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Then we flew around in a circle, talked with the family, ate good food.READ THE FULL STORY HERE.Jurgen Klopp has revealed he held talks with Kylian Mbappe about joining Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul22:00 BSTAtletico pulls plug on transfer after Liverpool admissionAtletico Madrid is close to abandoning its efforts to sign Joao Gomes, according to ESPN, with the Wolves midfielder having previously revealed he wants to play for Liverpool.Atletico is said to have offered around $46M (€40M) for the 25-year-old, but it's claimed that a disagreement behind the scenes with intermediaries involved in the deal has seen their interest cool.Gomes has been linked with Liverpool previously, and he admitted to having a "great desire" to play for the Reds - could this be a situation the club tries to capitalize on now?Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.(Image: David Horton - CameraSport via Getty Images)9th Jul20:56 BSTAC Milan draws up new Van Dijk planAC Milan has drawn up a new plan for Virgil van Dijk, after being told the Liverpool captain is not for sale this summer.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan will look at signing the defender next year instead, when Van Dijk's contract runs out at Anfield.Liverpool and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk.(Image: Alex Pantling - FIFA via Getty Images)9th Jul20:15 BSTBradley Barcola 'top of Liverpool's list'Bradley Barcola has been at the "very top" of Liverpool's list for over a year, according to Fabrizio Romano.Romano has raised hopes that Barcola will be on the move, describing it as a “serious possibility” that he will leave PSG this summer.What’s more, Liverpool’s main rival for his signature may be looking elsewhere, with Arsenal said to be prioritizing Morgan Rogers instead, as Barcola is seen as a backup option.Bradley Barcola is courting interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images))9th Jul19:41 BSTGalatasaray in for JonesGalatasaray is in the race for Curtis Jones, according to the Liverpool Echo, with the midfielder still looking like the most obvious potential departure for the Reds at the moment.Inter Milan and Nottingham Forest are both mentioned as well, with their interest already well known, but it seems a move to Istanbul could also be an option.(Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)9th Jul19:10 BSTAyyoub Bouaddi clause 'agreed'Liverpool is "reluctantly" prepared to loan Ayyoub Bouaddi back to Lille in order to sign the World Cup breakout star this summer, according to Football Insider.Lille is said to want to keep the 18-year-old for another season, and both the Reds and Arsenal are claimed to have agreed to let him return for a year in order to get a deal done.Manchester City is also mentioned as wanting to make a move for Bouaddi, with the midfielder's current side apparently demanding close to $134 million (£100M).(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul18:37 BSTKaishu Sano contactLiverpool has made contact with Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano, according to Germany outlet Fussballdaten.The Reds are claimed to be leading the race for the Japan international, with Arsenal and Manchester United also said to be in the running.It's suggested that Liverpool has already spoken to Sano's representatives to "explore personal terms and wage demands".Kaishu Sano of Japan and Carlos Henrique Casemiro of Brazil during the 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston, United States, on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)9th Jul18:07 BSTMan City wonderkid turns down Liverpool moveLiverpool looks to have been handed a new transfer blow this summer, with Manchester City wonderkid Xavier Parker set to turn down the chance to move to Anfield.According to The Secret Scout on X - which reported on Parker’s talks with Liverpool last month - City now expects him to sign a new deal with the club following formal talks on Tuesday.Liverpool’s hierarchy is said to have identified him as the next emerging talent, but despite previous suggestions that both parties were keen on him joining the Reds, he now looks set to stay put.Xavier Parker looks set to stay at Manchester City despite talks with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul17:36 BSTHuge Kroupi bid lined upTottenham is lining up a $114M bid for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, according to talkSPORT.The young striker has also been linked with a move to Liverpool following Andoni Iraola's appointment as head coach at Anfield, although Bournemouth is said to be adamant that Kroupi is not for sale.(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul17:05 BSTGilberto Mora approachMexican outlet El Universal claims that Liverpool has approached Club Tijuana to find out more about Gilberto Mora's contract status.The Reds are among a host of clubs being linked with the World Cup's breakout star, with the Daily Mail claiming that the Anfield club is “aware of the player’s abilities”, as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and West Ham are also interested, while Arsenal has been touted elsewhere.Gilberto Mora has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul16:27 BSTIraola press conferenceAndoni Iraola will address the media for the first time on Monday at his official public unveiling as Liverpool's new head coach.Iraola was confirmed at the beginning of June after Arne Slot was dismissed following a disappointing title defence of the record-equalling 20th championship that was secured in commanding style during the Dutchman's maiden campaign at the helm.Liverpool will stage a press conference on Monday at Kirkby at 11am BST (6am ET) during which Iraola will respond to questions from the gathered media for the first time since assuming control.9th Jul16:00 BSTRafael Benitez wants returnFormer Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he is hoping to return to management after being fired by Panathinaikos.He would be willing to come back to England and work in the Premier League, and has also said he would be open to the Scotland role left vacant by Steve Clarke."They achieved what they could achieve," Benitez said.

"I don't think they could have achieved any more."Despite that, he went on to say he would be "open to the challenge", but only if he is given "the tools".Rafael Benitez is without a job after being fired by Panathinaikos(Image: Getty Images)9th Jul15:35 BSTWho will be Liverpool's next vice captain?With Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah having departed this summer, Liverpool needs some players to step up into leadership roles.Alisson Becker is a leader, but he only has one year left on his contract.Dominik Szoboszlai was the Reds' best player last season and skippers his country.Alexis Mac Allister is vastly experienced, but didn't have the best campaign last year.Joe Gomez is the club's longest-serving player, but doesn't have a spotless injury history.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a training session.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)9th Jul14:45 BSTCould Rio Ngumoha fill right wing gap?With Mohamed Salah having moved on, Liverpool needs more attacking numbers. Ngumoha can't play every single minute and he will need to be carefully managed next term — he's not 18 until next month.He needs to be an option to bring off the bench most weeks, with someone more senior in front of him to overtake.Rio Ngumoha during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Brentford.(Image: Jack Thomas/Getty Images)9th Jul14:15 BSTBradley Barcola perfect for Liverpool Former France forward Louis Saha says Bradley Barcola is the perfect transfer option for Liverpool this summer."Barcola is a terrific player," Saha told LiveFootballTickets.

"He has already won two Champions Leagues, and he could even win the World Cup over the next few weeks; his achievements for such a young player are staggering."He has become a much improved player over the past few seasons, he gets better and better every year, and he can go right to the very top of football."What Barcola needs is to move somewhere where he is going to be first choice in his position week in, week out. "If he wants to stay in Europe and he’s happy to take a decrease in salary, then fine."I don’t think he’s going to be the player he was, but even though he’s lost some of his pace, he’s the type of player that can adapt to becoming a creator and playmaker."I just don’t think a top club in Europe is going to give Mo what he wants, but I would completely admire him for taking less money and continuing in a more competitive league."Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt at the World Cup.(Image: Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)9th Jul09:15 BSTPSG really pushing for Maghnes AkliouchePSG is really keen to sign Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco, according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Ligue 1 giant is making "big moves" in the market.Having already moved ahead in the race for Yan Diomande too, it seems like Bradley Barcola has an even bigger reason for considering a move away from Paris, which could, of course, help Liverpool.PSG is hoping to sign both Maghnes Akliouche (C) and Yan Diomande (L) this summer9th Jul08:45 BSTArsenal to make Morgan Rogers move Arsenal is set to advance on a move for Aston Villa and England ace Morgan Rogers, with the former Middlesbrough man the priority for the Gunners.Also linked with Bradley Barcola, that could leave the pathway clear for Liverpool should the PSG star opt to leave Paris.