Liverpool back Wirtz before Bournemouth test
Liverpool have lost academy striker Vincent Joseph to Arsenal after the 16-year-old rejected scholarship terms, with a tribunal set to fix compensation.
Liverpool head to Bournemouth before the international break, with Andoni Iraola facing several absentees as key players are set to miss the Premier League clash.
Liverpool writers have selected their XIs for Bournemouth, with calls made on whether Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola should start.
Liverpool are continuing to scout Monaco striker Paris Brunner after the 20-year-old scored again, taking his tally to six goals in seven games.
Liverpool are monitoring Raphinha as a right-wing option, but any move looks difficult given Barcelona's likely fee and the Brazilian's wage demands.
Liverpool shelved a move for Yankuba Minteh after injury ruled him out for months, leaving Andoni Iraola without a natural right winger after Mohamed Salah's exit.
Liverpool travel to Bournemouth aiming to stay unbeaten and sign off before the international break with a needed Premier League win.
Andoni Iraola said Liverpool have a rest advantage over Bournemouth after playing earlier in midweek, though he warned how difficult the Vitality Stadium trip will be.
Andoni Iraola praised Ronald Araujo's spirit and urged him to learn English, with Liverpool still to decide whether to make the Barcelona loanee's move permanent.
Liverpool expect January interest in Florian Wirtz, including from Bayern Munich, and the club will reject offers.
Andoni Iraola backed Florian Wirtz before the Bournemouth game, despite criticism that the Liverpool attacker 'looks lost' during his difficult early-season spell.
Liverpool have warned Arsenal off Rio Ngumoha and remain determined to keep the teenage attacker, who is earning more first-team minutes at Anfield.
Liverpool are linked with a £100m move for Estêvão, while fresh claims say they would have signed Yankuba Minteh on deadline day but for his injury.
Alexis Mac Allister voiced disappointment over not being offered a new Liverpool deal, creating a contract issue for the club to address.
Alisson's outstanding reflex save denied Evanilson from Marcus Tavernier's low cross, sparing Liverpool from going behind in a subdued first half at Bournemouth.
