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Liverpool monitoring Musiala

Liverpool are one of the sides keeping tabs Jamal Musiala, with the Bayern Munich forward thought to be keen to move to the Premier League, according to reports in the Mirror.

The Germany international, 21, is contracted to the Bavarians until the summer of 2026.

Slot to 'splash the cash' this summer - and could target Barca players

Arne Slot is keen to stamp his authority on his newly-acquired Liverpool squad this summer by splashing the cash in the transfer window, the Sunday Express reports.

Some of these signings could reportedly come from Spain, with Barcelona have put ‘over half’ of their squad up for sale in the hope of raising funds to improve their financial situation.

Liverpool 'make contact' with Rabiot about free transfer

Liverpool have made contact with former Manchester United transfer target Adrien Rabiot, according to the Sunday Mirror.

Rabiot is out of contract at Juventus at the end of June and will be available on a free transfer.

The France midfielder - who is currently playing at Euro 2024 - was close to joining United in 2022 but could become Arne Slot's first signing at Anfield.

Liverpool set for £9m Solanke windfall

Liverpool could be set for a £9m windfall as Chelsea press to sign Dominic Solanke, says the Mirror.

The striker scored one goal during his two seasons at Anfield, before joining the Cherries in January 2019.

Liverpool monitoring Musiala

Liverpool are one of the sides keeping tabs Jamal Musiala, with the Bayern Munich forward thought to be keen to move to the Premier League, according to reports in the Mirror.

The Germany international, 21, is contracted to the Bavarians until the summer of 2026.

New Liverpool boss sees funny side of lunchtime slot after Klopp criticism

New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot joked TNT Sports selected the Reds' opening match of the new season at Ipswich for a lunchtime kick-off because Jurgen Klopp was no longer in charge.

Klopp was a constant critic of Saturday 12.30 starts, especially after midweek games and international breaks, and in one of his final press conferences last month said they were "a crime".

But while the man in the top job at Anfield has changed, things have stayed the same with an early start at Portman Road on August 17.

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"They've told me it's going to be 12.30... from what I know, Jurgen complained a lot about this so probably they thought, with Jurgen being out let's put them at 12.30 again," he told the club's website.

"It's different to a normal 12.30 because it's not after a game in Europe. Looking forward to it. A promoted team so it's going to be special for them as well.

"I think every team might prefer a home game to start with, but we're going to face Ipswich and we are looking forward to that.

In Klopp's eight-and-a-half-year reign at Anfield almost 14 per cent of their fixtures were at Saturday lunchtime, comfortably more than any other Premier League team.

Last season they had six - Manchester City and Manchester United had three apiece.

Liverpool slap £25m price tag on Kelleher

Liverpool have slapped a £25m price tag on second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, according to the Daily Mirror.

The 25-year-old started 10 Premier League games for the Reds last term, in addition to starting all six Carabao Cup games - en-route to lifting the trophy - eight Europa League games and two FA Cup games.

Slot: I waited until after Klopp departure to contact Liverpool players

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed how he has contacted some of his new players already, but is keen to meet them in person rather than over the phone.

He added that he waited until after Jurgen Klopp's departure to begin any conversations.

In his first interview, given with the club's media channels, he said: "I've reached out to a few of them - all of them after Jurgen left, because I thought that was really important to be fair to Jurgen and to the players.

"They had to end the season and I don't think I would be really happy if my successor would have called players before I left the club.

"Then I think it's normal to start with the captain, which is Virgil [van Dijk] - which is an easy one for me because we could speak Dutch.

"I called a few others, but not many of them because most of them are playing at the Euros, and some others are at the Copa America.

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"The best way is to keep a certain distance but also be interested in them as well, and hope most of them - especially the Dutch - will still be as long as possible away so they will reach the final.

"Then afterwards I will get to meet them and I think that's a better way of getting to know each other than by phone or Zoom meetings."

When questioned on transfers, Slot added: "[There are] still one or two positions to fill in and we are talking about this and having meetings about this as well."

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Liverpool suffer Wirtz blow

The father of Germany star Florian Wirtz says that his son will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season amid links of a move to Liverpool, reports the Mirror.

The 21-year-old is currently contracted to the Bundesliga champions until the summer of 2027.

Could Leverkusen beat Liverpool to signing of Stuttgart defender?

Xabi Alonso could get an early one over on Arne Slot with the Bayer Leverkusen boss personally trying to convince Liverpool-linked defender Waldemar Anton to join the German champions, says the Mirror.

The Reds reportedly made an enquiry regarding the potential signing of the 27-year-old Stuttgart centre back earlier this summer, in hopes of replacing veteran defender Joel Matip, who departed Anfield at the end of last season.

Reds in talks to sign 16-year-old Wolves defender

Liverpool are in discussions to sign Wolves prospect Alvin Ayman, according to reports in the Daily Mail.

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The 16-year old, who can play in midfield or at centre back, joined Wolves' academy from Bradford City and has made such progress that manager Gary O'Neil has already included him in first-team squads to gain experience.

Race for Chiesa hots up

Liverpool could potentially face competition for the signing of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, according to the Daily Mirror.

'Liverpool & Man Utd actively pursuing Lille's Yoro'

Liverpool and Manchester United are actively pursuing a deal to sign Lille's teenage centre-back Leny Yoro, according to The Athletic.

Real Madrid are viewed as favourites to sign the 18-year-old by Liverpool and Man Utd, the report claims, but they are said to be pushing hard for the transfer.

The Athletic adds that Yoro, one of the most promising young players in Europe, is viewed as a "unique market opportunity separate to other targets" by the Premier League sides.

Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Yoro.

Liverpool 'aware' of Yoro but expect Real move

Liverpool remain aware of developments with Lille defender Leny Yoro but still expect the 18-year-old to choose a move to Real Madrid (Daily Mail).

Jurgen Klopp's agent, Marc Kosicke, has hit out at "nonsense" claims the former Liverpool boss is set to cut short his break from the sport to become Red Bull's new head of global football (Daily Mirror).

Bayern Munich target defender Gomez

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is a target for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, according to the Daily Mirror.

Gomez is currently on England duty at Euro 2024, and his inclusion at the tournament is based around his versatility.

Bayern manager Vincent Kompany came up against the 27-year-old last season during his time at Burnley and is said to be impressed by the player's ability to play across the defence.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson has rejected the chance to join Saudi club Al Nassr, according to Football Insider.

Kompany eyes Gomez

New Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is ready to raid the Premier League to try and sign Liverpool’s versatile defender Joe Gomez but he will face resistance from the Reds (Daily Mirror).

Trent Alexander-Arnold is in line to accompany Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in midfield when England face Serbia in their opening game at Euro 2024 on Sunday (The Guardian).

'I'm very happy at Liverpool' - Diaz delivers Barcelona blow

Barcelona have faced a fresh setback in their pursuit of Liverpool's Luis Diaz, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Diaz - who is preparing for the Copa America with Colombia - is under contract with Liverpool until 2027.

The winger's father revealed joining Barcelona would be one of Diaz's "dreams" last year, but the 27-year-old has now said: "I am very happy at Liverpool, it is a great team and club.

"I always wanted to play there so I am very happy and relaxed. I'm not thinking about anything else, other than the Colombian national team."

'Mainz and Liverpool apart in valuations over deal for Van den Berg'

Bundesliga side Mainz and Liverpool are apart in their valuations over a possible permanent deal for defender Sepp van den Berg, according to The Athletic.

It is claimed Liverpool want around £20m for the Dutchman who spent last season on loan at Mainz, with the German club desperate to keep the 22-year-old, but the price tag is well out of their range.

Liverpool have reportedly had plenty of interest in Van den Berg across Europe and are in no rush to make a decision on his future.

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