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Liverpool Ready To Splash Club Record Transfer Fee On Star Player

Premier League giants Liverpool have concluded plans to bid a club-record transfer fee of £85m for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele ahead of the January transfer window. The 21-year-old has struggled to live up to his expensive price tag with the Spanish champions thereby leading to rumours about his long-term future at the Nou Camp. The planned Liverpool bid eclipses the £75m transfer fee that the Reds paid fellow Premier League side Southampton for Dutch international centre-back Virgil Van Dijk in the penultimate transfer window in the New … [Read more...]

All hail the legend as former Chelsea, Liverpool star ends 20-year-old career

From West Ham to Chelsea and later to Liverpool, that was the journey of former England international Joe Cole who announced his retirement from professional football last night. Joe Cole is a household name in Stamford Bridge and one name that has always been in the mind of Chelsea faithfuls. After playing for two decades, the 37-year-old could no longer cope with the stress that accompany the game, hence, he decides to call it to quit on his successful career. Playing until 37 years of age isn't a small achievement, therefore, Joe Cole … [Read more...]

Club Legend Believes Liverpool Target Will Leave Soon

Lyon legend Cris has revealed that it would be difficult for the French Ligue 1 club to hold on to highly rated midfielder Houssem Aouar amidst transfer rumours linking him with a move away from Groupama Stadium. The retired Brazilian centre-back believes that it would be difficult for the Champions League campaigners to resist the overtures of European heavyweights for their prized asset. Cris spoke about the Lyon schemer in a chat with RMC Sport. Houssem Aouar had earlier revealed that he has no problem in staying at the club throughout … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face North London Competition For 21-Year-Old Star

Liverpool will have to contend with Premier League title rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign midfielder Nicolo Barella. Barella plays his club football with Italian Serie A side Cagliari at the moment and he has emerged as a key player for the club in the last two seasons. His impressive showings for Cagliari has attracted interests from home and abroad. Barella has repeatedly been linked with a move to Liverpool despite the fact that the Reds are well equipped in that department. Liverpool strengthened their midfield options in … [Read more...]

Juventus battle Liverpool for highly-rated French defender

Italian champions Juventus are the latest club to join the race for highly-rated French defender Jean-Clair Todibo ahead of the upcoming transfer window in January. Jean-Clair Todibo is almost on the lips of the major European sides following his impressive outings for his club in the new campaign. He plays his club football with French Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse. The 18-year-old has sealed a place in the starting lineup after he was drafted in as a replacement for West Ham United centre-back Issa Diop. Diop was the Toulouse skipper before … [Read more...]

Can Liverpool equal Arsenal’s unbeaten record?

Arsenal's team of 2005-06 season are one of the best in Premier League's history due to the fact that they are the only team to have recorded an unbeaten run throughout the season. Tutored by Arsene Wenger, the Gunners set were defensively strong that they only concede handful of goals. Their attacking line led by Thierry Henry was ruthless in front of goal making sure they ended the season as the League winner. After these glorious set of players, no team has ever achieved such remarkable feat. Pep Guardiola's Manchester city were … [Read more...]

Hit or miss – How well have Liverpool’s summer signings fared

During the summer transfer window, Jurgen Klopp spent a whopping sum of £175m to upgrade his squad by signing more quality players. Having spent such a huge amount of money, it wasn't a surprise seeing that the Merseyside club are yet to taste defeat in the League after 12 round of matches. However, things haven't gone well for some of Klopp's new recruitment as they are finding it hard to adapt to the new environment and new style of play. Some also are justifying the huge amount spent on their signature with constant awesome … [Read more...]

London Duo Join Race For Nigerian-Born Liverpool Striker

The London duo of Crystal Palace and West Ham United have joined the race for Nigerian-born striker Dominic Solanke ahead of the next transfer window in the New Year. The 21-year-old has struggled to break into the Liverpool team since he joined the Reds on a free transfer from Premier League title rivals Chelsea during last summer’s transfer window. According to the publication from The Sun, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is still keen on holding on to Dominic Solanke but will allow him to go out on loan. Chelsea Ready To Poach … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Adrien Rabiot Wants Out of PSG Ahead Of Liverpool move

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) midfielder Adrien Rabiot is reportedly edging closer to the exit door following the treatment he has received from the French Ligue 1 champions. The 23-year-old has been linked with a transfer away from the French capital with less than one year remaining on his current PSG deal. According to trusted French media outlet L’Equipe, Rabiot is unhappy at the way he has been treated by PSG manager Thomas Tuchel after he was late for a meeting. Rabiot was recently dropped from the team and he feels it was not … [Read more...]

Last Chance! klopp must win a silverware to remain at Anfield

On the 8th of October 2015, Liverpool unveiled German tactician Jurgen Klopp as their new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers. Considering his exploits with Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool's decision to go for Klopp was widely accepted by the Anfield faithful. After his unveiling ceremony, the German got down to business with the mindset of winning many trophies for the Merseyside club. Despite signing some world-class players, Klopp failed to lay strong claim for the Premier League glory in his first season at the Anfield stadium. … [Read more...]

Arsenal In Potential Swap Deal For €42m-rated Liverpool Target

Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly interested in a swap deal with AS Roma when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The swap deal would involve wantaway Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and AS Roma forward Patrik Schick. According to the publication from trusted Italian media portal Corriere Dello Sport, Arsenal want Ramsey to be part of the deal for €42m-rated Czech Republic international Schick. Ramsey has been linked with several clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, AC Milan and Juventus with less than a year left on … [Read more...]

Star Player Sends Strong Warning To Liverpool Transfer Target

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has sent a strong warning to teammate Ousmane Dembele amidst transfer rumours linking him with a move to Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window. The 2010 World Cup winner warned Dembele to improve his attitude after the exciting French winger was dropped from the Barcelona squad ahead of the home game against Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga. The recently retired Spanish international defender spoke about Dembele after his Barcelona side lost a home game for the first time in two years following the … [Read more...]

Update On The Two Players Klopp Will Send Packing For Ousmane Dembele

Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool will reportedly offload two strikers in their pursuit of highly rated French international winger Ousmane Dembele. According to the report from popular English news portal Daily Express, the Mersey side giants have to free up some funds in the bid to sign the Barcelona player. The report further revealed that the striking duo of Divock Origi and Dominic Solanke would be sacrificed for the club to finally get their transfer target. The Reds have repeatedly been linked with a move for the former Rennes … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target In Talks With Chelsea Over January Transfer

French international forward Nabil Fekir has attracted a lot of interests from several clubs in the better part of the last one year and the latest team to show interest comes from the Western part of London. The 25-year-old is said to be in talks with West Londoners Chelsea about a possible move to Stamford Bridge. New Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has already called the Lyon star to outline his plans for him ahead of a possible move to London. The Blues will have to spend at least £50m in the bid to sign him from his French Ligue 1 … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Liverpool Star To Reunite With Ex-Teammate In January

Belgian international shot-stopper Simon Mignolet is on course to reunite with one of his former teammates when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The 30-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper has been strongly linked with a move to French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice managed by former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira. The Arsenal legend who managed New York City FC from 2016-2018 has done a good job with the team after leading them to the sixth spot on the table. Nice have earned 20 points from their first twelve games in the new French Ligue 1 … [Read more...]

Nigerian-born Striker Linked With Liverpool Transfer In January

Dominic Solanke has not featured for his club in the new campaign thereby prompting transfer reports linking him with a Premier League move in the next transfer window in January. The Nigerian-born English striker has struggled to even make the Liverpool matchday squad in the new season. The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to fellow Premier League side Newcastle United. The Magpies are struggling in the lower positions of the Premier League and it’s mainly due to a lack of goals. Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez … [Read more...]

58-year-old Manager To Raid Liverpool For Two Strikers

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly interested in two Liverpool players ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The Spaniard is keen to raid his former club as he tries to find a long-term solution to the goalscoring problems in his team. According to the publication from the chronicle via NUFC blog, Rafael Benitez has drawn up a three-man strikers’ list ahead of the January transfer window. The players on the list include Watford skipper Troy Deeney and the Liverpool duo of Dominic Solanke and Divock … [Read more...]

Transfer! Liverpool fans all saying thesame thing about £72m-rated forward

Liverpool fans have demanded for the club to splash the cash on Ousmane Dembele when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The exciting French winger is one of the young prospects in the European football scene but he has failed to justify that since his move to Barcelona. He joined the Catalan club from German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund during last summer’s transfer window. The Spanish champions paid at least €105m for his signature though the transfer fee could increase potentially by €35m in add-ons. The transfer made … [Read more...]

Good News! Liverpool, Arsenal, United Target Edges Closer To Club Exit

Highly rated Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has moved closer to the exit door after he angered senior club officials. According to the publication from popular Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, senior Barcelona officials are furious with the French international winger after he skipped an important training session without any reason. Dembele, 21, was said to have gone AWOL before it later emerged that he missed the Barcelona engagement with gastroenteritis. The former Rennes forward has been linked with several European sides ahead … [Read more...]

Young Striker Finally Wants Liverpool Transfer

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has reportedly been linked with a move to the Premier League with Liverpool ahead of the upcoming transfer window in January. Jovic, 20, has been in impressive form for his German Bundesliga outfit since he teamed up with the club from Portuguese Super League side Benfica. The player joined Frankfurt on loan from the Champions League for two seasons during the 2017 transfer window. Since his move, Luka Jovic has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances in the German Bundesliga. His form has led to … [Read more...]

‘We have no problem letting him go’ – Club open to the sale of Liverpool target

German Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly opened to the sale of exciting winger Leon Bailey. The statement was credited to the club’s sporting director Jonas Boldt who was speaking during an interview with popular German media portal Bild. According to him, Bayer Leverkusen have no problem letting Leon Bailey leave the club in the future. Boldt, however, confirmed that the Jamaican international star will be staying at the club at least until the end of the current season. The 21-year-old rose to European recognition in … [Read more...]

Why i want this Liverpool star – former Arsenal captain

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is interested in the transfer of Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet ahead of the January transfer window. According to Belgian newspaper Het Belang Van Limburg, Vieira wants the Belgian international shot-stopper to team up with him at OGC Nice. Patrick Vieira is currently the Nice manager and he has led the team to ninth spot on the French Ligue 1 table. He’s ready to rescue Simon Mignolet from his Liverpool nightmare when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. The 29-year-old played second … [Read more...]

£40m Liverpool Star Emerges As A PSG Target

Summer signing Fabinho has had a mixed start to his career at Liverpool since he swapped France for the Premier League. The Brazilian international midfielder signed for Liverpool from French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco during the summer’s transfer window after the Reds paid a whopping sum of £40m for his services. After a less than impressive start to life at Liverpool, the 25-year-old has been linked with a return to France with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG). His time with the Reds has been in stark contrast with what was … [Read more...]

Forgotten Liverpool Man In Transfer Links

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has been linked with a move to newly promoted Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The 27-year-old has not had much of a playing time under Jurgen Klopp for the better part of the last one year. He’s now the third choice right-back in the Liverpool team with the England duo of Trent Alexander Arnold and Joe Gomez ahead of him in the pecking order. The England international player was formerly the Reds’ first choice right-back before he … [Read more...]

£12.6m Utility Defender Linked With Liverpool

Premier League giants Liverpool have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele ahead of the upcoming transfer window in the New Year. The 21-year-old player can play as a right-back or as a centre back and he could be a fantastic replacement for Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne. The England international defender has not reached the heights of two to three seasons back for the Reds following injuries and loss of form on the part of the former Southampton player. Mukiele could be a quality replacement for him if he is … [Read more...]