Liverpool Fail With Bid For Bundesliga Player, Offer Knocked Back

Liverpool have failed with a bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, it has been claimed in Italy.

Liverpool have signed three midfielders this summer and are expected to be in the market for one more before the window slams shut.

Gravenberch, who made just six league starts last season for Bayern Munich, is keen on a move this summer in order to play regular football and has suitors in the Premier League.

He is on Manchester United’s radar and Liverpool have also been pushing to sign him in the ongoing transfer window.

According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the German champions have rejected a big money offer from Liverpool.

It has been claimed that the Reds put forward a €48m bid to sign the Dutchman this summer.

However, Bayern Munich knocked back the offer and are insistent that they do not want to sell Gravenberch.

While Thomas Tuchel is in favour of selling him, the Bayern Munich hierarchy do not want to give up on the player.

They want to hold on to him and hope that the coach finds a way to get him involved in the team this season.

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Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah ‘essential’ to Liverpool amid interest from Al Ittihad

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said Mohamed Salah remains an essential part of his team and there is “nothing there” regarding the speculation linking the Egyptian with a move to Saudi champions Al Ittihad.

Reports emerged on Thursday night claiming Ittihad had renewed their interest in Salah and were prepared to double their previous contract offer for the 31-year-old forward. The previous offer, when Ittihad had identified Salah as a top target earlier in the summer, was understood to be worth €180 million over two years.

Ittihad are reportedly ready to make an opening transfer bid of £52m ($65m) to Liverpool in order to begin contract talks with Salah, although the Premier League club are reluctant to lose their star player this summer.

Speaking on Friday during his pre-match press conference, ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League match at Newcastle United, Klopp was asked about the latest Salah speculation.

about from my point of view. He is a Liverpool player,” Klopp said. “He is essential and will be. There is nothing there. My life philosophy is, I think about a problem when I have it.”

Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, had earlier this month dismissed speculation his client was close to leaving Liverpool for Saudi, posting on social media: “If we considered leaving [Liverpool] this year, we wouldn’t have renewed the contract last summer,” Issa wrote. “Mohamed remains committed to LFC.”

And it appears, according to Klopp, that his stance has not changed. When asked if Salah is still committed to Liverpool, the German replied: “100 per cent.”

Salah, who signed a new three-year deal with Liverpool last summer, will again be a key player for Klopp this season, and the Egyptian opened his Premier League account last weekend in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Liverpool played more than 30 minutes of that game with 10-men after Alexis Mac Allister – the Argentine World Cup-winner signed from Brighton in the summer – was harshly sent off. The midfielder’s red card has since been rescinded on appeal and he is available to face Newcastle at St James’ Park.

“Very good news on Alexis Mac Allister, massive [relief],” Klopp said. “I was pretty sure it wasn’t a red card, but that does not mean our people were going to be successful.

“The picture were pretty clear it should not of been a red card, harsh tackles should always be punished but it was not a harsh tackle in a situation, it was fast.”

Only a couple of seasons ago, Liverpool would have been overwhelming favourites against Newcastle on Sunday, but the transformation the Magpies have undergone under Saudi ownership and with Eddie Howe in the dugout has been remarkable.

After finishing fourth in the Premier League last season and securing Champions League football, Newcastle began the current campaign with an emphatic win over Aston Villa before a narrow defeat to treble winners Manchester City.

Klopp is therefore expecting a tough challenge, saying: “Incredibly strong team, in the Champions League and fully deserved with super development under Eddie Howe and smart business.

“[New signings] Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes are really good business; they have a super intense style and massive atmosphere there so this is a tough one for sure.

“They played a really good first game where Aston Villa were good as well, the result didn’t reflect the full game.”

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ROMANO: FSG REFUSE TO PAY FOR KLOPP’S IDEAL MIDFIELD TARGET

LIVERPOOL’S PURSUIT OF DOUCOURE: A MATTER OF PRICE

In the world of football transfers, the winds of change are always blowing. The latest whispers from the grapevine suggest that Liverpool’s interest in Cheick Doucoure might be more than just idle chatter. Yet, as the clock ticks down on the transfer window, the Merseyside club faces a significant hurdle.

DOUCOURE’S RISING STOCK AT CRYSTAL PALACE

Cheick Doucoure, the dynamic midfielder from Crystal Palace, has been on Liverpool’s radar for the better part of the last month. The 23-year-old’s performances have not gone unnoticed, with many seeing him as a potential asset to Jurgen Klopp’s squad. However, securing his signature is proving to be a challenge.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the situation. In his recent Daily Briefing, Romano touched upon Manchester City’s interest in Eberechi Eze, another Palace standout. He highlighted the club’s reluctance to part with their star players unless faced with an offer they can’t refuse. Drawing a parallel, Romano pointed out that Liverpool’s pursuit of Doucoure is in a similar boat. The Reds did inquire about the terms of a potential deal last week, but Palace’s valuation of their prized asset remains a sticking point.

With the transfer deadline looming, Liverpool’s window of opportunity is narrowing. The club is well aware of Palace’s stance on Doucoure, and the Malian’s price tag isn’t showing signs of dipping. It’s becoming increasingly apparent that unless there’s a significant shift in Liverpool’s internal discussions, Doucoure won’t be donning the famous red jersey anytime soon.

This potential non-move has stirred reactions among the fanbase. Social media has been abuzz with calls for the club to bring the young midfielder to Anfield. However, the reported £70-80m asking price is a pill too bitter to swallow for many. While Doucoure’s talent is undeniable, the question remains: is he worth the hefty sum?

Liverpool’s transfer strategy has always been one of prudence. Unlike some of their Premier League counterparts, they’re not known for splashing out exorbitant fees. While a last-minute twist is always possible in the world of football, the Doucoure saga seems set on its current course.