Shaqiri drops hint over Liverpool future amid transfer rumours

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Xherdan Shaqiri expects to be at Liverpool next season to try and help the club win the Premier League amid speculation over his future.

The Swiss international started off the season well and he has scored six goals and assisted two in just 11 Premier League starts this term.

However, he struggled to find a place in Jurgen Klopp’s side over the last few months with an embarrassing ‘pubic’ injury holding him back.

He did start in Liverpool’s unbelievable Champions League comeback against Barcelona earlier this month – but a recent report in Goal claimed Shaqiri could be on his way out this summer.

Despite that, Shaqiri has made it clear that he wants to stay and help bring more success to Anfield after Liverpool’s Champions League triumph.

“Is this why I came to Liverpool? Yes,” Shaqiri said.

“This club needs to win titles, and it’s a good start to win this one, no? Now next year we are going to go again and try to win the Premier League.

“That’s my big dream, to win the Premier League with this club.

“It just feels amazing. It’s been a long time since Liverpool won this title, 2005.

“It’s amazing to give the fans what they deserve.

“This club deserves everything, the staff, everyone involved. I think we’re going to have a big, big party!

“Of course if we didn’t win it, we’d have been very disappointed.

“We played such a good season, and we deserved to win at least one trophy.

“Now we won the biggest title in Europe, it’s amazing. It doesn’t happen every day.

“We are a very good team and we work hard together every day. I hope we can go on, this is just the start and we can win many more titles.”

 

Gossip: Spurs make two bids, Lukaku move in doubt

SPURS FAIL IN TWO BIDS 
With the dust settling on their Champions League final defeat, Mauricio Pochettino is now looking for a signal of intent from Tottenham. Daniel Levy, apparently, is trying to make several with a number of bids for Pochettino’s most-wanted targets.

The only problem is, they are all being rejected. According to The Mirror, Levy has approached Real Betis and Lyon with offers for Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele but both have been unsuccessful.

The same story claims Spurs are serious about Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez and Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon but Levy has not gone so far yet as to even make a low-ball offer.

 

RAFA’S TWO TOON TARGETS
Rafael Benitez is another manager looking for proof of his club’s ambition. Like everyone else, Rafa is waiting to see what comes of the proposed takeover of Newcastle by the Bin Zayed Group, which very few people know anything about aside from the fact that it’s not fronted by Mike Ashley. And that’s good enough for most.

If the deal goes through, Benitez has a couple of targets in mind. One is from PSG but, sadly, it’s not Kylian Mbappe.

According to the Daily Express, Rafa fancies their third-choice keeper. Kevin Trapp impressed last season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt but the German appears no closer to Thomas Tuchel’s first team. If David de Gea rocks up in Paris this summer, Trapp might struggle to get a game for the reserves.

But the player Benitez really wants is Jan Hurtado. The 19-year-old Venezuela international currently plays for Gimnasia La Plata in Argentina and could be available for around £7million, which has also alerted Sampdoria, Atalanta and Marseille.

A teenager on the cheap and a keeper who can’t get on PSG’s bench. And Rafa has to wait for a takeover before being fed even those scraps…

 

INTER LUK-ING ELSEWHERE?
Inter Milan are also struggling to grant their manager’s wishes. Antonio Conte wants Romelu Lukaku and Man Utd would be happy to sell for £62million, according to reports in Italy. But The Sun reckons Inter need to raise around two-thirds of that figure before the end of this month just to avoid an FFP violation.

Apparently, Inter were hopeful of doing that by swapping Mauro Icardi and Paolo Dybala with Juventus, but Dybala wants no part of it. Inter thought of offering Icardi to United too, but the last thing the Red Devils need that dressing room is another bad egg.

News of Edin Dzeko agreeing personal terms with Inter is unlikely to make Lukaku’s path to Inter any smoother. Calcio Mercato claims the Roma striker has a deal in place over his salary and the 33-year-old is now waiting to see if the Nerazzurri can agree a fee with his club, who are said to be looking for around £18million.

 

AND THE REST
Kieran Trippier could be Maurizio Sarri’s first signing at Juventus… Xherdan Shaqiri wants to stay at Liverpool… Everton have offered Roma £24m for Cengiz Under… Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno could be heading to Barcelona… Glenn Whelan may return to Stoke after being released by Aston Villa.

 

Klopp: Success ‘not possible’ without unsung Liverpool hero

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s sixth European Cup win “would not have possible” without James Milner.

Liverpool won the Champions League for the first time in 14 years with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in Madrid.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with an early penalty before Divock Origi crowned the success three minutes from full-time.

Virgil van Dijk was named man of the match on an evening where fellow big-money signing Alisson also shone, but Klopp paid tribute to Milner, a freebie brought in by Brendan Rodgers in 2015, after the game.

“What is satisfying is I am happy for the boys,” Klopp said.

“You know what people have said about a couple of the players of this team.

“Jordan Henderson is captain of the Champions League winner of 2019. That is satisfying, actually.

“All the boys did it. They are all very important.

“Without Millie’s dressing room talks before the games, with a non-native manager, I think it would not have been possible.

“It’s so important, the little things that they did during the weeks, how they lifted them when we had a little down.”

 

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Klopp: ‘Did you ever see a team like this?’

Jurgen Klopp could not contain his delight after securing Champions League glory with Liverpool and beamed: “This is the best night of our professional lives.”

Goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi earned the Reds a sixth European crown with a 2-0 win over Tottenham for their long awaited first trophy under Klopp.

Klopp was understandably thrilled at the final whistle and hailed it the “best night of his professional life”.

“I am so happy for the boys all these people, and my family. They suffer for me, they deserve it more than anybody,” he told BT Sport.

“Did you ever see a team like, this, fighting with no fuel in the tank? And we have a keeper who makes difficult things look easy.

“It is the best night of our professional lives.”

Asked how it feels to finally end his long wait to win a trophy for Liverpool following defeat in their previous three finals, Klopp admitted it was a something of a monkey off his back.

“It took a while, it is important for our development and improvement,” he said. “This little mark helps a lot, now we can carry on. The owners never put pressure on us. John [W Henry], Mike [Gordon] and Tom [Werner] – they deserve it so much.”

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Asked why he was not soaked in beer yet, as is tradition with trophy-winning German coaches, Klopp continued: “Normally 20 minutes after the game I am half drunk, but now I have only had water!”

Chelsea line up three possible replacements for £5m Sarri

Maurizio Sarri has informed Chelsea of his desire to return to Italy to manage Juventus this summer.

Sarri was appointed Chelsea head coach last year, finishing third in the Premier League, winning the Europa League and losing the League Cup final on penalties in his first season in England.

But constant criticism of his style and a smattering of poor results is said to have taken its toll on the 60-year-old, who wants to end his reign after completing just half of his initial two-year contract, which had a one-year option included.

The offer from Serie A champions Juve has proved too tempting for Sarri, with The Guardian one of many outlets to report that Sarri told the Chelsea board of his intentions during a planned meeting to discuss his future this week.

Sarri cited ‘family reasons’, as well as the chance to manage Juve, as his reasons for wanting to leave. The Independent say Chelsea ‘would be prepared’ to let Sarri continue his work, but will accept his decision if Juventus buy out the final year of his deal, worth £5m.

Both outlets suggest that Chelsea have a three-man shortlist of potential replacements, including Derby County manager Frank Lampard. Which would actually make sense.

Outgoing Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri would also be considered, as well as the currently unemployed Laurent Blanc.

 

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How To Dress Your Kid For Spring

Most parents spend a lot of time contemplating what type of
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a new wardrobe for every season. This is mainly because they are still growing.
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case may be, a new spring wardrobe is in order for your child. To help ensure
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Comfort

Children require comfortable clothing, regardless of the
season. Spring is a season that prompts children and adults to venture
outdoors. Playing indoors does require comfortable clothing and shoes, but when
it comes to outdoors there are more activities for children to participate in.
It is highly likely that your child will be spending a lot of time playing in
the park and other areas with playground equipment. Comfortable clothing that
offers flexibility is going to be your best option. T-shirts, shorts, dresses
and a light jacket will work perfectly.

Lightweight

Lightweight clothing is more suitable for spring. Since the
temperatures are warming up, heavy clothing will no longer be needed. Of
course, you will need to throw in a lightweight jacket for the cool evenings.
If possible, it may be a good idea to include a lightweight jogger for these
times as well. It is still a little too early for sleeveless shirts. So, make
sure your child’s arms are partially covered until the weather gets warmers.
This will eliminate the need for a jacket until the sun goes down.

Breathable

Active attire is a necessity for young children. The best
clothing subscription box will include a selection of active
attire. The idea is to provide your children with breathable tops and bottoms.
This clothing is designed to provide adequate air ventilation, so your children
will stay cooler for longer. Clothing made from breathable materials, such as
cotton, nylon, rayon and polyester, are going to be your best options for
spring.

Trendy And Stylish

While providing your children
with comfort and flexibility, the clothing must also be stylish and trendy.
Fortunately, manufacturers keep this in mind when they are working on their new
spring lineup. The trendy designs for this spring are pastels, tie-dyes and
prints. You really cannot go wrong with any of these designs. If you have any
apprehensions, you can always take your child shopping with you. This will give
your child the freedom to pick out their own spring wardrobe, taking some of
the pressure off of you.

Affordability

Since children outgrow their clothes very quickly, it is
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because most manufacturers design their children’s
clothing lineups around affordability. And, do not worry because your options
will still be trendy and stylish.

Durability

While affordability is important, it is important to
remember that some children can wreak havoc on their clothes and shoes. With
that in mind, it only makes sense to invest in clothes made of durable
materials. You definitely do not want to be repeating your shopping endeavor
any time soon. So, clothing made of polyester, cotton and rayon will last twice
as long as other options. Most manufacturers will combine these materials
together to achieve both comfort and durability.

A blend of rayon, cotton and polyester will provide the best
of all worlds and save you money in the long run.

Mixing And Matching

If you encounter any issues finding the perfect attire for
your child this spring, you will always have the option of mixing and matching.
While some parents are determined to stick with one brand, it never hurts to
mix things up a bit. If you are concerned about mixing brands, you can always
remove the brand tag. Doing this will allow you to keep your little secret and
give you more options.

Conclusion

Before you set out on your spring shopping adventure, it
would be a good idea to put yourself in the right mindset. If you approach this
task from a bad perspective, you will surely not have a good experience. Doing
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Former Red names one advantage Liverpool have over Spurs

Djimi Traore believes Liverpool’s trophy-winning DNA gives them a huge advantage over Tottenham in the pursuit of Champions League glory.

Traore played in the so-called ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ when Liverpool overcame a 3-0 half-time deficit against Milan to win the 2005 Champions League final after a penalty shoot-out.

Liverpool have not won European club football’s biggest prize since that incredible night in Turkey, but former full-back Traore expects his old club to claim a sixth title in Madrid on Saturday.

“That’s Liverpool for me – winning trophies,” Traore told Press Association Sport.

“Everybody thinks they are down, but they never give up. That is the DNA of the club.

“When you play for Liverpool and wear that shirt, it makes you different.

“It’s almost as if it makes you a better player, it is something special.

“The fans have an incredible drive and were a massive part of that success in Istanbul.

“It’s not every day you’re 3-0 down in a big game and the fans still cheer and sing for the team. You think right ‘they believe in you and I’m not going to let you down’. You fight more.”

Traore spent seven-and-a-half years at Liverpool after joining from French club Laval in 1999, and played in a team featuring the talents of Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso.

But he is reluctant to compare Rafael Benitez’s Champions League winners and the current Jurgen Klopp-led crop, which fell just one point short of Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title.

“Football is different now. I’m not a big fan of comparing generations,” said Traore, now 39, and assistant coach at MLS side Seattle Sounders after finishing his playing career in the United States.

“But what Liverpool have done is fantastic. It was tough for them not to win the league, but to be in the Champions League final twice in a row is a big achievement.

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“Everyone knows what happened with Mohamed Salah in the final against Real Madrid last year when he was injured.

“But this is a second chance for them and I expect Salah to be very motivated against Tottenham.”

Liverpool’s ninth European Cup or Champions League final is in sharp contrast to Tottenham’s first after Mauricio Pochettino’s side staged an unlikely run to Madrid.

Spurs also finished a whopping 26 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League and lost twice to the Reds this season, suffering 2-1 defeats at Wembley and Anfield.

“Liverpool are favourites, but with all the top-class players they have they can handle that,” Traore said.

“They play Tottenham many times, they know the opponent, and right now Tottenham fear Liverpool more than the opposite.

“If Liverpool play like they did since the beginning of the season, it will make the difference.”

 

‘Liverpool have gone from not attractive to a supermodel’

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Jurgen Klopp thinks Liverpool “have gone from being the not most attractive girl in the village to a supermodel” in the eyes of the football world.

The Reds will play in the Champions League final against Tottenham on Saturday after blowing Barcelona away 4-0 at Anfield in the second leg of the semi-finals to overcome a three-goal deficit.

And Klopp thinks that performance against the Catalan giants has put the club right back into peoples consciousness.

“If I had watched the Barcelona game as a seven-year-old, I would remember it,” Klopp told The Telegraph.

“Everyone in football knows it was so special and it is not something you will see often in your life. Liverpool have gone from being the not most attractive girl in the village to a supermodel.

“We are one of the five or six best clubs in Europe again. I do not know when that was last the case but it was a while ago.

“That is why I am happy for the people. They see where their club is and think, ‘Look at that. Look at that red. That is Liverpool’. This is what we feel now.

“If I am trying to make signings I don’t have to convince players anymore and tell them what Liverpool is. That is obvious. I never had so many messages as I did after both Barcelona games. Everybody watched it, and thought, ‘Wow, what was that?’ I have never had so many compliments for the performance of my team.

“I don’t know how many people watched but there will have been a few in the world. That makes it special as well – one game, a semi-final. There was no other game on the planet with such focus.”

 

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Neville names one Chelsea player he ‘can’t accept’

Gary Neville claims he “can’t accept” a goalkeeper like Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga in his side after watching him in the Europa League final.

Although the Spaniard was certainly not at fault for Alex Iwobi’s stunning strike in their 4-1 victory over Arsenal, Kepa looked a little nervous at times during the first half.

A poor punch early on almost gave the Gunners an advantage before his rash decision to come tearing out of his net to challenge Alexandre Lacazette almost gave away a penalty, but appeals were rejected.

Two goals from Eden Hazard and one each for Olivier Giroud and Pedro gave Chelsea a comfortable win over their London rivals but Neville was still critical of their keeper.

“Nothing personal but I just can’t accept a keeper like Kepa,” Neville wrote on Twitter. “He would make every defence a nervous wreck.

“P.S probably man of the match now!”

Following his £71million summer move from Athletic Bilbao, Kepa has only missed two Premier League matches and has kept 23 clean sheets across all competitions.

 

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Sarri: This team is mine, but we will discuss my future

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted that he is starting to feel like this team is his amid repeated questions over his future.

Eden Hazard bid a glorious farewell to Chelsea by netting a brace as Sarri’s side roared past Arsenal to seal Europa League success in Azerbaijan.

Unai Emery was looking to continue his love affair with this competition and end the Gunners’ 25-year wait for continental success at the end of his maiden campaign in the dugout.

But Arsenal collapsed as a tepid first half made way for a memorable second period at the sparsely-filled Baku Olympic Stadium, where Chelsea manager Sarri masterminded a 4-1 win that brought his first major trophy.

“We had a good season, because we earned out place in the Champions League via the Premier League, which was not an easy task considering the high overall level,” Sarri told Sky Sport Italia.

“We reached the League Cup Final after knocking out Liverpool and Tottenham, only lost on penalties to Manchester City. In the Europa League we won 12 and drew three, we scored more than anyone else.

“I think after tonight our season goes from good to extraordinary. It was not easy to arrive and settle quickly in such a difficult league. I had some problems, but from February onwards I saw something change in the rapport with the team. Maybe I changed too, but I am starting to feel like this team is mine.”

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Hazard scored a match-winning brace for the Blues and after the game seemed to say his goodbye to Chelsea, with Sarri seemingly confirming his exit.

“I’m sad, because Hazard is an extraordinary player and can achieve even more. He’s an odd lad, but once you get into his comfort zone, he’s wonderful.

“This is the time to celebrate. From tomorrow, as with all clubs, we’ll sit down and see what the club wants me to improve and what I want the club to improve. There are still two years on the contract, so as with every club, we have to sit down and evaluate everything.

“Over the last 20 days people have said I was certainly going to Roma, Milan and Juventus, so as long as I read them in the papers, it makes no difference.

“I am pleased that Napoli congratulated me, I had no doubts it would happen. The Neapolitans know how much love I have for them and that last year I went abroad to avoid going straight to another Italian club.

“They will always have my love and respect. The profession means at times we might have to take different paths, but that will never change my history or my respect for them.

“I dedicate this firstly to the Napoli fans, because this is the satisfaction I was unable to give them last year. I also dedicate it to those lads in the Chelsea squad who couldn’t play tonight because of injuries. I think it’s only right for all of us to have a special thought for them.”