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Aug62019 by JBNo Comments

Virgil van Dijk fires warning to Harry Maguire after record-breaking Man Utd transfer

Premier League

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has warned Harry Maguire that the title of "world’s most expensive defender" comes with added pressure after the England international's record-breaking transfer to Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch international would definitely know a thing or two about that, having previously claimed the record-highest transfer fee paid for a defender, but Maguire’s £85m move to United has ended Van Dijk’s 20-month reign as the world’s most expensive centre-back. The deal for the former Hull City star was concluded on Monday and he could make his United debut this weekend in the Premier League’s opening round of matches, when he will face Chelsea. All eyes will no doubt be on the 26-year-old defender at Old Tr...

Aug32019 by JB1 Comment

Guardiola hits back at Klopp over Man City spending comments

Premier League

Pep Guardiola has hit back at Klopp’s jibes over Manchester City’s “fantasy land” spending. Guardiola has spent in excess of half a billion pounds en route to winning back-to-back Premier League trophies and turning the club into the country’s dominant team after last campaign’s domestic treble. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, on the eve of Sunday’s game against Liverpool at Wembley, the City boss has reacted angrily to Klopp’s claims that City, Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain operate in “this fantasia land where you just get whatever you want” that his club cannot compete with. “Does it bother me? Of course it bothers me because it’s not true that we spent £200 million every window,” Guardiola said. “That is not true. “So it’s Liverpool -...

Aug22019 by JBNo Comments

Nicolas Pepe reveals why he snubbed Napoli, Liverpool for Arsenal

Premier League

Former Lille forward Nicolas Pepe says he is "convinced that Arsenal is the right choice" after completing his club-record £72 million move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ivory Coast winger was the subject of serious transfer interest and came close to signing for Italian giants Napoli before finally joining the Gunners. Pepe is now expected to form a fearsome attacking trio with Alexandre Lacazette and Aubameyang having signed a long-term deal at the Emirates. The 24-year-old faced a tough decision regarding his future after returning from the African Cup of Nations with Liverpool also reported to be amongst those said to have had an offer accepted by Lille. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But now Get French Foo...

Jul302019 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk breaks silence over touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp

Premier League

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has played down his touchline disagreement with head coach Jurgen Klopp during the pre-season loss to Napoli. The Dutch defender and his German manager were involved in a spat after Liverpool conceded the first of three goals in what proved to be another disappointing performance this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Lorenzo Insigne opened the scoring for the Italian side, Klopp seemingly gave his star central defender - who had not been directly to blame for the goal - a few home truths. Virgil Van Dijk, however, appeared to take offence and was visibly annoyed with his manager as the pair exchanged their thoughts during the first half of the 3-0 defeat. But the Holland international didn't want t...

Jul162019 by JBNo Comments

Rooney: Only bad thing about Klopp is working for Liverpool!

Premier League

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed his admiration for Jurgen Klopp, calling the Liverpool manager an "amazing guy" even if he is currently leading the success of Rooney's biggest rivals. Klopp took charge of Liverpool in 2015 after rising to prominence as head coach of Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga trophies and a DFB-Pokal while reaching the 2012-13 Champions League final, and losing eventually to Bayern. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He then guided Liverpool to the 2015-16 Europa League and 2017-18 Champions League finals, but settled for runners-up medals yet again in England. The manager did finally get his Champions League medal, though, as Liverpool wear able to secure a 2-0 win over Tottenham in June with goa...

Jul162019 by JBNo Comments

‘His heart and affinity is very much with Liverpool’ – Coutinho’s agent hints at return to Anfield

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Philippe Coutinho's agent has said the Barcelona forward would not consider a transfer move to any Premier League side other than Liverpool, given his affinity with the club. The Brazil international has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea - as well as Liverpool - in recent months, but agent Kia Joorabchian believes if Coutinho were to return to England it only would be to rejoin the Reds. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Manchester United is a great club, I have players there and I have all the respect for them, but as far as Philippe goes it would be an extremely difficult to a near-impossible move,” Joorabchian told talkSPORT. "It would be very difficult for Philippe to play for any of Liverpool’s rivals, because he has such a great affini...

Jul62019 by JBNo Comments

Lille president confirms Nicolas Pepe talks with Liverpool

Transfer Info, Ligue 1

Lille president Gerard Lopez has revealed Liverpool have been in discussions with Nicolas Pepe over a possible move to Anfield this summer window. The Ivory Coast international, who is currently on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, grabbed the attention of big clubs in Europe last campaign after his outstanding performances for Lille, which saw him score 23 goals in 41 games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among those interested are believed to be Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal , with Lille valuing the winger at around £70m. But it is Liverpool whose interest appears to be the most concrete at the moment, and in an interview with RMC Sport Lopez conceded the Reds had already been in contact with their star player. ...

Jun192019 by JBNo Comments

PSG president gives update on rumours of Kylian Mbappe signing for Liverpool

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain’s president has dismissed claims that Kylian Mbappe is set to exit the club this summer window, amid Liverpool and Real Madrid transfer links. The France international opened up the possibility of leaving last month when he said it is ‘maybe the moment to have more responsibilities at a new project.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, he has since gone back on that statement, suggesting he wants to stay in Paris, and now PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has completely ruled out the forward leaving. ‘Will he still be at PSG next year? I am not 100 per cent sure, but 200 per cent!’ Al Khelaifi told France Football. ‘I will not let go of this player.’ The PSG president was less insistent when asked about Neymar, who is also...

Jun82019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool and United target Nicolas Pepe makes transfer decision

Premier League, Transfer Info

Nicolas Pepe is set to snub interest from several Premier League big clubs and sign for Bayern Munich instead. Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly set to miss out to German giants Bayern Munich in the race for highly-rated Lille forward Nicolas Pepe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ivory Coast international attracted the attention of big European teams last season, after scoring 22 goals in all competitions and helping Lille secure Champions League qualification in the process. Both Liverpool and United have been linked with the 24-year-old for a while now, but are now poised to look out after Bayern Munich upped the intensity of their approach in order to sign the explosive winger. That is according to the Sun, who claim the Germans g...

Jun62019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool close to £70m signing of Nicolas Pepe

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Liverpool have pressed the accelerator in the race to sign Nicolas Pepe and are close to meeting Lille’s asking price for the Ivory Coast international. The 24-year-old is set to leave Lille during this summer transfer window and is believed to be interested in moving to the Premier League ahead of next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He scored 22 goals and contributed 11 assists to help Lille finish second in the Ligue 1 table prompting serious interest in him. Italian club Inter Milan reportedly offered £60million for Pepe, only for Liverpool to trump their offer and move into the front position to secure his services Manchester United have also been linked with Pepe, but Liverpool are the ones who are reported to be in pole position to ...