Liverpool draw Wolves in FA Cup, Szoboszlai headlines
Liverpool have held initial talks with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers over a potential £100m move, amid interest from Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United and Man City.
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira makes a firm admission before hosting Liverpool, ahead of his first home game in charge.
Liverpool face another injury issue beyond senior regulars, handing Arne Slot an added selection problem.
Rene Meulensteen says Cody Gakpo is happy under Arne Slot but may seek a new challenge if Liverpool revamp. He notes Gakpo’s left-sided strengths and recent dip in goals.
Ex-Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, omitted from Al-Hilal’s league squad after Karim Benzema’s arrival, scored twice in a 2-1 AFC Champions League win over Al-Wahda.
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Bayern’s Uli Hoeneß praises Luis Díaz’s agent for ‘giving everything’ to secure his 2025 move from Liverpool, saying commission was deserved after fair talks despite a difficult exit.
Tim Sherwood claims Mohamed Salah is ‘100%’ leaving Liverpool this summer amid Saudi interest, despite his recent return and contributions after December tensions.
Liverpool draw Wolves away in the FA Cup fifth round after beating Brighton 3-0. Ties set for weekend of 7 March. Other ties include Newcastle vs Man City and Wrexham vs Chelsea.
Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi names Virgil van Dijk among his role models, praising his composure, leadership and build-up play, alongside Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool minutes remain limited, raising doubts over Italy selection. Calciomercato say he is likely to leave in summer for €15m-€20m, with Juventus and West Ham previously keen.
Marco Rossi says Real Madrid was Szoboszlai’s ‘dream’, while Vinicius Jr says he talks to him ‘a lot’. The Liverpool midfielder, under contract until 2028, scored in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton.
Bayern reportedly renew contact with Florian Wirtz’s camp to build ‘emotional proximity’, but the Liverpool playmaker is tied to 2030 and is said to see Anfield as a long-term stay.
Liverpool monitor Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi after 8 league goals from 11 starts. The 19-year-old averages a goal every 109 minutes, with +3.35 xG overperformance. Chelsea also track him.
Dominik Szoboszlai wins Liverpool’s January goal of the month for a 25-yard FA Cup strike vs Barnsley. He also placed third and fifth, with Mohamed Salah fourth for a Qaraba FK free-kick.
Report claims Liverpool made ‘serious attempts’ in January to sign Galatasaray’s Roland Sallai amid full-back injuries. Move failed, and Brentford now plan a summer offer.
Agent Marc Kosicke says Jurgen Klopp rejected approaches from Man United and Chelsea after leaving Liverpool in 2024, choosing a Red Bull role instead. He will manage LFC Legends vs Dortmund.
Report links Manchester United with a shock move for Alexis Mac Allister, though Real Madrid also admire him. A direct Liverpool-United transfer is deemed highly unlikely.
