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      Liverpool ‘braced for shock triple transfer exit’ including Mo Salah after Jurgen Klopp’s bombshell exit announcement

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      LIVERPOOL could see their three biggest stars head for the exit doors this summer.The Reds are already going to be without boss Jurgen Klopp from next season after he announced he would be stepping down as manager at the end of the campaign.
      Jurgen Klopp has announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: PA
      Mohamed Salah could be heading for an exit tooCredit: AFP
      According to talkSPORT, Mohamed Salah could be the next Liverpool man to leave Anfield after Klopp.
      They claim that Salah is the top target for the Saudi Ministry of Sport as teams in the Saudi Pro League look to pry the winger away from Merseyside.
      Liverpool already turned down an unbelievable £200m bid from Al-Ittihad for their “Egyptian King” last summer, but it seems that hasn’t put teams off returning for the 31-year-old.
      It is said that a fresh bid from Saudi Arabia is “as good as guaranteed” with Salah heading into the final year of his contract next season.
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      He may not be the only superstar to swap the Premier League leaders for the Middle East either.
      It is reported that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is also a long-term target for teams in the Saudi Pro League.
      As if losing Alisson, Salah and Klopp wasn’t bad enough for Red fans, Virgil can Dijk could be leaving the club too.
      The Liverpool captain refused to rule out an exit at the end of the season when asked about staying for the post-Klopp era.
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      He said: “That’s a big question. I don’t know.
      “The club will have a big job on their hands. To replace not only the manager but the whole staff, there are so many things that will change.
      “I’m very curious which direction that will go in but when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.”
      The three stars have helped form the spine of a Liverpool team that has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup under Klopp.
      Alisson is also reportedly of interest to Saudi Arabian teamsCredit: Getty
      Virgil van Dijk has refused to rule out an exit from Liverpool this summerCredit: Reuters More

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      Liverpool star Nat Phillips closing in on next transfer as Celtic loan ripped up after just eight games

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      LIVERPOOL defender Nathaniel Phillips is set to join Cardiff on loan until the end of the season, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, spent the first half of the campaign with Celtic but featured just eight times for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
      Nathaniel Phillips saw his Celtic loan terminated earlier this monthCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Phillips made just six league appearances for Celtic before he was recalled from his loan
      He was recalled by Liverpool earlier this month amid rumours of another loan spell away from Anfield.
      Now The Times understand Cardiff have won the race for the Bolton-born star.
      The Championship club have beaten fellow second-tier outfit Blackburn to Phillips’ signature.
      Leeds was also mooted as a potential destination, but the defender is now poised to make the move to Wales until the summer.
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      Cardiff sit 14th in the Championship but are just six points adrift of the play-off places.
      It comes after Liverpool sent Calvin Ramsay and Owen Beck out on loan to Bolton and Dundee earlier this week.
      Phillips has played 29 times games for Jurgen Klopp’s men, 20 of which came during the 2020/21 campaign when Virgil van Dijk was sidelined with an ACL injury.
      But he has featured just eight times since the start of the 2021/22 season.
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      He spent one year on loan at Bournemouth where he featured 18 times.
      Five games back at Liverpool followed, before his unsuccessful stint with Celtic.
      And Klopp is not in need of any more central defenders as he already has Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Amorin Quansah available for selection.
      Joe Gomez can also fill in at centre-half, while Joel Matip is recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to return before the summer. More

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      Five Liverpool stars who could follow Klopp out door including Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson in transfer exodus

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      JURGEN KLOPP’S shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season has led to speculation as to which players may follow him out the door.The German boss looked to be mid-way through rebuilding his squad and has the Reds sitting first in the league.
      Virgil van Dijk has said that he could follow Klopp out the exit doorCredit: PA
      But he informed Liverpool he does not have the energy to see out the remaining years of his contract in November last year.
      Klopp informed fans of his shock decision on Friday.
      Talk has naturally turned to which players from the Klopp era could follow the boss in leaving Anfield this summer.
      Virgil van Dijk opened the door to speculation over his future when he said he would like to see who replaces Klopp before committing his future to Liverpool.
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      So here’s a look at the players that could follow Klopp in leaving…
      Virgil van Dijk
      Van Dijk is the only player so far who has addressed his future in relation to Klopp’s.
      The Liverpool captain was asked whether he would follow Klopp in quitting Liverpool at the end of the season and said: “That’s a big question. I don’t know.
      “The club will have a big job on their hands. To replace not only the manager but the whole staff, there are so many things that will change.
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      “I’m very curious which direction that will go in but when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.
      “Obviously it will be the end of Jurgen Klopp’s era. I am very glad that I am still part of it. That is why I don’t like to speak about it. I am still part of it.”
      Van Dijk has opened the door to sepculationCredit: Alamy
      Mohamed Salah
      Liverpool’s undoubted talisman was already subject to intense transfer speculation before Klopp made his shock announcement.
      The winger was subject to several bids from Saudi clubs last summer – with some bids upwards of £150million.
      At 31, Salah is entering the latter stages of his career and Liverpool will already have one eye on an eventual successor.
      His 14 goals in 20 appearances in the league this season will be hard to replace, but an expensive Saudi transfer could represent the perfect opportunity for Liverpool to further rebuild their squad.
      Salah has been linked to several Saudi clubsCredit: EPA
      Alisson
      At the club since 2018, Alisson is hardly a frontrunner to leave, with The Reds no doubt keen to hold onto him.
      Despite turning 31 last year, Alisson is still the best keeper in the Premier League.
      But, his rare status as a superstar goalkeeper could attract interest from Saudi should they look to make another landmark signing this summer.
      Alisson could seek a new challengeCredit: Getty
      Joe Gomez
      Never a guaranteed starter at Liverpool, Gomez could look to leave in search of guaranteed minutes.
      Gomez, 26, has stepped in when needed across the defence during Klopp’s reign and has been ably deputising for Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas at left-back of late.
      He has been linked to the likes of West Ham and Newcastle in the past and could finally leave this summer in search of a new challenge.
      Gomez has been linked with a Premier League move in the pastCredit: Getty
      Joel Matip
      Joel Matip’s season ended in December when he suffered an ACL injury.
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      A favourite under Klopp, he will be playing under a new manager at Liverpool when he finally completes the lengthy rehabilitation process for the injury.
      At 32 now, Liverpool may look to cash in on the defender should an adequate offer arrive in the summer window.
      Matip’s season ended in OctoberCredit: PA More

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      Virgil van Dijk throws Liverpool future in doubt as he drops huge quit hint after Jurgen Klopp announces summer exit

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has thrown his Liverpool future into doubt following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he will step down as manager.The centre-back has just 18 months remaining on his contract and he refused to commit his long-term future to the club.
      Virgil van Dijk refused to commit his long-term future to LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The centre-back has impressed in the Premier League this season
      Van Dijk, 32, was asked if he will be part of the next era at Anfield after Klopp leaves at the end of the season.
      He replied saying: “That’s a big question. I don’t know.
      “The club will have a big job on their hands. To replace not only the manager but the whole staff, there are so many things that will change.
      “I’m very curious which direction that will go in but when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.
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      “Obviously it will be the end of Jurgen Klopp’s era. I am very glad that I am still part of it. That is why I don’t like to speak about it. I am still part of it.
      “That is my main focus and we will see at the end of the season. Hopefully, we have the success that we all dream of and fight for each day and, by then, there will probably be more clarification for what the club wants for the future and then we will see.”
      Several key figures are set to leave the club including sporting director Jorg Schmadtke and coaches Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz and Vitor Matos.
      It appears Van Dijk is waiting to see who arrives as their replacements before deciding his future.
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      But he was adamant the squad’s mentality is still the same following Klopp’s decision to step down.
      He added: “Nothing has really changed. Obviously things will change at the end of the season and in the new season but at the moment it doesn’t and we have to keep doing the same things.
      “It’s easier said than done but I sense the rest of the boys think like that as well and it is the job for me to ensure we keep it that way. Today [Norwich match] was a good day. The manager said it in his press conference: ask everything there and then we go back to focusing on what we want to achieve.

      “That’s how I see it as well. We can speak about the situation about what will happen next year every week but it doesn’t change. It’s noise we don’t need and that’s why we focus on getting the job done and that’s why I feel nothing has changed.
      “It is still the same but at the end of the season there will be different things happening of course but that is for the club to sort out.”
      Former Red Xabi Alonso is the favourite to take over at Anfield following his success with Bayer Leverkusen, guiding the German club to the Bundesliga summit.
      While Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou are also understood to be on Liverpool’s radar.
      Jurgen Klopp has won five major honours with LiverpoolVan Dijk’s illustrious Anfield careerBy Tony Robertson

      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has been one of the best defenders in world football since joining Liverpool in January 2018.
      The Dutchman, 32, became the club captain this season following the exit of Jordan Henderson, though he has always been a central figure of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
      He helped the Reds end their 30-year English league title drought and has also helped to deliver the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      Individual awards have also been no stranger to the imperious defender.
      He has been named in the PFA Player of the Year three times, the Uefa Team of the Year three times, Fifa FIFPRO World XI three times and been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season. He also finished runner up in the Ballon d’Or in 2019.
      His Liverpool record, with 246 appearances and 21 goals, has seen him named the Reds Players’ Player of the Season and Fans’ Player of the Season. More

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      Three Premier League bosses ‘on Liverpool shortlist’ to replace Jurgen Klopp as search begins for successor

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      THREE current Premier League managers are allegedly on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp.Kopites and the football world were shocked yesterday when the German, 56, dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp will wave goodbye to Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: PA

      Klopp had informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down in NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit on Friday.
      The ex-Dortmund manager has transformed Liverpool back into one of the game’s top sides since taking charge in October 2015.
      He achieved legendary status when ending their 30-year title drought in 2020 while he also led the Reds to three Champions League finals – tasting success in 2019.
      Now there will be huge change with his assistants Pepijn Lijnders, Peter Krawietz and Vitor Matos also confirmed to be leaving while interim sporting director Jorg Schmadtke will depart his job next week.
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      Liverpool’s chief executive Billy Hogan has already confirmed that the process to find a replacement for Klopp will start immediately.
      Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 42, is the favourite with bookmakers to become their new boss with Reds legend Jamie Carragher believing that the Spaniard would be the ideal choice.
      However, The Athletic have now thrown several more names into the mix – and three of them are already managing in the Premier League.
      They claim that “the plan is to appoint a new sporting director before identifying a new manager”. 
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      But a shortlist has already been drawn-up of men that the Reds have been impressed with.
      They state that “Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou, a boyhood Liverpool fan, are also on the radar” along with Alonso.
      They added that “Thomas Frank also has his admirers after his body of work at Brentford, allied to the fact there are stylistic similarities between his side and Liverpool’s high-pressing, ultra-energetic approach”.
      And another person mentioned as a potential successor was Klopp’s compatriot Julian Nagelsmann.
      This report states that he “may also be of interest” but he is firstly tasked with leaving leading Germany at this summer’s European Championship on home turf.
      Former Reds star Xabi Alonso is the bookies favourite for the jobCredit: Getty
      Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also allegedly on Liverpool’s shortlistCredit: PA
      Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou was a boyhood Liverpool fanCredit: Getty
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      Jamie Carragher names his frontrunner to be next Liverpool manager after Jurgen Klopp reveals his plans to quit

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has tipped a former Liverpool team-mate to be the ideal man to replace Jurgen Klopp.The football world was shocked yesterday when the German, 56, dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp rocked Liverpool by announcing his departure on FridayCredit: Rex
      Xabi Alonso played alongside Jamie Carragher for five years at LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Klopp transformed Liverpool back into one of Europe’s most feared teams since taking charge in October 2015 and will lovingly be remembered as the man who ended their 30-year title drought.
      The ex-Dortmund boss also led the Reds to three Champions League finals – tasting success in 2019.
      Klopp informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit yesterday.
      And the Anfield club’s chief executive Billy Hogan has confirmed that the process to find a replacement will start immediately.
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      Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 42, is the favourite with bookmakers to become their new boss.
      The Spaniard is currently in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, who are top of the Bundesliga, and his past links with the Kop make him an obvious choice.
      Alonso spent five years at Liverpool and won the FA Cup and Champions League playing alongside Carragher.
      Now his work in Germany has left his former team-mate convinced that he has what it takes to take over the top job at Anfield.
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      Carragher told Sky Sports: “We are losing one of the greatest managers in world football, one of the greatest managers Liverpool have ever had and it is a sad day, no doubt.
      “But in the same breath, we’ve got to be looking forward to the new man coming in, get behind him and support him. Bill Shankly left, Bob Paisley left, Kenny Dalglish left and Liverpool moves on.
      “You can’t get away from Xabi Alonso because he’s so respected at Liverpool already for what he did as a player – he’s a Champions League winner, held himself with real class, he’s a World Cup winner.
      “Right now, the job he’s done at Bayer Leverkusen, he looks like the brightest young thing in European football. It certainly makes him the front-runner.”
      Alonso was asked directly about the Liverpool job on Friday, to which he replied: “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen.
      “I am very happy at Leverkusen with my players at the moment. [It was a] big surprise in Liverpool, of course — for what Jurgen did in Liverpool I have great respect and admiration. “I am really happy here. I am enjoying my work here. I am feeling each day and each game is a challenge. I am on a beautiful journey in Leverkusen. The next one, I don’t know.
      “I am thinking about where I am right now. I am in a great place and I am enjoying. Saturday is what really matters. I don’t really care what is going to happen in the future right now.”
      Xabi Alonso has been impressing in the dug-out for Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFP
      Carragher told Sky Sports that he believes the Spaniard is the best man for the jobCredit: Sky Sports More

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      Gary Neville trolls Jamie Carragher over Jurgen Klopp quitting Liverpool as fans hail ex-Man Utd star’s ‘banter’

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      GARY NEVILLE could not resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and Liverpool after the shock news regarding Jurgen Klopp.The football world was shocked on Friday when the German, 56, announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp announced his impending departure from Liverpool on FridayCredit: PA
      Man Utd legend Gary Neville couldn’t resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and the RedsCredit: Instagram
      Klopp transformed Liverpool back into one of Europe’s most feared outfits since he took charge in October 2015 and has won everything.
      The Kop icon will forever be lovingly remembered as the man who ended their 30-year title drought.
      And he also led the Reds to three Champions League finals,- tasting success in 2019.
      Klopp says he informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit yesterday.
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      And he revealed that there were “tears” when he told his squad as the countdown officially starts to the end of his reign.
      While Liverpool fans were struggling to contain their emotions – with one even stating that he would rather his wife left him than Klopp quit Anfield – Manchester United fans declared it was the best news ever.
      And legendary Red Devils defender Neville could not resist making a slight jibe towards the Reds and his Liverpool legend Sky Sports co-pundit Carragher with a three-word message.
      Neville posted a photo of himself and Carragher smiling, seemingly on a previous night out somewhere.
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      And he decided to caption it with the words: “Klopp’s leaving do”.
      Fans instantly hit back at his wind-up, but not everybody was aggressive.
      One wrote: “Let’s be honest, you gotta love the banter Neville’s got.”
      Another wrote: “That’s f***ing fantastic banter Gary.”
      A third said: “He’s done you here Jamie ahaha.”
      While a fourth declared: “Nevs crack is brilliant.”
      Meanwhile, Carragher reacted to the bombshell yesterday by saying: “This news was always going to be a body blow to the club whenever it came.
      “I just thought it would be another few years away.
      “What a manager, what a man, let’s go out with a bang Jurgen!”
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      The Reds are currently five points clear at the top of the Premier League, they will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final next month, and they are also still in both the FA Cup and Europa League. More

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      Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s shock exit at end of season after Man City beat Tottenham

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      PEP GUARDIOLA paid tribute to his greatest rival Jurgen Klopp – and claimed he will sleep better next season once the German has stepped down at Liverpool.Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will quit the Reds at the end of the campaign after nine trophy-laden years.
      Pep Guardiola spoke at length about his long rivalry with Jurgen Klopp
      Klopp and Guardiola duelled in the Bundesliga and now in the PremCredit: Getty
      For much of that time he has gone head to head with Guardiola’s Manchester City side in the greatest Premier League battle of the modern era.
      “Of course I will miss him. It was a shock, like it was for everyone. 
      “We will lose something .We cannot define our period here without him, without Liverpool. It’s impossible.
      “He has been the best rival I have ever had in my life.
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      “In Dortmund when I was in Bayern, then here. I think the Premier League are going to miss him, the charisma, the personality and especially the way his teams play.
      “Of course I wish him all the best. 
      “He will not admit it, but he will be back, I know it. Maybe in ten years time, I don’t know.
      “He said carefully he needs to charge his energy. With his personality, with his energy, he will be back, national team, another team, I don’t know.
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      “I think football needs personalities and managers like him.”
      But Guardiola hinted he would not be following Klopp’s lead and stepping down to re-energise. 
      The former Barcelona chief said: “I’m fine. I still have one more year, I want to do it and maybe extend. So I’m fine.” More