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LIVEUpdated 17 mins agoLiverpool transfer news LIVE: Darwin Nunez return latest as five deals can be done todayLiverpool have a new manager in Andoni Iraola and the Spaniard will be busy in the upcoming summer transfer window with plenty of ins and outs anticipatedCommentsSportPaul Gorst Liverpool FC correspondent, Mark Jones Liverpool Content Editor - Sport, Chris Burns Senior Sports Writer and Tom Victor Senior Sports JournalistThe transfer window is open and Liverpool are braced for another busy summer. Andoni Iraola has been installed as manager and will no doubt have a list of players he wants to bring to Anfield to combine with incoming defender Jeremy Jacquet. after his arrival from Rennes was confirmed before the end of the 2025/26 season..
A number of stars are on their way, with Andy Robertson's move to Tottenham already announced and Mohamed Salah to determine his next move. Liverpool themselves spent big last summer and may well do the same again.
The rumours have already been coming thick and fast. Here, we'll bring you all the latest lines as Iraola and the club's higher-ups get to work for what could prove a pivotal few weeks.
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New UpdatesToday11:12 BSTAlexander Isak gets verdict from Swedish pressIsak was the star of the show as Sweden hammered Tunisia at the World Cup on Sunday, scoring once and assisting twice in a 5-1 win on his debut at the tournament. He was also handed the player of the match award for his exploits.
While Isak struggled in his maiden season for the Reds, his performance reminded many fans why Liverpool splashed out £125m on the striker last summer. The Swedish press praised his "raw power" and you can read more on the reaction to Isak's performance via our friends at Liverpool.com here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday10:44 BSTRB Leipzig 'holding out for huge fee' for Yan DiomandeMany Liverpool fans will have seen Diomande in action for the first time in the Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador on Sunday. The 19-year-old's stunning showing has given an insight into why so many of Europe's biggest clubs are said to be tracking the winger.
Liverpool are one of those clubs, but the sticking point? According to talkSPORT, the Bundesliga side want in excess of £100million for the youngster. After Liverpool spent big on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz last year, can they realistically drop another huge amount on one player? Only time will tell.
CommentsChris BurnsToday10:22 BSTFae laughs off Diomande talkIvory Coast boss Emerse Fae joked that he's been told Yan Diomande is "about to sign for Liverpool" as he played down transfer speculation of the Reds target after their 1-0 World Cup win over Ecuador.
Diomande caught the eye in Philadelphia as the Elephants beat the South American side thanks to a late goal from Manchester United's Amad Diallo.
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CommentsPaul GorstToday10:21 BSTFormer Red Arbeloa set for Premier League manager’s jobAlvaro Arbeloa, a Premier League runner-up with Liverpool in 2009, is primed to make his Premier League managerial bow.
The Spaniard has been in talks with Fulham over a move to Craven Cottage after Marco Silva left for Benfica.
Arbeloa, part of Liverpool’s Champions League final squad in 2007, spent part of last season in charge of Real Madrid.
CommentsTom VictorToday09:54 BSTDutch media slam Reds starsWhile Virgil van Dijk caught flak from Rafael van der Vaart for his role in the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday, it appears the Reds captain, and Cody Gakpo, were also targeted by sections of the Dutch press.
Ryan Gravenberch, who notched two assists, was spared. Van Dijk was branded "sloppy" while Gakpo was blasted for hardly "getting involved." Read more on the fallout from the Netherlands' draw here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday09:42 BSTLiverpool make new signing (sort of)We may still be waiting for Liverpool to kick into gear where the transfer window is concerned but they have at least added to their operation today.
Liverpool have announced the appointment of Hannah Pym as their new senior vice president for marketing and digital, which is quite the grand title, I must say.
The role sees Hannah take on responsibility for leading Liverpool FC's marketing, media, product, technology, fan services and experience teams as well as further strengthening the club’s global marketing and commercial growth ambitions.
Speaking about her appointment, Hannah said: “It’s a huge honour to join Liverpool Football Club, one of the most iconic and recognised brands in world sport.
Ben Latty, chief commercial officer at Liverpool FC, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Hannah to LFC at such an important time for the club’s continued growth. Her experience across marketing, media, digital and technology makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team.
“Hannah will play a key role in leading the teams who are driving forward our ambitious plans for growth across the club, while continuing to innovate across our marketing, media and digital platforms.”
It's an exciting time be joining a club who boasted revenues that most recently exceeded £700m.
Good luck to Hannah in her new role.
CommentsPaul GorstToday09:26 BSTFlorian Wirtz "menace" claim made by Premier League iconFormer Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton said Wirtz was a "menace" in Germany's 7-1 hammering of Curacao on Sunday. While the Liverpool star struggled to impose himself on the game to the extent some of his team-mates did, Sutton reckons Wirtz cut a very different figure for the Germans as he did the Reds last season.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: “The mitigation must be that this was Curacao, but the Liverpool fans who watched the game, especially in the first half, would be wondering if it was the same Florian Wirtz who played for them last season. He looked happy in a German jersey, at ease and playing with freedom.
“He was sharp off the left, drifting inside to play quick, incisive passes. He was creative and cunning. He looked unburdened. He was a real menace with Jamal Musiala.”
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:56 BSTJurgen Klopp issues apology live on airKlopp has issued an apology to Julian Nagelsmann after casting doubt over his position as Germany manager. Klopp used the word "still" when referring to Nagelsmann's role as national team manager.
Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 on Sunday, with Klopp admitting his error afterwards. Working as a pundit on Magenta TV, he said: "I've already found the most hated word of the year: 'Still'. I could have punched myself in the face for that, but it was already too late and I was on TV." You can read about the ex-Liverpool manager's apology here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:47 BSTThe five transfers Liverpool can complete todayAter ticking off the first big important task of their summer, Liverpool now get to embark on a summer of transfer upheaval. Andoni Iraola was appointed swiftly following Arne Slot's exit, and the club's task now is to give the new boss the players he needs.
The summer transfer window opens today, and there's a chance for some more early moves.You can read more about the FIVE deals the Reds could complete today right here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:37 BSTDiomande's future to be sorted 'after World Cup'Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has claimed Diomande’s future will be settled after the World Cup. The RB Leipzig winger, who has been strongly tipped to make a switch to Anfield, was in fine form in the Ivory Coast's opener on Sunday. He has also been linked with the likes of PSG and Real Madrid.
"When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG," Fae said after the victory over Ecuador.
"Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool. I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career."
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:25 BSTAyyoub Bouaddi happy to be linked with Europe's bestAyyoub Bouaddi says he is happy to be rumoured with some of the best clubs in the world. The Morocco midfielder, 18, has impressed at the World Cup so far, with Liverpool reportedly registering their interest.
He informed The Athletic that he's "really happy to know that some clubs are interested". You can read more on Bouaddi's intruiging comments here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:19 BSTVirgil van Dijk brutally called out Liverpool captain Van Dijk has been savaged by former Real Madrid and Spurs star Rafael van der Vaart after the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday. The former Dutch midfielder had some choice words for Van Dijk, despite the centre-half opening the scoring for his country.
"I have to be honest, I was quite shocked by Van Dijk," Van der Vaart said in the NOS studio at half-time. "With him, I thought, that doesn’t look good. Especially while turning. It is proving very difficult. A bit like a Boeing 747 turning. I hope he starts turning a bit faster during the tournament."
CommentsChris BurnsToday08:10 BSTEngland icon not shocked at Liverpool's links with DiomandeIt hasn’t come as a shock to England legend Alan Shearer that the Reds are in for Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola this summer. Diomande was mightily impressive for the Ivory Coast in their 1-0 victory over Ecuador at the World Cup on Sunday night, teasing Reds fans as to what could be should they sign the winger this summer.
"Liverpool need several players, I think, if they want to compete again at the very top," Shearer said. "And certainly, in wide positions, they're going to have to strengthen. I'm not surprised with who they're being linked with Diomande and Barcola. I guess it's only a matter of time before that that would be the position that they announce."
You can read more about what Shearer had to say on the Reds and their transfer targets here.
CommentsChris BurnsToday07:55 BSTLiverpool stars shine in World Cup 2026Three Reds caught the eye on Sunday in the World Cup. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored in the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan, while Ryan Gravenberch also bagged two assists in the Group F encounter.Elsewhere, Alexander Isak scored and claimed two assists as Sweden hammered Tunisia 5-1 in the other clash in Group F. The £125million man looked very lively in the encounter, perhaps hinting at what's to come for Liverpool fans next season.
CommentsChris BurnsToday07:39 BSTDiomande shows what he can doLiverpool target Yan Diomande showed flashes of real quality on his World Cup debut overnight.
The Ivorian winger demonstrated his confidence on the ball against Ecuador, causing problems for full-backs in a 1-0 win for his side.
Diomande, who plays his club football for RB Leipzig, could cost as much as £86million if the German club get their way.
CommentsTom VictorToday07:39 BSTRayan release clauseAccording to reports in Brazil, Bournemouth star Rayan has a release clause of £130million.
The South American star has been linked with a Liverpool move after thriving under Andoni Iraola at the Vitality Stadium.
Mo Salah’s exit means wide forward options will be high on the list of priorities and the 19-year-old could be an option of Iraola pursues a reunion.
CommentsTom VictorToday07:39 BSTThe transfer window is open!Hello and welcome to our coverage of all things Liverpool.
The summer transfer window opens today and we’re bound to see transfer talk ratchet up in the next few hours.
Liverpool have been linked with a number of summer transfer moves, including a potential Anfield return for Darwin Nunez and a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola.
Some departures have also been confirmed, most notably an exit for Mohamed Salah after nine years for the Egyptian at Anfield.
Stay with us for all your updates on all of the Reds’ potential ins and outs in Andoni Iraola's first summer at the helm.