In Wednesday’s Liverpool Roundup, Danjuma was linked, fans reacted to Liverpool’s plan to offer Salah a massive new contract and we looked at how Jonathan David would fit in at Anfield.
Why Liverpool shouldn’t sign Odegaard
Liverpool are linked with Martin Odegaard again and this time, I’m actually of the opinion that it isn’t a deal that makes sense for the Reds.
Odegaard, who has apparently fallen in love with the Premier League, is viewed as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 14: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Don’t get me wrong – he impressed during his spell at the Emirates and I think he’s a good player but I don’t think he’s what Liverpool need right now.
Liverpool heavily linked with Rodriguez
Liverpool are considering a move for Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez and now Arsenal and Marseille have entered the fray.
Fichajes report that Betis want €50m for Rodriguez to which Liverpool reportedly responded to by offering Divock Origi or Joel Matip in order to bring the price down.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 17: Guido Rodriguez #5 of America reacts during the seventh round match between Pumas UNAM and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on February 17, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
La Razon first reported that Liverpool have ‘threaten the continuity’ of Rodriguez at Betis as they consider taking him to Anfield.
Fans react to Salah contract news
Mohamed Salah will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool history, according to Paul Gorst, as the club looks to reward him for his excellence.
Ever since joining the Reds in 2017, Salah has been nothing short of a revelation and although the club was ridiculed for spending £34million, that looks like a pittance now.
UNSPECIFIED, AUSTRIA – JULY 11: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool arrives at the Training Camp on July 11, 2021 in UNSPECIFIED, Austria. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
According to the Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst, “the club is eager to reward his 31-goal showing last term with an improved deal that will make him the highest-paid player in the club’s history.
How David would fit in at Liverpool
Liverpool were crying out for an instinctive no.9 last season and signing Jonathan David would give them what they need after the Canadian was linked with an Anfield switch.
On Monday evening, Sports Centre reporter Matthew Sciannitti claimed that if Lille decide to sell Jonathan David, Liverpool could pounce.
LILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 25: Jonathan David of Lille OSC compete for the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and FC Nantes at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 25, 2020 in Lille, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
If Liverpool sign David, it could see a major tweak to their system and could see Jurgen Klopp move to a more traditional 4-3-3 with the Canadian as the focal point of his side’s attack.
Way clear for Liverpool to sign Danjuma
According to trusted Spanish publication Marca, both Liverpool and Villarreal are interested in signing the Bournemouth winger this summer.
They report that the Europa League champions have already had a €15m bid rejected and are unwilling to ‘do anything crazy’ to get their man.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Arnaut Danjuma of AFC Bournemouth scores their team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Coventry City at Vitality Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Bournemouth, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, they claim that this leaves ‘the way clear for Liverpool’ to make their move for Danjuma but they don’t say whether or not the Reds will act on their interest.
According to Marca, Bournemouth’s asking price for the forward, who scored and assisted 25 times last season, is €25million.
Liverpool and Man Utd interested in Barella
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly both interested in Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella and it shouldn’t come as a surprise after his displays at the EUROs.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY – AUGUST 10: Nicolo Barella of Inter Milan scores his sides first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final between FC Internazionale and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Merkur Spiel-Arena on August 10, 2020 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Martin Meissner/Pool via Getty Images)
According to Calciomercato, as cited by the Hard Tackle, Pogba’s contractual situation has caused the Red Devils to consider Barella as an option.
Liverpool, as has been widely publicised, need to find a replacement for Wijnaldum and are yet to do so with the clock ticking on the 2021 summer transfer window.
A report from La Repubblica from July, via FC Inter News, claims that Liverpool had submitted a bid to the Italian outfit worth €70million (£60m) and while this been quashed, if there is truth behind the claim, we can assume the offer was promptly rejected as he is nearing a contract extension at the San Siro.
