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A Premier League rivals have reportedly made a Liverpool transfer target a ‘very good offer’.

The Reds are still active in the transfer market despite spending in the region of £300 million. The Premier League champions still hope that they can come to an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Alexander Isak after having a £110 million bid rejected. It is suggested that Isak has no intention of playing for the Magpies again.

And Liverpool remain hopeful that they can bolster their defensive options. The Reds have brought in Giovanni Leoni from Parma for £26 million but he is very much for the future. Leoni is only 18 and only made a first-team breakthrough in the 2024-25 season.

Slot will want another senior option to add competition and cover for Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez in the middle of his rearguard. Konate is out of contract at the end of the season and there are suggestions he could leave for Real Madrid on a free transfer, while Gomez has suffered injury problems in recent years.

Guehi discussions

Marc Guehi is the central defender who Liverpool are in pursuit of. Discussions have been ongoing with Crystal Palace over signing their captain, who has 10 months remaining on his Selhurst Park deal.

Palace chairman Steve Parish has admitted that the club will reluctantly sell Guehi this summer rather than risk losing him on a free next year. Last summer, Newcastle United had bids of up to £65 million rejected for the England international, while Tottenham Hotspur offered £70 million in January.

Speaking on the interest a year ago, Parish told BBC Sport: “We’d like to keep hold of him. There’s a price and a situation where we might consider it. Somebody [in another interview] said he’s a superstar, so somebody has got to pay superstar money. Realistically, homegrown, 24 years old, sensational talent, somebody has to make it difficult for us. At the moment it isn’t. He’ll still be at Crystal Palace at the moment, but it’s not impossible.

“He is certainly not making anybody’s life difficult, his agents are decent people. It’s a very good situation. Whether he is here or not will make no difference to how he performs.”

Spurs offer

Liverpool are hoping to reach a fee with Palace. A figure of £35 million has been mooted but the Eagles, who were captained to FA Cup glory by Guehi last season, may want more.

Given his contractual situation, Guehi has been linked elsewhere. According to Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe, the North London side have made the 25-year-old a ‘very good offer’. However, Guehi only wants to move to Anfield.

Speaking on the Last Word On Spurs podcast, O’Keefe said: “The word within Palace is that it’s basically Liverpool or bust. He (a Palace source) did say the offer from Spurs on personal terms was very, very good. But it might be case with Marc that if he doesn’t get his Liverpool move, he’ll stay this season, see it out and leave on a free.

If you think about it logically, we offered £70 million for Guehi and the club were prepared to accept that fee but the player’s camp said it’s too late in the window, we don’t have time to access their offer and are not interested. Now, because of that, Palace have lost probably £40 million because if Palace sell him it’s likely to reach £30 million.”

Everton have completed the signing of Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

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Troy Deeney has tipped Jack Grealish to thrive at Everton as he will have his shackles taken off him.

The 29-year-old has moved to the Toffees on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Grealish cost City a then-British record fee of £100 million when he signed from Aston Villa in 2021. And despite winning three Premier Leagues, the Champions League and FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium, he fell down the pecking order.

Last season. the forward made just seven league starts and was left on the bench for the FA Cup loss to Crystal Palace. Grealish was also omitted from Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup.

There are some who feel that Grealish’s mercurial style was stifled by Guardiola. But he joins an Everton team who are desperate for attacking spark and Deeney believes that David Moyes will give Grealish freedom in the No.10 role.

Former Watford striker Deeney also admitted that he was surprised that Tottenham Hotspur did not try to sign the England international after James Maddison sustained an ACL injury which will keep him out for most of the season. But it can very much be Everton’s advantage.

What’s been said

Speaking on talkSPORT, Deeney said: “I love it for Jack. I think him going to play for David Moyes, who is seen to have a structured team but likes his forward players to go and express themselves. It is perfect for him.

“I am surprised that Spurs haven't gone in and got Jack, if I am being totally honest. But it's a really good landing spot for Everton and Jack. I think it's Spurs being a bit too tight. Spurs always try to get a young player, a cheaper one and then they go: I can't believe we don't win anything' it's the same every year.

“For Jack, he needs to play, it's a World Cup year. Last year, he was harshly treated at times by Pep and that's gone on previous behaviour which he has been rewarded for. But Jack will be buzzing. He's at a team where he knows David Moyes will play him, Everton going into a new stadium, there is so much expectation. It'll be like going back to Villa in a sense. He'll be a massive player rather than a small part at Man City.

“I think so (it's important Grealish plays in the middle). Everton play [Iliman] Ndiaye off the left and he was excellent at the back end of last year. I think he will play in the No.10, let him go and roam. With someone like Jack, he's charismatic in his life, he is outspoken and does what he does. Just let him be free. Everton have got that defensive structure and solid foundation. Just let him play football and you'll see the best version of him. For all the good stuff Pep Guardiola does, he kind of put him in a box and we didn't see the best of Jack Grealish.”

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While the transfer headlines continue to be kept busy with new Liverpool updates, we can expect to see increasingly more as the final weeks of the summer window tick down.

Following their defeat in the Community Shield, the Reds’ next focus is now on defending their Premier League title. The champions were denied the chance of raising the curtain to the new season in style with a silverware lift, as Crystal Palace held their nerve to win the Shield on penalties.

Liverpool have welcomed a batch of impressive new signings through the door so far this window. While they remain active on the market in search of a new defender and potentially a deal for Alexander Isak, they could also sign off on some final sales.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘ready’ to make Harvey Elliott offer

Harvey Elliott remains linked with an exit from Anfield this summer. After playing just 360 Premier League minutes last season, the 22-year-old is now considering a future elsewhere, despite his love for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as potential suitors for Elliott, following the collapse in their pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool still highly value Elliott’s presence at Anfield, so they aren’t willing to let him go easy. But according to journalist Sébastien Vidal, Spurs are ‘ready to meet Liverpool’s demands’ to see a move materialise for the versatile midfielder.

The north London side are eager to boost their creativity in attack and plan to offer Elliott the regular playing time he is searching for.

Will Liverpool sell Harvey Elliott?

Liverpool are considering selling Elliott but they have clear expectations in mind when it comes to a deal. According to The Athletic, the Reds value the 22-year-old in excess of £40 million, and will let him leave for that amount if a buy-back clause is included in the deal. Otherwise, it will cost clubs upwards of £50 million to sign Elliott without such a clause.

Clearly still fond of Elliott and aware of the impact he has on the team, Liverpool are keeping the door open to potentially bring him back to Anfield in the future. The report from Vidal does not specify how much Spurs are willing to pay but if they want to bypass the buy-back clause, they’ll need to fork out £50 million or more.

Elliott himself has also opened the door to a potential exit, even though it may be a reluctant decision.

“If I had it my way I would be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that,” he recently said. “I love everything about the club, but at the same time I kind of need to be selfish and see what's best for me. I have big ambitions. I want to get in the World Cup squad.

“I want to keep being successful as a player. It's something I still need to review. I need to have a talk with everyone and review the situation. we have many new players who have come in so whether it blocks the path for me I'm not sure. It's something I need to have a look at and decide.”

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

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Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up joining the race to sign a defender wanted by Liverpool, reports suggest.

The Reds have had a busy summer in the summer transfer window and their spending is set to be in excess of £250 million. Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt is set to become the latest arrival, with Arne Slot’s side splashing out an initial £69 million and a potential of £10 million in add-ons for the striker.

Liverpool not done

Liverpool have already recruited Florian Wirtz (£100 million), Milos Kerkez (£40 million), Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5 million) and Giorgi Mamardashvili (£29 million).

But with the Reds’ Premier League title defence beginning in less than a month’s time, head coach Slot may feel he’s an option light in central defence after the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for up to £35 million.

Liverpool have three excellent choices to select from in Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez, with the former two chiefly forging the partnership that yielded a 20th English championship. But the Reds will need more depth if they are to not only try to win the league for a record-breaking 21st time but also compete for the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is on Liverpool’s radar. He is in the final year of his Selhurst Park contract, which means that the Eagles may want to cash in rather than risk losing him for free next summer. Guehi ticks plenty of boxes for the Reds given he’s only just entered his peak years aged 25 and has more than 100 Premier League appearances under his belt. Last season, Guehi captained Palace to FA Cup glory for the first time in the club’s history.

The former Chelsea defender has been coveted by Newcastle United in the past. The Magpies had several bids turned down last year. In addition, Tottenham Hotspur reportedly made a £70 million offer in January that was rejected.

Spurs weigh up move for Guehi

According to The Telegraph, Spurs could revive their interest in Guehi with central defence a position that they are aiming to strengthen. Tottenham already have Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin as options, while Ben Davies and Archie Gray can operate in the role. But there is some uncertainty surrounding Romero’s future, with Atletico Madrid keen to sign the Argentine international. Thomas Frank, who took over the Spurs reins from Ange Postecoglou earlier this summer, has not guaranteed the long-term future of Romero.

Last summer, Palace chairman Steve Parish told BBC Sport on Guehi’s future: “Somebody [in another interview] said he’s a superstar, so somebody has got to pay superstar money. Realistically, homegrown, 24 years old, sensational talent, somebody has to make it difficult for us. At the moment it isn’t. He’ll still be at Crystal Palace at the moment, but it’s not impossible.

“He is certainly not making anybody’s life difficult, his agents are decent people. It’s a very good situation. Whether he is here or not will make no difference to how he performs.”

Everton are looking to make additions in the summer transfer window and now there are a plethora of players who are free agents.

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Evertonians will be hoping that it is the month that the club’s transfer business starts to heat up.

It’s been a quiet summer so far for the Toffees in terms of incomings. The only addition so far is Charly Alcaraz, who has made his move to Merseyside permanently after an impressive loan spell during the second half of last season.

But given that 10 members of the squad that finished 13th in the Premier League last season have departed, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure, additions are needed. There is money for David Moyes to enter the market but he will have to spend in the positions that will be priorities.

As a result, Moyes could also look to bring in some recruits on free transfers. There are a plethora of players who are now rendered free agents and looking for a new club. LiverpoolWorld has taken a look at some who are available and could fit the bill for Everton.

Free agents available

Kenny Tete

The obvious starting point. Everton have been in talks with the right-back about a potential deal. Tete has spent the past five years at Fulham and now they have come back to the table with fresh terms. However, the reports suggest that Tete is likely to remain in the capital.

Kyle Walker-Peters

If Tete opts against a switch to Merseyside then Moyes may look to bring in another full-back without paying a fee. Walker-Peters has left Southampton after their relegation from the Premier League and is capable of playing on both sides. However, Walker-Peters has been linked with Chelsea and a potential return to Tottenham Hotspur.

Javi Puado

Everton are currently short of natural wingers after Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom's respective loan deals expired. Paudo fired 12 goals and four assists in 35 appearances for Espanyol last season and has been linked with Brighton, Nottingham Forest and Besiktas. He's also capable of operating as a centre-forward, which could appeal.

Luka Jovic

Everton are in the market for a striker and while Thierno Barry is seemingly the top target, Jovic would be a potential alternative. He has represented Benfica, Real Madrid, Fiorentina and most recently AC Milan in his career. However, Jovic is not a prolific goalscorer and made only 17 appearances last term.

Josh Brownhill

The midfielder has spent the past five years at Burnley and scored 18 goals on the way to promotion back to the Premier League last season. But Brownhill has not penned fresh terms at Turf Moor as he seemingly weighs up his options. Everton could look to add more depth in the engine room and they have been linked with Brownhill previously.

Sergio Reguilón

The Blues have just one recognised senior left-back in Vitalii Mykolenko. Reguilon has had somewhat of a nomadic few years and has been released by Tottenham Hotspur. However, he does have plenty of Premier League and European experience, having also played for Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.

Fraser Forster

At least one back-up goalkeeper is required for Jordan Pickford after the exits of Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic. Forster has departed Tottenham Hotspur and has a wealth of experience.

Ben Mee

The potential exit of Michael Keane, who remains in talks over potentially extending his stay means that Everton are slightly short in central defence with Michael Keane leaving. Anyone who arrives may have to settle for a support-act role behind Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski and Jake O'Brien. It means that a veteran may suit best and Mee may be attracted by a return to the north west after being released by Brentford.

Tim Krul

Another keeper who could come in for depth. Krul has more than 400 senior appearances under his belt and recently declared that he still wants to continue his career after leaving Luton Town.

Liverpool could see a number of players leave the club this summer

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Liverpool’s transfer business has hit all the headlines so far this summer. Incomings of the likes of Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez have excited fans, while behind the scenes sanctioning exits has been just as crucial.

Caoimhin Kelleher parted ways with the club after a decade at Anfield in an £18m move to Brentford, Nat Phillips departed permanently in a £3m deal with West Bromwich Albion, and the Reds managed to get £10m for Trent Alexander-Arnold as he moved to Real Madrid early ahead of the Club World Cup.

Further players are likely to leave before the window is over, including Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa and Jarell Quansah, the latter of whom has already agreed a £35m move to Bayer Leverkusen which is pending completion. One more Reds star has also been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout recent months.

Harvey Elliott has been linked with Premier League rivals

Speculation around the future of Harvey Elliott has been rife ever since he expressed frustration at a lack of minutes in March, in a post-match interview after he scored a last-minute winner at PSG.

Brighton & Hove Albion have been linked with a club record-equalling £40m move for Elliott, while Wolves and Aston Villa have also been cited as having an interest, among others.

Elliott shone in the U21 Euros with England, winning Player of the Tournament as his five goals inspired the Young Lions to go all the way and win the tournament for a second consecutive time. This will only have alerted more clubs to the 22-year-old’s situation in Merseyside, as he is more than capable of starting for the majority of clubs in the Premier League and others across Europe.

Former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole said of Elliott on Channel 4 during the tournament: "I love the kid, he plays football the right way. I am excited for his future. He has done a great job for Liverpool, but if he decides to move on, there are levels to move on again. That passion, he can show every week.

"Anyone outside the top six he comfortably walks into, and then two years on that level he comes back to Liverpool's level and competes. He started as a young man at Fulham but his learning has been spread out. Teams from all over Europe will be looking for Harvey Elliott's agent's number."

O’Hara would take Elliott at Spurs

The door is still open for more clubs to join the race for Elliott. Former Tottenham Hotspur player Jamie O’Hara has said on talkSPORT that Spurs should make a move for the England U21 hero.

“I would have him at Tottenham,” said O’Hara. “He plays on the right, he can compete with Brennan Johnson. Kulusevski is a similar player, but Harvey Elliott has got something about him – he can play as a 10, he can play different areas, he can play midfield.”

Elliott may not start for the Europa League winners straight away if he were to make the move to North London. But the young man would certainly be confident enough in his own ability to force his way into Thomas Frank’s side, and playing in the Champions League would give the former Fulham youth prospect increased exposure as he hopes to get into Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad. Elliott still has a big decision to make about his future, but a move by Spurs, as called for by O’Hara, may give him more food for thought.

Everton have been named as being interested in bringing Richarlison back to the club with Tottenham Hotspur looking to offload the Brazilian forward.

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David Moyes probably can’t help but cast an envious eye across the city and to the potential fees that his opposite number Arne Slot might be spending this summer.

The Everton boss has between £50-100m to spend on a transfer budget that will have to be wisely spent as he looks to rebuild a squad that could have as many as 14 departures. He doesn’t have a lot of money to spend, but could well have to replace several key figures from last season.

Abdoulaye Doucoure will be a miss, however, Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande is already being linked as a possible replacement. Brighton’s Matt O’Riley has also been mentioned as a player who Moyes could turn to for extra creativity in the Toffee’s engine room.

Everton named as being interested in a return for Richarlison

The forward line will also need a lot of work and speculation continues to link Richarlison with a return to Everton. Transfer journalist Ekram Konur has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur would consider a loan with an obligation to buy the 28-year old Brazilian with a €35m (£29.5) price tag.

It is a lot of money for a player with no real sell on value, it is also a lot of money for someone who carries the sort of baggage that Richarlison does in terms of the risks associated with his signature.

Since signing for Spurs, the Brazil international has had 10 different absences relating to various injuries with the worst affecting his hamstring - an injury notorious for being the death of forward’s with explosive power.

Everton don’t have the budget to have the same sort of depth as a lot of the teams competing for European places and the last thing they need is for their biggest earner and summer outlay to be sat in the treatment room. Richarlison has missed 60 games in three seasons at Spurs, hardly the sort of reliability that Moyes will be looking for.

What has David Moyes said about potentially signing Richarlison?

Moyes addressed the speculation earlier in May, and was his usual no-nonsense self:

"Richarlison is a really good player and someone I've liked," Moyes told a news conference after being pressed on a possible return for the forward, via BBC Sport.

"But I can only tell you there is zero truth in that from my side."

The player himself hasn’t been happy with how things have gone this season with just a handful of starts in the Premier League:

"Of course, this season hasn't been what I expected due to some injuries that have held me back a bit. I've experienced great moments in my career. I've won trophies with thee Brazilian national team.

"I've been decisive in many games. I think it will be a great game,” Richarlison said ahead of the Europa League final.

He didn’t get his goal, however, Ange Postecoglu did give him a place in the starting XI in what wouldn’t be a bad way to sign off his Spurs career, although his appearance record is not the sort to inspire Moyes to part with most of his budget it would seem.

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Premier League heavyweights Liverpool have been handed a key boost in their pursuit of an elite central defender this summer. The Reds are looking to sign a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk after tying the Dutchman down to a new two-year-contract and have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who played a defining role in helping the Eagles to a first major honour in the club’s history.

Guehi has just one year remaining on his Selhurst Park contract and is expected once again to be the subject of rampant interest from Premier League clubs after a long-running saga last summer which saw him nearly move to Newcastle United. Meanwhile, in January, it’s widely understood that Tottenham had an offer turned down to sign the centre back and it appears that history could repeat itself this summer.

Marc Guehi rejects offer to join Tottenham Hotspur

Football Insider reporter Dan Sheridan claims Marc Guehi has rejected the chance to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The report states that while Guehi is likely to leave South London this summer, it’s unlikely he’ll be heading to the North part of the capital despite Spurs’ Champions League status. The Lilywhites qualified for Europe’s elite competition as a result of winning the Europa League but endured a miserable league campaign which saw them finish in 17th position.

Football Insider claims Guehi is not interested in a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and that he’d instead prefer to move to a team at the upper end of the league table that he feels can consistently challenge for trophies. Newcastle are expected to return to the table with another offer and his price tag is expected to be much less than the £70m - £80m previously quoted due to the player’s contract situation.

Liverpool handed golden opportunity to sign Marc Guehi

Football Insider claims recent developments have left Liverpool as the front-runners to sign Marc Guehi as they continue to try and strengthen in what has so far been a hectic summer window. Liverpool have already signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as a direct replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold while Florian Wirtz is expected to arrive for a figure in the region of £109m to bolster an already excellent midfield. Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is also believed to be a top target that can ensure the long-term stability of the left-back position for the next decade.

Guehi has the potential to be one of the most shrewd additions of the window so far, amid speculation about the future of Ibrahima Konate and reported interest from Real Madrid. The Eagles captain notably could be available for a figure of around £34m, according to Give Me Sport.

Squad depth will be paramount if Liverpool are to defend their title and go deeper in the Champions League, and with Guehi arriving it could give the club three elite centre back options which also allows the team to be fluid and potentially change formation to a three-at-the-back on occasion.

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Things could have been different for Liverpool had Arne Slot opted to take the Tottenham Hotspur role in 2023.

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Arne Slot has lifted the lid on why he turned down Tottenham Hotspur before being appointed Liverpool head coach.

Slot is the toast of Merseyside after guiding the Reds to the Premier League title in his maiden campaign. There was uncertainty among Kopites when Jurgen Klopp announced his shock departure in January 2024. Klopp had restored Liverpool to the pinnacle of European football during his time in the Anfield hot seat, winning seven major trophies including the Champions League and Premier League.

When Slot was appointed Klopp’s successor, it was a gargantuan void he was asked to fill. What’s more, the Dutchman was unheralded despite having guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup. But he swiftly displayed his managerial acumen as Liverpool cruised to the 20th English championship in their history and also reached the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Things could have been different for the Reds, though. In the summer of 2023, Slot was linked with the vacant Tottenham role. He turned down the opportunity, with Ange Postecoglou instead landing the North London vacancy.

What’s been said

And speaking to Netherlands-based newspaper De Telegraaf, Slot revealed that he had doubts about Spurs and did not take the job because of family reasons. He said: "I did have doubts about Tottenham and in the end I didn't do it.

“It was questionable whether there would be another chance, but it was 99.9 per cent a family choice not to do it, while we had already come a long way together. I didn't have any doubts about Liverpool. If Tottenham had gone through, I would have thought that was really great. Because, who goes from Feyenoord to Tottenham as a coach if you haven't had a great football career?

“Look, there are enough great players of whom people thought, yes, he will end up at a big club as a coach. When I also see who is in the Champions League final, Simone Inzaghi and Luis Enrique, they are my biggest competitors in Europe. And here in the Premier League it is [Mikel] Arteta and [Pep] Guardiola. So with my career as a player, I think it is quite special that I am here, let alone that I am also performing well."

Similar experience

Slot left his native Holland for the first time to take charge of Liverpool. He made 462 appearances during his playing career before moving into coaching. He started at Cambuur before moving to AZ Alkmaar and then Feyenoord where he had great success.

While Slot did not get a chance to move abroad previously, he feels everything has worked out for the best. He added: “Yes, it worked out well right away. Definitely. Still, I’ve said many times, and I’m not trying to suck up to you, but Feyenoord was also a phenomenal club to work for. The great thing is that there are so many similarities between Feyenoord and Liverpool. Nice people at the training complex, the atmosphere, the city.”

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Liverpool have appointed a new member of staff to their backroom.

The Reds have added Tika Musonda to their scouting department. He has been handed the role of global talent scout. Musonda’s account on LinkedIn revealed that he started his remit at the Premier League champions this month. Musonda arrives from top-flight rivals Tottenham Hotspur where he was a first-team scout for the past three-and-a-half years.

The 31-year-old is the brother of former Chelsea and Celtic attacking midfielder, Charly.

During Musonda’s playing career, he also spent time at Stamford Bridge but did not make a first-team appearance. Having come through the ranks at Anderlecht, the former defensive midfielder represented Belgium at under-19 level and earned one cap for Zambia.

After bringing the curtain down on his playing career in 2019, he rejoined Chelsea as a video scout before moving into an international role. He made the switch to Spurs in January 2022 and now has moved to Liverpool.

Musonda will be part of recruiting talent from across the world as the Reds aim to defend their Premier League title in the 2025-26 campaign. The Daily Mail reports that Musonda has Master’s degree in sport business and leadership ‘writing a paper on the challenges, complexities and cognitive biases that scouts face in the Premier League’.