as ‘Barcelona target Thiago and Henderson & Fabinho mull Saudi transfers’

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      THREE of Liverpool’s first team midfielders could be set to leave Anfield this summer, according to reports.The Reds bid farewell to Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the end of last season.
      Barcelona want to sign ThiagoCredit: Getty
      Fabinho and Henderson have been linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      They were quick to acquire two midfield replacements in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but three more players are now said to be on the verge of leaving.
      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona want to re-sign Thiago Alcantara.
      Liverpool are willing to entertain reasonable offers for the Spaniard, who has less than one year remaining on his current contract.
      Thiago signed for Barcelona as a teenager in 2005 and spent eight years with the club before joining Bayern Munich in 2013.
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      Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have also been linked with a move away from Anfield.
      Both players recently received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      Liverpool captain Henderson has verbally accepted a £700,000-a-week proposal from Steven Gerrard’s new team Al-Ettifaq.
      The England international, who has two years left on his contract, is now waiting for a deal to be struck with the Reds.
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      Meanwhile, Fabinho has emerged as a transfer target for Al-Ittihad.
      The Saudi Pro League side are reportedly preparing a £40million bid for the Brazilian. More

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      Every Premier League squad’s value revealed with Arsenal biggest winners and Man Utd’s transfer failures highlighted

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      ARSENAL have increased the value of their squad more than any other Premier League club.Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missed out on the title last season, falling away towards the end of the campaign as Manchester City clinched a fifth crown in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has significantly boosted the value of his Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s squad has decreased significantly in value since the players were signedCredit: Reuters
      But it should not go unnoticed how much the Spaniard has improved his Gunners side – who finished fifth in 2021/22.
      And that has been shown through stats provided by Transfermarkt.
      Arsenal’s squad has cost £572million to assemble, with their current market value standing at £915m.
      That is an increase of £343m – £100m more than any other side in the division.
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      How each Premier League team’s squad has changed in value
      Liverpool and Man City have also seen their squads improve in value since they purchased their players – by £154m and £150m respectively – with Pep Guardiola the only head coach boasting a set of players valued in excess of £1bn.
      Tottenham can also say they have marginally increased their squad’s worth by £43m.
      But at the other end of the scale come Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Todd Boehly’s £600m cash splash since arriving at Stamford Bridge 12 months ago has done little to improve the squad.
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      And it has seen them drop to the bottom of the table when it comes to the value of their players compared to how much they arrived for.
      The West London club have spent £880m on their star-studded roster – more than any other team – with their value standing at £756m.
      That sees them pip Man Utd to the unwanted 20th place with a net loss of £-124m.
      Erik ten Hag’s men also hold a negative value of their squad at £-115m.
      Chelsea and United are two of just four clubs with a negative transfer value – along with Sheffield United and Wolves.
      Meanwhile, the other big winners from the list are Brighton – who hold a £243m squad value increase having developed the likes of Evan Ferguson, Moises Caicedo, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March.
      Brentford, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have also increased their squad’s value by between £81m and £179m. More