Liverpool – the path ahead and the path towards re-incarnation

When asked where he would try to strengthen Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp did not specify the transfer task too much. The reply is that it is everywhere but goalkeeping.

Even yet, you may have believed that this would at least stop the talk of Liverpool getting new options between the sticks. Not so.

And it’s still not out of the question that Liverpool would need to purchase a custodian. Klopp seems sure he wanted to keep Caoimhn Kelleher, but things may be different if the 24-year-old insists on moving.

Maybe that’s where MLS superstar Ore Petrovic enters the picture. The New England Revolution’s custodian has drawn attention, and according to the Serbian outlet Nogo Mania, Liverpool and Manchester United have noticed him.

There is undoubtedly a need for a new custodian at Old Trafford, given David de Gea’s inconsistent play and the lack of a suitable backup, especially if Dean Henderson leaves the club in the summer. Additionally, Erik Ten Hag will be eager to include a player who is more at ease with the ball in his hands.

Liverpool informed of Mount’s United lenience

Isn’t it happening once more now? Although dropping out of the fight for Jude Bellingham would be a far more stinging transfer setback than missing out on Mason Mount, the situation has once again appeared to alter after Liverpool first emerged as the favourite.

Liverpool was formerly thought to be in the driver’s seat, but it now appears Manchester United may win. The Chelsea star is ‘leaning’ in that direction, according to The Athletic, and other interested parties have been told. Talks are anticipated to begin soon.

Whether that has anything to do with eligibility for the Champions League needs to be clarified. 

Mauricio Pochettino, the club’s new manager, is not rumoured to be interested in selling the midfielder, and personal agreements with Manchester United have yet to be finalised. Ten Hag’s top priority is higher on the pitch, however.

Liverpool will, therefore, undoubtedly keep an eye on the situation going forward. But what had seemed like a pretty plausible transfer has suddenly reverted to being a “long shot.” It would be unfortunate to pass up Mount, a perfect fit for the most recent iteration of Klopp’s twin number eight roles. Unlike Bellingham, though, a fair number of other qualified candidates would be at least somewhat comparable.

Klopp’s long-term plan takes shape; Europa League could be the ideal foil.

Football’s Champions League has a lot of reputation attached to it. The Reds will have to get used to playing a season in Europe’s second-tier league, though, as Liverpool will not advance to next year’s competition – barring a surprising and dramatic collapse by Manchester United.

Since Jürgen Klopp’s team will be looking to take one step back to take two leaps forward, even though the Europa League lacks the sparkle and glamour of the Champions League, it might still be a good competition.

For Liverpool’s promising youth players to be integrated, having Europa League football may be very helpful. Arsenal is one team that has accomplished this over the past few years with distinction.

Arsenal’s young players have been given a chance to shine in the Europa League, especially in the early rounds of the competition.

The best illustration of this is Bukayo Saka. The dynamic winger made his first-team debut in the Europa League in November 2018 and earned his first-ever complete start for the club in the same competition a month later. He has been nominated this season for Premier League Player of the Season.

Saka scored his first-ever Arsenal goal against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League a year later. He also contributed two assists to the game, too much applause from those with tickets in the stands. 

The England international has continued to develop ever since. At barely 21 years old, he is one of the finest offensive players in the Premier League, thanks to his swift development and exposure to highly competitive senior surroundings like those offered by the Europa League.

However, the manager may apply the same model to the talented Ben Doak. Klopp and everyone else at Liverpool will undoubtedly want to limit expectations by avoiding any direct comparisons.

Before being acquired by Liverpool last summer, the talented young winger had already made his first-team debut for Celtic at 16 and made his competitive debut under Klopp before turning 17.

At age 17, he has already made five appearances for Liverpool at the senior level, to the delight of those with tickets. This season, he has also contributed to 19 goals in 27 games for the club at various development levels.

The fact that Liverpool will play in the Europa League the following season could not have come at a better moment for Doak, who already appears to be past playing academy football.

Doak will have an excellent opportunity to capture Klopp’s attention and impact the Liverpool first team during the early rounds, particularly in the group stages. Klopp will have room to give some of his younger players a chance during these phases.

Doak undoubtedly has room to earn more first-team minutes next season, and the Europa League may be the ideal launching pad, given that the Reds don’t have much protection behind Mohamed Salah on the right wing. At the same time, he is not under any pressure since Liverpool’s transfer strategy, which involves investing in many extremely young talent, has always been intended to be a long-term play.

Nevertheless, he will surely want to imitate Saka at Anfield by following his lead.

For Liverpool’s young players, the Europa League may present many more possibilities. At a time when the team is striving to rebuild, that may be precisely what the team and those who arrive weekly with Anfield tickets need. 

Transfer Watch

According to journalist Georg Holzner, Liverpool has reportedly enquired about the availability of Benjamin Pavard to bolster the team. Manchester United and Real Madrid will be the Reds’ opponents in the race for the World Cup winner.

Football Insider reports that Liverpool wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves this summer in delightful news for those with the Reds’ tickets. 

Barcelona is the favourite to sign the Portuguese star after being connected with the player for multiple transfer windows. The 26-year-old midfielder is anticipated to depart the West Midlands team this summer.

According to rumours in Spanish media, the Blaugrana would consider using Ansu Fati as a partial trade for Neves. He allegedly already reached a personal agreement with Xavi’s team.

Liverpool is “waiting in the wings” if Barcelona decides not to go through with a deal for Neves. The Catalan side has financial problems and must cut €200 million from its payroll. According to reports, Wolves want money for their midfielder, which is good news for Jurgen Klopp’s team’s quest.

Marca claims that Liverpool is one of the teams considering a summer deal for Joshua Kimmich, a midfielder for Bayern Munich.

According to the report, Kimmich’s future at Bayern Munich must be clarified. Thus Barcelona and Arsenal are also keeping an eye on his position.

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