Celtic in shook move for Hyppia

Scottish champions Celtic are in Liverpool to airlift defender Sami Hyppia from Anfield. Well, the move is not expected to materialize until at the end of the season but Gordon Strachen is eager to convince the 34-year old Finnish international of joining them.
Hyppia’s contract with Liverpool runs out at the end of the season but the club hasn’t given him a new contract yet. At the end of the season, Hyppia will be a free agent and will be able to go to any club that he would like to. Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez doesn’t appear to be too eager to keep the old legs at Anfield and the American owners too seem not to regard Hyppia too highly.

Top teams chase expensive Dutch teen

The race is hotting up for Ajax star Klaas Jan Huntelaar. With Sir Alex not opting for Nicolas Anelka and the Dimitar Berbatov deal stalemated, Manchester United are now looking to the Dutchman for extra ammunition. However, it appears that Liverpool and Manchester City are also willing to put a huge bid for the prolific marksman (Algemeen Dagblad). The Amsterdam club will want a big fee for their top scorer and a deal around the £27m mark might be needed, which is surely far too much! There is no doubting Huntelaar's talent, just this season he has netted 18 goals in as many games. But when you consider the level of opposition in the Eredivisie, such statistics seem less impressive. Scouts have been watching the 24-year-old hitman's every move as he aims to make Ajax title challengers once again. In my opinion a more sensible price would be around £15m, and unless the Dutch club lower their valuation he won’t be going anywhere.

Sissoko to Inter?

Internazionale boss Roberto Mancini has hinted that he could make a move for Liverpool's Mohamed Sissoko. Juventus had looked set to sign the Malian international - currently away with his country ahead of the African Cup of Nations. However, their president has now claimed that Juve will not be signing any players in January. "Juventus will not make any acquisitions in the January transfer market," said Giovanni Cobolli Gigli. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is happy to let Sissoko leave and admits there are other clubs looking at him. Midfielder Sissoko said on Thursday he was "very close" to joining the Turin giants while Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez admitted the Merseysiders were waiting for the "right club and the right offer" for the 22-year-old.

Arabs set to take over Liverpool

Liverpools American Owners could be prepared to sell with Liverpool being the subject of a £500m buy-out from an Arab investment group.

Mourinho next Liverpool Manager?

The Special One could be back. Jose Mourinho wants to succeed Rafa Benitez as Liverpool manager, and the former Chelsea boss has contacted owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett indicating that he would love to take over at Anfield next season.