“Euro Paper Talk: Slot Targets Massive Double Deal with Liverpool Eyeing Barcelona Star First; Arsenal Tempts Inter with Striker Swap Offer”
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.
PEDRI EXIT CLAIMS SLOT ATTENTIVE WITH LIVERPOOL ALERTED.
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 though the well-liked coach has already changed his mind about leaving this summer, things are still in motion for the Blaugrana to advance and further Next time, put Los Blancos to the test once more. In light of this, a recent report stated that Barcelona had informed every member of their first team, save for five stars (Pau Cubarsi, Mikayil Faye, Gavi, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal), that they would either sell the team or consider taking offers for this summer in an effort to raise money for a possible rebuild. Marca claims, though, that they have since modified their strategy and determined that Pedri is free to depart. The Spanish publication states that they have changed their mind about the midfielder, who was born in Tenerife, for a variety of factors, including his injury history over the previous few seasons and his contract position, with his present arrangement due to end in the summer of 2026. 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 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 is eager to sign William Pacho in a smart deal.
Given that many of the big-name players who shone during the Jurgen Klopp era are either at the end of their careers or are about to enter them, it is obvious that Slot and Hughes will be keeping an eye on Liverpool’s future. The best illustration of this is Virgil van Dijk, the towering Dutch defender who has been instrumental in their success under Klopp. Though having a fantastic season this time around, the Reds skipper will turn 33 this summer and is obviously not getting any younger. Thus, it’s rumored that Hughes and Slot have already begun developing a succession plan, with William Pacho, a defender for Eintracht Frankfurt, serving as their primary target.
The Reds are prepared to begin negotiations over a trade worth up to €60 million (£51.3 million) for the Ecuadorian, according to Bild. Additionally, it is rumored that they may try to sweeten the pot by letting the 22-year-old stay on loan with the Bundesliga team for the upcoming season before he formally joins the Reds in the summer of 2025. Meanwhile, Van Dijk is drawing interest from several groups due to rumors that Liverpool may potentially let him to leave this summer. According to rumors, Bayern Munich and soon-to-be-prompted Al-Qadisiah, a Saudi team, are leading the chase.