Liverpool transfer round-up: Gakpo exit, Diomande delay, Wharton boost and Hughes twist
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Liverpool’s latest transfer round-up brings another busy mix of attacking uncertainty, midfield movement and background noise around the club’s recruitment team.Cody Gakpo’s future is suddenly under scrutiny, while Liverpool’s hopes of landing Yan Diomande before the World Cup appear to be fading. Liverpool are not actively trying to sell him, but if he is unsure of his role under Andoni Iraola and a significant offer lands, this could quickly become one to watch.Yan Diomande deal slows before World CupLiverpool’s push for Yan Diomande before the World Cup is starting to look more difficult, despite formal engagement with RB Leipzig.The issue is not simply Liverpool or PSG.
Until then, the fee is expected to remain extremely high, in excess of €100m, and the chances of a quick pre-tournament deal are beginning to fade.Adam Wharton price may be lower than fearedThere is at least a more encouraging midfield update, with Liverpool told they may be able to sign Adam Wharton for far less than £100m.Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty ImagesDavid Lynch has suggested the nine-figure price tag around the Crystal Palace midfielder is not accurate, and that Liverpool have already done plenty of groundwork on the England international. A deal still feels expensive, possibly in the £60m-70m range, but that is very different from £100m and could keep him alive as a serious option.More Liverpool transfer stuffThere is also an important off-pitch twist, with Richard Hughes close to Al Hilal.
The reported plan would see him finish Liverpool’s summer window before moving on, which at least avoids immediate chaos, but it still adds uncertainty at a delicate time.https://www.rousingthekop.com/2026/06/08/brightons-jan-paul-van-hecke-has-decided-whether-he-wants-to-play-for-liverpool-after-transfer-talks/Elsewhere, Liverpool are quietly watching Mateus Fernandes, but they are not expected to enter a bidding war for the West Ham midfielder. Diomande is still the headline attacking target, Gakpo could become a sale to monitor, Wharton remains a midfield possibility and Hughes’ future gives the whole summer an extra edge.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox