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FSG rejects £3 billion offer to sell Liverpool
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group has rejected a £3bn offer from the Middle East to sell. The offer was made to FSG prior to the announcement on Sunday night that principal owner John W. Henry had been involved in talks to take Liverpool into the ill-fated European Super League, reports the Mirror. Following anger aimed at FSG in the wake of the failed Super League plot there are other potential bidders waiting in the wings to see if the stance of Henry and Liverpool chairman Tom Werner changes as a result of the enormous criticism they face. FSG took charge of Liverpool in 2010, buying the club for around £300m to end the reign of the deeply unpopular Tom Hicks and George Gillett at Anfield, the American duo having left the Reds on a financial cliff edge by the time their exit arrived....
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make two changes, 26-year-old returns
Liverpool will take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds are now four matches without a defeat, winning three of them. They head into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Leeds, and Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to pick up all three points when they face the Magpies. It has been a tumultuous week for Liverpool. The last time they took the pitch, they had signed up for the European Super League. A few days later they are out of it, and the club owner was forced to issue an underwhelming public apology. Liverpool are just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and will be looking to get into the top four with just six games remaining in the campaign. Klopp revealed in his press conference that Nat Phillips is still out after picking up a h...
Reds go on the attack, Chelsea duo set for recall, boost for West Ham
The 33rd round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial 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 Everton recording a 1-0 win at Arsenal courtesy of Bernd Leno’s own goal. Liverpool’s top-four hopes suffered a blow as they were held 1-1 by Newcastle United at Anfield. Mohamed Salah put the home side ahead, but Joe Willock snatched a point for the Magpies with a 95th minute equaliser. In-form West Ham United loanee Jesse Lingard will be fit to face Chelsea in the early evening game after shrugging off the effects of cramp. Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to recall Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva to his...
‘That is a worry’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Liverpool vs Newcastle
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. Former great Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted a 2-0 victory for the Reds. Newcastle find themselves 15th in the league table. They are undefeated in their last three games (including two wins) and are heading into this match on the back of a 3-2 win against West Ham United. With six games left to play, Newcastle are mathematically not safe yet, but they are eight points above third-bottom Fulham, who could find it hard to catch them now. Liverpool, on the other hand, have a serious fight on their hands to get into the top four. The Reds are undefeated in their last four games, winning three of them. Jurgen Klopp’s side are heading into this game on t...
English FA ‘exploring all options’ to prevent Super League repeat
English football is set for a fan-led review, under the direction of former sports minister Tracey Crouch, following the fall-out from the widely criticised breakaway plans. Twelve of Europe’s leading clubs — including the Premier League’s “big six” — announced late Sunday they had signed up to compete in the Super League. But the plans dramatically unravelled two days later as clubs withdrew following an outpouring of outrage from fans, governing bodies, players and politicians. Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham all swiftly confirmed they would not be moving ahead with the proposals, which would have seen founder members exempt from relegation. Bullingham is determined there must be no repeat of the chain of events, which caused an uproar throug...
Jordan Henderson lauds ‘power of supporters’ in statement following European Super League drama
Jordan Henderson has paid tribute to fans after the collapse of the proposed European Super League (ESL). Liverpool were one of 12 clubs that were planning to break away from UEFA and form a new competition. Joining them were three clubs from Spain and Italy, and fellow English clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea. The announcement led to mass outrage across the footballing world. Fans protested while players, managers and pundits blasted the proposal. Henderson was particularly vocal against the ESL Henderson was one of the leading men in the fight against the ESL, organising a meeting with all 20 Premier League captains. He later posted a Tweet against the proposal. The plans eventually fell through, with all six English clubs pulling out, alon...
Klopp delivers positive injury update about two key Liverpool players ahead of Newcastle clash
Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime. The Reds will be looking to return to winning ways and pick up all three points, as they aim to secure a Premier League top-four spot. Ahead of the game, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has touched upon various issues in the press conference. Here are some of the key points. Team News Klopp confirmed that Nat Philips is out of this game, but Curtis Jones is set to return. Nat Phillips still out but Curtis Jones back available for Saturday’s game v Newcastle. #LFC — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 23, 2021 There has been concern over the fitness of Digo Jota who missed training yesterday. However, Klopp says that the Portuguese winger is fine and available for selection. Liverpool ow...
Another FSG betrayal – can Liverpool fans force ownership change again?
Liverpool announced their participation in the European Super League on Sunday along with five other Premier League clubs. 12 clubs from across Europe came together for the exclusive breakaway tournament, but the Premier League sides were forced to withdraw their participation two days later following protests and backlash from their fans. Liverpool Football Club can confirm that our involvement in proposed plans to form a European Super League has been discontinued. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 20, 2021 Since then, Liverpool owner John Henry has come under tremendous pressure from the fanbase to sell the club and move on. Since taking over at Liverpool around a decade ago, FSG have managed to guide the club to success on the pitch, but they have made numerous mistakes off it and it seems t...
Liverpool scouts reportedly believe West Ham target can break into Klopp’s first-team
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are keen on signing Sparta Prague striker Adam Hlozek as they look to strengthen their squad. The 18-year-old has caught the attention of Reds’ scouts, but they are not the only Premier League club interested in his services. West Ham United are also said to be keeping tabs on the £30 million-rated Hlozek as manager David Moyes looks to bring in a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller ahead of the new season. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are also monitoring the teenager, and both Liverpool and the Hammers have their work cut out for them. Liverpool scouts have been impressed with what they have seen in Hlozek, and they believe he can slot straight into manager Jurgen Klopp’s first team. The Czech international is strong, quick and...
Liverpool and Man United owners ‘do not love their clubs’ says former Magpies chief
Speaking to talkSPORT, Newcastle United life president and former chairman Sir John Hall has insisted John W Henry and the Glazer family’s motives are purely financial – and not out of passion or love for the English game. Quizzed by host Jim White on whether the likes of Henry and co ‘love their clubs’, Hall was damning in his response. He said: “No, no – it’s a business – that’s not why they came in, they came in because they could see how they could make money. “I think the Americans came in years and years ago into the clubs, and they had a vision for soccer beyond what the UK had thought about it. “They were looking at the clubs like a global brand. And if they got a backer for an idea- which they had got- they would have made millions out of it.” Sportslens view Manchester United fan...
European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling time on the new league. This was after six English clubs withdrew on Tuesday, with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid following suit and AC Milan indicating they would too. “The voices and the concerns of fans around the world have clearly been expressed about the Super League, and AC Milan must be sensitive to the voice of those who love this wonderful sport,” the Italian club said in a statement. Agnelli said he still believed in the...
24-yr-old linked with a Liverpool move in January is hoping to join the Reds in summer
Liverpool were linked with a move for Croatian defender Duje Caleta-Car during the January transfer window. According to reports, the Reds were very close to signing the 24-year-old. The player had packed his bags and was ready to fly to Liverpool, but the move fell through. Liverpool signed Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke instead, and the youngster has done reasonably well for the Reds. According to Le10sport, the Marseille defender is now hoping that Liverpool rekindle their interest in him and return with an offer this summer. SL View: Ideal fit for Klopp’s playing style There is no doubt that the Reds need to improve their defensive options at the end of this season, and Caleta-Car would be a quality addition. Liverpool have also been linked with RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate,...
