Thousands of people are expected to head to Liverpool this weekend for Pride celebrations, one of the highlights of the city's cultural calendar. Local authorities have said they are expecting large crowds for the event on what is expected to be a hot weekend.

Liverpool's big-money investment on transfers is the result of long-term planning, club CEO Billy Hogan said, adding that winning a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title convinced the club it was time to act like a modern powerhouse.

Liverpool have already beaten two Championship sides in pre-season but bigger games are can be viewed as opportunities.

Diogo Jota's death casts an immense shadow over Liverpool's preseason preparations, but new arrivals have strengthened the squad. Could the Reds win the Premier League title again?

Hogan believes the show of ambition this transfer window underlines the desire of FSG to ensure Liverpool build on last season's title win.

Eddie Howe has spoken out on the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle and admits that the hierarchy will ultimately make a decision on whether or not to sell the Swede

Liverpool are looking to re-ignite interest in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon if Luis Díaz leaves this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

The champions have boosted their forward options by bringing in the 23-year-old Frenchman from Eintracht Frankfurt. We break down the deal