Devastating news for Arthur Melo. The Brazil midfielder needs surgery and is likely to be sidelined for three to four months. Arthur Melo will miss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, the player said on Friday. The 26-year-old announced on Instagram it would take time to recover from the injury sustained in training on Monday. Arthur Melo, determined to fight for his place at Liverpool despite new injury: “I will be back stronger as soon as possible”. Liverpool ‘eye January move for Real Betis’ Guido Rodriguez’ as the Reds look to bolster their midfield options after devastating injury setback for Arthur Melo.
According to Sport Bild, Liverpool and Chelsea have joined Bayern Munich in the fight to recruit RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer on a free transfer next summer. Liverpool were linked with a bid for Laimer late in the summer transfer window, but the midfielder subsequently claimed that a move at that point would have been too hasty. Klopp on LIV Vs MCI : “Nobody can compete with Man City. You have the best team in the world and you put in the best striker on the market, no matter what he cost”. Pep Guardiola on Liverpool: “They fought for four titles. Two little details and they would have done something never achieved before. They are still the same team with the same manager.”
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in acquiring Brazilian wonderkid Marcos Leonardo, despite earlier suggestions from South American writer Milton Neves (via HITC) that the 19-year-old was ‘on his way to Liverpool.’ Leonardo, dubbed the “new Neymar,” has scored 19 goals and contributed five assists for Santos this season, and is regarded as one of the finest players in the Brazilian league despite his age. Arsenal has already had success in bringing youngsters from Brazil to Europe, with Gabriel Martinelli being one example of someone they recognised at a young age and brought to Europe, but for Liverpool, it would be a step into the unknown. According to a rumour in Brazil in August (via One Football), Liverpool were willing to spend as much as £50 million for Leonardo, but he will face stiff competition.
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