WEST BROM OPEN TALKS FOR AWONIYI
West Brom have reportedly opened talks to sign Nigerian striker TaiwoAwoniyi from Liverpool. The Baggies are back in the English Championship after one season in the Premier League and they are keen to bolster their squad on the attacking front with Awoniyi who has been sent on loan from Liverpool seven times.
According to Birmingham Live, West Brom have already initiated talks with the Reds in their quest to sign Nigerian attacker Awoniyi as they try to build a squad capable of securing a return to the English top flight instantly.
LIVERPOOL READY TO BID FOR DEFENDER
Merseyside giants Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a big bid for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero who's on loan at the Italian Serie A club from Juventus. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Liverpool are ready to offer around €50m for the Atalantacentre back.
Liverpool have already made their first signing of the summer with the transfer of Moussa Konate from German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig but that has not stopped manager JurgenKlopp from trying to sign a new defender as reported by the aforementioned Spanish publication. AS is not the only news outlet reporting the Liverpool interest in Romero.
PSG EYEING SALAH AS MBAPPE REPLACEMENT
RMC Sport journalist Mohamed Bouhafsihas revealed that French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are interested in signing Mohamed Salah from Premier League outfit Liverpool. According to him, PSG have Salah on their list of possible replacements for key player KylianMbappe if the French World Cup winner leaves the club this summer.
PSG attacker Mbappe has been in sensational form for his club this season but he has one year left on his contact. The French champions are determined to retain his services for many years to come by offering him a new deal but it's not certain that the player will sign the new contract. PSG don't have any option but to sell Mbappe if the young French striker does not sign a new contract at the club this summer. They might need to sell him or risk losing him for free next summer when his current deal runs out.
LIVERPOOL CONTACT BRIGHTON OVER £40m MIDFIELDER
Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly contacted Brighton and Hove Albion over the availability of midfielder Yves Bissouma for a transfer. According to media outlet Anfield Central, Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards reached out to the Seagulls to enquire about Bissouma who has been in good form for his team this season.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher recently waxed lyrical about his quality on Sky Sports after his sensational performance in the home game with Everton. He was the standout player as the two teams battled to a goalless draw at the Amex.
Bissouma is a wanted man amongst the big Premier League clubs. Apart from Liverpool, the 24-year-old Malian international has also been linked with other big teams like Arsenal and Manchester United.
FIVE PLAYERS TO MISS VILLA CLASH
JurgenKlopp has disclosed that he has no fresh injury worries ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Klopp and Liverpool welcome Villa to Anfield in a week 31 clash on Saturday afternoon knowing that a win is almost non-negotiable in their quest to bag a Champions League place at the end of the season. Liverpool boss Klopp gave an injury update on his team ahead of the Villa game during his pre-match presser on Friday.
Klopphas no injuries to worry about on the back of the defeat to Real Madrid in midweek though the five players that missed that Champions League clash won't return in time for the Villa game. The German tactician watched ashis players produced a poor defensive performance in a 3-1 defeat at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Tuesdayin what's the first leg of their quarterfinal tie.