Here’s all your latest Liverpool FC news for Wednesday October 2. The Reds recorded a 2-0 victory against Bologna in the Champions League. Liverpool are rekindling their interest in a Van Dijk replacement, Ben Doak is excelling on loan and LeBron James is set to make NBA history by copying Liverpool.
Liverpool prepare unprecedented new contract for Alexander-Arnold
The situation regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract at Liverpool is now becoming increasingly alarming with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah all having less than a year left on the trio.
As the board struggles to reach new deals, fans are beginning to fear that all three players will say goodbye. at the end of the season, with the Reds receiving no income in return.
However, Liverpool are confident that local talent Trent will sign a bumper new deal and if that is the case it will make him Liverpool’s highest paid player.
A recent report from Team discussion indicated that the Reds number 66 would sign a new deal silencing the interests of Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Liverpool target dazzles with incredible performance against £200m duo
After the disappointment of the transfer window this summer where the Reds failed to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real SociedadRyan Gravenberch was given the responsibility of filling the defensive midfielder role and he passed that test with flying colors.
Arne Slot has unlocked a different beast in the Dutch midfielder and his impact on the team only continues to grow.
However, one Premier League player’s performance this weekend was telling, and the midfielder having previously been linked with LiverpoolSlot could view him as a long-term option in the middle of the park.
Carlos Baleba’s influence for Brighton and Hove Albion so far this season has been monstrous.
Baleba signed for the south coast club in 2023 from Lille for a fee of £23.5m; a high price for a young player. His first spell in the Premier League wasn’t the kind that cries out for poor performances in Roberto De Zerbi’s farewell season.
BBC pundit raves about what Ben Doak is doing on loan
The exciting young Liverpool star caught the eye during his loan spell at Middlesbrough.
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Quick and direct, he has the ability to beat defenders with ease and this attribute can take him far in the game as a winger.
He’s obviously not the finished article yet, far from it, but at 18, that’s to be expected. He is still honing his playing skills and that is why he was loaned to Middlesbrough this season.
Doak scored in his first start for Middlesbrough against Stoke City last weekend and was handed another start at West Brom on Tuesday evening.
The exciting teenage winger didn’t take long to stand out in this match either, helping his side to a 1-0 away win. Doak proved a constant nuisance and caught the attention of West Brom legend Tony Brown during the match.
Liverpool to steal Virgil Van Dijk’s replacement from Man United
Liverpool’s central partnership is thriving at the moment, but there are fears on the horizon that the house of cards could collapse.
Premier League Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool applauds the fans at the end of the Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool, UK, 19 May 2024 Photo by Craig Thomas/News Images Copyright: xCraigxThomas/NewsxImagesx
Ibrahima Konate has enjoyed a brilliant run of performances combined with captain Virgil van Dijk to concede just two league goals so far this season. But that of Van Dijk contract expires at the end of the season and there is no heir apparent.
Jarell Quansah was hooked at half-time on the first day of the season and put in a shaky performance against West Ham in the League Cup, and Joe Gomez could be on his way further north in January.
Even if van Dijk signs a new contract, at 33 years old, the position must be permanent. And Liverpool may have found their answer.
THE Daily Mail report that Liverpool are ready to beat Manchester United for the signature of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
LeBron James set to make NBA history by copying Liverpool’s blueprint
LeBron James is set to make more NBA history with the LA Lakers in the upcoming 2024/25 season.
Being the all-time great LeBron, it’s hard to believe that there are still recordings for him to break into the NBA.
He will go down as one of the best players to ever play the game and continues to meet high standards despite now being a 39-year-old veteran.
And even though his age isn’t showing on the court yet, there are clear signs that LeBron isn’t getting any younger.
Especially as he seeks to make history by doing what Liverpool, the club in which he holds a minority stakebecame famous for this last season.
How ex-Everton player is key to Luis Diaz’s revival
Luis Diaz is one of several Liverpool players who have clearly taken immediate action under new head coach Arne Slot.
With five goals in six league matches so far, Diaz has been vital to a Liverpool attack that currently has them top of the Championship. The most notable of these was a first-half brace at Old Trafford that put Manchester United to bed as Liverpool won 3-0.
With Ryan Gravenberch and Ibrahima Konaté, Diaz clearly moved up a level in this first period. The players have speak to what new head coach Arne Slot did to make that happen.
While there are obviously elements of training and attacking approaches that are being worked on, Diaz himself has publicly stated that trusting his players is what Slot does best to see these results.
And now the The Daily Mail reports that a key part of it all goes to one of Slot’s assistants – former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga.
Rio Ngumoha shows why Liverpool moved mountains to sign him
Liverpool U19s were in action on Wednesday afternoon as they took on Bologna in the UEFA Youth League and Rio Ngumoha impressed once again.
The clash took place at Liverpool’s training center and the young Reds claimed a 2-1 victory, their first win in the competition this season.
Ranel Young and Amara Nallo, who led the teamboth scored for Liverpool, while Federico Tonin scored the visitors’ only goal.
This victory allows Liverpool U19s to remain undefeated in the competition after a 0-0 draw against AC Milan in the opening match.
Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Liverpool’s new wonderkid Rio Ngumoha was impressive once again.
Zubimendi asked about Liverpool transfer regrets
Liverpool are thriving under Arne Slot, currently top of the Premier League after six matches. There was, however, one man Slot wanted to add to his team for this season, Martin Zubimendi.
Although Zubimendi eventually made the decision to stay at his childhood club rather than move to Merseyside, its future still remains very uncertain and a move to Liverpool may not be ruled out.
Despite the recent reports, Zubimendi reaffirmed his decision to stay at Real Sociedad during a recent press conference for the team.
“My philosophy is to do at every moment what comes from me. So far this has worked well for me. It’s true that there was a lot of noise and I experienced some uncomfortable moments. The best thing for me was to stay here, and I am happy and at peace,” Zubimendi said via News from Gipuzkoa.
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