Liverpool 'frontrunners' for Zakaria, chase £10.8m striker and Real Madrid goalkeeper

Liverpool youngster has scored four penalties in one match, prompting fans to joke about a "buy-back clause".Cameron Brannagan, now 25, was once described by Jurgen Klopp as "everything you need" in a midfielder.However, his 16-year association with the Premier League club ended in January 2018 when he joined League One side Oxford United.He had scored just 15 goals for them in the four years since, but miraculously bagged a quartet of spot kicks in their 7-2 away win over Gillingham on Saturday.Brannagan converted in the 12th, 48th, 55th and 83rd minutes after Oxford were awarded the four pens.In response one Reds supporter asked: "Cameron Brannagan has scored 4 penalties in one game, we got a buy back clause?""4 pens in one game and all scored by the same player. Some going that is," added another.While a third wrote: "Cameron Brannagan has scored 4 penalties today for Oxford United.

Liverpool star Harvey Elliott scored and laid on an assist in a specially-arranged friendly match ahead of his first-team return. Elliott, 18, has been sidelined since he dislocated his ankle against Leeds in September. After four months out, he is now back in full training and closing in on a return to Jurgen Klopp's plans.

Paul Pogba could be set to shock Manchester United and sign a new contract - but only if Ralf Rangnick is handed the full-time job. For months, the Red Devils had been resigned to the fact that the France international was set to leave at the end of the season for nothing.The midfielder’s contract expires in the summer and it has always been assumed that he would depart.

Manchester City drawing with Southampton has opened the door for Liverpool and Chelsea to continue their own Premier League title charge — but only just.

Liverpool could make room for Porto prospect Luis Diaz by sanctioning the sales of a cult hero and a promising international before transfer deadline day on Monday.Jurgen Klopp has been open about the club's shrewd business plan throughout his time at Anfield, and the ongoing January window is not an exception.With the deal for the incoming 25-year-old set to cost an initial £37.5million, they could recoup a large chunk of those funds with outgoing deals for Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino.Origi, who is a cult hero among fans for his Champions League heroics of their 2018/19 triumph, could be joined in leaving Merseyside by Japan international Minamino.The Athletic reports that permanent offers for both Origi and Minamino will be considered this month.Belgium international Origi has scored 40 goals for the club across 167 appearances since his £10million move from Lille back in July of 2014.Minamino, who had a positive loan spell at Southampton last season, only joined the club from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, scoring 10 goals across 49 outings.Will Luis Diaz fire Liverpool to a major trophy? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe report adds that Leeds United and Monaco have inquired about Minamino, who has been valued at around £20million following his arrival for £7.25million.In addition, Liverpool could also raise funds by selling central defender Nat Phillips, who they value at around £15million, having turned down £7million from Watford.Klopp spoke about his transfer plans for January back in December, and admitted that their Covid and vaccination status could have an impact on potential moves.He said: "I got this question asked in the last press conference and didn’t think about it to be honest."It was

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Porto forward Luis Diaz as Jurgen Klopp looks to strengthen his playing squad - and fans will love his humble nature.The 25-year-old, who came through the ranks at Barranquilla and Junior in Columbia before moving to Portugal in 2019, was raised right next to the Venezuela border in the indigenous Wayuu community.It was in 2015 that he was called up to represent Columbia at the Copa America of Indigenous People, a tournament where he caught the eye of footballing icon Carlos Valderrama.Coaching that side was former Colombia international John 'Pocillo' Diaz, who spoke about the most humble member of their playing squad back in November of 2021.He told BBC Sport: "The competition would be held in Chile so we took a five-hour flight there and you could see his eyes light up with that experience."Lucho would ask us if he could have the same meal more than once.

Prior to the international break, the door to an unlikely Premier League title race was left slightly ajar and now Liverpool are looking to smash it open.

Liverpool owe the discovery of their soon-to-be new signing Luis Diaz to Colombia legend Carlos Valderrama - well, sort of. Jurgen Klopp didn't need to look too deep into the numbers to work out Diaz would be an excellent acquisition at Anfield.

Liverpool bound Luis Diaz once pilled on the pounds in an attempt to bulk up to compete with the other boys in his age group.Diaz looks set to leave Porto before the transfer window slams shut next Monday.And Merseyside looks his most likely destination with Jurgen Klopp's side agreeing a £37.5million deal for the 25-year-old Colombian.Diaz had also been linked to Tottenham this window, but talks better the two parties stalled - allowing Liverpool to reach a deal.But the Colombian may not have had his dream move to Anfield had he not bulked up as a youngster.When at his first club, Barranquilla FC, who are in the second tier of Colombian football, Diaz was noticeably smaller than his teammates.Diaz had grown up in extreme poverty in La Guajira, a coastal region of Colombia.So when he wasn't as built as some of his teammates, Barranquilla decided to put him on a diet plan that saw him bulk up and gain 10kg in weight. Will Diaz be a regular starter at Liverpool? Let us know in the comments section With his new muscle mass, Diaz went from strength to strength and earned himself a move to top-tier Junior.Diaz earned a move to Porto shortly after, and in Portugal, Diaz has stared for one of its premier sides.The 25-year-old has been a regular on the scoresheet for Porto, and Liverpool fans were able to witness him firsthand earlier this season as he travelled to Anfield in the Champions League.

Manchester United are bemused by suggestions Liverpool could beat them to the signing of Porto winger Luis Diaz.

Premier League title challengers Liverpool are on the verge of a stunning £37.5m deal to secure in-demand Porto winger Luis Diaz.

Harry Maguire has set a sky-high challenge for Anthony Elanga as he outlines the role he plays in helping younger players develop at Manchester United.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for January.

Manchester United have had three Premier League games picked out for TV coverage in March.

Chelsea have expanded the size of their away dressing room at Stamford Bridge, spending thousands.Liverpool and Brighton are understood to have complained about the facilities when they visited the ground this season, according to Sportbible, with conditions thought be to be cramped.Players also had to share the same room as management and staff, something not typically done in the Premier League.Meanwhile, the Premier League’s coronavirus regulations provided a minimum size requirement for dressing rooms, to help squads socially distance.The west London side have had to push through the media area to enlarge the dressing room and comply with regulations.Jurgen Klopp missed Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea after testing positive for Covid. Assistant Pep Lijnders had to take charge of the 2-2 draw, but then tested positive himself the following week, causing postponement to Liverpool's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal.It’s believed that the Reds complained about the conditions at Chelsea.

Paulo Dybala is a transfer target for Liverpool according to reports in Italy.

Manchester United will play four teams towards the bottom of the Premier League table throughout February.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has dismissed claims the title race is 'back on' following Manchester City's draw with Southampton on Saturday.

Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has laid down the gauntlet after his match-winning goal against West Ham.

It was a near perfect Sunday for Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson as his side beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park, but the skipper was fuming at the final whistle.After Manchester City dropped points away to Southampton, Liverpool knew that victory would shorten the gap between them and the Premier League leaders, and goals from Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fabinho secured three vital points.The travelling away support were delighted as they saw their side win again even without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and Henderson showed his appreciation by giving his shirt away at the end of the match.But unfortunately for Henderson, it didn't reach the intended recipient.Footage has emerged of Henderson going over to the away support to hand his match-worn shirt to a young Red, only for it to be snatched by another fan.Obviously an item like that is one of a kind, and certainly a sentimental shirt to receive, but unfortunately for the young supporter what was meant to be his gift was taken by another fan who seized the opportunity.It doesn't appear at thought that shirt was handed over to the intended supporter, but the footage does show Henderson gesturing that he will go and grab another shirt instead, and gift it to the fan.Although it may not be the match-worn shirt, it's still a touching gesture from Henderson, which makes up for the rather unsporting act from the other Liverpool supporter.Liverpool are now nine points behind City with a game in hand, and the Premier League title race may not be over just yet, as Jurgen Klopp's side are planning an almighty challenge.It will take some collapse from City though, who has won their previous 12 Premier League games until drawing 1-1 against Southampton.

Manchester United have been handed an apparent boost in the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.