Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Yan Diomande latest, Barcola boost, Mateus Fernandes inquiry
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated just nowLiverpool news and transfers live as Yan Diomande remains a priority target, Bradley Barcola could become an option, and Mateus Fernandes is the subject of an inquiryYan Diomande representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Liverpool confirmed the arrival of Spanish winger Victor Munoz last week, but there is more work to be done in the market over the course of the next month or so.The capture of the former Osasuna man took everyone by surprise, with the Reds hijacking Newcastle's attempts to secure his services in a deal worth $46 million (£35 million).Following on from that move, the Reds remain in hot pursuit of the Ivory Coast star, Yan Diomande, and are stepping up their interest in the Bundesliga forward.It is understood that Liverpool has made it clear to RB Leipzig that it would be willing to do a deal worth around $115 million (€100 million), although the indications are that figure won't be enough.Diomande is not the only teenager Liverpool appears to have its eye on at this summer's World Cup, either, with Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco supposedly admired too, while Mateus Fernandes, the West Ham midfielder, is another name on the rumor mill.Follow the latest updates in our live blog below. We'll bring you all the latest gossip and much more.Bradley Barcola stanceThe French outlet Le10 Sport has claimed that Liverpool has made fresh contact to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.The attacker scored in his country's World Cup opener last week, but wants more regular game time with his club.Barcola is said to be tempted by a move to Anfield, as he's impressed with Liverpool's project and excited about the idea of playing in the Premier League.PSG and France forward Bradley Barcola.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Yan Diomande 'ideal' for LiverpoolFormer Liverpool striker Emile Heskey says Yan Diomande could be the perfect replacement for Luis Diaz, who was sold to Bayern Munich a year ago."He's a very, very attractive player," Heskey told Liverpool.com (on behalf of OLBG) this week.
"We've been missing that. We were so blessed on the wings — we had Mo and Mane for many years."Then Mane left and Diaz came, and Diaz not only gave you what he gave you on the wing, he went up front as well and gave you something different."Since Diaz, we haven't really had that winger who can do that, and Diomande looks like he could be it.
And let's not just look at what he does going forward — he tracks back and works hard."He's super quick and direct, which is exactly what we need and what we've been missing."Yan Diomande remains Liverpool's top target this summer(Image: Getty Images)Good morningWelcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog. (Catch up on yesterday's by clicking here).We'll have all the updates on Yan Diomande and much more, so stick with us!