Liverpool’s rivals received another boost last weekend as Jürgen Klopp’s side fell short to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Eberechi Eze’s goal in the 14th minute proved to be the deciding factor on Sunday afternoon, in what marks a huge blow to the title chances of the Reds.
Klopp’s side have now dropped points in the last two fixtures in the Premier League, alongside a disastrous first leg in the Europa League against Atalanta. The Serie A side opened up a three-goal advantage at Anfield, with the away fixture now fast approaching on Thursday.
Liverpool has battled injury problems and fatigue throughout the entire season, but it now appears to be catching up with the squad as they fail to meet the levels of performance they have displayed throughout much of the 2023/24 campaign. Following the game in Europe, Lacné dresy Liverpool will face Fulham at Craven Cottage in a bid to get back to winning ways in the top flight of English football.
Manchester United has Liverpool fear in Viktor Gyökeres race
Lacné dresy Manchester United has joined the race to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyökeres this summer, according to reports. However, the Red Devils fear that Liverpool could scupper a move for the Swedish striker as we approach the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
Media outlet HITC has claimed that United is eager to bolster its forward options ahead of next season to work alongside Rasmus Højlund. New minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been assessing several options the club could turn to, with Gyökeres emerging as one of the favourites.
Man City ’opens talks’ for Rayan Aït-Nouri
Manchester City has opened talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Aït-Nouri, according to Football Transfers. The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for his side this season and is now attracting the interest of clubs across Europe.
As well as Pep Guardiola’s team, both Arsenal and Liverpool Dámske futbalové tričko have been linked with a move for the Algerian international. City though is said to possess an advantage in the race to sign the player, due to the club’s strong relationship with his agent Jorge Mendes.
The report goes on to claim that a potential deal could hinge on current City left-back Sergio Gomez moving to Molineux in a player-plus-cash swap deal. Details are yet to be determined between the two clubs though.
Liverpool.com says: City has regularly used center-back options such as Joško Gvardiol or Nathan Aké at left-back this season, highlighting the need for recruitment in this area. Aït-Nouri has impressed for Wolves and could go on to thrive in a more possession-based side such as last season’s treble winners.
