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Rooney's Alexander-Arnold demand

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has said that Gareth Southgate shouldn't play Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield during the Euros, with the full-back instead left to battle it out over a starting spot with Man City's Kyle Walker.

“I think with Trent, I’ve watched him play there a few times in midfield," he told the Overlap. "I think you lose a lot of his quality from full-back. Of course he picks passes from midfield.

“But I think he’s got to try and fight it out. I know Kyle’s probably the best probably the best right-back in the world at the minute.”

Wales boss on Lewis Koumas

Wales manager Rob Page has said that he couldn't ignore Jason's Koumas' breakthrough into the Liverpool first team, with the midfielder earning his first call up to the seniro Wales squad.

The nation suffered disappointment in their failure to qualify for this summer's European Championships, but are in action over the summer as they take on Gibraltar and Slovakis in friendlies.

Koumas is one of three uncapped players to be called up to the squad for the games, with Page explaining his decision.

“We’ve got to look to the future,” he said. “The games that we’ve got give us an opportunity to develop some of these younger players and expose them to the environment.

“They’ll get a taste of it so come September when we play the Nations League, and come next year when the World Cup qualifiers start, they’ve already had a taste of that experience.”

He added: "How can I ignore it when [Koumas] has done what he has done for Liverpool in the first team?"

Alisson transfer 'approach'

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has had approaches from a Saudi club in the last few months, but the Brazilian is expected to stay at Liverpool beyond the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Speaking on his Youtube channel, the journalist said: “In the last few days we heard rumours on Alisson and proposals from Saudi.

“I’m told that there was some approaches around March, April for Alisson, trying to understand the situation around the Brazilian goalkeeper.

“The answer I got, as of now, and never say never in the market, but as of now, and of May, is that there was some approach, but Alisson is expected to stay at Liverpool.”

He added: “Liverpool are not planning to change the goalkeeper, they are very happy with Alisson, Alisson is very happy at Liverpool. He’s not desperate to change, he’s not looking for money.

“And so, at the moment, there is no expectation for Alisson to leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window for Saudi.”

Southgate 'excited' about Liverpool midfielder

England manager Gareth Southgate has explained his decision to include Liverpool's Curtis Jones in his provisional squad for Euro 2024.

The 23-year-old has had an injury hit campaign for Liverpool, but that has not stopped him earning his first call up to the senior Three Lions' squad.

“Curtis we watched all last summer with our under-21s,” he told the official England YouTube channel.

“He had very good spells during this season, then missed spells with an injury, a very unfortunate red card, and then at the end of the season just dropped out of Liverpool’s team.

“But we saw enough through the season to be excited about what he might be able to do and what he could bring to the group.”

Contract extension discussed

Liverpool are in discussion with defender Ibrahima Konate with talks going on over a potential extension for several months, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

The reports adds that Konate feels good and Liverpool and is happy to extend his stay at Anfield. He joined the club from Red Bull Leipzig back in the summer of 2021 and has two years remaining on his current deal.

Liverpool's secret weapon

Incoming sporting director Richard Hughes could be a secret weapon for Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window, due to his Italian connection.

The former Scotland international will officially start his role on June 1, after joining from AFC Bournemouth. But he has been involved with Liverpool in the interim as plans are made for the summer window.

Hughes spent years in the Atalanta's youth set-up, and retains an interest in Italian football, which could benefit Liverpool over the next couple of months.

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Slot told bring Feyenoord star with him to Liverpool!

In an interview with OLBG, former Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona winger Bolo Zenden said: "There’s a few players at Feyenoord that have had a good season, there’s a few that could transmit the message of the manager into the team.

"But I also think that you don’t have to bring in too many players that you know from your club or your league. But there's probably three players that stand out a bit as we reach the end of the season, Quentin Timber, a midfielder, who is the brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber.

Zenden added: "Another one guy is Lutsharel Geertruida, who's the captain for Feyenoord. He can actually play in three different positions, which means centre back, right back, or as a holding midfielder.

"Geertruida would be the best player to sign from the current squad that Slot would consider bringing to Anfield."

Rodrygo makes his feelings clear

Speaking to DAZN ahead of the Champions League final, Rodrygo was quizzed on his future at Real Madrid. The 23-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool recently.

He said: "Yes. Well... anything can happen. I have a contract here, but I don't know. The years I've been here have been a pleasure for me. I've always said I want to be at this club, but let's see."

Interesting...

Liverpool 'like' Chelsea man

Liverpool have been linked with an interest in Chelsea defender Levi Colwill this summer, with Arne Slot keen to sign a left-footed defender.

The 21-year-old had been a regular in Chelsea's starting line-up under Mauricio Pochettino, but saw his season curtailed by a toe injury. He was an unused substitute for the final four games of the season.

He has also missed out on a place in England's squad for Euro 2024.

The Daily Mail's Kieran Gill claims that Liverpool 'like' the defender but are likely to come up against opposition from Chelsea who want the player to stay beyond the summer.

Kelleher sends Slot a crystal clear message

Caoimhin Kelleher has insisted that he wants to be first-choice at a club – even if that means leaving Liverpool this summer. Speaking to The Athletic, the Reds goalkeeper said: "It was the first time in my career that I’d had a spell like that and I loved it. I thrived on it. I’d been waiting for a moment like that.

"It was a massive opportunity for me to be Liverpool’s No 1 for that long. It was my time to show the level I believe I can perform at and the level people at the club think I’m able to play at.

"I proved that I’m good enough to play in the Premier League — I’m comfortable there. I’ve always had that belief in myself. Proving it to people was satisfying."

Kelleher added: "Whether it’s here at Liverpool or somewhere else, I do feel the next step for me is to be a number one..."

Walker settles the age-old debate...

Kyle Walker has named Reece James the best right-back in the world, ahead of the likes of Ben White and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Speaking on his new podcast with the BBC, 'You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker', the Manchester City defender said: "Reece James. He’s just got everything. Everything. If I could make a complete right-back, it would be him. Defend, attack, technically, both-footed, dead-ball situations, quick."

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