Friday’s biggest stories for the Reds.
Jackson Martinez’s agent says striker is not leaving FC Porto
Despite strong interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, Martinez will not be leaving the Primeira Liga anytime soon.
The Colombia international’s agent Henrique Pompeu has quashed claims his client is leaving for the Premier League.
“He is happy. He wants to be champion in Portugal and go far in the Champions League. There is plenty of talk, but he has an agreement with Porto and will respect it. He won’t leave in January,” Pompeu was quoted by the Daily Star.
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Daniel Sturride sent to Los Angeles to undergo rehabilitation
Having not played since the end of August due to a succession of injuries the Reds have decided to send Sturridge away to try and regain his fitness.
According to the Mirror the 25-year-old has gone to LA to start special medical procedures as he looks to be ready to return in the New Year.
Sturridge originally injured himself whilst on international duty with England and has since had problems with his calf and now his thigh.
Mario Balotelli to tell the FA of his own racial abuse in discrimination trial
Balotelli will submit evidence to the FA as part of the investigation into the ‘Super Mario’ Instagram post the striker uploaded onto the social media site.
The Italy international has caused great controversy with the post that contained the words, ‘jump like a black man and grab coins like a Jew.’
Balotelli has since apologised for any offence it may have caused and is ready to point out the racial discrimination he has suffered in his career, reports the Guardian.
Reds edge nearer to signing of Martin Odegaard after youngster tours club
Norwegian wonderkid Odegaard looks to be moving closer to the club he supports after training at Melwood and being shown around Anfield and the Liverpool city centre, according to the Mirror.
The 15-year-old has been greatly impressing for Stromsgodset and the Norway national team and both Manchester United and Real Madrid are also interested.
Odegaard met with manager Brendan Rodgers as the Northern Irishman looks to convince him to move to Merseyside.
Gunners looking to beat host of English clubs to Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin
The North London side are said to be planning a £15m bid for the midfielder in order to ward off interest from the Merseysiders, Man United and Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Daily Express.
Arsene Wenger is keen to sign a new defensive midfielder and views the France international as the ideal solution to his problems in the middle of the park.
Schneiderlin has been a key part of the Saints’ success this term and has admitted over the summer he wanted to leave St Mary’s.