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Jurgen Klopp, for all his excellent transfer business over the previous few years at Liverpool, looks like he made a big mistake in the summer.

Sadio Mane, the scorer of 120 goals for the Anfield side, was allowed to leave the club for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich for a bargain fee of £35m in June.

Although they have an adequate replacement in Luis Diaz out on the left wing, Liverpool have missed his presence and goals this season with the Reds sitting eighth in the top-flight, having won just three of their opening nine fixtures.

Klopp may now be heading for a repeat disaster next summer with Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old was actually signed by Klopp’s predecessor Brendan Rodgers in the summer of 2015 and he was one part of the excellent triumvirate which contained Mane and Mohamed Salah between 2017-2022, with the trio netting a combined total of 338 goals.

After a season that saw him score just 11 times in all competitions and with the club going out and signing Darwin Nunez for a club record £85m fee, it may have looked like this campaign would have been the Brazilian’s last at Anfield.

However, in just 13 appearances this season, Firmino has been sublime and has already scored eight times while registering a further four assists, sparking somewhat of a rejuvenation.

It is the Premier League where he has really shone, averaging a SofaScore rating of 7.51, the highest in the squad by a country mile – Trent Alexander-Arnold is next with 7.12 – and it certainly looks like the threat of the 23-year-old Uruguayan has relit Firmino’s fire.

The forward has created three big chances, while making 1.4 key passes per game, displaying his unselfishness and by having 2.4 shots per game, he is giving himself the best possible chance to score as often as possible.

This form will surely be playing on Klopp’s mind regarding a contract extension for the player, and following the disaster he had by selling Mane, he certainly will not want to lose Firmino, especially for nothing.

Manchester United have been scouting Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong but will face competition for his signature, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Frimpong profiled

Frimpong made the move to Leverkusen from Celtic last year and has gone from strength to strength in Germany.

The 21-year-old has made 62 appearances for his current employers and appears to be at the peak of his powers, with the Dutchman currently posting a career-high £22.5m Transfermarkt valuation.

Frimpong is under contract until 2025 and has been mainly playing as a right-midfielder this season, and it looks as if he is catching the eye of United officials.

The Latest: Romano’s post

Romano took to Twitter on Monday morning to provide the latest regarding Frimpong, following a recent update from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg revealing United’s interest.

The Italian journalist said that ‘there are lot of clubs interested’ after he scored again at the weekend, with the ex-Man City ace still having over two years left on his current deal. According to Plettenberg, one of those interested clubs is indeed United.

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The Verdict: Wan-Bissaka replacement?

Erik ten Hag has Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as right-back options at Old Trafford, with the latter of the two playing just four minutes of action all season.

Reports in the summer suggested that Wan-Bissaka would be allowed to leave the club, but as we know, a move away failed to materialise. He seems surplus to requirements under Ten Hag, so Frimpong could potentially be viewed as a replacement for the right-back.

Frimpong has contributed to seven goals in 15 appearances this season and can play in a back four or further forward as a wing-back – something that could interest United – making this one to watch heading into 2023.

West Bromwich Albion now seem set to appoint Carlos Corberan as their new manager, and with that, it is worth speculating what team he might utilise to freshen things up from Steve Bruce’s reign.

Were he to be appointed before their game against Sheffield United, the Spaniard would face a tough test as they host the fifth-placed team in the Championship.

By stark contrast, Albion sit in 23rd place, with just one win in their last 11 games. 

However, it must be noted that the Blades are also in disappointing form, having not won in their last six outings.

With that in mind, here is West Brom’s predicted strongest XI under Corberan…

The former Huddersfield Town manager will likely employ a 3-4-3 system similar to the one that Richard Beale has tried to implement.

In goal, either Alex Palmer or David Button could make a case for the starting berth. Neither has impressed when handed their chance, with WhoScored ratings of 6.65 and 5.99 respectively, so the former will likely retain his place for now.

The back three could see Kyle Bartley dropped, especially after his two yellow cards at the weekend. Although he was described as a “proper leader” by his former Swansea boss Gary Monk, the 31-year-old’s age and lack of pace would likely see him struggle in this system.

Martin Kelly will duly take Bartley’s place, flanked by Erik Pieters and Dara O’Shea.

The wing-backs will see pace and power being preferred, as Matt Phillips will return to the right flank whilst Conor Townsend will bomb down the left.

To implement his high-pressing style, Corberan will need to employ a mobile central midfield. Taylor Gardner-Hickman will continue to use his youth and exuberance and will likely be paired with summer addition Tom Rogic.

Dubbed “superb” by his former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou, the Australian could be instrumental in how Corberan will likely want to play at The Hawthorns, due to his physicality and strength.

The front three will remain largely unchanged, as Grady Diangana and Jed Wallace are unlikely to be displaced and have the quality to come good eventually this term. Karlan Grant is hopeful that he will continue up front, and his experience of Championship football (41 goals in 124 games) will see him preferred to Brandon Thomas-Asante.

However, in January, it would be no surprise if the new West Brom boss opts to bring in some new faces to compete with this stagnant group of players.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that Everton are ‘definitely’ still in the market for Ben Brereton Diaz as the January transfer window approaches.

The Lowdown: Sevilla in pole

It was reported last week that Sevilla have moved into ‘pole position’ to sign Brereton Diaz ahead of the Goodison Park club.

Leeds United, Almeria, Valencia, Celta Vigo, Fulham and AC Milan are also in the race for his signature, and the Blackburn Rovers striker is believed to be ‘open’ to playing abroad.

The Latest: Everton not given up

Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke has claimed that Everton are ‘definitely’ still in the race for Brereton Diaz, despite reports of them falling behind.

The reporter stated: “I think they’ll definitely still be in the market for Brereton Diaz. They tried to sign him late in the summer transfer window, but a deal couldn’t be agreed with Blackburn.

“Brereton Diaz has made a really good start to the season and he hasn’t let the transfer speculation affect him. He’s in a strong position with his contract coming to an end at Blackburn.”

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The Verdict: Exciting

It is certainly exciting for Frank Lampard and Everton to still firmly be in the race for Brereton Diaz.

Hailed as a ‘beast’ by former Rovers boss Tony Mowbray, he scored an impressive 22 goals in the Championship last season and already has eight to his name in this term (Transfermarkt), showing that he is clearly ready to make the step up to the Premier League.

The Toffees are currently averaging less than one goal per game in the top flight and could do with another reliable goalscorer up top, especially given Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s frequent injury problems.

Nonetheless, if Brereton Diaz is available in January, the Blues could do much worse but sign him up ahead of their competition.

كشف مصدر داخل النادي الأهلي، عن رد فعل مجلس الإدارة، عقب إصدار رابطة الأندية المصرية المحترفة، تعديلًا في قراراتها الخاصة بأزمة مباراة القمة أمام الزمالك، محددًا موقفه من استكمال بطولة الدوري المصري بعد تهديده بالانسحاب من المسابقة.

رابطة الأندية قررت اليوم الأحد، عدم خصم 3 نقاط من رصيد النادي الأهلي في نهاية المسابقة، مع اعتماد خسارة الفريق بنتيجة 3-0، بسبب انسحابه أمام الزمالك، بالإضافة إلى سداد الغرامة المالية كما هي.

طالع | عدم خصم نقاط.. رابطة الأندية تُعلن تعديلات جديدة على عقوبات الأهلي في أزمة مباراة القمة

وقال المصدر لـ بطولات: “النادي الأهلي في طريقه لاستكمال بطولة الدوري، خاصة بعد قرارات رابطة الأندية بإلغاء خصم الثلاث نقاط نهاية الموسم”.

وكان النادي الأهلي، قرر الانسحاب من مباراة الزمالك الأخيرة، في بطولة الدوري، بسبب الاعتراض على تعيين طاقم تحكيم مصري للقاء.

وبناء على ذلك، كانت رابطة الأندية أعلنت خسارة الأهلي المباراة بنتيجة 3-0، مع خصم 3 نقاط من رصيده في نهاية المسابقة، بالإضافة إلي غرامة مالية.

ولجأ النادي الأهلي إلي شكوى رابطة الأندية إلى اللجنة الأولمبية، وقررت الأخيرة التصديق على قرارات رابطة الأندية كما هي، إلا أن النادي الأهلي قدم مذكرة جديدة إلى رابطة الأندية واللجنة الأولمبية اليوم الأحد، للاعتراض على القرارات.

Glasgow Rangers are reportedly already laying the groundwork to potentially replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst at Ibrox.

The Lowdown: Under pressure

The 47-year-old is a man under pressure after the Light Blues’ 3-1 defeat at home to Ajax in the Champions League made them statistically the worst-ever team in the competition.

They lost all six of their group games and finished on a -20 goal difference (UEFA), a sheer contrast to the European campaign they had last season when they reached the Europa League final and only lost on penalties in Seville.

The Latest: Rangers active behind the scenes

As per Football Insider, Rangers are already laying out the groundwork for Van Bronckhorst to potentially be replaced.

It is thought that they are paving the way behind the scenes for a possible managerial change by doing background checks and compiling a shortlist of potential replacements.

The Gers are set to make contact with those candidates, with Van Bronckhorst himself believed to have ‘told friends’ that he is wary of getting the sack.

There is ‘great concern’ amongst the board over the ‘sterility’ of domestic performances, with one ‘major criticism’ of Van Bronckhorst’s side being ‘little sign of a defined playing style’ and the ‘over-reliance on individual inspiration to overcome opponents’.

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The Verdict: Time to go?

With the break for the World Cup coming up, now is the best time for Rangers to part ways with Van Bronckhorst, duly giving them enough time to find a suitable replacement ahead of the New Year.

They have only won one of their last four matches in all competitions, and October’s results included a 7-1 drubbing at home to Liverpool (Sky Sports).

The Teddy Bears are out of Europe altogether now and are four points behind bitter rivals Celtic in the Premiership.

Their style of play has rightfully been criticised, so before matters get worse, it may now be time to let Van Bronckhorst leave Ibrox.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will not ‘want to leave’ Anfield despite current ‘concerns’, according to BBC pundit Alan Hutton.

The Lowdown: Disappointing start

Prior to the 2-0 European victory over Napoli in midweek, the Reds suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats at the hands of Leeds United and Nottingham Forest.

The Merseyside outfit’s underwhelming start to the season now sees them ninth in the table, already 15 points off current league leaders Arsenal after just 12 games.

The Latest: Hutton’s one-word verdict

Asked by Football Insider whether Klopp would consider leaving at the end of the 2022/23 campaign if Liverpool don’t finish in the top four, Hutton said:

“No. I do not think he will want to leave.

“Liverpool at this moment in time are coming to the end of a cycle. I think they need reinvestment. They have started it in forward areas of the pitch. But, midfield is obviously a concern, there are defensive concerns.

“To sit here at this moment in time and think Liverpool are five points off the relegation zone is crazy. They will not go down, of course they will bounce back but you would never foresee this.

“I think Klopp will know what problems he has. He is an intelligent manager and he will do everything that he possibly can to fix it.

“They might not make the top four, they could sneak in but they will be there or thereabouts. He will know that the playing squad need help and I am sure he will be doing everything he can to get those bodies through the door.“

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The Verdict: Right man for the job

Whilst Liverpool are in a worrying position compared to previous seasons, Klopp is still the right man for the job and there is no need to panic.

The German boss has an outstanding record at Anfield, having won 248, drawn 82 and lost just 68 of his 398 matches in charge, averaging 2.08 points per match (Transfermarkt).

With seven competitive Reds titles to his name, the 55-year-old will know what it takes to turn things around and there’s no better person to do just that than him.

Chelsea are now one of the ‘frontrunners’ to sign Palmeiras striker Endrick, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

The Lowdown: Endrick profiled

Despite only being 16 years of age, the forward has already made a big name for himself after netting an incredible 165 goals in 169 appearances for his club’s youth sides.

Having since worked his way up through the ranks and into Abel Ferreira’s first team, his performances have caught the eye of potential suitors, and with a €60m (£52m) release clause in his contract, could be on his way to the Premier League.

The Latest: Chelsea in Endrick chase

Taking to Twitter, Romano revealed that Chelsea are firmly in the race to land Endrick, though are set to face competition from two European giants. He wrote:

“Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain & Chelsea. Frontrunners, pushing to sign Endrick.

“Confirmed and still no breakthrough in negotiations with any club.”

The Verdict: Alongside Nkunku

The Blues are reported to have agreed a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, but it sounds like he might not be the only attacker set to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazilian ‘phenomenon’, as hailed by Jacek Kulig, has a remarkable record so far this season having made ten goal contributions in just 13 outings, and is a versatile player with the ability to operate on both flanks as well as at centre-forward (Transfermarkt).

Whilst £52m is a huge sum for a player so young, Todd Boehly won’t be afraid to give Graham Potter financial backing in his first few windows in charge, so this could be one to watch in the near future.

Everton have struggled yet again in the Premier League this season and it would come as no surprise if Frank Lampard is keen to make moves in the January transfer window, with a new potential transfer target emerging.

What’s the latest?

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Everton are interested in signing Hoffenheim midfielder Dennis Geiger.

Plettenberg tweeted:

“X News #Geiger: SL Benfica & Everton highly interested in the 24 y/o central midfielder. Some Bundesliga teams too. Tendency at this stage: No contract extension at Hoffenheim, free agent 2023. Talks with all parties ongoing. Current salary around €1.5-2m/year. @SkySportDE”

Lampard can land his own Kovacic

There is no doubt that the Everton boss will want to continue developing and rebuilding his squad after signing eight players in his first full transfer window at Goodison Park and may have the golden opportunity to do so in the new year.

The Toffees are currently 17th in the Premier League, just one point shy of falling into the relegation zone which would be an absolute disaster for the club in their efforts to retain their top-flight status and stabilise in the league table.

As a result, the signing of Geiger could be a big coup in January especially if they can get him for a cut price due to contract expiration next summer.

Over 14 Bundesliga appearances, the talented 24-year-old has scored one goal, registered two assists and tallied up a 91% pass completion in his own half, as well as averaging 1.6 key passes, 1.6 tackles and 2.8 duels won per game, proving that he is a real threat in the centre of the pitch.

The German sensation has been the recipient of high praise due to his consistent performances in midfield for his nation’s U21 team, with former Germany head coach Joachim Low saying:

“His technique is good and he has developed well, he is a player with great prospects, and we are constantly evaluating all U21 national team players.”

More praise comes from former Hoffenheim striker, Sandro Wagner, who compared him to one of Germany’s best players: “He’s a real live-wire on the pitch. With a few more improvements, he can be like Joshua Kimmich.”

However, that’s not the only player he’s been compared to. Indeed, Lampard could land his very own Mateo Kovacic with the two midfielders sharing many similar capabilities and talents in their output this season, with the Chelsea star the fifth most comparable player to Geiger according to FBRef.

The two midfielders came close in many of their attributes including pass completion (84.6% v 83.3%), pass completed (405 v 404), interceptions (11 v 10), aerial duels won (33.3% v 44.4%) and ball recoveries (66 v 49).

With that being said, it would be a great piece of business if Everton can snap up the services of Geiger in January and the midfielder could be a hugely valuable asset to Lampard in the second half of the campaign.

Aston Villa will conduct contract talks with both Tyrone Mings and Danny Ings in the near future, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Mings and Ings out of contract soon

The Unai Emery era is now in full swing at Villa Park, with the Spaniard making a positive start to life at his new club, prior to the World Cup break.

He will no doubt be eyeing up reinforcements in both the January transfer window and next summer, although there are also contract situations to sort out with some current players.

Mings and Ings’ current deals both expire in the summer of 2024, so they are at key points in their careers, in terms of whether or not they are offered extensions.

The Latest: Key update emerges

Speaking to Give Me Sport, O’Rourke claimed that contract talks could take place soon with the pair, labelling them as ‘key’ players.

“I’m sure the club will be looking at the contract situations of those two players, two key first team players as well I think, so you don’t want to be losing those two players, potentially on free transfers in 2024 when their contracts expire.

“So, I’m sure discussions, internally, are going on between representatives of both players and Aston Villa.”

The Verdict: Need to prove themselves

While Mings and Ings have both been good performers for Villa on the whole, there should still be some question marks surrounding potential new deals for them.

The former has had a below-par season at the back, not always finding himself error-free, while the latter has only made eight Premier League starts in 2022/23.

Emery may want to see more from both in the coming months before deciding to retain their services in the long term, although their respective quality means that there is every chance of that happening.