Liverpool close on Iraola as Salah successor target turns to PSG
Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu awaits bids, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa potential options after Newcastle interest faded. Freiburg have signed Mio Backhaus, leaving Atubolu’s future unclear.
Liverpool, targeting elite attackers under Iraola, are linked with an £87m forward likened to Kroupi, with a move touted within a week.
John Barnes urges Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong to change aspects of their play, citing a Sunderland comparison, as Liverpool prepare for next season.
Real Madrid move to sign Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries, a prior Liverpool target under Slot. Talks advanced for the £21.6m release clause, leaving Liverpool’s right-back plans uncertain.
Chiesa issues a clear message after Slot’s sacking, addressing a Liverpool legend as uncertainty grows around his role under the next manager.
Liverpool, having agreed terms with Andoni Iraola after sacking Arne Slot, plan to approve two further exits from the squad.
Update hints Alexander Isak uncertainty, while Jose Mourinho is said to have made a big offer that could impact Liverpool’s plans.
Konaté leaves Liverpool on a free after bonus disputes collapsed renewal talks. Reports link him with Real Madrid on a four-year deal pending Pérez’s re-election, forcing Liverpool to seek a centre back.
Report links Trent Alexander-Arnold to a potential Real Madrid ‘revolution’, with fresh twists around a Liverpool icon and possible changes in Spain.
Liverpool secure 15-year-old winger Josh Abe to a scholarship despite Man Utd, Chelsea and Real Madrid interest. The U18s scorer, youngest UEFA Youth League Red, eyes pro deal at 17 after injury layoff.
Liverpool agree verbal deal with Andoni Iraola to be head coach, with Richard Hughes leading talks. He wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber on staff. Announcement due soon.
AC Milan weigh Oliver Glasner and ex-Liverpool boss Arne Slot for head coach. Slot, recently dismissed, is still under consideration alongside Glasner.
Liverpool call-ups: Alisson, Van Dijk, Gravenberch, Endo, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak. Not going include Gomez, Jones, Frimpong, Kerkez, Chiesa, Szoboszlai, Mamardashvili among others.
Iraola’s imminent arrival could reshape Liverpool’s squad, placing several players’ futures in doubt as roles are reassessed for his high-intensity style.
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha receives an England call but will not play at the upcoming World Cup.
Liverpool’s target Yan Diomande has ‘verbally agreed’ to join PSG. The 19-year-old Leipzig winger hit 13 goals and 10 assists, with a fee potentially above £100m amid a €130m price tag.
Real Madrid, set to appoint Jose Mourinho, target Alexis Mac Allister after agreeing deals for Dumfries and free agent Konaté. Mac Allister is under contract to 2028 but is ‘open’ to La Liga.
With a verbal agreement in place, Andoni Iraola is backed to inherit a ‘new weapon’ at Liverpool, underlining optimism around his prospective appointment.
With Salah’s unexplained exit, Iraola inherits a daunting rebuild at Liverpool, replacing goals and leadership while reshaping the attack.
