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      Jurgen Klopp uses amazing Ferrari analogy to explain why Liverpool are not signing Jude Bellingham

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      JURGEN KLOPP has compared Liverpool’s failure to sign Jude Bellingham to a child not getting a Ferrari at Christmas.The Reds had been interested in signing the England international but as Klopp argued, a move proved to be too expensive.
      Jurgen Klopp has said Jude Bellingham is too expensive for LiverpoolCredit: PA
      He compared the potential deal to giving a child a Ferrari at ChristmasCredit: Alamy
      Bellingham is expected to make a big summer transferCredit: Getty
      Liverpool are keen to add to their midfield options this summer and Bellingham, 19, would have been an ideal option.
      However, the club will have to move on to new targets.
      Klopp, 55, was asked about the interest in the Borussia Dortmund star, and at first refused to discuss the speculation.
      He said: “If I don’t speak about players we sign and don’t sign, why would I now speak about this kind of speculation? Really nothing to say about it.
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      “It’s not about Jude Bellingham now, my answer now. Definitely not.”
      The German was pressed on the matter and he gave in to elaborate on the club’s position.
      He compared the potential transfer to a child asking for a Ferrari for Christmas, something that would not be “a good idea”.
      He added: “I never understood why we constantly talk about things we theoretically cannot have.
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      “We cannot have six players in the summer, where everyone is £100 million, for example. That’s kind of clear.
      “You have to realise what you can do and then work with that.
      “We are not children, if you ask a five-year-old what they want for Christmas and they tell you I want to have ‘a Ferrari’, you wouldn’t say that’s a good idea.
      “It’s too expensive and, anyway, you cannot drive it.
      “That’s how it is. If this kid is then unhappy his whole life because he cannot get a Ferrari it would be a really sad life.
      “It’s just what can you do, and you work with that, nothing else to say about it.
      “It’s always how I worked. What we need and want, we try absolutely everything to get it.
      “But there are moments you have to accept that this or that is not possible for us, and you step aside and do different stuff.”
      Dortmund are believed to have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham.
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      Liverpool could now turn to cheaper targets such as Mason Mount, Youri Tielemans, who is available on a free transfer, and Bayern Munich star Gravenberch.
      That is a bonus for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, both of whom hold a long-term interest in Bellingham. More

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      Liverpool ‘approach Bayern Munich star Gravenberch’s management about transfer’ as they look to rebuild midfield

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly opened talks with Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch over a possible summer transfer.Jurgen Klopp is keen to rebuild his midfield at the end of the season following an underwhelming campaign.
      Liverpool are interestd in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan GravenberchCredit: Getty
      The Reds have been linked with Jude Bellingham for several transfer windows.
      But reports this week claim they have pulled out of the race for the England international, 19.
      Speaking about Bellingham on Friday, Klopp said: “If I don’t speak about players we sign and don’t sign, why would I now speak about this kind of speculation? Really nothing to say about it.”
      He then added: “It’s not about Jude Bellingham now, my answer now. Definitely not.
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      “I never understood why we constantly talk about things we theoretically cannot have.
      “We cannot have six players in the summer, where everyone is £100 million, for example. That’s kind of clear.
      “You have to realise what you can do and then work with that.”
      Now Sky Sports have stated that Gravenberch, 20, is on Liverpool’s shortlist of alternative options.
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      The Dutch youngster only joined Bayern from Ajax last summer for £16million.
      But he has started just four games in all competitions this season and could already be looking elsewhere for game time.
      Liverpool are said to have sought discussions with Gravenberch’s management ahead of a move for the Amsterdam-born star.
      Speaking recently to Ajax Showtime about his first season with the German champions, he said: “Ideally, I would like to be successful at Bayern.
      “But if that doesn’t work out and I don’t get a chance, then I might have to look around.
      “At the moment I’m not thinking about it and I hope that I can change my situation at Bayern by training and playing well.”
      He went on to add: “For me, this season is just the first season where I’ve been struggling and not being able to play much. As a player, you also get better through such experiences.
      “I’m still very young and I’m glad I’m experiencing something like this now and not later in my career.”
      Alongside his promising club career, Gravenberch has already been capped 11 times by the Netherlands.
      However, he did not make Louis van Gaal’s squad for the 2022 World Cup.
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      Liverpool are set to miss out on Champions League football next season – which could prove a telling factor in acquiring players in the transfer window.
      Klopp’s men sit eighth in the Premier League table, 12 points adrift of the top four with just nine games remaining. More

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      Liverpool ‘could axe 13 PLAYERS to fund summer rebuild’ with a host of first-team stars set to be flogged

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      LIVERPOOL may have to offload up to 13 players this summer, reports suggest.The Reds are enduring a turbulent season that could see them missing out on the top four.
      Liverpool have been enduring a turbulent campaign in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may axe up to 13 players in the summerCredit: Alamy
      The Daily Express predicts that manager Jurgen Klopp may have to wield the axe on several players to raise funds for reinforcement, especially if the Merseysiders miss out on Champions League cash.
      Liverpool may start by letting go of players whose contracts run out in June.
      Adrian, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Roberto Firmino could all leave.
      Arthur is highly likely to return to Juventus after an unsuccessful loan stint at Anfield.
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      Caoimhen Kelleher, Sepp van den Berg, Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips could all find themselves on the chopping block as well after failing to earn first-team opportunities.
      Joel Matip has struggled for fitness in the last 18 months and may have to make way if Klopp is able to get an upgrade at centre-back.
      The same goes for Kostas Tsimikas, even though the left-back has shone bright while deputising for Andy Robertson.
      James Milner and Joe Gomez help Liverpool meet the criteria for homegrown players in their Premier League and European squads.
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      But both of them could be on the way out, especially Milner whose deal comes to an end in June.
      Liverpool are currently eighth in the Premier League table with 12 points separating them from fourth place.
      The Reds are facing immense competition for Champions League qualification with the likes of Newcastle and Manchester United also making a strong case. More

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      Bench cam footage emerges of former Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain’s reaction to Liverpool equaliser

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      ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN refrained from joining in with the wild celebrations after Liverpool’s equaliser against Arsenal.The Merseysiders narrowed the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points last Sunday thanks to a 2-2 draw at Anfield.
      Roberto Firmino sparked wild scenes at Anfield with his equaliser against ArsenalCredit: Rex
      But former Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain didn’t join in the wild celebrationsCredit: SKY SPORTS
      Oxlade-Chamberlain spent six seasons with ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Super-sub Roberto Firmino levelled the scores in the 87th minute to send Kopites in attendance and around the world into ecstasy.
      But former Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain kept his emotions to himself as the fans and subs around him went crazy.
      Footage of the England international not celebrating was captured as the cameras showed an irate Mikel Arteta reacting to his side dropping two points.
      The Ox stayed in his seat and looked on at Arteta as the Spaniard lamented the equaliser.
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      Oxlade-Chamberlain is seemingly set to leave Liverpool in the summer as his contract expires at the end of the season.
      And the Reds have reportedly decided not to extend the midfielder’s Anfield stay.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted last month: “No changes on Oxlade-Chamberlain and Liverpool, expected to part ways in June.
      “He’s gonna leave as a free agent.”
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      Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool from Arsenal in the summer of 2017 for a fee in the region of £35m.
      The former Southampton starlet has made 146 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s troops, contributing 18 goals and 15 assists.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain has been blighted by injury during his time at Anfield, which Kop hero Dietmar Hamann reckons is over.
      Speaking after the Reds’ 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day, the German said: “Oxlade-Chamberlain did okay today but I think his time is up as well.”
      Liverpool will be back in action on Monday, travelling to Elland Road to take on Leeds United. More

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      Man Utd told exactly how much it’ll cost to secure Jude Bellingham transfer with Liverpool out of race for Dortmund star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City will have to pay as much as £130million to land Jude Bellingham.Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s 19-year-old superstar, but Real Madrid remain in the hunt.
      Man Utd and City are tipped to be the main Prem contenders for Jude Bellingham, with Liverpool baulking at the asking price for the England aceCredit: Getty
      Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag could target major summer signings in midfield and attack for what he hopes will be a Champions League campaignCredit: EPA
      City are interested and United could also move if their takeover is completed in time for the summer window.
      Dortmund have not given up hope of keeping Bellingham for another season.
      But if he does decide to go, the Germans believe the £138m deal they did with Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele in 2017 is a yardstick for how much they should get for the young Englishman.
      French forward Dembele was just 20 — a few months older than Bellingham is now — when he moved to the Nou Camp for the enormous fee.
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      Any price in that region would smash the current British record, Chelsea’s £106m splurge on Enzo Fernandez in January.
      The numbers involved in the deal have forced Liverpool to back away, particularly as they are almost certain to miss out on the Champions League riches next term.
      What money they do have needs to be spent on several areas rather than blowing it all on one signing.
      City’s transfer funds will be focused on strengthening the midfield this summer, with Ilkay Gundogan expected to join Barcelona on a free transfer.
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      There is also a question mark over Bernardo Silva while talisman Kevin De Bruyne turns 32 this summer.
      City have shown in the past they are not afraid to break transfer records — splashing out what was then a British high of £100m on Jack Grealish in the summer of 2021.
      Their hopes of signing Bellingham have been boosted by Liverpool walking away but they are wary of Madrid.
      City do have a good working relationship with Dortmund, though, having signed Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji from them last summer. More

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      Roberto Firmino ‘could be offered shock transfer lifeline by Real Madrid’ after Liverpool exit

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      REAL MADRID are considering a shock move for Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, according to reports. The Brazilian joined Liverpool in 2015 from German side Hoffenheim and has made 359 appearances for the club but will leave in the summer after turning down a new contract.
      Firmino will leave Liverpool in the summer having been at the club since 2015Credit: Reuters
      Interest in Firmino is expected to be high given the attacking options he can offer and that he’s available on a free transfer.
      Spanish publication El Nacional have reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is aware of the situation around Firmino and may look to convince the 31-year-old to move to the Spanish capital.
      Star striker Karim Benzema’s contract is up in the summer although reports suggest an extension has been verbally agreed.
      The report adds that there are not many strikers that Madrid can sign because the club don’t trust them or they are too expensive.
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      El Nacional claim that Perez has ‘learnt a lesson’ after Madrid spent £52million on Luka Jovic who is now at Fiorentina after struggling at the Bernabeu.
      Madrid are also looking to spend big this summer on Borussia Dortmund’s midfield star Jude Bellingham with the Bundesliga outfit set to ask for in excess of £100m for the England international.
      Since joining Liverpool in 2009 Firmino has scored 109 goals winning everything under manager Jurgen Klopp.
      The Brazilian formed part of a lethal front three with now Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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      The additions of Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have seen his first team opportunities limited.
      Firmino is still Liverpool’s second highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season with his most recent strike the equaliser in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. More

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      Liverpool PULL OUT of Jude Bellingham transfer race for incredible reason in major boost to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      LIVERPOOL have ended their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, according to reports.The England international has been tipped to make a summer move amid interest from several Premier League teams.
      Liverpool have made an opening bid in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      It is believed Dortmund are open to offers for the midfielder as this summer will be their last opportunity to cash in big.
      But Liverpool are no longer in the running to sign Bellingham, according to The Times.
      The Reds are plotting a midfield rebuild this summer but are not keen on spending such a big sum on one player, with Dortmund believed to have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham.
      They also reportely want to avoid being drawn into a long drawn-out saga, with Dortmund happy to play hardball.
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      Klopp is a big fan of Bellingham but Liverpool could turn to cheaper targets such as Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans, who is available on a free.
      That is a bonus for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, both of whom hold a long-term interest in the teenager.
      Real Madrid are also said to be interested in Bellingham but are unwilling to match Dortmund’s hefty asking price.
      That could prompt Paris Saint-Germain to make a move, with the 19-year-old said to be a “strong target”.
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      Dortmund are hoping to keep hold of Bellingham for one more season.
      The club are planning to offer him a new contract that would see his salary increase by 150 per cent up to £13million for the year.
      The outlet also claims that his contract would include a release clause of £131m.
      This would allow Bellingham to leave the club to potential buyers while also guaranteeing the Bundesliga side a large transfer fee. More

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      Where the nine stars Liverpool sold before their title-winning season are now including Sturridge and Mignolet

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      LIVERPOOL let go of nine players the summer before their first Premier League triumph. The Reds have undoubtedly seen a golden period of success under Jurgen Klopp, but the German boss had to cut ties with some big names in order to win big.
      Daniel Sturridge was prolific for Liverpool during his time with the club
      Daniel Sturridge and Simon Mignolet were among those who found themselves out of the door at Anfield and looking for new opportunities.
      And agonisingly for them, they then had to witness their former team finally win the 2019-20 league title just months later.
      Here SunSport details where the nine players who narrowly missed out on being part of that history making squad ended up…
      DANIEL STURRIDGE
      Sturridge spent six years on the books at Liverpool before being released in July 2019.
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      Despite scoring 21 goals in 29 appearances for the Reds in the 2013/14 campaign he was unable to land a mega move.
      The Englishman joined Turkish side Trabzonspor before leaving for Perth Glory the following season.
      He is yet to announce his official retirement from football, but doesn’t currently have a club and can often be seen on TV offering his thoughts as a pundit.
      Sturridge finished second behind his strike partner Luis Suarez in the race for the 2013/14 Premier League golden boot
      ALBERTO MORENO
      Alberto Moreno struggled to make it as a left-back at Liverpool and his time was certainly up after the emergence of Andy Robertson.
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      He left Anfield after being released in July and joined Spanish side Villarreal where he still remains.
      Since then he has become an integral part of their squad and won the Europa League with the club in 2021.
      Alberto Moreno (left) was signed by Liverpool for £18million before leaving for free
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      ADAM BOGDAN
      Adam Bogdan only made six appearances for Liverpool as their back up shot-stopper before his release.
      The Hungary international made the move to Scotland where he joined Hibernian FC.
      He has since been released by Hibs and currently plies his trade in the Hungarian first division for Ferencvaros where he has won the league title two years in a row.
      Adam Bogdan had a terrible league debut for Liverpool, dropping the ball and conceding just three minutes into a match against Watford
      CONNOR RANDALL
      Connor Randall appeared just eight times for Liverpool in the midst of a flurry of loan spells during his time with the Merseyside club.
      He too was released in July 2019 and made the move to Bulgarian top flight side Arda Kardzhali.
      The 27-year-old left after one season and now plays in the Scottish Premiership for Ross County.
      Connor Randall made a rare appearance in a League Cup Quarter Final against Southampton
      RAFAEL CAMACHO
      Rafael Camacho is still only 22-years-old and was sold for an impressive £5million to Sporting Lisbon out of the Liverpool academy having featured just twice for the Reds’ first team.
      The youngster is still yet to have an impact in the Portuguese top flight and has been loaned out this season to Greek side Aris Saloniki who have an option to make the deal permanent should he impress.
      Rafael Camacho joined Liverpool from Manchester City’s youth team
      DANNY INGS
      Danny Ings had no problems succeeding after making his move away from the club.
      The 30-year-old now plays for West Ham after spending time at Southampton and Aston Villa.
      He has bagged eight times in the league this season, the same number of times as current Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.
      Danny Ings has scored against Liverpool twice since leaving the club
      SIMON MIGNOLET
      Simon Mignolet left the Premier League side in a £6.5million move back to his home country of Belgium to join Club Brugge.
      He still remains at the club as their first choice keeper and has recently announced his retirement from International football at the age of 35 after amassing 35 caps for the Red Devils.
      Simon Mignolet (right) made 204 appearances for Liverpool
      RYAN KENT
      Ryan Kent made the permanent move from Liverpool to Rangers for £6.5million in 2019 after a successful loan spell the season before.
      Kent still plays for the Glasgow club and has been a crucial player for them since making the switch to the Scottish Premiership.
      He has won the league as well as the Scottish Cup featuring over 200 times for Rangers and contributing to 90 goals.
      Ryan Kent was managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard whist at Rangers
      ALLAN
      Allan never made a senior appearance for Liverpool after spending prolonged periods out on loan without impressing enough to make a return.
      He left the club permanently in January 2020 for a £3.3million fee to join Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro.
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      It meant he missed out on the title party celebrations by just a few months.
      The 26-year-old defensive midfielder has made 161 appearances for the South American outfit since his exit and won the league in 2021. More