Any hopes Liverpool have of signing Eli Junior Kroupi are potentially fading after Barcelona entered the race.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has reported the Catalans view the Frenchman as an alternative to Julian Alvarez if they cannot sign him this summer, with Atletico Madrid holding firm they will not send him to the Camp Nou.

Manchester City are also reported to have enquired about Kroupi's availability this summer, but Bournemouth do not want to sell the 20-year-old attacker.

Liverpool's more pressing concern is perhaps a deal for Kroupi's team-mate Rayan, who has been touted as a potential Mohamed Salah successor.

That being said, if the Reds did hold an interest in signing Kroupi, news of Barcelona's entry into the race may just about crush any chance they have of competing for the player.

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Real Madrid have reportedly upped their offer to sign Yan Diomande to an eye-watering £102million.

Jose Mourinho's side have only recently entered the race as a competitor to Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for the 19-year-old.

Sky Germany has suggested Los Blancos have now tabled an offer of £102m after seeing their previous bid worth £94m rejected.

Previous reports have suggested RB Leipzig are holding out for closer to £120m for the player as they seek to agree a new contract with the winger.

The news comes following reports Vinicius Jr could be tempted to leave the Bernabeu, with Liverpool said to be among those interested in his signature.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer.(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))

It should come as no surprise that Milos Kerkez is happy to be back playing under Andoni Iraola.

The Hungarian caught some criticism for his debut season at Anfield, which led to speculation Andy Robertson's time on Merseyside could even be extended.

But after just one season apart, the former Bournemouth duo have been reunited. And Kerkez has spoken highly of the new system his manager is looking to implement after beating Sunderland 4-2 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

"I like it," he told the official Liverpool website when asked how he's enjoying himself under Iraola's command. "You see me higher. I can play higher, going one against one.

"I still need to work a bit to get the legs but this is why this is pre-season and [it was] some good minutes.

"I'm really proud of everyone and we're working really hard this pre-season. You can see in training sessions, everyone is happy. We know what we have to do. A big season ahead."

Milos Kerkez of Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Federico Chiesa enjoyed an enthralling start to pre-season with his display against Sunderland on Saturday.

The Italian, who has been strongly linked with the Anfield exit this summer, scored in the 4-2 win over the Black Cats in Nashville.

He also helped set up Lewis Koumas' second-half finish to seal the win and all from an improvised role as a makeshift striker.

Chiesa spoke after the match about he's happy for another "fresh start" under Iraola as he approaches his third campaign in red.

Due to the absence of players like Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, the former Juventus star was thrown into a false nine role for the second half in Tennessee.

However, Chiesa was content to fill in as needed and may have shown enough to suggest he's worth keeping on this season as he said: “He put me [at] striker today and he wants me there. I have played my whole career as a winger but I am happy to play striker as well.

“Preseason is always hard, no? We didn’t just start, we have been training two weeks now with a new coach.

"We have seen what he wants. He wants high intensity, one versus one all over the pitch, that’s what we wanted to show today. Of course it is hard, it is preseason."

Federico Chiesa and Andoni Iraola chat during the friendly between Liverpool and Sunderland in Nashville.(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a fresh bid for Liverpool-linked Alex Scott after their first offer was turned down.

The Blues supposedly saw an opening proposal worth £64million turned down by Bournemouth.

However, Sky Germany has now suggested Xabi Alonso's side will return with an improved package.

Scott, who shone under new Reds boss Andoni Iraola on the south coast, has been touted for a reunion with his former boss at Anfield.

However, other priorities for Liverpool this summer mean they look likely to fall behind the pack unless their recruitment makes a sudden shift towards midfield in the very near future.

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While speculation of a move for Bradley Barcola progresses, Liverpool have entered the market for a second PSG forward.

Reports in France have suggested the Reds have also been offered the chance to sign his 18-year-old team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye.

Mbaye featured for Senegal at the World Cup and would come at considerably less cost than his Parc des Princes comrade.

TEAMtalk has claimed sources have verified the news after Mbaye turned down the chance to join Aston Villa, with his representatives also supposedly offering him to Manchester City.

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Micky van de Ven believes Tottenham have “new ambition” after a £237million summer spending spree, with the rumoured Liverpool target insisting the future looks bright in north London.

After Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, majority owners the Lewis family promised to be “all in” to fund the required rebuild and six arrivals have followed.

Tottenham have broken their transfer record twice, firstly for £85m midfielder Mateus Fernandes before a £100m package secured Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, and Van de Ven acknowledged Europe is the aim for a club which has finished 17th two years in a row.

Liverpool have been linked with the Dutch defender in dispatches, although the ECHO understands the Reds have never acted upon any potential interest in him.

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Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur(Image: John Walton/PA Wire)

Teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe impressed everyone with his display against Sunderland on Saturday night, when the 18-year-old made his first appearace in a red shirt as an early replacement for the injured Joe Gomez.

Ndukwe's display was so good that news that the 18-year-old won't be able to feature for the first-team competitively this season has been met with dismay by supporters.

The centre-back still lacks a work permit to be able to play in the UK, but reports in Austria claim that he could head back to former club Austria Vienna to spend the season in their first-team.

That could be a solution that benefits everyone.

Ifeanyi Ndukwe of Liverpool(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Liverpool are working to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola - who is open to a move to Anfield. That is according to the Daily Mail, who are reporting that the Reds are seeking a compromise on PSG’s current £140m valuation as the France international is open to holding talks with Liverpool.

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Bradley Barcola is reportedly open to leaving PSG(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liverpool target Bradley Barcola is reportedly open to a move away from Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds are one of several clubs to be linked with the France international this summer.

PSG are claimed to value the 23-year-old at around £140m, though Liverpool are reportedly seeking a compromise over the club's asking price. Liverpool have been linked with several wingers throughout the transfer window and it remains a key area that Andoni Iraola is looking to strengthen.

Liverpool ECHO writers give their verdicts on Barcola

Bradley Barcola has impressed for France and PSG(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liverpool are one of several clubs to be linked with Pedro Neto but Chelsea would reportedly demand a huge fee for the Portuguese winger. The Reds remain in the market for wide forwards following Mohamed Salah's departure.

The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Neto and are yet to place a price on the 26-year-old. However, the £100m-plus valuations being touted for PSG’s Bradley Barcola and RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande would influence Chelsea’s asking price, despite being unlikely to command a similar fee

Manchester City have also been linked with Neto. New manager Enzo Maresca previously worked with the forward during his time at Chelsea.

Liverpool have been linked with Chelsea's Pedro Neto(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Liverpool prospects Kieran Morrison and Lewis Koumas have been impressed by Andoni Iraola. Morrison and Koumas both scored in the recent 4-2 win over Sunderland and are keen to take their chance under the new boss, who has brought a different approach to training.

"It’s been so intense compared to previous seasons," Morrison said when speaking post-match. "I've not been really around it — but from what everyone’s telling me as well and what I’ve seen, it’s been so intense. There’s been double sessions, my legs have been finished by like 9pm! So, the intensity, what Andoni’s brought is very high."

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Andoni Iraola is making his mark as Liverpool manager(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Liverpool are reportedly "set to do everything they can" to bring Bradley Barcola to the club.

Sky Sports Germany reports that Liverpool are aware of Bradley Barcola's personal terms and "do not expect any issues" in that aspect if a deal can be reached with PSG.

It is said that further talks are scheduled for Monday, with Liverpool "considering" making an opening offer for the winger, who is open to leaving PSG.

Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

Maghnes Akliouche would reportedly prefer to join Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool this summer.

Foot Mercato reports that the Monaco star "only wants to join" PSG. That is despite claims that Liverpool are "prepared to make a higher offer" for the 24-year-old.

PSG's pursuit is also said to be unrelated to the future of Bradley Barcola, who has also been linked with a move to Anfield. However, an agreement has yet to be reached over Akliouche, with discussions ongoing between PSG and Monaco.

PSG are reportedly interested in Maghnes Akliouche(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola confirmed that Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak have reported for duty at the team’s pre-season base in Chicago.

The trio were given several weeks off following their respective World Cup efforts but are now ready to train with their Liverpool teammates.

"They are already there in Chicago," Iraola said. "They are waiting for us. Alex, Flo and Ryan. They will start training from tomorrow with us and we still have two more games.”

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Florian Wirtz has reported for Liverpool duty after the World Cup(Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Liverpool are reportedly rivalling Tottenham Hotspur for Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri.

That's according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, who claim the Reds have previously enquired about the left-back. The 24-year-old is also said to have attracted interest from Spurs, despite Andy Robertson joining Roberto De Zerbi's side this summer.

However, Atletico manager Diego Simeone reportedly wants to keep Ruggeri at the club. He made 47 appearances fro the Spanish club last season after signing from Atalanta.

Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri has reportedly attracted interest this summer(Image: Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Liverpool are reportedly targeting a move for PSG star Bradley Barcola as the club look to revamp their wide options.

The Daily Mail reports that Barcola does not wish to sign a new contract and is “open” to joining the Reds. It is claimed that the French club value the 23-year-old at £140million, given the winger has two years left on his current deal.

However, Liverpool will seek to reach a compromise over the transfer fee. It is added that Barcola was previously valued at around £75m last summer.

Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Real Madrid have agreed a deal in principle to sign Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande.

RB Leipzig had been holding out for a fee in the region of £100m to part ways with the 19-year-old winger. Liverpool were unwilling to meet Leipzig’s asking price after seeing an £85m bid turned down.

Paris Saint-Germain were also keen and were claimed to have agreed personal terms but the French club also did not match the German side’s price tag.

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Liverpool previously expressed interest in Yan Diomande(Image: Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Let's start with an update from Liverpool star Federico Chiesa regarding his future. The Italian winger has delivered his thoughts as he looks to impress new boss Andoni Iraola.

"Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool," Chiesa said. "I love the club, I love the fans, I love everything.

"I am doing the best I can to have a chance here. And then we will see. At the minute, the only thing I am thinking about is Liverpool. I don’t know, it is difficult to say [if this is a fresh start]. It is always a fresh start at the beginning of the year.

"Maybe there have been too many fresh starts. But I don’t care, I am trying to do my best for this new manager.”

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Federico Chiesa has spoken about his future(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

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Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Juventus forward Francisco Conceicao. The wide forward is believed to be valued at around £43million, according to Tuttosport.

Barcola is high on Andoni Iraola's list, but the Frenchman is valued at around £140m, which would eclipse the £125m the club forked out for Alexander Isak last season.

Conceicao, while not having a reputation as strong as Barcola's has impressed in Europe throughout his career and could be a cheaper alternative.

Bradley Barcola in action for France at the World Cup.(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Liverpool saw an approach for Atletico Madrid defender Matteu Ruggeri be rejected, according to reports in Italy.

Tutto Mercato has claimed Atletico have turned down approaches from the Reds, as well as Inter, Fiorentina, Milan, Juventus and Tottenham.

Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal have opened talks to sign Illiman Ndiaye from Everton, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano.

It's understood the current talks are in the early stages, but after signing Crysencio Summerville, Ndiaye is believed to be in their sites. It's also been claimed N'Diaye is open to the move to the Middle East.

Facebook co-founder Edward Saverin has been invited into a consortium looking to invest in Liverpool. It's claimed by Sky the £24.3billion valued entrepreneur has been contacted by a consortium looking to buy a stake in the club.

He had been involved in a consortium looking to buy Chelsea in 2022, which went on to fail. He is now one of the joint controllers in US venture capital group B Capital Group, which has backed dozens of AI, healthcare and financial start-ups.

If Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe believes the Reds will have a top quality player on their hands. Mbappe, when asked about Barcola before the World Cup, said: "That he would emerge at the very highest level was obvious, but he did it in his first season in Paris.

"In the national team, he is really starting to take his place. Bradley doesn't talk much. You have to understand him. But once you understand him, you know he's a great guy."

Arsenal are prepared to offer Vinicius Junior a whopping £400,000 per-week to sign him from Real Madrid. The Brazilian's future at the Bernabeu is uncertain, particularly with the club expecting to sign Yan Diomande.

It was recently claimed the Reds were considering a move for Vinicius Jr, who has inflicted plenty of Champions League pain on Liverpool. However, the mega wages Arsenal are pitching, according to the Telegraph, may make a move too financially difficult.

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Chelsea would be willing to sell Pedro Neto this summer if they can extract a large transfer fee. The Portuguese ace has emerged on the transfer radar of both Liverpool and Manchester City.

The Daily Mail understands Chelsea believe they can make a huge profit on Neto, having signed him from Wolves in the summer of 2024 for £51m. However, they are not exactly pushing to sell him.

Federico Chiesa has made it clear he is ready to fight for his place under Andoni Iraola at Liverpool. The Italian only made two stars under Arne Slot this season.

"Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool," Chiesa has said. "I love the club, I love the fans, I love everything. I am doing the best I can to have a chance here. And then we will see.

"At the minute, the only thing I am thinking about is Liverpool. I don’t know, it is difficult to say [if this is a fresh start]. It is always a fresh start at the beginning of the year.

"Maybe there have been too many fresh starts. But I don’t care, I am trying to do my best for this new manager. Last season under Arne Slot, I was trying to do my best.

"Last year I felt ready for a bigger role, then it depended on the coach whether he wanted me to play or not. Of course I wanted to play more but it is what it is. The gaffer decided to do so, he had his game plans, he took his decisions, I have nothing to say about that.

"It is football. This year, let us say it is a new chapter. There is a new manager and I have to focus on that. He put me striker today and he wants me there. The only conversations I've had [with Iraola] were about pressing and tactics."

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa.(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

It's been reported that Real Madrid have struck a deal in principle to sign Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande. The RB Leipzig forward has been heavily linked to Anfield, as well as Paris Saint-Germain.

However, Los Blancos have reportedly struck a deal with Leipzig to sign him for a fee in the region of around £100m. For the full story, follow here: