Liverpool transfer news: Yan Diomande leading target, Bradley Barcola plan, talks held over move

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Today07:15 BSTThank you for following our live coverageThanks for tuning into the ECHO's live coverage of all the latest Liverpool FC transfer news.We are bringing this blog to a close but you can keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, rumours and opinion HERE.22nd May22:40 BSTArne Slot closing in on 'set-piece guru'The Telegraph have reported that Liverpool are close to appointing Etienne Reijnen.It is a move that "will remove speculation about Arne Slot's future", Dominic King writes.The 39-year-old has reportedly told colleagues that he taking up the opportunity to join the Liverpol head coach.Feyenoord assistant coach Etienne Reijnen.(Image: Hans van der Valk/BSR Agency/Getty Images)22nd May22:32 BSTSlot: 'How will I remember Mo?'The embargo section is here.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has paid tribute to the departing Mohamed Salah - saying their Premier League success together last season at Anfield is the most special achievement of his career.But the Reds boss has insisted there is still a job to do when Brentford arrive at Anfield on Sunday with Champions League qualification still in the balance on the final weekend of the campaign.Slot said:"How will I remember Mo? 100% last season, I think he said - and that means even more than when I said it, because he has won so many things at this club - he said the most special thing he has won was last season’s Premier League title."Read the full story here.Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a goal for Liverpool(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)22nd May22:26 BSTSalah farewell approachesWe are nearly a day away from the final time we may see Mohamed Salah in a Liverpool shirt competitively.

There’s no dressing that up.“There’s no telling whether Alonso would’ve been perfect for Liverpool, but he’d have certainly been afforded the time there because of his legendary status at the club.“He’s also a top manager and I think if they are going to replace [Arne] Slot, I don’t think there’s anyone out there better.“The case as to whether they replace Slot or not is a big ‘if’, but if they did then Xabi Alonso would have been the number one choice.”Newly-appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso(Image: Justin Setterfield - UEFA)22nd May16:13 BSTHanding over!Hello and good afternoon.It's good to be back on the keys for the Liverpool live-blog. I would like to think that he's not.

They didn't get their full squad in the preseason, so I think it was hard."In perspective of all that, I think that's why you keep him and you let him build a team with a really positive summer and offseason, and one that has no drama. He made just two first-team appearances for the Reds before completing a permanent move to Craven Cottage in 2021.Fulham's Harry Wilson is set to be a free agent(Image: Tiego Grenho/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)22nd May12:31 BSTIraola favourite to take over Amid the reports surrounding Liverpool's interest in Andoni Iraola, the betting market has now made the Bournemouth boss the favourite to become new Liverpool manager, should Slot leave.Here's the latest odds from William Hill:Andoni Iraola 4/7Sebastian Hoeness 6/1Luis Enrique 6/1Julian Nagelsmann 13/2Jurgen Klopp 9/122nd May12:00 BSTAndoni Iraola claim Andoni Iraola will be Liverpool's first choice to replace Arne Slot, should a managerial change be made at Liverpool, according to FootMercato.There has been some talk over Slot's future over the last few weeks, given the disappointing nature of Liverpool's title defence.Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, having led the club to European qualification for the first time in their history.The report says that Liverpool appreciates Iraola's attacking style of play, with the manager 'ticking all the boxes'.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)22nd May11:35 BSTSome big Premier League manager news The last half an hour has brought some big managerial news that could potentially have an impact on Liverpool in the next few seasons.Firstly, Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season.