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Reds legend Barnes recently met up with Tony at Anfield to reflect candidly on the terrible experience he suffered at the stadium as a youngster, ...

Black History Month recognises the contributions and achievements of the black community, and provides an opportunity for people to learn more about – and challenge – everyday racism and negative stereotypes. John Barnes hears the powerful story of Liverpool fan Tony Excell to mark Black History Month. Reds legend Barnes recently met up with Tony at Anfield to reflect candidly on the terrible experience he suffered at the stadium as a youngster, his relationship with the club and the importance of change.

The Liverpool manager will answer questions from reporters ahead of Manchester City's visit to Anfield in the Premier League this Sunday.

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Media Digest: Liverpool are being linked with some blockbuster transfer moves, with Kylian Mbappé and Declan Rice both supposedly on the table for FSG.

[Alexis Sánchez](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-luis-suarez-puskas-25074492) infamously insisted on living in London, leaving Arsenal to swoop in and secure a deal. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/liverpool-rice-sources-klopp/), who claim Liverpool ‘retain a strong interest’ amid their search for a marquee midfield signing. The player is said to be ‘willing to move up north’, and would therefore not take significant persuading if a transfer did materialise. Whether this would be enough remains to be seen. The original report speculated that this could leave Liverpool as the only feasible option. Kylian Mbappé’s new PSG deal put an end to transfer speculation for all of a couple of months. But according to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88070042-liverpool-world-class-150m-star-now-willing-to-move-to-anfield), Declan Rice’s name will not be added to the list. Liverpool have now won all four of their UEFA Youth League matches, guaranteeing qualification to the next round. The 16-year-old has been dominating at this age group anyway since joining the club in the summer, but it seemed inevitable that he would save his best work for Rangers. It’s been an all-too-familiar narrative in the past. Liverpool were very much on the right side of an eight-goal bonanza against Rangers in the Champions League, winning 7-1. Credible, incredible and anything in between: we round it all up in one place here, taking a sideways look at the day’s media goings-on from around the world.

Today's Liverpool news round up includes news on Roberto Firmino's contract situation as well as the latest on suggestions that Kylian Mbappe could be ...

[a rare interview in English](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/i-could-feel-it-how-roberto-firmino-predicted-mo-salahs-hat-trick-vs-rangers/)after the Reds’ win over Rangers, claiming he predicted that [Mohamed Salah](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/mohamed-salah/)would score a hat-trick! [Arsenal](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/arsenal) away at Bodo/Glimt or [Man United](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-united) at home to Omonia Nicosia in the [Europa League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/europa-league) tonight… [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/virgil-van-dijk/)says [he was “buzzing”](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/virgil-van-dijk-buzzing-after-rangers-rout-and-urges-real-fans-to-stay-with-team/)after the result at Ibrox, with the Dutchman urging the club’s “real fans” to get behind the team ahead of Sunday’s clash with [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city). [Harvey Elliott](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/harvey-elliott/), [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/virgil-van-dijk/)and [Andy Robertson](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/andrew-robertson/)among those [reacting to the victory on social media](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/harvey-elliott-cherishes-moment-for-life-as-2-liverpool-players-enjoy-glasgow-returns/). [confirmed](https://twitter.com/RichardBuxton_/status/1580529566010908674?s=20&t=vQ9TqNlNhJI3Esq0VaE1Ig)that [Everton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/everton)are in talks to extend Alex Iwobi’s contract, with the Nigerian impressing in a new role as a midfielder. [joined QPR on a free transfer](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/midfielder-signs-championship-deal-after-emotional-liverpool-exit/)following a successful trial period at the club. [Mo Salah](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/mohamed-salah/)broke the record for the fastest [Champions League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/champions-league)hat-trick, we’ve delved deeper into [the ridiculous numbers](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/the-ridiculous-numbers-behind-mo-salahs-record-breaking-hat-trick/)behind a special achievement for the Egyptian. [one of four things fans have spotted](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/firminos-gesture-the-salah-elliott-bromance-4-things-fans-spotted-from-rangers-1-7-liverpool/)in the aftermath of the win in Glasgow. [Andy Robertson](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/andrew-robertson/)hopes the thrashing of Rangers can [kick-start a more consistent run](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/10/we-have-to-keep-that-going-andy-robertson-explains-how-liverpool-can-find-consistency/)from Liverpool – but the defender warned that any drop in intensity will lead to a difficult Sunday afternoon against [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city). [October 13, 2022] [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea)Women manager Emma Hayes has revealed she underwent an emergency hysterectomy last week and is now underway with her recovery. [Roberto Firmino](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/roberto-firmino/)‘s contract situation as well as the latest on suggestions that Kylian Mbappe could be interested in a move to Anfield. [The Redmen TV](https://theredmentv.com/mbappe-2023-journo-insight-with-neil-jones/):