Liverpool transfer news LIVE: FSG investment latest, Jeff Bezos links and Andoni Iraola talks transfers

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Today08:21 BSTAndoni Iraola gives squad updateSpeaking from Chiacgo last night (UK time) Andoni Iraola said he will have Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch available for the second half of Liverpool's pre-season tour of the United States.But the new Reds head coach confirmed in a press conference in Chicago on Monday afternoon that club captain Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alisson Becker will remain on Merseyside for the duration of the Stateside trip.READ THE FULL STORY.Andoni Iraola has spoken to the press during Liverpool's pre-season tour in Chicago(Image: (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images))Today08:21 BSTJeff Bezos linked with Reds' investment Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reportedly held talks to invest in Liverpool FC as negotiations with owners FSG continue.Bezos, estimated to be the world’s fourth-richest man, has been approached by a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel giant Lakshmi Mittal, who relinquished his controlling stake at Queens Park Rangers to pursue a deal for the Reds.A spokesperson for FSG previously told the ECHO: "An investment consortium led, managed, and represented by Amit Bhatia has expressed interest in making a strategic minority investment in Liverpool Football Club." However, Bezos is ‘not certain to proceed’ with joining the consortium, the report adds.READ THE FULL STORY HERE.PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 17: U.S. He has signed a five-year contract, while as part of the deal Atletico Nacional will receive a percentage of any future sale of the player.The youngster will remain at the Colombian side for a further 12 months and will arrive during next summer's transfer window after turning 18 in April.Liverpool will have input about his development in the interim period, with the player expected to take part in the U17 World Cup later this year.Martinez was part of the Colombia side that won the South American U17 Championships in April, claiming an assist in both the semi-final against Brazil and final win over Argentina.Samuel Martinez representing Colombia in an U17 World Cup qualifier against Argentina(Image: Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)21st Jul14:59 BSTSzoboszlai rumours 'completely normal'Dominik Szoboszlai has stubbed out any speculation regarding a potential Liverpool exit after penning a new contract.The club's emerging commander-in-chief has tied himself to the Reds on a new five-year agreement.That will keep the Hungarian at Anfield until 2031 and should ensure the playmaker sees out his best years in red.And his agent, Matthias Esterhazi, has reassured fans by saying it's completely natural for a player of his client's quality to attract speculation after he was touted for a move to Real Madrid earlier this year."If you have a player like him, rumors about the big clubs are completely normal," he told WinWinSports.

He’s good in the air, he’s quick, he reads the game, and obviously Liverpool have missed out on quite a few very good central defenders, with Marc Guehi being one.”"I don’t think they should make that mistake again with Konsa. "Alexis is still on a two-season contract with Liverpool."Currently, he'll get some rest for a few days and then go back to playing in the Premier League, that's the current situation."Read the full story here.Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring Liverpool's third goal during the Premier League match against West Ham United at Anfield on February 28 2026(Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)21st Jul13:18 BSTReds urged to move for Alex ScottLiverpool have been told Alex Scott would become a "major asset" as speculation over the Bournemouth midfielder's future continues to mount.It emerged on Tuesday that England under-21 international Scott - a target for a host of Premier League clubs - had rejected the offer of a new contract with the Cherries.The 22-year-old, who arrived from Bristol City for £25million in 2023, has two years remaining on his current deal with Bournemouth having made an extension a priority.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola worked with Scott throughout his time in charge at Bournemouth, while the Reds were linked with an interest in the player earlier in his career.And ex-Liverpool forward Emile Heskey is convinced his former club should be in the conversation for the in-demand midfielder.See what Heskey said here.Alex Scott of England and Bournemouth(Image: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)21st Jul13:02 BSTBergvall 'frustrated' at Spurs as exit talk buildsAnother midfield name being bandied about the Liverpool rumour mill this summer is Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall.The Standard reported Bergvall was disappointed with Spurs' reaction to his transfer request earlier this summer.And as the Swede prepares to join up with his club for pre-season, talk is already building of a potential split.Liverpool are among those rumoured to be taking an interest in the player, who would reportedly cost in excess of £50million.

However, there may yet be an outcome that sees him sign fresh terms on the south coast that eventually benefits both Bournemouth and a suitor like Liverpool.Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported the Cherries would be willing to insert a release clause into any prospective extension as long as Scott signs on the dotted line.It makes sense from Bournemouth's point of view given that would effectively guarantee a certain amount for the midfielder and rule out the possibility of him leaving for free in 2028.Liverpool may not be as favourable towards that idea considering they (and other admirers) may prefer to negotiate for less than his supposed £80m valuation this summer.The Reds have a trump card in Andoni Iraola, who knows the player intimately from their time together at Bournemouth, though a deal still looks difficult at this stage.(Image: (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images))21st Jul10:15 BSTTwo more youngsters up for grabsIn addition to Ramsay and Chambers (see previous post), it's alleged fellow tourists James McConnell and Ifeanyi Ndukwe are also up for grabs on temporary terms this summer.Austrian centre-back Ndukwe, 18, officially joined Liverpool this summer after a deal was agreed in January.However, his stay in Andoni Iraola's squad could prove short if any club decides to pursue a loan for the defender.Likewise, The Athletic reported 21-year-old midfielder McConnell could be farmed out in pursuit of more minutes after spending the majority of last season on loan at Ajax.Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set to join Liverppol in the summer(Image: Jurij Kodrun - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)21st Jul09:50 BSTReds 'open to offers' for two defendersCalvin Ramsay and Luke Chambers could be put in Liverpool's shop window this pre-season after travelling to Chicago.The defensive duo are both part of Andoni Iraola's summer squad but could each be on the move this summer.The Athletic has reported the Reds could be willing to listen to loan offers for either player.Right-back Ramsay is understood to be a target for clubs in Scotland, while left-back Chambers is reportedly on the radar of Queens Park Rangers.Calvin Ramsay is out of favour with Arne Slot(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)21st Jul09:16 BSTAlex Scott reunion moves closerA potential reunion between Andoni Iraola and Alex Scott appears increasingly likely after the English midfielder rejected the offer of a contract extension at Bournemouth.Just about every top-tier Premier League club has been linked with the Cherries playmaker this summer, including the Reds.Sky Sports News reported Scott, who turns 23 in August, won't be penning fresh terms at the Vitality Stadium.The former Bristol City man does have two years remaining on his current deal, though that may be little enough to convince Bournemouth it's in their best interests to cash in this summer.It's previously been reported Bournemouth value their midfield star at £80million, though that could prove too costly for Liverpool at present given there are other areas of the squad in greater need of investment.Alex Scott of Bournemouth(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)21st Jul09:10 BSTReds in for World Cup hero TorresLiverpool are purportedly in the hunt to bring World Cup-winner Ferran Torres back to England.Yet another transfer battle that would see them lock horns with PSG, who have raised serious interest in the player over recent weeks.Torres, who scored the only goal in Sunday's World Cup win over Argentina, previously spent a season-and-a-half at Manchester City before leaving the club in January 2022.Barcelona are understood to be open to selling the player, particularly in the wake of his heroics at the World Cup.L'Equipe has reported Liverpool are ready to go head-to-head with PSG for his signature, which would give Iraola a more natural replacement capable of playing on the right and up front.Torres, 26, wouldn't drive nearly the same fee as other wing talents linked this summer, especially given he's now in the final 12 months of his contract at the Camp Nou.(Image: Getty Images)21st Jul08:59 BSTLiverpool limited to one more signingThe Liverpool board will need to pull some more strings if Andoni Iraola is to enact the rebuild he desires this summer.That's because, as the squad currently stands, the Reds can make just one more senior non-homegrown addition to their ranks.Premier League clubs are limited to having only 17 non-homegrown players in their 25-man setups. And that means a sale like Federico Chiesa, for example, could now potentially prove key if the club is to bring in a more valuable piece of the puzzle.Andoni Iraola is spearheading a new era at Liverpool(Image: Andrew Powell, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)21st Jul08:53 BSTUnited in Manu Kone talksRoma's Manu Kone is a player who has repeatedly been linked with a move to Anfield in recent years.However, L'Equipe has reported it's bitter rivals Manchester United who are at the head of the queue for his signature after already holding formal talks with the Giallorossi.Kone's stock is high after an impressive World Cup, where he deputised well for Aurelien Tchouameni for a spell.As such, Roma may be tempted into making the most of that buzz and cashing in as his signature will reportedly fetch in excess of £40million.That being said, United's midfield plunder could well continue with the former Borussia Monchengladbach man despite them already adding both Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to their ranks this summer.Liverpool are interested in Manu Kone(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)21st Jul08:47 BSTBarcola price-tag latestThe primary alternative to Yan Diomande appears to be Bradley Barcola - though the Frenchman looks likely to be the more expensive of the two.The trump card running in Liverpool's favour is the fact Barcola has less than two years remaining on his PSG contract.By all accounts, the France winger appears open to leaving the Parc des Princes if it secures him more minutes at another high-calibre club.But The Athletic has reported PSG likely view Elliot Anderson's £116million move to Manchester City as a sort of benchmark that will allow them to squeeze more out of their man.He has, after all, won two Champions League titles and several Ligue 1 titles already in his career.It's uncertain if the Reds would be willing to go quite that high in their outlay for Barcola, particularly when he'd most likely be asked to switch from his preferred left wing as a Mohamed Salah successor.France forward Bradley Barcola.(Image: Sarah Stier - FIFA via Getty Images)21st Jul08:41 BSTDiomande deal not deadIt was on, then it was off, and now it's back on again.Yan Diomande is the transfer gift that keeps giving.