Leeds is searching for an Eredivisie defender to replace Liam Cooper, Liverpool is considering a surprise attack on Barcelona as part of a combined €120 million double deal, and Arsenal is prepared to entice Inter Milan with a significant trade.
LIVERPOOL SLOT ATTENTIVE NOTIFIED BY PEDRI EXIT CLAIMS
According to rumors, Liverpool is seriously considering a summer transfer for Pedri in light of claims that Barcelona has changed its mind about the midfielder’s future. Real Madrid will soon usurp the title that Xavi’s team earned the previous season, deposing the dominant La Liga team. Even if the well-liked coach has since changed his mind about leaving this summer, preparations are already in motion to see how the Blaugrana can advance and pose a greater threat to Los Blancos the following season. In light of this, a recent report stated that Barcelona had informed every member of their first team, barring five stars (Pau Cubarsi, Mikayil Faye, Gavi, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal), that they would either listen or put them up for sale.
Marca claims, though, that they have since modified their strategy and determined that Pedri is free to depart. The Tenerife-born midfielder’s injury history in recent seasons and his contract situation—which is set to expire in the summer of 2026—are cited by the Spanish publication as some of the factors behind their change of heart. Barca had previously attempted to prolong that stay, but it is now thought that they are open to selling the 21-year-old after they were unable to come to an agreement and he did not advance as was first anticipated. The 18-time Spain cap winner was originally rated by them at €80 million (£68.4 million), but it is now thought that an offer in the area
The 18-time Spain cap winner was originally valued by them at €80 million (£68.4 million), but it is now thought that an offer around €60 million (£51.3 million) may persuade them to sell. Though moves for Pedri have been suggested for both Arsenal and Man City, it is Liverpool that is currently the most linked, as the Reds are getting ready to say goodbye to Ryan Gravenberch, who has struggled to make an impression since joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, and Thiago Alcantara, who is a free agent. Pedri’s potential arrival to Anfield is allegedly very alluring to Slot and the team’s new sporting director Richard Hughes. Ironically, Barcelona may attempt to replace Pedri by signing Thiago to a free transfer after his release. Liverpool fervent