Liverpool line up Barcola as Gakpo eyes Man City
Andoni Iraola says Liverpool will be closer to Klopp than Slot - high pressure, vertical attacks and balance. He backs the current squad, with changes unlikely before Tuesday.
Victor Munoz’s display offered Liverpool encouragement, while concern over Dominik Szoboszlai persisted after the Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £69m bid for Ismaïla Sarr after Cody Gakpo chose Manchester City, with Crystal Palace having rejected an earlier £43m offer.
Cody Gakpo wants to leave Liverpool for Manchester City, with talks under way. He rejected Tottenham and could depart after assisting in the 2-2 draw with Forest.
Liverpool’s draws with Newcastle and Forest exposed full-back problems, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez struggling defensively and offering little going forward.
Iraola praised Victor Munoz after Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, highlighting his goal, penalty contribution, defensive work and persistence despite imperfect decisions.
Andoni Iraola backed Florian Wirtz after criticism and also addressed Victor Munoz following Liverpool’s 2-2 home draw with Nottingham Forest.
Yan Diomandé’s agent said the winger had offers from Liverpool and PSG, but chose Real Madrid without hesitation because it was his dream move.
Liverpool have already lined up 17-year-old Samuel Martinez, with the focus on the club’s next young wide talent amid ongoing winger recruitment.
Steven Gerrard urged Liverpool to address a squad need before the 1 September deadline, saying one quality has been 'sorely missed'.
Jérémy Jacquet impressed again for Liverpool against Forest, excelling in possession and duels, and making a crucial block to underline his promise at centre-back.
Liverpool are set to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG for up to £123m on a five-year deal after the French winger pushed for more regular starts.
Liverpool will begin their Champions League league phase campaign at home to Atlético.
Joe Hart said Alexander Isak’s deeper positioning reflects low confidence and Liverpool not finding him in the areas where he can be most effective.
Liverpool approached Real Madrid over Endrick, but were told the forward was not available. The move came as they looked to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah.
Andoni Iraola blamed a faulty electronic board for delaying changes before Forest’s penalty in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw, but admitted his side’s first half was too passive.
Liverpool have made contact with Bournemouth for Rayan as Cody Gakpo nears a £85m move to Man City. Virgil van Dijk wants Gakpo to stay, while Bournemouth could play hardball.
