Paper Talk: Liverpool to trigger £28m clause for Hoffenheim star
Liverpool are considering a move for a Hoffenheim star, while West Ham have registered interest in an unhappy Chelsea man, according to Thursday’s papers.
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Liverpool are readying a bid to sign Hoffenheim and Germany star Kerem Demirbay, a report claims.
The 24-year-old midfielder agreed a deal extension earlier in the year which will run until the end of the 2021-22 season, putting an end to talk of a move to the Premier League.
Now, a report from the Daily Star claims that Demirbay is back on Liverpool’s radar ahead of a possible January move.
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen on bolstering his attacking options, with the club still not having signed a No.10 to replace Philippe Coutinho.
The player has in the past indicated that he would welcome a move to the Premier League.
“Honestly, it would not be uninteresting,” Demirbay is reported as saying to Bild.
“My advisors and the club should make that up among themselves.”
Demirbay suffered a ligament injury which kept him out of a large part of last season, but is reportedly available for £28m due to a release clause in his deal.
AND THE REST
West Ham are considering a January move for Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud, 32. (Mirror)
Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard, 27, is ready to accept a new £300,000-a-week deal at Chelsea. (Express)
Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw, 23, has been offered a new £50m deal at Old Trafford. (Sun)
Barcelona’s French contingent want Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 25, to join the club. (Mail)
Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira, 22, has confirmed the heated discussion between Pogba and manager Jose Mourinho was down to a misunderstanding over an Instagram video. (Manchester Evening News)
Juventus, Barcelona and Manchester City are all interested in Ajax’s Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt, 19, who is likely to cost around 50m euros (£43m). (Goal.com)
Wolves are nearing an agreement with Sporting Lisbon over the fee for Portugal goalkeeper, which will see the Portuguese club receive almost £16m for the 30-year-old. (Express and Star)
Tottenham hope to open the first part of their behind-schedule new stadium to the public with the unveiling of the megastore on Saturday. (London Evening Standard)
Manchester City could be without Danilo for at least a month after the 27-year-old full-back hobbled off during Brazil’s win over Argentina this week. (Globo Esporte, via Manchester Evening News)
Merseyside Police are set to mount an extensive security operation around Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade amid concerns supporters of the Serbian club will travel despite being banned from the fixture. (The Times – subscription required)
Everton boss Marco Silva says “his two captains” Phil Jagielka, 36, and Leighton Baines, 33, still have important roles to play at the club – and insists any discussions about new contracts can be put aside for now. (Liverpool Echo)
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says if a player of 27-year-old Wales international Aaron Ramsey’s calibre is allowed to leave the Gunners for nothing it would be “typical Arsenal”. (Talksport)
Ex-Manchester United defender Patrice Evra claims even former boss Sir Alex Ferguson used to dance along to the Frenchman’s music in the dressing room. (Mail)