Iraola's first Anfield night ends in defeat
Liverpool 2–3 Monaco on Sunday, and Andoni Iraola did not sugarcoat it. "It was quite similar to the game against Leeds," he told LFCTV. "We played a good first half, but we don't have much more in terms of the level required to play like this" (6) (8) (9) (12). Two pre-season games, two losses, and the pattern is the same, decent start, then the wheels come off (4).
Isak on the scoresheet, says he feels good
Alexander Isak scored in the defeat and gave a fitness update afterwards: "I feel good" (12). That is what you want to hear two weeks before the season starts at Newcastle (9).
Araujo confirmed, Nunez broke the news first
Ronald Araujo is coming. Darwin Nunez posted a congratulations message on social media before any official announcement (13) (14). A season-long loan from Barcelona, and the 27-year-old is viewed as short-term cover while other defenders recover from fitness issues. Liverpool will likely need a centre-back next summer regardless.
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Curtis Jones: Liverpool want £34m, Inter circling
Liverpool are holding firm on Curtis Jones's valuation as Inter Milan remain interested (7). The club will not budge on the £34m price tag. Ibrahim Mbaye of PSG is also being linked as a possible addition (2) (6).
Barcola chase continues, Owen wants a Plan B
Liverpool are in contact for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, but the move is delayed (3) (6) (10). Michael Owen has questioned why the club is not pursuing an alternative (10). No breakthrough yet.
Salah already making waves in Turkiye
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan says Mohamed Salah's arrival has had an instant impact at the club (1). And it may not stop there, Trabzonspor are reportedly pushing to sign Darwin Nunez this week, with Salah waiting for him (11).
Monaco's Camara on Liverpool's radar
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is being watched by Liverpool after the friendly (8). The 22-year-old is valued around $69m by the French club, who have made an "immediate decision" on his future, details remain unclear (8).
Fan reactions
The mood is cautious. Fans on Reddit are reading the Araujo loan as a short-term patch, not a long-term fix, "they'll have to buy at least one centre back next summer" was the consensus. Nunez breaking the Araujo news himself earned a "Tier Chaos" tag and plenty of laughs. Full thread
