Bezos consortium in for nearly 40 percent
Jeff Bezos is buying into Liverpool. A consortium led by the Amazon founder has reportedly taken close to 38 percent of the club from Fenway Sports Group (5). FSG stay in control of the club, but the ownership structure just changed overnight. Didi Hamann does not expect that to alter how Liverpool operate.
Inter prepare final Jones bid
Inter Milan are preparing a final bid for Curtis Jones (1). The midfielder is a key figure in Andoni Iraola's plans. Selling an academy product is not simple either, because Premier League homegrown rules are already restricting Liverpool's business this window.
Gakpo exit tied to two signings
Cody Gakpo is not leaving until Liverpool bring in two attacking players first (8). Tottenham are watching the situation (6). PSG have reportedly cut Bradley Barcola's asking price, which could open a door there (10).
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Ngumoha set for a bigger role
Rio Ngumoha is in line for a new role this season as part of Iraola's plan (2) (7). His second senior campaign comes with key changes. The teenager impressed in preseason, and Liverpool clearly see a path for him.
Mbaye doubts and Osorio interest
Lewis Steele is not convinced Liverpool are genuinely moving for PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye (9). Separately, the club have registered interest in Midtjylland winger Dario Osorio (10). Arsenal, Everton and Leeds United are also in that race.
Van Dijk criticism and Oranje talk
Ruud Gullit has explained why the criticism of Virgil van Dijk has been so fierce (3). There is also Dutch speculation that Van Dijk could retire from international duty after Xavi's arrival (11). Nothing confirmed on that front.
Four problems Iraola inherits
A season preview lists four unresolved issues threatening to derail Liverpool's campaign, with Mohamed Salah among the names involved (4). The promise is there, but so are the concerns. Newcastle away on Sunday, August 23, is four days out.
