Liverpool FC

2022 - 12 - 17

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Liverpool are in a tricky spot with '£52m' Ibrahima Konaté transfer ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool could try to land a smart transfer deal with shades of Ibrahima Konaté. But with a Chelsea bid made, and other issues, it's an awkward situation.

[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josko-gvardiol/profil/spieler/475959), Gvardiol is likely to command an even bigger figure due to his displays at the World Cup and the interest in him as a result. It wouldn’t even be a surprise to see him leave in January, never mind next summer and beyond. It’s a classic case of do Liverpool stick or twist. [Liverpool](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/transfer-news/liverpool-sporting-director-transfer-klopp-25621121). He’ll likely be snapped up long before then. Not only because we are talking about Real Madrid, but also because of the presence of Carlo Ancelotti, and he can make him better. “I know Chelsea and Real Madrid are most interested in him at the moment. [Gvardiol](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-chelsea-scouting-pattern-25628378). Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joe Gomez and [Joël Matip](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/joel-matip) still have plenty to give at the top level, but Van Dijk and [Matip](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-joel-matip-successor-25646752) are ageing, and the latter has been injury prone this season. Yet his performances throughout the competition shouldn’t be overlooked, and his valuation will likely go through the roof now. Joško Gvardiol’s reputation increased tenfold during Croatia’s run to the World Cup semi-final in Qatar. “Chelsea will probably make an attempt in January, but Real Madrid prefer a summer deal.

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Salah visits blind Liverpool fan Eamon, makes emotional statement (Sports Brief)

SportsBrief.com News - Mohamed Salah has paid a surprise visit to a Liverpool fan, Eamon, and thanked him for his efforts towards supporting the Premier ...

That notwithstanding, Mane was a strong contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award. [Sadio Mane recorded a contrasting set](https://sportsbrief.com/football/liverpool/26007-sadio-mane-mohamed-salah-sad-tale-african-players-falling-consistently-short-ballon-d-awards/) of fortunes in the 2021/2022 season. [World Cup](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world-cup/) and he is now preparing for the resumption of the new season.

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Mohamed Salah meets inspirational Eamon in NIVEA MEN's Dear ... (Liverpool FC)

Mohamed Salah meets inspirational Reds supporter Eamon in a new edition of Dear Liverpool, presented by NIVEA MEN. Eamon, who is blind, has been a season ...

Mohamed Salah meets inspirational Reds supporter Eamon in a new edition of Dear Liverpool, presented by NIVEA MEN. And Salah – one of his favourite Reds players of all time – recently visited Eamon’s home to deliver the news that NIVEA MEN will support him in achieving that goal. VideoMohamed Salah meets inspirational Eamon in NIVEA MEN's Dear Liverpool

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Man City transfer 'target' fails on brutal Liverpool yardstick as £8m ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool know a thing or two about harsh assessments of full-backs. Viewed through the same lens, a Man City transfer 'target' must make FSG feel pretty ...

[Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-gareth-southgate-england-call-25738613) questioned for his defensive work, it is important that others are held to the same standards. The Scotland international captain has been one of Klopp's most consistent players since FSG signed him from Hull for £8m (€9m/$10m) in 2017, and is now regarded as one of the most reliable options in Europe. But given that he would be coming up against [Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-milan-mohamed-salah-winners-25773809), Jürgen Klopp will have no concerns about any potential arrival at the Etihad Stadium. [Bukayo Saka](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-bukayo-saka-25686308) — and that will undoubtedly put question marks over whether he could be consistent in the Premier League. Using the brutal Alexander-Arnold benchmark, it seems likely that the left-back will come up short. He may have scored during France's 2-0 victory over Morocco to help secure progress to the World Cup final, but Hernández has left a lot to be desired in terms of his defensive work across the tournament. [Lionel Messi](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/lionel-messi-liverpool-transfer-klopp-25747303) looks to cement his own legend with success in Sunday's final, the Argentina star could benefit from a match-up that will be Hernández's toughest test yet — and one that will be decisive in whether [Ibrahima Konaté](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-ibrahima-konate-jurgen-klopp-25775852) returns to Merseyside as a World Cup winner. That's an impressive goal contribution rate from the wing-back position, but he looks to be some way off the consistency that Liverpool enjoy with Andy Robertson. He replaced his stricken brother in the opener against Australia, and has since been asked to play all but one game. In an ever-changing football climate that can protect players who have enjoyed success against lesser opposition, many can be untested until they are called to the big stage. [Kostas Tsimikas](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/harvey-elliott-liverpool-dua-lipa-25597665), it is unlikely that a switch to the Premier League by Hernández would represent a power shift of any kind towards Manchester City. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/)

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