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Florian Wirtz is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe this summer

Liverpool still want Wirtz as Leverkusen demand €148m

Liverpool continue to pursue a deal to sign Florian Wirtz after their £109million (€129m) bid was rebuffed by Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer • 02 Jun 25

John Heitinga leaves after one year at Anfield

Heitinga departs Liverpool to take over at Ajax

Liverpool have confirmed John Heitinga has left the club to become head coach of Ajax.

Soccer • 31 May 25

Assistant coach John Heitinga of Liverpool during the warming up during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain v Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on March 5, 2025 in Paris France

Liverpool assistant Heitinga in talks over Ajax vacancy

Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga has been given permission to speak to Ajax about their vacant head coach's position.

Soccer • 28 May 25

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 26: ( THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool with the cup during the Premier League Trophy Parade (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Klopp: It should have been one of city's greatest days

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the horrific scenes at the club's victory parade showed there were "more serious" matters than football.

Soccer • 28 May 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold was not sure what to expect after being booed previously

Alexander-Arnold heartened by fans' Anfield send-off

An emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold said lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield was the best day of his life and he "never felt so loved" after the fans' change of heart towards him.

Soccer • 25 May 25

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League trophy

Liverpool collect Premier League trophy after draw

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace did their best to spoil Liverpool's title party as they secured a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Soccer • 25 May 25

Jurgen Klopp wants Trent Alexander-Arnold's contribution to recent Liverpool successes to be recognised even if he is on his way out of Anfield

Klopp dismayed by Reds fans' booing Alexander-Arnold

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp criticised the club's fans for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold after admitting he had never been so disappointed in their actions.

Soccer • 24 May 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool this summer

Slot unsure if Trent will play in season finale

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has not decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in their Premier League finale against Crystal Palace after he was booed at Anfield two weeks ago.

Soccer • 23 May 25

Mo Salah: 'We have a very good group of players and a very good manager'

Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

Mohamed Salah admits he had to ask himself if he would be able to hit his best form once again before going on to help fire Liverpool to the Premier League title.

Soccer • 22 May 25

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah missed what looked a simple chance in the second half

Updated Salah miss shows he is human after all - Slot

Arne Slot said Premier League top scorer Mohamed Salah proved he is "human" after missing an open goal at a crucial stage of Liverpool's thrilling 3-2 loss at Brighton.

Soccer • 20 May 25

Brighton came from behind to beat Liverpool in a thriller

Brighton boost European hopes with win over Liverpool

Jack Hinshelwood struck a late winner as Brighton boosted their slender hopes of scraping Conference League qualification with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool

Soccer • 19 May 25

Conor Bradley will remain at Anfield until at least 2029

Tyrone's Bradley pens new four-year Liverpool deal

Liverpool have handed Conor Bradley a new four-year contract to keep him at Anfield until 2029.

Soccer • 17 May 25

Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen at Aviva Stadium, Dublin against Atalanta in the 2023-24 Europa League final

Reds move to sign TAA replacement Frimpong - report

Liverpool have moved to make Jeremie Frimpong their first signing of the summer by opening talks with the Bayer Leverkusen defender, it is understood.

Soccer • 15 May 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold was the target of a section of the Anfield faithful's ire

Slot to keep picking Alexander-Arnold in spite of boos

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has no concerns about continuing to pick Trent Alexander-Arnold despite the defender being booed by his own fans in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Soccer • 11 May 25

Mikel Merino, who was later dismissed, celebrates making it 2-2

Arsenal rally to record a draw against Liverpool

Liverpool fans mercilessly taunted Arsenal about their European failures but Mikel Arteta's side salvaged some pride as they came from two goals down to draw at Anfield.

Soccer • 11 May 25

'I have so much to achieve and that is what drives me every day'

Arteta: Pain of guard of honour will spur on Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has said he wants the pain of performing a guard of honour for Liverpool to act as Arsenal's motivation to beat their rivals to the Premier League title next season

Soccer • 10 May 25

Conor Bradley takes a throw-in during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

Slot will not compare 'talented' Bradley to TAA

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Conor Bradley should not be compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as the 21-year-old is given a chance to stake his claim to become first-choice right-back.

Soccer • 10 May 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates Liverpool's Premier League title victory at Anfield

Madrid keen to sign TAA in time for Club World Cup

Real Madrid have made an initial approach to Liverpool over signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 06 May 25

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'This is easily the hardest decision I've ever made in my life'

Alexander-Arnold confirms intention to leave Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Soccer • 05 May 25

Chelsea capitalise on title hangover to boost UCL hopes

Liverpool suffered defeat in their first game since being crowned Premier League champions as Cole Palmer ended his Chelsea scoring drought to round off a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge and boost the Blues' Champions League ambitions.

Soccer • 04 May 25

Yoane Wissa is mobbed after scoring Brentford's fourth goal

Premier League wrap: Bees outgun United in goal fest

Brentford edged a young and much-changed Manchester United side 4-3 in the Premier League on Sunday to give their hopes of qualifying for European competition a shot in the arm.

Soccer • 04 May 25

Arne Slot is confident of attracting the players he wants this summer

Title win will help attract Liverpool signings - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes winning the Premier League and the celebrations which accompanied it will boost their transfer opportunities.

Soccer • 02 May 25

Ibrahima Konate celebrates Liverpool's title win

Slot said Reds could win title from the start - Konate

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate revealed head coach Arne Slot told his side at the start of the season that they could win the Premier League.

Soccer • 28 Apr 25

Arne Slot's Liverpool players give their boss a champagne shower

Slot sings Klopp's praises on 'special' day for Reds

Liverpool manager Arne Slot chanted the name of his predecessor Jurgen Klopp after guiding the Reds to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title on Sunday.