Liverpool is expecting a busy week in the transfer market, and by the end of it, they might have lost a few of its key players.
The Reds are currently traveling in Germany for their preseason training camp, but most of the focus right now is on a player who isn’t currently on Jürgen Klopp’s team.
On Saturday, Fabinho did not travel with the rest of his colleagues because Liverpool had received a $52 million (£40 million/€47 million) bid from the Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad, according to BBC Sport. Now that he appears to be moving to the Gulf nation, the Brazilian may not be the only one leaving Anfield for the region.
Over the past week, Jordan Henderson has drawn interest from a very well-known source, with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq wanting to recruit the Liverpool captain. In light of claims that the Pro League club is having trouble meeting Liverpool’s $26 million (£20 million/€23 million) asking price, the 33-year-old has traveled to Germany, although Henderson’s future is still very much in doubt.
Due to the pair’s likely departure, Liverpool’s potential replacements have come under speculation, with two well-known names appearing in the most recent rumours.
Here is Liverpool.com’s assessment on the transfer rumors that have been swirling around the Reds lately.
Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni
Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid has made it clear that it wants to keep Aurélien Tchouaméni this summer despite Liverpool rumours resurfacing.
The Reds have been mentioned as a potential destination for Tchouaméni, who battled for playing time during the later stages of the season, after missing out on the French international last summer. However, Romano has stated that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, wants the midfielder to remain at the Bernabéu because a transfer to the Premier League appears to be “very complicated.”
There can’t be many Liverpool supporters who had it in their heads that Tchouaméni would be back in the mix for the club this summer, according to Liverpool.com. The Reds will undoubtedly need a replacement ready to jump into the starting lineup with Fabinho leaving and Henderson perhaps following him, but even as competitive as Real can be at times, you wouldn’t anticipate it to let go of a high-profile signing after just one season.
Southampton resident Roméo Lavia
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roméo Lavia is at the top of Liverpool’s list as they search for a new midfielder and could be recruited regardless of what happens with Fabinho and Henderson.
The Southampton midfielder has been linked with a transfer to Anfield for the most of the summer. According to Sky Sports, the now-Championship team is seeking $66 million (£50 million/€58 million).
Fans won’t be shocked to learn that Lavia might be the first choice when it comes to midfield acquisitions, according to Liverpool.com. The idea that he might be signed regardless of what happens with Fabinho and Henderson, though, is intriguing since it means that another signing might be considered to replace either one or both players.
