It's time for your Liverpool morning headlines on Thursday, December 8.
Jude Bellingham spotted with Jordan Henderson amid 'very, very close' Liverpool transfer claim
Jordan Henderson and Jude Bellingham have once showed their strong bond after being spotted having lunch together in Qatar.
The England midfield duo have cemented their friendship during the World Cup as speculation that the Borussia Dortmund rising star could join the veteran Liverpool captain at Anfield in the near future intensifies.
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The duo are also linking up well on the pitch with Henderson setting England on their way to a 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday after being assisted by Bellingham. They are now expected to start the Three Lions' huge quarter-final clash with France this weekend.
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Liverpool 'firm talks' with £45m defender Jamie Carragher says will become a 'superstar'
Liverpool's anticipated January spending spree could start with a defender, according to reports.
The Reds have been tentatively linked with a move for highly-rated Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva. But Portuguese outlet A Bola is now claiming that Liverpool's interest is 'concrete' and that 'firm talks' will be held with the Eagles after the World Cup.
The 19-year-old is currently in Qatar with Portugal, making one appearance so far in the final group stage match against South Korea.
Silva has emerged this season as one of Portuguese football's outstanding defenders, cementing himself a place in the Benfica starting XI. In 18 club appearances this season he has also weighed in with three goals.
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