Tuesday’s biggest transfer stories involving Liverpool.
Liverpool to battle Chelsea for Lavezzi
Liverpool are set to go head-to-head with Chelsea for the signature of Paris Saint Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, according to the Daily Star.
The Reds had been hoping to make an £18m move for the Argentine international, but Mourinho has been chasing the 29-year-old for three years and will not want to give up on him without a fight.
PSG are keen to sell the forward in order to fund a move for Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria.
Rodgers confirms Reds won’t make return for Remy
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that the club will not be making any further moves to sign Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy, according to the Daily Mirror.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp appeared to take a serious dig at Liverpool on Monday, after Rodgers’ Reds abandoned an 8.5million deal for Remy when the striker apparently encountered problems with a stringent medical check
Rodgers will now turn his attentions to landing Lille starlet Divock Origi.
Divock Origi pens five-year deal with Liverpool
Young Lille striker Divock Origi has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with Liverpool, according to German newspaper Bild.
The Belgian international has been on the verge of a move to Anfield since impressing for his country at this summer’s World Cup.
Though it is believed that he will be loaned back to Lille for the upcoming campaign.
Rodgers: Sturridge ready to lead new look attack
Brendan Rodgers believes Daniel Sturridge is ready to lead a new look Liverpool attack this season, the Daily Mirror reports.
The England international is now the club’s main focal point in front of goal following Luis Suarez’s £75m move to Barcelona this summer.
“I’ve seen a difference in Daniel since he came back,” said Rodgers.
Barcelona to reignite interest in Daniel Agger
Barcelona are set to reignite their interest in Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger in the coming weeks, according to the Daily Star.
The spanish giants are said to be stepping up their interest with a £12m bid for the Danish international.
Brendan Rodgers is still hopeful he can keep the player at Anfield, but is aware it may be difficult following the arrival of Dejan Lovren.