Jude Bellingham sends a message as Arne Slot ‘waits’ for Liverpool’s first transfer

Liverpool’s preparations for the new season won’t officially begin until early July – but that hasn’t stopped the news and rumours.

The Reds enjoyed a promising 2022/23 season, securing third place in the Premier League and with it, returning to the Champions League after a season-long absence.

However, this summer is one of significant change at Anfield as Arne Slot replaces old Jurgen Klopp, who steps down at the helm after almost nine years in charge.

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Here, the ECHO takes a look at all the latest news and rumors you may have missed.

Jude Bellingham full of praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham was full of praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance in England’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday.

The 25-year-old Liverpool defender scored either side of Cole Palmer and Harry Kane to seal a comprehensive victory for Gareth Southgate’s side ahead of this summer’s European Championships.

Alexander-Arnold’s performance won plenty of plaudits and Bellingham, who is yet to join the Three Lions after winning the Champions League on Saturday, was quick to add to his praise as he replied “My little boy” to the Liverpool defender. Instagram post.

ECHO says: It was no surprise to see Bellingham talking about Alexander-Arnold after his impressive midfield performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night, after both players made no secret of being best friends in the squad England.

What’s interesting, though, is that Alexander-Arnold has now given manager Southgate a selection blow less than two weeks before England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

Southgate has never trusted Alexander-Arnold at right-back, but his performance in a three-man midfield was so brilliant against St James’ Park that he will have to listen to Bellingham and the wider reaction to his performance Alexander-Arnold and hand it to Liverpool. a starting birth in this summer’s finals.

Slot Arne the first transfer with eyes after the first days of work

Crysencio Summerville has become a target for Liverpool this summer, according to the Mirror.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a superb season in the Championship, scoring 19 goals in 43 games and was named the division’s Player of the Season as Leeds United missed out on an immediate return to the Premier League.

According to the Mirror , the Reds are targeting a £30million deal for the Dutchman this summer, with Leeds United “ready” for bids.

ECHO says: After such a stunning season at Elland Road, interest in Summerville was always going to be rife this summer and even more so after Leeds failed to gain promotion to the Premier League.

For Liverpool, Summerville is a player who ticks many boxes and at the age of 22, would have plenty of room to develop at Anfield. And surely, after an amazing season in the Second Division, Summerville will be keen to test themselves in the Premier League next season.