Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Iraola 'arriving at Anfield today', huge Diomande blow

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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. The Brazilian has been linked with Juventus, although reports have suggested that Alisson is happy to stay at Anfield.Alisson Becker has been linked with a move to Juventus this summer(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jun14:21 BSTLiverpool joins race for Fernandez-PardoLiverpool has joined the race for Lille star Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.The 21-year-old forward is said to be valued at around $81M, and will be in action at this summer's World Cup for Belgium.Manchester United and Manchester City have both been linked with his services, while Italian side Como has also been touted.

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.

Being in Europe's top competition could be a big draw for Chiesa, who has struggled for any game time in his two seasons at Liverpool.A return to Italy looks a good bet for the winger this summer, with AC Milan, Roma and Napoli having also been linked.(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jun09:29 BSTDumfries deal agreedDenzel Dumfries will join Real Madrid this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Inter Milan right-back had been linked with Liverpool, although Arne Slot's departure may have changed the Reds' outlook. (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.