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  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp only made one signing in the January transfer window and, despite crying out for another midfielder to add to his ageing squad, no deal has materialised this month. The German explained that the funds were not there to bring in a player during the season, but there are other reasons to explain Liverpool's hesitance in the transfer market. The Reds have been struggling for form in the Premier League and are lagging behind in the race for a top-four finish, which would secure Champions League football. While 10 points is hardly unassailable in a league as unpredictable as the English top flight, Liverpool have looked far from the world-class operators that challenged for the title last season. And Klopp has indicated on several occasions that he needs some fresh impetus in the midfield areas, especially with Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and James Milner all the wrong side of 30. More important, however, is getting the right player - not just any mi...

   Sadio Mane: “Liverpool poor form has nothing to do with my departure. I am the legend there, I won’t allow bad energy to get between myself and Liverpool football club." "We just didn’t see eye to eye with them with my contract. In which was far from realizing my responsibility back home in my village in Senegal."  "I work for the community to go to bed with something to eat and have proper basic services”

  Liverpool have been tipped to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch before the January transfer window deadline. The Premier League's official website states that the winter transfer window will come to a close at 23:00 GMT tomorrow. It's incredibly unlikely that Liverpool get any more business done this month but former Tottenham goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, believes the Reds could get him in. Speaking to Football Insider, he commented: “Gravenberch has not played much this year. He has been a bit-part player at best for Bayern Munich. He has so much potential. “Let’s not forget he is still just 20. I think he is a good player from what I’ve seen of him. “Perhaps he needs a new manager. He could flourish under somebody like Jurgen Klopp. If Liverpool can get him on loan, why not? "It is an area that we all know they need to look at. I would not be against that move.” I believe so. He has battled for game time this season, playing just 590 minutes across 19 appear...

  Liverpool submitted an initial offer to sign Moises Caicedo. But Brighton have turned it down as they want €70m to part ways with the 21-year-old midfielder.  The Merseyside giants are now preparing an improved offer if they want to sign Caicedo, a target for Arsenal. Moises has established himself as one of the best youngsters in the PL, and it is no surprise that big teams like the Reds are looking to sign him.  Liverpool are in desperate need of midfield reinforcements, especially with the likes of Milner, Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain expected to leave the club as free agents at the end of the campaign. Ecuador international would be a fantastic, long-term investment for the Reds, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to break the bank for his services.  Apparently, the Seagulls value the Ecuadorian midfielder at €70m, and he is a target for clubs like Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Chelsea as well. Arsenal have only enquired about the price. Bu...

Liverpool have wasted time in the January transfer window knowing that they badly need a versatile midfielder to improve the squad. Former Spurs goalie, Paul Robinson, thinks the Reds should secure a late-window loan signing of Dutch international, Ryan Gravenberch, from Bayern Munich. “Gravenberch has not played much this year. He has been a bit-part player at best for Bayern Munich. He has so much potential. Let’s not forget he is still just 20. I think he is a good player from what I’ve seen of him.” “Perhaps he needs a new manager. He could flourish under somebody like Jurgen Klopp. If Liverpool can get him on loan, why not? It is an area that we all know they need to look at. I would not be against that move.” Gravenberch is a talented central midfielder, who won multiple league titles with Ajax under the management of Erik ten Hag. Last season, the 20-year-old directly contributed in 9 goals in all competitions, 7 (2 goals and 5 assists) in the league-winning campaign. In the sum...

  Jurgen Klopp   has responded to Andy Robertson claiming   Liverpool  are getting worse after they were knocked out of the   FA Cup   by   Brighton . Kaoru Mitoma scored a last-minute goal as Brighton knocked holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup at the Amex Stadium. The fourth round tie appeared to be heading to a replay after Lewis Dunk cancelled out Harvey Elliott’s opener, but Mitoma sent Brighton through in dramatic fashion. It was another miserable outcome for Liverpool, who have won just one of their last six games in all competitions, slipping to ninth in the Premier League.  Klopp’s side challenged for an unprecedented quadruple last season but have endured a poor run this term, with Robertson insisting the team have been ‘nowhere near good enough’. Speaking after Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton, Robertson told ITV: ‘It’s bitterly disappointing. ‘We were more competitive than two weeks ago but that didn’t take much. We created chances a...

  Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly among the teams tracking Evan N’Dicka ahead of a potential move for the defender at the end of the season. The 23-year-old’s contract with Eintracht Frankfurt is due to expire at the end of June, meaning that he is currently free to hold talks with foreign clubs over a move this summer. N’Dicka has again been a vital player for his German club during the 2022-23 campaign, making 23 appearances in all competitions, while he has represented his current side on 162 occasions since arriving from Auxerre in 2018. Journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking on the Football Terrace, has claimed that Liverpool and Man United are both keeping a close eye on his situation in Germany. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be in the running for his signature. “This is a player that is hotly being pursued and will be tremendous value in the summer, assuming that no new contract is agreed with Eintracht Frankfurt,” said Jacobs. ...

  Just Now!!! Liverpool have been in talks to sign Moroccan defensive midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, this month but then the deal absolutely collapsed. As per an exclusive interview given to EOTK by Anas Bakhkhar, the African star’s agent thought the Merseysiders are not serious enough in his client and pulled the plug. “Just to remind everyone, there was a positive meeting during the World Cup between Amrabat’s entourage and Liverpool but unfortunately, his agent thought that Liverpool were linked with a lot of midfielders during this transfer window – like Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez and Liverpool were having discussions with Borussia Dortmund and Benfica.” “So, it was difficult for Amrabat’s agent to see if he would be an undeniable starter under Jurgen Klopp, it was very difficult situation and they decided to abandon negotiations with Liverpool”. Fiorentina have been demanding a fee of £39.5million for the play breaker, whose current deal with the Viola will expire in 2024...

  Liverpool have multiple issues in the current campaign and poor defense is one of them.  Their form has been average and to make matters worse, record signing, Van Dijk is out with an injury. In the entire last Premier League campaign, the Merseysiders conceded 26 goals and earned the runners-up spot. This season, the Reds have already conceded 25 goals after just 19 games and it is not surprising that they are 9th in the table.  Defeat in the next game could send them in to the bottom half of the league. In such a scenario, Liverpool must improve things at the back and they have been linked with a proven quality star in the form of Milan Skriniar. Earlier this month, Inter Live reported that the Anfield club are interested in luring the Slovakian international, who could be lured for 40 million euros. However, the 27-year-old, whose current contract with Inter Milan will expire in six months, has continued to ignore advances to extend his stay and therefore, ...

  Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The Morocco man was one of the standout midfield players at the 2022 World Cup and put in a series of dominant displays to help the Atlas Lions become the first-ever African semi-finalists. Amrabat’s exploits could to land him a move to a Champions League club in 2023, with both Liverpool and Tottenham expected to battle for his signature in January. Liverpool apparently view the 26-year-old as a cheaper alternative to Enzo Fernandez and Jude Bellingham, while Tottenham boss Antonio Conte knows Amrabat well from his time in Serie A. Spurs were understood to have been tracking the Fiorentina man in the summer, but a move did not materialise, and Tuttomercatoweb reports that PSG have now entered the race. Amrabat shares an international dressing room with Parisiens right-back Achraf Hakimi, who was another integral member of Morocco’s dazzling run in ...

  Liverpool are set to try and sign Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge in the last days of the transfer window. That’s according to journalist Simon Phillips. Writing on his Substack page Si & Dan Talk Chelsea, Phillips claimed that the Reds are set to battle Chelsea to bring Berge to the Premier League. With both teams on the hunt for midfield additions, the Norwegian could be a cut-price addition. The 24-year-old has long been seen as a potential recruit for Jurgen Klopp. But despite dropping down to the Championship in 2021, he is still yet to leave Brammall Lane. This won’t be a popular piece of news with supporters. With names such as Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo flying around, Berge is hardly the sexy option. But that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t be handy for Liverpool. He has been a mainstay for the Blades this season as they aim for promotion. Granted, that doesn’t make him good enough to play for Liverpool. He has reportedly been on the Reds rad...

  Liverpool are eyeing up a move for the highly talented Kouadio Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach.  And the Reds have already held talks regarding a possible move. The Merseyside giants have contacted Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as well. The Reds are determined to bring in midfield reinforcements this month.  And it will be interesting to see if they can sign U21 France international from Borussia Monchengladbach. Manu is highly rated in the Bundesliga and has a big future ahead of him. The Reds will need to strengthen their midfield, with several crucial footballers struggling to hit top form. And Kone recently emerged on Liverpool’s radar.  Liverpool are desperate to secure the UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. And bringing in the right additions in January could be the key to securing a top-four finish. The Reds have been linked with players like Matheus Nunes, Enzo Fernandez, and Jude Bellingham as well.  However, none of the three f...

  Chelsea are ready to battle out with Liverpool in a surprise race for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge during the closing days of the January window, as per Si Phillips. The 24-year-old has been enjoying an excellent campaign at the Championship club this season, playing a key role in the Blades’ quest for promotion.  They are currently second in the table with 57 points from 28 games, 13 points ahead of third-placed Watford. After displaying brilliant performances at Bramhall Lane this season, the midfielder has caught the attention of several Premier League giants, with Chelsea and Liverpool reportedly among the interested parties. Graham Potter’s side are looking to strengthen their midfield before next week’s deadline and have been linked with numerous options.  Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez have been suggested as serious targets, with Berge now emerging as a new option for the west London club. Jurgen Klopp is also needing to revamp his ageing midfield ...

  Senegal forward Sadio Mane left Liverpool for Bayern Munich over the summer, but during his time at Anfield, the frontman fell foul of the club's fines system in a big way Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was a "big culprit" for forgetting his passport for away trips, the Senegal international's former team-mate Andy Robertson has said. Mane left Anfield in the summer, joining Bayern Munich after a six-year stint on Merseyside.  During that period, the now-30-year-old scored 120 goals in 269 games, winning the Premier League and Champions League, among other trophies. While top clubs will regularly take private planes rather than commercial jets, players forgetting their passports can still lead to delays in journeys. And Robertson,  shedding light on some of his team-mates' crimes , suggested Mane may have been guilty of leaving his document at home on more than one occasion. Some of the fines are expensive," the Sco...

  Liverpool are linked with RB Leipzig’s 24-year-old Malian midfielder Amadou Haidara as they look to strengthen their midfield after a string of poor performances from the present lot of players. [h/t Liverpool Echo] According to The Independent, the Reds have previously held an interest in signing Haidara in the past as well. The former Salzburg player has a goal and an assist in 22 appearances across all competitions this season. Haidara is extremely versatile as a player and can play defensive midfield as well as central midfield. From what it seems, the player is a very energetic box-to-box player who could be great in transitioning play. Newcastle United and Manchester United also shared an interest in the player last year as a matter of fact as per the Daily Mail. He could be a good fit for Liverpool as his potential to develop is something Liverpool would fancy as their current players are not at their youngest. However, The Independent’s report also says that Leipzig are r...

  Liverpool will face Brighton at the weekend in the FA Cup and once again, Moises Caicedo is linked with a move to Anfield. The Ecuadorian international was absolutely fantastic for the Seagulls when they defeated the Reds 3-0 at home ten days ago. According to AS, the 21-year-old central midfielder could end up leaving the Falmer Stadium outfit in the January transfer window. The Spanish media outlet have mentioned that Chelsea and Liverpool are the two clubs mainly interested in hiring the services of the South American star. The Blues are reportedly leading the race to secure his signature, on the other hand, Liverpool are waiting to attack get his signing done. AS claim Caicedo has recently changed his agent in order to push for a big money transfer in the current transfer window. Sources close to the Seagulls have claimed that “movement is expected next week” The 28-capped international’s current deal at Brighton will expire in two and a half years and as per a report co...

  Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in bringing Mikel Merino to the club as Liverpool look to ease their midfield problems in this window.  The Real Sociedad midfielder could become tempted by the interest, but the Reds will have to negotiate with the Spanish side to get a deal done. The Reds continue to search for the right mix of a midfielder as the German manager looks to balance the side.  The central areas have proven problematic for the Reds. The German manager still needs to get his formula and combinations right this term. Fabinho’s loss of form has been the manager’s and supporters’ most significant concern. The Brazilian midfielder was once known to control matches through sheer will and skill, but that has disappeared in the last few months.  The defensive midfielder’s inability to assert control has exposed the backline on many occasions. The Reds are still in the hunt for a top-four place, but to achieve it, Jurgen Klopp needs that midfielder in this...

  After back to back defeats, Liverpool were able to earn a single point at Anfield against Chelsea in the Premier League. Once again, the performance level was not up to the mark and it is evident that we need reinforcements to bounce back to feature in the Europe’s elite tournament, the Champions League, next season. Lately, the Merseysiders have been heavily linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers star, Ruben Neves. Last week, Football Insider revealed Liverpool are waiting for a last-gasp opportunity to sign the Portuguese international before the closure of the January transfer window. Today, the news source have provided an updated and stated that the Reds moved in and made contact for Neves to strengthen their midfield department. However, the response they have received would not please the Anfield faithful. It is reported that Wolves have decided that Neves, who has captained the Molineux outfit this season, will not be allowed to leave this month. Lopetegu...

  Liverpool and Man United are set to fight it out with Chelsea for Evan Ndicka. The 23-year-old centre-back’s current deal will expire in the summer, and he is eligible to discuss a pre-contract this month. Ndicka has attracted interest from all over the world as he has been one of the most fearsome defenders in the European circuit. Evan has been an ever-present in Eintracht Frankfurt defence, establishing himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Bundesliga. Deal negotiations have not been that satisfactory, and the French centre-back will be looking to step ahead when the summer arrives. For the Reds, the 2022/23 campaign has not been kind to them as Jurgen Klopp’s men have struggled to stamp their authority. Van Dijk has been quite error-prone, while the likes of Konate have not been that impressive. A midfielder is high on the agenda. But a defensive rebuild also needs to be done, as both van Dijk and Matip have already entered their thirties. And the German coach will f...

As per the latest reports going on in the media, Liverpool are heavily linked with Portuguese international and Wolves midfielder, Ruben Neves. The Reds have only earned a single point from the last three Premier League games and need to reinforce their aging midfield to push for a place in the top four. According to Spanish source, Nacional, Jurgen Klopp has demanded Liverpool to secure the signing of Neves from the West Midlands side. The Catalan media outlet have mentioned that Barcelona have been interested in hiring the services of the Seleccao midfielder but the situation has now changed. It is reported that Nou Camp boss, Xavi Hernandez, is not quite interested in the Premier League star and instead, the Spanish coach wants to secure the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. In such a scenario, Klopp wants to take advantage and has asked the Liverpool board to initiate talks and lure Neves. The former Liga Nos midfielder’s current deal at the Molineux will expire i...