Liverpool transfer news - Naby Keita update (2023)

Francesco Totti makes '€200m' Mohamed Salah claim

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been labelled as one of the world’s best players by Francesco Totti.

Salah was the subject of plenty of speculation throughout the summer as his contract situation rumbled on. This was put to rest, though, when he signed a new deal that has committed his future at Anfield until 2025.

Before becoming a star player at Liverpool, Salah showed his skills at Roma. It was here where the 30-year-old became friends with Italian legend Totti.

Totti and Salah played 29 matches together at Roma, and the pair have maintained a friendship since the Egyptian’s move to Merseyside Now Totti has explained how much he thinks Salah is worth in the current market.

“Salah is one of the 10 best players in the world and I have a relationship with him that goes beyond football,” said Totti on Egyptian TV, via Corriere dello Sport.

“Messi and Ronaldo remain. They are two different players, Messi is more technical, Ronaldo is more of a team man. Honestly, in 30 years of my career, I’ve never understood how the Ballon d’Or is won, whether it’s a team or an individual award.

“Salah before being a great player, is an exceptional guy, humble, polite and always available. With us he had had a great season, I knew that if he went to a team like Liverpool he would become even stronger.

“If I were the president of a team I would pay at least €200m for him.”

Liverpool to battle United for Moises Caicedo?

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is the subject of speculation regarding a move to either Liverpool or Manchester United, according to the team over at Ecuador's Studio Futbol.

On translation, a Tweet shared with a video by the South American football newspaper reads: "MOSES CAICEDO THEME - He has a firm offer from Manchester United, via @majofloresm. - Liverpool is preparing an offer. Also: "Moises Caicedo doesn't feel like United today", information from @jamolestina in #DeUnaXSF"

So there you have it. Caidedo is reportedly wanted by United but it looks like he'd rather hang on for an offer from the Reds.

Casemiro deal agreed

Manchester United have announced they have reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro.

However, the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical. Which means it hasn't gone through in time for the Brazil international to face Liverpool at Old Trafford on Monday.

Van Dijk makes a racket with new investment

Liverpool centre-back Virgin van Dijk is now a business partner with Tennis star Andy Murray after buying shares in Game4Padel, the UK’s padel business.

Former Wimbledon champion Murray is huge investor in the project and it looks like VVD fancies a slice of the action.

Pep Guardiola gives sarcastic answer to Liverpool question

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn on the significance of his side's four-point lead over Liverpool in the Premier League table.

The current champions have got their campaign off to a flying start with two wins in their opening two games. The Reds, however, are without a victory following draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Jurgen Klopp 's side now sit four points behind their rivals in the table heading into this weekend's round of fixtures. City travel to face Newcastle on Sunday, while Liverpool are away at Manchester United on Monday night.

When asked in his pre-match press conference about Liverpool dropping points and how significant the early lead can be, Guardiola offered the perfect response.

"(It matters) a lot. Just the 111 points to play," he sarcastically replied.

"It's very early days. I'm sorry but after two fixtures we can not make any plans about the future" he continued. "We play Newcastle. Respect to all the other teams we will try to improve our game and win the game.

"It's just two Premier League games. We have a long way to training, we start the next month we try to improve our principles, our game. The best way to see that is in the games. First two games really good. Now we have to continue that game.

Read the full story HERE.

New contract confirmed for Alex Inglethorpe

Those advancing talks really were advanced weren't they?!

Liverpool have announced, via the club website, that Academy Chief Alex Inglethorpe has now signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Reds.

LFC sporting director Julian Ward said: “The work that has taken place at the Academy over a long period speaks for itself and Alex has been fundamental to everything that has been achieved so it is really good news that he will continue in a role in which he excels.

“The demands placed on an Academy director are significant – we want players to develop as sportsmen and as people, we want players to come through to the first-team squad, we want our youngsters to be given the best possible care, support and guidance – and, again, Alex has proven himself to be a leader in these fields and many more besides.

“In recent years, the progress of Academy talent towards the first-team environment and making their mark in the wider professional game is testament to the expertise and input of our Academy coaches and practitioners across the age groups. For this to happen, of course, a positive working culture has to be in place and under Alex this has always been the case.

“So Alex extending his commitment to Liverpool made perfect sense. The good thing is it made perfect sense for him too, which means he can continue this work, which will undoubtedly be of great benefit to us as a club and to the young footballers who we are entrusted with developing.”

Liverpool Academy chief closing in on a new contract

Alex Inglethorpe is closing in on a new contract to extend his spell as Liverpool's Academy manager.

The ECHO understands that talks have been ongoing for some time before being significantly stepped up over the last few weeks. They are now believed to be at an advanced stage as Ingelthorpe closes in on fresh terms to continue on at the club's Kirkby base.

Inglethorpe joined the club from Tottenham 10 years ago and has helped oversee the development of a number of young talents on the books that include local talents Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones.

The new contract is a reward for the thriving environment at the Kirkby hub and will come fresh off a season when a string of young hopefuls made their first-team debuts under Jurgen Klopp.

Read the full story HERE.

Gabby Agbonlahor bites back at Jurgen Klopp

Gabby Agbonlahor has fired back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool manager slammed the talkSPORT pundit over his comments about Manchester United. The former Aston Villa striker criticised United after their 4-0 loss at Brentford on Saturday evening.

In his pre-match press conference, Klopp highlighted how he listened to talkSPORT on his drive home and 'almost phoned in' after comments made by Agbonlahor irritated the Liverpool boss.

Klopp referenced his Liverpool side beating Aston Villa 6-0 - a game that Agbonlahor played in - and spoke of how he didn't remember the forward being a 'mentality monster'. Agbonlahor, who features frequently on talkSPORT, took to his Instagram account to fire back at Klopp's comment.

Read what he had to say HERE.

Steve McManaman on Man United vs Liverpool

Steve McManaman told Horseracing.net : "I wouldn’t have thought that it would be another pasting. The way Manchester City have played means that Liverpool just have to win. Arsenal have six points, Chelsea and Tottenham have four, so Liverpool just need the victory. I’d be surprised if Liverpool won at Old Trafford in the fashion they did last season because United are going to have to have a plan that can curtail the way that Liverpool play, stop them playing, then see if they can get a result."

Arteta confident on Saka new contract

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is confident Bukayo Saka will sign a new deal to extend his stay with the Gunners.

Saka has been linked with a move to Liverpool, but a move is highly unlikely if he was to sign a new deal with Arsenal.

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Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid

Casemiro looks set to leave Real Madrid with Manchester United poised to make him their latest big money signing.

The midfielder will not be eligible to play against Liverpool even if the deal was completed today.

'Nunez won't succeed if he doesn't learn'

"Liverpool and Man United’s start certainly wasn't in the script for either team," Jason McAteer told LV BET.

There are big problems at Man United and I don't know when or how they will turn it around. Brighton and Brentford tactically outdid United and the first 45 minutes vs Brentford highlighted the problems Ten Hag has to deal with.

Liverpool didn’t put in a ‘Liverpool-like’ performance against Fulham. You can't let complacency creep into your game, and it happened with Liverpool - they got away with a draw by the skin of their teeth.

Patrick Viera’s game plan against Liverpool was great and sadly for the Reds, Darwin Nunez got sent off, which he has to learn very quickly from if he wants to succeed in the Premier League."

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Klopp gives injury update

Roberto Firmino is back in contention for Liverpool's clash with Manchester United on Monday.

The Brazilian forward did not make the matchday squad for Monday's clash with Crystal Palace as a precaution, meaning Darwin Nunez was selected to lead the line.

However, the £64million summer acquisition was shown a red card in the second half and while Liverpool fought back to draw 1-1 on the night, manager Jurgen Klopp was short of attacking reinforcements from the bench as the Reds chased a winner.

Red the full story HERE

Gary Neville's wish

Gary Neville wishes Manchester United had appointed Jurgen Klopp as the man to replace Sir Alex Ferguson. United approached Klopp, but the German turned them down - leading to David Moyes being appointed.

"Ex-Manchester United star Gary Neville says he 'wishes' his former club had appointed Jurgen Klopp.

The Liverpool boss was approached over taking charge at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013. However, it went no further than just a conversation with the Scot as Klopp 's sole focus was on Borussia Dortmund and the job at hand with the Bundesliga club."

Read the full story HERE

Roberto Firmino update

Jurgen Klopp will confirm Roberto Firmino's availability in his press conference in an hour, but the Brazilian was spotted in training with the Reds yesterday as he recovers from a hamstring injury that kept him out of Monday's draw with Crystal Palace.

Firmino is expected to lead the line alongside Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz on Monday night at Old Trafford.

Jurgen Klopp press conference

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will be talking to the media at 9:30am ahead of the trip to Old Trafford on Monday night.

The Reds and Manchester United are both winless in their opening two matches in the Premier League and a win for either side would provide a massive boost.

Klopp should provide an injury update ahead of the clash with United.

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