Reportedly, Liverpool and Newcastle are in contention for the potential acquisition of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, as the forward expressed his desire to compete in top-tier competitions. Liverpool, offering Champions League football, could potentially see Mbeumo as a replacement for Mohamed Salah if he departs, providing proven Premier League quality on the right wing. There’s speculation that Liverpool might sweeten the deal by offering players in exchange.
Fabio Carvalho, who impressed on loan at Hull City with nine goals in 20 Championship appearances last season, is attracting Premier League interest. It’s uncertain if the 21-year-old Portuguese player fits into Arne Slot’s plans, given Liverpool’s depth in attack. Therefore, Carvalho could be offered to Brentford to compensate for the loss of Mbeumo.
Kostas Tsimikas, having fallen in the left-back hierarchy at Liverpool due to Joe Gomez’s emergence in a new role, might be sold to provide him with regular first-team opportunities elsewhere. With Sergio Reguilon unlikely to return to Brentford after a loan spell, Tsimikas could serve as a viable option to support their defense upon Rico Henry’s injury return.
Sepp van den Berg has expressed a desire to leave Liverpool due to limited opportunities, and Brentford could serve as a suitable destination for the 22-year-old center-back. With several of Brentford’s defensive options aging, Thomas Frank may see Van den Berg as a promising addition. Van den Berg himself expressed his eagerness to play regularly and continue his development, feeling overlooked at Liverpool.
