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Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has backed the idea of strategic partnerships between clubs that would allow young players to gain first-team experience out on loan.

Grujic, who joined Liverpool from Red Star Belgrade last summer, has only seen 13 minutes of Premier League action this season.

Former West Ham striker Dean Ashton believes a combination of Liverpool's style of play and experience has benefited Mohamed Salah compared to his Chelsea days.

Jurgen Klopp surprisingly left Sadio Mane out of the starting line-up for the clash against the Premier League champions.

Klopp insists the Reds were not given permission by referee Michael Oliver to bring on Adam Lallana and criticised Chelsea for what he believed to be an overly defensive set-up.

Jurgen Klopp's side thought they had won the hard-fought clash at Anfield before Willian's intervention.

Antonio Conte has labelled former Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah as "very dangerous", but insists his players must pay great attention to all of Liverpool's attacking threats.

Antonio Conte has confirmed that Victor Moses will be on the bench at Anfield for Saturday's teatime Premier League contest against Liverpool.

Daniel Sturridge and Emre Can must be convinced into staying at Liverpool, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Schalke 04 contract rebel Leon Goretzka met with two Barcelona officials over the recent international break to discuss a summer move to the Nou Camp.

Alberto Moreno was replaced in the second half in Liverpool's Champions League draw against Sevilla, after the left-back was at fault for the Spanish side's two of the goals.

Joel Matip missed Liverpool's win over Southampton and their draw against Sevilla with a thigh injury sustained last week.

Sporting director Christian Heidel says Schalke have yet to be informed that they have no chance of keeping Leon Goretzka, with the player expected to decide his future shortly.

Roma are ready to listen to offers of £22m for left-back Emerson Palmieri, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing him.

Leon Goretzka's impressive display has seen him attract interest from Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Juventus.

Emre Can, whose contract at Liverpool will run down after the end of the 2017/18 season, is wanted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Julian Draxler has been played out of position by manager Unai Emery following the arrivals of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

Sessegnon marked his 50th appearance for Fulham with a stunning hat-trick as the Whites secured a 5-4 win over high-flying Sheffield United at Brammall Lane.

Liverpool squandered a three-goal lead to end the game at 3-3, leading to a massive outcry from fans and pundits alike.

Around 30 scouts reportedly attended Stevenage's Checkatrade Trophy tie with Brighton earlier this month to watch Wilmot.

Lionel Messi will reportedly agree a new deal at Barcelona only if the club leaders agree to his demands. One of which includes bringing PSG's Angel Di Maria to Camp Nou.

Chelsea played Qarabag in Baku on Wednesday evening and have a 5:30pm GMT kick-off against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.

Barcelona wanted to sign Naby Keita but evidently did not try as hard as Liverpool, according to RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.

Chelsea enjoyed a comfortable evening beating Qarabag where they were able to rest some key players ahead of their clash against Liverpool.

Liverpool, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Valencia are all keeping tabs on the future of Manchester City winger Javairo Dilrosun, who is out of contract next summer.

Liverpool have already seen one approach for Benfica starlet Francisco Ferreira turned away in the summer but are considering another in January.

Salah has scored nine goals in 12 league appearances for Liverpool after arriving on a £34m transfer from Roma.

Klopp admits his side took the foot of the gas as they relinquished a three-goal lead against Sevilla.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insist that the La Liga leaders are "open" to signing new players during the upcoming January transfer window.

Ivan Rakitic would welcome Mesut Ozil at Barcelona if the Arsenal playmaker moved to the Nou Camp in January.