Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Matheus Nunes race, Joel Matip latest, Luis Suarez tribute
Welcome to our Liverpool FC blog for Monday 20th March where we are bringing you the latest Reds news, transfer rumors and more.
Liverpool continue to be linked with a move from Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matheus Nunes and are, according to some reports, favorites to sign the Portugal international in the summer transfer window.
Elsewhere, Joel Matip could enter his final weeks and months as a Liverpool player, with speculation over his future start ahead of a possible summer eviction for Jurgen Klopp, who is reportedly targeting a defender alongside a midfielder this summer.
And although we’re now officially on the final international break of the regular season and Liverpool won’t play again until April 1st, fear not as we’re still bringing you the latest news and rumors surrounding the Reds.
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07:43Richard Garnett
Luis Suarez pays tribute to Lucas Leiva with a six-word message during the goal celebration
Luis Suarez dedicated his last goal at Gremio to Lucas Leiva after the former Liverpool midfielder was forced to retire from football.
Lucas announced on Friday that he was finally retiring from the game due to a heart condition, causing the Brazilian to burst into tears as he shared the news at a club press conference.
Lucas signed for his first professional club Gremio last summer and was reunited with former Reds team-mate Suarez in December after the Uruguayan opted to take up a new challenge in Brazil.
News of his retirement drew messages of support from a number of people linked to Liverpool and Suarez showed his respect after being included in the goalscoring charts in Gremios Campeonato Gaúcho [a competition for clubs based in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul] Semi-final first leg v Ypiranga FC.
Read the full story HERE.
07:33Richard Garnet
Joel Matip could leave Liverpool – reports
It looks like a summer of big changes at Liverpool and midfield isn’t the only area of the pitch that could potentially see an overhaul.
The Reds could also look to shake up their defense by allowing at least one of their four senior centre-backs to leave and according to Football Insider, that could mean a departure from Anfield for Joel Matip.
Sources claim that the Reds plan to let clubs know that the former Cameroon international will be available for a transfer at the end of the season.
The report says a large sum of £10m-15m could be enough to make deals for the 32-year-old, whose history of minor injuries has disrupted his run at Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Ibrahima Konate is believed to be Liverpool’s future at the heart of the rearguard alongside Virgil van Dijk and with Matip’s contract running until 2024 it could be time to cash in.
07:18Richard Garnet
Liverpool in ‘pole position’ to sign Wolves midfielder
A report from Football Insider states that Liverpool are in “pole position” to sign midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolves this summer.
Sources are said to have told the outlet that the Reds are ready to do business with players’ agency Gestifute, who also oversaw Darwin Nunez’s transfer from Benfica to Liverpool.
Liverpool are believed to be admirers of the Portugal international, who could be available for a bargain fee if the Midlands club are relegated this season.
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Keifer MacDonald
Luis Suarez pays tribute to Lucas Leiva with a six-word message during the goal celebration
Luis Suarez dedicated his last goal at Gremio to Lucas Leiva after the former Liverpool midfielder was forced to retire from football.
Lucas announced on Friday that he was finally retiring from the game due to a heart condition, causing the Brazilian to burst into tears as he shared the news at a club press conference.
Lucas signed for his first professional club Gremio last summer and was reunited with former Reds team-mate Suarez in December after the Uruguayan opted to take up a new challenge in Brazil.
News of his retirement drew messages of support from a number of people linked to Liverpool and Suarez showed his respect after being included in the goalscoring charts in Gremios Campeonato Gaúcho [a competition for clubs based in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul] Semi-final first leg v Ypiranga FC.
Read the whole story here.
Keifer MacDonald
Good morning, Reds!
Good morning, Reds!
It is now 13 days before Liverpool play next in the Premier League when they travel to Manchester City.
Do you miss the reds already? But fear not as the last few weeks and months of their Champions League pursuit promise to be vibrant so put your feet up, grab a brew and stay with us as we bring you the latest news, gossip and updates throughout we take it nice and steady on this beautiful Monday morning.