Category: Europa League

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic – a 21-year-old striker, who has 12 Serie A goals to his name this season.

The Serbian has attracted the Reds ahead of a potential move this summer, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness).

Fiorentina have endured a stuttering form this season, but Vlahovic has powered on and turned out top drawer performances every week thus far.

Liverpool are said to be one of several European sides interested in the 6’3″ forward, alongside the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid.

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Vlahovic represents a different type of striker for Liverpool than what they have now, with the likes of Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and even Divock Origi … Read the rest

Gladbach are expected to drop their asking price for Denis Zakaria to €20m, as reported by Bild.

The Bundesliga star had attracted interest from Europe’s elite sides, though it is strongly suspected that the player’s long-term knee injury picked up last year, in combination with the financial constraints of COVID-19, has caused the player’s value to drop.

The 24-year-old has struggled to build up some consistency for Gladbach since his return from the sidelines.

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It’s a situation that presents something of an issue for Marco Rose’s side, particularly given that the midfielder’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2022.

That being said, there will undoubtedly be concerns over the Bundesliga star’s fitness levels – a factor we’ll have to consider seriously given our own injury struggles this … Read the rest

Stade Rennais striker Jeremy Doku has recently been speaking about interest Liverpool held in him when he was just 15 and the decision to reject the Reds.

In an interview with Ouest France, the 18-year-old said he doesn’t regret not signing for Liverpool when he was a kid, and boldly predicted the reigning Premier League champions will come knocking again if he’s good enough.

“As soon as I’m asked if I regret it, I always say no, because if Liverpool came to me at 15, if they like me, they’ll come back later, that’s certain. It’s up to me to be good,” he said.

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Honestly, we think Doku’s attitude is second to none and the coaches at Liverpool will absolutely … Read the rest

Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Liverpool’s hopes for the remainder of the season – with the Reds in the Champions League quarterfinals and a very tough battle to get into the top four in the Premier League.

On Friday, we drew Real Madrid, and if we get through that, it’ll be a semi-final against either Chelsea or FC Porto.

That’s a very good draw, and one that has got Liverpool fans worldwide dreaming of no.7 in Istanbul!

Klopp has simply promised supporters that his side will fight in every game – and at the end of the season – we’ll see where we are…

“The season is completely different than we obviously expected before the season,” Klopp told the official website.

“Nothing is anymore like it was then. That’s not a problem. We knew one is the idea and the other thing is the reality. It’s what we have to … Read the rest

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has been tipped to leave the reigning Premier League champions this summer.

Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips believes the Brazilian is the most likely of the Reds’ world-class front three to depart, should one of them leave.

Speaking to Football Insider, the 47-year-old said Diogo Jota can replace Firmino at Liverpool.

“I’ve always said that if any of the front three were to be moved on this summer it would be Firmino and I think it could happen,” he said.

“He’s been magnificent for Liverpool and he still is but he hasn’t scored enough goals this season.

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“Jota coming in is like a breath of fresh air … Read the rest