Chelsea and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on want-away Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko despite recent interest from Arsenal. There were reports that the Frenchman was a possible target for Arsenal and speaking to FootMercato, the Magpies midfielder expressed his desire to play for the North London club . However according to French publication L’Equipe, Chelsea and Liverpool have now entered the race to sign the French international. Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte are both said to be keeping an eye on the 26-year-old’s situation at Newcastle especially after the player confirmed his desire to play “for the greatest European clubs”. The reports also claim that the trio of Premier League clubs may face stiff competition from Germany for the … [Read more...]
Liverpool denies rumours of reported takeover
Liverpool have reportedly denied they have received an approach from a Chinese investment group to buy the club. Reports emerged last night indicating SinoFortune, are exploring the idea of a takeover. But according to the Liverpool Echo, owners FSG haven’t held talks with the aforementioned group about selling the club for £700million. It is thought the owners have no appetite to sell the club. The £700m figure is thought to be based on the revenues the Reds will receive from the redevelopment of the Main Stand plus the money that will be generated from the new Premier League deal. Meanwhile Simon Mignolet thinks Loris Karius’ arrival will help make him a better goalkeeper. Jurgen Klopp sealed a £4.7m deal for Karius last month to provide more … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Liverpool bid for Sporting Lisbon’s striker Islam Slimani
Liverpool and Arsenal are the latest clubs to see bids for Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani rejected, according to reports in Portugal. Sporting are understood to have rejected a €20million offer from Leicester City for Slimani earlier this week with SAPO Desporto also reporting Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested. The 27-year-old striker scored 31 goals in 46 games last season as Sporting finished second behind Primeira Liga champions Benfica and he has caught the attention of numerous clubs across Europe. And Portuguese news outlet Noticias ao Minuto has now reported that Liverpool and Arsenal have seen €25million bids turned down by Sporting, who are expected to play hardball over the player’s future. Slimani is believed to have … [Read more...]
Next Season’s Premier League Fixture List Has Been Released
The European Championship may be in full swing, but that doesn't mean we can't get excited about the announcement of the Premier League fixture list for the 2016-17 season. Here's a quick reaction to some of the more notable lines to come out of the fixture list... Arsenal have perhaps the toughest start to the campaign of the big clubs: they face Liverpool, Leicester and Chelsea in their first six fixtures; while Liverpool's away run begins Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea. But Hull's start is positively nightmarish: the Tigers will have to play Leicester, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea before Oct. 1. Get them out of the way early, eh? Toughest run-in If Mourinho is to take Manchester United back to something like their past glories, … [Read more...]
Napoli set to offer Gonzalo Higuain new contract amid Liverpool’s interest
Napoli are hoping to end rumours that Gonzalo Higuain is set to leave the club for Liverpool by offering the Argentinian striker a new deal worth £110,000-a-week. The former Real Madrid star bagged a record breaking 36 league goals in Serie A last season, with his performances earning him a place in our top five European Players of the Season . The player has been linked with numerous clubs over recent months but he’s been most heavily linked with Liverpool of late, with the player r eportedly making a move to Anfield his preference . Those links grew when it emerged recently that Jurgen Klopp had travelled to San Francisco to watch Argentina in Copa America action, though the Reds boss was also reported to be making a check on right-back target Gabriel … [Read more...]
Joao Teixeira joins Porto after four years withat Anfield
After over four years at Liverpool, Joao Teixeira will return to his homeland after signing a four-year deal with Porto. Joao Teixeira will join Porto from Liverpool on a free transfer, the Portuguese club announced on Monday. Teixeira, 23, has struggled for first-team opportunities since making the switch from Sporting CP in 2012. The midfielder played just three minutes of Premier League football in 2015-16, making six other senior appearances. He will return to his homeland after over four years at Anfield as Porto look to break Benfica's dominance on the domestic front. "I am very happy," Teixeira told Porto's official website. "It's a dream for me to play in this great club. "I have aspired to wear this shirt because I was used to seeing FC … [Read more...]
Philippe Coutinho happy to work under Jurgen Klopp
Philippe Coutinho has underlined his happiness at Liverpool and insisted once again he has no intention of leaving the club this summer. The Brazilian playmaker has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, though it seems unlikely the La Liga champions would spend £40million on a player who would not command a regular first-team place. Liverpool have repeatedly insisted that Coutinho is not for sale, and the Brazilian has now responded in kind, saying that he does not want to leave. “I am grateful for everything Liverpool has done for me,” Coutinho said. “Am I happy there working under Klopp? It’s clear, he’s great.” Liverpool were give more good Coutinho news after Brazil were knocked out of the Copa America group stage by Peru on Sunday … [Read more...]
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise retires from football
A fter spending three Serie A seasons with Roma , John Arne Riise has hung up his boots as he has confessed he can’t enjoy playing football anymore. The Norwegian left fond memories in the Italian capital, where he enjoyed a successful stint from 2008 to 2011 and got close to winning the Scudetto twice, as the Giallorossi lost out on both occasions to Inter . The left-back then returned to his youth club Aalesunds in March 2016, concluding his career just three months later, as he realised he wasn’t motivated enough to keep up with game. “This is the most important decision in my career and I’ve decided to retire” the 35-year-old told reporters in a press conference. “Recently, I’ve realised that the enthusiasm and the motivation you need to continue in this … [Read more...]
Liverpool interested in Argentine’s defender Gabriel Mercado
Jurgen Klopp is reported to be considering a move for Gabriel Mercado after it was claimed the Liverpool manager travelled to San Francisco to watch the player in Copa America action for Argentina this week. The Reds boss has made secret of his wish to strengthen his defence this summer and the full-back could be on Klopp’s wanted list. And Mercado’s versatility will certainly appeal to the German. Mercado, who plays for River Plate, is a right-back by trade but can also play in central defence or the right side of midfield. Sources say Klopp was in the crowd when Mercado – who started his career with Racing Club before joining Estudiantes and then River Plate – played for his country in their 2-1 Copa America victory over Chile at the Levi’s Stadium on … [Read more...]
Liverpool to swap Jordan Ibe plus cash for Southampton’s Sadio Mane
Jordan Ibe has failed to light up Anfield under Jurgen Klopp and may leave in cash plus swap deal for the Senegalese sensation If the Anfield club agree a straight cash fee with Saints for £30million-rated winger Mane, 24, Ibe would be a major loser. So they are willing to put him in the deal for around £10m. The former Wycombe wide man has clocked up a lot of games since coming to Liverpool and in loan spells at Birmingham and Derby. But his future chances look slim. Saints will need to wait for a new boss before proceeding with the Mane sale and possible swap but the ground is being prepared for the deal to go through … [Read more...]
Liverpool keen on Udinese playmaker
One of Serie A’s most promising playmakers, Piotr Zielinski, looks set to be on the move this summer but Napoli will have to move quickly to keep him in Italy A fter a successful loan spell at Empoli last season, Piotr Zielinski has impressed Liverpool enough to table a bid for the Polish midfielder’s services. However, they could face competition in the form of Napoli. Due to the Partenopei participating in the Champions League next season, that may prove to be a decisive factor in Zielinski choosing the San Paolo over Anfield. Report have it that Liverpool have offered €12 million for Zielinski, and that he would like to join the club. Napoli are still in race, nevertheless, as talks are ongoing with Udinese. Wherever he ends up, Zielinski looks certain … [Read more...]
Kolo Toure released by Liverpool
Kolo Toure has been released by Liverpool following the expiry of his contract, according to report. Toure's release ends his three-year spell at Anfield following his arrival from Manchester City on a free transfer in the summer of 2013. The former Ivory Coast international provided back-up for Jurgen Klopp's team last season, getting a regular run in the side after the suspension of Mamadou Sakho towards the end of the campaign. Toure, 35, started for Liverpool in the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla and made 25 appearances in all last term. He was brought to Liverpool by former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers to add some experience to the squad and in total made 71 appearances for the club. There was a point in the last month when there was a chance … [Read more...]
Liverpool Gaffer Jurgen Klopp willing to give Balotelli a chance at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp wants Mario Balotelli to attend club's preseason training The 25-year-old, who joined Liverpool for £16m in 2014, scored just one goal in his 20 top flight appearances for the Serie A giants. Unsurprisingly Milan decided not to make his San Siro stay permanent, leaving the 25-year-old to return to Merseyside with his future very much up in the air. But according to GazzettaWorld , Klopp is willing to give Balotelli a chance to prove himself ahead of the former's first full season at Anfield. The enigmatic striker is said to have been called to pre-season training, which commences on July 2. Report say also Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola could still push for a move away from Liverpool after his client made his desire not to return … [Read more...]
Liverpool star midfielder grabs a hat-trick as Brazil thumped Haiti
Samba stars produced an impressive performance to show they are still contenders to win Copa America Coutinho set the five-time World Cup winners on their way by opening the scoring with sensational solo strike. The Liverpool star worked his way past two defenders before smashing the ball past goalkeeper Johnny Placide on 14 minutes. He made it two on 28 minutes with one of the easiest goals he is likely to score. Jonas drew out the goalkeeper before laying the ball off to Coutinho who had an open goal to aim at from inside the six-yard box. It became a question of how many the Brazilian’s would score as the soon to-be-ex Barcelona right-back, Dani Alves set up Renato Augusto to net a third ten minutes before half-time. Two minutes later, there was … [Read more...]
Cristian Tello attracting interest from Liverpool and Fiorentina
Fiorentina did have the winger on loan for the latter half of last season but Jurgen Klopp’s men have now emerged as contenders for his signature. Barcelona winger Cristian Tello is attracting interest from Fiorentina and Liverpool as the 24-year-old looks set to move away from the Catalan club this summer. Having spent the last six months on loan in Florence, it is thought the Gigliati are looking to make the move for the winger a permanent one, whilst Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp is also said to be an admirer of the Spaniard. Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Tello’s career in recent years and were linked with a bid for the player, before he completed a two-year loan spell to Porto from 2014 until 2016. However, despite the apparent … [Read more...]
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger retires at 31
Former Liverpool and Denmark defender Daniel Agger has announced his retirement from football after an injury-hit spell with Brondby. Agger, 31, played for Liverpool between 2006 and 2014 before returning to first club Brondby on a two-year contract after suffering with fitness issues. The return to his homeland brought no real improvement, though, and the centre-back has now announced his retirement. Thank you for your support.A great experience.It's sad,but it is the right decision to stop. I'm proud of my career. He wrote on his twitter page. Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) June 9, 2016 Agger, who was captain of the Denmark national team, held a news conference in his homeland to explain the decision on Thursday. He told reporters: "I'm pulling the plug … [Read more...]
Christian Benteke may quit Anfield if he doesn’t get regular playing time
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke says he will have to consider his future if he does not fit into Jurgen Klopp’s plans for next season. The Belgium international scored 10 goals last season, the fourth best at the club, having slipped down the pecking order when the German replaced Brendan Rodgers – the man who signed Benteke for £32.5million last summer. From mid-October, when Klopp took over, Benteke started just 13 of 52 matches and was used sparingly as a substitute having fallen behind compatriot Divock Origi. The striker has often stressed his desire to remain at the club, saying at one point he will fight like a warrior to save his Anfield career , but accepts if that pattern is likely to continue next season then he may have think about options … [Read more...]
Liverpool to lure Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera away from Porto
Reports claims Jurgen Klopp is set to land the 26-year-old star as his Kop revolution gets underway with the midfielder on the verge of joining the train to Liverpool. The reds have already completed a number of deals ahead of the summer transfer window, with Schalke’s Joel Matip and Red Star Belgrade’s Marko Grujic both snapped up earlier this year. Goalkeeper Loris Karius has also signed up for Klopp’s Kop revolution in a £4.7million deal from Mainz, but the German’s spending won’t stop there. Southampton ace Sadio Mane is a £40m target for the Reds, while Aston Villa left-back Jordan Amavi is being lined up to replace Alberto Moreno. Bayern Munich playmaker Mario Gotze is believed to be at the top of Klopp’s wishlist, but the Borussia Dortmund … [Read more...]
Barcelona and PSG track Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho
According to reports, the Liverpool midfielder is already being tracked down by the French champions, who have been in contact with the 23-year-old’s representatives. But Barcelona star Neymar is dreaming of bringing his compatriot to the Nou Camp as back-up to the sensational MSN trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Coutinho who is valued £25million by PSG is currently on international duty with Brazil and played in their controversial score draw with Colombia at the Rose Bowl in LA. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for Liverpool is a lack of Champions League football on offer next term, after Liverpool blew their chances in the Europa League final last month. Barcelona and PSG can not only offer that, but both could launch a serious tilt a … [Read more...]
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers keen on Liverpool defender
According to the Scottish Sun , who claim Rodgers is willing to spend around £3million to sign the versatile Reds defender. The 23-year-old is contracted at Anfield until 2019, but is likely to be sold this summer after being loaned out to Derby, West Brom and Norwich in recent seasons. Wisdom has featured just 22 times for Liverpool's first-team and managed only 14 appearances during his most recent loan spell at Carrow Road this term. Rodgers handed Wisdom his Liverpool debut back during his time in charge at Anfield and is understood to be a big admirer of the former England Under-21 star. The Leeds-born defender can play as a centre-half and on both sides of the defence, and Rodgers believes he'll be vital in next season's title challenge. Rodgers … [Read more...]
Liverpool, battle it out with Man Utd and West Ham to sign £10m rated Marseille star
A HOST of Premier League clubs are reportedly keeping tabs on Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou. The 21-year-old, who has represented France at youth level, enjoyed a successful season at Marseille last term, scoring 11 goals as the club finished 13th in Ligue 1. His performances have attracted interest from England, with Liverpool , Manchester United and West Ham all interested in signing him, according to The reports. The report claims West Ham are leading the race for N'Koudo and are weighing up a £10million bid. Marseille are reluctant to sell their star man but with the club recently put up for sale they may have to settle on a lower transfer fee. N'Koudo, who is yet to win a senior cap for France, is under contract until … [Read more...]
PSG interested in Liverpool’s midfielder Philippe Coutinho
Philippe Coutinho has been identified as a summer transfer target by Paris Saint-Germain , according to reports in France. The Liverpool playmaker signed a five-year contract to stay at Anfield in the February of last year and the club have stood firm against interest from other clubs in the past. However, according to Le 10 Sport, their resolve will be tested again this summer by the Ligue 1 champions, who looks to stregthen their squad for next season. The Brazilian Coutinho was named Liverpool's player of the year for the 2015/16 season and has been in suberb form for the reds. He is currently with the Brazilian National team at the Copa America in USA … [Read more...]