Liverpool’s season shows no signs of improving after the Reds were outplayed by Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
Jurgen Klopp’s men find themselves 3-1 down to Los Blancos to be put on the verge of crashing out of the competition, with their Premier League campaign also faltering.
An injury crisis in defence has showcased a real need for reinforcements at the back, but they have also had problems in front of goal.
Several signings have failed to pay off, with Naby Keita in particular struggling to make an impact in midfield, meaning new recruits will be vital if the Reds are to recover next season.
Here is the latest Liverpool transfer news…
Konate development
Ibrahima Konate was believed to be one of the Reds top targets as they searched for a quality defender to partner Virigil van Dijk.
But it appears the Reds have ruled themselves out of the running, with GermSportBILD reporting the Reds have told RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff they don't intend to pursue a deal for the 21-year-old.
The German news organisation claims that Mintzlaff approached the Reds after rumours that they were interested in Konate, but was told he is ‘currently not an issue’ for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Keita departure looms
Following his dreadful performance against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, Naby Keita now appears to be attracting interest.
The midfielder was hauled off after just 42 minutes in the Spanish capital and has struggled to make an impact since joining from RB Leipzig.
And with Liverpool set to be open to offers, Leicester City have emerged as a possible destination for the 26-year-old, according to Football Insider.
They report the Foxes are monitoring the situation, with Brendan Rodgers a big fan of the Guinean.
Reds target Norwich star
Liverpool have made an enquiry into the availability of Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia as they look to strengthen their midfield options.
Buendia has been one of the Canaries’ players of the season as they have climbed to the top of the Championship, contributing to 23 goals from central midfield.
That form has attracted the interest of Liverpool, with Anfield Central reporting that Reds are eyeing a summer move for the Argentine.
Wabbmnosuy
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formation change..3-4-2-1
Wabbmnosuy
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at least liverpool must sell 4 player
Wabbmnosuy
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sell keita..solve problem
Waocdemnr
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is your dad a midfielder??
Is your sister a goalkeeper? Oh yh, she is because last night she knew what it was like to grab hold of the golden glove😉.Not to mention to go do down for the ball😜
oluwadamilare_7
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Sell Gigi (Free transfer), Kieta, Firmino, Shakiri, Chamberlain. Get two good Mid fielders n one striker. With VVD, Gomez, Matip, Henderson back from injury next season. All seems to work well for Klopp again.
is your dad a midfielder??
oluwadamilare_7
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Liverpool should not sell keita. What is happening with Klopp? why is it that all the player that Klopp sign are having one problem or the other. He bought Shaquiri, Ben Davies, Keita,Lalana, Minamino, Grujic but he cannot use them. All this players were doing well in their respective club. He even sold some and gave some on loan but when they get to there, they play very well. it means Klopp has a problem
what about van dijk, salah, mane, widjnaldum, fabinho, Robertson??
oluwadamilare_7
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The effect of the Law of Dimishing Returns is taking the better part of Liverpool. I think changes at the Managerial level is necessary. The same players last year are now performing below average. The effect of injuries isn't the main reason for this poor performance.
you have everything but you lack just sense, why?
huyiklstuy
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Buyern have sane and koman or who tht one ,City have Marez n Stealing who do we have Zero Soo if Sarah can't cross or dribbling going forward how can kora score n we can't talk of Mane is useless now
huyiklstuy
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issue with liverpool is no penetration from mid. When Teams had Iniesta Xavi, Ozil, Kroos, Casemiro, what we had. right now see Bayren and PSG they have players creating from Mid. we never had those sort of players. Keita was thought to be one but injuries never let him do. we have attacking mid like xaqiri, Jones ox but not creators, we have holders and passers like gini, fab, hendo and Thiago but no penetration.
please that's why it's easy to defend liverpool no creator some who can dribble face opponent and create space for attack plus no dribbling winger too ,if you check all teams tht play nice they are reallying on winger run cross striker soccer that's what is lacking in Salah and Mane this days
pukbckmsy
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rest mane for 1 month atleast....plz Klopp. play Jones in that position
nonsense post
hocabcilr
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rest mane for 1 month atleast....plz Klopp. play Jones in that position
Lodcdrty
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Sell Gigi (Free transfer), Kieta, Firmino, Shakiri, Chamberlain. Get two good Mid fielders n one striker. With VVD, Gomez, Matip, Henderson back from injury next season. All seems to work well for Klopp again.
Firmino? better than any of your players!
Maoalmopsy
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The effect of the Law of Dimishing Returns is taking the better part of Liverpool. I think changes at the Managerial level is necessary. The same players last year are now performing below average. The effect of injuries isn't the main reason for this poor performance.
you are what we call in my country a mampara
Maoalmopsy
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The effect of the Law of Dimishing Returns is taking the better part of Liverpool. I think changes at the Managerial level is necessary. The same players last year are now performing below average. The effect of injuries isn't the main reason for this poor performance.
this is thebdumbest thing I have ever heard
wimbikpyz
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v Villa
reoacdkp
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The effect of the Law of Dimishing Returns is taking the better part of Liverpool. I think changes at the Managerial level is necessary. The same players last year are now performing below average. The effect of injuries isn't the main reason for this poor performance.
Kuubdimuy
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Option 1 option 2 option 3 TRY YNWA 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️😡💯👀👍
Teddymiles
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Sell Gigi (Free transfer), Kieta, Firmino, Shakiri, Chamberlain. Get two good Mid fielders n one striker. With VVD, Gomez, Matip, Henderson back from injury next season. All seems to work well for Klopp again.
You should sell Fernandez for us and we’ll give you firmino
Namibia6920571
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I think is time for Keita to go, it doesn't need a micro fiber to see that successive injuries have decimated his Anfield career and new a fresh start somewhere else. He is not a Klopp type player.
ajasaemma2004
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Liverpool should not sell keita. What is happening with Klopp? why is it that all the player that Klopp sign are having one problem or the other. He bought Shaquiri, Ben Davies, Keita,Lalana, Minamino, Grujic but he cannot use them. All this players were doing well in their respective club. He even sold some and gave some on loan but when they get to there, they play very well. it means Klopp has a problem
Keira is overrated he should sell him ,Jones will replace Keira and he is even better than Keita
suscekntu
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Liverpool should not sell keita. What is happening with Klopp? why is it that all the player that Klopp sign are having one problem or the other. He bought Shaquiri, Ben Davies, Keita,Lalana, Minamino, Grujic but he cannot use them. All this players were doing well in their respective club. He even sold some and gave some on loan but when they get to there, they play very well. it means Klopp has a problem
Vaaaben
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Sell Gigi (Free transfer), Kieta, Firmino, Shakiri, Chamberlain. Get two good Mid fielders n one striker. With VVD, Gomez, Matip, Henderson back from injury next season. All seems to work well for Klopp again.
Frankaay™
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sell Keita to Dortmund, Bayern, schalke back to Leipzig or to a Seria A team or to french league i really don't care just get him out already he's a heavy disappointment together with shaqiri and Chamberlain and also wijnaldum in their place bring in Rodrigo De Paul, Pedro Goncalves, Youri Teilemans and sander Berge that midfield has creativity written all over it.
Hedailmyz
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issue with liverpool is no penetration from mid. When Teams had Iniesta Xavi, Ozil, Kroos, Casemiro, what we had. right now see Bayren and PSG they have players creating from Mid. we never had those sort of players. Keita was thought to be one but injuries never let him do. we have attacking mid like xaqiri, Jones ox but not creators, we have holders and passers like gini, fab, hendo and Thiago but no penetration.
Vezonic22
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He has that Red Devil's innocence but fierceness within...
LFC11YNWA
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after that match and substitute him at 42 minute and seeing injuries prone situation...is better for both parties