AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC - September 17, 2024

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90' + 3'

F. ChiesaM. Salah

90' + 3'

W. EndoA. Mac Allister

M. GabbiaF. Tomori

84'

N. OkaforA. Morata

84'

80'

I. Konate

79'

J. GomezT. Alexander-Arnold

T. AbrahamR. Loftus-Cheek

69'

EmersonD. Calabria

69'

68'

L. DiazC. Gakpo

68'

D. NunezD. Jota

67'

D. Szoboszlai

53'

A. Mac Allister

L. TorrianiM. Maignan

51'

41'

V. Van Dijk

Y. Fofana

31'

23'

I. Konate

D. Calabria

22'

C. Pulisic

What's Buzzing

World Soccer Talk

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Luka Modric names Jose Mourinho as ‘most important factor’ for Real Madrid arrival while leaving door open to return after retirement https://t.co/yb6rFY777A

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“Cristiano will reach 1,000 goals for sure" - AS catches up with Luka Modric https://t.co/1rfgWzWHeR #RealMadrid #Mourinho #Modric #ChampionsLeague #ACMilan

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Christian Pulisic included in Milan’s Europa League squad as USMNT star achieves another career milestone with stunning 11-season record https://t.co/n6k2H2Ttai

The Anfield Wrap

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Wherever we go, our fans and their flags follow us thousands of miles 🚩 Ceri, Jenna and Kirsty went to discover the stories behind them alongside some special guests ❤️

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🤍🏡 Luka Modrić on Marca’s newspaper: “Real Madrid is my home and I’d like to come back one day”.

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Liverpool transfer news: Reds break world transfer record with spectacular last-minute transferRead more.

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Liverpool transfer news: Sporting director confirms African star is coming to RedsRead more.

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Liverpool's 'final push' for surprise midfield transfer failed at final hurdleRead more.

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Liverpool transfer news: African star is coming to Reds after last-minute decisionRead more.

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Best and Worst Signings 🤩☠️

Barça looking great...but Liverpool another story. Judging six summer deals 🎥

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Liverpool's last-minute bid confirms Andoni Iraola's short-term plansRead more.

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EPL Transfer Window Grades 🔠Running down how every club performed during manic summer spending 📲

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Liverpool summer transfers ranked: Best to worst from Andoni Iraola 2026 windowComprehensive player-by-player rankings and grades for every Liverpool summer transfer under Andoni Iraola, from best to worst.

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Arsenal Rivals Done Enough? 🤔Have big teams had good enough windows to stop a second title for Gunners? 📲

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Deadline Day WRAP UP ⏰Balogun deal collapses as Man City goes BIG for Enzo. Rewind a mad, mad day 📲

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Now That Was a WILD Window 🫨

This transfer season has had it all, peep the wrap up 🎥

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Andoni Iraola gives 25-year-old Liverpool star one season to save his career Read more.

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Richard Hughes rejects two late €100m offers for Liverpool starRead more.

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Madness at Liverpool and things are about to get worseRead more.

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Liverpool duo return to training after deadline day deals fall throughBoth Cody Gakpo and Giorgi Mamardashvili have remained Liverpool players, despite strong links away, so will this be an issue for Andoni Iraola?

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Surprise: Liverpool pick striker to backup Alexander IsakRead more.

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Agree a deal now! Perfect Liverpool signing is right thereRead more.

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Ranking Liverpool's five best deadline day signings of the summer transfer windowA comprehensive look back at Liverpool's most successful eleventh-hour acquisitions, ranking the five greatest deadline day transfer deals.

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Surprise as Liverpool reject offers; Andoni Iraola wants stars to stayRead more.

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Liverpool transfer news: Reds officially announce £30m signingLiverpool have officially completed a £30 million deal beating Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to the teenage prodigy.

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Liverpool agree new long-term deal for 18-year-old sensationRead more.

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Liverpool confirm final decision on sensation after major transfer update Read more.

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CONFIRMED: Harvey Elliott leave Liverpool to join Valencia on loanHarvey Elliott has officially completed a deadline-day loan move to La Liga side Valencia, bringing a temporary halt to his Anfield career.

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Elliott to Valencia 🇪🇸English midfielder off to Spain on loan with no option to buy

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Liverpool can now agree important deal before transfer deadline Read more.

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Incredible, Liverpool make last-minute bid for Chelsea star Read more.

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Why Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have landed a 'huge upgrade' in Bradley BarcolaWhy Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool's blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola is a 'huge upgrade' for the Reds' attack this season.

Still No CDM or RB 🥲

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Liverpool Summer of '26 🇪🇸 Victor Muñoz (23) - Banger signing 🇺🇾 Ronald Araújo (27) - Stop gap 🇫🇷 Bradley Barcola (23)- Elite signing Investment in youth 🇫🇷 Djylian N’Guessan (18) Big talent 🇧🇪 Lucca Brughmans (18) 🧤 Future No. 1 🇨🇴 Samuel Martinez (17) Big talent

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Deadline Day Transfer Stance 🚫Liverpool with no more incoming transfers planned as Minteh and Sarr bids rejected (talkSPORT)

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Gakpo Committed to Liverpool 🔴Dutch striker held 'clear-the-air' talks with owners following transfer interest

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Liverpool make decision on future of 18-year-old starletRead more.

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Euro giants eye deal for Liverpool striker Read more.

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Liverpool's Squad Cost 💰Breaking down the price of XI following club-record $166M blockbuster transfer of Bradley Barcola

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Romano: ‘Here we go’ – Milan reach agreement with Lyon over FofanaYoussouf Fofana has been experiencing the final day of the window at home, waiting for a call to leave AC Milan. Now, it has arrived.

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GdS: How Gasperini thwarted a potential blockbuster involving Roma, Chelsea and MilanGian Piero Gasperini is single-handedly responsible for stopping a triple deal involving Roma, Chelsea and AC Milan.

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Striker's future decided, on brink of Liverpool agreementRead more.

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Sportitalia: Why Milan walked away from pursuit of Dortmund-bound Arsenal talentAC Milan were strongly linked with a move for Ethan Nwaneri in recent weeks, but decided not to pursue him past a certain point.

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Ultimatum given as Liverpool set to miss out on in demand midfielderRead more.

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Crazy u-turn: Last-gasp Liverpool deal could be back onRead more.

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Bradley Barcola reveals Liverpool teammate who wouldn't stop texting him to seal Anfield transferNew Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola reveals which Reds teammate constantly texted him behind the scenes to urge him to finalise his £123 million move.

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Liverpool fail to fix major weakness as key transfer target nears move to ChelseaLiverpool have, for the fourth summer in a row, failed to sign a defensive midfielder, while a key target "agrees personal terms" with Chelsea.

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Theo Hernandez and Paolo Maldini send messages to Leao after Milan exit: "A legend"Theo Hernandez and Paolo Maldini have sent a message to Rafael Leao after his exit from AC Milan was confirmed over the weekend.

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Bid rejected: Chelsea open door for Liverpool to steal midfielderRead more.

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Wow! Liverpool have signed their own Eli Junior Kroupi and he's phenomenalRead more.

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Federico Chiesa transfer news: Father breaks silence on Liverpool forward's plansFederico Chiesa's father has broken his silence on the Liverpool forward's future amid persistent links with a return to Serie A. Find out what he said here.

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SportMediaset: Milan make late move for Lecce star who wants €25-30m move - the situationAC Milan are making a late push to try and sign Lecce's star defender Tiago Gabriel before the deadline, a journalist has claimed.

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GdS: Tomori 'considering' offer from Fulham with Milan exclusion confirmedFikayo Tomori could make a move on deadline day, with an offer from Fulham on the table being evaluated.

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Real Madrid ready to agree move: Liverpool can finally land midfielder todayRead more.

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Liverpool Transfer News: Reds accept late offer for forwardRead more.

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Seven deals Liverpool could look to complete before the transfer deadlineExplore the deals Liverpool could still look to complete before the summer transfer window shuts, from potential late attacking reinforcements to key youth and

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"Taught me a lot" - Gimenez reflects on time at Milan after sealing Porto switchSantiago Gimenez has introduced himself at FC Porto, admitting that things with AC Milan did not go as he had hoped.

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Liverpool can solve all their issues with one transfer, it’s not Ismaila Sarr Read more.

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Harvey Elliott lifts lid on decision to leave Liverpool for Valencia on loanHarvey Elliott has lifted the lid on his decision to swap Liverpool for Valencia on loan

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Di Marzio: Milan and Lyon working to resolve 'snags' in Fofana deal - the latestIt looked as though Youssouf Fofana was heading for a return to Ligue 1, but the deal between AC Milan and Lyon has hit some difficulties.

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Leao bids emotional goodbye to Milan: "Thank you from the heart to everyone"Rafael Leao has delivered an emotional goodbye message to AC Milan as a club and the supporters, insisting he will remain a fan.

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Two offers for forward; Liverpool will agree deal todayRead more.

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AC Milan Deadline Day LIVE: Hutchinson signs with more late business possibleThe final day of the 2026 summer transfer window is upon us. Will AC Milan be busy? Find out over the course of the day.

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Liverpool given green light to sign £38m star after rivals pivotRead more.

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Liverpool Transfer News: Andoni Iraola ready to commit U-turn over 28-year-old forwardRead more.

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Liverpool have snatched ideal Alexander Isak replacement forward from under Arsenal's nosesRead more.

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Wonderkid set to join Liverpool as deal confirmedRead more.

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Sensational defender confirms he is joining Liverpool as deadline day approachesRead more.

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Richard Hughes is wasting €65m trying to replace beloved Liverpool starRead more.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea to signing with sudden late offerRead more.

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Official: AC Milan sign Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest on initial loan dealAC Milan have officially announced the signing of forward Omari Hutchinson, who joins on a loan with option to buy deal from Nottingham Forest.

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Attacker jets in for medical as Liverpool agree surprise transferRead more.

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Liverpool receive fresh approach for Jurgen Klopp favourite, he's goneRead more.

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"So many dreams" - Davide Ancelotti responds to idea of following father and coaching MilanDavide Ancelotti has suggested that coaching AC Milan could be one of his dreams, just like his father famously did.

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Euro giants prepare for exit of 'incredible' Liverpool target after major transfer updateRead more.

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Guardiola uses Milan and Reijnders as example in expletive Man City rant - videoA clip has surfaced from the new Manchester City documentary showing Pep Guardiola making an example of AC Milan to Tijjani Reijnders.

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Di Marzio: Sassuolo accelerating quickly to secure deal for Milan midfielderAC Milan seem to be close to finally finding a solution for Warren Bondo, with Sassuolo on the verge of landing him.

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Liverpool’s deal for African star is edging closer, massive transfer news confirms itRead more.

Liverpool's Big Money Attack 🤑

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Three of the five most expensive players in Premier League history now play for Liverpool: 🔴 Alexander Isak — £124.3m 🔴 Bradley Barcola — £121m 🔵 Morgan Rogers — £117m 🩵 Elliot Anderson — £116m 🔴 Florian Wirtz — £115m fees via The Athletic & include add-ons.

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Liverpool face race against time for Ismaïla Sarr after Crystal Palace reject improved bidLiverpool face a race against time to secure Ismaïla Sarr after Crystal Palace knocked back an improved offer from Anfield.

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Cody Gakpo transfer latest: Liverpool make final decision amid Man City interest and Ismaila Sarr linksCody Gakpo is set to stay at Anfield after Liverpool ran out of time to secure a replacement before the transfer window closed.

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Liverpool’s Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham rescheduled to avoid fixture conflictLiverpool's Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham has been rescheduled after a fixture conflict with Everton, with the EFL blaming UEFA for the change.

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Alexis Mac Allister confirms Liverpool futureAlexis Mac Allister clarifies his Liverpool future amid transfer speculation, confirming his commitment to the Reds under Andoni Iraola.

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GdS: Milan's incomings considered done with Hutchinson barring 'significant opportunities'AC Milan will not be agitating to make any deadline day signings as things currently stand, according to a report.

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Liverpool confirm 'excellent' forward deal Read more.

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Bradley Barcola reveals 'biggest' Liverpool ambition after completing £123m transferBradley Barcola reveals his ultimate Liverpool ambition and Premier League title dream after completing a blockbuster £123 million transfer from PSG.

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Gary Neville warns Liverpool transfer strategy leaves Andoni Iraola 'short'Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has expressed his concerns about Liverpool’s lack of activity in the summer transfer window.

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Bradley Barcola's new squad number revealed, following some not so Liverpool greatsFind out what shirt number Bradley Barcola will be wearing at Liverpool

Barcola's Message to LFC 🗣️

Liverpool FC

@LFC

"It’s a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool. I’m very happy." 🗣️❤️

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Richard Hughes now has last-ditch chance to fix major Liverpool problem area Read more.

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Liverpool seal stunning £123m signing of Bradley Barcola from PSGLiverpool have officially completed the blockbuster signing of France international winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123m

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Chelsea star identified as Liverpool's "dream" Mohamed Salah replacementDespite chasing Ismaïla Sarr, Yankuba Minteh and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, which Chelsea player have Liverpool identified as their "dream target"?

Allez Les Rouges 🔴

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Bradley Barcola is a Red. Allez Les Rouges.

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Bradley Barcola is officially a Liverpool player 🔴🇫🇷

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Liverpool Unveils Barcola 🇫🇷French attacker joins Reds from PSG for $167M fee

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CorSport: A drought to end and a desire for revenge - Pulisic hoping for involvement vs. JuventusChristian Pulisic is yet to play a single minute for AC Milan so far this season, but he wants to convince Ruben Amorim this week.

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Fabregas reveals lesson learned from Milan defeat: "Can't always play our way"Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has admitted that last season's defeat to AC Milan taught him some important lessons.

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25-year-old Liverpool star wants out as Fabrizio Romano confirms £30m dealRead more.

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Barcola's Family Helped Him Reach the 🔝Liverpool's soon-to-be big signing has quite the story

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsNewcastle players look revitalized, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace

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Liverpool transfer news: Advanced talks underway for Saint-Étienne starlet Djylian N’GuessanLiverpool are set to sign 18 year old Lucca Brughmans from Genk and they're also in "advanced talks" to recruit another teenager from Saint-Étienne.

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Moretto: Milan's stance on Saelemaekers crystal clear after Atalanta approachThere are rumours about several AC Milan exits in the final 48 hours of the window, but Alexis Saelemaekers will not be one of them.

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Liverpool complete defender signing, announcement is imminentRead more.

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Bradley Barcola cannot believe his eyes: Forward getting 130% pay rise as contract deal leakedRead more.

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Liverpool ready to strike deal with Euro giants for ‘outstanding’ star Read more.

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GdS: Why everyone at Milan agrees on Hutchinson signing and €50m optionOmari Hutchinson is a signing that has raised some eyebrows, but AC Milan see him as a very useful wild card for Ruben Amorim.

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Tuttosport: Krösche back on Milan's radar with Eintracht split possible - the situationAC Milan did not welcome Markus Krösche at the start of the summer despite it looking like everything was done, but it might not be over yet.

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Liverpool "reach agreement" to sign Belgian wonderkid Lucca Brughmans in £30m dealAmid speculation that Giorgi Mamardashvili will leave to join Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have "reached an agreement" to sign a replacement for £30m.

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Liverpool open talks in sensational £75m deal for Chelsea forwardRead more.

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Reports: Fonseca reunion on the cards as Lyon and Milan finalise Fofana agreementAC Milan seem to have finally found a solution for Youssouf Fofana, who is heading for a return to Ligue 1.

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Cesena 1-1 Milan Primavera: Nolli scores as Rossoneri settle for a pointMilan Primavera were forced to settle for a draw with Cesena on Sunday, though they did come from behind to secure it.

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Watch: Omari Hutchinson arrives for medical ahead of Milan loan moveOmari Hutchinson has arrived to begin his medical this morning ahead of sealing an official loan switch to AC Milan.

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Moretto: 'Keeping him high on the list' - Milan still interested in Real Madrid starlet EndrickAC Milan tried to explore the possibility of signing Endrick from Real Madrid, but they did not get sufficient opening.

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Andoni Iraola has just found Liverpool's next Sadio ManeRead more.

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Wow! Liverpool might have actually cloned Steven Gerrard, his regen is incredibleRead more.

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Jamie Leweling: Germany star improves Liverpool - Value AdderRead more.

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Father confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool starRead more.

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Liverpool draw up back-up plan if they can't get forward deal over the lineRead more.

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Gakpo out, £70m African forward in: Andoni Iraola's new priority Read more.

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Deal on! Liverpool moving forward on electric wingerRead more.

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Deal off: Liverpool take dramatic last-minute u-turn to collapse agreementRead more.

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Richard Hughes to repeat Hugo Ekitike trick with deal for £64m forwardRead more.

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Pressing problems and beating the block: Tactical analysis of AC Milan 2-0 VeneziaAC Milan made it two wins out of two to begin the Serie A season as they beat Venezia 2-0 at home on Friday night.

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Watch: Hutchinson lands in Italy ahead of signing for AC Milan on loanOmari Hutchinson has landed in Italy ahead of joining AC Milan, with a deal agreed with Nottingham Forest less than 24 hours ago.

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Liverpool forward deal now in Leeds United's hands Read more.

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Richard Hughes risking it all with £85m forward dealRead more.

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Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola angered by substitution delay before Forest penaltyAndoni Iraola revealed his frustration after being unable to make substitutions before Nottingham Forest were awarded a penalty at Liverpool

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Liverpool on the verge of signing 18 year old Giorgi Mamardashvili replacementIt is all happening at Liverpool with little over 48 hours until the transfer window slams shut. Most of the focus has been on wide attackers. Bradley Barcola i

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Report: 'A-level' Endrick, Karetsas and Hutchinson - Milan's search for an attacking midfielder concludesThis has been a big summer for AC Milan, but some feel that the club haven't fully achieved what they had hoped with the lack of an 'A-level' midfielder.

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Vitiello: Milan could make another move for Krösche after unsatisfied reports from GermanyThis summer, AC Milan tried to hire Markus Krösche to be their new sporting director. However, the German never arrived.

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Richard Hughes' Liverpool exit raises serious questions about the Reds' summer spendingIt has been one of the worst kept secrets in football, but Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool is about to come to an end. As reported by journalist Romain Molina

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Bianchin states Milan are considering not signing another defender: "Change the level"After talk of the opposite all summer, it seems that AC Milan may not sign another central defender in the final days of the mercato.

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Schira: 'Prefers being sidelined to leaving' - Tomori could stay at Milan after rejecting three offersIt seems that Fikayo Tomori could see out the final year of his AC Milan contract if things don't change between now and the mercato's end.

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest takeaways: 2 winners and 2 losers from disappointing draw at AnfieldLiverpool stumbled to a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday as summer signing Victor Munoz's thunderstrike meant Liverpool came away with a point. Da

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Virgil van Dijk excited to welcome “very good player" Bradley Barcola to LiverpoolDespite being yet to win two matches into this Premier League this season, held to 2-2 draws by both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, there are reasons f