Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Yan Diomande hint, Bradley Barcola contact, Cody Gakpo wanted

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But when you look at him, physically, he looks like has all of those attributes."You think of the success that Liverpool have had in the past with powerful, quick wide men — Salah, Mane — he certainly looks like he has those types of traits."Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Today16:45 BSTCody Gakpo told to stay Cody Gakpo has been linked with a transfer move to Spurs this week, but fellow Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart says he should stay at Liverpool."Gakpo is the difference between the Netherlands making the final or semi-final or getting knocked out earlier," Van der Vaart told Ace Odds."When he has a good day, he is our best weapon, but the other teams are not stupid, so they are trying to double up on him the whole time."I would like him to make more deep runs without the ball and not only go inside when he is dribbling."He also needs to go outside sometimes. He never goes outside."I think he should be a key player for Liverpool.

Without a doubt."He has been unfairly criticized by some in the Netherlands, but he is still our captain and our leader."(Image: Getty Images)Today14:46 BSTBergvall talks beginLucas Bergvall's camp has begun talks with clubs as they explore his options this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The midfielder has told Tottenham he wants to leave the club during the window, and is said to be open to discussions ahead of a potential transfer.Liverpool has been previously linked with the Swedish international, and the Reds are likely to be in the market for a new midfielder this summer.Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham Hotspur that he wants to leave the Premier League club this summerToday13:48 BSTSchlotterbeck out of World CupReported Liverpool target Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after being forced off injured during Germany's game against Ivory Coast at the weekend.Julian Nagelsmann has revealed (via The Athletic) the defender suffered a "medial ankle ligament injury", and insisted it was "remarkable" that he had managed to continue to play until half-time.Schlotterbeck's injury may well put any potential transfer this summer into doubt, having been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid, with recent reports claiming he would prefer a move to the latter.Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the tournament(Image: Getty Images)Today12:40 BSTIraola urged to avoid raiding BournemouthJohn Barnes has urged Andoni Iraola not to raid his former club for any signings at Liverpool, with the Reds having been linked with Bournemouth stars Alex Scott, Rayan and Eli Junior Kroupi.Speaking to Betfred, the Liverpool legend said:There’s no Bournemouth player I’d like to see him bring to Anfield with him because I don’t think there’s a Bournemouth player who’s better than what we already have. Iraola understands him and if Arne Slot was still the manager, and he’s a different manager to Andoni, then maybe he’d have been less suited.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today11:14 BSTOlise stance revealedBayern Munich has received confirmation from Michael Olise's representatives that no talks have been held with Real Madrid, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.The French international has been linked with Liverpool as well, although it looks highly unlikely that the Reds will be able to land him without well and truly breaking the bank.Olise is said to have not expressed any desire to leave Bayern, with work going on behind the scenes on a contract extension.Michael Olise has been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)Today10:36 BSTReal Madrid in Bouaddi raceReal Madrid is keeping a close eye on Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Spanish outlet AS, with the Morocco midfielder also being linked with Liverpool.Bouaddi has caught the eye after impressing against Brazil on his tournament debut at just 18, with the Reds and Arsenal both being linked with his services.Real are also said to be in the mix, with AS claiming that the player's camp is in no doubt that his future lies away from current club Lille.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been a shining star at the World Cup(Image: GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)Today09:54 BSTTottenham interest in GakpoLiverpool has not given a green light for Cody Gakpo to leave the club this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The forward has been linked with a move away from Anfield following the signing of Victor Munoz, and Tottenham has been touted as a possible landing spot.Romano confirms that Spurs are interested, but Liverpool is said to still be happy with Gakpo, and will not rush into any decision over his future.Cody Gakpo during the Netherlands vs Sweden at the World Cup.(Image: Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today08:49 BSTWharton move would be a 'surprise'It would be a "surprise" if Liverpool entered the race for Adam Wharton this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.The Reds are said to appreciate the Crystal Palace star, although there has been no movement from them, despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder.Adam Wharton has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summerToday07:54 BSTSalah makes history at World CupIt proved to be a historic night for Mohamed Salah and Egypt as the Pharaohs recorded their first ever win at a World Cup.Salah scored a vintage goal and bagged an assist as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to go top of Group G.Speaking after the game, Salah said:It’s incredible.

I don’t know how to express it in words.It’s a great achievement for all the players, for the staff, so hopefully we can carry on like this in the group, and we can write history and qualify – and in years to come it will be remembered as one the best achievements in the history [of Egyptian football].We have to enjoy today, enjoy tomorrow, then focus on the next game.Mohamed Salah scored his team's second goal during the match between New Zealand and Egypt(Image: Getty)Today07:24 BSTLiverpool discussing Barcola 'every week'Liverpool is maintaining contact with Bradley Barcola as it continues its pursuit of Yan Diomande, Fabrizio Romano has told Born 'N Red.The Reds are said to be at "completely different stages" with both players, with a bid having already been sent for Diomande, but Liverpool is claimed to be discussing Barcola "every single week".It's suggested that, if PSG opens the door to an exit for the winger, Liverpool could make a move.Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring for France against Senegal(Image: Image Photo Agency)21st Jun21:21 BSTNew Diomande 'bid' details emergeNew details have emerged about Liverpool’s reported bid for Yan Diomande, with the club now waiting to see whether RB Leipzig will engage in a transfer for the winger.TalkSPORT has now detailed the specifics of the reported bid, claiming that the offer was made up of an upfront fee of around $91M (£69M) and add-ons worth $22.8M (£17.3M), as opposed to $103M (£78M) plus $11.3M (£8.6M).Leipzig is said to be holding out for $137M (£104M), having turned down the Reds’ opening bid, and Liverpool is assessing whether the German club is prepared to engage.Liverpool is in pursuit of Yan Diomande this summer(Image: Getty Images)21st Jun20:13 BSTBergvall wants to leave TottenhamLucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave the club this summer, according to The Athletic.The 20-year-old is said to have made his current club aware that he would like to depart in search of a fresh start.Liverpool has been previously linked with Bergvall, and with midfield likely to be one of the areas the club targets this summer, his stance may be of interest to the Reds.Lucas Bergvall wants away from Spurs(Image: Getty Images)21st Jun19:12 BSTLiverpool 'keen' on new Jones dealMore on that rejected bid from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, and what it could mean for his future as he enters the final year of his contract at Anfield.According to The Athletic, there are no active discussions at the moment, although Liverpool would be keen to explore a new deal if it can bridge the gap between the player's expectations and what the club is willing to offer him.The report also plays down the prospect of Jones leaving, claiming that senior Anfield figures would rather risk losing Jones for free next summer than allow him to leave now in a cut-price deal.Curtis Jones is the subject of interest from Inter Milan this summer(Image: Getty Images)21st Jun18:18 BSTJones 'staying' at LiverpoolFollowing on from that second Inter Milan bid being rejected, The Telegraph claims that Curtis Jones is now set to remain at Anfield.Liverpool has made it clear to Inter that is has no interest in doing business with the club after it indicated that $27M was its ceiling. Not even because he was the best passing option, but because, as a teammate, I want Flo Wirtz to feel good."If I were Schlotterbeck, I’d just give him the ball five times for no particular reason and see what he does."If you really want Flo Wirtz to get into a rhythm, if you want the place to really be buzzing, then give him the ball, because that’s when the lad feels completely at home."Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp is at the World Cup as a pundit for Magenta TV.(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)21st Jun13:00 BSTRyan Gravenberch excels Liverpool star Cody Gakpo got most of the plaudits for the Netherlands yesterday, but Ryan Gravenberch was excellent as well."He's been everywhere," Alan Shearer said.