50 m. ago Triumph and disaster for you, soft power for the Premier League: fantasy football is back | Jonathan Liew

Celebrities play it. Footballers play it. Gradually, insidiously, fantasy football has seeped into the way we consume the gamePerhaps you’re a template kind of guy. Perhaps, by contrast, you’re spurning the triple Liverpool consensus and stacking your team with handy differentials like Jarrod Bowen and Donyell Malen. Perhaps even Erling Haaland could be considered a differential given his historically low current ownership stats. Perhaps you’re feeling a cheeky BB GW1, followed by a FH GW2. Perhaps, by contrast, you’re furiously stabbing at the “close tab” button on your browser in the hope of purging these words from your eyes as expeditiously as possible.In which case, relax. This is actually a column about sport: what it is, what it isn’t, how we watch it, where it’s going. Most important, you can rest assured I shall not be relating any details of my Fantasy Premier League exploits, for the same reason I will not be sharing my dreams, my Wordle stats or the contents of my belly ...

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8 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Man Utd in Baleba bid; Isak to Liverpool; Donnarumma latest

Huge deals in the making as the new Premier League season draws near

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10 h. ago Transfer roundup: Liverpool close on £26m Leoni deal to boost Slot’s defence

Calvert-Lewin undergoing medical at LeedsBournemouth sign Diakité from Lille for £30mLiverpool are close to signing Parma’s teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni for an initial fee of £26m. The 18-year-old was a target for several Italian and Premier League clubs after impressing for Parma last season but Liverpool look to have beaten off the competition as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.Manchester United were among the Premier League clubs to register interest in the defender. Inter had hoped to reunite Leoni with the former Parma coach Cristian Chivu but were unable to match the financial offer from Liverpool. Continue reading...

Economics

11 h. ago Liverpool 'table £26.7m bid' to complete Giovanni Leoni transfer after suffering Marc Guehi blow

The Reds are keen to bolster their defensive options before the window closes

Economics

23 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Baleba bid; Isak update

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Baleba bid; Isak update  London Evening Standard

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25 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Man Utd Baleba bid; Isak to Liverpool; Chelsea latest; Donnarumma

Huge deals in the making as the new Premier League season draws near

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27 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak saga takes twist as Marc Guehi talks ramp up

Liverpool have spent big in the summer transfer window, but the Premier League champions aren't finished yet with a move for Alexander Isak still in the works

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36 h. ago Liverpool told Crystal Palace 'desperate' to sell Marc Guehi as £35m move edges closer

Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over a move for England star Marc Guehi, with their Premier League rivals reportedly eager to make a profit on the player this summer

Economics

36 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal have Eze rival; Isak twist; Baleba boost

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal have Eze rival; Isak twist; Baleba boost  London Evening Standard

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38 h. ago Transfer latest: Liverpool advance Guéhi talks as Manchester United eye Baleba

Liverpool also interested in Parma defender LeoniUnited may have to pay Brighton more than £72mLiverpool are advancing in talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guéhi and are considering a move for Parma centre-half Giovanni Leoni as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.Guéhi has been Liverpool’s main defensive target all summer and the club were encouraged to make an approach by the Palace chair Steve Parish’s admission that it would be better to sell the England international than lose him on a free next summer. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Marc Guehi: Liverpool open talks with Crystal Palace for summer transfer as Reds eye double defensive swoop

Premier League champions are expected to continue their summer spending spree

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39 h. ago Liverpool in talks with Crystal Palace over move for Marc Guehi

The England defender could be joined at Anfield by Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni.

Politics

39 h. ago Liverpool turn to Marc Guehi in pursuit of defensive reinforcements

Arne Slot’s side hope to bring in another centre-back before the window closes and have opened talks with Crystal Palace

Events

39 h. ago Transfer latest: Liverpool open Guéhi talks as Manchester United eye Baleba

Liverpool also interested in Parma defender LeoniUnited may have to pay Brighton more than £72mLiverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guéhi and are considering a move for Parma centre-half Giovanni Leoni as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.The 18-year-old Leoni impressed in the second half of last season for Parma, making 17 appearances, and has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs this summer, including Inter. new coach, Cristian Chivu, was in charge at Parma last season. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Liverpool open talks over Marc Guehi transfer as double defender deal eyed

The Reds are hopeful of added to their central defensive ranks with two new additions before the transfer window closes, having sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen this summer

Economics

41 h. ago Newcastle hand shirt number to Alexander Isak as Liverpool circle for move

Alexander Isak has been handed a shirt number by Newcastle despite the striker's ongoing absence from the squad amid speculation over his future on Tyneside

Politics

43 h. ago Sporting merit rendered meaningless – Palace hit out at Europa League demotion

The CAS on Monday rejected the club’s appeal, meaning they must play in the Conference League.

Sport

46 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk makes striker demand as unsettled target given ultimatum

Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon and Virgil van Dijk has made it clear that the Reds need to sign a new striker amid Alexander Isak's bombshell

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48 h. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool given Isak boost, Spurs target Eze, Man Utd learn Donnarumma fee

Follow all the latest transfer rumours, gossip and signings

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48 h. ago Liverpool handed huge Alexander Isak boost as striker makes Newcastle vow

The striker hopes to have played his final game for Newcastle regardless of whether he moves to Liverpool

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