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Dimitar Berbatov names signing Liverpool should make
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has named the one signing who he thinks would be an excellent addition to this Liverpool squad.
He told Betfair (cited by Metro): "I see they’ve been linked with Thiago, and I like him, but if he comes, who doesn’t play so he can start? ‘He can play with Fabinho and [Jordan] Henderson and they will be even more powerful, but I’m not certain they need him.
"I’m not sure they need to change too much, maybe a centre-back better than Joe Gomez to play with Van Dijk.
"Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli would be an excellent signing, but apart from that the Reds have an excellent team."
Kai Havertz latest
Rumoured Liverpool target Kai Havertz is pushing to join Chelsea according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has said the Bayer Leverkusen star is wanting to join Frank Lampard's side but that it is up to the two clubs.
Blood Red
Here's this weekend's Blood Red column.
Our man Connor Dunn marks the dawning of a new era for Liverpool with his piece.
Give it a read, Reds!
Steven Gerrard invitation
Steven Gerrard has revealed he was invited to Liverpool's Premier League trophy lift but decided to stay home and watch it with his family.
I was at home watching it on TV. I was invited to go and be around the the players, be with them, but I thought the right thing to do was be at home with my family, and let the players celebrate and enjoy themselves.
The scenes were absolute fantastic. There was no happier house in Formby than my house, let me tell you. I was onboard and all in with Jurgen from day one – from the start he made everyone believe they were about to go on a special journey.
So I was immensely proud when I saw him deliver the title – and there was relief, from waiting so long as a fan and as a player. To watch what it meant for all those players and all the people around them was special.
The Liverpool legend was speaking on a documentary called Jürgen Klopp: Germany’s Greatest Export which is set to be aired on Channel 4 on Monday, 3rd August at 10pm.
VVD is pleased
Virgil van Dijk is loving Liverpool's new Nike kit!
The Dutch colossus is of course already sponsored by the sportswear brand so now he'll be wearing the swoosh not only on his boots.
Good start for Stevie
Steven Gerrard's Rangers side have started the new season with a win.
Former Liverpool player Ryan Kent scored the only goal of the match as the Scottish outfit won 1-0 away from home.
Harry Kewell becomes Oldham boss
Former Liverpool star Harry Kewell has been unveiled as the new Oldham Athletic boss.
The Aussie has previously managed fellow League Two outfits Crawley Town and Notts County.
Upon being announced as the club's new manager, Kewell told: "The one thing I think this club does need is stability and if we can get that then we can start to grow things.
"We've got to get back to the basics and we're having a 'clean slate' here now.
"I think the fans, myself, the owner, everybody wants to start seeing this club progress because we all believe that there's big potential."
Yasser Larouci interest
Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Liverpool youngster Yasser Larouci.
The full-back is claimed to have caught Marcelo Bielsa's eye with the Yorkshire club said to be keeping track of the teenage full-back.
This comes according to The Athletic, as relayed by Metro, who do however go on to suggest the left-back could be out of Leeds' price range.
Who is Billy Hogan?
If you've been wondering who Liverpool's soon to be CEO is then look no further.
Here's a handy little video for you.
FSG make key appointment
Liverpool have hired a new commercial director.
Dan Kay brings you the full story as former Manchester United executive Matt Scammell joins the Reds.
Same goal
Jordan Henderson is loving Liverpool's new Nike home strip.
In case you missed it here's our exclusive with the captain in his own words.
PSG join Thiago Alcantara race
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to join the race to sign Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara.
The midfielder has heavily been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks - with the German outfit having confirmed the Spaniard is seeking a fresh challenge this summer.
PSG are now claimed to be drawing up an offer of €30m for Thiago so say French outlet le10sport.
Thiago transfer strategy
German football expert Raphael Honigstein has said Liverpool staying quiet could be 'part of their transfer strategy' when it comes to potentially signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.
Speaking to Sky Sports, cited by This Is Anfield, he said: "Bayern have put a contract on the table, they thought he’d agreed, he changed his mind and at that moment, of course, the club are thinking ‘OK, he’s got a deal with someone else’.
“But that someone else has yet to reveal their hand. There has been no firm offer from anyone.
“I think Bayern are bracing themselves for Liverpool, because that’s the club he has been linked with and that’s the rumour in the dressing room, that he’s been talking about Liverpool.
“But we haven’t seen any offer from Liverpool coming in.
“Liverpool themselves have, of course, distanced themselves repeatedly from making a move for Thiago.
“Again, that could just be, at this moment in time, part of their strategy.
“But I think Bayern are now more or less resigned to him leaving, which I think is a big blow for them.”
Harvey Elliott exclusive
We've got loads of belter kit content for you today.
And this is right up there.
Harvey Elliott in his own words.
Enjoy!
Classy
Nice to see from Leeds United's owner, this.
Andrea sent a lovely message to Liverpool CEO Peter Moore who is set to step down from his role at the club later this month.
Nemanja Matic hope
Nemanja Matic has said Manchester United can't let Liverpool run away with the Premier League again next season.
The Serbian midfielder, whose side finished 33 points off the pace of the champions, doesn't want to finish so far behind next season.
He told the club's official magazine (cited by the Daily Mail): "Me, personally, I would like to win the Premier League with Manchester United.
"I think that our club always needs to fight for the title.
"We always need to try to do the best for this club, which we are doing at the moment, and I think we cannot allow any club to win the league seven or 10 games before the season finishes. So we have to fight until the end."
Ismaila Sarr competition
Liverpool are reportedly facing competition in the race for rumoured transfer target Ismaila Sarr - reports have suggested.
A report from the Mirror, cited by Sportsmole, has claimed Wolves are tracking the talented youngster.
Sarr caught the eye last season, particularly for his brace against the Reds, and has been tipped for a move away from relegated Watford.
Wolves are monitoring the 22-year-old as a potential replacement for Adama Traore - who has also been linked with a move to Anfield.
I guess we will have to see how this all plays out.
Sold OUT
WOW. This kit is proving popular!
It has reportedly already sold out on Nike's official website.
Crazy fast.
This is what Nike will have hoped for when they battled it out with New Balance for the right to become Liverpool's chief manufacturer.
Curtis Jones wants legendary status
Curtis Jones is loving Liverpool's new Nike kit.
The Scouser has also spoken in his own words on what is an historic day for the club.
You will not want to miss this.
Looking fresh
Here's Liverpool Women star Melissa Lawley looking flawless in her new Nike shirt.
Oh and here's an exclusive for you while you are here. It is from Lawley, in her own words.
Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and having previously been at Arsenal and Manchester City it has helped me step up to that environment. Hopefully I can help push the team on and get back to where we should be.
It’s an extra responsibility now that I’m one of the more experienced players in the squad. But there are a lot of leaders in our team. I look lead by example setting high standards in training every day and hopefully I can be a person some of the other players feel that they can talk to as I’ve been there before. I’m a people person and if someone does need help, I can give them the best advice possible.
New Kids on the Kop
This picture gallery is soooooo cool.
I feel a bit cooler having looked at it so I think you should do the same.
Some super talented up and coming artists from Merseyside have modelled the Reds' new Nike strip.
You can see it in all its glory right here.
Honestly, go check it out.
Get your ECHO
We've teamed up with Nike and Liverpool for this special souvenir edition of the ECHO.
It includes exclusive chats with Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Vicky Jepson and more.
Don't forget to pick up a copy!
Liverpool unveil Nike kit
Today is finally the day! Liverpool and Nike have released the Reds' 2020/21 home strip.
And it is a beauty!
Here's a lovely video of the lads modelling it and I will be sure to bring you loads more content throughout this morning.
Liverpool 2020/21 Nike home kit unveiled
Liverpool's new 2020/21 Nike home kit has been unveiled!
What do you we think, Reds fans?
Napoli name Koulibaly price
Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has officially set Kalidou Koulibaly’s price, insisting the centre-back will not leave for less than £81m.
The Senegal international has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool.
The Serie A side are open to a sale, but not on the cheap, with the Napoli chief confirming his side's stance on Sky Italia, cited by the Metro.
"Kalidou is a wonderful person and of course it’d be sad to lose him. Everything has a time and a place, even when it comes to going our separate ways.
"Having said that, we don’t have €90m (£81m) on the table and in any case, it takes two to separate."
ICYMI
Caoimhe O'Neill is the lucky lady who gets to guide you through all of today's action.
But until she's up and reporting for duty, have a read of some of these Liverpool tales to start your day!
Rise and shine!
Rise and shine, Reds fans!
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