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Bayern To Decide Future Of Liverpool Target James Rodriguez

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has revealed that the German champions will be the ones to decide where the future of James Rodriguez lies. Uli Hoeness talked about James Rodriguez in his recent interview as monitored by GOAL. There have been talks over the future of James Rodriguez at Bayern Munich and it’s not clear whether the Colombian international will stay at the Allianz Arena beyond this summer. James Rodriguez is a Real Madrid player but he’s currently on a two-year loan to Bayern Munich until the end of this season. The … [Read more...]

Juventus Plotting Summer Raid For Liverpool Target Isco and Marcelo

Italian Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly eyeing a double swoop on European champions Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from popular Italian news portal Tuttosport which claimed that the Italians will raid Real Madrid for the duo of Isco Alarcon and Marcelo. Spanish international Isco has not had the best of times at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season especially since club manager Santiago Solari took over in October. Ex-Real Madrid winger Solari was initially appointed … [Read more...]

Bayern In €120m Bid For Liverpool Target Marco Asensio

German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are ready to spend as much as €120m (£104m) on Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. Don Balon claim that the Bavarian giants want to capitalise on his situation at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to swoop in on him during this summer’s transfer window. Bayern Munich have already made contact with the player over a possible move to the Allianz Arena. Marco Asensio has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. The player that could cost … [Read more...]

BBC pundit Garth Crooks names who rescued Liverpool from defeat

BBC pundit Garth Crooks has stated that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was the man who saved his side from suffering a defeat when he stopped Jesse Lingard’s shot. The BBC pundit described it as a moment of sheer brilliance as it would have been the only goal of the game and against the visiting Red team. The draw was enough for the Merseyside club to move top in the league table with a point difference from second-placed Man City. What's next for Victor Moses — To save his career or save Fenerbahce? However, the BBC pundit claims … [Read more...]

Major Arsenal concern ahead of Bournemouth game

After securing a convincing 2-0 win against Southampton in the weekend, the North London outfit Arsenal will yet again line up before Bournemouth on Wednesday to continue the push so as to seal their standing in the fourth position. Following the 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Man United, the Gunners have now moved on to the fourth position and they will be looking forward to retaining the spot ahead of Chelsea and the Red Devils. However, manager Unai Emery has stated that his side will hope to maintain the push by facing each game as they … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Delighted With Old Trafford Draw

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is happy with the outcome of the Reds’ Premier League clash at Manchester United. In his post-match thoughts with the Liverpool website, the Liverpool left-back expressed his delight with the goalless draw with Manchester United in their league clash at Old Trafford. He further stated that there was an opportunity to secure the maximum points but they are happy with the point which took Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table. The Scottish national team skipper went on to say that Liverpool started … [Read more...]

Man United ahead of Liverpool, make contact for star player

Manchester United are believed to have gone ahead of Liverpool in their bid to secure the signature of Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes by making a contact with the player. The Red Devils and the Merseyside club have both indicated interest in the Portuguese international with claims that they will both make moves as soon as the coming summer transfer window is opened but United have moved a step forward with an inquiry of his availability. Bruno Fernandes is known to be one of the best players in the Portuguese League and has impressed … [Read more...]

30-Year-Old Liverpool Midfielder Linked With Southampton Return

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana could return to former club Southampton when the transfer window reopens in the summer. Daily Mirror claim that the Saints could welcome England international Lallana back to the club this summer. The 30-year-old has endured a frustrating spell at Liverpool due to several injury problems. Adam Lallana helped Southampton gain promotion to the top flight of English football in 2012 before enjoying his best season for the Saints during the 2013/14 season. He helped Southampton to the eighth spot at the end … [Read more...]

Liverpool Chief Provides Update On Summer Transfer Plans

Liverpool chief Billy Hogan has provided a big transfer update that will be music to the ears of the Reds’ faithful. Billy Hogan is the managing director at Liverpool and he has revealed that manager Jurgen Klopp will have money to spend when the transfer window reopens. This is coming on the back of recent reports that Liverpool manager might not be able to strengthen his team adequately due to the planned development on their Stadium. Billy Hogan allayed those fears in his recent interview with FCbusiness as he confirmed that funds will … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Double European Threat For €100m Player

Five-time European champions Liverpool have to contend with the threat of two European clubs in their quest to sign in-form Portuguese international player Bruno Fernandes who plays for Sporting Lisbon FC of Portugal at the moment. The threat of the two European clubs was revealed by Portuguese media outlet Record. It was revealed that Italian Serie A giants AC Milan and Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are also keen on the player who has a release clause of €100m at Portuguese Super League giants Sporting Lisbon. Other Premier League … [Read more...]

Man United Game Won’t Decide Premier League Title – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is certain that his side’s huge Premier League clash with Manchester United won’t decide the destination of the league title. Manchester United host Klopp and his players at Old Trafford in their second league meeting of this season looking to avenge the defeat suffered in the first meeting. Klopp believes that there’s still a long way to go in the title race after the game against Manchester United on Sunday evening during his pre-match thoughts. He masterminded the earlier win recorded this season as Xerdan … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boost As Bayern Winger Suffers Hamstring Problem

Merseyside giants Liverpool have been handed a major boost following the news that Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman may not play in their Champions League second leg clash next month. Liverpool and Bayern Munich played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday night and the tie is delicately poised ahead of the second leg scheduled to take place at the Allianz Arena on March 13. Bayern Munich will likely be without the aforementioned Coman after he sustained a hamstring injury during their league … [Read more...]

Liverpool Ready For ‘Outstanding’ End To Season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is adamant that his players are ready for the outstanding last period of the season after regaining momentum in the race for the Premier League title. Klopp spoke about the Reds’ renewed interest in the Premier League title race during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the huge league clash with rivals Manchester United at the Theatre of Dreams on Sunday. Liverpool slowed down in the title race as a result of successive draws against Leicester City and West Ham United but a thumping victory over Bournemouth in … [Read more...]

Liverpool Can Make Title Statement At Man Utd

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that the Reds can make a big title statement at Old Trafford when they take on rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The ex-Liverpool defender told Sky Sports that his former club can make a big statement in the Premier League title race with a positive result at the Theatre of Dreams in what’s the start of a busy week. After the game against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday evening, Liverpool will host in-form Watford at Anfield on Wednesday before facing … [Read more...]

Roy Hodgson To Break Premier League Record Against Leicester

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is taking inspiration from veteran broadcaster David Attenborough as he prepares to break a Premier League record. Roy Hodgson will beat the record of the late Sir Bobby Robson as the oldest manager to ever manage a Premier League game at the age of 71 years and 198 days when he leads his Crystal Palace side out against Leicester City. The Foxes host Crystal Palace in a Matchweek 27 clash in the Premier League later on Saturday evening and former Liverpool manager Hodgson is expected to break the record of … [Read more...]

One player Ole Gunnar Solskajer will not risk for Liverpool

This weekend remains difficult for Man United and Liverpool as both teams will clash in the Premier League fixture with both sides needing a win for one reason or the other. The Merseyside club need a win to return back to the top of the league table as well as stand a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. For United, there is a need to cement their chances of a Champions League qualification with a top four finish while a win will give interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer the better advantage to secure the job at United on a … [Read more...]

The statement Mata made that could scare Liverpool

English Premier League outfit Man United star Juan Mata has stated that his team will not be playing Liverpool alone but will be joined by 75,000 fans on Sunday at the Old Trafford. Suggestions are that the statement could send panic to the Liverpool team because of the fact that they will have to face the fans as well. The game poses to be a big challenge for both sides because of its importance in shaping the league table as well as getting to make certain decisions at the Old Trafford. After defeat United to £100m-rated target … [Read more...]

Virgil Van Dijk receives the most damning report of his career

Arguably, Liverpool defender Vigil Van Dijk has never been told he is not good enough since joining the Anfield as it is being done by Man United legend Nemanja Vidic. Vigil Van Dijk joined the Merseyside club in the last summer window from Southampton and has established himself as one of the best defenders in the league. The former Southampton player is now being tipped as the backbone of the Liverpool defence but that will not be acceptable by the Man United legend who claims that he will not swap any Red Devils defender to have Vigil Van … [Read more...]

What United apply on pith ahead of Liverpool visit

English Premier League outfit Manchester United will host Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League tie and the preparation for the host has been on the high for such an important game. James Cooper reports that the Red Devils players do not only read for the encounter but the pitch is already set for the game in a unique way as garlic is being applied on the pitch just like the body is being enhanced with tea bags. It has been revealed that the application of the root is a tradition at the Old Trafford and it is being done one a week. It has … [Read more...]

United to get Alex Ferguson advantage ahead of Liverpool clash

English Premier League Manchester United players will have the opportunity of having talks with legendary manager Alex Ferguson as hinted by interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ahead of the big clash against Liverpool. The Red Devils will welcome hungry Liverpool on Sunday knowing that the game remains a must-win for the Merseyside team. Man United are ready to stop them. There is no doubt that the legendary boss has not been far from the Red Devils since interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over and he has always had an influence in … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Barcelona Threat For 16-Goal Ligue 1 Attacker

Premier League title contenders Liverpool will do well to fend off the threat of Spanish champions Barcelona in the wake of the news that the Nou Camp giants have joined the race to sign Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe. France Football claim that the Blaugrana sent scouts to watch the Ivorian international star in action for his Lille side in their last league game. Barcelona scouts were in attendance as Lille played out a goalless draw at home to Montpellier on Sunday. Barcelona are not the only club keen on a move for the 23-year-old. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boss Backs Solskjaer For Permanent Man Utd Job

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has thrown his weight behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the permanent managerial job at Manchester United. Ex-Red Devils striker Solskjaer has impressed on his role as the interim manager at the Theatre of Dreams and that has led to widespread calls for him to be named the permanent manager at Old Trafford. In his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the mammoth Premier League clash at Manchester United, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pointed out how Manchester United are a different team since … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Unfazed By Barren Run vs Man Utd

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has played down his barren scoring run against Manchester United as both sides prepare to face each other in the Premier League on Sunday. In an interview with Premier League TV, Salah said that he doesn’t care if the record remains as long as the Reds win against their rivals. The Egyptian international player further said that Liverpool want to stay at the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool must get at least a draw to end the weekend at the top of the Premier League log. Mohamed Salah has not … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Defender Pens New Palace Deal

Crystal Palace defender Martin Kelly has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract at Selhurst Park. The news of his contract extension was confirmed by the South London club earlier on Friday. The 28-year-old has signed a new contract that will take his time at Crystal Palace until the end of the 2020/21 season. Martin Kelly came through the Liverpool Academy before making his first team debut for the five-time European champions in 2008. The one-cap England international played 33 Premier League games for … [Read more...]

Is Jurgen Klopp playing mind game ahead of United tie with this statement?

There are suggestions that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is in the mind game business after his recent statement about Man United’s interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of their tie on Sunday. The Reds will have the opportunity to return top in the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City with three points clear but that will only be subjected to the end result of the clash against the Red Devils. The Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been impressive since he took over at the Old Trafford, helping United to return to winning ways … [Read more...]