The Five Contenders for African Footballer of the Year

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The BBC 2017 African Footballer of the Year will be announced next month, with intense competition between the five nominees. Following the 2016 award being won by Leicester and Algeria midfielder Riyad Mahrez, three of five players in line for this years’ award also play in the Premier League – with Naby Keïta soon to […] READ MORE


Liverpool vs Maribor: Liverpool’s Keys to Victory

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Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side host Maribor in their fourth Champions League group stage game on Wednesday evening, coming off a thumping 7-0 victory in the away fixture. Following that excellent performance in Slovenia, nothing less than another win is expected at Anfield in midweek, to strengthen Liverpool’s position in qualifying for the knockout stages of […] READ MORE


Evaluating Fenway Sports Group as Liverpool Owners Seven Years In

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Fenway Sports Group have now owned Liverpool Football Club for seven years. In that time, FSG have undoubtedly taken the club forward and out of the disastrous financial situation left by former owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. However, it is fair to say that the likes of John W. Henry, Tom Werner, and Mike Gordon have […] READ MORE


Do Liverpool Need a Recognised Striker?

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In Liverpool’s last six games, they have scored six goals – despite having 121 shots and dominating throughout many of those games. Whilst the Reds’ attack remains fluid and balanced, the squad seems to be lacking cutting edge in front of goal without a recognised striker. During the latest Champions League fixture against Russian Champions […] READ MORE


Liverpool are in a Good Place Going into September Fixtures

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Having picked up seven points out of nine in the Premier League, Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool go into September with the hectic nature of the transfer window wrapped up and a relatively simply Champions League group to look forward to. They will have to deal with playing two games a week up until Christmas, but the team look […] READ MORE


Liverpool to Sign Naby Keita Next Summer, Also Bid for Thomas Lemar

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Liverpool have agreed a shock deal with RB Leipzig for Naby Keita to be completed next summer. The Guinea International will join the Reds on 1st July 2018, after undergoing a medical today. The Anfield Side have paid a premium on his release clause this summer, which will then activate the 22-year-old’s £48 million release clause […] READ MORE


Virgil van Dijk hands in Transfer Request at Southampton

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Virgil van Dijk has handed in a transfer request at South coast side Southampton, following speculation about his future at the club. Liverpool and Chelsea are the two clubs currently expressing interest, despite the Reds’ illegal approach back in June. On Monday, the Dutch defender released a statement explaining his situation and his desire to […] READ MORE


Adam Lallana Injury a Massive Blow

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Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has been ruled out for at least two months with a thigh strain, manager Jürgen Klopp has today confirmed. The injury to the English international was sustained during the Red’s pre-season matchup on Wednesday night against Atlético Madrid in the Audi Cup Final. “Unfortunately, the damage is such that it will […] READ MORE


Liverpool Sign Andy Robertson from Hull City

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Left-back Andy Robertson has completed a transfer to Liverpool, after an £8million deal was agreed. Including add-ons, the transfer fee is expected to rise to £10million. The Scottish defender becomes the Reds’ third summer signing, following earlier additions Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Salah.   Andy Robertson signs for Liverpool The attack minded full-back proved last […] READ MORE


Liverpool Transfer Update: Robertson, Keita, van Dijk

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Welcome to Football Transfer News – Liverpool Transfer Update Edition – from Last Word On Football. We provide you with the latest ins and outs from around the footballing world. Whilst cult hero Lucas Leiva is on his way to Lazio, Liverpool are still fighting to get further business done in the transfer window. Manager […] READ MORE