Euro Paper Talk: Klopp masterminds two free-transfer deals with Liverpool regulars dumped; details emerge of mammoth €85m Man Utd move
Liverpool are nearing deals to sign two Bundesliga stars on free transfers, Chelsea are plotting a move to sign a Valencia talent, while Monday’s Euro Paper Talk reveals details of a staggering €85m offer from Manchester United.
KLOPP POSITIONS LIVERPOOL TO SIGN FRANKFURT DUO ON FREE TRANSFERS
Liverpool are emerging as ‘strong favourites’ to sign two Eintracht Frankfurt stars destined to leave the club as free agents this summer.
The Reds have fallen off their lofty perch this season and will finish the season without any silverware. Worse yet, they also face a tough battle to secure a top-four finish with Jurgen Klopp’s side now eighth with just 12 wins from their 29 matches played.
As a result, Klopp accepts that a major rebuilding of his side is needed come the summer.
To that end, the club will make as many as five new signings to try and freshen things up. And there could also be a number of high-profile departures too, with exits for Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita as good as confirmed.
However, more could follow the trio out the door as Klopp looks to rebuild his squad for next season.
To kickstart his revolution, the German is planning to raid his homeland for two of the Bundesliga’s top talents.
And the signing of the pair will not cost Liverpool a penny with the players in question both eligible for free transfers this summer.
First up, Liverpool reportedly plan to push through the signing of French defender Evan Ndicka.
The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s best centre-halves while at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Arsenal are also keen on Ndicka, but it appears a move to Anfield looks the likely outcome.
Liverpool ‘strong favourites’ to add Kamada and Ndicka
As if losing one player on a free wasn’t enough, reports in Germany now claim Liverpool are also emerging as strong favourites to sign Daicha Kamada too.
The Japanese playmaker is also out of contract this summer and available to move without a fee. He boasts an impressive 63 goal contributions (37 goals and 26 assists) from 169 appearances since his move from Sagan Tosu in summer 2017.
That record of a goal involvement every 2.6 appearances makes him a huge favourite among the Frankfurt fans.
As a result, his exit will hit the club hard, proving a bitter pill for the club to swallow.
And while his they still held hopes of extending his stay, Bild now reports they have reluctantly accepted his exit is inevitable.
Listing Liverpool among the favourites, the Reds will seemingly battle Bayern Munich for his signature. West Ham are also keen but the Londoners are considered big outsiders for his signing.
However, there is a growing feeling Kamada will follow Ndicka to Anfield with two men swapping the River Main for the River Mersey.
The arrivals of the pair will reportedly convince Klopp to part with two other established Liverpool stars.
And it seems Joel Matip will be on his way once Ndicka signs. The 31-year-old could ironically move to Frankfurt as a replacement for Ndicka.
The capture of Kamada, meanwhile, will definitely spell the end for Oxlade-Chamberlain. The former Arsenal man has appeared in 13 games of late, coming more back into favour in recent weeks. That had led to speculation he could be offered a new deal. However, it seems Klopp has been convinced that a parting of ways is in the best interests of all parties.
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MAN UTD GIANT OFFER FOR FRENKIE DE JONG REVEALED
Manchester United’s final bid for Frenkie de Jong hit a huge £74.6m (€85m) last summer with Barcelona determined to sell. However, De Jong’s determination to stay made his sale impossible, much to their frustration. Any new offer for De Jong this summer will likely be for considerably less – and United will not waste as long either pursuing a deal if the player continues to stall. (Mundo Deportivo)
Newcastle have made the first official move for Arsenal target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. However, Lazio are also offering the Serbian a new big-money deal in a bid to retain the midfielder’s services. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Juventus are ready to make an offer to sign Anthony Martial with his time at Manchester United likely to end this summer. (Calciomercato)
Arsenal are seriously considering a move for Wolfsburg right-back Ridle Baku this summer. (Christian Falk)
AC Milan are targeting a summer swoop for Lille’s Jonathan David as a replacement for Rafael Leao. The Portuguese star will likely move to the Premier League in a potential £80m deal. (Tuttosport)
Philippe Coutinho is willing to leave Aston Villa this summer with a surprise return to Inter Milan a growing possibility. (Inter Live)
EVERTON EYE JUVENTUS STAR AS REPLACEMENT FOR YERRY MINA
Everton are chasing Juventus’ unwanted star Federico Gati as a replacement for Yerry Mina in a deal that may top €30m. West Ham are also monitoring the former Frosinone defender. (SerieB News)
Barcelona want to push through the signing of Yannick Carrasco this summer – but only if they can offload Ansu Fati first. (AS)
Adrien Rabiot will only discuss a new deal with Juventus once the season is over amid talk of a move to the Premier League. (Fabrizio Romano)
AC Milan director Frederic Massara confirms Olivier Giroud’s new contract is ‘imminent’ – and insists they want to keep Arsenal target Brahim Diaz. (Sky Italia)
Sporting Lisbon are to push through a deal to sign Francisco Trincao for a fee of around €7m – with Barcelona retaining a huge 50% cut of any future sale of the winger. (Sport)
Atletico Madrid will push through the signing of Caglar Soyuncu on a free from Leicester after Roma put the brakes on a move for Roger Ibanez. (AS)
CHELSEA EXPLORING SUMMER DEAL TO SIGN VALENCIA GOALKEEPER
Chelsea are exploring a summer deal to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. (Calciomercatoweb)
Marco Reus is willing to sign a new deal at Borussia Dortmund but on reduced wages with his current contract expiring this summer. (Bild)
Ousmane Dembele’s talks over a new deal at Barcelona have stalled – meaning the winger will likely be sold this summer. (Sport)
AC Milan are readying a £26.5m (€30m) offer to Arsenal for Folarin Balogun after his excellent season with Reims. (Calciomercato)
Brentford will demand £35.4m (€40m) for David Raya this summer with the Spaniard unwilling to extend his deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Karim Benzema plans to stay at Real Madrid for one final season before making a blockbuster transfer to Saudi Arabia. (Marca)
Mohamed Salah is being urged to quit Liverpool with a move to one of two clubs giving his career ‘new impetus’. (Al Ain Sports)