Liverpool updates on Salah fitness, Alisson link and PSG youngster pursuit
Liverpool miss Luis Diaz after £65.1m sale to Bayern, where he has 25 goals and 20 assists alongside Harry Kane and Michael Olise. His pressing and work-rate were pivotal, though the exit then made sense.
John Aldridge urges Liverpool’s ‘little genius’ to study a former teammate to round out his game, also praising keeper Freddie Woodman’s impact.
Liverpool are confident of hijacking a rival’s move for a Premier League ‘monster’, in a repeat of the Luis Diaz-style swoop.
Steven Gerrard says missing out on Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo ‘hurt’ Liverpool, while ex-Red Caoimhin Kelleher aims to deny Salah a farewell goal and ‘apologise’ after.
Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored in a win that sets up Carrick’s side to clinch Europe against Liverpool next weekend, adding edge to the upcoming clash.
Van Dijk says injured Mohamed Salah will get a proper Anfield send-off regardless, but the forward is pushing to return this season as Liverpool await scans after his Crystal Palace setback.
Liverpool reportedly lead race to sign a striker dubbed ‘another Isak’ for £69m after plans were disrupted by the Hugo Ekitike situation.
With no silverware likely, FSG’s review could see Liverpool consider replacing Arne Slot with a coach touted as ‘the best young coach in the world’.
Liverpool are stepping up interest in 18-year-old PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, who has limited minutes and could be available despite a deal to 2028, with Man City and others monitoring.
Liverpool assess Diogo Costa as potential Alisson successor. Porto keeper, 26, has 26 clean sheets, 78.9% saves and a £52m clause. Bart Verbruggen, Robin Roefs and James Trafford also monitored.
RB Leipzig plan to keep 19-year-old Yan Diomande after a 12-goal, 17-assist season, dealing Liverpool a blow in their search for a Salah successor.
Arne Slot could face a backroom reshuffle, with former club interest potentially prompting further changes to Liverpool’s coaching staff.
Liverpool are plotting a summer move for Real Betis forward Abde Ezzalzouli, valued around £35m, after Everton’s January approach failed.
Alexander Isak scored in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace for his first Premier League goal at Anfield for Liverpool, easing concerns if Slot’s plan clicks.
Bolton, Celtic and Rangers are chasing Liverpool’s Luca Stephenson. Promotion could give Bolton an edge with promised minutes after his strong Dundee United loan.
Juventus are prepared to offer Alisson a 2+1 or 3-year deal to tempt the 33-year-old Liverpool keeper back to Serie A, though he does not want to leave on bad terms.
Curtis Jones shines yet lacks starts under Arne Slot, drawing right-back praise likening traits to Trent Alexander-Arnold amid Inter links and a 2027 contract.
Steven Gerrard has been offered the Bristol City job and is also linked with Burnley, as he eyes a return to management after leaving Al-Ettifaq.
