Chris Bascombe @_ChrisBascombe 14h14 hours ago
Half expecting next excuse will be Sterling needs to leave because he has an allergy to red fabric and badges with birds on…
Chris Bascombe @_ChrisBascombe 14h14 hours ago
…or he needs to leave Liverpool because he HATES purple wheelie bins….
Chris Bascombe @_ChrisBascombe 14h14 hours ago
…or Jose Enrique keeps on nicking his car parking space…. Sure there are plenty more not heard yet, anyway.
The Sterling Saga will only make #LFC more determined to get the fee they want rather than caving in to Raheem's & City's wishes.(Carragher)
Tony Barrett @TonyBarretTimes 14h14 hours ago
Raheem Sterling misses training for the second successive day through illness.
Sterling was expected at Melwood, on Thursday after the club dispatched their own medical team to assess the player. (Chris Bascombe) #lfc
City are now believed to be biding their time believing they can sign Sterling for less than £50 million. #lfc (Chris Bascombe)
But #LFC will be happy to retain Sterling on £35,000 a week for the next 2 years rather than compromise on their valuation. (Chris Bascombe)
Relations between Sterling & Liverpool are now irreparable. But he will not leave unless #LFC drop their £50million asking price. (Dom King)
Raheem Sterling is expected to be fined for missing today and yesterday's training. [Paul Joyce]
Barrett - The likelihood of Sterling joining the rest of Brendan Rodgers’ squad on a flight to Bangkok on Sunday has diminished.
The Mirror are reporting that Sterling has upset some team mates and that City will make final offer of £40m + £5m in add ons.
Manchester City have not been put off by Raheem Sterling's turbulent summer and will make a third offer for him. #lfc (Mail)
За треньорите
#LFC fly out on Sunday but there is no suggestion at this stage that they will have made another coaching appointment by then. (Dom King)
My understanding is there was a process of looking at what other managers might have been available. (Jonathan Northcroft)
It was never the plan to get rid of Brendan, but #LFC did get their ducks in a row unless the review went badly. (Jonathan Northcroft)
Ияраменди
English press: Liverpool are a step closer to securing the transfer of Asier Illarramendi #LFC
Йоветич
Jovetic's agent is meeting with Inter Milan today to discuss a loan deal with a view to buy. (Gary Jacob - Times)
Балотели
Mario Balotelli has returned to Liverpool training after being granted compassionate leave earlier this week.
Хендерсън и капитаните
Jordan Henderson is set to complete his transformation at Liverpool by being formally confirmed as Brendan Rodgers new captain. (Paul Joyce)
James Pearce @JamesPearceEcho 10h10 hours ago
Jordan Henderson expected to be confirmed as Liverpool's new captain on Friday. Will take armband on permanent basis from Steven Gerrard.
So, Henderson will be captain. The same player who Rodgers tried to part-exchange with Clint Dempsey and Fulham.
Who will be vice-captain? Skrtel, perhaps? Another player Rodgers didn't want when he took over in 2012.
Barrett - Rodgers will also name a new vice captain to replace Henderson with Lucas, Sakho, Milner & Skrtel among those under consideration.
Mamadou Sakho has to be #LFC's next vice-captain. He should also been in talks for a new contract this summer. Needs to be built around.
Бентеке
Benteke has touched down in Portugal. Although wants to leave, he's taking a different approach to Sterling by fulfilling his duties. (Mail)
Benteke wants to go to Liverpool. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
Having done so much business already, #LFC are quite relaxed and feel they can wait with Benteke. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
Although other clubs retain an interest in Benteke, #LFC are way ahead in terms of the groundwork they have done. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
I know a few people at Villa who have spoken really highly of Benteke in terms of his technical ability. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
I think once #LFC get a striker they will have completed their shopping list, but will always be open to a good deal. (Jonathan Northcroft)
Лукас
I think Lucas probably will leave this summer. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
Liverpool badly need to start shifting some players. #lfc (Jonathan Northcroft)
За Педро
Liverpool seem to have been linked to Barca's Pedro in last 5 windows. There might finally be genuine interest but would be a long shot IMO
Difficult to see Barca allowing Pedro leave before Jan with their ban. Cheryshev is probably more likely option if LFC decide to replace RS