Newly crowned European champions Liverpool have joined the race to sign Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as they target a new backup option for undisputed first choice shot stopper Alisson Becker. Brazilian international Alisson Becker is the first choice goalkeeper at Liverpool following his big money move from Italian Serie A giants AS Roma last summer. According to Wales Online via Goal, Neil Etheridge is being targeted by the Reds as a second choice behind the aforementioned Alisson Becker. Liverpool will have to contend with other interested Premier League sides like West Ham United and Aston Villa. Both West Ham United and Aston Villa have had separate £8m bids rejected for the 29-year-old Cardiff City goalkeeper. Liverpool Star Reveals … [Read more...]
Liverpool Future Plans On Hold For 31-Year-Old Shot Stopper
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has revealed that his future plans are on the back burner as the Reds chase down honours in two major competitions. Mignolet and Liverpool can still end the season with two trophies with the Merseysiders still in the Champions League and the Premier League. The Reds are closing in on a last four berth in the Champions League after beating Portuguese champions FC Porto 2-0 at home in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Portugal next week on Wednesday. Betting Preview: Ajax Amsterdam vs Juventus: Visitors Favourites Liverpool are also in the running for the Premier League title as they are in a two-team race with defending champions Manchester City. The Reds … [Read more...]
Mignolet is staying at Anfield beyond January — Report
Liverpool second choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is going nowhere this month as the Reds insist they want him as cover for Alisson Becker. The Belgian goalkeeper has endured a frustrating season at Anfield and he wants to leave at the ongoing transfer window but the Reds hierarchies are very reluctant to entertain offers from suitors. ESPN claimed that a club (whom they failed to reveal its identity) is ready to pay any amount for the 30-year-old netminder, but the Merseyside club turned down the offer because they want him to remain at Anfield for the rest of the season. Mignolet has had a bittersweet spell with the Reds but he seems tired of sitting on the substitute and he's ready to part ways with the team. Video: Liverpool star humiliated with a … [Read more...]
Liverpool Goalkeeper To Stay Until Summer – Report
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will reportedly stay at the club for the remainder of this season. This is as a result of the publication from the stables of popular media outlet ESPN. It was revealed that the Belgian international shot stopper won’t be granted his desire to leave the club during the ongoing January transfer window. The former Sunderland star wanted to leave the club last summer but the move was blocked by the club. French Ligue 1 side Nice are long-term admirers of the Belgian shot stopper and could make a move for him if he’s available for a transfer. Contact made with Philippe Coutinho’s agent Simon Mignolet has fallen out of favour at Liverpool following the arrival of Brazilian national team star Alisson Becker from … [Read more...]
Video: Liverpool confirm Mignolet already looking forward to tonight match against Chelsea
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Belgium international, Simon Mignolet will be starting for the Reds as they play against Chelsea tonight in the Carabao league in place of Alisson Becker. So far, Mignolet is the only player Klopp has confirmed for the big game tonight as he stressed that the other squad members will be good. However, the Belgium international has taken to social media to celebrate his first start for the Reds this season as he seems excited to be at the goal post once again after a long time. Simon Mognolet seems eager to play after uploading a video of himself getting ready. https://twitter.com/SMignolet/status/1044907585911107584 Klopp also confirmed that the Belgian goalkeeper has been training hard and he is confident … [Read more...]
Carabao League: Klopp confirms why Simon Mignolet will start against Chelsea
Tomorrow in England we will see two big clubs with experienced coaches play against each other. The clubs involved are Chelsea and Liverpool. Going by the schedule, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield tomorrow night. It is worthy to note that in the past few days, Liverpool have not played any away match, they played the first leg of the Uefa Champions League at home against the French side, Paris Saint Germain, they also played Southampton at home in the weekend EPL game - And now they will be facing Chelsea at home. So far, Liverpool have not lost any home game, in fact, they have kept a 100 per cent win this season (they are the only club that are yet lose or play a draw in the EPL). Ahead of the match against Chelsea, … [Read more...]
Liverpool Transfer News: Expected Lineup Next Season + Potential Signings
Liverpool finished in a Champions League spot in the Premier League for the first time in as many seasons following their set of improved displays under Jurgen Klopp who joined them in December 2015 from Borussia Dortmund. The German boss has been linked with several players this summer as he looks to bolster his options ahead of a tough new season. Here is a predicted lineup with potential signings in a 4-3-3 formation: GK: Simon Mignolet- The Belgian has been criticised for his lacklustre displays for the Reds, but he has also done well to prove his quality in some important games. RB: Nathaniel Clyne- He has continued to churn out immense work rate to remain relevant in the plans of Klopp. LB: James Milner- Despite being naturally disposed of as a … [Read more...]