Month: January 2020

Zinedine Zidane has sought to avoid discussing mooted Real Madrid target Paul Pogba, wishing the Manchester United midfielder well in his recovery from injury. Pogba “Zidane wishes Pogba well as Real Madrid transfer talk lingers around injured Man Utd midfielder”

Real Madrid are on the verge of snapping up yet another teenage Brazilian talent as Flamengo’s Reinier closes in on a move.  Reinier, 17, is “Real Madrid close in on €30m Reinier deal as player's family considers offer”

Sadio Mane will not be leaving Liverpool any time soon, says Steve Nicol, but a future switch to Real Madrid remains a possibility. The Senegal “‘Mane to Real Madrid remains a possibility’ – Liverpool legend doubts summer deal but notes appeal”

Naby Keita will not be available for Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round clash at home to Everton on Sunday due to a groin injury, Jurgen Klopp “Keita ruled out of Liverpool's FA Cup clash with Everton after suffering groin injury in Sheffield United warm-up”

Ernesto Valverde has admitted he admires Dani Olmo as Barcelona continue to be linked with a big-money move for the Dinamo Zagreb winger. Olmo has caught the “Valverde praises reported Barcelona target Olmo”

Joe Gomez insists Liverpool’s senior players are ready to play in Sunday’s FA Cup clash with Everton, despite suggestions Jurgen Klopp could make significant changes “'Everyone wants to play' – Gomez insists injury-hit Liverpool is ready for Everton FA Cup clash”

Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his belief that Liverpool made the “right choice” in appointing Jurgen Klopp as their permanent manager over him four-and-a-half years ago, “I had a chat with Liverpool's owners, but they made the right choice with Klopp – Ancelotti”

Pep Guardiola has rarely seen a teenager with such tactical intelligence as Eric Garcia, which is why Manchester City are hoping to tie him down “Intelligent, curious and stable – why Man City want to give Eric Garcia a long-term deal”

Robin van Persie thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is lacking the fear factor necessary to get the best out of his Manchester United team. United were “Solskjaer lacking Ferguson's fear factor in Man Utd dressing room, says Van Persie”

Adam Lallana says he is “enjoying playing for the best team in the world” as speculation continues to circulate about his future at Liverpool. The “Lallana ignoring Liverpool exit rumours despite contract at 'best team in the world' set to expire”