Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande contact, Bradley Barcola talks, £70m defender 'wanted'

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On the manager front, it seems that the Reds are getting closer to appointing Andoni Iraola as their new boss to replace Arne Slot.When it comes to transfers, Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a host of potential new signings ahead of next season.Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola continues to be mentioned as a potential target, with reports suggesting talks have taken place over a deal.The Reds have also been credited with an interest in Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who is reportedly the subject of a rejected bid from Tottenham Hotspur.RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande is still being mentioned as a potential target, and is also said to be wanted by PSG.There has also been a report claiming that the Reds are showing an interest in West Ham star Mateus Fernandes, who is also a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.Reports have also claimed that Liverpool have joined the race to sign Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi, who is also said to be a player of interest to Arsenal this summer.Follow live updates on this story in our live blog below...Today16:23 BSTLiverpool in contact with RB Leipzig over Yan DiomandeGood afternoon from the ECHO sports desk here in Merseyside. not Manchester.News now on Liverpool's interest in Yan Diomande.Everyone's favourite transfer specialist that isn't from Italy, the always snattily-attired David Ornstein, has reported the Reds have made contact with RB Leipzig over the teenage winger.The ECHO can confirm this is true although the clubs have been in touch previously regards the Ivory Coast international.Paris Saint-Germain also want him, but Leipzig are holding out for 130million euros. All three clubs have reportedly monitored Esteve's progress closely and strongly admire the 24-year-old central defender.Burnley defender Maxime Esteve(Image: PA)Today14:54 BSTAlexander-Arnold gets unwanted updateFormer Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has just received the transfer update he won't want to hear after Real Madrid agreed a deal to sign Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries, reports Matty Hewitt.Sky Sports claim the Dutch international has completed his medical at Los Blancos, and will sign a four-year deal with the La Liga giants.Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid has not gone how the former Liverpool defender will have planned.(Image: (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images))Today14:18 BSTKennet Eichhorn planLiverpool are reportedly stepping up their plans to try and sign Hertha Berlin star Kennet Eichhorn.The Reds have been credited with an interest in signing the talented 16-year-old in recent weeks, who is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Germany.Kennet Eichhorn has impressed for Hertha Berlin(Image: City-Press GmbH Bildagentur via Getty Images)Today13:10 BSTVan Hecke interestLiverpool have been credited with an interest in signing Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.According to The Telegraph, the Reds are joined by Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur as being a contender to sign Van Hecke, who is valued at around £70m.Spurs are reported to have already seen a bd rejected by the Seagulls for the defender.(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside)Today12:12 BSTIraola arrivesAndoni Iraola has arrived on Merseyside ahead of being expected to put the final touches on his deal to become Liverpool's new manager.Iraola's flight from San Sebastian arrived at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Thursday morning, and the Spanish coach is expected to sign a two-year contract to join the Reds.The jet carrying Andoni Iraola into Liverpool John Lennon Airport arrived this morning(Image: Iain Watts)Today11:09 BSTBradley Barcola talksLiverpool are being linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the Reds have begun negotiations with Barcola's agent, Jorge Mendes, about a potential move this summer.Barcola has played a key role in helping PSG win the Champions League in each of the last two seasons.Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)Today10:16 BSTAndoni Iraola latestAndoni Iraola is flying into Merseyside as he gets set to be appointed Liverpool’s new head coach.The 43-year-old has reached a verbal agreement with the Reds to become Arne Slot’s successor and is expected to sign a two-year contract.And Iraola could put pen to paper today (Thursday).

The ECHO understands his flight from San Sebastian is due to land in Liverpool later this morning.Full story HERE.Today09:09 BSTYan Diomande admissionYan Diomande has hinted that Paris Saint-Germain could be his preferred destination amid links of a potential move to Liverpool.The Reds have been heavily linked with signing the RB Leipzig star this summer, and the forward has spoken about his future.Diomande is quoted as telling Telefoot."Paris Saint-Germain is a team I’ve loved since I was a child. After that, the clubs will sort things out between themselves and then we’ll see what happens next.”Yan Diomande has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today08:49 BSTLiverpool 'interested' in Lille starLiverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer.According to Africa Foot, the Reds have been joined by Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid in expressing an interest in the 18-year-old.Arsenal are reported to have had a €60million (£51.9m) bid rejected, with Lille said to be seeking closer to €70million (£60.6m).Today08:27 BSTVan Dijk reactionVirgil van Dijk has revealed how he discovered that Arne Slot had been sacked by Liverpool.Van Dijk told NOS after the Netherlands' friendly defeat to Algeria on Wednesday:"I landed in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon and it had already leaked.

It is not like they are asking me how or what."I have spoken with Arne and with Sipke (Hulshoff, assistant coach.). I wish them nothing but success."Arne Slot applauds the Liverpool supporters while Virgil van Dijk takes a moment of reflection after the harsh 2-0 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today08:12 BSTMateus Fernandes linkLiverpool are being linked with a move for West Ham star Mateus Fernandes.Teamtalk have reported that the Reds have joined the race to sign the Hammers playmaker, who has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester United this summer.It has been claimed that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Fernandes' future and are weighing up whether to submit an offer.Today07:57 BSTWelcomeGreetings and welcome to the latest Liverpool transfer blog, brought to you by the ECHO.We'll be on hand throughout the day to provide the latest Reds transfer news, rumours and gossip.Make sure you stay tuned!