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Liverpool Boss Klopp Wants Attacking Reinforcements In January

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that he is on the look out for attacking options as he prioritises what he wants to do ahead of the January transfer window scheduled to open on the 1st of January, 2017. Despite the well publicized malaise being suffered by his leaky defence, Klopp hinted that he wants to reinforce his attacking options rather than solve his team's defensive woes. Speaking on the winter transfer window that is due to open in the next few weeks, Jurgen Klopp said: "The winter transfer market is the most difficult. We … [Read more...]

Key Players Out, Liverpool Starting XI vs. Middlesbrough

Anfield giants Liverpool will be hoping to get their league title challenge back on track when they travel to The Riverside to play newly promoted English Premier League (EPL) side in what is a week 16 fixture. The spotlight has been on Jurgen Klopp's side following the not too impressive performances of their German goalkeeper Loris Karius in the last two games namely the 4-3 away loss to Bournemouth at Dean Court and the 2-2 home draw with London club West Ham United. Due to these two games, Liverpool have fallen further behind league … [Read more...]

Massive Boost-Liverpool To Battle For 25-Year-Old Superstar, Scouts Confirmed Player Good For Liverpool

English Premier League (EPL) side Liverpool are reportedly in a battle with fellow London side West Ham United as regards Sassuolo striker Gregorie Defrel ahead of the January transfer window, which is expected to pen in a few weeks time. According to popular news outlet The Sun, Liverpool are looking at ways to strengthen their attacking options with the 18-time English champions presently in the midst of a league title challenge with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. 25-year old Defrel, … [Read more...]

Liverpool Transfer Target Contacted But Not For Sale

English Premier League (EPL) side Liverpool have been told that their transfer target and Borussia Dortmund starlet Christian Pulisic is not for sale ahead of the January transfer window, which opens next month, and that they should not waste their time. Zorc made the club's position on the 18-year old American international crystal clear while in a chat with German news outlet Bild on Tuesday. He said: "We have communicated very clearly that we won't sell Christian and that he's very much part of our plans." "Liverpool don't need to waste … [Read more...]

Emre Can Doubtful, 4-1-2-3 Liverpool Starting XI vs. Middlesbrough

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Germany midfielder Emre Can is a doubt for the away clash with Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Wednesday evening after he picked up a knee injury in a training ground incident with Belgian striker Divock Origi. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager stated this during his pre-match press conference on Monday morning ahead of the crucial game. He also spoke about their opponents. In his words, Klopp said: "In one moment they [Middlesbrough] are a possession side. "In another - against … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Liverpool To Battle Juventus For The Signature Of €34m Rated Midfielder

German side Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Sahoud has been a long time transfer target of Anfield giants Liverpool with a summer move almost taking place before the 20-year old remained with his current side. According to a report from popular Italian news outlet Tuttosport Italian Serie A champions Juventus have now joined the race to sign Dahoud and they are very confident about getting their man. He was also a subject of a reported €34m bid from French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) however it was rejected by his … [Read more...]

Liverpool Linked With Former Manchester United Star, Klopp To Cough Out £33.5m

Anfield giants Liverpool have been reportedly linked with former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who is now on the books of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, after he joined the club in the summer of 2014 from 20-time English champions. As per the report in the Daily Mirror, the Reds want to strengthen their attacking options in the January transfer window with England international Daniel Sturridge in and out of the side through injury and loss of form while summer signing Sadio Mane is expected to leave for the 2017 African Cup of … [Read more...]

Liverpool Ahead Of Arsenal In The Transfer Race For Pulisic

Liverpool are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Christian Pulisic ahead of their fellow English heavyweight Arsenal according to media reports in the United Kingdom (UK). This development concerning the young American international represents a change in fortune for the Reds, who are currently trail Arsenal by three points in the race for the English Premier League (EPL) title. Liverpool are third on the log with 31 points from the first 15 games of the season behind Arsenal (34 points from 15 games) and Chelsea (37 points from … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Targets Manchester City Clash For Injury Return

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has targeted a return to the team from injury just in time for the game against English Premier League (EPL) title rivals Manchester City on New Year Eve (31st of December, 2017). The Brazilian forward made this known in a chat with the club's official website. He said: "This is still my hope - to return for this game." "This is still my hope - to return for this game. The rehab is going really well. I can now walk without crutches and I am working well with the medical team. So I'm pleased with how I am … [Read more...]

Goalkeeper Transfer Could Have Won Liverpool The League – Defender Revealed

Former Everton and Manchester United defender Phil Neville has stated that the signing of England's first choice goalkeeper Joe Hart could have greatly improved Liverpool's chances of winning the English Premier League (EPL) this season. The spotlight has been on the Anfield giants' goalkeeping situation after the below par performances of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, who is a £4.7m pounds summer signing from German Bundesliga side Mainz 05, against teams like Bournemouth and West Ham. On the goalkeeping situation at Liverpool, Neville, … [Read more...]

Arsenal, Liverpool linked with In-form 20-Year-Old Star

English Premier League (EPL) heavyweights Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move for highly rated French striker Moussa Dembele, who has been in sensational form for his Scottish Premier League (SPL) side and champions Celtic. Dembele, who is a French U-21 star sealed his transfer to Scotland from English championship side Fulham and has weighed in with impressive performances to attract some of the best clubs in England. According to Daily Star, Arsenal and Liverpool have been monitoring the 20-year old Frenchman with reported … [Read more...]

Liverpool Should Have Signed This Goalkeeper In The Summer – Club Legend

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has disclosed that the Anfield giants should have signed England goalkeeper Joe Hart during the transfer window in the summer. Souness was speaking on the goalkeeping situation at his former club, which has come under the spotlight after German first choice keeper Loris Karius' underwhelming performance during last week's 4-3 loss to Bournemouth as he conceded three goals in the last 15 minutes, via his column in The Times. In his words, he said: "With Liverpool’s attacking style, the goalkeeper is not asked to … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Credits Grandmother For Career Success

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a £25m summer signing from North east club Newcastle United, has lauded his maternal grandmother for his success in the world of football adding that she raised him and always took her to training in Rotterdam at an early age. Speaking about the impact of his grandma Francina Mayland on his footballing career, the Dutch international said: "When I was five, my mother wanted to leave for another city, Amsterdam. I asked if I could stay with my grandma so I stayed with her from five to 18. She took … [Read more...]

Clubs Are Interested In Signing Liverpool Star, Fans Eager To Have Him

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has said that several clubs are interested in Liverpool and England star Daniel Sturridge, who has found first team opportunities hard to come by under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and is reportedly looking to move away from Anfield. Struggling London side West Ham United has been linked with former Manchester City and Chelsea striker. Speaking with TV outlet, Sky Sports, when asked about the link to Sturridge, Slaven Bilic said: "He's one of the biggest talents, he's a great player." "The talent is … [Read more...]

I Wanted Liverpool To Sign Mahrez In The Summer, Club Legend Reveals

Former Liverpool defender and club legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he desperately wanted his boyhood club to sign Algerian and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez during the transfer window in the summer. Mahrez was influential for the Foxes as they won the English Premier League (EPL) title under the guidance of experienced Italian manager Claudio Ranieri as he weighed in with 17 goals and 10 assists. Speaking about his love for Mahrez and his desire for him to play for the 18-time English champions via popular news outlet Daily Mail. … [Read more...]

Former Liverpool Star Regrets Leaving Club For Aston Villa

Former Liverpool forward Milan Baros has expressed his regrets on his decision to leave the Anfield giants for Midlands club Aston Villa in 2005. Baros, who presently plays for Czech side Slovan Liberec, joined Liverpool in 2002 and went on to scored 19 goals in 68 appearances for the side with his highlight at the 18-time English champions coming in 2005 when he helped Liverpool earn a famous comeback against Italian giants AC Milan before they went on to lift the UEFA Champions League (UCL) title on penalties. Following the title win in … [Read more...]

Your Chance Will Come, Liverpool Defender Sweet Words To Failing Striker

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that he told his club teammate and striker Divock Origi to continue working hard and that he will get his chance to feature for Jurgen Klopp's side regularly having been on the fringes of the team since the start of the season. The Belgian star, who was signed from French side Lille Metropole, is presently reaping the rewards at the moment after netting three goals in three starts for Liverpool in their last three games. Lovren made this revelation while speaking to the club's official website. He … [Read more...]

Time To Sell The Red Who Let Klopp Down To Aid Starman Chances With Liverpool

The football stock of England international Daniel Sturridge since German manager Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool manager in October 2015 has dramatically fallen with the former Manchester City and Chelsea star finding himself on the fringes of the team under the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss. As a result of his limited playing time, Sturridge has been linked with a transfer move to several clubs like Arsenal and West Ham United in the January transfer window that is some few weeks away however Klopp is adamant the striker won't be … [Read more...]

I Would Sign This Skipper Over Chelsea Star For Liverpool, Former Liverpool Defender Discloses

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his wish to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea over his Chelsea counterpart Thibaut Courtois for his boyhood club. Carragher, who is a pundit at Sky Sports was speaking with the news channel as he identified first choice German goalkeeper Loris Karius as the weak link for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side after they conceded three late goals in 15 mins to lose 4-3 thus ending up four points behind leaders Chelsea. Carragher pointed out that he prefers De Gea to Chelsea star … [Read more...]

Massive! Liverpool Star Eligible For Arsenal Move Despite £82m Release Clause

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino reportedly has a release clause of £82m in his contract with his club and could move possibly move to any other club that comes up with the figure apart from Arsenal. According to popular news outlet, The Mirror, if Arsenal should come up with the said figure on Firmino's release clause, he won't to be sold to the North London club as details of the Brazilian international's contract became public knowledge via Football Leaks. It was revealed that Liverpool inserted an anti-Arsenal clause into the contract of … [Read more...]

Manchester United Stars Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel Rejected By Liverpool

Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness said he turned down the chance to sign both Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was still Liverpool manager. Graeme, who has also played at Anfield as a player, said he rejected both of the men before they moved to Manchester United. Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel became legends at the Old Trafford, but everything would have been different if Graeme Souness had brought them to Liverpool instead at the early stage of their careers. Souness told the Daily Mail: 'Schmeichel wrote to me when I … [Read more...]

I’m Going Nowhere, Adam Lallana Debunks Exit Speculation

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with French champion Paris Saint Germain (PSG) with reports of a £40m move for the England international been circulated in the media. Speaking about the transfer speculation, the former Southampton skipper said: "It’s a great compliment to be spoken of in the same breath as a club like PSG with those sorts of numbers, but I’m absolutely loving my football at the minute under this boss and I can only see myself being here for the long term." "I love it here at the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Need To Strengthen Their Backline – Jamie Redknapp Insists

Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has disclosed that the Anfield giants will have to strengthen their defence to have any chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. Redknapp said this in his column for popular newspaper Daily Mail while reacting to his former team's capitulation at Dean Court against hosts Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go but ended up leaking three goals to lose the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, who is the son of experienced English … [Read more...]

Liverpool Linked With FC Rostov Player Sardar Azmoun

FC Rostov of Russia star Sardar Azmoun is widely regarded as one of the hottest properties in the Russian Premier League, which explains why he has been linked with several top European sides ahead of the January transfer window. The 21-year old Iranian international has caught the eyes this season with superb performances as well in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and he has been duly rewarded with strikes against more fashionable sides like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Clubs like Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven as well as … [Read more...]

Liverpool Steven Gerrard Linked With Anfield Return

Former Liverpool skipper and club legend Steven Gerrard has been linked with a return to his boyhood club in a coaching capacity rather than as a playing personnel. Gerrard, who left the 18-time English champions in the summer of 2015 to join LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer (MLS), recently announced his retirement from football after the expiration of his contract with his American side. The former England captain is highly thought of by Liverpool fans after his hugely successful career with the Reds as he made more than 700 appearances for … [Read more...]