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Liverpool are no exception – agents have become more and more important as football has progressed into the big-money game that it is today, and hold influence in the corridors of power at every Premier League club.

Decades ago, they were little more than an afterthought, but nowadays they’re often the key figures who can make or break a deal. The fact we know the names of certain agents should tell you everything about how much the industry has changed.

It’s not uncommon for one agent to bring a group of players to one club, either. Look at Wolverhampton Wanderers, for example. Eight of their current first-team players are represented by Jorge Mendes’ agency, Gestifute.

The fact is, a player’s agent can now play a major part in a transfer, whether the footballing world likes it or not. As money becomes more and more of a factor, too, their influence may just keep growing.

As revealed by TransferMarkt and Andrew Beasley of the Liverpool Echo, below are all of the known agents of every Liverpool player…

Every Liverpool player’s agent

Alisson Becker – Neis World Sports

Caoimhin Kelleher – ICM Stellar Sports

Loris Karius – Sports eXcellence Group

Adrian – Bahia International

Virgil van Dijk – Wasserman

Ibrahima Konate – ICM Stellar Sports

Joe Gomez – Wasserman

Joel Matip – ASBW Sport Marketing

Nat Phillips – Murdock Sports Group

Sepp van den Berg – Key United

Rhys Williams – ICM Stellar Sports Group

Ben Davies – CAA Base Ltd

Andy Robertson – PLG

Kostas Tsimikas – Prosport International

Trent Alexander-Arnold – PLG

Neco Williams – Wasserman

Fabinho – Gestifute

Naby Keita – ROOF

Curtis Jones – Wasserman

Thiago – The Player Management

Jordan Henderson – Wasserman

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Colossal Sports Management

James Milner – Sami Sport-Marketing Agentur

Sadio Mane – ROOF

Luis Diaz – Nomi Sports

Takumi Minamino – Sarcle Co. Ltd.

Sheyi Ojo – Elite Project Group Ltd

Ben Woodburn – ICM Stellar Sports

Mohamed Salah – Ramy Abbas Issa

Diogo Jota – Gestifute

Roberto Firmino – ROGON

Divock Origi – DLF

As you can see, there is quite the mix of agencies that represent Liverpool players. The main two seem to be Wasserman and ICM Stellar Sports, however, who represent the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

The most controversial agent in the squad is Ramy Abbas Issa, who represents Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian international’s agent often takes to Twitter to aim subtle digs and drop contract hints. In doing so, he has not gained any fans in the red half of Merseyside.

Elsewhere, PLG represent Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, with the England international’s brother Tyler being on the agency’s board.

Sky Sports journalist Tom White has now revealed some big news involving Sunderland.

The Lowdown: Change of ownership?

It has been reported that both Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven would consider selling their shares at the Stadium of Light, while The Sunderland Echo have claimed that majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is looking to take full control.

However, other outside bidders have not been ruled out which could take hold of the shares instead.

The Latest: TFT deal

Taking to Twitter, White has revealed that fan ownership group ‘The Fans Together’ (TFT) are now ‘moving closer’ to a 39% ownership of the Wearside club.

He also shared a statement from a spokesperson of the group to confirm that they are in talks with Donald and Methven to acquire their stake, and explained their reasons for wanting to do so.

The Verdict: Needed

TFT seem to have good intentions with regards to wanting to buy a stake in Sunderland, and given that Donald and Methven do not seem to be committed to the club anymore, a change of ownership in that regard is needed.

Finance expert Kieran Maguire has claimed that the pair have left a “toxic legacy” after several years in League One, and the club’s promotion to the Championship could offer a new slate.

This is big news for the Black Cats and their supporters, with further developments likely to emerge over the next few weeks.

In other news, find out who Sunderland are now ‘keen’ to reunite with Alex Neil here!

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard could reportedly be eyeing a reunion with Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What’s the word?

Writing in his GIVEMESPORT club guide, the trusted insider hinted that a move to Villa Park could well be on the cards for the Finland international, with a deal ‘possibly’ in the works for a player who worked under the Englishman at Ibrox.

The Midlands side only recently secured the signing of another Kamara – Marseille’s young Frenchman, Boubacar – although it would seem another midfield addition could be in the pipeline, with Jones insisting that he can ‘not totally rule out’ a further acquisition to slot in alongside the recent arrival.

Although Brighton’s Yves Bissouma has been mentioned as one possible incoming, Gerrard’s relationship with the Gers man could well work in his favour, with the Liverpool legend having helped sign the 42-cap gem for just £50k from Dundee back in 2019.

Gerrard’s monster

After a slightly underwhelming end to the 2021-22 campaign, with Villa finishing in just 14th place, the club have already acted quickly to try and improve upon that position, adding three summer signings already despite the transfer window having not yet officially opened.

That speedy business has potentially allowed some breathing room for Gerrard and co to plot their next steps carefully, with the arrival of Kamara from Glasgow potentially a wise move to try and replicate the manager’s success north of the border, prior to his return to the Premier League back in November.

Not just used to the 41-year-old’s style of play, the £30k-per-week maestro is also a player that the Villa boss is clearly fond of, having previously dubbed him a “monster” for his instant impact at the Scottish Premiership outfit.

Also dubbed a “huge talent” by journalist Graeme Bailey, the 26-year-old has gone from strength to strength for his current side, the £5.4m-rated ace notably starting in the Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

The midfielder had helped fire Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men to that stunning showpiece affair, scoring in the second-leg semi-final victory over RB Leipzig as the Scottish side pulled off yet another shock in the competition.

The all-action star seemingly has the quality to affect the game at both ends of the pitch, netting three times and registering three assists in his 31 league outings in the 2021/22 campaign, while also averaging a solid 0.7 interceptions and one tackle per game, as well as enjoying an impressive 91% pass accuracy rate.

With a shortage of options in central midfield at present at Villa Park, particularly with Morgan Sanson potentially set to depart, the arrival of the all-round ace would no doubt provide adequate cover and increase competition for places, with his former boss in need of his monster-like presence to ruffle a few feathers.

It just remains to be seen if NSWE will back their man even further…

IN other news, Gerrard can land AVFC’s next Southgate with move for “outstanding” £120k-p/w warrior

Sheffield Wednesday have rejected a bid from Atletico Talleres for attacking midfielder Josh Windass, according to reliable journalist Alex Miller.

The Lowdown: Windass’ future up in the air

The Owls suffered a disappointing end to the season after failing to get out of League One, with attention now turning to transfer activity this summer.

One player whose future is up in the air is Windass, who has been a strong servant for Wednesday, scoring 17 goals in 65 appearances overall for the club.

The 28-year-old’s current deal at Hillsborough expires next year, and there has been a seven-figure bid tabled by Argentine club Atletico Talleres in recent days.

The Latest: Miller provides Windass transfer latest

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Miller reported that Wednesday have rejected the offer and want to keep hold of Windass beyond the summer transfer window.

Sharing his corresponding article from The Star, the journalist tweeted:

“EXCL: Sheffield Wednesday look set to resist interest in Josh Windass from Argentine side Atlético Talleres. Bid in region of £1m rejected in strong terms – Windass important to Darren Moore’s plans.”

The Verdict: Keep hold of him

It looks set to be a summer of real change at Hillsborough, with numerous players who are out of contract due to depart and Darren Moore likely to bring in some new faces.

However, Windass is someone that Wednesday need to do their utmost to retain, with the 28-year-old a valuable player when fit, and someone who can take League One by storm. Four goals and two assists in nine appearances this term was a decent ratio, and his tally would have been much higher if his campaign hadn’t been ravaged by injury.

In truth, it will feel like a bonus if he remains an Owls player for next season – if he does end up leaving, the only positive will be the money received for him, instead of losing him for free next summer.

In other news, journalist Joe Crann has also provided a key Sheff Wed transfer update. Read more here.

Aston Villa could still make a move for Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Lowdown: Bassey move?

Villa have been extremely busy this month planning for Steven Gerrard’s first full season in charge. A permanent move for Philippe Coutinho has already been wrapped up, as has a deal for midfielder Boubacar Kamara, who will officially become a Villa player when his Marseille contract expires at the end of June.

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Sevilla defender Diego Carlos looks set to be the next through the door after an agreement was reached between the two clubs, and reports have suggested that Calvin Bassey is closing in on a move to the Midlands.

Bassey was brought to Ibrox during Gerrard’s tenure in Scotland, as was Kamara, and it looks as if the midfielder who he called a ‘class act’ could be of interest.

The Latest: Jones’ claim

Jones provided GiveMeSport with a must-read Villa transfer guide on Sunday morning.

When it came to who else Villa could sign after their ‘unbelievable’ start to the window, the transfer insider stated that Kamara is possibly still in mind ahead of a summer swoop.

The Verdict: Cheaper option?

Jones said that it is unlikely another central midfield arrival would be someone like Kalvin Phillips or Yves Bissouma, so Kamara may be a shrewd cheaper target that could allow the club to splash the cash in other areas.

The Finland international is valued at just £5.4m by Transfermarkt – a career-high – and has starred under Gerrard in the past, making 122 appearances under the now Villa boss.

Should Kamara join, he’d be able to provide an option as a holding or central midfielder and could challenge his fellow Kamara, John McGinn and Marevlous Nakamaba for a starting spot, with Douglas Luiz and Morgan Sanson linked with exits.

In other news: Blow for NSWE: Villa will now miss out on key target after talks; Gerrard was desperate for him

Celtic wrapped up the SPFL title at the end of Ange Postecoglou’s debut season in charge of the Parkhead club after his appointment back in June.

Despite this impressive feat, the Hoops did, however, fail to secure any of the other domestic trophies and also failed to make their mark in Europe.

This shows that the Bhoys certainly have some progress to make before they can be dominant in all competitions.

Luckily for them, the upcoming summer transfer window can give the Parkhead club the chance to make some improvements to their squad before their next campaign kicks off.

With that in mind, it seems as though an exciting Lennoxtown claim has emerged regarding what this window could look like for Postecoglou’s side.

What’s the talk?

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist and transfer insider Pete O’Rourke had this to say about Celtic’s potential transfer plans for the summer window.

“I think if they could get those two in [Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers] it would be good business and they’ll probably be looking at, at least another four, maybe five signings for Celtic.

“I think there are positions in the team that they’ll need to strengthen, especially in midfield with Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic both leaving the club on free transfers, making a couple of midfield spots up for grabs.”

Great news for Celtic

Looking back to the significant overhaul that took place at Celtic during the previous summer transfer window when it came to moving players in and out of the club, this news will certainly reassure Hoops fans that the club’s hierarchy are capable of doing it again this time around.

It’ll also be great for the club to see many new players come in this summer to go on and not only potentially regain the league title but also win more silverware. An important area will also be going further in Europe with their previous Champions League campaigns ending before they’ve barely even got underway.

In addition to the areas of their squad that O’Rourke mentioned for Celtic to focus on in terms of recruitment, it’ll be interesting to see where else the 56-year-old would want to strengthen his side.

This could rely on which current players end up potentially making moves away from the club in the coming weeks and months.

With a recent report from The Athletic claiming that players such as Ismaila Soro, Boli Bolingoli, Albian Ajeti, Vasilis Barkas and possibly Christopher Jullien could be getting their bags packed this summer, it would be safe to assume that the club would immediately look to find suitable replacements for them.

Considering they rarely played, finding more high-quality replacements is an eventuality that will delight plenty at Parkhead.

In other news: Postecoglou can finally axe “selfish” flop as Celtic plot bid for £3.78m-rated machine

Everton are in a vulnerable position in the Premier League with just two games left to go in their fight to avoid their first relegation from top-flight football in over 70 years.

Frank Lampard will be feeling the pressure after his team fumbled their opportunity to secure definite safety last weekend, but will have their penultimate opportunity to save themselves against Crystal Palace on Thursday in their final home game of the season at Goodison Park.

There is no doubt that if Everton can remain in the Premier League next season there needs to be drastic changes at the club to ensure they are not in this position again and getting rid of players who are ineffective or negatively impacting the team is an absolute necessity.

With that being said, following a disappointing season, Salomon Rondon should be on the list of players the Toffees boss must be willing to sell and replace this summer.

In the game against Brentford, the rarely-seen striker was given a golden opportunity to come on and positively affect the game with the side down a goal in the last ten minutes of the game. However, he lost the ball every 1.5 touches, instead of exercising some damage control and taking his chances. Rondon was also red-carded just four minutes after coming on the pitch.

The ineffectiveness displayed in the game on Sunday has been a reflection of the 32-year-old’s entire season at Goodison Park, making 20 appearances and scoring just once in a defeat against Crystal Palace.

According to SofaScore, the centre-forward has created no big chances, is unsuccessful in the majority of his dribbles (60%) and has averaged at a shocking 15.2 touches per game, proving that he has been completely anonymous and ineffective in his attacking role for the Toffees since he joined last summer.

After the £28k-per-week flop’s short appearance against Thomas Frank’s side, Sky Sports pundit Don Hutchinson made a bold statement about Rondon’s future at the club, saying:

“This will be Rondon’s last game in an Everton shirt.”

If Everton do manage to complete the great escape by the end of this week, Lampard must get to work to improve the team and take them in a new direction ahead of next season.

Getting rid of Rondon in particular should be a priority so he can focus on improving the goal-scoring opportunities the side needs to be completing to win games.

AND in other news: Talks ongoing: Major Everton transfer development will leave supporters fuming 

Celtic have just one game left to play this season in the SPFL before their campaign finally draws to a close.

Last night, after getting a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, the Bhoys were crowned league champions in Ange Postecoglou’s debut season in charge at Parkhead.

While the title celebrations have begun and will continue at the weekend when they take on Motherwell at Celtic Park, it seems as though things have been going on behind the scenes at Lennoxtown in terms of the upcoming summer transfer window.

What’s the news?

When asked about Celtic’s plans during the summer window in terms of recruiting new players, Postecoglou had this to say on the matter:

“The work has already started, we’re already planning and I’ve already had conversations with the club about the kind of players we want to identify and bring into the club.

“Our priority is to try to get that done early so that come pre-season, with us hopefully winning the Premiership and getting straight into the group stage, we know we’ve got a really good opportunity in pre-season to work with the group of players without the pressure of competition.

“It would be great if we could have all the new players in by that time. Sometimes these things are taken out of your hands a little bit, but our intent is to try to get our business done early.”We know what we need, we’ve already identified the areas we need to improve, so we’ve already started work on that.”

Great news for Celtic fans

Taking this into account, the fact that conversations and planning have already begun over the club’s potential summer transfer business will undoubtedly be very pleasing for a lot of Celtic fans.

After all, the club paid the price last summer when they were dumped out of the Champions League having barely signed a single player.

Looking at last summer’s transfer window, the club and Postecoglou showed how ruthless they can be when it comes to moving players in and out of the club but it came too late.

What that does mean, however, that some current figures in the squad may not necessarily be guaranteed to be at the club next term if the 56-year-old doesn’t have them in his plans.

In terms of potential incoming transfers, it’s hard to see where the Hoops may need to strengthen considering they have the best attack and defence in the league.

Although, with the Bhoys having a number of players in their ranks with deals set to expire in the summer, particularly Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers, these figures will need to have their futures sorted out in the coming months.

If they can get as many players in as they need as quickly as possible, this would put the entire squad in the best shape possible to be ready to take on their next campaign.

In other news: Fewer touches than Hart: “Scary” Celtic dud with 0 shots failed to repay Ange’s faith

Tottenham Hotspur have discovered the asking price for Antonio Conte’s reported summer transfer target, Aaron Hickey.

What’s the talk?

According to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli (via Viola News), Bologna will command a €20m (£16.75m) fee in order to part with the left-back this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all reported to be keeping a close eye on the Scotland international ahead of a potential summer swoop.

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Conte can axe Reguilon with Hickey

Considering just how impressive Hickey has been in Italy this season, in addition to the fact that Sergio Reguilon has been heavily linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the current campaign, it is not difficult to see why Conte would be interested in a move for the 19-year-old defender this summer.

Indeed, despite his tender age, the £16.75m-rated full-back has highly impressed over his 33 Serie A appearances this term, scoring five goals, registering one assist and creating two big chances for his teammates, as well as completing an average of 81.5% of his passes, 0.92 dribbles and 13 defensive pressures per 90 minutes in the league.

These returns have seen the £16k-per-week prodigy come in for a considerable amount of praise, with the Spanish press dubbing the teenager a talent in the mould of a “young Gareth Bale,” while Austin MacPhee claimed that Hickey’s positional versatility could end up seeing him “being like [Sergio] Busquets.”

Meanwhile, for comparison, over Reguilon’s 25 Premier League outings this season, the £25m-rated left-back has scored two goals, provided three assists and created five big chances for his teammates, in addition to completing an average of 75.5% of his passes, 0.85 dribbles and 14 defensive pressures per 90 minutes in the top flight.

As such, considering the fact that it has been reported that Real Madrid are planning to activate their £43m buy-back clause for the 25-year-old who John Wenham dubbed “average” earlier this season, it would seem highly advisable for Conte to allow the Spain international to move back to his motherland this summer, before reinvesting the funds received into a move for the much more promising Hickey.

AND in other news: Paratici can seal Conte’s dream deal as Spurs eye “aggressive” £49k-pw “elite presser”

Liverpool have been rumoured to be interested in Jarrod Bowen since last summer, and now Fabrizio Romano has given a fresh update on the Red’s intentions with the West Ham star.

What’s the latest?

The Italian journalist and transfer insider wrote a column exclusively for Caught Offside and gave more details about the potential of Bowen making the move to Anfield this summer.

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Romano wrote: “Jarrod Bowen continues to impress, and has been a name under consideration on the Liverpool board for a long time now.

“The club have been monitoring him for years, but for the time being there has not been a proposal to West Ham or the player’s agent.

“As I said, Liverpool like him a lot.”

Previous reports have suggested he may cost upwards of £75m.

Klopp would be elated

Jurgen Klopp has been a huge admirer of the West Ham forward for a long time, so if he was to join the club the player would be warmly welcomed by the German coach.

The Liverpool boss hailed the 25-year-old whilst singing Bowen’s praises last month:

“Bowen. What a player he became, unbelievable,” he said.

Furthermore, he’s also been dubbed a “special” individual by Sporting Index and it’s hard to disagree with those sentiments.

The Irons attacker has had a phenomenal season with his club and will feature in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday evening against Frankfurt after an impressive campaign in the European tournament, but his Premier League form is his bread and butter when it comes to attracting attention from clubs like Liverpool.

Bowen holds the third most assists from set-plays, has the sixth most assists and big chances created, as well as ranking seventh for the most shots on target in the Premier League this season according to One Versus One.

Not only does he hold these impressive records, but Bowen has also scored eight goals and contributed ten assists in 32 performances. He’s successful in the majority of his duels (55%) whilst making 1.2 key passes and 1.0 tackles per game on average, proving that he really has become an all-round complete attacking threat for West Ham.

Although it is not certain how the Hammers ace would fit into the team with the attacking third of the squad already being rotated due to having several players available across the front three, he is definitely a potential prospect that continues to be linked with Liverpool and could be an option Klopp has in mind if the contracts of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino do get run down over the next year.

AND in other news: Liverpool plotting mega offer for “dangerous” £19.8m-rated gem, he’s Klopp’s new Bobby