Liverpool edge Wrexham as Ngumoha impresses
Liverpool are still pursuing Bradley Barcola to strengthen the right wing, with Alexander Isak, Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha outlined as part of Iraola's ideal 2026/27 front line.
Nicolas Anelka says PSG's owner and Gerard Houllier told him Liverpool would sign him permanently in 2002, before the club instead chose El Hadji Diouf.
Liverpool have opened talks over Bradley Barcola, with the Reds pushing to reach an agreement.
Rio Ngumoha's deflected 75th-minute strike sealed a deserved 1-0 pre-season win over Wrexham, with Dominik Szoboszlai influential and Giorgi Mamardashvili making key saves.
Inter have promised Cristian Chivu they will keep pushing for Curtis Jones after a €25m bid was rejected, but they will not meet Liverpool’s €40m asking price.
Iraola says Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch and Jeremy Jacquet are nearing their first pre-season outings after two more absentees missed the Wrexham win.
Ngumoha impressed on the right and scored the winner against Wrexham, Ndukwe looked composed at the back, and Szoboszlai again stood out as Liverpool's main performer.
Rio Ngumoha switched to the right against Wrexham and scored the winner, offering a hint at how Liverpool could reshape their attack if Bradley Barcola arrives.
PSG are closing in on Maghnes Akliouche despite Liverpool interest, with Fabrizio Romano reporting a breakthrough in talks for the Monaco attacker.
Liverpool have been warned they must meet Bradley Barcola's huge asking price, with Dean Saunders arguing the winger's pace and quality could be 'priceless' for the Reds.
Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel says Kaishu Sano can stay, but admits the club would consider selling the Liverpool-linked midfielder if a huge offer arrives.
Calvin Ramsay’s strong pre-season displays against Sunderland and Wrexham have Liverpool fans urging Iraola to start him at right-back, though his future remains unclear.
Iraola is reportedly prioritising defence in the transfer market, with Liverpool concerned by their options at the back before the 2026-27 season.
A tactical review of Sunderland's 4-2 pre-season defeat focuses on Iraola's 4-2-3-1, high pressing and quick transitions as Liverpool recovered to take control after the break.
Liverpool are urged to press ahead for a big-money attacking target, with the forward framed as a potential successor to Luis Suarez's impact at Anfield.
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need a right winger even with Bradley Barcola, but the piece argues Rio Ngumoha has already shown he can operate effectively on that flank.
Newcastle’s troubled year included selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool on deadline day, failed recruitment and poor results, before Eddie Howe chose to step down.
Harvey Elliott has been tipped for Leeds, where he could be a 'key player', though he has a fresh chance under Iraola and impressed with an assist in pre-season.
Liverpool interest in Matias Fernandez-Pardo is confirmed, but Lille president Olivier Letang says the forward will not be sold despite the player wanting to leave.
