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Chelsea may be Michael Ballack's last club as a professional footballer

GERMANY captain Michael Ballack admits Chelsea may be his last club as a professional footballer. Read

Everton FC's Tim Cahill

Tim Cahill is desperate to build on last season at Everton

TIM CAHILL has revealed his burning desire to help Everton build on last season’s achievements. Read

Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez set to be handed a double financial boost for summer spending

RAFAEL BENITEZ has received a double boost in his bid to raise transfer funds for Gareth Barry and David Silva. Read

Tranmere Rovers to host Liverpool on July 12th

LIVERPOOL will play Tranmere Rovers in a pre-season friendly for the first time in 15 years next month. Read

Everton FC's Ayegbeni Yakubu

Ayegbeni Yakubu keen to start scoring again for Everton

YAKUBU is desperate to start hitting the goal trail once again ahead of his return to pre-season training with Everton. Read

silva 100

Rafa Benitez may look to secure David Silva signing

LIVERPOOL are weighing up a move for Spain’s Euro 2008 star David Silva. Read

Chance to play in Paris XI

LIVERPOOL youngsters have the chance to put their England credentials to the test this weekend. Read

Jamie Carragher leads tributes as John Arne Riise signs in at AS Roma

JOHN ARNE RIISE revealed his craving for a new challenge prompted his switch from the Premier League to Italy. Read

John Arne Riise

John Arne Riise ends his Anfield career

JOHN ARNE RIISE’S Liverpool career finally came to an end last night when Roma confirmed his signing. Read

Victor Anichebe

Victor Anichebe aims to make big impact at Everton

VICTOR ANICHEBE has underlined his determination to make an impact for Nigeria – before spearheading their Olympic campaign later this summer. Read

James Milner

James Milner price set to cool Liverpool's interest

LIVERPOOL could end their pursuit of James Milner if Newcastle United hold out for more than £7million for the winger. Read

David Villa

David Villa denies Liverpool link as he concentrates on Euro 2008

DAVID VILLA has moved swiftly to stamp on any speculation linking him with Liverpool. Read

Pepe Reina

Liverpool's Pepe Reina is delighted to ‘fill in’ for Iker Casillas

PEPE REINA is determined to make his mark on Euro 2008 when he gets his first chance to make an appearance in the tournament tonight. Read

Phil Neville

Phil Neville: Everton must go for top four spot

PHIL NEVILLE wants Everton to lead the crusade against the Premier League becoming “boring”. Read

Gareth Barry, England

Martin O’Neill admits that Gareth Barry wants to go to Liverpool

LIVERPOOL will make a fourth bid for Gareth Barry after Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill admitted for the first time that he is resigned to losing his captain. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

David Moyes checks out Mariusz Lewandowski but late penalty ruins Polish midfielder’s night

MARIUSZ LEWANDOWSKI has emerged as the latest midfield target for Everton. Read

Liverpool target Aistair Mackintosh leaves Eastlands

MANCHESTER CITY last night confirmed the departure of highly-rated chief executive Alistair Mackintosh – who Tom Hicks has reportedly earmarked to replace Rick Parry at Liverpool. Read

Pole provides a different kind of risk

IN the wake of losing their manager to Chelsea, Portugal went into hiding and took a vow of silence yesterday. Read

Everton FC Manager, David Moyes

Everton boss David Moyes admits being fan of Portugal star Joao Moutinho

DAVID MOYES has revealed his admiration for Joao Moutinho – but has yet to make an approach for the Portugal midfielder. Read

Gareth Barry, Aston Villa

Liverpool FC prepare to up bid for Gareth Barry

LIVERPOOL are weighing up their next move for Gareth Barry wary of the possibility that Aston Villa could reject a £15million bid. Read

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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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