After Liverpool’s shock 3-2 defeat to Udinese on Thursday evening, it’s no surprise to see that most of the newspapers are concentrating on that loss. Other than that there is very little to see amongst Friday’s reports and the fact that a new sponsorship deal is one of the top four stories speaks volumes about the slow news day.

There is at least one big piece of transfer speculation to report on, with Cottagers Confidential reporting that Fulham defender Brede Hangeland is on the radar of both Liverpool and Arsenal. The source is reporting that the player is a prime target for both clubs, due to his precarious contract which expires at the end of the current campaign. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time that Hangeland has been at the centre of speculation regarding his future, with the Gunners known to be long-term admirers of the Norwegian. The fact that this has originated from a Fulham-based source at least indicates that there could be an element of truth in the matter.

However, that really is the sole piece of main news and the remainder of the stories are somewhat minor. The first surrounds a partnership with Misli.com, with Hurriyet Daily News announcing that the Reds will embark on a sponsorship agreement that will see Misli become the club’s official betting partner for Turkey.

In slightly more exciting news, Irish club Donegal have strongly denied that they have received an approach for their manager Jim McGuinness by the Reds. It had been reported that Brendan Rodgers wanted to appoint McGuinness as a sports psychologist at the club, yet the Irish Times are reporting that a deal is a long way from being reached and McGuinness will stay with Donegal for the time being. Of course, such a move certainly wouldn’t be too bizarre, with McGuiness holding an MSc in sport psychology from John Moore’s university.