Recap of Liverpool transfer news, rumors and gossip in the 2022 summer window.
liverpool forward Sadio Mane promised a ‘special’ answer regarding his future but wants his football to speak in the Champions League final first.
On Saturday, the Senegalese international, already winner of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, goes in search of his fourth major trophy this season.
It would cap off a remarkable campaign for the 30-year-old, but the next 12 months could arguably be just as important as his contract enters its final year.
Like other attackers Mohammad Salah and Roberto Firmino – who will turn 30 and 31 in June and October respectively – plus midfielder Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade Chamberlainspeculation began to grow over Mane’s future.
It has already been linked to Barcelona and Bayern Munichwho appear to be losing striker Robert Lewandowski this summer, but ahead of the Real Madrid meeting in Paris Mane is reportedly unsure about his future.
“Honestly, I think the answer I can give you now is that I feel great and I’m fully focused on Saturday’s game, that’s the answer I have to give before the final,” he said. -he declares.
“But come back to me on Saturday and I’ll give you the best answer you want to hear, that’s for sure. It’s special. Then I’ll give you everything you want to hear.
“I love what I do and I sacrifice myself all the time. I work hard every day on the pitch and in the gym and I’m getting better and better, that’s the most important thing. I try my best to help the team.
Who have Liverpool been linked with?
Ibrahim Sangare – Reports in the Netherlands suggest Liverpool will make a move for PSV midfielder Eindhoven Sangare if, as expected, they miss out on Aurelien Tchouameni for Champions League final rivals Real Madrid (Daily ExpressMay 25).
Calvin Ramsey – Liverpool are interested in signing Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay (sky sports, May 9); Liverpool confident of winning race with Leeds for Ramsay (sunday sunMay 1).
Anthony – Liverpool are set to face Manchester United for the signing of Antony this summer despite Ajax star manager Erik ten Hag joining the Red Devils (Daily ExpressMay 18).
mason mount – Chelsea fear Mason Mount could be attracted to Liverpool or Manchester City taking advantage of the club’s ownership crisis (sunday sunMay 1).
Aurelien Tchouameni – Liverpool are said to be leading the race to sign Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni this summer (The sun, May 12); Liverpool, Manchester United and other interested parties across Europe have been told Tchouameni will cost just under £60million if he were to leave Monaco this summer (DailyMirrorMay 3).
Kaide Gordon – Liverpool reportedly paid Derby £500,000 to buy out Kaide Gordon’s transfer sale clause (The sunMay 12).
Latest players linked with Liverpool exit
Takumi Minamino – The striker will wait after Liverpool’s clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday before considering his future at the English Premier League club (Kyodo NewsMay 25).
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain – Aston Villa and West Ham have been put on red alert with Liverpool set to sell Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer (Daily Mirror, May 26); Liverpool are ready to let Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain go leave Anfield this summer (ESPN, May 21); Oxlade-Chamberlain fears for his future at Liverpool after going two months without playing and not hearing from the club about a new contract (Daily mailMay 10).
Divock Original – Jurgen Klopp has confirmed ‘Liverpool legend’ Divock Origi will leave the club this summer, with the forward set to join AC Milan when his contract expires (May 20).
Joe Gomez – Steven Gerrard faces a major battle to convince Liverpool defender Joe Gomez to leave the Reds for Aston Villa this summer (The sunday mirrorMay 1).
Liverpool contract news
Sadio Mane – Bayern Munich are ready to move for Mane after the Champions League final (DailyMirror, May 27); The Senegalese winger has announced that he will make an announcement on his future after the Champions League final on May 28 (Sky Sports NewsMay 25).
PSG hope to capitalize on the information Mane is blocking on a new contract at Liverpool and bring the Senegalese international to the Parc des Princes (Image, May 19); Bayern Munich are interested in signing Mane this summer, according to Sky Germany (May 9).
Mohammad Salah -Mo Salah could be tempted by the opportunity to move to Paris Saint-Germain or a Spanish club as the uncertainty persists about his future (Daily mailMay 1).
Confirmed Liverpool signings
Fabio Carvalho – Fulham, undisclosed fee
Confirmed departures from Liverpool
Divock Origi – end of contract
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