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The Independent
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Everton activate option to buy Charly Alcaraz from Flamengo
Everton have made Carlos Alcaraz the first buy of David Moyes ' second spell in charge by activating their option to buy him for £12m. The Argentinian midfielder, who was on loan at Goodison Park for the second half of the season, has signed a two-year deal with the Merseyside club. The 22-year-old leaves Flamengo after just 19 games and having played for four clubs in the last two seasons. Alcaraz, who was signed by Southampton in 2022, spent some of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Juventus before being bought by Flamengo. He made a positive impression in his first few months at Everton, playing 16 times and getting three assists and two goals, including a last-day winner at Newcastle. The departure of Abdoulaye Doucoure, who was often competing with Alcaraz for the position behind the striker in Moyes' system, could allow him to start more often next season.
Reuters
11 hours ago
- General
- Reuters
Fact Check: Registration of Liverpool crash vehicle cited inaccurately on social media
Incorrect license plate details for the car driven into crowds of Liverpool soccer fans have been cited as evidence online to baselessly infer the May 26 incident was a 'false flag' attack. Almost 80 people were injured when the Ford Galaxy, opens new tab ploughed into a celebratory parade being held in the city centre for Liverpool's Premier League title victory. Merseyside Police later charged 53-year-old Liverpudlian Paul Doyle with seven offences including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. On social media, however, X and Facebook posts, opens new tab that claimed to have figured out the car's registration number said there was no record of it in the UK's vehicle database, which is maintained by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The posts show a screenshot of a search on the DVLA file for 'DC18DPW' which returned zero results. 'The car that was involved in the Liverpool incident cannot be found,' said an X post, opens new tab, saying this was evidence the crash was a 'false flag' operation by Britain's spy agency, further calling it 'An attack on it's own people.' Reuters also searched the DVLA database for 'DC18DPW' and got the same result. However, this is not the correct registration number for the vehicle involved in the crash. The publicly available photos, opens new tab and videos, opens new tab that show the car and its plates are low quality or angled. However, the Metro newspaper, which published a witness video, opens new tab with a clear view of the car's rear plate and intentionally blurred it for publication, shared the unedited footage with Reuters via email. The unedited footage shows the registration number cited on social media is incorrect. A record for a grey Ford, the same make said by police to have ploughed into the crowd, appeared when Reuters searched the correct registration number in the DVLA database. Merseyside Police and the Home Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. DVLA declined to comment. False. The registration number said in social media posts to be on the Ford Galaxy's plate is incorrect. Reuters viewed the correct registration number in a clear video of the car that was supplied by a witness to Metro. The DVLA database has a record for a Ford vehicle under the correct registration number. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team. Read more about our fact-checking work.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
€70m transfer link shows how Liverpool will IMPROVE attack
Liverpool are not standing still despite winning the Premier League title. The Reds are making plans to add to the squad, with Arne Slot delivering the title largely with the players handed over to him by Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman found an extra gear in Mohamed Salah, who scored 29 goals and added 18 assists throughout the successful Premier League campaign. Advertisement Liverpool were also boosted by Salah signing a new contract - extending his terms until 2027 - which is the eve of his 35th birthday. Despite that new contract for Salah, Liverpool seem to be searching for a long-term option on the right wing. Should the Reds' sporting director Richard Hughes succeed in landing a right winger, there is the potential for any new signing to share duties with Salah until the time comes that he departs Anfield. Liverpool eyeing right-wing options We've seen Rayan Cherki and Anis Hadj-Moussa - among others - associated with a move to Merseyside. Those players feature in Salah's position, if not an exact stylistic match for him. Any new signing who comes to the club as a right winger is unlikely to be as explosive - or decisive in front of goal - as Salah is. Advertisement That means Arne Slot re-organising his attack to perhaps lessen his dependency on Salah's finishing and playmaking skills over time. And if that's the case then the latest links with Maghnes Akliouche make sense. The 23-year-old Monaco winger operates from the right and is predominantly left-footed. And, according to Caught Offside, Liverpool are serious contenders for the French Olympian. Liverpool lead race for Akliouche 'The Reds are also joined by the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham in tracking Akliouche,' a report reads - indicating that the league champions will have to fight off plenty of Premier League suitors to land the creative force. Advertisement Akliouche provided five goals and 10 assists for the Principality side across the Ligue 1 season. He also added two goals and two assists in the Champions League. Under contract at Monaco until 2028, it's going to take a sizeable fee to take him out of his boyhood club. 'Akliouche could leave Monaco for a fee in the region of €60-70m,' the report states.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Chelsea plot move for England star as Moyes fights to keep him
Chelsea Target Everton's Branthwaite as Moyes Digs in His Heels Branthwaite Back on the Radar Chelsea's summer transfer plans are quietly beginning to take shape, and a familiar name is again emerging from Merseyside. Jarrad Branthwaite, the 22-year-old England international, is once more attracting Premier League interest—this time from a Chelsea side looking to solidify their defensive core under their latest project as report the Daily Mail. Advertisement Branthwaite's profile has only grown since Everton fended off Manchester United's advances last summer. Despite bids climbing to £50 million including add-ons, the Toffees refused to part ways with their prized asset. Their valuation hovered around the £70 million mark, a steep but not unimaginable figure given the inflation of English talent in the market. What sets Chelsea apart this time is their position in the Champions League. That status, absent at Old Trafford, may well give them an upper hand. Branthwaite has reportedly made it clear he sees his future at Europe's top table—'he felt ready to test himself at the highest level,' according to the original report. Everton Standing Firm Despite Pressure David Moyes' position is resolute. With James Tarkowski picking up a serious injury towards the end of the season, losing Branthwaite would stretch Everton's defensive depth to breaking point. Moyes' reluctance to sanction the move is not simply emotional—it's structural. Photo IMAGO Everton are also juggling other contract and transfer matters. Idrissa Gana Gueye is close to signing a new deal, while discussions are underway with Flamengo regarding Carlos Alcaraz. In a squad already tight on resources, selling Branthwaite—no matter the profit—poses real tactical risks. United's Past Interest Clouds the Picture Branthwaite's name has lingered around Old Trafford for over a year, but Manchester United's intentions have recently cooled. 'United would turn away from a big-money defensive signing and opt for a cheaper option with potential,' the Mail reported. Branthwaite's England Trajectory Still Developing Branthwaite's international ambitions add further intrigue. While he earned his England debut last June, he was left out of the latest squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Regular Champions League football at Stamford Bridge could turn Southgate's head back toward him. Advertisement This potential move, if realised, may prove to be a pivotal moment not just for Chelsea but for Branthwaite's international career. In an era where defenders are judged as much on distribution and positional flexibility as grit, Branthwaite's calm composure could be the next evolution in Chelsea's rebuilding. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From a Chelsea supporter's lens, this move feels more like necessity than luxury. With the club still in a retooling phase, Branthwaite represents a smarter, age-profiled signing that could bring immediate value and long-term return. While Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile have shown flashes, neither has yet locked down the defensive leadership Chelsea crave. Branthwaite brings both Premier League experience and potential upside. His physicality, aerial presence, and ability to play from the back align well with Chelsea's tactical ambitions. Champions League football gives the Blues an advantage, and if Moyes can be swayed—likely by a fee north of £60 million—it may be a worthwhile investment. Everton fans may resent the idea, but financial realities and player ambition often trump sentiment. Chelsea, for once, seem to be approaching this with a clear plan: build a defence capable of competing for trophies in Europe again.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Man arrested after woman left fighting for life in Liverpool
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was left fighting for her life following an assault in Police said a woman in her 30s is in a critical condition in hospital following a domestic abuse incident on Phythian Close in victim was found with injuries to her head and face after an assault in the street at around 20:25 BST on Friday, the force said.A 48-year-old man from Kensington has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into custody for questioning. Det Insp Leanne Toole said: "A woman has been left with extremely serious injuries as a result of this incident."Every report of domestic abuse is treated extremely seriously by Merseyside Police, and detectives will conduct an extensive investigation into this assault."Officers who attended made a swift arrest, and I hope every arrest we make reassures victims that their reports will be taken seriously. "We are determined to put domestic abuse offenders before the courts to protect vulnerable people across Merseyside."Det Insp Toole said detectives were speaking to potential witnesses at the scene and examining CCTV and doorbell appealed for anyone with information to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
