Liverpool capture Simon Mignolet from Sunderland
Tony Barrett
Published 12 minutes ago
Simon Mignolet has become Liverpool’s latest signing in an ambitious summer spending spree, as Brendan Rodgers considers an audacious swoop for Gerard Deulofeu, the Barcelona forward.
Mignolet completed his £9 million transfer from Sunderland yesterday after passing a routine medical examination and finalising personal terms on a five-year contract.
The Belgium goalkeeper is Rodgers’s fourth signing in the past month after the acquisitions of Luis Alberto, Iago Aspas and Kolo Touré. Rodgers is now considering a move for Deulofeu, who scored 18 goals in 33 appearances for Barcelona B in the Spanish second division last season.
The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Spain, but is aware that his immediate prospects of playing first-team football are slim at the Nou Camp.
Deulofeu is understood to be keen to join a club who prioritise passing football in the event that he has to leave Barcelona, and fits the profile of player that Rodgers is keen to attract to Anfield.
Liverpool would be likely to face strong competition for Deulofeu if they decide to make a move for the teenager, but the presence of Alberto, with whom he enjoyed a productive partnership for Barcelona B, could be a trump card.
Liverpool are optimistic that a deal can be struck with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been warned by his club that he faces a fine after failing to return to pre-season training.
Tony Barrett
Published 12 minutes ago
Simon Mignolet has become Liverpool’s latest signing in an ambitious summer spending spree, as Brendan Rodgers considers an audacious swoop for Gerard Deulofeu, the Barcelona forward.
Mignolet completed his £9 million transfer from Sunderland yesterday after passing a routine medical examination and finalising personal terms on a five-year contract.
The Belgium goalkeeper is Rodgers’s fourth signing in the past month after the acquisitions of Luis Alberto, Iago Aspas and Kolo Touré. Rodgers is now considering a move for Deulofeu, who scored 18 goals in 33 appearances for Barcelona B in the Spanish second division last season.
The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Spain, but is aware that his immediate prospects of playing first-team football are slim at the Nou Camp.
Deulofeu is understood to be keen to join a club who prioritise passing football in the event that he has to leave Barcelona, and fits the profile of player that Rodgers is keen to attract to Anfield.
Liverpool would be likely to face strong competition for Deulofeu if they decide to make a move for the teenager, but the presence of Alberto, with whom he enjoyed a productive partnership for Barcelona B, could be a trump card.
Liverpool are optimistic that a deal can be struck with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been warned by his club that he faces a fine after failing to return to pre-season training.
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