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Why Takumi Minamino to Liverpool would be a wise move
According to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool have been linked with a move for Japanese international winger Takumi Minamino, who currently plies his trade with RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.
The 24-year-old put up an impressive display at Anfield in Salzburg’s 4-3 defeat against Liverpool on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League last month.
Along with Hwang Hee-chan and Erling Haaland, Minamino was one of the key driving forces behind Salzburg’s incredible comeback in the second half from 3-0 down to 3-3 before the Austrian giants finally succumbed to a winner from Mo Salah.
Minamino contributed with a goal and an assist on the night and his superb all-round display earned him admiring glances from the Liverpool fans. In fact, such was his impact on the game that Jurgen Klopp was urged by the supporters on Twitter to sign him up in January. (h/t Mirror)
Takumi Minamino spent his formative years and rose to prominence with Cerezo Osaka in his homeland before earning a move to RB Salzburg in January 2015.
The diminutive winger made an immediate impact in the Austrian top-flight and he hasn’t looked back since then, going from strength to strength over the past four seasons.
The 24-year-old has accumulated an impressive tally of 61 goals and 41 assists in 189 appearances for RB Salzburg in all competitions till date while also catching the eye in the Europe League and the Champions League.
Minamino, who was one of the standout performers in Salzburg’s march to the Europa League semi-finals in the 2017-18 season, bagged a hat-trick against Rosenborg in the same competition in the previous campaign before making a big impact on the elite stage this term.
Besides his dazzling display against Liverpool, the 25-cap Japanese international also set up two goals in his club’s 6-2 demolition of Genk on Matchday 1 of the Champions League, which included a hat-trick from Erling Haaland.
As well as his obvious pace, trickery and ability to beat a man in one-on-one situations, Minamino has also caught the eye with lovely close control, vision and proficiency in creating chances from open play, as well as his hardworking nature and defensive contribution while tracking back to help out the defenders.
To put things into perspective, Takumi Minamino looks like a genuine talent in the right age bracket for Liverpool and the Reds are well within their rights to look at him as a useful squad player.
Minamino’s brilliance in Austria hardly guarantees the same in the highly-competitive atmosphere of the Premier League but, given that he has illustrated his ability to make a big impact on the European stage, the Japanese star is certainly worth a punt for Liverpool, who are still on the lookout for options to release the burden on their prolific front trio.
It is imperative to say that Mo Salah was also considered as an industrious out-and-out winger earlier in his career before Jurgen Klopp moulded him into a devastating finisher in front of goal and Minamino looks like a player in the same mould with similar attributes.
Of course, to say that the 24-year-old would go on to reach the same heights as the Egyptian in the Premier League would be a bit of an exaggeration at this point of time but there are obvious signs that Minamino could make a big impact under the tutelage of Klopp, who is a master when it comes to transforming talented players into world-beaters.
Verdict
With the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi not doing enough to convince Klopp of their pedigree and Rhian Brewster yet to nail down a substantial role, the door is open for someone like Takumi Minamino to come in and establish himself.
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The onus if going to be on the likes of Salah, Firmino and Mane for the foreseeable future but Liverpool need to focus on polishing more players into stars if they are to push on for a sustained period for dominance under Klopp.
That said, the Reds should continue to keep close tabs on the Japanese star and plot a swoop to bring him to Anfield in the near future.
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Liverpool Women Sign Swedish International Alice Bergstrom From BK Häcken as First January Addition to Aid Relegation Battle
Liverpool Women have completed the signing of Alice Bergstrom from BK Häcken for an undisclosed fee, bringing in the 22 year old Swedish international as their first January addition. The versatile right sided player can operate anywhere from full back to winger and helped Häcken win the Damallsvenskan title in November.
Bergstrom made eight assists and scored three goals last season as she lifted the Swedish top division trophy. She also starred in Europe, starting both legs as Häcken beat Internazionale 1-0 on aggregate in the Europa League last 16 in November.
Speed, Power and One v Ones
The Swedish international outlined her playing style to Liverpoolfc.com after completing her medical at AXA Melwood Training Centre. “A lot of speed and power, I like to do one v ones and make a lot of crosses into the box. I’ve always played like a winger but this year I’ve played more like a full back so I can play both.”
Bergstrom earned her first senior Sweden call up for the Nations League bronze medal game against France following her title win with Häcken. She was previously a regular with the Under 23 squad before breaking into the senior setup.
Familiar Faces to Aid Settling In
Liverpool’s Swedish contingent of Cornelia Kapocs and top scorer Beata Olsson will help Bergstrom settle on Merseyside. “They talked so well about Liverpool, the city and the club, it made me more excited to come here. The picture I got is that it’s very friendly and everyone gets along so good, and they’re having a really nice time.”
Bergstrom will wear the number 25 shirt for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign as Gareth Taylor’s side battle relegation from the WSL. Liverpool sit bottom of the table without a win this season.
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Ex-Liverpool Women’s Boss Matt Beard Leaves £150k to Family as Probate Details Emerge After Tragic Death
Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard left an estate worth around £150,000 to his family following his death earlier this year, according to probate documents now released by the High Court.
Beard, who was 47, died in September 2025 in tragic circumstances. The highly respected coach is survived by his wife Debbie and their three children, Scott, Harry and Ellie.
Probate documents confirm estate value
Court records show Beard’s estate was valued at approximately £152,000, which reduced to around £136,000 after taxes and associated costs. He did not leave a will, meaning the money is expected to pass automatically to his immediate family under UK probate rules.
The documents were signed off by the High Court on December 14 and made public on December 29, 2025. Following his passing, a public fundraiser was also set up to support his family, raising more than £50,000.
Beard was found dead at his home in Deeside, Flintshire, on September 20.
A decorated career in women’s football
Matt Beard managed Liverpool Women across two spells and played a major role in the club’s modern history. He led the team to back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014, establishing Liverpool as a dominant force during the early years of the competition.
He returned to the club in 2021, guiding Liverpool back into the WSL and later securing a fourth-place finish in 2024. Over his career, Beard managed more than 350 games and was named FA WSL Manager of the Season in 2013 and again in 2024.
Tributes from Liverpool and former players
Liverpool paid tribute following his death, describing Beard as “an extremely committed and successful manager” and “a person of real integrity and warmth.”
Former England international Fara Williams, who played under Beard at Liverpool, highlighted his personal impact beyond football. She said he supported players through difficult periods, gave people opportunities when others had written them off, and consistently showed care and belief in those around him.
At his memorial service in October, Beard’s brother Mark described him as a “beautiful soul and a one-in-a-million personality,” while the Women’s Super League credited him with playing an instrumental role in the growth of women’s football in England.
Matt Beard’s legacy remains deeply felt across the women’s game, both for his success on the pitch and the compassion he showed away from it.
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Who is Alice Bergstrom? Swedish Winger Set to Join Liverpool as Taylor Battles Relegation Fight
Liverpool are close to finalizing their first January signing with Swedish winger Alice Bergstrom from BK Hacken.
All parties have agreed to the deal, which could be confirmed within days. The 22-year-old arrives to bolster Gareth Taylor’s crisis squad fighting relegation after bottoming the WSL following the 9-1 Chelsea demolition.
Who Is Alice Bergstrom?
Bergstrom is a 22-year-old winger equally comfortable in midfield or right-back. She’s been a Hacken regular since December 2023, scoring 14 goals across 69 appearances. Never capped at senior level for Sweden, she’s youth team experienced but unproven at elite level. She wins the ball, runs channels, provides directness.
Exactly what bottomed-out Liverpool need: pace on the wings, unpredictability, someone to stretch defences. Hacken won the Swedish title this year, and Bergstrom was part of that success.
Liverpool’s Survival Scramble
Taylor admitted post-Chelsea that retaining top-flight status matters more than immediate impact this window. He’s limited by budget and injuries. He joked about wanting Chelsea’s second XI. That’s not happening. Bergstrom is affordable, available, and hungry. She’ll link with teammates Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs: both Swedish, both settling. Familiarity matters when morale’s shot.
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t sexy transfer business. Liverpool don’t have Chelsea’s resources. Taylor’s rebuilding on a budget, which means targeting hungry young talent from lesser leagues rather than established names. Bergstrom fits that profile. Tottenham are pushing for Norwegian Julie Blakstad from Hammarby. Arsenal linked with Swedish right-back Smilla Holmberg, also from Hammarby. The Scandinavian pipeline is flowing into the WSL.
Bergstrom won’t flick a switch. Liverpool’s problems run deeper than one winger. But she’s a start. Taylor needs bodies. He gets one. Whether she stays up with them is another story entirely.
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