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‘He’s going to Liverpool’ – Journalist claims £29.5m-rated player will join Jurgen Klopp’s side
Liverpool have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate in recent weeks, and it seems that the Reds are now closing in on his signing. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the player will join the club this summer. said here we go days ago… he’s going to Liverpool! — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2021 Jurgen Klopp needed to sign a quality centre-back after this season’s injury crisis, and Konate has the potential to be a smart acquisition for the Premier League club. The Frenchman is rated as one of the most promising defenders in Europe and could develop into a top-class player at Anfield. Klopp has a proven track record of improving young talent, and he could repeat the trick with the Frenchman if he joins the club. The Reds are in danger of missing ...
Predicted Liverpool XI vs Man Utd: Klopp to make one change; 24-year-old dropped
Liverpool will travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds need to win their remaining five games to have any chance of finishing in the top four. Jurgen Klopp’s side created loads of clear-cut chances against Newcastle United, but they failed to convert those. In the end, they ended up earning a frustrating 1-1 draw. Natt Philips is once again set to be absent. It is unclear whether Klopp will continue with Fabinho at the back alongside Ozan Kabak or start with young Rhys Williams. Curtis Jones made a return (as a substitute) against the Magpies in the last match. He is likely to play some part here as well. Liverpool started with four forwards against Newcastle, but Klopp will look to have more control on the road in the middle of the ...
Eight changes for City, Arsenal star may miss out, Baggies winger could return
The 34th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Southampton and Leicester City fighting out a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s. James Ward-Prowse put the home side in front from the penalty spot, but Jonny Evans bagged an equaliser for the Foxes. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes to his starting XI for the visit to Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, his tinkering didn’t impact the outcome as City eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park – Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres got the goals. Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck were on target as Br...
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool are yet to open contract talks with him over new deal
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Liverpool’s showdown against Manchester United on Sunday, Mohamed Salah says the club are yet to open contract talks with him regarding a new deal. Salah’s current contract at Anfield runs until the summer of 2023, but the Egyptian says there are currently no plans in place for an extension. He said: “No one is talking to me about that, so I can’t say much about that. “No one in the club is talking to me about anything, so I do not know.” Despite previously hinting that his future could lie in Spain, the 28-year-old reiterated he has his eyes firmly set on winning more trophies with the Reds. He added: “I said before that I want to win the Premier League again, I want to win the Champions League again. “It’s a great thing to win – I’m just trying to win it a...
Spurs and Villa closely following £22m midfielder, Klopp is a huge fan of the player – Report
Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge is reportedly wanted by a host of Premier League clubs. According to reports from The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are closely following the situation of Berge. Premier League outfit Liverpool are also interested in securing the services of the 23-year-old midfielder, with Klopp being a ‘confirmed fan’ of the player. Klopp was so impressed with him that he once sought the Norwegian out after Liverpool had beaten Genk in the Champions League. Berge, who joined Sheffield United for a reported fee of £22m, has struggled with fitness problems. He has made just 12 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League this season, managing one goal and one assist for the Blades. With Sheffield being relegated,...
‘One of the best players’: Manchester City star raves about £156m Liverpool target
Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva has showered heaps of praise on Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. Pep Guardiola’s side beat PSG 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, and they managed to keep Mbappe quiet. The French striker was prevented from having a single shot on goal during the game. However, Silva was full of praise for his former Monaco teammate, saying playing against him is a challenging task. He has hailed him as one of the best players in the world at the moment. Silva said about Mbappe, as quoted by Manchester Evening News: “It’s tough to play against him. I have played with him and against him. It’s much better to play with him on your side. He is a great player. “I wish him all the best, except in this round against us! I’m very happy to...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester United vs Liverpool
BBC Football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for this weekend’s eagerly-anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been in fine form in the league in recent months, and they are currently second in the standings with 67 points on the board. They are 12 points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham United with a superior goal difference. A victory over the Reds could secure their Champions League spot with four games to play. By contrast, Jurgen Klopp’s side are languishing in the sixth position in the table after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Newcastle United last weekend. The Reds are already four points adrift of the top four, and a loss at Old Trafford on Sunday could put an end to their Champions League hopes. ...
Liverpool attacker keen on summer exit with interest from Serie A duo and Sevilla
Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri has instructed his agent to find a new club for him amid his lack of regular game time, Football Insider reports. The Switzerland international has made 21 appearances for the Reds this term, but just six of those outings have come from the starting line-up. He has played just a solitary minute in the past five league games, and it is reported that Shaqiri wants to part ways with the club this summer. Roma and Lazio are among the interested clubs from the Serie A, while La Liga giants Sevilla have also been linked with the former Stoke City man. The Reds reportedly value Shaqiri at £23 million, but they may have to lower their price tag with clubs financially impacted amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sportslens view: Shaqiri made a lively start to his ...
‘Out of my hands’: Club boss comments on the future of £28m player wanted by Liverpool
Sheffield United interim manager Paul Heckingbottom is hopeful that Sander Berge will remain at the club beyond the summer. The Norwegian international has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer, but Heckingbottom expects him to stay put. The Blades will play in the Championship next season, and doubts remain about whether the 23-year-old midfielder will continue at the club. Back in March, Eurosport claimed that Liverpool are considering a summer move for the Norwegian midfielder. Berge joined the club from Genk in the January transfer window of 2020 for around £22 million, becoming the club’s record signing. He impressed in his early days at Bramall Lane as the Blades finished in ninth place. According to a recent report from The Sheffield Star, the club are l...
Liverpool & Spurs are shareholders in “world’s largest owned and operated media business”
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are shareholders in One Football alongside Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. The stream service describes itself as the world’s largest owned and operated media business and also has Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, the German FA and Borussia Dortmund as investors. One Football also has match highlights and video features along its live streaming service on mobile phones and has around 85 million active users. It is targeted at young football fans, and Spurs and the Reds would have made some matchday revenues through it had the Super League project went ahead. The ESL clubs had plans to show four of their Super League regular-season games live exclusively on ‘core...
West Ham have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for centre-back Arteta wants
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and West Ham United are both keen on Young Boys centre-back Ali Camara ahead of the summer transfer window. Hammers boss David Moyes will look to strengthen his defence in order to bolster his squad depth for next season, and the Guinea international could be a decent addition to his backline. West Ham are likely to be playing an additional competition next season with European qualifications on the cards, and they will need to make quality additions to the team. Camara was crucial to Young Boys winning the last two Swiss Super League titles, and he has continued to be impressive as the team look to land another title. The 23-year-old is also attracting Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Norwich City, and he could be playing in the Premier League next term. Liverp...
Middle East consortium table juicy offer for Liverpool amid £120m loss
According to The Mirror, a Middle East consortium have offered to buy Liverpool Football Club, but owners Fenway Sports Group have rejected their £3 billion bid. The offer came in before the Anfield giants announced that they were joining the European Super League. Liverpool principal owner John W Henry has since apologised after fans turned against him as plans for the breakaway league collapsed. The Premier League giants have lost around £120 million in revenue due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but FSG are not keen to cash in on the club. Nevertheless, potential bidders from the Middle East as reportedly keeping an eye on the situation should Liverpool owners change their mind after coming under fire from fans in recent days. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and his players were against the idea of...
