Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande 'alternatives' and Bradley Barcola boost

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Today15:55 BSTChelsea issues extraordinary Maresca statementThere's been some big news from elsewhere in the Premier League...Enzo Maresca has been confirmed as the new Manchester City boss, replacing Pep Guardiola.The appointment hasn't gone down well with Maresca's former employer, Chelsea — as this statement suggests!Today15:31 BSTTurkish giants eye Van DijkAccording to reports, Turkish giants Galatasaray have made Virgil van Dijk their top transfer target this summer as they look to replace former Tottenham center back Davinson Sanchez.Van Dijk, 34, who only signed a two-year contract extension 12 months ago, is currently competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands, though Galatasaray are keen to get a deal over the line.That's according to Turkish outlet Fanatik, which also mentions that Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-Jae is their backup plan in the case they fail to convince the veteran Dutchman to make a move.Virgil van Dijk is linked with an exit from Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images))Today14:45 BSTVilla join Jones raceCurtis Jones certainly seems to be a man in demand this summer as Aston Villa becomes the latest side to be linked with a move for the Liverpool midfielder.Along with Inter Milan and Nottingham Forest, Unai Emery's side could become the latest to try their luck with signing the 25-year-old, with a report claiming that the Europa League champions have already "enquired".The Reds are understood to value Jones at around £40 million, but are also under no pressure to sell.Curtis Jones has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today14:15 BSTInter turn attention away from JonesInter Milan is reportedly ready to turn its attention away from Curtis Jones this summer, with Roma's Niccolo Pisilli emerging as a preferred target instead.The Serie A giants are believed to have had two bids for Jones turned down already this transfer window, but a third now appears unlikely following a report that claims they could look much closer to home to bolster their midfield options.That's according to Corriere dello Sport, which has named Pisilli as a fresh target, and Roma's need to sell to comply with financial fair play rules makes this move a much more attractive option for Inter.Curtis Jones has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Today13:48 BSTLiverpool could target second Ivorian wingerFollowing the snubbing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, Liverpool could look to target his international teammate Bazoumana Toure as an alternative this summer.TEAMtalk reported last month that the Reds had registered their interest in the Ivory Coast star, who, while not quite matching Diomande's numbers, still enjoyed a stellar season with Hoffenheim during the 2025/26 campaign, scoring 5 goals and assisting 12.Liverpool could now turn its attention back to Toure, who would be available for a fraction of the price Leipzig is demanding for Diomande, though given he remains contracted until 2029 with no release clause, he still won't come cheap.Bazoumana Toure of Hoffenheim(Image: Getty Images)Today13:20 BSTLiverpool in 'bidding war' for Morocco sensationLiverpool is reportedly set to engage in a "bidding war" for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi alongside Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.Bouaddi's stock has risen dramatically following a series of impressive performances for his country at this summer's World Cup, putting several football giants on red alert.The 18-year-old, who currently plies his trade for Lille in Ligue 1, has been valued at €80m, and according to Monday's edition of AS, Liverpool has already made contact over a potential move.Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Today12:45 BSTCrystal Palace 'monitoring' Harvey Elliot situationFollowing on from the Curtis Jones to Nottingham Forest links, it is now being reported that Liverpool could lose a second midfielder to a Premier League side as Crystal Palace monitors Harvey Elliott.Elliott, 23, spent last season out on loan at Aston Villa, yet it proved to be a nightmare campaign for him as he was repeatedly left out of Unai Emery's side, due to the club's reluctance to pay an obligatory £35 million fee if he played 10 Premier League matches.Elliott is now back at Anfield and expected to take part in Andoni Iraola's first pre-season as Liverpool boss, but according to Sky Sports‘ Lyall Thomas and Amar Mehta, Palace are "understood to be monitoring Elliott's situation at Liverpool".Harvey Elliott may have a future at Liverpool under Andoni Iraola(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Today12:35 BSTCurtis Jones eyed by Premier League rivalsLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is reportedly a target for fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest this summer.Jones, 25, is widely backed to leave Anfield ahead of next season, and according to journalist Ben Jacobs, that could lead him to sign with Vitor Pereira's side.Despite being linked to Inter Milan, remaining in England could now be on the cards instead for Jones, with Jacobs claimed that Forest views the Scouser as a possible replacement for the Manchester City-bound Elliot Anderson.Curtis Jones could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Today11:44 BSTCamavinga's agency 'makes contact' with LiverpoolAnother midfield option for Liverpool this summer is Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, and according to reports, the Frenchman's representatives have already "made contact" with the Reds ahead of a potential move.The 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in the Spanish capital over the past year, resulting in a shock exclusion from France's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, further adding to his woes.Liverpool is keen on boosting its midfield following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, and journalist Sacha Tavolieri has suggested that a move for Camavinga could well and truly be on for the Reds."Real Madrid are open to a sale should a convincing offer be made, with a price tag of around €80 million," Tavolieri posted on X."Behind the scenes, things are heating up. Camavinga's agency, CAA Stellar, has already made contact with several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal, two teams looking to strengthen their midfield."Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images))Today11:23 BSTBarcola 'pushing' to leave PSGRB Leipzig's Yan Diomande might have snubbed Liverpool in favor of PSG, but the Reds could use the opportunity to pounce on Bradley Barcola's desire to leave the French capital this summer.Barcola is said to be keen on an exit after three seasons at the Parc de Princes, and while PSG haven't yet sanctioned a move for the wide attacker, Diomande's potential arrival should free him up to move on this summer.According to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, Barcola is not only "still high in Liverpool's thinking," but the France international is "pushing to leave PSG", making a move to Merseyside this summer a real possibility.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images))Today10:49 BSTReds target Italian mestroAccording to reports, Liverpool could look to bolster its midfield options this summer by hijacking Tottenham's proposed move for Newcastle star Sandro Tonali.The Reds currently have several notable options in the center of the park in the form of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai, but following a disappointing campaign in 2025-26, fresh options are being considered.As a result, Tonali has emerged as a potential target for the Reds this summer, who, according to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, are one of several big clubs to have already expressed interest in the 26-year-old.Liverpool could look to hijack any potential Tottenham deal for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali this summerToday10:33 BSTLiverpool 'readying approach' for German starWith a move for Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig seemingly falling by the wayside, Liverpool could now turn their full attention to securing another Bundesliga star in the form of FC Koln's Said El Mala.The 19-year-old winger has already been named as a potential alternative to Diomande, but a fresh report now claims that the Reds are "ready to make an approach" to sign him this summer.According to German outlet Fussball Daten, any approach was dependent on Liverpool's bid to sign 'primary targets' such as Diomande, but now that the Ivorian has reportedly chosen PSG as his next destination, the Reds could now look to go all out for El Mala.Said El Mala, 19, provided 13 goals and five assists in the Bundesliga for FC Koln last seasonToday09:45 BSTLiverpool makes Diomande decisionLiverpool will not let the Yan Diomande transfer saga drag out like Alexander Isak's move last summer, Ben Jacobs has told talkSPORT.It's claimed that the Reds are confident that Diomande wants to join the club, but they still need to negotiate a fee with RB Leipzig.PSG though may have handed a boost, with the European champions seemingly turning their attention to Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, which could clear the path for Liverpool to go for Diomande without any other competition.Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast) looks on during Group E FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany v Cote D'Ivoire, Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada(Image: Getty)28th Jun21:47 BSTLiverpool 'not moving forward' with WhartonLiverpool is not moving forward with a move for Adam Wharton, Ben Jacobs has told The Redmen TV.What's more, it's claimed the Reds have other central midfield targets in mind, although it remains to be seen when the club may make its move for any of them.BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 8: Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace takes on Maxim de Cuyper of Brighton & Hove Albion and Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at Amex Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Brighton, United Kingdom.

(Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)28th Jun20:29 BSTDiomande alternatives already lined upYan Diomande's decision to choose PSG over Liverpool is a big blow to the Reds, although they do already have some alternative options in mind.According to a recent report from The Athletic, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, Cologne’s Said El Mala and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are all being looked at, with the trio having been previously touted elsewhere.There has also been some interest in West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, although nothing has progressed on that front, while Liverpool is also said to admire Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a move to the Reds and Arsenal.Yankuba Minteh could be an option for Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images))28th Jun19:54 BSTYan Diomande 'chooses PSG'Yan Diomande has reportedly decided on his next club, with the RB Leipzig star choosing a move to Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool this summer.According to The Athletic, the 19-year-old has picked the European champions as his next destination should he leave Leipzig during the current transfer window. Diomande is said to believe in PSG's project, and wants the chance to lift trophies regularly and win the Ballon d'Or.That would come as a major blow to Liverpool, with the Reds having made Diomande their primary target this summer as they look for a suitable replacement for Mohamed Salah.Yan Diomande has reportedly decided on his next club(Image: Getty Images)28th Jun18:54 BSTForest 'considering' JonesNottingham Forest is considering Curtis Jones after selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.Jones could still end up exiting Anfield this summer, despite Inter Milan having a second bid turned down and Liverpool less than pleased with the offers from the Italian champions.The Reds are not budging from their $46M (£35M) valuation.

(Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)28th Jun17:09 BSTKlopp drops huge hint over DiomandeJurgen Klopp has sent Liverpool fans wild after he appeared to drop a big hint over Yan Diomande’s future.In a new interview with ESPN, Klopp was asked about players moving away from the Red Bull stable of clubs, and although Diomande wasn’t mentioned specifically, a mention of Liverpool did get supporters excited:In our (Red Bull) situation, of all the clubs, we are not the pinnacle, the icing on the cake, there’s always somebody a little bit bigger.So with a lot of players, when we play a great season it’s not unlikely that five players will leave Leipzig and go to Liverpool, or other clubs.I bought a lot of Leipzig players in the past!Jurgen Klopp appeared to drop a big hint over Yan Diomande's future(Image: ESPN)28th Jun16:23 BSTInter Milan considering next Jones stepInter Milan will decide its next steps with Curtis Jones after this weekend, according to Corriere dello Sport.Inter has already had two offers turned down for the midfielder, that last being $29 million (€25M). That reportedly left Liverpool "irritated", with the Italian champions still falling well short of the $47 million (£35M) asking price.This latest report from Italy suggests Inter will gather its thoughts this weekend before making any further attempts to sign Jones, while also turning its attention to other signings.Curtis Jones could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)28th Jun14:19 BSTWilson closes in on LeedsHarry Wilson is moving closer to a return to Yorkshire following Leeds' agreement of a £20 million ($26 million) deal to offload defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton.The Wales international is set to become Leeds' first summer acquisition after agreeing terms with the Premier League club upon the expiration of his Fulham contract.Liverpool inserted a sell-on clause in Wilson's transfer to Fulham four years ago, but the Reds will not be entitled to any cash due to the winger completing a free transfer.(Image: Getty Images)28th Jun13:34 BSTChiesa decision madeLiverpool has told Federico Chiesa to find a new club this summer, according to Football Insider.It is claimed that Liverpool's activity in the transfer market – the club has already signed Victor Munoz, and is working on a deal to sign Yan Diomande – is proof that Chiesa is no longer wanted at Anfield.Chiesa himself is said to want regular first-team minutes as he looks to revive a career that has been faltering for several years.28th Jun12:23 BSTReds learn Camavinga price tagEduardo Camavinga will reportedly be available to Liverpool this summer for €60 million ($68 million).It is claimed by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo that the Reds are interested in Camavinga, as Andoni Iraola gets to work on revamping his midfield options.Madrid is open to selling Camavinga, who has been at the club since 2021, winning the Champions League on two occasions with Los Blancos.28th Jun09:59 BSTElliott to be given a chanceHad Arne Slot remained as Liverpool's head coach, the expectation would have been that Liverpool would have looked to find a new club for Harvey Elliott this summer.But Slot's departure has opened up the possibility for Elliott to try and prove his worth to new boss Iraola – which is exactly what the Daily Mail's Lewis Steele expects to happen.Steele told the Media Matters podcast that he had heard that Iraola is keen to have a good look at Elliott during the club's pre-season tour of the United States.Steele's intel tallies with what Iraola said during his first interview with club media upon his appointment as head coach earlier this month."For me, and I will tell them, [they] are all new signings," Iraola said when commenting on the players in his squad.