Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola 'pushing' for exit, Said El Mala offer, 4 players exit World Cup
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoLiverpool news and transfers live as the Reds suffer a setback in their pursuit of Yan Diomande after securing the services of Victor Munoz earlier this monthBradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Monday turned out to be a bad day for Liverpool's players at the World Cup, with four Reds returning much earlier than expected.Although Alisson Becker and Brazil survived a scare against Japan, Florian Wirtz and Germany were sent packing in controversial circumstances by Paraguay after defeat in a penalty shootout.Then, just a few hours later, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo were knocked out in the same fashion as the Netherlands fell to defeat to Morocco from the spot.Their pain will be Andoni Iraola's gain though, with the new Liverpool boss set to get a good chunk of his squad back earlier in pre-season, while the Reds will be continuing to try and add some more new faces following the signing of Victor Munoz.With Yan Diomande seemingly now out of the picture, the hunt for an alternative is on, and reports are already building on Bradley Barcola, with reports suggesting he's pushing for an exit from Paris Saint-Germain.Meanwhile, Liverpool has a list of other alternatives, with one of those names - Said El Mala - also gaining interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.Keep track of all the latest news with our live updates below. We'll bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors, as well as more reaction from the World Cup.Today07:48 BST4 Reds suffer World Cup heartbreakIt wasn't a good night for Liverpool's contingent at the World Cup on Monday, with four of the eight Reds involved in the knockout stages already out.Alisson Becker and Brazil managed to survive a scare against Japan, but Florian Wirtz and Germany were not so lucky against Paraguay as they were knocked out in controversial circumstances, with a Jonathan Tah goal ruled out in extra time before the South American side prevailed in a penalty shootout.And Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo suffered the same fate as the Netherlands was dumped out by Morocco from the spot.
There was a touching moment though as Gakpo scored just days after announcing the sad death of his baby son during pregnancy, with the Liverpool forward in tears after giving his country the lead.FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Florian Wirtz #17 of Germany reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)Today07:41 BSTWelcomeHello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors, as well as reaction from the World Cup after a bad night for the Reds...