Sunday newspapers had reports linking Serie A giants Juventus with a world record bid for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Eurosport cited a rumour that the Italian champions were ready to offer a whopping £150m for the Dutch centre-back. That would see the Premier League leaders double their return after paying £75m for the player […]
Posted on February 3rd, 2020 by scott
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I don’t like calling a 30-man list a shortlist but alas I don’t run the Ballon d’Or award. Yesterday we got France Football magazine’s 30-man ‘shortlist’ of the game’s top players in the last year (You can view the list on BBC Sport). The usual names of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are once again […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2019 by scott
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Liverpool managed to win their sixth Champions League/ European Cup title last night as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid. Now the match wasn’t a thriller as Jurgen Klopp’s men won 2-0 but the back four and their goalkeeper were terrific and have been all season. The Reds lost to Real Madrid in last season’s […]
Posted on June 2nd, 2019 by scott
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As we start gearing up for the title run in and a relegation battle, we should remember that April is also the start of the Premier League award season. With that in mind, I thought I’d identify four players that have caught my eye this term and who could be in the mix when the Player […]
Posted on March 24th, 2019 by scott
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If Jurgen Klopp could add to any part of his squad at the moment, I’m convinced he would add to his defensive department. The German coach has watched on as his Liverpool side have faltered without young English stars Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold. I’ve never been convinced by Dejan Lovren. Yes the Croatian internationalist […]
Posted on February 14th, 2019 by scott
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This could be Joe Gomez’ year at Liverpool. The twenty one year old has been an ever present in the Premier League for the Reds this term, playing at centre back and keeping Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren out of the team. The youngster has impressed in beside Virgil van Dijk and against Leicester City in […]
Posted on September 12th, 2018 by scott
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When Alisson arrived at Liverpool, it was thought that he’d definitely solve the Anfield club’s goalkeeping issues. The Brazilian’s first three appearances seemed to re-enforce those views. He made some impressive saves, was good with the ball at his feet and he also managed to instil confidence in those playing in front of him. Things […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2018 by scott
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If the grapevine’s true then Philippe Coutinho could be leaving Liverpool in a £142m move to FC Barcelona. The Brazilian is without doubt a world class talent but he was angling after this switch all summer and he seems to have picked up another ‘injury’ just in time for the transfer window reopening. Liverpool boss […]
Posted on January 6th, 2018 by scott
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It has been announced that Liverpool will finally sign Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk when the January transfer window opens. The deal dragged on during the summer with The Saints unhappy with The Reds over their public pursuit of the Dutch internationalist. Liverpool apologised and withdrew from the bidding and the player was unhappy that his […]
Posted on December 27th, 2017 by scott
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As the winter transfer window looms ever closer, reports linking various quality players with the top teams around the continent fill our media pages. Recently Premier League runaway leaders Manchester City have been heavily linked with Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk. You can see why the stories have done the rounds; City have a history […]
Posted on December 23rd, 2017 by scott
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