Liverpool urged sign Brazilian – Reds target wants move – £85.7M will get Liverpool deal done for midfielder

Here is a roundup of the top Liverpool news and gossip from today that we think you guys may have missed this lunchtime –

Liverpool should ‘jump at the chance’ to sign Gabriel Jesus if Arsenal make the striker available this summer, according to Glen Johnson.

Before joining Arsenal almost two years ago, Jesus enjoyed five successful years at Manchester City, scoring 95 goals and helping the Sky Blues win four Premier League titles.

His move to the Emirates has seen some very good performances from the Brazilian star and he has proven that he is a top-class striker at times, but most of his time with the Gunners has been spent on the sidelines.

Despite his underwhelming stint at Arsenal, ex-Premier League defender Johnson would be surprised if he was put up for sale this summer – but insists he would be a great signing for the likes of LIVERPOOL

Asked if Chelsea and Liverpool should make moves for Jesus if he becomes available, Johnson told Betfred: ‘Yes, definitely

‘I would be surprised if Arsenal do actually want to sell him because I think that would be crazy. If he does become available, either Chelsea or Liverpool should bite their arm off.

‘He’s not going to get you 25-goals-a-season, but he’s going to be a big part of the team and he works his socks off. In front of goal, he’s going to score a lot of goals at a club like that where he’ll get a lot of opportunities.

‘If Arsenal do let him go, then Chelsea and Liverpool should absolutely jump at the chance.’

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Gabriel Jesus is a player that Mikel Arteta really trusts – really believes in and will not allow to depart the club unless the Gunners get an offer that is crazy.

But if he does come onto the market – it would be a waste of money from Chelsea or LIVERPOOL  to get the man considering he will be just as injury prone as he is now.

JOAO NEVES PRICE SET – 

Liverpool are reportedly in the fight to sign Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, but they will have to pay some big money to get a deal done.

Arne slot will bring new tactics, a new way of doing things and will probably need the backing of the board to sign some players that will freshen up the side, and probably replace some big names that could leave the club.

Joao Neves is a player that the likes of Liverpool have been linked with in recent weeks – although his massive asking price may become an issue for some chasing clubs in the summer.

But that has not stopped all the speculation that he is a player that LIVERPOOL would love to sign – especially as many believe he has the ability to develop into one of the very best defenders in world football.

But the Premier League giants will have to pay his €100million (£85.7m) release clause to win the race, as Reports in Portugal say that Benfica are adamant that Neves, 19, won’t be sold for less.

He’s set to be included in Portugal’s squad for Euro 2024

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Spending £87 million on a talent like Neves is mad – he has alot to prove and many fans would much prefer the club spend that kind of money on a world class player that can make an immediate impact.

The transfer is a few months away – but  LIVERPOOL need to make sure they sign quality over quantity as they will need to bring in players that could make an immediate impact on the side.

Neves is a very talented – but he is not really the type of player that would get the likes of Man City and Arsenal worried for next season.

FRIMPONG OPEN TO MOVE – 

Bayer Leverkusen star and Liverpool target Jeremie Frimpong is leaning towards leaving the club this summer,

LIVERPOOL will be under new management in the next couple of weeks as Arne Slot will be leaving his post at Feyenoord and making the move to Merseyside to replace departing boss Jurgen Klopp.

Arne slot will bring new tactics, a new way of doing things and will probably need the backing of the board to sign some players that will freshen up the side, and probably replace some big names that could leave the club.

Frimpong has starred in Leverkusen’s staggering unbeaten campaign, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions from the right flank. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past – and the rumours are set to ramp up again now.

Frimpong is under contract with Leverkusen until June 2028, but reportedly has a £35million release clause. That has caught the attention of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and LIVERPOOL.

And if you believe the reports on Bild. Frimpong is leaning towards leaving the club this summer and making that step up in the game knowing that Leverkusen may never have a season like they have just had.

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The fact that Frimpong has been so brilliant for Leverkusen this season will mean there will be quite a few clubs interested in a move – especially for that bargain price of £35 million.

But if he is keen to leave Bayer – then he needs to make sure that he joins a club that will allow him to have the game time that he has been achieving at the moment – of he could see his football career start to head in the wrong direction.

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