Liverpool player signed to replace Mohamed Salah sent a message to Salah for disagreement 

Liverpool player signed to replace Mohamed Salah sent a message to Salah for disagreement

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90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…

Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is closing in on a move to Manchester United despite fears the move could stall after Harry Maguire’s proposed switch to West Ham United collapsed. (L’Equipe)

Liverpool have seen a €30m (£25.5m) bid for Fluminense midfielder Andre rejected and the Reds are not expected to go any higher. (ESPN)

Bayern Munich have enquired about signing Southampton centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap, who is also attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund. (Florian Plettenberg)

Leaving Bayern could be midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutchman is wanted by both Man Utd and Liverpool but Turkish side Galatasaray have offered a €10m (£8.5m) loan fee and a €20m (£17m) option for a permanent deal. (Burhan Can Terzi)

Fiorentina have warned midfielder Sofyan Amrabat that he has until Friday to make a final decision on his future at the club amid interest from Man Utd, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. (Corriere dello Sport)

Barcelona plan to compete with Real Madrid and Manchester City for the €100m signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz next summer. (SPORT)

2024 could also see Real Madrid finally pull the trigger on a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who is valued at around €50m (£42.5m). (Fichajes)

Tottenham will consider offers for Eric Dier amid interest from Fulham, who are preparing to lose Tosin Adarabioyo before the window closes. (Mail)

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Folarin Balogun is open to leaving Arsenal for Chelsea but the Blues will have to pay £50m if they are to sign the 22-year-old striker. (Evening Standard)

Bernardo Silva has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new three-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are now seen as favourites to sign Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda on loan, with Barcelona divided over whether to pursue the 18-year-old instead of Man City’s Joao Cancelo. (Sport)

Negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon over young winger Bradley Barcola, also a target for Chelsea, have stalled, with PSG accusing Lyon of raising their asking price too often. (Loic Tanzi)

Fulham have switched their focus to Juventus striker Moise Kean, who is valued at over €30m (£25,5m) by the Serie A side. (Nicola Balice)

Man City could reignite their £80m move for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta in January once the investigation into alleged gambling breaches involving the Brazilian is concluded. (Sky Sports)

Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as Crystal Palace’s top striker target following Leicester’s relegation to the Championship. (Leicestershire Live)

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Liverpool are set to officially appeal for Alexis Mac Allister red card

As per the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool have shown their commitment to justice by officially submitting an appeal against the controversial red card given to Alexis Mac Allister during their recent Premier League match against Bournemouth.

The incident occurred when referee Thomas Bramall showed Mac Allister a straight red card after a challenge with Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie.

This event took place during Liverpool’s dominant 3-1 win at Anfield. The club’s decision to formally appeal this decision will be closely watched to see how it unfolds.

It’s worth noting that neither the watchful VAR Paul Tierney nor the sharp assistant Constantine Hatzidakis saw fit to suggest a review of the decision using the pitchside monitor.

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This left Mac Allister in a precarious situation, facing a potential three-match suspension that could have significant consequences for both him and the team.

The context of this situation adds to its significance; Mac Allister, who was making his home debut, was a high-profile summer signing from Brighton for a fee of £35 million.

There was a great deal of excitement surrounding the Argentine’s performance, and his quick red card added an unexpected turn to the story. Liverpool’s substantial investment in the player’s potential is not something they treat lightly.

Klopp wasted no time expressing his doubts about the referee’s decision right after the match. His vocal questioning highlighted the seriousness of the situation and suggested that the club might challenge the controversial sending-off.

The appeal decision is expected later this week, and if unsuccessful, Mac Allister is likely to miss upcoming matches against Newcastle United, Aston Villa at home, and Wolverhampton Wanderers away.

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The consequences of this appeal will extend beyond just a three-match suspension, affecting the team dynamics and its performance in the league.

This situation is reminiscent of last season when Darwin Nunez received a red card. Mac Allister has been a standout performer in our midfield, and while Curtis Jones has his moments, having the Argentine international available for crucial matches is preferable for now.