According to reports from The Guardian, Liverpool are close to agreeing an improved contract with goalkeeper Simon Mignolet; whilst The Express claim Barcelona could hijack Chelsea’s attempts to sign Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva.
Despite often drawing criticism for individual errors, Jurgen Klopp has only endorsed the Belgium international’s goalkeeping credentials since taking the managerial reins from Brendan Rodgers in October – even describing him as ‘one of the smartest goalkeepers he has ever worked with‘.
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In a further vote of confidence to the 27-year-old’s status as Anfield’s undisputed No.1, the Reds opened contract talks with Mignolet earlier this month. The Guardian claim negotiations are now close to conclusion, with the Mersey outfit expected to improve his £60k per week wages.
Meanwhile, The Express report that Chelsea could find any attempts to sign Monaco prodigy Bernardo Silva in January hijacked by European champions Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been in good form this season, netting three times in 10 Ligue starts, and is attracting interest from several top clubs – including Serie A duo Juventus and Inter Milan.
Chelsea have been linked with a £21million bid for the coming transfer window, but Barcelona’s interest would undoubtedly prove problematic. Whilst the Blues find themselves in 16th place in the Premier League following a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City yesterday evening, the Catalans are at the top of the La Liga table.