Liverpool
Report: Liverpool ready to pay £40m to land winger that destroyed them last term
According to The Sun, Liverpool are ready to meet Watford’s £40 million asking price for Ismaila Sarr as they look to land the versatile Senegalese forward this summer. The Reds clearly need quality attacking options on their bench if they want to mount a strong title challenge when the 2020-21 Premier League campaign starts, and they have the 22-year-old on their radar. Sarr was the architect that orchestrated Liverpool’s first league defeat last term, scoring twice in the Hornets’ shocking 3-0 victory at Vicarage Road back in February. The Senegal international is keen to remain in the English top-flight following Watford relegation, and Jurgen Klopp’s side are ready to offer him that chance. Sarr can play on both wings and as a striker, and it’s one of the reasons why the Premier League...
Report: Newcastle make enquiry for versatile PL player who will cost £25m
Newcastle are looking to sign the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer. According to the Telegraph, the Magpies have made an enquiry for the 23-year-old and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on the interest with a concrete offer now. The versatile fullback is valued at £25 million and Wolves have recently had a £15 million offer turned down for the player. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle are willing to match Arsenal’s demands for Maitland-Niles. The report adds that Newcastle have been put off by the asking price and it seems that the Gunners will have to lower their demands in order for the move to go through. Maitland-Niles is not a key member of Arteta’s first-team squad and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. A m...
Ovie Ejaria completes Reading move away from Liverpool
Liverpool forward Ovie Ejaria has left the club to join joined Championship club Reading on a permanent basis. The England born Nigerian youngster sealed signed four-year contract with Reading to bring an end to his Liverpool adventure. Ejaria joined Liverpool at the age of 16, he then struggled to break into the first team and therefore spent most of his career away from Anfield. Ejaria, first signed for Reading on loan back in January 2019, however, the club has now triggered their right to sign him on a permanent deal. “Reading Football Club are very pleased to announce that midfielder Ovie Ejaria has put pen to paper on a permanent move to the Madejski which will secure his future as a Royal until the summer of 2024.” Reading wrote on their official website. The FIFA Under-20 World Cup...
Atletico Madrid to battle Juventus for Barcelona star
Atletico Madrid are considering a shock move for Barcelona star Luis Suarez, if the Uruguayan international leaves the Camp Nou this summer. Suarez has been linked with an exit from the Camp Nou, as part of a wider reshuffle of the squad by new manager Ronald Koeman ahead of the 2020-21 season. Serie A giants Juventus are rumoured to be monitoring the situation with Suarez’s future in Catalonia, however as per the front page of Saturday’s edition of Diario AS, Atletico are keen. Both clubs will keep an eye on the evolving changes between Suarez and Koeman, with club captain Lionel Messi aslo reportedly unhappy at Suarez’s potential departure as part of his own exit talks. The former Liverpool man is into the final year of his contract with the Catalans, and at 33 years of age, he might not...
Mikel Arteta: Dani Ceballos wants Arsenal transfer but decision rests with Real Madrid
Dani Ceballos wants to join Arsenal on a permanent basis, claims Mikel Arteta, but any decision on the midfielder’s future now rests in the hands of Real Madrid. The 24-year-old playmaker spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Emirates Stadium. Life in England did not always run smooth for the Spain international, with a bright start under Unai Emery making way for a mid-season dip. Ceballos was, however, to play his way back into favour under Arteta and finished with two goals, two assists and an FA Cup winners’ medal to his name. Arsenal believe there is more to come from a man who has struggled to nail down a regular role in Madrid. They continue to explore the option of putting another agreement in place, but are waiting on Real to make decisions regarding the futures of those on the fr...
Report: Celtic have make approach for a Liverpool player
Celtic are interested in signing Ki-Jana Hoever from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to Read Celtic. It has been reported that the Scottish Premiership champions want to secure the services of the 18-year-old from Premier League champions Liverpool on a loan deal. The report has claimed that the Hoops have approached the Reds about the availability of the teenager, but the Merseyside outfit have yet to make a decision on the future of the Netherlands Under-18 international, who can operate as a central defender or as a right-back. Good signing for Celtic? Celtic have not been great defensively, as shown by their struggles in the Scottish Premiership so far this season and their Champions League exit on Wednesday evening. Manager Neil Lennon needs to sign at least one bri...
Journalist: Sheffield United ‘leading the chase’ to sign in-demand Aston Villa target
According to Graeme Bailey, Sheffield United are leading the chase to sign Rhian Brewster on loan from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Earlier this month, Goal.com reported that Aston Villa and Newcastle have shown keen interest in signing the highly-rated 20-year-old striker. Brewster impressed last season on loan in the Championship at Swansea where he scored 11 goals. It seems Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to allow him to join a Premier League club on loan where he would be getting regular opportunities. Sheffield United leading the chase to land Rhian Brewster on-loan from Liverpool. Chris Wilder is trusted by the big clubs to look after their players – would be a good fit for The Blades. — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) August 26, 2020 Aston Villa are looking to bo...
Report: Liverpool have submitted a £24m bid for 37-cap international
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer. The Spaniard helped the German side win a treble this past season and he is expected to move on in search of a new adventure. Liverpool have offered €27m (£24m) for the 37-cap Spanish international but Bayern are holding out for €36m. According to reports (h/t UOL), the player is closing in on a move to Anfield and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement on the fee soon. The 29-year-old is one of the best players in the world and he could prove to be a sensational addition to Klopp’s midfield. The player has already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League champions. Liverpool need that extra bit of creativity in their midfield next season and Thiago’s arrival co...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign 25 y/o Villa target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are looking to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Mirror. The Whites are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, and the Yorkshire club have been linked with several good strikers so far. Patrick Bamford was the club’s top scorer last season, but Leeds need another quality striker ahead of the new season. Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reportedly Marcelo Bielsa’s top-choice striker, but Leeds are likely to face strong competition from fellow Premier League rivals for his signature. As a result, they have turned their attention towards signing Origi who has struggled for regular games at Anfield last season. Aston Villa are also interested in signing the Belgian international, and it remains to be...
Jürgen Klopp ‘very, very happy’ as Liverpool win first friendly
Jürgen Klopp admitted he was “very, very happy” with his Liverpool side as they beat Stuttgart 3-0 in their first pre-season friendly of the summer. Goals from Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita and Rhian Brewster gave the Reds a win, but it was the weather that was the most difficult opponent at times – a huge downpour turning the pitch into a quagmire. But Klopp was delighted with how his side performed and will now face Red Bull Salzburg in four days time. “I’m very happy, very happy,” he told the club’s official website. “It was a super intense session for us today because the weather, wow, it rained like crazy, the pitch was really difficult – you could see the water was still on the pitch. That makes football games always tricky. “Good organised opponent obviously but we scored nice goals a...
Report: Aston Villa discussing the possibility of signing £20m midfielder wanted by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are thought to be discussing the possibility of signing Marko Grujic from Liverpool. The player was on loan at Hertha Berlin last year and he has been quite impressive with his performances. According to reports (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are looking to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but his asking price could be an issue. Grujic is valued at £20m. Furthermore, Aston Villa are not the only English club looking to sign the box-to-box midfielder this summer. Crystal Palace have made contact with his agent as well. If Villa managed to convince Liverpool to lower their demands, Grujic would be a solid long-term signing for them. He would add power, presence and defensive cover to their midfield. Grujic could be the ideal partner for McGinn and Luiz next season. Dean Smith’s...
Dejan Lovren admits rivalry between Liverpool duo despite success
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been confirmed that Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah may not get along very well despite having contributed immensely to Liverpool’s success in recent years. Lovren has extensively played with the duo after recently bringing his six-year spell at Liverpool to an end. Salah came to Liverpool in 2017 while Mane joined the club shortly after. The arrival of Roberto Firmino completed the construction of a deadly strike-force. Mane has come up with 48 goals and 17 assists in the last two seasons at Liverpool, while Mohamed Salah has been able to get a slender advantage after scoring 50 goals and creating 25. According to the Mirror, Lovren said: “I see it [rivalry] in a different way. It is good to have competition between players. It is normal, Salah want...
