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Liverpool’s pursuit of Franck Kessie suffered massive blow
Liverpool’s league title challenge hinges on a smart transfer window, and the bookmakers have them smartly pegged as second-favourites behind Manchester City. However, if you are going to use this Paddy Power promo code on the outright winner in the PL, it’s worth following all transfer moves throughout August. Unfortunately for Liverpool, the club could be set to miss out on their pursuit of AC Milan star Franck Kessie as the saga involving the player’s future took a new twist on Friday. There has been a breakthrough in negotiations between Milan and Kessie over the midfielder’s contract extension, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Ivory Coast international has less than a year left to run on his current deal at the San Siro, with the parties trying to negotiate an extension for months. A...
‘Wouldn’t take him on a free’ – Some Liverpool fans react to links with 28-yr-old ace
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly been offered to Premier League rivals Liverpool by his agent Mino Raiola. We covered reports earlier that the World Cup winner is in the final year of his contract with the Red Devils and his agent has spoken to the representatives of the Merseyside club regarding a potential transfer. The 28 year old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks and Paris Saint-Germain have been mentioned as a potential destination as well. Although Pogba is a world class player on his day, a move to Liverpool seems highly unlikely given the rivalry between the two clubs. There has not been a direct transfer between the two clubs since 1964. Furthermore, the Frenchman is likely to demand massive wages and the Reds will simply...
Report: 25-year-old int’l could leave Liverpool to join Euro giants, Klopp wants permanent sale
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas could join Napoli on loan this summer according to a report from Area Napoli. The 25-year-old joined the Reds from Olympiakos in August 2020 for around £11 million according to BBC. Tsimikas has failed to make much of an impression at Anfield, however. The nine-capped Greece international has made just seven appearances for Liverpool. Liverpools allegedly could loan out Tsimikas to Napoli this summer Copyright: BoxAmstrup BoxAmstrupx COP109 spdk20201209-212701-L And Jurgen Klopp now could be prepared to send him out on loan. Tsimikas to leave Liverpool? Area Napoli claims that Napoli have made an approach to bring the Reds left-back to Naples on loan. A loan move away from Anfield would probably do the Greek ace the world of good. At 25, he...
Jurgen Klopp confirms fitness boost for £180,000-a-week man ahead of Hertha friendly
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk could make his injury comeback during the pre-season friendly against Hertha Berlin. The Reds are currently in a training camp in Austria. They have already played three games on their trip including one against Mainz that ended 1-0 on Friday. The club have three more friendlies before the new Premier League campaign, and one of those will be against Hertha on Thursday evening. Ahead of the game, Klopp said that the centre-back could make a cameo appearance after nine months out with a serious knee injury. He told Liverpoolfc.com: “I hope, I am not sure, that there is the opportunity that Virgil could play a few minutes.” “He looks really good in training and maybe we can bring [him in], but I need to have some final convers...
Liverpool to allow forward to leave with Serie A side poised to sign him
Liverpool are set to allow winger Xherdan Shaqiri to leave the club this summer. Shaqiri has been at Liverpool since 2018, arriving for an estimated £12 million fee following his relegation with Stoke City. Since then, he has made 63 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals and winning a Premier League title and a Champions League. Shaqiri helped Liverpool to the Champions League in 2019 However, he has never been a regular starter at Anfield, largely due to the incredible form of star man Mohamed Salah. He made just five league starts last season, with a further nine appearances coming off the bench. Nonetheless, there is no doubting his ability, which he proved at this summer’s European Championships. He scored three goals and registered an assist for Switzerland, as his coun...
Liverpool forward set to complete transfer away from Anfield
Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is set to complete his move to Fulham, reports Portuguese journalist Bruno Andrade on Twitter. Wilson came through the academy at Liverpool, spending nine years in the youth teams before earning his first professional contract in 2014. He made his first-team debut for the Reds in January 2017 in an FA Cup replay against Plymouth Argyle. He has spent most of the last few seasons out on loan, having spells at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City, Derby County, Bournemouth and Cardiff City. His performances at these clubs have earned him 29 caps for the Wales national team, scoring on five occasions. During his time on loan, he began to make a name for himself, becoming renowned for his excellent left foot and threat from set-pieces. The winger was believed to possess imme...
Report: Liverpool want ferociously quick £60m ace but Everton could move to sign him first
Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Liverpool according to a report from La Razon but Everton could be the first club to make a move to sign the Villarreal ace. The 22-year-old Nigeria international is extremely highly rated and he won’t be avialble on the cheap. La Razon suggested that Chukwueze has an €80 million (£70 million) release clause. The Sun claims he could be available for around £60 million, however. Villarreal ace Chukwueze is allegedly a transfer target for north Liverpool and Everton – Copyright: xMagmax/xPRESSINPHOTOx PS_210415_453 The Villarreal man is clearly a player who could blow up into a superstar over the next few years. And he is a player highly in demand. Liverpool and Everton chasing Chukwueze La Razon claims that the Toffees boss Rafa Beni...
Report: Liverpool and Tottenham have made approach to sign versatile PL winger
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are showing keen interest in signing Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer. According to 90min, both Premier League clubs have enquired about the availability of the exciting winger. Serie A giants Juventus are also in the race for his signature. The 21-year-old is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play across all attacking positions. Last season he scored five goals and six assists in the Premier League in 30 starts. He is a player with tremendous potential and Spurs, now managed by former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo, want him in their squad. Spurs are set to offload Erik Lamela as a part of the deal to sign Bryan Gil and may sell Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn if they receive good offers. Neto would be a terrific si...
‘What a humble man’: Yaya Toure praises Liverpool figure after watching training session
Former Manchester City star Yaya Toure had fond words for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after visiting the Reds’ pre-season training session. The Ivorian legend visited the club’s training session in Saalfelden, Austria, earlier today after being invited by long-time friend Sadio Mane. Toure, who is now the coach of Russian side Akhmat Grozny, took a few pictures with Klopp and the players. He heaped praise on Klopp on social media. Great to meet coach Klopp and watch the @liverpoolfc squad training! 🙌🏾 Top manager and what a humble man, really enjoyed my time with you coach Klopp and the lads here today👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/biCcQ4uaan — Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) July 22, 2021 Toure spent eight seasons with City in the Premier League. He became a club ...
Liverpool planning bid for West Ham target with 24 goal contributions last season – report
Liverpool are weighing up a move for Sparta Prague starlet Adam Hlozek after keeping a close eye on his development, Football Insider reports. The Reds have been keeping tabs on the 18-year-old this year, and they recently sent their scouts to watch him in the Champions League qualifier against Rapid Vienna. Hlozek is reportedly high on the club’s shortlist for the summer as they aim to recruit a young and promising forward who can develop under manager Jurgen Klopp. Sportslens view: The Reds currently have Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino as the undisputed starters in attack, with Diogo Jota acting as the regular back-up. However, Firmino had a disappointing 2020/21 campaign with just nine goals. The club could be looking into the future with suggestions that the Brazilian co...
Liverpool keen on signing midfielder leader – wants €6 million per year
Liverpool are monitoring Frank Kessie’s situation at AC Milan. The midfielder has reached an impasse in contract negotiations with the club, as per Gazzetta dello Sport. The Ivorian is reportedly asking for a ‘special bonus’ after a great season with the Rossoneri. With 11 months left on his contract, his future is anything but certain at the club. Kessie currently earns €2.2 million per year net, a figure he expects to reach €6m. However, Milan are not willing to exceed €4m. The club wants to keep the midfielder next season and remain tight-lipped about the current situation. Talks are ongoing, and Paolo Maldini is trying to avoid another Gianluigi Donnarumma-like situation. The priority of the Rossoneri is to make Kessie the leader of the midfield and perhaps the future captain of the cl...
Sky Sports: West Ham want Liverpool centre-back Klopp dubbed ‘brilliant’
West Ham United are keeping tabs on Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips, according to Sky Sports Transfer Centre (3.33 pm). The 24-year-old is surplus to requirements at Anfield following the arrival of Ibrahima Konate and the return to full fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. Phillips is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, but the Hammers would consider a move only if they decide to sell one of their current first-team centre-backs. Sportslens View Manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Phillips when he was won Liverpool’s Player of the Month award for March, dubbing him a ‘brilliant guy‘. West Ham have Angelo Ogbonna, Craig Dawson and Issa Diop as their current options at the back after Fabian Balbuena’s departure. Diop has been linked with an exit this summer,...
