Liverpool Transfer News: Midfield maestro rejects offer from Saudi Arabia
By Evan Curnew
Liverpool Transfer News (June 4) – Today’s Liverpool transfer news features Thiago rejecting an offer from Saudi Arabia, the financial situation for a Lavia deal and Feyenoord wanting Nat Phillips.
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Liverpool Transfer News – Saudi Arabian clubs are targeting Thiago, but the midfielder does not want a move
As The Athletic’s David Ornstein and James Pearce reported, an unnamed Saudi Arabian club recently made an offer directly to Thiago that was rejected by the midfielder. The club did not reach out to Liverpool for inquires on a potential fee. It is not exactly a surprise that Thiago is being coveted by the Saudi Premier League. They have already added the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy and Ruben Neves. The Athletic reported that Thiago’s main priority is still Liverpool and that manager Klopp would be happy to see the midfielder continue his stay at Anfield.
Liverpool Transfer News – Club may have to sell players to buy Romeo Lavia
Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph is echoing the rumour of Thiago being subject to Saudi Arabia’s interest. Bascombe states that money made from any potential Thiago transfer could be used to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton. Liverpool has already spent nearly £100M between Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. It is believed that should the club want to sign Lavia; players will have to be sold. £50M is the price tag slapped on Romeo Lavia by Southampton, and they are firm in their valuation of the Belgian midfielder.
Liverpool Transfer News – Eredivisie champions Feyenoord want Nat Phillips
James Pearce of The Athletic is reporting that Feyenoord is interested in potentially signing defender Nat Phillips. Phillips is expected to leave the Reds this summer and could be sold for as much as £10M. Phillips saw himself on the outskirts of Jurgen Klopp’s squad last season and likely has played his last game for the club. While he likely would’ve commanded a higher fee last summer, Liverpool should be happy if their valuation is met.