Author: Soccerhuz
Former Liverpool forward Michael Owen believes that Mohamed Salah’s replacement is already in the Reds’ ranks should the Egyptian leave the club. Salah, who is currently side-lined with a hamstring injury he picked up while playing for Egypt in AFCON, has regularly been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the past few months. Several attempts to sign the player have thus far failed and the 31-year-old’s agent said he was “committed to Liverpool” in the summer. But whether Salah stays or Salah goes, he will eventually leave the club – be that by retirement or a transfer -…
As Liverpool prepare for their League Cup semi-final second leg clash with Fulham, their exploits this season are offering a reminder of their 2000/01 treble-winning season. The Reds won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup that season, while also qualifying for the Champions League for the first time. And while a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table ensures they have heftier heights when it comes to the English top-flight, a repeat of that cup success is certainly possible. A place in the League Cup final awaits if they get past the Cottagers, while they…
Liverpool may have to match a unique offer made by Paris Saint-Germain to stand a chance of signing Kylian Mbappe, it has emerged. Speculation has continued over the future of the French forward, who appears to be no closer to making a final decision over whether he will leave his current employers at the end of the current season. Mbappe will become a free agent in the summer and is currently able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs such as Liverpool and Real Madrid. PSG, though, are not giving up hope just yet of losing their star man…
Fresh from signing a new contract as manager of Al-Ettifaq, Steven Gerrard has picked another Liverpool legend in Gini Wijnaldum to succeed Jordan Henderson as captain as he attempts to spark new life into his struggling side. Despite not winning a league game since October, and losing fellow former Liverpool skipper Henderson to Ajax after a request to leave, Gerrard has been backed by the Saudi Pro League club with a new deal, keeping him there until 2027. And one of his first big decisions since penning those fresh terms was to make Wijnaldum his new leader on the pitch. Al-Ettifaq return to competitive…
Ryan Gravenberch is on the verge of becoming the answer to a pub quiz question. Who was Jurgen Klopp’s last signing as Liverpool manager? Barring an unexpected end to the quietest of January transfer windows, that mantle will soon be the Dutchman’s. Although a deadline day signing for the Reds last August, moving to Anfield in a deal worth up to £40m, the 21-year-old had long been a Liverpool transfer target. He had piqued Klopp’s interest when facing his side in the Champions League as an 18-year-old for Ajax back in the 2020/21 campaign, and they had shown interest prior to…
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that both Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will travel with the squad to Anfield. Nkunku, 26, has been out for the Blues’ last five games due to a hip injury. Gusto was absent for the previous two matches with a muscle problem. Pochettino said: “I think it is good news that Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku can be in the squad [and] travel with us.” The manager also hinted that there could be a “surprise” inclusion in his squad to take on Jurgen Klopp’s side. “It is good news, and we are waiting for the last moment…
Chelsea have emerged as one of the early favourites to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk should he depart Anfield Chelsea have emerged as one of the frontrunners to sign Virgil van Dijk if he were to leave Liverpool alongside Jurgen Klopp – with the Reds captain in the final 18 months of his contract. In the aftermath of the shock announcement that Klopp would be leaving the club at the end season, the Dutch defender insisted he would need further “clarification about what the club wants for the future” before deciding on his next steps at Anfield. Van Dijk…
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with former Sporting Director Michael Edwards over the upcoming vacancy at the Merseyside club. This is according to Fabrizio Romano, who states contact was made with Edwards over the weekend Fenway Sports Group are said to have offered their former employee the opportunity to be the main figure in shaping the future of the club, with Jurgen Klopp set to leave his managerial role at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. Unfortunately for the Reds, Edwards turned the offer down, with Romano stating that he isn’t interested in a more senior role as things stand.…
Liverpool are set to be bolstered by the return of Alexis Mac Allister when they host Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Argentinian is back in training with the Reds having been rested as a precaution when Norwich City were beaten 5-2 in the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday. “Macca trained yesterday so he should be fine,” said Jürgen Klopp at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon, where he also reported no fresh fitness concerns. Thiago Alcantara has resumed full training following his long-term injury, though is not yet in contention to feature in matches. Klopp said…
Emile Smith Rowe made his first Premier League start of the season as Arsenal took on Nottingham Forest and won for the first time after three successive defeats in the East Midlands. The Gunners moved up to second and the surprise starter played a big role in the victory. A string of injury problems had initially cost the England international a place in Mikel Arteta’s side along with the rise of Gabriel Martinelli. However, as the Spaniard decided to reward Smith Rowe for his delightful cameo against Crystal Palace it was not on the left wing where he returned If…