{"id":44255,"date":"2026-03-09T14:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:58:27","slug":"liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool officials suddenly join rivals Man United in fierce battle for Magnes Akrios"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios\/#Grabenberg_%E2%80%98proud_to_sign_new_contract_with_Liverpool\" >Grabenberg &#8216;proud&#8217; to sign new contract with Liverpool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios\/#Anfield_stalwart_Adam_Wharton_could_end_Curtis_Jones_Liverpool_career\" >Anfield stalwart Adam Wharton could end Curtis Jones&#8217; Liverpool career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/liverpool-officials-suddenly-join-rivals-man-united-in-fierce-battle-for-magnes-akrios\/#Liverpool_dispatch_officials_to_acquire_Acurioche\" >Liverpool dispatch officials to acquire Acurioche<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Liverpool have sent officials this summer in a race to sign the attacking star alongside Premier League rivals Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gravenberch-quot-proud-quot-to-sign-new-liverpool-deal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grabenberg_%E2%80%98proud_to_sign_new_contract_with_Liverpool\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Grabenberg &#8216;proud&#8217; to sign new contract with Liverpool<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There was no desperate bid to extend Ryan Gravenbirch&#8217;s contract like there was with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. This time, Liverpool ended things before panic set in and the Dutchman put pen to paper on a new and improved contract until 2032.<\/p>\n<p>Delighted with his new contract, Gravenbirch said: <em>&#8220;I feel really, really good. I was really proud to extend my contract at such a big club, so I&#8217;m really happy to be able to stay for many more years,&#8221; Grabenberch told the club&#8217;s official website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I felt the trust from the club and the coach firsthand. The decision was easy for me. My family is happy here too. I&#8217;ve been here for almost three years, so I already know everything. I&#8217;m happy to be here.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"own-wharton-murray-holme-can-end-jones-liverpool-career\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liverpool-midfielder-curtis-jones.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/liverpool-midfielder-curtis-jones.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anfield_stalwart_Adam_Wharton_could_end_Curtis_Jones_Liverpool_career\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tAnfield stalwart Adam Wharton could end Curtis Jones&#8217; Liverpool career<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Liverpool have an academy star who could end Curtis Jones&#8217; career at the club as Liverpool&#8217;s own Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There was a time when it looked like the midfielder was destined to leave at Anfield, until the arrival of Arne Slott saw him transform into the No. 6 role.<\/p>\n<p>Now a Premier League winner, Graven Birch will set his sights on returning the Reds to the top of English football after a difficult season this season.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Liverpool could turn their focus back to the transfer market. In that regard, names like Antony Robinson threaten to dominate the headlines.<\/p>\n<p>    The Fulham player replaces Andy Robertson, who is out of contract at the end of the season and is set to leave as a free agent.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, Anfield officials could also welcome important additions to an attacking line-up that has run out of ideas far too quickly over the past six months.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-send-officials-to-race-for-akliouche\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_dispatch_officials_to_acquire_Acurioche\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool dispatch officials to acquire Acurioche<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TeamTalk reports that Liverpool officials have flown in to take part in the race to sign Magness Akrioche and are keeping an eye on the AS Monaco attacker&#8217;s moves to put Paris Saint-Germain to the sword.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds are looking to sign a rising star in Europe and could be one step ahead of rivals Man United, who are also keeping a close eye on the Frenchman.<\/p>\n<p>If there were any doubts about Akurioche&#8217;s performance against Europe&#8217;s best teams, his performance against European champions PSG last weekend should put those doubts to rest.<\/p>\n<p>The right winger scored the opening goal in the 27th minute and Monaco never looked back, eventually clinching a 3-1 win in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p>Acriuce vs PSG<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p>statistics<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>81<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>the goal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>An opportunity has arisen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>It was a great performance and one the 24-year-old is ready to repeat in the Premier League. Scouts from both Liverpool and Manchester United were in attendance at Monaco&#8217;s victory and had the chance to witness Akurios&#8217;s show.<\/p>\n<p>The winger, who was described as &#8220;excellent&#8221; by Como scout Ben Mattinson, could make a big splash in the summer if both clubs call him up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have sent officials this summer in a race to sign the attacking star alongside Premier League rivals Manchester United. Grabenberg &#8216;proud&#8217; to sign new contract with Liverpool There was no desperate bid to extend Ryan Gravenbirch&#8217;s contract like there was with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. 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