Steven Gerrard has delivered a glowing tribute to Jamie Carragher on the eve of Liverpool legend’s testimonial against an Everton side at Anfield on Saturday.

Lionel Messi described Javier Mascherano’s arrival to Barcelona as a ‘joy’ following his Argentina team-mate 22m move from Liverpool.

Fernando Torres has revealed his desperation at Liverpool’s lack of cash compared with Manchester United and Chelsea, and called on the Reds to find rich new owners that will give the club the financial firepower needed to achieve Premier League glory.

Paul Konchesky has been reunited with former manager Roy Hodgson after finally completing his move to Liverpool from Fulham. He will battle Fabio Aurelio for the left-back slot.

Kevin MacDonald is the frontrunner for the Aston Villa job after telling the board he wants to succeed Martin O’Neill as boss. MacDonald has been in charge for five games.

Roy Hodgson has not given up hope of signing a new striker before the transfer window closes despite Fernando Torres showing his value against West Bromwich.

Raul Meireles has insisted he is not a Javier Mascherano clone after completing his move to Liverpool from Porto in a deal worth 11.5million. The 27-year-old Portugal international has signed a four-year contract.

Liverpool have told Barcelona they want 18m in cash for Javier Mascherano by the end of the weekend, so Roy Hodgson can reinvest in the transfer window.

Juventus are keen on Sotirios Kyrgiakos and could offer David Trezeguet in return for the Greece defender. The Serie A side are looking for a new home for the striker.

Yossi Benayoun insists he is happy to wait for his first Chelsea start following a hat-trick of substitute appearances for his new club. Israel midfielder Benayoun, 30, has yet to make his full debut for the Blues.