Welcome to our Liverpool.com media watch piece. Maybe not the first, we've definitely done transfer round-ups before, and European round-ups, so I guess in some ways it's not that new at all. Anyway, we thought we would enter the world of football in a broad and roundabout manner for you and have some fun with some of the stories and captions doing the daily rounds.***Yes, it is quite serious, I would sayIt sounds like Jürgen Klopp has a major problem. But no, hes just discussing the upcoming squad table tennis tournament. Alongside quizzes and karaoke, its one of the many activities that have been put on to help keep squad morale high during Klopps longest ever pre-season camp. And with the team having now moved to Evian, a favourite past venue of the manager, old ping pong rivalries can be renewed. Comparing the doubles draw to the Champions League, he had this to say:I would say in the ping-pong tournament you need to be even more lucky. Per Klopps recollection, Mohamed Salah and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be defending the doubles crown. The actual Champions League draw is also not too far away, with the final qualifying round being drawn today. Read MoreRelated ArticlesRead MoreRelated ArticlesØdegaard linked with Liverpool switch Real Madrid midfielder Martin Ødegaard is for sale this summer, with the club setting an asking price of 50 million (approximately £43 million). According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are one of three Premier League clubs interested in securing his signature. Liverpool have a long-standing interest in the playmaker, having tried to sign him as a 16-year-old before he ultimately chose Real. Now 22, and with things still not having worked out in the Spanish capital, the boyhood Liverpool fan could perhaps be tempted into making the switch.However, Arsenal are apparently in the driving seat as they look to bring back the Norwegian following his relatively successful six-month loan spell. Some of this no doubt comes down to the translation, but Arteta supposedly burns with the desire to recruit Ødegaard permanently. Its hard to know how you compete with that.Chelsea are the other English side rumoured to be interested in Ødegaard. For their part, Real Madrid are said to be eager to sell the player within this window.Kabak could leave for nothing Schalke could end up having to release Ozan Kabak on a free transfer, according to Bundesliga journalist Constantin Eckner. Speaking on the Blood Red podcast, in a show exclusive to Blood Red Club members, he confirmed that the newly-relegated side simply cannot afford to pay the defender's wages and as yet have been unable to attract bids. Its a remarkable twist, and one that is no reflection on the quality of the player. Were it not for Schalkes woes presenting the prospect of a future bargain, plenty of clubs would surely have made a move by now. As Eckner commented: It's not like he's trying to join Real Madrid or something!" However, even if he is released, Liverpool are unlikely to make a move for Kabak. They are now extremely well-stocked at the back, so it would be hard to justify the signing. Either way, FSG have been proved emphatically right over not exercising the £18 million transfer option. Read MoreRelated ArticlesRead MoreRelated ArticlesMalen transfer was thwarted by bloated squadXherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi are behind the failure to sign Donyell Malen. Thats according to Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his latest Twitch stream. While Liverpool apparently held a genuine interest in the Dutch forward, the club felt it was necessary to offload both Shaqiri and Origi before making a move for Malen. Whether this is a sell-to-buy situation or an issue with the homegrown quota is not entirely clear. Regardless, it is frustrating to see a player who appears to fit the clubs bill slip away despite being available for a reasonable price. Malen ultimately moved to Borussia Dortmund for approximately £25 million.Liverpool may ultimately be left kicking themselves if Malen follows the explosive trajectories of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho at the Signal Iduna Park.Read MoreRelated ArticlesRead MoreRelated Articles