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He won’t leave by January, club rules out move for another Liverpool’s star player

Italian Serie A Champions Juventus' chief executive has ruled out a winter transfer move for Germany international playmaker Emre Can after failing to secure the services of the Liverpool midfield maestro during the recently shut summer transfer window. Juventus Chief Executive Beppe Marotta does not think Liverpool will allow Emre Can to leave later in January, despite the Germany international midfielder's contract expiring next summer. Marotta informed Premium Sport in an interview "We [Juventus] do not think we [Juventus] are going to make … [Read more...]

Liverpool boss defends summer decision

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has defended his stance not to sign a new top striker this summer and insisted that his current attackers that the Merseyside club has are good enough to win trophies. The only forward that Liverpool signed this recently slammed summer transfer window was former Chelsea youngster Dominic Solanke, who despite being highly rated, lacks the much-needed experience at the highest football level. The Merseysider’s have not had quality outings from their forwards in recent years and the last League season that someone had … [Read more...]

Klopp: Romelu Lukaku Joining Liverpool Would Have Been Interesting

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has dropped some hints that he would have tried to land Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku for his own side during the summer transfer window, assuming they stood a chance of getting the player's signature ahead of the Old Trafford club. Lukaku moved to Man United from Everton for a whopping £75 Million during the summer transfer window, despite that he was widely expected to return back to his former club Chelsea. He has, however, make a superb start to his career at Manchester United by scoring nine times in his … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Chelsea And Liverpool

According to reports, there are concerns at Old Trafford that one of their injured top players in the person of Paul Pogba won't be fully fit until mid-November. Pogba has been sidelined since he picked up a hamstring injury about three weeks back, but has been impressive in his side's midfield before the incident. The France international moved to Manchester United last summer from Serie A Side Juventus for a whopping £89million, and he has begun showing his true self this season. Pogba is now adjusting adequately to life in the premier … [Read more...]

Liverpool Top Target Single Out This Liverpool Star As ‘Tough Player’ – Not Countiho And Mane

Liverpool top target Virgil Van Dijk has heaped lots of praises on Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge following speculations that both of them could have been teammates at Anfield this term. Van Dijk has evolved into one of the best defenders in the premier league, and he was a hot prospect during the summer transfer window when he emerged as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. It is understood that the player favoured Liverpool than other clubs after having spoken with the reds German boss … [Read more...]

Star player makes vow to Liverpool after failed summer transfer

Brazil international midfielder Philippe Coutinho has vowed to ‘give his maximum’ to Merseyside giant Liverpool after a transfer to Spanish La Liga side FC Barcelona fell through this summer transfer window. The Brazilian submitted a transfer request as the La Liga side made several offers for his services throughout the transfer window - only for Liverpool to stand firm and deny the Liverpool man the opportunity to move to the Nou Camp. Coutinho, 25, missed the beginning of the English Premier League season with a back problem but was passed … [Read more...]

Good News – Coutinho Send Exciting Messages To Liverpool Fans

Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho has told the club's fans that he has put behind him all that happened during the summer transfer window and is now ready to put all his attention to playing the Reds. Coutinho was heavily linked with a move to La Liga side Barcelona after he emerged as a target for the Catalan giants during the past summer transfer window. He is understood to have submitted a transfer request in an attempt to force a move to the Camp Nou club, but the Reds refused to let go of him. Jurgen Klopp's side are said to have … [Read more...]

Liverpool fans oppose plan to move Arsenal fixture to Christmas Eve

Merseyside giant Liverpool and their fans are heavily against any plans by the Premier League to reschedule their fixture at North London club Arsenal to Christmas Eve. According to a source, as reported by ESPN FC, the Reds are aware of the proposed move and are prepared to contest against the possibility of the match, originally scheduled for 23rd December, being put back by a day for television purpose. The Merseyside giant will contest that playing at the Emirates on Christmas Eve would make it very difficult for away fans to attend the … [Read more...]

Deal almost done as star player agent hand Liverpool major boost

Merseyside giant Liverpool have been handed a major transfer boost in their chase of Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam after the player's agent admitted the defender is unlikely to sign a new contract in Italy. Last campaign, the defender emerged as one of the most scouted defenders in Europe, with a lot of top clubs enquiring about his availability. One such suitor were Liverpool, who have had continued issues establishing a permanent left-back. Ghoulam remained with the Serie A club as the summer transfer window slams shut, but has only one … [Read more...]

Man United Hero Wants Former Liverpool Star To Play For Old Trafford

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville believes Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has what it takes to play and shine at his former side at Old Trafford. The Barcelona player moved to Camp Nou from Liverpool for a fee worth £65million back in 2014, and he is popularly regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe. He has formed a classic partnership upfront with the duo of Lionel Messi and Neymar at Camp Nou - before the Brazilian made his big-money move to PSG this summer. When he was still playing in the English top flight, Suarez scored … [Read more...]

See How Chelsea Boss Contributed To Liverpool’s Champions League Woes

Spartak Moscow boss Massimo Carrera has made it known that the advice he received from Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was crucial to his side's ability to secure a 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Tuesday. Carrera was assistant manager to Conte when they were still working at Juventus and Italy, and both of them have remained close friends keeping in touch. The Spartak manager made it known before the match that he had spoken to his friend Antonio about Jurgen Klopp, even though the tactician played down the length of the discussion. Jurgen Klopp's … [Read more...]

Fans urge Jurgen Klopp to do this ahead of Newcastle match

Liverpool supporters are eager to see manager Jurgen Klopp make an attacking change to his squad for Sunday’s English Premier League away trip to Premier League returnee Newcastle United. Reds faithful’s have called for the German tactician to put faith on former Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge in place of the out-of-form Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who failed to cover himself in glory in Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw with Russian side Spartak Moscow. The Brazil international striker has, for many times, consolidated his position as … [Read more...]

Man United Set To Tackle Liverpool, Arsenal For Amazing Striker

Talented teenager Dylan Asonganyi has been very much impressive recently, and it appears his superb performances will give him the chance to find himself playing on higher grounds anytime soon. According to reports, the premier league trio of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping close tabs on the 16-year-old, and are likely to take steps for his signature. The youngster has had a superb start to the 2017/18 season, scoring nine goals in seven matches for MK Dons’ Under-18 side, and his form has caught the attention of various … [Read more...]

Mourinho Annoyed With The Advantage Of Chelsea, Liverpool, In Title Race

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is not pleased with the scheduling of premier league matches after Champions League away games, and he believes Man United rivals have an advantage in the title race. Jose Mourinho's side will clash with CSKA Moscow in Russia on Wednesday and they will have less than 72 hours to get ready for their next premier league game against Crystal Palace on Saturday at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool also travelled to Russia this week to play with Spartak Moscow on Tuesday night but will have another extra … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs. Spartak Moscow: Probable 4-3-3 attacking Lineup

After a difficult fourth win over former Champions Leicester City in the Premier League, Liverpool returns to action in faraway Russia as they tackle Spartak Moscow in the second match of their UEFA Champions League campaign this season. Klopp’s men drew their first match against La Liga side Sevilla at home, even after dominating the encounter, and will hope to correct all wrongs this time around. Spartak Moscow have not been in form lately and have a couple of injuries to worry about. The Russian side by no means, favourites to pick any points … [Read more...]

Klopp Accused Of Taking Decision That Contribute To Liverpool’s Woes

Former Liverpool man Phil Thompson insists his former side have sold their ‘best defender’ when they allowed Mamadou Sakho leave in the summer. Sakho moved to Liverpool in 2013 from Paris Saint-Germain but fell out of favour with the club's boss Jurgen Klopp last year. The France international was sent out on loan to Crystal Palace for the second-half of last term and he impressed greatly at the club, helping them avoid relegation. The Eagles ended 14th last season, and the impact of Sakho cannot be overemphasised. However, the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Listen To Offer For Philippe Coutinho

According to new reports, Liverpool have told their star player Philippe Coutinho that they will listen to offers for him from La Liga giants Barcelona when January comes. The Brazilian player was heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer amid serious interest from the Catalan giants, and while he was keen on making the move to Camp Nou after submitting a transfer request to the Merseyside club, Liverpool refused to do business with Barca in the summer and repeatedly turned down bids for him. The Spanish club are understood to … [Read more...]

Confirmed: See The Liverpool Squad Clashing With Spartak Moscow On Tuesday

After managing to get a 3-2 win over Leicester City last weekend at the King Power Stadium, Liverpool will be resuming to Champions League duties this week for their next group match game and will be clashing with Spartak Moscow. Jurgen Klopp is travelling to Russia with his men to face the Moscow club, and has confirmed his 21-man squad for the Tuesday game. Samba star player Philippe Coutinho has been added back into the first-team after his transfer saga during the past summer window, and he played a big role helping his side get all 3 … [Read more...]

Ashely Young Sends Warning To Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool

Man United star player Ashely Young is feeling so happy that his side were able to work hard to get a tough 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday. Young admitted after the weekend premier league victory, that he is delighted his side are getting big wins against opponents every week. The Old Trafford club kick-start this season on a fly, and as things stands now, Jose Mourinho's side have scored 17 goals in their first six premier league games and are still flying on fire. They've won three different clubs 4-0 already so far - West Ham, … [Read more...]

Liverpool rival clubs in swoop for Ezri Konsa

According to reports, Liverpool are battling City rivals, Everton, to sign Charlton youngster Ezri Konsa, a highly-rated sensational centre-back. The teenager has played nine matches in all competitions so far this campaign, building on becoming a regular starter for Charlton last season as he played 39 matches. It looks as though his brilliant form has attracted suitors from the two Premier League clubs, with British outlet The Sun reporting that Reds scouts thinks he has what it takes to play in the Premier League. However, they’ll face … [Read more...]

Liverpool manager hits out at critics of former Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at England international forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain‘s critics and says it is unfair to compare the Ox with fellow summer signing Mohamed Salah. While the Egyptian has hit the ground running and quickly established himself as a pivotal part of Klopp’s new-look attack line, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has spent the majority of his Anfield career on the bench thus far. The England star, who is yet to win a match for his new team since his transfer deadline day move, turned in a woeful outing against … [Read more...]

4-3-3: Should Liverpool manager set up this eleven, Leicester City would be blown away on Saturday

Liverpool fans have been disappointed lately after seeing their team suffer a serious dip in form. Jurgen Klopp’s team thumped Arsenal 4-0 before to the international break in August, but have since then failed to secure a win in any of their four matches in all competitions, the latest a 2-0 loss to former Premier League Champions Leicester City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Liverpool also lost 5-0 to Premier League giant Manchester City earlier in September and were unable to defeat La Liga side Sevilla in their first UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]

Leicester vs Liverpool: Klopp Get Injury Boost For Crucial Clash

Liverpool will be playing Leicester City for the second time in five days this weekend at the King Power Stadium. They lost 2-0 to Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night with goals from the duo of Shinji Okazaki and Islam Slimani knocking them out of the competition. Jurgen Klopp's side have now lost the last three at the King Power Stadium, and they will be looking to get something different in the premier league game on Saturday. The reds will be looking to bounce back in the league following their 1-1 draw with Burnley last week … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Sign Dayot Upamecano

According to reports coming from Germany, English premier league side Liverpool are planning a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano to solve their defensive problems. So far this season, Liverpool have already conceded nine goals in the Premier League and manager Jurgen Klopp have been widely criticised for not signing superb defenders during the summer transfer window for this term. Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk was their major target in the summer, and the player himself is understood to be interested in coming over to … [Read more...]

Riise States Liverpool’s Champions League Fate For This Season

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes have been written off this season by one of their former stars in the person of John Arne Riise. The Norwegian has given a cold assessment of his former side's hopes in the Champions League this term after their unpleasant start to the season. Riise played for Liverpool between 2001 and 2008 and was part of the team that won the Champions League trophy in 2005 after beating AC Milan side to the surprise of the world. And even though the reds could also reach the final once more in 2007, they lost on that … [Read more...]