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      Former Arsenal transfer chief says why club made infamous £40m+£1 bid for Suarez, when there was NO release clause

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      ARSENAL’S former transfer chief Dick Law revealed why the club made their infamous £40million and £1 bid for Luis Suarez.The Uruguay international looked set to move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2013 after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      Luis Suarez was heavily linked with a switch from Liverpool to Arsenal in summer 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
      The now 36-year-old had a clause in his contract with the Reds that they had to inform him of any transfer bid if it was more than £40m.
      And Law insisted that Arsenal were always aware the figure was not a buy-out clause and they simply added the extra pound to kick-start negotiations.
      But Liverpool owner John W. Henry took offence to the offer and, after it was publicised, he tweeted: “What do you think they’re smoking over there?”
      Suarez ended up remaining at Anfield for another season where he was named PFA Player of the Year before sealing a £75m move to Barcelona.
      Several years later and the striker was available for a nominal fee, leaving Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in 2020, where he won the LaLiga title.
      The Gunners’ then-transfer guru Law would later explain that the North London side had never wanted to antagonise their Premier League rivals.
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      Speaking to Goal, he said: “That spring, news got round to us that Suarez wanted out of Liverpool.
      “We knew that we had to exceed a certain threshold and so we decided to throw another pound on it.
      “We could have thrown £50 or £500,000, but it wasn’t going to make any difference to the final negotiation.
      “The offer was just a trigger. Liverpool wanted to make a big deal out of it and that’s fine. When they received our offer they immediately publicised it.
      “I think John Henry wanted to know what we were smoking, which I thought was a bit disrespectful.
      “It was him having a bit of a go because he was getting ready to lose his star player. It was a good way to deflect attention.
      “I always thought that the move to publicise it was counter-productive.
      “One of the things we were always very proud of at Arsenal was working quietly behind the scenes. Ivan [Gazidis], Arsene [Wenger] and I always worked very hard on being discreet in all transfers.
      “And I thought Liverpool shot themselves in the foot by basically saying they were now forced to entertain offers because of this clause, by publicising it they just made everyone aware and eventually they lost the player.”
      Liverpool wanted to make a big deal out of it. I think John Henry wanted to know what we were smoking, which I thought was a bit disrespectful.Dick Law
      Arsenal’s transfer fixer at the time Dick Law has lifted the lid on the Gunners pursuitCredit: Rex Features
      Liverpool owner John W Henry infamously asked ‘what do you think they’re smoking at the Emirates’Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      ‘Sweating’ Paul Merson terrified of covering Liverpool games next season after arrival of £60million transfer

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      PAUL MERSON is terrified of covering Liverpool games next season after the arrival of the Reds’ latest signing.The Soccer Saturday pundit has joked he is “sweating” at the prospect after Liverpool’s new £60million midfielder walked through the door.
      Paul Merson is already worrying about next seasonCredit: Getty
      Dominik Szoboszlai completed his move to Anfield on Sunday, signing from German side RB Leipzig on a five-year deal.
      However, Merson is not looking forward to having to pronounce his name live on television next season.
      Reacting to the signing, Merson tweeted a gif of someone sweating and wrote: “Me doing Liverpool games next season.”
      The former Arsenal midfielder has a reputation for hilariously mispronouncing player names on Soccer Saturday.
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      He had his fellow pundits in stitches back in February as he analysed Chelsea’s new signings.
      As well as mispronouncing Noni Madueke’s name, Merson did not even attempt to say Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Instead, he described the Ukrainian as “the lad that comes in on the wing,” before adding: “Sorry I can’t pronounce his name.”
      Merson will hope to avoid a similar blunder when Szoboszlai takes to the field for Liverpool next season.
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      The Hungary captain will wear the number eight shirt for his new club, following in the footsteps of his idol Steven Gerrard.
      Liverpool beat Newcastle United to the signing after triggering Szoboszlai’s release clause.
      Newcastle had been long-term admirers of the 22-year-old before Liverpool swooped to sign him.
      Eddie Howe has instead added Italian international Sandro Tonali to his midfield after he joined the club from AC Milan.
      Merson posted this brilliant tweet
      Liverpool have signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB LeipzigCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool transfer blow as Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig ‘show interest’ in summer transfer swoop for Lyon star

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a transfer blow in their bid to sign Lyon star Bradley Barcola, reports suggest.The Reds were thought to be leading the race for Barcola in the summer transfer window.
      Liverpool are keeping tabs on Lyon star Bradley Barcola this summerCredit: AP
      Liverpool have been joined by Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig in the race for BarcolaCredit: Rex
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have joined the bidding war for the winger.
      Both PSG and Leipzig are informed of the France Under-21 international’s situation at OL.
      However, Lyon want to hold onto their highly-rated 20-year-old talent ahead of the coming season.
      Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch Barcola on several occasions.
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      The Frenchman burst onto the scene with 13 first-team appearances in the 2021-2022 campaign.
      Barcola upped his game last season with seven goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking for a significant rebuild at Anfield after the Merseysiders finished fifth last term.
      Klopp has already landed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton to strengthen his midfield.
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      And the Reds are now closing in on a £60million deal for Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
      Personal terms have already been sorted between Szoboszlai and Liverpool.
      The Hungary international is now set to undergo a medical at the Kop. More

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      Fans spot incoming Liverpool transfer’s Szoboszlai’s bizarre penalty tactic… and can’t believe he NEVER misses

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      GOALKEEPERS know exactly where Dominik Szoboszlai is going to put his penalties… but they still can’t stop them.The RB Leipzig ace is on the verge of signing for Liverpool in a £60million deal.
      Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.pic.twitter.com/o1ib58Fb59— The Tactical Times (@Tactical_Times) July 1, 2023

      Dominik Szoboszlai always hit his penalties into the same cornerCredit: Rex
      The Hungarian is always confident from the penalty spotCredit: EPA
      At Anfield he will have to compete with the likes of Mo Salah to be on spot-kick duty.
      But should he manage to grab responsibility, he has proven himself to be a reliable taker.
      Szoboszlai has scored 15 penalties in his career.
      And as pointed out by The Tactical Times, he ALWAYS goes the same way.
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      Goalkeepers know that the Hungarian will place the ball down to their right.
      But the 22-year-old backs his accuracy so much, that he always confidently strokes it home.
      Posting a video featuring a number of Szoboszlai’s penalties, The Tactical Times wrote: “Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.
      “The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.”
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      Szoboszlai has only failed to score from one penalty in his career.
      That was his first Bundesliga penalty after joining RB Leipzig from RB Salzburg.
      With regular taker Emil Forsberg having come off, Szoboszlai was given the opportunity to show what he can do.
      He placed the ball into his usual spot, only for Leverkusen stopper Lukas Hradecky to somehow save it.
      He has since kept his cool, scoring spot kicks against England and Bayern Munich.
      Commenting on Szoboszlai’s tactic, one fan wrote: “Baffles me more players don’t take this approach, the run up even forces the keeper to hold his position until it’s too late!”
      While a second gushed: “He strikes the ball so cleanly.”
      Another added: “He seems to have that ability to accelerate his last step/half step out of nowhere. Just enough to catch the keeper a fraction of a second off guard.”
      Szoboszlai confidently bagged a penalty against EnglandCredit: PA More

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      Liverpool ‘trigger Szoboszlai release clause four hours before expiry with Reds set to beat Newcastle to £60m transfer’

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      LIVERPOOL are set to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai after triggering his release clause.The Reds look ready to beat Premier League rivals Newcastle for Szoboszlai’s signature.
      Liverpool are ready to beat Newcastle for RB Leipzig star Dominik SzoboszlaiCredit: Getty
      Liverpool have met Szoboszlai’s special £60million release clauseCredit: AFP
      That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Merseysiders have met the player’s special €70million (£60m) asking price.
      Personal terms have been sorted between the Hungary international and Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      The 22-year-old is now set to undergo a medical at the Kop ahead of his arrival.
      It’s believed that Szoboszlai has a release clause worth £60m, which expires tonight.
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      And Liverpool have managed to match it just four hours before its expiry.
      If Klopp’s team had failed then they would have faced the prospect of having to negotiate an even larger fee with Leipzig.
      Newcastle were also interested in Szoboszlai but ultimately withdrew from the race.
      The Magpies have turned their attention to AC Milan star Sandro Tonalli.
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      Szoboszlai joined Leipzig from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2021 and has since shone bright in the Bundesliga.
      The versatile forward has amassed a total of 20 goals and 22 assists in 91 appearances for the German giants.
      The Hungary captain has also impressed while on international duty with seven goals in 32 caps. More

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      Liverpool confirm former Fulham winger Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on season-long loan transfer

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      LIVERPOOL have confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. Carvalho joined up at Anfield from Fulham last summer and scored three goals in 21 appearances in red.
      Liverpool confirmed Fabio Carvalho has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loanCredit: Getty
      But he will continue his development in Germany with Leipzig, who have the winger for the next 12 months.
      Carvalho helped Fulham earn promotion from the Championship in 2021 but started only eight games for Liverpool last season.
      His loan comes as Liverpool close in on a deal to sign current Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
      The Hungary international looks set to become the second arrival at Anfield this summer following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
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      Newcastle were also interested in Szoboszlai but have reportedly withdrawn from the race.
      That has opened the door for the Reds to complete a deal and the club are confident of securing his signing, report The Athletic.
      The two clubs have also discussed a transfer for Szoboszlai, who has a release clause worth £60million.
      It is unclear whether that clause has expired and whether Liverpool and Leipzig have agreed a fee.
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      Szoboszlai is a highly-rated talent after emerging as a key player for club and country in recent years.
      He scored 10 goals in 46 games for Leipzig last season and has Champions League experience under his belt.
      Szoboszlai has won two domestic cups and has four Austrian league titles to his name following his time at RB Salzburg.
      Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik SzoboszlaiCredit: EPA More

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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