Newcastle United in Advanced Talks to Sign Liverpool Forward Leanne Kiernan
Newcastle United are in advanced negotiations to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool, according to BBC Sport. The 27-year-old, who spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Nottingham Forest, still has at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract, meaning Newcastle would likely pay a transfer fee. Kiernan has scored 23 goals in 76 appearances for Liverpool over five years, including a standout 2021-22 season where she was the club's top scorer with 14 goals as they won the WSL 2 title. She has earned 38 caps for the Republic of Ireland since her debut in 2017. However, Kiernan found playing time limited under Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor, starting only once in the WSL before her loan move. Liverpool have added attacking depth with the signing of Germany forward Vivien Endemann from Wolfsburg. Newcastle, currently in the second-tier WSL 2, have been active in the transfer window with six additions as they aim to challenge for promotion.
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