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John Arne Riise has told GOAL that Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be “unbelievable” signings for Liverpool, but the former Reds defender doubts that “big” money is available for such elaborate transfers. Recruitment records were smashed at Anfield during the summer of 2025, meaning that more budget-friendly targets may need to be identified 12 months on.

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.

Mohamed Salah bid a highly emotional farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, breaking down in tears in front of the Kop alongside his two daughters. The Egyptian superstar received a guard of honour from his team-mates and a standing ovation from the Anfield faithful, bringing down the curtain on a legendary nine-year era filled with goals and trophies.

A teary-eyed Mohamed Salah bid an emotional farewell to Anfield after taking outright possession of Liverpool's Premier League assist record in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield. Despite speculation around whether Arne Slot would drop 'The Egyptian King' after copping more indirect criticism from Salah after last week's loss at Aston Villa, the 33-year-old started in the right wing role he's made his own since first arriving from Roma in 2017.