LUIS DIAZ has joined Liverpool for £50million with the Porto winger signing a five-year deal.
And Liverpool may not be done there as they have lodged a £5m bid for Fabio Carvalho of Fulham.
The Cottagers could be willing to let the youngster leave, but boss Marco Silva is demanding he remains in West London on loan for the rest of the season.
Jurgen Klopp's men are also said to be leading the race for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Nico Williams is another named linked with Anfield, while Aston Villa are said to be plotting a raid for Joe Gomez.
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- Jake Lambourne
Will he leave?
Liverpool right-back Neco Williams could be set for an Anfield exit.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the defender has a loan offer from Bournemouth on the table.
The news outlet states the 20-year-old has cut short his break in Dubai to assess his future.
Wales international Williams has appeared in just one Premier League games this term.
- Jake Lambourne
Rush gives Hodgson verdict
Liverpool legend Ian Rush reckons Watford have done the right thing by appointing ex-Reds boss Roy Hodgson as manager.
Speaking to Gambling.com, Rush said: “Ranieri is very experienced but by bringing in Roy Hodgson as his successor they’ve got an even more experienced manager now,”
“I know Roy well and I’ve seen his training sessions first hand from his time as Liverpool manager and I know he puts serious emphasis on working hard in training.
“He still has that fire burning within him and he’ll be getting those Watford players practicing every day on their defending, knowing when to attack and when not to.
“That experience and that work ethic that he’ll bring could make a real difference.”
- Jake Lambourne
Liverpool duo set for exit
Liverpool's signing of Luis Diaz looks set to see Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino leave the club as the Reds also eye up Fulham star Fabio Carvalho.
Jurgen Klopp's outfit have agreed terms with the Porto midfielder after reaching the Portuguese side's £37million asking price – along with £12.5m in add-ons.
But that may be just the first bit of business Liverpool conduct on a hectic deadline day.
According to 90Min, the club are now willing to let Minamino and Origi both leave on permanent deals – while they are also eyeing a move for Fulham teenager Carvalho.
PA are reporting that Liverpool have rejected initial interest from Leeds and Monaco for Minamino – who joined for £7.25m.
And Origi is being monitored by Atalanta amid speculation the Serie A side could lose Duvan Zapata to Newcastle.
- Jake Lambourne
Liverpool poised to sign Carvalho
Liverpoolare working on a deal to sign Fabio Carvalho for £5million before tonight's deadline.
The Portuguese 19-year-old's deal expires at the end of the season and he will be available for a compensation fee in the summer.
It is understood a loan-back deal for the remainder of the campaign could be on the cards to help Fulham's automatic promotion push.
On Friday Whites boss Marco Silva was adamant Carvalho would stay put at the club until the end of next term.
In his press conference, he said: "Fab will be with us until the end of the season."
Carvalho, who is now being represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes, has hit seven goals and three assists this term.
- Jake Lambourne
Clubs eye up Kalvin Phillips
Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips is the subject of interest from many clubs.
SunSport have exclusively revealed how West Ham are desperate to pair him up with England international Declan Rice at the London Stadium.
And now the Daily Mail state that Man Utd, Liverpool and Real Madrid are keen on the player.
The news outlet has claimed that Leeds are now fighting to keep him at Elland Road.
- Jake Lambourne
Liverpool in for Tielemans
Leicester midfielder reportedly has his eyes set on a move to Liverpool in the summer.
The 24-year-old is tied down at the King Power Stadium until 2023.
And according to Spanish news outlet Nacional, the player won't be signing a new deal.
They state that Barcelona boss Xavi is a huge fan of the player and is keen for him to make the move to the Nou Camp.
But they state that a switch to Liverpool is the most likely destination.
- Jake Lambourne
Inter must grin and Bare it
Inter Milan have suffered a huge blow ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
The Serie A side will have to go up against the Reds without the help of midfielder Nicolo Barella who was handed a two-match ban ahead of the European clash.
Barella received a red card against Real Madrid in the competition back in December and now UEFA had meted out his punishment.
Barella’s ban means he’ll have to watch both ties against the Reds from the stands.
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Good morning Reds fans
Liverpool have completed the stunning £50million signing of Porto winger Luis Diaz.
The Colombian superstar has penned a five-and-a-half year contract with the Reds.
He scored 14 league goals for Porto this season before moving to Anfield.
And Diaz will wear the No23 shirt at his new club.
Jurgen Klopp beamed: "We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way and adapt to the Premier League, both physically and mentally.
"He is a player who is hungry for success and knows you have to fight to get what you want.
"He is a fighter, no doubt. He’s a skilful team player who has always the goal in mind.
“This team deserved to add quality and when we played against Luis earlier this season, we saw what a danger he is, how fast he is and how his mentality was to help his team.
“Luis is a player we believe will make us better now and in the future. He is the player we really wanted and they’ve made it happen, so I am very happy.”
Elsewhere, reports today have suggested that Liverpool are currently negotiating a deal with Fulham for Carvalho.
The midfielder is entering the final six months of his contract and has shown no intent of renewing.
The Reds have submitted a £5m bid, but it is understood that Fulham initially want double.
- Anthony Chapman
Levy sees red over Diaz
Fuming Tottenham chief Daniel Levy reportedly threatened to REPORT Liverpool's recruitment staff to their owners to try and stop the Reds signing Luis Diaz.
Levy was said to be incensed when he heard the Reds had courted Tottenham's top transfer target.
And he frantically tried to stop it by threatening to expose Liverpool's recruitment staff's tactics to the club's owners John W Henry and Mike Gordon, according to The Telegraph.
But Levy's desperate attempt to get the Reds to back down had no effect as Henry and Gordon had no issues with their staff's conduct.
- Anthony Chapman
Done deal – Diaz to Liverpool
Liverpool have completed the stunning £50million signing of Porto winger Luis Diaz.
The Colombian superstar has penned a five-and-a-half year contract with the Reds.
He scored 14 league goals for Porto this season before moving to Anfield.
And Diaz will wear the No23 shirt at his new club.
- Anthony Chapman
PSG strike deal with Dembele
Ousmane Dembele has reportedly agreed personal terms with PSG.
The Barcelona winger had been chased by Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle.
And Liverpool were also linked before swooping for Porto’s Luis Diaz.
But Foot Mercato claim Dembele is heading to PSG instead.
The French giants will try to sign him tomorrow on deadline day, but are also prepared to wait until the summer when Dembele becomes a free agent.
- Anthony Chapman
Leeds in for Minamino
Liverpool winger Takumi Minamino has emerged as a target for Leeds.
The Daily Mail stated that the Whites are keen to sign the forward on loan for the rest of the season.
It has been said that Leeds have turned to the Japan international after failing to bring in Red Bull Salzburg’s Brenden Aaronson.
Minamino, 27, has scored twice in eight Premier League games this season.
- Anthony Chapman
Barnes tips Konate for greatness
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has been backed by John Barnes to 'take over' Liverpool’s defence.
Also tipping Joe Gomez to make a glorious comeback, Barnes said: "Ibrahima Konate is a player for the future and one who will eventually take over this defence.
"It will take Ibrahima some time to bed himself into this team, similarly to Fabinho when he first arrived at the club.
"The fact that Joel Matip is doing so well and playing regularly doesn’t necessarily spell the end for the likes of Joe Gomez at Anfield either.”
- Anthony Chapman
Liverpool line up Dybala swoop
Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Paulo Dybala from Juventus.
However, with the Reds landing Luis Diaz from Porto, they’ll reportedly swoop on Dybala in the summer, according to forzaitalianfootball.
And with Juve completing the signing of Dusan Vlahovic, it’s unlikely that they will try and stand in Dybala’s way of a move to Anfield when the season ends.
- Anthony Chapman
What did Jurgen Klopp say?
Klopp was delighted to add Diaz to his fearsome front-line as Liverpool hunt down Man City in the title race.
Klopp beamed: "We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way and adapt to the Premier League, both physically and mentally.
"He is a player who is hungry for success and knows you have to fight to get what you want.
"He is a fighter, no doubt. He’s a skilful team player who has always the goal in mind.
“This team deserved to add quality and when we played against Luis earlier this season, we saw what a danger he is, how fast he is and how his mentality was to help his team.
“Luis is a player we believe will make us better now and in the future. He is the player we really wanted and they’ve made it happen, so I am very happy.”
- Anthony Chapman
What is Diaz’s shirt number?
Diaz will wear the No23 for Liverpool this term.
He has also penned an incredible five-and-a-half year deal at Anfield.
That’s after Liverpool agreed to pay Porto £33m up front, with an additional £17m in bonuses.
- Anthony Chapman
What are Diaz’s stats like?
Diaz struck 41 goals in 125 games for Porto following a move in 2019.
This season saw Diaz strike 14 times in just 18 league games.
And he also has seven goals in 32 appearances for Colombia.
- Anthony Chapman
Who is £50million Luis Diaz?
New Liverpool signing Luis Diaz is a 25-year-old winger who hails from Colombia.
Jurgen Klopp was desperate to land the ace ahead of Premier League rivals Tottenham.
And Diaz is now set to go up against Sadio Mane to become Liverpool's new left-sider.
- Anthony Chapman
Salah closing in on final
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- Emillia Hawkins
Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to the AFCON semi-finals
The 29-year-old scored the Pharaoh's first goal and claimed the assist for the second.
The final score was 2-1 as Egypt defeated Morocco to progress.
- Emillia Hawkins
Liverpool negotiate Fabio Carvalho deal
Reports today have suggested that Liverpool are currently negotiating a deal with Fulham for Carvalho.
The midfielder is entering the final six months of his contract and has shown no intent of renewing.
The Reds have submitted a £5million bid, but it is understood that Fulham initially wanted double.
- Emillia Hawkins
Liverpool interested in Fabio Carvalho
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool are interested in signing Fabio Carvalho from Fulham.
Reports have suggested that the Reds have already submitted a £5million bid, but this has not been confirmed by either club.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has also received interest from a number of other clubs, but Fulham do not wish to sell.
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Jurgen Klopp 'FaceTimed' Luis Diaz to persuade him to sign
Before Liverpool swooped in, Tottenham had lined up an official bid to sign Diaz from Porto.
However, last week Klopp reportedly FaceTimed the 25-year-old to persuade him to join the Reds.
The call had obviously gone well as Luiz later informed Porto that his preferred choice of club would be Liverpool.
According to MailOnline, the pair got on 'very well'.
- Emillia Hawkins
Jurgen Klopp on Luis Diaz signing
When speaking in an interview for the official Liverpool club website, Jurgen Klopp said: "I could not be happier that we’ve been able to get this deal done and bring Luis to Liverpool.
"I have always been a believer in only signing players in January if you would want to sign them in the summer, and that’s very much the case with Luis.
"He is an outstanding player and someone we’ve been tracking for a very long time.
"We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way and adapt to the Premier League, both physically and mentally. He is a player who is hungry for success and knows you have to fight to get what you want. He is a fighter, no doubt. He’s a skilful team player who has always the goal in mind."
- Emillia Hawkins
Liverpool COMPLETE signing of Luis Diaz
The Reds have officially completed the signing of the winger from Porto for a fee of around £50million.
Diaz has signed a five-and-half-year contract.
He will wear the number 23 shirt.
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