Liverpool take on Crystal Palace at Anfield this weekend, and Arne Slot has provided a crucial update on Alisson after the Brazilian was linked with a move to Juventus.
The Reds have also started to work on their plans for the summer, with decisions made on two targets. We also have team news from Crystal Palace, and a former player could achieve an incredible feat this weekend.
All that and more in today’s ReadLiverpoolfc news roundup:
1 – Arne Slot comments on Alisson to Juventus rumours
Juventus are keen on signing a goalkeeper this summer, and Fabrizio Romano reported that their key target included Alssion. The Old Lady are hopeful of luring the Brazilian away, and Arne Slot was about it in his press conference.
Speaking to the media, the Liverpool coach said that he was not interested in the exit rumours and his focus was only on getting the goalkeeper back on the pitch. He said:
“I’m only focused on short term and getting him back in goal. All these rumours that are out there about him or about me or others, we don’t react to rumours in this room. Not in my conversations with Richard, we only react when facts need to be told, and there’s nothing at the moment. He wants to be in goal for the club he loves to play for and then the country he loves to play for.”
Read more: Alisson to Juventus? Arne Slot reveals Liverpool stance
The goalkeeper was spotted in training this week but is not ready to return to the pitch this weekend.
2 – Jeremie Frimpong’s honest admission ahead of Crystal Palace clash
Crystal Palace have beaten Liverpool three times this season and are looking to make it 4 in a row this weekend. Jeremie Frimpong admitted that it was not a good sign for the Reds and they needed to get one over the London side.
Read more: Full quotes from Jeremie Frimpong ahead of Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool in the Community Shield and followed it up with a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park in September. They made it a hat-trick by knocking the Reds out of the Carabao Cup in October, beating them 2-0 at Anfield.
3 – Liverpool lead chase for Tottenham star
Tottenham are facing relegation from the Premier League this season, and clubs are already looking at their squad to pick apart in the summer. Liverpool have also joined the sidelines and are reportedly looking at Archie Gray as a key target.
Read more: Liverpool ready to pounce on Tottenham star in the summer
The former Leeds United is highly rated across the league, but the Reds are currently ahead of all suitors. Spurs are still in the drop zone, two points away from 17th-placed West Ham United, as they look to avoid being the final side going down after the future of Wolverhampton and Burnley was confirmed this month.
4 – Liverpool cool interest in Morgan Rogers
Liverpool are keen on adding a forward this summer, but have decided to focus on a right-sided player, as they need a Mohamed Salah replacement. The decision as seen them cool their interest in Morgan Rogers, who is open to leaving Aston Villa this summer.
Read more: Why Liverpool are right to cool Morgan Rogers interest
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are currently leading the chase for the 23-year-old. Aston Villa have reportedly slapped an £80 million price tab on the Englishman.
5 – Crystal Palace handed boost ahead of Liverpool clash
Eddie Nketiah and Evann Guessand are out of the Liverpool clash, but Crystal Palace have been handed a boost with Adam Wharton returning to the squad. The midfielder has been a key player for the Eagles and missed the draw against West Ham United.
Read more: Crystal Palace team news vs Liverpool
Former Reds defender Nathaniel Clyne is also expected to be back this weekend, though he did not train due to illness. Should he play, it will be his 250th appearance for the London side.
