Your Liverpool digest for Thursday, December 22.
Liverpool told Manchester City will not let Jude Bellingham transfer happen
Liverpool "need" to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham in January as the Reds currently sit seven points behind fourth in the Premier League.
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Bellingham is needed by Jurgen Klopp 's side and they cannot afford to miss out on the England star.
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Although the Reds are thought to be favourites for the signature of Bellingham, they will face fierce competition from Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
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Pep Guardiola says Man City job is not 'complete' after Jurgen Klopp request
Pep Guardiola has conceded his time as Manchester City manager cannot be considered 'complete' until he helps the club win the Champions League.
The Sky Blues, despite their success in domestic competitions, have failed to win Europe's elite competition under the stewardship of Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini and Guardiola. City reached the semi-final of the Champions League in 2015/16, last season and the final in 2020/21 but the biggest trophy of all continues to eldue them.
A number of first-team players have spoken of their desire to help the club achieve glory in this tournament, with Guardiola also desperate to deliver this title. The Catalan coach recently signed a new contract to keep him at the Etihad until 2025 and has only one focus in mind for the coming years.
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