Liverpool ‘to suffer another Newcastle defeat’ after latest transfer development
Liverpool fans might still be reeling after Newcastle United beat them in the Carabao Cup final, but they could be in for more sorrow.
The Magpies beat Arne Slot’s team 2-1 at Wembley on 16 March as the Reds missed the chance of lifting their first silverware this season.
Before the cup-final loss, Paris Saint-Germain knocked the Reds out of the Champions League, ruining what could’ve been a historic campaign.
The Merseyside outfit are still favourites to win the Premier League, and while that will in itself be an impressive achievement, there’s evident realisation among the Anfield faithful that they’ll need to reinforce their squad next summer.
Anfield set for crucial transfer window as Liverpool need reinforcements
Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Anfield at the end of the season as a potential move to Real Madrid is on the cards once his contract expires.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also in the final months of their deals, which could leave the Reds without three of their most important players in the coming months.
The Egypt international has been the Merseyside outfit’s talisman this season, while the likes of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have failed to contribute enough.
The Uruguayan star was expected to lead the line in L4 for years to come but has failed to live up to expectations since signing from Benfica.
Liam Delap could snub Anfield for Newcastle
Nunez’s departure from Anfield may be on the cards next summer, and Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will evidently need to put their hands in their pockets to sign a new striker.
Ipswich Town forward Lian Delap has emerged as an option for the Reds ahead of the upcoming transfer window as they look to add new faces to their attack.
Newcastle have also joined the race for the 22-year-old and are ready to compete for his signature, according to TBR Football.
The news outlet reports (28 March) that the Tyneside outfit have done a lot of work to complete a deal for the centre-forward.
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It’s been claimed that Delap is open to moving to St James’ Park next summer, which could potentially be a big blow for Liverpool.
The Reds could miss out on the Ipswich striker to Newcastle, and losing a transfer battle to Howe’s team will arguably hurt the supporters more after what happened in the Carabao Cup final.
Michael Edwards needs to make things happen behind the scenes with players like Delap and other potential signings to calm the nerves among the Anfield faithful, who are already stressed about possibly losing Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Van Dijk soon.