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      Julian Ward wants top job in Europe and has offers in Portugal and Spain after quitting as Liverpool’s sporting director

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      JULIAN WARD  is looking at a top job in Europe after quitting as Liverpool’s sporting director.The transfer guru shocked the Kop when he walked out and already has prospective offers in Portugal and Spain.
      Sven Mislintat has been linked as a replacement for Julian WardCredit: Getty
      He speaks both languages and would be keen to have a crack at a leading outfit.
      Liverpool’s owners are working on a list of replacements but with the chance that the club will be sold they face a tricky task when there is no long-term certainty.
      One name that has reportedly been on the list is former Arsenal chief Sven Mislintat.
      The 48-year-old had worked with Jurgen Klopp as a chief scout when the pair were at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.
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      He had an impressive track record in Germany as strikers Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were among the players he helped bring to the club.
      During his time at Dortmund, they won two Bundesliga titles, two German Cups and also reached the Champions League final.
      However, he did not have the same level of success with the Gunners after he was appointed the club’s sporting director in 2017.
      Mislantat only lasted two years and worked with both Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery as many of his signings ended in disappointment.
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      Among his signings was Manchester United attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan, which is one example of how badly wrong he got it at times.
      He was sacked 18 months later after a series of disagreements over transfers. More

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      ‘Don’t expect any gifts’ – Borussia Dortmund chief fires Jude Bellingham transfer warning to Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND managing director, Carsten Cramer, has issued a warning that it won’t be easy for Liverpool to sign star-man Bellingham. Cramer and Dortmund have a strong relationship with Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp’s seven years at the helm of the German side, but the Dortmund director has said this won’t soften their stance on the transfer.
      Bellingham has already amassed an impressive 20 caps for England at just 19-years-oldCredit: Getty
      Bellingham has been linked with a move away from the Signal Iduna Park for a while with many of Europe’s elite queuing up to sign the midfielder.
      Liverpool look favourites at the moment, but will face stiff competition from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the race to secure the Bundesliga sensation’s signature.
      Cramer has made it clear that Liverpool will gain no favours or unfair advantage over their rivals in their pursuit of Bellingham when speaking to Vietnam News.
      He said: “We are still in a good relationship with Jurgen and many others at Liverpool, so for me, it’s my preferred club in the EPL as well. But don’t expect that we will make gifts to Liverpool.”
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      The news will come as a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of signing Bellingham with the 19-year-old’s stock rising rapidly due to his stellar performances at the World Cup.
      The former Birmingham City man only made his move to Germany in 2020, but has impressed with 19 goals and 21 assists for Dortmund.
      The clubs interested in Bellingham will likely have to fork-out a huge sum with his current club said to be demanding at least £100million for the Three Lions star.
      He has been a crucial part of Gareth Southgate’s side at the World Cup starting all three of England’s games so far in Qatar and netting the opener in their 6-2 thrashing of Iran.
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      Liverpool fans have been getting excited about the prospect of Bellingham making the switch to Merseyside after he featured in a Trent Alexander-Arnold Instagram post.
      Both players will be in contention for a starting place as England gear up for their Last-16 tie in the World Cup on Sunday.
      They face off against Senegal as they hope to push on and advance into the quarter-finals of the competition. More

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      Sacked Arsenal transfer chief Sven Mislintat ‘on shortlist for top job at Liverpool after experience with Jurgen Klopp

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      EX-ARSENAL chief Sven Mislintat is in the running to become the new sporting director at Liverpool, according to reports.With Julian Ward set to leave his role at the end of the season, the Reds are in the market for a replacement.
      Sven Mislintat worked under Jurgen Klopp previously at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      And Mislintat is now being considered, according to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg.
      The 48-year-old has worked under Jurgen Klopp previously as chief scout when he was Borussia Dortmund manager.
      And he had an impressive track record in Germany, bringing both Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Westfalenstadion.
      During his time at Dortmund, they won two Bundesliga titles, two German Cups and also reached the Champions League final.
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      Talks are not yet underway, but Mislintat is said to be open to the idea.
      Mislintat has worked in England before as Arsenal’s sporting director between 2017 and 2019.
      He helped with transfers under Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery and brought Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to English football.
      But many of his signings were disappointing and he sacked 18 months later after a series of disagreements over transfers.
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      He then took over at Stuttgart doing the same job, but he was relieved of his duties following their disastrous start to the campaign.
      They are currently one point above the relegation zone in the Bundesliga after winning just three times all season. More

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      Newcastle keen on free transfer for France star Marcus Thuram as Eddie Howe considers January talks

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      NEWCASTLE may bid for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram in January.Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are also keen on the son of France legend Lilian.
      Thuram’s impressive form has seen him make France’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Thuram, 25, has 13 goals in 17 games this term and is in Les Bleus’ World Cup squad.
      His contract is due to expire in the summer and it means he is free to talk to clubs outside Germany from January.
      Newcastle’s Saudi owners are happy to back Eddie Howe’s surprise crack at the Premier League’s top four and have the cash to launch a big bid.
      Another player Newcastle are reportedly in talks to sign is Argentine wonderkid Maximo Perrone.
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      The Velez midfielder has impressed this season in the defensive midfield role and has been the bright spark for the 26th-placed side in the Primera Division.
      The 19-year-old’s good form has attracted the interest of Newcastle, who have opened negotiations over a £12million deal with his club, according to Argentine outlet Diario Popular.
      The report suggests that the midfielder has a clause in his contract worth £7.8m, but an agreement between the club and player not to increase it means Newcastle will have to negotiate a higher fee.
      This agreement has likely come into place as Perrone’s contract with Velez is set to expire at the end of 2023.
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      Despite only playing 33 games in the top division in Argentina, he is very highly rated, as Newcastle are believed to be willing to match the £12m demands.
      Perrone could therefore become the latest young Argentine talent to make his way to England.
      And Toon fans will be hoping any new signings can help maintain their Champions League push. More

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      Liverpool ready to land cut-price January transfer for £35m Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente

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      LIVERPOOL can sign Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente on a cut-price deal in January, according to reports.The Spanish side are said to be open to selling the 27-year-old with Liverpool keen to improve their midfield options.
      Marcos Llorente could be allowed to leave Atletico Madrid with Liverpool keenCredit: Getty
      And Mundo Deportivo claim Llorente could be available for just £35million.
      They add that while Atletico boss Diego Simeone is not desperate to sell the player who is contracted to 2027, the LaLiga giants will listen to any offers.
      Jurgen Klopp remains keen to rejuvenate his midfield options amid doubts over the futures of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
      The likes of Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson have also suffered with fitness issues.
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      And the summer’s late loan signing Arthur Melo has failed to make any impact.
      Llorente has played 12 times for Atleti this season, scoring once.
      And he has struggled to recapture the form of 2020 where he netted twice against Liverpool to knock them out the Champions League.
      But the Reds supposedly remain keen and after Simeone’s men crashed out of Europe this year in the group stage the club may look to cash in.
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      Llorente is one of a number of players Atletico could offload with rumours suggesting Thomas Lemar, Yannick Carrasco, Rodrigo De Paul and Joao Felix could all depart.
      The World Cup could prove a chance for them to impress any potential suitors with Llorente being named in the Spain squad.
      Liverpool’s long-term midfield target remains Jude Bellingham who will not be available until the summer at the earliest.
      Manchester City and Manchester United also remain keen on the teenager and it could take a bid of £130million to buy him. More

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      Liverpool wonderkid Tyler Morton could follow Jude Bellingham with Borussia Dortmund interested in transfer

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      LIVERPOOL’S promising Tyler Morton could do a Jude Bellingham — and be snapped up by German giants Borussia Dortmund.The midfielder, 20,  is starring on loan at Blackburn in their promotion push and the Bundesliga outfit are taking a keen interest.
      Tyler Morton is currently on loan at Blackburn.Credit: Getty
      Stylish Morton is seen as a Kop star of the future but he may have a long wait for that chance at Anfield.
      Dortmund are famed for raiding English clubs to grab talent on the way up after landing England star Bellingham and Jadon Sancho.
      Their English spy Daniel Dodds is checking on Morton. He was formerly at the FA, Southampton and Nottingham Forest before joining the German club.
      Dortmund could ask for Morton as part of a Bellingham deal if he opts to move to Merseyside.
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      Bellingham joined Dortmund in 2020 and has gone on to become one of the most exciting prospects in Europe.
      His old club Birmingham even retired his kit number 22 as a sign of respect to the player as the transfer fee they received for him helped the financial position of the club.
      Morton is on a long contract at Anfield and not showing any interest in leaving.
      But if Dortmund make a pitch then it may be hard to refuse.
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      This season at Ewood Park, the young midfielder has impressed, helping the club push for promotion back to the Premier League.
      Morton has made 19 appearances in the Championship and has provided a good amount of cover for the team’s defensive line. More

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      Derby 0 Liverpool 0 (2-3 pens): Young Reds survive shootout scare with Kelleher the Carabao Cup hero for reigning champs

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      CAOIMHIN KELLEHER must feel like he owns the Carabao Cup after another incredible hands-on display.Last February it was the young Republic of Ireland goalkeeper who won the trophy for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.
      Kelleher was the penalty hero as he saved multiple Derby pensCredit: Reuters
      He didn’t save one of the 10 penalty kicks fired at him by Chelsea, but he slotted from the spot himself to grab the glory of the 11-10 drama.
      Last night he saved three times in a dramatic shoot-out before Harvey Elliott finally ended opposite number Joe Wildsmith’s crazy night – the having himself saved from Stefan Bajetic.
      In the end most of those with Anfield breathed a huge sigh of relief after Klopp’s men just – but only just – saved themselves from humiliation.
      Kelleher, 23, first made a name for himself almost two years ago, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 Champions League win over Ajax with No 1 Alisson injured.
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      The Brazilian was rested for the third round clash with the Rams – Kelleher part of Klopp’s all – change side from the one that beat Tottenham 2–1 on Sunday.
      And he again showed why the German believes he would already be his side’s first chice were it not for the presence of Alisson.
      He reacted brilliantly to deny Connor Hourihane, Craig Forsyth and Lewis Dobbin – and he had to.
      For apart from Wildsmith’s save from Bajetic, substitute Roberto Firmino fired wildly over the bar.
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      David McGoldrick and Louie Sibley scored for Paul Warne’s battlers, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Darwin Nunez countered before Elliott finally sent Klopp’s men through.
      The German tried his own hand at further education in the clash – and mostly it didn’t work out.
      Yet of the five youngsters given their full debuts, Calum Ramsey did come through with flying colours.
      There has been quiet excitement within Anfield since the Scottish right back arrived from Aberdeen for £6million in the summer.
      And his first start suggested boss Klopp and his coaches are right to believe they have their hands on a new star.
      Ramsey, given his first taste of the big time in a three – minute sub appearance in last week’s 2 – 0 Champions League win over Napoli, looked like he was born to play at Anfield.
      On an otherwise scrappy night amidst Klopp’s Liverpool-lite, the right back was the stand-out performer.
      It can surely only be a matter of time before he is tapping on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shoulder. And guess what?
      Even if he was only up against Paul Warne’s League One doughty battlers, he showed that he can defend as well as, like TAA, power forward.
      Ramsey, 19 was one of five youngsters to be given full debuts by Klopp as well as Layton Stewart (20), Bobby Clark (17), Melkamu Frauendorf (18) and Stefan Bajcetic (18).
      There were part of an all – change side from that which offered hope of a Prem renaissance with Sunday’s 2–1 win over Tottenham.
      Other than Ramsey, however, the kids showed that they were not quite alright yet.
      Stewart should have put away a 32nd minute chance carved out for him by the more experienced but equally youthful Fabio Carvalho.
      What had been a pretty tepid clash warmed up considerably after the break – a bit like Wildsmith’s hands would become.
      The Rams goalkeeper had hardly been over-worked but as Liverpool lite began to get the taste for the action he reacted brilliantly to keep out one of the older bods in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
      The 29-year-old let fly from 25 yards and his shot looked like missing the target but a deflection forced a fine parry from Wildsmith.
      He also got down well to deal with a strike from Fabio Carvalho.
      Paul Warne’s men fought right to the end but could not pull off an Anfield shockCredit: PA
      Roberto Firmino, Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott came on as a triple change in the 66th minute yet the Rams – and especially Wildsmith, were not for folding.
      Indeed Wildsmith almost put his shoulder out reacting to a shot from Elliott – having dived one way then arching back to get a crucial touch on the 82nd minute effort.
      And all the way through the Rams fans roared their heads off. The holders hadn’t lost a tie in the competition since a defeat to Arsenal on October 1, 2020 and were facing a side fighting that lies seventh in the third tier of English football.
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      Derby also gave up a two-goal lead to National League Torquay United in Saturday’s 2–2 FA Cup first round tie.
      Yet the away section was a 5, 567 sell – out of those who saw a real shaft of light after all the dark times the club has been through over the past couple of years. More

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      Liverpool drawing Real Madrid is VERY bad omen for Jurgen Klopp due to amazing Champions League fact

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      LIVERPOOL should be nervous about their Champions League draw due to their recent record against teams from Madrid.Jurgen Klopp’s side were drawn against Real Madrid after finishing second in their group, despite picking up 15 points.
      Jurgen Klopp has exclusively been knocked out of the Champions League by Madrid based clubs since becoming Liverpool managerCredit: Getty
      Finishing behind Napoli left them on the harder side of the draw as they would have to face teams that won their group, like the La Liga giants.
      While the fans of the Anfield club will be looking for revenge for their two final defeats to Real Madrid, one person has pointed out a weird coincidence since the German manager was appointed.
      Journalist Colin Millar wrote: “With Jürgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool have exclusively been knocked out of the Champions League by clubs from Madrid.
      “The one season they didn’t play a club from Madrid, they won the Champions League – in Madrid.”
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      In the last two season, Liverpool have been knocked out by Real Madrid, once in the quarter-finals and in the final earlier this year.
      In 2019/20, Liverpool were beaten in both legs by Diego Simone’s Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.
      The season before that, Liverpool avoided playing a club from Madrid and beat Tottenham in an all-Premier League final, which happened to be played in the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
      The previous year, Liverpool was beaten in the final by Real Madrid, and before that Klopp had not managed them in the competition.
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      Klopp’s side will be hoping that the ominous omen means very little and will be able to overcome Carlo Ancelotti’s side and progress to the next round.
      In the meantime, Liverpool will be focused on winning their two games before the break for the World Cup in Qatar.
      Up first is a Carabao Cup clash against Derby County which will be followed by a league fixture against Southampton at Anfield. More