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And former Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling believes that Hull should now sound Robertson out about potentially moving back to the MKM Stadium.“Andy Robertson’s been absolutely brilliant for Liverpool over the years, no question," Stelling said."If I’m Hull City, I’m on the phone to him saying, ‘Why don’t you come back now we’re in the Premier League?'”Today11:04 BSTBrexit stumbling blockLiverpool is being linked with a move to sign 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eicchorn, but a move won't be happening this summer.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday10:05 BSTSzoboszlai reflectsDominik Szoboszlai has taken to Instagram to share a reflective post on Liverpool's season.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday08:34 BSTWhen does the transfer window actually open?So, although the season is already over, the Premier League's summer transfer window doesn't actually officially open until June 15 – although it is common for deals to be anounced before that date.Today08:33 BSTWelcomeHello and welcome back to our latest Liverpool live blog as we continue to provide the latest updates on the Reds heading into the summer transfer window.25th May22:11 BSTKennet Eichhorn updateSky Germany's Florian Plettenberg has provided more information on Liverpool's interest in Kennet Eichhorn.The Reds are said to have presented the 16-year-old with a clear career plan, which would involve him signing for the club this summer before being loaned out for one or two years to a club ideally in the Champions League.Liverpool is claimed to already be speaking with clubs that could be possible loan destinations for him. Barcola could come up against Arsenal this weekend in the Champions League final.Bradley Barcola has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)25th May19:52 BSTAlisson stanceThere are further reports suggesting that Alisson Becker will remain at Liverpool next season.According to The Athletic, the goalkeeper will only consider a transfer if Liverpool makes it clear it is willing to let him leave, although there's been no indication of that yet.Juventus has been heavily linked with the Brazilian, who made his return from injury in Sunday's final game of the season against Brentford.Alisson Becker of Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)25th May18:25 BSTLong-serving defender leaves LiverpoolRhys Williams has confirmed his departure from Liverpool after 16 years at the club.The defender, who starred for Jurgen Klopp's team during the 2020/21 injury crisis, has not made an appearance for the senior team since the end of that season, with his contract expiring this summer.

I will be forever grateful to have represented this club.Rhys Williams has not played for Liverpool since 2021(Image: Getty Images)25th May17:35 BSTSenesi heading to TottenhamTottenham has verbally agreed on the signing of Marcos Senesi, according to Matteo Moretto.The defender, who is available as a free agent as his Bournemouth contract expires, has been linked with Liverpool, and the Reds are claimed to have shown interest in recent weeks.It's Spurs though that look to be winning the race, with a four-year contract claimed to be in the works.(Image: Getty Images)25th May16:54 BSTRobertson agreement with SpursAndy Robertson is set to join Tottenham following his departure from Liverpool, according to Ben Jacobs.An agreement is said to already be in place for the Scot to make the move to north London, having come close to the move back in January.LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 24: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Andy Robertson of Liverpool arriving before the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England. He's old enough to know what he's going to do, and I imagine he's already made his decision.(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)25th May15:14 BSTKennet Eichhorn talksLiverpool has held "concrete talks" with Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.The 16-year-old plays as a defensive midfielder, and has made 19 appearances for Hertha's senior team this season.Eichhorn is said to be planning to leave the club this summer, and has a release clause worth around €10-12M ($11.6-14M).Kennet Eichhorn, 16, is said to have a release clause of up to £10million.(Image: (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)25th May14:33 BSTBBC pundit predictions from start of seasonWhen the BBC published its pundit predictions at the start of the season, the majority of them had tipped Liverpool to win the Premier League title.A total of 33 pundits gave their predictions for which clubs would finish in which positions in the top four of the table, and 21 of those – Wayne Rooney included – tipped Liverpool to finish at the top.

Micah Richards and Alan Shearer were also among the pundits who backed Liverpool to defend the title, while only six pundits tipped Arsenal to win the league.Five of them tipped Manchester City to win the league, while Chris Waddle was the only BBC pundit to choose a team other than Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City – he plumped for Chelsea to claim the title.(Image: Getty Images)25th May13:33 BSTKonate clarity 'expected imminently'Clarity over the future of Ibrahima Konate is reported to be imminent.Journalist Ben Jacobs wrote on social media platform X that it should soon become apparent whether Konate will be a Liverpool player next season.Konate is set to become a free agent as things standing, with his contract due to expire at the end of June.(Image: Getty Images)25th May12:47 BSTDumfries latestLiverpool could be joined by Barcelona in the race to sign Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.FC Inter News says that Barca could move to sign Dumfries if Jules Kounde leaves this summer.25th May11:24 BSTRobertson's messageAndy Robertson said farewell to Liverpool at Anfield yesterday, and now he's done the same on Instagram.Content cannot be displayed without consent25th May10:17 BSTSalah's emotional goodbye Mohamed Salah revealed that his Liverpool exit has left him feeling emotional after he bade farewell to Anfield on Sunday.Salah was supposed to be staying until next year per the terms of the two-year contract extension he signed last year, but it was announced several weeks ago that he would be departing midway through that deal.Salah and fellow Reds legend Andy Robertson were given sendoffs at Anfield following the 1-1 draw with Brentford, and Salah revealed just how much coming to terms with his exit has been affecting him."I think I cried more than in my whole life," said Salah. But we’re going to do everything about it, and I’m confident we’re going to do way better than the last two seasons."25th May08:30 BSTJones drops future hintCurtis Jones might have hinted that he expects to stay at Anfield after Liverpool's draw with Brentford on Sunday.The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield but that result was enough to secure a fifth-place finish and Champions League qualification for next season.Jones, who has been linked with a summer switch to Inter Milan, said after the game that he was looking forward to the 2026-27 campaign and seemingly expects to be a Liverpool player during it.“I’m excited [for] next season, it should be great," Jones said.