Liverpool weigh wide options as Salah succession debated
Liverpool eye PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani, 27, as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement, but Juventus are also interested, according to reports.
The trial of Liverpool fan Mark Mogan, accused of racially abusing Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo at Anfield in August, has been adjourned to October, with a fitness to plead hearing on 7 September.
Michael Owen praises Jurgen Klopp for keeping his distance from Anfield out of respect for Arne Slot, while saying a Klopp return is ‘wishful thinking’ but not impossible.
Juventus have identified Alisson as their prime goalkeeping target, with a report claiming the Liverpool keeper has approved a move as Juve prepare talks, aided by Luciano Spalletti’s backing, despite Alisson’s recent contract extension at Anfield.
Liverpool face PSG competition for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, with a fee around £87m cited after 12 league goals and six assists. Arne Slot wants more pace out wide as Salah’s successor is sought.
Virgil van Dijk set a new challenge for Liverpool after the 2-1 derby win over Everton, as two long-serving players near exits.
Hugo Ekitike ruptures his Achilles in Liverpool’s defeat to PSG, undergoes surgery and posts ‘I’ll be back soon’. Liverpool backs him as he faces up to nine months out, ruling him out of summer tournaments.
Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni reportedly only wants Barcelona, dealing Liverpool and Manchester City a blow. Inter value him at around €70m, with his deal running to 2028.
Liverpool are assessing a potential £75m opportunity for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon as a wing option this summer, with Bayern Munich also linked.
Fernando Torres is touted as a future Liverpool manager, prompting discussion over how the Reds might line up under him.
Ange Postecoglou has returned to the UK in a new role and has been watching Liverpool in the Champions League, according to reports.
Andy Robertson co-owns racehorse Ancient Geordie with Michael Owen’s Manor House Stables, set for a Chester May Festival debut. The piece also carries speculation over the Liverpool left-back’s future after nine years.
Despite opening up a gap in the race, Liverpool are warned that qualification is not yet secured and must finish strongly to seal Champions League football.
Liverpool considers West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen as a post-Salah option. The 29-year-old is admired at Anfiel,d and a move would be likelier if West Ham were relegated, though age and cost remain potential hurdles.
David Moyes snapped back at a foul-mouthed taunt, saying what he would have done to beat Liverpool, in a reflection on Everton’s 4-4 draw at Manchester United in 2012.
Arne Slot is expected to stay beyond this season, while Liverpool are linked with an £87m-rated ‘electric’ target likened to Rayan Cherki, with talks reported.
Joe Cole claims Arsenal would have won the title by now with a ‘proper’ Liverpool signing instead of Viktor Gyokeres, praising the Reds’ summer business.
Jamie Carragher says Arne Slot is likely to remain in charge if Liverpool clinch Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Fernando Torres has been backed by former colleagues as a possible future Anfield manager.
