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Barnes believes the club should only target players that Andoni Iraola wants.Barnes told Betfred: “If he’s not somebody that Andoni Iraola wants, then no."Liverpool shouldn’t target players because rival clubs want them and it’s something they’ve done in the past."I don’t like it when managers do that, but Bruno is a good midfielder who could play as a number six, so he could potentially fit in at Liverpool, but if Iraola doesn’t believe he fits what he wants, then it wouldn’t be a suitable signing.”Bruno Guimaraes(Image: (Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))Today08:48 BSTMac Allister speaks ahead of England vs ArgentinaLiverpool and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is not surprised to be facing England in the World Cup semi-finals.The historic rivals go head-to-head in Atlanta tonight as England look to reach a World Cup final for the first time since 1966.Mac Allister previously joked with Jamie Redknapp, hinting that England didn't have a chance at this summer's tournament. So he probably had never experienced that before, but that is definitely one blueprint."I think if England can play with that intensity; Premier League intensity, they have the ability to run over Argentina."Personally, I wouldn't man-mark Messi, he’s too elusive and he’ll find a way or a moment – he has the intelligence to know when to make his runs or find a pocket of space, but I could completely understand it if the manager did decide to put someone like Declan Rice on him and ask him to do a job."Lionel Messi will be hoping to guide Argentina to another World Cup final(Image: Getty Images)Today08:29 BSTCurtis Jones bid rejectedLiverpool are believed to have rejected a new bid for Curtis Jones from Inter Milan, according to Ben Jacobs.The Serie A giants reportedly returned with an offer of around £27million, which was immediately dismissed as it still falls short of the Reds' valuation of £35m.The new bid comes after Inter's previous attempts to sign Jones were rebuffed, with Liverpool said to be "irritated" by the Italian side's approach.Today08:23 BSTCatch up with today's Liverpool transfer latestToday's transfer round-up sees Liverpool's pursuit of Manu Kone reportedly being rekindled, years after the Frenchman was first linked with the club.The Roma star was initially linked with a move to Anfield during Jurgen Klopp's time at the club.

Not just because of the size of the fee, because Liverpool need their best players to be on their best game."READ THE FULL STORY HERE.Florian Wirtz of Germany in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium(Image: Photo by Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu via Getty Images)14th Jul17:32 BSTArne Slot pay-out to continueLiverpool are set to continue paying Arne Slot until the end of his agreed contract, even if he becomes the new head coach of the Netherlands national team.The 47-year-old had 12 months remaining on his deal at Anfield when he was sacked, but he could be back in management sooner than expected.Following Ronald Koeman's departure after the Dutch's premature World Cup exit, Slot quickly emerged as the top candidate to replace him.According to De Telegraaf, Liverpool are planning to 'top up' his salary during his first year at the helm of the Dutch to what he would have been entitled to at Anfield, which is set to save them millions.READ THE FULL STORY HERELiverpool and the Dutch national team looked to have reached a financial compromise to appoint Arne Slot(Image: (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))14th Jul17:02 BSTAlexis Mac Allister's mum makes World Cup confessionAlexis Mac Allister’s mum has confessed that her son’s time in the Premier League transformed her negative perception of England. He’s not a regular starter, and he wants to be, so I suspect he would be open to a move if the right opportunity arose,” Ornstein said"Liverpool clearly have him high in their thinking, and I imagine Barcola himself would be attracted to clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal, and so on."Interestingly, he mainly plays off the left and Liverpool are looking to replace Salah on the right.” If they do follow through with this, is he happy to play off the right?”"The price would be very high.

However, they're seemingly not intent on stopping there as they remodel their midfield.Liverpool were linked as one of Anderson's prominent suitors this summer but could now find themselves gazumped once more in the race for £85m-rated Bouaddi.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer(Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)14th Jul12:17 BSTEkitike in the building despite injury woesInjured Hugo Ekitike was among those spotted back at the AXA Training Centre for the start of pre-season training on Tuesday.The Frenchman is still months away from being ready for a return to training after rupturing his Achilles in April.However, after being spotted at Wimbledon using a cane, Ekitike has excited fans further by reporting for pre-season while using a crutch to support his left leg.It's a sign of the forward's commitment to his rehab and eagerness to adapt to Andoni Iraola's demands that he's present for the unofficial start of Liverpool's campaign despite the fact he can't join in.Ekitike, dressed in a pristine white Dolce and Gabbana suit, with his cane at Wimbledon14th Jul11:48 BSTLiverpool gem snubbed £50,000-a-week offerJosh Abe's motivation to represent Liverpool has been put in a new light after claims he rejected a £50,000-a-week offer to stay with the Reds.Abe, who turns 16 on Friday, signed a scholarship deal at Liverpool in June, with a pre-contract agreement to sign a three-year deal at Anfield once he turns 17 next year.And The Athletic has now reported one of the Premier League clubs interested in the player offered him terms worth £50,000 a week to join their cause instead.It's not only an indicator as to just talented the teenager, who joined Liverpool at age four, is but also his commitment to the Merseyside cause as he eyes a senior breakthrough.Joshua Abe could get his chance to impress on Liverpool's pre-season tour(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)14th Jul11:15 BSTInter ready another Jones bidInter Milan's persistent pursuit of Curtis Jones looks set to continue following reports another offer is incoming.The Serie A champions are alleged to have already had two bids for Jones turned down, the biggest of which was purported to be worth £21.7million.According to talkSPORT, the Nerazzurri are prepared to submit another offer worth £27m, though this is still some way short of Liverpool's supposed £35m valuation of the player.Andoni Iraola has indicated his eagerness to work with Jones this season despite the player entering the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield.The ECHO understands Iraola doesn't want to sell the player, who would likely require a bigger bid to tempt Liverpool into selling this summer.Curtis Jones was confused by one announcement(Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)14th Jul11:00 BSTAlisson rumours return as Brendan Rodgers eyes moveAfter reportedly missing out on a move to Juventus earlier this summer, Alisson is once more being linked with a Liverpool exit.Interest from Saudi Arabia seemingly isn't going away, with talkSPORT reporting Al-Qadsiah, Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad each want the Brazil No. Since then, he's gone on loan to Red Bull Salzburg and Las Palmas but has struggled to recapture the excitement and consistency of when he first emerged on Merseyside.Add to that the fact Bajcetic is now in the last 12 months of his Reds contract and a departure this summer makes even more sense.However, Andoni Iraola is reportedly keen to offer his compatriot a chance, meaning Bajcetic may end up remaining at the club this season.The 21-year-old had fans had fans in awe when he first broke into the first team at Liverpool before injuries curtailed his development.However, given his age and the fact Liverpool may soon have need for successors in midfield and it perhaps makes sense to give the Spaniard time under a new coach.Stefan Bajcetic of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on July 07, 2026 in Kirkby, England(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)14th Jul10:03 BSTUnited signing could benefit RedsLiverpool fans may find themselves rooting for Manchester United to complete the signing of Neco Williams.The Nottingham Forest full-back, who initially came through the ranks at Anfield, is reportedly a target for Michael Carrick's side.That could work in Andoni Iraola's favour given Williams is understood to have a 15 per cent sell-on clause included in his contract.Liverpool sold Williams to Forest as part of a £17.5million deal in 2022.Forest supposedly want to tie the Wales international down to a new contract rather than sell him.However, with United and Tottenham said to be lurking around his signature, it may not long before the versatile full-back gives his former club a welcome boost in the transfer stakes.Neco Williams(Image: Getty Images)14th Jul09:31 BSTInter inch ahead in race for World Cup aceOne right-back solution who has received considerable column inches during this World Cup is Tottenham's Djed Spence.And Inter Milan have supposedly moved ahead of other linked clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle in their hunt for the England star.That's according to TEAMtalk, which reported the Nerazzurri have established contact with Spence's representatives to explore a potential deal.Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly informed Spence he can leave this summer as he's not a part of his plans in north London.A move to Anfield would be surprising at this rate given there's been little speculation linking the two parties, though Spence has done his reputation no harm with a string of impressive outings in North America.Djed Spence of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool(Image: Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)14th Jul08:59 BSTIraola shares FSG messageThere's no-one around Anfield who doesn't believe Andoni Iraola has a tough task in getting Liverpool back where they belong.The Spaniard has arrived at the club at a difficult time, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson leaving after a difficult second season for Arne Slot.And FSG's opening appeal to the new boss hinted at their desire to see fresh talent come in and fill those vacancies.As he got to work on Monday, Iraola revealed what he was told by his new superiors as he said: "When I came here, the owners told me everything is not perfect."They said we would have some challenges, we would have to replace important players leaving, we have some injuries, but we are here to solve these kinds of problems and to try to maximise what we have.