Kevin Keegan, 1951–2026
The news broke Monday via Italian outlet Repubblica: Kevin Keegan has died at 75 (10). Two-time Ballon d'Or winner. Three league titles, two UEFA Cups, one European Cup, one FA Cup. 100 goals in 323 games for Liverpool. He left in 1977, but the Kop never forgot.
Jacquet set for debut on USA tour
Andoni Iraola confirmed Jérémy Jacquet could get his first minutes when Liverpool open their USA tour against Sunderland on Saturday (6). The new centre-back arrived this summer and is in contention right away. The pre-season schedule also includes Wrexham and Leeds United, all part of the American swing (6).
Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a five-year extension (4). That locks down the Hungarian midfielder long-term. With the squad overhaul already seeing Konaté, Robertson, and Mohamed Salah depart this summer, plus Tsimikas gone too, tying Szoboszlai down is a rare piece of stability (2).
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Squad overhaul: who's in, who's out
Liverpool have announced the arrivals of Andoni Iraola as manager, plus Jérémy Jacquet and Víctor Muñoz as new signings (2). The departures list is brutal: Konaté, Robertson, and Mohamed Salah are all out. Tsimikas has left as well. That is a lot of dressing room to rebuild.
Lacroix leaning Chelsea, Liverpool still chasing Barcola
Chelsea have held formal talks for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix at around £55m, which could push Liverpool out of that race (9). Liverpool have also been linked with Bradley Barcola, but centre-back remains a need after losing Konaté. Marc Guehi has been mentioned as another name in the market (9).
Diomande linked as right-wing option
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is on Liverpool's radar as they look to rebuild the attack post-Salah (1). No bid yet, but the link is there. Liverpool also still need right-wing reinforcements, and Jason McAteer has already said the club should not expect a £100m deal to materialise this window.
Curtis Jones: stay or go?
Curtis Jones is attracting transfer interest this summer, and the conversation has taken a turn: one pundit compared his situation to Manchester United letting players go without knowing their value (3). "We had no idea," was the line. Liverpool may face a similar dilemma if they cut Jones loose.
Women's team adds Itamura from Feyenoord
Liverpool FC Women have signed Japanese attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord (8). "When I started playing soccer, one of my goals was to become a professional footballer. When I reached that goal, I wanted to play for my favourite team," Itamura said. "I'm really happy to have the opportunity to play in Liverpool, a big club" (8).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood in the subreddit is split between grief and excitement. Tributes to Keegan poured in, including a post from Sir Kenny Dalglish calling him "one of the very best players of his generation" who "wore Liverpool's famous number 7 shirt with great distinction." Another thread simply says: "Farewell to a wizard." Meanwhile, a tactical deep-dive into Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth system dropped, and fans are already dissecting what it means for your team's shape under the new manager. A lighter thread recalls goals scored against Liverpool by former players, with Peter Beardsley's 1992 derby winner for Everton topping the memories. Read the full Keegan tribute thread
