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The Liverpool ECHO’s Liverpool FC correspondent. Hip hop lover, sit-com fan. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/authors/paul-gorst/ http://facebook.com/ptgorst ✍️ http://bit.ly/3bmF5jv πŸŽ™οΈ http://tinyurl.com/yhth5ab5

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Liverpool have agreed a Β£60m deal with Rennes to sign Jeremy Jacquet on July 1. The defender joins on five-year deal with option of a sixth for the start of next season. The 20-year-old will cost an initial Β£55m with a further Β£5m in add-ons.
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02.02.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wirtz reveals the two Liverpool players who convinced him to make Β£116m transfer Florian Wirtz on messages from two players that helped convince him to move to Liverpool and how he handled those early struggles at Anfield

Florian Wirtz on dealing with his tough start to Liverpool life and the messages from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah that convinced him to join last summer.
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30.01.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slot press conference LIVE - Frimpong injury and Liverpool transfer latest Arne Slot faces the press on Friday morning ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night

Key takeaways from Arne Slot's pre-match press conference:

- Konate and Jones to return

- Frimpong injury not serious but out tomorrow

- No change in Elliott situation

- Isak injury update
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30.01.2026 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slot press conference LIVE - Frimpong injury and Liverpool transfer latest Arne Slot faces the press on Friday morning ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night

Arne Slot is here.
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30.01.2026 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hugo Ekitike sends message to Newcastle after snubbing Magpies for Liverpool Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike will come face to face with Newcastle again after scoring against them in August, a few weeks after snubbing them to move to Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike on how close he came to joining Newcastle, his promising partnership with Florian Wirtz and why he has no goal target in mind this season at #LFC
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29.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jurgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield when the Liverpool Legends meet Borussia Dortmund in a charity match for the LFC Foundation. Klopp is an honorary ambassador and is now confirmed as part of the managerial team alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish on March 28. Steven Gerrard will be captain.

29.01.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Slot may yet find Liverpool salvation after the scar that still rankles him most The Paul Gorst verdict as Liverpool storm into the last-16 of the Champions League with a 6-0 success over Qarabag at Anfield that lifted the pressure on Arne Slot

In a season where it's been almost impossible to draw definitive conclusions, it can at least be said that the European game has been much kinder to Arne Slot and his Liverpool players than the Premier League.

Verdict from Anfield.
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28.01.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool vs Qarabag LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream Liverpool take on Azerbaijani side Qarabag for the very first time on final night of the league phase of this season's Champions League

We are underway at Anfield.
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28.01.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool vs Qarabag LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream Liverpool take on Azerbaijani side Qarabag for the very first time on final night of the league phase of this season's Champions League

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Gravenberch, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Nallo, Chiesa, Kerkez, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Morrison.
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28.01.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Adam Wharton Liverpool latest as forward set for move and another changes agent All the latest off-diary Reds news as Paul Gorst brings you the titbits from around Anfield in his Liverpool Notebook

This week's #LFC Notebook:

β­•Liverpool not working on Adam Wharton deal

β­•Lewis Koumas to Hull City & why Tigers' reputation has helped them win race

β­•Calvin Ramsay staying put

β­•New agent for academy striker

β­•U21s midfielder attracting interest
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26.01.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Szoboszlai doesn't deserve what happened after latest desperate Liverpool defeat The verdict from the Vitality Stadium after Liverpool lost 3-2 to Bournemouth despite battling back from two goals down, only to throw the game away

Liverpool's failure to handle the agricultural revolution at the summit of the English game provided their undoing again here. Five times they've conceded in stoppage time now too. There is little right now to suggest they win this top-4 race. Verdict.
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24.01.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bournemouth vs Liverpool LIVE - live score, team news, TV channel, kick-off time Liverpool are on the south coast on Saturday evening to take on Bournemouth, with the Reds going into the game unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Wirtz.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Robertson, Jones, Nyoni, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Ramsay. #BOULIV
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24.01.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool in talks over Andy Robertson transfer to Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur have made an official approach to sign Liverpool defender Andy Robertson ahead of the January transfer deadline

Liverpool are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the potential sale of Andy Robertson. Full story from @IanDoyleSport.
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23.01.2026 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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Liverpool make mockery of Arne Slot suggestions as clear full-time message sent The Paul Gorst verdict from the Orange Velodrome as Arne Slot and Liverpool respond to the disappointing Premier League draw with Burnley by beating Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League

Liverpool turn in their most complete performance of the season to close in on Champions League qualification. Beat Qarabag at Anfield next week and they are home and hosed. Verdict from Marseille.
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21.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool player ratings as four 8/10s in superb Marseille win The Paul Gorst player ratings from Orange Velodrome as Liverpool sweep aside Marseille to move up to fourth in the Champions League table

Player ratings from Marseille as #LFC take a big step towards Champions League knockouts.
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21.01.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marseille vs Liverpool LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream Live coverage of Marseille vs Liverpool in the Champions at the Orange Velodrome

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Endo, Robertson, Jones, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Gakpo.
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21.01.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

I think it was a Hungarian reporter.

21.01.2026 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arne Slot drops Mohamed Salah selection hint ahead of Marseille clash Arne Slot was quizzed about the return of Mohamed Salah and his relationship with the Liverpool star at his press conference to preview the Champions League clash at Marseille

Wherever you stand on his apparent shortcomings defensively, having the third highest goalscorer of all time at #LFC available again for a side struggling for attacking fluency cannot be a bad thing for Arne Slot. Report from Marseille as Mo Salah returns.
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21.01.2026 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slot shuts down 'weird' Alonso question about replacing him as Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked how he feels about the speculation that Xabi Alonso could replace him as Liverpool boss

Arne Slot was asked about the prospect of Xabi Alonso taking his job in the pre-Marseille press conference. He laughed, then claimed it to be "one of the weirdest questions" he'd ever been asked.
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20.01.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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What Slot said before Burnley falls flat as Liverpool training fails to deliver Verdict from Anfield as Liverpool draw for the fourth time in the Premier League this calendar year - this time against relegation-threatened Burnley

The scrap for Champions League qualification goes on for Liverpool and it's a dogfight that Arne Slot dare not lose. Rarely has a dozen-game unbeaten sequence been this uninspired.

Verdict from Anfield.
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17.01.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream Live coverage of Liverpool vs Burnley in the Premier League at Anfield

We are underway at Anfield. Liverpool will kick towards the Kop in the second half.
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17.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE - score, goals, commentary stream Live coverage of Liverpool vs Burnley in the Premier League at Anfield

Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Robertson, Mac Allister, Endo, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Ramsay.
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17.01.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why Liverpool’s transfer plan must change after Marc Guehi decision Paul Gorst assesses Liverpool's January transfer window stance as summer target Marc Geuhi edges toward a move to Manchester City

This week’s Blood Red column on #LFC’s decision not to rival Manchester City for Marc Guehi. Understand wages and agents’ fees argument, but centre-back department needs major surgery this summer. Can that not start now?
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17.01.2026 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool press conference LIVE - Salah return, Robertson contract, injuries Liverpool boss Arne Slot is facing the media ahead of the Premier League game against Burnley on Saturday afternoon

Will be hearing from Arne Slot at 9am to preview tomorrow's visit from Burnley.
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16.01.2026 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andy Robertson confirms Liverpool contract talks but faces 'difficult question' Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson lifts the lid on his contract situation at Anfield - and what might happen next

Andy Robertson has confirmed contract talks with Liverpool are underway. But the vice-captain admits he is unsure as to what the future holds, saying: "I need to see what myself and my family wants moving forward."
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15.01.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Slot did before straightforward FA Cup win shows big Liverpool change Paul Gorst's verdict from Anfield as Liverpool book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Barnsley

A team selection - and subsequent use of subs - that hinted more than the performance or even the result at Arne Slot's attitude towards this season's FA Cup. It matters to Liverpool more than it has in recent years it seems. Verdict from Anfield.
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12.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool vs Barnsley LIVE - team news, TV channel, score and commentary stream Liverpool entertain League One side Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup at Anfield this evening, and you can follow all the latest with us

Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Chiesa, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

Alisson, Endo, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Ekitike, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ramsay.
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12.01.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Virgil van Dijk blasts Gabriel Martinelli after Conor Bradley Liverpool injury Virgil van Dijk was critical of Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli for his reaction to Conor Bradley's injury in Liverpool's goalless draw at the Emirates

"It doesn’t look great and it doesn’t look great on Martinelli either."

Virgil van Dijk says everyone at #LFC is with Conor Bradley as the Reds captain criticised Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli for his reaction to the defender's injury.
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09.01.2026 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE - team news, TV channel, score and commentary stream Liverpool are back in London to take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday evening, with the Gunners the red hot favourites to take the Reds' crown this season

We're underway at the Emirates.
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08.01.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE - team news, TV channel, score and commentary stream Liverpool are back in London to take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday evening, with the Gunners the red hot favourites to take the Reds' crown this season

Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Gakpo.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Robertson, Gomez, Jones, Nyoni, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Ramsay. #ARSLIV

Hugo Ekitike misses out.
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08.01.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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