Here are the Liverpool evening headlines for Wednesday, 14 October.
Liverpool and Man United Project Big Picture proposal ‘rejected’
Project Big Picture has dominated English football this week, as major changes are proposed for
the game.
However Premier League clubs have reportedly rejected the plans and vowed to hold an urgent strategy meeting.
Critics described the situation as a ‘power grab’ from a select group of top clubs, with the EFL said to be on board.
The first iteration of the deal was rejected this week, and Kieran Maguire has been speaking to the Blood Red podcast about the situation.
You can read his full thoughts here .
Jurgen Klopp pondering new-look Liverpool forward line for Everton showdown
This is the big one.
The Merseyside derby sees a city stop and battle lines drawn as Liverpool and Everton face off for more than just three points.
Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed some memorable wins against the Blues, and now he is considering ways he can improve or change his side to better get at Everton.
The Blues have started the season in fantastic form, and that’s why Klopp feels a rejig could be the key to gaining an advantage.
You can read Ian Doyle’s piece on the changes Klopp may spring here .
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Liverpool boss ‘almost choked’ as Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United after Reds agreed deal
Liverpool came close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo before he eventually joined Manchester United, it has been revealed.
The Portuguese international was on the books of Sporting when the Reds took an interest in him, and Phil Thompson spoke to The Athletic about the potential deal.
“I can still remember Tony’s exact words. It was all very nice and relaxed,” he said. “It’s £4 million, and it can be paid over the four years of his contract, so £1 million a year.
“That seemed very reasonable. Then I asked about the salary and Tony told me it was £1 million a year, net.”
You can read the full story here .
