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Liverpool transfer news as a defender leaves the club on a permanent basis.
Liverpool have confirmed their first deal of the January transfer window.
The Reds have allowed youngster James Norris to leave the club on a permanent basis. Norris has completed a move to Shelbourne after spending the majority of 2025 at the League of Ireland outfit.
The left-back was a regular starter for Shelbourne, who finished third in the table. Norris also featured in Champions League and Europa League qualifiers, as well as the Europa Conference League group stage, and was named the Dublin-based side’s Young Player of the Year.
After returning to Liverpool at the end of his loan, training with Arne Slot’s side on occasion, he has been granted a permanent exit. He made two senior appearances for the Reds. A Liverpool statement said: “James Norris has completed a permanent transfer from Liverpool FC to Shelbourne.
“The 22-year-old had been on loan with the Irish Premier Division side since February. “A Scouser who joined the Reds' Academy at U9 level, Norris departs having made two senior appearances for the club. He was named on the bench for Liverpool four times last season too.
“The versatile left-sided player has been capped by England at U19 level and his career will now continue with Shelbourne. Everyone at Liverpool FC wishes James the best of luck for the future.”
Speaking to Shelbourne’s website, Norris said on his transfer: “Absolutely delighted to make the move permanent. I loved my time here on loan and it feels like the right place for me to continue my development. I cannot wait to get going again, work under the manager and his staff, and play in front of the supporters at Tolka Park again.”
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