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Liverpool faces transfer decision as teenage star wanted by Premier League rivals
Liverpool teenager Kieran Morrison is the subject of interest from Wolves, with clubs around Europe also said to be keen on the 18-year-old. Morrison, an attacking midfielder, made 27 appearances at youth level for Liverpool this season, scoring six goals and registering five assists. Advertisement The youngster, who Jurgen Klopp was seemingly a fan of, also made an appearance in Arne Slot's first-team squad earlier this year, when he was an unused substitute during a Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said that Wolves approached Liverpool over the possibility of signing Morrison, although it's not apparent at this stage what Liverpool intends to do. READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Florian Wirtz mega offer, Luis Diaz 'talks', Jeremie Frimpong confirmed READ MORE: Bayer Leverkusen sends cryptic Florian Wirtz social media post as Liverpool transfer edges closer Advertisement Morrison signed his first professional contract with the Reds in May 2024, having joined the Reds from Manchester United when he was playing at Under-14 level. Morrison is known at youth level for his spectacular goals, joking last year that he rarely scores tap-ins. "Since I was four years old," he told club media. "Training every day since I was young. It helps a lot. I always try to stay out and do more, do as much as I can and try to squeeze every ounce out of training. "Ever since I was young, I've always liked scoring top-bins goals outside the box or outside-the-box screamers." Morrison was rewarded for his impressive form during the 2023-24 training with a call-up to first-team training during Klopp's final few months at the club. Advertisement "I was nervous but as soon as I started getting on the ball, all the nerves just went and I just relied on my skills and my basic tools," Morrison said at the time. "It's like, 'I can't mess up.' You just have to be yourself. Morrison previously trained with the first team -Credit:2024 Liverpool FC Of his ambitions for the future, he said: "I just want to prove that I'm ready for the first team and that when I get in there I'm not some little kid and I can actually handle myself." Morrison is one of several players who could leave Liverpool this summer, with a number of first-teamers also expected to depart. Darwin Nunez is likely to leave after three underwhelming years on Merseyside, while Luis Diaz is the subject of interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, as well as Spanish outfit Barcelona. Advertisement Kostas Tsimikas is also likely to leave after five years at the club in order to make room for Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, who Liverpool is in talks to sign. Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa are also facing uncertain futures after struggling for game time this season, but Wataru Endo, who has also not played as much as he would have liked, said that he expected to remain at the club next season.
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Fabrizio Romano confirms approach for SPECIAL wonderkid
Fabrizio Romano confirms approach made for Kieran Morrison According to Fabrizio Romano, Wolverhampton have made an approach to Liverpool for Kieran Morrison. Romano claims that the 18-year-old has also attracted interest from European clubs. But Wolves seem to be the most interested in his services at the moment. Advertisement Morrison is a promising talent and it would certainly be a shame to lose him. He's been training with Arne Slot's first team on a few occasions this season and has been a stand-out player in the club's U21 side. Having arrived as a 14-year-old from Manchester United, Morrison has been a key player for the club's U18 team and has always caught the eye. One of his best abilities is his versatility. Morrison can play in a number of different positions and this trait makes him a special talent. This season alone he's played as a winger on either flank, has also dropped a bit deeper to play in the attacking midfield role and has even featured as a false nine. Advertisement With 11 goal contributions, he's racked up the most for the club's U21 team in the current campaign. So it's evident he's a talented player. But the pathway into the first team is a difficult one. Given that Liverpool are just on the verge of completing a deal for Florian Wirtz, who plays in similar positions to Morrison, it's not a surprise that he would consider his future. Wolverhampton is not a bad pathway. Morgan Gibbs-White was able to catch the eye there, coming from the academy system. However, going down the European route and joining a club in Germany or the Netherlands may offer an even better pathway for Morrison.
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Barcelona's contract agreement with priority transfer target ‘almost done'
La Liga giants Barcelona are on the verge of wrapping up an agreement on the terms of a contract with a leading member of the club's summer transfer wishlist. The player in question? Joan García. It is of course common knowledge across all of Europe at present that Barcelona have set their sights firmly on a summer deal for goalkeeper Joan. Advertisement Amid an ongoing search for reinforcements between the posts, the Blaugrana have earmarked the 24-year-old – fresh off a spectacular season with Espanyol – as their first-choice option. And if the latest word stemming from the media on Saturday is anything to go by, then Deco and co, imminently, look set to land their man. As per a report from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano: 'The agreement between Barça and Joan García on long term deal is now very advanced, almost done. Negotiations underway with Spanish GK with club confident to get his green light in the upcoming days.' Once a full accord is reached with Joan and his entourage, Barcelona will then move to activate the shot-stopper's release clause. Conor Laird – GSFN
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Barcelona agreement with Joan Garcia over long-term contract ‘almost done'
In a major development, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that FC Barcelona appear all set to close the signing of Joan Garcia. The 24-year-old shot-stopper from RCD Espanyol has been at the top of the Blaugrana's wishlist for the past few weeks now. Advertisement Despite there being plenty of competition as well as concerns about a move from Espanyol to Barça, it appears that the La Liga champions have managed to convince Garcia. Agreement almost done Indeed, Romano states that the agreement between Barcelona and Garcia over a long-term contract is now very advanced and can be considered 'almost done'. Negotiations are underway with the player and his camp to secure a full agreement and the expectation is that they will receive the green light in the coming days. Barcelona are eager to wrap up the deal at the earliest possible to stave off the threat of Premier League clubs interested in the Spaniard. Advertisement As has previously been reported, the Blaugrana have put forth a five-year contract proposal for Garcia. His concerns regarding the starting position in goal, owing to Marc-Andre ter Stegen's presence, also seem to have been addressed by Deco and Hansi Flick. Now, what remains is for the two parties to reach a full agreement over the contract, following which Barcelona will pay his €25 million release clause with Espanyol powerless to stop the deal. It seems that the La Liga champions are inching closer to their first big signing of the summer.
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Liverpool transfer news as Florian Wirtz 'ready to fly to UK' to complete Reds move
Florian Wirtz is reportedly ready to fly to Liverpool to complete his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds submitted a $147 million offer for Wirtz in Friday after edging out Bayern Munich in the race to sign the Germany international. Advertisement If and when Liverpool and Leverkusen come to an agreement over a transfer fee, Wirtz will be authorized by his current club to travel to Merseyside to undergo a medical. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel that the player is ready to make the journey to England. 'Liverpool are working on it," he said. "The negotiation is underway with Bayer Leverkusen, the official bid is on the table. The player has an agreement with Liverpool, the player wants to go to Liverpool. The player is ready to fly as soon as Liverpool and Leverkusen will authorise him for formal steps. READ MORE: Pep Lijnders agrees personal terms to join Man City in bombshell development Advertisement READ MORE: Every word from Jeremie Frimpong on Salah, Slot phone call and playing against Liverpool 'Everything is ready for Florian Wirtz to become a new Liverpool player, but working on the agreement between clubs on the add-ons structure. (There is) big confidence and optimism to bring Florian Wirtz, very soon, to Anfield.' German outlet Bild, which first broke the story about Liverpool's second bid, claims that an 'important point' in the transfer saga is the player's training fee and who should pay it. The outlet states five percent of the transfer price will be 'distributed to the clubs for which the star played between the ages of 12 and 23'. Wirtz joined Leverkusen from Koln at the age of 16. Advertisement The training fee will be around $3.4 million ($3 million), and it remains unclear who will pay that sum if a transfer is concluded. Meanwhile, Liverpool is reportedly among the main suitors for Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, who is said to be valued at $79 million to $91 million. Liverpool is said to be showing a strong interest in signing Akliouche, along with other Premier League teams in Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham. No talks have taken place between Monaco and any of the aforementioned clubs, but Caught Offside reports that he was monitored closely over the course of the season. Advertisement Paris Saint-Germain is also said to be interested in Akliouche, but Monaco would prefer to sell him to an overseas club over seeing him join a direct rival. Considering Liverpool is seemingly about to sign Wirtz for a club-record fee, while also signing Jeremie Frimpong, and potentially Milos Kerkez, it feels unlikely that the club would sign another player for such a large amount of money.
