Magpies will listen to offers for Almiron as Reds ponder Kovac move
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours with updates from Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea
he Daily Mail claim Liverpool are considering a move for former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac. Xabi Alonso was the man Reds fans seemed set on until the Spaniard confirmed he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season.
Kovac, who managed Munich for 18 months and led them to a league and cup double, was dismissed by Wolfsburg last month. The report names Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as the No.1 target but Kovac is on the shortlist.
The 3AM verdict: Any appointment that is not Alonso feels like a kick in the teeth for Liverpool fans. But you would imagine they are more open to Amorim – whose stock is high – than someone recently sacked at a mid-table Bundesliga club.
Todd Boehly has reassured Chelsea fans that their finances are in order despite a concerning FFP/PSR forecast. The Blues recorded a £121million loss in their latest accounts, with the £36m profit from 2019-20 not included in next year’s figures.
That is before another season without European football – which now looks likely.
“The club continues to balance success on the field together with the financial imperatives of complying with UEFA and Premier League financial regulations,” Boehly said.
The 3AM verdict: Boehly’s words appear futile when Chelsea fans know the reality. The cliff-edge moment is coming – barring a miracle. However, selling academy players has proven their trump card and they will need to use it again this summer.
Newcastle United will listen to offers for Miguel Almiron this summer, according to Football Insider.
Reports were linking Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab with the winger in January – an approach the Magpies rejected. However, they are reportedly open to doing a deal at the end of the season.
3AM verdict: Few will be losing sleep should Almiron leave Newcastle. His beaming smile and tireless work rate make him a likeable figure but, in terms of quality, he is lacking.
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