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Jul282018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp responds to Mourinho early season jibes

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has responded to Jose Mourinho’s suggestion that Liverpool’s outrageous £176million outlay this summer means they must deliver silverware. Liverpool signed Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson – who is now the most expensive goalkeeper, despite Klopp having previously claimed he prefers to nurture players rather than buy them. Klopp had also criticised United’s purchase of Paul Pogba for a then record fee two seasons ago, and Mourinho said this week that Klopp's change in approach was ‘funny’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho, whose team has a match with Liverpool in Michigan on Saturday, also said Liverpool now have to win titles next campaign. Asked if Mourinho was trying to play mind games, Klopp said: ‘Yeah, for s...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Loris Karius hits back at critics who mocked him for mistakes against Dortmund

Premier League, Bundesliga

Loris Karius has hit back at fans who mocked him for making another series of mistakes in Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen Klopp’s side took the lead in North Carolina through Virgil van Dijk but eventually suffered a 3-1 defeat against their Bundesliga opponents. For Karius, it was another game to forget as the German made an error in each half and was criticised by Liverpool fans during the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first mistake came after just four minutes as Karius came racing from his area but his poor clearance fell straight to Maximilian Philipp, whose shot towards an empty goal from 40 yards could not hit the target. Karius’ second mistake came in injury time when Liverpool were already 2-1 be...

Jul182018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson arrives in England and speaks out on his £67m move to Liverpool

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Roma goalkeeper Alisson has arrived in England on Wednesday evening to complete his £67 million move to Liverpool. After submitting a £62m offer on Tuesday , Liverpool have moved to agree a world-record £67m deal with Roma for the Brazil international. Alisson had been on holiday in Sardinia after Brazil’s World Cup campaign but he has now cut it short to complete his transfer to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Wednesday evening, Alisson boarded a flight from Ciampino Airport to Manchester and and has now arrived in England. ‘I want say thanks to Roma fans,’ Alisson told ForzaRoma at Ciampino Airport. ‘Now it’s time for a new adventure.’ Alisson is now due to undergo a medical with Liverpool and the move is set to be finalised by the...

Jul82018 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane refuses to rule out Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Sadio Mane has admitted Real Madrid as a "great team" while also saying he has had no contact with the club about a possible move from Liverpool. Madrid could be in the market for attacking reinforcements with Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a sensational transfer to Juventus, who responded to the rumours by releasing a statement saying they are "evaluating several opportunities". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Senegal international Mane and Eden Hazard have been touted as possible targets for the La Liga giants should Ronaldo leave for Turin. Mane claims that he has held no discussions with Real Madrid. "These are just rumours. I am not aware of anything and haven't been contacted," Mane told reporters on a visit to his hometown. "I remain a Liver...

Jul62018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool to move for Juventus’ Paulo Dybala

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Liverpool have been handed a major transfer boost with Paulo Dybala keen for Juventus exit in the wake of their impending deal for Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool have been tipped to sign the Argentina international from Juventus after Nabil Fekir's failed transfer. Sky Sport reports that the Serie A giants are closing in on a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo is keen to leave Real Madrid and has made it known to the club, However Juventus are confident of adding him to their ranks. As a result, Dybala may be sold as Juventus wants to raise funds for Ronaldo’s signing. Tuttomercatoweb claim Dybala is ready to move to England because of Juventus’ move for Ronaldo. It is claimed the Argentina international is willin...

Jun262018 by JBNo Comments

Marco Asensio breaks silence on Liverpool transfer rumours

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Marco Asensio has revealed he will hold talks with new Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui over his future after the World Cup. The Spain international, who has appeared as a substitute in two of his nation’s three matches in the World Cup so far, has been linked with a move to Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asensio signed a six-year deal last September which included a buyout clause of £442million, but despite an amazing start to the campaign he failed to a cement a regular place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting line-up and was named on the bench for the last Champions League final. Responding to Liverpool’s reported interest, Marco Asensio said: ‘Liverpool? When the World Cup is over, we’ll talk about that sort of thing, now I’m focused on...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: real reason why Liverpool allowed Emre Can to quit club

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Emre Can reportedly did not leave Liverpool because of a wage issue, but because the midfielder has a disagreement with Jurgen Klopp about his best position in the team. Juventus are set to complete the signing of Can on a free transfer, with the Germany international touching down in Turin on Thursday to have his medical. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pictures of Can arriving at Juventus will be a big blow to many Liverpool fans who were hoping their club could convince the 24-year-old to stay. Can ran down his contract, rejecting multiple offers from Liverpool, but his exit was not because they could not meet his wage demands. The Mirror claim Can decided to leave because of a ‘developing professional issue’ between the player and Klopp. Klopp...

Jun192018 by JBNo Comments

Nabil Fekir’s agent gives surprise update on Liverpool’s £53m transfer

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

The agent of Lyon star Nabil Fekir has revealed that the France international could still join Liverpool this summer. Liverpool have been linked with Fekir for several weeks and were on the brink of completing his transfer only for a £53million deal to be suspended earlier this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Fekir is understood to have agreed personal terms with the Liverpool, Lyon have confirmed that the Frenchman will be staying at the club ahead of the 2018/19 season. However, Fekir’s agent, Jean-Pierre Bernes, has given Liverpool hope of landing the 24-year-old. Asked about Liverpool’s move for the France international, Bernes said: ‘Um he didn’t sign because um… it is not over! ‘This is not the end of the story.’ In an official...

Jun92018 by JBNo Comments

Lyon confirm Nabil Fekir transfer to Liverpool is off

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Lyon say negotiations with Liverpool for the transfer of Nabil Fekir have ended and he will not be leaving the club. The France international was expected to join Liverpool before Les Bleus left for the World Cup, but Lyon have now halted talks and the deal has been called off. A Lyon statement read: "Transfer negotiations with Liverpool and Nabil Fekir for the transfer of the captain of OL have not succeeded and Olympique Lyonnais have decided to put an end to this negotiation tonight at 8pm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Although Liverpool have been the priority of a possible transfer for Nabil...Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to be able to count on the presence of our captain, who is a leading player for the 2018/19 season when the club will play...

Jun92018 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah hits back at Sergio Ramos over injection claims

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has laughed off Sergio Ramos's claims that he could have continued playing in the Champions League final, insisting that leaving the field that night was the worst moment of his career. Salah left the pitch in tears last month after tangling with Ramos in the first half of Liverpool's 3-1 loss. It was an injury that was frightening for Egypt ahead of the World Cup in Russia, though national team coach Hector Cuper has remained hopeful that the Premier League top scorer will be fit for the tournament. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ramos had his own say on the injury, meanwhile, saying that Salah could have continued the match if he had received injections - a claim that the Egyptian finds humorous. He told Marca: "(La...