Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande twist, Bradley Barcola blow, Vinicius Jr 'talks'

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoLiverpool news and transfers live as the Reds step up their pre-season schedule against Sunderland, while there's a major twist in the future of Yan Diomande which could have a knock-on effectYan Diomande's future has taken a major twist this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool steps up its pre-season schedule today as Andoni Iraola takes charge of his new side in a game for the first time.The Reds face fellow Premier League team Sunderland in Nashville in the first of three friendlies in the United States, with Wrexham and Leeds to follow.Iraola still doesn't have his full complement of players following the World Cup, although he will get three more over the coming days, with Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch set to join up with the squad Stateside.Fans will of course be hoping that some new signings will also be on their way to the Reds' training camp soon, with a new winger still the priority at this moment in time.Yan Diomande, Liverpool's primary target for a long time, looks to be out of the question after favoring a move to Paris Saint-Germain, and now Real Madrid has entered the conversation in a twist that could end up having a major knock-on effect for other transfers - and it might not be great news for the Reds.Keep track of all the latest Liverpool transfer news with our live updates below. We'll bring you all the latest gossip and rumors in one place, as well as all the build-up and action ahead of the Reds' friendly against Sunderland.