Liverpool push for Barcola as Iraola weighs midfield tweaks

Jeremy Jacquet, 21, is confirmed as Liverpool’s new No5 as the Andoni Iraola era begins.
Liverpool near new terms with Dominik Szoboszlai, the 25-year-old standout of 2023-24. The deal would be a major boost for Andoni Iraola’s rebuild.
Ranking lists Jürgen Klopp’s top 10 Liverpool signings with Mohamed Salah first as the former manager readies his next role.
Andoni Iraola provides a Liverpool injury update, calling some developments the ‘worst news’ as he steps up work at Kirkby.
Liverpool make a fresh move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who is said to be keen on Anfield and has personal terms not believed to be an issue, though PSG’s price, reportedly £100m-plus, could be a hurdle.
Fernando Morientes claims Florian Wirtz ‘needs’ to join Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, while acknowledging Liverpool interest in the attacker.
Liverpool weigh midfield options ahead of 2026-27, with Dominik Szoboszlai potentially set for a new role as Iraola assesses his opening-day lineup.
Chelsea prepare a €100m move for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande after Liverpool reportedly drop interest, with the Bundesliga club holding out for over €120m.
Chris Waddle urges Iraola to address centre-back issues and questions Van Dijk’s role, though exits are denied. PSG are ‘realistic’ on Bradley Barcola, who has two years left and may be open to a move.
Iraola signals Liverpool need more signings, hinting at further recruitment after a quiet window to shape his squad and style.
Newcastle outline a predicted XI to face Liverpool on 23 August, listing Pope, Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Joelinton, Elanga, Barnes and Osula as likely starters.
Liverpool are again linked with Manu Kone, but metrics reportedly explain why they opted for Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch in 2023.
Liverpool face backlash for a post highlighting Alexis Mac Allister before England v Argentina, with fans calling it ‘disgraceful’ despite no explicit good-luck message.