With Thibaut Courtois insistent on a move away from Chelsea, the FC crew evaluate his potential replacement: Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri talks about Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga transfer speculation.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explains his decision to bring in Alisson and reaffirms his support for Loris Karius.
Leicester City’s Kasper Schmeichel has told ESPN he believes this summer of record-breaking transfer fees for goalkeepers reflects how important the position has become for title-chasing clubs, and thinks that Paris Saint-Germain’s €222m signing of Neymar last summer has sparked the surge in prices for top No. 1s.
Liverpool paid the largest ever amount for a goalkeeper to sign Brazil international Alisson from Roma for £67m earlier this summer, a fee which is set to be eclipsed by Chelsea…

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FC’s Stevie Nicol feels Liverpool have strengthened in all the right areas to challenge for the Premier League title this season.

With the start of the Premier League just around the corner, the ESPN FC crew assess Liverpool’s chances of besting Manchester City this season.

With all their new faces under the same roof for the first time, Liverpool had their raft of new signings perform karaoke as a mass initiation ceremony at their training base in France.

Alisson kicked off with an Oasis classic, before Virgil van Dijk stunned his audience into silence with a subdued rendition of the slightly obscure Fabolous track “Into You” from 2003.

Xherdan Shaqiri then got things back on track by belting out a bit of Bob Marley (an Anfield terrace favourite) before Naby Keita…

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With the start of the Premier League just around the corner, the ESPN FC crew assess Liverpool’s chances of besting Manchester City this season.

Jurgen Klopp contends his top players ‘don’t use Liverpool and then go,’ but Shaka Hislop explains why that’s not a sure thing.

The ESPN FC panel answer your tweets on what they’re expecting from Liverpool this season, who should captain Arsenal and much more.

Jurgen Klopp says Xherdan Shaqiri’s first appearance for the Reds surpassed his expectations.

Xherdan Shaqiri comes on in the second half to set up Daniel Sturridge and score a brilliant bicycle kick as Liverpool take down Manchester United 4-1.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will make his debut in Saturday’s friendly against Napoli, manager Jurgen Klopp has said.
The 25-year-old Brazil international joined from AS Roma last month, smashing the world-record transfer fee for a goalkeeper in a deal worth up to £64 million.
Alisson started training with Liverpool earlier this week following a break after Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
“It’s pretty likely [he’ll make his debut]. We should not waste time,” Klopp told Liverpool’s website.
“Then…

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Jurgen Klopp contends his top players ‘don’t use Liverpool and then go,’ but Shaka Hislop explains why that’s not a sure thing.

The ESPN FC panel answer your tweets on what they’re expecting from Liverpool this season, who should captain Arsenal and much more.

Mark Ogden thinks Man City are still the team to beat in the Premier League, but Liverpool have all the pieces in place to bring home the trophy.

Jurgen Klopp says Xherdan Shaqiri’s first appearance for the Reds surpassed his expectations.

Xherdan Shaqiri comes on in the second half to set up Daniel Sturridge and score a brilliant bicycle kick as Liverpool take down Manchester United 4-1.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Goalkeeper Alisson Becker said”I feel at home already” with Liverpool after he completed his first training session with his new club.
Alisson trained with the Liverpool squad for the first time on Tuesday at their five-day training camp in Evian, France.
The Brazil international, who joined from Roma in a £65 million deal earlier this month, was not present on the team’s preseason tour of the United States, having been granted an extended break after featuring at…

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In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explains his decision to bring in Alisson and reaffirms his support for Loris Karius.

With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.
Jurgen Klopp has defended Liverpool’s world record £67 million move for Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, telling ESPN FC that a move for Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak would have cost even more.
Alisson, who played in all of Brazil’s games during their run to the World Cup quarterfinals earlier this summer, is set to link up with the Liverpool squad when they return from their preseason tour of the United States next week.
Having insisted throughout last season that he was happy with Loris Karius…

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AS Roma’s Eusebio Di Francesco insists he must remain quiet on why the club failed to sign Malcolm ahead of Barcelona but is happy with they squad he has.

With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.

Former Barcelona star and current La Liga ambassador Patrick Kluivert shares his thoughts on his son Justin’s move from Ajax to Roma. Roma confirmed the signing of Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olsen from Copenhagen as a replacement for Alisson, who joined Liverpool last Thursday.
Alisson became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he moved to Liverpool for €62.5 million, while Olsen has cost Roma for €8.5m with performances related bonuses which could see the deal rise by up to €3.5m.
Roma also confirmed that Copenhagen retain the right to 10 percent of any profit should the Sweden No. 1 be sold…

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With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.

Liverpool’s record bid for Roma goalkeeper Alisson was too good to refuse, according to AS Roma’s director of football.

Steve Nicol is over the moon with Liverpool’s reported agreement to sign Alisson, explaining what the much sought-after goalkeeper brings to the club.
Francesco Totti says Roma had no choice but to accept Liverpool’s €62.5 million offer for Alisson.
The Brazilian was the standout goalkeeper in Serie A last season and this deal means the Giallorossi are now in the market for a replacement. But Totti, who now works as a sporting director for the club, insists they are looking to spend the money on improving the overall quality of the squad.
“We could not refuse such an offer,” he said. “The figures on the transfer market have changed…

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With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.
Liverpool’s move for Alisson Becker triggered a massive reaction among their supporters. This was the clearest indication to them that Liverpool meant business at last, perhaps even enough to end a 28-year league title drought.
That seems presumptuous, though, completely ignoring the reigning champions and their 100 points. Manchester City haven’t stood still either, signing Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez. They’ve sold nobody and can look forward to a full season from Benjamin Mendy this time….

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With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.

The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Jose Mourinho’s negativity at Man United, how many trophies Liverpool will win this season and much more.

Liverpool’s record bid for Roma goalkeeper Alisson was too good to refuse, according to AS Roma’s director of football.

Steve Nicol is over the moon with Liverpool’s reported agreement to sign Alisson, explaining what the much sought-after goalkeeper brings to the club.

Shaka Hislop explains why he’s certain Liverpool will get a return on their reported £66.9 million investment should Alisson agree to move to Anfield.
Roma are not in any rush to replace Alisson following his move to Liverpool, sporting director Monchi has said.
Alisson’s move for an initial €62.5 million — a world record for a goalkeeper — went through on Thursday.
Monchi said Copenhagen’s Sweden international goalkeeper Robin Olsen was a candidate but added that he would not be hurried into any signing.
“He’s an option, but he’s not the only one,” he told a news conference. “We’re working calmly and without rushing things.
“The best…

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The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Jose Mourinho’s negativity at Man United, how many trophies Liverpool will win this season and much more.

With Alisson’s move from Roma to Liverpool now official, the ESPN FC guys discuss where the club will finish with the Brazil goalkeeper on board.

Liverpool’s record bid for Roma goalkeeper Alisson was too good to refuse, according to AS Roma’s director of football.

Steve Nicol is over the moon with Liverpool’s reported agreement to sign Alisson, explaining what the much sought-after goalkeeper brings to the club.

Shaka Hislop explains why he’s certain Liverpool will get a return on their reported £66.9 million investment should Alisson agree to move to Anfield.
New Liverpool signing Alisson says Mohamed Salah played a part in his world-record £56 million transfer to Anfield
Alisson, who becomes the most expensive goalkeeper in football history, will be reunited with former Roma teammate Salah, and revealed the Egypt international urged him to join.
“Yesterday, [Salah] sent me a message to say ‘Hey, what are you waiting for?'” he said. “As the negotiations were at an advanced stage, I replied to him straight away saying ‘Calm down, I’m on my way!’
“I’m…

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