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So coming back to Liverpool is a clean slate for him to go and then try and find his feet again, because he's a fantastic player."He's shown it with the youth national team, he's shown it at times with Liverpool, popped up at crucial moments and scoring goals."So he's got the ability there. We haven't been solid for a while."Andoni Iraola could reunite with Alex Scott at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))17th Jun17:26 BSTAlexis Mac Allister loves Lionel Messi Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister played the full game for Argentina as they beat Algeria 3-0 at the World Cup, and he was asked — inevitably — about Lionel Messi at the final whistle."There are no words left to describe it," Mac Allister told DAZN."If anyone thought that this team was better off without Lio, today it became clear that Lio is the most important of all and we have to build a team around him, where he feels comfortable."I think we're doing that today and the important thing is that he is doing well, that he's happy, and scoring goals."Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after Lionel Messi's first goal for Argentina against Algeria.(Image: Fernando Leon/ISI Photos via Getty Images)17th Jun16:56 BSTLiverpool needs a John McGinnLiverpool legend Phil Thompson has suggested the Reds need a player like Scotland's John McGinn in midfield to make them more physical."McGinn is a player everyone needs," he told Boyle Sports.

He’ll be fine."Virgil van Dijk is captaining the Netherlands at the World Cup(Image: ANP via Getty Images)17th Jun16:00 BSTReal Madrid wants another defenderJose Mourinho is planning an ambitious £80 million ($107 million) move for Manchester City's Ruben Dias.Real Madrid is growing increasingly optimistic about its chances of tempting Dias to the Bernabeu.The Spanish team has already secured the services of one top Premier League defender this summer, having agreed to sign Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool.That transfer hasn't officially been announced yet.17th Jun15:03 BSTCarragher on Trent's omissionJamie Carragher had this to stay about Trent Alexander-Arnold once again being overlooked for a spot in the England squad yesterday:"We know the special qualities that Trent Alexander-Arnold has – that's the reason Real Madrid have him, that's the reason Liverpool supporters were so upset to lose him... but the qualities Trent has – and maybe the deficiencies as well, we should add that – are the reason why Thomas Tuchel has not picked him."17th Jun14:52 BSTShearer raves about 'top-class' BarcolaBradley Barcola has emerged as a serious contender to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, and he certainly made a compelling case for himself during France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday.Despite beginning the match on the bench, Barcola was introduced with 10 minutes of normal time remaining and wasted no time in making his mark. "When you look at some of the players in the squad, it almost looks like he's picking center-backs who can do a job at right-back rather than an out-and-out right-back."We know the special qualities that Trent Alexander-Arnold has – that's the reason Real Madrid have him, that's the reason Liverpool supporters were so upset to lose him... but the qualities Trent has – and maybe the deficiencies as well, we should add that – that's the reason why Thomas Tuchel has not picked him."Maybe he (Tuchel) has looked at the negatives more than the positives with Trent."The way he wants to set his team up – maybe Trent's strengths don't get amplified as much in a Tuchel team as much as maybe a Jurgen Klopp team or at Real Madrid."I wouldn't say I'm overly surprised that he hasn't gone for Trent.

I said a few weeks ago on this show that he's picking team harmony, togetherness and spirit over quality and talent, and I think this is another decision that proves that."17th Jun13:47 BSTChisea latestChiesa is not yet willing to give up on his Liverpool career, after Andoni Iraola was installed as Arne Slot's replacement earlier this month.Slot was fired at the end of May following an end-of-season review, and before his exit, it was reported that Chiesa would look to leave Liverpool this summer in a bid to find regular game time.Chiesa made just two Premier League starts for Liverpool across two seasons under Slot, and he was rarely trusted to deliver for the Dutchman in big moments.However, it is now suggested by Italian journalist Mirko Di Natale that Chiesa wants to fight for his future under a new boss.17th Jun12:59 BSTLiverpool urged to sign RashfordLiverpool has been urged to make an audacious play to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United."If I were Liverpool, I'd look to sign Marcus Rashford. His football intelligence is off the scale, and so is his ability."We saw at Barcelona that when you get Marcus Rashford in a happy place, he's capable of playing incredible football."I can't imagine Liverpool will actually sign him, but football rivalries shouldn't stop clubs from pursuing the best players.“Someone like Andoni Iraola is good enough to create an environment where Rashford could thrive.”17th Jun12:54 BSTIraola pushing for Diomande dealAndoni Iraola has reportedly given Liverpool the green light to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig during this summer's transfer window.TEAMtalk reports that Iraola has emerged as "the new driving force" behind Liverpool's interest in signing Diomande, who has emerged as one of the hottest young prospects in Europe after a breakout season at RB Leipzig.Diomande's impressive performance for Ivory Coast in its World Cup opener against Ecuador demonstrated why he is a player in demand.Liverpool has reportedly been in constructive dialogue with Leipzig over the potential signing of Diomande, with the Reds viewing him as a perfect long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.Yan Diomande has dropped yet another hint over his future(Image: Getty Images)17th Jun12:23 BSTTuchel's reason for snubbing TrentEx-Liverpool vice captain Trent Alexander-Arnold's prospects with England appear uncertain under Thomas Tuchel's management.After being omitted from Tuchel's 26-man squad, a potential late World Cup call-up emerged for Alexander-Arnold when Tino Livramento sustained a tournament-ending calf injury.But rather than bringing in the seasoned Real Madrid full-back, Tuchel opted for center-back Trevoh Chalobah from the standby list.The German coach explained: "We called Trevoh Chalobah because then we free up Jarell Quansah as full-back on both sides and Djed Spence can play both sides as full-back, so Trevoh comes as a center-back alternative and gives us full coverage in the back four."17th Jun11:42 BSTTruth on Salah and Nunez rumorsLiverpool is not planning for Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez to be at the club next season, despite ongoing speculation over the pair’s futures.Salah confirmed his exit from Anfield earlier this year before playing his final game for the club last month, having reached an agreement for the final year of his contract to be waived.Nunez, meanwhile, left Liverpool last summer after three years, making the move to Saudi Arabia.Recent rumors though have suggested both could yet be Liverpool players again next season, with both men on the lookout for new clubs this summer.However, according to The Athletic, neither Nunez nor Salah are being eyed up for Liverpool returns.Senior sources at the club are said to have insisted that a return for the former is not on the cards, while there is "no chance" of a U-turn being made on Salah’s exit.17th Jun10:58 BSTInter bid for Jones falls shortInter Milan is reported by Gazzettato have made an initial offer to sign Curtis Jones – but it has fallen way short of Liverpool's valuation of the midfielder.Inter's starting offer is said to be in the region of €20 million ($23 million), but Liverpool wants at least €30 million ($35 million), as well as the inclusion of add-ons and a sell-on clause in the deal.A compromise between the two clubs could be reached on the fee, with the sweet spot viewed as €25 million ($29 million).(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)17th Jun10:05 BSTGakpo has not asked to leaveCody Gakpo has not asked to leave Liverpool, despite reports to the contrary.That's according to talkSPORT, which says suggestions that the Dutch winger has requested to seek pastures new this summer are wide of the mark.