Author: Soccerhuz
The international break is upon us as Liverpool and Everton take a break from action after a mixed start to the season for the Merseyside clubs. Everton head into the second international break of the campaign on a high after recording a much-needed win over Bournemouth which pushed them away from the Premier League’s bottom three. The Reds have picked up just one point from their last two games amid VAR controversy in their loss at Tottenham Hotspur with more debate caused by refereeing decisions in their 2-2 at Brighton last weekend. Following the latest involvements from VAR we have looked at how the…
Liverpool scouts have been impressed with what they’ve seen from Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis. The Reds have previously been linked with the 24-year-old, and at one stage looked poised to make a move during the summer. But with Liverpool plumping for other targets, Luis ended up staying at Benfica. According to journalist Graeme Bailey though, this hasn’t necessarily deterred the Reds, or other suitors. Speaking on the 90min Talking Transfers podcast, Bailey said that a lot of teams, including Liverpool, still like the Portuguese. “A lot of people like Florentino Luis, [Joao] Neves’ midfield partner at Benfica,” the journalist said,…
Alonso has impressed since joining Leverkusen a year ago, winning 26 of his 47 games in charge. The Spaniard’s team are currently top of the Bundesliga table – two points ahead of Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich in third – after making an unbeaten start to the season. Jurgen Klopp has been in charge of Liverpool since October 2015 and is eventually expected to step down. While his contract doesn’t expire until June 2026, it would be unwise for the Reds not to have a shortlist prepared in case they need to make a change. Alonso is a Liverpool legend and…
Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for Brazilian midfielder Andre, with the Reds leading the race to sign him. Liverpool tried to sign Andre during the summer transfer window, but a move did not materialise. Journalist Graeme Bailey has now revealed on the Talking Transfers Podcast that the Reds are definitely leading the race for the 22-year-old defensive midfielder. Liverpool need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder who will help protect the central defenders and break up the opposition attacks. Jurgen Klopp has had to use Alexis Mac Allister in the holding midfield role this season. But the Argentine…
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has been advised to consider signing Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the Egyptian forward. Salah has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad showing interest in signing him during the summer transfer window. While Liverpool rejected the bids, former Reds star Stephen Warnock believes that finding a suitable successor for Salah should be a priority for the club. Warnock suggested that Kvaratskhelia could be an ideal replacement for Salah. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “Everyone’s replaceable. I’ve said it…
Mohamed Salah remains a target for the Saudi Pro League with the Liverpool forward told he is “welcome at any time” to move to the country. The Reds rejected a £150million bid from Saudi champions Al-Ittihad on transfer deadline day in September having made it clear they would not entertain any offers for the player. Al-Ittihad are one of four teams to have benefited from a cash injection by majority Newcastle United owners PIF that has helped prompt a host of established names to move to Saudi Arabia, including former Liverpool trio Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino. Saudi Arabia view Salah…
Xabi Alonso would be allowed to leave Bayer Leverkusen in 2024 if there is mutual interest from Liverpool, according to a report. It has been claimed that the 41-year-old could join former clubs Real Madrid or Bayern Munich at that juncture, if they were to register an interest in the midfielder-turned-manager. Alonso is enjoying his time in North Rhine-Westphalia as his team how to challenge for the title against Thomas Tuchel’s side in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen sit one point clear at the summit with Bayern two points adrift. After leading his men from a precarious position to the European places…
On a transfer front, an update on the Reds’ reported pursuit of Piero Hincapie has emerged while Barcelona are said to be plotting a move to bring Thiago Alcantara back to Camp Nou. We last night heard from PGMOL chief refereeing officer Howard Webb on Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal during Liverpool’s defeat by Tottenham Hotspur at the end of last month. The conversation was certainly an interesting one and shed light on what went wrong for this error to occur. Albert Riera in Bordeaux A small break away from direct Anfield news now, as former Liverpool man Albert Riera has…
According to a report by Anfield Watch, Liverpool are still keen on having Joao Palhinha in their ranks. They were interested in the 28-year-old Fulham midfielder in the summer and have retained their interest in the services of the Portuguese international. Fulham value the player at around £70 million. Palhinha was the talk of the town right until the end of the transfer window. His exceptional performances for the Cottagers in the Premier League resulted in a lot of interest. Some of the biggest clubs in Europe want to land him. Bayern Munich came very close to acquiring his services.…
According to a report in Germany, Xabi Alonso already has provisions in place for a potential move to Liverpool, due to a clause in his contract. Alonso has earned widespread praise for his first job in senior management, having proved an immense success since taking over at Bayer Leverkusen. The Spaniard left Real Sociedad B for the Bundesliga club in October 2022, and in the year since has overseen 47 games, with 26 wins, 11 draws and 10 defeats. Leverkusen finished sixth in the German top flight last season, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League, while this…