Liverpool linked with Barcola as Van Dijk scores in Netherlands draw
Inter plan a second bid for Curtis Jones after €20m was rejected, aiming around €25m plus resale. Nottingham Forest’s move for Davide Frattesi could fund it. Jones has not signed a new deal and wants the transfer.
Mohamed Salah, 34, leads Egypt at the World Cup chasing their first-ever win. He needs two goals to equal Hossam Hassan’s record, despite a recent hamstring issue from his Liverpool season.
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak hits 1 goal and 2 assists in Sweden’s 5-1 win over Tunisia, earning Player of the Match. Next up is Netherlands, featuring Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch are key for Netherlands, who lack an elite striker. Absences of Jurrien Timber and Xavi Simons weaken Ronald Koeman’s squad.
Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp apologises to Julian Nagelsmann for saying ‘still’ about his Germany role on TV, insisting he supports the coach after a 7-0 win over Curacao.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves Liverpool’s staff to rejoin Feyenoord on a two-year deal, replacing Robin van Persie. He brings Sipke Hulshoff from Arne Slot’s setup.
Virgil van Dijk headed in from Ryan Gravenberch’s cross as Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan. Late Koki Ogawa equaliser denied victory after VAR checked offside only. Japan coach Moriyasu was furious.
Report focuses on Adidas ‘Chaos vs Control’ boot pack timing for the 2026 World Cup rather than Liverpool’s 26-27 away kit details.
Stefan Bajcetic returns to training and aims to impress Andoni Iraola in pre-season, effectively becoming a ‘new signing’ after injury curtailed his progress under Arne Slot.
Liverpool let 19-year-old defender Carter Pinnington join West Brom on a free, with appearance add-ons and a sell-on clause. Crystal Palace had admired the versatile centre-back who was on a Carabao Cup bench.
Liverpool face surprise interest in Rio Ngumoha after his England debut, making a new deal for the youngster a priority.
PSG’s Bradley Barcola, valued at around £60m, wants to leave, with Liverpool linked. Iraola also eyes Brazil winger Rayan, who impressed at Bournemouth and is in Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup squad.
Window opens with Liverpool weighing a Darwin Nunez reunion. Links also to Ecuador defender Joel Ordonez and a Jarell Quansah return, while exits for Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa are possible.
