Wednesday’s biggest stories for the Reds.
Arsenal join Liverpool in the pursuit of Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas
Madrid captain Casillas has spoken openly about the problems he has faced at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in recent times and also what his plans are for the future.
Both the Gunners and the Reds are on alert after the 33-year-old admitted that he has thought about playing abroad.
“I’ve thought about leaving Spain. These past two years have made me fight and become stronger,” the Spain skipper was quoted by the Daily Star.
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Yet a deal to sign Victor Valdes is close
The Merseysiders are clearly keen to bring in a new goalkeeper and this former FC Barcelona star looks like the most likely acquisition.
According to Goal Valdes has entered talks with Brendan Rodgers’ side and is ready to undergo a medical at Anfield after recovering from a cruciate ligament injury.
The 32-year-old has been out of action since March after suffering the problem, but his representatives believe the Spaniard is ready to prove his fitness.
Suso linked with AC Milan switch either in January or next summer
The 20-year-old has entered the final year of his current contract on Merseyside and is unsure whether he wants to extend that deal or not.
Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi is keen to bring Suso to the San Siro, either for a nominal fee in the New Year or on a free at the end of the season, according to the Daily Express.
The Spain Under-21 international has played just once for Rodgers in 2014/15 in the Capital One Cup and is frustrated at the lack of game time.
Adam Lallana says he would have continued playing for Southampton if Reds transfer collapsed
The former Saints skipper has rejected suggestions he would have tried to force his way out of St Mary’s this summer if the £25m bid from the Merseysiders was rejected.
Lallana came through the youth system at the south coast club and whilst he was ready to move on, the 26-year-old has said he would not have refused to play if he had not.
“I didn’t say I’d never play for the club again. Once I knew Liverpool’s interest, I asked the club if they could come to an agreement and that it would be my wish to leave and join Liverpool,” the England international was quoted by the Independent.
Defenders past and present feature in brilliant tweet
Former centre-back Sami Hyypia celebrated his 41st birthday on Tuesday and the Fin is a well respected figure at Anfield having spent 10 years with the club.
Current defender Dejan Lovren gave his best wishes to Hyypia via a Twitter message that showed the Croatia international with his idol aged just 14-years-old.