Iraola: no direct Salah replacement
Andoni Iraola laid out the summer transfer plan with striking honesty. Liverpool need a right winger, but they will not sign anyone as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah. "We cannot expect to sign a winger that is going to replace Mo Salah because, otherwise, we are preparing him to fail almost," Iraola said (1) (2). Curtis Jones was namechecked as a player who can contribute from the right, but the search is on for a different profile entirely.
Two new faces through the door
Liverpool have signed defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and attacker Victor Munoz from Osasuna (2). Both arrive as squad reinforcements under Iraola, adding depth at the back and in forward areas. The moves suggest the club is rebuilding methodically rather than chasing marquee names.
Salah's agent: 'I don't know where he'll play'
Turkish reports claimed Mohamed Salah had agreed terms with Besiktas. His agent Ramy Abbas Issa shut it down bluntly: "I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?" (5) (6). The Egyptian's next move remains unsettled after leaving Anfield.
Bradley progressing, Bajcetic a worry
Conor Bradley is making encouraging progress in his knee rehabilitation and could return sooner than expected (3). The news is less positive on Stefan Bajcetic. His injury situation is murkier and could complicate midfield transfer plans, with the club now weighing whether to bring in another body in the centre of the park (4).
Fan reactions
Supporters are in a reflective mood this week. A post about Jürgen Klopp denying quotes attributed to him about Thomas Tuchel drew frustration over how easily fabricated stories spread using a trusted name. Meanwhile, a Salah top-10 goals thread has fans rewatching the classics, with the solo effort against Manchester City and a curler against Chelsea getting the most love. Join the nostalgia trip here.
