Liverpool have been linked with another big-money move in the transfer market as Jurgen Klopp looks to make amends for missing out on top target Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool travel to Leicester on Monday looking not only for a seventh Premier League win in a row but also to keep their Champions League dream alive.
The three points could even see them leapfrog United into fourth, but that would only happen if the Red Devils slip up at home to Wolves on Saturday. Regardless, Jurgen Klopp is already planning for next season, and regardless of whether or not his team is eating at Europe’s top table.
The club have been linked with a number of names as they look to overhaul their squad after missing out on Jude Bellingham, who is seemingly heading to Real Madrid. But Reds fans have good reason to be excited after a potential signing emerged this week.
Glass football We have identified three of the main headlines coming out of Anfield on Friday, May 12.
The Sporting Lisbon star’s agent is claiming Liverpool interest
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Manuel Ugart’s agent has confirmed Liverpool’s interest in the Uruguayan international midfielder.
Liverpool have been tracking the holding midfielder since he joined Sporting Lisbon from fellow Portuguese club FC Famaliko in 2021.
Although no formal talks have yet taken place over the £52million midfielder, the Anfield club have included Ugarte on a list of potential defensive midfield targets, which also includes Real Madrid’s French star Aurelien Dichoumeni. , and Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich.
Sijane, who works with Liverpool stars Darwin Nunes, Diogo Jota and Fabinho on his list with super agent Jorge Mendes, confirmed that interest but insisted they are not the only club asking.
„Liverpool? There’s a lot of talk, but it’s not the only club, there are others. There’s a lot of talk, but I’m still not sure about the club (he will sign). There are many possibilities on the table. I hope the situation will get better in 15 days,” he said.
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Allardyce says cutting globe about „rubbish”.
Having previously been labeled a „soft German” and a „problem” at Anfield, Sam Allardyce did not heap praise on Jurgen Klopp on his return to management.
The German is one of many bosses who have been harshly critical of Newcastle United this season. 'Big Sam’ faces his former club at Elland Road on Saturday as he bids to boost Leeds’ bid for Premier League survival, and was asked to comment in the pre-match press conference.
„Who didn’t? Who complained?” He answered. When the Liverpool boss’ name was put to him: „He’s a waste of time,” came the immediate response.
At least it wasn’t limited to Jip Klopp, when a journalist pointed out that Man United chairman Eric Den Haag had made similar complaints: „He’s wasting time, they’re wasting the last five minutes when they’re winning 2-1. Don’t be silly, it’s rubbish!” He mocked the 68-year-old.
No one will be surprised that Allardyce is not back to make friends.
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Alexander-Arnold admits to accidental Allison help
Are Liverpool throwing everything in their last few games in their bid to make the Champions League? Makes me think Alison doesn’t have a title.
Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered the cross that day and now admits it’s his favorite assist. Still, he didn’t mean it.
„My favorite is Ali,” he said Premier League. „It’s technically very easy because it’s just around the corner, but the reality of its importance is crazy. I think it’s very underrated, and it goes under the radar just how big that goal is for us.
„I could lie, I aimed for Ali, if it sounded good – but I didn’t. It was a good ball, though, I can’t lie. It was a special, special goal. I talked about it. It was with my partner the other day and for the title. If only this goal would be great.”
With Liverpool needing no fewer than three wins to have a chance in four this year, can lightning strike twice?