Liverpool eye Diomande as Bajcetic returns, Chiesa u-turn boosts Iraola
West Brom are set to sign Liverpool youngster Carter Pinnington with no upfront fee, using add-ons and a sell-on clause to compensate Liverpool.
Osasuna’s Víctor Muñoz is set to choose Newcastle over Liverpool and Man United, attracted by promised minutes and a defined role, with a €35m+€5m deal in advanced talks.
Caution is urged over fast-tracking Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha into England’s senior squad despite eye-catching pre-World Cup displays.
Glen Johnson backs Conor Bradley to ‘kick on big time’, suggesting the Liverpool right-back can push on upon his return and stake a stronger claim for minutes.
Mohamed Salah helps create the opener as Emam Ashour scores, and Egypt draw 1-1 with Belgium after a Mohamed Hany own goal. Thibaut Courtois denies Salah, while Mostafa Shobeir excels with key saves.
Ekitike ruptured his Achilles in April vs PSG, had surgery and targets a Christmas return. Liverpool are happy with rehab as he builds upper-body strength. Didier Deschamps sent support, and the World Cup is ruled out.
Virgil van Dijk criticises FIFA’s mandated hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, saying it is ‘not something I like’, and calls for changes to the rules.
Jones has a year left on his deal and struggled for starts under Slot, finishing at right-back. Talks continue but Inter are keen. Liverpool could sell for around £35m depending on discussions with Iraola.
Federico Chiesa is now keen to stay at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola after limited minutes under Arne Slot, despite interest from Juventus and Como, with other exits potentially affecting his future.
Liverpool are monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after his World Cup impact, while Andoni Iraola welcomes a ‘new signing’ in fit-again Stefan Bajcetic. Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet deal agreed.
Liverpool scouts are tracking İstanbul Başakşehir winger Abbosbek Fayzullaev, 22, after four goals and seven assists. They will watch him at the World Cup, with a potential England move seen as a ‘turning point’.
Manchester United announce an Amazon documentary covering their 2026-27 season.
Ryan Gravenberch impresses for the Netherlands in a 2-2 draw with Japan, strengthening his case for a Liverpool rethink under Andoni Iraola after limited faith under Arne Slot.
World Cup displays lift Liverpool hopes as Florian Wirtz shines from the left for Germany and Alexander Isak looks sharp for Sweden, offering Andoni Iraola solutions with Hugo Ekitike out long term.
Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah start in Belgium vs Egypt at the World Cup, renewing a familiar Man City-Liverpool rivalry on the international stage.
Juventus’ Khephren Thuram, valued at €45m-€50m, rejects Al Ahli and would consider only top Premier League moves, with Liverpool and Man United interested. Liverpool may need him if Jones departs.
Liverpool could sign free agent Jadon Sancho, once touted by Jurgen Klopp, as they seek attacking reinforcements with Mohamed Salah gone and Hugo Ekitike injured, while pursuing RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.
Reports of Darwin Nunez returning to Liverpool are denied by those close to the striker, says Fabrizio Romano, despite his Al-Hilal exit and the Reds’ need for depth with Hugo Ekitike sidelined.
