Liverpool close on Araujo as Barcola move stalls
Real Madrid have no intention of selling Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Jose Mourinho keen to keep the former Liverpool right-back despite calls for an Anfield return.
Liverpool's first real test under Andoni Iraola is framed as off-pitch, with attention on Anfield's first home game and the questions facing the fanbase.
Liverpool's Bradley Barcola pursuit could be complicated by Arsenal, while Aston Villa's squad are reportedly concerned Ezri Konsa could leave amid Reds interest.
Liverpool are working on three deals, with focus on Iraola's transfer stance.
PSG have agreed all terms with Ferran Torres and started talks with Barcelona, a blow to Liverpool, who appear more focused on Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola.
Nottingham Forest are close to a €40m deal for Ousmane Diomande after a u-turn in talks with Sporting, leaving Liverpool likely to look elsewhere for a centre-back.
Andoni Iraola reiterates a key demand to his Liverpool players before his first Anfield match and says the side are 'completely different'.
Liverpool face a 'significant gap' with PSG over Bradley Barcola, making a deal difficult, while Fabrizio Romano says the Reds could yet target a centre-back.
Liverpool are close to signing Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona with an option to buy, as the Reds move to replace the departed Ibrahima Konate.
