Liverpool transfer news as Alisson transfer saga takes new twist and Reds in 'strong position' for Diomande
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersLiverpool continue to hold off Italian sides swarming for Alisson Becker's signature while strengthening its own position in pursuit of RB Leipgzig winger Yan DiomandeAlisson Becker joined Liverpool during the 2018 summer transfer window(Image: Getty Images)The 2026 Premier League summer window will open on June 15, and Liverpool expects to once again be active with plenty of incomings and outgoings.The Reds are almost on the board with their first signing of the summer, as teenager Samuel Martinez from South American club Atletico Nacional is approaching "Here we go" status.Rumors continue to swirl about Alisson's exit and the potential arrival of Yan Diomande from Leipzig, and those stories will likely continue throughout the next few weeks. Liverpool.com brings you two updates on those two major stories..READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Barry warns Liverpool fans that club isn't much stronger than EvertonREAD MORE: Liverpool's farewell to Andy Robertson leaked online hours before Brentford gameAlisson set to stay putJuventus's interest in Alisson has been far from a secret over the last few months.
The Brazilian 33-year-old goalkeeper has just a single season left on his contract, and the writing is on the wall for the Reds to replace him long-term with 2024 signing Giorgi Mamardashvili.However, a source at WinWin Sports is reporting that Alisson has no plans to leave the club and will not join Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah as part of Sunday's emotional send-off.Alisson Becker returned to Liverpool training this week(Image: Getty Images)Alisson has missed 19 matches for Liverpool this season with various injuries and illnesses, a typical occurrence for the fragile goalkeeper. Alisson will presumably serve as the Selecao's starter in net for a third consecutive World Cup.Liverpool.com says: Alisson was one of the best goalkeepers in the world as recently as last season.
Sorry, Mamardashvili, if Alisson is fit, he must stay.Yan Diomande continues to be linked to Liverpool(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Diomande situation clearerFor a long time, Liverpool seemed to be one of several big teams, including PSG and Chelsea, considered in the race for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Per Ornstein, "Liverpool [has] maneuvered into a strong position with the player." PSG is still involved but "must" sell a player — potentially Bradley Barcola, also of interest to Liverpool — to make the purchase.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid prediction looking worse and worse after England snubREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer latest as Reds star 'open' to summer exit giving Arne Slot headacheDiomande, recently named in the Ivory Coast World Cup squad, was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Year and finished as the league's top dribbler.Liverpool.com says: It's a lot of money for a player who has yet to feature in European competition, let alone the Premier League.