Liverpool did not move for Keita Balde this summer.

The Reds were linked with the Senegal international, who moved from Lazio to Monaco.

Tottenham were also thought to be keen but Keiota insists Monaco were the only club to submit a formal offer.

"There was a lot of talk about offers," Keita said in his presentation press conference.

"The only real offer came from Monaco."

Klopp: Fans will forgive Coutinho

Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho will forgiven his bid to move from Liverpool Liverpool...because he wanted to go to “Barcelona, not Everton”!

The Brazil star stayed at Anfield this summer despite a transfer request and returned to training this week after international duty.

Klopp said: “Everyone has this little bit of understanding and think ‘OK it’s Barcelona’ and it is not that he wanted to go to Everton.

"Then it would have been different I would say. Another wonderful club but a different situation.

"There was nothing. We spoke about it and it has nothing to do with the team, that is very important for all of us, it is nothing to do with fans and all that stuff.”

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Mane named player of the month

Mane celebrates after scoring (
Image:
Michael Regan)

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has been named Premier League player of the month for August.

The Senegalese has enjoyed a stellar start to the campaign, netting three times in three Premier League games to help the Reds take seven points from nine.

He scored in each of the 3-3 draw at Watford, 1-0 win against Crystal Palace and 4-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield.

Mane is once again primed to start as Liverpool travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

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