Tom Sunderland

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has promised further signings before the September 1 transfer deadline, acknowledging that his squad remains thin. Liverpool have already loaned Ronald Araujo from Barcelona but may still need a midfielder and additional right-back cover, while supporters are seeking a successor to Mohamed Salah. Real Madrid forward Endrick has reportedly rejected Liverpool approaches and intends to fight for a place under Jose Mourinho despite increased competition from Yan Diomande, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo. Liverpool are also expected to renew their pursuit of Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after a £50 million bid was rejected.

Bradley Barcola’s confidence and composure during his early France training sessions, highlighted by Olivier Giroud, are presented as qualities that could benefit Liverpool. The Paris Saint-Germain winger remains a long-term Liverpool target and reportedly does not intend to renew his contract, although he also does not plan to force an exit. With alternative target Yan Diomande reportedly set to join Real Madrid, Liverpool’s interest in Barcola could intensify.

Liverpool could accelerate transfer activity before the financial fair play deadline, with Bradley Barcola identified as a marquee target if funds can be raised. Said El Mala and Givairo Read are presented as more affordable options, while Liverpool may also need to arrange exits or loans for Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajcetic, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Ifeanyi Ndukwe. Joe Gomez's injury has increased the need for defensive cover, making Read's potential move more relevant.

Liverpool’s transfer priorities remain focused on strengthening the wings and defence after a 4–2 pre-season win over Sunderland was overshadowed by Joe Gomez’s injury. Reports claim Real Madrid have agreed a deal in principle for Liverpool target Yan Diomande, prompting greater attention on PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has rejected talks over a new contract and is reportedly open to Liverpool. The club has also been linked with Francisco Conceição, Bournemouth’s Rayan, Pedro Neto, Maghnes Akliouche, Josh Acheampong and Ilia Zabarnyi. Liverpool reportedly rejected the chance to sign Vinicius Junior, while Arsenal are preparing a major wage offer for him. Federico Chiesa has expressed his commitment to succeeding under Iraola, and Giorgi Mamardashvili could be loaned out after Alisson Becker’s situation became clearer. Separately, Mohamed Salah is reportedly nearing a move to Beşiktaş, and investor Edward Saverin has been approached about joining a consortium seeking a stake in Liverpool.

Liverpool are evaluating transfer options following the World Cup, with the likelihood of reuniting manager Andoni Iraola with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott increasing after the player rejected a new contract. Liverpool are also pursuing Barcelona winger Ferran Torres, who scored Spain’s winning goal in the World Cup final and is available for a reduced fee due to his expiring contract. With competition from PSG and several Premier League clubs, Torres is seen as a strong candidate to fill Liverpool’s vacancy on the right flank after Mohamed Salah’s departure, offering experience, versatility and a lower price than other targets.

Curtis Jones publicly dismissed rumours suggesting a transfer to Nottingham Forest as Liverpool begin pre-season preparations with several squad decisions pending. Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes on a long-term contract, though Newcastle remain reluctant to sell and a fee of around £76 million may be required. Liverpool, linked with midfield reinforcements including Guimaraes, may need to offload a current midfielder to pursue any late move.

Liverpool are intensifying their transfer activity as manager Andoni Iraola seeks further squad reinforcement ahead of the new Premier League season. The club remain firm on keeping Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham, with Spurs prioritising Savinho for their winger position. Liverpool have contacted Wolves regarding a potential £38m move for midfielder Joao Gomes following Wolves’ relegation, competing with Manchester United, who are also exploring options after medical concerns over a separate target. Potential departures of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones could increase Liverpool’s need for midfield additions.

Liverpool intend to keep Virgil van Dijk for the final year of his contract despite interest from AC Milan and Fenerbahce and ongoing uncertainty about an extension. Following the Netherlands' World Cup exit to Morocco, Van Dijk addressed supporters with an emotional message expressing disappointment and responsibility. Liverpool’s ownership has a history of allowing older players to run down contracts, and the club expects Van Dijk to return to pre-season with renewed motivation. His situation parallels other senior players like Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, and the club anticipates a positive response from several Dutch internationals returning from a difficult tournament.

Harvey Elliott is weighing his future at Liverpool after an unproductive loan spell at Aston Villa, planning to wait until closer to the new season before deciding whether to leave. New manager Andoni Iraola intends to evaluate all players as fresh arrivals, giving Elliott a chance to impress while many teammates remain on World Cup duty. Despite previous frustrations over playing time, Elliott could still factor into Liverpool’s plans depending on Iraola’s assessment during pre-season.

Liverpool monitor multiple transfer targets as PSG emerge as favourites to sign Yan Diomande, prompting the club to consider alternatives such as Bradley Barcola. Contact has reportedly been made regarding Eduardo Camavinga, while interest continues around players including Ayyoub Bouaddi, Sandro Tonali and Christian Pulisic. Transfer speculation also surrounds current Liverpool players, with clubs targeting Virgil van Dijk, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott. World Cup performances play a significant role in shaping market activity as several Reds players and linked prospects feature prominently in the tournament.