FORMER football star Kieron Dyer has revealed he needs an urgent liver transplant after being diagnosed with a rare condition.
The 42-year-old is suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis, which attacks the bile ducts and can leave them scarred, damaging the liver.
Ipswich Town under-23 boss Dyer was diagnosed after being admitted to hospital last week to establish the cause of recent health problems.
The club confirmed yesterday that the former Newcastle United, West Ham, and England player now needs a transplant.
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