Liverpool news

Virgil van Dijk has issued a passionate plea to defensive partner Ibrahima Konate, urging the "world-class" centre-back to commit his future to Liverpool as his contract ticks down towards expiry. The Reds captain admits the negotiation process is "never easy" but insists the Frenchman is vital to Arne Slot’s vision, amid growing fears he could leave for free this summer.

Arne Slot has told Liverpool's attacking players it would "be nice" if they started scoring more goals to make winning matches "more simple". The Reds secured a narrow 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday night to keep themselves in the hunt for a top-four finish, and while the Dutchman was pleased with the result, he's urged the Merseysiders to be more clinical.

Liverpool closed the gap on those above them in the Premier League's top-five race as Virgil van Dijk's header secured a 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday. Arne Slot's side became the first visiting team to win at the Stadium of Light this season while taking advantage of both Chelsea and Manchester United dropping points 24 hours earlier.

Arne Slot insists his position as Liverpool head coach is secure even if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League, despite admitting such a failure would be "unacceptable". The Dutchman believes the club's hierarchy will look beyond results to the wider "circumstances" of a traumatic season, citing the patience shown to Jurgen Klopp as a precedent for his own survival.

On Sunday at Anfield, Liverpool lost to Manchester City for the second time this season. Arne Slot insisted after the 2-1 defeat that "the improvement" in his side since their demoralising 3-0 drubbing at the Etihad in November was "visible for everyone to see" and there were certainly some positive signs in the second half - but they still suffered a now almost-customary collapse in the closing stages.

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Liverpool are holding off from making a transfer move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande due to contractual complications. The Reds are thought to be keen on the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has scored seven Bundesliga goals so far this season, but the Merseysiders will wait to make their play due to some uncertainty over his personal situation. RB Leipzig reportedly value Diomande at €100 million (£87.15m/$118m), with the German side not looking to sell him unless a truly lucrative offer arrives.

Mohamed Salah is reportedly in talks with Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad over a potential move in the summer transfer window. The Egyptian has been a long-term target for Saudi Arabian clubs since the Public Investment Fund (PIF) first started pouring cash into the country's top league and Salah, who has endured a tetchy and difficult season at Liverpool, is wanted as their next marquee signing this year.

442oons presents the alternative highlights from Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield. From Marc Guehi ripping off Mohamed Salah's shirt to David Raya watching along with Leonardo DiCaprio, watch the hilarious video via the play button above! ⬆️

Liverpool fans never fully appreciated Luis Diaz. Indeed, most of them seemed to welcome the Colombian's departure to Bayern Munich last summer, believing that his sale was necessary to accommodate £116 million ($158m) signing Florian Wirtz, with Cody Gakpo still on hand to fill the first-choice role on the left flank.

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi admits he was left baffled by the hostile reception he received from Liverpool fans during Sunday’s dramatic win at Anfield. The England star played a key role in ending City’s 23-year wait for a win in front of the Kop but was jeered throughout, a reaction he claims to not understand despite rejecting a move to Merseyside in favour of the champions last summer.

Erling Haaland has brutally assessed his own recent performances for Manchester City, refusing to use burnout as an excuse for his ongoing goal drought from open play. The Norwegian striker fired City to a dramatic victory at Anfield to reignite the title race but insists he must be "sharper" and deliver goals rather than looking for easy outs regarding the schedule.

We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.