Liverpool\u2019s deadline day approach appears to be one of retention, even as movement continues around the squad in the closing stages of the window.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest reportedly tested that stance with a $40.6 million (\u00a330 million) offer for the 19-year-old midfielder, but the bid was turned down, according to The Athletic. Liverpool have already moved Curtis Jones on to Serie A champions Inter and are expected to send Harvey Elliott out on loan to Valencia.<\/p>\n
The decision to allow those exits was supported by Andoni Iraola\u2019s confidence in Nyoni. During the summer, he made his position clear: \u201cI\u2019m very happy with Trey,\u201d the Basque boss explained during the summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has been very good in preseason, not only in the games, even when he trains with us he\u2019s facing top-level players and he\u2019s at the level. I have no doubts with Trey. He will be very valuable this season for us, hopefully plays a lot and gives the level that I\u2019m seeing every day in training.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gakpo\u2019s situation had looked different after Bradley Barcola\u2019s high-profile arrival, with an unexpected move to Manchester City seemingly in play. The player had already agreed to the switch, and Enzo Maresca\u2019s side submitted an offer of $108.4 million (\u00a380 million). But The Athletic later reported that Liverpool rejected it.<\/p>\n
Barcola strengthens Liverpool\u2019s attacking options, yet Iraola has spent the summer pursuing more additions in forward areas. Gakpo\u2019s future depended on Liverpool finding a second recruit, ideally one capable of playing on the right.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace\u2019s Isma\u00efla Sarr and Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s Yankuba Minteh were among the names linked. RMC Sport\u2019s Fabrice Hawkins said Sarr wanted Anfield \u201cat all costs\u201d, but Liverpool were unwilling to meet Palace\u2019s valuation. Brighton were in a similar position, with both forwards said to have been priced at more than $95 million.<\/p>\n
Elliott, meanwhile, does not appear to be regarded as sufficient cover, much as Arne Slot had previously suggested. After a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa last season, the England U-21 international has chosen Valencia in search of a better outcome.<\/p>\n
He described the club as \u201can incredible club.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really thankful for the opportunity. I\u2019m going to play as well as I can here and I know the history of the club. It determines a lot of hard work and I\u2019m going to give everything I have for Valencia. It happened quite quick and I was ready for the call.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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