{"id":45561,"date":"2026-04-08T01:27:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/merseyside-makeover-liverpool-eye-two-of-premier-leagues-biggest-stars-in-summer-rebuild\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T01:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:27:24","slug":"merseyside-makeover-liverpool-eye-two-of-premier-leagues-biggest-stars-in-summer-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/merseyside-makeover-liverpool-eye-two-of-premier-leagues-biggest-stars-in-summer-rebuild\/","title":{"rendered":"Merseyside makeover: Liverpool eye two of Premier League&#8217;s biggest stars in summer rebuild"},"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\/04\/08\/merseyside-makeover-liverpool-eye-two-of-premier-leagues-biggest-stars-in-summer-rebuild\/#Liverpool_want_to_strengthen_engine_room_with_Baleva\" >Liverpool want to strengthen engine room with Baleva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/merseyside-makeover-liverpool-eye-two-of-premier-leagues-biggest-stars-in-summer-rebuild\/#Desires_to_sign_Newcastle_United_star_Gordon_reignited\" >Desires to sign Newcastle United star Gordon reignited<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>After a tough 2025\/26 season under manager Arne Slott, Liverpool are reportedly laying the comprehensive foundations for a summer reshuffle.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Anfield hierarchy have begun shortlisting top talent for the Premier League as the club is keen to regain its position as a dominant force in all domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent report circulated in<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_want_to_strengthen_engine_room_with_Baleva\"><\/span>Liverpool want to strengthen engine room with Baleva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s midfield has been a frequent area of \u200b\u200bconcern this season, often being physically outclassed in key transitions.<\/p>\n<p>To solve this recurring problem, recruiting teams turned to 22-year-old Baleva.<\/p>\n<p>The Cameroon international has been in the spotlight since joining Brighton in 2023 for around \u20ac27 million.<\/p>\n<p>He is known for his raw power, relentless ball retrieval skills, and progressive carry ability.<\/p>\n<p>But luring the young star away from the Amex Stadium will not be easy. The Seagulls are notoriously difficult to negotiate with and will no doubt command a premium fee for one of their most promising assets.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool aren&#8217;t the only ones chasing them, with several other top European clubs actively monitoring Bareva&#8217;s rapid rise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desires_to_sign_Newcastle_United_star_Gordon_reignited\"><\/span>Desires to sign Newcastle United star Gordon reignited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In attack, Liverpool are once again circling Newcastle United&#8217;s electric winger Gordon.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old England international has been on the Reds&#8217; radar for over a year.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon previously denied rumors of his departure to focus on his current club, but the financial realities at St James&#8217; Park could ultimately force a reluctant sale.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>competition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>yellow card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>red card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Play time (minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">premier league<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\">twenty five<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,5,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,6,0\">1,742<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">UEFA Champions League<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,4,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,6,0\">775<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">EFL Cup<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,6,0\">188<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">World Cup Qualifiers 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data-index-in-node=\"0\">5<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2,891<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Gordon&#8217;s performance this season<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s intentions are clear: they need a serious injection of Premier League-proven physicality and speed into their squad.<\/p>\n<p>Retaining Bareva would provide the midfield anchor that has been missing, while adding Gordon would strengthen an already dangerous attacking line.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating the complex negotiations with Brighton and Newcastle will be a huge test for the club&#8217;s sporting director, but pulling off this double coup would send a strong statement of intent ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Liverpool chases Brazilian dynamo for \u20ac40m to solve creativity 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