Friday’s transfer stories involving Liverpool.
Liverpool to miss out on Falcao
The Reds are set to miss out on signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao after it emerged that he will link up with compatriot James Rodriguez at Real Madrid, according to the Daily Star.
Liverpool had been favourites to land the Colombian international but the 28-year-old has reportedly told Monaco that he will only leave if Real Madrid come calling.
Rodgers to turn to Cavani
After missing out on Falcao, Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will turn his attentions towards Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani instead, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Falcao is thought to be interested in a return to Spain, while Cavani has been linked with an exit from the French capital all summer and could finally make his move to the Premier League.
Agger tells Rodgers he’s leaving
Defender Daniel Agger is likely to be moved on this week after telling Brendan Rodgers that his days at Anfield are numbered, according to the Telegraph.
Agger came home during the pre-season tour of the United States and has indicated that he no longer wants to play for Liverpool and he will now meet with the manager to discuss his future.
Liverpool target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar considers a move to Turkey
Schalke striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar is said to be weighing up a move to Turkey after his agent confirmed that several offers had been made, the Daily Star reports.
Liverpool, along with Arsenal, had been taking a closer look at the Dutch international, through he may now decide to turn his back on a move to the Premier League in favour of a lucrative switch to the Turkish top flight.
Xabi Alonso exit talk puts Reds on high alert
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has dropped a hint that he could leave Real Madrid this summer despite only penning a new deal in January, the Daily Mirror reports.
While Sami Khedira still looks the most likely to leave the Bernabeu but reports in Spain suggest his central midfield partner in crime could instead be the one to go.