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Edvard Sandvik Tagseth has signed for Liverpool The Norwegian youngster has finally put pen to paper to make him a Liverpool player. Jonas A.HolbergPublisert: 21.08.2015 21:28Sist endret: 21.08.2015 21:43Edvard Sandvik Tagseth (14) from Frosta in Norway has signed for English top club Liverpool. The youngster and his parents traveled to Liverpool on Thursday and signed the contract on Friday. The club and the family are both very satisfied with the deal, according to the family. Moves to England in 2017He is now commited to Liverpool, but will join the club the day he turns 16, in January 2017. He will then move to England. Until then, he will live in his home village Frosta in Norway, and play for his current team, Neset FK. Tagseth will travel to join the Liverpool academy for one week per month until he makes his move in 2017. The deal makes the talented Norwegian a Liverpool player until the end of May 2019. He will then be 18 and a half. Favorite clubAfter a long time of speculations, the 14-year-old is happy that he and his family finally have made a decision. He also said that he is confident that this is the right move for him. – I feel Liverpool is the best club for me, Tagseth told Trønder-Avisa when the decision was made two weeks ago. Liverpool is his favorite club. He admits that makes the move even more special. – It has been my dream since I was a little boy, he said. Tagseth is rated as the most talented player of his age in Norway. He has great technique, great intelligence on the pitch and a brilliant left foot. http://www.t-a.no/sport/tronderball/article11451029.ece#.VdeDFifKNOc.twitter documentary about Eddy with English subtitles on the link above

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson could miss Arsenal trip with heel problem JORDAN HENDERSON has admitted he must weigh up the long term risk to his fitness before deciding whether to lead Liverpool at Arsenal on Monday. By Paul JoycePUBLISHED: 00:01, Sat, Aug 22, 2015 | UPDATED: 00:29, Sat, Aug 22, 2015 The Liverpool captain has been troubled by a heel problem for a “few months,” but the injury has flared since the resumption of the new season and saw him substituted after 52 minutes of Monday’s win over Bournemouth. Henderson is being assessed on a daily basis and is a major doubt for the trip to The Emirates with Liverpool mindful of pushing him and then losing him for a number of games. “That is the problem,” said Henderson. “If I do play what is the risk and how long could I be out potentially if I do something in the game? “There are many factors that the manager and the medical team need to decide. I just want to hopefully play on Monday, but if I can’t I need to get fit as soon as possible. “I had pains in the bottom of both feet for a few months really, but nothing too major. Then in the last 10-15 minutes of the Stoke game I felt it bad and I couldn’t really put my weight on it. “That was the first time I really felt it and I couldn’t train for the next week but managed to play in the (Bournemouth) game. “In the second half, it was a case where the issue was the weight-bearing again and with 40 minutes to go it was wise to bring us off. “It has settled down over the last few days, but I don’t know what it will be like in terms of Monday. Hopefully, the pain and the symptoms die down. “When everything settles down I will be ok, but I don’t know when that will be.” Henderson’s fitness will be a concern for England coach Roy Hodgson who is already set to be without Jack Wilshere for the Euro 2016 qualifiers with San Marino and Switzerland at the start of next month. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will also draw up a contingency plan with Lucas, who has not featured in a match-day squad as yet, likely to come back under consideration. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/599964/Jordan-Henderson-Liverpool-Arsenal-Bournemouth-Roy-Hodgson-England-Euro-2016

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Liverpool midfielder Lucas a target for Italian giants Juventus JUVENTUS are considering Liverpool midfielder Lucas as an alternative to Schalke's Julian Draxler as the Italian champions look for reinforcements. By Paul Joyce PUBLISHED: 22:30, Thu, Aug 13, 2015 Serie A rivals Inter Milan also remain interested in the Brazil international, who was omitted from Brendan Rodgers' match-day squad for last weekend's game against Stoke following a fall-out. Inter's interest dates back to January when coach Roberto Mancini first tried to sign him, but Juventus are also now monitoring the situation. Juve recruited Sami Khedira on a free transfer from Real Madrid in the summer, but the injury-plagued Germany international faces being out until October after picking up a thigh injury. The last time Khedira made more than 20 starts in a domestic campaign was for Stuttgart in 2009-10 and, while Draxler is high on their wanted list, Lucas has also come under scrutiny. Liverpool still hope Mario Balotelli will leave before the transfer window closes - Sampdoria retain an interest - while striker Fabio Borini is also surplus to requirements. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/598204/Liverpool-Lucas-Italian-giants-Juventus

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Liverpool star Roberto Firmino out to buck Brazilian trend Players from Brazil have failed to light up the Premier League - but Liverpool's marquee new signing could be very different By Chris Bascombe 2:23PM BST 08 Aug 2015 Brazilian footballers have arrived in England promising a samba beat, but many have looked more flat-footed than fleet of foot. From Emerson to Robinho to Kleberson, there has been a recurring tale of giddiness at the purchase of an exotic name giving way to bewilderment at their underwhelming performances, a contrast often drawn in coaching circles between the hedonistic Brazilians, mentally tough Argentinians or emotional Uruguayans There are exceptions to render this a scatty stereotype, of course. Juninho - the first high profile arrival from Brazil to England in the Premier League era – was voted Middlesbrough’s greatest ever player; Gilberto Silva and Edu were key members of Arsenal’s squad of ‘Invincibles’; Oscar, Ramires and Willian have winners medals and work-rate aplenty at Chelsea to counter-balance the barbs aimed at David Luis’ laissez-faire approach to defending. At Liverpool, they’ve done as well as most from Brazilian imports. Fabio Aurelio was a fine but injury prone full-back under Rafa Benitez and Lucas Leiva is heading into his ninth season. Philippe Coutinho is the club’s current Player of Year. It is the twinkle-toed playmaker’s success at Anfield that eases concern as to whether £29 million compatriot Roberto Firmino will live up the expectations of his passport. One of the new recruit’s former coaches has words of reassurance. Markus Babbel – the ex-Liverpool defender who managed Firmino at Hoffenheim – says the midfielder’s traits are ideal for the Premier League because they have more in common with the Bundesliga than beach football. “Roberto is a Brazilian in nationality but the way he plays is more like a German,” said Babbel. “He is more like me! A lot of the Brazilian players have a relaxed attitude to the game off the field - they like to party when they’re not playing. Roberto is not like this. Roberto is very professional in everything he does and wants to be better. “When I heard Liverpool were signing him my first thought was someone working at Liverpool has good eyes to have identified him. “For a coach he is perfect because he wants to learn and he has discipline. If he gets kicked, he will not stay down if he is not hurt. He will get up and keep going. He is a fantastic guy and a player I expect to do well.” Firmino’s apprenticeship in German football bodes well for Liverpool, but his background story is a familiar rags-to-riches tale for Brazilian players, ticking all the boxes of a poverty stricken upbringing and bare foot street games. Born in Maceio, a deprived area in the north of the country, the sport proved an escape from the slums as sponsors and agents invested in his talent. After failing in a trial at Sao Paulo, he joined Clube de Regatas Brazil (CRB) before heading to Figueirense, aged 16, in 2008. He would leave Brazil for £3 million in 2010 after only 38 senior games. Firmino's potential has become more apparent recently. His goal record is modest, but has been rapidly improving since 2013. He scored 30 for club and country in the last two seasons, taking credit for 24 assists from midfield over that period. Regardless of how erratic other Brazilians have been in England, there is a familiar anticipation surrounding an occupant of that yellow jersey. Babbel, who now managers Swiss side Luzern, says Liverpool supporters are right to be excited. “When I was his manager I knew after one or two training sessions he had the quality,” said Babbel. “He is skilful and he can run for 90 minutes, so it is no surprise to me he has achieved this kind of move. For me he was at his best playing on the left but moving inside. He could also play behind the striker creating goals and he can score. He sees and delivers the last pass. He is versatile and can also play on the right so I see how he can work with Coutinho and Christian Benteke. “It makes me very proud to see how he has developed, even though it is a lot of money. The market being what it is you have to pay for the quality, but the Liverpool supporters will love him because of how he approaches the game. I am sure of this. He just wants to play. With Liverpool’s tradition they need to get back into the top. I like the coach. He was so close to winning the title there, which is so difficult when you see how the other clubs spend so much. Liverpool have the quality in their squad if they can make it work, although maybe much will depend on their quality on the bench.” Lack of match practice means Firmino will be a substitute at Stoke on Sunday, with Adam Lallana showing form in pre-season and Coutinho indispensible. Jordon Ibe will also be more prominent in the months ahead. Firmino must wait, but not too long. He is expected on the pitch at some point at The Britannia Stadium. “He will help Liverpool get back into the top four, but it is so difficult,” said Babbel. “I see the quality in the Liverpool squad with Roberto, Coutinho, Henderson, Milner and Benteke, but then you also see how Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are spending money. If Liverpool bring all their quality together as a team it can work, and that is why Roberto is a good choice. He will work for his team mates and his manager rather than look to be an individual. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11791819/Liverpool-star-Roberto-Firmino-out-to-buck-Brazilian-trend.html

Liverpool sign ‘New Ødegaard’, 14-year-old Edvard Tagseth [Trønder-Avisa] Liverpool have signed 14-year-old Nowegian wunderkid Edvard Tagseth, Norwegian media Tronder Avisa report today. Having missed out on Martin Odegaard last winter – who signed for Real Madrid after having a trial period at Melwood – it looks like the Reds have decided to go for the next best thing by signing the second most exciting talent in Norwegian footballNow that a deal has been struck, Liverpool representatives are due to fly to Norway to tie up the signature, although Tronder point out that Edvar will not be able to actually play for Liverpool until he turns 16, and will remain in Norway in the meantime. Like Odegaard, Edvar went on a tour of clubs interested in him, and visited Manchester City, Manchester United and Everton before finally opting for Merseyside giants Liverpool. It’s an interesting signing, considering Odegaard’s struggles at Real Madrid, following an over-the-top media circus that saw him touted as the most exciting player in world football. You can watch a highlight reel of the wonderkid in action here.

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Red Sox CEO Lucchino to leave at season’s end By Dan Shaughnessy Globe Staff August 02, 2015 Red Sox president and chief executive Larry Lucchino said Saturday he will be stepping down at the end of the season, ending a remarkable 14-year run that saw the team win three World Series titles in 10 years. “Fourteen years in a 24/7 job is a lot. I’ll be 70 in September,’’ Lucchino told the Globe Saturday evening. “That’s sort of why I’m ready to step back.’’ Lucchino’s departure will break up a famous ownership trio that also includes John Henry and Tom Werner. Lucchino said his role as club president will be filled by Sox executive vice president and chief operating officer Sam Kennedy. “Sam Kennedy is my choice to be the next president of the Red Sox when I complete my contract at the end of the year,’’ Lucchino said, when reached by the Globe Saturday evening. “This will be in effect when I complete my contract at the end of the season.’’ Kennedy would take on only one of Lucchino’s roles, that of club president. According to sources close to the Red Sox, Werner is interested in taking over as the club’s chief executive. Werner, the club chairman, has been playing a more prominent role with the Sox. “There’s a transition plan we’ve been talking about for a while,’’ Kennedy told the Globe late Saturday. “Larry has been a great mentor. I’m excited about the opportunity and grateful to John and Tom for their confidence in me.” Henry, the principal owner of the Sox and also the owner of the Globe, told WBZ that Lucchino “is a Hall of Fame baseball executive who has left an indelible mark on Fenway and the relationship between the Boston Red Sox and New England.” Henry also indicated his support for Kennedy’s moving up as club president. Henry did not respond to e-mails from the Globe Saturday evening. Lucchino said of his plans, “We’ve been talking on and off. We planned to announce this before the end of the season. I’ll take a step back.’’ Lucchino has been in Major League Baseball since his mentor and boss, Edward Bennett Williams, bought the Baltimore Orioles in August of 1979. Lucchino won a World Series ring with the Orioles in 1983 and in 1992 oversaw the construction of Camden Yards, which changed the way big league parks were built. After leaving the Orioles, Lucchino ran the San Diego Padres for seven seasons and orchestrated the building of Petco Park. Lucchino joined Henry when Henry purchased the Red Sox in December of 2001 and directed the $200 million renovation of Fenway Park. It was Lucchino who famously characterized the New York Yankees as “The Evil Empire.’’ The ever combative Lucchino’s hard-charging style infuriated Yankee owner George Steinbrenner and many other owners, agents, and big league ballplayers. While running the Padres, Lucchino hired Brookline High School classmates Theo Epstein and Kennedy as interns. When Henry’s group was awarded the Red Sox, Lucchino brought both young talents to Boston. Epstein became the youngest general manager in the history of baseball at the age of 28 in 2002, and under Lucchino and Epstein, the Red Sox broke an 86-year curse and won the World Series in 2004. Lucchino was instrumental in the recruitment of Curt Schilling and many other baseball transactions during the Red Sox’ playoff run of the 21st century. He is also believed to be the man who blew up negotiations with free agent Mark Texeira, who signed with the Yankees before the 2009 season. It was a feud with Lucchino that provoked Epstein to resign after the 2005 season. Epstein returned before the 2006 season, and the Sox won the World Series for a second time in 2007. Lucchino’s clout in the Sox front office appeared to wane after the collapse of 2011 and subsequent firing of popular manager Terry Francona. After the resignation of Epstein in the winter of 2011-12, it was Lucchino who overruled new GM Ben Cherington and hired Bobby Valentine as Sox manager. In the spring of 2014 Lucchino lowballed free-agent-to-be Jon Lester, and Lester was eventually dealt to Oakland at the trading deadline. Most recently, Lucchino has been in charge of the proposed relocation of the Sox’ Triple A franchise from Pawtucket to Providence. According to multiple sources, the Red Sox have been planning the transition from Lucchino to Kennedy for years, with conversations about Lucchino concluding his term at the end of 2015 going back at least a year. Kennedy had been offered a number of positions in baseball and other sports, including with the Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA organizations, one team official said. To avoid losing Kennedy, the Sox assured him when he signed his most recent contract in 2012 that he would be elevated to the level of president when Lucchino stepped down. While Kennedy will gain the title of team president, the precise dimensions of his job responsibilities are less clear. Lucchino, meanwhile, remains an equity partner of the Sox ballclub and expects to remain a part of the front office in a different role. The Sox do not yet have the framework of a new deal with Lucchino, officials said. They have had discussions with him about assuming a different role that moves beyond his current involvement in day-to-day operational details to broader strategic conversations, both with the Red Sox and as a party to conversations with Major League Baseball. http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/08/01/larry-lucchino-out-red-sox-ceo/7LYd3BIaYayaiuZoJci4HN/story.html?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter

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Liverpool have agreed to send out England under-18 winger Sheyi Ojo to Wolves on a season-long loan deal. The Anfield starlet enjoyed a successful spell in the Championship with Wigan last campaign, featuring 11 times for the Latics. And manager Brendan Rodgers has given the youngster the green light to hook up with Wolves to gain first-team experience. Ojo scored the winner as Liverpool beat Swindon Town in a pre-season friendly on Sunday after Christian Benteke had given the visitors the lead. He said: "Dream come true to score my first senior goal for LFC & get the winner! God is good." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-starlet-sheyi-ojo-set-6183380 did really well today

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Exclusive: Angelo Fulgini invited to trial at Liverpool According to sources contacted by Get French Football News, highly rated young right back and French youth international Angelo Fulgini has been invited to trial at Liverpool. The 18 year old had been the subject of intense interest from AC Milan, who had even opened talks for the player, but Fulgini would prefer a move to Liverpool over a move to AC Milan. The player should travel in the coming days to Merseyside for the trial, more to follow on this emerging story tomorrow. http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2015/exclusive-angelo-fulgini-invited-to-trial-at-liverpool/