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Today10:00 BSTLiverpool's 2026/27 fixtures confirmedThe 2026/27 fixture list is out and Liverpool will begin their campaign with a trip to Newcastle United on Sunday, August 23.Andoni Iraola's first home league game comes six days after that, with Nottingham Forest the visitors.The two Merseyside derbies are on November 28 (away) and January 30 (home).We'll have more reaction to the fixture list throughout the day...Today09:29 BSTThe alternatives to DiomandeWhile Liverpool continue to push ahead in their pursuit of Yan Diomande, they had been exploring other options.Yankuba Minteh, Said El Mala and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are the other names mentioned by The Times as potential alternatives.Brighton winger Minteh is the only one of the three with Premier League experience, Yankuba Minteh, with El Mala at Cologne and Fernandez-Pardo playing for Lille.Today08:58 BSTLiverpool's last five Premier League openersWith the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures just an hour away, we've taken a look at the last five opening day fixtures for the Reds.Last season, as we remember well, began with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth.One year before that, Arne Slot's first Premier League match as manager was a 2-0 win at Ipswich.The last time Liverpool failed to win on the opening day was 2023/24, when Luis Diaz's goal was cancelled out by Axel Disasi in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.The season began with a draw in 2022/23 as well as the Reds twice came from behind to claim a point at Fulham.Finally, in 2021/22, three unanswered goals gave Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool a comfortable win at Norwich.Federico Chiesa helped Liverpool beat Bournemouth in their 2025/26 opener(Image: PA)Today08:28 BSTThe latest on Maghnes AklioucheThe moves for Munoz and DIomande may have put Maghnes Akliouche further down Liverpool's list of priorities but the French international's Monaco future remains uncertain.Paris Saint-Germain are said to still be keen, while Liverpool weren't the only Premier League side linked.“I understand why this question is being asked but for now, I am focused on the World Cup,” the 24-year-old said ahead of France's match against Iraq.Akliouche got a brief run-out in France's final World Cup warm-up friendly but was an unused substitute for the opener against Senegal.Today07:58 BSTWhen are Diomande and Munoz next in World Cup action?Liverpool fans won't have too long to wait to see Yan Diomande in World Cup action.Some might have missed Cote d'Ivoire's opener in the early hours of the morning but their match against Germany is at a far more UK-friendly 9pm kick-off time on Saturday.Victor Munoz was an unused substitute in Spain's opener when they drew 0-0 with Cape Verde.The youngster may hope for an opportunity on Sunday, when La Roja return to action against Saudi Arabia at 5pm.Today07:54 BSTBouaddi tipped to choose Real MadridAyyoub Bouaddi's Lille team-mate Olivier Giroud can see the Morocco star moving to Real Madrid.However, the striker and BBC pundit believes his club colleague could add more goals to his game."The only thing he should improve and he has to improve and he knows that, because we’ve been teasing him a lot about that this year, is his finishing, being more aggressive in front of goal," Giroud said during the BBC's World Cup coverage"But look, if he’s got it then after he will play in Real Madrid next year so give him some time."Ayyoub Bouaddi's World Cup debut set pulses racing(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Today07:48 BSTPremier League fixtures released todayAway from the transfer drama, there's the small matter of the release of Premier League fixtures.At 10am this morning, Liverpool and their rivals will discover their opponents for the first game of the season, as well as their wider schedule.Liverpool kicked off the 2025/26 season at home to Bournemouth, winning 4-2 thanks to late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah.Today07:43 BSTA rich history with RB LeipzigIf Diomande does indeed sign, he would be far from the first RB Leipzig player to move to Anfield.Current Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai made a similar move in 2023, while Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita also spent time at the other club.There has also been movement in the opposite direction, with Fabio Carvalho spending time on loan at the Bundesliga club, while Leipzig's current keeper Peter Gulacsi was at Anfield as a teenager but had a spell at Red Bull Salzburg in between.Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig in 2023(Image: Getty Images)Today07:38 BSTLiverpool's first Diomande offer was rejectedAccording to sources in Germany, Liverpool's initial approach for Diomande was knocked back by Leipzig.The German club are keen to hand the winger a new and improved deal, albeit one including a release clause.This may explain Liverpool's interest in getting a deal wrapped up sooner rather than later.Today07:33 BSTReds readying Diomande bidLiverpool have set aside a package worth more than £86million for Yan Diomande, the ECHO repored this morning.It comes after a significant acceleration of talks on Thursday.Diomande, 19, cost RB Leipzig just £17m from Leganes one year ago but has kicked on significantly to the extent that a number of big clubs are now in the hunt.Today07:28 BSTWelcome back to our Liverpool transfer coverageGood morning and welcome back.Last night we saw Liverpool confirm their move for Victor Munoz, who will join from Osasuna for a touch under £35million.There's plenty more to come after that, though, as you'll see shortly...18th Jun20:10 BSTMore on DiomandeIt is all progressing very quickly between Liverpool and RB Leipzig in their pursuit of Diomande.Liverpool are understood to have submitted a bid close to €100m (£87m), including €10m (£8m) in add‑ons, but their initial proposal has been rejected, according to Fabrizio Romano.Romano reports that Leipzig want more than £87m as they are trying to keep the midfielder, and it could take as much as €120m (£104m) to persuade the German side to sell.Leipzig also expect PSG and other clubs to join the race.RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool(Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)18th Jun19:53 BSTDiomande bombshellLiverpool have 'expressed their willingness' to agree a deal worth around €100m (£86.8m) for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.That offer would represent an improvement on their last bid to RB Leipzig, with The Athletic reporting that the Reds are currently in the strongest position to sign the 19-year-old.Champions League winners PSG are also interested in a move, but are yet to make a bid for the attacker, and are said to be behind Liverpool in terms of progress on personal terms for the young star.Read the full story here.Liverpool have taken a big step towards signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig(Image: (Photo by Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))18th Jun19:00 BSTMunoz deal confirmedVictor Munoz has penned a six-year deal to become the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool.The Spain international joins from Osasuna after the Reds nudged ahead of Newcastle United and triggered his release clause, which stood just shy of £35m.Munoz was also being tracked by Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester United while Real Madrid briefly explored bringing him back to the Spanish capital after selling him to Osasuna last summer.But it’s Iraola’s Reds who Munoz will join once the World Cup concludes after a delegation from Anfield flew in to the United States, where are Spain are based, to complete a medical on Wednesday.Read the full story here.CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE - JUNE 09: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Victor Munoz #25 of Spain poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 09, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. All the best at the Baggies, Carter!Carter Pinnington has left Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)18th Jun17:02 BSTAdam Wharton talk heats upWith Liverpool beginning to bolster their attack with Victor Munoz, the team's midfield could be the next area for some major surgery.Adam Wharton has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summerAccording to TeamTalk, the Reds are ramping up their interest in Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton this summer.

The report claims they will be willing to offer over £70m for the England international.18th Jun16:29 BSTDiomande 'could reach heights of Barcelona icon'Ex-Everton and Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Liverpool target Yan Diomande could be as good as Barca and Spain hero Lamine Yamal."I think Diomande had a great opening game, and it's been a year with Leipzig where he's done really well," Saha told Casinolyze about Diomenade's impressive start to World Cup 2026."I am pleased to see that kind of career because it was not easy starting in the US and now being a superstar. And it stands to reason he was so quick to accept Real's offer if the reported figures prove accurate.Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)18th Jun14:32 BSTMunoz one of the 'pearls of Spanish football'As Liverpool fans far and wide do their bit to educate themselves on incoming arrival Victor Munoz, one tribute to the prospect paints him in a very positive light.And one element fans may love about La Liga expert Phil Minshull's verdict relates to the player's work rate.

However, Liverpool have a certain void of their own to fill following Mohamed Salah's departure this summer.Bradley Barcola(Image: (Image Photo Agency/Getty Images))18th Jun13:34 BSTChiesa question marksWith Victor Munoz's arrival now in the bag, even more questions will be raised over the future of Federico Chiesa. That will either have to be down to a change of heart from the player, or simply because Liverpool are just that eager to part ways.A move back to Serie A has been touted in recent weeks, though Chiesa is said to not be interested.Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)18th Jun13:01 BSTReds target Yan Diomande speaks out on tragedyYan Diomande may be dazzling at the World Cup but the Liverpool target has offered a glimpse at his off-field self.