Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Bradley Barcola decision, Ayyoud Bouaddi contact, Diomande talks

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The World Cup is taking center stage at the moment, but it does give Liverpool fans the chance to take a closer look at some of the club's reported transfer targets this summer.The Reds will have plenty of work to do over the next couple of months or so after a poor 2025/26 season, and with Andoni Iraola arriving as head coach, the Spaniard will need backing in the transfer market.Two potential targets will be in action over the coming days, with both Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola set to get their tournaments underway with the Ivory Coast and France respectively.The former remains Liverpool's primary target, and that stance may have been strengthened by Paris Saint-Germain's stance on Barcola, with the European champions not prepared to sell.The Reds have also got their eyes on another World Cup star, with reports suggesting contact has been made for Ayyoub Bouaddi, who starred for Morocco in its impressive opening draw against Brazil on Saturday.Follow the latest news and transfer gossip in our live blog below. We'll bring you all the latest as Liverpool looks to make some moves in the transfer market.