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Wigan say they do not have to sell Lee Cattermole following speculation linking Liverpool with a move.

Real Madrid are reported to have lowered their offer for Xabi Alonso after the player handed in a transfer request at Liverpool.

Wigan must brace themselves for a £12m bid from Liverpool for Lee Cattermole, according to reports.

Napoli have revealed that Andrea Dossena's £4.5million move from Liverpool has stalled over the full-back's personal demands.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said Xabi Alonso is 'a key player to our project', despite slamming Liverpool's valuation.

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has passed a medical at Real Madrid and signed a five-year deal.

Liverpool right-back Alvaro Arbeloa is set to join Real Madrid for £3.5m subject to a medical, the Reds have announced.

Fernando Torres says Xabi Alonso would be a "serious loss" to Liverpool if the midfielder decides to leave for Real Madrid.

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 Madrid president Florentino Perez could be set to end his interest in Xabi Alonso after criticising Liverpool's high valuation.

Young striker Krisztian Nemeth was singled out for special praise after his brace in Liverpool's 5-0 win against Singapore on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez insists that only Xabi Alonso knows if he is planning to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid before the new campaign.

Liverpool will be without Nabil El Zhar for the start of the season while Martin Skrtel face a race against time to be fit.

Liverpool say they are taking a 'careful' approach with new signing Glenn Johnson, who is struggling with an Achilles problem.

Napoli say they are in discussions with Liverpool over the potential signing of the Reds Italian defender Andrea Dossena.

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.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has been cleared of affray during a fight in a Merseyside bar last December.

Real Madrid have slammed Liverpool for "stalling" their bid to sign Xabi Alonso and reiterated the Reds' £35m valuation is too high.

Liverpool star Fernando Torres says the Reds can finally end their long wait for the Premier League title this season.

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.

As the Xabi Alonso transfer saga rumbles on Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to sort out his future as soon as possible.

Javier Mascherano could be on his way to Barcelona after his agent said that would be the 'easiest deal to set up'.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is reportedly keen on Roma's Alberto Aquilani should he lose Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid.

Alvaro Negredo's agent has fuelled talk Liverpool want the Real Madrid ace by admitting several Premier League clubs have made offers.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is interested in signing Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin this summer.

Rafa Benitez has tipped Ryan Babel to finally fulfil his potential and make an impact in the Premier League this season.

Rafa Benitez has hinted Xabi Alonso will be staying at Liverpool this summer after he joined up with the squad in Thailand.

Liverpool slipped to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Rapid Vienna as Rafa Benitez's side continued their preparations for the new season.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Rafa Benitez failed to sign Gareth Barry because he did not put a bid in for him.

Xabi Alonso has again revealed his interest in leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid and he says the Spanish club's interest is flattering.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer £20m for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young after Spurs saw an £18m bid knocked back.

Real Madrid are reportedly set to offer Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder in an attempt to persuade Liverpool to sell Xabi Alonso.

The agent of Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani has described talk of a move to Liverpool for his client as 'silly'.

Rafa Benitez claims Andriy Voronin will be given the chance to prove his worth to Liverpool, after the striker said he wants to stay.

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.

Real Madrid are looking to offload players before making a £30million-plus swoop for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, according to reports.

Liverpool defender Danniel Agger will miss the match against St Gallen in Switzerland tonight after picking up a back injury.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set to move for David Silva if and when Xabi Alonso completes his £30m plus move to Real Madrid.

Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano has been told he will not be allowed to leave the club over the summer.

Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel believes he will get better and better for the club because of the competition for places.

Xabi Alonso has revealed he wants to quit the club and move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports.

Real Madrid head coach Manuel Pellegrini has admitted it will be tough for them to thrash out a deal for midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Rafael Benitez has said he decided against re-signing Michael Owen because he could not guarantee him first-team football at Liverpool.

Liverpool have turned down "some very big offers" for star striker Fernando Torres this summer, according to manager Rafa Benitez.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has ruled out a move for Franck Ribery after revealing he will not be making any 'big money' signings.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez claims Gareth Barry chose Eastlands over Anfield 'just for money' in a scathing attack on the midfielder.

Winger Jermaine Pennant has completed a move to La Liga side Real Zaragoza on a three-year-deal.

Rafa Benitez has again insisted he has no plans to sell key midfield duo Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso.

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.

Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal with Paris Saint Germain to sign 18-year-old left-back Chris Mavinga.

Real Madrid say Xabi Alonso remains a "priority" signing but they are struggling to meet Liverpool's valuation of the midfielder.

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.

Real Madrid have set a two-week deadline to persuade Liverpool to sell Xabi Alonso before turning their attentions to other targets.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has agreed a one-year extension to his current Anfield contract.

As Liverpool appear in a fight to keep their star men, two of their youngsters Jay Spearing and Stephen Darby have signed new deals.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina has revealed boss Rafa Benitez is determined to keep hold of midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano.

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.

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has returned to Anfield after taking up the offer of a coaching and ambassadorial role at the club.

Real Madrid are to step up their efforts to land Xabi Alonso as Liverpool have been linked with Gaetano D'Agostino as a replacement.

The Spanish connection at Liverpool has increased with Rafa Benitez adding Eduardo Parra Garcia and Ivan Ortega to his backroom team.

Juventus have denied they are interested in taking Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Italy, but Real Madrid continue to be linked.

Swedish youth international midfielder Astrit Ajarevic has followed Sebastian Leto out of the Anfield door and joined Leicester.

Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto has left the club and joined Greek side Panathinaikos after a season on loan in Greece.