Newcastle are going through competitors to signal their ultimate Alexander Isak alternative, on a day that noticed Liverpool beat Yokohama FM and Luis Diaz be a part of Bayern Munich.
At the moment’s Fundamental LFC Headline
It has been quieter on the Isak to Liverpool entrance this week, however the Magpies are nonetheless planning for all times with out him.
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is his most popular alternative, however the The Athletic‘s David Ornstein claims that he’s a precedence goal for Man United, whereas the Manchester Night Information say they’re “advancing” to snap up the Slovenian.
In the meantime, Newcastle have “made a proper enquiry” for Fulham‘s Rodrigo Muniz, based on the Mailand intermediaries “have been concerned in discussions” over a £40 million transfer.
From a Liverpool perspective, Sesko becoming a member of the Magpies is the most effective end result, or them signing Muniz, serving to velocity up the Isak course of.
The lure of United stays nice for a lot of gamers, although, even of their present state, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see Newcastle miss out on their No. 1 goal.
Both method, right here’s hoping that Liverpool’s first formal provide for Isak is imminent!
At the moment’s Liverpool FC Information
• Diaz has accomplished his transfer from Liverpool to Bayern, becoming a member of the Bundesliga champions for £65.5 million. We want you all the most effective, Lucho!
• MATCH REPORT: Yokohama 1-3 Liverpool: Florian Wirtz scores and Rio Ngumoha shines once more.
• Listed here are 16 pictures from Liverpool’s victory in Japan, together with Hugo Ekitike‘s ‘debut’, an outsized cheque and a Wataru Endo trophy carry.
• Arne Slot says he’s glad to have Ngumoha’s “power” to name upon, however has confused that he nonetheless has “studying factors” in his recreation. It’s good to maintain him grounded.
Extra from This Is Anfield
David Lynch has picked out 5 speaking factors from the win over Yokohama, not least a star exhibiting from Ngumoha:
“Certainly one in every of these pre-season video games will move with out Rio Ngumoha deserving a point out as a significant speaking level?
“The actual fact is, the 16-year-old deserves being highlighted as a result of, but once more, he confirmed simply how particular a expertise Liverpool have on their arms.
“This efficiency would have been thrilling sufficient had he left it at finishing dribble after dribble to tear the Yokohama defence aside.
“However he needed to cap issues off by scoring a outstanding solo aim during which he drove the whole again 4 into their very own field earlier than reducing inside and coolly driving house.
“We’re beginning to marvel simply how a lot an affect Ngumoha’s emergence can have on Liverpool’s switch plans – he’s that good.”
READ: Yokohama FM 1-3 Liverpool: 5 speaking factors as Ekitike & Frimpong impress
Elsewhere within the soccer world at present
• Aaron Ramsdale has arrived for his medical at Newcastle, forward of his season-long mortgage transfer from Southampton. Spending that Isak cash already! (Sky Sports activities)
• Arsenal are nonetheless mentioned to be occupied with signing Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze this summer time, regardless that their present focus is on promoting sure gamers (Sky Sports activities)
• James Trafford has rejoined Man Metropolis from Burnley in a deal that could possibly be value £31 million, doubtlessly making him the most costly British goalkeeper ever.
• Newly-promoted Sunderland have accomplished the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year deal.
Liverpool FC: On this present day
On this present day in 2022, Darwin Nunez scored on his Liverpool debut towards Metropolis within the Neighborhood Protect.
Performed at Leicester‘s King Energy Stadium, the Reds ran out 3-1 winners over Pep Guardiola’s facet, with Nunez finishing the scoring with a header in stoppage time.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Julian Alvarez had earlier exchanged objectives, earlier than Mohamed Salah put Liverpool 2-1 up from the penalty spot.
Three years later and Nunez’s Reds future is now in severe doubt – will he nonetheless be at Anfield come the beginning of September?
