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Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Phil Foden has made feelings clear on Liverpool transfer plan as £35m deal nears
Liverpool are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who has previously been lauded as a key figure in the dressing room by England team-mate Phil Foden Liverpool are set to intensify their pursuit of Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, who has been hailed as a leader by his Three Lions colleague Phil Foden. The Reds will soon be on the hunt for a new centre-back due to the likely departure of Jarell Quansah. In April, Liverpool's defence was bolstered when skipper Virgil van Dijk committed to a fresh two-year contract at Anfield. However, it appears that their central defensive options will be reduced with the impending exit of lifelong red Quansah. The 22-year-old is on the brink of completing a £35million switch to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. Apart from the club's captain, only Ibrahima Konate and the adaptable Joe Gomez would remain as senior choices in the centre-half position should Quansah leave. Focus could then shift to the transfer market, and Guehi has surfaced as a potential target. The 24-year-old has previously been praised by international team-mate and Manchester City star Foden as a pivotal presence in the Three Lions dressing room. The Telegraph report that with Quansah all set for an exit to Germany, Guehi, who has one year left on his current deal at Selhurst Park, has emerged as a target for the Reds. While an expected fee is unknown, the Eagles rejected a £70m bid from Tottenham in January. Foden has previously heaped praise on Liverpool target Guehi, following his impressive performances during Euro 2024, indicating that the Reds would be getting a key dressing room figure. "He has been a leader," Foden gushed on England's official YouTube channel. "I know him well from obviously playing with him and he's not fazed by anything. I feel like he has come into the team and shown his qualities." Foden hasn't been the only one to laud Guehi. Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen couldn't help but hail the defender's prowess after witnessing his Euro 2024 heroics. "He's proven in this tournament that he's very good. Left-sided centre-halves are like gold dust these days, people want them," Owen expressed to Prime Casino. "He's proven he can play at a really high level, so I've no doubt he would be capable of playing for a club like Liverpool." Since joining Crystal Palace from Chelsea in 2021, Guehi has become an integral part of their team, playing a key role in their historic FA Cup final victory over Foden's City in May. In the midst of speculation surrounding his future pre-Wembley final, Guehi maintained a humble stance when probed about potential transfers, but didn't completely rule a move out. "I think the most important thing is just always doing the best that I can for this football club," he stated. "I come in every day and I try to be the same. I try to work hard. And you know, this football club has given me a lot. "I'm still under contract at this football club, so my focus is always at this football club. So, you know, for me, the most important is just doing the best I can and seeing where the future holds." 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.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Echo reporter stages popular pre-Wembley livestream ahead of Blues' final
In good spirits - Chris Phillips (right) with Mitchell and Mike Drew (Image: NICKY HAYES) SOUTHEND Echo reporter Chris Phillips staged a successful pre-Wembley live-stream at the Railway Pub tonight. Chris - who has covered the Shrimpers for the Echo since 2003 - was joined by a number of key names from the club and community ahead of Sunday's play-off final with Oldham Athletic. Advertisement And he was keen to thank those who helped him raise funds for the Mind of the Student charity. Chris said: "These things are always hard to put together and run but it was great to have so many great guests. "It was nice to speak to those who played such a key part during the club's struggles and to really sit back and reflect on how far we've come before we kept caught up in the madness of Wembley. "A big thanks also goes to Data Migrator for sponsoring the livestream and the Railway for hosting. "We had more than 6,000 people tuned in for most of it and we raised a good amount of money for a cause so close to my heart too." Advertisement Among those to join Chris for interviews were Darryl Flahavan, Justin Rees, Steve Tilson, Tom Lawrence, Daniel Cowan, Barry Corr, Duncan Jupp and Jason Demetriou. Chris also spoke with Mitchell Drew - the young fan he memorably photographed cleaning the never give up sign at Roots Hall - plus several supporters who have flown in from all around the world to be at Wembley. National League expert Sam Collyer also gave his views on Sunday's game. Chris added: "The stream can still be watched via my Twitter channel and on Facebook for anyone who might be interested. "People can still donate too."
The Independent
15-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Saturday's briefing: Thomas Tuchel's first England squad throws up surprises
New boss Thomas Tuchel threw up several surprises in his first England squad. Tuchel recalled Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford and named uncapped Newcastle defender Dan Burn and Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss those games as the Liverpool full-back was ruled out of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury. Arsenal moved above Manchester United into second spot in the Women's Super League with a 3-1 victory at Everton. Henderson receives England lifeline Jordan Henderson was the eyebrow-raising name in Thomas Tuchel's maiden England squad. The 34-year-old midfielder last appeared for England in November 2023, with his 81st cap appearing to be his final one having been left out of Gareth Southgate's provisional Euro 2024 squad. Henderson had caused controversy that year as the high-profile supporter of LGBTQ+ rights joined Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex relationships are illegal. But Tuchel defended Henderson's surprise selection, saying: 'If you saw the reaction yesterday when I called him in person to tell him that he should come on Monday to camp, it was then you know instantly that you picked the right person.' Alexander-Arnold delivers cup final blow for Reds Trent Alexander-Arnold's absence for the Carabao Cup final was confirmed by Liverpool boss Arne Slot at his pre-Wembley press conference. The England full-back is facing an extended spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury picked up during the Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain on Tuesday. Slot will be without a recognised right-back against Newcastle as Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are still recovering from injuries. But Slot remains confident that Alexander-Arnold will return to action before the end of the season. Isak puts Newcastle future on hold Sweden striker Alexander Isak has put talks over his future on hold as he attempts to help end Newcastle's 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. Isak will be Newcastle's biggest weapon in their bid to upset favourites Liverpool on Sunday. The 25-year-old – who has scored 22 goals this season – will be coveted by the biggest clubs in Europe in the summer should he decide to quit Tyneside. 'About my future, it's nothing really I think about,' said Isak. 'I've said many times during a season just focus on the job and now is probably the worst time to think about anything else so all of our focus is just on Sunday, and doing good and hopefully bringing the trophy back to Newcastle.' United title hopes dented Manchester United's slim Women's Super League title hopes were rocked by a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. United had won seven straight league games, but Liverpool's fine form under interim manager Amber Whiteley continued as Fuka Nagano added to Olivia Smith's brace. Maya Le Tissier grabbed a late consolation, but United now trail WSL leaders Chelsea by eight points. United lost second spot to Arsenal whose 3-1 win at Everton, courtesy of an Alessia Russo double and a Maren Mjelde own goal, took them above Marc Skinner's side on goal difference. What's on today? There are five Premier League games on Saturday with the focus on the race for European qualification. Third-placed Nottingham Forest head to relegation-threatened Ipswich and Manchester City host Brighton with only a point between the sides. A City win would take Pep Guardiola's men into the top four, for 24 hours at least. Bournemouth are at home to Brentford and Wolves hope to ease relegation worries away to rock-bottom Southampton. The first women's silverware of the season will be decided when Chelsea meet Manchester City in the League Cup final at Pride Park.
