A thrilling Wembley showdown saw Arne Slot's Liverpool fall to Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace on penalties in the Community Shield. Despite flashes of brilliance from newcomers Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz, the Reds couldn't clinch the trophy. The biggest question mark, however, remains: what's up with Virgil van Dijk?!
RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to bring Christopher Nkunku back to Germany, as part of a blockbuster deal that would see Xavi Simons join Chelsea in a £60 million ($81m) move. The Bundesliga side have floated the sensational idea of a player-plus-cash swap with Chelsea preparing to move out several players, including Nkunku, before going all-in on their top attacking targets.
Chelsea's new strike partnership both scored at Stamford Bridge as the Blues saw out pre-season with a well-deserved 4-1 victory over AC Milan.
Amidst the joyous arrival of his new child, Ryan Gravenberch was a notable absentee from Liverpool's Community Shield squad. Manager Arne Slot confirmed the midfielder's understandable withdrawal from the match against Crystal Palace, prioritizing family during this special time
Robert Lewandowski is shunning Saudi riches to chase a Barcelona extension! At 37, his prolific goalscoring is his golden ticket to renewal, proving age is just a number in his quest for continued success at Camp Nou
Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has thrown down the gauntlet to Newcastle United, sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool for £110 million ($148m) or risk a season of drama and disappointment. Pennant believes the Magpies are playing with fire by holding on to an unsettled striker, insisting a quick sale would end the saga and give Eddie Howe the funds to rebuild before the new campaign kicks off.
Hugo Ekitike's Anfield debut was pure magic! Arriving as a sensational £79m signing, the young striker wasted no time, finding the net just 228 seconds into his first match, sending Liverpool fans into a frenzy. His debut goal, a sublime curling effort into the bottom corner, has ignited hopes and dreams for what promises to be an electrifying career at the club
Mason Greenwood continued his red-hot form in pre-season with another goal in what would be an eventful Aston Villa clash for the ex-Man Utd forward.
Former Tottenham captain came off the bench for his debut and played a key role in winning a penalty
