Champions League
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Liverpool in talks with Besiktas over Loris Karius as Simon Mignolet set to stay
Liverpool are in talks with Turkish side Besiktas over a deal for Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius. It appears that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is happy to let Karius leave Anfield ahead of the end of the European transfer window on 31st August. The Reds have been receptive to enquiries for the German shot-stopper, following a…
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Roberto Firmino’s comments highlight the growing sense of belief at Anfield
Liverpool supporters will love striker Roberto Firmino’s latest comments and it highlights the type of mentality Júrgen Klopp has been instilling at the club since his arrival. The Reds manager emphatically stated in 2015 that supporters of the club must “turn from doubters to believers”, whilst he and his coaching staff get to work at…
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Jordan Henderson’s rallying cry to Liverpool teammates ahead of new season
Jordan Henderson has urged his Liverpool teammates to improve their performance level this season and block out any expectations or pressure put on them. The Reds had a successful campaign last time around, finishing fourth in the Premier League whilst reaching the final of the Champions League in Kiev. However, Henderson believes the Reds must…
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Xherdan Shaqiri outlines Liverpool ambitions ahead of debut Reds campaign
New Liverpool arrival Xherdan Shaqiri outlines his ambitions with the club as he says the Reds can beat any team in the world on their day. The former Stoke winger signed for Liverpool this summer after the Merseyside club activated a £13m release clause as Jurgen Klopp looked to bolster his attacking options. Shaqiri impressed…
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How Liverpool’s midfield can accommodate both Fabinho and Henderson
Liverpool currently have various options when it comes to their midfield and Jurgen Klopp has explained how two ‘key’ players can play their part. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s place in the starting eleven has been under extra scrutiny following the arrivals of Naby Keita and Fabinho. The skipper, who returned to first-team training this week…
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Klopp open to selling Liverpool duo following world-record move
Liverpool goalkeepers Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet could both leave Anfield this summer. The Reds signed Brazil international Alisson from AS Roma for £66.9m – a world-record fee for a goalkeeper. Both Mignolet and Karius’ future at Liverpool has remained uncertain following a poor campaign that highlighted the Reds’ need for reinforcements. And according to…
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Liverpool resume negotiations with Lyon for Nabil Fekir
Liverpool and Lyon are in contact once again over the future of French international Nabil Fekir. The Reds re-entered negotiations with Lyon this week, as Fekir’s journey at the World Cup concluded with victory in the final against Croatia on Sunday. Fekir is still thought to be interested in a move to Anfield following the…
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to miss whole of 2018/19 season
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is not expected to feature for Liverpool for the majority of 2018/19, Jurgen Klopp has revealed. The 24-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury in the Reds’ 5-2 victory over Roma in the Champions League semi-finals in April. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who underwent surgery, was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign and the England…
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Nabil Fekir to Liverpool: Transfer saga takes another turn with latest update
Liverpool’s pursuit of Nabil Fekir has taken another surprise turn as his agent hinted the Frenchman could still join the Reds this summer. The Reds were heavily linked with the Lyon captain for several weeks and looked to have concluded a £53million deal last week. The 24-year-old had agreed personal terms with Liverpool, undertaken a…
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Liverpool targeting two more Ligue 1 signings this summer – Report
Liverpool are reportedly lining up two more deals as they look to add more depth to their Champions League runners-up squad. Liverpool confirmed the signing of Monaco midfielder Fabinho on Monday, in a deal worth up to €50 million. The transfer came as a surprise after no reported interest earlier, with the Reds making sure…
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