Liverpool play down Nunez return talk as Iraola plans first pre-season
Despite needing a winger, Liverpool are effectively ruled out of signing Marcus Rashford due to a contract clause and long-standing club stance.
FSG open talks over a £43m midfield signing likened to Wijnaldum, as Liverpool push to strengthen the engine room this summer.
Claims of Darwin Nunez rejoining Liverpool are dismissed by sources as ‘not true’, with no deal ongoing. Reds still weigh forward options amid injuries and departures.
After a goal and two assists vs Tunisia, Isak is tipped to use the World Cup as a springboard, with predictions of a major impact for Liverpool.
Fan poll suggests sales of Gakpo, Mac Allister, Endo, Chiesa, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Gomez, Davies and McConnell could raise £145.3m to fund signings under Iraola and Richard Hughes.
Jorge Mendes expects a major bid near Francisco Trincão’s €60m clause. Liverpool are strongly linked but Sporting have received no offer yet.
Trent Alexander-Arnold misses England’s 2026 World Cup squad, with Trevoh Chalobah called up after Tino Livramento’s injury, as Maguire offers a selection theory.
A former Chelsea player links Xabi Alonso’s swift appointment at Chelsea to Arne Slot’s sacking at Liverpool, suggesting timing ‘gives an indication’ of events.
Klopp’s past guidance on the Anfield job is cited as relevant for Iraola’s first pre-season, shaping how Liverpool should proceed under the new head coach.
Liverpool target Yan Diomande to replace Salah, seek extra forwards, reinforce midfield on a budget, and address right-back with Bradley injured and Frimpong unconvincing.
Derby are pursuing a £6m deal to re-sign ex-Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark from RB Salzburg after his loan, while Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid.
Round-up hints at the truth on Darwin Nunez’s future, a behind-the-scenes appointment, and a caution over Ayyoub Bouaddi’s situation at Liverpool.
Liverpool sold Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford for up to £18m without a buy-back. With Alisson’s future uncertain, Iraola may lack options, with Mamardashvili and Woodman the current alternatives.
Barcelona drop River Plate friendly and are considering facing Liverpool in Nairobi, with Rabat also an option, as they finalise pre-season plans.
Alexis Mac Allister’s shot led to Lionel Messi’s second in a 3-0 win over Algeria, aiding a record as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup.
FSG are ready to move for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, valued at £70m, after Liverpool make a firm call on Dominik Szoboszlai’s future this summer.
Phil Thompson urges Liverpool to target John McGinn after his World Cup goal for Scotland, dismissing Roy Keane’s ‘very harsh’ remarks.
