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19-year-old forward now OPEN to £25m deal
19-year-old forward now OPEN to £25m deal

Yahoo

time4 days ago

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  • Yahoo

19-year-old forward now OPEN to £25m deal

Liverpool are in the middle of a restructuring of their frontline. First off, the future of Darwin Nunez will need to be sorted out soon. With teams in Saudi Arabia chasing the Uruguayan, the proceeds of any potential sale could be very useful when it comes to funding a replacement forward. Advertisement Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike are the two looming into focus - with one or the other now expected at Anfield before the summer transfer window ends. But there is further scrutiny with Luis Diaz and Federico Chiesa reportedly among the candidates who could leave. Both played their part in the Premier League title win last season - although Diaz had a much bigger and more significant role. Ben Doak worth at least £25m Together they could earn the club close to £100m - very useful money when it comes to conducting another assault in the market. Liverpool also have the option to cash in their £25m chip in Ben Doak. The 19-year-old was the subject of transfer interest from Ipswich and Crystal Palace in January but neither attempt reached the asking price. Advertisement But now it has emerged that the Scotland international is WILLING to leave the club this summer. Premier League suitors are queuing up for the wide man - who succeeded on loan at Middlesbrough last season. Forest and PSV join the Doak chase The Express has named Nottingham Forest as interested - with the Tricky Trees requiring a replacement for £55m Anthony Elanga, who has joined Newcastle. 'With a vacancy open on the right wing, bosses at the City Ground have identified Doak as one of the options to fill it,' the report reads. Forest join the likes of Bournemouth and Everton on the list of possible destinations for Doak - but the Express has ALSO named overseas parties in PSV and potentially interested teams in LaLiga.

'Forest register interest in Liverpool's Doak'
'Forest register interest in Liverpool's Doak'

BBC News

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • BBC News

'Forest register interest in Liverpool's Doak'

Nottingham Forest have registered their interest in Liverpool winger Ben Doak as they look to replace Anthony Elanga, who was sold to Newcastle United for £55m, but Bournemouth, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, PSV Eindhoven and clubs in Spain are also monitoring the Scotland 19-year-old's availability. (Daily Express), externalWith Aston Villa joining the race for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, they may reconsider the future of John McGinn after rebuffing an approach from Everton for the 30-year-old Scotland international. (Football Insider), externalRead Tuesday's Scottish Gossip in full.

Scotland star Ben Doak 'emerges as target to replace £55m Premier League winger'
Scotland star Ben Doak 'emerges as target to replace £55m Premier League winger'

Scottish Sun

time6 days ago

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  • Scottish Sun

Scotland star Ben Doak 'emerges as target to replace £55m Premier League winger'

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND starlet Ben Doak has picked up a long list of clubs interested in acquiring his signature. And now a big spending English Premier League outfit have reportedly put themselves in the picture for the Liverpool youngster as they look to replace a key player. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Scotland starlet Ben Doak is on the radar of a number of clubs Credit: PA 5 He enjoyed regular first team football on loan at Middlesbrough last season Credit: PA 5 Parent club Liverpool would seek a hefty fee for the teenager Credit: Reuters Nottingham Forest have 'joined the race' for the teenage winger, according to the Daily Express. They secured European football with a surprise seventh place finish last season, but manager Nuno Espirito Santo is now tasked with replacing Anthony Elanga. The Sweden international netted six and bagged 12 assists in 43 games last season and has earned a move to Newcastle for a reported £55 million. That leaves a big hole to fill but a lot of money to do so, and bosses at the City Ground are looking at Scotland's breakthrough talent for the right wing position. The 19-year-old is said to be keen for a move away from Anfield after enjoying first-team football on loan at Middlesbrough, but Liverpool reportedly want at least £25 million for his services. The former Celtic kid has attracted a lot of interest within England from the likes of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Brentford. Express Sport also say Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and teams in Spain have their eyes on Doak. The highly-rated talent made himself known to fans of Steve Clarke's national team back in November when his terrific skill left Manchester City and Croatia star Josko Gvardiol for dead at Hampden. Unfortunately though, when big Nations League fixtures came around in March seeing Scotland lose to Greece, the winger missed out as he underwent surgery for a thigh injury which saw him out for months. By April, Doak confirmed that his season was over early and that he wouldn't be staying at Middlesbrough. COFFEE CLUB Has Ben Doak been mishandled by Scotland manager Steve Clarke? 5 Nottingham Forest are looking to replace right winger Anthony Elanga Credit: PA 5 He's signed for Newcastle United for a reported £55 million Credit: Getty He's one of many promising prospects to come out of Scotland before making an early move down south. Discussing his Hoops exit, agent Jackie McNamara previously said: "I went away to watch him at Scotland 17s but everybody was trying to get him, then I'd signed with him, he signed with us and Celtic were trying to get him to extend and stay. "Ange [Postecoglou] had put him in a couple of times and if he'd have kept him in the first-team... the problem is if you're not in the first-team they need something in between that to get the boys to go out. 'No disrespect to the Lowland League but when you're at a certain level it's stimulation, you need to go and play and be tested so there's somewhere else boys can go if they're not in the first-team. "I think if they kept him in at that point he might've wanted to stay. 'He's injured just now but I think he's special. I watched him away with Scotland and he's got it, he's special.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

Forest target Liverpool winger as Elanga replacement this summer
Forest target Liverpool winger as Elanga replacement this summer

Yahoo

time6 days ago

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Forest target Liverpool winger as Elanga replacement this summer

Nottingham Forest Eye Move for Liverpool's Ben Doak After Elanga Departure Forest look to replace Elanga with Liverpool winger Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer, following Anthony Elanga's £55 million move to Newcastle United. The Sweden international's departure has left a void in Forest's attacking options, and according to The Express, Doak is among the names under consideration as a potential replacement. Photo: IMAGO Advertisement Forest had hoped to keep Elanga, but the lure of European football and Newcastle's growing project proved decisive. Elanga contributed six goals and 11 assists for Forest last season and described his time there as 'amazing', adding that the club 'really helped me to become the player I am today'. His exit now gives Forest room to reinvest, and their focus has turned to Anfield, where Doak is attracting growing interest. Interest in Doak builds across Europe Doak, 19, enjoyed a strong loan spell at Middlesbrough last season, where he scored three goals and provided seven assists in the Championship. His performances did not go unnoticed. PSV Eindhoven are reportedly among the clubs tracking his situation, while sides in Spain have also shown interest. Photo IMAGO Advertisement Closer to home, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton have all made enquiries earlier this summer, with Brentford maintaining long-standing interest in the Scottish winger. Forest are now the latest club to join the race, and with funds available from Elanga's sale, they could formalise their interest in the coming days. Liverpool value Doak amid summer reshuffle Liverpool are understood to value Doak at around £25 million. While not actively looking to sell, the club are aware of the growing demand for the young attacker, who joined from Celtic in 2022. Doak made his senior Liverpool debut shortly after arriving and has featured ten times for the Reds in all competitions. Photo: IMAGO Advertisement He also played a part in Sunday's 3-1 pre-season win over Preston North End, registering an assist and further showcasing his attacking potential. Doak is open to leaving Anfield if regular first-team football can be guaranteed, and Forest may offer a more immediate path to consistent minutes. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis Ben Doak has long been seen as one of the most promising young players at Liverpool. Quick, fearless and direct, he is exactly the kind of winger the club has built its modern identity around. But if this report is accurate, Liverpool may be ready to cash in. £25 million is a tempting figure for a player with limited top-flight minutes, and it would represent a healthy profit on the teenager signed from Celtic just two years ago. Advertisement Still, it feels early. Doak impressed on loan, showed flashes in pre-season, and already looks capable of contributing at Premier League level. In a summer that has already seen several departures, including Alexander-Arnold, Quansah and the passing of Jota, letting another young talent go could feel like a step back. Yes, there is an argument that loaning him again might not benefit either party. But selling outright, especially to a domestic rival like Forest, might be a decision the club come to regret. Supporters will be hoping this interest prompts Liverpool to rethink. Doak has the tools. What he needs now is trust, patience and a proper chance.

Liverpool to make ‘take-it-or-leave-it' offer for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace defender has heart set on Reds transfer
Liverpool to make ‘take-it-or-leave-it' offer for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace defender has heart set on Reds transfer

The Sun

time12-07-2025

  • Business
  • The Sun

Liverpool to make ‘take-it-or-leave-it' offer for Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace defender has heart set on Reds transfer

LIVERPOOL will make a £40million 'take-it-or-leave it' offer to Crystal Palace for defender Marc Guehi. And that should have a great chance of landing the centre-half, who turns 25 today and has always held a big interest in going to Anfield. 1 Guehi was the Eagles' star attraction as the club launched their new kit yesterday, but champions Liverpool want to see him in their famous red. The FA Cup-winning Crystal Palace skipper is now in the last year of his contract and would take the move despite Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle all being keen. Guehi, who played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Millwall yesterday, has never made a fuss over previous bids. And he will allow the clubs to sort out the fee without agitating. Insiders say Guehi is one of the most down-to-earth players and football is his priority over finance. Guehi is still on the five-year deal he signed when joining from Chelsea in 2021, ignoring new contracts and waiting for the right step up, with the Reds a favourite. Palace are not interested in swaps, despite the Kop's highly-rated Ben Doak, 19, and others being potentially available, as they need the cash to land replacements. Boss Oliver Glasner wants Palace chiefs to deliver TWO new defenders — and that will be a challenge. Sporting's Ousmane Diomande, 21, is Glasner's first choice but the Ivory Coast international is also in the same £40m range. That would mean the second newcomer has to be a loan — with a likely move to land Portugal star Tiago Djalo, 25, from Juventus. Palace are reeling from Uefa booting them out of the Europa League into the Conference because John Textor has a stake in both their club and French rivals Lyon. The demotion will also impact their budget — but the Eagles will appeal.

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