A busy Thursday for Liverpool as a new signing was announced, Liverpool’s Champions League opponents in the new format were revealed and more.
Chiesa announced
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus on a four-year deal.
The 51-capped Italian joins Arne Slot’s squad and could be available as soon as Sunday, for Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
It was reported earlier this week that Liverpool had agreed a fee in the region of €13 million for the 26-year-old and the deal has now been officially confirmed.
Liverpool’s Champions League opponents revealed
Liverpool now know their Champions League opponents in the very first edition of the ‘Swiss Style’ format.
The Reds will take on Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and others in a new-look competition.
Targets named as Gomez replacements
Late in the window, a variety of targets to bolster Liverpool’s squad in the event of Joe Gomez’s departure have been named.
As we enter the final few days of the transfer window, two particular defensive targets have been named in reports that cite Liverpool as holding long-term interest.
Salah exit hint
Mohamed Salah has revealed he is not yet thinking about his future with one year left on his current contract.
Salah is well into the final 12 months of his Liverpool contract with the Reds yet to show signs of offering the Egyptian a new deal.
The 32 year-old’s start to the 2024/25 campaign has demonstrated just how important the winger is to Liverpool, with Salah scoring twice and claiming one assist in the Reds’ opening two Premier League games.
Nunez banned
Darwin Nunez has been given a five-game international ban alongside four other Uruguay players for their actions in the melee with Colombia fans during the Copa America.
Moments after Uruguay’s Copa America semi-final defeat to Colombia, multiple Uruguay players went into the stands to confront Colombian fans who had began brawling in close proximity to the players’ families.
Some of the Uruguayan players were seen fighting with the rival fans and later defended their actions as a matter of self-defence and protecting their loved ones from the violence that had broken out.
Mac Allister upgrade
Liverpool players’ FC 25 ratings have been leaked as the release of the new game nears.
Liverpool had an impressive final campaign under legendary Jurgen Klopp as the Reds lifted the Carabao Cup whilst also securing a return to the Champions League.
One of Liverpool’s biggest upgrades this year has been awarded to World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister who according to the leaked ratings will see his 82 rating from last year rise to an impressive 86.
