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Steven Gerrard still has chance to replace Jurgen Klopp after holding private talks

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was last week sacked as Aston Villa manager - but Reds great Phil Thompson thinks he could still eventually take over from Jurgen Klopp

Daily Mirror

'He's got to' - Jurgen Klopp urged to make Roberto Firmino decision amid Man City line-up 'conundrum'

The form of Roberto Firmino means a way to have him in the Liverpool team is vital, according to Phil Thompson

Liverpool Echo

Man City told Liverpool defenders will 'relish' facing Erling Haaland amid Virgil van Dijk claim

Erling Haaland has been blazing a trail in the Premier League but Phil Thompson still thinks Liverpool's defenders will want to face him.

Liverpool Echo

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Cristiano Ronaldo made Liverpool manager 'choke on food' as transfer warning ignored before Manchester United exit

Jurgen Klopp had no interest in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to Liverpool when he returned to the Premier League, but it was a very different story for the Reds back in 2003

Liverpool Echo

Jurgen Klopp got revenge after Liverpool bosses "choked" at Cristiano Ronaldo decision

Fifteen years ago, Man United were top of the tree and the more attractive proposition. These days, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are the outfit young players would rather join

Daily Mirror

Rushed Liverpool transfer gamble to beat Man Utd and Chelsea already paying off

Jurgen Klopp has been calling upon the talents of promising midfielder Stefan Bajcetic amid Liverpool's current injury crisis after the club moved quickly to seal a deal ahead of their rivals

Daily Mirror

Liverpool FC Foundation offers range of free activities as cost of living crisis worsens

The LFC Foundation is offering a number of free activities for families this summer

Liverpool Echo

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Liverpool have just found their own 'David Beckham who is ready to shock everybody'

Phil Thompson has tipped youngster Fabio Carvalho to become a 'star' at Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool told they've signed the new Fernando Torres

The Uruguayan scored on his Premier League debut at Fulham on Saturday and looks to have hit the ground running

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool warned over 'knee-jerk reaction' to injury problems

Thiago's hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Fulham could keep him out for up to six weeks and his absence has added further credence that the Reds need to strengthen this summer

Liverpool Echo

'We were being used' - Phil Thompson recalls Liverpool's Alan Shearer talks before Newcastle extension

Phil Thompson was assistant manager to Gerard Houllier who tried to sign Shearer in 2004

Chronicle Live

'This is all wrong' - Liverpool cancelled controversial £9m transfer in furious club statement

Liverpool pulled the plug on signing Lee Bowyer on this day in 2002 despite agreeing a £9m deal with Leeds United

Liverpool Echo

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta sent warning as Youri Tielemans transfer tactic becomes clear

Arsenal could employ the same negotiating tactic as they used to sign Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale last summer as Mikel Arteta has been sent a goalscoring warning

Daily Mirror

Gabriel Jesus told he can't compete with Harry Kane after £45million transfer to Arsenal

The Brazilian has only recently been unveiled as an Arsenal player but is already facing scrutiny over whether he can stand tall against his new side's most fierce foe in Tottenham's Harry Kane

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool's phone call to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after secret scouting mission

Back when Gerard Houllier was at the Liverpool helm, with Phil Thompson as his number two, the Reds were strong contenders to sign future five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester Evening News

How Cristiano Ronaldo almost sealed Liverpool transfer in 2003 instead of Manchester United

The Merseyside club nearly secured the Portuguese ace when he first moved to England

Daily Mirror

Liverpool icon Phil Thompson compares Man Utd's transfer struggles to Gerard Houllier's

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is finding it tough to get transfer deals such as Frenkie de Jong's from Barcelona over line, a problem that Liverpool legend Phil Thompson knows all about

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo, Loic Remy, Nabil Fekir - Liverpool's most memorable transfer collapses

Liverpool have narrowly missed out on many famous footballers in previous years - including Teddy Sheringham, Loic Remy, Lee Bowyer, Nabil Fekir and Frank Worthington

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Liverpool Echo

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard backed to replace Gareth Southgate as England 'plan' claim made

Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson would like to see Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard succeed Gareth Southgate

Liverpool Echo

Former Liverpool captain sends Jordon Pickford message to Gareth Southgate ahead of World Cup

Phil Thompson has named his strongest England XI ahead of the World Cup - and it includes Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Liverpool Echo

Phil Thompson tips Gareth Southgate to pick Liverpool youngster for England World Cup squad

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes one of Jurgen Klopp's young guns could make a run for the England squad for the winter World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

The Joy of Six: Liverpool v Real Madrid

From a first Paris meeting to a bizarre Covid spectacle via some big nights at Anfield, here are half a dozen memorable matches

Liverpool Echo

Schoolboys chosen for team photo after Liverpool's European cup victory for special reason

Schoolboys' mums received surprise phone calls asking if their son would like to have his photo taken with legendary Liverpool manager Bob Paisley

Liverpool Echo

'I felt like crying' - Boyhood Red booed by Liverpool fans enjoyed Man United redemption before transfer exit he hated

Danny Murphy lived his dream by playing for boyhood idols Liverpool but had to work hard to win over sections of the Anfield crowd despite a series of famous winning goals against Manchester United before a bitterly regretted sudden transfer exit

Liverpool Echo

'I rang my agent' - Steven Gerrard changed mind about Liverpool transfer Jamie Carragher wanted 10 years earlier

Eyebrows were raised inside and outside Anfield when Liverpool brought in 35-year-old Gary McAllister on a free transfer but he proved to be one of the most inspirational signings in the club's history

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