Burnley's journey back to the PL, masterminded by Vincent Kompany
๐ค The uncertainty
๐ Kompany's 12-14hr days
๐ Summer recruitment
โจ๏ธ VK "He's the magic"
๐ Detail, detail, detail
๐ฅ Ferocious training
๐ No Cake
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๐จ Understand Burnley are confident of completing a deal for Wolfsburg's Wout Weghorst. Bid made. Negotiating personal terms.
๐จ Mislav Orsic has made it clear to Zagreb he wants to join Burnley. Has been few late complications.
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๐จ Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure is one of the midfield options being considered by
#LFC
Impressed at Selhurst Park last season, but would take a substantial fee to get him if he becomes preferred target.
When James Tarkowski was 14, he was released by Blackburn. He was too soft & too small.
He fell out of love with the game. His teacher told him to come along & train with Maine Road FC.
He grew up.
Now he is one of the best PL cb's.
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๐จ Manchester United are exploring the possibility of a loan deal for Wout Weghorst
Preliminary talks held between United & Burnley.
Complicated deal. Would involve Burnley recalling him & Besiktas agreeing to break current deal
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#MUFC
๐จ Understand Burnley are in discussions w/ Anderlecht's Vincent Kompany to become new manager. Not thought to have been put off by relegation.
Three man shortlist, Burnley hoping to appoint new man by next week.
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Understand Burnley have pulled out of talks with Liverpool to sign Harry Wilson. Clubs had been in discussions over possible deal after bid of ยฃ12m+ยฃ4m add-ons made last week. Believed Liverpool wanted a package rising to near ยฃ20m with at least ยฃ15m guaranteed.
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๐จ Burnley are closing in on completing a deal for Westerlo striker Lyle Foster.
Deal is advanced and talks in the final stages ahead of player travelling to England for medical etc.
Burnley nearly have their no.1 target.
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๐จ Understand Burnley are confident of securing a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic.
Agreement has not been reached quite yet, few things still to sort.
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Sean Dyche (somehow just in a shirt and tie) is out chatting to the referee.
Meanwhile COO Matt Williams (bottom left) is helping with the efforts of removing snow from the pitch.
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๐จ LFC intend to reject any offers for Luis Diaz amid interest from Al Hilal.
Saudi side value Diaz around โฌ50m. LFC paid ยฃ50m in Jan 2022. No indication player interested in move.
Also, Jones & Elliott set to join up with squad tomo
w/
@JamesPearceLFC
"Our lives have been ripped apart"
AFC Fylde youngster Luke Bennett died in a tragic accident in March.
His family won't be the same as they try to come to terms w/ the unthinkable.
Met them last wk for a moving chat. They've lost their "perfect" boy.
๐จ Understand Burnley have reached an agreement with Royal Antwerp to sign forward Manuel Benson.
Player to undergo medical tomorrow ahead of signing a 4yr deal. Vincent Kompany a big pull for the player.
@TheAthleticUK
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๐จUnderstand that Burnley expect captain Ben Mee to leave this summer and not sign a new contract, as things stand. CB has interest in him.
Losing both him and James Tarkowski would leave a huge hole to fill.
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Nice gesture from Burnley announcing season tickets holders can purchase additional tickets for ยฃ10 to celebrate Ben Mee's 10 year anniversary.
ยฃ2 from each ticket will be donated to Tommy's, a charity close to Mee following the premature birth of his daughter
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Hi all. Just thought I'd provide an update as to where I've been.
Sadly, both my grandad & nan passed away in the space of 10 days towards the end of last month.
I've been trying to process it all with the rest of my heartbroken family โ so I won't be at Burnley's game today.
๐จ It is understood Burnley have tabled an offer of around ยฃ13.5m for Lyon's Maxwel Cornet.
Club have permission & will discuss personal terms with the 24yo, who can play LB & LM, this weekend.
@TheAthleticUK
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20 years ago today,
@IanWright0
signed for Burnley on Valentine's Day.
You could say it was love at first sight.
I spoke to manager Stan Ternent, chairman Barry Kilby and some of the players on the impact Wright had at the club.
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Whisper it quietly... but the old Fabinho might be back.
It's a small sample size but the Brazilian's performances have improved recently.
#LFC
felt it was a case of just playing through his slump.
He may finally have come out the other side of it.
Who is Wataru Endo, and how much of
#LFC
's defensive midfield problem does he solve?
โช๏ธThe quiet leader loved by all
โช๏ธVery active defender
โช๏ธProgressive passer/carrier
โช๏ธNot tall but dominant aerially
โช๏ธKlopp's close friend Sven Mislintat is a huge fan
๐จ Burnley have triggered the option-to-buy clause in Jordan Beyer's loan deal from Borussia Monchengladbach.
22yo CB signs a 4yr deal. Fee around โฌ15m
Crucial to the title win and only getting better. Not a bad start to the summer.
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So how did we get to Man United wanting Wout Weghorst?
โช๏ธDeal complicated
โช๏ธOne of options considered1
โช๏ธETH is a fan of ability/personality
โช๏ธHow he'll fit?
โช๏ธWhy he struggled at Burnley?
โช๏ธUltra-competitive, but not liked by all
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#MUFC
Screaming in football.
It's something Sean Dyche continues to speak about and rightly so.
It's not moaning, he's concerned about the path the game is treading.
It's a shame he continues to be a one-man army.
Right... tin hat on.
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๐จ Burnley have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for midfielder Aaron Ramsey, reports my colleague
@David_Ornstein
Deal expected to be around ยฃ14m + add-ons & includes buy-back clause. Personal terms not a problem.
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๐จ Burnley have completed the signing of James Trafford.
The U21 European champion joins from Man City for an undisclosed fee understood to be ยฃ15m + ยฃ4m add-ons.
Kompany has his new No 1. Lots of excitement internally.
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Wout Weghorst you sensational man. A beauty of a turn to send Maguire and McTominay to the local shop. Slips in Rodriguez. Lovely finish.
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#BURMUN
๐จ Nathan Collins is undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Wolves, as per
@JPercyTelegraph
Understand talks progressed quickly yday afternoon/evening.
Sad to see Collins go. He's going to be some player.
w/
@SteveMadeley78
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๐จ The EFL have contacted Burnley for their observations over their team selection vs Reading on Apr 15.
Conversations informal, no investigation atm.
10 outfield players need to have featured on previous teamsheet. Burnley had 12.
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๐จ As expected, Burnley set to complete Mike Tresor deal before the deadline.
24yo forward joining on loan w/obligation to buy (~โฌ18m)
Positive progress made today on final details which needed to be finalised & medical sorted.
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๐จ EXC: Understand midfielder Jack Cork has signed a new contract and will remain at Turf Moor.
Advanced talks between Burnley and player had been ongoing. Player always open to staying. Announcement expected soon.
@TheAthleticUK
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This is Dwight McNeilโs world & we're living in it.
Before his wondergoal, he was aware he was shooting much less this season.
The story behind his super strike, of a special player who obsesses over his game, striving for improvement
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How do you replace Jurgen Klopp, and who do you replace him with?
Simply put, good luck to all involved.
Took a look at a range of different potential contenders as
#LFC
start their search.
Includes Alonso, De Zerbi, Nagelsmann, Postecoglou + more
๐จ Burnley transfer update
โช๏ธTownsend contract offer
โช๏ธOdobert. Interest in winger. Talks held. No deal agreed yet
โช๏ธLokonga. Interest in loan but not seen as a priority
โช๏ธMcNally. Closing on loan move - Stoke one of clubs w/interest
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Had this one in drafts for a while...
So here is what
#LFC
are missing out on and what
#CFC
are getting in Romeo Lavia.
โช๏ธPress-resistant, controls tempo
โช๏ธPassing range & ball carrier
โช๏ธDesire to test himself at the top
โช๏ธRelationship w/Joe Shields
Burnley "seriously thinking" about appealing Matt Lowton's red card from last night. Believe they have a "strong chance" and process us under way.
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๐จ Burnley and Everton are in advanced talks over a deal for Dwight McNeil.
Talks have progressed very well today. Everton been a fan of the 22yo for some time.
w/
@GregOK
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๐จ Burnley closing in on a deal with Espanyol to sign forward Luca Koleosho.
18yo is an exciting Italy U19 international. Fee expected to be around โฌ3m.
Piece w/
@tombogert
. First called by
@mcgrathmike
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๐จ On-loan
#LFC
left-back Owen Beck has earned his first senior call-up for Wales.
EXC interview with the 21yo discussing:
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ A dream call-up
๐ Bouncing back from two unsuccessful loans
๐ชRebuilding fitness & confidence
โฝ๏ธ Impressing at Dundee
๐จFINALLY...
Burnley have confirmed the signing of Genk attacker Mike Tresor.
24yo joins on an initial loan with an obligation to buy around โฌ18m.
15th signing. Tracked him all summer.
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*Puts tin hat on*
Red cards since Jan 2, 2019:
Arsenal 15. Burnley 0.
Fouls committed.
Arsenal 1148. Burnley 1152.
Dear Mikel,
Here's how to stop getting red cards.
From,
Burnley.
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๐จ And with that... the stand down has arrived, and Burnley's business is done for January.
Ameen Al-Dakhil, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lyle Foster, Michael Obafemi & Enock Agyei make this a successful window.
Also, added bonus of a JBG contract extension.
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Remember John Cofie?
Interview with the former Burnley trainee - who was signed for ยฃ1m by Man United at the age of 14.
From flying in from Germany to play for Burnley to Nando's with Pogba.
Now 27, he has no club. This is his story.
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EXCLUSIVE interview with Burnley's 14-goal man Chris Wood.
@TheAthleticUK
.
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โช Personal best season pride
โช How he does it
โช Not being bothered by offsides
โช Lockdown injury
โช Benefit of mens football at 14
โช Cancelled family holiday
๐จ Understand there has been no change in Burnley's position regarding manager Vincent Kompany despite recent results and relegation fears.
Retains confidence of club hierarchy, and there are no plans to part ways as things stand.
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๐จ Burnley transfer latest:
๐น๏ธWeghorst medical
๐ธ๏ธNegotiations ongoing today over poss. option to buy (~โฌ10m)
๐น๏ธMuleka off, Bastien done
๐ธ๏ธCornet still expected to leave, on Chelsea's radar - Burnley hope to convince stay.
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A sad moment as Barry Kilby departs Burnley. What an important part he has played in the club's history.
A lovely man & always very kind with his time including when I interviewed him last year as he reflected on his time at the club.
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๐จ Burnley have announced the signing of Darko Churlinov from VfB Stuttgart, subject to international clearance.
Medical finished yday. 4yr deal. Fee understood to be ~โฌ5m.
Burnley waiting word if he will be available for tomorrow.
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Breaking: Mohamed El Kashashy and Chris Farnell have pulled out of takeover talks to buy Burnley. ALK Capital now the only party in the running.
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ALK Capital are the new owners of Burnley Football Club.
"Today marks a new era for Burnley."
A deal 14 months in the making.
Story here on the details.
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Don't forget about the defence, Liverpool!!!
While so much focus has been on midfield, no further defensive depth has arrived.
There's no guarantee
#LFC
do sign a CB before the end of the window.... but who are they & who should they be looking at?
You just have to tip your hat to this Burnley team. Without so many players through injury and those who have left due to contract situations, plus only seven substitutes but yet time and again they produce. Incredible stuff.
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Ryan Gravenberch has become a polarising figure in
#LFC
's squad.
Optimists are seeing the encouraging bits, while pessimists are focusing on the opposite.
Not every Klopp signing hits the ground running, but should LFC be worried?
I took a look.
In Curtis Jones & Harvey Elliott,
#LFC
has two U21 European Champions.
They're set to have a big part to play this season, but when they return for pre-season, the landscape has shifted.
Comp for places has increased, but both are up for the challenge.
Burnley injury update:
โช๏ธIan Maatsen is available
โช๏ธJosh Brownhill is out until after the international break
โช๏ธJay Rodriguez, Manuel Benson & Taylor Harwood-Bellis all back in team training.
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Despite the int. break offering Liverpool the chance to reset, yday offered more questions than answers.
This isn't down to one problem, there's two broad types; tactical and emotional.
Small matter of Arsenal & Man City next in the PL too.
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It's set to be a crucial summer of recruitment at
#LFC
, but they'll have to be smart about WHO they recruit.
Their homegrown situation means they're restricted in the no. of non-homegrown players they can sign (3).
So, how concerning is the situation?
โMy deepest regret is that I couldnโt be on the pitch for Burnley anymore.โ
Jetted off to Antwerp for an emotional chat with Steven Defour.
We discussed him leaving Burnley, the horrific injuries, Dyche's influence on him and much more.
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๐จ Burnley state of play:
โช๏ธWeghorst loan. Hoffenheim front-runners. Late proposal from unnamed club
โช๏ธBerge deal into final stages
โช๏ธRamsey expected to be done. Final details on contract/buy-back to sort Villa end
โช๏ธNo Townsend deal
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๐จ Burnley and Genk remain in talks over a loan deal w/an obligation to buy for Mike Tresor.
Work still to be done for 24yo who is rated highly by Kompany.
Eight goals & 24 assists last season.
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๐จ Burnley have confirmed the signing of Nathan Redmond.
29yo wide midfielder joins as a free agent. 2yr deal +1yr option.
Former Soton man spent last season at Besiktas.
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There we have it then... My first season reporting on Burnley for
@TheAthleticUK
is in the books.
I've had an absolute blast covering a special team. It's had it's ups & downs & thank you to the
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faithful for letting me come along for the ride & tell some stories.
There was plenty of talk in the build-up to
#LFC
vs Man City surrounding Alexis Mac Allister in the No 6 role.
He passed his biggest test with flying colours & is quietly showing he can combine his technical quality with the defensive requirements.
19 years ago today, Paul Gascoigne joined Burnley.
This is the story.
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โ Ternent's pursuit of him
๐ซ Laxatives in players tea
โฃ๏ธ ยฃ10k card tricks
โณ Morning footgolf
๐ค Loved by teammates
๐ Subbing himself at HT
โฝ๏ธ Struggles on pitch
Burnley are proving to be one of the best sides the Championship has ever seen...
But can they establish themselves as THE best.
39 points from the next 48 would take them to 107 points, which would be a new record.
Can it be done?
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๐จ Burnley officially confirm the departure of centre-back Nathan Collins to Wolves.
Undisclosed fee, thought to be ยฃ20.5m. 5yr deal. Collins joining up w/Wolves squad for pre-season camp in Spain.
A real shame to see him go.
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Seven years of Sean Dyche.
I spoke to seven former players to find out more about Burnley's manager including a dressing room dance away at Newcastle, his attitude on a golf course and details on the feared "Gaffer's Day"
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Thiago &
#LFC
are planning for him to remain on Merseyside for the next 12 months.
But is that the best option?
He's a world class genius who dazzles, but with his injury record, age and unclear fit in the 3-box-3 system, it's something to consider.
FT: Fulham 0-2 Burnley
Merry Christmas!!!! Get in there!!!!
Great result. Burnley found the right formula today.
Defended well and capitalised when they created their own moments.
Odobert and Berge with the belters.
Three points in the bag.
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Inside Wout Weghorstโs move to Manchester United.
โช๏ธThe complicated process
โช๏ธ"Tough negotiators"
โช๏ธWeghorst's chat with ten Hag
โช๏ธBackground checks
โช๏ธWhat was Burnley's benefit?
w/
@lauriewhitwell
,
@AndyMitten
&
@AdamLeventhal
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Assignon sent off.
Kompany sent off.
Frustrations understandable. Very soft penalty.
No help from VAR.
Palmer scores the penalty.
1-0 Chelsea.
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So, after
#LFC
shot up to 3rd in the Deloitte Money League for revenue... why on earth can't they afford a midfielder?
An in-depth look into where the money is going w/
@mjshrimper
and why they still can't be free sending.
EFL Championship Manager of the Season: Burnley's Vincent Kompany
The man who has transformed, rebuilt, and rebranded a football club.
@TheAthleticFC
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The effort from Burnley's players tonight has to be admired. They've given everything once again for Dyche and the club. Desire, determination, commitment... but reinforcements to complement them are so desperately needed.
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๐จ EXC: Burnley have held initial discussions to extend Josh Cullen's contract.
Talks set to ramp up imminently as Burnley aim to tie down another key player after Benson & Zaroury extensions.
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Mike Jackson has just spoken to Alan Pace and has once again been asked to take charge of Burnley's next game against Wolves on Sunday.
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๐จ Deal progressing between Burnley and St-Truiden for CB Ameen Al-Dahkil.
20yo is expected to undergo his medical in coming days ahead of proposed move.
First called by
@sachatavolieri
.
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๐จ Burnley announce the sale of Dwight McNeil to Everton.
Undisclosed fee, believed to be around ยฃ20m.
A big blow right before the start of the season.
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In an alternate universe, Fabio Carvalho & Harvey Elliott may have been lining-up to face
#LFC
this weekend.
Instead they're battling for game time. We know what Elliott can do so took a look at what the impressive Carvalho has shown during pre-season.
๐จ Soumaila Coulibaly is set to undergo his medical tomorrow ahead of completing loan move to Burnley from Borussia Dortmund.
19yo CB. Obligation to buy included in deal is ~ยฃ15m.
Third CB of the window incoming.
First called by
@FabrizioRomano
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How Gaelic football & athletics played a key role in Conor Bradley's rise.
๐โโก๏ธ Natural athlete
๐ Busy schedule
๐
#LFC
scouts at GAA match
๐โโ๏ธ 1-on-1 P.T sessions
๐ซ Leader & star
โ๏ธ No running training, still won
โ๏ธ Missed LFC trip to play final
๐จUnderstand Burnley are close to completing the signing of Brentford striker Halil Dervisoglu on a season-long loan.
22yo chose Burnley. Understand he is in North West w/final details being sorted. All being well, it should be done.
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๐จ Exc: Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard, my colleague
@gunnerblog
understands.
Deal believed to be in final stages. Kompany thought to have played key role.
More on the move here...
@TheAthleticUK
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In 2021, Scott Twine learned the EFL were changing from Mitre to Puma balls.
He bought a bag of the new balls & spent the summer practising to adapt to striking them.
It's the type of dedication that has underpinned his career so far.
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Alan Pace has called for the government to appoint an independent regulator to protect English football following the breakaway Super League announcement.
A strong and considered statement from the Burnley chairman.
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๐จ Burnley have completed the signing of Basel attacker Zeki Amdouni for an undisclosed fee.
22yo versatile forward signs 5yr deal.
Alternative to Mikautadze. Price deemed too high for him after verbal discussions.
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All eyes were on the pitch & then they weren't, but
#LFC
's 1st pre-season game gave us some insight into the future.
The 3-box-3 system looks set to stay, while Henderson & Fabinho don't.
Now, it's the personnel & recreation of depth that needs sorting.
๐จ Understand Burnley are close to completing the signing of CB Jordan Beyer from Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan.
22yo undergoing medical in UK today. All being well, he will be the 2nd loan signing of the day.
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Not for the first time, a night & performance to forget for Naby Keita.
Klopp had no option but to take the midfielder off at HT.
Unlikely to be his last
#LFC
performance, but expected to leave in the summer, it's tough to see how he starts many more.