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Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Liverpool star who was humiliated in training changes his name
Liverpool's busy summer transfer window continues with the sale of young winger Ben Doak to Bournemouth, though the 19-year-old Scotland international now wishes to go by a different name Liverpool have surpassed £200million in sales this transfer window, with 19-year-old Ben Doak departing for a fee of £25m. And the Scotland winger now wants to be referred to as Ben Gannon Doak after his Bournemouth switch. Arne Slot's Reds continue to be active in the transfer market, with interest in Alexander Isak still rumbling and nearly £300m spent on the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. However, a large portion of this sum has been recouped through player sales. Eight first-team stars have left Anfield this window, including Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, and another has now been shown the exit door in Gannon Doak. Yet, despite only going by Doak at Liverpool and on loan with Middlesbrough last year, he now wishes to be referred to by both his parents' surnames and leaves the club with fond memories, bar one training ground humiliation. Gannon Doak arrived on Merseyside in March 2022 from Celtic as an academy prospect, with the Scottish club receiving compensation of roughly £600,000 for his transfer. He made his debut under Jurgen Klopp in a Carabao Cup tie against Derby County and shortly after signed his first pro deal. Gannon Doak became the youngest Scotsman to play in the Premier League when he appeared against Aston Villa that December. A knee injury would sideline him for most of the following season, but not before a lighthearted training ground embarrassment involving forgotten Reds midfielder Arthur Melo. The Brazilian only played 13 minutes for Liverpool during his loan spell from Juventus, but in March 2023, he went viral for a piece of skill on the training pitch. Klopp's cohort were preparing for a clash against Manchester City, and initiated a rondo, with Gannon Doak doing the chasing. Melo received the ball, and with Gannon Doak rapidly closing in, he silkily rolled it through his legs, nutmegging the young Scotsman and leaving him red-faced. Gannon Doak's countryman, Andy Robertson, began crying with laughter after the feat, and team-mates Diaz, Curtis Jones and Nunez were also impressed. The pair hugged it out after the nutmeg, though neither played any part in the subsequent 4-1 defeat to eventual champions City. Melo left Anfield that summer after a temporary spell riddled with injuries. Gannon Doak, too, suffered from spells on the sidelines before his loan move to Middlesbrough in August 2024. Last November, he won the EFL Young Player of the Month award for bagging five assists in as many games. Now, Gannon Doak has moved on permanently to the Cherries, where he's been handed the No. 11 shirt, and has opted for a new moniker on the back to reflect both of his parents' surnames. It has been reported that this deal includes a buy-back option for the Reds. "I'm buzzing to be here. I feel like it's the right time for me and it's a great opportunity to play regular football at the highest level," said Gannon Doak after his move was announced. "It feels like the perfect fit. The team play very nice football. It's fast and it really suits my game, so I felt like I couldn't say no to the chance to play here." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Saudi Gazette
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Al Qadsiah sign Saudi starlet Musab Al Juwayr from Al Hilal
Saudi Gazette report KHOBAR — Roshn Saudi League side Al Qadsiah have secured the permanent signing of 22-year-old Saudi international midfielder Musab Al Juwayr from Al Hilal, handing the highly rated prospect a five-year contract. Al Juwayr, who rose through the youth ranks at Al Hilal, enjoyed a breakout spell on loan at Al Shabab over the past two seasons. His performances in 2024-25 were nothing short of exceptional, winning the Roshn Saudi League Young Player of the Month award every month of the campaign and registering 15 goal involvements in 31 matches. His stellar season earned him the inaugural RSL Young Player of the Season accolade. On the international stage, Al Juwayr has already established himself as a key figure for Saudi Arabia, earning 19 caps and scoring six goals since his debut in January attacking midfielder becomes the latest addition to Al Qadsiah's ambitious summer recruitment drive, which has seen the Aramco-backed club bring in Italian striker Mateo Retegui from Atalanta, veteran forward Abdullah Al Salem from Al Khaleej, and experienced left-back Yasser Al Shahrani from Al Qadsiah will open their domestic season in Hong Kong, facing Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, before turning their attention to the 2025-26 RSL campaign, where they aim to build on last season's impressive fourth-place finish.
