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If you're not playing regularly, you start to doubt yourself."Read the full story hereCurtis Jones is a target for Inter Milan(Image: Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Today16:34 BSTLiverpool transfer openings become clearPre-season an important part of the year for Liverpool to test the club's top prospects, with several of the youngsters attracting transfer interest.New manager Andoni Iraola has been without many of his senior players, either through injury or due to their World Cup involvement, but the recent US tour gave a chance to a wave of young talent.As Liverpool were without the majority of their frontline for the Stateside trip, it was particularly beneficial for the academy attackers.Read Ian Doyle's full story hereLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola(Image: Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)Today16:00 BSTVirgil van Dijk transfer hopes emergeChiefs at the Chicago Fire were reportedly "gutted" over Virgil van Dijk's absence from Liverpool's pre-season tour.The Netherlands defender hadn't joined up with Andoni Iraola's squad by the time they played Leeds at Soldier Field, home of the Major League Soccer side.And the Daily Mail reported the Fire were planning to sell themselves to the Dutchman in the hopes of coaxing him to the United States when his contract expires next summer.Chicago recently recruited Robert Lewandowski on a two-year contract and are seemingly intent on adding to their stable of experienced superstars.Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool(Image: Jack Thomas/Getty Images)Today15:32 BSTVinicius Jr speaks amid transfer speculationVinicius Jr has addressed his situation at Real Madrid amid speculation linking him with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.The Brazilian has entered the final 12 months of his contract with Real, who are eager to tie him down on fresh terms.No new deal has been announced as of yet, however, with reports suggesting the two parties are still some way apart.However, Vinicius has given a promising update (from a Real perspective) after meeting up with new coach Jose Mourinho."It’s gone very well, meeting the new coach and the new players and training very hard," he said in a statement released on Real Madrid media."Mourinho wants me to be as I’ve always been: happy, cheerful, and that I play my football. Both teams are in absolute turmoil right now."Today12:29 BST'Something special' needed if no more signingsDominik Szoboszlai has appeared to hint that he would like Liverpool to make more signings in the coming weeks.The Hungarian recently signed a new contract at Anfield after three increasingly impressive seasons in England.However, he conceded the team will need to produce "something special" to compete if they don't make any more signings."It’s not my job to tell you who we have to sign or if we have to sign someone," he said after returning from the club's recent pre-season tour of the United States."If the guys above and the manager decide to sign someone, then we are very happy and are going to welcome him – or them – well."If they decide not to, then we have to do something special with this squad."Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool FC speaks during a press conference in Chicago(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today12:00 BSTLiverpool told to get a move on over transfersFormer Premier League striker Charlie Austin has told Liverpool they need to raise their game in the transfer market.Victor Munoz is the only brand new addition under new manager Andoni Iraola, in addition to the pre-agreed signing of Jeremy Jacquet.And ex-Southampton star Austin is fearing for the Reds as he addressed their business prospects in the coming weeks."I really hope so," Austin told Sky Sports when asked if he felt Liverpool would be one of the busier Premier League teams between now and the transfer deadline."Because I feel like Iraola's been told he's gonna have money to spend and players are gonna come in.

No but they need three."Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)Today11:30 BSTLiverpool's loan candidatesAndoni Iraola's arrival at Liverpool opens the door for a fresh wave of faces to make their impact this season.However, a certain batch of assets are in the frame to leave the club on loan in the coming weeks, some of whom have featured in pre-season.Central defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is all but certain to be farmed out given work permit laws mean he can't play for the first team this season.However, The Athletic has reported Lewis Koumas, Kieran Morrison, Luke Chambers, Callum Scanlon and James McConnell are also in the running to get moves away.Kieran Morrison and James McConnell of Liverpool(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today11:01 BSTTheory on faded Van de Ven interestFormer Tottenham favourite Toby Alderweireld has suggested interest in Micky van de Ven faded this summer due to concerns over his club's faltering form last season.Spurs only just avoided relegation from the Premier League and while Van de Ven has stood out for the club in the past, Alderweireld believes doubts may have crept in after such a close call.Liverpool were one of those teams linked with the Dutchman as a replacement for Ibrahima Konate, which would have seen him paired with Netherlands team-mate Virgil van Dijk, though speculation has since died down.“Everyone talks about Micky van de Ven and his speed but he's a very good defender," Alderweireld told GOAL. 11 has been linked with a move to Liverpool for much of 2026 but seemingly will remain in Ligue 1.He's set to join Luis Enrique's side after Les Parisiens finally had an offer accepted for the player.The Reds were strongly tipped to launch their own move for the player but appear distracted elsewhere.On the plus side, PSG's capture of Akliouche may convince the club to loosen their clutches on Bradley Barcola.Maghnes Akliouche of France and Monaco(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today09:29 BSTLiverpool set to lose Bouaddi raceLiverpool look set to miss out on Ayyoub Bouaddi's signature after Manchester City reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the player.The Reds may not have realistically moved for the player this summer given there are more urgent priorities at Anfield.However, any future move for the £85million-rated player now looks close to being ruled out, too.Sky Sport in Germany has reported Morocco star Bouaddi has an agreement to join City, who now just need to settle on a fee with Lille if they're to buy the young midfield gem.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer(Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today09:00 BSTNew signing Ndukwe tops pre-season chartsSummer arrival Ifeanyi Ndukwe has played more minutes than any other Liverpool player in pre-season thus far.The Austrian youngster, who cannot play under Andoni Iraola this coming campaign due to work permit laws, has been a staple in defence throughout the United States tour.With Jeremy Jacquet still bedding in, Giovanni Leoni unavailable and Joe Gomez affected by injury, Ndukwe has stepped up to plug the gap alongside players like Luke Chambers and Mor Talla Ndiaye.It makes sense to give the 18-year-old minutes while others are out of commission, which carries the added benefit of putting the player in the shop window ahead of what looks an inevitable loan away.Giorgi Mamardashvili came in second on the pre-season minutes list in the US, while Hungarian compatriot Dominik Szoboszlai placed third.The Reds have returned to the UK ahead of further pre-season friendlies at home to Monaco (Aug.

16).Ifeanyi Ndukwe #83 of Liverpool FC during the game against Wrexham AFC on July 29, 2026 at Yankee Stadium(Image: ©Icon Sportswire All Rights Reserved)Today08:37 BSTLiverpool not in for defensive recruitsLiverpool's recruitment plans reportedly will not see any more defenders arrive this summer.That's despite the fact Joe Gomez and now Jeremie Frimpong have been affected by minor injuries during pre-season.Frimpong was the latest to be withdrawn during Sunday's 4-2 friendly loss against Leeds.Young centre-back Giovanni Leoni is already on the comeback trail from a serious knee injury, while new arrival Jeremy Jacquet is returning to play after shoulder surgery.Ibrahima Konate left for Real Madrid earlier this summer, while right-back Conor Bradley has experienced repeat fitness issues in recent seasons.Despite all that, Sky Sports News has suggested the murmurs are Andoni Iraola and his team have no plans to continue adding to the backline this summer.Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong in pre-season action against Leeds.(Image: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images)Today08:27 BSTReal's new Vinicius offerReal Madrid have reportedly offered Vinicius Jr a new contract worth close to £19million per year.That figure works out at around £365,000 a week base salary, though the Brazilian is supposedly seeking closer to £500,000 a week.That's not a figure Liverpool would be willing to match themselves, even if they are in the market for wing reinforcements after Mohamed Salah's departure.ESPN reported Real are optimistic their star will commit to a new deal, though clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool are touted as interested suitors in the event he decides his future lies outside the Bernabeu.Vinicius has entered the final 12 months of his contract as his availability is all of a sudden called into question.Vinicius Junior file photo(Image: PA Wire)Today08:19 BSTJones move depends on Inter salesAny move Inter Milan hope to make on Curtis Jones depends entirely on the club making sales first.Sky in Italy has reiterated the Nerazzurri's need to be stringent with their finances this summer as they look to make improvements while balancing the books.One might think the champions of Serie A have some spare funds to spend on renovations but it doesn't appear to be a blank chequebook by any means.Inter have already had several bids turned down for Jones, who is in the final year of his contract.The Reds reportedly want £35million if they're to sell the player, but Inter's biggest offer thus far is said to have only been worth up to £30m.The Italians could look to shift Kristjan Asllani or Davide Frattesi to free up funds for their next Jones offer.(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)Today08:11 BSTBruno transfer 'very close'Liverpool-linked Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly "very close" to joining Arsenal this summer - despite the Magpies supposedly rejecting the latest offer.The Newcastle captain's odds of leaving St. The deal is very close."Newcastle already started to work on replacement involving also the new coach Matthias Jaissle in these conversations."Guimaraes was being tipped for a move to Anfield earlier in the summer but it appears Arsenal's need for midfield reinforcements is much higher on their list of priorities.(Image: Getty Images)Today07:52 BSTFormer Liverpool duo complete movesTwo former Liverpool players have already completed permanent transfers this week.Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea is the one you likely already know about, with the England international making the short move from Brentford.There was also a move for Hungary keeper Peter Gulacsi, who spent a number of years at Anfield as a youngster and has now joined Villarreal on a two-year deal.Today07:27 BSTReds transfers rated by our expertsLiverpool have already been active in the summer transfer market but fans will hope there is plenty more to come.Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz have joined in big-money deals, while young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe was a cheaper edition.There have also been some high profile departures, most notably that of Mohamed Salah.Our experts have run the rule over Liverpool's transfer movement this summer.Today07:10 BSTMunoz to begin pre-season prepNew signing Victor Munoz took a watching brief for Spain at the World Cup but isn't quite ready to join his new team-mates just yet, according to The Mail.The winger, who joined from Osasuna early in the window, is understood to be beginning his pre-season work this week.Munoz suffered an injury blow on international duty but is working his way back to match sharpness at club level.Victor Munoz won the World Cup with Spain(Image: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)Today07:04 BSTWelcome back to our Liverpool transfer coverageHello and welcome back to our transfer blog.This is your one stop shop for all things Liverpool, including the latest on Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo and more.Stay with us throughout the day for updates on the comings and goings for Andoni Iraola's side.3rd Aug23:02 BSTThank you for following our live coverage throughout the dayIt's been a busy start to another week of this summer transfer window, with there now being less than a month left before the market closes for another year.Our live transfer coverage will continue tomorrow, so be sure to check back again then for all the latest updates.Anfield Stadium, Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)