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The Saudi side previously explored the idea of trying to tempt Kane to join too, but that move proved fruitless.(Image: 2026 DeFodi Images)Today18:45 BSTChiesa exit likely Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Liverpool this summer.Chiesa has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter at Liverpool since joining the club in 2024.However, the Italian winger’s time at Anfield now appears to be nearing its conclusion, with James Pearce of The Athletic reporting that he is expected to return to Serie A before the summer transfer window closes.(Image: Getty Images)Today18:12 BSTDarwin Nunez closes in on surprise transfer agreementDarwin Nunez could be closing in on a surprise reunion with Mohamed Salah, with both players reportedly closing in on moves to Turkiye.According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Nunez is “eding closer” to an agreement with Besiktas, with the 27-year-old set for a loan move to the Turkish club for the 2026/27 season.And that could present him with a reunion with one of his former Liverpool teammates, with Salah also claimed to be on his way to Besiktas.(Image: Getty Images)Today16:36 BSTFormer Liverpool star gives verdict on Mohamed Salah replacementEx-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be the perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah.Per the Echo, via LiveFootballTickets, Heskey said, "The difficult part of saying who could replace Mo Salah, is I don't think anyone could replace Mo Salah."The only one I would say that we could probably go after is Kvaratskhelia from PSG, but he won't be available."I think when you're looking at talents and legends of that ilk, you have to just put that behind you and move on to something different. "Liverpool are instead focused on strengthening the right-wing."Vinicius Jr could be open to a sensational move to Arsenal(Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Today14:30 BSTArsenal 'exploring' move for Vinicius JrThose reports from Spain linking Liverpool with Vinicius Jr might not be as farfetched as they first seemed, with one of the Reds' Premier League rivals now said to be exploring a move for the Real Madrid star.According to The Athletic, Arsenal is looking into the possibility of signing the 26-year-old if he doesn't extend his contract at the Bernabeu - Vinicius has just a year remaining on his current deal.The interest from the Gunners is only at an early stage, with no club-to-club talks yet, but the idea has been given approval at all levels within Arsenal.(Image: Getty Images)Today13:54 BSTDiomande hope for Liverpool?German outlet Bild suggests there may still be some hope for Liverpool with Yan Diomande - although there could be even more competition for his signature now.The Reds are still claimed to be vying for his signature, along with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, while Arsenal and Manchester City are also said to be in the mix.

I believe only Paris Saint-Germain is in the running for him.Ferran Torres #7 of Spain celebrates with his medal after the team’s victory following during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium(Image: Getty)Today10:35 BSTZabarnyi 'offered' to LiverpoolIllia Zabarnyi has been offered to Liverpool, according to talkSPORT's Alex Crook.The PSG defender is being linked with an exit from the European champions, just a year after making $76M (£57M) move from Bournemouth.Zabarnyi of course played under Andoni Iraola with the Cherries, and the new Liverpool boss is said to be an admirer, along with sporting director Richard Hughes, although it's also claimed that he's also been offered to Chelsea.Illia Zabarnyi in action for PSG(Image: Getty Images)Today09:58 BSTYan Diomande bid rejectedReal Madrid has matched Liverpool's offer for Yan Diomande, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish giant has also been rejected.Real is said to be planning to return with a new bid after having a €100M ($115M) package rejected for the winger - the same offer that RB Leipzig turned down from the Reds.Diomande himself is claimed to have opened the door to a move to the Bernabeu, with "positive talks" having taken place over contract terms. PSG has been in contact for some time now, but is yet to reach a deal with Leipzig.(Image: Getty Images)Today09:27 BSTMohamed Salah agreement reachedMohamed Salah is reportedly close to joining his next club after leaving Liverpool, with a move to Turkiye said to be in its final stages.Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Besiktas has agreed personal terms on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year to take him to 2028.The winger is claimed to have agreed to a deal worth €12 million ($13.7M) per year, with Besiktas boss Vincenzo Italiano said to have played a key role in convincing Salah on the move to Turkiye.

Besiktas is now “confident” it can finalize the deal within the next few days.Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Today08:53 BSTVinicius Jr 'talks'Vinicius Jr has held "positive talks" with Liverpool in wild new claims coming from Spanish outlet Defensa Central.The Real Madrid winger is being tipped for a free transfer to Anfield in 2027, having hit an impasse in his contract negotiations at the Bernabeu.Vinicius' representatives are said to have already explored options elsewhere, including in the Premier League, with one club said to have "responded positively" - Liverpool, although it's suggested only a free transfer would make sense next year.(Image: Getty)Today08:15 BSTBradley Barcola blowBayern Munich is eyeing up Bradley Barcola as an option should Michael Olise head to Real Madrid, according to CF Bayern Insider.It is pointed out that Bayern doesn't want to sell Olise, but slightly more worrying for Liverpool is the claim that PSG wants to give Barcola a new contract, while it's suggested around $171M could be needed in order to convince the European champions to sell.Liverpool is interested in PSG winger Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty)Today07:44 BSTYan Diomande twistThe future of Yan Diomande has taken yet another twist, with Real Madrid now in the running for his signature.According to The Athletic, the Spanish giant is in club-to-club talks with RB Leipzig over a potential deal. PSG remains keen on Diomande, with the 19-year-old having chosen a move there over Liverpool already, but the European champions haven't been willing to meet Leipzig's asking price so far.Were Real to land Diomande, that could have a knock-on effect for a number of other deals, and it might not be good news for Liverpool given its interest in Bradley Barcola.(Image: Steph Chambers - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today07:37 BSTWelcomeHello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors, as well as build-up to today's pre-season friendly against Sunderland.The Reds face their Premier League rivals in Nashville later as Andoni Iraola takes charge of his new side for the first time in a game setting, and it might tell him more about the areas that still need some work this summer...