Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Junior Kroupi link, Akliouche move, Alonso latest

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The latest reports indicate that Chelsea is exploring a deal to hire the former midfielder as its new manager, which would no doubt sting a little for a lot of Liverpool fans.Follow the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors, including the latest on Alonso, in our live blog below.Today11:20 BSTJunior Kroupi messageBournemouth managing director Tiago Pinto has emphatically ruled out a sale of Eli Junior Kroupi this summer, even if a massive offer comes in.Speaking to media in Spain, he suggested that even an offer as big as €100 million ($117 million/£85 million) from a club like Liverpool or Barcelona would not be enough to convince the Cherries to cash in."His contract still has more than four years remaining, there is no release clause, and he is not going anywhere," Pinto said.Eli Junior Kroupi has enjoyed an impressive season with Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today10:40 BSTMicky van de Ven transfer moveFormer Manchester United defender Jaap Stam says his fellow countryman Micky van de Ven is ready to sign for a bigger club like Liverpool."Van de Ven is ready and I think he's very good at adapting to a certain level," Stam told ComeOn. So he can play as a left-back, or as a center-back."Those type of players in your squad are ideal, I think, for a manager in making choices, but also that you're confident when you play that when the opposition gets past you or puts that ball over the top, that you have players who can defend that big space."Micky van de Ven has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)Today10:00 BSTWhat does Liverpool need this summer?

Liverpool needs more depth next season, for sure.Jarrod Bowen is the subject of transfer interest(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Today08:40 BSTXabi Alonso stalls Amid interest from Chelsea, Xabi Alonso is stalling just in case the Liverpool job comes up this summer. He has 12 goal contributions in Ligue 1 this season and mainly plays off the right, drifting inside onto his left foot.The Reds have also been linked with other wingers and with Mohamed Salah leaving, at least one — and probably two — will have to arrive to bolster Arne Slot's roster.Maghnes Akliouche on the ball for Monaco(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Today07:21 BSTXabi Alonso agreement Would moving to Chelsea now rule out a move to Liverpool in the future?

But Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in European football right now."I think once you manage one of Liverpool’s rivals, as Chelsea are, I think it makes it a little bit more difficult. Maybe a bit down the road, but I think it makes it more difficult."Xabi Alonso has been strongly linked with Chelsea job(Image: FADEL SENNA, AFP via Getty Images)Good morningWelcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog, where we'll be bringing you all the updates on Xabi Alonso and much more throughout the day, with the Spaniard continuing to be linked with Chelsea.