Liverpool may have to wait until European champion Xabi Alonso returns from holiday before they can sort out the Spanish midfielder’s future.

A massive redevelopment scheme set to transform Aintree racecourse has been given a major boost by the announcement of a £4.7m (€6.9m) contribution from the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

Everton have distanced themselves from remarks by one of their own directors suggesting that they join forces with Liverpool to build a new shared stadium in the city rather than at the Anfield club’s Stanley Park site.

LIVERPOOL and Everton have been involved in initial talks over the possibility of sharing a ground.

Liverpool and Everton have been involved in initial talks over the possibility of sharing a ground.