Liverpool suffered a heart-breaking 3-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. The Merseyside club were the favourites to lift the trophy ahead of the game, but a solid second-half from the La Liga club coupled with a poor defensive performance from the Reds handed the third consecutive Europa League title to Sevilla. Alberto Moreno, who moved to Liverpool from Sevilla in 2014, in particular, drew ire of the fans because of his horrible performance. Alberto Moreno trying to defend against Sevilla. #LFC #SFC #EuropaLeagueFinal pic.twitter.com/dGGDZ3F60m…
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Real Madrid plan stunning bid for Liverpool man Alberto Moreno
Real Madrid are hoping to complete a late deal to sign Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno, according to the Metro. Former Reds boss Rafa Benitez is concerned about the lack of depth on the left-hand side of defence following the deal that saw Fabio Coentrao leave for Monaco on loan (via Metro). The Spaniard would likely act as cover for current first choice Marcelo. The 23-year-old featured regularly during his first season at Anfield, but has found opportunities much less frequent so far this season with new signing Joe Gomez –…
Read MoreBarcelona target tipped for Liverpool exit, but Lucas Digne’s agent hints he could also be on the move
Liverpool have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Lucas Digne, after his agent insisted that he will move if it enhances his chances of earning a place in France’s Euro 2016 squad, the Metro report. Former Middlesbrough and Derby County striker Mikkel Beck – who represents the Paris Saint-Germain defender – has claimed that the 22-year-old is willing to leave the Ligue 1 giants in search of regular first-team football. “He wants to rejoin the France squad for Euro 2016. And that can only happen with game time,”…
Read MoreLiverpool news: Barcelona want defender, but hopes of Lucas Digne deal boosted
Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Barcelona have reportedly put Alberto Moreno on their summer wishlist, according to the Daily Star. Should he move, he will become the second Red in as many summers to join the Catalan club, after Luis Suarez joined them last year. The Reds have been handed a major boost however, as they try to sign Paris Saint-Germain full-back Lucas Digne, the Daily Star report. The Ligue 1 side have lined up Galatasaray’s Alex Telles as a potential replacement. However, they have missed out…
Read MoreBarcelona plot bid for Liverpool star, one year after signing Luis Suarez
Liverpool could be set to sell one of their first-team players to Barcelona for the second year running, with Alberto Moreno being touted to possibly follow in the footsteps of Luis Suarez. According to the Daily Star, the Catalan giants have put the 23-year-old on a shortlist of potential targets, despite BBC Sport previously reporting that new signings would not be able to play for Luis Enrique’s side until 2016 due to a transfer ban. Moreno had a mixed first season at Anfield, following his move from Sevilla last summer.…
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