Ben Davies' former manager lifts lid on 'humble' player Liverpool are signing

Liverpool had a blockbuster move for the Watford star lined up in January.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appeared to be focused on his defence following injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.The Reds were also believed to be working on a tight budget with Klopp publicly voicing his frustration at club owners FSG.Sarr has often been linked with a move to Anfield, though that appeared to be unlikely following Liverpool’s signing of Diogo Jota last summer.Though Sarr’s agent, Thierno Seydi, has claimed a deal was close in January with Sadio Mane looking to find Sarr a place to live.Seydi told Panafricanfootball: “With Liverpool, a few days ago, we were at the stage of signing the contract that would tie the Reds to Ismaila Sarr.“Everything

Ismaila Sarr’s agent has claimed he was on the verge of completing a move to Liverpool in the January transfer window - only for the deal to collapse.

RB Leipzig and Borussia Monchengladbach will be forced to foot the bill for using the Puskas Arena to host their English opposition in the Champions League.

Erling Haaland has been identified as the 'perfect' signing for Liverpool in this summer's transfer window.

Liverpool's recent problems on the pitch. The Reds have slipped to 10 points from the summit and have lost three of their last five Premier League outings.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly planning an overhaul of his squad in the summer and could see six first-team stars depart.The Reds are reigning Premier League champions, though their defence is not going to plan.Liverpool are currently ten points behind leaders Manchester City having struggled with injuries, especially in their back-line.Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are unlikely to play again this season with Klopp having been busy to secure new signings in January.And the boss could use the summer transfer window to overhaul his squad, according to reports.The Sun claim Xherdan Shaqiri could depart despite getting more chances off the bench in recent weeks.The Athletic add that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also fighting for his

straight to your inboxManchester City have coped just fine without Kevin De Bruyne, with their Premier League winning streak currently stretched to 10 matches after Sunday's impressive 4-1 victory over the holders, Liverpool.However, ahead of an impending return to action for the 29-year-old and despite City's relentless form, Pep Guardiola will be well aware of what the Belgian offers to his team, as he ticks boxes that other teammates don't.Players are responsible for adding different elements on a pitch, with several high-profile managers - including Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel - both comparing a football team to an orchestra in recent weeks.Different instruments are played by different players, but some are so talented - such as De

There was much fanfare around Liverpool signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola felt that Raheem Sterling deserved more praise than he got in the dissection of Manchester City's win over Liverpool.Phil Foden rightly dominated headlines after the 20-year-old followed up two assists with a breathtaking goal to seal the 4-1 win over Jurgen Klopp's side in style.

Liverpool are to reclaim the Premier League title next season.The Reds were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City on Sunday to virtually end their hopes of retaining the trophy they finally won last season.Injuries to key players such as Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane has exposed the lack of depth in Klopp’s squads, with reinforcements needed if they are to mount a title challenge next term.Liverpool’s struggles this campaign led to club legend Jamie Carragher revealing he believes they will need to dip into the transfer market in the summer.“I'm convinced they'll be back. I still think they need three players,” Carragher said on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football show.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola used the emphatic end of Liverpool's unbeaten home record to laugh off suggestions that Manchester City have killed off the title race.A 4-1 thumping of the champions at Anfield on Sunday was seen across the land as an effective ending of this season's competition between the two sides that have dominated English football in recent years, with City now ten points ahead of rivals Liverpool and with a game in hand as well as a superior goal difference.

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits it would be "an honour" to bring Mohamed Salah to the club - but conceded they have no imminent plans to make a swoop.

Liverpool's title defence may have been demolished, but their fans still have the chance to witness historic honours this season.

Jurgen Klopp’s reasoning for Liverpool’s humbling loss to Manchester City saw him add another bizarre excuse to his growing list.The Reds boss saw his side lose 4-1 to the Premier League leaders at home, with goalkeeper Alisson making crucial errors for two of the goals.And the manager responded to the blunders by saying: “I don't know, I don't have a real explanation for it, maybe he had cold feet or something.“It sounds funny but it could be.

Liverpool's season is in danger of unravelling with their title hopes almost gone with a battle for the top-four their priority for the second half of the season.Defeat to Manchester City last time out leaves them 10 points behind the Premier League leaders.And Reds legend Jamie Carragher believes Jurgen Klopp’s side will need help in the summer in order to go again and rival City."This is a team who have gone to the well and produced unbelievable moments and trophies for this club, which is why I find it a little bit hard to be too critical of this team,” he told Sky Sports."They just haven’t stopped for three years. That’s why I say they need a little bit of help.“They need three players.

Leeds United star Raphinha.The 24-year-old moved to Elland Road in a £17million summer deal from Rennes and has been a key man for Marcelo Bielsa's side.He's hit three goals in 14 Premier League games so far and won rave reviews for his performances.According to France Football, Liverpool's scouts have been keeping a close eye on Raphinha's performances.The winger is believed to be at the top of the shortlist of targets who will be recommended to Jurgen Klopp and the board in the summer.And Leeds may have a replacement already lined-up as Fichajes reports they're eyeing Douglas Costa.The winger is on loan at Bayern Munich from Juventus but the German giants are unlikely to take up their option to buy.There is no place for the Brazilian in

straight to your inboxOne Liverpool fan called into a national radio station to argue that Jurgen Klopp should be sacked after the weekend's defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Reds' title defence in tatters.City outplayed Liverpool in the second half, with Jurgen Klopp's side unable to exert any semblance of pressure or control after half-time. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, while Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden added one goal apiece to move Pep Guardiola's team 10 points clear of the champions with a game in hand.

Jamie Carragher has highlighted the quality of January signings Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak as being the key difference between Liverpool and Manchester City.

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer was full of praise for Raheem Sterling after Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.Sterling scored the third goal of the four, nodding home Bernardo Silva's inventive cross into the open net after Alisson Becker's error.Previously, Ilkay Gundogan had scored two goals, one of which came from another Alisson kicking error, before Phil Foden punctuated the victory with a hammering strike into the roof of the net. The win lifted City 10 points clear of the defending champions, with a game in hand, as Jurgen Klopp admitted afterwards that his team must now focus on a top-four finish rather than a title challenge.

"If you are only really united when we are winning, there is something wrong with you!"

Peter Crouch believes Liverpool will manage to qualify for next season's Champions League - but thinks they are making life "extremely difficult" for themselves.