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Isak & Wirtz must salvage Ekitike-less Liverpool's grand plan

Arne Slot declared that the "future was bright" for Liverpool after Tuesday's Champions League elimination but there was no lifting the doom and gloom around Anfield. The hosts hadn't just lost yet another game to Paris Saint-Germain - they'd also lost Hugo Ekitike to injury. Indeed, what little hope Liverpool had of overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit effectively ended the moment their only fit and in-form forward hit the deck with nobody near him.

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Smicer urges Liverpool to sign Olise to replace Salah

Liverpool legend Vladimir Smicer has called on the club to secure the signing of Michael Olise as the search for Mohamed Salah's successor intensifies. With the Egyptian icon confirmed to be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, the Reds face the daunting task of replacing one of the greatest players in their history.

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Moyes mocks Liverpool & Slot over Anfield referee claims

Everton manager David Moyes has lightheartedly mocked his Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot, claiming the Reds are the last club that should be complaining about refereeing decisions. Despite offering some professional sympathy for the under-fire Dutchman, Moyes was quick to remind his rival of the historical advantages often associated with Anfield.

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Lewandowski to Liverpool? Slot told to move for Barca striker

Arne Slot has been urged to consider a sensational move for Barcelona’s veteran striker Robert Lewandowski to address a growing crisis in the Liverpool frontline. Following a devastating long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, former Reds midfielder Joe Cole believes the 37-year-old Pole could be the perfect candidate to provide vital goalscoring cover.

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Juve dream of Alisson & Bernardo Silva in summer overhaul

Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.

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Liverpool lead Man Utd & Chelsea in race to sign Senesi

Liverpool have emerged as the front-runners to secure the signature of Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as he prepares to leave the South Coast this summer. The Argentine international is set to become one of the most sought-after free agents in the Premier League after deciding against a contract extension with the Cherries.

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Mane for £50m? Asking price too high for Utd-linked wonderkid

Mateus Mane has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool, but Don Goodman has told GOAL why the Wolves wonderkid is not yet a £50 million ($68m) player. At 18 years of age, the fleet-footed forward has made quite the impression with Premier League strugglers during a breakthrough campaign. An expensive transfer flop at Everton is, however, being used as a warning to Mane when it comes to important decisions on his future.

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Dembele reveals Ballon d’Or location to Henry

Ousmane Dembele has opened up about his stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or triumph and the surprisingly humble location where he keeps the prestigious golden trophy. Speaking after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final victory over Liverpool, the prolific winger amused analysts by revealing that he stores the award right in front of his television, just like a childhood prize.

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'Sell to buy' - Slot warns of Liverpool fire sale after UCL exit

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted that the club's "sell to buy" policy will be in force in the summer following their Champions League exit to PSG. The Reds entered the season as reigning Premier League champions but will end the current campaign without a single trophy to show for their efforts, resulting in "good players" leaving.

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Liverpool 'should have won' vs PSG but Slot left in awe of Dembele

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool "should have won" their Champions League quarter-final second leg despite a 2-0 defeat that saw them eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. While the Reds dominated large spells at Anfield, the Dutchman was left to rue missed chances and the clinical brilliance of Ousmane Dembele, who secured the visitors' progression with both goals.

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Slot admits Ekitike injury 'doesn't look good' & explains HT Isak sub

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike during the Reds' Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain is a significant cause for concern. The French forward's night ended in agony as he was forced off the pitch, casting a dark cloud over an evening that also saw Alexander Isak return to the starting XI for the first time in months.

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Slot's finished but Dembele's back on the Ballon d'Or trail

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

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