Liverpool
‘We would just buy him’: Leeds chief responds when asked about £34m Liverpool target
Leeds fans, don’t get your hopes up high. Whisper the name – Rodrigo De Paul – to Leeds fans, and the internet will go frenzy. The 26-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Leeds last summer, and it seems the interest (even if totally fabricated by the media) has not died down. Earlier this week, Il Milanista claimed that the 26-year-old is a player in demand, with Udinese valuing him at around €40 million (£34m). Leeds are being thrown into the mix once again, while the recruitment team from Anfield are keeping tabs on him as well. Liverpool need to sign a midfielder this summer, with Gini Wijnaldum expected to leave on a free transfer. The Yorkshire club could also be looking to sign a midfielder this summer, but they are probably looking at a player with differe...
‘Seems ridiculous’: Gary Lineker makes big claim about ‘best player’ after Liverpool win vs Man Utd
It’s an open secret that Gary Lineker is a big fan of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former England striker turned popular football pundit has raved about the Liverpool right-back on several occasions, even comparing with him Manchester City’s world-class midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The 22-year-old put a masterclass performance last night as Liverpool won 4-2 against arch-rivals Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The victory ensured Liverpool still have a chance of bagging a Champions League spot this season, with three games left to play. Roberto Firmino scored a brace, while Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah also scored to earn all three points for Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, it was Alexander-Arnold’s performance that left the pundits awestruck. The youngster was simply s...
Liverpool trio missing as squad arrive for Manchester United clash
Liverpool trio James Milner, Naby Keita and Ben Davies are set to miss the Manchester United game, having not been pictured with the squad. The Reds have suffered from several injury problems this season, contributing to a less than impressive campaign. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have missed most of the season due to long-term injuries, leaving Liverpool with a central defensive crisis at one point. Ozan Kabak has also recently been injured and is set to miss the game against Manchester United. There has now been another blow for Liverpool with news that three players have not travelled with the squad to Old Trafford. Milner, Keita and Davies missed the game against Southampton last weekend due to injury and all three have not travelled to Manchester, according to the Liverpo...
9 goals & 11 assists: Liverpool and Leeds leading the chase for £34m-rated star
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Argentine international Rodrigo De Paul this summer. According to a report from Il Milanista, the 26-year-old is a player in demand, with Udinese valuing him at around €40 million (£34m). The report states that the Reds are likely to face competition from Leeds United, who remain interested in signing the midfielder. The Whites were heavily linked with De Paul last summer, but the Italian club’s valuation scuppered the potential transfer. Liverpool need to sign a quality central midfielder this summer, with Gini Wijnaldum expected to leave on a free transfer. De Paul has been outstanding for the Italian club this season and would be a quality addition to Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. He has bagged nine goals and 11 assists this term and would be a much...
‘No one to blame but ourselves’: Some Liverpool fans react to Man United’s performance vs Leicester City
A selection of Liverpool fans sent their reaction as Manchester United suffered a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had made 10 changes as the match was being played just 48 hours after the club’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa. As a result, United struggled to get a stranglehold on the game, managing just one shot on target, which led to Mason Greenwood’s equaliser. The defeat at Old Trafford handed Manchester City with a third league title in four seasons, while boosting the Foxes’ Champions League prospects. The Foxes started the game with a six-point lead over Liverpool with a game in hand, but have now managed to extend the gap further. The Reds are now seven points behind Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, who are now occupying the final C...
‘West Ham were the dark horses’: Peter Crouch delivers verdict on Liverpool’s top four chances
Peter Crouch has suggested in the Daily Mail that Liverpool have a good chance of finishing in the Premier League top four this season. The race to secure the Champions League spot is intense, with five teams fighting for the top-four spot. Liverpool are sixth in the table with 57 points from 34 games. They are six points behind Leicester City and seven behind Chelsea, having played a game less. West Ham United are also in the mix. They are five points behind fourth-placed Leicester. If Liverpool win their game in hand, the Reds will overtake the Hammers and reduce the gap on the Foxes to three points. Crouch has suggested that Liverpool’s 2-0 victory against Southampton has pulled them back in the race, and they have a good chance of making it. The popular football pundit has claime...
Liverpool join race for Manchester United and Bayern Munich target
Liverpool have become the latest club to show interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, as reported by Jan Aage Fjortoft on Twitter. Sancho has received a lot of praise since his move from Manchester City to Germany back in 2017 when he was just 17-years-old. In his 102 Bundesliga appearances, he has scored 38 goals and recorded 43 assists. His exceptional performances in the last three seasons has earned him 18 caps for the England national team and has also attracted the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Sancho has played 18 times for England, scoring three Last summer, Manchester United were involved in the headline transfer saga of the window. However, they were unwilling to pay Borussia Dortmund’s €120 million asking price, so Sancho stayed at the Signal Iduna Park...
Leeds United star Liverpool admire has secretly extended his deal at Elland Road
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has signed a new deal with the Yorkshire outfit. A look at the FA’s intermediary transactions list published in March – covering February 1, 2020, to February 1, 2021 – shows an “updated registration” for the 27-year-old. While it appeared that Bamford had just a year left on the four-year deal he signed when he joined Leeds from Middlesbrough, the club have made their move in silence and he has secretly signed a new deal. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Leeds star actually signed a one-year contract extension last summer and is now tied to the club until June 2023. Liverpool admire Bamford, and manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praises for him before last month’s draw between both sides. The new deal would not prevent the Leeds star from...
‘Still the best’: Some Liverpool fans drool over player who was ‘outstanding’ vs Southampton
Liverpool kept their top-four hopes alive with a 2-0 home win over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. With Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur dropping points earlier, the victory meant the Reds still have a slim chance of finishing in the top four. Goals in each half earned Liverpool all three points against the Saints, although the performance was unspectacular from Jurgen Klopp’s side. Sadio Mane gave Liverpool the lead in the 31st minute when he headed home a delicious cross from Mohamed Salah. Thiago Alcantara doubled the advantage towards the end of the match with his first goal for the club. One player who was really impressive during the game was Alisson, with the goalkeeper making a string of saves to keep the Reds on the game. The Brazilian has made some costly ...
Jamie Redknapp claims Liverpool have got a ‘special footballer’ on their ranks
Popular football pundit Jamie Redknapp has showered praise on Thiago Alcantara. The Spaniard scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds earned a 2-0 home victory against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. Sadio Mane scored the opening goal for Liverpool when he headed home a cross from Mohamed Salah. Thiago doubled the lead towards the end of the match to seal a vital three points for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool are sixth in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Leicester City having played a game less. The victory has given them a huge boost in the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League table. Thiago took to social networking site Twitter after the game to express his reaction. first in Red 😍 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/SBwbpRH8WV — Thiago...
UEFA ‘seriously considering’ switching Champions League final to Wembley
Europe’s governing body, UEFA, are reported to be ‘seriously considering’ switching the upcoming Champions League final to Wembley, the clash set to be an all-English affair. At present, the final is set to be played in Turkey’s capital Istanbul, at Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the arena having already missed out on hosting the showpiece last season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the last phase of the knockout stage having been moved to Portugal. However, despite missing out on hosting last year’s final, they could well be set to suffer the same fate this term, amid calls to move the final to England, after both Manchester City and Chelsea progressed from their semi-final encounters with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, respectively. With an all-English final on the way, it seemingly makes ...
Journalist claims Villa are leading the race for defender Liverpool & Solskjaer want
Aston Villa are leading the race for Dundee United defender Kerr Smith, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon. Aston Villa. Lead race for young Scott Kerr at Dundee United. Man U Liverpool Leicester and Southampton all had a look. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 Manchester United, Liverpool, Leicester City and Southampton are also interested in signing the 16-year-old. However, it appears that he is keen on moving to Villa Park ahead of other places this summer and a deal in the region of £500,000 could be sealed in the coming weeks. Smith has played thrice for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this term, and that is very impressive given his age. Villa are looking to have one of the best youth teams in England, and have recently made some top recruitment to that effect. W...
