Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande team-mate targeted with World Cup star and Van Dijk interest

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Today07:26 BSTYan Diomande's team-mate alternativeLiverpool threaten to sting Newcastle again this summer amid news of their interest in Antonio Nusa.After losing pace to Paris Saint-Germain in the hunt for Yan Diomande, reports in Germany suggest they may have moved their magnifying glass onto Nusa instead.The Norway forward is currently away at the World Cup and scored a sensational goal in his country's round-of-32 win against the Ivory Coast.Nusa, 21, would be considerably cheaper than Diomande, who appears set to join PSG, at a supposed cost of just £51million, less than half what his team-mate may have cost.Any move to Merseyside would also see Liverpool repeat their trick of pipping Newcastle to the punch following reports the Magpies have been heavily interested in Nusa this summer, just as they were Victor Munoz before the Reds hijacked the move.Antonio Nusa is courting interest from several clubs(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today07:26 BSTVan Dijk eyed by AmorimAs unlikely as it may seem that Iraola agrees to let his captain leave before playing a game together, Virgil van Dijk has been linked with the Anfield exit.AC Milan, who recently hired ex-Man United boss Ruben Amorim as manager, are reportedly serious about making a move for the Reds skipper.Speculation emerged on Thursday regarding the Rossoneri's interest after his World Cup commitments came to an end against Morocco.Even with one year left on his contract, Liverpool would require a substantial offer to part ways with their defensive leader ahead of schedule. However, Van Dijk himself may be tempted by the offer of working with another European giant at such a late stage of his career.(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)Today07:26 BSTMalik Tillman interestFresh off his free-kick strike against Bosnia and Herzegovina, United States star Malik Tillman has seen reports of Liverpool's interest take off.The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was being linked with the Reds earlier in the year and it appears those rumours are escalating.Reports in Spain suggest Liverpool are serious about their interest in the player, who joined Leverkusen from PSV last summer for around £30million, making him the second-most expensive US signing of all time.Tillman, 24, would be expected to move for more than £40m if he did depart Germany this summer.

A year on from the Reds completing record deals for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, the transfer landscape appears to have changed once again.Read Ian Doyle's piece hereLiverpool boss Andoni Iraola is aiming to strengthen his squad in the transfer market(Image: Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)2nd Jul12:12 BSTAyyoub Bouaddi price tagLille have reportedly set their asking price for Ayyoub Bouaddi at £85.9million (€100million).That's according to talkSPORT, who report that the French club would potentially lower their asking price for clubs willing to loan the 18-year-old back to them next season.Liverpool have been linked with an interest in the midfielder, who has been a breakout star for Morocco at the World Cup. We want to win the World Cup for him."Portugal boss Roberto Martinez spoke about former Liverpool star Diogo Jota(Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)2nd Jul10:50 BSTQuartet set to join LiverpoolNew Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to bring in several members of backroom staff.The former Bournemouth boss took over the Reds last month and is set to be reunited with some familiar faces from his time with the Cherries.The Times has reported that Iraola's coaching staff will include assistant coach Tommy Elphick, set-piece coach Shaun Cooper, analyst Tom Webber and fitness coach Pablo de la Torre.Iraola worked with Shaun Cooper (L) and Tommy Elphick (R) during his time at Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)2nd Jul10:09 BSTFree agent?Former Liverpool target Leon Goretzka is looking for a new club.The 31-year-old officially left Bayern Munich on Tuesday after his contract expired, bringing an end to his eight-year spell with the club.

He will now have time to focus on his future after being part of the Germany squad that was recently eliminated from the World Cup.Read more hereLeon Goretzka is available as a free agent(Image: Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images)2nd Jul09:31 BSTAndoni Iraola dilemmaJeremy Jacquet will bolster centre-back options that were weakened by Ibrahima Konate failing to sign a new contract and instead joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.With 19-year-old Giovanni Leoni expected to be back fit for pre-season after more than nine months out to join captain Virgil van Dijk and the squad's longest-serving player Joe Gomez, Iraola has four senior options at present going into the new campaign.But which two should start the Premier League opener at Newcastle United on August 23?Our ECHO writers take a lookNew Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has an important decision to make(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)2nd Jul09:00 BSTJacquet gives Van Dijk verdictJeremy Jacquet will be aiming to strike up a formidable partnership with Virgil van Dijk next season. Eddie Howe’s side were also interested in new Liverpool signing Victor Munoz before the Reds swooped in.Bazoumana Toure was part of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)2nd Jul08:02 BSTVictor Munoz on Iraola conversationVictor Munoz has detailed how Andoni Iraola convinced him to join Liverpool.