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The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…PREMIER LEAGUEManchester United have conceded defeat to bitter rivals City in the race to sign Elliot Anderson – Daily Mirror

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Gary Neville discusses why Manchester United should target Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson

Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea – but someone has to cough up £120m to seal his escape – The Sun
Fulham have offered to make Marco Silva the Premier League’s third-highest paid boss with a monster contract – The Sun

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Marco Silva won’t be drawn on his future as Fulham head coach, despite links with the Benfica job, but says that this summer is a huge one in terms of recruitment

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is edging closer to his next destination after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement with Tottenham – Daily Express

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Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool after their final game at Anfield, thanking fans and team-mates following years of unforgettable memories and success with the club

Arsenal will demand up to £20m for striker Gabriel Jesus this summer – The Athletic
Arsenal have confirmed the route for their Premier League – and potentially Champions League – trophy parade, with at least 500,000 supporters expected to descend on north London for the festivities – The Standard

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Best bits from Arsenal celebrations after lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years

Jimmy Comer, father of Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, has been given an emphatic send-off by Everton after 29 years working as the club’s masseuse – Daily Mail​​​WORLD FOOTBALLMaurizio Sarri has quit as Lazio manager for a second time – The SunVinicius Junior has said he wants to continue playing for Real Madrid his “whole life”- but added neither he nor the club are “in a rush” to sign a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2027 – The AthleticNWSL team San Diego Wave have poached Leeds United’s chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg to be its new chief executive officer – The AthleticUEFA is yet to take action against the integration of clubs from illegally occupied parts of Ukraine into Russia’s football system despite being urged to do so by the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) last year – The GuardianWORLD CUPEngland could be playing in front of more than 50,000 empty seats for their first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup – The Telegraph

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James Maddison reflects on England’s World Cup squad and the big playmaker omissions from Thomas Tuchel ahead of the tournament

Three Costa Rica players have been dropped for disciplinary reasons ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly against England – Daily StarThe Prince of Wales has visited Thomas Tuchel’s England backroom staff ahead of the World Cup and is confident they will “rise to the occasion” at the tournament – The Telegraph

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Sky Sports breaks down the numbers behind Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup this summer

A non-profit organisation which supports people with serious spinal injuries was forced to cancel a raffle for two World Cup tickets after receiving cease-and-desist letters from a law firm representing soccer’s global governing body FIFA – The AthleticThe attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices around the 2026 World Cup, focusing specifically on the matches due to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey – The GuardianSCOTTISH FOOTBALLIn-demand Oskar Fallenius has left the door open for a move to Rangers as the Djurgarden winger considers his options – Daily RecordHearts have targeted French striker Amadou Ba-Sy as they look to fill the gap left by Lawrence Shankland’s move to Rangers – The Scottish Sun

Liverpool will be celebrating summer every week with free special events across the city centre.
From 18 June until 27 August, there will be free events at locations across the city, from Bold Street, along the waterfront, Hope Street, St George’s Quarter, Derby Square, the Commercial District and more. 
With an events programme organised and supported by Liverpool Business Improvement District, you can visit a new place in the city centre for a free event designed to help you relax and get outside in the city. A sound bath at Tempest on Tithebarn, food giveaways at Exchange Flags and Derby Square, mini golf, live music at Princes Dock and Williamson Square, street theatre on Bold Street, circus acts at the Pier Head, a chill-out session on deck chairs at the waterfront, there will be something from everyone. 
After the success of the World Chess Championships last summer, chess events will return to the city. There will also be mini tennis events as the International tennis Tournament returns to Liverpool. 
Credit: Liverpool BID Company
Katie Bentleym Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Liverpool Business Improvement District said:
“Celebrating Summer will add joy and activity for everyone in the city centre this summer. We want to keep this city centre accessible to everyone. Whether you want to dance to live music in the street, or have a quiet moment to chill and relax, there will be something for everyone and their family and friends. There will be animation and activity across the whole of the city. Our message is simple; get outside and relax, enjoy the city and everything it has to offer. And it’s all free”. 
Find out more on the Liverpool Bid Company website.
Find out what’s on across Liverpool this summer on our website.

Find out what’s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide. 
From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North – visit thenorthernguide.com and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: NSWPF branded vision of the West Steet arrest will be supplied later todayLiverpool City detectives have charged two men after they allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman in Sydney’s southwest yesterday.About 2.30pm (Tuesday 26 May 2026), police were called to Browne Parade, Warwick Farm, following reports of an assault.Officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command attended and were told a 27-year-old woman had been allegedly assaulted by a man after she stopped to change her car’s flat tyre.Police were further told the man had allegedly threatened the woman with a knife before attempting to drag her towards a Kia SUV; however, members of the public intervened and he left the scene in the SUV.The 27-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for facial and leg injuries before being taken to hospital for further treatment.Police established a crime scene and Liverpool City detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.Following inquiries, about 4pm yesterday, detectives – with assistance from Auburn Police Area Command – arrested two men – a 22-year-old man on the riverbank of Duck Creek, Auburn and a 24-year-old man on West Street, Auburn – before taking both to Granville Police Station.Both men were charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon, and aggravated robbery and use corporal violence.Police will allege in court the two men were waiting for the woman in a Liverpool carpark before following her car to Browne Parade.Both men were refused bail to appear before Parramatta Court today (Wednesday 27 May 2026).

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Police cars and ambulances were spotted in Liverpool city centre this afternoonPolice and ambulances on Castle Street in Liverpool this afternoon(Image: Liverpool Echo)A person was found dead at a Liverpool city centre hotel today (Tuesday, May 26). Several police cars and ambulances were parked up outside the easyHotel on Castle Street this afternoon, with one officer pictured inside.A spokesperson for Merseyside Police told the ECHO that emergency services were present following a death at the hotel this afternoon. At around 11.15am, North West Ambulance Service informed police of the incident at the hotel. Work is ongoing to establish the circumstances and to formally identify the body.There are not initially believed to be any suspicious circumstances while these enquiries are being carried out.A police officer inside the hotel(Image: Liverpool Echo)EasyHotel declined to comment about the incident.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/newsGet all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter.Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here.Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @liverpoolecho.co.uk – official Liverpool ECHO accounts – real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho – your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.

Good afternoon,It is the hottest day of the year so far and it has coincided with a bank holiday. Thousands of people have headed to train stations as they head to beaches and parks to enjoy the heat.This has led to some services being affected as Merseyrail deals with high passenger numbers. The Liverpool Central to Chester service will run non-stop between Birkenhead Central and HootonThe Liverpool Central to Chester service will run non-stop between Birkenhead Central and Hooton, skipping Green Lane, Rock Ferry, Bebington, Port Sunlight, Spital, Bromborough Rake, Bromborough, and Eastham Rake.This is known as a “semi-fast service”, used by Merseyrail to help restore a disrupted timetable. This means that trains will run directly between two appointed stations, not stopping at stations in between.All other services on the Ellesmere Port, West Kirkby, New Brighton, Southport, Ormskirk and Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines are running as scheduled.A Merseyrail spokesman posted on X: “Due to the large number of passengers travelling, services on the Chester line face cancellations or alterations.”

Liverpool legend Andy Robertson paid special mention to Everton great Seamus Coleman after both called time on their careers on MerseysideAndy Robertson paid tribute to departing Everton captain after his Liverpool farewell Liverpool legend Andy Robertson made sure to pay tribute to Everton great Seamus Coleman after the pair called time on their illustrious playing careers on Merseyside.Robertson was making his 378th and final appearance for Liverpool in their final-day 1-1 draw at home to Brentford alongside fellow modern-day Anfield icon Mohamed Salah.The Scotland captain and Egypt skipper were interviewed on the pitch after the match and, unprompted, the former made sure to namecheck Pep Guardiola, the long-time Reds rival who is leaving his position as Manchester City manager, as well as Coleman.Over in north London, the Everton captain was making his 435th and final appearance for Liverpool’s city rivals.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah in tears as he and Andy Robertson get guards of honour on Liverpool farewellsREAD MORE: What Seamus Coleman did at full-time as Everton captain delivers one final classy actAnd Robertson told Sky Sports: “For me there’s two other people leaving other clubs today who are pretty important.”Pep Guardiola pushed us to completely new limits – I think both of us (Robertson and Salah) would agree with that.”We should have won more Premier Leagues if it wasn’t for that man. What a servant to Manchester City and I wish him all the best.”And finally Seamus Coleman. When I was growing up he was one of the Premier League full-backs who played at a very, very high level and he was certainly a better bargain than me at 60 grand!”He’s leaving Everton and he’s been a fantastic servant to that football club and I wish him all the best as well.”Coleman, a £60,000 signing from Sligo Rovers in January 2009, has the offer to remain at the Blues in a non-playing position.But the Republic of Ireland stalwart, who came on a second-half substitute in the 1-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, will use the summer to weigh up whether to continue his playing career at another club.Robertson, an £8m arrival from Hull City in 2017, will now leave Liverpool along with Salah at the end of his contract.

An exciting pop-up has arrived in Liverpool city centreBig Boy Bakery queue spotted today(Image: Liverpool Echo)Dozens of people were spotted queuing as a new pop-up arrived in Liverpool city centre. The queue was pictured at around 10.45am today (May 24) as customers waited to get their hands of baked goods from Big Boy Bakery. Liverpool John Moores University student Sara Al-Janabi is the brains behind Big Boy Bakery – a brand that has become popular on TikTok.Her business is currently on show in a pop-up at The Coffee ザ・コーヒー, an international coffee brand found on the ground-floor unit at the Grade I listed Oriel Chambers on Water Street in the city centre.The chain, which operates more than 150 cafes across 28 countries, has already established sites in major cities including Barcelona, Paris, Sydney and Dubai. However, this is the first and only Liverpool venue.The ECHO was outside the coffee shop today as people could be seen waiting for the pop-up to open at 11am.People waiting for the Big Boy Bakery pop-up today(Image: Liverpool Echo
)Big Boy Bakery owner Sara started making cookies when she was 18, after having meniscus surgery.Sara previously told the ECHO: “When I was back home, I was selling them, but then I stopped because I wanted to move out and do that typical university experience.”I kind of felt a bit slummy at uni, I felt like there’s something more than this. Then I had the kind of ‘f**k it’ moment, because I’m in my last semester at uni studying digital marketing with business and I was like this is clearly what I’m interested in.Sara makes the cookies from her mum’s house(Image: Supplied/Sara Al-Janabi)”It’s constantly like the seed is in my brain. Why am I like scared of doing it? I think maybe just because I’d done it before and stopped.”Sara made the decision to start baking again, starting her business, Big Boy Bakery. Like many small businesses starting out, her first thought was to try and draw attention to it on social media.More information on Sara and the pop-up can be found here.

Andy Robertson departs after nine years as a Liverpool legend.The Scotland captain’s decorated career at Anfield will officially come to an end when he makes his 378th and final appearance for the club he has represented with distinction since signing from Hull City in 2017 on Sunday against Brentford.At a mere £8m Robertson has proven himself to one of the greatest bargains in Liverpool’s history and he walks away with an honours list that has seen him win two Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2019 alongside two League Cups, the FA Cup and a first-ever Club World Cup.But it is Robertson’s down-to-earth nature that has appealed to supporters just as much as his ability on the pitch across most of the last decade, and in an end-of-season address to the city’s people, the 32-year-old has opened up to the ECHO on what it means to him and his family to become honorary Scousers.—Dear ECHO reader,It feels a bit self-important writing a letter like this, if I’m honest. But when I was asked, I didn’t want to miss the chance to say thank you to a city and a community that has made me and my family feel like one of their own from day one.Let me start with something that probably sounds more suited to a letter in The Herald back in Glasgow.I’m a proud Glaswegian. I always will be. I love telling people where I’m from. It’s part of who I am. It’s where I was born, where I was raised and it’ll forever be in my blood.But after nine years here, I’ve realised there’s room in my heart for two cities.Liverpool will forever define a huge part of my life.Honestly, I think the reason me and my family settled so quickly is because Liverpool reminded us so much of home. The humour, the people, the mentality — it all felt familiar straight away. At times it genuinely feels like Glasgow and Liverpool are only separated by two different accents.Both cities have that working-class spirit. Pride. Defiance. People who say what they think. No airs and graces. What you see is what you get.And more than anything, both places value honesty. There’s something real about Liverpool. People here can spot nonsense a mile off, and I’ve always respected that.I know from the outside my connection to this city will always be tied to the football club and everything we achieved together. Of course I’m immensely proud of that. How could I not be?But for me and my wife, our bond with Merseyside goes much deeper than football.Rachel and I arrived in 2017 as a young couple expecting our first child. Like me, Rach is fiercely proud of being from Glasgow. We actually went to school together, which probably tells you how long she’s had to put up with me.Looking back now, we probably underestimated how daunting it was — moving to a new city, away from family, about to become parents for the first time.But Liverpool instantly made us feel comfortable. And the incredible people at Liverpool Women’s Hospital made us feel safe at a time in our lives where that meant everything.Over the nine years, two became five. Liverpool is where our little team was built.A lot of teammates — mainly James Milner to be fair — loved winding me up about being captain of Scotland while having three kids born in England. But I’m always quick to correct them. They’re not English. We’ve got three proper little Scottish Scousers.And honestly, we couldn’t be prouder of that.The kids probably sum us up best really — Glaswegians with a Liverpool passport.My wider family feel exactly the same way about this city.My mum and dad come down all the time, even when Liverpool aren’t playing. They love the place. My brother and his family get here whenever they can. And my pals — most of whom I’ve known since school — absolutely love any excuse for a weekend in Liverpool.They enjoy the nights more than the mornings these days — mainly because they’ve usually overindulged the night before. Age probably doesn’t help either, to be fair.One of the nicest things for me has been watching the people closest to me fall in love with this city the same way I did.The reality of football is that a lot of the time you experience places through the people around you because your own life can become so focused on training, games and recovery. So seeing my family and friends feel so welcomed here has genuinely meant a lot to me.It probably feels strange to have gone this far without properly mentioning football.The supporters are what make Liverpool Football Club what it is. They are the club. The connection I’ve built with them is something I’ll carry with me forever.To be part of a team that delivered success for them will always mean everything to me. The special days and nights, the trophies, the celebrations, the parades — those memories will stay with me forever.But honestly, I think the difficult moments matter just as much too. The ones where we fell short, where we suffered together, where the whole city felt the disappointment alongside us.Because that’s what made the bond so special. We won together, we lost together, we laughed, celebrated, cried and mourned together. We went through all of it together.There was always a feeling that the supporters and the team were pulling in the same direction, fighting for each other. I’ll forever be grateful I got the chance to be part of that.And while we’re here, I should probably mention the blue half of the city too.Getting booed at the Hill Dickinson while playing for Scotland recently was honestly one of the highlights of my year.But seriously, the rivalry in this city is special. It matters. I’ve met plenty of Evertonians over the years and I’ll genuinely miss the arguments, the humour and the constant digs flying back and forth.That’s football in this city. Passionate, emotional and never dull.I’ll finish the only way that feels right — by simply saying thank you.Thank you for welcoming a skinny wee lad from Glasgow who kicks a bag of air around for a living and making him feel part of something much bigger than football.I said earlier that I’ve always loved saying, “I’m from Glasgow.”What always struck me about Scousers was they said “I’m from Liverpool” in exactly the same way — chest out, proud as anything, with that look in their eye.After nine years here, I understand that feeling far better than I ever could have imagined.And in my own way, I share it.Liverpool, it’s been an absolute pleasure.The privilege was all mine.Love,Andy and the Robertson family.

Ironically, the violent swish of Erling Haaland’s left boot which gave Manchester City a last-gasp equaliser at Bournemouth on Tuesday night meant more to Liverpool than it did for Pep Guardiola’s men. City had to win to stop Arsenal claiming the title so a 1-1 draw was no good.
But the goal denied Bournemouth two extra points and means Liverpool are just about into next season’s Champions League. Without Haaland’s strike, a Bournemouth win at Nottingham Forest and Liverpool failing to beat Brentford would have seen the Cherries claim the prized UCL spot. As it is, Arne Slot’s men can lose here and still qualify as long as there isn’t a six-goal swing in goal difference.
Ninth-placed Brentford have incentive too. If they can go above Chelsea and Brighton, they’d qualify for the Europa League. Nudging up a spot to eighth secures Conference League football and ninth could be enough for European participation too if Crystal Palace win the Conference League. Yes, it’s complicated!
Liverpool v Brentford kick-off time
Liverpool v Brentford kicks off at 4pm BST on Sunday, May 24 at Anfield.
Liverpool v Brentford how to watch
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports+. Coverage begins at 3pm.
Liverpool team news
After his thinly-veiled criticism of Arne Slot on social media, will Mo Salah start the game which brings the curtain down on his glorious Liverpool career? Benching him would not go down well.
Alongside Salah, Andy Robertson is also set to make his final appearance for the club.
Alexander Isak could return after missing the 4-2 loss at Aston Villa while goalkeeper Alisson and right-back Jeremie Frimpong will all be assessed nearer kick-off.
Hugo Ekitike is a long-term absentee, as are defenders Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.
Brentford team news
Brentford have a relatively clean bill of health for the season-finale but Rico Henry is unlikely to feature.
Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo had already been ruled out a while ago.
Liverpool v Brentford odds
Liverpool are 4/5 favourites to sign off a difficult season with victory. Three points could even see them nick fourth place off Aston Villa.
The Draw, which also guarantees Champions League qualification for the Reds, is 3/1 while Brentford are 11/4 to complete a league double over the Merseysiders.
Liverpool v Brentford prediction
Liverpool are limping to the finish and clearly aren’t a happy camp.
Their hopes of making the Champions League would have looked in real jeopardy had Haaland not scored late at Bournemouth but now they can just about fall over the line.
However, the Reds don’t warrant being backed at odds-on in their current state and Brentford look more than capable of getting a point.

After drawing 1-1 at home with both Spurs and Chelsea, that scoreline again appeals for Liverpool’s latest attempt to beat London opposition. A goal apiece pays 8/1.
Surely the home side will be doing everything they can to set up Mo Salah for a farewell goal and the Egyptian is 13/8 to score anytime.
He goes into the match having scored 257 times in 442 games for the Reds.
Igor Thiago, who has scored 22 Premier League goals this season, is 19/10 to find the net again.