Ben Smith

In the second part of our exclusive interview with Tony Evans from The Times, we focus on off the pitch matters.

The departed coaching staff, the manager, and Fenway Sports Group, are all discussed.

More reports have emerged from Italy suggesting that Liverpool are close to a deal for Mateo Kovacic.

This time Tuttosport are suggesting that representatives from Anfield will travel to Milan next week.

Transfer season is rife, and we spoke to Tony Evans, the Football Editor of The Times, about Liverpool’s summer business.

Raheem Sterling, Christian Benteke, and the Reds’ ability to attract elite players, are all on the agenda.

Colin Pascoe’s dismissal as assistant manager of Liverpool has left Joe Allen “disappointed”.

Steven Gerrard has already expressed his bemusement at the backroom reshuffle at Anfield.

Emre Can insists he came to Liverpool to win trophies, not just to play regularly.

The young German will represent his country in the European Under-21 Championship, starting this week.

Mario Balotelli wasn’t the only big money signing in England that didn’t work out last year, according to John Barnes.

Ex-Red Barnes believes the Italian still has a lot of potential, but up to now the gamble hasn’t paid off.

Steven Gerrard is encouraged by Liverpool’s signing of Burnley attacker Danny Ings.

The departing skipper urged the Reds’ fans to be patient with the 22-year-old.

Rene Meulensteen is reportedly open to a controversial move to Liverpool having left Manchester United two years ago.

The Dutchman was first-team coach at United between 2007 and 2013 and helped Sir Alex Ferguson secure three league titles.

Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has reportedly attracted interest from Liverpool.

The Reds are keen for a new centre-back, particularly if Martin Skrtel’s contract dispute isn’t resolved.

Ticket prices on all general admission matchday tickets for the upcoming season have been frozen by Liverpool FC.

Chief executive officer Ian Ayre said the club is looking at “practical initiatives to increase accessibility and affordability of tickets at Anfield”.

When addressing rumours of a move for Mario Balotelli, Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero said “I want more”.

The Italian striker scored four goals in his 28 Liverpool appearances during the 2013-14 campaign.

Turkish side Fenerbahce are said to be interested in Liverpool youngster Samed Yesil.

The deal is presumed to be a loan, as Liverpool rate Yesil very highly.