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"Asking for a sizeable fee": Why fans could be seeing last of Elliott as a Red

Liverpool fans may be seeing the last of Harvey Elliott in a Reds shirt

Harvey Elliott's start against Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday could have been his last as a Liverpool player, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has insisted.

The champions were beaten 3-2 by Brighton despite twice taking the lead, though Elliott did manage to score and provide an assist on the night.

Boss Arne Slot handed the attacker his second start of the Premier League season, and his limited playing time has led to speculation that he could leave Anfield in the summer.

Elliott spoke after the Brighton game but was vague about his future, and Lynch argued that the attacker was hinting at a possible exit, when he told Sports Mole: "It's a notable shift in tone. He spoke to the Echo a few weeks back and sounded like someone who wanted to stay and fight, and it's just very interesting that things seem to have shifted with him.

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7mo ago NEW CONTRACT

Lamine Yamal to join illustrious Barcelona club next season?

Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025

Barcelona have reportedly come to the decision to hand Lamine Yamal the legendary number 10 shirt from next season, in addition to a new contract.

Yamal is finishing the season in sensational form, scoring a phenomenal goal that aided their title-clinching success against Espanyol last week, during a spree of man-of-the-match performances.

The 17-year-old was unplayable in their Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan too, but that was not enough to overcome the Italian giants, denying Barca the opportunity to win an unprecedented quadruple.

According to FlashScore's ratings system, Yamal has been Man of the Match in six of Barca's previous seven matches, including in both legs against Inter, as well as the Copa del Rey final win against Real Madrid.

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7mo ago RUMOUR

"Very close now": When Liverpool could announce Frimpong deal following medical

Jeremie Frimpong will be imminently announced as a Liverpool player

Jeremie Frimpong's transfer to Liverpool is likely to be announced within the next two days, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has claimed.

Despite the Merseysiders losing 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night, supporters were seen celebrating a successful season at the Amex Stadium.

Fans may soon have more to cheer about considering Liverpool could imminently confirm the arrival of Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Frimpong, who is eyed by some as a successor to Trent Alexander-Arnold and is said to have already completed a medical.

Speaking to Sports Mole, Lynch insisted that an announcement could take place in the next 48 hours, saying: "It's my understanding he's been in England over the last 48 hours or so, putting the finishing touches to a move. I wouldn't be shocked if [an announcement was made] today.

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7mo ago

Arsenal given hope in pursuit of Barcelona-linked Williams

Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams pictured on March 13, 2025

Arsenal have seemingly been handed a boost in their potential efforts to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

Having secured another campaign in the Champions League courtesy of Sunday's victory over Newcastle United, the Gunners are now able to give more thought to their plans for the summer.

Reports have indicated that Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta are making an effort to attract Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates Stadium.

Should that deal materialise, it would take up a considerable chunk of Arteta's budget, yet the Spaniard may be prepared to wheel and deal in order to try to take Arsenal to the next level.

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7mo ago

Man City receive transfer boost as the 'new Ballack' talks up Guardiola lure

Borussia Monchengladbach's Rocco Reitz celebrates on May 3, 2025

Manchester City-linked midfielder Rocco Reitz has delivered a fresh update on his future at Borussia Monchengladbach ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old, who has previously been likened to Germain icon Michael Ballack, came through Monchengladbach's academy and made his professional debut for the club in October 2020 at the age of 18.

Reitz experienced two loan spells in Belgium with Sint-Truiden before being reintegrated into Monchengladbach's first team last season, contributing with six goals and three assists in 34 Bundesliga matches to help the club avoid relegation and finish 14th in the table.

This term, Reitz has primarily operated in a deeper midfield role, chipping in with two goals and one assist in 27 German top-flight appearances for a Monchengladbach side who have secured a 10th-placed finish.

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7mo ago RUMOUR

West Ham's Kudus stance becomes clear, but 'doubts' emerge amid Liverpool links

West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus on May 18, 2025

West Ham United are reportedly willing to sell Mohammed Kudus this summer, but interested suitors have 'doubts' about his valuation.

The 24-year-old joined the Hammers from Ajax for £38m plus add-ons in August 2023 and he made a notable impression in his debut campaign at the club, recording 14 goals and nine assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.

However, the versatile attacker has struggled to make the desired impact in the final third this season for a Hammers outfit that has endured a disappointing domestic campaign, which began with Julen Lopetegui in charge and will finish with Graham Potter at the helm.

Kudus has contributed with only four goals and four assists in 34 games for a West Ham side who sit 15th in the Premier League table, 14 points behind the top half and 25 points behind the top seven.

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7mo ago

Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle given Gittens transfer boost by Dortmund chief

Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens celebrates scoring on September 18, 2024

Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens this summer.

The 20-year-old followed in the footsteps of English talents including Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho by moving to Dortmund in 2020 after spending time in the academies of Reading, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Gittens has since developed into a first-team player for BVB and has made a total of 82 appearances across the last two seasons, recording 12 goals and five assists in 48 games this term.

The England Under-21 international suffered a dip in form during the second half of the campaign and was reduced to only three starts in Dortmund's final 12 Bundesliga matches.

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7mo ago

Gomes confirms Lille exit: Could he make marquee Man United return?

England's Angel Gomes pictured on November 17, 2024

Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur-linked midfielder Angel Gomes has confirmed that he will be leaving Lille when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old has supposedly found himself on the radar of a number of top clubs thanks to his displays in France, most notably providing 10 assists across all competitions in the 2023-24 season.

Injuries have restricted Gomes to just 20 appearances this term, from which he has provided two goals and one assist, but the England international remains a hot commodity and has apparently caught the eye of Barcelona.

Tottenham Hotspur were also reported to have entered talks for the ex-Manchester United protege a couple of months ago, while West Ham United have also thrown their hat into the ring for a free transfer.

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7mo ago RUMOUR

Arne's assurances: Liverpool 'want guarantees' from Wirtz before £126.3m decision

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on November 26, 2024

Liverpool reportedly want specific assurances from Florian Wirtz if they are to firm up their interest in the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker this summer after Manchester City cooled their pursuit.

When it was announced that Kevin De Bruyne would be leaving the Etihad at the end of his contract this summer, Wirtz was inevitably heralded as the Belgian's natural successor.

Pep Guardiola and co are said to have explored a deal for the Germany international, but it has now been reported that they have taken a step back due to Leverkusen's nine-figure valuation of the player.

While City are still admirers of Wirtz, they are not actively pursuing a move for the 22-year-old and are instead thought to be focusing their attentions on Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White.

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