Liverpool
‘This is not an option’: Club sporting director delivers transfer verdict on £34m Liverpool target
RB Leipzig sporting director, Markus Krosche, has suggested that Ibrahima Konate won’t be sold in the summer transfer window. The Athletic (and several other media outlets) claimed yesterday that Liverpool are close to finalising a deal for Konate. The 21-year-old reportedly has a release clause of around £34.15 million (€40m), and Liverpool are looking to activate that option in the summer. However, Leipzig director Krosche said the France youth international has a big future ahead of him in Germany and that selling him is not an option for the club. Liverpool were also interested in his teammate Dayot Upamecano, but he is heading towards Bayern Munich instead. “I think that this is not an option for Ibu,” Krosche said of Konate, as quoted by Sky Sports. “He has a long cont...
‘Maybe one day, yes’: Liverpool star hints at future move, could seek to leave the club in summer
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has once again suggested that he could be willing to play in Spain in the future. Salah has been frequently linked with a move to Real Madrid, and the Egyptian winger has again opened the door for a potential move to Spain. Whilst on international duty, the 28-year-old has claimed that he would be tempted by a transfer to La Liga “one day”. Salah has been outstanding for Liverpool once again in the Premier League, where he is the join-top scorer with Harry Kane with 17 goals. According to The Mirror, Salah may be growing frustrated at Anfield and could seek to leave the club in the summer. In an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca, Salah has suggested that his future remains wide open and that he doesn’t want to talk about it right now. “It...
Former Klopp favourite highlights Liverpool’s issues
Former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has explained why his ex-teammates have been struggling this season. Lallana left Anfield to sign for Brighton & Hove Albion last summer after six years on Merseyside. While injuries hampered his Liverpool career, he is still fondly remembered by most fans. He has now spoken out about how this season has fallen apart for his former side. Speaking to talkSPORT (via the Liverpool Echo), Lallana said: “I think the reason is there for everybody to see. “Without the fans and everyone knows how much of an impact Anfield is with the fans there. The injuries that they have had. You cannot hide from that. “They won’t be using that as an excuse, but I think it’s a reason why they have struggled a bit this season.” The 32-year-old went on to say that he is...
Daniel Sturridge on the verge of MLS move
Daniel Sturridge could be set to move to the MLS, according to the Daily Mirror. Sturridge has been without a club since being released from Trabzonspor back in March 2020. The striker had just received a four-month ban and a £150,000 fine after a breach of betting rules. It’s been a difficult few years for the Englishman, who was once one of the Premier League’s deadliest strikers. In his first season-and-a-half at Liverpool, he scored 31 league goals in just 43 appearances, finishing as runner up in the 2013/14 Golden Boot race behind strike partner Luis Suarez. However, he suffered numerous injury problems which severely limited his game time over the next few years. Suarez’s departure and the replacement of manager Brendan Rodgers with Jurgen Klopp also impacted his form, and he found ...
Klopp has come up with an exciting €40m transfer target…Liverpool working to finalise deal
According to The Athletic, Liverpool are in the process of finalising a deal for RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate. The report claims that the situation is at an “advanced stage”, and if everything goes to plan, he could be added to Liverpool’s ranks at the soonest opportunity. TRUE ✅ @LFC are favorite on the transfer of Ibrahima Konaté (21). The Player of @DieRotenBullen has a release clause @David_Ornstein — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) March 29, 2021 Liverpool have made “significant progress” on the player they see as key to their recruitment plans. David Ornstein of The Athletic claims that there is “still work to be done”, while Leipzig are under no pressure to sell the France youth international centre-back. Liverpool are closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig d...
Man United enter race to sign £36m Tottenham Hotspur target with 13 goal contributions
Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in landing the signature of RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer this summer, BILD reports. Sabitzer has been with Leipzig for the past seven years and was part of the side which secured promotion to the German top-flight in 2016. The 27-year-old had his best season for the Bundesliga outfit last term, registering 16 goal and 11 assists while regularly operating on the right wing or the number 10 role. He has played in a more central midfield role this season but has still made contributions with seven goals and six assists in all competitions. It is now reported that Leipzig could sanction his departure this summer amid his reluctance to sign a new contract beyond June 2022. His situation has caught the eye of Liverpool, ...
Report: Barcelona offer three-year deal to Liverpool star, Serie A club also interested
Barcelona have offered a three-year deal to Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum whose contract expires at the end of June, Italian journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed. Wijnaldum has been with the Reds for the past five years and he has been a quality performer, registering 22 goals and 16 assists from 226 appearances. However, the Dutchman could be on the move in the next few months with no resolution over his Reds contract which will conclude shortly after the end of the season. In a recent update provided by Schira, the Netherlands international has yet to find an agreement over a new deal with the Merseyside outfit He added that the Blaugrana are working towards signing the 30-year-old midfielder, and have offered him a three-year contract worth €8m per year. Inter Milan have...
Liverpool reportedly close to agreeing deal with 25-year-old star, club looking to offload
Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adam Traore. The Reds have been following the progress of Traore for a while now, and El Gol Digital claim that Wolves are now ready to offload him in the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old has made 28 appearances in the Premier League this season. However, he hasn’t scored or registered an assist for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Wolves are now looking to replace him with Sevilla’s highly-rated Lucas Ocampos. The report from the Spanish media outlet claims that Traore is edging closer to joining the Reds in the summer. In fact, they are very close to securing his deal. Last summer, Wolves wanted £70 million for him, but his value has dropped considerably. He could now be available ...
‘What a player’: Some Liverpool fans drool over ‘world class’ star’s latest display
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota scored a brace for Portugal during their World Cup qualifier against Serbia. However, despite his heroics, he couldn’t help Portugal win, although they should have secured the three points. Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch after he was denied a last-minute winner. The Juventus forward was absolutely convinced his late strike had crossed the line, which would have earned a 3-2 victory for Portugal. The replays showed he was correct. However, Liverpool fans were drooling over Jota’s performance last night. The 24-year-old joined Liverpool during the summer for £41 million from Wolves, and he’s proved a superb signing for them. The versatile attacking midfielder has scored 10 goals for the Reds in all competitions during 2020/21 despite missing a ...
‘Third kit is class’ – Some Liverpool fans react to their rumoured kits for the 2021/22 season
The Liverpool home, away and third kits for the 2021/22 season have been leaked online. The rumoured kits for the next season are red, white and yellow in colour and have been shared by GiveMeSport. The Nike Liverpool 2021/22 home kit has a red base with bright red applications. The shirt also features diagonal stripes in a zig-zag pattern. The shirt features bright red sleeve cuffs. The club crest and logos are designed in white. Meanwhile, the away kit features the same diagonal stripes and is predominantly white in colour. The away shirt has black and red sleeve cuffs and collar. The club crest and the logos are designed in red. The third kit for the next season is undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, and it is yellow in colour with red vertical stripes. The shirt features red collar...
Could this summer spell the end for attacking superstar’s Anfield career?
Summer 2021 is going to be a big one for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. With the famous front three failing to fire, it is time one of them was phased out. That one must be Roberto Firmino. This is no slight on the Brazilian fan favourite. He has been nothing short of vital in Klopp’s Anfield revolution. But there comes a time to move on. For the last few seasons, Klopp and his coaches have used the famous innovative system of using wingers as primary goalscorers. This season, the system has been figured out. While Firmino’s ability to drop deep and link play between Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah was crucial to the Reds’ success in recent years, it simply is not working anymore. As mentioned by Jamie Carragher, the club must sign a natural number 9 this summer capable of putting away chances. A ...
Former Roma boss, online fan clash over Mo Salah sale
Four years after Mohammed Salah was sold to Liverpool for £35m a die-hard Roma fan has hauled pebbles at the decision describing it as undue emphasis on money over quality. Former Roma president James Pallotta locked horn with a fan who from all indication was ready to throw blows should the need arise. Salah has starred for Liverpool ever since leaving Roma in 2017 for £35m. The unamed fan took Pallotta online , suggesting it was all about money, claiming Roma only cared about Financial Fair Play regulations. He posted to social media: “Replacing Salah with [Patrik] Schick is confirmation of the inability of a company that constantly sells the best players. “You’re not good enough at turning omelettes, trust me.” Pallotta replied: “You still show ignorance by ignoring fact that Salah want...
