Liverpool weigh midfield moves, Curtis Jones interest grows
Ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, 36, was stretchered off after England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, with an injury update emerging post-match.
Galatasaray join Inter and Nottingham Forest in pursuing Curtis Jones, who is out of contract next summer. Liverpool could seek around £35m or offer new terms after pre-season talks.
Pundit Don Goodman advises 18-year-old Mateus Mané to stay at Wolves for minutes despite Liverpool interest, warning he would be down the pecking order at Anfield.
Liverpool are weighing a full-back signing, with the piece arguing one standout target could solve the position if Iraola prioritises it this window.
Ex-Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has taken the Fulham job on a three-year deal, replacing Marco Silva after a brief Real Madrid stint. His first game is set for Chelsea on 24 August.
Liverpool have landed Scotland U16 captain Olamilekan Jikiemi from Celtic on a scholarship, with a five-year agreement reported. The centre-back is set to start with the U18s alongside fellow scholars of Nigerian heritage.
Liverpool are eyeing a major attacking signing likened to Alexander Isak, with a £116m valuation mentioned and the player open to a move, though World Cup timing is slowing talks.
Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after trailing 0-2. Romero and Messi levelled before Enzo Fernández’s 90+2’ header. Salah assisted Egypt’s second and had penalty appeals turned down. Livescore
Arsenal have bid $25m to beat Liverpool’s $20m offer for 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora, whose agent expects a move after the World Cup.
Marcel Desailly urges Bradley Barcola to stay at PSG despite reported Liverpool interest, while Roma and Juventus have explored signing former Red Mohamed Salah but finances may hinder a move.
Liverpool’s 1995/96-inspired adidas Bringback shirt is on sale for £12 with a 75% discount ahead of the new Premier League season.
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to take the Germany job, while Arne Slot is linked with the Netherlands role. They could meet in the Nations League on 24 September, a reunion of former Liverpool bosses.
Liverpool are tracking Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, with Jose Mourinho open to a sale. The Frenchman prefers to stay, but would start at Anfield if signed as Iraola seeks midfield upgrades.
Liverpool have previously seen pursuits of a record signing and a World Cup winner collapse, as the club plots further summer business.
Liverpool’s confirmed business so far: two arrivals and one sale as Andoni Iraola shapes his squad, with more changes expected before the season.
Andoni Iraola plans a clean slate at Liverpool, offering Harvey Elliott a chance to impress after limited minutes at Aston Villa. Elliott trained at the AXA Training Centre alongside Bajcetic, Bradley, Ekitike, Endo and Leoni.
