Liverpool news: Kylian Mbappe ‘flattered’ by Red interest as Divock Origi ‘opens talks’

Liverpool could miss out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, although the striker is ‘flattered’ by the club’s interest as Divock Origi has received an offer from AC Milan

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Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe was ‘flattered’ by Liverpool’s interest in signing him but has now told the club he will not join them.

The France international is out of contract in Paris this summer and has previously spoken about his admiration for Jurgen Klopp’s side. But he now seems faced with a direct choice of whether to extend his stay at the Ligue 1 champions or join Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Divock Origi have reportedly started talks with AC Milan over a summer move to Italy. And Thomas Tuchel was spotted in footage urging Jordan Henderson ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final.

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Mbappe snubs Liverpool

Kylian Mbappe’s representatives have reportedly informed Liverpool that the France international will not be joining the Premier League club this summer.

The PSG striker is set to become one of the bargains of the summer transfer window if he decides to leave his current club for nothing when his contract expires at the end of the season. He had been linked with a move to Anfield after calling Liverpool a “machine” in 2020 when he called Klopp a “very good manager”.

But he has now told the Reds he won’t join them and will now have to decide whether to stay in Paris or join Madrid.

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Origi ‘opens talks’ with Milan

Liverpool striker Divock Origi could seal his departure from Anfield after he was reportedly offered a contract by AC Milan.

The Belgium international’s contract with the Reds expires in the summer and has been widely recommended as leaving the club, despite manager Jurgen Klopp calling him ‘world class’ just weeks ago. And player representatives are now said to be in talks with Milan – who could offer the striker a pay rise for a move to Italy.

Reports from Italy suggest Milan are ready to offer him £65,500-a-week – just over the £60,000-a-week he’s being paid at Liverpool.

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Tuchel urges Henderson

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been caught on camera playfully shoving Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson ahead of the FA Cup final.

The incident happened when managers were meeting with match officials before kick-off on Saturday. The captains were also allowed to be present at the meeting, although Tuchel apparently did not know this as Cesar Azpilicueta did not show up.

When suggested that he could have brought his captain, Tuchel playfully sidestepped Henderson out of the discussion, leaving only the two managers.

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