Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Portuguese defender Tiago Ilori from Sporting Lisbon.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez remains the only notable absentee ahead of the Barclays Premier League trip to Aston Villa.

Liverpool have announced the signing of Valencia defender Aly Cissokho on a season-long loan, subject to completion of paperwork.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is rated at about 80% fit but appears to have shown enough to warrant inclusion against Stoke at Anfield tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his side will not be distracted by the ongoing Luis Suarez transfer saga as they prepare to get their Barclays Premier League challenge under way.

Jamie Carragher believes that Liverpool will not sell Luis Suarez in this transfer window, and believes it would be good for football if his old club sent out a message that players cannot force moves when they wish.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre is “sure” Luis Suarez will stay at the club.

Liverpool got their pre-season tour off to a winning start as goals from Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling handed them a comfortable 2-0 win over an Indonesia XI in Jakarta.

Liverpool’s wantaway striker Luis Suarez has been included in the 27-man squad for their pre-season tour of Indonesia, Australia and Thailand.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has expressed his delight at the news that Reds “icon” Steven Gerrard has signed a contract extension with the club.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is targeting significant signings in the next month as he seeks to bring in proven performers.

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and defender Kolo Toure insist they have not signed for Liverpool to make up the numbers and intend to challenge the established order.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claims he has “two or three options” in relation to his future as it seems increasingly likely he will leave Anfield this summer.

Defender Kolo Toure has officially completed his free transfer to Liverpool after signing a contract with the Reds.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is excited by the club’s quartet of new signings and hopes they will improve the Reds’ chances of returning to the Champions League.

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sunderland.

New signing Iago Aspas insists Liverpool was always his first-choice destination and choosing the Reds over others was an easy decision.

Liverpool last night confirmed the signing of striker Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Spain youth international Luis Alberto from Sevilla.

Liverpool’s summer recruitment continues to gather momentum with Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet expected to have a medical next week.

Andy Carroll was this morning on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.

Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a “very good” offer.

Liverpool have moved a step closer to offloading Andy Carroll with the striker set for a medical at West Ham today.

Liverpool have moved a step closer to offloading Andy Carroll with the striker set for a medical at West Ham.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers’ summer strengthening is beginning to gather pace after an agreement was secured to bring in Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas.

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David de Gea returned to a Manchester United starting line-up showing 10 changes from the weekend for tonight’s Champions League encounter with CFR Cluj at Old Trafford.

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