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Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister continues to attract interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, and reportedly has a clause in his contract to help facilitate a move this summer.Although it is not a straightforward release clause, there is something written into his deal that could make it easier for the likes of Liverpool and Man Utd to get him out of Brighton this summer, according to The Athletic.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Virgil van Dijk "looks absolutely ready" to make his return from injury against Newcastle United this weekend.Netherlands international Van Dijk has not played for Liverpool since sustaining a hamstring injury during the 3-1 loss to Brentford on January 2.
The 31-year-old's injury proved to be worse than initially feared, and he spent six weeks out of action prior to returning to the substitutes' bench for Monday's 2-0 win over Everton.

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in potentially hiring Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as their manager if Carlo Ancelotti end up leaving.It seems the German tactician is on Real's radar ahead of the summer, with some doubt over whether he'll continue at Anfield after this hugely frustrating campaign, according to El Nacional.

After a long time out, we've got another entry in this series, this time looking at a player that was a big "what if": someone who had the potential but just wasn't able to reach those heights.Corentin Tolisso arrived from Lyon to Bayern Munich with a lot of promise in a then record transfer in 2017, with many people seeing him as the one to fill in for Xabi Alonso who had just retired the season before.

Liverpool have been urged to seal the transfer of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer.Speaking on talkSPORT Edge, former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor made it clear that he felt Liverpool needed to throw away their entire midfield and bring in Rice, Jude Bellingham and one more new face in that area of the pitch.

Liverpool reportedly look to have been dealt a major blow as Thiago Alcantara is now expected to be out for four weeks due to a hip injury.The Spain international has been an important part of Jurgen Klopp's midfield in recent times, but the German tactician will now have to cope without him for a lengthy period, which is far from ideal just as the Champions League is starting up again.

Liverpool have struggled to maintain their high standards and expectations so far this season and Jurgen Klopp will surely be preparing for a busy summer transfer window to make much-needed improvements in midfield.The centre of the pitch has been a cause for conversation over the poor Premier League campaign with the Reds currently six points adrift from a Champions League qualifying spot at present and after failing to secure a permanent midfield signing since the arrival of Thiago Alcantara in 2020 the scrutiny has been focused on the lack of quality in midfield.

Liverpool have Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate available again for their Champions League match at Ajax, but Thiago Alcantara remains absent.Striker Nunez and defender Konate have returned to training after respective hamstring and muscle injuries.Thiago is still recovering from the ear infection that ruled him out of the 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Liverpool could monitor transfer targets at centre-back this summer, but midfield will be their priority, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.The Reds surely need to make big changes to their squad after this difficult season, which could yet see them finish outside of the top four for the first time in seven years.

Liverpool reportedly look to have been handed a boost in their rumoured transfer pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Kouadio Kone.The Reds have been one of Kone's admirers, according to the Liverpool Echo, who now cite Sport Bild as stating that his asking price has dropped from 45m to more like 30m.

Liverpool have been told they need just two signings to become a force again, with pundit Garth Crooks naming England duo Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham as the players they need.The Reds have endured a disappointing season, but lifted the mood yesterday by thrashing bitter rivals Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield.

According to Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida, Bayern Munich and Lucas Hernandez have agreed to a contract extension.The Frenchman, who is currently sidelined with an ACL injury sustained during the World Cup, has an existing contract which expired in 2024.This new deal would apparently keep him at the club until 2027.

11:30 AM GMT Liverpool are in a shocking run of form but must ignore that against Everton / Marc Atkins/GettyImages Liverpool's form has been extremely poor over the past few months and if there is any game their fans are desperate not to lose, it is this one.The Merseyside derby takes place on Monday night and Everton are surprisingly coming off the back of a win against league leaders Arsenal.

(Image credit: Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Liverpool want Chelsea star Mason Mount, with the England midfielder stalling over a new contract at Stamford Bridge.With the influx of new stars in west London, Mount is now one of Chelsea's lowest-paid first-teamers.With just 18 months on his current contract, it's still not certain that he'll remain at the club beyond this season either, especially with the club in transition.

Liverpool could reportedly be set to seal the transfer of Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners for around 35million this January.The Netherlands international has shone in Serie A and it's led to strong links with the Reds in recent times, with speculation now growing even further amid Jurgen Klopp's side's struggles.

Liverpool must drop Thiago Alcantara despite what he offers to Jurgen Klopp's side, says pundit.Thiago is undoubtedly one of the most technically gifted footballers in the Premier League.His ability to pick a pass and control the tempo of the game are invaluable, but he does have his flaws defensively.

Liverpool manager salutes the club's fans after a Premier League game (Image credit: Getty) Liverpool have been warned that Wolves have no intention of selling Matheus Nunes in this month's transfer window, according to reports.The Reds are keen to bolster their midfield ranks in 2023, with Jude Bellingham thought to be their primary transfer target.

Journalist Dean Jones has provided an exciting update for Liverpool supporters regarding the club's plans for the January transfer window.Jurgen Klopp has already acquired attacking reinforcements in the form of Cody Gakpo, who was linked with a move to Manchester United before Liverpool swooped in and secured the deal.

Liverpool have reportedly been dealt a huge blow as Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk is now expected to be out for longer than expected after hobbling off in the defeat against Brentford.The Reds are enduring a disappointing season so far, with Jurgen Klopp's side facing a real struggle to even finish in the top four after slumping to 6th in the Premier League table.

Liverpool face Aston Villa on Boxing Day in sore need of victory after defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup fourth round dampened some Christmas spirits.The Reds return to Premier League action for the first time since November 12 and find themselves seven points off the top four.Express Sport looks at the team that may face Villa, with Jurgen Klopp poised to make a number of changes to the mix-and-match side that lost at the Etihad with three World Cup stars back in the fold.

Liverpool 4:30 PM GMT Klopp's focus is back on domestic football / KARIM SAHIB/GettyImages Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled Virgil van Dijk out of the club's Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Manchester City next week, but could play Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.The Reds only sent seven players to the World Cup, with Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Andrew Robertson's Scotland failing to qualify, Roberto Firmino left out by Brazil and Thiago Alcantara overlooked by Spain, and Joel Matip having retired from international football.

Liverpool have been told that Cody Gakpo would be a perfect fit for Jurgen Klopp after his stellar performances on the international stage.This comes courtesy of Di Marzio's interview with Soccer News amid interest from the Reds' Premier League rivals Manchester United."At Manchester United or Liverpool.

Premier League 1:30 PM GMT+1 Liverpool have scored 14 goals across their last four meetings with Leeds United / Shaun Botterill/GettyImages Liverpool host a struggling Leeds United side on Saturday evening in the Premier League.The Reds secured Champions League knockout qualification in midweek but were on the wrong end of the shock result of the season last weekend, falling to defeat against lowly Nottingham Forest.