In Saturday’s Roundup, contact was made for Barella, Liverpool have the upper hand in negotiations for Otavio and Xhaka is a target for the Reds.
Sassuolo have received offers for Domenico Berardi
Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali says that they have received offers from foreign clubs for Liverpool target Domenico Berardi.
“I didn’t speak to Milan about Berardi, but I have talked to my friend (Inter CEO Beppe) Marotta about [Giacomo] Raspadori, but our intention is to keep him,” said Carnevali, as reported by Football Italia.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Domenico Berardi of Italy attempts a shot during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium at Wembley Stadium on June 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
“I think Berardi’s valuation is more suited to a move abroad and we only received offers from foreign clubs.”
How Nike can help Liverpool sign Mbappe
Nike can help Liverpool sign Kylian Mbappe by covering a portion of his wages and the transfer fee that PSG has slashed by €43million.
It wouldn’t be the summer transfer window without crazy fan theories flying about so here’s mine.
Liverpool can use their relatively new relationship with Nike to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer to avoid a wage bidding war with Real Madrid next year.
Ian Wright says Liverpool target Pedri is a ‘fabulous footballer’
Ian Wright says that Liverpool target Pedri is a ‘fabulous footballer’ after his wonderful EURO 2020 performances caught the eye this summer.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – JUNE 19: Pedri of Spain looks on during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group E match between Spain and Poland at Estadio La Cartuja on June 19, 2021 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
After the 18-year-old helped Spain reached the quarter-finals with an eye-catching, mature display at the heart of a talented midfield, he has received widespread praise.
“Pedri is awesome, he is awesome. I said that he came from La Masia, but he actually came from Las Palmas for £5m, he is fabulous, he is a fabulous footballer,” Wright said.
Liverpool make first move to sign Nico Barella
Liverpool have approached Inter Milan over Nico Barella but the player will not be sold in spite of their dire financial situation.
The Reds contacted Inter Milan for information on Barella and his future but were told that he will not be sold, according to Calciomercato’s Enrico Pecci.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 26: Nicolo Barella of Italy runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium at Wembley Stadium on June 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Apparently, that’s where talks ended and with Barella with Italy at the EUROs where they are in a strong position to win the tournament, no decisions will be made on his future now in any case.
Liverpool have upperhand to sign Otavio
Liverpool reportedly have the upper hand in a deal to sign Otavio from Porto and it involves the Portuguese club wanting Marko Grujic.
According to O Jogo, Liverpool are in contact with Porto after the Liga NOS outfit showed serious interest in signing Marko Grujic permanently following his loan spell in Portugal and it led to negotiations for Otavio.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – JULY 27: Otavio of FC Porto during the match FC Porto v AS Monaco – Pre-Season Friendly at Estadio do Dragao on July 27, 2019 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Porto are desperate to keep Grujic but much like Liverpool, they are waiting to sell some of their players before signing anyone and with the likes of Hertha Berlin interested in the Serbian, Edwards is in a strong position during talks.
Jeremy Doku is one of Liverpool’s ‘main targets
Belgian high-flyer Jeremy Doku is one of Liverpool’s main targets this summer, according to Rudy Galetti, and is valued at €40million.
His searing pace was a serious test for Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Galetti says Rennes want €40million for Doku, who is ‘one of the main Liverpool targets’ this summer.
He said Liverpool’s ‘evaluations [are] in progress’ and while he’s not yet the finished product, the future is very bright for a player that has been on the Reds radar for quite some time.
Liverpool monitoring Granit Xhaka with £21.5m price set
Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Granit Xhaka along with Juventus, PSG, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Man City and signing him would cost £21.5million (€25m).
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – JUNE 28: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates their side’s victory in the penalty shoot out after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between France and Switzerland at National Arena on June 28, 2021 in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
It’s claimed by Transfermarketweb that Xhaka has caught Liverpool attention.
After five years with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium where he was reportedly paid £100,000/week, he is set to leave and Liverpool could allegedly sign Xherdan Shaqiri’s compatriot for £21.5million (€25m).
Liverpool at risk of missing out on Donyell Malen
Liverpool must move quickly to sign Donyell Malen as Borussia Dortmund have taken the first step after they initiated contact with Mino Raiola after agreeing to sell Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.
And Manchester United’s move to sign the Englishman could derail Liverpool’s plans to sign Donyell Malen as BVB are now in need of a new attacker and PSV Eindhoven’s £25million man could be the player to replace him.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JUNE 27: Donyell Malen of Holland during the EURO match between Holland v Czech Republic at the Puskas Arena on June 27, 2021 in Budapest Hungary.(Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)
While primarily a centre-forward, Malen is able to play anywhere across the front free and is even able to thrive in a free-roaming no.10 role which would utilise his pace and dribbling in a similar way to how Sancho found success at the Westfalenstadion.
