Newcastle closing in on Liverpool forward Kiernan
Summary
Newcastle United is close to signing Irish forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. Kiernan, who has scored 23 goals for Liverpool, spent part of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest and still has over a year left on her Liverpool contract.Key Facts
- Leanne Kiernan is 27 years old and plays as a forward.
- She has been with Liverpool for five years and signed a contract extension until 2025.
- Kiernan scored 23 goals in 76 games for Liverpool, including 14 goals in the 2021-22 season when Liverpool won the WSL 2 title.
- She was loaned to Nottingham Forest for the second half of last season.
- Newcastle United plays in the second tier of women's football and would likely pay a transfer fee for Kiernan.
- Kiernan has made 38 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team since 2017.
- Liverpool recently signed German forward Vivien Endemann to strengthen their attack.
- Newcastle has added six new players this summer as they prepare to compete for the WSL 2 title.
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