Chris Bascombe

Liverpool

Merseyside Football Reporter at The Telegraph

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Trent Alexander-Arnold cries and kisses the badge on Liverpool’s coronation day

1 week ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

An emotional Trent Alexander-Arnold was at the heart of Liverpool’s celebrations as the club lifted the Premier League trophy in front of fans at Anfield for the first time since 1990. Alan Hansen, club captain when Liverpool won that First Division title 35 years ago, returned to hand Virgil van Dijk the trophy but all eyes were on the departing Alexander-Arnold.
Everton eye Ben Doak but Liverpool price tag may prove stumbling block

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Everton are considering a summer move for Liverpool’s Scotland winger Ben Doak as David Moyes’ rebuilding plans take shape. The Everton manager has already made a pitch to Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as he looks to secure a £30 million transfer. AdvertisementWhile Delap is a prime target, Doak is among those whose situation is being watched should Liverpool decide to cash in on the highly rated 19-year-old, who spent the first half of last season on loan at Middlesbrough.
Everton eye Ben Doak but Liverpool price tag may prove stumbling block

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

By Chris Bascombe Moyes, meanwhile, has confirmed holding talks with Ipswich's much-coveted striker Delap, whose £30 million exit clause makes him an attractive proposition for Premier League clubs. "We've had a chance to speak to him, yes," confirmed Moyes. "He spoke to three or four clubs. He's given us our opportunity to pitch our case. "We're probably a little bit behind the black ball but, hopefully, you never know what happens."
The Ryan Gravenberch interview: Being reinvented as the best No 6 in the league and why Liverpool have only just begun

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Chris Bascombe

The Ryan Gravenberch interview: Being reinvented as the best No 6 in the league and why Liverpool have only just begunRyan Gravenberch of Liverpool celebrates winning the Premier League title. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Among his words of wisdom, Johan Cruyff once spoke about the double-edged sword of success. “After you’ve won something, you’re no longer 100 per cent, but 90 per cent,” he said.
Liverpool make approach for £125m-valued Florian Wirtz

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Liverpool have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the potential British-record signing of Florian Wirtz. The Premier League champions have made a formal approach for a player valued at £125 million. That figure would better the current British record of £115 million Chelsea paid for Moisés Caicedo in 2023. AdvertisementThere remains much negotiating to be done on the fee, but Liverpool’s move is the clearest indication of growing confidence a deal can be completed.
Liverpool make formal approach for Florian Wirtz

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

Liverpool have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the potential club-record signing of Florian Wirtz. The Premier League champions have made a formal approach for a player valued at £125 million. There remains much negotiating to be done on the fee, but Liverpool's move is the clearest indication of growing confidence a deal can be completed. It follows Bayern Munich following Manchester City in appearing to concede defeat in the race for Wirtz's signature.
Liverpool’s opponents used to man-mark Mo Salah - now they go for Ryan Gravenberch

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Among his words of wisdom, Johan Cruyff once spoke about the double-edged sword of success. “After you’ve won something, you’re no longer 100 per cent, but 90 per cent,” he said. “It’s like a bottle of carbonated water where the cap is removed for a short while. Afterwards there’s a little less gas inside.”AdvertisementLiverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch could have been paraphrasing his illustrious compatriot when considering his club’s next step after reaching the summit of Premier League champions.
Liverpool's opponents used to man-mark Mo Salah

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

So, although the Dutchman has had fewer touches and successful passes per game in the second half of the season, he sees that trend as a compliment and a conundrum to solve. "That was exactly the thing. Everything was also new for the opponents. Afterwards they knew how we played and then we had to try to find solutions," he says. "In the first half of the season everything went a little bit through me.
Alan Hansen to present Premier League trophy to Virgil van Dijk and anoint his true successor

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

He won the league title eight times during his 620 appearances for the Merseyside club, lifting the trophy as captain three times. He also won three European Cups with Liverpool and was captain when they won the league and FA Cup double in 1986. In an act of unparalleled humility, Hansen chose not to lift the FA Cup as club captain in 1989, instead allowing Ronnie Whelan to do so.
Our experts predict who will win Europa League final

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jason Burt |Oliver Brown |Matt Law |Sam Dean |Chris Bascombe

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