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5 hours ago
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AC Milan open talks with Liverpool forward
Liverpool currently have an overabundance of forward players following their summer spending spree. Forward options have been added in the shape of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike - and there could be more to come with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon on the radar. LFC x New Era Shop Now LFC Signed Merch Shop Now LFC x Titleist Shop Now The next phase of Liverpool's plans will require outgoings. Richard Hughes will need to balance the books and Arne Slot does not want to be left with a bloated squad either. That's why the likes of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could be heading out - with a deal in reach between Diaz and Bayern and Nunez attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. Serie A clubs queue up for Chiesa Ben Doak is a £25m to £30m chip that could be cashed in should Liverpool need it while Federico Chiesa has also been tipped for a quick return to Italy. Chiesa, 27, was left out of the squad which travelled to Asia for the pre-season tour and immediately it was speculated that a move to Serie A could be on the cards. A wide range of clubs have been tipped to swoop for Chiesa, who joined from Juventus in a £12.5m deal back in September 2024. Juventus "gaining traction" According to Caught Offside, Juventus 'is quietly gaining traction' as a new club for Chiesa, while Roma, Como, Atalanta and Napoli have also been mentioned. But the biggest club to watch could well be AC Milan. It's not been the first time that Chiesa has been mentioned as a Rossoneri target - but talks are now underway according to the report. © IMAGO - Arne Slot Federico Chiesa Liverpool 2024-25 Milan initiate contact with Chiesa 'Milan have initiated 'indirect contact' through Chiesa's representatives, although the financial dimension could pose challenges,' the report states. Chiesa was initially earmarked for a back-up role to Mohamed Salah but has failed to win over Arne Slot during his first year at Anfield. He played only six times in the Premier League and appeared in 14 matches overall during 2024/25. It was first suggested back in January that Chiesa could be returning to Italy but no move materialised. Now it seems the Italy international is edging closer to the exit door with his representatives now exploring a deal with Milan. **👉 **Liverpool set to increase transfer budget by £200m 🔗
Straits Times
a day ago
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- Straits Times
Former Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies at age 70
Former Wales defender Joey Jones has died at the age of 70 after illness, his former clubs Liverpool and Wrexham said on Tuesday. The left back, known for his tough tackling, was part of the Liverpool side who won their first European Cup in 1977 and successfully defended the title the following year. "Jones' attitude and commitment had long earned him the affection of the Liverpool supporters," Liverpool said in a statement. "The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey's family and friends at this sad time." Jones, who played 70 times for his country, started his senior career at Wrexham and spent 11 years in three stints at the club who said they would build a statue in his honour. REUTERS
CNA
a day ago
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- CNA
Former Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies at age 70
Former Wales defender Joey Jones has died at the age of 70 after illness, his former clubs Liverpool and Wrexham said on Tuesday. The left back, known for his tough tackling, was part of the Liverpool side who won their first European Cup in 1977 and successfully defended the title the following year. "Jones' attitude and commitment had long earned him the affection of the Liverpool supporters," Liverpool said in a statement. "The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey's family and friends at this sad time." Jones, who played 70 times for his country, started his senior career at Wrexham and spent 11 years in three stints at the club who said they would build a statue in his honour.
National Post
a day ago
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- National Post
Joey Jones, Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales soccer hero, dies at 70
Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer hero who won two European Cups with Liverpool and was dubbed 'Mr Wrexham,' has died. He was 70. Article content Jones' death was confirmed by the Football Association of Wales and Wrexham on Tuesday. The English second-tier team said he had died in the early hours of the morning after a 'battle with illness.' Article content Article content 'Wrexham AFC are devastated to learn of the passing of club legend Joey Jones,' the Welsh club said in a statement. Article content During a decorated career, Jones won five major trophies for Liverpool, including back-to-back European Cups in 1977 and 1978, as well as the English league title in 1977. He also won the UEFA Cup and European Super Cup for the Merseyside team. Article content 'Jones' attitude and commitment had long earned him the affection of the Liverpool supporters,' the club said in a statement. 'The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey's family and friends at this sad time.' Article content Jones, a left back, made 72 appearances for Wales between 1975 and 1986. Article content Before his move to Liverpool in 1975, Jones started his career at Wrexham, where he won the Welsh Cup. He had three spells with the club and also held roles as first team and youth coach, interim manager and ambassador. Article content 'A true club legend, on and off the pitch, with time for everybody he met, Joey will be greatly missed by all who knew him,' Wrexham said. Article content
Yahoo
a day ago
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Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales soccer hero Joey Jones has died, aged 70
Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer hero who won two European Cups with Liverpool and was dubbed 'Mr Wrexham', has died. He was 70. Jones' death was confirmed by the Football Association of Wales and Wrexham on Tuesday. The English second-tier team said he had died in the early hours of the morning after a 'battle with illness.' 'Wrexham AFC are devastated to learn of the passing of club legend Joey Jones,' the Welsh club said in a statement. During a decorated career, Jones won five major trophies for Liverpool, including back-to-back European Cups in 1977 and 1978, as well as the English league title in 1977. He also won the UEFA Cup and European Super Cup for the Merseyside team. 'Jones' attitude and commitment had long earned him the affection of the Liverpool supporters,' the club said in a statement. 'The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey's family and friends at this sad time.' Jones, a left back, made 72 appearances for Wales between 1975 and 1986. Before his move to Liverpool in 1975, Jones started his career at Wrexham, where he won the Welsh Cup. He had three spells with the club and also held roles as first team and youth coach, interim manager and ambassador. 'A true club legend, on and off the pitch, with time for everybody he met, Joey will be greatly missed by all who knew him,' Wrexham said. Jones also played for Chelsea and Huddersfield. Wrexham said it would honor Jones with a statue outside the stadium. ___ James Robson is at ___ AP soccer: James Robson, The Associated Press
