Trent & Neves BOMBSHELLS, Kudus PRAISE, Mac Allister CONTROVERSY - Liverpool FC news recap

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·19 July 2024

Trent & Neves BOMBSHELLS, Kudus PRAISE, Mac Allister CONTROVERSY - Liverpool FC news recap

Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in summer 2025, according to a shock new report in Spain.

TodoFichajes claims that Madrid’s deal to land the Liverpool right-back is ‘complete’ and he will arrive at the Bernabeu when his contract expires next year.

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The report states that Madrid attempted to open negotiations with the Reds over a transfer for Alexander-Arnold this summer but opted against a move owing to Liverpool’s asking price.

Liverpool hero Trent Alexander-Arnold 'agrees Real Madrid deal' claims bombshell new report 2 hours ago by Peter Staunton

Alexis Mac Allister weighs in on backlash to Enzo Fernandez's racist chant 6 hours ago by Daryl Finch

PSG to beat Reds to Joao Neves

In further bad news, Joao Neves, a player previously named as Liverpool's 'priority target', now looks set to be headed to France, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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“Paris Saint-Germain are ready to advance in talks with Benfica for Joao Neves after player’s green light,” the transfer expert wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“João wants the move, PSG believe they are ahead of Premier League clubs; talks taking place with Benfica. No club-to-club agreement yet but negotiations continue.”

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Newcastle expect Gordon to stay

Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales has told Chronicle Live that he expects Liverpool target Anthony Gordon and his two other prized assets to remain at St. James’ Park for the season ahead.

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"In the end, we had to do the deals that were right for the club, that made us compliant,” he said. “So, from that perspective, we did what we had to do. But we kept what I would say are our core players."

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Real Madrid 'talks' rubbished by Mac Allister Sr.

After reports in Argentina suggested that Real Madrid would seek to activate a little-known clause in Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool contract this summer, the player's father has quashed the rumours.

Speaking to AboutMSR, Mac Allister Sr. sought to reassure fans by declaring that there are no discussions in place with Real Madrid and that Alexis is happy with Liverpool.

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Macca speaks out on Enzo controversy

Meanwhile, the Argentina national team remains in the spotlight as the backlash following Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez's broadcasting of a racist chant continues.

In the wake of this controversy, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has broken his silence.

Speaking to Argentinian publication Olé, the 25-year-old somewhat downplayed the incident, saying: "You have to take care with what you say, with what you do, especially in Europe where they are much more sensitive than here."

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Club apologises after CYBER ATTACK

Liverpool Football Club has apologised to fans after thousands were left frustrated by issues with the club's ticketing system.

In an email sent to affected members, as reported by Cyber Daily, the club later revealed that the issue was caused by a "sustained, sophisticated bot attack" unlike any it had previously encountered.

The club assures fans that it is working diligently to resolve the issue and will announce a new date for ticket sales to reopen once it is confident that the system is secure, expected to be "in the coming weeks", according to The Athletic.

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Kudus fuels transfer rumours with praise for Heitinga

West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus may have just opened the door for a potential move to Liverpool, having publicly expressed his admiration for new Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga.

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Speaking to Dutch outlet Voetbal Primeur, Kudus praised Heitinga, calling him one of the best coaches he has worked under.

"Personally, I would have loved to work with him longer.”

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Bakayoko will ONLY move to 'top' club

PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, one of Liverpool’s reported summer transfer targets, says he’ll only move to a ‘top’ club this summer.

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"If I were to leave Eindhoven, it would only be to a club that plays for the prizes just like PSV," said Bakayoko. "Becoming a champion is what I want. And win the Champions League. I have the qualities for that."

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