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  13. <title>Arsenal's two-word response to hijacking Liverpool's Alexander Isak transfer (Daily Express)</title>
  14. <link>https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2099124/arsenal-s-two-word-response-hijacking-liverpool-s-alexander-isak-transfer</link>
  15. <description><p></p> Search   Arsenal have been linked with a move for Alexander Isak, who is desperate to leave Newcastle, but the Gunners have reportedly dismissed the idea of making a bid <p class="withoutCaption"></p>Alexander Isak will not be joining Arsenal this month (Image: Getty Images)<p>Rumours that Arsenal might swoop in at the last minute to snatch Newcastle's unsettled striker, Alexander Isak, from under Liverpool's nose have been flatly denied by the club.[BREAK]The Gunners have previously shown interest in Isak, who is reportedly unhappy at St James' Park.[BREAK]The 26-year-old has recently been the target of a bid from Liverpool, with both the player and the Premier League champions eager for him to lead their revamped attack.</p><p>Newcastle are reluctant to part ways with their star forward, and it remains uncertain whether an agreement will be reached before the transfer window closes on September 1.[BREAK]While many anticipate Liverpool to succeed in their chase for the Swedish international, news of an injury to Kai Havertz earlier this week sparked speculation that Arsenal might throw their hat into the ring for the summer's most talked-about transfer.</p><p>Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT</p><p></p>Related articles   Liverpool 'join Adam Wharton transfer chase' after Man Utd feelings made clear    Eddie Howe breaks silence on Isak's future as Arsenal opportunity emerge    Alexander Isak backed for major U-turn if Newcastle block Liverpool transfer <p>The Independent reports that such chatter was prevalent among 'senior officials' at the PFA awards earlier this week, the same night that Isak himself posted a dramatic statement on social media.[BREAK]In a statement, Isak accused Newcastle of 'breaking promises', stating that his relationship with the club "can't continue".</p><p>The forward was absent from Newcastle's Premier League opener last weekend and will be missing again on Monday when the Magpies face Liverpool at St James' Park.[BREAK]Read our Privacy Policy</p><p>Alexander Isak Arsenal FC Liverpool FC Newcastle United FC</p></description>
  16. <guid isPermaLink="false">lfclive1411315</guid><enclosure url='http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/noimage_small.jpg' length = '4000' type='image/jpeg'/><comments>http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/noimage.jpg</comments><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:10:57 UTC</pubDate><category>Express</category> </item>
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  18. <title>Liverpool transfer state of play after Alexander Isak latest as four players could leave (Echo)</title>
  19. <link>https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-state-play-after-32331234</link>
  20. <description>Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during a training session at AXA Training Centre on August 21 2025(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Don't worry, folks.[BREAK]With the clock ticking ever louder, so looming into view comes the transfer deadline on September 1.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">With head coach Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes leading the way, Liverpool have been working hard during the transfer window to prepare the squad for their defence of the Premier League title.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Close to £300million has been committed on signing new players, with Reds owners Fenway Sports Group having long acquired a reputation for being canny operators in the market.[BREAK]So what else can Liverpool fans expect over the coming nine days?</p>READ MORE:Newcastle United are not being fair to Alexander Isak and they should let him join LiverpoolREAD MORE:Eddie Howe confirms Alexander Isak decision as Liverpool transfer saga end in sight<p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for £29m and a club record £116m respectively, while Milos Kerkez moved from Bournemouth for £40m and Hugo Ekitike was captured from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal that could ultimately cost Liverpool £79m.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">The goalkeeping department was overhauled with Giorgi Mamardashvili arriving at the start of July after a £29m move from Valencia agreed last August.[BREAK]Armin Pecsi was signed from Puskas Academia for around £1.3m and Freddie Woodman joined on a free.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Giovanni Leoni has come in from Parma for an initial £26m while teenage striker Will Wright joined from Salford for an initial £200,000.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Even more players have headed out of Anfield, the latest of which saw Ben Doak complete a £25m switch to Bournemouth.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid for £8.4m with just a month left on his contract, Caoimhin Kelleher has gone to Brentford in a £18m package and Nat Phillips joined Championship side West Bromwich Albion for £3m.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Jarell Quansah went to Bayer Leverkusen for a potential £35m, Luis Diaz departed to Bayern Munich for £65m, Tyler Morton joined Lyon for up to £13m and Al-Hilal committed to spending £56m on Darwin Nunez.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Several loan deals have been agreed with Vitezslav Jaros spending the season at Ajax, fellow goalkeeper Harvey Davies going to League Two side Crawley Town, left-back Owen Beck at Championship side Derby County, Isaac Mabaya signing for Wigan Athletic and Luca Stephenson returning to Dundee United.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Lewis Koumas, meanwhile, is on the brink of a temporary move to Championship side Birmingham City.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">Liverpool remain interested in Alexander Isak, but continue to keep a watching brief having had a £110m offer flatly rejected by Newcastle United.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">But the recent developments on Tyneside, with Isak still training away from the first team and the club's hierarchy publicly opening the door to a possible sale, have ramped up suggestions a deal could be struck before the deadline.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">The Reds have already opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Marc Guehi but will refuse to pay over the odds for a player who is available for free next summer when his contract expires.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">In terms of potential departures, Harvey Elliott held talks with RB Leipzig earlier this month over a move with Liverpool valuing the player in the £45m region.</p>Article continues below<p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">A surfeit of left-backs is likely to see Kostas Tsimikas leave, with the Greek omitted from the first two matchday squads of the season and being courted by teams home and abroad such as Nottingham Forest and Marseille.</p><p class="Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh">And more Academy players could go out on loan.[BREAK]James McConnell is wanted by Championship sides West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town along with Sturm Graz of Austria, while Kaide Gordon is in the sights of Swansea City and Derby County.</p></description>
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  23. <title>â\x80\x98Proper stinkerâ\x80\x99 â\x80\x93 Ex-West Ham man singles out star for horror show vs Chelsea (Football Insider)</title>
  24. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/proper-stinker-ex-west-ham-man-singles-out-star-after-horror-show-vs-chelsea/</link>
  25. <description><p>(Credit: Imago)</p><p>Ciaran Morrison</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 23:19, UK</p><p>West Ham had a torrid evening as they were thrashed by Chelsea, and one player in particular endured a painful performance.[BREAK]</p><p>Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen failed to impress against Chelsea, but the 25-year-old was not alone in suffering a poor display.</p>Hermansen shipped eight goals in his first two games at West Ham.[BREAK](Credit Imago)<p>Taking to X [22 August], former West Ham midfielder Don Hutchinson was left scathing at the performance of full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.</p><p>Hutchinson posted that Wan-Bissaka had an â\x80\x9cabsolute stinker,â\x80\x9d and was left too high up the pitch which Chelsea exposed on the counter-attack.[BREAK]</p>Appearances40Goals2Assists5Wan-Bissakaâ\x80\x99s stats for West Ham in all competitions.<p>Another problem though was also highlighted by Hutchinson, as he stated the side â\x80\x9ccanâ\x80\x99t bloody run,â\x80\x9d and has no legs.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>West Ham do have an ageing midfield, which manager Graham Potter is trying to address in the transfer market.</p><p>Southamptonâ\x80\x99s Matheus Fernandes is a target for West Ham, though the 21-year-old will set the Hammers back around £50million.</p>Wan-Bissaka was poor against Chelsea.[BREAK]</p><p>Wan-Bissaka was one of many culprits for a bad performance and Potter has a massive task on his hands turning West Hamâ\x80\x99s poor start to the season around.[BREAK]</p><p>Once Chelsea raced into a 3-1 lead in the first half, West Ham showed no signs of getting back into the match and the Blues then didnâ\x80\x99t have to leave second gear as they took all three points back across to West London.</p><p>The final week of the transfer window will be crucial for Potter to address the many shortcomings in his squad, although the finances are tight at the London Stadium.</p><p>Potterâ\x80\x99s main priority should be the midfield area which is offering little creativity and service to the strikes and failing to protect the defence.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  28. <title>Transfer news LIVE: Eze has Arsenal medical; Liverpool Isak plan; Man Utd enter Stiller talks, Chelsea latest (Evening Standard)</title>
  29. <link>https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-arsenal-fc-liverpool-man-utd-chelsea-eze-isak-stiller-b1241120.html</link>
  30. <description>Elsewhere, Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak appears to be gathering pace again as Newcastle are said to have agreed personal terms to sign a replacement.[BREAK]Also on the champions' radar is Marc Guehi but that deal looks difficult to complete.</p></description>
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  33. <title>Feyenoord 'join Hamza Igamane race' as insider makes Rangers transfer prediction (Football Insider)</title>
  34. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/feyenoord-join-hamza-igamane-race-as-insider-makes-rangers-transfer-prediction/</link>
  35. <description><p>Credit; Imago</p><p>Chris Smith</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 22:56, UK</p><p>Hamza Igamaneâ\x80\x99s future as a Rangers player continues to look uncertain as Feyenoord reportedly join the race to sign the striker.</p><p>Igamane arrived at Ibrox from AS FAR Rabat in his native Morocco last summer, notching 16 goals and three assists in 46 appearances for the club since.</p><p>However, the 22-year-old has proven inconsistent in front of goal, while three of his 12 Premiership strikes last season came from outside the box to help him outperform his xG by 3.28.</p><p>That level of output has ultimately proven unsustainable, with Igamane scoring just two goals in his last 14 appearances for club and country â\x80\x94 and none in three Rangers appearances at the start of this season.</p>Hamza Igamane looks set to leave Rangers (Credit: Imago)<p>Everton, Lille, Rennes and Udinese have all been linked with Igamane this summer, while Football Insider also previously reported interest from Feyenoord (4 August).</p><p>Now, the Dutch giants appear to be stepping up that interest.</p><p>According to a report from the Daily Record, Feyenoord a preparing a loan offer for Igamane that will include a permanent option.</p>Rangers statsHamza IgamaneAppearances46Goals16Assists3Hamza Igamaneâ\x80\x99s career stats for Rangers<p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>The Rotterdam side have lost out to PSV in the last two Eredivisie title races, being outscored 103-76 and 111-92 by the champions during those respective campaigns.[BREAK]</p><p>Feyenoord have won their opening two Eredivisie games this season but have already been outscored 8-4 by PSV, who also have six points.</p><p>Manager Robin van Persie is looking for more firepower to back up starting striker Ayase Ueda, and Igamane could fill that niche.</p><p>Reports of Feyenoordâ\x80\x99s bid come following ex-Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen chief Keith Wyness exclusively telling Football Insider that Igamane will leave Rangers soon.</p>Itâ\x80\x99s been a tough start to life at Rangers for Martin(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)<p>Football Insider verdict</p><p>Itâ\x80\x99s been a nightmare start to life at Ibrox for Russell Martin, with Rangers taking just two points from their opening two Scottish Premiership matches.</p><p>The Glasgow giants have made it past Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen in Champions League qualifying, but suffered a dreadful 3-1 defeat at home to Club Brugge in the first leg of their playoff â\x80\x94 leaving them on the brink of elimination.</p><p>Meanwhile, they looked defensively suspect against a team two leagues below them as they only beat Alloa Athletic 4-2 in the Scottish League Cup.</p><p>Rangers are not expected to sack Martin this early into his reign, and more signings are expected to try and help the new boss â\x80\x94 who is looking to stop Celtic overtaking their arch-rivals on league titles for the first time since the 1920s.[BREAK]</p><p>But Martin needs a turnaround soon and while player sales arenâ\x80\x99t usually the way to improvement, this one may offer a little clarity of thought for the Rangers manager.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  38. <title>Lucas Paqueta dazzles, Mads Hermansen flops: Three winners and three losers as West Ham are thrashed by Chelsea (Football Insider)</title>
  39. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/lucas-paqueta-dazzles-mads-hermansen-flops-three-winners-and-three-losers-as-west-ham-are-thrashed-by-chelsea/</link>
  40. <description><p>(Credit: Imago)</p><p>Edward Bazeley</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 22:52, UK</p><p>West Ham United suffered a comprehensive 5-1 defeat to Chelsea at the London Stadium on Friday.</p><p>The Hammers have now conceded eight goals in their first two Premier League games, after Graham Potterâ\x80\x99s men were beaten 3-0 by Sunderland on Saturday, 16 August.</p><p>Potter has inflicted further pressure on himself, while the East Londoners need to perform better when they travel to Wolves for a Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday, 26 August.</p><p>But which of Potterâ\x80\x99s players had an evening to forget on 22 August, and who was a shining light in an otherwise poor West Ham display against Chelsea?[BREAK]</p>Potter is under mounting pressure (Credit: Imago)Paqueta scored against Chelsea (Credit: Imago)<p>While the Irons put on a largely awful performance against Enzo Marescaâ\x80\x99s men, Lucas Paqueta produced a real moment of quality when his impressive strike established an early 1-0 lead for Potterâ\x80\x99s side.</p><p>The attacking midfielderâ\x80\x99s goal will already feel like a distant memory for the West Ham faithful, but he made a solid account of himself in trying circumstances.</p><p>West Ham signed Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague this summer, and the left wingback showed his class when he notched an assist against Chelsea.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>The 20-year-old will be disappointed to have played a part in conceding eight goals in two games, but he outshone most of his teammates against the Blues on Friday.[BREAK]</p>Wilson joined West Ham from Newcastle (Credit: Imago)<p>After joining West Ham from Newcastle this summer, Callum Wilson made his first appearance at the London Stadium for his new club.</p><p>The former Bournemouth man missed a good opportunity to score with a header, but his attacking intent after being introduced to the action at halftime was a positive sign.[BREAK]</p><p>Contrastingly, fellow striker Niclas Fullkrug was named in Potterâ\x80\x99s starting 11, and provided very little for the Chelsea backline to think about.</p>Potter has steered West ham to back-to-back losses (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)Hermansen was poor against Chelsea (Credit Imago)<p>Mads Hermansenâ\x80\x99s shortcomings in goal have been epitomised by the fact that he has conceded eight goals in two Premier League outings.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Leicester City goalkeeper left a lot to be desired when he failed to prevent Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobahâ\x80\x99s goals in the second half.</p>Wan-Bissaka defended poorly against Chelsea (Credit: Imago)<p>Aaron Wan-Bissaka has bags of Premier League experience thanks to his stints with Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and West Ham.[BREAK]</p><p>However, the right wingback showed a total lack of defensive nous against Chelsea, failing to mark Pedro Neto for the Stamford Bridge clubâ\x80\x99s second goal.[BREAK]</p><p>The former Man United man should be worried by the prospect of Kyle Walker-Peters replacing his spot in Potterâ\x80\x99s lineup.</p>Fullkrug failed to produce an attacking threat (Credit Imago)<p>Niclas Fullkrugâ\x80\x99s poor showing against Chelsea was summarised by the fact that he lost six duels against the West Londoners, as per FotMob.</p><p>Potter rightfully expects the Germany international to produce a physical presence, but he failed to do that against Chelsea.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  43. <title>Joao Pedro stars as 7/10 impresses: Chelsea player ratings v West Ham (Football Insider)</title>
  44. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/joao-pedro-stars-as-7-10-impresses-chelsea-player-ratings-v-west-ham/</link>
  45. <description><p>(Credit:Imago)</p><p>Charlie Grace</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 22:37, UK</p><p>Chelsea dispatched West Ham United with ease, coming away from the London Stadium 5-1 winners on Friday night.</p><p>Lucas Paquetaâ\x80\x99s glorious strike from range opened the scoring for West Ham just six minutes in but Joao Pedro levelled just nine minutes later.[BREAK]</p><p>Niclas Fullkrug thought heâ\x80\x99d regained the lead for West Ham in the 18th minute but the goal was chalked off for an offside in the build up, and five minutes later Pedro Neto scored Chelseaâ\x80\x99s second.</p><p>Enzo Fernandez had a third in the 34rd minute after great play from Estevao in the Brazilian 18-year-oldâ\x80\x99s first Chelsea start.</p><p>In the second half a double salvo took the game away from West Ham with Moises Caicedo and then Trevor Chalobah both turning in messy corners just before the hour mark, to cap off a great night for Chelsea.</p>(Credit: Imago)<p>Robert Sanchez â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Sanchez could no doubt have done better for Paquetaâ\x80\x99s opener, but after some early West Ham pressure the Spaniard had very little to do.</p><p>Marc Cucurella â\x80\x93 6</p><p>The Spanish international took on a different role in tonightâ\x80\x99s game playing less advanced and inverting more next to Caicedo.[BREAK]It was Cucurellaâ\x80\x99s flick on that lead to Pedroâ\x80\x99s equalising goal, and the 27-year-old didnâ\x80\x99t put a foot wrong.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>Tosin Adarabioyo â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Adarabioyo started his first game of the season in place of Josh Achempong tonight, and he took some time to settle into the match after West Hamâ\x80\x99s early pressure.[BREAK]Once the 27-year-old settled he marshalled the backline well.</p><p>Trevor Chalobah â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Chalobah, like Adarbioyo looked unsettled early in the game but grew as the game went on, scoring the Bluesâ\x80\x99 final goal after a scrappy corner.</p><p>Malo Gusto â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Unease was the nature of the opening stages for the Chelsea backline, and even more so for Gusto who had to adjust moments ahead of kickoff when it was announced Cole Palmer would be missing the match, meaning Gusto had to adapt to playing behind Estevao instead of Palmer.[BREAK]</p><p>Pedro Neto â\x80\x93 8</p><p>Neto stretched the game magnificently at times constantly providing a handful for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and the Portuguese international snuck in at the back post ahead of the former Man United man to give Chelsea the lead midway through the first half.</p><p>Joao Pedro â\x80\x93 9</p><p>It was an excellent showing from Chelseaâ\x80\x99s new man who provided a goal and two assists, after having had to adjust to a new role just minutes before kick off due to Palmerâ\x80\x99s injury.[BREAK]Santos struggled to get a proper foothold in the game coming off the bench and came on in a period where West Ham shut up shop and Chelsea looked to conserve some energy.</p><p>Wesley Fofana (for Chalobah, 69) â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Fofanaâ\x80\x99s appearance may speak more for what it represents about his relationship with Maresca more than what he did on the pitch, but the French centre back looked comfortable deputising for Chalobah in the middle of the back four.</p><p>Jorrel Hato (for Cucurella, 69) â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Hato will likely be a rotational piece for Maresca as the season continues but the 18-year-old showed some flashes that he can fill in well at right back.</p><p>Reece James (for Gusto, 69) â\x80\x93 7</p><p>Another player who will be encouraged to see minutes on the pitch, James did well when he came on, threading a lovely slide rule pass through to Estevao who should have scored with the resulting chance.</p><p>Jamie Gittens (for Estevao, 77) â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Gittens fell to the bench after last weekâ\x80\x99s 0-0 draw against Palace and it was only a short cameo for the former Borussia Dortmund man who, like Santos, didnâ\x80\x99t effect the game too much in his 16 minutes on the pitch.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  48. <title>Max Eberl opens door for Alexander Isak replacement (DaveOCKOP)</title>
  49. <link>https://www.daveockop.com/transfer-news/max-eberl-opens-door-for-alexander-isak-replacement/</link>
  50. <description>Image Credits: Imago Images</p><p data-start="51" data-end="455">With Callum Wilson leaving the club and Alexander Isakâ\x80\x99s potential exit looming, Newcastle United are under pressure to secure a proven goal scorer.</p><p data-start="51" data-end="455">Time is running out, and they may need to move quickly.</p><p data-start="51" data-end="455">Their efforts have already hit a snag, with a £40m bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa rejected, further complicating matters for the Tyneside club.</p><p data-start="457" data-end="905">Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has also been linked with moves to several clubs, including Newcastle United and Bayern Munich.</p><p data-start="457" data-end="905">The Senegal international has faced criticism at Stamford Bridge for his goal return, netting just 10 times in the 2024-25 Premier League season, sparking calls for a more reliable No[BREAK]9.</p><p data-start="457" data-end="905">Jackson scored 17 goals in all competitions in his first season under Mauricio Pochettino in 2023-24, but opinions remain divided.</p><p data-start="907" data-end="1164">Having fallen out of Chelseaâ\x80\x99s plans, Jackson has been told to seek a new club and was not in the squad for Fridayâ\x80\x99s clash with West Ham.</p><p data-start="907" data-end="1164">Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that the Bundesliga champions are not in the race to sign him.</p><p>Eberl said: â\x80\x9cNicolas Jackson is no topic for usâ\x80¦â\x80\x9d</p><p>More to followâ\x80¦</p><p>Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone</description>
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  53. <title>Joao Pedro dazzles, Cole Palmer worried: Three winners and three losers from Chelsea's win vs West Ham (Football Insider)</title>
  54. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/joao-pedro-dazzles-cole-palmer-worried-three-winners-and-three-losers-from-chelseas-win-vs-west-ham/</link>
  55. <description></p><p>Cole Palmer dropped out of the side in the warm-up due to injury, and Chelsea got off to bad start when Lucas Paqueta opened the scoring after just six minutes.[BREAK]</p><p>Chelsea though were not behind for long when Joao Pedro equalised just nine minutes later before further goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez gave the Blues a 3-1 advantage at the break.[BREAK](Credit: Imago)<p>Estevao</p><p>Came into the side at the last minute for the injured Cole Palmer, and showed his quality in the build-up to the third Chelsea goal.</p><p>It was not the perfect start for the 18-year-old who gave away the ball in the build-up to the West Ham opener.</p><p>The forward though didnâ\x80\x99t let that get to him, and kept being positive and driving at the Hammers defence and shouldâ\x80\x99ve got on the scoresheet in the second half.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>Joao Pedro</p><p>Pedro grabbed his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, with a close-range header from a corner.[BREAK]</p><p>The 23-year-old leapt well to beat the West Ham players to the ball and then his cross found Pedro Neto to put Chelsea ahead mid-way through the first half.</p><p>After impressing in the Club World Cup and in pre-season, this was another lively performance from Pedro was continues to cement themself as Chelseaâ\x80\x99s number one striker.</p><p>Trevoh Chalobah</p><p>With Wesley Fofana back in the squad, and new signing Jorrel Hato waiting on the bench for his opportunity, Chalobah ensured he will still be in Marescaâ\x80\x99s starting line-up next week.</p><p>Chalobah was solid at the back and a star performer as he also contributed to Netoâ\x80\x99s goal when he won the ball back outside the penalty area.[BREAK]</p><p>Palmer is influential to the Chelsea team and any spell on the sidelines for the midfielder will be a blow to Enzo Maresca.</p>Appearances98Goals43Assists29Palmerâ\x80\x99s Chelsea stats in all competitions.<p>The 23-year-old could only watch on from the bench as Chelsea netted five past a woeful West Ham team, a match Palmer would have enjoyed playing in.</p><p>Robert Sanchez</p><p>There were question marks over whether the goalkeeper should have done better as he failed to keep out Paquetaâ\x80\x99s strike.</p><p>Sanchez seemed to use the wrong hand to try and keep Paquetaâ\x80\x99s shot out, and the moment will again cause doubt among some as to whether the Spaniard should be the clubâ\x80\x99s number one.[BREAK]</p><p>Chelsea have been linked with goalkeeperâ\x80\x99s Emi Martinez from Aston Villa, and that moment couldâ\x80\x99ve proved costly against a higher calibre of opposition.</p><p>Liam Delap</p><p>Whilst Chelsea scored five and his strike partner Pedro got off the mark for the new season, Liam Delap looked anonymous at the London Stadium.</p><p>Delap was outshined by his team mates, and the summer arrival is now under pressure to get off the mark.</p><p>Maresca decided to play both Delap and Pedro together in the same side, but whilst Pedro was in the game and registered an assist, his strike partner was the first player pulled off on the hour mark.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  58. <title>Lewis Koumas leaves Liverpool on season-long loan (This is Anfield)</title>
  59. <link>https://www.thisisanfield.com/2025/08/lewis-koumas-leaves-liverpool-on-season-long-loan/</link>
  60. <description>Lewis Koumas leaves Liverpool on season-long loan.[BREAK]<p>Liverpool have sanctioned another loan move for exciting young forward Lewis Koumas, who will spend the campaign with Birmingham in the Championship.</p>?[BREAK]Lewis Koumas leaves Liverpool on season-long loan[BREAK]Lewis Koumas leaves Liverpool on season-long loan[BREAK]Liverpool agree deal for Lewis Koumas loan[BREAK]Liverpool FC Transfer Debate: Forward options and who can leave</description>
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  63. <title>Pep Guardiola makes spending dig at Man City rivals after Liverpool's $400M splurge (Liverpool.com)</title>
  64. <link>https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/pep-guardiola-transfer-spending-dig-32335275</link>
  65. <description><p>Pep Guardiola appeared to aim a cheeky dig at Manchester Cityâ\x80\x99s Premier League rivals - including Liverpool - as the ex-Barcelona coach discussed spending across the division this summer.</p><p>A record £2.37bn has been spent by top-flight clubs in England, the most in a single window, and that figure is only expected to rise in the final week of the summer market.[BREAK]City, which parted with huge funds to muscle its way to the top of the Premier League pyramid during the 2010s, has been more conscious of balancing the books in recent years.</p> <p>Like Liverpool, the Blues have become expert sellers in the market - an area where the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal are still lacking.[BREAK]<p>In terms of expenditure, its Liverpool who tops the table so far in the market with â\x82¬340M ($399M/£295M), as per Transfermarkt, but given the high-profile sales of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Jarell Quansah (among others), the Reds sit third on net spend in the division, just marginally ahead of City.</p> <p>Guardiolaâ\x80\x99s side has been outspent by Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and United this summer - a fact that clearly hasnâ\x80\x99t gone unnoticed by Guardiola.</p> <p>â\x80\x9cI don't know, but the clubs spend with the strict financial rules [of PSR] and they will only spend if they can do it,â\x80\x9d the Catalan said on Friday ahead of the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.</p>[BREAK]â\x80\x9cI know our net spend for the last 10-11 years is amazing.</p> <p>"You don't spend if you don't sell[BREAK]<p>Cityâ\x80\x99s summer spend comes in at â\x82¬177M ($207M/£179M), and the club has the fourth highest net spend in the Premier League.</p> <p>While Liverpool has vastly outspent its long-term rival this summer, it has also recouped almost four times as much in incoming transfer fees[BREAK]Only Bournemouth and Chelsea have brought in higher amounts.</p> <p>The accusation that City has bought its way to success has long been a bone of contention among executives at the Etihad, who may point across Manchester to prove that spending lavish sums doesnâ\x80\x99t necessarily result in success.</p> <p>Unitedâ\x80\x99s â\x82¬230M net spend on transfer is the highest in the division this summer, followed by Arsenal on â\x82¬216M, and then a long drop to Liverpool in third on â\x82¬120M</description>
  66. <guid isPermaLink="false">lfclive1411305</guid><enclosure url='http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/noimage_small.jpg' length = '4000' type='image/jpeg'/><comments>http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/noimage.jpg</comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:25:46 UTC</pubDate><category>Liverpool.com</category> </item>
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  68. <title>Mads Hermansen woeful, 4/10 flops: West Ham player ratings vs Chelsea (Football Insider)</title>
  69. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/mads-hermansen-woeful-4-10-flops-west-ham-player-ratings-vs-chelsea/</link>
  70. <description><p>(Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media, Imago)</p><p>Edward Bazeley</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 22:11, UK</p><p>West Ham United were thrashed 5-1 by London rivals Chelsea on Friday.</p><p>The Irons took the lead on 22 August thanks to Lucas Paquetaâ\x80\x99s early strike, but Chelsea levelled through summer signing Joao Pedro on the 15-minute mark.</p><p>West Ham thought they found an equaliser from Niclas Fullkrug, but the former Borussia Dortmund manâ\x80\x99s finish was disallowed for an offside.</p><p>Matters then took a significant turn for the worse for Graham Potterâ\x80\x99s men, as goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez ensured that the visitors held a 3-1 lead at half-time.[BREAK]</p><p>Enzo Marescaâ\x80\x99s men asserted their dominance in the second half, with Mads Hermansen failing to keep Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobahâ\x80\x99s efforts at bay.</p><p>Meanwhile, Potter was already under mounting pressure before suffering a comprehensive defeat for the second consecutive week.</p>Potter steered the Hammers to a heavy loss (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)<p>Mads Hermansen â\x80\x93 4</p><p>Mads Hermansen cannot be directly blamed for the three first half goals that he conceded.[BREAK]A woeful performance from a goalkeeper who has conceded eight goals in two Premier League games this term.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>Jean-Clair Todibo â\x80\x93 5</p><p>The France international played his role in a Potters backline who simply couldnâ\x80\x99t deal with Chelseaâ\x80\x99s attacking threat.</p><p>Max Kilman â\x80\x93 4</p><p>The former Wolves man allowed himself to be bullied by Liam Delap, which proved very costly for Potterâ\x80\x99s side at the London Stadium.</p><p>Nayef Aguerd â\x80\x93 5</p><p>Yet another West Ham centre-back who was complicit in a poor defensive display against their London rivals.</p><p>Aaron Wan-Bissaka â\x80\x93 4</p><p>The ex-Manchester United defender totally let his side down by failing to mark Neto for Chelseaâ\x80\x99s second goal.</p><p>James Ward-Prowse â\x80\x93 5</p><p>James Ward-Prowse allowed Potterâ\x80\x99s midfield to be completely overrun by Caicedo and Fernandez while failing to show his creativity.[BREAK]</p><p>Tomas Soucek â\x80\x93 5</p><p>After the Hammers lacked quality in the middle of the park, supporters would have initially been pleased to see him back in the starting lineup.[BREAK]However, the Czechia international lacked quality.</p><p>Malick Diouf â\x80\x93 6</p><p>The summer signing was the only defensive player to show any quality for West Ham against Chelsea, assisting Paquetaâ\x80\x99s opening goal.</p><p>Lucas Paqueta â\x80\x93 7</p><p>The Brazil international was by far the best of a poor bunch, scoring an impressive goal to hand the East Londoners an early lead, which increasingly felt like a distant memory with every goal for the Blues.</p><p>Niclas Fullkrug â\x80\x93 4</p><p>Fullkrug was the polar opposite of Chelsea striker Delap, and failed to make his physical presence felt before being deservedly subbed off at half time.</p><p>Jarrod Bowen â\x80\x93 5</p><p>The England man was far below his usual standards.</p>Wan-Bissaka was poor against Chelsea (Credit: Imago)<p>Freddie Potts (for Todibo, 45) â\x80\x93 6</p><p>The youngster who spent last season on loan with Portsmouth showed the sort of desire that several teammates lacked.[BREAK]</p><p>Callum Wilson (for Fullkrug, 45) â\x80\x93 6</p><p>Callum Wilson should have scored when he had a free header from close range, but he demonstrated an attacking threat that West Ham previously lacked when Fullkrug was on the field.</p><p>Kyle Walker-Peters (for Soucek, 70) â\x80\x93 5</p><p>The former Southampton man made his Hammers debut in extremely tough circumstances, entering the pitch when his new club were 5-1 down.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  73. <title>'We cooked' - Chelsea fans rip into starter who was a 'joke' vs West Ham (Football Insider)</title>
  74. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/we-cooked-chelsea-fans-rip-into-starter-who-was-a-joke-vs-west-ham/</link>
  75. <description><p>Credit: Imago/Sky Sports</p><p>Chris Smith</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 21:59, UK</p><p>Chelsea fans have vented their anger against goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for his role in West Hamâ\x80\x99s opening goal on Friday evening.</p><p>The Blues faced adversity before a ball was even kicked at the London Stadium, with Cole Palmer withdrawing from the match through injury ahead of their 5-1 win over the Hammers.</p><p>But things quickly got worse as West Ham took the lead after just six minutes, with Lucas Paqueta unleashing a thunderbolt from just outside the box.</p><p>Despite the powerful nature of the effort, questions were immediately asked of Chelsea stopper Sanchez.</p><p>Paquetaâ\x80\x99s effort was worth just 0.01 xG and 0.07 xGOT, according to FotMob.</p><p>Sanchez immediately came under fire from Sky Sports commentator and former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, who felt the Spaniard should have done better with the shot.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>â\x80\x9cItâ\x80\x99s a bolt from the blue!â\x80\x9d said Smith, adding: â\x80\x9cIt opened up for him, but you are asking how has that beaten Sanchez.[BREAK]The goalkeeper should have done better.â\x80\x9d</p><p>Smith wasnâ\x80\x99t the only one to criticise Sanchez, though, with the Chelsea fanbase unleashing their fury against the goalkeeper on social media.</p><p>Football Insider verdict</p><p>Sanchez certainly didnâ\x80\x99t cover himself in glory on Paquetaâ\x80\x99s goal, and he didnâ\x80\x99t do much better with Niclas Fullkrugâ\x80\x99s effort just 11 minutes later â\x80\x94 but was luckily saved by VAR spotting an offside in the build-up.</p><p>But it wasnâ\x80\x99t just VAR bailing Sanchez out, with the goalkeeper sure to be thanking his outfield teammates for their stunning comeback efforts.</p><p>The Blues were level just 11 minutes after conceding, with Joao Pedro applying a fine headed finish to a corner.[BREAK]</p><p>And after surviving that disallowed goal, Chelsea pushed themselves ahead, with Joao Pedro turning provider for Pedro Neto, delivering a perfect ball to the far post to set up an easy finish for the Portugal international.</p><p>Enzo Marescaâ\x80\x99s men continued to turn the screw from there and on 34 minutes, put daylight between themselves and their London rivals, with Estevao â\x80\x94 replacing Palmer in the starting line-up â\x80\x94 doing brilliantly down the right flank and setting up an easy finish for Enzo Fernandez.</p><p>Chelsea ended up winning 5-1 in a one-sided contest at the London Stadium.</p><p>â\x80\x9cPotterâ\x80\x99s West Ham are helpless to resist![BREAK]They canâ\x80\x99t get close,â\x80\x9d said Smith.</p><p>At the other end, Sanchez will have been quietly breathing a sigh of relief â\x80\x94 especially having already drawn the ire of the Chelsea fans against Crystal Palace last week.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  78. <title>Ilia Gruev replaces Ethan Ampadu: Leeds United predicted XI vs Arsenal (Football Insider)</title>
  79. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/ilia-gruev-replaces-ethan-ampadu-leeds-united-predicted-xi-vs-arsenal/</link>
  80. <description><p>Credit: Imago</p><p>Chris Smith</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 22:00, UK</p><p>Leeds United will look to follow up their 1-0 win over Everton with a statement result away at Arsenal this weekend.[BREAK]</p><p>The Whites made a triumphant return to the top flight on Monday, with Lukas Nmechaâ\x80\x99s 84th-minute penalty delivering all three points against an admittedly disappointing Toffees side.</p><p>But now, the difficulty ramps right up, with Leeds travelling to Arsenal.</p><p>The Gunners also won 1-0 at the weekend, away at Manchester United, while theyâ\x80\x99re about to add Eberechi Eze to an already-stacked group â\x80\x94 meaning Leeds will be hard-pressed to take something from the Emirates Stadium.</p><p>Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still working his way back to full fitness but could make it to the bench in North London, though Ethan Ampadu is now out for around a month with a knee injury, sustained in a robust challenge from Evertonâ\x80\x99s Tim Iroegbunam.</p><p>Mondayâ\x80\x99s win was Ampaduâ\x80\x99s 25th consecutive league game without defeat, which is a new club record outside the Don Revie era.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>However, summer arrival Jaka Bijol is now available to make his debut after serving a suspension, while Leeds recently unveiled Noah Okafor, who could be thrown straight into the matchday squad â\x80\x94 but most likely on the bench.</p><p>Daniel Farke will be delighted with his sideâ\x80\x99s defensive performance against Everton, meaning heâ\x80\x99ll probably stick with the same backline that delivered a clean sheet at Elland Road.[BREAK]</p><p>Ilia Gruev is the man most likely to come in for the injured Ampadu, but the rest of the side is likely to remain unchanged.[BREAK]</p><p>Anton Stach was particularly impressive in midfield on Monday, creating a match-high four chances, attempting four shots and covering more ground (11.7km) than any other player on the pitch (FotMob).</p>Leeds Unitedâ\x80\x99s predicted XI vs Arsenal<p>Football Insider verdict</p><p>There has been a buzz around Leeds since their 1-0 win over Everton on Monday, which could give them a great platform to build from as they seek to avoid an immediate relegation back to the Championship.</p><p>However, Arsenal are a whole different kettle of fish.</p><p>Sure, the Gunners didnâ\x80\x99t bring their best against Man United last week, but they proved in game one that they can win ugly and that they remain resolute at the back.</p><p>Whatâ\x80\x99s more, there will be even more optimism around the Emirates with Eze coming in â\x80\x94 even if he canâ\x80\x99t play here â\x80\x94 while Viktor Gyokeres will be out for goals after another week of training with his new teammates.</p><p>Leeds showed enough on the opening weekend to suggest they wonâ\x80\x99t get rolled over by Mikel Artetaâ\x80\x99s men, but itâ\x80\x99s going to be a tough task trying to leave with some form of result â\x80\x94 especially given Arsenal have now conceded just one goal in their last 339 minutes of Premier League football.[BREAK]</p><p>Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Leeds</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  83. <title>Liverpool fans all say the same thing about Luis Diaz after what he did on Bayern debut (Football Insider)</title>
  84. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-fans-all-say-the-same-thing-about-luis-diaz-after-what-he-did-on-bayern-debut/</link>
  85. <description><p>(Credit: Imago)</p><p>Ciaran Morrison</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 21:54, UK</p><p>Liverpool supporters have been reacting as Luis Diaz made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich.[BREAK]</p><p>Diaz joined Bayern Munich after three seasons at Liverpool, where he was part of the squad which won the Premier League title last season.[BREAK]</p><p>The sale was one of Liverpoolâ\x80\x99s key departures this summer as Arne Slot changes the look of his front three.</p><p>Florian Wirtz signed for £100m from Bayer Leverkusen, whilst Hugo Ekitike joined from Eintracht Frankfurt, but the loss of Diaz may be a considerable one as the season goes on.</p>Diaz left Liverpool for Bayern Munich this summer.[BREAK](Credit Imago)<p>Diaz made his first league start for Bayern Munich in their 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig to open the new Bundesliga season.[BREAK]</p><p>The Colombian netted the second goal of the match, before assisting two of Harry Kaneâ\x80\x99s three goals.</p><p>Diazâ\x80\x99s goal finished off a slick passing move from Bayern as the forward fired home into the roof of the net.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>The goal caused a reaction from Liverpool fans, with The Kop Watch calling Diaz â\x80\x9ccriminally underrated,â\x80\x9d which others questioned the decision of the club to let him leave.</p><p>Football Insider Verdict</p><p>Diaz had the perfect debut at Bayern as he announced himself in style at the Allianz Arena.[BREAK]</p><p>Diazâ\x80\x99s departure could be a blow to Liverpool, although their opening league victory over Bournemouth perhaps proves otherwise.</description>
  86. <guid isPermaLink="false">lfclive1411301</guid><enclosure url='http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/bd8bd3a4fd09c6cf7b46a18faa3be609_small.jpg' length = '4000' type='image/jpeg'/><comments>http://www.lfclive.net/storyimg/noimage.jpg</comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:55:45 UTC</pubDate><category>Football Insider</category> </item>
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  88. <title>PGMOL have 'agenda against what Lucas Paqueta did' in controversial incident vs Chelsea (Football Insider)</title>
  89. <link>https://www.footballinsider247.com/pgmol-have-agenda-against-what-lucas-paqueta-did-in-controversial-incident-vs-chelsea/</link>
  90. <description><p>Credit: Imago/Sky Sports</p><p>Chris Smith</p><p>Fri 22 August 2025 21:54, UK</p><p>PGMOL have an agenda this season against players going down â\x80\x98too easilyâ\x80\x99, with Lucas Paqueta bearing the brunt in a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.</p><p>Thatâ\x80\x99s the view of the organisationâ\x80\x99s former chief and ex-FIFA referee Keith Hackett, who shed light on an incident involving West Hamâ\x80\x98s Brazilian midfielder against Chelsea on Friday, exclusively for Football Insider.</p><p>Paqueta started Friday nightâ\x80\x99s game in superb fashion, beating Robert Sanchez with a powerful effort from outside the box just minutes after Chelsea star Cole Palmer withdrew from the squad with a warm-up injury.</p><p>But things soon went wrong, with the 27-year-old partially at fault for Chelseaâ\x80\x99s second of three first-half goals.[BREAK]</p><p>This article contains exclusive comments from ex-PGMOL chief, FIFA official and former professional referee Keith Hackett.</p><p>Paqueta was dispossessed by Trevoh Chalobah on the edge of his own box as West Ham tried to play out from the back.</p><p>MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES</p><p>Chelsea quickly pounced on the mistake, with Pedros Joao and Neto combining to give the visitors the lead â\x80\x94 just 17 minutes after falling behind.</p><p>But supporters were quick to question on social media why West Ham had not been given a free-kick, with Chalobah seeming to block Paqueta without actually touching the ball.</p><p>Equally, though, it was poor control from Paqueta that let the ball get away from him, resulting in him sliding into Chalobah, then rolling around on the floor after slight contact to his face.</p><p>â\x80\x9cIt is evident that referee [Michael] Oliver is not going to buy actions by players going to ground too easily,â\x80\x9d Hackett told Football Insider.[BREAK]</p><p>â\x80\x9cThe West Ham player goes to ground too easily, and that is why it was ignored by Oliver and did not buy an intervention by VAR.</p><p>â\x80\x9cIf this approach by referees is consistent, then it may reduce acts of simulation where players attempt to deceive and win free kicks.â\x80\x9d</p>Graham Potter will be worried by West Hamâ\x80\x99s start to the season (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)<p>Football Insider verdict</p><p>While on another day, Paqueta could have been awarded a free-kick, Hackett has a point that the Brazilian stayed down far too easily.</p><p>Ultimately, the incident was a case of West Ham being punished for their naive play, trying to bring the ball out of the back while under immense pressure â\x80\x94 and confidence low after being thrashed by Sunderland on the opening day and Chelsea turning the screw here.</p><p>Time and again, the Hammers were caught napping at the back, with defenders oblivious to runs across their shoulders.[BREAK]</p><p>And Paqueta wasnâ\x80\x99t the only West Ham player guilty of naivety around their own box, with Graham Potterâ\x80\x99s men inviting pressure from a rampant Chelsea side who could smell blood whenever the hosts tried to string passes together.</p><p>In the end, a 5-1 scoreline arguably flattered West Ham more than it did Chelsea, and with the likes of Nottingham Forest and Tottenham coming up next, the signs are worrying for the East Londoners.</p><p>Related Posts</p></description>
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  93. <title>Birmingham City announce signing of Liverpool player (DaveOCKOP)</title>
  94. <link>https://www.daveockop.com/transfer-news/birmingham-city-announce-signing-of-liverpool-player/</link>
  95. <description>Image Credits: Imago Images</p><p>Birmingham City have officially confirmed the signing of Lewis Koumas from Liverpool.</p><p data-start="0" data-end="113">He returns to the Championship after making 43 appearances for Stoke City last season.</p><p data-start="115" data-end="237">A senior Wales international, Koumas has been with the Reds since joining their Academy from Tranmere Rovers as an U11.</p><p data-start="239" data-end="364">He made his first-team debut in February 2024, scoring the opening goal in a 3-0 FA Cup win against Southampton at Anfield.</p><p data-start="366" data-end="486">That appearance came days after he was on the bench for Liverpoolâ\x80\x99s Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley.</p><p data-start="488" data-end="552" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Koumas signed a new contract last summer before moving to Stoke.</p><p>More to followâ\x80¦</p><p>Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone</description>
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  98. <title>Premier League trio target Rodrygo - Saturday's gossip (BBC)</title>
  99. <link>https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg3z40ldzmo?at_medium=RSS</link>
  100. <description><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Manchester City yet to rule out move for Rodrygo, but Arsenal and Liverpool also eye possible bid for Real Madrid winger, while Spanish side target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Manchester City have not ruled out a move for Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, who is valued at around 80m euros (£69.3m) by Real Madrid.[BREAK](ESPN), external</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">However, Arsenal are also eyeing a move for Rodrygo, with Liverpool also interested as they seek to replace Colombia international Luis Diaz, 28, who moved to Bayern Munich earlier this summer.[BREAK](Sun), external</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Real Madrid are monitoring Crystal Palace's 21-year-old England midfielder Adam Wharton.[BREAK](AS - in Spanish), external</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Aston Villa look set to miss out on Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 24, with Chelsea's £70m valuation proving an obstacle.[BREAK](Sun), external</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Cameroon international Andre Onana, 29, is expected to stay at Manchester United, despite uncertainty over his future and speculation the club may move for Royal Antwerp's Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23.[BREAK](Sun), external</p><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">Tottenham are ready to make an improved bid of more than £60m for Manchester City's 21-year-old Brazil winger Savinho.</description>
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  103. <title>Birmingham City announcing signing of Liverpool player (DaveOCKOP)</title>
  104. <link>https://www.daveockop.com/transfer-news/birmingham-city-announcing-signing-of-liverpool-player/</link>
  105. <description>Image Credits: Imago Images</p><p>Birmingham City have officially confirmed the signing of Lewis Koumas from Liverpool.</p><p>More to followâ\x80¦</p><p>Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone[BREAK]Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.</p></description>
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  108. <title>Wolves manager Vitor Pereira hints Newcastle United target could leave (DaveOCKOP)</title>
  109. <link>https://www.daveockop.com/latest-news/wolves-manager-vitor-pereira-hints-newcastle-united-target-could-leave/</link>
  110. <description>Image Credits: Imago Images</p><p data-start="92" data-end="441">Newcastle United began their Premier League season without a recognised centre-forward, amid uncertainty over Alexander Isakâ\x80\x99s future.</p><p data-start="92" data-end="441">Eddie Howe was forced to deploy winger Anthony Gordon in the striking role as the Magpies failed to break down a 10-man Aston Villa in a goalless draw last Saturday.</p><p data-start="443" data-end="749">The clubâ\x80\x99s attempts to strengthen up front have so far been unsuccessful.</p><p data-start="443" data-end="749">Targets Joao Pedro and Liam Delap joined Chelsea, Hugo Ekitike moved to Liverpool, while Benjamin Sesko opted for Manchester United.</p><p data-start="443" data-end="749">Newcastleâ\x80\x99s pursuit of Yoane Wissa has also hit a roadblock, with Brentford rejecting a recent bid.</p><p data-start="751" data-end="1106">Newcastle United are exploring a move for â\x80\x9ctwo or threeâ\x80\x9d strikers this summer, including Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sørloth as they await clarity on Wissaâ\x80\x99s situation.</p><p data-start="751" data-end="1106">Newcastle have also been linked with Jorgen Strand Larsen, who scored 14 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season.</p><p data-start="751" data-end="1106">However, Wolves are determined to keep hold of the Norwegian.</p><p data-start="1108" data-end="1399">Wolves secured Strand Larsen permanently from Celta Vigo this summer, after initially taking him on loan.</p><p data-start="1108" data-end="1399">Wolves manager Vitor Pereira confirmed he hasnâ\x80\x99t discussed a move with the striker despite transfer links to Newcastle.</p><p>â\x80\x9cHe is a very important player for us,â\x80\x9d Vitor Pereira said.[BREAK]This is football.â\x80\x9d</p><p>Read more: Brentford boss breaks silence on Yoane Wissa to Newcastle United transfer</p><p>Fabrizio Romano provides latest Newcastle United and Nicolas Jackson update</p><p>Mikel Arteta issues worrying injury update ahead of Liverpool tie</p><p>Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone</description>
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