Liverpool aren’t the favourites to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen this summer, on a busy day of Reds transfer news.
Today’s Main LFC Headline
According to The Independent‘s Miguel Delaney, Chelsea are the front-runners to sign Huijsen ahead of next season.
The 19-year-old is “seriously considering” joining the Blues, as Liverpool and a host of other top clubs battle for his signature.
Huijsen has a £50 million release clause, with reports on Monday suggesting the Reds are “keen” to trigger it, but this is a blow in their efforts to sign him.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Real Madrid are all mentioned in the report, too, although the latter are now not expected to pursue a move.
Today’s Liverpool FC News
- A 25-man Liverpool squad were back in training today, with no new injuries reported for the Reds. It could be a big night for them!
More from This Is Anfield
Rio Ngumoha could have a big future at Liverpool and Jack Lusby has assessed the Reds’ hugely exciting 16-year-old:
“It is on the regular occasions he is called up to the senior setup that show how fondly he is regarded, however.
“While Arne Slot is perceived to be less hands-on when it comes to youth compared to his predecessor, sources have told This Is Anfield that training sessions have in fact become more inclusive.
“That is particularly the case for Ngumoha, who like Trey Nyoni has been fast-tracked into the first-team picture as a signing separate to typical academy acquisitions.”
Elsewhere in the football world today
- Marcus Rashford reportedly feels it is unlikely he will play for Man United again under Ruben Amorim, but needs time to assess his future while on loan at Aston Villa (BBC Sport)
- Leeds are said to be considering the future of manager Daniel Farke, despite the Whites earning promotion back to the Premier League on Monday. That’s brutal! (Telegraph)
- In case you needed reminding, Arsenal host Crystal Palace tonight (8pm BST), with victory for the Eagles meaning LIVERPOOL ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!
Liverpool FC: On this day
On this day in 1988, Liverpool won the First Division with four matches remaining.
Kenny Dalglish‘s Reds side secured a 1-0 over Tottenham at Anfield, thanks to a solitary Peter Beardsley strike.
Also on this day in 1992, a 17-year-old Robbie Fowler signed his first professional contract with Iiverpool.
He didn’t have a bad career in the end, including scoring 183 goals in 369 Reds appearances!
