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      Liverpool’s move for Gabri Veiga set to be hijacked by Premier League rivals – and could activate bargain release clause

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      LIVERPOOL’S move for Gabri Veiga is set to be hijacked by a Premier League rival who could activate his bargain release clause.The Reds entered the race to sign the Celta Vigo midfielder last week.
      Liverpool’s move for Gabri Veiga could be hijackedCredit: Getty
      Liverpool opened talks over a potential deal for the Spanish under-21 international.
      Another Premier League club has now thrown their hat in the mix to sign Veiga, who has been dubbed the “Baby Kaka”.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have entered the race after backing out of a deal to sign Declan Rice.
      Veiga, who has a £34million release clause, is under strong consideration by the treble winners.
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      The report adds that both Liverpool and Chelsea remain interested in Veiga.
      The 21-year-old scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 36 league appearances for Celta last term.
      He also showed his versatility in midfield, starring in both attacking and defensive roles for the club.
      Any deal for Veiga is unlikely to be completed until next month, though, due to his international commitments.
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      The youngster is currently with the Spain squad at the under-21 Euros.
      Spain are through to this weekend’s quarter-finals after topping their group, with the final scheduled for July 8.
      Veiga appeared off the bench in all three of his countries group matches.
      Gabri Veiga is currently with Spain’s under-21s at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool defender Nat Phillips set to be offered career lifeline from Championship club in £10m transfer

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      LEEDS have expressed an interest in signing out-of-favour Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, according to reports.The Whites were relegated to the Championship last month and they are now expected to lose several first team stars as a result.
      Leeds want to sign Phillips from LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Defenders Rasmus Kristensen and Robin Koch have already been linked with a move away, with Roma and Manchester United understood to be interested.
      Leeds officials are now on the hunt for reinforcements, with Liverpool defender Phillips on their shortlist.
      According to The Athletic, the Whites are interested in signing the 26-year-old.
      Liverpool are thought to be asking for up to £10million for the out-of-favour star.
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      However, it could be difficult for Leeds to complete a deal without a manager.
      Sam Allardyce, who took charge of the club for the final month of the 2022-23 campaign, announced his departure earlier this month.
      And club officials are yet to announce his successor.
      Daniel Farke has been linked with the job, so he could be keen on the prospect of signing Phillips if he takes over at Elland Road.
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      The former Borussia Monchengladbach boss wanted to sign the defender during his time as Norwich manager.
      Phillips has made 29 appearances for Liverpool since his debut in 2020.
      He struggled to break into the first team and has since fallen down the pecking order at Anfield.
      The defender was limited to just five first team appearances last season. More

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      Roberto Firmino lined up for Saudi Arabia transfer in move that would see him link up with ex-Chelsea star

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO could be on his way to Saudi Arabia to link up with a former Chelsea star.The Brazilian forward is set to become a free agent when his Liverpool contract expires on Friday.
      Roberto Firmino is being lined up for a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      Firmino had been linked with a host of European clubs after his Anfield exit was confirmed.
      However, the likes of Barcelona, Napoli and Real Madrid now look set to miss out, with Firmino linked with a move away from Europe.
      Fabrizio Romano reports that Saudi club Al-Ahli are in talks to sign the 31-year-old, with negotiations ongoing.
      The player has yet to make a decision on the move, but Al-Ahli are said to be preparing a medical in the hope they will be given the green light this week.
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      Foot Mercato add that the deal is edging closer to completion as talks reach an advanced stage.
      According to their report, only a few small details are still to be finalised before the transfer can be announced.
      Firmino would become the latest in a growing list of players to move to the Saudi Pro League.
      N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema have already joined champions Al-Ittihad, whilst Al-Hilal have signed both Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly.
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      As for Al-Ahli, they are also on the verge of signing Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
      Mendy now looks set to be joined by Firmino at his new club as the pair edge closer to moves to the Middle East.
      Firmino was given an emotional send-off at Anfield last month following his final Liverpool home game.

      He scored a dramatic late equaliser against Aston Villa before scoring again against Southampton on the final day.
      Across eight years on Merseyside, Firmino scored 111 goals in 362 Liverpool appearances.
      The seven major trophies he won with the club include a league title, Champions League and the Club World Cup. More

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      Saudi Arabia urged to ‘start working’ on Mo Salah transfer as Man City ace Bernardo Silva ‘edges closer to move’

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      MOHAMED SALAH could be the next big name to move to Saudi Arabia after a prominent league official has urged clubs to sign the Liverpool ace. The Saudi Pro League has become a dominant figure in the transfer market since the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over four of the league’s biggest clubs.
      Mohamed Salah would be a huge coup for the Saudi Pro League as they try and raise their profile
      Bernardo Silva is reportedly close to making the move to Saudi Arabia
      Huge names in European football have already been enticed by the prospect of playing in the Middle East and many others are being linked with a switch.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante are all now officially part of the Saudi Arabian league with others looking likely to join them.
      Man City star Bernardo Silva could be the next to make the move with reports by CNN Portugal suggesting a transfer to Al-Hilal is close.
      But those in charge in the Saudi Pro League don’t want to stop there with one official having his sights firmly set on Liverpool superstar Salah.
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      Hafez Al-Medlej, an official who has held roles with the Saudi Pro League as well as the Asian Football Confederation has urged clubs in Saudi Arabia to sign the Egyptian attacker.
      He told Koura (via AS) about the ambitions of the league.
      He said: “We are only living the beginning, all transferable footballers will from now on be targeted by Saudi clubs.
      “The experience of China has nothing to do with us, theirs was purely marketing. Soccer there is not the most popular. 
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      “In Arabia we have a state project and it will not be limited to four great teams, but to all of them. Because the passion for football of the Saudis has no limits.
      “Let’s hope that Bernardo Silva, from Manchester City, arrives. We must also start working on the signing of Mohamed Salah since he is overwhelmingly popular in the Arab world and in Europe. 
      “I think Salah still has records to break with Liverpool, so I hope that if he doesn’t come now he will in the future.”
      Salah has consistently been one of the best players in the Premier League since he signed for Liverpool scoring 137 goals in 218 league appearances. More

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      Liverpool poised to loan out defender with boss Jurgen Klopp’s old club eager for transfer

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      LIVERPOOL’S young Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg has caught the eye of Jurgen Klopp’s old German club Mainz.Van den Berg, 21, can leave Anfield on loan again to boost his career after a difficult year at Schalke and a previous spell at Preston.
      Liverpool ace Sepp van den Berg looks set to be shipped out on loanCredit: Getty
      Van den Berg could join Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s former club MainzCredit: Alamy
      Mainz expect a positive answer from the Reds this week and should bring the centre-back into their side to add some invaluable experience next season.
      The Netherlands Under-21 international joined the Merseysiders in 2019 from Zwolle.
      The Dutchman has since only managed a total of four senior appearances for Liverpool.
      That is why Van den Berg was sent out on loan by Klopp’s side three times.
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      However, the versatile defender admitted he gained invaluable experience from those loans, such as at Preston.
      Van den Berg said last year: “I needed it, to be fair – game time again.
      “Now I’ve got something to come back here and show what I’ve learned and try to impress everyone.
      “It’s definitely something I needed. I was there one-and-a-half years. It was a long time. It was great there.
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      “I played a lot of games; I think especially for a centre-back it’s important to have game experience.
      “I played against some good teams, a tough league. I have definitely grown – in size, that’s one thing.
      “But just everything really. It has been a great loan but now I’m happy to be back.” More

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      Liverpool ‘make France star top summer transfer target’, but Man Utd could have final say

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      LIVERPOOL have made a France star their top transfer target, but Manchester United could have the final say on the deal.Jurgen Klopp is looking to further bolster his squad following the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion.
      Khephren Thuram is Liverpool’s top transfer targetCredit: Getty
      Midfield remains a priority for the Liverpool boss, with the Reds linked with several players across Europe.
      One such player is Nice star Khephren Thuram, who made 48 appearances for the club last season.
      L’Equipe reports that he has now been made Liverpool’s priority target in the transfer window.
      Talks have been ongoing over a potential move for several weeks, with Thuram said to be open to a move.
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      However, United could still have a say on any deal, depending on the outcome of the race to buy the club.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one of the candidates to complete a takeover of the Red Devils after submitting a bid for the club.
      Ratcliffe already owns Nice and could decide not to sell to one of United’s rivals if he successfully purchases the Premier League giants.
      Klopp’s desire to bolster his midfield comes after a trio of players in the position departed the club.
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      James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita have all left Anfield following the end of their contracts, leaving a hole in the squad.
      Another potential target to emerge for Liverpool is Romeo Lavia, although Chelsea are also in for the Southampton starlet. More

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      Relegated Romeo Lavia set for instant Premier League transfer return with two giants circling

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      ROMEO LAVIA may swap demoted Southampton for Liverpool or Chelsea.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are tipped to bid for the Belgium midfielder, 19, who is also admired by new Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Teen sensation Romeo Lavia is wanted by at least two Prem giantsCredit: EPA
      Football Insider claim Liverpool have been in touch with Lavia’s representatives.
      And he’s also thought to be high up the list of Pochettino’s targets to partner the more attack-minded Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea.
      Liverpool are hunting an anchorman, having already recruited pass master Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
      And luring £50m-rated Lavia would freshen up Klopp’s ageing squad.
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      Real Madrid rejected the Reds’ £51million offer for Federico Valverde.
      The Spanish giants want closer to £85m for the Uruguayan.
      Liverpool are also understood to be trailing two French 22-year-olds – Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      Lavia, meanwhile, was linked to Manchester United in March.
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      And since then he’s completed a brilliant breakthrough campaign in the top flight following his £14m arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag appears to be prioritising a new striker and centre-back.
      But United have monitored Declan Rice’s situation, although it would be a shock if Arsenal failed to win the race for West Ham’s England midfielder. More

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      Liverpool ‘have £51m bid REJECTED for Real Madrid star as club demand £85m’ after splurging on Jude Bellingham transfer

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly had a £51million bid rejected for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde.And they will have to spend over £30m more to get him.
      Federico Valverde being bet for by Liverpool hopefuls.Credit: Getty
      Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is keen on the Uruguayun midfielder as he attempts to change up his midfield after a disappointing seaosn.
      Liverpool have already completed the £35m signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
      But Klopp is not done there and Spanish outlet El Nacional claim the Reds have already made their move for Valverde, 24.
      However, the say that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will not accept anything less than £85m for one of their key players this season.
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      Valverde has proven himself a valuable asset to Real Madrid after multiple successful seasons, scoring seven goals and notching four assists this year.
      He has been with Madrid for almost five years, and signed a new contract in 2021 , holding him until 2027 with a massive £856m release clause.
      At the time of signing he was also given a pay raise and now with an integral position in the team, Madrid are reluctant to let him go whilst improving their own midfield.
      Although Liverpool’s bid reportedly included add-ons that would increased the fee, Madrid remain reluctant to budge.
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      That is despite the Spanish giants spending £115m on Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, a record fee for a British player.
      Reports claim Klopp has tried to sell Valverde the dream of playing in the Premier League as he did with Mac Allister, who admitted he was sold on Klopp’s vision.
      Bellingham who will be signed for six future seasons, according to Real Madrid’s announcement about the deal. More