Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola blow, Sandro Tonali 'hijack', Said El Mala offer

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 4 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.Today14:55 BSTSandro Tonali 'hijack'Liverpool could be ready to hijack Tottenham's attempts to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle this summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.Spurs have made an unexpected play for the Italian international, but aren't the only ones interested, with this latest report claiming that the Reds, Arsenal and Manchester United have expressed an interest.It's suggested that, if Liverpool is to make a move, it could have to pay around $137M (€120M) - and you can probably expect Newcastle to make life very tough for the Reds after the Alexander Isak saga last year.Sandro Tonali of Newcastle UnitedToday13:58 BSTYan Diomande expecting transferYan Diomande has revealed he expects to leave RB Leipzig after it emerged he has picked Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool as his next destination.Speaking ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup last-32 tie against Norway on Tuesday, the winger said:First of all, like I said, my dream is playing for my country and making history with my country.I don't have Instagram anymore, I don't have TikTok, so I can't see anything but I expect to leave [RB Leipzig] of course.I have an agent who's going to manage the rest, but for me the most important thing right now is focusing on the World Cup with my country and making history with them.Yan Diomande has opened up on his future after choosing PSG over Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today13:12 BSTCrystal Palace 'monitoring' ElliottCrystal Palace is monitoring Harvey Elliott's situation at Liverpool, according to Sky Sports.The England U21 international is set to be given a chance to stake his claim in the Reds' squad under Andoni Iraola as he returns from his unsuccessful loan at Aston Villa.ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 20: Harvey Elliott of Aston Villa warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match between SC Freiburg and Aston Villa FC at Besiktas Park on May 20, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.

(Photo by Marc Atkins - AVFC/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)Today11:53 BSTNew Diomande alternative identifiedLiverpool has set its sights on Benfica star Andreas Schjelderup as another potential alternative to Yan Diomande, according to Tuttomercatoweb.It's suggested that both the Reds and Tottenham are following the Norway international, who will reportedly cost "more than double" the $16M (€14M) Benfica paid for him.EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 22: Andreas Schjelderup looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Today09:55 BSTSaid El Mala offerFC Koln has not received an offer from Liverpool for Said El Mala, and knows nothing about rumors of him joining the Reds or Newcastle, according to German outlet Express.The 19-year-old has been touted as an alternative to Yan Diomande for Liverpool, with El Mala one of the names under consideration.Koln did receive an offer from Brentford for the winger, which was seriously considered before El Mala turned it down.(Image: Getty Images)Today09:20 BSTBarcola 'not for sale'Bradley Barcola is not for sale, despite the winger seeming reluctant to sign a new contract at PSG, according to The Athletic.The winger is being touted for a move to Liverpool in the wake of Yan Diomande choosing a move to Paris, but the Reds may be forced to look elsewhere again.Barcola is said to be pushing for more starts, but PSG is not prepared to sell him, with the European champions looking for more than the $154M (£116M) Manchester City will pay for Elliot Anderson in any case.(Image: Getty Images)Today08:25 BSTBarcola 'pushing' for PSG exitBradley Barcola is pushing for an exit from PSG, according to talkSPORT's Alex Crook.The winger is described as a "strong alternative" to Yan Diomande for Liverpool, and is said to have always been high on the club's list of targets.(Image: ANP via Getty Images)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...