Liverpool Transfer News: Journalist hits back at Mac Allister rumour
By Evan Curnew
Liverpool Transfer News (May 19) – Today’s Liverpool transfer news features a positive update on the club’s pursuit of Alexis Mac Allister and Klopp dropping big keeper news.
For Liverpool transfer news from May 17th, click here.
Liverpool Transfer News – Neil Jones believes Alexis Mac Allister is not demanding UCL football
Neil Jones of Goal recently featured on the Journo Insight Show (Redmen TV) and he provided an update on Alexis Mac Allister. One of the hot topics recently is that Alexis Mac Allister supposedly wants to join a club that will play in the Champions League next season. Unfortunately for Liverpool, it is looking like that will not be the case. Nonetheless, Jones was able to clear the water on such a rumour.
"“Liverpool would not be having him on their list of targets if Alexis Mac Allister only wanted to join a Champions League club. They would not do it. They would actually withdraw from the race themselves if that was the case. That’s the way they operate.” (Source)"
There is too much smoke here between Liverpool and Alexis Mac Allister for something to not get done. The price tag will of course be the big obstacle that Liverpool will have to overcome.
Liverpool Transfer News – Jurgen Klopp believes that Caoimhin Kelleher will not leave Liverpool this summer
As discussed in Liverpool’s pre-match availability for Aston Villa, Jurgen Klopp finds it hard to see how Caoimhin Kelleher will leave the club.
"“I can’t see [Kelleher] leaving. It would have to be an extraordinary offer for me to even start thinking about it.” (Source)"
Despite reported interest from multiple Premier League clubs, Kelleher looks set to back up Alisson once again for the upcoming season.
Liverpool Transfer News – Liverpool is on long list of Premier League clubs who admire Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu
As reported by Dutch outlet 1908nl, Liverpool is interested in Turkish midfielder Orkun Kokcu. The most recent reports suggest he could head to Tottenham though, as Feyenoord manager Arne Slot could also head to North London. A deal in the £35M range could be enough to lure the player away from the current Eredivisie champions.
What are your thoughts on today’s Liverpool news?