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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to miss whole of 2018/19 season
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is not expected to feature for Liverpool for the majority of 2018/19, Jurgen Klopp has revealed. The 24-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury in the Reds’ 5-2 victory over Roma in the Champions League semi-finals in April. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who underwent surgery, was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign and the England…
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Liverpool FC confirm signing of Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City. The 26-year-old arrives at Anfield for a reported cut-price £13.75 million fee due to a release clause in his contract after Stoke’s relegation from the Premier League to the Championship last season. Shaqiri, who Liverpool previously attempted to sign from Bayern…
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Chester 0-7 Liverpool (Highlights) – Reds net seven as Fabinho and Keita make debut
Watch highlights of Liverpool’s opening pre-season match, with Fabinho and Naby Keita making their Reds debuts in a convincing 7-0 victory against Chester on Saturday afternoon. The Brazilian played the first half for the Reds, whilst Naby Keita made his year-long awaited debut in all changed second half side at the Swansway Chester Stadium. Harry…
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Liverpool to play Torino in final pre-season fixture ahead of new season
Liverpool have announced they will play Torino at Anfield in their final pre-season fixture ahead of the 2018/19 season. Jurgen Klopp’s side will take on the Serie A side on August 7, just four days ahead of their opening Premier League clash against West Ham United at Anfield. Liverpool were originally pencilled in to face…
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Liverpool targeting two more Ligue 1 signings this summer – Report
Liverpool are reportedly lining up two more deals as they look to add more depth to their Champions League runners-up squad. Liverpool confirmed the signing of Monaco midfielder Fabinho on Monday, in a deal worth up to €50 million. The transfer came as a surprise after no reported interest earlier, with the Reds making sure…
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Liverpool announce Fabinho signing as Reds seal first summer transfer
Liverpool FC have confirmed a deal has been agreed for AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho, who has completed a medical and signed a long-term contract at Anfield. The Brazil midfielder will join the club on July 1, alongside Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, following the conclusion of a medical on Monday and finalising terms on a long-term…
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Liverpool agree €50 million deal for Monaco midfielder Fabinho
Liverpool are closing in on a €50 million deal with AS Monaco for central midfielder Fabinho. Initial reports on Monday claimed a deal between the two sides is set to be agreed, whilst journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi reported a deal could be announced imminently. Since the French press broke the story, the news has been confirmed…
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Jurgen Klopp reveals how Liverpool intend to replace Philippe Coutinho this summer
Jurgen Klopp discussed the transfer of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January as he explained how he intends to replace the midfielder. Coutinho left Liverpool in January following an extended transfer saga the previous summer as he joined Barcelona for a mammoth £146million. The Reds are yet to spend the money received for the Brazilian,…
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Reported Liverpool target Jamaal Lascelles opens up on transfer speculation
Liverpool are targeting the signing of Jamaal Lascelles according to recent reports, however the Newcastle defender denied any possibility of a move. According to a dubious report by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney on Monday, Jurgen Klopp is looking to add more depth to his defensive options next season that include Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren,…
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Emre Can to depart Liverpool next week as midfielder’s move to Juventus seemingly confirmed
Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta has appeared to confirm recent reports suggesting Emre Can will sign for the club after the Champions League final. Liverpool will be looking to add their sixth European Cup in Kiev next Saturday, with current holders and 12-time winners Real Madrid lying in wait for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Can, who has…
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