Emery criticises Elliott clause as Slot eyes Man City test
Report claims Real Madrid have contacted Ibrahima Konaté, whose Liverpool deal expires this season. He has rejected the latest offer and could leave Anfield on a free.
KV Mechelen confirm scout Laurens Paulussen has joined Liverpool, bolstering the Reds’ recruitment team.
Unai Emery says Liverpool’s loan clause is ‘damaging’ Harvey Elliott, with Villa avoiding his 10th appearance that would trigger a £35m obligation. He urges Liverpool to remove it so Elliott can play.
Virgil van Dijk remains on £350k a week but paid £9.7m tax in the past year. Mohamed Salah paid £14.5m. Liverpool also secure Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £55m plus add-ons as defensive planning.
Liverpool are weighing a move for Newcastle defender Sven Botman despite his injury record, as they plan more defensive additions alongside incoming Jeremy Jacquet.
Liverpool weigh selling Curtis Jones amid interest from Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham. Inter links persist, but Slot values his homegrown role, versatility and squad registration importance.
Exclusive: Despite league struggles, a former Red cites a ‘special’ Champions League omen to back Slot’s side for European success.
Preview reflects on Guardiola’s poor Anfield record and City’s new-look side as Liverpool, with big-money signings like Wirtz, bid to exploit Anfield’s aura again.
Joe Cole predicts Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer, suggesting a major sale could resolve Slot’s squad ‘problem’.
Opinion: Liverpool’s quiet January is branded a needless gamble that could jeopardise their Champions League push.
Slot says Liverpool were ‘outplayed for large parts’ in November’s 3-0 loss at City and wants a response. He cites improved pressing and form of Wirtz and Ekitiké before Sunday’s Anfield test.
Arne Slot says footage with Richard Hughes shows their ‘synergy’ and backing. He hails recruitment work as Liverpool agree £55m summer deal for defender Jeremy Jacquet.
Teen Joshua Abe trains with Liverpool’s first team before Man City. Tribunal sets at least £2.8m compensation to Chelsea for Rio Ngumoha, with add‑ons possible and 20% sell‑on.
