--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 18th May 2019" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-18th-may-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2019-05-18T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-05-18T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 18th May 2019 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. * * * ### [Barcelona "close" to signing De Ligt, claims journalist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/barcelona-close-to-signing-de-ligt-claims-journalist/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1146121531-300x300.jpg) Reported Liverpool transfer target Matthijs de Ligt is "close" to signing for Barcelona, according to journalist Guillem Balague.\ The Ajax … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/barcelona-close-to-signing-de-ligt-claims-journalist/) * * * ### [Liverpool's interest in Werner "has increased"](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpools-interest-in-werner-has-increased/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1137310159-300x300.jpg) Liverpool's interest in RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner "has increased" in recent weeks, according to journalist Ian McGarry.\ The 23-year-old has been … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpools-interest-in-werner-has-increased/) * * * ### [Bristol City don't want to sell Lloyd Kelly this summer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/bristol-city-dont-want-to-sell-lloyd-kelly-this-summer/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1141617929-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are seemingly interested in a deal for Bristol City defender Lloyd Kelly but the Robins have no intention of selling the defender this … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/bristol-city-dont-want-to-sell-lloyd-kelly-this-summer/) * * * ### [Liverpool player ratings: Premier League 2018/19](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpool-player-ratings-premier-league-2018-19/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1146974187-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool's domestic season came to a close last weekend as they missed out on securing the Premier League title on Sunday.\ Although Jurgen Klopp's … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpool-player-ratings-premier-league-2018-19/) * * * ### [Roberto Firmino not for sale, amid PSG interest](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/roberto-firmino-not-for-sale-amid-psg-interest/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1143351489-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are not considering selling Roberto Firmino this summer, despite interest from French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Thomas Tuchel is … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/roberto-firmino-not-for-sale-amid-psg-interest/) * * * ### [How much do you know about the careers of Liverpool's most expensive players?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-careers-of-liverpools-most-expensive-players/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1136402731-300x300.jpg) The summer transfer window is officially open and whilst it's unlikely that the Reds will be doing any business until after the Champions League … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-careers-of-liverpools-most-expensive-players/) * * * ### [Liverpool hope to raise £30m from Mignolet and Clyne sales](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpool-hope-to-raise-30m-from-mignolet-and-clyne-sales/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1079369474-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are hoping to make around £30m from the sales of Simon Mignolet and Nathaniel Clyne this summer.\ According to The Daily Mail, Liverpool … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/liverpool-hope-to-raise-30m-from-mignolet-and-clyne-sales/) * * * ### [Pep Guardiola issues apology regarding Liverpool chant](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/pep-guardiola-issues-apology-regarding-liverpool-chant/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1148632836-300x300.jpg) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued an apology after a number of City players and staff members were filmed singing about Liverpool … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/pep-guardiola-issues-apology-regarding-liverpool-chant/) * * * ### [Gary Lineker names Liverpool as Champions League favourites](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/gary-lineker-names-liverpool-as-champions-league-favourites/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1061177382-300x300.jpg) Gary Lineker feels Liverpool have the slight edge heading into the Champions League final with Tottenham Hotspur on June 1.\ The former Spurs striker … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/gary-lineker-names-liverpool-as-champions-league-favourites/) * * * ### [Overmars confirms that Ziyech will be able to leave Ajax](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/overmars-confirms-that-ziyech-will-be-able-to-leave-ajax/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1124729007-300x300.jpg) Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars has revealed that Hakim Ziyech will leave the club this summer if a big club comes in for him.\ Overmars claims … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/overmars-confirms-that-ziyech-will-be-able-to-leave-ajax/) * * * ### [Fabhino misses out on Brazil's Copa America squad](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/fabhino-misses-out-on-brazils-copa-america-squad/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1148627015-300x300.jpg) Liverpool midfielder Fabhino has missed out on a place in Brazil's 23-man squad for this summer's Copa America tournament. Twitter: Brazil announce … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/fabhino-misses-out-on-brazils-copa-america-squad/) * * * ### [Barnes claims Liverpool duo will be like "new signings" next season](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/barnes-claims-liverpool-duo-will-be-like-new-signings-next-season/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/05/1146022514-300x300.jpg) Liverpool legend John Barnes doesn't believe Liverpool will sign many players this summer, claiming he doesn't expect the club to be too … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/05/17/barnes-claims-liverpool-duo-will-be-like-new-signings-next-season/) * * * 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/).