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Craig Bellamy has completed his return to Liverpool, joining from Manchester City on a two-year contract.

Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles has handed in a written transfer request, fuelling speculation he s set for a last-gasp move to Chelsea.

Craig Bellamy is set to quit Manchester City to join former club Liverpool in a beat-the-deadline switch.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has strengthened his attack with the £4million capture of striker David Ngog from Liverpool.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has reportedly made a late bid to snatch Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole from under the noses of Lille.

Defender Sebastian Coates has completed his £7m move to Liverpool but midfielder Christian Poulsen is set to join French side Evian.

Striker David Ngog is close to ending his three-year stay at Liverpool and joining Bolton in a £4 million move.

Defender Martin Skrtel is eyeing a return to Champions League football after Liverpool's best start to a season for 17 years.

Chelsea are considering a new move for Raul Meireles after failing with a £7m player-plus-cash bid for the Liverpool midfielder.

Liverpool expect Christian Poulsen to bring an end to his Anfield nightmare by completing a move to Espanyol this week.

Liverpool owner John Henry has ruled out a title challenge from the Reds this season, claiming they are a long way behind their rivals.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger says he is finally happy at Anfield and is enjoying playing under Kenny Dalglish.

Jordan Henderson says the best is yet to come after scoring his first goal for Liverpool in their victory against Bolton on Saturday.

Liverpool will travel to Championship Brighton in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Liverpool's Argentinian left-back Emiliano Insua has left Anfield to join Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract.

AC Milan have confirmed Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined on loan until next summer with a view to a permanent deal.

Liverpool will be without midfielder Raul Meireles for the clash with Bolton at Anfield while Glen Johnson remains a doubt.

Director of Football Damien Comolli has paid tribute to Alberto Aquilani after Liverpool agreed a deal for Milan to sign him on loan.

Wales manager Gary Speed has welcomed reports linking striker Craig Bellamy with a return to Liverpool.

Defender Sebastian Coates is close to completing a £7m move to Liverpool - on the advice of Uruguay teammate Luis Suarez.

Tottenham are keen to end midfielder Joe Cole's miserable spell with Liverpool and take him to White Hart Lane.

Midfielder Raul Meireles is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after badly injuring a collarbone in Liverpool's 3-1 win at Exeter.

AC Milan are on the verge of signing Alberto Aquilani on a one-year loan deal from Liverpool, according to reports in Italy.

Liverpool have agreed a deal to send forward Daniel Pacheco on a season-long loan to Atletico Madrid.

The agent of Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani hopes to complete his client's transfer to AC Milan as soon as possible.

Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he will give a number of fringe players a run out against a strong Exeter side in the Carling Cup.

Kenny Dalglish is lining up a move for Uruguayan international centre half Sebastian Coates who could be available for around £12m.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has brushed off speculation linking him with a move to Inter Milan and insists he is happy at Anfield.

The agent of Dirk Kuyt has admitted that Inter Milan have made an offer for the player but he wants to stay at Liverpool.

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has joined Wolfsburg.

Liverpool are linked with a swap deal with Chelsea which would see midfielder Raul Meireles exchanged for striker Daniel Sturridge.

Kenny Dalglish accepts he is going to have to manage Luis Suarez carefully to make sure Liverpool see the best of him this season.

Alberto Aquilani has confirmed that he is 'close' to departing Liverpool for a move to Italian giants AC Milan.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish believes the club's big investment is paying off after seeing them secure victory at Arsenal.

Housing minister Grant Shapps has called on Liverpool to make a decision on their stadium plans to prevent uncertainty in the area.

Nabil El Zhar has left Liverpool to join Spanish side Levante and could be joined out of the Anfield exit door next week by David Ngog.

Daniel Agger will be fit to take his place in the Liverpool squad to face Arsenal, but Glen Johnson again looks set to miss out.

Goalkeeper Jose Reina has told his Liverpool teammates it is a must for the side to finish in the Premier League top-four this season.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is reportedly eyeing a player-plus-cash deal to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

Queens Park Rangers have been linked with a move for out-of-favour Liverpool defender Philipp Degen.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is believed to be ready to offer Stoke £10m plus Christian Poulsen to land Ryan Shawcross.

Barclays Premier League newcomers Norwich have completed the signing of Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala, the Merseyside club have confirmed.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is ready to step up his comeback as he plots a return to action by mid-September.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is eyeing a surprise £12m move for Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles, according to reports.

New defender Jose Enrique is backing striker Andy Carroll to play a major role in Liverpool's bid for success this season.

Norwich have completed the capture of Daniel Ayala, whilst Rangers are stepping up their bid to sign Danny Wilson on loan.

Kenny Dalglish insists his Liverpool squad will be given time to gel and feels all his new signings did something positive on Saturday.

Liverpool's newest signing Jose Enrique made a good impression on his debut but has promised there is plenty more to come.

Kenny Dalglish praised Liverpool's four debutants following the 1-1 draw against Sunderland and said they need more time to settle in.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is refusing to sanction David N'Gog's departure from Anfield.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Newcastle defender Jose Enrique after the left-back put the finishing touches to a long-term deal at Anfield.

New midfielders Stewart Downing, Charlie Adam and Jordan Henderson are all in line to make their Liverpool debuts against Sunderland.

Paul Lambert has confirmed that Norwich have made a bid for Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala.

Player of the year Lucas Leiva has admitted he has a battle on his hands to retain his place in Liverpool's midfield this season.

Jose Enrique has revealed that he chose to quit Newcastle for Liverpool because he has a better chance of winning trophies with them.

Alberto Aquilani has revealed that he would be happy to stay at Liverpool, after months of speculation over his future.

Liverpool are expected to finalise a deal for Newcastle ace Jose Enrique before the weekend after continuing talks between the clubs.

Kenny Dalglish insists Jordan Henderson should not get a rough ride from Sunderland fans in Liverpool's opening Barclays Premier League fixture this weekend.

Winger Stewart Downing believes that striker Luis Suarez can provide the inspiration to return Liverpool to their former glory days.

Kenny Dalglish has promised Liverpool's fans they will see why he spent £35million on striker Andy Carroll this season.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has warned critics not to write off Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool are set to continue their pre-season spending spree by signing Birmingham centre-half Scott Dann for £8million.

Argentine holding midfielder Lucas Biglia is being linked with a move to Liverpool if Kenny Dalglish allows Lucas Leiva to leave.

Luis Suarez 'can go on to be even better' than Carlos Tevez in the Premier League, according to Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

Milan Jovanovic has left Liverpool to join Anderlecht, after just a single season at the Anfield-based club.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard feels competition for places has intensified at Anfield after an active summer in the transfer market.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish looks set to splash the cash further before the summer is out, with Bolton's Gary Cahill in his sights.

Liverpool's Luis Suarez is facing a battle to be fit in time for the start of the season after a busy summer for his national side.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has dismissed speculation linking star defender Gary Cahill with a big-money move to Liverpool as "without foundation".

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a fee with Newcastle of £10m for the services of Spanish defender Jose Enrique.

Stewart Downing is determined not to let his hefty transfer fee weigh heavily on him as he prepares for his first season with Liverpool.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has revealed Steven Gerrard is now making good progress following his troublesome groin injury.

QPR are ready to take Liverpool's England midfielder Joe Cole on loan until the end of the season if they can agree personal terms.

Liverpool are ready to increase their efforts to land Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique and hope to conclude a deal for around £5m.

AC Milan and Fiorentina are still chasing the signature of Alberto Aquilani ahead of the close of the transfer window this month.

Injured Liverpool duo Raul Meireles and Martin Skrtel are in a race against time to be fit for the start of the new season.

Liverpool misfit Milan Jovanovic is close to a move to Anderlecht and says he will know if the transfer is going ahead tomorrow.

Liverpool are confident that Steven Gerrard will not be facing long term injury problems, despite triggering a recurring groin knock.