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      Liverpool could land Jude Bellingham in swap transfer with Naby Keita moving to Dortmund

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      LIVERPOOL could sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham in a swap deal that would see Naby Keita go the other way, reports suggest.Bellingham, 19, has attracted a raft of transfer interest from the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and of course the Reds.
      Liverpool may have found a way to land Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Liverpool could swap Naby Keita for Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      And it seems like the Merseysiders have found a way that could help them beat their intense competition to the midfielder’s signature as early as the January transfer window.
      According to Bild, Dortmund are “hot” for Keita, 27, and Liverpool may use that to their advantage.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side could thus attempt to thrash out a swap deal that would see the two midfielders moving to opposite directions.
      Liverpool could be open to selling Keita in January as his contract runs out in June.
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      The Guinea international has struggled to cement himself in Klopp’s starting line-up mainly due to a raft of injury setbacks he has suffered ever since his arrival from RB Leipzig in 2018.
      Landing Bellingham, though, will be no easy feat for Liverpool as Dortmund have proven to be fierce negotiators in the past.
      SunSport reported that the England international could be available for just £83million in the summer.
      But that is if the entire fee is paid up front by one of the 19-year-old’s suitors.
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      However, the ex-Birmingham star appears to prefer a move to Real over the Premier League.
      Reports from Spain suggest Bellingham has shown that preference by rejecting a new contract with Dortmund after being instructed to do so by Los Blancos. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘set to snub Man Utd, City, Chelsea and Liverpool for Real Madrid as he wants transfer to LaLiga giants’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND star Jude Bellingham would prefer a move to Real Madrid over the Premier League.That is according to Marca, who claim Bellingham, 19, is keen to sign for Real and snub Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool who are also interested.
      Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham prefers a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      SunSport recently revealed that the in-demand midfielder could leave Dortmund for just £83million next summer.
      That is if the entire fee is paid up front by one of the England international’s suitors.
      If he moves, Bellingham’s “gestures” suggest that his preference is a switch to Real.
      The reigning European champions reportedly asked the 19-year-old to reject a new a contract with Dortmund.
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      The ex-Bimingham star acted accordingly and also turned down his Premier League suitors’ advances.
      Real are looking to inject some youth into their midfield, which has been rock solid in the last few years with the star trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro, who left for United.
      Modric, 37, and Kroos, 32, are both at an advanced age and their deals run out in June.
      Los Blancos are now slowly paving the way for the likes of Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde to take over in the future.
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      Bellingham, whose Dortmund deal runs out in 2025, is seen as another major addition with the Madrid giants keeping tabs on him since 2019.
      And the fact that Real didn’t sign a replacement for Casemiro appears to point at an imminent swoop for the England star. More

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      Liverpool ‘will renew £85m transfer bid for Real Madrid star Fede Valverde after failing to land midfielder in summer’

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      LIVERPOOL have not given up hope of signing Real Madrid ace Fede Valverde, according to reports.The Reds had an £85million deal lined up for the Uruguay midfielder this summer and plan to bid again, according to AS.
      Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde has caught the eye of a number of top clubs
      The 24-year-old is the name on everyone’s lips again in LaLiga after scoring the winner in Sunday’s 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid.
      It was his fifth goal already this season and Real boss Carlo Ancelotti has joked he should quit coaching if he cannot get ten goals out of him this term.
      Last week Fede ran from his own half to score a sensational solo goal in a 4-1 victory against Mallorca.
      That slaloming run was finished with a lovely left-foot shot from a player who has been operating brilliantly on the right-hand side of midfield for the Spanish giants.
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      Fede is also comfortable playing in a holding midfield role or at full-back and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of his versatility.
      The Reds are thought to have tested Real’s resolve with a huge bid late in the summer window.
      But Los Blancos chiefs found the 11th-hour move for one of their crown jewels “offensive”, according to AS.
      It would have been Real’s second biggest ever sale – after Cristiano Ronaldo’s £88m move to Juventus in 2018 – so their refusal to do business underlines how highly they rate the star.
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      Fede is likely to be a key weapon for a dark-horse Uruguayan side at this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
      That will see his high stock rise even further and make it more difficult for Liverpool to bring him in to reinforce their ageing and increasingly injury-prone midfield. More

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      ‘Greatest desire to play for Liverpool’ – Jurgen Klopp handed major boost in pursuit of Brazil wonderkid Joao Gomes

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      LIVERPOOL have received a boost in their hunt to sign midfielder Joao Gomes.Jurgen Klopp’s side are keen on bringing him to the club and are reportedly scouting Gomes closely.
      Joao Gomes’ form for Flamengo has attracted the attention of European clubsCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen on signing Joao GomesCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian has responded to rumours linking him to the club telling ESPN: “Liverpool are a team I’d play for. I have the greatest desire to play.
      “Playing in the Champions League is my biggest dream in football.”
      The 21-year-old plays for Flamengo in his homeland and is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or further up the pitch.
      Despite his young age he has already racked up 106 appearances for Flamengo scoring three goals.
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      Gomes played a key role as the Rio based club won the Brazilian league title in 2020 – in the first season he broke into the team.
      Many believe poor midfield displays are one of the reasons behind Liverpool’s slow start to the current season.
      They have reacted by adding Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus to the squad on deadline day.
      But younger legs could still be needed with the likes of Thiago, Jordan Henderson and James Milner all north of 30-years-old.
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      Additionally, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are into the final year’s of their contracts.
      A potential Liverpool midfield re-build could be underway with the club also reportedly keen on Jude Bellingham.
      The Reds’ last two Premier League games have been postponed and they are set to be back in action after the international break versus Brighton. More

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      Liverpool and England youth star Luke Hewitson, 17, wanted by Hereford on loan transfer to keep senior action Inbox

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      LIVERPOOL’s England youth keeper Luke Hewitson is wanted by Hereford on loan.Hewitson, 17, needs game time in the senior ranks —  if boss Jurgen Klopp lets him leave.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could have a major word on whether keeper Luke Hewitson is loaned out for senior football with non-League HerefordCredit: PA
      Ex-Sunderland kid Luke Hewitson signed his first pro deal with Liverpool last October and is now being eyed by National League North side HerefordCredit: Getty
      The Newcastle-born starlet signed his first pro deal with Liverpool last October after joining from Sunderland at Under-15s level
      And his progress since then has been impressive.
      The U-19 international has worked his way up the Reds’ age-group teams.
      But a temporary switch to sixth-tier football would still be a major decision at such an age.
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      National League North side Hereford are managed by their former centre-back Josh Gowling, 38, who is best known for his spells with Bournemouth and Kidderminster.
      The interest in Hewitson comes as Liverpool and Manchester City are being linked with Linfield’s Cole Brannigan, 16.
      The Northern Ireland Under-16 international is also said to be on the radar of Chelsea and Leeds.
      But Liverpool and Manchester United could be rocked in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham by a £100million offer from Chelsea.
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      Borussia Dortmund hope to keep the England midfielder, 19, until next summer.
      But they are then braced for a huge bid from Stamford Bridge as new Blues’ co-owner Todd Boehly continues his revolution. More

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      Chelsea along with Man City and Liverpool in transfer race for Linfield’s Northern Ireland teenager Cole Brannigan

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      MANCHESTER CITY face competition from Liverpool in a bid to sign Northern Ireland Under-16 international Cole Brannigan.Chelsea and Leeds are also keen on the Linfield teenager.
      Potter was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      The Blues have a reputation for bringing young players through and putting them into their first team.
      Reece James, Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Conor Gallagher have all come through Chelsea’s youth set-up.
      And Brannigan may be enticed by the impressive development of academy prospects at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are currently in the process of much change at board and coaching levels.
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      Roman Abramovich sold the club at the end of last season, with Todd Boehly taking ownership from the Russian.
      And earlier this month, manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked by the Blues and replaced by Graham Potter.
      The ex-Brighton boss kick-started life at Chelsea with a 1-1 draw against RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday.
      Speaking after the game, Potter said: “I’ve been very positive with the players, their response, attitude, intelligence, they are top players and are working hard for each other.
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      “There is a nice spirit in the group but they are disappointed because results haven’t gone as well as they’d like which is normal and you can feel that disappointment and frustration.
      “But it’s my job to help them get the results they want, that we all want.
      “Today is not the best start in terms of points for us but in terms of how we acted on the pitch as a group, lots of positives.”
      Chelsea now head into the international break after Sunday’s clash with Liverpool was postponed due to a lack of police resources following the death of The Queen. More

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      Liverpool ‘targeting Matheus Nunes transfer as Jude Bellingham transfer alternative to bolster threadbare midfield’

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly eyeing up a move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes.The Reds have struggled in the centre of the pitch so far this season, winning just two of their opening six Premier League matches.
      Nunes has impressed since arriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      And Jurgen Klopp admitted before the end of the transfer window that they would like to sign a midfielder if the right player was available.
      They subsequently acquired Juventus man Arthur Melo on loan to add to Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.
      But a more long-term option is still something Liverpool are keen to sort out.
      They have been heavily linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund and England international Jude Bellingham.
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      But the Bundesliga side are set to demand £100million for the 19-year-old, meaning he may be difficult to bring to Anfield.
      As a result, UOL understand Nunes is being linked as a potential alternative next summer.
      The 24-year-old impressed during his time at Sporting Lisbon – helping them win their first league title in 19 years in 2021.
      Speaking about him back in February, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said: “I would say that Matheus Nunes is one of the best players in the world today.”
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      In the summer, he then joined Wolves for £38m and has hit the ground running at Molineux.
      But he has signed a five-year deal with Wolves, so Liverpool will have to pay a substantial fee if they are to sign him.
      Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has a strong relationship with Nunes’ agent Jorge Mendes – who also represents Reds striker Darwin Nunez.
      Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, 21, is also considered to be someone Liverpool are monitoring. More

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      Bayern Munich fail to score in Bundesliga for first time in 87 games as calls grow for Sadio Mane to be benched

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      BAYERN MUNICH fired blanks in the Bundesliga for the first time in 87 games as calls for Sadio Mane to be axed grew.Ex-Liverpool striker Mane is goalless for five matches after Saturday’s shock 1-0 loss at Augsburg.
      Bayern stars Serge Gnabry, Josip Stanisic, Marcel Sabitzer and Joshua Kimmich show their frustration after a first defeat of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Marquee summer signing Sadio Mane again struggled as Bayern failed to net a league goal for the first time in 87 matchesCredit: AFP
      The German champions last failed to score in the league back in February 2020.
      And although this was their first defeat of the season they have now gone four Bundesliga games without victory.
      Pressure is mounting on £30million star summer recruit Mane amid claims he is “isolated” and struggling to adapt to a more central role.
      The Senegal hero still has five goals from 11 matches overall.
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      But he was taken off 12 minutes from time as Bayern chased the game at Augsburg.
      Mergim Berisha had given the mid-table hosts their first home triumph of the campaign just before the hour.
      Bayern them made three changes, including replacing Mane with Cameroon ace Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
      But the shake-up failed to prevent more disappointment for Julian Nagelsmann’s men.
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      Former Liverpool and Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann fears Mane is just not suited to Nagelsmann’s tactics.
      He said earlier in the week: “He is not integrated.
      “I saw him at Liverpool, where he played through the middle. That is not his position. Now he’s taking that position at FC Bayern as well.
      “He is at his best when he comes from the outside. He doesn’t look happy to me.”
      Ex-Germany star Hamann added: “Other players like Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala or, in defence, Lucas Hernandez, who is injured at the moment, are putting in outstanding performances.
      “Nobody is talking about Mane at the moment. He seems isolated and hardly takes part in the game. FC Bayern has to get a grip on that.”
      Nagelsmann, though, insists Mane WILL adjust to Bayern’s system.
      He said: “He put in so much for Liverpool. He’s a new signing.
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      “He just needs to adapt. He was trying. I’m certain he will succeed for us.”
      Borussia Dortmund top the table after 17-year-old sub Youssoufa Moukoko headed home in a 1-0 derby triumph over Schalke. More