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LFC Globe’s Lyon article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Liverpool drawn to face Atletico Madrid in last 16 of Champions League
Liverpool have been drawn against Atletico in the last 16 of the Champions League after Monday’s draw at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon. The Reds progressed for the knockout stages of Europe’s elite club competition having finished top of Group E ahead of Napoli, RB Salzburg and Genk. Jurgen Klopp’s side sealed qualification on match-day six…
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Liverpool will make “a couple of big signings” – starting in January
Liverpool are likely to make “a couple of big signings” as early as January, according to local club journalist David Maddock. The Reds are flying high in the Premier League so far this season, with Jurgen Klopp’s side holding an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Liverpool’s stunning start to the season follows…
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“We can’t have that personality in our squad” – Klopp’s real reason for not signing Nabil Fekir
Liverpool journalist David Maddock has provided a new insight into why Liverpool backed out of a deal for Nabil Fekir in the summer of 2018. The Reds were on the verge of completing the signing of the Frenchman from Lyon in 2018, going as far as conducting a medical and interviewing Fekir for Liverpool FC’s…
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Nabil Fekir claims Liverpool “needed an excuse” not to sign him last summer
Nabil Fekir has shed light on his failed £53m move to Anfield, claiming Liverpool backed out of the deal for reasons he is still unaware of. The French midfielder was on the verge of making the switch to Liverpool from Lyon in the summer of 2018, with the club going as far as interviewing him…
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Midfielder to stay, Fekir and Rabiot rumours persist, youngster to feature vs Wolves – Liverpool FC News Bulletin
It’s been a busy day for Liverpool news and transfer rumours, with two Reds leaving Anfield for the south coast. Main headlines: ‣ Nathaniel Clyne joins Bournemouth on loan ‣ Dominic Solanke completes £19m switch, also to Bournemouth ‣ Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson on reacting ‘the right way’ ‣ Gini Wijnaldum insists Liverpool remain…
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Liverpool to face Bayern Munich in last 16 of Champions League
Liverpool have been drawn against Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League after today’s draw at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon. The Reds progressed for the knockout stages of Europe’s elite club competition, finishing second in Group C, consisting of winners Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade. Jurgen Klopp’s side dispatched PSG…
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Liverpool linked with yet another Lyon midfielder as silly season continues
Liverpool are monitoring the progress of hugely exciting Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to latest reports. The Reds have history with Lyon and president Jean-Michel Aulas, their deal for captain Nabil Fekir fell through in the 11th hour in the summer transfer window after issues discovered with his knee. Whilst rumours of Fekir to Liverpool…
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Liverpool ’looking closely’ at deal for exciting playmaker Houssem Aouar
Liverpool are considering a possible deal for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, it emerged on Wednesday. The Reds have been linked with a whole host of names so far this season, with Aouar being the latest to be thought to be on Jurgen Klopp’s radar. Having failed to secure a move for Lyon captain Nabil Fekir…
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Liverpool target Nabil Fekir to leave Lyon at the end of this season
Liverpool target Nabil Fekir is reportedly set to leave Lyon next summer, according to latest reports. The 25-year-old was nailed on to move to Liverpool this summer, with a medical taking place and LFCTV conducting an interview with Fekir ahead of the move. However, a knee problem identified in the medical led to the Reds…
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Liverpool face tough test in Champions League group stage
Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade in the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League group stages. The five-time European Cup winners found themselves in pot-three once again this season, leaving them open to a difficult group stage draw. Liverpool last met PSG in 1997 in the Cup Winners Cup, whilst they…
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