Liverpool have landed the signature of teenage centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye from Senegal, whereas one outlet has claimed Crystal Palace are nonetheless anticipating a transfer for Marc Guehi.
Liverpool full signing of Talla Ndiaye in 7-figure deal
Lower than every week after stories first emerged, Liverpool have signed centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye from Amitie FC for a price within the area of £1 million, as per the Athletic.
The membership beat out competitors for the 18-year-old because of the “pathway they introduced” and the monetary package deal supplied to his Senegalese membership that included add-ons.
Having turned 18 earlier within the week, he’s free to make the transfer to Merseyside to affix Rob Web page’s U21s, which might immediate a mortgage transfer for Amara Nallo within the January window.
It does imply the membership have bolstered their defensive ranks at academy degree, with Ndiaye becoming a member of the likes of Nallo, Wellity Fortunate, Noah Adekoya, and Carter Pinnington – with Ifeanyi Ndukwe to affix in the summertime.
Ndiaye is of course a left-sided defender and he impressed on the U17 World Cup with Senegal, together with his growth now within the palms of Liverpool.
If we will’t signal centre-backs at senior degree, could as properly get as many as we will on the academy!
Marc Guehi switch: Asking worth reportedly dropped
• Guehi‘s asking worth has reportedly dropped under £35 million, with Crystal Palace stated to be anticipating a proposal from Liverpool – please, simply do it!
• Gabriel Martinelli has apologised for his disgusting behaviour to Conor Bradley, claiming he “actually didn’t perceive” within the warmth of the second – that may’t be an excuse, thoughts you!
• Virgil van Dijk has mentioned how “sad” Liverpool gamers had been with the Arsenal man’s actions – he was fortunate none of them took retribution into their very own palms
• Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed Federico Chiesa lately referred to as a few of his ex-Juventus teammates to debate the membership’s modifications after reported curiosity – you possibly can’t blame him if he needed to depart
ANALYSIS: Milos Kerkez nullifies Saka
With the assistance of FotMob, we will see how Milos Kerkez nullified the affect of Bukayo Saka over the 78 minutes they had been on the pitch collectively earlier than the Arsenal man was changed:
“Kerkez was dribbled previous solely as soon as by Arsenal‘s No. 7, whereas Saka had double the quantity going the opposite method.
“Furthermore, the 22-year-old gained six of his 9 duels, the joint-best success fee (66.6%) throughout each groups, with FotMob additionally crediting the defender with 4 profitable tackles, the second-most on the evening.
“Saka, in the meantime, completed his night with solely two photographs (one on the right track), zero probabilities created, two profitable dribbles from 5 makes an attempt, and a duel success fee of 36.3 % (4/11).”
READ: How Kerkez bounced again to nullify Saka – 0 probabilities created
Antoine Semenyo unveiled by Man Metropolis
• Man Metropolis have introduced the signing of Antoine Semenyo, his contract runs till 2031. At the least we will transfer on and have a look at different choices for the ahead line now (MCFC)
• Everton appealed the straight purple card for Michael Keane after his hair pull in opposition to Wolves, however the FA has rejected it and he’ll serve a three-match ban – the defender is of their prime three goalscorers this season…
• Saka has agreed a brand new five-year contract with Arsenal, he was already signed till 2027 however the Gunners had been proactive – Liverpool, fancy following swimsuit? (The Athletic)
Liverpool FC: On this present day
Two notable former Reds have a good time their birthdays on January 9, Ray Houghton and Lucas Leiva.
The previous turns 64 this yr, whereas Liverpool’s first adopted Brazilian hits the age of 39.
For the youthful readers, Houghton performed 202 instances for Liverpool as a key midfielder who gained two league titles and two FA Cups from 1987 to 1992.
Lucas didn’t have the silverware to match his longevity, however he’s nonetheless remembered fondly having performed 346 instances for Liverpool and rotated a shaky begin to ultimately win membership participant of the yr in 2011.
