Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Yan Diomande swap, Darwin Nunez return, Alex Scott price

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Today07:17 BSTAlexis Mac Allister features for ArgentinaLiverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister played 45 minutes for Argentina a few hours ago, as it played a final pre-World Cup warm-up game.The South Americans beat Iceland 3-0 with Lionel Messi among the scorers.Alexis Mac Allister struggled this season with Liverpool(Image: Getty)9th Jun22:30 BSTBayern admires Ngumoha amid reported dissatisfactionBayern Munich is one of the clubs that admires Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha, amid suggestions that he was unhappy with his lack of game time at Anfield this season.The youngster — who does not turn 18 until August — made 29 appearances in all competitions, but the vast majority of those appearances came as a substitute.The BBC reports that Ngumoha was dissatisfied with his lack of playing time throughout the campaign, but Liverpool will clearly be determined to keep hold of him into next season.9th Jun21:11 BSTBundesliga duo leading Eichhorn raceLiverpool is not the front-runner in the race to sign Kennet Eichhorn, despite reports to the contrary.German outlet Kicker says that Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are the two favorites to land Eichhorn, who has emerged as one of the most hotly tipped teenagers in Europe in recent times.Liverpool is not helped in the race to sign Eicchorn by a regulation that came into play following Brexit.Eichhorn, a central midfielder for Hertha Berlin, is only 16 years old, and English clubs are not allowed to sign players that are under 18 due to Brexit regulations.Liverpool would be permitted to sign Eichhorn on a pre-contract agreement this summer, but he would not be allowed to officially sign for the Reds until he turns 18 in July 2027.However, according to Sky Germany, Eichhorn is planning to leave Hertha this summer.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)9th Jun19:39 BSTLiverpool discovers Scott asking priceLiverpool is reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott – but the Cherries are said to be demanding £80 million ($107 million) for the England midfielder.Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that both Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United have Scott on their radar, but that Bournemouth is hopeful of keeping hold of the 22-year-old.Bournemouth is said to want to tie Scott to a new contract, which would include a release clause – similar to the deal that Antoine Semenyo signed last summer. Semenyo signed an improved deal on the South Coast in 2025, and the release clause inserted in his deal allowed him to move on without a hitch when Manchester City came calling during the January transfer window.(Image: Getty Images)9th Jun16:47 BSTBarnes: Right decision not to include NgumohaJohn Barnes is pleased that Rio Ngumoha is not going to the World Cup with England – because he feels as though the youngster should be given the opportunity to develop before being thrust onto the big stage.He told talkSPORT: “Leave him alone, let him develop.

First of all, he’s not even playing for Liverpool, he’s a sub for Liverpool.“So until he gets in Liverpool’s team consistently and plays well, don’t put the pressure on him. Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich are also named, while Benfica is said to be keen to re-sign him.Darwin Nunez has been frozen out at Al Hilal(Image: Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)9th Jun13:53 BSTKennet Eichhorn rejects Liverpool moveKennet Eichhorn will not be joining Liverpool, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.The Hertha Berlin youngster is set to stay in Germany after deciding against a move to England, despite Liverpool's offer being described as the "most attractive".Eichhorn, 16, could instead move to one of Hertha's Bundesliga rivals, with Bayer Leverkusen pushing for a permanent deal, while RB Leipzig is also hopeful.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)9th Jun13:19 BSTLiverpool's 'reluctant' Jones stanceLiverpool could sanction a sale for Curtis Jones this summer as the midfielder continues to be heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer.According to The Athletic, Liverpool does not want to lose Jones this summer, although it will “reluctantly” sanction a sale if he asks for a move, and if a suitable offer arrives.Jones is said to be valued at around $47 million (£35M), with Inter’s interest already well known after the club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed they are once again keeping a close eye on him.(Image: Getty Images)9th Jun12:18 BSTJuventus chief 'surprised' by Alisson stanceJuventus CEO Damien Comolli is "surprised" by Liverpool's stance on Alisson Becker, according to Tutto Juve.The goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move to Turin, although Liverpool is understood to want to keep him for at least another year, having triggered an option on his contract in March.Recent reports would appear to indicate that Alisson will be staying at Anfield, and Juventus is now claimed to be turning its attention to Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario.(Image: Getty Images)9th Jun11:38 BSTGakpo 'in talks' with TottenhamTottenham is showing "serious interest" in Cody Gakpo this summer, according to Dutch outlet Soccer News.It's claimed that the forward is open to leaving Liverpool following Arne Slot's exit, with Spurs said to have held talks with the Reds and the player's representatives.Gakpo is under contract until 2030 at Anfield, so Liverpool certainly wouldn't let him go cheaply.(Image: EYE4images/NurPhoto)9th Jun10:55 BSTInter chief confirms Curtis Jones stanceInter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed the club is interested in Curtis Jones again this summer, having also eyed him up in January.He said (as per The Times' Paul Joyce):Curtis Jones we are paying attention to him.

We understand what the developments will be.(Image: Getty Images)9th Jun10:08 BSTBradley Barcola price namedParis Saint-Germain will demand around $150 million for Bradley Barcola if the winger wants to leave the club this summer, according to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins (via Le10Sport).Liverpool is said to be "particularly keen" to sign the 23-year-old, although Barcola hasn't made a decision on his future yet.Should he choose to move though, PSG would reportedly look to claim the same fee RB Leipzig is looking for from Yan Diomande's potential sale, which would be a record sale for the European champion.Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint Germain(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)9th Jun09:29 BSTGoncalo Inacio 'shortlisted'Goncalo Inacio has been shortlisted as a potential center-back target as Liverpool looks to replace Ibrahima Konate, according to Caught Offside.The Sporting CP defender has been linked with the Reds for some time now, and it's claimed he is in the mix again for a move to Anfield this summer.Napoli's Sam Beukema, Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic and Nottingham Forest's Murillo are also said to have been added to the shortlist.(Image: Getty)9th Jun08:48 BSTYan Diomande swap dealTeamTalk has suggested that Liverpool could offer up Cody Gakpo to RB Leipzig as part of a swap deal to secure Yan Diomande's signing.Leipzig wants to keep the 19-year-old for at least another year, and is trying to tie him down to an improved contract, while demanding as much as $150 million (£112 million) if he is to leave this summer.Liverpool therefore could look to sweeten the deal by sending a player in the opposite direction. Harvey Elliott has been previously linked with a similar deal.RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)9th Jun08:06 BSTDarwin Nunez 'wants' Liverpool returnDarwin Nunez "would like to return to Liverpool", according to Mundo Deportivo as a move for the Uruguayan gains traction among some supporters online.Fans have been talking up the prospect of Nunez returning to Anfield, with the 26-year-old likely to leave Al-Hilal this summer amid claims his contract could be terminated.There is no suggestion that Liverpool will be eyeing up a deal to bring Nunez back to Anfield, although the striker is said to be keen on the idea as the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea are claimed to be interested.DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 18: Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the his team's fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Hilal at Ego Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.