Liverpool face Brentford test after 4-2 Villa blow
Inter’s Denzel Dumfries could be available for €25m in July. Liverpool, needing right-back reinforcement after a poor season in that role, are linked and may view this as smart value.
Liverpool eye RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa and PSG’s Bradley Barcola, while doubts grow over an £85m move for Yan Diomande. Salah and Robertson exits could prompt major attacking and full-back recruitment.
Report claims Michael Olise is Liverpool’s ‘dream’ Salah replacement, though Bayern are unwilling to sell and fee could exceed £150m. Diomande only considered if price drops below €100m.
Ben Jacobs says Arsenal are likelier than Liverpool to sign Anthony Gordon, with Bayern also keen. Newcastle want £75m+, and Liverpool ‘are not there at the moment’ despite past interest.
Gomez calls the 4-2 Villa Park loss ‘frustrating’, citing lapses at set-pieces. Says top four hopes remain in their hands and urges Liverpool to beat Brentford at Anfield to finish on a positive note.
Journalist says Arne Slot wanted Lutsharel Geertruida at Liverpool. The RB Leipzig defender, back from a Sunderland loan, can play multiple positions and could be available after Sunderland opted against a deal.
Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 as Watkins netted twice, McGinn added a late fourth. Van Dijk scored both Reds goals but Liverpool looked ‘tired and sluggish’ and must beat Brentford to clinch Champions League.
Slot admits the 4-2 loss at Aston Villa was ‘damaging’, with set-pieces a major issue. Liverpool likely need to beat Brentford to secure Champions League. Watkins struck twice, McGinn also scored.
Watford enquire for Feyenoord defender Jan Plug, nephew of Liverpool favourite Dirk Kuyt, after a strong loan at Dordrecht. The 21-year-old wants to break through at Feyenoord despite ‘considerable interest’.
Liverpool are ‘extremely keen’ on Monaco’s Lamine Camara and could step up after Newcastle met his camp. The 22-year-old Senegal midfielder is valued at around €50m after 4 goals and 1 assist in 30 games.
Report links Xabi Alonso with Chelsea while also tying his future to Liverpool’s situation after Arne Slot’s defeat at Aston Villa.
Liverpool host Arsenal on WSL final day as City prepare to lift the title. The battle is for second, with Arsenal visiting Anfield and Chelsea facing Manchester United. All matches kick off at 1pm BST.
Slot cannot guarantee Alexander Isak will return before the season ends, adding to Liverpool’s injury concerns ahead of the Brentford finale.
After the 4-2 Villa defeat, Slot says Liverpool need ‘obvious’ summer additions, with Champions League at risk. He cites nine absentees and insists a transfer window and fresh start can lift standards.
Porto’s Victor Froholdt, linked with Liverpool and Arsenal, says he plans to stay at Dragão, wants Champions League football and plays down exit talk despite an €85m clause, adding: ‘I have dreams.’
Opinion piece after the 4-2 Villa defeat slams a Liverpool player rated 4/10 and urges FSG to sell, citing fatigue from Europe and recurring errors.
