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      Fans joke Chelsea are signing Ronald McDonald because Klopp likes Big Macs and come up with cheeky nickname for midfield

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      CHELSEA fans continue to mock Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool on social media.The Blues beat Liverpool to the signing of Moises Caicedo this week and are close to pipping them to Romeo Lavia’s signature.
      Fans have joked Chelsea are going to sign Ronald McDonaldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      As a result, Klopp and his side have been ridiculed by Chelsea supporters, who have come up with a new nickname for their midfield.
      Using Lavia, Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo’s initials, the midfield trio have been dubbed “LFC” by fans.
      The letters also spell out Liverpool’s abbreviated name, much to the amusement of Chelsea fans.
      Liverpool had agreed a deal with Brighton for the signing of Caicedo last week before he snubbed them to join Chelsea for £115million.
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      Meanwhile, Klopp saw his side have multiple bids rejected for Lavia before Chelsea agreed a fee with Southampton.
      Fernandez was also linked with a move to Anfield before joining Chelsea in January.
      The pattern of players joining Chelsea over Liverpool has not gone unnoticed amongst supporters.
      One fan tweeted: “Chelsea owns LFC whichever way you look at it.”
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      Another added: “Liverpool conquered to form our new ‘LFC’ midfield.”
      A third fan even joked that Chelsea were expanding their habit of signing players Klopp was interested in.
      They wrote: “Chelsea have agreed to sign Ronald McDonald for a club record fee after seeing Jurgen Klopp was considering buying a Big Mac and fries.”
      Klopp and Liverpool have struggled in the transfer market this summer, making just two signings.
      The club have also been slammed by pundits for missing out on several targets.
      However, despite their woes, Klopp could not resist aiming a dig at Chelsea’s spending after their 1-1 draw on Sunday.
      The impending arrival of Lavia is set to take their spending to almost a billion since Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Jurgen Klopp continues to be mocked by Chelsea fansCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea FINALLY agree record £115m transfer for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo after beating Liverpool to midfield star

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      CHELSEA have agreed a British transfer record £115million deal for the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.The £115m fee eclipses the previous £107m record Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January.
      Moises Caicedo signed for Brighton for £4.5m in 2019Credit: Getty
      Caicedo snubbed interest from Liverpool after they agreed a £111m fee with Brighton last week.
      But Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield as he has had his heart set on a move to Chelsea from the beginning of the window.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, there is also a sell-on clause included for Brighton as well as the historic £115m fee.
      It is added that medical tests have been booked with Chelsea pipping Liverpool to the deal, following their 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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      The Athletic say an eight-year contract has been agreed with the option of a ninth with medicals booked for tomorrow and an official announcement to follow right after.
      Brighton will make an incredible profit on Caicedo having signed him for just £4.5m from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2021.
      He was one of the standout midfielders in the Premier League last season, making 37 league appearances for the Seagulls as they finished 6th in the Premier League.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had confirmed that a deal had been agreed to bring the star to Anfield.
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      But a deal started to stall as it was claimed that Caicedo was having second thoughts about the move.
      And as revealed by SunSport, the South American rejected the deal as he had his heart set on moving to Chelsea.
      Chelsea desperately need new midfielders following the exits of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante this summer.
      And Caicedo now looks to be Fernandez’s new midfield partner with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also close to a Chelsea move.
      Liverpool were in for Lavia too and after losing Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita, they are short in midfield.
      Moises Caicedo has agreed a move to ChelseaCredit: Alamy More

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      Roy Keane fumes at Reece James for defending vs Liverpool and says ‘he might as well have a cup of tea’

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      ROY KEANE put his admiration for Reece James aside to criticise the Chelsea captain for Liverpool’s opening goal. The points were ultimately shared at Stamford Bridge but Luis Diaz put the visitors ahead on 18 minutes.
      Roy Keane was critical of Reece James
      Reece James’ defending came under fire
      Liverpool hit the hosts on the counter and Mo Salah’s brilliant cross field ball was finished off by Diaz.
      But Manchester United legend Keane believed James should have tracked the goalscorer and made more of an effort to intercept.
      He said on Sky Sports: “James is looking at him running off him. He’ll argue afterwards saying, ‘Oh, I’m a wing-back and that’s not my job.’
      “But he sees him running and you have to sprint back like your life depends on it.
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      “I don’t get it as brilliant as James is – listen I love him to bits think he’s a brilliant player, particularly going forward – but when you see someone running off the back of you, you sprint. You sprint. No excuses.”
      Former Liverpool and Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge attempted to defend James.
      But Keane replied: “He might as well stop and have a cup of tea.
      “You’ve got to sprit back because you never know what might happen. He might take a bad touch.”
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      Liverpool thought they had gone 2-0 up but Salah was ruled offside after a VAR check.
      New Chelsea defender Axel Disasi levelled on 37 minutes and Ben Chilwell also had a goal chalked off after a second look.
      Despite and back-and-forth second 45, the two sides could not be split in West London.
      Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp embrace after the drawCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Liverpool to miss out on another transfer target with Man City set to offer £47m for Belgian star

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      RENNES will demand a fee of around £47million if Manchester City firm up their interest in flying winger Jeremy Doku.The Treble winners have shown interest in the 21-year-old as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      Man City are interested in signing DokuCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise of Crystal Palace was one option — but he is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
      So Doku, who is a Belgium team-mate of Kevin De Bruyne, has now emerged as a possible alternative.
      Rennes are unlikely to let him leave without a fight — but know the player is keen on a move to the Etihad.
      The Telegraph previously reported that the Ligue 1 side will likely demand a fee in the region of £43m to £52m for Doku this summer.
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      Liverpool had previously expressed an interest in signing the winger, with Jurgen Klopp targeting him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
      He came close to swapping Anderlecht for Anfield in 2018, but instead decided to join Rennes.
      The Reds have continued to keep tabs on him, but they are yet to make a bid.
      And now Man City are expected to win the transfer race.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has already introduced two new players to his squad this summer.
      Matteo Kovacic joined the club in a £30m transfer from Chelsea in June.
      And Josko Gvardiol became one of the most expensive defenders of all time when he completed a £78m move to the Etihad from RB Leipzig last month. More

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      Brighton prioritise ‘new Paul Pogba’ as Moises Caicedo transfer replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool bidding war

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      BRIGHTON are targeting Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-Douath as Moises Caicedo’s replacement.Caicedo looks set to leave the Amex Stadium with Liverpool and Chelsea battling for his signature.
      Brighton have identified Moises Caicedo’s replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool’s interestCredit: PA

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      Brighton have prioritised Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-DouathCredit: Getty
      Liverpool reached a British record £111million deal with the Seagulls for the midfielder.
      However, the Blues are set to raise their own £100m offer with the Ecuador international understood to prefer a move to the London club.
      SunSport understand Roberto De Zerbi’s men are resigned to losing the 21-year-old this summer.
      That is why they are now prioritising Gourna-Douath as Caicedo’s successor in midfield.
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      The France Under-19 international joined Salzburg in 2022 from Saint-Etienne.
      The versatile midfielder arrived after a €15million (£13m) deal, which makes him his club’s record signing.
      The 20-year-old has since amassed a total of 35 appearances across all competitions.
      He registered 33 appearances last season for Gerhard Struber’s side and won the Austrian Bundesliga.
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      Gourna-Douath has been previously dubbed the “new Paul Pogba” mainly thanks to his talent and shared history with the former Manchester United star.
      The Frenchman spent part of his youth training with Torcy, the same Parisian outfit that Pogba played for before entering more elite academies.
      Gourna-Douath was previously linked with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and RB Leipzig. More

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      Liverpool at risk of losing ANOTHER midfielder to Saudi Arabia after Al-Hilal launch £10m transfer bid

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      THIAGO ALCANTARA could be the next Liverpool midfielder to make a move to the Saudi Pro League.According to French news outlet L’Equipe, Al Ahli have submitted a £10million bid for the 32-year-old midfielder.
      Thiago has made 67 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty

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      The Spanish international joined Liverpool in 2020 the year after they won the Premier League.
      Since then he has made 67 appearances and won the FA Cup and the Community Shield.
      Liverpool have already seen three key players leave Merseyside for Saudi Arabia including captain Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino.
      Jurgen Klopp has voiced his frustrations on the Saudi transfer window closing three weeks later than Europe’s.
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      Klopp urged Fifa to look into Saudi Arabia’s closing date as he fears European leagues could still lose players at the start of the season with no time to replace them.
      He said: “The influence of Saudi Arabia is massive at the moment.
      “Pretty much the worst thing I think is that the transfer window in Saudi Arabia is open three weeks longer.
      “Uefa or Fifa must find solutions for that.”
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      He’s no stranger to losing players to the Saudi Pro League .
      Transfer guru Fabrizo Romano however claims Thiago is staying put for now.
      The Spaniard has reportedly turned down several approaches from Saudi clubs this summer. More

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      Mohamed Salah’s agent breaks silence on Saudi transfer after Liverpool linked with shock £60m exit

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      LIVERPOOL superstar Mohamed Salah’s agent has rubbished rumours linking his client with a move to Saudi Arabia as he “remains committed” to the Kop.Salah was sensationally touted as the latest star targeted by Saudi supremos with reports suggesting Al-Ittihad are keeping tabs.
      Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to Al-Ittihad this summerCredit: Rex
      Salah’s agent has rubbished reports linking him with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA
      The same sources claimed the Saudi Pro League champions are willing to splash £60million and pay the winger a whopping £155m in wages over a two-year deal.
      However, the Egypt international’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa has poured cold water on those rumours.
      The 31-year-old’s rep insists they would have never agreed to sign a new deal with Liverpool last year if they knew they wanted to leave this summer.
      Issa tweeted: “If we considered leaving LFC this year, we wouldn’t have renewed the contract last summer.
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      “Mohamed remains committed to LFC.”
      Salah penned a bumper new £400,000-a-week contract with the Reds until 2025 last year.
      The Merseysiders have already lost two key players to Saudi Arabia with Jordan Henderson reuniting with Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq and Fabinho joining the Egyptian’s bidders.
      Al-Ittihad have also landed Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota this summer.
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      Saudi Arabia have attracted a number of other stars ever since the Public Investment Fund, which owns a majority stake at Newcastle, took over four clubs.
      Those are Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo moved to the Middle East.
      The likes of Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly and Riyad Mahrez have also signed for Saudi clubs. More

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      You’re a genius if you can name when each Premier League club last won a trophy and what happened in world at that time

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      THE goal for some of the Premier League clubs this season is simple – win a trophy.Last season Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham managed it.
      Manchester City won the Treble last seasonCredit: Getty
      But for other top-flight sides, lifting silverware is a distant memory.
      So, with that in mind, SunSport gives you a guide to what was going on in the world the last time each Prem club won a meaningful trophy (we might have used a bit of artistic licence…).
      Here’s what was hot when they last won a pot…
      ARSENAL (FA CUP, 2020)
      Only one story in town in 2020 and it wasn’t the Gunners beating Chelsea in the Cup final.
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      Covid meant the showpiece was played behind closed doors.
      ASTON VILLA (LEAGUE CUP, 1996)
      Andy Townsend didn’t exactly go to infinity and beyond like Buzz and Woody in the first Toy Story . . . but he did go to Wembley and lift a trophy for Villa.
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      BOURNEMOUTH (CHAMPIONSHIP, 2015)
      The Cherries are still going strong eight years on from winning the Championship — unlike the first Love Island winners Jessica and Max who split up after six weeks.
      BRENTFORD (LONDON WAR CUP, 1942)
      Yes, the Bees have won a few EFL titles since but lifting the London War Cup in the year Casablanca came out is far more romantic than a play-off pot.
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      Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in 1942 blockbuster CasablancaCredit: Getty
      Jessica Hayes was one half of the Love Island-winning duo in 2015Credit: ITV
      BRIGHTON (CHARITY SHIELD, 2010)
      They’ve won the third and fourth tiers but Albion’s only major trophy remains the Charity Shield in 1910, when Walnut Whips made their debut and moustaches were all the rage.
      BURNLEY (FIRST DIVISION, 1960)
      When Burnley were champions of England, The Beatles were just starting, Elvis was in the building and Fred Flintstone was giving it the full Yabba Dabba Doo.
      CHELSEA (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, 2021)
      European glory came at the same time as Squid Game, a TV show that featured 456 contestants — much the same as Chelsea’s first-team squad.
      Chelsea celebrate winning the Champions League in 2021 but many of these players have now moved onCredit: Getty
      CRYSTAL PALACE (DIVISION ONE, 1994)
      While the Gallagher brothers were releasing Definitely Maybe, Gareth Southgate was going Supersonic as Palace’s promotion-winning captain.
      EVERTON (FA CUP, 1995)
      The year that saw the original PlayStation make its bow and Paul Rideout win the Cup for the Toffees. One went on to be a global phenomenon, the other was Paul Rideout.
      FULHAM (INTERTOTO CUP, 2002)
      Championship kings in 2022 but Fulham’s Intertoto Cup in 2002 just about trumps that — a competition that made even less sense than Tony Blackburn winning the first I’m A Celeb.
      KSI and Logan Paul launched their Prime drink last year when Liverpool won the FA CupCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      LIVERPOOL (FA CUP, 2022)
      Ironic that Liverpool were last in their prime the same year YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul were launching Prime. Now they need a refresh.
      LUTON (LEAGUE CUP, 1988)
      Luton’s chances of Prem survival are probably slimmer than John McClane’s when he popped into the Nakatomi Plaza. But 1988 was a good year for both.

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      MAN CITY (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, 2023)
      You don’t need a good memory to recall this, although Jack Grealish may be a little hazy on events. His three-day bender earned him legendary status.
      MAN UTD (LEAGUE CUP, 2023)
      United ended a six-year wait for a trophy in the same month Rihanna chose the tranquil setting of a half-time Super Bowl show to announce her pregnancy.
      Rihanna announced her pregnancy during the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the same month that Man Utd won the League CupCredit: Getty
      Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969 – and even more surprisingly that year Newcastle won a major trophyCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969Credit: PA
      NEWCASTLE (FAIRS CUP, 1969)
      Forget the Div Two titles, any true Geordie will tell you the Fairs Cup was Toon’s last pot. Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon and the Space Hopper was born.
      NOTTM FOREST (LEAGUE CUP, 1990)
      When Forest beat Oldham, MC Hammer was heading for stardom. It’s fairly safe to assume Brian Clough wouldn’t have been a fan of his trousers.
      MC Hammer on stage in 1990, the year Forest won the League CupCredit: Getty
      SHEFFIELD UNITED (FA CUP, 1925)
      A few EFL titles aside, the Blades’ last major trophy came almost a century ago when the flappers were on the dance floor, not between the sticks.
      TOTTENHAM (LEAGUE CUP, 2008)
      Will Smith’s star was firmly in the ascendancy when Spurs lifted the League Cup. Now it’s a different story. Even Tottenham might win something before him.
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      WEST HAM (EUROPA CONF LEAGUE, 2023)
      Jarrod Bowen’s heroics led to fans serenading him with their infamous song about Dani Dyer. Even her dad Danny called it a bit of romance.
      Wolves’ last major trophy coincided with the Empire Strikes BackCredit: Kobal Collection – Shutterstock
      WOLVES (LEAGUE CUP, 1980)
      Not sure what was more shocking when Wolves last won a major pot — them beating Forest or Darth Vader revealing he was Luke’s father in The Empire Strikes Back. More