Transfer Rumours 21/22
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Not a rumour but wouldn't mind him 😀
Simeone looks to Liverpool to reinvigorate Atletico ranks with big signing
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has identified Liverpool’s Naby Keita as a transfer target this summer, according to a report.
© Getty Images Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad May 2021
Few of Jurgen Klopp‘s Anfield signings have proved disappointing, but the midfielder is one of them. The Guinea international has endured several injury problems and subsequently struggled to make an impact. Midfield may be the toughest area at Liverpool to find minutes, but Klopp would have hoped to see Keita impress more.
The 26-year-old has only made 10 Premier League appearances this season and 16 in all competitions.
As a result, reports suggest that Liverpool are willing to listen to offers for their once-club-record signing. What’s more, they are supposedly willing to accept a loss on the £52million signing.
Leicester have previously had links with Keita, but according to Fichajes, Atletico are eyeing his signing.
Boss Simeone is considering making the deal for the midfielder his ‘first move’ in this summer’s transfer window.
Keita is also one of the manager’s ‘great wishes’ to reinvigorate his team next season.
Like Liverpool, Atletico have a range of midfield options at their disposal. However, Simeone is reportedly aware that some of his current stars are feeling the effects of a long season.
Furthermore, a new addition could be needed, with Lucas Torreira returning to Arsenal after his loan spell and Hector Herrera’s future uncertain.
From Liverpool’s side, Klopp has supposedly given the club permission to grant Keita’s departure.
The midfielder arrived with an exciting reprring autation, after stas one of the Bundesliga’s best midfielders while at RB Leizpig.
But he has struggled to replicate that form, save for a few fine performances including, for example, his goal and assist in the 3-0 win over Bournemouth last season.
Liverpool told to sell Keita
Meanwhile, pundit Noel Whelan believes that now is the best time for Liverpool to cash in and part ways with Keita.
He said: “When you’ve had a player that you’ve paid a lot of money for but not had the benefits of them through injury or whatever reason, then you’re better trying to offload the player now.
“He’s been a bigger player this season compared to previous years. You’ve got to take a hit, take a loss, there’s no doubt about that.”
Editor 12 hrs ago
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has identified Liverpool’s Naby Keita as a transfer target this summer, according to a report.
Few of Jurgen Klopp‘s Anfield signings have proved disappointing, but the midfielder is one of them. The Guinea international has endured several injury problems and subsequently struggled to make an impact. Midfield may be the toughest area at Liverpool to find minutes, but Klopp would have hoped to see Keita impress more.
The 26-year-old has only made 10 Premier League appearances this season and 16 in all competitions.
As a result, reports suggest that Liverpool are willing to listen to offers for their once-club-record signing. What’s more, they are supposedly willing to accept a loss on the £52million signing.
Leicester have previously had links with Keita, but according to Fichajes, Atletico are eyeing his signing.
Boss Simeone is considering making the deal for the midfielder his ‘first move’ in this summer’s transfer window.
Keita is also one of the manager’s ‘great wishes’ to reinvigorate his team next season.
Like Liverpool, Atletico have a range of midfield options at their disposal. However, Simeone is reportedly aware that some of his current stars are feeling the effects of a long season.
Furthermore, a new addition could be needed, with Lucas Torreira returning to Arsenal after his loan spell and Hector Herrera’s future uncertain.
From Liverpool’s side, Klopp has supposedly given the club permission to grant Keita’s departure.
The midfielder arrived with an exciting reprring autation, after stas one of the Bundesliga’s best midfielders while at RB Leizpig.
But he has struggled to replicate that form, save for a few fine performances including, for example, his goal and assist in the 3-0 win over Bournemouth last season.
Liverpool told to sell Keita
Meanwhile, pundit Noel Whelan believes that now is the best time for Liverpool to cash in and part ways with Keita.
He said: “When you’ve had a player that you’ve paid a lot of money for but not had the benefits of them through injury or whatever reason, then you’re better trying to offload the player now.
“He’s been a bigger player this season compared to previous years. You’ve got to take a hit, take a loss, there’s no doubt about that.”
I hope you're right, I just can't see us get that. I think even at £20m I would sell.
Lille want €35m for him appaz.
They have had some great success signing players from the French league over the years
Agreed, I love Naby (or at least, I love the idea of Naby) but we need reliable and cashing out is probably the wisest move unless we truly believe we can turn a corner on his availability.
They can't be signing both.
Yeah I hear they are short on funds.
Why? Its city. No FFP. They can do what they want.
I'm not talking about the cash, it's more about who starts. Haaland isn't going to City to sit on the bench and neither is Kane. Also I don't see them suddenly playing 4-4-2
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[article]Experienced agent Vincenzo Morabito has revealed Liverpool are in contact for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Indeed, Morabito says Liverpool are in 'pole' position to sign Koulibaly from Napoli this summer and can meet their demands for the defender.
He told Radio Marte: "Koulibaly and Fabian Ruiz are on their way out: if they were to be sold, two other high-level players would arrive.
“There are concrete interests for both, but the post-Covid prices will be downwards.
“Liverpool is in pole for Koulibaly, and it is also the club that can satisfy De Laurentiis economically."[/article]
[article]Experienced agent Vincenzo Morabito has revealed Liverpool are in contact for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Indeed, Morabito says Liverpool are in 'pole' position to sign Koulibaly from Napoli this summer and can meet their demands for the defender.
He told Radio Marte: "Koulibaly and Fabian Ruiz are on their way out: if they were to be sold, two other high-level players would arrive.
“There are concrete interests for both, but the post-Covid prices will be downwards.
“Liverpool is in pole for Koulibaly, and it is also the club that can satisfy De Laurentiis economically."[/article]
Koulibaly for Matip would be fine (assuming not a high fee otherwise I don't see this happening at all). Both are 29 but one isn't a sick note.
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Portuguese midfielder Pedro Goncalves, making contact with Sporting Lisbon over a move for the 22-year-old. (Record, via Team Talk)
It’s a bidding frenzy!!!!
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