RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has conceded that there is uncertainty surrounding how the transfer market will function in the aftermath of the … ❗️Who do you think was Man of the Match pt.2. 6 hours ago. Although Julian Nagelsmann’s side were wasteful with three golden opportunities squandered. The report has claimed any potential transfer for the Frenchman would cost Liverpool about £22M. The German international has just 18 months left on his contract with Leipzig and that has seen him tipped to leave for pastures anew in the summer. We narrowed it down to Alisson, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Curtis Jones, Ozan Kabak and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Read transfer news and rumours, and get the details on done deals, completed ins and outs, and fees. Average age: 24.5. Liverpool could therefore opt to bring in another central defender in the summer and Konate could present the perfect option as he is reported to be available for just £22M, a wise investment for a defender so young and highly-rated. With the second leg three weeks away (10 March), Liverpool have a two goal advantage with the away goal ruling in their favour for the return leg. Ibrahima Konaté’s game by numbers vs. Bayern Munich (11/05/19):100% aerial duels won 8 ball recoveries 6 clearances 4 successful take-ons 4 accurate long balls 2 tackles won0 goals conceded Lewandowski didn’t have a single shot on target - same again Saturday? Foreigners: 21 75.0 %. The German striker has been in prolific form once again in the Bundesliga and has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield. All over the pitch, Liverpool dominated from front to back. Liverpool returned to winning ways with a convincing 0-2 win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday. 1 Source for Transfer News & Speculation. Bundesliga. FT: RB Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool. This prompted Jurgen Klopp to bring in Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak from Preston and Schalke respectively on deadline day in the January transfer window. National team players: 15. Leipzig could therefore be reluctant to let Konate leave as well in the same summer. Liverpool and Manchester United will battle it out over the signing of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer, Bild reports. Enter your email address to subscribe to LFC Transfer Room and receive notifications of new posts via email. So I wanted to present some data, and dispel some myths. Transfer Talk has the latest. +. All over the pitch, Liverpool dominated from front to back. Thiago was drafted in following James Milner’s muscle injury that he suffered within the first half an hour at the King Power Stadium. The loss of these three centre-backs has left Liverpool very vulnerable at the back, with the Reds shipping in goals at an alarming rate towards the end of last year and earlier this year. According to Spanish outlet AS, Liverpool are interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate this summer. Liverpool's No. pic.twitter.com/wN9VKdsjRN. RB Leipzig have been in blistering form since defeat in the first leg to ... Leipzig showed the mentality that Liverpool will need to be aware of in the second ... By LFC Transfer Room. Goal from Salah and Mane put Liverpool in control of this Last 16 tie and give the Merseysiders a much-needed lift following a poor run … All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2021 LFC Transfer Room. #LFC. It has been said that the Reds best chance to secure European football for next season is by winning the Champions League. At the weekend, the dark clouds surrounding Liverpool continued to loom large as Brendan Rodgers’ inflicted misery on his successor Jurgen Klopp with a 3-1 win. The CB debate is one of the most interesting things this year. Wouldn’t it be fitting if they did so in the same stadium that they had made it five times 16 years years before? It was just one change from the side that saw a seven-minute collapse against Leicester City on Saturday. Editor's Picks. Author: LFC Transfer … Curtis JonesAssists: 1Passing Accuracy: 81%Duels won: 6Recoveries: 5, ❗️Overall Man of the Match: Who wins? LIVERPOOL are targeting a January double transfer swoop for RB Leipzig pair Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest. Liverpool can capitalise on rare RB Leipzig mistake, ... Cunha joined the Berlin-based club in January after failing to break into Julian Nagelsmann’s RB Leipzig side following his transfer from Sion in the summer of 2018. Liverpool have suffered severe injuries to their top defenders with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all ruled out for the season. Current transfer record: +€3.50m. TOP STORY: Liverpool, Man United to go after Upamecano. Liverpool transfer news - Thiago Alcantara wanted, Jurgen Klopp claim, RB Leipzig build-up. Upamencano was the subject of interest from numerous clubs in Europe before he finally decided to join Bayern Munich next season. Far from over for the Reds but it is a great start for Jurgen Klopp’s side a welcome sight after a poor run of form. 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RB Leipzig drop Timo Werner to Liverpool transfer hint as they tell Reds fans ‘let’s support him together’ Current transfer record: +£3.15m. League level: First Tier. Konate has managed just 10 starts in all competitions for Leipzig this season having been sidelined on numerous occasions due to injuries. Liverpool return to the Puskás Aréna on Wednesday for their season-defining second leg against RB Leipzig, with a place in the Champions League quarter-finals on the line. € 558.78 m. Total market value. Dani Olmo rattled the post from a diving header and in the second half Christopher Nkunku was brilliantly denied before in the dying moments of the game substitute Hee-Chan Hwang squandered a chance to pull a goal back. The Reds also looked set to sign Timo Werner from the German side this summer before Chelsea swooped. Stadium: Red Bull Arena 42.146 Seats. In league since: 5 years. RB Leipzig’s 3-2 victory against Manchester United last night means that Dayot Upamecano will be playing knockout football in club football’s premier competition next year. Liverpool are ready to bring in defensive backups in January, and RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate could be their man. Arsenal and Manchester United are some of the clubs that Konate has been linked to this season. Liverpool transfer round-up: RB Leipzig open the door for Dayot Upamecano exit. Liverpool transfer rumours as Chancel Mbemba enquiry made and Christian Pulisic's exit decision Liverpool Echo 08:26 12-Mar-21 Klopp did something he hasn't done since October and it was a game changer Rousing The Kop (Weblog) 07:38 12-Mar-21 Liverpool could reportedly face RB Leipzig in the Champions League in Budapest. Liverpool have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Red Bull group in recent years, when the club signed Naby Keita from RB Leipzig in 2018, and then Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg in January this year. Far from over for the Reds but it is a great start for Jurgen Klopp’s side a welcome sight after a poor run of form. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané pounced on two mistakes firstly from Marcel Sabitzer and then Nordi Mukele. RB Leipzig See a Liverpool Side Under Pressure New, 2 comments Liverpool’s Champions League opponents have taken note of the Reds’ poor domestic form. Liverpool coasted to a 2-0 victory in Hungary over RB Leipzig to gain the upper-hand over the two legs. Squad size: 28. The latter has impressed in his few appearances for the Reds and could see Liverpool take up the £18M option to sign him permanently. The latest on Liverpool transfers. pic.twitter.com/LwnyoOPKNq. Many Liverpool fans were not happy with forward Mohamed Salah during his side’s Champions League last 16 game against RB Leipzig. As is often the case in Europe, the Reds put on a show to assert their grip on the tie. He orchestrated attacks and defended from the front, even managing an assist for the Premier League champions. Liverpool Transfer News & Rumours; ... Not content to only chase one RB Leipzig center-back, Liverpool are now said to be interested in both of their starting defenders. RB Leipzig are using Naby Keita against Timo Werner in transfer talks (Image: GETTY) The message from Leipzig has always been clear, they do not want to sell Werner. For Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp, there was one particular result last night that could have potential ramifications on the club’s imminent transfer plans. Although only victorious in one, the point still stands and Liverpool begin their bid to make it seven in Istanbul with a trip to Hungary for the first leg against Red Bull Leipzig. It is, however, yet to be seen if the duo are the solution to Liverpool's recently exposed defensive frailties. RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for several Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Manchester United. With great performances across the pitch, it was hard to pick the official man of the match. RB Leipzig. … This will not stop Liverpool from pursuing the Frenchman, however, and Merseyside should be ready to battle other top clubs in Europe for the signing of Konate as he is a man in demand. After the game, Jurgen Klopp gave his thoughts on the win, speaking to BT Sport’s […]. Table position: 2. According to Spanish outlet AS, Liverpool are interested in signing RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate this summer. Liverpool and Manchester United will battle it out over the signing of Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer. Davies was signed on a permanent deal while Kabak came in on a short-term loan until the end of the season. Current transfer record: +€3.50m Bundesliga League level: First Tier Table position: 2 In league since: 5 years The report has claimed any potential transfer … It remains to be seen whether Leipzig will allow Konate to go for such a low price as they are expected to be looking to hold on to the young defender, especially with Dayot Upamencano on the way out of the club. An almost carbon copy of the first leg saw Liverpool successfully secure their place in the Champions League quarter-finals, with a 2-0 win over Leipzig keeping their hopes for silverware alive. There could however be one worry for Liverpool on signing the 21-year-old in that he is rather very injury-prone. RB Leipzig. RB Leipzig are reportedly considering a move to sign Divock Origi from Liverpool on loan in the ongoing transfer window. Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has played down rumours that Timo Werner could be on his way to Liverpool and says he is 'deeply relaxed' about the forward's situation. RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has admitted there's nothing more he can do to convince Timo Werner to stay with the club amid links to Liverpool. Read Time: 1 Minute, 53 Second Liverpool coasted to a 2-0 victory in Hungary over RB Leipzig to gain the upper-hand over the two legs. The Reds number 17 was voted the Liverpool man of the match for his controlling midfield display.