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Liverpool are preparing to sign a midfielder recommended by both Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard.
The 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday saw the top four potential Liverpool contenders get a big boost.
The Reds have been on a winning streak since picking up an impressive point against Arsenal two weeks ago, and with Tottenham Hotspur still playing at Anfield and Newcastle playing late, a Champions League spot has the potential to be a winner. can be achieved.
If Liverpool win a place in the top four, they may have more ambitions in the summer transfer window.
Jurgen Klopp has been tipped to undergo a major overhaul of his squad, particularly in midfield, a position in need of new recruits. The Red Devils are no longer in the race to sign Jude Bellingham, due to the price the England international can ask for,
However, they have been linked with Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo and Ryan Gravenberch in recent weeks.
Ramsey to Liverpool?
According to Goal, Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey is another player on Liverpool's radar.
The 20-year-old has been a standout for Villa this term. Indeed, in 25 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored three goals and provided two assists. Ramsey has also been endorsed by two Liverpool legends - Gerrard and Carragher.
Gerrard, who guided the youngster through his fate at Villa, said Ramsey was a "top talent" as it was "only a matter of time" before he was called up to the England squad.
Speaking in February 2022, Gerrard said:
"I want him to make his own headlines with his football. He's a great talent, I love every moment working with him.
"He gets stronger every game because we give him the platform to express himself. He's in a great place.
Gerard added:
"He's going to be a great player. It won't be long before the whole country is watching him, I'm sure. He's right up there, let me tell you.
Meanwhile, in a tweet in October, Carragher emphasized that Ramsey would be "future-class top."
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Jude Bellingham's future at Borussia Dortmund is yet to be determined as the season draws to a close
Sadio Mané and Jude Bellingham
Sadio Mané and Jude Bellingham
Sadio Mane recovered from recent difficulties by getting his name on Bayern Munich's scoresheet on Saturday afternoon.
It's been a rough couple of weeks for the former Liverpool star, who has struggled to get back in shape since returning from a lengthy break in February before being drawn in. a controversial conflict with teammate Leroy Sane. Considered an excess of demand, the idea of ??Thomas Tuchel selling the 31-year-old this summer has even been discussed.
Mane punched the German winger in the lip after Bayern's Champions League quarter-final first leg loss to Manchester City resulted in him being heavily fined and dropped from the squad for the match against Hoffenheim.
Getting back on track this afternoon from an individual perspective, the Senegal international ended a 10-match streak without scoring at the club after opening the scoring against Mainz in the Bundesliga earlier in the day. However, the positives ended there, as Bayern conceded three times in the second half and suffered a heavy 1-3 defeat.
This result, not only adds to Bayern's pain after being knocked out of Europe, but also puts Borussia Dortmund in control of the title race. Making the most of their opponents' decline on Saturday, Dortmund responded with a 4-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt to take a point.
The one who opened the scoring for Jurgen Klopp's old army was none other than Jude Bellingham, a player who has been constantly contacted by Liverpool over the past 18 months. News that the Reds are curtailing their interest in the teenage midfielder at this point is not well liked by supporters - but is a scenario that gives Liverpool a second chance to sign the striker? young prime minister born in Birmingham possible? Should Dortmund become champions for the first time in more than a decade, at a time when Bayern appear to be in decline, Bellingham may decide to wait a while before taking the next step in their blossoming careers. .
A recent report from The Times suggested that this could turn out to be the reality of the situation, with the 19-year-old set to stay at his current club and reevaluate in 2024 rather than "being pushed out". in one decision is not everything". Right". .
A stance of this nature is likely to sustain Liverpool fans' hopes of one day seeing Bellingham in a Liverpool shirt - and Dortmund's resurgence only adds to the idea that the midfielder will dominate. world football in the next decade may be in doubt. a race for the exit doors.
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