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Albert Riera

Albert Riera admits he’d love Liverpool move

ALBERT RIERA has revealed his desire to return to English football with Liverpool. Read

Alan Irvine

David Moyes will buy wisely – Alan Irvine

ALAN IRVINE is confident that David Moyes will continue to make Everton a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League this season. Read

Neil Mellor relishes battle with old Mersey rivals Everton

THEY have their own personal reasons for wanting to get the better of Everton at Deepdale tonight. Read

Sporting Lisbon say they won’t sell Joao Moutinho

EVERTON will face a fight to sign Joao Moutinho after his club declared they had no intention of selling him. Read

Neil Mellor relishes battle with old Mersey rivals Everton

THEY have their own personal reasons for wanting to get the better of Everton at Deepdale tonight. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

David Moyes targeting a move for Joao Moutinho

JOAO MOUTINHO has emerged as a major target for Everton as David Moyes prepares to begin his recruitment drive. Read

Cambridge United 4, Everton 2

DAVID MOYES began the afternoon taunting opposite number and lifelong Evertonian Gary Brabin for sporting colours more associated with the other side of Stanley Park. Read

Mehmet Topal

Everton FC are priced out of Mehmet Topal deal

EVERTON are set to be priced out of their pursuit of Turkish midfielder Mehmet Topal – as it emerged the player won’t push for a move from Galatasaray. Read

Mehmet Topal

David Moyes will have to up bid for Mehmet Topal

GALATASARAY are set to play hardball in their attempts to head off Everton’s interest in Mehmet Topal. Read

Gareth Barry, England

Rafa Benitez sights still on Gareth Barry

LIVERPOOL will remain confident of sealing the signature of Gareth Barry despite his return to pre-season training with Aston Villa today. Read

Rafa Benitez wants assurances over Ryan Babel

RAFAEL BENITEZ will seek reassurances from Dutch officials after Ryan Babel’s Olympic call-up yesterday. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

Round keen on Everton switch

STEVE ROUND is ready to accept the role as David Moyes’s number two – although Chelsea and FC Twente are set to make late attempts to change his mind. Read

Peter Crouch

Arsenal to pull out of Crouch race if Adebayor stays

LIVERPOOL have suffered another blow in their attempts to raise transfer funds with the sale of Peter Crouch. Read

Nikola Saric and Andrea Dossena

Rafa Benitez to seal double capture of Nikola Saric and Andrea Dossena

LIVERPOOL are set to complete two transfer deals – after beating a host of top clubs to one of Europe’s most promising young strikers. Read

Joseph Yobo and Tony Hibbert

Everton sweating on Joseph Yobo and Tony Hibbert

EVERTON are facing a potential defensive injury crisis ahead of the new season. Read

Everton chief Keith Wyness calls for financial balance

EVERTON are calling for help in trying to close the “dangerous” gap between Champions League and UEFA Cup prize money. Read

Alvaro Arbeloa is welcomed to Melwood by Rafael Benitez - Picture: EDDIE BARFORD

Alvaro Arbeloa wants Cristiano Ronaldo to join Real Madrid

ALVARO ARBELOA has echoed the thoughts of all Premier League defenders – by admitting he hopes Cristiano Ronaldo joins his former club Real Madrid. Read

Joleon Lescott - England

Joleon Lescott: Lee Carsley hard to replace

JOLEON LESCOTT reckons replacing Lee Carsley will be Everton’s toughest task in the transfer window. Read

Liverpool FC's Martin Skrtel

Martin Skrtel happy to throw himself into the skirmish

MARTIN SKRTEL has pinpointed his liking for the physical battle as the secret of his early Anfield success. Read

Yossi Benayoun

Yossi Benayoun may be sold to raise cash

LIVERPOOL will consider cashing in on Yossi Benayoun if they receive any concrete offers. Read

Author Profile

Nick Smith is deputy sports editor of the Liverpool Daily Post. He has covered Liverpool and Everton football clubs - as well as Blackburn Rovers! - at home and abroad during his 10 years as a sports writer. Tel: 0151 472 2588

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