"Everyone is waiting for his commitment, his signature. His contract is ready. But Bayern Munich will not improve their offer," Plettenberg told Sky Sports News. "Upamecano can sign it, [taking him until] 2030 or 2031. There's a release clause included from the summer of 2027. He can earn 20m Euros gross per year and receive a big signing feed, together with his agent. "But Bayern is waiting for weeks, they want a decision soon."
Jarrod is a wonderful footballer, a great character and a hero at West Ham, said former Hammers star Cole, speaking exclusively to Paddy Power. His name will stand shoulder to shoulder with all the great players that have played for the club. He's loved at the club and he deserves at the peak of his career to win silverware and fight at the top level.
Liverpool have agreed a 60m deal for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet - but the centre-half will not be joining the club in the current transfer window. Subject to a medical, the 20-year-old will move to the Reds in the summer after the clubs reached agreement on a 55m fee plus 5m in add-ons. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with the France Under-21 international.
There's a new injury for Jeremie Frimpong. In the first three or four minutes, he suffered an injury against Qarabag. Right after the game, Arne Slot said that Liverpool are thinking about the long term - he was saying that Liverpool can't have so many players for the same position.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are actively exploring the possibility of re-signing the Italian forward, who has endured a frustrating spell at Anfield despite being part of a Premier League title-winning squad. Chiesa arrived at Liverpool with high expectations following his impressive displays in Italy, where he became one of Serie A's most dynamic attackers. However, his time in England has not unfolded as hoped.
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He has been part of this squad for so many years. I am happy to have him and I am glad he is available because that is not normal for us right now. He will be part of the team and nothing is happening on this side. It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in but I expect him to stay.
In LaLiga, Real Madrid swapped flair for pragmatism to get a big win on the road against a strong Villarreal side, and Juventus showed their class in Serie A with a big victory over struggling Napoli that puts them back in touch with the top four. Plus there was more panic for Liverpool, as they lost at Bournemouth with a last-gasp goal that bumped them out of the top four.
Tottenham have reportedly intensified their interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, with the North London club exploring the possibility of a late-window move as part of their broader push to strengthen the squad. Spurs' interest comes alongside their ongoing pursuit of Andy Robertson, signalling a bold effort to lure two established Liverpool stars to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Liverpool insider DaveOCKOP claims Tottenham are preparing an initial 30 million bid for Jones before the transfer deadline.