Virgil van Dijk has called for patience from the Liverpool fanbase amid the ongoing search for further additions to the squad this summer. This comes amid the club’s reported pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo – a fascinating transfer saga still yet to be concluded. Given that no one had anticipated the Reds’ opportunism when it came to the Ecuadorian, not to mention our Dutch international’s cryptic mess... »
Whilst all eyes and ears are pinned on who Liverpool can sign in our midfield before the transfer window closes, one former Red is intriguing many as James Milner’s Brighton antics have been hinted. Speaking with Match of the Day, Lewis Dunk discussed the initiation songs that were performed by the club’s newest signings but mysteriously left our former vice captain out of the tale. READ MORE: (Video) Gerra... »
Neil Jones has urged Liverpool to keep hold of one young player they were apparently ‘open’ to loaning out for the upcoming campaign. Ben Doak has been one of the Reds’ standout players in pre-season, tormenting opponents with his searing pace and deft dribbling ability. The journalist was asked about the 17-year-old for his latest Empire of the Kop Substack column and his verdict on the Scottish teenager w... »
Neil Ruddock has said that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk isn’t ‘what he was’ prior to the fateful long-term injury which sidelined him for almost the entire 2020/21 season. The Dutchman was regarded as arguably the world’s best player in his position at the start of the decade, finishing second in the 2019 Ballon D’Or, but he was sidelined for nine months after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injur... »
Journalist Ben Jacobs has hinted that Liverpool owners FSG could be waiting on events at Manchester United before welcoming new investment at Anfield. As per The Athletic, John Henry and co aren’t open to a full sale of the Merseyside club but would be amenable to investors taking a minority stake. By contrast, there’s been plenty of discourse regarding a possible takeover at Old Trafford, with the Glazers ... »
According to reports from Spain, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is believed to have Federico Valverde in his sights at Anfield, but the Real Madrid midfielder certainly won’t come cheap. El Nacional have claimed that the Uruguayan could be jettisoned by the LaLiga giants, amid the imminent arrival of Jude Bellingham and a loss of form since returning from the World Cup. The Reds are already believed to have... »
Last summer saw Liverpool miss out on Aurelien Tchouameni and this one may well see the same club pip us to the signing of Jude Bellingham but it’s clear that we’re learning from past mistakes on this front. Speaking exclusively with Empire of the Kop, Jacque Talbot gave an insight into interest in Mason Mount: ‘Apparently, Liverpool are being careful not to allow for a repeat of the Aurelien Tchouameni sit... »
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have made ‘direct contact’ with the agents of two of their primary transfer targets in recent days. The Reds are on the verge of completing their first summer signing, with a medical booked for Alexis Mac Allister ahead of his move being finalised, and could now switch their attention to further midfield recruitment, having requested for scope in getting the deal for ... »
John Aldridge was left baffled by the performance of Paul Tierney and his team of officials in Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday. Both teams had grievances with the referees afterwards, with Oliver Skipp avoiding any sanction for a horrible challenge on Luis Diaz and the Spurs midfielder then taking a kick to the head from Diogo Jota late in the match. Jurgen Klopp – whose touchline antics have c... »
Jurgen Klopp has ‘identified’ Conor Gallagher as a ‘strong target’ for the summer as he looks to rebuild his Liverpool midfield, that’s according to the Independent (via Caught Offside). The 23-year-old, who impressed while on loan at Crystal Palace last season, has featured 33 times for Graham Potter’s side this season (across all competitions) with a large amount of his minutes coming from the substitute’... »