Liverpool pursue Barcola after Diomande setback
Pre-season boost for Andoni Iraola as four Liverpool players could return earlier than expected after World Cup exits.
Jose Mourinho could sell Eduardo Camavinga, with Liverpool and Manchester United linked. Liverpool’s midfield is currently stocked but exits could prompt a move.
Germany’s World Cup exit prompts criticism of a Liverpool star’s credentials, with Florian Wirtz also assessed harshly.
Luis Suarez recalls staying at Liverpool after Steven Gerrard’s advice and suggests Atletico’s Julian Alvarez could similarly delay a move amid Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid interest.
New signing Víctor Muñoz returns to Spain training after muscle discomfort. Spain weigh risk before Austria tie, with Liverpool keen he avoids setbacks ahead of his move from Osasuna.
Liverpool are credited with interest in Morocco’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, a ball-winning, press-resistant Lille midfielder impressing at the World Cup with high tackle success and right-sided distribution. Livescore
Turkey reports say Galatasaray hold talks with Virgil van Dijk’s agents and are ‘very close’ to signing the Liverpool captain as Davinson Sanchez’s replacement, with wages mooted but fee not stated.
Nikkan Sports link Liverpool with Mainz’s Kaishu Sano after his World Cup goal vs Brazil. Mainz hold him to 2028, with a reported €50-60m price after a 48-game season.
Report claims Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal eye Wolves’ 18-year-old Mateus Mane after relegation. Fee around £30m, with 14 goal contributions last season.
With Andy Robertson leaving for Tottenham, Liverpool must appoint a new vice-captain ahead of the new season.
Liverpool are linked with West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville after his World Cup exit with Netherlands. A strong tournament could push his price from about £35m towards £50m.
Liverpool’s Alisson wears a purple goalkeeper kit for Brazil against Japan.
Nottingham Forest open talks with Liverpool for Curtis Jones, discussing a £35m-£40m deal and a contract to 2031. No agreement yet, with Inter linked previously below Reds’ valuation.
Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reacts to Germany’s World Cup exit, appearing to jab at Arsenal and discuss his managerial future.
Barcelona scouts track Alexander Isak at the World Cup as a fallback to Julian Alvarez. Isak joined Liverpool for up to £130m in 2025 and had an injury-hit first season, making a deal difficult.
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo scores for Netherlands vs Morocco at the World Cup and breaks down in tears days after the loss of his unborn son.
Liverpool have £69m+£17m bid for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande rejected, with PSG his preference. Leipzig want about £129m and may offer a new deal. Liverpool also admire Bradley Barcola.
After Diomande rejected a move to Anfield in favour of PSG, Liverpool contacted PSG over Bradley Barcola. Talks were held amid plans to strengthen the forward line, with several clubs also approached for the 23-year-old.
