Good evening, Liverpool fans. Here are your evening headlines for Thursday, August 13.
Magno not on Liverpool's radar
Liverpool are not interested in signing Talles Magno from Vasco de Gama in this transfer window.
Initial interest in the 18-year-old was speculated back in May before further rumours emerged earlier this week.
However, the ECHO understands Liverpool haven’t shown any interest in the Brazilian teenager and do not plan to make a move for the teenager.
It is believed that Magno would struggle to secure a work permit in order to play in the Premier League, which has previously been an issue when trying to sign South American players.
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Klopp granted FA Cup wish with big rule change
Jurgen Klopp has been granted his one FA Cup wish after it was announced the 2020/21 competition will not have replays.
The Football Association confirmed earlier today that draws after 90 minutes in the competition will go to extra time and then penalties, rather than the traditional replay system.
It is understood the decision has been made ahead of a hectic 2020/21 schedule which will be far shorter than a regular season.
Klopp himself has been an advocate of cutting down the number of fixtures throughout the season and this will be a measure that reduces the volume of matches to some degree.
Coutinho’s agent makes Premier League transfer claim
Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho could be on his way back to the Premier League this summer.
That is according to the Brazilian’s agent who believes the Barcelona star is keen to return to the English top flight.
While Coutinho’s future will be decided after Bayern Munich finish their Champions League campaign, Kia Joorabchian spoke of the player’s desire to play in the Premier League again.
He told talkSPORT: “He’s so focused on getting through the next stage of the Champions League.
“After the Champions League has finished, whatever happens, then we’ll sit down.
“I haven’t even spoken to him about next year, it could be that Barcelona could be the ultimate destination.
“He loves the Premier League, he wants to come to the Premier League, but the finances as the situation with COVID-19 are all going to play a big part, because he’s a big player with big numbers.”
