As Dejan Lovren tells Southampton is head is already at Anfield, one Liverpool defender could be on his way out of the club. The Mirror are reporting that Galatasaray are prepared to offer Martin Skrtel a big-money contract in order to lure the centre-back to the Super Lig.
The dust has hardly settled on Liverpool’s closest title bid in a long time but, Brendan Rodgers will be aware that he must build upon the success he has already achieved at Anfield. Without taking into account the recent World Cup controversy surrounding Luis Suarez and the proposed transfer to Barcelona, there are changes that need to be made on Merseyside.
Glen Johnson came under some criticism for his performances at this summer’s World Cup, and was also singled out on occasions during Liverpool’s impressive season last year. Rightly or wrongly, the Reds are believed to be looking at signing a new right-back.
This is certainly not the first time the Dutchman has been linked with a move to the Premier League, but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is rumoured to be interesting last season’s runners up Liverpool. As well as competing in his home country, the striker has scored goals in Spain, Italy and Germany. Could he finally be about add England to that list?
Luis Suarez could be leaving Liverpool. Although this is a rumour we also heard around 12 months ago, more controversy has fuelled the latest predictions of his departure.
As Ashley Cole departs and Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid’ Filipe Luis heats up, there remains one left-back at Stamford Bridge who must be feeling pretty unloved. Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, Ryan Bertrand recently returned to his parent club with a much better chance of getting a game. It seems, however, that he is not the man Jose Mourinho wants.
With Liverpool having already completing the signing of two of Southampton’s star players, the Times are reporting that the Reds could now be set to go for a third. Midfielder Adam Lallana and striker Rickie Lambert recently arrived at Anfield, with defender Dejan Lovren now the latest to be linked with a move to Merseyside.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has officially apologised to Giorgio Chiellini after biting the Italy defender in Uruguay’s recent World Cup game against the Azzurri. What this means for 27-year-old forward’s future, however, is up for debate.