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"Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!"I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career. He's very talented, but beyond the talent, he's very young and he'll improve."Yan Diomande caused Ecuador all sorts of problems in the World Cup game.(Image: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)17th Jun18:50 BSTIraola keen on Rayan reunionNew Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is keen on raiding his former club Bournemouth to snap up wonderkid Rayan, reports in Brazil claim.Brazilian agency RTI Esporte claim that Iraola 'may request' the 19-year-old as one of his first signings at Anfield, just 12 months after bringing him to England from Vasco da Gama.The outlet stresses that Liverpool are yet to make an official offer, and the Cherries are reluctant to sell the Brazil starlet.But the Reds may well make their move for Rayan after the World Cup as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.Rayan has impressed since joining Bournemouth in the January transfer window(Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images))17th Jun18:18 BSTLiverpool transfer reunion branded 'bad idea'Emile Heskey has branded the prospect of Darwin Nunez returning to Liverpool as a "bad idea".He said: "It's kind of a short-term fix as opposed to being a long-term investment.
He learned from the likes of Steven Gerrard at Liverpool.“He’s not there as a cheerleader. He’s there because he’s a top professional…I think he’s a really good, clever pick from Thomas Tuchel.”17th Jun15:31 BSTAlisson expected to remain a Red next seasonDespite interest from Juventus, Alisson is expected to remain at Liverpool next season ahead of the expiry of his contract in 2027, according to The Athletic.Alisson Becker has been linked with a move to Juventus this summer(Image: Getty Images)Alisson was said to be open to joining the Italian giants, but he decided against agitating for a move due to the respect he has for Liverpool.
Read more about Mac Allister's performance on the night here.17th Jun11:59 BSTBradley Barcola sends Liverpool a big messagePSG star Bradley Barcola has also emerged as a contender to take Mo Salah’s place and he certainly showed what he could offer the Reds during France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal on Tuesday night.Bradley Barcola after scoring for France against Senegal at the World Cup(Image: (VCG/VCG via Getty Images))Barcola came off the bench with 10 minutes of normal time remaining and made an instant impact. But if there's one man who needs it this year, it's Andoni Iraola.The Basque will require patience as he goes about transforming Liverpool into a team he thinks can challenge for major honours.Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp once stressed that time is key for those in the managerial hot seat.