Tag: Reds
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Sunderland boss speaks out on Liverpool deal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is still confident of landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini despite seeing the Italian jet out with the rest of the Reds squad to the USA for a pre-season tour. The Black Cats hope to secure his services in a £14million raid and are waiting for answers from both the Merseyside…
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Juventus meet with Liverpool target’s agent
Juventus will today meet with representatives of Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri with a view to securing a big-money deal for the Bayern Munich attacker. According to gianlucadimarzio.com, the Turin giants have moved into pole position to land the Switzerland international despite strong interest from the Reds and Serie A rivals Roma. The report claims Roma…
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Napoli goalkeeper sparks doubts over Reina return
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s proposed return to Napoli is under threat after the Serie A club’s shot-stopper Rafael declared he is ready to start the season as first-choice. Long-serving Reds star Reina was farmed out on loan to the Italians last term after falling out of favour with boss Brendan Rodgers. He was reunited with…
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Liverpool star joins USA tour despite exit talks
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has travelled to the USA for the Reds’ pre-season tour despite closing in on a £14million switch to Sunderland. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News they still expect the Italy international to move to Wearside despite the fact he has joined up with team-mates overseas. Borini is seemingly…
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Benitez on brink of missing out on midfielder
Napoli boss Rafael Benitez’s pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Christoph Kramer is reportedly on the verge of collapse. Italian source Il Mattio claims the Germany international is set to remain in his homeland by making a £9million switch to Bayer Leverkusen. Kramer impressed in Bundesliga last term to the extent that he broke into the…
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Liverpool defender lifts lid on ‘nightmare’
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique opened up about his return to the first-team fold after being named in the Reds’ squad for today’s pre-season friendly against Preston North End. The ex-Newcastle United man was last week forced to dismiss rumours that he was struggling to regain his fitness after finally returning from a lengthy spell on…
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Liverpool target involved in transfer saga
The transfer saga surrounding Liverpool target Davide Astori has dragged into the weekend after he failed to meet Lazio’s deadline to join the Rome side. Cagliari centre-half Astori and his representatives were given until the end of Thursday to make a definitive decision on a four-year deal which has been on the table for several…
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Michael Owen: Liverpool striker is too expensive
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sunderland are on the verge of paying over-the-odds for Reds attacker Fabio Borini. Football Express News understands the Black Cats are in advanced negotiations over the £14million acquisition of the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old was far from prolific…
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Liverpool step up search for Lucas replacement
Liverpool will let wantaway midfielder Lucas Leiva leave the club if they can find a like-for-like replacement, Football Express News understands. A source close to Anfield told FEN the Reds are reluctant to see him leave before they have sufficient cover in place, but are fully aware of his desire to depart. His representatives are…
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Liverpool and Juventus fight for defender
Liverpool target Davide Astori has until the end of the day to decide on a proposed move to Lazio, according to reports in Italy. Il Messaggero claims the Rome outfit will move on to other targets if their final deadline comes and goes without the 27-year-old making a definitive choice. The report also reveals that…
