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Rivals issue hands-off warning
Wigan say they do not have to sell Lee Cattermole following speculation linking Liverpool with a move.
Real lower Alonso bid
Real Madrid are reported to have lowered their offer for Xabi Alonso after the player handed in a transfer request at Liverpool.
Latics ace in Rafa's sights
Wigan must brace themselves for a £12m bid from Liverpool for Lee Cattermole, according to reports.
Napoli reveal Dossena deal hold up
Napoli have revealed that Andrea Dossena's £4.5million move from Liverpool has stalled over the full-back's personal demands.
Alonso D-Day approaching
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said Xabi Alonso is 'a key player to our project', despite slamming Liverpool's valuation.
Five-year deal for Arbeloa
Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has passed a medical at Real Madrid and signed a five-year deal.
Arbeloa set for Madrid medical
Liverpool right-back Alvaro Arbeloa is set to join Real Madrid for £3.5m subject to a medical, the Reds have announced.
Torres - Alonso would be 'serious loss'
Fernando Torres says Xabi Alonso would be a "serious loss" to Liverpool if the midfielder decides to leave for Real Madrid.
Reds ace would welcome Napoli chance - Agent
The agent of Liverpool full-back Andrea Dossena claims the player would relish the chance of a move to Italian Serie A side Napoli.
Real chief slams Reds over Alonso fee
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could be set to end his interest in Xabi Alonso after criticising Liverpool's high valuation.
Reds hitman wins boss' backing
Young striker Krisztian Nemeth was singled out for special praise after his brace in Liverpool's 5-0 win against Singapore on Sunday.
Benitez waits on Reds star's decision
Rafa Benitez insists that only Xabi Alonso knows if he is planning to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid before the new campaign.
Skrtel out for three weeks
Liverpool will be without Nabil El Zhar for the start of the season while Martin Skrtel face a race against time to be fit.
New boy injury worry
Liverpool say they are taking a 'careful' approach with new signing Glenn Johnson, who is struggling with an Achilles problem.
Reds in Italian talks
Napoli say they are in discussions with Liverpool over the potential signing of the Reds Italian defender Andrea Dossena.
Reds reveal Xabi desire
Rafa Benitez has held talks with Xabi Alonso in attempt to persuade the midfielder to stay at Liverpool and snub a move to Real Madrid.
Gerrard not guilty
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has been cleared of affray during a fight in a Merseyside bar last December.
Reds' Alonso tactics infuriate Real
Real Madrid have slammed Liverpool for "stalling" their bid to sign Xabi Alonso and reiterated the Reds' £35m valuation is too high.
Torres in Liverpool vow
Liverpool star Fernando Torres says the Reds can finally end their long wait for the Premier League title this season.
Injury worries mount
Martin Skrtel and Nabil El Zhar are to fly back to Britain from the tour of the Far East amid growing worries about their injuries.
Alonso decision urged
As the Xabi Alonso transfer saga rumbles on Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to sort out his future as soon as possible.
Reds midfield resolve tested
Javier Mascherano could be on his way to Barcelona after his agent said that would be the 'easiest deal to set up'.
Benitez weighs up Alonso replacement
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is reportedly keen on Roma's Alberto Aquilani should he lose Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid.
Interest confirmed in Real striker
Alvaro Negredo's agent has fuelled talk Liverpool want the Real Madrid ace by admitting several Premier League clubs have made offers.
Brown wants Reds forward
Hull City boss Phil Brown is interested in signing Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin this summer.
Babel can shine - Rafa
Rafa Benitez has tipped Ryan Babel to finally fulfil his potential and make an impact in the Premier League this season.
Benitez on Alonso future
Rafa Benitez has hinted Xabi Alonso will be staying at Liverpool this summer after he joined up with the squad in Thailand.
Under-strength Reds beaten in Austria
Liverpool slipped to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Rapid Vienna as Rafa Benitez's side continued their preparations for the new season.
Benitez blast a shock to Villa chief
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Rafa Benitez failed to sign Gareth Barry because he did not put a bid in for him.
Alonso makes fresh Madrid mention
Xabi Alonso has again revealed his interest in leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid and he says the Spanish club's interest is flattering.
Villa raid talk for Reds
Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer £20m for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young after Spurs saw an £18m bid knocked back.
Real to use Dutch bait
Real Madrid are reportedly set to offer Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder in an attempt to persuade Liverpool to sell Xabi Alonso.
Midfielder move reports quashed
The agent of Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani has described talk of a move to Liverpool for his client as 'silly'.
Surprise striker decision
Rafa Benitez claims Andriy Voronin will be given the chance to prove his worth to Liverpool, after the striker said he wants to stay.
Johnson wins Benitez's praise
Rafa Benitez singled out Glen Johnson for praise after he played out of position on the left in Liverpool's 0-0 draw with St Gallen.
Madrid hang fire on Xabi raid
Real Madrid are looking to offload players before making a £30million-plus swoop for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, according to reports.
Defender injury worry
Liverpool defender Danniel Agger will miss the match against St Gallen in Switzerland tonight after picking up a back injury.
Boss to splash Alonso cash
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to move for David Silva if and when Xabi Alonso completes his £30m plus move to Real Madrid.
Midfielder staying put
Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano has been told he will not be allowed to leave the club over the summer.
Defender looks to improvement
Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel believes he will get better and better for the club because of the competition for places.
Reds ace wants move
Xabi Alonso has revealed he wants to quit the club and move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.
Real confirm Alonso interest
Real Madrid head coach Manuel Pellegrini has admitted it will be tough for them to thrash out a deal for midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Benitez thought about Owen
Rafael Benitez has said he decided against re-signing Michael Owen because he could not guarantee him first-team football at Liverpool.
Benitez in Torres revelation
Liverpool have turned down "some very big offers" for star striker Fernando Torres this summer, according to manager Rafa Benitez.
No move for Ribery - Rafa
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has ruled out a move for Franck Ribery after revealing he will not be making any 'big money' signings.
Rafa blasts Barry move
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez claims Gareth Barry chose Eastlands over Anfield 'just for money' in a scathing attack on the midfielder.
Pennant seals Real deal
Winger Jermaine Pennant has completed a move to La Liga side Real Zaragoza on a three-year-deal.
Benitez standing firm over duo
Rafa Benitez has again insisted he has no plans to sell key midfield duo Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso.
Reds rocked by defender injury
Liverpool have been rocked by the news defender Fabio Aurelio could be out for six months after he picked up a knee injury in Brazil.
PSG starlet set for Anfield
Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal with Paris Saint Germain to sign 18-year-old left-back Chris Mavinga.
Alonso price too high for Real
Real Madrid say Xabi Alonso remains a "priority" signing but they are struggling to meet Liverpool's valuation of the midfielder.
Dan praise for rival
Daniel Agger has described Liverpool team-mate Martin Skrtel as a 'top player' and admits he faces a real fight for a first-team spot.
Xabi-Real update
Real Madrid have set a two-week deadline to persuade Liverpool to sell Xabi Alonso before turning their attentions to other targets.
Midfielder deal complete
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has agreed a one-year extension to his current Anfield contract.
Duo agree deals
As Liverpool appear in a fight to keep their star men, two of their youngsters Jay Spearing and Stephen Darby have signed new deals.
Benitez backed to keep duo
Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina has revealed boss Rafa Benitez is determined to keep hold of midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano.
Negredo quandary for Reds
Liverpool look set to be offered Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo as part of a big-money deal to take Xabi Alonso to the Bernabeu.
Dalglish returns
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has returned to Anfield after taking up the offer of a coaching and ambassadorial role at the club.
Reds eye Alonso replacement
Real Madrid are to step up their efforts to land Xabi Alonso as Liverpool have been linked with Gaetano D'Agostino as a replacement.
Spanish duo join Reds
The Spanish connection at Liverpool has increased with Rafa Benitez adding Eduardo Parra Garcia and Ivan Ortega to his backroom team.
Juve rule out move
Juventus have denied they are interested in taking Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Italy, but Real Madrid continue to be linked.
Reds youngster joins Foxes
Swedish youth international midfielder Astrit Ajarevic has followed Sebastian Leto out of the Anfield door and joined Leicester.
Leto exit
Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto has left the club and joined Greek side Panathinaikos after a season on loan in Greece.


