Liverpool Eye Premier League Defender

Liverpool are interested in signing Burnley defender Michael Keane, according to a report.

UK News providers Bleacher Report claimed via a video on their official Twitter account that there’s a good chance that the 23-year-old will leave the Lancashire side next year with the Reds, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested.

The defender has recently been handed a call-up to the England senior team and it is claimed that the international call has prompted him to consider his club future

Keane has under two years left on his current deal set to run out in the summer of 2018 and it is stated that he will only sign a new contract with Sean Dyche’s team if a release clause is inserted into the deal.

The defender came through the academy of Liverpool’s fierce rivals Manchester United, where he made just four appearances for the Red Devils.

He spent loan spells at Leicester, Blackburn and Derby respectively before completing a permanent move with Burnley during the January 2015 window.

He starred for the Clarets as they won the Championship in the last campaign and has made seven appearances for them in their Premier League season, which includes playing the full 90 minutes during the 2-0 victory over Liverpool.

Liverpool Eye Premier League Defender

Huge Boost For Liverpool Ahead Of Derby Clash

Roberto Firmino has returned to training ahead of Liverpool’s EFL Cup third-round tie against Derby County on Tuesday.

Firmino did not feature in Liverpool’s 201 defeat of Chelsea on Friday due to a minor groin injury, but the 24-year-old trained with his team-mates on Monday and could be included in Jurgen Klopp’s side for the trip to Derby.

“Roberto is in training,” Klopp told a news conference. “We checked him yesterday. We checked him yesterday and this day again because the medical department told me he could’ve played [against Chelsea] but I heard the word ‘risk’ too often and I decided no.

“I’m very happy that it worked out but I was told if we give him three days then everything will be perfect. Today is the fourth day and he had already three, so he’s in [contention for Tuesday].”

Huge Boost For Liverpool Ahead Of Derby Clash

Liverpool Handed Huge Injury Boost Ahead Of Leicester Clash

Sadio Mane is in line to feature for Liverpool against Leicester on Saturday despite fears he had suffered a knee injury while on international duty with Senegal, according to reports from the Telegraph.

The winger was substituted after an hour during his county’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia, prompting fears that he may be unavailable for Liverpool’s coming games.

It was believed Mane had picked up a knee injury but reports claim his withdrawal was a precautionary measure from Senegal and that the winger has returned to training at Liverpool’s Melwood base unscathed.

It’s understood the 24-year-old is 100% fit for the Leicester game, which will be the Merseysiders’ first match at Anfield this season.

Jurgen Klopp reportedly phoned Mane personally on Sunday afternoon to check up on his fitness, which is a measure of just how important the £30m summer signing has become during his opening few months at the club.

Liverpool Handed Huge Injury Boost Ahead Of Leicester Clash

Breaking News : Liverpool Complete Signing of Augsburg Defender

Liverpool have completed the signing of Estonia defender Ragnar Klavan from Augsburg.

The 30-year-old has signed a three-year contract in a deal worth an initial £4.2million plus add-ons.

Klavan is vastly experienced with over 100 caps for his country and four seasons in the Bundesliga and will provide cover at centre-back as Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez both currently have injuries and Tiago Ilori, who could have been a fall-back option, is heading to the Olympics with Portugal.

The defender is manager Jurgen Klopp’s fifth signing, following the arrival of goalkeeper Loris Karius, defender Joel Matip, midfielder Marko Grujic and forward Sadio Mane.

“I’m really honoured to be part of this amazing club, this amazing team,” Klavan told liverpoolfc.com.

“It’s hard to put it into words because it’s been a dream of mine for 22 years to come to the Premier League and be a part of this amazing club, Liverpool.

“The Premier League is the most attractive league in the world and you always have amazing players here. This is the home of football.”

Source : Independent

Breaking News : Liverpool Complete Signing of Augsburg Defender

Liverpool Close In On Barcelona"s Defender

According to Le Parisien via The Sun, Liverpool are keen on buying Barcelona’s Jeremy Mathieu.

 

The French publication claim a number of clubs are monitoring the Barcelona defender’s situation at the Nou Camp this summer, and Liverpool are among them as the Reds make contact over his availability.

 

The French international defender joined Barca from fellow La Liga side Valencia in the summer of 2014, yet for the past two seasons he has largely been on the peripherals of the first team.

 

With competition for places high and the Catalans adding further options at the back with the addition of Samuel Umtiti, questions have been asked of Mathieu’s future.

Liverpool are in the market for a new defender having sold Martin Skrtel to Fenerbahce and releasing the experienced Kolo Toure following the expiration of his contract on Merseyside.

Jurgen Klopp’s side don’t have much strength in numbers at the back, and it said that the Reds boss is keen on bringing in a player with Champions League experience ahead of the new season.

Liverpool Close In On Barcelona"s Defender

Liverpool Join Race To Sign German Winger

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Germany winger Julian Draxler this summer. Arsenal and Manchester United are the other two Premier League clubs vying for his signature.

Jose Mourinho, the new Manchester United manager, is thought to be one of his keen admirers while reports in English press claimed last month that the Red Devils had lodged an opening £30m bid for the Wolfsburg star.

Draxler only joined Wolfsburg last summer for a reported fee of £25.2m but reports from France suggest a host of European clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal and Juventus have joined Manchester United in the race to sign the versatile winger, who would cost around £50m.

The 22-year-old has had a mixed campaign for the Bundesliga side. He was tasked with replacing the creative output of Kevin De Bruyne but managed only five goals and as many assists from 21 Bundesliga games.

Draxler, however, has put in some impressive performances for Germany at the ongoing UEFA European Championship. His performance in the 3-0 victory over Slovakia in the round of 16 was particularly impressive. Germany face France in the Euro 2016 semi-final where Draxler is expected to take part and play a major role.

Liverpool Join Race To Sign German Winger

Chelsea Show Interest In Liverpool Striker

Chelsea are interested in signing Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, The Times report.

The Blues are looking to strengthen this summer under new boss Antonio Conte, and are considering an approach for Benteke.

Chelsea’s first choice is Benteke’s international teammate and their former player Romelu Lukaku, currently at Everton, but are lining up the Liverpool striker in case a deal is unsuccessful.

Benteke signed for Liverpool last summer for £32 million from Aston Villa, and The Times report that the Reds would look to recoup as close to that figure as possible.

The Belgian struggled to win the faith of new manager Jurgen Klopp, and scored nine goals in 29 Premier League appearances for the Reds, 14 of which were starts.

Liverpool would have to think carefully about selling Benteke to Chelsea, a club who have aspirations to also compete at the top of the table, but the Blues may also be one of the only sides willing to spend big money on the striker.

Chelsea Show Interest In Liverpool Striker

Confirmed: Mainz Goalkeeper Agrees Personal Terms With Liverpool

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius, according to reports in Germany.

The 22-year-old has a £7.9m release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga side.

And German magazine Kicker claims the Reds have made their move as Jurgen Klopp looks to add to his goalkeeping options.

They state that a deal is now largely agreed although the German still needs to undergo a medical.

Liverpool have been linked with signing a new goalkeeper this summer for several months after a number of high-profile errors from current No.1 Simon Mignolet.

Barcelona’s Marc-Andre her Stegen and Cologne’s Timo Horn were among the names Liverpool were reportedly interested in but it appears Klopp has now decided on Karius.

Should a deal be completed, he could become Klopp’s fourth senior signing since taking charge at Anfield last October.

Confirmed: Mainz Goalkeeper Agrees Personal Terms With Liverpool