Liverpool
“I can be like them” – Liverpool target bids to follow Salah and Mane
Patson Daka’s comments about following in the footsteps of his ‘big brothers’ may be music to the ears of Liverpool fans. In an interview with BBC Sport, the Red Bull Salzburg forward says that the previous experiences of top players from Africa are inspiring him to greater heights. “To see our big brothers like (Pierre-Emerick) Aubameyang, (Mohamed) Salah, (Sadio) Mane, it’s something that gives me the dream that I can also make it,” he said. “I can be like them. They are my inspiration, knowing that they also come from Africa. “I think when people are making those kind of comparisons, it’s great, looking at the status of Sadio Mane, the kind of football he plays and the kind of person that he is.” SL View – Patson Daka The 22-year-old has been in excellent form this season, bagging 15 go...
Report: £15m Liverpool target is an Arsenal fan…player open to joining the Gunners
According to reports from Football London, Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is open to joining Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is desperate to bolster the attacking midfield region this month. The north London club have been heavily linked with a move for Emiliano Buendia of Norwich City, but his £40 million price-tag is proving to be a big stumbling block. The report claims that Arteta has also earmarked Bissouma as a potential option. The 24-year-old – who joined the Seagulls in 2018 for a fee in the region of £15m – has a contract at the club until 2023. He has been very impressive this season and has caught the attention of several heavyweight Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United. Bissouma ...
Yemisi Edun appointed acting FCMB chief
First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the bank. This followed the decision by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adam Nuru, to proceed on voluntary leave as the board investigates allegation of paternity scandal against him. The bank disclosed this on Wednesday. Edun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife and a Master’s degree in International Accounting and Finance from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a CFA Charter holder. She is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; an Associate Member of the Institute of Taxation of Nigeria; a Member of Information Systems Audit and Cont...
‘Absolutely adamant’: James Pearce claims £27m star won’t be joining Liverpool this month
Liverpool have been recently linked with a move for Sven Botman in the January transfer window, but James Pearce of The Athletic has suggested that the Reds are not interested in the defender. While speaking to Red Agenda Podcast, Pearce has claimed that Liverpool are not in the running to sign the Lille centre-back this month. “Certainly, Botman, I think, we can rule him out,” said Pearce. “There’s been a lot of speculation around him over the weekend. The people I spoke to are absolutely adamant that there was no interest in Botman.” SL View – Liverpool’s need for a defender With Joe Gomez out for the season and no assurance over Virgil van Dijk’s potential return, Liverpool are already depleted at the back. Joel Matip has struggled with injuries once again, and it has forced ...
Report: £25m Klopp signing ‘does not want to be’ at Liverpool
According to reports from Todofichajes (h/t The Mirror), Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected the club’s latest contract offer. The Dutch star has a contract at the club until the end of the season. Liverpool have tried their best to convince him to stay, but it seems he is keen on leaving. Barcelona are interested in signing him and are ready to land the 30-year-old on a free transfer at the end of the season. The former Newcastle United midfielder is a key player for the Reds, and Jurgen Klopp is desperate to keep hold of the Dutchman. He has played in every league match this season, and losing him for free would be a big blow for the club. The report claims that Wijnaldum – who joined the Anfield club for £25 million from Newcastle United – does...
Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool in contact with agent of Bayern star, plotting summer move
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have contacted the agent of Bayern Munich star David Alaba about signing him next summer. Liverpool are among the five clubs that have contacted David Alaba agent to sign him next summer. 🔴 #lfc …but Real Madrid are leading the race, they’re pushing to sign Alaba and David dreams of playing for Real Madrid. And talks with Real are progressing, as said yesterday. https://t.co/LITUivZexn — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2021 The Austrian international is set to leave the Bundesliga giants at the end of 2020-21 as a free agent after both parties failed to agree to terms of an extension. Alaba can sign a pre-contract and negotiate with clubs outside German this month, and Liverpool are looking ...
‘Bullets fired’: Gary Lineker reacts as Liverpool man makes Man Utd claim
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were denied a clear penalty as the Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat against Southampton at St Mary’s on Monday night. Former Liverpool striker Danny Ings scored the only goal of the match inside the opening two minutes, as the Reds’ Premier League title defence suffered a massive setback. There were two instances in the game that Liverpool felt the decision didn’t go in their favour. First, Georginio Wijnaldum had a shot blocked by the hand of Jack Stephens, and secondly, Sadio Mane went down under a challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters. Klopp felt that the handball was a clear penalty while the German was also unhappy with the treatment Mane received from the referee, Andre Marriner. Although the Reds boss suggested that he is not looking for excuses, he couldn’t help b...
Report: Liverpool looking to cope with injury crisis by signing 21-yr-old this month
Liverpool have been linked with a host of defenders in the recent weeks and it seems that the Braga defender David Carmo is a target for the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old defender has been likened to Virgil van Dijk because of his commanding playing style and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool move for the defender this month. The youngster is likely to be tempted if a club like Liverpool come calling in January but Braga might not be willing to weaken their squad midway through the season. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can convince the Portuguese outfit to cash in on the young defender this month. The Reds have been linked with the likes of Maximilian Wober as well. According to reports via independent, Liverpool are looking to sign a defender for a n...
Klopp predicts tight race as Man Utd and Man City gear up
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is anticipating a close title race this season, claiming “it will go right to the wire.” Klopp guided his side to a resounding Premier League triumph last term, finishing 18 points clear of Manchester City in second place. The Reds have made a strong start to their title defence, currently sitting at the top of the table. Liverpool have continued their fine form from last season However, early signs suggest that it will not be so comfortable this time around. Bitter rivals Manchester United are behind Liverpool on goal difference alone, while Man City are four points off the top with a game in hand. Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton are also in contention as outsiders. Speaking ahead of his side’s trip to Southampton on Monday, as quoted by the Guar...
‘Liverpool not considering move’ – James Pearce pours cold water on links with £27m star
Liverpool are expected to bring in a new centre-back before the winter transfer window shuts following long-term injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Joel Matip has also struggled to remain fit on a consistent basis and is currently out injured, with manager Jurgen Klopp left with Fabinho as his only available senior centre-back option. The duo of Rhys Williams or Nat Phillips have filled in for the injured trio, but they remain with their shortcomings given their relative inexperience, and Reds legend Jamie Carragher believes his former side must sign another central defender before the end of January in order to boost their chances of retaining the title. As a result, Liverpool have been linked with a couple of options, including Lille centre-back Sven Botman. The Reds have reporte...
Journalist claims Liverpool are ‘very interested’ in signing 23-yr-old Brazilian
Liverpool are apparently very interested in signing the Torino defender Gleison Bremer. The 23 year old Brazilian has done an excellent job in Italy and he could prove to be a quality addition to Jurgen Klopp’s defensive unit. Liverpool are currently going through an injury crisis and the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have been ruled out for several months. The likes of Joel Matip have been injury-prone and therefore the Reds have had to rely on academy prospects like Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips to bail them out at the back quite often. The Torino centre back will certainly add more depth and quality to the Liverpool back four. He’s an excellent reader of the game and is strong in tackles. Furthermore, his no-nonsense style of defending could help the Reds grind out result...
Marcus Rashford tames Wolves to send Manchester United into second
Marcus Rashford’s deflected strike deep into stoppage time moved Manchester United to within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Wolves on Tuesday. United laboured for long spells against a youthful Wolves side, but got a huge slice of fortune in the 93rd minute when Rashford’s shot hit Romain Saiss to leave Rui Patricio helpless. Victory takes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men up to second and continues an excellent run of 23 points from the last possible 27 to mount an unlikely title challenge after a slow start to the season. Despite enjoying one more day’s rest amid the packed festive schedule than their opponents, Solskjaer made six changes from the side that drew 2-2 at Leicester on Boxing Day. Edinson Cavani made just his second Premier League start...
