Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including the latest on Moises Caicedo, Khephren Thuram, and all the reaction from the win over LASK
Welcome to our Liverpool live blog for Friday, September 22.
Liverpool recorded a 3-1 win over LASK last night after an early scare in the first half. Goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah ensured that the Reds began their Europa League campaign with a victory.
Jurgen Klopp made 11 changes from the team that defeated Wolves and there were plenty of talking points as both Ryan Gravenberch and Ben Doak made their first starts for the club, while fit-again Stefan Bajcetic returned to the team in an unfamiliar role. We’ll bring you all the analysis from the game in Linz.
In terms of the transfer rumour mill, Moises Caicedo’s agent has spoken about the Reds’ recent interest in the midfielder, while Liverpool are also said to be part of a growing battle for Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.
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Liverpool ‘joined’ in Thuram transfer battle
Liverpool have reportedly been ‘joined’ by Juventus in the battle for Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.
That’s accroding to 90min, whop claim that Bayern Munich, PSG ad Tottenham also ‘remain interested’ in the 22-year-old.
The Reds were previously linked wiith Thuram, son of former Juve defender Lilian, during the summer. However, it is said that Juve are currently leading the race for his signature.
Khephren Thuram of OGC Nice (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)
Liverpool player ratings for comeback win over LASK
Liverpool registered a 3-1 win over LASK last night but were forced to battle their way back into the game after an early setback.
Jurgen Klopp made 11 changes as several fringe players got a chance to impress. It was an intriguing lineup, with the inclusions of Stefan Bajcetic, Rayan Gravenberch and Ben Doak all piquing interest for different reasons.
After a disappointing first 45 minutes, Liverpool roared back after the break to start their latest European adventure with a win.
See if you agree with Ian Doyle’s player ratings and read out Gravenberch’s fitness here.
Darwin Nunez celebrates with Luis Diaz after drawing Liverpool level against LASK (Image: Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
Moises Caicedo agent makes transfer claim
Moises Caicedo’s agent has hinted that Liverpool were always unlikely to sign his client.
The Reds tabled a British record £111m bid for the young midfielder in the summer, which was accepted by Brighton, but a deal failed to materialise. Instead, Chelsea submitted an improved £116m offer and led Caicedo to join the west London club.
Speaking about Caicedo’s decsion to sign for Chelsea, agent Andrea Pellegatti told Sport Italia:
“It was finalized in the last few hours, but the boy only wanted Chelsea, who had started to show their interest consistently since January.”
Moises Caicedo of Chelsea (Image: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)
