Liverpool's Pre-Season Plans and Transfer Rumors

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As Liverpool prepare for the new Premier League campaign, the club is stepping up their pre-season training plans, including three friendly fixtures in the United States against Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United. The team has also been assessing its squad at the AXA Training Centre, with new head coach Arne Slot at the helm. Meanwhile, transfer rumors continue to swirl, with Anthony Gordon being advised against a move to the club despite recent links.

Key Takeaways:

  • Liverpool will face Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United in three friendly fixtures in the United States as part of their pre-season training plans.
  • The team has been assessing its squad at the AXA Training Centre under new head coach Arne Slot.
  • Former Everton star Anthony Gordon has been advised against a move to Liverpool by former Manchester United star Louis Saha.
  • Gordon was offered to Liverpool last month but the deal fell through; he has been linked with a move to the club again.
  • Liverpool have no interest in signing Adrien Rabiot, despite recent rumors suggesting the opposite.
  • Rabiot is a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired and is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League.

Statistics:

  • 18 months: The length of time Anthony Gordon has been at St James' Park.
  • 5 years: The amount of time Adrien Rabiot spent with Juventus in Italy.
  • 3: The number of friendly fixtures Liverpool will play in the United States as part of their pre-season training plans.
  • 1-0: The result of Liverpool's friendly match against Preston North End behind closed doors.
  • August 17: The date of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Ipswich Town.

Sources:

  • Betfred
  • Fabrizio Romano
  • The author of the article does not specify any other sources, however,itsu is mentioned as the organiser of the friendly game.