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VIDEO: Florian Wirtz scores first goal in Liverpool colours as British record signing produces sweeping finish in pre-season friendly victory over Yokohama F Marinos

Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool since completing a £116 million ($156m) British record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. He opened the scoring for the Reds in a comfortable 3-1 victory over J1 League side Yokohama F Marinos in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha were the other scorers for the English side.

Federico Chiesa rejects Jose Mourinho link-up at Fenerbahce as Liverpool winger eyes Serie A return after inquiries from two clubs

Federico Chiesa is all set to leave Liverpool this summer as he eyes a move back to Italy. The winger has reportedly rejected an offer from Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce because he wants to return to his homeland. Two Italian clubs are keen on signing Chiesa this summer, although they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Reds.