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      Man Utd told exactly how much it’ll cost to secure Jude Bellingham transfer with Liverpool out of race for Dortmund star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City will have to pay as much as £130million to land Jude Bellingham.Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s 19-year-old superstar, but Real Madrid remain in the hunt.
      Man Utd and City are tipped to be the main Prem contenders for Jude Bellingham, with Liverpool baulking at the asking price for the England aceCredit: Getty
      Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag could target major summer signings in midfield and attack for what he hopes will be a Champions League campaignCredit: EPA
      City are interested and United could also move if their takeover is completed in time for the summer window.
      Dortmund have not given up hope of keeping Bellingham for another season.
      But if he does decide to go, the Germans believe the £138m deal they did with Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele in 2017 is a yardstick for how much they should get for the young Englishman.
      French forward Dembele was just 20 — a few months older than Bellingham is now — when he moved to the Nou Camp for the enormous fee.
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      Any price in that region would smash the current British record, Chelsea’s £106m splurge on Enzo Fernandez in January.
      The numbers involved in the deal have forced Liverpool to back away, particularly as they are almost certain to miss out on the Champions League riches next term.
      What money they do have needs to be spent on several areas rather than blowing it all on one signing.
      City’s transfer funds will be focused on strengthening the midfield this summer, with Ilkay Gundogan expected to join Barcelona on a free transfer.
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      There is also a question mark over Bernardo Silva while talisman Kevin De Bruyne turns 32 this summer.
      City have shown in the past they are not afraid to break transfer records — splashing out what was then a British high of £100m on Jack Grealish in the summer of 2021.
      Their hopes of signing Bellingham have been boosted by Liverpool walking away but they are wary of Madrid.
      City do have a good working relationship with Dortmund, though, having signed Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji from them last summer. More

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      Roberto Firmino ‘could be offered shock transfer lifeline by Real Madrid’ after Liverpool exit

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      REAL MADRID are considering a shock move for Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, according to reports. The Brazilian joined Liverpool in 2015 from German side Hoffenheim and has made 359 appearances for the club but will leave in the summer after turning down a new contract.
      Firmino will leave Liverpool in the summer having been at the club since 2015Credit: Reuters
      Interest in Firmino is expected to be high given the attacking options he can offer and that he’s available on a free transfer.
      Spanish publication El Nacional have reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is aware of the situation around Firmino and may look to convince the 31-year-old to move to the Spanish capital.
      Star striker Karim Benzema’s contract is up in the summer although reports suggest an extension has been verbally agreed.
      The report adds that there are not many strikers that Madrid can sign because the club don’t trust them or they are too expensive.
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      El Nacional claim that Perez has ‘learnt a lesson’ after Madrid spent £52million on Luka Jovic who is now at Fiorentina after struggling at the Bernabeu.
      Madrid are also looking to spend big this summer on Borussia Dortmund’s midfield star Jude Bellingham with the Bundesliga outfit set to ask for in excess of £100m for the England international.
      Since joining Liverpool in 2009 Firmino has scored 109 goals winning everything under manager Jurgen Klopp.
      The Brazilian formed part of a lethal front three with now Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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      The additions of Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have seen his first team opportunities limited.
      Firmino is still Liverpool’s second highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season with his most recent strike the equaliser in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. More

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      Liverpool PULL OUT of Jude Bellingham transfer race for incredible reason in major boost to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      LIVERPOOL have ended their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, according to reports.The England international has been tipped to make a summer move amid interest from several Premier League teams.
      Liverpool have made an opening bid in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      It is believed Dortmund are open to offers for the midfielder as this summer will be their last opportunity to cash in big.
      But Liverpool are no longer in the running to sign Bellingham, according to The Times.
      The Reds are plotting a midfield rebuild this summer but are not keen on spending such a big sum on one player, with Dortmund believed to have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham.
      They also reportely want to avoid being drawn into a long drawn-out saga, with Dortmund happy to play hardball.
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      Klopp is a big fan of Bellingham but Liverpool could turn to cheaper targets such as Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans, who is available on a free.
      That is a bonus for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, both of whom hold a long-term interest in the teenager.
      Real Madrid are also said to be interested in Bellingham but are unwilling to match Dortmund’s hefty asking price.
      That could prompt Paris Saint-Germain to make a move, with the 19-year-old said to be a “strong target”.
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      Dortmund are hoping to keep hold of Bellingham for one more season.
      The club are planning to offer him a new contract that would see his salary increase by 150 per cent up to £13million for the year.
      The outlet also claims that his contract would include a release clause of £131m.
      This would allow Bellingham to leave the club to potential buyers while also guaranteeing the Bundesliga side a large transfer fee. More

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      Where the nine stars Liverpool sold before their title-winning season are now including Sturridge and Mignolet

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      LIVERPOOL let go of nine players the summer before their first Premier League triumph. The Reds have undoubtedly seen a golden period of success under Jurgen Klopp, but the German boss had to cut ties with some big names in order to win big.
      Daniel Sturridge was prolific for Liverpool during his time with the club
      Daniel Sturridge and Simon Mignolet were among those who found themselves out of the door at Anfield and looking for new opportunities.
      And agonisingly for them, they then had to witness their former team finally win the 2019-20 league title just months later.
      Here SunSport details where the nine players who narrowly missed out on being part of that history making squad ended up…
      DANIEL STURRIDGE
      Sturridge spent six years on the books at Liverpool before being released in July 2019.
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      Despite scoring 21 goals in 29 appearances for the Reds in the 2013/14 campaign he was unable to land a mega move.
      The Englishman joined Turkish side Trabzonspor before leaving for Perth Glory the following season.
      He is yet to announce his official retirement from football, but doesn’t currently have a club and can often be seen on TV offering his thoughts as a pundit.
      Sturridge finished second behind his strike partner Luis Suarez in the race for the 2013/14 Premier League golden boot
      ALBERTO MORENO
      Alberto Moreno struggled to make it as a left-back at Liverpool and his time was certainly up after the emergence of Andy Robertson.
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      He left Anfield after being released in July and joined Spanish side Villarreal where he still remains.
      Since then he has become an integral part of their squad and won the Europa League with the club in 2021.
      Alberto Moreno (left) was signed by Liverpool for £18million before leaving for free
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      ADAM BOGDAN
      Adam Bogdan only made six appearances for Liverpool as their back up shot-stopper before his release.
      The Hungary international made the move to Scotland where he joined Hibernian FC.
      He has since been released by Hibs and currently plies his trade in the Hungarian first division for Ferencvaros where he has won the league title two years in a row.
      Adam Bogdan had a terrible league debut for Liverpool, dropping the ball and conceding just three minutes into a match against Watford
      CONNOR RANDALL
      Connor Randall appeared just eight times for Liverpool in the midst of a flurry of loan spells during his time with the Merseyside club.
      He too was released in July 2019 and made the move to Bulgarian top flight side Arda Kardzhali.
      The 27-year-old left after one season and now plays in the Scottish Premiership for Ross County.
      Connor Randall made a rare appearance in a League Cup Quarter Final against Southampton
      RAFAEL CAMACHO
      Rafael Camacho is still only 22-years-old and was sold for an impressive £5million to Sporting Lisbon out of the Liverpool academy having featured just twice for the Reds’ first team.
      The youngster is still yet to have an impact in the Portuguese top flight and has been loaned out this season to Greek side Aris Saloniki who have an option to make the deal permanent should he impress.
      Rafael Camacho joined Liverpool from Manchester City’s youth team
      DANNY INGS
      Danny Ings had no problems succeeding after making his move away from the club.
      The 30-year-old now plays for West Ham after spending time at Southampton and Aston Villa.
      He has bagged eight times in the league this season, the same number of times as current Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.
      Danny Ings has scored against Liverpool twice since leaving the club
      SIMON MIGNOLET
      Simon Mignolet left the Premier League side in a £6.5million move back to his home country of Belgium to join Club Brugge.
      He still remains at the club as their first choice keeper and has recently announced his retirement from International football at the age of 35 after amassing 35 caps for the Red Devils.
      Simon Mignolet (right) made 204 appearances for Liverpool
      RYAN KENT
      Ryan Kent made the permanent move from Liverpool to Rangers for £6.5million in 2019 after a successful loan spell the season before.
      Kent still plays for the Glasgow club and has been a crucial player for them since making the switch to the Scottish Premiership.
      He has won the league as well as the Scottish Cup featuring over 200 times for Rangers and contributing to 90 goals.
      Ryan Kent was managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard whist at Rangers
      ALLAN
      Allan never made a senior appearance for Liverpool after spending prolonged periods out on loan without impressing enough to make a return.
      He left the club permanently in January 2020 for a £3.3million fee to join Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro.
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      It meant he missed out on the title party celebrations by just a few months.
      The 26-year-old defensive midfielder has made 161 appearances for the South American outfit since his exit and won the league in 2021. More

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      Property firm ‘backed’ by footie stars Mikel Arteta and Luis Suarez could owe £1.2MILLION loan debt

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      A PROPERTY firm backed by footie stars Mikel Arteta and Luis Suarez could owe £1.2million to a cash-strapped council.The firm, linked to some of the biggest names in world football including Uruguay ace Suarez, borrowed £1.25m from Liverpool City Council.
      Arteta, who now manages Premier League leaders Arsenal, joined Littlewoods Investment LLP in 2013Credit: Getty
      Suarez was one of Uruguay’s greats and played for some of the biggest clubs in world footballCredit: Getty
      Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez joined the firm in 2013, when the Uruguay international played for Liverpool FCCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      Arteta, who now manages Arsenal, has had a glittering career in English footballCredit: Getty
      Littlewoods Investment LLP used the council’s cash to transform an old industrial building in Liverpool into a trendy office block named the Bunker.
      The Bunker, previously described as the “UK’s most stylish” office, formed the first part of the regeneration of the famous Littlewoods site next door.
      Council bosses want to transform Liverpool into the “Hollywood of the North” and there are hopes that Littlewoods, a sprawling art deco building, can be a part of that vision.
      The team behind The Batman starring Robert Pattinson recently handpicked the city famous for its Gothic architecture as a filming location.
      Arteta, who now manages Premier League leaders Arsenal, joined Littlewoods Investment LLP in 2013.
      There is no suggestion Arteta, the company or those involved have done anything wrong.
      Companies House describes Arteta as the person of significant control in the LLP.
      Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez joined the firm in 2013, when the Uruguay international played for Liverpool FC.
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      Ex-Arsenal player Santiago Cazorla and former Liverpool player Pezzini Leiva also joined Littlewoods Investment in 2013.
      Arteta, Suarez, Cazorla and Leiva have all played for some of the biggest clubs in the world and are respected figures in world sport.
      Tim Heatley and Adam Higgins, co-founders of regeneration company Capital and Centric, are also designated members.
      Documents filed to Companies House reveal that Liverpool City Council (LCC) granted the loan to Littlewoods Investment LLP in 2013 and charged the company an interest rate of six per cent.
      The public documents suggest that the loan should be paid back within seven years and one month of the project’s completion.
      LCC, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, confirmed the loan had not at that point been paid back. Companies House also states that the loan is outstanding.
      The Sun contacted both parties to confirm the current status of the loan, but could not get any details.
      ‘HOLLYWOOD OF THE NORTH’
      The Bunker building was completed in 2015 by regeneration firm Capital and Centric.
      The scheme was partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
      The high-tech work space which features super-fast broadband sits next to Littlewoods Building which was ravaged by a massive blaze in 2018.
      A local icon, which opened in the late 1930s, it was the flagship of the Littlewoods Pools empire.
      The art-deco unit with a facade nearly one kilometre wide was convened during the war when parachutes and other supplies were made there.
      LCC is now driving plans to turn the site into a film studio.
      The plans will create thousands of local jobs and revive the site which has been derelict for years.
      The city’s Metro authority and council have agreed to inject around £17m into the ambitious scheme which would boost the city’s chances of becoming the “Hollywood of the North.”
      The city’s historic locations and scenic waterfront have been the backdrop for massive movies including Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger.
      Speaking about the site last December Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor Liverpool City Region, said: “Our area has become a magnet for film and TV productions from around the world in recent years – making us the UK’s most filmed location outside of London.
      “But I want to take our region to the next level, to stake our claim as the ‘Hollywood of the North’.
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      “The £17m we’re investing into both Littlewoods and The Depot will be central in turning that ambition into a reality – helping us to cater for every stage of the production process and creating new jobs and training opportunities for local people.
      “I can’t wait to see work start on the project.”
      The Littlewoods Building in Liverpool, a sprawling art deco siteCredit: Alamy
      The Bunker building was completed in 2015 by regeneration firm Capital and CentricCredit: The Sun
      The high-tech work space which features super-fast broadband sits next to Liverpool’s famous Littlewoods Building which was ravaged by a massive blaze in 2018Credit: The Sun More

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      Liverpool set to rival West Ham in Alex Scott transfer as England youth star continues to shine at Bristol City

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      LIVERPOOL have entered the race for Bristol City starlet Alex Scott, according to reports.The teenage wonderkid has impressed in the Championship for the Westcountry side this season.
      Alex Scott has made 86 appearances for Bristol CityCredit: Rex
      Scott, 19, recently represented England Under-20s during the international break.
      And according to the Mail, Liverpool sent scouts to watch Scott during the Young Lions’ clash with Germany last month.
      Head of recruitment Dave Fallows and chief scout Barry Hunter are claimed to have been in attendance, when the Guernsey-born ace played 70 minutes as his side secured a 2-0 victory.
      Scott became eighth-tier Guernsey’s youngest ever player aged 16 during the 2019-20 season.
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      He subsequently signed for Bristol City, establishing himself as a key man for Nigel Pearson’s side while still a teen.
      The midfielder has made 86 appearances for the Ashton Gate side thus far, scoring six goals and laying on seven assists.
      Back in February he featured as his team lost 3-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, having netted in their previous tie against West Brom.
      After the City clash, Pep Guardiola labelled Scott an “unbelievable player”.
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      To sign Scott, Liverpool will have to see off stern competition.
      West Ham have also sent scouts to watch him in recent months.
      While Prem rivals Wolves are also keen.
      Liverpool are eager to strengthen their midfield this summer, having identified it as an area of weakness.
      Jude Bellingham is high up on their list of targets.
      And reports in Spain have linked them with Real Madrid ace Aurelien Tchouameni.
      Scott, 19, impressed against Manchester CityCredit: Reuters More

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      Virgil van Dijk is FAR better than Man Utd’s Nemanja Vidic after his impact at Liverpool, claims Jamie Carragher

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER is adamant that Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is “far better than Nemanja Vidic”.The Dutch international defender has been criticised for his recent displays for Reds.
      Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has been criticised for his drop in formCredit: Rex
      Jamie Carragher has leapt to the defence of the Reds starCredit: Alamy
      And he was blasted again for his display in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.
      While attempting to clear the ball, Van Dijk accidentally sent it into the path of Gunners ace Gabriel Martinelli and the forward made no mistake in opening the scoring.
      That led to one Twitter account highlighting the centre-back’s “drop off” in form and referenced previous comparisons to legends “Terry, Kompany, Rio and Vidic”.
      But former Liverpool star Carragher took to Twitter on Monday to hit back at those criticisms and insisted that Van Dijk is the “best centre-back in the league”.
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      He tweeted: “VVD is far better than Vidic, who was a top CB, but have you forgot his performances against Torres?”
      That was a reference to Liverpool’s stunning 4-1 win at Old Trafford in 2009 when Spanish forward Fernando Torres scored twice and tortured ex-United man Vidic, with the Serbian eventually being sent-off.
      Carragher then added: “Rio & JT had poor seasons in their career like all players, VVD is having one now. No CB in the PL era has ever had VVD’s impact on a team. 
      “Never mind the best CB in the league, he’s been the best player in the league along with KDB for four years before this one. 
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      “We have never spoken about other CB’s being the best player before, that shows the level he was at.”
      Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2017 and has helped them to reach three Champions League finals since – winning one in 2019.
      He also played a key role in ending their 30-year title-drought as they became Premier League champions in 2020.
      Van Dijk has also lifted the FA Cup, League Cup, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup during his time at Anfield.
      Vidic, 41, spent eight years at United after arriving from Spartak Moscow in 2006.
      He won the Champions League during that period as well as the Premier League title five times.
      He also three League Cups and the Fifa World Club Cup in his trophy cabinet.
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      Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on linesman’s ‘elbow’ on Andy Robertson during Liverpool’s draw with Arsenal

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      JURGEN KLOPP has given his take on Andy Robertson appearing to be elbowed by the assistant referee during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.Referee Paul Tierney brandished a yellow card to the Scot for his protestations AFTER blowing up for half-time.
      Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis appeared to elbow Andy Robertson
      Robertson was furious as he seemed to suggest the assistant referee had elbowed him
      Jurgen Klopp gave his take on the Robertson incident
      The official was subsequently surrounded by Liverpool players, including a furious Robertson, 29.
      And Jamie Carragher, working on commentary for Sky Sports, quickly claimed that an apoplectic Robertson was “elbowed” by assistant ref Constantine Hatzidakis.
      He tweeted: “Linesman elbow on Robertson!”
      Now Liverpool head coach Klopp has had his say on the bizarre incident.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports, he was asked his thoughts about the incident, to which he responded: “Nothing. I know it happened but I didn’t watch it.
      “If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves. I have nothing else to say about it.”
      The officials were booed off by the crowd after exchanging stern words with Reds skipper Jordan Henderson, who protested his team-mate’s case.
      Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves claimed that Robertson was furious as he entered the tunnel, accusing the official of “elbowing him in the throat”.
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      A statement from the PGMOL read: “PGMOL is aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half-time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield.
      “We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.”
      Roy Keane took a dim view of Robertson, however, calling him a “big baby” and telling him to “concentrate on his defending”.
      The Irishman ranted: “He should be more worried about his defending. Do you know what he is? That Robertson, I’ve watched him a number of times. He’s a big baby. That’s what that guy is.”
      Liverpool came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
      Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus put the Gunners in control on Merseyside.
      Mo Salah pulled one back before half-time, only to miss a penalty in the second period.
      But the hosts did eventually equalise through substitute Roberto Firmino.
      Liverpool pressed for a winner late on in a thrilling finale as Aaron Ramsdale made a sensational stop to deny Salah, before blocking from Ibrahima Konate at the death.
      Reacting to the game as a whole, Klopp added: “A bit typical for us this season. An open game, completely open, they score with the first situation and the second one.
      “Our reaction was good. It was a spectacular game in the end. How we didn’t win it with those late chances I don’t know.
      “I’m caught in between [being happy and not]. I have no problems with drawing. Arsenal were good but they could and should have lost this game. The point for them is better.
      “We had moments and chances where we didn’t finish the situations off. Slightly typical.
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      “They’re flying so they score with their first chance. The goal we scored helped massively. At half-time it wasn’t over. It was a sensational atmosphere. Good moment to get the equaliser.
      “All of a sudden we were in charge of a wild game. We deserved at least a point. If Ibou [Konate] uses his head [for a late chance] it’s a goal. Maybe he slipped. He had a chance, it was just there.” More