Liverpool Transfer News Roundup: Reds not in talks for Kalvin Phillips, club remain in Ryan Gravenberch race, and more - August 23, 2023
Liverpool are preparing to face Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday (August 27) in the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp's team picked up their first win of the season last weekend against Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, some reports now claim that the Reds are not in talks to sign Kalvin Phillips this summer. Elsewhere, the Merseyside club are still in the race to sign Ryan Gravenberch.
On that note, let's take a look at the major Liverpool transfer news from August 23, 2023.
Liverpool are not in talks to sign Kalvin Phillips this summer, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Reds have been in the market for midfield reinforcements and were recently linked with the Manchester City man. However, Romano has brushed aside those rumors.
In his column for Caught Offside, the Italian said that the Merseyside club will consider a few factors before signing another midfielder.
He continued:
Phillips has struggled for chances since moving to the Etihad last summer.
Liverpool's pursuit of midfielder Ryan Gravenberch could take a positive turn in the final weeks of the summer, according to transfer insider Ben Jacobs. The Dutch midfielder has struggled for chances at Bayern Munich since joining from Ajax last summer.
He has been linked with a move to Anfield, although the Bavarians are adamant he won't be sold.
In his column for Caught Offside, Jacobs said that Gravenberch fits the profile Jurgen Klopp is looking for.
He continued:
Klopp has already signed three midfielders this summer.
Joe Gomez has admitted that he was deeply affected by his recent hamstring injury. The English defender arrived at Anfield in 2015, but his time with Liverpool has been marred by injuries.
He has now regained his fitness and even got
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