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      Liverpool tracking Bradley Barcola over summer transfer with 20-year-old tipped to be top star at Lyon

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly tracking Lyon star Bradley Barcola.And they could launch a move for the exciting winger this summer.
      Liverpool are keeping an eye on Lyon’s Bradley Barcola ahead of a potential summer swoopCredit: AP
      Barcola, 20, burst onto the scene with 13 first-team appearances last term.
      But he has upped this game this season, scoring seven goals and assisting a further four in 25 matches.
      Barcola has already been summoned to the France U21 squad.
      And many in his homeland are tipping the ace to eventually win a senior call-up from Didier Deschamps.
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      According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcola is now attracting interest from lots of top European sides.
      But it’s Liverpool who are leading the race for the wide forward.
      The Reds have reportedly sent scouts to watch Barcola on several occasions.
      And he could find himself on his way to Anfield when the transfer window opens this summer.
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      Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of his desire for a mega rebuild.
      He had been hoping to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
      But it’s reckoned Liverpool have dropped out of the race after being put off by his £130million price tag.
      The Reds are thought to also be tracking Chelsea star Mason Mount and midfield teammate Conor Gallagher.
      And there could also be reinforcements in defence following Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decline in form. More

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      Chelsea star Levi Colwill wanted by Man City and Liverpool in shock transfer after impressive Brighton loan

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      CHELSEA youngster Levi Colwill is reportedly receiving interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.The 20-year-old centre-back has enjoyed an impressive season on loan at Brighton.
      Levi Colwill has produced some good displays while on loan at BrightonCredit: Alamy
      He has made 15 appearances for the Seagulls this season, keeping six clean sheets.
      With two years left on his Chelsea contract, he is set to return to West London at the end of the season.
      But the Evening Standard are now reporting Man City and Liverpool are sensing an opportunity to poach him away from Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have spent £600million across the last two transfer windows.
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      And they are expected to offload players in the summer to recoup some of those funds.
      The likes of Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher have been linked with moves away.
      And Colwill is understood to be another attracting interest from elsewhere.
      Man City could show Aymeric Laporte the exit door and bring Colwill in as another option at the heart of their back line.
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      Jurgen Klopp is also looking to bolster his defence and Liverpool have identified the England U21 international as a potential acquisition.
      Brighton are another team monitoring Colwill’s situation as they mull over the possibility of trying to make his loan a permanent move.
      As well as his loan spell with Brighton, the centre-half also turned heads with his displays on loan at Huddersfield during their 2021/22 Championship campaign.
      He made 32 appearances for The Terriers, helping them reach the play-off final before they were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.
      Colwill wore the No26 shirt while at Huddersfield, leading many Chelsea fans to label him the “new John Terry”. More

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      Liverpool pulling out of Bellingham transfer race came out of the blue.. Real Madrid will be rubbing hands with glee

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      IT was a bit strange how Liverpool have let it be known that they won’t be signing Jude Bellingham this summer.Because there is only one club Bellingham has publicly stated he wants to play for in the future — and that is Birmingham City!
      Liverpool have pulled out of the bidding war for Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Rex
      Borussia Dortmund’s Brummie star has stated he’d like to go back and finish his career with the boyhood club he started out with as a 15-year-old.
      Of course, Jude will not be heading to St Andrews next season.
      Even as club captain and a lifelong Bluenose, I am happy to admit that Real Madrid or the Manchester clubs might be more tempting options for him.
      Many people assume that Jude, who has never played in the Premier League, will fancy a return to English football, but I’m not so sure.
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      Kids of his generation grew up in the Messi-Ronaldo era and most of them know more about Real and Barcelona than any English clubs.
      There is a real lure for them in playing for either of those Spanish giants.
      Just imagine being Jude, though. He is still only 19 and he seems to have all of the world’s biggest and most glamorous clubs desperate to sign him.
      If that was me, my head would explode. It would be the same for most teenage lads.
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      But Jude is still totally at his game, aiming for the Bundesliga title with Dortmund. His head doesn’t seem to have been turned at all.
      In the summer, if he does move, he will be looking around and asking, ‘What is the best project for me?’
      And that wasn’t going to be the Reds, given that they are extremely unlikely to be playing Champions League football and they need an entire midfield overhaul.
      For me, the Santiago Bernabeu is his most likely destination.
      I watched Real against Chelsea on Wednesday and it was no more than a six or seven out of 10 performance by the ridiculously high standards of the 14-time European champions.
      But even then, players like Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior made your jaw drop at times.
      Real are regenerating their midfield – the wonderful Modric is 37 now, Toni Kroos, at 33, has openly talked about retiring this summer, and Casemiro has already moved on to Manchester United.
      Troy Deeney believes Real Madrid will benefit from Liverpool ending Bellingham interestCredit: Getty
      They have some wonderful young players, the likes of 20-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, 24, Rodrygo and of course Vinicius — both 22.
      I’m sure Jude would love to be part of that. What an opportunity for him it would be.
      And having been at Dortmund since he was 16, he is used to living and playing abroad.
      Going to Madrid will not be as daunting for him as it would be for a young English player moving straight from a  Premier League club.
      Not that anything seems to faze Jude, anyway.
      I think going to Germany at such a young age has been the making of him.
      That formative experience is what will help turn him into a genuine world great.
      I know the family, Jude’s brother Jobe is a team-mate of mine, and I know the move had some challenges for them in the early days but it was the right decision to go to the Bundesliga and it has paid off handsomely.
      Bellingham has attracted immense interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      I am convinced he will captain England and whichever teams he plays for.
      He’s already skippered Dortmund and they are a massive club with a passionate fanbase.
      It seems that Manchester City will be Real’s main rivals for Jude’s signature.
      I look at how another Brummie, Jack Grealish, has developed so brilliantly under Pep Guardiola and know that Jude could add new dimensions to his already world-class all-round game.
      But then again Real’s gaffer Carlo Ancelotti, with his four European Cups, isn’t exactly a clown, is he?
      As for Liverpool, it seems as if they are keen to sign Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher from Chelsea.
      Now, they are two decent players and a lot younger than their current midfield, which clearly needs some refreshing.
      But those two are not players who would go to Anfield and change the whole mood of the club.
      Bellingham still has a soft spot for childhood club BirminghamCredit: PA
      They are more like younger versions of what Liverpool already have.
      Jude would have been that game-changer but I’m not sure he would ever have chosen them above Real, for instance.
      And now that Jurgen Klopp’s team won’t be among the European elite next season, that is even clearer.
      It feels like Liverpool are deliberately lowering the expectations of their supporters ahead of the summer transfer market because so many of those fans seemed convinced that Jude would be the player to revitalise their team.
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      Presumably they thought Liverpool’s passionate fanbase and great history might be an irresistible lure for him.
      But as every Birmingham fan knows, there is only one club Jude gets truly emotional about! More

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      Chelsea fans issue hands-off warning and ‘demand £150m’ for young star as Liverpool and Man City circle

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      CHELSEA fans have issued a hands-off warning to Manchester City and Liverpool after reports emerged suggesting they were set to bid for Levi Colwill. Colwill has impressed on loan under Roberto de Zerbi at Brighton this season.
      Levi Colwill has impressed at Brighton this seasonCredit: Getty
      His performances have given rise to interest from both Man City and Liverpool, who are poised to pounce this summer, according to the Evening Standard.
      Chelsea’s struggles this season mean the club could face financial difficulty due to missing out on the Champions League and a massive loss in Premier League prize money.
      This could consequently lead to a fire sale of stars to ensure the Blues do not breach Financial Fair Play rules.
      And 20-year-old Colwill could be the perfect sale to solve this issue as City and the Reds look to freshen up their back line.
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      Guardiola in particular seems to have taken a liking to him, suggesting Brighton are the best team in the world at building up from the back, something left-footed Colwill is a key component of.
      Chelsea fans rushed to social media to share their thoughts on the report.
      Many fans were adamant the club would be mad to sell.
      One said: “DO NOT SELL THIS GUY AND GIVE HIM A NEW CONTRACT TILL 2030. We should’ve renewed his contract last year before sending him on loan.”
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      The Standard’s report did also suggest fresh terms were set to be discussed between himself and Chelsea, with his current deal set to expire in 2025.
      A second fan added: “Levi Colwill is the best young centre-back in world football. There is always going to be interest for him.
      “Let’s just hope that Chelsea are able to keep him, because losing him would be a massive loss.”
      While a third commented: “This club have made a lot of mistakes over the last few years but this would undoubtedly be the worst mistake it’s ever made if we allow him to go to Liverpool or Man City. Need to keep Colwill at all costs.”
      Others set their eye-watering asking prices for Colwill.
      One said: “£150m easy money,” before a second declared: “75m for Liverpool [and] 45m + Foden and Chilwell swap for Man City🤙.”
      Another typed: “[£]300m. Only for you my friend @LFC 🤝.” More

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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