Liverpool in £34m Transfer Claim as Arsenal Legend Makes Premier League Title Plea
Liverpool suffered a defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in the League Cup final on Sunday.
As the international break approaches, Arne Slot’s squad will use the time to recover from a challenging week. The Reds’ pursuit of a treble ended last Tuesday when they were eliminated from the Champions League on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain.
Their aspirations for a domestic double were also shattered following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final. Eddie Howe’s side proved superior, securing their first major domestic title in 70 years.
Despite these setbacks, Liverpool still have much to fight for this season, with a record-equalling 20th top-flight title within reach.
Holding a 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, history is now within their sights. With that in mind, here are some of the latest media updates from around Anfield.
Transfer Claim
According to the German outlet Bild, Liverpool have set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as a potential summer signing to bolster their squad.
The Dutch defender played a key role in Leverkusen’s remarkable Bundesliga triumph last season under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.
Additionally, the report suggests that Frimpong and Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who share Dutch roots, maintain regular communication and enjoy a strong relationship.
Merson Plea
Arsenal icon Paul Merson has urged for a balanced view on Liverpool’s challenging week.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “That was a tough week for Liverpool but let’s get it in perspective, if someone said at the start of the season Liverpool would be champions, you wouldn’t have believed them, would you?
“When you sit down in the cold light of day, if you’re a Liverpool fan or player, the Premier League is the Holy Grail. Particularly for a club like Liverpool, with a rich history in the Champions League, if you were given a choice about what silverware to claim this term? Hands down, it’s gotta be the Premier League. It’s the Holy Grail.
“They won it last time in lockdown. It wasn’t the same. Their fans weren’t there. And their fans will be there this time when they pick it up. So let’s not look shy about how great they’ve done.
“They’ve lost one game in the league. They’ve just had a bad week. To lose one game in the Premier League is just mind-blowing. I think everybody’s got to just get it in perspective.”
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