Liverpool made some statement signings during the summer and are now fighting Manchester United to sign a Barcelona teenager.
Liverpool prepare to face Burnley in the Premier League
The international break is now over and supporters of Premier League clubs will be delighted to see their clubs back in action this weekend as the top-flight season begins to take shape.
Before their blockbuster Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, Liverpool travel to Burnley on Sunday as they look to maintain their perfect start to the season under Arne Slot.
In a match that could signal Alexander Isak’s introduction for the Reds after joining from Newcastle for £125 million, Jermaine Pennant has taken the bold step of claiming the Sweden international is a better forward than Harry Kane.
He stated: “No, I would say Isak. Just because over the years, Harry Kane’s numbers in the Premier League have been fantastic, golden boots galore, but Harry Kane now, right at this minute, is not a better player than Alexander Isak.
“He’s not better than Haaland either. Isak is the best number nine in the world. When he’s fit, give him some games, give him some time.”
Recent developments suggest that Real Madrid’s interest in Ibrahima Konate is growing by the minute, albeit it remains to be seen whether replacing the France international is something that will leap to the top of their agenda amid his uncertain contract situation.
Regardless, Liverpool have maintained a keen focus on securing new arrivals at the expense of their Premier League rivals and could look to complete the trick once again as they pursue one of the world’s rising stars.
Liverpool battling Man Utd to sign Barcelona's Dro Fernandez According to reports in Spain,Liverpool are battling Manchester United to sign Barcelona rising star Dro Fernandez, who has shot to prominence this term after rising through the ranks at La Masia.
Chelsea and Manchester City are also courting the 17-year-old, and he is a regular in the La Liga giants’ second string. Making the step up to first-team level, he also scored against Vissel Kobe in pre-season.
Dubbed “very special” by former coach Luis Perez, who likened Fernandez to Catalan icon Andres Iniesta, the attacking midfielder has two years left on his contract at Barcelona and is viewed as a prospect worth exploring due to his tactical understanding and efficient decision making in the final third.
Intriguingly, the next few months are said to be crucial to his future, and Liverpool appear to be positioning themselves for a swoop amid their excellent success rate when offering young talent opportunities to make their mark at senior level.
Spain Under-17 international Fernandez appears to be someone that could become a topic of conversation on the market, though it remains to be seen if the Reds can beat rivals such as Manchester United to his signature.
