Hello and welcome to our LIVE Liverpool transfer blog for Saturday, August 5.
The Reds' transfer target Romeo Lavia was an unused substitute during Southampton's 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday yesterday evening, hinting the Saints do not want to take any risks as they prepare for a potential sale.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp's side are said to be readying an offer for Fluminense midfielder Andre. In terms of outgoings, Nat Phillips is claimed to be a transfer option for Leeds United.
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Philogene 'talks'
Liverpool have reportedly held talks with representatives of 21-year-old Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene.
A report from Anfiield Watch claims that discussions have been held between Liverpool and the player's agents. It is claimed that Philogene's ability to operate on either wing is a key element in attracting interest.
Over the last 18 months, the Villans sent their prodigy out on loan to the Championship with game time the priority. He spent the last half of the 2021/22 campaign with Stoke City, utilised as a left winger in 11 appearances with one goal in return.
Following that was a year-long spell with Cardiff City last season, who provided more freedom in terms of positioning. Philogene played on both the right and left, further forward in attack or withdrawn as part of a midfield, finishing his time in Wales with 39 appearances in all competitions, boasting five goals and one assist.
Coutinho could leave the Premier League
According to Fabrizio Romano, former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho could leave Aston Villa.
The reporter claims that a Qatari club have approached Aston Villa to determine conditions over a possible sale of the ex-Barcelona man.
In a tweet he said: "Understand one club from Qatar has now asked for conditions of Philippe Coutinho deal. Coutinho could leave Aston Villa in case he receives good proposal; Saudi clubs also approached him in July."
[IG]: Van den Berg makes Mainz debut
It was a first appearance for Liverpool loanee Sepp van den Berg this afternoon.
He was apart of the FSV Mainz side that beat Vincent Kompany's Burnley 3-0.
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[IG] Szoboszlai: Congrats brother (neighbors)
Dominik Szoboszlai has congratulated Josko Gvardiol on his move to Manchester City.
The pair have both completed respective moves to the Premier League from RB Leipzig.
Brighton reach Kudus agreement
Brighton have reached an agreement to sign Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
The 23-year-old is close an agreement on personal terms, The Athletic are reporting, ahead of a €40m (£34m) move.
Liverpool have been linked with Moises Caicedo this summer, with Chelsea widely considered as his next destination.
Henderson makes first appearance since Liverpool exit
Jordan Henderson makes his first appearance for Al Ettifaq and captains the side against Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira.
Christopher Nkunku injury update
The Evening Standard believe that Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku has avoided a long-term injury after being forced off in his last pre-season friendly, however is set to spend a few weeks on the sidelines.
This, of course, would take him out of contention for Liverpool's visit to Stamford Bridge next Sunday.
Real Madrid address Florentino Perez rumours
Real Madrid have released a club statement to brand rumours that president Florentino Perez is considering leaving his post as 'totally false'.
Perez, of course, was one of the architects of the European Super League proposal that included Liverpool and was met with severe backlash from stakeholders across football over two years ago now.
Ben Davies snubbed
As per footballscotland, Rangers boss Michael Beale has omitted former Liverpool defender Ben Davies from his Champions League squad.
The Scottish club get their qualifying campaign underway next week and Davies has been left out because of UEFA's homegrown rules for the competition, with only eight places reserved for such players.
Kylian Mbappe admiration
Football Insider claim Kylian Mbappe is a 'huge admirer' of Liverpool and would sooner spend one year on loan with the Reds than accept any other offers from around the world.
The 24-year-old has been dropped by Paris Saint-Germain as they knew he would not renew his current contract, which is set to expire next year, and believe an agreement is already in place with Real Madrid.
However, Football Insider ultimately concede that the possibility of seeing Mbappe in red this season is unlikely.
Liverpool '£21.5m bid coming' for midfield target as Romeo Lavia update emerges
The list of rumoured Liverpool targets continues to grow as the club approaches the new campaign having made only two signings.
In addition, Brazilian media report a £21.5m offer is expected 'in the coming days' for Andre Trindade and Southampton have issued an update affecting Romeo Lavia.
Read the latest Liverpool FC transfer rumours HERE.
Liverpool's top four chances
As the new season draws nearer, the big question is can Liverpool right the wrongs of 2022/23 and reclaim their spot in the top four?
Well, BoyleSports seemingly believe they have a good chance in doing so, as they've made Jurgen Klopp's men joint-second favourites to finish in the Champions League places in 2023/24.
BoyleSports - Premier League top four finish 2023/24
Man City 1/25
Arsenal, Liverpool: 4/9
Manchester Utd: 4/6
Chelsea: 11/8
Newcastle: 6/4
Tottenham: 10/3
Romeo Lavia transfer latest after Liverpool target was unused sub in first Southampton game
Following Southampton's opening Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday, manager Russell Martin admitted that more players will leave his squad soon.
Liverpool target Romeo Lavia was an unused substitute on Friday night as the Saints won 2-1.
Read the full story HERE.
Nat Phillips in demand
The latest report from Football Insider states that Leeds United are targeting Liverpool's Nat Phillips.
Alongside Manchester City's Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the Championship club hope to sign the defensive duo and lure them with regular first team football that their current clubs cannot offer at present.
Central defenders remain the Yorkshire club's priority heading into their season opener against Cardiff City on Sunday.
Would this be a good move for Phillips?
Lavia overlooked
Romeo Lavia remained an unused substitue for Southampton in their 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening.
Russell Martin opted against starting the Belgian for the Saints' first match of the new season and decided against bringing him on during the contest.
Three players were introduced from the bench during the game, though Lavia was not one of those.
Good morning, Reds
Hello and welcome to today's Liverpool live blog.
We will be bringing you the latest news on the Reds throughout the day, with updates to come on the likes of Romeo Lavia and Andre.
