Transfer to Liverpool? Klopp very interested in signing 'excellent' €75m Barcelona star; offer expected soon from Juve

Liverpool are once again being linked with a summer move for one of Barcelona's Brazilian stars. Over the weekend, Spanish newspaper Don Balon claimed Barcelona are planning to offer Rafinha Alcántara in part-exchange for Philippe Coutinho, and now, Sky Sports claims : "Juve are planning to submit a bid for Rafinha imminently, as the Italian champions are aware that Liverpool are also very interested". According to Rafinha's agent , however, the 24-year old wants to stay at the Nou Camp: "Rafinha has no interest in leaving Barcelona. We have a contract until 2020 and he will finish it normally." Some info about ' excellent ' Rafinha: * Central midfielder. Can also play as part of a front 3, or on the wings. * Buyout clause = €75m . * Scouting Report (Excerpt) : "Will to do defensive errands and cover the full-backs and attackers. Flamboyancy and natural flair coincide with his hard-work, selfless running and defensive sacrifice...

Anfield MegaDeal: Liverpool make record €75m offer for 'unbelievable' attacker who rejected Man Utd

Liverpool have reportedly made a massive club record bid to sign Ligue One's breakout star of the season. Over the weekend, Ex-Red Vladimir Smicer urged Liverpool to break the bank and sign Monaco star Kylian Mbappe, and it appears that Jurgen Klopp is trying to do exactly that. According to Spanish newspaper Marca today, "Liverpool are keen on [Mbappe's] signature. The Reds expressed their interest on paper, but...Monaco have rejected a 75 million offer". Last season, Liverpool reportedly sent scouts to watch Mbappe, and in March, the Daily Mail claimed that the 18-year old 'turned down' a move to Liverpool. €75m for an 18-year old? Give me a break. Mbappe is having a standout season at Monaco, but this is only his first full year at the top level, and there's no guarantee he'll maintain and/or improve his form at a more competitive club. Mbappe is the kind of young player Liverpool should be targeting (i.e. the best of the best in their ...

Sturridge Out: Liverpool keen to sign 'extraordinary' €20m striker who wants to 'play at Anfield'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has identified the player he wants to replace Daniel Sturridge at Liverpool next season. According to The Independent this week: "Jurgen Klopp hopes to sign Timo Werner and from Red Bull Leipzig as Liverpool target five transfers this summer, with the club expected to sell Daniel Sturridge" This follows a report last month from the Daily Mail, which claimed : "Liverpool have enquired about Timo Werner, but the German club is reluctant to sell". Werner has already hinted that he's up for a move to Liverpool. In a recent interview, he enthused : "To play at Anfield and hear fans sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' would be something special." Some info about €20m -rated Werner: * 21-year old striker, who can also play on either wing. Contract expires: 2020 * Stuttgart : 25 goals/assists in 103 apps (One every 230 mins) * Leipzig : 28 goals/assists in 32 apps (One every 88 mins) * Aug 2013 : Became...

Deal Close? Klopp still desperate to sign 'excellent' £15m sensation; Liverpool 13/5 favourites to agree transfer

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, Jurgen Klopp is reportedly remains interested one of the Championship's brightest prospects. Last month, The Independent claimed that Liverpool were close agreeing a deal for ' excellent ' Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon, and according to the Liverpool Echo today: "Ryan Sessegnon remains Liverpool's top left-back target. The Reds intend to pursue Sessegnon as a replacement for Alberto Moreno. Klopp believes he [is] the ideal new recruit to compete with James Milner for the left-back spot". UK Bookmakers currently have Liverpool as 13/5 favourites to sign Sessegnon, but if this story is true, then it's concerning that: * Klopp intends to play Milner out of position yet again next season as a left-back, even though Milner recently admitted that he is 'frustrated' with being played out of position. * Klopp thinks that £15m -rated Sessegnon - who has zero top flight and/or European experience - ...

Next Suarez? Liverpool favourites to sign 'phenomenal' €60m striker who idolises 'Ronaldo'. Contact made already

Liverpool are currently linked with a move for Sampdoria star Luis Muriel, and new reports this week suggest that Reds are among the favourites to sign the Colombian striker this summer. Liverpool once considered Muriel as a potential replacement for Luis Suarez, and in March, Italian newspaper Tutto Mercato claimed: "Liverpool are interested in signing Luis Muriel, and have contacted Sampdoria for information". Now, TMW 'sources' claim: "Sampdoria have put Luis Muriel up for sale. Liverpool and Sevilla are favourites to sign him this summer" . Some info about Muriel: * 25-year old striker, who can also play wide. Contract expires: 2019. * Sampdoria/Udinese : 69 goals/assists in 148 apps (One every 124 mins). * This Season: 21 goals/assists in 32 apps (One every 111 mins). * Sep 2014 : Udinese owner Giampaolo Pozzo insisted : "He [Muriel] has a price. He is worth €60m, like Cavani" * Aug 2014 : On his idol : "If I were t...

Contact made: Boss confirms 'Liverpool' want summer deal for 'outstanding' Brazilian playmaker

Liverpool youngster Allan Rodriguez De Souza is currently on a season-long loan at Hertha Berlin, and it looks like the young Brazilian has made a strong impression on the club. Speaking to German magazine Kicker this week, Sporting Director Michael Preetz confirmed: “We've lodged our wish to loan Allan for another year with Liverpool. The English club is up for it, but they'd like us to be in the group stages of the Europa League". Liverpool have no choice but to keep Allan out on loan as he remains ineligible for a UK work permit. Jurgen Klopp is desperate to have him in the squad, though: "I saw him [Allan] in training and thought ‘What can we do to bring him into the line-up? He will be part of the squad in the future. He is an outstanding talent". Allan also has his eye on the prize, and in November, he insisted : "My goal remains to play for Liverpool. We'll see what happens if I don't get the number of games need to qualify for a...

Deal Close: Liverpool determined to finally seal £30m transfer for 'exceptional' title winner

Liverpool remain determined to secure a big money deal this summer for one of the club's on-loan fringe players. After his heroics for Crystal Palace, Mamadou Sakho is nailed-on to leave Anfield this summer, and it appears that Palace - or any other interested club - will need to pay through the nose to secure a transfer. According to The Guardian this week: "Liverpool will sanction Mamadou Sakho’s departure from Anfield this summer but will seek at least £30m". When asked this week about the possibility of a transfer, Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed that he wants to sign Sakho, and praised the French defender making a 'massive difference' at the club: "It’s [a transfer] we’d like to do...but the money needs to work for us and Liverpool. I’m sure there’ll be a negotiation. We won some massive games with him". Prior to his season-ending injury, Sakho helped Palace win 5 of the 7 games in which he featured, and helped the team to 4 clean...

Gerrard raves: I want 'unbelievable' £80k-a-week Brazilian 'at Liverpool FC' next season

Reds legend Steven Gerrard has delivered a glowing tribute to Liverpool's longest serving player. Speaking to the official Liverpool website this week, Gerrard hailed Lucas Leiva as 'one of the best people I've met through my career', and urged the Brazilian to stay at the club next season: "I’d like him to stay. I don’t make that decision, but for me, there’s always a place for Lucas Leiva at Liverpool Football Club. I’ve got a lot of time for him" . According to a report in Turkish newspaper Fotomac , Lucas has already agreed a deal to quit Anfield this summer: "After recent talks, Lucas Leiva has agreed a deal to sign for Galatasaray summer, but only on the proviso that he receives a €4m a year salary (€76k-a-week)". TalkSport further claims : "Inter Milan are also interested in bringing the Brazilian to Serie A and may be able to offer him the sort of deal he requires". Celtic and newly-promoted Brighton are also reportedl...

Anfield Update: 'Brilliant' £40m attacker confirms he could be at Liverpool 'next season'

Daniel Sturridge is finally back on the scoresheet, and after helping Liverpool to a vital win against West Ham at the weekend, the striker is seemingly back in everyone's good books. Will he still be at Anfield next season, though? When asked on Sunday about his future, Sturridge told reporters : “We'll see. I don’t have any worries about next season. I am looking forward to this last game. We need the three points of course and then we’ll be in the Champions League.” Sturridge's comments can be interpreted in two ways: * He has 'no worries about next season' because he's already decided on his his next team, or: * He's definitely staying at Liverpool next season. Whatever the reality, it's interesting to note that many news providers failed to include the 'we'll see' part of the comment in their articles. The Liverpool Echo, for example, left it out, which makes it sound like Sturridge plans to stay at Liverpool. Ex-Red Danny ...

Done Deal: 'Outstanding' €20m star wanted by Klopp agrees transfer; signing 4-year deal with Liverpool rivals Arsenal

One of Liverpool's reported transfer targets has seemingly rejected a move to Anfield in favour of one of the Reds' Premier League rivals. In January, Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport reported: "Liverpool want Sead Kolašinac, and the Reds are in contact with him over a possible transfer" . Then, in March, Bild claimed: "AC Milan, Inter, Juve, Roma, Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool have all made €6m-a year salary offers for Schalke star Sead Kolasinac". Last week, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger claimed that 'nothing has been concluded' with Kolasinac, but according to Sky Sports this week: "Sead Kolasinac will join Arsenal this summer, according to Sky sources. The 23-year-old will officially become an Arsenal player on July 1". The Telegraph further claims that the length of Kolasinac's deal is 4-years. Klopp has been tracking 'outstanding' Kolasinac all season, and given his age, experience, and position...

Break the Bank: Smicer tells 'Liverpool' to sign 'unbelievable' £60m attacker who's 'like Thierry Henry'

A new striker is a clear transfer priority for Liverpool this summer, and according to ex-Red Vladimir Smicer, Jurgen Klopp should pull out all the stops to sign one Ligue One's breakout stars of the season. When asked over the weekend who Liverpool should sign this summer, Smicer - who scored a crucial goal in the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul - told the Liverpool Echo : “I like Kylian Mbappe. What I've seen from him has been really unbelievable for such a young player. All the big clubs in Europe will chase him so it would be difficult to get him, but if I was the Liverpool manager I'd go for him.” Last season, Liverpool reportedly sent scouts to watch Mbappe, and in March, the Daily Mail claimed: "Mbappe is a Real Madrid fan but he turned them down, along with Chelsea, City, Liverpool and Bayern to sign for Monaco at 15". So many talented young players make the huge mistake of overestimating their ability and leaving smaller clubs too early...

Anfield MegaDeal: Liverpool could sign 'excellent' €75m Brazil star as part of massive transfer swap deal

The Philippe Coutinho transfer saga rumbles on, and Barcelona are reportedly so desperate to sign the Brazilian that they're planning to offer another Brazilian as part of cash-plus-player swap deal. Last week, Spanish pundit Guillem Balague claimed that Coutinho is pushing for a move to Barcelona: "It [the transfer to Barca] is being pushed by his [Coutinho's] agent, his representatives and by his friends in the squad, like Neymar". Over the weekend, Spanish newspaper Don Balon claimed: "Coutinho is the number one priority for Barca team, who studying ways to convince Jurgen Klopp to sell, and the club plans to offer Rafinha Alcántara as part of the deal". According to Rafinha's agent , however, the 24-year old wants to stay at the Nou Camp: "Rafinha has no interest in leaving Barcelona. We have a contract until 2020 and he will finish it normally." Some info about ' excellent ' Rafinha: * Central midfielder, who can ...

'New Bergkamp' to Anfield? Legend claims 'excellent' €25m sensation could 'play for Liverpool' next season

Ajax legend Sjaak Swart has urged Liverpool to make a move this summer for one of the Dutch club's brightest talents. When asked this week about Ajax captain Davy Klaasen, Swart - who spent his entire 17-year career at the club - told Omnisport : “Davy Klaassen only leaves if he can go to a really good club. I [would] rather see Davy Klaassen playing in England or Germany. He can play for Arsenal and Liverpool, and [he would cost] between €20-25million". Ajax legend Ronald De Boer also believes that Liverpool is the perfect destination for Klaassen. In February, he insisted : "He [Klaassen] would fit in perfectly at Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool. He has an excellent mentality, and that is his main quality". Klaassen appears to be open to a move. When asked last week about his future, he told reporters : "Was this my last home game for Ajax? I do not know. The rumours are occasionally about, and I have not made a choice yet". Some info about K...

Done Deal: Liverpool reach agreement to sign 'incredible' £15m international; official announcement soon

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign yet another player from the lower reaches of the Premier League. Left-back is obviously a major transfer priority for Liverpool this summer, and according to The Mirror , Jurgen Klopp is taking the cheapskate route to replacing Alberto Moreno: "Liverpool will announce the signing of Hull defender Andrew Robertson when the transfer window opens. Boss Jurgen Klopp has won the race to add the 23-year-old at left-back". Some info about £15m -rated Robertson: * 23-year old left-back. Contract expires: 2018. * Hull City : 113 apps (15 goals/assists). * Scotland : 14 apps. * Injury History: Missed only 7 games in the last 4 years. * Aug 2015 : Scotland team-mate Steven Fletcher's assessment : "He [Robertson] has go great delivery, you see that when he's playing for Hull. He we will create a lot of chances and score a few goals." * Oct 2016 : Scotland boss Gordon Strachan raved: "At left-back, th...

'Source' Confirms: Liverpool keen to sign 'fantastic' €25m Chelsea reject who's told friends he wants transfer this summer

The Ryan Bertrand speculation is intensifying once again, and new reports today suggest that Liverpool are close to making a concrete move for the England left-back. Last week, The Mirror claimed that Bertrand 'has told team-mates that he will be on his way' this summer, and according to ESPN today: "Liverpool are considering a move for Southampton's Ryan Bertrand, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC". When asked recently about his future, Bertrand claimed he's 'happy' at Southampton, but added: "It’s nice to get that recognition, and I suppose that will come if you play consistently in the Premier League and internationally. I learnt a long time ago not to get carried away with anything.” Some info about Bertrand: * Left-back. Contract expires: 2021 * Southampton : 105 apps (20 goals/assists) * Injuries: Missed 17 games since 2013 (3x knee injuries; 1x hamstring) * Dec 2016 : Jamie Carragher selected Bertrand in hi...

Deal Close: Liverpool favourites to sign 'amazing' €30m Brazil sensation; transfer talks held in April

Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign one of Brazil's most coveted attacking players. In August, a report on Brazilian radio station Futebol da Gaucha claimed that Liverpool had submitted an 'official offer for Gremio star Luan Vieira, and according to The Mirror today: "Sources suggest a deal is close to being agreed with Luan. Liverpool head the queue after agreeing to meet the €30m valuation. The player's reps flew to London in April [and] contact was made with Anfield representatives, and terms discussed. Last month, Gremio vice-president Alberto Guerra confirmed that the Brazilian club is open to offers: "Every good player is targeted, and if a proposal for Luan arrives, then we will analyse it.” Some info about Luan, who is dubiously nicknamed the 'New Neymar': * 23-year old striker, who can also play as false-9, or a right/left-winger. Contract expires: 2018. * Gremio: 24 goals/15 assists (39) in 98 games for Gr...

'Signing' Soon? Murphy claims Liverpool could seal transfer for 'unbelievable' £40m goal-machine 'if' striker 'leaves'

Ex-Red Danny Murphy believes that Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge may be two games away from ending his Anfield career. In his column for the Evening Standard today, Murphy hailed Sturridge as 'one of the best finishers in England', and insisted that it's in his 'best interests' to quit Liverpool this summer. He explained: "Sturridge will not play regularly for Liverpool to get the fitness and consistency he needs, and I can see West Ham signing him if Andy Carroll leaves the club". Last month, Sky Sports claimed that West Ham are planning to sell Andy Carroll and replace him with Sturridge', and when asked about the report, Hammers' boss Slaven Bilic told reporters : "Sturridge is unbelievable when he's fit. He is a great player. Is he the sort of striker we would look at? We are going to see. We have our list of strikers." Sturridge is reportedly interested in signing for West Ham, and if that's the case, he'...

Deal Close? Balague makes shock Liverpool transfer claim; confirms transfer for 'amazing' €60m star is being 'pushed'

Spanish pundit Guillem Balague has claimed that one of Liverpool's top players is desperate to quit Anfield this summer. Over the last two years, Brazilian maestro Philippe Coutinho has regularly declared his loyalty to Liverpool, and after recently signing a new £150k -a-week deal, he reiterated : “I signed this new contract to stay here for a few more years. It gives me great happiness. Jürgen is a winner and every player feels honoured to play at this great club for this great manager". Barcelona are constantly linked with a move for Coutinho, and the prevailing view is that the Catalan club is driving the proposed deal. However, according to Balague, it's Coutinho who's pushing for a move. Speaking to Sky Sports today, he insisted: "It [the transfer to Barca] is being pushed by his [Coutinho's] agent, his representatives and by his friends in the squad, like Neymar". Coutinho obviously speaks with his agent (who is essentially the Brazilian...

Record Transfer: Klopp can sign 'extraordinary' midfield sensation for €50m; 'Liverpool' interest confirmed

Liverpool have been regularly linked with RB Leipzig sensation Naby Keita this season, and it looks like FSG will have to pay through the nose to seal the deal. According to German magazine Kicker, Keita has a whopping €50m release clause in his contract, which can be triggered in 2018. Liverpool's interest is legit, and Keita confirmed this in October: "Arsenal, and Man City...were interested in signing me, and Liverpool as well". Despite interest from comparatively bigger clubs, Leipzig boss Ralph Hanselhuttl is convinced that Keita will stay in Germany. When asked this week about ongoing transfer speculation, he told reporters : "He feels well, and we love him. If I take celebrations as a benchmark, Naby will stay with us forever." In a recent interview , Keita offered a more circumspect take on his future: “I’m very comfortable at Leipzig. My agent takes care of everything. When it’s time, I’ll discuss it [a transfer] with him and my family...

Decision Made: Jurgen Klopp confirms mega transfer for 'amazing' €60m Brazil star is 'absolutely' a no-go

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has dismissed suggestions that one of Liverpool's most important players is set to leave the club this summer. Barcelona have been continually linked with Philippe Coutinho this season, and the most recent reports claim that the Catalan club is in 'advanced talks' with Liverpool over €60m deal. When asked on Wednesday about Coutinho's future, Klopp emphatically denied the reports, and insisted there are 'absolutely no plans to sell' the Brazilian: "When did he sign his new contract? What our owners say is there is the absolute opportunity not to sell anybody if we do not want to. That means we can bring in other players and it is a good situation. We have a stable squad with a good basis". With the greatest respect to Klopp, Coutinho's new contract will not make a shred of difference to Liverpool's chances of keeping him at Anfield, and there is historical precedent to support that contention. After signing his ...