Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola update, Yan Diomande latest, £60m deal done

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It wasn't enough to secure the win as the Selecao came from behind to win 2-1 in Houston but Sano has nonetheless made his mark.According to reports, Manchester United, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have also enquired about the midfield anchor.All four clubs have had Japan internationals on their books in recent years, though Liverpool have a unique pull due to the fact Samurai Blue captain Wataru Endo would be a familiar face on Merseyside.Mainz are reportedly hoping for bids north of £43m for the 25-year-old, though that could prove a little rich for Liverpool's taste.Kaishu Sano of Japan during the 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Japan1st Jul14:39 BSTBradley Barcola battleWith his goal against Sweden at World Cup 2026, France and PSG's Bradley Barcola proved it might just take a £100m-plus offer to secure his services.The ECHO understands that Liverpool are assessing Barcola, but the price tag of more than £110m could prove too hefty.Elsewhere, The Daily Mail claim that Arsenal are ready to test PSG's resolve over this fee.Liverpool have Brighton's Yanbuka Minteh, Said El Mala of Koln and Lille's Matia Fernandez-Pardo on their shortlist too.1st Jul14:02 BSTAlexander Isak to Barcelona?Alexander Isak only joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee last September from Newcastle United.But the Swede is, quite unbelievably, being linked with FC Barcelona.The Catalan giants have made it no secret they are eyeing up a new striker to replace Robert Lewandowski. When pigs fly maybe....(Image: Getty)1st Jul13:39 BSTYan Diomande verdictYan Diomande appears to have chosen PSG over Liverpool as the highly-rated young Ivorian prepares to make a summer transfer.But the winger, rated at a reported £116m, should have chosen a switch to the Premier League if he wanted to develop properly.That's the opinion of ex-Chelsea and Ivory Coast man Salomon Kalou."I think he has something about him - at his young age, he already has the confidence.

You can see he is very confident about what he can do on the pitch," Kalou told ESPN."I think if that's the choice - to go to PSG - there's a reason behind it. Read more here.1st Jul12:03 BSTMore on JacquetContent cannot be displayed without consent1st Jul11:43 BSTJurgen Klopp updateGermany's disastrous World Cup 2026 exit to Paraguay sounded alarm bells and immediately, ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was being touted to replace Julian Nagelsmann as manager.However, a report by The Athletic claims that no one spoken to after the round of 32 shootout loss thinks Nagelsmann will be sacked, even though some harbour ill feelings towards him.(Image: Getty)1st Jul11:21 BSTMo Salah admirer steps downOn the topic of Mohamed Salah's next destination, there's been a slight twist in the Saudi Pro League's interest, with their chief football executive stepping down.The Athletic reports that Michael Emenalo has left his post, having arrived in 2023, and he has been a strong advocate for trying to lure Salah to Saudi Arabia.Who knows whether their stance might change now that he has left, or whether Emenalo's replacement will be even more vigorous in pursuing Salah?Read more about Emenalo and Salah here.1st Jul10:56 BSTHe's here Reds fansContent cannot be displayed without consent1st Jul10:32 BSTNew signing makes Virgil van Dijk admissionJeremy Jacquet has uttered his first words as a Liverpool player after his £60m move from Stade Rennais and insists he is excited to play with club captain Virgil van Dijk.He told LFCTV in his first interview as a Red: "Of course, I am very excited to be next to a great player like [Van Dijk]."I think he is up there with the best centre-backs in the world currently, so I can only learn from him.

Take a look at the rest of the leavers here.(Image: Getty)1st Jul07:22 BSTGood morning Liverpool fans!Wakey wakey, Reds fans, there's a day of transfer news to absorb.It is now July and welcome to the Liverpool ECHO's transfer blog, on a day when the club officially loses 12 players whose contracts have wound down!30th Jun18:07 BSTLiverpool transfer round-upIn the less than 48 hours since this sizeable blow to Liverpool's plans, one name has emerged as the next on the shopping list after Yan Diomande: PSG's own Bradley Barcola.The received wisdom was that if the Parisians got Diomande over the line, Barcola would likely become available, given his reluctance to sign a new deal and desire for more game time in the most important games.Read Morgan King's full transfer round-up hereBradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: MAURICE VAN STEEN / ANP (Photo by ANP via Getty Images))30th Jun17:31 BSTLiverpool shareholder set to moveBig news in the world of American sports and Liverpool minority shareholder LeBron James.The 41-year-old will leave the LA Lakers after eight years where he brought the NBA championships to the giants in 2020.James has confirmed he will not re-sign with the franchise and reports suggest that he could join Golden State Warriors.LeBron joined the Reds as a stakeholder in 2021. I was very humbled that they knew me.”LeBron James(Image: Harry How/Getty Images)30th Jun16:58 BSTVirgil van Dijk prediction madeFormer Netherlands star Ronald de Boer has predicted that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will retire from international football following the country's World Cup exit to Morocco."I think we’re going to hear that soon and I think also Van Dijk, he had the captain’s armband and he was an amazing captain, I think he will say probably that, ‘This is my last game,'" De Boer told talkSPORT."Yes a lot of criticism about not taking the team by the hand, but still, all the respect for Van Dijk because he has been a great captain, but sometimes it’s time to go."A Dutch pundit has spoken abouit Virgil van Dijk's future in international football(Image: Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP via Getty Images)