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      Liverpool open transfer talks with Schalke over cut-price move for £40m-rated defender Ozan Kabak after Van Dijk injury

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly opened talks with Schalke over a cut-price move for Ozan Kabak after Virgil van Dijk’s injury.
      The Reds skipper suffered a horror ACL rupture after Jordan Pickford’s wild challenge in the Merseyside derby.

      Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Schalke over defender Ozan KabakCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Van Dijk required surgery on his knee which is set to rule him out for the remainder of the campaign.
      The Kop outfit must make do with Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho as the centre-back options until the transfer window reopens in January.
      But Jurgen Klopp is already working on a plan to bring in cover.

      Reports earlier this week suggested Liverpool had identified Kabak as a target.
      And according to the Mirror, negotiations are underway between the Anfield club and Schalke.
      The Bundesliga side rated Kabak at around £40million before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
      They are still hopeful of getting at least £30m for their defender, who is under contract until 2024, but Liverpool want to pay £20m up front plus add-ons.

      Virgil van Dijk is set to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a horror ACL injury against EvertonCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Kabak, 20, came through the youth ranks at Galatasaray before moving to Stuttgart and then on to Schalke a year ago in a £13.6m transfer.
      He already has six goals in just 65 senior club appearances and four full Turkey caps to his name.
      Fabinho filled in at the back in the wins over Ajax – shining in Amsterdam – and Sheffield United, although he did give a penalty away against the Blades.

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      Liverpool line up shock transfer move for Stoke outcast Jack Butland after Adrian shipped seven at Villa

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      LIVERPOOL are lining up a shock transfer move for Stoke outcast Jack Butland, according to reports.
      With No1 Alisson injured, Jurgen Klopp was forced to turn to back-up goalkeeper Adrian for the clash at Aston Villa last week.

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      Liverpool are eyeing up Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland as a back-up option to AlissonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But it did not go according to plan for the Spaniard as he shipped seven goals in a humiliating defeat, including the opener when he passed the ball to Jack Grealish inside his own box.
      And according to the Sunday Mirror, Liverpool could turn to Butland to replace as Adrian as the No2.
      Butland, 27, is one of Stoke’s top earners but has not played for the club since a 5-0 defeat to Leeds in July.

      Welsh international Adam Davies has claimed the first-choice spot under Michael O’Neill with the Potters sat 13th in the Championship table.
      Butland broke on to the scene at Birmingham and made his senior England debut aged just 19 to become the Three Lions’ youngest goalkeeper.
      A £4million move to Stoke and a further eight caps followed with the Bristol-born stopper tipped by many to be the national team’s No1 for many years.
      However, after relegation with Stoke in 2018, he has struggled for form in the second tier with no one meeting the club’s £30m valuation for him.

      That asking price will now have dropped significantly.

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      Butland has been frozen out at Stoke and has not featured since a 5-0 defeat to Leeds on July 9Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Adrian did not cover himself in glory when he filled in for Alisson as he conceded seven at Aston VillaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      His contract expires at the end of this season but a transfer could still be done before Friday’s domestic transfer deadline.
      And that could see Butland thrown straight in with a debut against Merseyside rivals and table-toppers Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday as Alisson is expected to be out for a few weeks still with his shoulder injury.
      Liverpool did sign goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga from Fluminense this week as well.
      However, the 17-year-old is not expected to be thrown into first-team action just yet but instead link up with the development teams.

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      Wijnaldum claims Barcelona transfer interest ‘was not that serious’ and hints at new Liverpool contract

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      GEORGINIO WIJNALDUM has insisted his rumoured move to Barcelona was never likely to happen.
      The LaLiga giants were heavily linked with Wijnaldum throughout the transfer window but he stayed put at Liverpool.

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      Georginio Wijnaldum’s four-year stint with Liverpool will continue after Barcelona failed to sign the midfielderCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      With the Dutchman’s contract up at the end of a season, a move to the Nou Camp is still reportedly on offer but he believes a fresh deal at Liverpool is also possible.
      Wijnaldum told reporters: “I don’t think [the interest] was that serious.
      “Otherwise you would have read a bit more, or more would have happened. There was nothing precise.

      “The way it looks now, I will stay in Liverpool.
      “My contract is valid for another 10 months and that can change.
      “You never know in football. We will see what happens.”
      It had been reported that Wijnaldum was leaving Liverpool to make way for Thiago Alcantara.

      But the former Newcastle star, 29, has completed every minute of the Reds’ title defence thus far, including the recent 7-2 defeat by Aston Villa.

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      Meanwhile, Barcelona completed a relatively quiet market in terms of incomings, with only Sergino Dest purchased during the window.
      They shifted Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez, Nelson Semedo and Rafinha off their wage bill, but failed with a deadline day bid for Memphis Depay.
      The £22million deal was reliant on Ousmane Dembele leaving the Catalans and, with Manchester United not interested in a permanent deal for the winger, Depay stayed at Lyon.

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      Liverpool outcast Shaqiri set to stay at Anfield in exile until at least January as Reds receive no new transfer offers

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      LIVERPOOL outcast Xherdan Shaqiri is set for continued Anfield exile with no new offers for the Reds winger, according to reports.
      The Swiss star, 28, has featured in just one matchday squad so far this season.

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      Xherdan Shaqiri looks set to be forced to stay at Liverpool until the next transfer windowCredit: Reuters

      He did score in his 75-minute cameo against Lincoln but finds himself down the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp, who hinted at a departure.
      The arrival of fellow wide man Diogo Jota from Wolves spelled further bad news for the former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan star.
      And any hopes of a deadline-day move appear to be dashed.

      He now looks as though he must wait until at least January to get a chance elsewhere.
      According to Goal, the Reds did not receive any formal bids for Shaqiri in this summer window and were unwilling to allow him to leave on loan.
      Roma and Sevilla both showed interest in January and had offers rejected but have not come back in for the Premier League winner.
      There was talk Lazio may make a move but decided against making an offer.

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      Shaqiri joined Liverpool in 2018, arriving from Stoke for £13million.
      The 82-cap Switzerland international has eight goals in 42 Reds appearances, with six in 30 during his first season.
      He has three years still to run on his Anfield contract but looks on course to be out of the first-team picture for the coming months.

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      How Liverpool landed Diogo Jota on near FREE transfer with Wolves forward joining for minimal up-front fee

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      LIVERPOOL have effectively paid Wolves just £500,000 to sign forward Diogo Jota, according to reports.
      The Portugal international, 23, joined the Reds last weekend in a fee rising to £45million, where he will wear the No20 shirt at Anfield.

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      Liverpool signed Diogo Jota from Wolves in a deal rising to £45millionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to The Athletic, the Merseyside outfit have brought in the ex-Porto ace on a structured deal, just like they have done with Thiago Alcantara.

      They claim that Liverpool’s first payment for the duo to Wolves and Bayern Munich is £9.5m.
      But they state that Wolves signed defender Ki-Jana Hoever from Liverpool for £9m rising to £13.5m.

      As a result, the Premier League champions have effectively handed over a mere £500k to bring the 2019 Nations League winner to the club.
      It has also been claimed that Liverpool opted to sign the forward ahead of Watford’s Ismaila Sarr and Canadian star Jonathan David – who joined Lille from Gent.
      David wasn’t seen as the No1 prioriry, while Watford wanted a ‘much bigger’ down payment in order to allow Sarr to depart Vicarage Road.
      The Athletic have also reported that Jurgen Klopp will not be bringing in any more players as he is now happy with his squad.

      Their focus now is offloading a number of fringe players, with the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi and Rhian Brewster facing an uncertain future.

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      And Liverpool look set to part ways with Harry Wilson with Burnley prepared to pay £15m to secure his services.
      In a positive for fans, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be sold this window as Klopp still values him as a key player.
      And Georginio Wijnaldum is expected to see out the final year of his contract, where he will depart on a free next summer.

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      Liverpool handed Georginio Wijnaldum boost as LaLiga chiefs BLOCK Barcelona making transfer bid for Dutch midfielder

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      LIVERPOOL were handed a boost as they look to keep hold of Georginio Wijnaldum as LaLiga blocked Barcelona’s transfer plans, according to reports.
      New Barca boss Ronald Koeman has been tasked with revamping his squad after replacing Quique Setien following the 8-2 embarrassment against Bayern Munich.

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      LaLiga look set to block any attempts Barcelona make to sign Liverpool midfielder Georginio WijnaldumCredit: Getty – Pool

      And he identified two of the players who starred under him for the Dutch national team, Memphis Depay and Wijnaldum, as primary targets.
      However, as reported by the Sunday Mirror, the Catalan giants will not be able to sign either player – meaning Liverpool could well keep their title-winning man.
      Due to the financial impact of coronavirus, the Spanish league officials have stepped in by introducing strict guidelines for clubs.

      Therefore Barcelona – who have a staggering £510million-a-year wage bill – must raise funds by selling players to complete any new purchases.
      The reports adds they must also pay the same amount as the transfer fee to the Spanish government following financial support handed to clubs during the global pandemic.
      LaLiga placed a budget limit for transfers and staff costs on all 20 top-flight clubs based on financial results from the past five years.
      Joris Evers, the league’s director of communications, said: “We have a financial system, which goes beyond Uefa’s Financial Fair Play.

      “At Uefa they look at figures when a season is finished, we set the standards before the season starts.

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      Ronald Koeman was desperate to be reunited with Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay after their success together with the Dutch national teamCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      “If Barcelona try to do a deal behind the scenes, our analysts will notice this immediately.
      “The clubs agreed on this system as a reaction on a period when they were struggling to pay the wages of the players, because they’d overspent time and time again. Nobody wants to go back to that situation.”
      Barcelona have lost a reported £300m in the last six months as a result of Covid-19 while players are handing back up to 70 per cent of wages.
      The potential sale of Lionel Messi to Manchester City would have brought in a big cash injection but his U-turn to see out his contract ensured those funds were not available.
      That looks set to scupper plans to reunite Koeman with Lyon ace Depay and the Reds’ Wijnaldum who are both in the final years of their contracts and keen on a move to the Nou Camp.
      Liverpool bolstered their midfield, and provided further competition for Wijnaldum, this week with the £25m coup to land Thiago Alcantara from Bayern.

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      Liverpool eye shock Jota transfer from Wolves with Ki-Jana Hoever set to join Nuno’s side in £10m deal the other way

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      LIVERPOOL defender Ki-Jana Hoever is poised to join Wolves in a £10million deal.
      And the Reds could immediately use that money to fund a move to prise Portugal international Diogo Jota away from Molineux.

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      Wolves are reportedly closing in of the signing of Liverpool defender Ki-Jana HoeverCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Jurgen Klopp’s side are said to be keen on bringing Diogo Jota to AnfieldCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Wolves are keen to sign Hoever – who has featured in just four games for the Premier League champions – to provide versatility.
      The Holland youth international, 18, can play as a centre-back or right-back, which would be useful following the departure of Matt Doherty.
      It was believed that Liverpool would allow Hoever to leave on loan, but he is set for a permanent move away from Anfield.
      According to the Daily Mail, a £10m fee has been agreed between both Liverpool and Wolves.

      And should that transfer go through, the Merseyside outfit could press ahead with their interest in Jota.
      The Times’ Paul Joyce has stated that the club are keen on bringing in the 23-year-old.
      It has been claimed that the ex-Porto winger would provide competition for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
      Jota was a notable absentee from the Wolves squad that lost against Stoke in the Carabao Cup second round on Thursday.

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      Commenting on his omission, Wolves gaffer Nuno Espirito Santo said: “He wasn’t available, these are decisions we have to make.
      “We have to prepare the squad, have to know what is the moment of the season.
      “It was a big turnaround, we have to take care of the players, improve our squad and our team and he was not available for the game. These are our decisions to make.”

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