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Liverpool will host their most bitter rivals Everton in the Merseyside Derby when they meet in the Premier League on Monday night and Jurgen Klopp will surely be hoping his team can recover from their poor form and capitalise on a number of results in their favour this weekend.The Reds are currently 10th in the top-flight table - 12 points adrift from the Champions League qualifying spots inside the top four - but could leapfrog Chelsea into ninth if they take all three points from Sean Dyche's side this evening.

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.

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.

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.

Real Madrid vs. Liverpool has always been a treat, at least for neutral football fans and Los Blancos supporters.Not so much for the Reds.The last five years have seen several meetings between the two European powerhouses, with each game featuring some outstanding football.Now they cross paths once more.

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.

(Image credit: Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images) Liverpool are eyeing a bargain move for long-time target Ruben Neves.That's according to reports that suggest the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder who has just 18 months left on his current deal is top of Jurgen Klopp's wishlist, despite the German suggesting that the Reds have spent the entirety of their January budget on Cody Gakpo.

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.

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.

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.

Rafaela Pimenta, the agent of Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, has reportedly been recently spotted at Liverpool's home ground Anfield.Gravenberch has been repeatedly linked as an option for Liverpool in the transfer market, though it remains to be seen if Bayern would be willing to let the highly-rated young Dutchman leave.

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 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 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.