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Arsenal defender William Saliba says he is keen to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman has earned a reputation in the Premier League for intimidating opposing forwards with his presence on the pitch, and Saliba believes he can emulate the Dutchman: “Van Dijk has aura. He’s the boss. He commands everything. You can feel he’s scaring strikers away. And I’m starting to feel the same way.” There is no doubt that Saliba plays in a similar manner to van Dijk. He is pretty laidback but produces the goods when called upon. The Frenchman’s performances…
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has paid tribute to his England teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool vice-captain was selected in midfield by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate in a friendly against Bosnia on Monday and, speaking about Trent, Rice said he is perfectly suited to playing the role: “He’s special. We all know Trent’s skill set – his passing, the way he sees a pass, that right-sided [midfield] position suits him beautifully.” “He can come in on to his favourite right side and see that pass like he does for Liverpool. It really does suit him, that role, but he went…
Liverpool see Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz as a “valid option” as they seek an “alternative to Thiago Alcantara”, according to TuttoJuve.com. The Italian website says that the Reds have joined Juventus and Arsenal in pursuing the Brazilian international. However, it is believed that Villa have slapped a €70m (£59m) asking price on Luiz and fans on X think it is very unlikely that Arne Slot’s side will make a bid for him this summer: Liverpool will prioritise signing a No.6 If the Reds are looking to strengthen their midfield options, you can’t see them pursuing a player like Luiz.…
Pep Lijnders has hinted that Jurgen Klopp may never return to football – and could assume the role of a man of leisure. After nearly nine years of giving his all to Liverpool, Klopp will be enjoying an extended break with his wife Ulla on the Spanish island of Majorca. They’re going to move into a new £3.4million villa. At 56, it’s widely expected he’ll be back in football one way or the other at some point. Managing his native Germany could be on the cards, while a return to Borussia Dortmund as club president has been touted. However, his…
Luis Diaz has distanced himself from ongoing transfer speculation around his Liverpool future with an appearance in a music video dedicated to the Colombian national team. With the summer transfer window set to open for business in five days’ time, plenty of rumours have been circulating regarding the stars that could arrive at Anfield and those that could leave. Diaz firmly falls into the latter category, with Spanish media suggesting that Barcelona could try to tempt the Reds with an offer in the coming months. But at present, Diaz’s sights are not on an Anfield exit, nor are they on…
Former Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum says Arne Slot thoroughly impressed him on the training pitch, saying the new Reds boss is up to the standards of Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho. Slot is making the huge step up to replace Klopp as manager at Anfield, leaving Feyenoord for his first taste of Premier League football. The 45-year-old won the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup this year, arriving in England with a growing reputation thanks to his work in his home country. Wijnaldum, who now plays his football in Saudi Arabia with Al Ettifaq, trained with his former…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was in action for Brazil earlier today as the Selecao beat Mexico 3-2 in Texas. The sides are warming up for the Copa America which will soon kick off on US soil. It took a last-minute winning goal from Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick to secure the victory for Brazil. Goals from Andreas Pereira and Gabriel Martinelli had put it two ahead but Julian Quinones and Guillermo Martinez leveled things up. Three minutes after Martinez’s equalizer, Endrick went up the other end and scored the winning goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time. The likes…
Liverpool looked at Chelsea defender Levi Colwill last summer and a year later, a center-back remains a priority. With Joel Matip leaving the club at the expiry of his contract, the most important thing for the Reds to get done this summer is bringing in a defender. While Arne Slot inherits a strong squad from Jurgen Klopp, at the heart of the Liverpool defense is where there is an obvious gap. Sepp van den Berg did well on loan but isn’t at the required level and has already made his feelings clear on a transfer exit, while Virgil van Dijk…
Liverpool are not planning on reuniting Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh with new head coach Arne Slot this summer. Minteh, a 19-year-old Gambia international winger, has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Feyenoord, where he was sent on loan by the Magpies having been signed from Danish side Odense OB for £6.5million last summer. Under the tutelage of Slot, Minteh made 37 appearances and scored 11 goals and delivered six assists, although he was sent off during the Dutch Cup final win over NEC Nijmegen. Despite his success in Holland, Newcastle are being compelled to consider offers to sell Minteh given…
The Liverpool attacker has been linked with a move away despite positive claims from the media. Fabrizio Romano has claimed there is only one way that Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz could leave this summer amid reports of interest from Spain and France. Diaz, 27, has become a key figure at Liverpool since the departure of Sadio Mane on the left wing and played 51 times in all competitions last season. There was some standout displays and moments such as his star showing against Manchester City at Anfield where, at one point, he had both Rodri and Kyle Walker beaten all…