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Today10:27 BSTMarcus Rashford to Liverpool is a no-go after Man Utd actWhile it was never on the cards, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford will most likely not be moving to Liverpool, or Manchester City, this summer.The England forward's loan at Barcelona has come to an end, and according to The Athletic, the 28-year-old's "deal at Man Utd includes £40m clause for all clubs bar LFC and MCFC."Man United's Marcus Rashford has been the topic of speculation over moves to Bayern Munich and Barcelona.(Image: Getty Images)The report also states that he's keen to see out his deal at Old Trafford rather than move to one of United's Premier League rivals.Today09:57 BSTPremier League fixtures coming this weekWith the World Cup dominating headlines, you might have forgotten that the fixtures for the 2026/2027 season will be released this Friday.The new campaign is scheduled to get underway on the weekend of August 22 and wrap up on Sunday, May 30.Check back here at 10am on Friday, June 19, to see which team Andoni Iraola will face in his competitive Liverpool debut.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Nikki Dyer - Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today09:28 BSTMohamed Salah slammed after subMohamed Salah didn't appear particularly pleased about being substituted during Egypt's 1-1 draw with Belgium on Monday.The former Liverpool star (that's still tough to write) bagged an assist but was brought off in the 76th minute and didn't look entirely thrilled. ESPN pundits Craig Burley and ex-Liverpool player Stevie Nicol even criticised his response to coming off.Mohamed Salah has been sent a message by Egypt's manager after his side's opening World Cup game(Image: Getty Images)Egypt manager Hossam Hassan stood by his choice, however.

After signing Ibrahima Konate from the Reds, could Los Blancos now take one of the club's supposed defensive targets too?Today08:24 BSTBradley backed to make impact on returnFormer Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has backed Conor Bradley to return from his long-term knee injury as a better player.Northern Ireland international Bradley saw his season ended in January when he suffered a serious injury in the closing stages of a goalless draw at Arsenal.Conor Bradley of Liverpool(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)The Reds have struggled at right-back, with Johnson saying: "Hopefully he gets back and is back to himself again to challenge for a place because it is definitely an issue that Liverpool need to resolve."Read more about what ex-Liverpool star had to say on the club's full-back issues here.Today08:20 BSTReds could sign former Man Utd player that Klopp lovedCould Liverpool really swoop for Jadon Sancho this summer? The 26-year-old is due to depart Old Trafford when his contract runs out on June 30, drawing a disappointing five-year chapter at the club to a close.The former England international was linked with the Red Devils during his penultimate campaign at Dortmund, while German publication Kicker reported that he preferred a move to Anfield.Klopp even said "the red shirt [of Liverpool] would suit very well" on the winger.

Read more on what would be one of the more unusual transfers to happen this summer here.Jadon Sancho joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021(Image: Alex Pantling, Getty Images)Today08:14 BSTWho is reported Liverpool target Ayyoub Bouaddi?The Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi put in one of the standout performances of World Cup 2026 so far when his side ripped apart Brazil in the first half of the 1-1 draw between the two sides in New Jersey on Saturday.Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed for Morocco against Brazil(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Bouaddi was at the heart of it all, winning his duels against grown men and dictating his team's high tempo from a deep role. Read more about him here.Today08:08 BSTInter given Curtis Jones openingInter Milan's sale of Davide Frattesi will pave the way for them to bid for Curtis Jones, according to reports in Italy.Nottingham Forest are said to be keen on Italy international Frattesi, with a permanent deal mooted.However, the Nerazzurri are said to only be willing to offer Liverpool a little over £20million for Jones and this might not be enough.Today08:00 BSTFernandes deal looks like a non-starterLiverpool are not thought to be among the front-runners for Mateus Fernandes.West Ham want north of £80m for the Portuguese midfielder and this could prove too steep.According to the Times, Manchester United lead the chase and can unite the former Southampton star with compatriots Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.Mateus Fernandes doesn't look likely to join Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today07:55 BSTTsimikas could have Anfield futureAccording to Sky Sports, Kostas Tsimikas' return from loan could mean Liverpool don't need a direct replacement for Andy Robertson.Robertson has agreed to join Spurs following the expiry of his contract, having fallen behind Milos Kerkez in the pecking order.Greek defender Tsimikas played 25 times in all competitions while on loan at Roma last term and is expected to be given a chance to impress Iraola.Kostas Tsimikas spent last season on loan at Roma(Image: AS Roma via Getty Images)Today07:50 BSTNunez fails to impressDarwin Nunez had a chance to audition for Liverpool on Monday night when Uruguay took on Saudi Arabia at the World Cup.It wasn't to be, though, with a flat performance prompting manager Marcelo Bielsa to withdraw the striker at half-time.Uruguay trailed at the break thanks to a goal from Abdulelah Al-Amri but Maxi Araujo secured a draw after equalising 10 minutes from the end.Nunez only lasted 45 minutes against Saudi Arabia(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Today07:50 BSTBouaddi battle on the cardsAccording to Fabrizio Romano, there is significant Premier League interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi.Liverpool have long been linked with the Morocco midfielder, who starred in his national team's 1-1 World Cup draw with France.Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be in the mix, though it has been suggested that they won't have a free run at the teenager.Other Premier League suitors include Arsenal and Chelsea, though the new deal Bouaddi signed at Lille in 2025 could make for a hefty transfer fee.Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed for Morocco against Brazil(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Today07:50 BSTWelcome to our Liverpool transfer blog!Hello and welcome to our coverage of Liverpool's transfer news on day two of the summer window.No new deals were announced on the day the window opened, though four exits - along with the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet - were confirmed before then.We'll have all the latest for you throughout the day, including news on Darwin Nunez, Ayyoub Bouaddi and many more.Andoni Iraola knows this summer could be a pivotal one as he sets about returning the Reds to where they need to be, while the transfer chiefs will no doubt already be hard at work.Stay with us for all the latest.