The biggest stories on Thursday for the Reds.
Juventus and Real Madrid both keen on Liverpool’s Glen Johnson
The right-back’s current contract at Anfield expires at the end of this season and as yet no new deal looks likely.
It means that Johnson could well be on the move in 2015 and two of Europe’s biggest clubs are keeping tabs on him, according to Tuttosport.
The 30-year-old’s form has waned in recent times and with youngsters likes Jon Flanagan and Javier Manquillo already at the club Brendan Rodgers may be willing to allow the defender to leave.
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Daniel Sturridge could miss the Merseyside derby with Everton on September 27
The striker picked up an injury whilst on international duty with England and there are concerns the 25-year-old could be out of action for some time.
The Liverpool Echo reports that Sturridge will definitely miss the Premier League game with Aston Villa and the side’s Champions League opener next week.
The Englishman is also a doubt for the game with West Ham United, the following Capital One Cup clash and then the big one with the Toffees.
New Chelsea signing Loic Remy slams the Reds for not signing him
Before the Frenchman joined the Blues from QPR in a £10.5m deal he was on the verge of becoming part of Rodgers’ squad.
However, a heart condition was discovered during Remy’s medical and the Merseysiders axed the deal, something that has annoyed the forward himself.
“It was not very honest from their side. I was not scared. I know exactly what I have, I met all the specialists in the world. A lot of players share the same situation as mine and Liverpool know it,” the 27-year-old was quoted by the Daily Star.
Adam Lallana ready to make debut against Villa
The midfielder completed a £25m move from Southampton this summer, but is yet to actually take to the field for his new team.
Lallana has been struggling with a knee injury picked up during the pre-season tour of the USA, but the Mirror reports he could well make his debut at Villa Park.
Daniel Sturridge has already been ruled out of the game and the former Saints captain could join Mario Balotelli and Raheem Sterling in a three man attack.
Balotelli shirts made £50,000 on the day he signed
Arguably the biggest deal for the club this summer was the £16m capture of the Italy international from AC Milan.
The shirt sales with Balotelli and the No.45 on the back on the day he signed would suggest so, with £50,000 of jerseys shifted.
“Having the right people and trust allows the club to maximise signings like Balotelli, leading to 50k shirt sales,” CEO Ian Ayre was quoted by the Telegraph.