Redknapp touts Stones for Arsenal
A move to the Emirates could revitalise John Stones’ flagging career, according to pundit and former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp.
The Manchester City defender has started just 11 league games this season, and only one since the restart, but Redknapp has told the Mail that a change of scenery would suit the England man.
He says: “Stones is still only 26, the same age Van Dijk was when he joined Liverpool. He is young enough to mould, but has only started once in the league under Pep Guardiola since January.
“Arsenal need a centre-back, and Mikel Arteta knows Stones from his City days. That could be a good fit.”
Liverpool eyeing Cabrera
Espanyol’s relegation from La Liga could have repercussions for a number of players, with Premier League clubs ready to take advantage.
One such individual is Leandro Cabrera, with Mundo Deportivo (via the ECHO) reporting there is a clause in the Uruguayan centre-back’s contract which means any club can bring him in on loan without an additional fee if they cover his wages.
Cabrera joined Espanyol in January, having earlier played for Getafe in this season’s Europa League, but was unable to keep the Catalan side in La Liga.
Dejan Lovren’s future, meanwhile, remains uncertain at Liverpool, and the Reds may target Cabrera as his replacement.
Origi keen on Anfield stay
There had been whispers of a move away from Liverpool for Divock Origi, with the Champions League final goalscorer struggling for minutes during this season’s title campaign.
The Belgian has started just six league games this season, scoring three times, and made just one start in the Reds’ unsuccessful Champions League defence, against Genk in the group stages.
Some had wondered whether the lack of game-time might encourage the 25-year-old to move on.
However, according to Belgian publication Het Laatste Nieuws, via Sport Witness, Origi “doesn’t feel like an adventure” elsewhere and is in no hurry to move on.
Origi joined Liverpool after playing for his country at the 2014 World Cup, but has never been a regular for the club. He has spent two loan spells away at Anfield, and finally made his 100th appearance for the Reds earlier this seaso
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