Author: Soccerhuz
Dylan Walsh Manchester City are reportedly ‘huge fans’ of Jamal Musiala, who Liverpool are also rumoured to be interested in signing. Soccerhuz.com claim that Pep Guardiola’s side are big admirers of the Bayern Munich superstar amid growing concerns that Musiala could leave Germany next year. Although the report states that Bayern are confident that Musiala will sign a new contract, interest from the likes of Liverpool and now City could change things for the 20-year-old. The attacking midfielder is regarded by many as one of the best youngsters in world football and a player who could define the new…
Despite a late resurgence, it was too little, too late as Liverpool could only muster a fifth-place Premier League finish come May, the first time Klopp had failed to guide the Reds into the Champions League in his seven full seasons in charge at Anfield. One of the chief factors behind the club’s difficult league campaign, which saw them lose nine times, was their misfiring midfield which along with the rise of inflation, was one of the most-discussed topics in the country at the time. How could the midfield trio of captain Jordan Henderson, Spain pass master Thiago Alcantara and…
Sean Dyche can laugh about it now – the moment he took the angry Anfield lion by the tail and gave him a good twirl. It was a heated disagreement with Jurgen Klopp in the tunnel of the famous old stadium, with the two standing toe to toe exchanging frank views on an afternoon when his Burnley side ended Liverpool’s spectacular unbeaten home record under the German. Dyche was pointed afterwards, suggesting: “You are allowed to fight at these places you know!” But now, on the eve of an even more passionate meeting with Klopp, the Everton boss produces a…
FA Cup third and fourth-round replays are getting the chop. The FA are under pressure to limit their schedule due to the expansion of European competitions. The number of teams in the Champions League and Europa League will be increased from 32 to 36 from next season, with sides playing a minimum of 10 games. The FA have also faced calls for reform from the likes of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who asked for FA Cup replays to be scrapped at the beginning of 2023. The move will be controversial, as replays are a huge money spinner for clubs further down the pyramid.…
Andre has been one of the standout players in South America during the 2023 season, with his dynamic performances in the middle of the park helping Fluminense reach just their second ever Copa Libertadores final. This fine form has led to interest from Liverpool, that the Reds had shortlisted the 22-year-old as a potential recruit. Ultimately a deal fell through due to the player’s Copa Libertadores commitments, however Liverpool have continued to keep watch. Soccerhuz.com understands that Arsenal have also recently scouted Andre, with the Gunners also keen on landing a new midfielder during the January transfer window. Arsenal are…
Liverpool pulled out of a deal to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder, Manu Kone, in the summer after he suffered an injury. Now, Sky Sports Germany reports that both Kone and Gladbach want to facilitate a transfer with both willing to make it happen in January. Sky Germany bases their report on information from Sport Bild and the Rheinische Post In spite of his contract being extended until 2026 due to a clause in Kone’s contract, the 22-year-old wants to leave the club “by the summer at the latest.” The Bundesliga outfit wants “a transfer fee of between €40m and €45m. They would even consider a loan…
Liverpool are getting set to face Everton this weekend and the first team have been joined by a number of youth prospects at the AXA Training Centre. Calum Scanlon, James McConnell, Trent Kone-Doherty and Tommy Pilling were all involved in the derby preparations on Thursday, with Scanlon likely drafted in due to the absence of Andy Robertson. The extent of Robertson’s injury remains unclear, with the dislocated shoulder the Scotland captain sustained in his side’s 2-0 defeat to Spain likely to keep him out of action for an extended period. Fellow left-back Luke Chambers has picked up an ankle injury of his own, meaning that…
The Reds’ Premier League progress has been stunted by the controversial defeat at Tottenham and a 2-2 draw with Brighton, though Jurgen Klopp’s side still sit fourth and only three points off Spurs and Arsenal at the summit. Two wins from their last three games have boosted Everton’s standing after a dismal start to the campaign, but the Toffees’ recent record against their local rivals is poor, winning only one of the last 28 meetings. What time does Liverpool vs Everton kick-off? Location: Liverpool, England Stadium: Anfield Date: 21 October 2023 Kick-off Time: 12:30 BST / 07:30 ET / 04:30…
As a teenager, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was almost crushed scaling a wall to watch his beloved Manchester United play. Half a century later, one of Britain’s richest men is on the verge of buying a stake in English football’s most famous club and securing a seat in its boardroom. For the past 12 months, Ratcliffe, founder of chemicals empire Ineos, has wooed Joel Glazer, United’s executive co-chair and a key member of the billionaire US family that owns the club. He has deployed a mixture of charm — describing the Glazers as the “nicest people” — and, unusually for a…
Liverpool’s rivalry with Everton is one of football’s most famous match-ups, but the fixture has been put under threat in recent years due to the Blues’ poor form. Having taken just seven points from their eight opening Premier League matches, relegation could again be a possibility, and there is one very “practical” reason to want them down. Speaking on Monday’s Live at 5 show, available on This Is Anfield’s YouTube and podcast platforms, Paul Cope explained how Everton‘s absence could raise the Reds’ points total. The Liverpool supporter said: “If you just took them (Everton) out of the league, wherever they finish in the…