--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 16th February 2021" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-16th-february-2021/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2021-02-16T07:30:00Z" modified: "2021-02-16T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 16th February 2021 The news cycle surrounding Liverpool never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Lille reportedly agree to sell Sven Botman to major European club](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/lille-reportedly-agree-to-sell-sven-botman-to-major-european-club/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1284201435-2-300x300.jpg) Lille have agreed to sell star centre-back Sven Botman to an unnamed club this summer, according to Canal+ \[via Get French Football News\]. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/lille-reportedly-agree-to-sell-sven-botman-to-major-european-club/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react as Maguire claims Klopp has influenced referees](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-as-maguire-claims-klopp-has-influenced-referees/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1300843883-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been mocking Harry Maguire's comments regarding Jurgen Klopp, with the Manchester United captain hinting that the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-as-maguire-claims-klopp-has-influenced-referees/) * * * ### [Huge boost for Liverpool as Virgil van Dijk steps up injury recovery](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/huge-boost-for-liverpool-as-virgil-van-dijk-steps-up-injury-recovery/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1289771457-1-300x300.jpg) Virgil van Dijk has taken another positive step in his recovery from injury, according to the Liverpool Echo. The Dutchman has been out since the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/huge-boost-for-liverpool-as-virgil-van-dijk-steps-up-injury-recovery/) * * * ### [David Ornstein claims Ezri Konsa is on Liverpool's radar](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/ezri-konsa-liverpool-transfer-rumours-david-ornstein-athletic/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1254427334-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are keeping an eye on Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa ahead of this summer when the Reds are expected to further strengthen their defence, … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/ezri-konsa-liverpool-transfer-rumours-david-ornstein-athletic/) * * * ### [James Pearce shoots down claims that Jurgen Klopp has quit Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/james-pearce-shoots-down-claims-that-jurgen-klopp-has-quit-liverpool/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1301926709-300x300.jpg) Talk of Jurgen Klopp leaving his role as Liverpool manager is 'complete nonsense', according to The Athletic's James Pearce. The Reds suffered … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/james-pearce-shoots-down-claims-that-jurgen-klopp-has-quit-liverpool/) * * * ### [Alisson needs to be dropped 'for a few games', claims Ally McCoist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/alisson-needs-to-be-dropped-for-a-few-games-claims-ally-mccoist/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1301943697-1-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp should drop Alisson for the next few matches, according to former Scotland striker Ally McCoist. The Brazilian has been a wonderful … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/alisson-needs-to-be-dropped-for-a-few-games-claims-ally-mccoist/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react as Reds are linked with move for Ezri Konsa](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-as-reds-are-linked-with-move-for-ezri-konsa/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1299492265-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been reacting to reports linking the Reds with a move for Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa. According to The Athletic's … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-as-reds-are-linked-with-move-for-ezri-konsa/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are delighted as Naby Keita returns to Reds training](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-as-naby-keita-returns-to-reds-training/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1291665051-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool supporters are delighted to see Naby Keita back in training, ahead of the Reds' Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. Jurgen … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-as-naby-keita-returns-to-reds-training/) * * * ### [Fabinho set to miss Liverpool's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/fabinho-ruled-out-of-liverpools-champions-league-clash-with-rb-leipzig/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1297671216-5-300x300.jpg) Fabinho is set to miss Liverpool's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig, having not trained on Monday, with The Athletic's James Pearce confirming … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/fabinho-ruled-out-of-liverpools-champions-league-clash-with-rb-leipzig/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react to sensational Jurgen Klopp press conference](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-to-sensational-jurgen-klopp-press-conference/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1302119498-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has produced one of his greatest press conferences as Liverpool manager, with Reds supporters showing their love for the German. It has … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-react-to-sensational-jurgen-klopp-press-conference/) * * * ### [Fabrizio Romano dismisses claims that Sven Botman deal is complete](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/fabrizio-romano-dismisses-sven-botman-deal-complete-claims-liverpool/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1284201435-3-300x300.jpg) Reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports claiming that Lille defender and Liverpool target Sven Botman had agreed on a summer … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/fabrizio-romano-dismisses-sven-botman-deal-complete-claims-liverpool/) * * * ### [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims sly dig at Liverpool's Premier League title hopes](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-aims-sly-dig-at-liverpools-premier-league-title-hopes/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1299473841-300x300.jpg) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has seemingly ruled Liverpool out of the Premier League title race, following a sly dig at the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-aims-sly-dig-at-liverpools-premier-league-title-hopes/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans overjoyed as Virgil van Dijk returns to Merseyside](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-overjoyed-virgil-van-dijk-returns-to-training-centre/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1278457277-300x300.jpg) Many Liverpool fans have taken to social media to welcome Virgil van Dijk back to Merseyside as the injured Dutchman heads back to the Reds' AXA … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-fans-overjoyed-virgil-van-dijk-returns-to-training-centre/) * * * ### [Emil Forsberg out of RB Leipzig's Champions League clash with Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/emil-forsberg-out-of-rb-leipzigs-champions-league-clash-with-liverpool/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1298000739-300x300.jpg) RB Leipzig will be without Emil Forsberg for their crucial Champions League clash with Liverpool. The Bundesliga side 'host' the Reds in Budapest on … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/emil-forsberg-out-of-rb-leipzigs-champions-league-clash-with-liverpool/) * * * ### [Boost for Liverpool as PSG 'anticipate the departure' of Kylian Mbappe](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/boost-for-liverpool-as-psg-anticipate-the-departure-of-kylian-mbappe/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1289206278-2-300x300.jpg) Paris Saint-Germain 'anticipate the departure' of Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to L'Equipe \[via Sport Witness\]. The 22-year-old's future is … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/boost-for-liverpool-as-psg-anticipate-the-departure-of-kylian-mbappe/) * * * ### [Liverpool eye summer move for Torino defender Gleison Bremer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-eye-summer-move-for-torino-defender-gleison-bremer/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1300668166-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have identified Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer as their 'top summer transfer target', according to the Mirror. The 23-year-old has … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/15/liverpool-eye-summer-move-for-torino-defender-gleison-bremer/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Liverpool homepage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/). You can also add this site to your newsletter offering in [your settings](https://readliverpoolfc.com/account-details/).