Liverpool round-up: Reds prefer Rico over Ter Stegen, Klopp approves move for Gotze - 7M sport

Liverpool round-up: Reds prefer Rico over Ter Stegen, Klopp approves move for Gotze



Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2016 by squawka.com

Liverpool round-up: Reds prefer Rico over Ter Stegen, Klopp approves move for Gotze

Liverpool‘s recent strong form under Jurgen Klopp continued this weekend but Thursday will be a true test of their quality as they look to continue their interesting European adventure.

The Reds dispatched Stoke City with relative ease on Sunday afternoon and are now preparing for the visit of Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday night.

With the scores at 1-1 and both sides sitting on the edge, it promises to be an interesting clash between the two titans.

So with that in mind, here is a round-up of everything surrounding Anfield on Tuesday.

Liverpool have joined the hunt to sign highly-rated Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud. The Syria-born talent has shone in the Bundesliga this season and Liverpool are keen on bringing him in this summer, although there is stiff competition from a number of clubs, including Borussia Dortmund. Dahoud has won 39/113 tackles in the league this season. (Guardian)

Liverpool are preparing to discuss the respective futures of midfield duo Joe Allen and Jordon Ibe at the end of the season as manager Klopp prepares for his first full season in charge. Both players have their futures shrouded in uncertainty and Klopp is planning talks with both of them to see what will happen over the summer. Allen has an 84% pass accuracy in the league this season. (Daily Mail)

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he will hold talks with Liverpool target Mario Gotze at the end of the season. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a departure from Munich this summer and while Klopp’s side are among those keeping tabs, Rummenigge insists Gotze’s future will be resolved then not now. Gotze has created 13 chances in the league this season. (Mirror)

However, the Times claim that Klopp hasn’t given up on signing the German playmaker and he has even given the go ahead for Liverpool to attempt to get a deal done to bring him to Anfield. (Times via Tutto Mercato Web)

Liverpool have started to identify potential suitors for Mario Balotelli, with his £4.5million-per-season wages proving a big problem for them. The Italian striker is set to return to Anfield this summer when his loan spell at AC Milan expires and the Serie A outfit are currently paying around £70,000-per-week of his current £90,000-per-week salary. Balotelli has scored one goal in 16 Serie A performances this season. (Daily Mail)

Finally, Jurgen Klopp has grown tired in the chase for Marc-André ter Stegen and is now focusing on sealing a deal for Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico. The 22-year-old is highly-rated and has been the club’s first-choice shot-stopper this season. Furthermore, it is claimed the goalkeeper is a ‘very viable option’ for the Reds. (Don Balon)



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