Liverpool focus: Endo retires, Iraola told to win dressing room, Van Dijk bid planned
Danny Murphy urges Liverpool to ‘break the bank’ for PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as Salah successor, viewing him as less risky than £100m-rated Yan Diomande.
Emile Heskey warns Iraola must win Liverpool’s dressing room amid ‘immense’ pressure, while Alan Shearer tips £160m Bournemouth raid for Eli Kroupi and Alex Scott.
Galatasaray plan an official bid for Virgil van Dijk, who has 1 year left on his Liverpool deal. At 34, he remains key to mentor Jacquet and Leoni despite a porous 2025-26 defence.
Liverpool’s Alisson says outside doubts can aid Brazil, praises Carlo Ancelotti’s impact and targets a strong World Cup start against Morocco at MetLife Stadium.
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha scores for England in a behind-closed-doors friendly, sending a message to Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.
Konate reportedly nears a free-agent Liverpool exit and is warned about a Real Madrid move, with Trent Alexander-Arnold referenced in the caution.
Liverpool’s defence forecast: Goncalo Inacio pursued, Jeremy Jacquet arrives, Van Dijk and Gomez lead, Bradley tipped to succeed Alexander-Arnold, with Frimpong and Ramsay as depth, Kerkez at left-back.
Juventus CEO Damien Comolli is set to exit after a failed late approach for Liverpool’s Alisson damaged trust with Luciano Spalletti, with Giovanni Carnevali lined up to replace him.
Endo retires from Japan duty after a foot injury forced his World Cup withdrawal. The Liverpool midfielder, capped 73 times, will focus on rehab and pre-season under Andoni Iraola amid exit rumours.
Sammy Lee backs James Milner to join Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool staff, hailing his leadership and standards for a coaching role at Anfield.
