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Nagelsmann came under fire in his homeland and stepped down, despite initially insisting that he would continue.Pep Lijnders was Jurgen Klopp's right hand man at Liverpool.(Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)Today15:45 BSTDiomande alternativeLiverpool has received the green light to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as an alternative to Yan Diomande - who has decided he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer if he leaves Liverpool.The Ivory Coast winger has apparently decided he wants to join the French and European champions if he leaves the Bundesliga this summer.But according to reports, Liverpool has received the green light to sign Nusa on a cut-price fee compared to Diomande.Today15:23 BSTEx-Red's winning startGiovanni van Bronckhorst, who was Arne Slot's assistant coach at Liverpool last season, enjoyed a winning start to his second stint in charge of Feyenoord.The former Rangers defender, who famously won the Dutch Eredivisie at De Kuip in his first time around, saw his team win 6-0 in a pre-season game against second-tier side FC Dordrecht.Today15:00 BSTMourinho ends Tchouameni hopesAurelien Tchouameni is expected to remain at Real Madrid this summer, with TeamTalk reporting that Jose Mourinho has ended any hopes Liverpool might have had of signing the midfielder.Tchouameni had been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu, but it now claimed that Mourinho has instructed the club to prioritise strengthening in defense rather than midfield.As a result, Tchouameni will be given the chance to nail down a position as a guaranteed starter, despite claims of interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with Liverpool in recent years(Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)Today13:45 BSTReds 'join Sergio Arribas race'Liverpool has set its sights on Almeria attacking midfielder Sergio Arribas, according to the Spanish club's local newspaper IDEAL.It's claimed that the Reds may have joined the race for the 24-year-old, who scored 25 goals last season.Arribas previously played for Real Madrid, and the Bernabeu club still owns 50 percent of his economic rights, it would get half of any transfer fee paid to Almeria, much in the same way that Liverpool had to pay half of Victor Munoz's fee to Real.Sergio Arribas has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today13:10 BSTVan Dijk exit ruled outVirgil van Dijk is “going nowhere” this summer, with recent rumors over the Liverpool captain’s future having been well and truly dismissed.According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, the Liverpool captain is “going nowhere”, and is expected back for pre-season once he returns from his holiday.What’s more, the Reds’ new head coach Andoni Iraola is “counting on him” for the new season, with Liverpool not considering any offers for the defender as recent rumors have been described as being “wide of the mark”.Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Today11:56 BSTIbrahimovic sends support to Liverpool transfer targetZlatan Ibrahimovic has sent a message of support to Liverpool transfer target Lucas Herrington after the Australian teenager’s heartbreaking penalty miss at the World Cup.Herrington has been linked with a move to Anfield, with Liverpool reported to have sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old in action recently. Don’t listen to the rest.Lucas Herrington was one of two players to miss a penalty for Australia against Egypt(Image: Getty Images)Today10:48 BST3 clubs interested in BajecticThree Spanish clubs are in the running to sign Stefan Bajcetic, according to Estadio Deportivo.The midfielder is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield, having been beset with injuries since making his breakthrough under Jurgen Klopp.Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano and Elche are all said to be interested in signing the 21-year-old.(Image: Getty Images)Today09:47 BSTHugo Larsson green lightLiverpool could get the chance to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson this summer, with Fabrizio Romano claiming that the midfielder will be allowed to leave the club.The 22-year-old was linked with a move to Anfield last year, and has now reportedly been given the green light to secure a transfer exit.Initial approaches are claimed to have been made from interested clubs, although no specific teams are named, with interest growing in Larsson.(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Today09:01 BSTLiverpool 'contacted' over Jules KoundeBarcelona has made contact with a number of clubs to gauge interest in Jules Kounde, according to TeamTalk, with Liverpool among those to be linked with the defender.Intermediaries are said to have sounded out a host of Europe's biggest clubs, with Barca open to selling the 27-year-old for around $57M (€50M).Liverpool is claimed to be among those informed of Kounde's availability, along with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)Today08:24 BSTCurtis Jones 'wants to leave'Curtis Jones "wants to leave" Liverpool, the Daily Mail's Lewis Steele has told the Anfield Index podcast, with Nottingham Forest interested in signing the midfielder.Inter Milan has been leading the charge for his signature up until now, with the Italian side recently having a second bid rejected.Liverpool is said to be looking for between $47M (£35M) and $53M (£40M), with Inter having not come close to those figures with its offers.(Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)Today07:42 BSTLiverpool 'all in' on BarcolaLiverpool has been described as being "all in" on Bradley Barcola by Caught Offside.The PSG winger is said to be top of the Reds' list of targets, echoing what Fabrizio Romano has said about him.It's claimed Liverpool could accelerate its approach for the 23-year-old after the World Cup, although doubts are once again expressed over his potential price tag.Bradley Barcola is a key target for Liverpool over the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images))Today07:39 BSTHello againWelcome to our live updates Liverpool fans as we bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors, with the Reds' preparations for the new season set to step up a gear soon...3rd Jul23:54 BSTThat's all for today!Thanks for following all of our coverage of the day's action surrounding Liverpool and the transfer market.Catch us again tomorrow for all the latest news as and when it happens.

Goodbye!3rd Jul23:42 BSTJules Kounde transferBarcelona star Jules Kounde has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer, as TeamTalk reports that the Reds have been informed of the France international's availability.The Blaugrana are open to an exit for the defender, with Andoni Iraola's side potentially in the market for one.(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)3rd Jul22:54 BSTKlopp breaks silenceJurgen Klopp has spoken out for the first time about the possibility of taking the German national team head coach role this summer.Speaking to Magenta TV, he said: "Yes, I can confirm the talks. Cox/Getty Images))3rd Jul21:19 BSTAyyoub Bouaddi latestLiverpool is in the race to sign Ayyoud Bouaddi in the summer transfer market, but a deal for the midfielder may be slightly complicated.TeamTalk reports that Lille are keen on a loan back for next season in any agreement, while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are all in the mix.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer(Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)3rd Jul20:06 BSTLiverpool wants World Cup wonderkidLiverpool is eyeing a deal to sign Gilberto Mora this summer, according to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.The 17-year-old wonderkid has impressed at the World Cup this summer, and has been linked with a whole host of teams in the window.(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jul19:19 BSTDiogo Jota tributeTributes have been coming in for Diogo Jota, one year on from the tragic passing of the Liverpool star.Among those have been stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Arne Slot, and Nuno Espirito Santo, who have summed up the impact of the Portuguese icon.Read more on Diogo Jota tributes.Diogo Jota produced some unforgettable moments at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jul17:43 BSTNeil El Aynaoui moveLiverpool has been linked with a deal for Neil El Aynaoui, as Ekrem Konur claims that the Reds have been monitoring a move for the AS Roma midfielder.The 25-year-old is currently on international duty with Morocco, having guided his national team to the round of 16 stage.(Image: Pablo Garcia/Soccrates/Getty Images)3rd Jul16:44 BSTKlopp return closerJurgen Klopp is moving closer to making his return to management this summer.

(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images )3rd Jul13:36 BSTBarcola preference emergesBradley Barcola might prefer a move to Arsenal over Liverpool this summer, the Daily Mail's Lewis Steele has told the Anfield Index podcast.Both clubs have been linked with the French international, who has hinted he could yet move on from PSG, despite reports this week that the European champions won't put him up for sale.It would likely take a monumental figure to convince PSG to let him go in any case, and while Steele feels Barcola will end up leaving the French capital, he admits Arsenal might be the leading contender for his signature.Bradley Barcola has hinted he could be on the move this summer(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jul12:42 BSTAlex Scott contract offerBournemouth has no plans to let Alex Scott leave the club this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The midfielder has been linked with following Andoni Iraola to Liverpool, although it is claimed that there is a new contract on the table for him at Bournemouth.Nevertheless, Romano goes on to say that Arsenal has been called as Scott continues to be linked with a move.(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)3rd Jul11:41 BSTKlopp closing in on management returnJurgen Klopp looks to be closing in on a return to management, with the German football association (DFB) having now confirmed it will enter into talks with the former Liverpool boss following the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.In a statement, the DFB said:Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp. He has already signalled his general willingness to take on the position.Jurgen Klopp is the favorite to become Germany's next manager(Image: Getty Images)3rd Jul11:18 BSTLeipzig star 'not untouchable'RB Leipzig could be convinced to sell Antonio Nusa this summer, with the winger not considered untouchable, according to Sky Germany's Philipp Hinze.Liverpool has been linked with the Norway international, who scored in his country's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, sending his club teammate Yan Diomande out of the tournament.Leipzig would prefer to keep Nusa, but has set an asking price of around $69 million (€60M), with the club needing to make a major sale for financial reasons, despite being determined to keep Diomande.Antonio Nusa of Norway celebrates after scoring against Sweden(Image: 2026 Mateusz Slodkowski)3rd Jul10:42 BSTJules Kounde alertBarcelona is open to selling Jules Kounde this summer, with Liverpool among those keeping a close eye on the defender, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.It's claimed that the 27-year-old will be available for around $74 million (€65M), with Barca prepared to entertain offers if suitable proposals arrive.Liverpool is said to be monitoring developments, while Chelsea is also claimed to be interested, having previously missed out on his signing.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)3rd Jul09:59 BSTLiverpool 'talks' with Morocco starLiverpool could have its eyes on another Morocco star at the World Cup, with TeamTalk claiming that Neil El Aynaoui is being monitored by the Reds.Ayyoub Bouaddi has already been linked with a move to Anfield, and now his fellow midfielder is said to be gaining interest from the Premier League.El Aynaoui's representatives are said to have spoken to Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Birhgotn, Bournemouth, Newcastle and Sunderland about his availability, and it's suggested there could be a chance that the 25-year-old could leave Roma this summer.Neil El Aynaoui and Netherlands' midfielder Ryan Gravenberch fight for the ball(Image: Getty)