Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Samuel Martinez deal, Slot future, Alisson boost

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It's safe to say the discussion around him has not quietened since his Liverpool departure last summer.Unless England wins the World Cup without him, you can bet on that continuing.Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thomas Tuchel during an England game against Andorra.(Image: Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today13:15 BSTFrancisco Trincao linked Liverpool has Sporting CP attacker Francisco Trincao on its list of targets for the summer, at least according to Record in Portugal.The 26-year-old has mainly operated on the right wing for most of his career, and with Mohamed Salah set to move on, you can expect plenty of speculation.Trincao has mainly played as an attacking midfielder at Sporting this season, scoring 13 goals and contributing 18 assists in 53 games.Francisco Trincao is said to be on Liverpool's radar(Image: Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Today12:35 BSTVirgil van Dijk on Salah and RobertsonThey've meant so much to the club, they've meant so much to me personally, they have meant so much to all the successes that we have achieved over all those years.And obviously as the human beings they are, I think it's tough to replace that, it's tough to move on from that, but that's life as well.They have been absolutely amazing to be working with, to be playing with, to be having around and I'm 100 per cent going to miss them.Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah celebrate with the fans after confirmation of winning the Premier League title by beating Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 27 2025(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Today12:00 BSTMichael Carrick confirmedManchester United has confirmed that Michael Carrick will remain in charge at Old Trafford after a successful interim stint. Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley have been out for some time, but Wataru Endo has been named in the Japan squad for the World Cup, so it appears he will be back relatively soon.(Image: Getty Images)Today10:05 BSTEngland World Cup squad confirmed England has confirmed its 26-man roster for the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico — with no Trent Alexander-Arnold or any Liverpool representation heading out to play for the Three Lions.Jarell Quansah, who left Liverpool to sign for Bayer Leverkusen last summer, is named in the squad, with Manchester United center-back Harry Maguire left out.FULL STORY AND WHO'S ON THE PLANEToday09:58 BSTWorld Cup confirmation imminent We've heard from Arne Slot already and we're expecting England's World Cup squad to be confirmed shortly.

A busy morning!Here's the key lines from Slot that you need to be across:Response to Mohamed Salah messageAlisson and Alexander Isak injury latestStance on future and the summerToday09:22 BSTThat's all!Slot has now finished his press conference.Stay tuned to Liverpool.com and our live blog for more updates!Today09:20 BSTAlisson and Isak back in trainingSlot has confirmed both Alisson and Alexander Isak are back in training.It's unclear whether they will play on Sunday.Today09:19 BSTSlot on SzoboszlaiSlot has described Dominik Szoboszlai's progression as "good" to "very good" to "excellent."He's refused to describe him as Liverpool's next captain, with Van Dijk still being on the staff.Today09:18 BSTSlot — Kerkez has improvedSlot has defended Milos Kerkez and believes he's "improved" during the season.The Reds boss has urged the left-back to make the "next step" next term.Today09:17 BSTSlot on lack of heightSlot believes his team's lack of height has impacted Liverpool's ability to defend corners.He's confirmed that the Reds will look to fix this problem during the offseason.Today09:13 BSTInjury frustrationSlot has praised Virgil van Dijk for playing every minute of the Premier League season... so far.But the Liverpool boss confirmed that he would've rested him more if the Reds hadn't suffered so many injuries.Today09:10 BSTSlot's Arsenal commentSlot has paid tribute to Arsenal — but has called Mikel Arteta's team "different champions."The Gunners have just won the Premier League title.It's an interesting way of congratulating a team...Today09:07 BSTSlot refuses to confirm Salah selectionSlot is remaining tight-lipped on his team selection for this weekend's finale.He's refusing to say whether Salah will play.If he plays, it'll be the Egyptian's final game for the Reds.Today09:06 BSTSlot wants same as SalahSlot insists that he and Salah want the same thing..."We want the best for this club."Today09:05 BSTSlot focused on Brentford - not SalahArne Slot is being questioned on Mohamed Salah's recent controversial comments.The Liverpool boss is remaining focused on this weekend's crucial game against Brentford.Today09:03 BSTHere's Slot!We're underway!Today08:54 BSTArne Slot coming up in five minutes Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will be with us shortly. We knew our performances had to lift, and for whatever reason, we have just not been consistent."Andy Robertson will bring his Liverpool career to an end this weekend(Image: Getty Images)Today07:30 BSTMohamed Salah's transfer optionsLiverpool forward Mohamed Salah will leave this weekend but we don't know yet where he is heading.

I've taken a look at five options that he could pick from— and which he should choose.Mohamed Salah will wave goodbye to Liverpool this Sunday.(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)Today07:11 BSTArne Slot future There has been, as ever, a lot of speculation about the future of Arne Slot at Liverpool. It's the final pre-match press conference of the season and there's plenty to discuss.Mohamed Salah and the Liverpool boss' future likely to be top of the agenda; we'll have all the major updates right here.