Here is your Liverpool FC news recap for Wednesday 17 July with updates on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Simakan, Michele Di Gregorio, Leny Yoro and more.
LIVERPOOL NOT INTERESTED IN MOHAMED SIMAKAN
Liverpool journalist Ian Doyle has revealed the Reds’ stance on a move for Mohamed Simakan this summer after reports have emerged of the club tracking the RB Leipzig star.
The Reds’ interest and admiration of Simakan was first reported on Monday evening, with even transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming that Liverpool are keen on the 24-year-old.
The centre-back, who is also an accomplished right-back, has also caught the attention of Atletico Madrid according to Sky Germany reporter Philipp Hinze,
Liverpool have been linked with a host of centre-backs this summer as they search for a suitable replacement for Joel Matip, with the cult hero leaving Anfield at the end of last season.
However, Simakan’s name had not been previously mentioned, offering Liverpool fans hope of a surprise deal. Those hopes have now been dashed.
Reacting to rumours regarding Liverpool’s interest in Simakan, journalist Doyle of the Liverpool Echo revealed that the Reds are not pursuing the Frenchman this summer.
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In an update on the situation, Doyle wrote: “There’s been a bit of chat about RB Leipzig centre-back Mohamed Simakan, but our understanding is Liverpool aren’t presently considering a move for the Frenchman.”
MICHELE DI GREGORIO OPTS FOR JUVENTUS
The agent of Liverpool target Michele Di Gregorio has revealed why his client rejected an Anfield move in favour of a Juventus transfer this summer.
With Adrian having now officially left Liverpool and Caoimhin Kelleher strongly linked with a summer exit, the Reds have been on the hunt for at least one new goalkeeper this summer.
After all, even Alisson’s future is not guaranteed amid significant interest from Saudi Arabia.
While youngster Vitezslav Jaros will be one of Liverpool’s three senior stoppers next term, the Reds still need to be on the lookout for reinforcements in the summer transfer window.
One of those that was subject to interest from Liverpool was Di Gregorio, who spent last season dazzling for Serie A outfit Monza.
However, the Italian chose a move to Juventus over Liverpool, signing for Thiago Motta’s side in early July. The 26-year-old’s agent has now revealed why.
Di Gregorio’s agent, Carlo Alberto Belloni, has now opened up on Liverpool’s ‘strong interest’ in his client, but claims that the Reds were too late to make a move for the goalkeeper.
