Liverpool transfer news LIVE – James Maddison interest, Youri Tielemans move, Roberto Firmino talks

Liverpool broadcast news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Youri Tielemans, Roberto Firmino, Alexis MacAllister, Benoit Badiashile, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Jude Bellingham

Liverpool are linked with a move from Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans to become available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

There was also an updateç on Roberto Firmino’s future, with Turkish club Galatasaray reportedly keen to sign the striker as a free agent this summer.

We’ll also get all the reactions from yesterday’s Premier League game against Manchester United in which the Reds secured an incredible 7-0 victory.

Roberto Firmino breaks silence with emotional message after Liverpool exit confirmed

Roberto Firmino has spoken publicly for the first time after it was announced he was leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

The Brazilian is out of contract this summer and last week informed Jurgen Klopp of his decision not to sign an extension at Anfield. The 31-year-old made his first appearance for the Reds since news broke in Sunday’s 7-0 win over Manchester United when he came on as a substitute and scored the final goal past the Kop. Even before taking the pitch, he was regularly serenaded by ‘Si Senor’ as Anfield paid tribute to their impending departure.

Firmino took to Instagram after the game to share a message with fans, sharing his joy at being able to celebrate his first appearance since deciding to go with a goal.

“What a special day today,” he wrote. “I am so grateful to God for giving me this moment! Barcelona want to raise interest in Liverpool’s declining midfielder

Liverpool’s Naby Keita is tackled by Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Liverpool at Camp Nou on May 1, 2019.

According to reports, Barcelona will increase their interest in Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita.

The Guinea international is in the last six months of his Anfield contract and with no sign of a new deal on the table, it looks like his five-year tenure at Merseyside is about to end soon.

The 28-year-old is now free to talk to other clubs as he considers the next step in his career and a move to La Liga could be a serious proposition.

According to Mundo Deportivo, leaders Barca are finalizing summer transfer options and with Keita available on a free transfer, the Liverpool star could be in their final list. Four Liverpool players in Garth Crooks’ team of the week

If you’re still drinking up Manchester United’s frankly hilarious 7-0 win yesterday, then you’ll be happy to hear that four of Jurgen Klopp’s victorious players made it to Garth Crooks’ Premier League Team of the Week.

Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah all made the cut and BBC Sport pundit Crooks gave particular praise to the outfield players.

Crooks wrote of Gakpo in his BBC column: “Ever since Sadio Mane left for Bayern Munich, Liverpool fans have been waiting patiently for a replacement they could embrace. I think Gakpo could be that player. The former PSV striker he settled in smoothly and within weeks his role at Anfield. “He is calm in front of goal and a team player, both very similar to Mane. There has been a lot of talk about where Liverpool are currently as a team and whether they could be relegated. Well, not this performance.” “

Liverpool have an ‘active interest’ in James Maddison – the report said

Liverpool’s search for new midfield options could end in the East Midlands, according to a new report.

The Reds’ need for fresh blood at the end of the season is no secret and one of the possible names it has brought to the surface is Leicester City star James Maddison, who is yet to sign a new contract at the King Power-stadium.

According to Football Insider, the Reds have an “active interest” in the 26-year-old and are monitoring his situation to see whether or not he trusts his future alongside Brendan Rodgers. Leicester are keen to retain their talisman, having recently been handed the captain’s armband, but if they can’t persuade Maddison to stay they will want to charge him a decent fee.

The report claims that sources have said a fee in the region of £60-70m would be enough to steer Maddison away from the Foxes. He has nine goals and five assists in 20 appearances this season.

Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on Roberto Firmino exit after Liverpool destroy Man United

Jurgen Klopp has admitted Roberto Firmino’s goal in Liverpool’s emphatic 7-0 win over Manchester United was the ‘particularly special moment’ after breaking his silence on the Brazilian’s decision to leave the club.

Earlier this week it was announced the 31-year-old would leave the Reds at the end of his contract this summer to end his trophy-laden career at Anfield in which he has won every major honor since joining. joined the club in 2015. Firmino scored Liverpool’s seventh and final goal against United in a surprising win, following support from Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah. His attack generated the biggest cheer of the night, with the Anfield crowd repeatedly serenading him throughout the game with renditions of his “Si Senor” chant.

After the final whistle, Klopp admitted it was not an easy decision for Firmino to leave the club as he appreciated the welcome the striker received.