‘From what I’m hearing’ – Journalist shares update on Liverpool’s links with Leeds 15-goal star – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has been linked with Liverpool, with The Athletic claiming his progress has not gone unnoticed with several clubs admiring him.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praises for the Whites star ahead of their clash last month, expressing his happiness that Bamford has been able to prove his detractors wrong in the top-flight.
The German was impressed with the striker’s work rate and he clearly loves such strikers given his style of football.
The Leeds star secretly extended his Elland Road contract beyond the summer of 2022 last summer, and while that would not prevent him from being sold if Liverpool or others suitors table a suitable bid, the Mirror’s David Anderson claims he is not going anywhere anytime soon.
From what I’m hearing, Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Patrick Bamford as much as Jurgen Klopp respects him. Leeds fans can relax, he isn’t going anywhere. #lfc #lufc
— David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) May 12, 2021
The news will come as a huge relief for Leeds and their fans, and it appears that Liverpool are looking elsewhere for the striking reinforcement Klopp wants this summer.
With 15 goals and seven assists in 35 Premier League games to his name this term, Bamford is making a strong case for himself ahead of the summer’s European Championship.
England manager Gareth Southgate was at Elland Road at the weekend to watch Leeds clash with Tottenham Hotspur, and the 27-year-old hitman bagged a goal in his side’s 3-1 victory.
While Liverpool might not be keen on him, other suitors could come forward with offers this summer, and it remains to be seen how he would react.
In other news, Alan Shearer does not think Leeds star will make England’s Euros squad.