Salah agrees £21m deal with Al-Ittihad
Mohamed Salah has agreed a mega contract to join Al-Ittihad, worth £21m (7). The Saudi club stepped in after talks between Salah and Besiktas collapsed. This is the story that will define your summer. Salah's Anfield chapter looks over.
Iraola lays out plans for Isak and Wirtz
Andoni Iraola cannot wait to unleash Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz together. The new head coach outlined his vision for the £241m duo and expects to meet them next week (4). "I can't wait to see exciting Liverpool partnership Andoni Iraola is about to unleash," he said (4).
Barcola pursuit splits the fanbase
Liverpool are pushing hard for PSG forward Bradley Barcola, and a big-money bid is being prepared (1) (3). But Jamie Carragher and John Barnes share the same concern about the deal (1). Liverpool have also made contact for a $33M AC Milan defender (2). Emile Heskey gave his verdict exclusively to the ECHO (3).
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Inter table bid for Curtis Jones
Inter Milan have made a multi-million bid for Curtis Jones and are closing in on Liverpool's asking price (10). One journalist summed it up bluntly: "He's gone" (9). Jones' future has been under scrutiny after a post-match incident, and Inter's interest now has money behind it.
Tomori talks underway, Sano stance clear
Liverpool have opened talks over Fikayo Tomori (5). At the same time, the club have learned Kaishu Sano's transfer stance as the new season sits three weeks away (5).
Jacquet debut in doubt
Jeremy Jacquet missed a training session during Liverpool's US pre-season tour. His debut against Leeds now looks uncertain (8). The defender was expected to feature, but the absence has thrown that into question.
World Cup star hands in transfer request
Liverpool are on red alert after a World Cup star formally handed in a transfer request, with Premier League interest circling (12).
Iraola surprised by emerging talent
Andoni Iraola admitted a pre-season surprise: a younger player has stepped up and been identified as Liverpool's next star (11). Iraola did not name the player, but the US tour has clearly reshaped his thinking.
A former target's biggest regret
A former Premier League star has said not joining Liverpool is his biggest regret in football. He was halfway through his medical when the move collapsed (6).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are already looking ahead to the fixture list, noting that Liverpool face teams with new managers in the first six matches of the season, three of whom are in their first Premier League campaign. Meanwhile, nostalgia is hitting hard as supporters revisit John Arne Riise's thunderous 2001 free kick against Manchester United, with one fan reconstructing what Barthez would have seen from the goalie's perspective.
