Liverpool weigh Barcola move, eye Ordonez amid Endo injury blow
Jurgen Klopp, now a World Cup pundit, caused a stir by suggesting Deniz Undav over Jamal Musiala for Germany’s opener. Julian Nagelsmann brushed off the exchange, while Lothar Matthaus criticised Klopp’s comments as lacking sensitivity.
Analysis argues Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz will be key for Germany in Julian Nagelsmann’s 4-2-3-1, often operating from the left, highlighting recent goals and assists for the national team and contrasting with a tougher 2025-26 season under Arne Slot. Germany face Curacao in their Group E opener.
Stefan Bajcetic shared an injury update, with team-mates Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni sending supportive messages to the Liverpool midfielder.
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu decided to omit Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo from the World Cup squad due to a left foot injury. Endo subsequently withdrew and announced his international retirement, saying he has ‘no regret’. Ko Itakura was named captain, with Shuto Machino called up to replace Endo.
Liverpool are revisiting interest in Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, with a fee in the region of €45m reported, as they bolster defence after Ibrahima Konate’s departure despite Jeremy Jacquet’s arrival. Chelsea, Newcastle and Juventus are also monitoring the Ecuador international, with Tottenham potentially significant rivals.
Alisson says he missed most of Liverpool’s run-in to be “100 percent” for Brazil at the World Cup after hamstring issues limited him to 26 Premier League starts. He expects to start against Morocco and believes Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be ready despite not being among the favourites.
Emmanuel Petit says he is surprised Liverpool did not court Xabi Alonso.
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A report states Cody Gakpo has not directly asked to leave Liverpool, though recent interest from Italy and Bayern Munich is noted. Anthony Gordon’s £70m move to Barcelona may inform Liverpool’s valuation of Gakpo. With Federico Chiesa expected to depart, Gakpo could provide important depth next season.
A report in Brazil says Liverpool are monitoring Bournemouth’s Rayan as a long-term Mohamed Salah alternative. Andoni Iraola’s past with the 19-year-old could aid any move, though a £130m release clause and Bournemouth’s stance protect the player.
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Jurgen Klopp once wanted Anthony Gordon alongside Darwin Nunez at Liverpool. Barcelona have now signed Gordon for £70m and are considering Nunez, currently at Al-Hilal, as a successor to Robert Lewandowski, while talks over Marcus Rashford’s future continue.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande clarifies his past ‘dream’ quote, saying it was about his Liverpool-supporting father. Liverpool are tracking PSG’s Bradley Barcola, with suggestions a fee around £86m could be required, amid Mohamed Salah’s planned exit. Andoni Iraola is eyeing winger reinforcements.
Liverpool reiterate Mohamed Salah will leave at the end of the season despite Egypt team-mate Ahmed El-Shenawy hinting he “could still stay”. Agent Ramy Abbas insists plans are private. Former Fenerbahce official Ertan Torunogullari claims Salah was keen on joining the Turkish club and that talks were positive.
West Brom are set to win the race to sign Liverpool’s 19-year-old defender Carter Pinnington on a permanent deal, beating Premier League and Championship interest. The move would add youth and competition under head coach James Morrison.
