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Gary Lineker singles out Chelsea star for praise after pulsating Anfield clash
Chelsea and Liverpool played out a thrilling eight-goal clash at Anfield last night, with eight different players getting on the score sheet as the hosts secured a 5-3 victory. The Premier League champions raced into a three-goal lead before Olivier Giroud grabbed the Blues’ first goal of the night on the stroke of half-time. Liverpool went 4-1 up nine minutes after play restarted but Christian Pulisic came off the bench to help the Blues score twice within 12 minutes. Chelsea continued to push for an equalizer but it never came, with the Reds hitting Frank Lampard’s side on a counter to grab their fifth goal of the night. The Blues will need at least a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers to seal Champions League qualification if Leicester City secure victory against Manchester United on...
Liverpool player Leeds United reportedly want has allegedly made a decision
Reported Leeds United target Yasser Larouci has allegedly come to the conclusion that he has to leave Liverpool. Goal.com reported last week that Leeds are interested in signing Larouci from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that the Whites – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – have held preliminary talks with the Reds over the transfer of the 19-year-old left-back. Goal.com has now reported that the Algerian has come to the conclusion that he needs to leave Liverpool this summer in order to play regular first-team football. Leaving Liverpool With Andy Robertson the clear first-choice left-back at Liverpool, it is hard to see Larouci break into the first team anytime soon. The teenager may not...
Report: Liverpool want 23-year-old, 2 bids from Tottenham Hotspur rejected
Liverpool are interested in Kim Min-jae, but Tottenham Hotspur are confident of signing the central defender in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Beijing Sinobo Guoan want £15 million as transfer fee for Kim, but Tottenham are yet to make an offer more than £10 million. The report has added that two bids from Spurs have already been rejected, but the North London outfit are confident that with talks still going, a deal will be struck in the summer transfer window. 90min has added that Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton are among the clubs who have monitored the South Korea international central defender. Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool? Kim is a very good and promising young central defender who will be an asset for Tottenham or Liverpool. Spurs a...
‘We have an advantage’ – Leeds chief confirms club will enter talks to sign 23-yr-old this summer
Leeds United will look to sign the Brighton defender Ben White this summer. The 23-year-old has been at loan at Elland Road and he has managed to establish himself as one of Bielsa’s best players. Leeds chief Angus Kinnear has revealed to Yorkshire Evening Post that the Whites will speak to Brighton about a permanent deal this summer. It will be interesting to see if Brighton are willing to let the player leave. White is rated highly by the Seagulls and Potter recently confirmed that he is not going anywhere. Kinnear claims that Leeds have an advantage in the transfer chase because Ben White loves the club and he is well settled at Elland Road. It will be interesting to see if the Championship giants can convince Brighton now. “It’s one of the risks of the type of deal we did. I know suppo...
Report: Everton want Liverpool midfielder
According to The Telegraph, Everton are interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana. Lallana is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season, and Merseyside rivals Everton want to secure the services of the former Southampton star on a free transfer, according to the report. Brighton, Leicester City and Burnley are also claimed to want the 32-year-old England international this summer, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Lallana has made three starts and 12 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process. The Englishman also made five starts and eight substitute appearances in the Champions League for the Reds this campaign, according to WhoScored. Unlikely Everton trans...
Journalist claims 28-yr-old is making efforts to seal a transfer to Liverpool this summer
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho wants to return to Anfield this summer. The 28-year-old Brazilian has been a flop at Barcelona since his big-money move to Spain and the Catalan giants want to cash in on him already. it will be interesting to see if any of his suitors look to sign him permanently. As per Kevin Palmer, the player is available on loan and he will cost around £9m. On a loan deal, Coutinho could prove to be a good addition to Jurgen Klopp’s side. He would add flair, creativity and goals. More importantly, Liverpool would have a quality backup for their front three. Coutinho knows the club well and he played his best football with them. A return to Anfield could be the best option for him. Klopp knows his game and he could help the Brazilian return to his best...
Philippe Coutinho set to join Arsenal on loan
Philippe Coutinho is reportedly set to join Arsenal on loan. Kia Joorabchian, the player’s agent, is negotiating his move with the London club. Since his arrival from Liverpool, Coutinho has failed to prove himself at Barcelona and had to spend his last season at Bayern Münich on loan. The Catalan club has been looking to off-load the 28-year-old for a long time now, and it is known that the Brazilian favors a move to the Premier League. Currently, all signs are pointing Coutinho’s next destination to be the Gunners. Coutinho’s loan period at Bayern had expired on June 30, but the parties went for an extension of 2 months after the player insisted to stay with the German club. According to reports from SunSet, the player could join Arsenal or Newcastle as early as next week. Get more stori...
‘Klopp was wrong’ – Carragher leaps to City’s defence following German manager’s comments
The Court of Arbitration for Sports overturned Manchester City’s two-year ban from the Champions League on Monday, and the decision didn’t go down well with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Klopp: “But I don’t think yesterday was a good day for football. FFP is a good idea. It is there for protecting teams and the competition so nobody overspends.” #LFC — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 14, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is also not happy that City escaped being severely punished, and CAS’ decision continues to divide opinions. The Etihad Stadium outfit were initially banned from Europe for allegedly breaching Financial Fair Play rules, but they have since been declared innocent, and former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher claims that Klopp was wrong to s...
Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 to end hopes of record points haul
Arsenal capitalised on shocking errors from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to beat the champions 2-1 at The Emirates on Wednesday and end their hopes of a record points tally for the Premier League season. The loss means Liverpool, on 93 points, can now only stretch that tally to 99, one short of Manchester City’s record. Arsenal’s first win against Liverpool since April 2015 lifts them one place to ninth in the table on 53 points. The visitors created all the early pressure and opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Sadio Mane lashed in his 17th goal of the season from close range. Yet the home side, playing without their leading scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, were handed a free pass back into the game 12 minutes later when Van Dijk made a back pass straight into the path ...
Report: Klopp approves Liverpool’s move for 37-cap Int’l, Reds willing to pay £23m
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara recently. As per the latest report from Bild, the Merseyside outfit have now agreed personal terms with the player and Jurgen Klopp has approved the transfer as well. It remains to be seen whether the Reds can now agree on a fee with Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old is keen on signing for the Premier League champions and he has already rejected the offer of an extension from the German club. Bayern are thought to be demanding £36m for the player but Liverpool are only willing to pay £23m. Thiago will be a free agent next summer and Bayern Munich cannot afford to lose him on a free transfer. They will have to cash in on him in the coming months and they should look to keep their deman...
Leeds owner beg fans to celebrate promotion to Premier League at home
Leeds United are on the verge of ending a 16-year absence from the Premier League and club owner Andrea Radrizzani wants fans to be weary of the novel Covid-19 while celebrating. Radrizzani is fearful that the fight against coronavirus could be compromised if supporters gather in their droves over the final games of the season. Victory over Barnsley on Thursday afternoon will see Leeds move within one point from securing a place in next season’s Premier League. There are concerns that there could be a repeat of similar scenes from when Liverpool ended a 30 years wait for the Premier League title. Radrizzani penned an open letter to fans in the Yorkshire Evening Post, writing: ‘The love you have shown the club, the players, my family and I and all the staff who work at Thorp Arch and Elland...
Report: Leeds looking to beat competition to signature of France youth international
According to Goal.com, Leeds United are interested in bringing Liverpool left-back Yasser Larouci to Elland Road this summer. The 19-year-old has only played twice for Jurgen Klopp’s side since arriving from La Havre in 2017, and he wants to leave in order to get more regular first-team football elsewhere. Brentford are also keen on the France international, but Leeds could hold an advantage over others as they are four points away from securing Premier League promotion and are known for their trust in youth. Andrew Robertson and James Milner are ahead of Larouci in the pecking order at Anfield, and the French kid has no chance of becoming a mainstay anytime soon. However, he will fancy his chances under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds, and it seems the Whites have changed their minds after The At...
