Liverpool can put its European ambitions to one side for a few months having safely navigated the Europa League group stages. Having finished top of Group E, the Reds will not be back in action on the continent until March now.
The focus will therefore turn to domestic matters, with a huge seven days coming up at Anfield. First up is Manchester United on Sunday.
The big games continue to come thick and fast, with West Ham in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. And just before Christmas, Liverpool will face Arsenal in a top-of-the-table clash that could see Jürgen Klopp’s side extend its lead over the Gunners.
With the January transfer window just around the corner though, Liverpool will still be keeping a close eye on matters on the continent. News of a Bundesliga star potentially eyeing up a possible move of interest to the Reds.
And you’re never too far from an update on Kylian Mbappé’s future, with plenty of eyes set to be on the Paris Saint-Germain ace next month. Here is the Liverpool.com take on some of the biggest stories around European football today ahead of the clash with Manchester United.
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich may have hinted at a possible exit from the club. According to Christian Falk (via CaughtOffside), the 28-year-old has ‘asked around for an agent’, suggesting he could look to leave soon.
Kimmich’s current contract runs until 2025, with Bayern wanting to keep him, although it is suggested his recent performances won’t be enough to raise his wages in a new deal. Barcelona and Manchester City are among those said to be interested, while Liverpool was linked during the summer (via Fichajes).
Kylian Mbappé is in an ‘open conversation’ over a move to Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Pro League’s director of football Michael Emenalo. With no progress having been made with PSG on his future, Mbappé will be free to speak to foreign clubs from the start of January.
A move to Real Madrid would appear to be the French international’s preference, but Saudi Arabia could also show more interest despite being turned down by Mbappé during the summer.
“It’s an open conversation, but we don’t know what he wants to do,” Emenalo told Sky Sports. “Our position is very clear — any of these players know where we are.