Newcastle sign Liverpool forward Kiernan

Leanne Kiernan was Liverpool's top scorer in 2021-22 when they won WSL 2 [Getty Images]Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.BBC Sport reported last week the clubs were in advanced talks as Kiernan’s exit from Liverpool, where she spent five years, neared. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still had at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract