Thursday’s news update brings more indications that Mason Mount could join Liverpool this summer, as well as links to players across Europe and discussion about Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s new role. Reports in the Guardian have indicated that Liverpool have held “productive” talks regarding a potential move for Mount, with the 24-year-old’s contract expiring in 2024. This gives Liverpool a strong hand when it comes to negotiating a price for the England international.
Jesper Lindstrom continues to be linked with a move to Anfield, with Ekstra Bladet reporting that the player would be open to a move after Liverpool were described as being “highly interested” in the midfielder earlier this month. RB Salzburg forward Karim Konate has also admitted to being fond of Liverpool during a discussion about future plans for his career with Actu Foot Afrique, as published by RMC Sport.
Fabinho has praised Alexander-Arnold’s recent performances in his more advanced role within the side, suggesting that Liverpool “can really use” the 24-year-old’s skills in midfield and insisting that he is already comfortable in the position. There are also reports from Sportcell suggesting that Roberto Firmino could be heading to Turkey when his contract expires this summer, with a deal in principle said to already have been agreed with a Super Lig club.
Elsewhere, William Saliba’s recovery from injury is behind schedule according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, a blow for the league leaders (BBC). David De Gea is on the verge of signing a new deal at Man United to extend his stay beyond the end of next season (Forbes). Atletico Madrid are said to becoming increasingly worried that Chelsea won’t want to sign Joao Felix this summer and are hoping that Newcastle make a permanent move for the forward (Daily Mail).
Finally, the video of the day is academy director Alex Inglethorpe chatting on the latest episode of the We Are Liverpool podcast. The match of the night is Sevilla vs. Man United in the Europa League second leg. Sevilla unexpectedly came from behind against Erik ten Hag’s team last week and naturally, we’re backing Sevilla this evening as we have no interest in seeing Man United lift another European trophy!