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50-50: Liverpool Target Could Still Stay At Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has revealed that star player Julian Brandt could still stay at the German Bundesliga club beyond this summer. Rudi Voller spoke to reporters about Julian Brandt after Bayer Leverkusen secured a return to Champions League football on the final day of the German Bundesliga season on Saturday. According to him via SportBuzzer, Julian Brandt has a 50-50 chance of staying at the club beyond this summer and that it’s the same scenario for the chance of him leaving Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Rudi … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Chelsea To Open Contract Talks With Liverpool Target

Europa League finalists Chelsea are set to open contract talks with young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi who has just one year left on his current deal at the club. This is according to widespread reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. Chelsea are desperate to hand him a new deal to prevent him from leaving the club this summer amidst intense interest from clubs like Liverpool. Champions League finalists Liverpool have been mentioned as one of the teams keen on his transfer this summer. The German duo of Borussia Dortmund and … [Read more...]

Revealed: Liverpool Send Scouts To Watch Ex-Man Utd Winger

Premier League giants Liverpool have registered their interest in Lyon attacker Memphis Depay. It was revealed that the Reds are weighing up the possibility of signing him during this summer’s transfer window. Memphis Depay was watched by the Liverpool scouts during the league game against Marseille last weekend. Marseille were beaten 3-0 at home by Lyon who secured a big win over their rivals. According to media portal Mercato365, Liverpool scouted Dutch international Memphis Depay and two others during the game. Deal On!!! … [Read more...]

Four EPL sides benefit from new UEFA rule

Four English Premier League sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool have all benefitted from the new UEFA rule on substitution as they all head into the European cup finals. The North London outfit and their West counterpart will lock horns later on May 29 in the Europa League finals in Azerbaijan while Liverpool will battle Tottenham in the Champion League on Saturday, June 1 However, the four teams have been told that they will now be allowed to make the fourth substitution in the finals should it stretch to the extra time. … [Read more...]

Deal Off: Liverpool Say No To Forward Sale Despite PSG Interest

Five-time European champions Liverpool have no plans of selling forward Roberto Firmino this summer according to the BBC Sport. Liverpool are adamant that the Brazilian international will stay at the club beyond this summer despite the strong interest from French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG). PSG manager Thomas Tuchel is said to be a huge admirer of the aforementioned Firmino and he’s been targeted as the French giants prepare for life outside of Edinson Cavani. Uruguayan international Cavani is the first choice striker at PSG but the … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Ex-Liverpool Manager In Newcastle Talks Over New Deal

Newcastle United are desperate to keep manager Rafael Benitez at the club beyond this summer. The Spanish tactician has few months left on his current deal at the St. James Park but he has doubts over transfer dealings at the club thereby fuelling the reluctance to commit his long-term to Newcastle United. The Magpies faithfuls want him to stay at the club and there might be light at the end of the tunnel for them according to English media portal Shields Gazette. It was revealed that Rafael Benitez has entered into the second round of … [Read more...]

Deal On: Spurs Lining Up £40m Bid For Chelsea Target

North London club Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a big money move for highly rated AS Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo according to widespread reports coming out of the British media. Nicolo Zaniolo is widely regarded as one of the best young players in Italy and Spurs are interested in him. The 19-Year-old has been a revelation in his first season as an AS Roma player. According to the Daily Mirror, Spurs are ready to spend as much as £40m on Zaniolo who has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea. Betting Preview: Tottenham … [Read more...]

Deal On: West Ham In Pole Position To Sign £30m Liverpool Target

London club West Ham United are reportedly the front-runners in the race to sign FC Porto striker Moussa Marega during this summer’s transfer window. The Hammers’ status as the favourites for the player’s signature was confirmed by Portuguese media outlet Record which claimed that they are in charge of the £30m race to sign Marega. Champions League finalists Liverpool have previously been linked with the player but the Reds will have to play second fiddle to West Ham United. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will leave the club this summer … [Read more...]

Revealed: Liverpool Face London Threat For £40m Neres

Champions League finalists Liverpool will have to deal with the threat of London club Chelsea in the race to sign Ajax Amsterdam forward David Neres according to the Daily Mail. David Neres has been in very good form for Ajax Amsterdam this season and that has attracted the interest of Liverpool who might need a replacement for Daniel Sturridge who’s contract will expire this summer. Liverpool are not the only ones interested in the £40m-rated David Neres. French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Arsenal and Chelsea are also … [Read more...]

Revealed: Liverpool Will Sign Prodigal Son For The Right Price

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is certain that the Reds would welcome the opportunity to re-sign former player Philippe Coutinho this summer. Jamie Carragher talked about Barcelona midfielder Coutinho in a chat with the Liverpool Echo. According to him, Liverpool will embrace the chance to sign the player if he’s available for the right price. Philippe Coutinho was on the payroll at Liverpool before he signed for Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona in a controversial manner last year. Liverpool reluctantly sold him to Barcelona for a … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Agent Confirms Liverpool Interest In Goalkeeper

Premier League giants Liverpool have registered their interest in Trabzonspor shot stopper Ugurcan Cakir according to his agent. Erdi Kirkpinar told Turkish media outlet Ajansspor about the interest of the five-time European champions. Ugurcan Cakir, 23, is also attracting the interest of both Lille and Schalke 04. According to Kirkpinar, German Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 have not made an official offer for his client. Brazilian international Alisson Becker is the undisputed number one at Liverpool but the former AS Roma shot stopper … [Read more...]

Dramatic U-turn: West Ham To Offer Ex-Liverpool Striker New Deal

West Ham United have made a dramatic u-turn by reaching the decision to offer striker Andy Carroll a new deal for him to stay at the club beyond this summer. This is according to the publication from popular English news portal The Sun which claimed that the former Liverpool player is now expected to sign a new contract. Andy Carroll was initially expected to leave the Hammers upon the expiration of his current deal with West Ham United. The 30-year-old has battled with several injuries during his time in East London. The former England … [Read more...]

Ultimate Test: Real Madrid Plotting Big Bid For 26-Goal Liverpool Forward

Reigning European champions Real Madrid are ready to test the resolve of Premier League giants Liverpool by making a big bid for star player Mohamed Salah. The incoming Real Madrid bid for Egyptian international Salah was revealed by media outlet Canal+ Real Madrid have been linked with several players as they plan to rebuild their playing squad for next season. The Los Merengues have already signed Brazilian utility defender Eder Militao from Portuguese giants FC Porto and he’s expected to join the club this summer. Eder Militao can … [Read more...]

Deal Off: Liverpool To Miss Out On Nine-Goal Attacker

Premier League giants Liverpool are almost certain to miss out on Bayer Leverkusen attacker Julian Brandt if reports emanating from the media in Germany are anything to be reckoned with. This is because the aforementioned player will most likely join Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund rather than Liverpool this summer. According to Sky Germany, Julian Brandt will join 1997 Champions League winners Borussia Dortmund if he decides to leave fellow German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen this summer. He has been constantly linked with a move to … [Read more...]

Transfer Fight: Liverpool, Chelsea Battle To Sign Dutch Whizkid

Liverpool and Chelsea will go head-to-head for the right to sign Dutch whizkid Xavier Mbuyamba according to widespread reports in the United Kingdom (UK) media. Xavier Mbuyamba plays his club football for Dutch second tier side MVV Maastricht at the moment. The specific publication from the Daily Mirror claimed that both Liverpool and Chelsea want to sign the young Dutch defender this summer. Xavier Mbuyamba came through the Academy at Eerste Divisie club MVV Maastricht before making his first team debut in November 2018. Liverpool … [Read more...]

Deal On: Hertha Want Permanent Transfer For Liverpool Midfielder

German Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin are plotting a summer move for highly-rated Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic. The Reds midfielder is on a season-long loan at the German capital club at the moment having joined them at the start of this season. Hertha Berlin sporting director Michael Preetz while confirming the club’s bid to sign Grujic permanently told SportBild that he can now call Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the title fight for the Premier League trophy. Klopp and has been preoccupied with the Premier League title race with … [Read more...]

Second Fiddle: Liverpool Usurped In Race To Sign Leverkusen Attacker

Champions League finalists Liverpool have reportedly been usurped in the race to sign highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Julian Brandt in this summer’s transfer window. Julian Brandt is one of several players been linked with the Reds this summer. According to the specific publication from the Daily Mirror, Liverpool have been overtaken by fellow Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur in the quest to sign the aforementioned Brandt. German international Brandt has been in very good form for a Bayer Leverkusen side chasing … [Read more...]

Time Up: Liverpool Target To Leave Real Madrid THIS Summer

Bayern Munich playmaker James Rodriguez will leave Spanish club Real Madrid upon his return to the La Liga outfit this summer according to widespread reports coming out of the media in Spain. James Rodriguez has been on loan at German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich since the start of last season. The Colombian international joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal worth £11m as paid for by the Bavarian giants with the option to make the transfer permanent for £36m at the end of his loan deal this summer. He has been linked with … [Read more...]

Expensive Flop: Ex-Liverpool Star Transfer-listed At Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been put up for sale by the club according to the latest reports emanating from the Italian media. Brazilian international Coutinho has failed to fulfill his potentials at Barcelona in the last 18 months and he could be on his way out of the club this summer. According to the report from Calciomercato, the former Liverpool player has been transfer-listed at Barcelona with the Spaniards keen to recoup the majority of their transfer fee on him. Barcelona have already lined up a big money move for … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Transfer Window Officially Opens For Premier League Clubs

This summer’s transfer window could potentially be the biggest in recent times as clubs try to boost their respective playing squads ahead of the new season. The transfer window for Premier League clubs opened earlier on Thursday and it would last for the better part of three months before it shuts a day before the start of the season billed for Saturday, August 9, 2019. North London giants Tottenham Hotspur made history after they failed to sign any player throughout this season. Done Deal!! United complete deal for young talented … [Read more...]

Confirmed: Ex-Liverpool Striker To Leave Burnley This Summer

Burnley striker Peter Crouch will leave the club at the end of his current contract at the Turf Moor. As confirmed by Goal, the former Liverpool star is one of four players to leave Burnley this summer. Apart from Peter Crouch, ex-Stoke City striker Jonathan Walters, former Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard and Stephen Ward will leave the Clarets at the end of their respective contracts. Ex-England international Peter Crouch suffered relegation with Stoke City in the Premier League in the last campaign. He spent the first … [Read more...]

Done Deal: Leverkusen To Lose Liverpool Target If They Miss Out On UCL

German Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen could lose a lot of their top players if they miss out on qualification for the Champions League next season. According to trusted German newspaper SportBild, Bayer Leverkusen will need to sell their top players including Julian Brandt if they don’t finish in the top four places on the German Bundesliga table. Leverkusen are in fifth spot and they are away from fourth-placed Borussia Moenchengladbach on goal difference ahead of the final set of games this season. Only the top four places will … [Read more...]

Revealed: Liverpool Face European Threat For €80m-rated Player

Champions League finalists Liverpool will face threat of several European sides in their bid to sign Napoli attacker Lorenzo Insigne. According to Italian news portal Corriere della Sera, two Italian Serie A sides and one Spanish La Liga club are in the running to sign the aforementioned Insigne. Inter Milan and AC Milan are said to be interested in a summer move for the Italian international winger, while Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid are also keen on a transfer for the petite player. The two Italian clubs had previously registered their … [Read more...]

Big Request: Neymar Urges PSG To Sign Ex-Liverpool Playmaker

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) talisman Neymar is said to be pushing the club to sign compatriot Philippe Coutinho when the transfer window reopens in few weeks time. According to Spanish news portal Sport, Neymar wants PSG to sign Coutinho who’s expected to be available for a transfer this summer. Neymar and Coutinho played together for the Brazilian national team. Former Liverpool player Coutinho has not been able to live up to his huge potentials since he left the Reds for Spanish champions Barcelona in January 2018. His transfer from … [Read more...]

Manager Of The Season: Guardiola Beats Klopp To Premier League Award

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been rewarded for leading his team to a second successive Premier League title last weekend. The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss has been named the Manager of the Season ahead of the likes of his Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp, Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Santo and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Spanish tactician was named the Manager of the Season by the League Managers Association (LMA) on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola retained the Manager of the Season Award … [Read more...]