Liverpool: ‘Klopp-driven’ signing came with ‘data warning’ as ‘burnt out’ ex-Red reveals ‘arguments’
It s been claimed Liverpool had serious doubts about Uruguay international Darwin Nunez as his £64m arrival was largely driven by Jurgen Klopp.
The Premier League giants paid an initial fee of around £64m to sign from Benfica during the 2022 summer transfer window. This deal came about after he scored 34 goals in his 41 appearances across all competitions during the 2021/22 campaign.
Nunez has 33 goals in his 96 appearances for as his performances over the past couple of seasons have been heavily criticised.
The 25-year-old is still pretty raw and he s often erratic in front of goal. He was an unused substitute on Saturday as Liverpool beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 2-0.
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Newcastle are reportedly willing to pay the record-breaking £70million fee to sign Marc Guehi, who wants to leave Crystal Palace in order to move to St James Park, but there could now be a twist.
The Magpies have been tracking Guehi throughout the summer window. They got centre-back Lloyd Kelly in for free early on, but wanted to recruit two central defenders.
Interest from Liverpool could have hindered Newcastle, while Palace s long-standing desire to receive £70million could also have been a problem. Indeed, the Magpies have identified other targets, with the big fee potentially out of reach.
However, , they are now willing to pay the £70million fee, which would set a new transfer record for the club, currently standing at £63million, paid for Alexander Is…
Roy Keane claims England players were playing for themselves in the second half against a team there for the taking in the Republic of Ireland.
in their Nations League opener as Jack Grealish and Declan Rice scored the goals in the first half of interim manager Lee Carsley s first game in charge.
England were dominant in the first 45 minutes and perhaps should have led by more but allowed Ireland back into the game after the break before missing late chances to add to their lead.
And Keane wasn t impressed with what he saw after half-time, insisting Carsley s side showed their arrogance in an awful display.
Speaking on ITV, the Irishman said: The frustrating thing today was that Ireland were there for the taking. England dominated the first half and we …
Manchester City will be welcoming Inter Milan to the Etihad on Wednesday night in the Champions League but in unfamiliar fashion.
In a repeat of the 2024 Champions League final in Istanbul where finally got their hands on Europe s most coveted asset, they will be sporting an unfamiliar look.
Rather than rocking the sky blue home kit that is synonymous with Pep Guardiola s side, the Premier League holders will be donning a cream and white strip, a shirt paying tribute to die-hard City fans Noel and Liam Gallagher s 30th anniversary of their album, Definitely Maybe.
The kit was personally designed by Noel, revealing City s shirt manufacturer PUMA had reached out to create something special.
As well as the shirt, the collection also includes a bomber jack…
The Seattle Sounders and Philadelphia Union are both heavy home favorites over the Portland Timbers and CF Montreal respectively in the MLS odds for Week 17. At +225 odds, oddsmakers predict FC Dallas and Nashville SC to be the mostly draw this weekend. Seattle may be -138 favorites over Portland, however, the Timbers are riding a seven-match regular season undefeated streak against their Cascadia rivals. Odds from June 2 at Bet365.
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tribal leaders are still not interested in supporting two sports betting ballot initiatives that aim to legalize retail and online sports betting for state tribes, while prohibiting retail and online sports betting for any other entity.
“The disingenuous nature of these initiatives should be a red flag to every tribal government as well as every voter in California,” said California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Chairman James Siva in a . “The proponent of the measures are attempting to divide and conquer tribes by pushing an initiative that attempts to legitimize illicit off-shore operators and putting our governments at risk.
Tribes Not Swayed by Amendments
Proponents of the two sports betting ballot…