Thomas Muller
This was truly a case of lazy journalism. The mere reference of Liverpool’s name in a story from Bild, which stated that he would be the sort of player the Reds would like were he ever to become available, was latched on to by all the big English papers – who as always blew it massively out of proportion. Here’s one example from the Metro. The actual story was Bayern’s chairman stating Muller would be with the club for life – yet the papers somehow twisted it into a transfer rumour.
Gary Medel
We’re not sure why this seemed like a good idea. The Chilean was flavour of the month after helping his country win the Copa America, but a look at his one previous season in English football – which ended in relegation with Cardiff City – tells you all you need to know about his lack of suitability. The Telegraph were guilty this time.
Marco Reus
We had to include this one. All we’ve learned from two years of rumours is that Liverpool admire the player’s ability – doesn’t everyone? The German has said time and again that he wants to stay at Dortmund, and even a new contract wasn’t enough to put off our friends at the tabloids. The Daily Express wouldn’t exist without a Reus to Liverpool story.
