Liverpool transfer news as Mbappe reaches 'agreement' and Kabak offers update
This weekend will determine which European competition Liverpool find themselves in
next season and likely the calibre of player they can target in the upcoming window.
Just weeks ago, a top four finish looked beyond Jurgen Klopp's men, thanks to a wretched run of
form over the festive period.
However, the Reds have rediscovered their form at the perfect time, leaving their Champions
League fate in their own hands going into the final game of the campaign.
Liverpool know a win over Crystal Palace at Anfield will likely secure them a place in
Europe's top competition, with Klopp previously admitting that will help them greatly when
it comes to signing players.
A host of defensive injuries have derailed their bid to retain the title and a new centre-back
could be on the agenda.
Meanwhile, Georgino Wijnaldum looks set to play his final game for the club, with the
Dutchman becoming a free agent and thus far not agreeing to a new deal.
Kylian Mbappe has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer and is now only waiting
for Paris Saint-Germain to sanction the deal.
The Frenchman is one of the most in-demand players in world football, with Liverpool
also linked after he expressed his admiration for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Mbappe is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and prominent French football
agent Bruno Satin believes he has agreed personal terms on a move to the Bernabeu.
Asked about the possibility of Mbappe leaving Mauricio Pochettino's side this summer, the
agent said, "My feeling is more than he's willing to do it".
In an interview with Canal+ , cited by Marca, he added: "I also have some information, according
to which Kylian Mbappé and his family have an agreement with Real Madrid.
"In principle, there would be an agreement on the part of the player, but we also need
the agreement of Paris Saint-Germain.”
Ozan Kabak is yet to hold talks, but is desperate to remain at Liverpool beyond the end of this
season.
The central defender was signed on loan back in January, with the Reds in the midst of
a defensive injury crisis.
It is believed Liverpool have an £18 option to make his deal permanent this summer, but
Kabak has yet to discover whether they will trigger it.
“It’s Liverpool. Of course I want to stay,” he told The Times . “These five months
have been very valuable for my career, my personality. I have met with very good people,
very good footballers.
He continued: "Jurgen has not said anything yet (about my future). We don’t speak about
this topic so far.
“This is a huge club. I am very proud to wear this jersey so far. Every moment, every
single minute, I am proud.
“We will see what is going to happen next season, but whatever it is I have really enjoyed
it and appreciate what everyone has done for me.”
Jamie Carragher believes Harry Kane would be “perfect” for Liverpool, but thinks
there is very little chance they would move to sign him.
A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with the 27-year-old since he reportedly
told Tottenham he wishes to leave.
But Liverpool won’t be one of those according to Carragher, despite being a perfect fit
for Klopp’s side.
"Under more appealing circumstances, Kane could slot effortlessly into the Liverpool
team, ideally suited to a front three where he could play the dual role he has mastered
as a slightly deeper centre-forward who still scores as prolifically as a traditional number
nine," the Liverpool legend told the Daily Telegraph .
"Kane is exactly what Liverpool have lacked upfront this season, and would comfortably
make the adjustment working under Jurgen Klopp having excelled under Mauricio Pochettino.”
However, he suggested that due to his advancing years, it wouldn’t make logical sense for
FSG to dish out the kind of money that would be required to sign him.
“Supporters are educated enough to know what represents a good deal, and any club
thinking of spending over £100 million on an attacker will look at those in their early
20s like Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe or Borussia Dortmund duo Erling Haaland and
Jadon Sancho,” he continued.
"There are so many world class or potentially world class young forwards out there, Kane
is pushing for a move at an inopportune moment in his career and in the transfer market."