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The Bosnian goalkeeper's claims are refuted by his club, as Stoke City officials deny that a switch is imminent and assert that the entire story is a fabrication.

Liverpool's American owners have been less visible this season, but Tom Werner insists that they're pleased with the club's direction under Brendan Rodgers and are willing to finance necessary improvements.

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has battled adversity aplenty since his arrival on Scouse soil. It turns out that few footballers are as well equipped to endure the torments of unpopularity and injury. He's a level-headed lad, is Leiva.

If reports are to be believed, Liverpool's interest in defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos has moved well past the inquiry stage and a deal may only be days away from completion.

With the season less than a week gone, Brendan Rodgers has spoken of the need to target leaders with a winning mentality—and the need to get the deals done as quickly as possible.

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says he hopes to join Liverpool by the start of pre-season, further casting into doubt Pepe Reina's future at the club.

It's the most infuriating will he/won't he since the last one and it's dragging its irritating heels across the newly polished floor of the last few months. Despite all assertions to the contrary, it seems the world wants Pepe Reina to leave LFC.

Andy Carroll has been sold for a rumored 15m to West Ham. Pie Makers everywhere in the north slam their fists in frustration