Liverpool can now finalise Alonso deal on the table after FSG tick off their objectives – report
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by Farrell Keeling
33m ago
Liverpool can now work on finalising a move for Xabi Alonso after boxing off key appointments behind the scenes. The Merseysiders reportedly engaged in talks with the Spanish head coach’s entourage in February, with a three-year deal put on the table. “TEAMtalk exclusively revealed at the end of February that talks between Alonso’s camp and Liverpool had taken place. A three-year deal is understood to have been put forward,” Steve Pearson reported for TEAMtalk. “But before any appointment could be finalised, Liverpool owners FSG needed to overhaul the club’s hierarchy.” The Reds have sinc ..read more
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Paul Joyce: Liverpool could be given huge double injury boost for Man United showdown
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by Liam Togher
33m ago
Liverpool could be in line for a massive double injury boost ahead of their visit to Old Trafford on Sunday week. The Reds travel to face Manchester United on 7 April with revenge on their minds after the agonising FA Cup exit at the same venue earlier this month, this time seeking to maintain their Premier League title charge. The Times’ Paul Joyce has reported (via The Anfield Talk) that two members of Jurgen Klopp’s squad are targeting a return to action for the showdown against Erik ten Hag’s side. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE Trent Alexander-Arnold is aimin ..read more
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If Salah leaves, who’s the best forward to buy?
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by Farrell Keeling
33m ago
Remember the dark days before 2017? We were starving for goals, supporting strikers who couldn’t hit a barn door in a hurricane. Then, BAM! Mo Salah walks in, all smiles and sunshine, and suddenly, Anfield’s rocking every week! That first season? Pure magic. 32 goals in the league! A new record! Even the best payout casinos in Ireland were overwhelmed by the betting proposals! Indeed, we were this close to nicking the Champions League, too. It didn’t matter, though. We knew we had a special one. Golden boots started piling up like trophies in the cabinet. Remember that wonder goal against Roma ..read more
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Pep Lijnders next job: Liverpool insider confirms he’s ‘under consideration’ at top club
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by Farrell Keeling
11h ago
Pep Lijnders is reportedly one of several names on Ajax’s managerial shortlist for the next campaign. The news in question, first called by the Times’ Paul Joyce, was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter) this evening. Pep Lijnders, one of the names in the shortlist at Ajax as potential new manager for next season. Lijnders, under consideration at the club as @_pauljoyce called — but still waiting on decision. For sure, he’ll leave Liverpool with Klopp and he’s not staying in any case. pic.twitter.com/1qZBEiGrq4 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2024 The Dutch coa ..read more
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Sky Sports reporter now responds to Plettenberg’s Alonso to Bayern claims
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by Farrell Keeling
11h ago
Dharmesh Sheth has weighed in on Florian Plettenberg’s claim that Xabi Alonso is destined for the Bayern Munich job should he depart Bayer Leverkusen this summer. The journalist noted that fans have to ‘sit up when he comes out with comments like that’, though reinforced Liverpool’s ongoing interest in the 42-year-old. “Publicly, nothing will happen until the end of the season. There’s too much riding on Bayern Munich and Liverpool’s seasons. Liverpool are still chasing two trophies. They’re in a Premier League title race and the quarter-finals of the Europa League,” the Sky Sports repor ..read more
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What Liverpool are now saying after reports claim Xabi Alonso prefers Bayern – report
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by Farrell Keeling
12h ago
Reports in Germany would have fans believe that Xabi Alonso has already made his mind up. It has been repeatedly claimed, with varying degrees of commitment, that the Spaniard is keen to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich. Despite such claims, Liverpool are understood to remain determined in their pursuit of the 42-year-old, according to Football Insider. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE READ MORE: Reliable journo: Liverpool deploy scouts as ‘keen interest’ shown in ‘one of Ukraine’s brightest talents’ READ MORE: ‘Unbelievable’: BBC pundit is seriousl ..read more
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Reliable journo: Liverpool deploy scouts as ‘keen interest’ shown in ‘one of Ukraine’s brightest talents’
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by Farrell Keeling
13h ago
Liverpool are now understood to be ‘showing keen interest’ in Ukrainian prospect Georgiy Sudakov. Artur Petrosyan shared the update on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account this evening amid interest from Arsenal, Juventus and Napoli. In January, Shakhtar CEO Sergey Palkin disclosed that they had turned down a €40m offer from Napoli for his signature. He also expressed confidence that Sudakov will soon be playing for one of Europe's top clubs. — Artur Petrosyan (@arturpetrosyan) March 27, 2024 The Merseysiders are not currently though to be interested in priortising further midfield sign ..read more
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(Video) ‘Good question’ – ESPN pundits split on best result for Liverpool from City v Arsenal clash
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by Liam Togher
14h ago
Shortly after Liverpool’s match against Brighton on Sunday, the attention of Reds supporters will turn towards the showdown between fellow Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal. The Gunners currently sit top ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s side by virtue of goal difference, with the reigning champions just one point behind that pair going into the final 10 matches of the season. The topic of which result at the Etihad Stadium would be most beneficial to the Reds was put forward on ESPN FC, and it divided opinion between the various pundits. Shaka Hislop emphatically stated that L ..read more
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Liverpool fans respect for Steven Reid will be sky high after Tierney’s x-rated report
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by Peter Kenny Jones
16h ago
Steven Reid was shown a red card following the incidents after Darwin Nunez’s last-gasp winner and now a transcript of what was said has been released. In the words of Paul Tierney (via The FA), the interaction played out as: “Following the final whistle I was surrounded by members of Nottingham Forrest’s substitutes and backroom staff on the field of play. “One of those who approached me was Steven Reid (a coach of Nottingham Forest) who was not listed on the teamsheet. READ MORE: (Video) Szoboszlai bosses for Hungary as remarkable unbeaten run continues “He asked me about a decision and ..read more
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‘For sure…’ – Romano says ‘concrete candidate for Liverpool job’ is now ahead of De Zerbi
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by Liam Togher
16h ago
Fabrizio Romano has named one ‘concrete candidate’ for the Liverpool manager’s job who can now be deemed second favourite behind Xabi Alonso. The Bayer Leverkusen boss remains the popular choice among many Reds supporters, but if he proves to be unattainable, it seems that Ruben Amorim is next in line ahead of Roberto De Zerbi. Speaking on the Men in Blazers podcast, the Italian reporter outlined that Anfield chiefs have a firm ‘interest’ in the Sporting Lisbon coach, but warned that Portuguese clubs can make for especially tough negotiators. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empire ..read more
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