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      Liverpool ‘plot loan transfer for New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long’ in last-gasp move to fix defence

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly plotting a last-ditch transfer for New York Red Bulls centre-back Aaron Long to fix their defence.
      Jurgen Klopp is desperate for a new defender after injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip derailed his season.

      Liverpool are reportedly plotting a loan transfer for New York Red Bulls defender Aaron LongCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      ESPN claim MLS star Long, 28, has caught the German’s eye ahead of a possible loan move.
      Reading have already been linked with the American and it is claimed he has ‘interest from clubs in England and France’.
      Long only made his breakthrough into Red Bulls’ first team in 2017 and was named MLS Defender of the Year the following season.
      He has won 18 caps for the USA and is set to feature against Trinidad and Tobago on Monday.

      Speaking after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Tottenham, Klopp said: “If you have a centre-half available at a reasonable price, and one with the quality we need, then send me a message.
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      “We thought [about making signings] and we think the whole time but it’s about doing the right thing. We need to find the right player. It’s incredible what’s happening in the defensive line.”
      Liverpool have also been linked with moves for Kalidou Koulibaly and Dayot Upamecano, although have fallen behind Manchester United in the race for the RB Leipzig star.

      Long would be a much cheaper alternative but ESPN claim Red Bulls have yet to receive any formal offers.

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      Liverpool ‘prioritise Virgil Van Dijk new deal before moving talks with Mohamed Salah’ amid transfer links away

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      LIVERPOOL will reportedly prioritise tying Virgil Van Dijk down with a new deal before holding talks with Mo Salah.
      The reigning Premier League champions are keen to extend crocked centre-back Van Dijk’s contract at Anfield before turning to Salah amid rumours about his future, according to Eurosport.

      Liverpool are prioritising Virgil Van Dijks’s future over Mo SalahCredit: AFP or licensors

      The Dutch talisman, 29, is recovering from an ACL op and is still on the same terms as when he joined the club for £75million from Southampton in 2018.
      The report states it was always in Liverpool’s plan to offer him a bumper new deal this season.
      And some even suggest an agreement in principle was in place before Van Dijk’s injury.
      The former Celtic defender was KO’d by Jordan Pickford’s horror lunge in October.

      His new contract is likely to see him eclipse Salah as the Merseysiders’ highest-paid player on considerbaly more than £200,000 a week.
      Salah’s existing deal runs until 2023 and with no solid or formal offers on the table from other clubs, Liverpool aren’t thought to be too concerned about rapidly opening negotiations with their star forward.
      The club won’t be rushed into handing the Egyptian King a new deal despite reported interest from El Clasico sides Barcelona and Real Madrid.
      Salah is in the middle of a slump in form – the former Roma man has gone FIVE Prem games without a goal but is still the league’s top scorer with 13 strikes.

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      Salah is going through a goal drought for the RedsCredit: EPA

      And the 28-year-old insisted his Liverpool future is ‘in the hands of the club’ earlier this week.
      Speaking to Norwegian channel TV2, Salah said: “I do not know.
      “If you ask, I say I want to stay here as long as I can, but as I have said before, it is in the hands of the club.
      “I will always give 100 per cent to the last minute I am in this club and I want to win as many trophies as I can.
      “And I want to give 100 per cent to the people, who show me love all the time.”

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      Virgil van Dijk ‘stronger than ever’ as star gives Liverpool major boost as he starts ball work during rehab in Dubai

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has given Jurgen Klopp a major boost after he was spotted kicking a ball for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury.
      The Liverpool defender has not featured since rupturing his ACL against Everton in October.

      Virgil van Dijk is training at the NAS Sports Complex in Dubai alongside former Liverpool team-mate Dejan LovrenCredit: Instagram @dejanlovren06

      The 29-year-old was seen at the NAS Sports Complex in Dubai where many Premier League footballers train during the off-season.
      Van Dijk shared a video on his Instagram page of him doing some kick ups – a sight that will please Liverpool fans.
      There had been fears the Dutch captain would not play again this season due the severity of the injury.
      But sights of him starting ball work with half the season still to play will give Klopp hope of him featuring in the run-in.

      The Liverpool manager has been without several centre-backs this season, with Joel Matip and Joe Gomez also suffering injuries.
      Matip has returned to training, but Gomez is due to be out for some time yet as he continues to recover from a serious knee injury.
      Klopp has been forced to deploy midfielder Fabinho at the back for much of the season – and skipper Jordan Henderson has even featured there.
      The pair started in defence in the massive clash with rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

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      The effect has been obvious, with Liverpool dropping points against Southampton, Newcastle and West Brom in recent weeks.
      The Reds have been linked with a move for Napoli defender Kalidou Kouilbaly but must offer at least £100m if they wish to sign him.
      Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, who was sold to Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in the summer before the injury crisis, is also at the complex in Dubai.
      He shared a picture with van Dijk on Twitter, with the caption: “It was nice to see my former teammate @VirgilvDijk today. A tough injury he had, but he looks stronger than ever, soon brother you will be top of your level again.”

      It was nice to see my former teammate @VirgilvDijk today.A tough injury he had, but he looks stronger than ever, soon brother you will be on top of your level again.Good luck to @LFC in today’s derby. We are with you! 💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/fRhtb2z41j
      — Dejan Lovren (@Dejan06Lovren) January 17, 2021

      Van Dijk responded to the Tweet with a red heart emoji.
      Referee Michael Oliver controversially did not send off Jordan Pickford for the reckless challenge on van Dijk that caused the injury in the Merseyside derby.
      Oliver has since admitted that he was wrong not to dismiss the Everton goalkeeper.

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      Bayern eye Real Madrid defender Eder Militao as transfer replacement for David Alaba but face competition from England

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      BAYERN MUNICH are considering a move for Real Madrid defender Eder Militao, according to reports.
      The Bundesliga champions are looking to replace David Alaba, who is reportedly on the verge of a move to Real Madrid.

      Eder Militao, 22, has struggled to hold down a place at Real Madrid since joining from Porto in 2019

      Alaba is out of contract at Bayern this summer, with Liverpool and Juventus also rumoured to be interested.
      It is believed he will not sign a new deal with the reigning European champions.
      Bayern are not the only club to have made an enquiry about Militao, with Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham all interested, according to Goal.
      The defender is also believed to be on Liverpool’s radar, although it is unlikely they will be signing a defender in January due to the pandemic.

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      Ramos is one of Real Madrid’s top earners but is demanding more to stay on for a further two years, claim reports
      The 22-year-old joined Real at the beginning of last season but has made just 23 appearances in all competitions.
      He was overlooked for their recent Super Cup loss to Athletic Bilbao, with Nacho replacing the injured Raphael Varane.
      Militao was part of the Brazil squad that won the Copa America in 2019 and has previously played for Sao Paulo and Porto.

      The defender remains in Brazil boss Tite’s plans but was left out of the squad for the latest round of World Cup qualifiers.
      He does want to remain at Real and fight for his place, although he may change his mind if he is being left out of the Brazil squad.
      If he does leave, Real will want to recoup the majority of the €50 million they paid for the player in 2019.

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      Liverpool suffer Sven Botman transfer blow with Lille ‘desperate to keep’ £40m-rated defender until at least the summer

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      LILLE defender Sven Botman is reportedly unlikely to join Liverpool this month.
      The Reds are interested in signing a centre-back after Virgil van Dijk suffered a serious knee injury in October.

      Lille are unlikely to sell Sven Botman in this month’s transfer window amid links to LiverpoolCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Netherlands Under-20 international Botman has been linked with a move to Anfield.
      But Liverpool have not made contact with Lille, according to ESPN.
      The French club are reportedly eager to retain his services until the end of the season.
      It is claimed only an offer in the region of £40million would tempt Lille into selling.

      Botman has cut an impressive figure for Lille following last summer’s transfer from Ajax.
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      How Liverpool have fared with and without Van Dijk since his debut in 2018 up to his injury against Everton
      The 20-year-old has been a regular at the back for the Ligue 1 title hopefuls, making 25 appearances in all competitions.
      Liverpool’s season has been disrupted by injuries to defenders.

      Van Dijk has been out of action since suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
      Joe Gomez is expected to miss the bulk of the campaign after undergoing surgery on a tendon in his left knee in November.

      Liverpool’s other senior defender, Joel Matip, picked up a groin injury in last month’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.
      But there was some good news for Jurgen Klopp before Manchester United’s visit to Anfield as Matip returned to training.
      Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp said: “To bring him [in], I don’t know. We have to see, we have to decide, we have to look at him and how he will train, how he looks in training and these kind of things, but we have still different solutions.”

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      Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool signing centre-back in transfer window ‘unlikely’ due to Covid-19 despite injury crisis

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      JURGEN KLOPP admitted it is ‘unlikely’ Liverpool will sign a centre-back this month, despite the injury crisis at the heart of his defence.
      The Reds are without first-choice pairing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez due to long-term injuries and stand-ins Fabinho and Joel Matip have struggled for form and fitness.

      Jurgen Klopp said it is ‘unlikely’ Liverpool will sign a centre-back in January despite their injury woesCredit: PA:Press Association

      The Kop boss insisted he would ideally like to recruit but the financial impact of Covid-19 means any move in the current transfer window looks to be off the cards.
      Klopp said: “I cannot say definitely we will not bring anyone in, it’s just not likely because of the situation in the world.
      “We should not forget that the situation is a tough one for all people and for football clubs as well.
      “There might be some clubs with absolutely no financial problems.

      “But this club always was – and will always be with these owners – just very responsible with the things we do.”
      Ex-Liverpool man Jamie Carragher said it was ‘paramount’ his former side bring in a centre-back in January and ‘inconceivable’ for them not to.
      Otherwise, it could be down to youngsters Rhys Williams and Nathanial Phillips to operate in defence together – although Fabinho has filled in sublimely so far, especially with Matip currently out injured.
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      With Van Dijk and Gomez expected to be out for most of the remainder of the season, Liverpool know they would be charged a premium by any selling club this January.
      The Premier League champions have been linked with a number of centre-backs since the major injuries.
      Brighton ace Ben White, Ozan Kabak of Schalke and Atalanta man Roger Ibanez were all thought to be targets.
      David Alaba was another name mentioned but he looks set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer from Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
      Klopp continued: “If the world would be in a ‘normal’ place, everything would be fine.
      “We won the league, won the Champions League, the club is in the best possible situation and then you have three senior centre-halves plus Fabinho plus kids, and the three senior centre-halves are all injured – is that a situation where usually we would do something? Yes, definitely.
      “But we are not in that situation so I don’t know if something will happen or not.
      “What I said about it, you maybe could do something but it would be a short-term solution – and we don’t have that short-term solution – but that’s not right because it doesn’t help really.
      “Then we have to deal with the situation how we did it so far and have to get through this. It’s not the best moment for the whole planet, so why should it be for a football club?”

      Virgil van Dijk is set to miss the remainder of the season following his ACL injury against EvertonCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Liverpool in contract ‘stalemate’ with Georginio Wijnaldum amid Barcelona free transfer interest and talks ongoing

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      LIVERPOOL midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is reportedly edging closer to an Anfield exit with contract talks said to have reached a stalemate.
      The 30-year-old is free to talk to foreign clubs about a free transfer at the end of the season having entered the last six months of his deal on Merseyside.

      Liverpool ace Georginio Wijnaldum continues to be linked with a move to BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Barcelona are known to be long-term admirers of the Holland international, with boss Ronald Koeman desperate to be reunited with him at the Nou Camp.
      It was claimed last month that the ex-Newcastle ace asked the Reds for more time before deciding on his future amid interest from the Blaugrana.
      And now Sky Sports have claimed that negotiations between the club and the player have reached a stalemate.
      They state that the Premier League and Champions League winner has been presented with a new offer, but he is yet to sign it.

      The report then adds that Wijnaldum is keen to remain at Liverpool, but wants his wages to reflect his importance in the team, and compare with the club’s top earners.
      Should no breakthrough be made, Liverpool could decide to cash in on the former PSV star who has appeared in all 17 top-flight games this term.
      Koeman signalled his intention to nab the player in November when he suggested that a future deal could be on the cards.
      Speaking to Sport, he said: “He’s very good.

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      “But he’s playing for Liverpool. He could be an option in the future. I can’t say more.”
      Inter Milan are also said to be keen on landing Wijnaldum as Antonio Conte looks to lure another player from England to Italy.
      And it has even been claimed that Liverpool are eyeing up a replacement for the midfielder having tracked the development of Brighton’s Yves Bissouma.
      ESPN have claimed that Jurgen Klopp is keeping tabs on the player who could cost in the region of £30million.

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      Arsenal join Liverpool in £35m Roger Ibanez transfer race as Mikel Arteta eyes up Roma defender

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      ARSENAL have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for Roma defender Roger Ibanez.
      The Brazilian centre-back is on loan from Atalanta and the Gunners are one of the clubs who have made a ‘request’ for the 22-year-old, according to Calciomercato.

      Arsenal are reportedly in the running to sign Roger IbanezCredit: Rex Features

      Everton and Leicester are the other clubs mentioned in the report.
      Liverpool were previously linked with a move for Ibanez as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his resources at the back with Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez both long-term absentees with serious knee injuries.
      Joel Matip became the latest member of the champions’ squad to suffer an injury blow with the centre-back set to miss the top-of-the-table clash with Manchester United as he faces three weeks out with a groin problem.
      Ibanez moved to the Italian capital in January 2020 and has started all but one of the side’s league games this season.

      He has also starred in the Europa League for Paulo Fonseca’s team and caught the eye with his assured performances at the back.
      It is believed it will take a fee in the region of £30-35million to prise him away from Serie A.
      And the interested Premier League sides could also face competition from French giants Paris Saint-Germain who have also been linked with a move.
      PSG are reportedly keen on Ibanez to fill the role of long-term successor to his compatriot Thiago Silva.

      The veteran Brazilian defender, 36, left the Parc des Princes when his contract expired in the summer, joining Chelsea for free and has started his Stamford Bridge career well with a number of impressive showings under Frank Lampard.
      Arsenal strengthened at centre-back by signing Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille for £27m in the summer but he is currently sidelined having tested positive for Covid-19.
      A spot for Ibanez to fill is set to open up with the Gunners likely to offload Shkodran Mustafi as the German’s contract expires in the summer and he was even linked with a sensational January move to Barcelona.
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