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Liverpool's phone call to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after secret scouting mission

Back when Gerard Houllier was at the Liverpool helm, with Phil Thompson as his number two, the Reds were strong contenders to sign future five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

How Cristiano Ronaldo almost sealed Liverpool transfer in 2003 instead of Manchester United

The Merseyside club nearly secured the Portuguese ace when he first moved to England

Manchester Evening News

Liverpool unsung hero was found 'safe and well' after bizarre campaign to find him went viral

Steve Finnan went about his business during five years at Anfield with the minimum of fuss but his dependability and consistency was hugely appreciated by his team-mates and coaches if not always the wider football-watching public

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Everton favourite said six words no fan ever wanted to hear after secret Liverpool meeting

It's 22 years since Nick Barmby's controversial transfer across Stanley Park as he asked for a move from Everton to Liverpool

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'They won't get a penny' - Liverpool defender 'treated as dumbest of the dumb' demanded free transfer

Stephane Henchoz was a defensive stalwart for Liverpool for five seasons before being frozen out by new boss Rafa Benitez in January 2005

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Liverpool icon Phil Thompson compares Man Utd's transfer struggles to Gerard Houllier's

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is finding it tough to get transfer deals such as Frenkie de Jong's from Barcelona over line, a problem that Liverpool legend Phil Thompson knows all about

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo, Loic Remy, Nabil Fekir - Liverpool's most memorable transfer collapses

Liverpool have narrowly missed out on many famous footballers in previous years - including Teddy Sheringham, Loic Remy, Lee Bowyer, Nabil Fekir and Frank Worthington

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Bayern Munich could have Gerard Houllier to thank for shaping Sadio Mane Liverpool transfer path

This isn't the first time Bayern Munich have tried to acquire Sadio Mane's services

Liverpool Echo

'I'm absolutely disgusted' - Gerard Houllier 'ruthlessly kicked' record signing out of Liverpool after failing to cancel transfer deal

Liverpool broke the English transfer record for a goalkeeper when Gerard Houllier signed Sander Westerveld on this day in 1999

Liverpool Echo

Five times Liverpool broke their transfer record for a striker and what happened next

With Liverpool close to breaking their club record transfer fee for Darwin Nunez we looked back at five other strikers who held the title

Liverpool Echo

Brendan Rodgers expected to add former Liverpool employee to his Leicester City backroom staff

Leicester are set to appoint the former Liverpool club employee ahead of the new season

Liverpool Echo

Alan Curbishley reveals how close he came to getting Liverpool job before Rafa Benitez

Former Charlton Athletic and West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley was linked with the Liverpool job in 2004

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool have seen £4m man become priceless legend after moment of Gerard Houllier genius

Liverpool have a crucial game against Sadio Mane's former employers Southampton in the Premier League tonight

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool new era started with £16m transfer clearout and manager sacking

Liverpool's final league fixtures of the 2003/04 season was the final match at the club for three players and manager Gerard Houllier who was later replaced by Rafa Benitez

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Joey Barton felt Xabi Alonso 'stole' Liverpool transfer before reckless red card revenge

ON THIS DAY: Joey Barton was close to joining Liverpool before the Reds moved for Xabi Alonso, and later saw red for a nasty challenge on the Spanish midfielder

Liverpool Echo

'Oh my God it's over' - Liverpool £4.2m signing cruelly denied goodbye by Rafa Benitez had heroic last laugh

Vladimir Smicer's future with Liverpool seemed written in the stars from his earliest appearances at Anfield during Euro 96 but it took until the final kick of the Czech attacker's six-year LFC career for him to truly cement his legacy

Liverpool Echo

'I didn't want to be the ghost' - Liverpool signed player with 'broken heart' but exit 'devastated' them

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James discusses the highs and lows of his Anfield stay with the ECHO

Liverpool Echo

'I rang my agent' - Steven Gerrard changed mind about Liverpool transfer Jamie Carragher wanted 10 years earlier

Eyebrows were raised inside and outside Anfield when Liverpool brought in 35-year-old Gary McAllister on a free transfer but he proved to be one of the most inspirational signings in the club's history

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Liverpool dominate combined XI with Man City as ex-Red reveals Man United snub

Here's your Sunday morning Liverpool FC digest ahead of a huge Premier League clash against Manchester City

Liverpool Echo

'I was damaged goods' - Liverpool most controversial celebration led to shock £11m transfer and record fine

Liverpool ended a painfully-long five year wait for a victory over Everton on this day in 1999 in one of the most dramatic Merseyside derbies of the Premier League era with local lads Robbie Fowler and Steven Gerrard making headlines but for very different reasons

Daily Record

Kevin Thomson Rangers friendship with Steven Gerrard endures Aston Villa exit as he addresses Ibrox hotseat

Thomson scooped the League Two title with Kelty Hearts and Gerrard was quick to congratulate him.

Belfast Live

George Best, Ryan Giggs, Jorginho and five other big-name stars never to play at a World Cup

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho says failing to reach Qatar 2022 will "haunt me for the rest of my life"

Daily Mirror

Jorginho joins 9 other big-name football stars to have never played at a World Cup

Playing at a World Cup is often considered to be the pinnacle of any footballers' career but like Chelsea and Italy star Jorginho, there are plenty of big names from down the years who haven't made it

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool midfielder fell out with Gerard Houllier after punching opponent but apologised for x-rated exchange in front of the Kop

David Thompson didn't see eye-to-eye with Gerard Houllier during his time at Anfield but would later make up with his former Liverpool manager

Liverpool Echo

Lionel Messi vote proves FSG must hand Liverpool star new contract

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will go head-to-head with Mohamed Salah on Tuesday evening for a place at the 2022 World Cup

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