--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 20th January 2021" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-20th-january-2021/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2021-01-20T07:30:00Z" modified: "2021-01-20T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 20th January 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. * * * ### [Journalist claims there is "no chance" Erling Haaland will leave Dortmund this summer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/journalist-claims-there-is-no-chance-erling-haaland-will-leave-dortmund-this-summer/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1295628303-2-300x300.jpg) There is "no chance" that Erling Haaland will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft on Twitter. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/journalist-claims-there-is-no-chance-erling-haaland-will-leave-dortmund-this-summer/) * * * ### [Blow for Liverpool as David Alaba agrees to join Real Madrid this summer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/blow-for-liverpool-as-david-alaba-agrees-to-join-real-madrid-this-summer/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1296912236-300x300.jpg) David Alaba has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year deal, according to the Guardian's Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old has always been … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/blow-for-liverpool-as-david-alaba-agrees-to-join-real-madrid-this-summer/) * * * ### [Carragher claims Firmino has "dropped off" after concerning run of form](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/carragher-claims-firmino-has-dropped-off-after-concerning-run-of-form/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1296871301-300x300.jpg) Jamie Carragher admits he is worried about Roberto Firmino, claiming he has "dropped off" as an all-round footballer, The 29-year-old has struggled … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/carragher-claims-firmino-has-dropped-off-after-concerning-run-of-form/) * * * ### [Opinion: Busy schedule perfect chance to shake Liverpool malaise](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-busy-fixture-schedule-remedy-recent-struggles/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1296875234-scaled-300x300.jpg) There are no two ways about it now – Liverpool are in a slump. After just one win in their last five matches, a victory which came against an Aston … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-busy-fixture-schedule-remedy-recent-struggles/) * * * ### [Liverpool have no plans to offer Mohamed Salah new Reds deal, claims journalist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-have-no-plans-to-offer-salah-new-reds-deal-claims-journalist/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1296868286-2-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have no current plans to offer Mohamed Salah a new deal, according to the Daily Mail's Dominic King. The Egyptian's Reds future has been a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-have-no-plans-to-offer-salah-new-reds-deal-claims-journalist/) * * * ### [Van den Berg impresses for Liverpool's U23s and could become centre-back option](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/van-den-berg-impresses-for-liverpools-u23s-and-could-become-centre-back-option/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1292114247-1-300x300.jpg) Sepp van den Berg produced an impressive performance for Liverpool's Under-23s on Monday night, suggesting he could be a centre-back option this … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/van-den-berg-impresses-for-liverpools-u23s-and-could-become-centre-back-option/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp 'bets heavily' on Liverpool signing Kylian Mbappe this summer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/jurgen-klopp-bets-heavily-on-liverpool-signing-kylian-mbappe-this-summer/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1270841160-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp remains keen on bringing Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool this summer, according to Sport \[via Sport Witness\]. The report states that the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/jurgen-klopp-bets-heavily-on-liverpool-signing-kylian-mbappe-this-summer/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are left stunned by pundit's criticism of Thiago](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-fans-are-left-stunned-by-pundits-criticism-of-thiago/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1296889764-1-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans cannot believe what talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham has said about Thiago. The 29-year-old made his first Reds start at … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-fans-are-left-stunned-by-pundits-criticism-of-thiago/) * * * ### [Liverpool rule out possibility of signing Sergio Ramos](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-rule-out-possibility-of-signing-sergio-ramos/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1295527766-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have ruled out the possibility of signing Sergio Ramos, according to Mundo Deportivo \[via Sport Witness\]. The 34-year-old is out of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-rule-out-possibility-of-signing-sergio-ramos/) * * * ### [Liverpool and Tottenham keen on move for Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-and-tottenham-keen-on-move-for-inter-milan-star-nicolo-barella/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1230567440-300x300.jpg) Liverpool and Tottenham are both interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, according to Calciomercato. The 23-year-old's contract … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-and-tottenham-keen-on-move-for-inter-milan-star-nicolo-barella/) * * * ### [Liverpool remain in contention for David Alaba](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-still-in-david-alaba-transfer-mix-real-madrid/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1130797164-1-scaled-300x300.jpg) Liverpool remain in contention to sign Bayern Munich defender David Alaba in the summer according to Bild, despite reports elsewhere suggesting that … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-still-in-david-alaba-transfer-mix-real-madrid/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans have mixed views on Nicolo Barella transfer rumours](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-fans-mixed-nicolo-barella-transfer-rumours/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1297029868-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have been linked with a move for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella as the Reds begin to prepare for the possibility of life after … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-fans-mixed-nicolo-barella-transfer-rumours/) * * * ### [Leonardo says PSG will not 'beg' Kylian Mbappe to stay](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/leonardo-says-psg-will-not-beg-kylian-mbappe-to-stay/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1270840431-300x300.jpg) Paris Saint Germain sporting director Leonardo has told Kylian Mbappe that the Ligue 1 giants will not 'beg' the superstar to extend his stay amid … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/leonardo-says-psg-will-not-beg-kylian-mbappe-to-stay/) * * * ### [Liverpool working on summer deal to sign exciting young defender Loic Bade](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-working-on-summer-deal-to-sign-exciting-young-defender-loic-bade/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/601049960-6-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are working hard on a deal to sign Loic Bade this summer, according to Le10sport. The centre-back is having an excellent season for Lens, … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/19/liverpool-working-on-summer-deal-to-sign-exciting-young-defender-loic-bade/) * * * 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/).