Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Yan Diomande stance, Maghnes Akliouche bids, new Curtis Jones interest

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Today20:11 BSTNew Diomande alternative identifiedLiverpool has set its sights on Benfica star Andreas Schjelderup as another potential alternative to Yan Diomande, according to Tuttomercatoweb.It's suggested that both the Reds and Tottenham are following the Norway international, who will reportedly cost "more than double" the $16M (€14M) Benfica paid for him.EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 22: Andreas Schjelderup looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Today19:34 BSTQuansah set to start for EnglandJarell Quansah is set to start for England in its final group game against Panama today, according to The Athletic.The former Liverpool defender will be making his World Cup debut, having not featured in either of the opening two games against Croatia and Ghana.Liverpool fans will be keeping a close eye on Quansah, with the club holding a buy-back clause following his move to Bayer Leverkusen last summer.

According to Bild, the figure stands at $93M (€80M) this year, or $70M (€60M) next year.Former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah at the 2026 World Cup with England(Image: Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today19:12 BSTChiesa 'told to find new club'Liverpool has told Federico Chiesa to find a new club this summer, Football Insider claims.The Italian international's future at Anfield looks very uncertain, having struggled to make any impact in his first two years with the club.It's suggested that Chiesa will be made available for between $13M (£10M) and $20M (£15M).(Image: Getty Images)Today18:12 BSTForest 'considering' JonesNottingham Forest is considering Curtis Jones after selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.Jones could still end up exiting Anfield this summer, despite Inter Milan having a second bid turned down and Liverpool less than pleased with the offers from the Italian champions.The Reds are not budging from their $46M (£35M) valuation. Forest is also said to be monitoring Lucas Bergvall, who has told Tottenham he wants to leave.(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)Today17:15 BSTMateus Fernandes negotiationsManchester United is "determined" to sign Mateus Fernandes, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.Liverpool has also been linked with the West Ham star, but it looks as though United and Tottenham will fight it out for his signature, with negotiations ongoing and personal terms said to not be an issue for the for the former.BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Mateus Fernandes of West Ham reacts during the Premier League match between Brentford and West Ham United at Gtech Community Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Brentford, England.

(Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)Today16:31 BSTMaghnes Akliouche bids 'expected'PSG is leading the race to sign Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, according to Fabrizio Romano.The 24-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, and Romano does claim that two Premier League clubs are behind PSG in the race for his signature, although neither team is named.Monaco is apparently expecting bids soon, with Akliouche looking likely to be on the move this summer.Akliouche celebrates scoring against PSG in the Champions League knockout play-off second leg.(Image: Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Today15:04 BSTDiomande blow?A report by El Debate suggests that Real Madrid could put a spanner in Liverpool's attempt to sign Yan Diomande, with the Spanish outlet suggesting that Madrid has emerged as his preferred destination.It is claimed that Diomande could be targeted by Los Blancos as Florentino Perez aims to mark his re-election as the club's president with a blockbuster signing.Michael Olise is believed to be Perez's preferred target, but if the Spanish giant cannot pull off a deal to sign Olise from Bayern Munich, Diomande could be targeted instead.Leipzig is said to be hopeful that a good World Cup showing from Diomande will bring extra bidders to the table and thus drive his price up.(Image: Getty Images)Today12:34 BSTReds make Bruno Guimaraes enquiryLiverpool has reportedly made initial contact with Bruno Guimaraes's camp over the possibility of the Brazilian moving to Anfield this summer.The Magpies have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona this summer, and there is uncertainty surrounding the futures of Bruno, Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall.Newcastle has built an exciting squad over the last few years but it looks to be in danger of being dismantled after a disappointing season which saw the North East club finish in 12th place in the Premier League.Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Liverpool has made an equiry with Bruno's agent, although it is suggested that Arsenal's interest in the Brazil international is currently at a more advanced stage.Jacobs told The Redmen TV that Bruno might end up being too old of a target for Liverpool at 28 years old, and that a younger profile could be targeted instead.(Image: 2026 Marc Atkins)Today10:11 BSTNew coaching arrivals imminentBournemouth coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper are expected to sign deals with Liverpool this weekend after both men reached agreements to leave the South Coast club.Elphick and Cooper worked alongside Iraola at Bournemouth and will follow the Spaniard to Anfield when the Reds' pre-season preparations begin next month.Sky Sports reporter Mark McAdam reported that Elphick and Cooper both needed to negotiate terminations of their deals with Bournemouth in order to be free to join Liverpool.Now that termination agreements have been reached with both men, Iraola's backroom staff is starting to take shape.Pablo de la Torre and Tom Webber are also expected to join Iraola, Elphick and Cooper to form the core part of the new coaching setup on Merseyside.Today09:03 BSTSalah's classy gestureMohamed Salah may have been preparing to lead Egypt into a World Cup battle against Iran – but he still made time to sign autographs for some young mascots.Salah and his teammates had just walked into the tunnel at Seattle Stadium when the former Liverpool star paused and made time to ink his signature on a number of youngsters' bibs.The moment went down well on social media, with one X user writing: "That kid will remember this the rest of his life." Another said: "What a class act, Mo Salah always makes time for the fans."Salah and his Egypt teammates went on to draw the game 1-1 – a result which saw the team finish in second place in Group G on five points.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday08:53 BSTWelcome backHello and welcome back to our Liverpool daily blog.26th Jun14:58 BSTNmecha linkedLiverpool is said to be one of a clutch of clubs keeping tabs on Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha.German journalist Patrick Berger reports that Manchester United has stepped up its pursuit of Nmecha, but that Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also keen on the 25-year-old.Nmecha was born in Hamburg but moved to England as a young boy and joined the Manchester City academy in 2007, staying with the club until 2021 but only making three senior appearances for the Etihad Stadium club.Berger says that Nmecha is currently satisfied at Dortmund but that a move to the Premier League is viewed as a very realistic possibility in the future.(Image: 2026 Allstar)26th Jun13:58 BSTFive further signings?Liverpool could sign five more players this summer after wrapping up an agreement to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna.Munoz was confirmed as the Reds' first summer recruit last week, and will officially become a Liverpool player on July 1.And Liverpool journalist David Lynch reported that Munoz could be the first of six summer signings, after suggesting that there could be five more arrivals at Anfield before the transfer window closes.Speaking on the Born ‘N Red podcast, Lynch said that he could see two more attackers arriving if Cody Gakpo ends up leaving the club, while he thinks exits for Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones could lead to two more midfielders being recruited.On top of that, he said that a new defender who is capable of playing both as a right-back and as a center-back could also be targeted.26th Jun13:32 BSTMunoz: Iraola played important role in Liverpool moveNew Liverpool signing Victor Munoz has revealed that Andoni Iraola played a key role in his decision to join the Reds.“He instilled confidence in me, showed me how his team plays. He played an important role in my decision.”26th Jun11:40 BSTDiomande's World Cup featContent cannot be displayed without consent26th Jun10:40 BSTCompetition for Bouaddi signingAccording to the Daily Mail, Liverpool has a "firm" interest in signing Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the midfielder held in high regard by those within the club.However, the Reds will face stiff competition from a number of clubs vying for the highly-coveted youngster.The report indicates that Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all interested in signing Bouaddi, who is widely regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in world football.26th Jun09:53 BSTLeipzig's true stance on DiomandeRB Leipzig's internal stance on the prospect of selling Yan Diomande this summer is reported to be different to the public message that the club is sending out.The Bundesliga outfit publicly maintains that Diomande is not for sale this summer, but the Daily Mail says that there is an acceptance within the club that he will be sold ahead of the 2026-27 season.Liverpool is leading the race to sign the 19-year-old, with Paris Saint-Germain also competing to land the highly rated youngster.(Image: Getty Images)26th Jun09:53 BSTWhat Netherlands progression meansThe Netherlands' progression to the last 32 of the World Cup means that Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch will not return to Liverpool for pre-season until late July at the earliest.Ronald Koeman's side was on four points after the first two games, effectively sealing its place in the knockout stage of the World Cup, but the 3-1 win over Tunisia guaranteed it.The Netherlands are next in action on June 30 at 2am BST (June 29 at 9pm ET/6pm PT), when it faces Morocco in the last 32.That will be a tricky test for Van Dijk and his compatriots, as Morocco also finished the group stage with seven points, having only finished behind Brazil in Group C on goal difference.If the Netherlands loses to Morocco, Van Dijk, Gravenberch and Gakpo would then go off on vacation and be unlikely to link up with the teammates until midway through the club's pre-season tour of the United States.Liverpool's players who were not called up to play for their countries in the World Cup are due back for the start of pre-season training at the AXA Training Center around Monday, July 13.26th Jun09:53 BSTWelcomeHello and welcome to today's Liverpool live blog.