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Today07:23 BSTMateus Fernandes latest Manchester United leads the race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, according to The Guardian.The player is also said to be of interest to Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG, while he has been touted as a potential option for Liverpool too in the last few weeks and months.West Ham is hoping to get as much as $107 million (£80 million) for the Portugal international, but that seems like a stretch.Mateus Fernandes of West Ham and Alex Scott of Bournemouth could both move on this summer.(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)12th Jun22:32 BSTRio Ngumoha's brother 'held Bayern talks'Rio Ngumoha’s links with Bayern Munich have taken a fresh twist amid claims that the Liverpool star’s brother traveled to Germany to hold talks over a transfer.Rumors have suggested Ngumoha’s brother traveled to Bayern’s training ground to hold talks, and indicated that there would be no issues in negotiating contract details and salary.Christian Falk addresses that rumor for CF Bayern Insider, but also reiterated Liverpool’s stance that the teenager is not for sale, with Bayern having been knocked back in no uncertain terms.Rio Ngumoha has faced transfer interest from Bayern Munich(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun21:22 BSTIraola 'wants' BastoniAndoni Iraola wants to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni this summer, according to SportsBoom.The 27-year-old is said to have been identified as Ibrahima Konate's ideal replacement, with Iraola eager to get a deal done.Bastoni is said to be "intrigued" by the prospect of playing in the Premier League, and is open to a fresh challenge after spending the entirety of his career in Italy.(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun20:43 BSTLiverpool's 'reluctant' Jones stanceLiverpool could sanction a sale for Curtis Jones this summer as the midfielder continues to be heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer.According to The Athletic, Liverpool does not want to lose Jones this summer, although it will “reluctantly” sanction a sale if he asks for a move, and if a suitable offer arrives.Jones is said to be valued at around $47 million (£35M), with Inter’s interest already well known after the club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed they are once again keeping a close eye on him.(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun20:04 BSTAlisson missed Liverpool games 'for the World Cup'Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup.’Asked about the criticism over his fitness issues, Alisson told Brazilian outlet Estedao:There are still questions, but that doesn’t bother me. I’m 100 percent and being out of games at Liverpool was to prepare me for the World Cup.Alisson Becker has admitted he missed games at Liverpool to prepare him for the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun18:44 BSTVan Dijk bid 'expected'Reports in Turkiye are claiming that Galatasaray could make an offer for Virgil van Dijk in the next few days.Journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu (via Haber Sarikirmizi) says he expects the Turkish club to make a formal bid after June 15, when the transfer window officially opens.Fotomac backs up those claims, reporting that Galatasaray has added Van Dijk to "the top of their list".Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and the Netherlands.(Image: ANP via Getty Images)12th Jun17:53 BSTLiverpool 'tracking' South Korea starLiverpool is one of five Premier League clubs scouting South Korea's Lee Han-beom, according to TeamTalk.The center-back helped his country to victory in their World Cup opener against Czechia on Thursday, and the FC Midtjylland star is said to be attracting interest.Liverpool, Leeds, Chelsea, Newcastle and Brighton are all claimed to be tracking the 23-year-old, who has just a year remaining on his current contract at Midtjylland.12th Jun17:09 BSTJarell Quansah agreement already in placeJarell Quansah has already agreed personal terms on a Liverpool contract should the Reds exercise the option to re-sign him, according to the Liverpool Echo.A buy-back clause was included in the deal that saw Quansah join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, with the figure believed to be around $74 million (£55M).The England international, who is in the Three Lions' squad for the World Cup, could therefore be of interest to his former club, with the agreement set to make any potential negotiations easier.(Image: Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)12th Jun16:33 BSTTottenham preparing Cody Gakpo bid Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo is of interest to Spurs this summer, according to Caught Offside.

Yes, people may ask and they may get a standard polite response but that’s about it.Mohamed Salah is without a club as he captains Egypt at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun14:40 BSTMohamed Salah's next clubA friend of Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy, has claimed the departing Liverpool ace is yet to make a decision on his future after leaving the Anfield side."The prospect of leaving Liverpool has affected Mo psychologically, but the situation might change and he could still stay with the team," he told ON Time Sports."He even told me that he doesn't know anything about his future yet."Mohamed Salah during the friendly between Egypt and Brazil.(Image: Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)12th Jun14:05 BSTKhephren Thuram transfer chase According to the Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Liverpool is among the clubs keeping a close watch on the Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer.The report also claims that Manchester United are interested in the France international, potentially setting up a transfer battle.Yes, it's that time of the year when both of the biggest English clubs are linked with the same midfielder, possibly with one eye on driving the price up!12th Jun13:30 BSTMichael Owen tips Rio Ngumoha for big roleMichael Owen says Rio Ngumoha is a "fearless" young talent, but he has warned that new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola would be unwise to rely too heavily on him next term."His aim should be to continue learning at Liverpool, getting as much game time as possible, getting used to playing in the Premier League, and gaining as much experience as possible," Owen, who was a prodigious young talent himself, told Liverpool.com."Learning from senior players and also enjoying your football and being brave, believe in your ability and create and score goals."This year, he played probably more than the club would have expected, in my opinion, with Cody Gakpo not performing to his best. With injuries in the wide positions, this enabled Rio to have more game time."I have been impressed with him, the way he plays, his fearless nature, but as a club, Liverpool can’t expect to rely on such a young talent to deliver week in week out next season."Rio Ngumoha (centre) has already made his England international senior debut at the age of 17(Image: Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)12th Jun12:56 BSTAdrian sends message to Liverpool fans Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian announced his retirement from playing last month, and he has sent a social media message to Reds fans."Hi Reds," he says.

The Spaniard will appoint some of his own assistants to move forward into the new era at Anfield."Everybody at LFC thanks Sipke, Ruben and Gio for all their efforts and contributions to the club and wishes them the best for the future," the club said.Sipke Hulshoff and Arne Slot during a Liverpool training session.(Image: Nikki Dyer - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)12th Jun10:35 BSTBarcelona wants Darwin Nunez Bizarrely linked with a return to Liverpool this week, Darwin Nunez is a player that Barcelona would like to sign as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, according to Mundo Deportivo.Nunez will be allowed to leave Al Hilal a year on from signing for the Saudi Pro League side because it signed Karim Benzema shortly after and he is the number one striker option.Mohamed Salah was a big fan of Darwin Nunez during their time together at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun10:00 BSTRio Ngumoha wantedBayern Munich is not the only club that would be keen on Rio Ngumoha should Liverpool show any inclination to let the teenager go.The Reds have no interest in such a move this summer, though. A replacement would need to be sought, which won't come cheap.Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)12th Jun07:40 BSTRio Ngumoha scores for EnglandLiverpool talent Rio Ngumoha was on the scoresheet in a secret friendly yesterday, which England won 6-0.Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, with Ngumoha, Jordan Henderson and Ethan Nwaneri also netting.Though he won't be playing at the World Cup, Ngumoha has clearly made a big impression in the last couple of weeks.Rio Ngumoha controls the ball during an England game.(Image: Rich Storry/Getty Images)12th Jun07:17 BSTYan Diomande latest Liverpool is "really pushing" to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, according to Fabrizio Romano.