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Andoni Iraola has flagged a welcome lift for Liverpool going into Sunday’s double-header against Como. The two sides meet twice on Sunday — first behind closed doors at the AXA Training Centre (11:30am kick-off), then in front of supporters at Anfield (6pm kick-off), with Liverpool tipped to put out a stronger side for the evening …

Newcastle United look set to go back in on Tottenham Hotspur with a sweetened bid for promising midfielder Lucas Bergvall, as the Magpies push to bolster their engine room. Bergvall’s situation in North London has become a hot topic recently. Once tipped as one of Spurs’ brightest young prospects, his standing in the squad seems …

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly cleared a major hurdle in their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, with the two clubs said to have struck an agreement worth an initial £65 million plus add-ons tied to performance. The breakthrough could wrap up weeks of back-and-forth and leave Spurs on the brink of sealing one of their …

Liverpool could be preparing for an unexpected return to the transfer market after reportedly reigniting their interest in Paris Saint-Germain youngster Ibrahim Mbaye. The Reds have had a relatively quiet summer despite expectations that new head coach Andoni Iraola would oversee a significant squad rebuild. Liverpool have brought in Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.6 …

Liverpool have taken a clear stance on the future of young winger Rio Ngumoha, confirming he won’t be sold this summer regardless of incoming attacking reinforcements. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Ngumoha remains central to Liverpool’s plans both now and going forward, and that his status won’t change even if the club lands two …

Tottenham are reportedly in “very concrete talks” with Liverpool over a potential summer transfer for Cody Gakpo, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg. Plettenberg claims Spurs have intensified their pursuit of the 27-year-old Dutch forward and have opened direct discussions with Liverpool regarding a possible deal. However, sources close to Gakpo have denied that …

Liverpool make call on £145m Bradley Barcola transfer after PSG set huge asking price. Liverpool have been strongly linked with a summer move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola. The Reds view the 23-year-old France international as a major transfer target, but they have so far failed to reach an agreement with PSG. According to L’Équipe, …

Tottenham have already flexed their financial muscle this summer, but Roberto De Zerbi still seems to feel his squad rebuild isn’t quite complete up front. Spurs have focused heavily on strengthening the spine of the team, bringing in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to add control and energy in midfield, while Andy Robertson’s arrival has …

Tottenham have kept up their interest in Manchester City’s Savinho, according to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, as they push to add a dynamic wide forward to Roberto De Zerbi’s attack this summer. The 22-year-old Brazilian is said to be one of the club’s top targets in that area. Globo Esporte reports that Spurs have now …

Tottenham are on the verge of completing two major departures, with Cristian Romero and Djed Spence both set to leave the club imminently. Spence has already arrived in Milan ahead of his medical at Inter, following an agreement between the Serie A champions and Spurs worth around £25.6million. The England international is seeking regular first-team …