BREAKING NEWS: Hot news coming from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have reportedly already reached an agreement over the €45million transfer of Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri to come in next season as the first signing of the post-Jurgen Klopp era. The talented 22-year-old has really caught the eye during his time at Wolves and it seems he’s now expected to make his way to Anfield in a €45m deal next season. Liverpool have already closed agreement for €45m transfer as first post-Klopp signing.
Liverpool are said to have finalized an arrangement worth €45 million for the transfer of Wolves’ left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, marking the commencement of the post-Jurgen Klopp era with what is expected to be their first signing for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old’s impressive performances at Wolves have attracted attention, leading to the anticipated move to Anfield in a deal that is reportedly on the verge of completion, as indicated by Todo Fichajes. Sources close to Todo Fichajes express confidence that the Ait-Nouri transfer to Liverpool is on the brink of being finalized, pending any unforeseen complications. While the unfolding of this narrative remains to be seen and awaits further confirmation from other sources in the following weeks and months, Ait-Nouri appears poised to bolster Liverpool’s squad significantly, potentially attracting interest from other elite clubs as well.
In the midst of speculation surrounding Ait-Nouri’s transfer, questions arise regarding Chelsea’s involvement in the pursuit of the talented left-back. Despite recent links between Chelsea and the Algerian international, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has sought to downplay such connections. Romano acknowledges Chelsea’s intentions to explore the left-back market in the upcoming summer transfer window, with a focus on securing a promising young talent for that position. However, he suggests that it is premature to draw conclusions about specific targets, such as Ait-Nouri or Bradley Locko of Brest.
Comparatively, Chelsea’s need for a new left-back appears more pressing than Liverpool’s, given the inconsistent form of Marc Cucurella and the persistent injury issues faced by Ben Chilwell. In contrast, Liverpool boasts solid options in Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas on the left side of their defense, potentially placing them in a less urgent position to reinforce that area of their squad.