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title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 20th December 2019"
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published: "2019-12-20T07:30:00Z"
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# Liverpool morning news round-up – 20th December 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.

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### [Jones and Brewster will be allowed to leave in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/jones-and-brewster-will-be-allowed-to-leave-in-january/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1184482861-300x300.jpg)

Curtis Jones and Rhian Brewster will be allowed to leave Liverpool on loan in January, according to Goal's Neil Jones.

The young pair are two of the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/jones-and-brewster-will-be-allowed-to-leave-in-january/)

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### [Liverpool fans lambast pundit after criticising Klopp's use of youngsters](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-lambast-pundit-after-criticising-klopps-use-of-youngsters/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1192563304-2-300x300.jpg)

Jurgen Klopp has done his best to juggle his squad this week, with matches taking place on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

The first of the two games … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-lambast-pundit-after-criticising-klopps-use-of-youngsters/)

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### [Man City fans mock Liverpool journalist after Elliott is compared to Messi](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/man-city-fans-mock-liverpool-journalist-after-elliott-is-compared-to-messi/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1194547021-1-300x300.jpg)

Harvey Elliott caught the eye more than anyone on Tuesday, as Liverpool lost 5-0 at Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

The 16-year-old … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/man-city-fans-mock-liverpool-journalist-after-elliott-is-compared-to-messi/)

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### [Liverpool announce signing of Takumi Minamino](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-announce-signing-of-takumi-minamino/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1190850424-11-scaled-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Takumi Minamino, who will officially become a Reds’ player when the transfer window opens on January … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-announce-signing-of-takumi-minamino/)

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### [Liverpool linked with move for Bernardeschi](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-linked-with-move-for-bernardeschi/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1188815059-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Juventus star Federico Bernardeschi, according to Calciomercato, via Sport Witness.

The 25-year-old has struggled for … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-linked-with-move-for-bernardeschi/)

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### [Elliott passed fit for Club World Cup final](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/elliott-passed-fit-for-club-world-cup-final/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1194550210-2-300x300.jpg)

Harvey Elliott is fit for Liverpool's Club World Cup final clash with Flamengo, the club have confirmed.\
The Reds booked their place in Saturday's … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/elliott-passed-fit-for-club-world-cup-final/)

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### [The out of contract players your club can speak to in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/the-out-of-contract-players-your-club-can-speak-to-in-january/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1182287452-300x300.jpg)

With the January window just around the corner, plenty of sides will be looking to do some shrewd new year business. Several stars will be out of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/the-out-of-contract-players-your-club-can-speak-to-in-january/)

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### [Liverpool fans are delighted as Reds complete Minamino signing](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-as-reds-complete-minamino-signing/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1178619622-1-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool completed the signing of Takumi Minamino on Thursday, with the 24-year-old officially becoming a Reds player on January 1st, having joined … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-are-delighted-as-reds-complete-minamino-signing/)

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### [Minamino to wear the No.18 shirt for Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/minamino-to-wear-the-no-18-shirt-for-liverpool/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1190850414-300x300.jpg)

Takumi Minamino will wear the number 18 shirt for Liverpool, having completed his move to Anfield on Thursday.

The 24-year-old will become a Reds … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/minamino-to-wear-the-no-18-shirt-for-liverpool/)

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### [Klopp unsure when Van Dijk will return](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/klopp-unsure-when-van-dijk-will-return/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193909358-5-300x300.jpg)

Virgil van Dijk was absent as Liverpool overcame Monterrey 2-1 in the Club World Cup semi-final in Doha.\
The centre-back was expected to be involved … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/klopp-unsure-when-van-dijk-will-return/)

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### [Leeds preparing pitch to Liverpool ahead of potential Brewster move](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/leeds-preparing-pitch-to-liverpool-ahead-of-potential-brewster-move/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1184483209-3-300x300.jpg)

Leeds United are preparing to make a pitch to Liverpool this week, as they look to complete a loan deal for Rhian Brewster.

That's according to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/leeds-preparing-pitch-to-liverpool-ahead-of-potential-brewster-move/)

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### [Three Liverpool players voted into the BBC PL Team of the Decade](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/three-liverpool-players-voted-into-the-bbc-pl-team-of-the-decade/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/459839706-300x300.jpg)

Thousands of voters took to the BBC website this week to vote on their combined Premier League Team of the Decade. The folks at the BBC Sport team … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/three-liverpool-players-voted-into-the-bbc-pl-team-of-the-decade/)

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### [Mane brilliantly shuts down rumours of rift with Salah](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/mane-brilliantly-shuts-down-rumours-of-rift-with-salah/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1182970748-1-300x300.jpg)

One of the strangest rumours doing the rounds this season has centred around a supposed rift between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Mane was left … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/mane-brilliantly-shuts-down-rumours-of-rift-with-salah/)

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### [These Liverpool fans mock Man City star Cancelo after embarrassing dive](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/these-liverpool-fans-mock-man-city-star-cancelo-after-embarrassing-dive/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1194752729-300x300.jpg)

Pep Guardiola famously made a subtle dig at Liverpool for supposedly going to ground too easily earlier this season.

The Spaniard appeared irked by … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/these-liverpool-fans-mock-man-city-star-cancelo-after-embarrassing-dive/)

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### [Liverpool's move for Sancho "still on" but move has "gone a bit colder"](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpools-move-for-sancho-still-on-but-move-has-gone-a-bit-colder/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193278267-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool's move for Jadon Sancho is "still on", according to Jan Aage Fjortoft, but there could be a few issues with the move going through.

The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpools-move-for-sancho-still-on-but-move-has-gone-a-bit-colder/)

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### [Kagawa sends brilliant message to Minamino](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/kagawa-sends-brilliant-message-to-minamino/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1190847207-5-300x300.jpg)

Earlier today, Liverpool confirmed the signing of Japanese international Takumi Minamino from Austrian side RB Salzburg.\
Minamino starred twice … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/kagawa-sends-brilliant-message-to-minamino/)

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### [Liverpool hold 'concrete talks' over move for Havertz](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-hold-concrete-talks-over-move-for-havertz/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1182732793-2-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool have held 'concrete talks' over a move for Kai Havertz, according to Bild, via Sport Witness.

The Bayer Leverkusen star is one of the most … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-hold-concrete-talks-over-move-for-havertz/)

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### [Liverpool fans love Lucas Leiva's reaction to Firmino winner](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-love-lucas-leivas-reaction-to-firmino-winner/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1194729968-2-300x300.jpg)

Roberto Firmino netted a stoppage-time winner against Monterrey in the Club World Cup semi-final in Doha on Wednesday.\
The Brazilian flicked home … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-fans-love-lucas-leivas-reaction-to-firmino-winner/)

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### ["Dream signing" Liverpool fans react to Kai Havertz links](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/dream-singing-liverpool-fans-react-to-kai-havertz-links/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1132076969-1-300x300.jpg)

According to reports, Liverpool have held talks with Kai Havertz about a possible transfer.\
The German international looks set to leave Bayer … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/dream-singing-liverpool-fans-react-to-kai-havertz-links/)

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### [Virgil van Dijk does fitness work and media duties ahead of CWC final](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/virgil-van-dijk-does-fitness-work-and-media-duties-ahead-of-cwc-final/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193149180-11-300x300.jpg)

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool's 2-1 win over Monterrey in the Club World Cup semi-final due to illness and after the game, Jurgen Klopp admitted … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/virgil-van-dijk-does-fitness-work-and-media-duties-ahead-of-cwc-final/)

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### [Salah and Fabinho engage in hilarious social media conversation](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/salah-and-fabinho-engage-in-hilarious-social-media-conversation/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1052957526-300x300.jpg)

Jurgen Klopp has created a wonderful team spirit at Liverpool, with every player pulling in the same direction.

On the pitch, they take matters … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/salah-and-fabinho-engage-in-hilarious-social-media-conversation/)

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### [Liverpool one of three Premier League clubs interested in Osimhen](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-one-of-three-premier-league-clubs-interested-in-osimhen/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1178618178-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are all interested in signing Victor Osimhen, according to Sky Sports News.

The Premier League trio are described … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-one-of-three-premier-league-clubs-interested-in-osimhen/)

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### [Liverpool set to abort Werner move after signing Minamino](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-set-to-abort-werner-move-after-signing-minamino/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1066479808-300x300.jpg)

On Thursday, Premier League leaders Liverpool confirmed the signing of Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg. \
The Japanese international put in some … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-set-to-abort-werner-move-after-signing-minamino/)

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### [Liverpool interested in Sevilla wonderkid Zarzana](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-interested-in-sevilla-wonderkid-zarzana/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193891857-2-300x300.jpg)

Premier League leaders Liverpool are interested in signing Sevilla wonderkid Antonio Zarzana, according to a report on the Daily Mail.\
The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/liverpool-interested-in-sevilla-wonderkid-zarzana/)

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### [Brazil legend Tostao tips Flamengo to beat Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/brazil-legend-tostao-tips-flamengo-to-beat-liverpool/)

![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193891796-6-300x300.jpg)

Brazil legend Tostao believes Flamengo have what it takes to beat Liverpool this weekend.

The Reds face the Brazilian giants in the Club World Cup … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/19/brazil-legend-tostao-tips-flamengo-to-beat-liverpool/)

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