Liverpool transfer focus as Salah future clarified by agent
Ex-Red Brad Friedel calls PSG’s Bradley Barcola an ‘excellent’ Salah replacement as Diomande is believed to favour PSG. Statistical comparisons highlight Diomande’s edge, but Liverpool are eyeing Barcola.
New head coach Andoni Iraola sets an early stance at Liverpool, outlining what he will not change and hinting at one tweak urged by others during his first week at the AXA Training Centre.
Former Red Jason McAteer urges a right-wing rebuild and rules out a £100m move, insisting Liverpool must address Salah’s position this window.
Recalls Nick Barmby’s 2000 switch from Everton to Liverpool, the fallout at Goodison and Bill Kenwright’s ‘lowest low’, with players on both sides shocked.
Liverpool lead the race for Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano and are willing to bid up to £51m, amid interest from Arsenal, Spurs and Dortmund. Liverpool have also agreed a new five-year deal with Dominik Szoboszlai.
Column argues World Cup trends offer hints for Iraola’s Liverpool, pointing to possible tactical tweaks under the new boss.
Jurgen Klopp rejects false quotes about Thomas Tuchel, posting a message to clarify he was misattributed on social media.
With a year left on his deal, Wataru Endo’s situation leaves Liverpool with a clear decision to make on his future as the club consider midfield plans.
Ramy Abbas Issa denies any Besiktas agreement, saying he does not know where Salah will play next season and expects clarity soon. MLS, Saudi and Europe are options as the ex-Liverpool forward weighs his next move.
Ramy Abbas Issa says he does not know where Salah will play next season but that it may be known ‘very soon’. Iraola accepts Salah cannot be replaced like-for-like, confirms Liverpool are seeking a right winger and expects more arrivals after senior exits.
Ex-defender Glen Johnson questions Liverpool’s ‘crazy’ call as Ibrahima Konate departs after Real Madrid’s move, but backs Andoni Iraola to revive the Reds’ fortunes.
