--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 7th January 2021" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-7th-january-2021/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2021-01-07T07:30:00Z" modified: "2021-01-07T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 7th 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. * * * ### [Xherdan Shaqiri set to remain at Liverpool beyond January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/xherdan-shaqiri-to-stay-at-liverpool-january-transfer-rumours/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294494121-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri is expected to stay at the club beyond the January transfer window, according to a report from Swiss outlet … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/xherdan-shaqiri-to-stay-at-liverpool-january-transfer-rumours/) * * * ### [Liverpool legend Steve Nicol lays into Reds trio after run of poor form](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-legend-steve-nicol-lays-into-reds-trio-after-run-of-poor-form/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1282562082-300x300.jpg) Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are the Reds' problem players at the moment. The Premier League … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-legend-steve-nicol-lays-into-reds-trio-after-run-of-poor-form/) * * * ### [Pundit attempts to rile Liverpool fans with Firmino-De Bruyne comparison](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/pundit-attempts-to-rile-liverpool-fans-with-firmino-de-bruyne-comparison/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294493804-300x300.jpg) Kevin De Bruyne is a better No.9 than Roberto Firmino, according to talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham. Firmino has been one of the most influential … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/pundit-attempts-to-rile-liverpool-fans-with-firmino-de-bruyne-comparison/) * * * ### [Solskjaer takes the bait and bites back at Klopp's penalty mind games](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/solskjaer-takes-the-bait-and-bites-back-at-klopps-penalty-mind-games/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1182291123-300x300.jpg) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has bitten back at Jurgen Klopp's comments regarding penalties, saying he and others are "influencing referees". Liverpool have … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/solskjaer-takes-the-bait-and-bites-back-at-klopps-penalty-mind-games/) * * * ### [Swansea City set to rival Liverpool for signing of Arsenal star Folarin Balogun](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/swansea-city-set-to-rival-liverpool-for-signing-of-arsenal-star-folarin-balogun/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1230061502-300x300.jpg) Swansea City are interested in signing Arsenal youngster and reported Liverpool target Folarin Balogun, according to Football Insider. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/swansea-city-set-to-rival-liverpool-for-signing-of-arsenal-star-folarin-balogun/) * * * ### [Report claims Gini Wijnaldum has rejected contract offer from Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/report-claims-gini-wijnaldum-has-rejected-contract-offer-from-liverpool/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294518474-300x300.jpg) Gini Wijnaldum has rejected Liverpool's latest contract offer, according to Todofijaches. The 30-year-old's current Reds deal expires at the end of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/report-claims-gini-wijnaldum-has-rejected-contract-offer-from-liverpool/) * * * ### [Liverpool linked with shock January move for Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-linked-with-shock-january-move-for-real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1283751382-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are interested in making a shock January move for Real Madrid superstar Sergio Ramos, according to El Chiringuito TV. The Reds are … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-linked-with-shock-january-move-for-real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans mock Man United legend as war of words with Klopp continues](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-fans-mock-man-united-legend-as-war-of-words-with-klopp-continues/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1194125432-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been mocking Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after he bit back at Jurgen Klopp's latest remarks. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-fans-mock-man-united-legend-as-war-of-words-with-klopp-continues/) * * * ### [Liverpool hopeful that Matip will return for Man United clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-hopeful-that-matip-will-return-for-man-united-clash/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1293368751-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are hopeful that Joel Matip will return from injury for the crucial Premier League clash with Manchester United, according to The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-hopeful-that-matip-will-return-for-man-united-clash/) * * * ### [Statistic sums up why Jurgen Klopp has every right to criticise officials](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/statistic-sums-up-why-jurgen-klopp-has-every-right-to-criticise-officials/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294487304-300x300.jpg) An incredible statistic has summed up why Jurgen Klopp has every right to point out Liverpool's lack of penalties, as well as Manchester United's … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/statistic-sums-up-why-jurgen-klopp-has-every-right-to-criticise-officials/) * * * ### [Alan Hutton jumps to the defence of ‘outrageous’ Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/alan-hutton-defends-outrageous-trent-alexander-arnold/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1289773746-300x300.jpg) Former Scotland full-back Alan Hutton has jumped to the defence of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold after criticism of his recent … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/alan-hutton-defends-outrageous-trent-alexander-arnold/) * * * ### [James Pearce further dismisses Sven Botman links](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/james-pearce-rules-out-sven-botman-liverpool-transfer/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1284201435-6-300x300.jpg) Reliable Liverpool-focused journalist James Pearce of The Athletic has further dismissed the speculation surrounding the pursuit of Sven Botman this … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/james-pearce-rules-out-sven-botman-liverpool-transfer/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react as pundit claims Klopp is a "little bit rattled"](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-fans-react-as-pundit-claims-klopp-is-a-little-bit-rattled/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1294497922-1-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been reacting to strange remarks from talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham, who claims Jurgen Klopp is a "little bit … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/liverpool-fans-react-as-pundit-claims-klopp-is-a-little-bit-rattled/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans unconvinced over Joel Matip's potential injury return](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/fans-unconvinced-joel-matip-injury-update-return/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/01/1293334190-300x300.jpg) Just as Liverpool's injury crisis showed no sign of relenting, positive news emerged today about the fitness of Joel Matip. The Athletic's James … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/01/06/fans-unconvinced-joel-matip-injury-update-return/) * * * 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/).