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Watch the highlights as Liverpool beat AC Milan 4-1 in the Dubai Super Cup.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar). [Thiago Alcantara](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/thiago-alcantara-ranked-number-two-best-midfielder-in-premier-league-by-pundit) firing an unstoppable shot into the far corner from 20 yards. [Mohamed Salah](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/report-mohamed-salah-set-for-pundit-role-during-2022-qatar-world-cup) coolly slotting home after the ball was cleverly nudged to him by Joel Matip.

Goals by Mohamed Salah and Thiago Alcantara, along with Darwin Nunez's late double, saw the Reds claim a convincing win in Friday's match at Al-Maktoum Stadium.

LFCTV GO subscribers can watch the best of the action and the match in its entirety in the videos below. Watch extended highlights and a full replay of Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over AC Milan in the Dubai Super Cup on LFCTV GO now. VideosLiverpool 4-1 AC Milan: Watch extended highlights and full match replay

SportsBrief.com News - Mohamed Salah has paid a surprise visit to a Liverpool fan, Eamon, and thanked him for his efforts towards supporting the Premier ...

That notwithstanding, Mane was a strong contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award. [Sadio Mane recorded a contrasting set](https://sportsbrief.com/football/liverpool/26007-sadio-mane-mohamed-salah-sad-tale-african-players-falling-consistently-short-ballon-d-awards/) of fortunes in the 2021/2022 season. [World Cup](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world-cup/) and he is now preparing for the resumption of the new season.

Mohamed Salah was among those on target as Jurgen Klopp's side finished their Dubai Super Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over AC Milan.

He stayed calm, slotting home low inside the near post to make it 3-1. The game was less than four minutes old when he picked up possession in his own half, flicked the ball up and speared a volleyed pass out to Andy Robertson. Soon after, he was spraying it to James Milner on the opposite flank.

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool will be without Virgil van Dijk for Manchester City, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson could feature.

After taking on Man City in the Carabao Cup, Klopp will hope to have the likes of Van Dijk and Co. The Liverpool manager confirmed that all three of Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold and Henderson have resumed training with the Reds, but admitted only the latter two are in with a chance of featuring in Thursday's last-16 matchup. Liverpool, meanwhile, won their first League Cup in ten years last season, and face a tough test in the last-16 stage of this campaign to successfully defend their crown.

WHAT HAPPENED? Liverpool went ahead after just five minutes when Joel Matip surged forward and played a clever one-two with Roberto Firmino before the ...

Liverpool have a date with Manchester City in the League Cup round of 16 match on December 22 before they resume Premier League action against Aston Villa four days later. Salah had been in great form just before the World Cup break after a slow start to the season. - The Egyptian opened the scoring against the Serie A champions

Elsewhere, Guinea international Naby Keita has been backed to leave next month should Jurgen Klopp reinforce his midfield options. Mirror Football takes a look ...

Nonetheless, Liverpool could be about to see another player pass them by if they don’t act quick enough. [Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-strongest-candidates-mohammed-kudus-25763505), Everton are still in a strong position to secure the signing of Kudus, especially with the Reds attempting to secure deals for other priority targets. [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) in August after suffering a long-term thigh injury, before receiving further setbacks, and could be forced further down the pecking order with a new arrival next month. [SoccerNews](https://www.soccernews.nl/news/exclusief-di-marzio-ajax-droomt-van-terugkeer/) that [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) rivals [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) and LaLiga giants [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) have already put in bids for the youngster ahead of January, meaning Liverpool could soon miss the opportunity to snap up the Croatian international. Elsewhere, Guinea international Naby Keita has been backed to leave next month should [Give Me Sport](https://www.givemesport.com/88094563-liverpool-transfer-news-star-seal-january-exit-anfield), Liverpool may decide to cash-in on the midfielder this winter if they opt not to hand him a new contract over the coming weeks. [Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-transfers-gvardiol-kudus-keita-28751154#comments-section) [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) remain interested in signing Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus. [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) this winter have only heightened the interest surrounding his future. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol following his impressive performances for the latter at the 2022 World Cup. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) may be in the hunt for new players next month but their pursuits of certain targets have only been made harder following reported interest from a number of rivals. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp) reinforce his midfield options.

Media Digest: Liverpool are reportedly racing a number of clubs for a player once described as being able to replace Lionel Messi while there is an Enzo ...

The player was only a 15-year-old at the time. [Newcastle United](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fnewcastle-united-manager-jurgen-klopp-22080945&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj5x9HDjv77AhUaRsAKHa8xALEQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw3aUuxZOA2jXmPrM8AOfbAn) and [Chelsea](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fschedule%2Fliverpool-chelsea-alonso-fa-cup-17852965&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjk3urJjv77AhWNi1wKHSMWCdkQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw0MVYHzWt14Fp2rKEYaCxS3) have all joined [Liverpool](http://Liverpool.com) in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund starlet [Youssoufa Moukoko](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Ferling-haaland-liverpool-transfer-plan-25585360&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjuiLjRjv77AhUK0BoKHS1EBf0QFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw2YNypDIoqL1VQUSyxa2S56) in 2023, according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11543715/Premier-League-clubs-set-cash-World-Cup-stars-Cody-Gakpo-Man-Utds-target.html). Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. [Bundesliga](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-bundesliga-premier-league-restart-18258502&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjMxovZjv77AhWR44UKHbUrDbwQFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw2YC_a3N561eyDQEGFohA5j) side, of course, but with so much tempting interest from elsewhere, it is a transfer story to watch out for in the New Year. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/wonderkid-moukoko-replace-messi-barcelona-etoo/i00rzt22lyeu184x60m8idzcj), Samuel Eto’o has previously claimed that Moukoko could replace [Lionel Messi](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fklopp-liverpool-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-25721066&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiLheSQj_77AhXx4IUKHd0zDzkQFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw1qusWuH_Ea9InZm5CmiZmr) at Barcelona. [Benfica](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-jurgen-klopp-benfica-player-23606485&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj5n-Pijv77AhVzhc4BHdl5A6QQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw0z9HWEfwQv-hYMehC9HY7W) might then be more willing to sell for a lesser fee than £105m, albeit significantly more than the modest initial price of just £9m ($11m/€10m). [Record](https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/tubaroes-disputam-enzo) reporting recently that the Reds already had a 'pre-agreement' in place. [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-van-dijk-man-city-liverpool-carabao-cup-rule-out-alexander-arnold-henderson/blt36a023396dd87370), with the Reds set to head back to the UK this weekend ahead of the tie. [report](https://www.90min.com/posts/benfica-outline-conditions-enzo-fernandez-sale/partners/47585) that Liverpool target [Enzo Fernández](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfers-enzo-fernandez-line-25738706&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwim0ZrfgP77AhWSyYUKHc_ODgkQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw07QstySBBlYxl88m0Etxo4) will only be allowed to leave Benfica if his full release clause is paid, with the Portuguese side not wanting to let the midfielder go just half a year after signing him from River Plate. [Liverpool.com](http://Liverpool.com) — our new-look, exclusive newsletter, which is sent each weekday only to people signed up for our mailing list. [Liverpool £40m duo are ready to ignite as Jürgen Klopp doubles down on exciting plan](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-exciting-plan-25774935)

Mohamed Salah meets inspirational Reds supporter Eamon in a new edition of Dear Liverpool, presented by NIVEA MEN. Eamon, who is blind, has been a season ...

Mohamed Salah meets inspirational Reds supporter Eamon in a new edition of Dear Liverpool, presented by NIVEA MEN. And Salah – one of his favourite Reds players of all time – recently visited Eamon’s home to deliver the news that NIVEA MEN will support him in achieving that goal. VideoMohamed Salah meets inspirational Eamon in NIVEA MEN's Dear Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp is hopeful of having his England players back for the trip to the Etihad but it appears his Holland captain won't make it.

Mohamed Salah gave the Reds an early lead against Milan after good work from Joel Matip before the Italians responded through Alexis Saelemaekers. But it's good and will be a very interesting game after that period but I'm looking forward to it." "But this group [has] worked now together for nearly two weeks and we made a real step and that's cool. I don't know at this moment. Hendo we will see, Trent we will see. READ MORE:

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Liverpool beat AC Milan 4-1 in Dubai with Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcântara and Darwin Núñez scoring. This is what we learned from the ...

Mohamed Salah and Thiago were also very sharp as the Reds cruised in the first half. With Jones missing so far in the matches in Dubai and others yet to return from Qatar, that could begin competitively next week. A repeat remains possible, but feels unlikely from this point. No harm was done here. [Luis Díaz](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fluis-diaz-injury-liverpool-klopp-25566614&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjFnajS5f77AhUExYUKHYmiD3oQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw0DU6f6_o74OJUndmz4yC4l) and Diogo Jota, it seems that [Fábio Carvalho](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-fabio-carvalho-jurgen-klopp-25310141) remains higher up the pecking order at this moment in time. [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/nunez-liverpool-man-city-klopp-25290191), for instance, will never take a worse spot kick — and yet, he scored. [Thiago Alcântara](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-erling-haaland-thiago-klopp-25061758) and Harvey Elliott in the centre of the park for the second time in the space of six days, he looked calm and assured, just as he did against Lyon. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Curtis Jones](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-curtis-jones-klopp-22987626&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiz27KZ5f77AhWpUaQEHUaoBSoQFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw3OVAoNMvMMUOoMCPQysT0O) in the Liverpool matchday squad, but another talented young midfield was chosen to start the match and was really impressive instead. [Pep Lijnders](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-jurgen-klopp-pep-lijnders-25537432&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiK64nn5v77AhXaiVwKHa63BWYQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw1SC5VopelGehyz2XL9gN37) would have liked what they saw in the game as Liverpool played some good football, particularly in the first half, while the second period saw the exciting introduction of both [Bobby Clark](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-man-city-bayern-lijnders-24272997&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjj65Hc5v77AhUNqxoKHT76C9MQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw335GrGqvIxL2tOMTlnxJfA) and [Ben Doak](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fben-doak-liverpool-talents-fsg-25103399&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiBworh5v77AhUKO8AKHXBADGEQFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw0jAseEMTO_kz0sBlbOu1Gu). [Four things spotted in Liverpool vs AC Milan as Thiago superb and James Milner fury speaks volumes](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-milan-thiago-james-milner-25771793) [Mohamed Salah boost hides double missed chance as Liverpool winners and losers vs AC Milan clear](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-milan-mohamed-salah-winners-25773809)

Your morning digest as Jurgen Klopp talks which of his World Cup players could be in the squad for the Carabao Cup clash at the Etihad and a possible ...

One of the reasons for Oxlade-Chamberlain departing Arsenal for Anfield back in 2017 was his desire to be playing as a central-midfielder. And, like the likes of Adam Lallana before him, he has found the Liverpool side he returned to be a much more formidable prospect than the one he had previously been torn away from. The England international has been unlucky with serious injury during his six seasons at Anfield. In truth, anything else at this point would be a surprise. Meanwhile, decisions regarding veterans James Milner and Adrian will perhaps again be left until the summer. In truth, the Reds have simply outgrown him. [here](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-unexpected-divock-origi-replacement-25774087). [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/alex-oxlade-chamberlain) will be departing on a Bosman transfer come the end of the season when his own deal expires. Hendo we will see, Trent we will see. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/roberto-firmino) and [Naby Keita](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/naby-keita) ’s futures, with reports suggesting the Brazilian could be offered a new deal while the Guinean, following an injury-wrecked first half of the season, is facing a make or break six months if he wishes to stay at Anfield. [here](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-drops-virgil-van-25775195). [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) signed off from a near fortnight in Dubai with a 4-1 win over AC Milan at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Friday.

Liverpool signed Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus on deadline day back in summer 2022.

That’s according to Federico Pastorello, the agent of Arthur, who has explained how the club contacted him over a move for the midfielder. It was the knock for the Reds captain that prompted Liverpool to move forward with signing Arthur. [Arthur](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/arthur-melo) signed for the [Reds](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) on deadline day on loan from Juventus. Naby Keita, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were on the sidelines, while there was later an injury suffered to Jordan Henderson. “At that point they called us, it was the penultimate day of the transfer market: Liverpool called us saying they wanted to close the deal and from there we got down to business. However, the Brazilian has played just 13 minutes after suffering a serious muscle injury.

Arthur Melo will remain at Liverpool until the end of the season, assures his agent, but 'obviously if Max Allegri remains at Juventus, we'll have to find ...

“As for what happens when this season ends, we’ll see. We therefore monitored injury updates and at the same time maintained an open channel with the Liverpool directors. “He will 100 per cent remain at Liverpool in January.

A summer move Liverpool are yet to reap the rewards from was not as out of the blue as it seemed, with the player's agent also explaining the one moment ...

Arthur’s rep, Federico Pastorello, spoke to TuttoMercatoWeb and also outlined it was Jordan Henderson’s hamstring injury right before deadline day came around that was the final straw for Klopp. The impactful loss of Sadio Mane was an obvious excuse, though Jurgen Klopp refused to use it. His latest setback was a serious thigh injury that required surgery in October. “At that point they called us, it was the penultimate day of the transfer market: Liverpool called us saying they wanted to close the deal and from there we got down to business. However, waiting has done little for the Reds’ situation right now. “Then we had some luck over the others’ misfortune: in August Liverpool had to deal with several injuries and on 28/29 August, while we were also negotiating with other clubs because staying at Juventus was the last of the hypotheses, it happens that Henderson gets hurt.

Liverpool brought in Arthur on loan from Juventus in September, but the midfielder has played just one game due to injury.

The race to sign Sofyan Amrabat is expected to heat up in the coming weeks with his brother lifting the lid on the growing interest in the Fiorentina star.

Now the player’s brother, Nordin – formerly of Watford – has confirmed those talks with Spurs. However, Liverpool interest in Amrabat is unlikely to be straight forward. The veteran midfielder turns 37 in a two weeks and theories are growing that this may be his last season at Anfield. The defensive midfield protection that Amrabat has offered his nation has been key. And while the Atlas Lions’ run came to an end at the hands of France, their elimination of Spain and Portugal will go down in history. The strongest interest has undoubtedly come from Liverpool.

Liverpool midfield target has 'raised price tag' after a strong showing at World Cup with Morocco, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

“The only thing is Amrabat has probably raised his price tag as well in the process. [likely to leave Anfield](https://www.givemesport.com/88092322-liverpool-injury-contract-transfer) in the coming months, while Fabinho has also been [linked](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSqFkBsOIHQ&themeRefresh=1) with a move away from Merseyside. [ Jürgen Klopp](https://www.givemesport.com/jurgen-klopp) numerous problems in the first part of the season, with Amrabat seen as a potential solution for the Reds. [Morocco’s ](https://www.givemesport.com/morocco-football)World Cup semi-final run the Fiorentina midfielder could be on the move in January with Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the star who could cost €40m (£34m) according to [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u9VwrQD1DHE). [featured in all but two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sofyan-amrabat/leistungsdaten/spieler/287579) of La Viola’s league matches before the World Cup break. [Liverpool ](https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool)target Sofyan Amrabat has “probably raised his price tag” with a stellar [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup) campaign, according to journalist [Pete O’Rourke](https://twitter.com/sportspeteo).

The Reds and Real Madrid are reportedly battling for the signature of the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) As to whether they will make such a huge offer for Bellingham remains to be seen but there is no doubt the interest seems to be real. This would be a staggering amount for Liverpool to pay but they have proved in the past that they will be patient and spend big when the right player comes along. [Ok Diario](https://okdiario.com/diariomadridista/real-madrid/liverpool-150-millones-bellingham-275375) (via [Defensa Central](https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1671216086-el-liverpool-lanza-su-primera-oferta-por-el-fichaje-de-bellingham-el-madrid-no-entrara-en-subastas-pero-la-puede-igualar)), are reporting that the Anfield hierarchy will make their move by placing their first offer for €150million which is broken down into a fixed transfer fee of €120million plus €30million in addons. [World Cup](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/confirmed-fifa-2022-world-cup-draw-groups-revealed-for-qatar) with a series of outstanding performances for England until they were humbled by France at the quarter-final stage.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham will be at the centre of the transfer scramble of the summer in 2023, with the Borussia Dortmund star a young man in high ...

Funds are precious at the Santiago Bernabeu right now, particularly given the renovation of the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) holders' stadium. They are already making plans of their own in seeking a likely replacement. Putting feelers out over the possible sale of But they will let Bellingham depart in the summer, providing a fee of around £100million is forthcoming. [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) and [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) in the pursuit of the midfielder due to an unlikely bromance with Three Lions team-mate [Jordan Henderson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jordan-henderson). [Jude Bellingham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jude-bellingham).

Liverpool are set to meet with the entourage of Chelsea target and AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer.

Chelsea have interest in Bennacer themselves, but he is not high up on the list of targets. [Matteo Moretto](https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto) of [ Relevo,](https://twitter.com/Relevo) Liverpool are set to meet with the entourage of Ismael Bennacer in the next two weeks to discuss a deal for the AC Milan midfielder. Nothing agreed yet, but if Chelsea do want Ismael Bennacer they will have to step in ahead of Liverpool to get him. [ Jurgen Klopp](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jurgen-klopp/profil/trainer/118) looks to rebuild the midfield, and the club are set to meet with the players team soon to discuss a deal. [Ismael Bennacer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismael-bennacer/profil/spieler/351816) has been a name on Chelsea's radar for a while, but the club could be about to have some real competition for his signature. Report: Liverpool To Meet With Entourage Of Chelsea Target Ismael Bennacer

Liverpool have reportedly taken the initiative in the race for Jude Bellingham after the teenager struck up an unlikely bromance with Jordan Henderson at ...

The Liverpool captain was using his free time in Qatar to promote the opportunity of moving to Anfield. Bellingham has become one of the most sought-after players in world football in recent years following his performances for Borussia Dortmund. [Liverpool ](/latest/liverpool-fc)have reportedly taken the initiative in the race for [Jude Bellingham](/latest/jude-bellingham) after the teenager struck up an unlikely bromance with [Jordan Henderson](/latest/jordan-henderson) at the [World Cup](/latest/world-cup-2022).

Liverpool will not be complaining about having options again when domestic action returns. But Jürgen Klopp was just reminded of an enormous looming ...

Amid all the justified World Cup hype, it is easy to give Konaté the edge over his senior colleague for the biggest matches. The answer, of course, is to rotate, as Klopp managed to do so adeptly last season. In theory, he and Konaté are meant to be the future back line, and if that is the case then Klopp surely needs to think about giving them some game time together. It would not have looked out of place on a [Steven Gerrard](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jude-bellingham-steven-gerrard-25750034) highlights reel. For now, Konaté does not have that in the locker to anywhere near the same extent. [Jude Bellingham](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/man-city-liverpool-bellingham-transfer-25766337) done it, transfer clamour would have increased even further. Van Dijk is surely an automatic pick once he is back among the fold. Matip and Joe Gomez look like a reasonable bet for the Manchester City game. But he can only take limited credit for the opener against Milan. Mohamed Salah seems to be back among the goals, which is an encouraging development. It was a heartening victory for Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp. For many, that’s the best playmaker

Liverpool know a thing or two about harsh assessments of full-backs. Viewed through the same lens, a Man City transfer 'target' must make FSG feel pretty ...

[Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-gareth-southgate-england-call-25738613) questioned for his defensive work, it is important that others are held to the same standards. The Scotland international captain has been one of Klopp's most consistent players since FSG signed him from Hull for £8m (€9m/$10m) in 2017, and is now regarded as one of the most reliable options in Europe. But given that he would be coming up against [Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-milan-mohamed-salah-winners-25773809), Jürgen Klopp will have no concerns about any potential arrival at the Etihad Stadium. [Bukayo Saka](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-bukayo-saka-25686308) — and that will undoubtedly put question marks over whether he could be consistent in the Premier League. Using the brutal Alexander-Arnold benchmark, it seems likely that the left-back will come up short. He may have scored during France's 2-0 victory over Morocco to help secure progress to the World Cup final, but Hernández has left a lot to be desired in terms of his defensive work across the tournament. [Lionel Messi](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/lionel-messi-liverpool-transfer-klopp-25747303) looks to cement his own legend with success in Sunday's final, the Argentina star could benefit from a match-up that will be Hernández's toughest test yet — and one that will be decisive in whether [Ibrahima Konaté](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-ibrahima-konate-jurgen-klopp-25775852) returns to Merseyside as a World Cup winner. That's an impressive goal contribution rate from the wing-back position, but he looks to be some way off the consistency that Liverpool enjoy with Andy Robertson. He replaced his stricken brother in the opener against Australia, and has since been asked to play all but one game. In an ever-changing football climate that can protect players who have enjoyed success against lesser opposition, many can be untested until they are called to the big stage. [Kostas Tsimikas](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/harvey-elliott-liverpool-dua-lipa-25597665), it is unlikely that a switch to the Premier League by Hernández would represent a power shift of any kind towards Manchester City. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/)

Media Digest: Liverpool are reportedly making moves in a bid to seal a double Borussia Dortmund transfer swoop involving Jude Bellingham and Youssoufa ...

Spanish outlet [Defensa Central](https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1671216086-el-liverpool-lanza-su-primera-oferta-por-el-fichaje-de-bellingham-el-madrid-no-entrara-en-subastas-pero-la-puede-igualar) claims that Liverpool have now tabled a bid of £130m (€150m/$159m) for Bellingham. However, they are in a position to match Liverpool’s apparent bid, presumably leaving the player to pick his preferred destination. This, of course, would shatter the club transfer record. In reality, of course, there is nothing to stop FSG pushing for both — although a deal for the midfielder is going to be devilishly expensive. As it stands, he’s not even the most exciting at his own club. But Liverpool are ‘plotting’ a move which would see him whisked away to Anfield. [FSG](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/fsg-liverpool-sale-haaland-transfer-25762908) off. He has six goals and four assists in 14 appearances so far this season. [Bellingham](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-jude-bellingham-fernandez-25751431) would be on his way to Anfield. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world. [Youssoufa Moukoko](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/erling-haaland-liverpool-transfer-plan-25585360) might well be about to spark a transfer war. [Ben Doak](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-smile-bright-25774515) are an early vindication of this transfer strategy.