Van Dijk calls for focus as Liverpool count right‑back absences
Liverpool could re-sign Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen via a 2027 buy-back, with Konaté’s future uncertain and Van Dijk ageing. Club already added Jérémy Jacquet but want further centre-back depth.
Van Dijk urges Liverpool to cut out late goals after 2-1 Man City loss. Szoboszlai suspended, VAR drama. New signing Jeremy Jacquet suffers shoulder injury at Rennes and may need surgery, risking pre-season.
Aston Villa reportedly refuse to honour a £35m agreement for Harvey Elliott, leaving the Liverpool midfielder in limbo as calls grow for Michael Edwards to resolve a ‘completely dysfunctional’ saga.
Liverpool face Sunderland without Frimpong, Bradley and Isak. Gomez is a major doubt. Szoboszlai is suspended after his red card. Leoni has an ACL. Right-back remains a problem for Slot.
City beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield after Szoboszlai’s free-kick, Alisson’s rash tackle and a late disallowed goal. Arsenal win 3-0 vs Sunderland, while United move into the top four.
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Alexis Mac Allister’s father says he is focused on Liverpool but ‘if the opportunity arises’ he will decide in future, amid Real Madrid links. Midfielder is key under Slot and contracted until 2028.
Ex-target Mattia De Sciglio says he rejected Liverpool in 2017 to join Juventus under Massimiliano Allegri. With Van Dijk arriving in 2018, the full-back is now a free agent after leaving Juve and Empoli.
Inter Milan continue to track Curtis Jones after Liverpool pulled out of a late January deal. Jones allegedly agreed personal terms, with Spurs also interested as Inter seek midfield reinforcements.
Liverpool monitor Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi after 8 Premier League goals. Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG also track him. Bournemouth could seek £70-80m for the forward.
