Jurgen Klopp paid a fond tribute to Liverpool legend Georginio Wijnaldum after the midfielder s move to Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed.

The Dutchman has agreed a three-year deal with Mauricio Pochettino s side ahead of the expiry of his Reds contract at the end of June.

The news officially brings the curtain down on Wijnaldum s five-year stay at Anfield, which saw him win the Premier League, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

And that has prompted Klopp to highlight the 30-year-old s contributions to a glorious era in Liverpool s history.

“As a team we said our goodbyes to Gini at Anfield after the final game of the season. There was the public farewell on the pitch with the guard of honour. But then a more private occasion al…

Jurgen Klopp suggested Premier League leaders Liverpool could look to sign a striker in January if Rhian Brewster leaves on loan.

Brewster, 19, has been linked with a short-term stint away from Anfield – Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Swansea City reportedly interested.

The highly rated England Under-21 international impressed in pre-season but has managed only a pair of EFL Cup appearances this term.

Allowing him to gain experience elsewhere would leave Champions League holders Liverpool without a recognised centre-forward beyond Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi.

Yes, we have to see, Klopp told UK media when asked whether Brewster s departure could lead to a new arrival.

We can t just give the boys on loan because we have built this squad.<…

Manchester City s Raheem Sterling has left a lot to be desired since his 2015 move from Liverpool.

Manchester City are in bid for Celta Vigo forward Nolito and Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer, which raises questions on where the future of Raheem Sterling lies under new manager Pep Guardiola.

Transfer targets could force Sterling out

The 21-year-old had a troublesome debut season at the Etihad Stadium and his poor form has leaked into this summer’s European Championships for England too. He’s likely to have stiff competition for starting berth in the City side if the Sky Blues sign their proposed transfer targets, and may find his place in jeopardy unless he can turn his form around.

Raheem Sterling was always going to be u…

When you play in a team alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, it is easy to be overshadowed but Xavi cannot understand why Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has not been considered for the Ballon d Or.

Barcelona star Messi has dominated the prestigious award, winning it five times after claiming the 2015 honour ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mate Neymar.

Quartet Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano and Ivan Rakitic were also on the shortlist for last year s Ballon d Or, with midfield general and Spain international Busquets absent, much to the dismay of former Barca star Xavi.

Barcelona are at another level, Xavi now plying his trade for Qatari side Al Sadd told Four Four Two. They don t let the opposition breathe. And th…

Inexperienced defender Serdar Tasci has been preferred to 2002 World Cup and Euro 2008 finalist Christoph Metzelder for Germany s opening 2010 World Cup qualifier, assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick announced on Friday.

The Germans semi-finalists in the 2006 World Cup take on minnows Liechtenstein on Saturday in Vaduz and Flick said that 21-year-old Tasci, who has one cap, had earned his place on merit.

He (Tasci) was really good against Belgium (a 2-0 friendly win in August), and showed he was ready to step up to the senior team, said Flick of the son of immigrant Turks who plays for VfB Stuttgart.

Whilst Flick refused to suggest that 47-timers capped Metzelder s time as automatic first choice had come to an end, his demotion comes after a series of under-par…

Romania s road to the World Cup in 2010 seems to be longer and bumpier than ever after a very hard fought and unimpressive win at the Faroe Islands.

After the 3-0 trashing by Lithuania last week, Romania hoped to show a more convincing performance in Torshavn on Wednesday.

But the side that only just missed out on the quarter finals at Euro 2008 failed to score a single goal in the first half, and lost Ghionea as result of a red card four minutes after the break.

Romania would take the points thanks to a single goal from Cocis in the 59th minute, but pressure will mount on the team to do better versus France next month.

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David Luiz hailed Maurizio Sarri s amazing impact on Chelsea following the glittering 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku.

Former Napoli boss Sarri lifted his first major trophy after Eden Hazard s double and one apiece from Olivier Giroud and Pedro torpedoed Arsenal s bid to squeeze into next season s Champions League.

Hazard revealed the match is likely to mark a goodbye to the Blues and doubt also surrounds the club s head coach, Sarri having been heavily linked to the vacant Juventus post in recent weeks.

Uncertainty has plagued the Italian since a mid-season slump, which brought criticism of his playing style, but centre-back David Luiz commended his contribution.

He s been amazing for this club, the Brazilian said on the pit…

Lionel Messi will sign another Barcelona contract to ensure he stays at the club for the rest of his career, believes president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

After a long delay and with his deal running down, Messi finally agreed terms on a fresh four-year contract in November, taking him to the end of the 2020-21 season.

Messi will be 34 at the end of that contract, but Bartomeu expects the Argentina star to sign another Barcelona deal before he retires.

We are a club that bets on good football, Bartomeu told Bloomberg. We have a unique style of play and Messi is the best player in the world, our key player.

Andres Iniesta is an example. We want him here not as a player, but as a legend in the future.

And with Messi I hope it s the same. Now he s …

Scottish champions Celtic visit Iceland s KR on Tuesday as qualifying for the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League gathers pace.

The 1967 European Cup winners made it to the group stages after thumping Cliftonville 5-0 over two legs in the second qualifying round last year, but begin the new campaign with a different coach at the helm.

Ronny Deila is the man charged with filling the boots of former Celtic Park boss Neil Lennon, who won five Scottish titles as a player before guiding the club to three consecutive crowns in the past three seasons.

And Deila will be keen to make a winning start in Iceland this week, with the second leg set to take place at Murrayfield as Celtic s Glasgow home plays host to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

Deila s former clu…

Former Everton defender Shkodran Mustafi has hinted that he could move to German Bundesliga this summer.

The 22-year-old surprisingly made Germany s World Cup squad after impressing for Sampdoria last season, and he went on to make three appearances on the road to the trophy before suffering a torn muscle in the Last 16 stage clash against Algeria.

And with the player proving his worth at the biggest stage of them all, Europe s top clubs have started to take notice.

Mustafi admits that he could join a top European side this summer, while hinting at a move to German Bundesliga.

“The next decision is important. A big club would be the next step,” Mustafi .

“As a German national team player it would be nice to play in the Bundesliga. And there…