Liverpool ignite Man Utd hijack as Slot finds perfect target to replace unconvincing Red

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly looking to hijack a Manchester United move for Matthijs de Ligt, as he sees him as the perfect replacement for Ibrahima Konate.

Slot is seemingly carefully deciding what he wants his squad to look like after inheriting it from Jurgen Klopp. Indeed, two months into the transfer window, the Dutchman is yet to sign a single player.

But he clearly has ideas about the makeup of the Liverpool side, having , who played 37 times under Slot s predecessor last season.

Instead, he d like to sign Bayern Munich defender De Ligt, who has been linked with the Reds at times this summer, and would clearly make a good partner for Virgil van Dijk, given the pair have played a lot of football together for the Netherlands.

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Sources ‘very close to Arsenal’ insist that £40m defender will ‘start’ under Arteta next season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta plans to start Jurrien Timber at left-back next season as Riccardo Calafiori s role is also revealed by a journalist.

The Gunners have only made one permanent signing so far this summer transfer window with the arrival of David Raya from Brentford after he impressed on loan last season.

Widespread reports indicate that Arsenal are with the Italy international agreeing personal terms over a potential move.

It is understood that a medical will happen at some point this week with .

It seems unlikely that Calafiori would start ahead of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba who have formed a brilliant partnership over the last couple of seasons but journalist Steve Kay insists that the Italian could replace Gabriel.

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Liverpool: ‘Specialist priority’ target from ‘outside PL’ is ‘one to watch’ amid three signing reveal

A fresh report has revealed a Liverpool transfer to watch this summer as Arne Slot s side have picked out a specialist priority target.

have had a busy few months off the pitch as new head coach Slot has replaced Jurgen Klopp, while Michael Edwards has returned to the club as FSG s CEO of Football and Richard Hughes has joined from AFC Bournemouth to become their sporting director.

However, the Reds have not been busy in the transfer market as they are yet to make a single signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The Premier League giants came close to capturing England international Anthony Gordon earlier this summer until their deal with Newcastle United collapsed and they now have their eye on alternative targets.

According to, Liverpool could make up t…

Arsenal transfer ‘not expected’ as PL rivals plot ‘swoop’ for Man Utd target despite Arteta ‘phone’ call

Arsenal are reportedly not expected to sign Raheem Sterling from Premier League rivals Chelsea before the transfer window closes on Friday night.

So far this summer, have made three signings as they have landed David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino on permanent deals.

On deadline day, Arsenal will make at least one more signing, as experienced AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto is set to join the Gunners on loan. He will replace Aaron Ramsdale, who is joining Southampton for around £18m plus add-ons.

s side have done some positive business this summer but they could do with signing another attacker and they are being linked with Chelsea outcast Sterling.

On Friday afternoon, a report claimed Sterling’s potential move to Arsenal is

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