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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

Aaron Ramsey, Cardiff City

Aaron Ramsey had favoured an Everton move

AARON RAMSEY was prepared to choose Everton over Manchester United – before finally deciding to join Arsenal. Read

Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez to step up fundraising efforts

RAFAEL BENITEZ will step up his attempts to offload his surplus Liverpool players after accepting that this summer's transfer budget could restrict attempts to strengthen the squad. Read

Edds eager to make big impact at Rovers

GARETH EDDS wants to do his talking on the pitch after becoming Tranmere’s first summer signing. Read

Andy van der Meyde

'Mentor' eyes Andy van der Meyde for Red Bull Salzburg

ANDY VAN DER MEYDE'S footballing mentor could be the man who finally lures him away from Everton this summer. Read

Albert Riera

Rafa Benitez back in the hunt for Albert Riera

LIVERPOOL are back in the hunt for want-away Espanyol winger Albert Riera. Read

Liverpool FC's Lucas Levia

Lucas is a step closer to Olympics with Brazil

THE possibility of Liverpool being without Lucas for the start of the season moved a step closer after he was called up for an Olympics warm-up game. Read

Tim Cahill

Tim Cahill sets Premier League return as top priority

TIM CAHILL has emphatically ruled out making a comeback for Australia in this summer's World Cup qualifiers. Read

Halsall strikes gold with record

FRAN HALSALL and the women’s 4x200metres freestyle relay squad picked up gold medals in British record time on the second day of action at the Seven Hills meet in Rome. Read

Liverpool-bound Hingis blames boredom for retiring

MARTINA HINGIS reckons the boredom of the professional tennis circuit is forcing female players to take early retirement. 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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