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Xherdan Shaqiri has left Liverpool on a permanent transfer to join Lyon and signed a three-year contract with the Ligue 1 club to end his three-year stint at Anfield.The transfer is initially worth £ 5.14 million to Liverpool, which could potentially rise to around £ 9.5 million in total if various additions are triggered depending on Shaqiri's performance in Lyon.? @ XS_11official ?? # Shaqiri2024 is official! ?? https://t.co/pdHQQOwha5 pic.twitter.com/X9JheOXgTM- Olympique Lyonnais ???? (@OL_English) August 23,…

After the display fixture was discontinued during the 2020 season, the Major League Soccer All-Star Game will return in 2021. Unlike previous seasons, where the MLS All-Stars have toured on the European side, this time they will face the cream of the Liga MX.The cross-border derby will be played in front of a huge audience in Los Angeles and there will be plenty of exciting stars on the show. Here is everything you need to know about both sides before the match. Seattle Sounders defender Abdoulaye Cissoko reveals talks with…

Liverpool fans enjoyed their return to Anfield for Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley, and Jurgen Klopp's subsequent comments ensured the focus remained on the Reds. Discussing Burnley's approach, Klopp said: "Watch wrestling if you like that kind of thing." Indeed, the Clarets' physicality is "too dangerous", according to the Liverpool manager. Some of the most intriguing Opta facts from the Premier League weekend emerged from that feisty encounter, while there were predictable developments as Manchester United…

Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan. The versatile full-back becomes Norwich's latest acquisition during a busy transfer window as they look to retain their top-flight status. The 20-year-old's breakthrough campaign with United came in 2019-20, playing 36 times across all competitions in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw. Playing three games more than Shaw, Williams produced 194 recoveries in comparison to the England international's total of 131, while…

Liverpool have refused to release Mohamed Salah to play in Egypt's upcoming World Cup qualifier with Angola because of quarantine restrictions he would face on his return. The Egyptian Football Association released a statement on Monday announcing that Liverpool had informed the governing body Salah would not be allowed to join his country at their camp for the fixtures with Angola on September 2 and Gabon on September 5. "The Egyptian Football Association has received a letter from Liverpool FC apologising for the…

Norwich have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on a season-long loan.Manchester-born Williams, who can play on either side of the four backs, broke into United's first team at the end of 2019 and played 36 times in all competitions during his debut season. But he was limited to only 14 games last season and it was unlikely that would change in 2021/22.??????? # WelcomeWilliams ??????? pic.twitter.com/4jzF8iwEOP- Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) August 23, 2021The England U21 national…

Barcelona have warned midfielder Samuel Umtiti that they will terminate his contract if he does not agree to a free transfer away from the club.Umtiti has been heading for the front door at Camp Nou for several years now, with club officials tired of the injury-plagued battle that has plagued his career in recent seasons, but he has consistently rejected the chance to leave.Umtiti has never been interested in leaving / Quality Sports Images / Getty ImagesThe idea of ​​paying him for the remaining two years of his contract,…

Tottenham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is keen for the club to secure the signing of Adama Traore from former Wolves club, and urges manager Fabio Paratici to complete a deal before the transfer window.Spurs have been tentatively linked with the Spanish international throughout the summer, but will increase their quest for the winger this week.90min understands that Traore is pushing for a move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and his former head coach Nuno is hoping for a reunion in north London.A £ 40m loan deal is expected…

Chelsea are still hopeful of reaching an agreement with Sevilla on defender Jules Kounde, while talks continue between the two clubs.Kounde have a release clause in their contract, and it is clear that it has increased from £ 68 million to £ 77 million recently - although it is not a big problem for Chelsea.Kounde is very highly rated / Quality Sports Images / Getty ImagesThe Blues have never had any desire or intention to comply with the Frenchman's release clause due to financial fair play problems that arise from having…

Las Vegas Villains may become the newest Major League Soccer series as the league expands to 30 teams in 2023. MLS has been looking for its next expansion page since Sacremento's bid expired after a major investor withdrew when the pandemic began. According to several reports, a consortium may be ready to strike by bringing a team to Las Vegas. As reported by Review Journal, the group already has the brand name "Las Vegas Villains" if their bid succeeds. Leading the project are billionaires Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, who…