Here’s your Liverpool’s morning digest for Monday, May 23.
Liverpool informed of Aurelien Tchouameni transfer intention by agent
Liverpool still expect Real Madrid to win the race for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer.
The Reds had identified the France international as a potential summer transfer target after assessing the makeup of their midfield department for the long term under Jurgen Klopp, who is now contracted at Anfield until 2026.
With the likes of James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara all in their 30s, club insiders have been looking at the possibility of a marquee midfield addition at some stage over the next 12 months or so.
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Reports in France after Sunday's 3-1 win against Wolves claimed that Tchouameni had agreed terms with both Liverpool and their fellow Champions League finalists Real following the close of play in the Premier League.
However, club sources insist the Reds have been informed by the player's representatives that he is joining the La Liga champions later this summer.
Tchouameni is currently represented by French agency Excellence Sports Nation and it is understood that ESN have informed Liverpool 's recruitment team that their client wants to sign for the 13-time European Cup winners later this year.
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Liverpool receive £41.8m boost despite Man City title heartbreak
Liverpool have scooped an impressive £41.8million boost despite being pipped to the title by Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season.
The Reds headed into their final league game of the season against Bruno Lage's side needing to beat Wolves and hope City were beaten by Aston Villa at the Etihad. And for a while, it looked like things were falling into shape for Jurgen Klopp's side.
At one point City were 2-0 down to Steven Gerrard's side, while Liverpool were being held by Wolves. But three goals in six minutes turned the title race on its head.
Ilkay Gundogan bagged a brace in between Rodri's strike to hand City a 3-2 win. While Liverpool eventually overcame Wolves thanks to late goals from Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
But as result of their second place finish, the Reds have scooped £41.8million in Premier League prize money. A title win would have seen Liverpool pocket £44million.
Half of the TV jackpot is split evenly between the clubs, which gave each side around £84m ($104m) during the 2020/21 Premier League season. A quarter is used as prize money — officially called merit payments — and a quarter is divided up according to various factors, including how often clubs have appeared in televised games.
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