Friday’s news includes Liverpool being linked with a summer move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeum and an update on Ben Doak’s Euro 2024 chances.
Liverpool ‘showed interest’ in Mbeuma
Arne Slott could join Liverpool’s attack this summer and it looks like the Premier League player is being seen as an option.
As per the update of The teamThe Reds are interested in signing Mbeum this summer, and they and Newcastle are ‘showing an interest’ in him.
Mbeumo himself hinted that at this point in his career he might be eager for a new challenge, saying:
“I spent five seasons in Brentford, in a club that knew how to help me grow and take a step forward.
“But yes, I want to play in the biggest competitions, in the best clubs. It’s still tempting to see some big teams interested in me. We will see.”
A mostly right-footed and left-footed striker in the mold of Mohamed Salah, Mbeumo has 92 goal contributions in 200 appearances for Brentford, a solid return for a relative youngster.
6 things today: Slot’s style of play and Doak’s fitness
- Appointed by Michael Edwards Hans Leitert as head of global goalkeeping as part of FSG’s bid to overhaul Liverpool’s set-up and prepare for multi-club ownership
- Liverpool’s new manager Slot explained his style of play in his own words – he wants an “aggressive” team that is “hard to beat”, which bodes well!
- DocHis absence from training with Scotland was explained by assistant coach John Carver as a “precaution” – will he be on the plane for Euro 2024?
- Trey Bird has impressed Liverpool so much that the staff hope the 16-year-old will stay at the club for years. He is a huge talent
- Joe Gomez has already scored for Liverpool! Video of a forgotten goal has resurfaced from 2017, but does it really count?
- Liverpool they have an early ‘head start’ in next season’s League Cup and all fans can watch on UK terrestrial TV which is great news
Liverpool News & Rumor Round-Up
- Liverpool and Tottenham are reportedly battling to sign Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez – he scored 23 Eredivisie goals under Sloto last season! (TV Azteca)
- The Reds are believed to have made inquiries to sign Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen this summer – Bournemouth are leading the race to land him (Sky Sports)
- Liverpool have become the first Premier League club to reach 10 million subscribers on YouTube – your daily reminder that the Reds are absolutely massive! (LFC)
Another conversation from another place
- Manchester City are thought to be competing with Liverpool for the signature of Real Madrid superstar Rodrigo – life would be easier if the club simply didn’t exist! (Brand)
- FIFA has been warned that the players are willing to strike if they continue to be overworked – the schedule is simply ridiculous these days! (BBC Sport)
- Jose Mourinho should sign a two-year deal as the new Fenerbahce manager – he just can’t get the caliber of jobs he’s been doing (Sky Sports)
- Frank Lampard is a front-runner to replace Vincent Kompany as Burnley manager – how on earth does he keep getting those jobs?! Former Reds striker Craig Bellamy is in temporary charge (The Times)
What you should read…
This is AnfieldPlayer reviews for 2023/24. are now in full swing, and many are available for your viewing pleasure. Here are three below…
> The crisis is over! Virgil van Dijk is back at his best and a new contract is a must
> Harvey Elliott’s best season yet hints at even more to come under Arne Slott
> Wataru Endo: The unexpected signing who now poses the same question to Liverpool
Video of the day
In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a reminder to listen to Jurgen Klopp’s Q&A at his farewell party earlier this week IN FULL.
What kind of man is he…
Not much football tonight, but don’t forget the Champions League final tomorrow night!
Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, kick-off 20:00 (BST) on Saturday night.
