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Hello and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO live blog, covering all the latest Liverpool news and gossip on Saturday, July 12.

This week Arne Slot's squad have returned for pre-season training and the first of their scheduled friendlies takes place on Sunday, July 13, against Preston North End.

It will be the Reds' first match since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and a number of tributes are planned before the match begins.

Liverpool had made sure to get the bulk of their key transfer business completed before training resumed.

were eager to bolster.

Considering the additions of goalkeepers Giorgi Mamardashvili, the deal for which was settled one year ago, plus Armin Pecsi, and the club's total spend so far ahead of their Premier League title defence now totals £217m.

Whilst there is a great interest in who else Liverpool could add to their squad, speculation continues around who they may let go between now and September's transfer deadline day.

Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Harvey Elliott and Ibrahima Konate are just four who have been linked with moves away, amid uncertainty over roles within the squad or their contracts at Anfield.

They could join Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher, Jarell Quansah and Nat Phillips in being sold this summer.

So, with that being said, stay with us at the Liverpool ECHO as we bring you all the latest Reds news and transfer gossip.