Klopp Issues Heartfelt Goodbye and Labels Midfielder a Liverpool Legend
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp discussed the difficulty of having to say goodbye to departing midfielder Gini Wijnaldum this summer.
Klopp commented on Wijnaldum's "highest-quality ability" and named him as one of the "smartest players" he has ever coached in his career.
Wijnaldum decided to sign for Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain after they swooped in late to steal his signature ahead of Barcelona.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com about Wijnaldum's departure, Klopp said:
"As a team, we said our goodbyes to Gini …
Salah's Swan Song?
After Mohamed Salah started the 2020/21 campaign with a red-hot performance against Leeds, is it time for us Liverpool fans to recognise the real possibility that this season may be his last at the club?
Salah joined Liverpool from Serie A side AS Roma in the summer of 2017 after Jürgen Klopp was convinced he was the right fit for his squad by The Reds' scouting team. Speaking just months after Salah's arrival at the club, Klopp said:
"Our scouting …
Why Liverpool Must Resist Matip Offers
Rumours emanating from Cameroon suggest that Paris Saint Germain would be interested in signing Liverpool centre half Joel Matip.
According to kick442, the Parisians coach, Thomas Tuchel, and their sporting director, Leonardo, would like Matip, 28, to replace the outgoing Thiago Silva who will leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
However, despite injury meaning the former Cameroon international only clocked up 13 appearances last season, the Reds should rebuff all approaches for their number 32, even if -- as …
Thiago Could Provide Silva Lining for Lovren-Less Liverpool
The ongoing global pandemic has already had a big impact on football finances.
With games returning behind closed doors, clubs have been deprived of matchday revenues, in terms of hospitality, ticket sales, and other streams of income, such as club shop sales. Additionally, and more impactfully, television rebates -- even given the fact they have been pushed out for another year -- will hamstring many teams' abilities to flex their financial muscles in the transfer market.
Liverpool have already felt …
Tactical Analysis: How to beat Klopp's Liverpool
Liverpool may no longer be unbeaten in the Premier League, but it's abundantly clear that they still are the team to beat. A coronavirus induced hiatus has given rival managers more than ample time to ponder how they could set up their side to tactically overcome Liverpool.
Whilst Atletico Madrid and Watford are the two most recent teams to find success against Liverpool, their tactical approaches did not display mastery of the ball or space, rather they were the product …
PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United to fight for defender's signature?
With some reports still insisting on Liverpool's interest in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, it has now been claimed that Paris Saint Germain will also battle The Reds for his signature.
That means, if these reports are to be believed, that Koulibaly has PSG, Liverpool and Manchester United after his signature. Those are the three clubs who have been linked with the defender. There are sure to be more watching and waiting for the right time to make an approach for …
Mbappé to sign new PSG contract amid transfer rumours - but insists on 'gentleman's agreement' to be included
PSG star Kylian Mbappé looks set to sign a contract extension with the French Ligue 1 champions as long as there is a specific 'gentleman's agreement' included.
As reported in the Mirror, release clauses are actually illegal in French football contracts so Mbappé has asked for an arrangement where he would still be able to leave should the right club come looking for him.
Mbappé's current deal expires in 2022 so PSG will be hopeful of extending this to 2024 …
Klopp reported to have made interesting phone-call to young star's father
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp is reported to have contacted the father of PSG's young France international superstar Kylian Mbappé.
French publication Le10Sport claims that the purpose of the call was to test the waters regarding any potential bid The Reds may make for the 21-year-old forward. Mbappé's current PSG contract expires in 2022.
Most of Europe's top clubs will be enquiring about Mbappé's situation during the next transfer window. That interest will only increase further as time goes on without …
Werner vs Pepe - who is the better fit for Liverpool?
Not long ago now, Timo Werner was the man the entire Liverpool fanbase wanted the Reds to sign. However, with interest from Bayern Munich well publicised and RB Leipzig seemingly not keen on selling the German international on the cheap despite his contract situation, interest in him waned and a new player replaced him as desirable number one.
Reports in France claimed Jurgen Klopp and the recruitment team at Anfield liked Lille’s Nicolas Pepe. His 22 goal in Ligue 1 …
Reports: PSG plotting summer moves for Liverpool ace
According to a report from Flaming Hairdryer via French media outlet Le Parisien, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as a shock potential suitor in Liverpool ace James Milner.
Milner is out of contract with the Merseyside this summer, and should he fail to agree terms on an extension, according to uk casinos online, he will be available on a free transfer after the Champions League final against their fellow Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Milner who joined the …