FSG appointment, Konate on PSG, club PROMOTES 3

Here’s the roundup of Liverpool FC news for Saturday, June 1. There are updates on Ibrahima Konate and the Reds’ upcoming transfer window.

FSG appoints head goalkeeper

Hans Leitert has been named Fenway Sports Group’s new head of global goalkeeping in another significant change at the back led by Michaed Edwards.

Leitert, 51, previously worked as a goalkeeping consultant at Liverpool, coming on board to work with Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet – among others – in 2018.

He spent five years within the Red Bull football operation as Head of Goalkeeping, responsible for the goalkeeping department at RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Brasil (now Red Bull Bragantino) and the now defunct Red Bull Ghana.

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Konate addresses PSG interest

Ibrahima Konate’s injury problems have made him unreliable for Liverpool.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admits he comes from a family full of Paris Saint-Germain fans but is NOT looking for a move back to his hometown.

The 25-year-old centre-back was linked with a move to PSG earlier this week, with the French champions looking to strengthen their backline.

With just two years left on his contract, Konate has been mentioned as a possible suitor for the Parisians.

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Liverpool promote the trio

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Liverpool have made three more changes to their set-up as their big summer of change continues apace.

Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan has promoted three members of staff as the club continues to reshape its staff structure, according to FC Business. This includes new commercial, financial and legal directors.

Ben Latty is now the Commercial Director. This will see Latty control the club’s “main revenue streams” – merchandising, ticketing, partnerships etc.

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Van den Berg wants out

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Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg has hit out at the club after setting an asking price this summer. The Dutchman wants out.

Sepp van den Berg spoke to De Telegraaf this week and it’s clear he’s not happy with his situation at Liverpool. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Mainz, having been at Preston North End the previous season.

Importantly, however, Van den Berg has excelled in the Bundesliga this season. He has established himself as one of the most exciting young defenders in German football – and it seems he would like to stay.

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The Reds want Varela

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Liverpool have stepped up their interest in a new defensive midfielder. It could cut them by nearly £60m.

Liverpool are ready to press ahead with a move for FC Porto’s Alan Varela. The defensive midfielder has been consistently linked with the Reds for months – and they look ready.

AS journalist Eduardo Burgos claims that Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Varela. He is now expected to start talks with Porto “soon”, although it is not a move that would come cheap.

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