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LFC Globe’s Barcelona article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.

  • Firmino says he wants to “build a history” at Liverpool

    Firmino says he wants to “build a history” at Liverpool

    Roberto Firmino has been in great form for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season and has said he is happy to stay at Liverpool for ‘years to come’. The 26-year-old is enjoying a fantastic season at Anfield, scoring 19 goals in all competitions and proving 10 assists for his teammates. The Brazilian was speaking to Esporte…

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  • Klopp: I prefer the summer transfer window

    Klopp: I prefer the summer transfer window

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool will not be replacing Phil Coutinho in this transfer window. Klopp also confirmed the Reds failed to recruit Naby Keita on an early deal ahead of his summer move. The German has been criticised in recent weeks for seemingly deciding not to replace now-departed Coutinho, who moved to…

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  • 6 ways Liverpool can succeed without Coutinho

    6 ways Liverpool can succeed without Coutinho

    Having already signed for Barcelona, how will Liverpool replace Phil Coutinho and what can they do to succeed? Copa90 looks at 6 ways Liverpool can succeed without the Brazilian.

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  • Liverpool must allow Emre Can a contract release clause – he can’t leave Anfield for free

    Liverpool must allow Emre Can a contract release clause – he can’t leave Anfield for free

    As with several troublesome matters this summer, Barcelona must shoulder their portion of the blame. Paris Saint-Germain’s eyewatering £199million move for the Catalans’ Brazilian superstar Neymar didn’t just redefine what true value represents in the transfer market. It also brought to prominence contractual smallprint. And, more specifically, the subject of the release clause. Stipulating an…

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  • Coutinho back in Liverpool training following Barcelona saga

    Coutinho back in Liverpool training following Barcelona saga

    Philippe Coutinho has been snapped for the first time since his return to Melwood – and the Brazilian is all smiles. The midfielder, who wanted to leave Liverpool for Barcelona this summer, took part in his first full training session since handing in a transfer request on August 11. The 25-year-old has yet to play…

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  • What happens next for FSG and Liverpool FC?

    What happens next for FSG and Liverpool FC?

    It’s great to see the team showing what it’s capable of again, and a relief as well. Liverpool’s vanquished opponents on Saturday have undoubtedly plateaued as a club over the last decade, pretty much ever since that Champions League final defeat in Paris and the opening of their new stadium bookended the summer of 2006,…

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  • Liverpool agree deal to sign Naby Keïta from next summer

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Naby Keïta from next summer

    Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Naby Keïta from RB Leipzig next summer and they also want to prise Thomas Lemar from Monaco before the transfer deadline on Thursday. Keïta, Jürgen Klopp’s prime midfield target for this summer, underwent a medical in England on Monday after Liverpool finally reached an agreement with Leipzig…

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