Liverpool news and movement updates adding the newest about Ozan Kabak, Sven Botman, Gini Wijnaldum, Philippe Coutinho, Virgil van Dijk, Manuel Akanji, Kylian Mbappé and more.
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Midfielder Gini Wijnaldum’s long career remains a subject of hypothesis and there is good news with Thiago’s return to training.
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Jurgen Klopp insists that Mohamed Salah is at a “good time” at Liverpool and has nothing to say about the Egyptian’s future.
Salah conducted an interview with the Spanish newspaper AS last weekend in which he talked about leaving Anfield to move to Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Since then, Salah admitted in the same interview that he sought to “break all club records” after beating Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s most sensible goalscorer, there have been many hypotheses that the striker could seek to leave the club.
Dan Kay has the story here.
John Barnes is convinced that Mohamed Salah will push himself away from Liverpool.
The former Redsdelantero is also convinced that Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé would need a transfer to Anfield if an attacking paper were opened.
The legend of Liverpool BonusCodeBets:
“Who said Kylian Mbappé or Haaland would come to Liverpool?
“That’s the problem, just because a player leaves, doesn’t mean that one of those other superstars, in this case, Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé, is probably his replacement.
“These players will have to come to Liverpool to get there, and we haven’t noticed anything concrete to say if that’s the case with those players.
“If Real Madrid also replaced Mbappé at the same time as Liverpool, who would they choose?
“It’s about whether Salah is leaving, who and when they can locate Array, but there’s no point speculating on who Liverpool can have and when he can just leave. “
Before Barnes continues:
“Mohamed Salah does not necessarily pave the way for a movement with those comments.
“We know that he is satisfied at Liverpool, he plays well, and we are champions of Europe and League, which must also be taken into account.
“People are going to speculate and say, “Would you be open to a movement?”». The players will say yes, that doesn’t mean he’s not satisfied at Liverpool.
“A move can be anything he sees as extra in his career, but he wouldn’t read too much in his comments at all.
Players will never say no to anything, if he says ‘I don’t need to pass the game for Juventus or Real Madrid’ then the fans of those clubs see this as a negative, they can bite him negatively again if he were to point to one of those groups in the future.
“These are speculations that I like to read too much about. “
Liverpool reportedly promoted Julian Ward to the new post of deputy director.
According to a report by The Athletic, this resolution is popular for his remarkable paintings over the more than five years as manager of the club’s transfer routes and football associations.
The report also indicates that Liverpool’s head of exploration projects and operations, David Woodfine, has been appointed ward’s successor under the new name of Director of Loan Management.
Ward has proven to be a critical asset for Liverpool since arriving from Manchester City as the club’s European scouting director for Spain and Portugal in 2012.
Harry Wilson says he is still in weekly contact with Liverpool while on loan in Cardiff City.
The 23-year-old’s long career has been a source of many hypotheses this summer after a positive era ceded to the Bournemouth Premier League last season.
However, he has not been able to secure any other moves to the Premier League, despite ties to Sheffield United and Leeds United, and instead switched to the championship with Cardiff City.
The striker has been in the Welsh capital for a few months, scoring 3 goals in 14 League games.
With his existing contract with the Reds at the end of the season, coinciding with the postponement of the Euros, this becomes a turning point for the young man’s career.
David Byrom has the story here.
Liverpool have won a blow in their search for Ozan Kabak, as an intermediary has spoken of the “great respect” of the much-regarded defender by AC Milan.
Italian agent George Gardi says Kabak has not yet reached an agreement with any club: he loves Serie A Milan.
Gardi Tuttomercatoweb:
“We’ve been talking about Ozan for years. It is widespread that a player like this, with this profile, has secure combinations but there is no prior agreement with any club.
“What I can assure you is that it is true, as has been reported, that Ozan has expressed his preference for either championship.
“What I can say is that he has respect for Milan. “
Jurgen Klopp has shown that Liverpool will control the physical condition of James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri, strikers of Sunday’s clash with West Brom, but Thiago Alcantara will be in the game.
The former Bayern Munich midfielder was seen hitting a ball for the first time since October during Liverpool’s afternoon of educational consultation.
After missing two matches due to a coronavirus in September, Thiago again faced Everton but injured after an inconsiderate shot through Richarlison, who saw the Brazilian expelled.
But despite his participation in yesterday’s consultation at the club’s AXA educational center, the Reds manager showed that the former Barcelona player is still not in compatibility to play in this weekend’s match.
Connor O’Neill has the story here.
Jurgen Klopp has shown that Thiago Alcantara will be lost sunday from West Bromwich Albion to Anfield, while speaking to the media before the match.
The coach showed that the former Bayern Munich midfielder still had a lot to do to achieve compatibility after a long spell on the sidelines.
There is more encouraging news about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Klopp also asked about Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
Prior to the match, Klopp also noticed the difference in preparation Liverpool found with Sam Allardyce, newly named West Brom, the newest coach to win a Premier League match at Anfield as a guest coach.
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Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted that the Wolves are “preparing” to single out a striker in the January window amid ties to Divock Origi.
The Reds striker has been linked to a move away from Anfield after seeing his first-team minutes reduced with the arrival of Diogo Jota.
Origi the first in reserve for Jurgen Klopp if one of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino had not yet had Jota beat him in the hierarchy.
Elliott Jackson has the story here.
Liverpool are a double strike for two defenders, Spain reports.
Todofichajes (via Teamtalk) states that Anfield’s coaches have been in contact with former Valencia and Real Madrid defender Ezequiel Garay and claims that the 34-year-old, a lazy agent since leaving Mestalla, is ‘one step away’ away from completing his move. Merseyside.
They also recommend that Liverpool be ”ready” to hire Real Madrid defender Eder Militao, as the 22-year-old has not been able to settle in the Bernabéu since moving from Porto last summer and Los Blancos reportedly let him go. . if you point to David Alaba of Bayern Munich.
Liverpool are in talks with Celta de Vigo over defender Stefan Bajcetic.
The club’s headhunters were inspired by the teenager’s central defense and began arguing with the Spanish national team about a transfer to Merseyside.
The 16-year-old is also wanted by Manchester United, but Liverpool are sure he can reach an agreement for Bajcetic. However, the champion faces an anti-time race and is expected to succeed in an agreement before the UK leaves. European Union on 1 January.
Under the new post-Brexit movement rules, clubs recruit foreign players under the age of 18 once the UK officially leaves the EU later this year.
Paul Gorst has the story here.
We will now move on to our LIVE Jurgen Klopp press convention blog.
The Head of the Reds will answer reporters’ questions via a video link before Sunday’s game at Anfield.
The German is expected to be offering a detailed update on the injury condition of several Liverpool stars, adding Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota and James Milner.
Follow klopp’s press convention updates here.
Loris Karius may be in line to get a surprise back to Liverpool in the January move-in window.
Karius’ two-year stay in Turkey was truncated thanks to the Super Lig Besiktas, meaning he was then transferred to the Berlin Union in Germany during the summer.
However, he is expected to make his first appearance with the club tonight in the cup, after a lousy start to loan.
And now, The German media Kicker reports that there may be a “premature” end to the loan due to Karius’ lack of playing time.
FSG has had Liverpool off the court since taking over in 2010 and the club continues to grow.
Daniel Sturridge has subsidized his former Liverpool partner Joe Gomez to a world-class defender.
The 23-year-old formed a partnership with Virgil van Dijk last season, but is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Former Redsdelantero The Beautiful Game Podcast:
“I opposed Joe Gomez’s education when I was in Liverpool, I liked it, ‘Okay, it’s okay. ‘
“I’m looking to twist you, all right, you’re strong, okay, yes, you’re going fast, yes, you’re not afraid of being dirty, they gave us everything.
“You look at him and you think so, he’s next. It’s going to be in this elegance, you can see, it’s going to be in this elegance all the time. “
Takumi Minamino signed for Liverpool more than a year ago and marked the anniversary with his first Premier League purpose in last weekend’s 7-0 win at Crystal Palace.
So, after 12 months at Merseyside, how will the Japanese be his time at Liverpool so far, and what does the next few months of the season hold for him?
Matt Addison joins through Joe Rimmer to talk about just that, and what 2021 will look like for the full striker who came for $7. 25 million from Red Bull Salzburg in January.
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Sam Allardyce admits liverpool may arrive too early in his West Brom reign to disappoint the Reds.
Former England and Everton coach appointed last week as baggies chief following the dismissal of Slaven Bilic.
But he failed to get a warning to have an effect when West Brom was defeated 3-0 at home against Aston Villa in his first game at the helm.
And although Allardyce was the last coach to win a Premier League game at Anfield, triumphing 2-1 with Crystal Palace in April 2017, he explained that the arrival at Merseyside may have come a little too fast for him to actually check out the Reds.
Joe Rimmer has the story here.
Manchester United have joined the race for promising Schalke defender Ozan Kabak.
According to a Mail report, the subway, United has been alerted to Kabak’s progress and sees him as a possible long-term spouse of Harry Maguire.
But the report also adds that Liverpool and RB Leipzig are also showing interest in the central defence.
However, ECHO understands that the Reds have no interest in the Turkish international, which has been related to AC Milan.
As Barcelona faced monetary difficulties, the La Liga giants would look to sell Philippe Coutinho, setting the record.
Brazil arrived at Camp Nou in 2018 after leaving Liverpool for the $142 million fridge.
But now, according to Spanish media outlet Sport, the Catalan club is under monetary pressure despite the postponements and aims to move Coutinho on 24 January.
It is said that the chairman of the club’s executive committee, Carles Tusquets, targeted the sale of players from the reduction of ongoing charges.
Owen Hargreaves believes Takumi Minamino has a “perfect” chance to score a goal for Liverpool in the absence of Diogo Jota.
The Japanese foreigner had started his life independently at Liverpool since joining the club just over a year ago.
Hargreaves The Analysis Show by Optus Sport:
“I think you’re looking to locate your brand and locate your paper.
“When you play in this Liverpool, you have to get numbers. To get numbers, you have to be the box. He’s a great player, he presses well, he takes the ball at the change of direction. “
“Take yours because Jota is absent, she can play in the middle of the field, like a fake nine or outside.
“He’s no bigger than the most sensible 3 in the third half, he’s a team player. If you play 20 games per season, it can be perfect. “
Thiago Alcantara was seen hitting a ball at an educational consultation in Liverpool for the first time since October.
The star midfielder now appears to be at the end of an era of rehabilitation after a horror take on the end of Everton Richarlison two months ago in the Merseyside derby.
There has been much hypothesis that the foreign Spaniard will return for the Reds and has now been seen at the AXA educational center joining the warm-up and sharing a joke with Jurgen Klopp while his ball skills appeared on his feet.
Connor Dunn has the story here.
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