François Plateau
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Confirmed by club sources at
@LFC
:
✍🏽 Mo Salah’s contract extension is ‘almost guaranteed.’
✍🏽 Club aims to extend Jürgen Klopp’s contract until 2028.
✍🏽 Trent Alexander-Arnold is determined to sign a new long-term contract.
✍🏽 Curtis Jones set to be offered a new contract.
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Cristiano Ronaldo when asked about who his favorite striker is:
“I like the likes of Haaland, Benzema, and Kane, but the Uruguayan playing for Liverpool is something special, I think. He’s quick, strong, tall, and possesses a different skill set than the rest. Darwin Núñez.” 🇺🇾
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@crazyclipsonly
FYI: This happened a few years ago in Trondheim, Norway. I know both the girl and the guy letting go of her hand.
She sustained no injuries apart from a minor bruise, miraculously enough. And no, she’s not an influencer whatsoever.
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The referee in the game between Liverpool and Manchester City, Michael Oliver, has previously received payment for ‘freelancing’ as a referee in the United Arab Emirates. Since then, he has been involved in multiple head-scratching decisions favoring Manchester City, a club owned
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🚨Exclusive: Liverpool have identified AC Milan attacker Rafael Leão as the ‘perfect’ heir to Sadio Mané, and could offer Luis Díaz + cash for the Portuguese international.
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Impact on Referees during his Time at Manchester United.
As described by former referees, players, and managers.
🧵A thread.
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🇩🇪 | Jürgen Klopp is said to “seriously consider” signing a new long-term deal with
@LFC
.
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🚨Exclusive: Liverpool are optimistic about finalizing a new long-term deal with manager Jürgen Klopp at the end of the season.
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🚨 Xabi Alonso is reportedly ‘intrigued’ by the opportunity to manage
@LFC
.
🇪🇸 Some suggest Alonso might try to persuade fellow Spaniard Thiago Alcântara to extend his stay, possibly in a dual player/coach capacity, contributing to a smoother transition period.
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Liverpool have been in contact with both André Trindade and Khéphren Thuram’s representatives in the last 24hrs. 🚨
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This is as close to match fixing as it gets. Someone needs to be held accountable for these ridiculous refereeing displays.
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Mikel Arteta is the most cringe human being in football. Everything he does is so forced.
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Manchester City and their 115 charges: What are they, and what could the consequences be if the blue side of Manchester is found guilty?
🧵 A thread.
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❗️Michael Edwards has returned to
#Liverpool
, and some of the players signed during his absence are now at risk of being sold to fund new signings better suited to the new manager’s style of play.
Edwards, not impressed with the signings made in the last 2 years.
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🚨🏴 Curtis Jones is said to accept ‘whatever Liverpool may offer’ for a contract extension, living the dream of playing for his boyhood club, according to those close to
@curtisjr_10
. No rush from club nor player — Jones is set to stay at Merseyside for the foreseeable future.
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Exclusive: Mohamed Salah has informed
#Liverpool
that he would like to sign a one-year contract extension.
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Re: Khéphren Thuram 🚨🇫🇷
Been told Liverpool have struck a deal with OGC Nice for the signing of the French midfielder.
Personal terms already agreed. Massive news - more to follow.
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🚨Curtis Jones is set to sign a new and improved contract with
@LFC
at the end of the season.
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The owner of Manchester City, Sheikh Mansour, serves as the Vice President of the UAE. Premier League referees have been 'freelancing' in the UAE, raising questions about a potential conflict of interest.
🔎 Michael Oliver
🔎 Darren England
🔎 Dan Cook
🔎 Stuart Burt
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Manchester City’s directors supposedly working for free.
They’re messing with the books in all departments of the club. We’re witnessing cheating on a level that we’ve never seen before.
Premier League highest paid directors (figures 2021/22 unless says otherwise). I don't think there is such as wide range in any other industry at such a high level.
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Gary Neville calling for Mark Clattenburg to resign from his job at Nottingham Forest on live TV.
Who do you think you are,
@GNev2
? You’re in no position to dictate what someone should or shouldn’t do. Incredible lack of self-awareness.
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Liverpool set to make a “last-ditch” attempt to sign Joško Gvardiol from RB Leipzig ahead of Manchester City 🇭🇷🚨
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🚨| Confirmed: Liverpool will be adding a defensive midfielder in January to allow them to harness Alexis Mac Allister’s creativity further up the field while also providing a natural cover in front of the centre-backs.
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Moisés Caicedo advised by people close to him to cut ties with Manuel Sierra following his self-interest in the Liverpool/Chelsea transfer saga 🚨
Agent set to receive a substantial payout if the Ecuadorean ends up at Stamford Bridge.
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🚨 Liverpool hope to have both Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez back in full training tomorrow. The pair is on track to be fit for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday, barring any late setbacks.
Crucial hours await tomorrow morning as both players will undergo
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Liverpool is set to acquire a new Sporting Director, as it's believed that Jörg Schmadtke will not continue in his current role beyond this summer. 🚨
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🚨| Liverpool has requested updates on Alphonso Davies’ situation at Bayern Munich before next summer’s transfer window.
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🚨 Exclusive: Understand Liverpool have inquired about Argentinos Juniors midfielder Federico Redondo, who could be available for €8m. Alexis Mac Allister has ‘spoken highly’ of Redondo when asked about the 21-year-old.
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I’m not the one for conspiracies, but Michael Oliver is once again involved in shambolic refereeing decisions going Manchester City’s way.
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Jarell Quansah will save Liverpool tens of millions over the years. Exceptional center back talent.
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Confirmed: André Trindade has verbally agreed personal terms with Liverpool.
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Re: Aurélien Tchouaméni 🇫🇷🚨
@LFC
have been in contact with Real Madrid over the potential signing of the Frenchman in the last few hours. More to follow.
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The Anfield lights awaits for Khéphren Thuram 🇫🇷
Told fee is £42m, including bonuses.
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🚨 Exclusive: Premier League clubs set to demand a resolution to the 115 charges against Manchester City following Everton’s 10-point deduction for breaching FFP rules.
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🚨| Some sources indicate that André Trindade has a gentleman’s agreement with Liverpool and intends to join the club in January after speaking to Jürgen Klopp.
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🇩🇪 | Sources close to Jürgen Klopp have reiterated that the German is leaning towards signing a contract extension with
@LFC
.
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Liverpool aims to secure contract extensions for Jürgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk before the end of the season.
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🚨 Exclusive: Virgil van Dijk is leaning towards a contract extension with Liverpool.
Additionally, the club are eager to integrate the Dutch centre-back into the coaching staff after his playing career to contribute to defensive coaching.
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Liverpool’s attack looked much more dynamic without Salah
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🚨 | Howard Webb is reportedly considering stepping down as PGMOL Chief Refereeing Officer due to intense pressure from clubs, fans, and media outlets this season.
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Exclusive: Mo Salah is leaning towards a one-year contract extension with Liverpool Football Club.
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Understand Liverpool have been in contact with Mats Wieffer’s representatives in the last few hours. 🚨🇳🇱
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Re: Khéphren Thuram 🇫🇷
It’s still my understanding that Thuram will represent
@LFC
next season. I’m aware that the consensus amongst journalists is that the deal is off, but I’ve not been told so myself.
It’s a long window — let’s see how it unfolds.
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🚨| A source at
@LFC
indicates that the recent injury to Ibrahima Konaté and the two red cards for Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk have revealed how vulnerable the squad truly is.
Liverpool set to “attack” the last days of the transfer window.
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Premier League teams with a higher net spend than Liverpool (£59m) this summer:
- Arsenal (£163m)
- Chelsea (£140m)
- Manchester United (£135m)
- Bournemouth (£110m)
- Newcastle (£89m)
- Aston Villa (£81m)
- Burnley (£77m)
‘Biggest rebuild in the club’s history’.
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Talks between
@LFC
and
@FluminenseFC
over the potential signing of André Trindade continued over the weekend. 🚨
If successful, a January move is most probable, but Liverpool pushing for an immediate acquisition.
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Understand Liverpool have been in contact with Arthur Theate’s representatives regarding a potential move this week. 🚨🇧🇪
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A source at
@LFC
indicates that a sense of fear, panic, and annoyance is starting to settle among both players and staff within the club regarding the transfer market and the lack of depth going into the season. 🚨
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Don’t let facts ruin a good tweet idea, ‘City Chief’. Luton’s squad value: ~£86m.
Liverpool’s starting XI against Luton was bought for ~£241m. (2.8x)
Manchester City’s starting XI against Luton was bought for ~£503m. (5.8x)
Liverpool’s starting XI is 10 times more expensive than Luton Town’s whole squad.
But but Liverpool have injuries..
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Discussions over the potential signing of André Trindade are ramping up between
@LFC
and Fluminense. 🚨
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❗️Virgil van Dijk wishes to stay at
@LFC
beyond his current contract. Liverpool is ready to offer the Dutchman a new deal.
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@premierleague
How do the Premier League itself manage to get community noted when tweeting stats from said league?
The graphic you made is just… totally wrong.
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🏴 Harvey Elliott would commit to
@LFC
for a lifetime if he could:
“I would love to be the future Liverpool captain, but there’s a long way to go and a lot of learning I need to do to even be in the conversation”
Liverpool can’t see a future without the 20 year-old at the club.
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Exclusive: Fenway Sports Group will meet with Jürgen Klopp at the end of the season to assess the situation. Both parties are open to extending the German’s stay at the club.
🇩🇪 | Jürgen Klopp is said to “seriously consider” signing a new long-term deal with
@LFC
.
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🇶🇦 | Qatari officials intensifying their efforts in acquiring Liverpool Football Club. More to follow.
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Understand
@LFC
have been in contact with
@Feyenoord
over potential moves for both Dávid Hancko and Mats Wieffer in the last 24/48 hrs. 🚨
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Re: Dominik Szoboszlai 🇭🇺
@LFC
waiting until the release clause expires to negotiate a payment structure where the fee will be paid in installments over the length of his contract.
Player wants Liverpool and Klopp wants player. It’s ON.
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André Trindade has agreed personal terms with Liverpool. He would like to join the club this summer, per
@EmmanuelLuiz12
. 🚨
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🇪🇬 Excl: Liverpool have presented a contract offer to Mohamed Salah, who is leaning towards signing a one-year extension before the end of the season.
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🚨 Takefusa Kubo and Johan Bakayoko are both on Liverpool’s shortlist for attacking reinforcements.
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❗️As part of Michael Edwards’ strategy, Liverpool aims to identify players who best fit their style of play through extensive data analysis, regardless of price. They intend to pursue the most suitable players, whether they cost £8m or £80m, prioritizing fit over cost.
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Liverpool supporters protesting against the 2% ticket increase for a European quarterfinal is idiotic. It’s the lowest increase among all Premier League clubs and notably lower than inflation in general.
I usually support protests, but this one misses the mark.
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🏴 Curtis Jones has caught the eye of Gareth Southgate and his assistants in the English national team. With Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson facing challenges this season, he’s in contention for a call-up during the next international break.
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🇩🇪 | Understand Liverpool have been in contact with highly regarded Borussia Mönchengladbach left-back Luca Netz’ representatives regarding a potential move next summer.
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🚨 | According to the IFAB laws for the 23/24 season, Pascal Groß should have been sent off for his challenge on Dominik Szoboszlai in the first half, which resulted in a penalty for Liverpool.
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Re: Manu Koné 🚨🇫🇷
Talks between Liverpool and Borussia Mönchengladbach for the transfer of Manu Koné is well underway. Personal terms no issue.
It’s expected that Liverpool will pull the trigger with an official bid for the Frenchman in due course.
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🚨| Liverpool aim to acquire the services of Piero Hincapié this week, but faces a race against time.
It’s understood that
@LFC
value the Ecuadorean at ~£40m.
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🚨 Sources reiterate that if Xabi Alonso were to leave Bayer Leverkusen, he would prefer a move to Liverpool over Bayern Munich, despite contrary reports from Germany.
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I don’t think people realize just how scary this Liverpool side becomes once they sign a proper defensive midfielder.
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🇳🇱 Cody Gakpo is poised to be deployed more as a left winger, a position where he excelled at
#PSV
before making his £37m move to
#Liverpool
in January.
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🚨| It’s been a hectic day behind the scenes at
@LFC
. Expecting some concrete news regarding incomings tonight/tomorrow — stay tuned.
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🚨| Liverpool are working to bring in an additional center back, with Piero Hincapié and Arthur Theate among targets being discussed.
Focus shifted after agreeing a deal with Bayern Munich for Ryan Gravenberch earlier today.
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Liverpool will move quickly for an additional center back once the Roméo Lavia saga comes to an end.
As previously stated,
@LFC
is set to spend more than £100m from now until the end of the transfer window ✔️
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Understand Liverpool have been in contact with
@PSV
regarding Ibrahim Sangaré. 🚨
The Ivorian reportedly has a release clause of ~£32m.
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Imagine being Amorim and losing out on becoming the manager of Liverpool Football Club because of a sign-on fee. Two good seasons at LFC and he would’ve gotten the money he wanted.
Massive misjudgment from Amorim and his representatives.
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Liverpool had scouts in attendance on Monday to watch Benfica starlet João Neves. 🚨
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Re: Khéphren Thuram announcement 🇫🇷⏳
Been told
@LFC
are looking to officially announce the signing before June 21.
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🚨 Alisson is expected to miss the next five matches with an injury, per
@C345Sam
.
- LASK (H)
- Fulham (H)
- Sheffield United (A)
- Crystal Palace (A)
- Union SG (A)
The plan is to have him back before Liverpool face Manchester United at Anfield on the 17th of December.
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Mac Allister - Ugarte - Szoboszlai would’ve been a perfectly balanced midfield.
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🇪🇸 Sources at
@LFC
reiterates that any potential defensive midfield addition must support rather than impede Stefan Bajčetić’s development, recognizing his significance to the team’s long-term plans.
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🚨 Xabi Alonso is viewed as the clear favorite for the
@LFC
job, according to various sources. Bayer Leverkusen has begun its search for a new manager for next season, with contact already made with Julen Lopetegui as a potential successor to Alonso.
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🚨| Liverpool reopened talks with both Bayer Leverkusen and Piero Hincapié’s representatives late last night/early this morning, following a previous stalemate in negotiations.
Leverkusen’s response will be crucial — gap in valuation could be a stumbling block.
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🚨⚪️ The feeling from Antonio Nusa’s camp is that he’ll play for
@SpursOfficial
next season.
🇳🇴 One more Norwegian set to play in the Premier League.
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📞🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp always makes a phone call to potential signings to ensure they are like-minded individuals who align with the values held by the rest of the team. It’s crucial that any new additions contribute positively to the team’s dynamic.
Regardless of talent, Liverpool
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🇺🇾 | Liverpool made contact with Federico Valverde’s representatives before this summer’s transfer window, but got told he was focused on the upcoming season with Real Madrid.
Should the situation change before next summer,
@LFC
are ready to go “all in” for the Uruguayan.
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🚨| Sources close to Mo Salah have indicated that the Egyptian will remain at Liverpool beyond the summer.
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