Jacquet fitness boost as Liverpool weigh Gomez interest and winger hunt
Aston Villa are targeting Joe Gomez, who has 12 months left on his deal. Besiktas and AC Milan are monitoring. Liverpool may sell as they seek a right-back and wingers after Conor Bradley’s injury.
Jérémy Jacquet, joining for around €72m, says he will play as much as possible and earn minutes on merit, aiming to refresh Liverpool’s defence amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté.
Virgil van Dijk captains Netherlands’ 26, with Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo also called up. Jeremie Frimpong misses out. Group F opponents are Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Liverpool have reportedly made an approach for an £87m elite attacker, billed as their answer to Erling Haaland.
Inter have approached Gleison Bremer’s camp as Liverpool and Manchester United monitor his €58m clause. Juventus may still seek a high fee despite injuries and the player’s unrest.
Giorgi Mamardashvili was fined £440, given six points and costs after police saw him watching a video while driving on the M6 in January.
Arne Slot insists he can fix Liverpool after 19 defeats and a late Champions League qualification, targeting at least one winger to replace Mohamed Salah. He reportedly rejected Ajax and highlights winger-full-back combinations.
Liverpool are named among the few clubs who could sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, whose fee may approach €150m after the World Cup. There are no concrete bids and the player is open to staying, with Reds interest linked to Salah’s exit.
Jose Mourinho says Liverpool are the best club in England, citing history and recent trophies, praising Klopp’s Anfield remontada over Barcelona.
Liverpool maintain strong interest in Anthony Gordon, valued at about £75m. Bayern, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona are also keen as the Reds look for wide forwards post-Mohamed Salah.
Inter met Richard Hughes in Monaco over Curtis Jones. The player is keen, Inter baulk at a £35m price and there is no agreement. With over 13 months left on his deal and no extension, Liverpool could weigh a summer sale.
Tottenham have held talks for 16-year-old Hertha Berlin talent Kennet Eichhorn, with Liverpool also in the race after opening talks. A £10m clause is reported, though he cannot play in England yet.
Column suggests Liverpool have three clear transfer targets and that Jarrod Bowen could solve their winger need.
£60m signing Jeremy Jacquet is on track to be fit for the start of pre-season after shoulder surgery, with Giovanni Leoni also nearing return to bolster Arne Slot’s centre-back options.
