Liverpool are close to appointing Arne Slot as their new manager following an extensive search for a suitable candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp.  Although there had previously been links with Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and the Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim, Liverpool’s data-driven search has ended up with the Feyenoord boss on top.  Slot, 45, has won the Eredivisie title with the Rotterdam side and last week added the KNVB Beker (Dutch cup) to his collection. He is also a two-time Dutch manager of the year.  The Dutchman confirmed on Thursday his intentions to move to ..read more

As the opening of the transfer window looms, Italian football giants Lazio and Roma are poised to engage in a tug-of-war for the signature of Liverpool defender Joel Matip, who is set to become a free agent this summer. The 32-year-old has emerged as a target for both Serie A clubs despite being sidelined since December due to a season-ending knee injury. He limped out of the Premier League thriller against Fulham back in December, with manager Jurgen Klopp later confirming that his centre-back had suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. The Cameroonian, who has the advantage ..read more

Fernando Torres' fledgling coaching career is set to enter a new chapter. From next season, the former Liverpool striker will take over Atlético Madrid's reserve team. While official club channels have not yet publicly announced the decision, due to Atlético B still having five matches left to play this season, Spanish outlet AS is reporting that it's a done deal. 'El Niño' is already firmly established on the coaching scene at his boyhood club, having spent the last three years coaching Atlético's first youth team. He knows the club inside out, is revered by the fans, and is held up as a role ..read more

Talk in the Dutch press suggests Arne Slot is to take two names with him to Liverpool this summer. The Feyenoord boss is strongly linked with the manager’s job. Arne Slot will almost certainly be the next manager of Liverpool. That's reported just about everywhere at this stage, with the Reds having supposedly put forward a €9m offer on Wednesday that Feyenoord rejected. Though, they're tipped to bump that offer closer to the €15m the Dutch champions are after very soon. Arne Slot: Dutch media REVEALS two names likely to follow manager to Liverpool 24 mins ago by Alex Caple West Ham ace fac ..read more

Liverpool's hopes of returning to winning ways during this Saturday's clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium could hinge on a crucial fitness update from Hammers boss David Moyes. The London club have hit a worrying run of form and could be without three key players for the visit of Jurgen Klopp's side in the early lunchtime kick-off. After their 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, Klopp's men have seen their title aspirations all but evaporate, leaving them with the formidable task of winning every remaining fixture to keep even a glimmer of hope alive. With mount ..read more

With Liverpool still reeling from the disastrous 2-0 defeat to Everton on Wednesday that ended all hopes of a Premier League title, much of the attention switched to Feyenoord's Arne Slot, who had earlier emerged as the clear favourite for the manager job. Slot has now CONFIRMED his intention to move to Liverpool at the end of the season and take over as Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The 45-year-old manager came out on top after the Reds’ extensive search for a new boss following Klopp’s announcement in January that he intended to stand down at the end of the current campaign. Arne Slot CONFIRMA ..read more

Liverpool’s scouting setup reportedly wanted to sign someone other than Darwin Nunez - Jurgen Klopp’s first choice. Instead, the star went to Chelsea. Paul Joyce of The Times reports that Liverpool's transfer network didn't want Darwin Nunez to arrive as the club's new no.9 in 2022. Nunez arrived as potentially the club's record signing as the deal with Benfica could stretch to £85m. The Uruguayan had scored 32 goals across his final season in Portugal, prompting the move. Above all, though, he'd impressed Jurgen Klopp. Arne Slot CONFIRMATION, defender interest & Darwin's future - Liverp ..read more

Liverpool’s interest in a 22-year-old defender is now considered ‘strong’ by Gianluca Di Marzio. The Reds could have their next centre-back. Gianluca Di Marzio believes Liverpool now hold a 'strong interest' in Eintracht Frankfurt's Willian Pacho. The centre-back has seriously impressed in his debut Bundesliga season, potentially earning a move after just one year. Pacho moved to Frankfurt in 2023 for a fee of around £7m. That came after just one full season in Belgium where he won the title playing for Royal Antwerp. First Liverpool player breaks silence on potential Arne Slot appointment 5 ..read more

Liverpool's pursuit of a new manager is gaining momentum, with Dutch coach Arne Slot this week emerging as the frontrunner to take over the reins at Anfield. The Reds' interest in Slot comes as they prepare for life after Jurgen Klopp when the German leaves at the end of the season. With Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso ruling himself out of the running and Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim's flirting with West Ham United seemingly leading the Reds to cool any interest, Slot is now the bookies' favourite to take over at Anfield. Slot's track record at Feyenoord speaks for itself. He recently guided ..read more

A Tweet from Wayne Rooney back in 2011 is doing the rounds as it flies in the face of his criticism of Liverpool last night. Wayne Rooney was in the studio for Sky Sports on Wednesday evening as Liverpool lost 2-0 to Everton at Goodison Park. The former Blue made a few headlines, too, as he passionately criticised comments from Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool's captain talked after the game about the Reds' upcoming 12:30 kick-off against West Ham United. It's their sixth of the season, having played six last season, too. Wayne Rooney's 2011 Tweet has been dug up after he SLAMMED Liverpool last ni ..read more