Monday’s Liverpool news and transfer rumour roundup.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed speculation linking him with a move for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling, according to the Daily Mail.
The 19-year-old, who has risen to prominence for both the Reds and England in the last 12 months, is yet to agree a new deal at Anfield and there have been suggestions that Los Blancos were keen to lure him to Spain.
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed reports that Liverpool have cooled their interest in Victor Valdes by denying they will be signing the former Barcelona goalkeeper, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Kop boss, speaking to Spanish sports daily AS, simply answered “no” when asked if any Spanish players would be arriving at the club in the next few months – a clear reference to the speculation over Valdes.
Liverpool are set to sign Marseille forward Andre Ayew as summer signing Mario Balotelli continues to struggle for form, the Daily Star.
The 24-year-old is coming to the end of his contract with the Ligue 1 club meaning Brendan Rodgers would be able to snap up the Ghanaian star on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher slammed his former side’s defending in the win at QPR, the Daily Mirror reports.
The Merseysiders have looked shaky at the back this term and have developed a habit of conceding from set-pieces, which they did again at Loftus Road.
Brendan Rodgers has defended Mario Balotelli’s form and insisted the striker will come good for Liverpool, talkSPORT reports.
The Italy international has struggled to make an impact at Anfield after his £16million summer switch from AC Milan.