Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Andoni Iraola arrives, Diomande move, Barcola interest

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Today15:49 BSTAndoni Iraola spotted Incoming new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has been spotted leaving the Reds' training ground ahead of confirmation that he will take over from Arne Slot at Anfield.Iraola, 43, was in charge of Bournemouth for three seasons and was originally appointed there by Richard Hughes, who is now the sporting director at Liverpool, a role that he has held for two years.Andoni Iraola leaves Liverpool's training ground with sporting director Richard Hughes behind.(Image: Peter Powell)Today15:11 BSTAndoni Iraola spotted at Liverpool training groundLiverpool is closing in on the appointment of Andoni Iraola, and Sky Sports have spotted him leaving the training ground ahead of everything being confirmed.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday14:07 BSTSlot open to taking new jobArne Slot is said to be open to taking a new job this summer following his dismissal by Liverpool.Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan, who says he has been in contact with Slot since his Anfield exit, told talkSPORT: “If Ronald Koeman steps down after the World Cup... there is a vacancy at the Dutch national team.“I think Arne Slot is very, very much up for that; he’s probably the ideal candidate.“He can play his Dutch style of football – the passing, attacking style, whatever you call it. I think the Dutch would be happy to have him.”Read the full story hereToday13:11 BSTVan Hecke latestLiverpool made contact with Jan Paul van Hecke's agent when Arne Slot was still in charge, but as things stand it is Tottenham that is making the strongest play for his services.The Dutch center-back has emerged as a key player for Brighton in recent years, but it looks as though he will move on to pastures new this summer.Brighton rejected a £70 million ($94 million) bid from Spurs for Van Hecke, who is in demand, with Chelsea and Manchester City also said to admire the 26-year-old.The Telegraph says that Tottenham is hopeful that the chance for Van Hecke to work with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi again will give the club an edge in the race to sign him.As for Liverpool, it is unclear whether the Reds' interest in Van Hecke will persist following Slot's dismissal over the weekend.(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Today12:30 BSTMovements expected around BarcolaMovement around Bradley Barcola's future is expected this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.Liverpool is among the clubs that have been linked with Barcola, who lost his place as a guaranteed starter for PSG this season.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday11:41 BSTIraola flight trackingSoccer supporters tracking the movement of private jets has become an odd theme of transfer windows in recent years, and that's what some Liverpool fans have been doing this morning in anticipation of Andoni Iraola's arrival on Merseyside.Iraola was due to touch down in England on Thursday morning ahead of putting the final touches on a two-year contract at Liverpool.And some fans believe that they identified the exact flight that Iraola was on – a private jet that was scheduled to travel from San Sebastian to Liverpool, departing at 09:30 CEST and arriving at 10:20 BST.If that was indeed the flight that Iraola was on, then he is already on British soil and edging ever closer to being being confirmed as Liverpool's new manager.Today10:34 BSTBizarre Barcola talks claimJournalist Nicolo Schira claims that Liverpool has opened talks with Jorge Mendes over the possibility of signing Bradley Barcola from PSG.The issue with that claim is Barcola is no longer represented by Mendes, having fired the super-agent earlier this year.Barcola is now represented by Moussa Sissoko.Today10:05 BSTPerez's Konate vowFlorentino Perez has vowed to complete the signing of Ibrahima Konate if he is re-elected as Real Madrid's president.Konate has agreed to join Madrid, although any new signings by Los Blancos are not expected to be announced until after Madrid's presidential election on June 7.Current incumbent Perez, who has been in the position since 2009 – having also held the role between 2000 and 2006 – is going up against Enrique Riquelme, and Perez is the heavy favorite to stay in the position.If Perez wins the election, Konate's arrival will be confirmed – as will that of manager Jose Mourinho, who previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013."Mourinho is one of the world's greatest coaches and was very important for Real Madrid during his time with us," Perez said as he laid out his plans in the likelihood of an election win."He was the coach of that famous record-breaking league title.

After that, the clubs will sort things out between themselves and then we’ll see what happens next.”Interestingly, Diomande previously said that his father was a Liverpool fan.(Image: Getty Images)Today08:40 BSTWelcome backHello and welcome back to our Liverpool live blog.3rd Jun22:06 BSTLille player linked with Anfield moveLiverpool has reportedly joined the race to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille.Fernandez-Pardo is said to be generating interest from a host of top clubs after a season in which he registered 13 direct goal contributions in 29 Ligue 1 appearances.The 21-year-old will play at this summer's World Cup with Belgium, and it is unclear whether he will return to Lille after the tournament amid interest from elsewhere.Serie A outfit Como, which qualified for the Champions League this season, is interested in Fernandez-Pardo, while Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are all said to be interested in the youngster.(Image: Belgaimage)3rd Jun20:34 BSTIraola due in Liverpool tomorrowAndoni Iraola is scheduled to travel to Liverpool tomorrow (Thursday) to put pen to paper on a two-year contract at Liverpool.Arne Slot was only dismissed on Saturday but it quickly emerged that Iraola was the Reds' preferred candidate to replace the Dutchman.Negotiations have moved quickly, with Richard Hughes – who knows Iraola from the pair's time together at Bournemouth – has led the talks.Liverpool journalist David Lynch reports that Iraola is due on Merseyside to put the finishing touches on a deal until 2028.3rd Jun18:36 BSTKonate opens up on Jota deathIbrahima Konate has opened up on Diogo Jota's death."Even today it's hard to believe," Konate said, speaking to France Inter radio station. We can't see the defender choosing to leave Madrid after just one year, although it remains to be seen what Ibrahima Konate's arrival could have.(Image: Javier Borrego/AFP7/Shutterstock)3rd Jun12:07 BSTJoshua Abe commits future to LiverpoolAcademy star Joshua Abe has committed his future to Liverpool, according to The Athletic.The 15-year-old had been linked with Real Madrid and Arsenal, but he has now signed scholarship terms and agreed a pre-contract for a professional deal when he turns 17 next year.

He will also be part of the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States this summer.Joshua Abe of Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)3rd Jun11:23 BSTMateus Fernandes move weighed upLiverpool is weighing up a move for Mateus Fernandes, according to TeamTalk.The Portuguese midfielder is said to be the subject of serious interest from several top clubs across Europe, and it's claimed he has been told by West Ham that he will be sold following the club's relegation from the Premier League.Manchester United and Arsenal have both made contact, while PSG is said to have registered an interest. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jun08:57 BSTKonate to Real MadridIbrahima Konate has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid following his exit from Liverpool, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Spanish giant has seemingly reignited its interest in the defender, having withdrawn it during the season as his contract at Anfield ticked down.Konate is expected to sign a four-year deal, depending on whether Florentino Perez is re-elected as the club's president, having put offers from Saudi Arabia to one side.(Image: 2026 Getty Images)3rd Jun08:17 BSTYan Diomande stanceYan Diomande has not given his commitment to either PSG or Liverpool at this stage, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.That's despite reports this week suggesting that the winger had reached a verbal agreement with PSG, with the European champions planning on launching a bid.Liverpool is still said to be doing everything it can to complete a deal before the World Cup, although RB Leipzig remains relaxed.