Liverpool transfer news live - Marc Guehi price tag, Leny Yoro latest (2024)

Crysensio Summerville asking price

Leeds are hoping for a fee of £35-40 million for Crysensio Summerville this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Liverpool are among the clubs to be linked with an interest, although it is Brighton who appear to be moving first for the winger.

"It will be around £35m/40m. It’s also going to be important, things like the payment terms, how many years to pay the fee, and all these kinds of details will be important in this negotiation,” he told CaughtOffside.

“I have a sense that they hope to get close to a deal done for something around £35m/40m, so that could be the price. I think the next few days will be important to see how this contest will go because I think the timing of this deal will be really important.

“If Brighton will not be able to reach an agreement in the next two, three weeks, maybe these big clubs could appear and so it could be complicated to convince the player. So let’s see what’s going to happen; but for sure, Brighton are going very strong on this one.”

Joe Gomez boost

Liverpool could be handed a boost in their hopes of keeping Joe Gomez this summer, amid reported interest from Bayern Munich.

Vincent Kompany is said to be keen on the Liverpool centre-back this summer. But it seems that they could be moving on to other potential targets.

According to Sky Germany Bayern are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Jonathan Tah, who is keen on a move this summer.

Liverpool 'close' to Wolves deal

Liverpool are 'close' to completing a deal for highly-rated Wolves youngster Alvin Ayman, according to the Secret Scout.

The defender is yet to make his first team debut for Wolves but has been part of the squad for Premier League games. It is said that Liverpool could pay up to £1.5 million for the 16-year-old.

Liverpool could make millions from five sales

Arne Slot has some big decisions to make in his first summer as Liverpool boss.

Among those is what to do with the young players breaking into the first team. The decision will be made on whether to keep them, loan them out or cash in.

In the latter situation, millions of pounds could be made, which would come in useful during the summer transfer window.

Take a look at five players who could be sold right here.

Rice on Alexander-Arnold partnership

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has said that he thinks that a midfield trio of himself, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham can be a really good one for England following the 1-0 win over Serbia.

Alexander-Arnold was named in the starting XI by Gareth Southgate starting in the more unfamiliar midfield role. He was taken off in the second half, but has been praised by Rice who sees big potential in the partnership.

“I don’t need to talk about how good he is, I think you see at Madrid every week and have seen it again tonight,” Rice told talkSPORT of Bellingham. “The match winner. When I’m holding I have just got to let him flourish and do his thing, let him feel like he has the confidence of the pitch to go out and do whatever he wants.

“The more we play together I feel like the connection and bond we have together is really, really good and with Trent tonight, who I thought played really well, first time playing a CDM role. I thought it was a good trio.”

Konate on the bench for France

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been named on the bench for France's Euro 2024 opener against Austria.

Didier Deschamps has opted for a centre-back partnership of Dayot Upamecno and Arsenal's William Saliba. It means that Konate has to settle for a place on the bench.

If Konate comes off the bench he will earn his 16th full international cap. France are among the favourites to win the competition with a lot of anticipation on how they will kick off the tournament.

Johan Bakayoko audition

Liverpool linked Johan Bakayoko has been in Euro 2024 action this afternoon as Belgium took on Slovakia in both team's competition openers.

He was named on the bench for Belgium but came on in the second half as the Red Devils searched for an equaliser. He was unable to help his team as they fell to a shock 1-0 loss against Slovakia.

Belgium did see two second half goals ruled out by VAR for offside and handball respectively. But the result is a real blow to their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages.

Not long until the fixture release

There are now just a matter of hours to go until the Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 season are released.

Liverpool will discover who they will face on the opening day of the season at 9am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Let us know your predictions for the opening day opponents in the comments section.

The new season will begin on the weekend of the 17-18 August.

Marc Guehi competition

Liverpool face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi this summer, while the Eagles are ready to fight to keep hold of the player.

The Daily Mail names Liverpool among the three teams who are closely monitoring the 23-year-old this summer. Palace are however said to be keen to offer Guehi a new contract when he returns from international duty to try and keep him at Selhurst Park.

It is said that any new deal could possibly include a buy-out clause that will allow him to leave the club for a certain price.

Liverpool could sell five fringe players to make millions

Arne Slot won't have too much time for a breather once he gets his feet under the table at Liverpool.

The new Reds head coach has a significant number of tasks on his plate when he fully embraces his role at the start of next month having replaced Jurgen Klopp.

Among the jobs will be determining the immediate futures of a host of fledgling academy talents, many of whom made their senior breakthrough for Liverpool during the past season.

Palace 'set price tag' for Guehi

Crystal Palace have reportedly set a £65m asking price for Marc Guehi, who is said to have caught the eye of Liverpool.

The Telegraph says the Reds are significant admirers of the centre-back, who put in an impressive display for England against Serbia on Sunday.

Palace hope the defender does not ask to leave but have set a provisional price tag should he request an exit. Guehi still has two years left on his deal at Selhurst Park.

Leeds 'resigned' to losing Summerville

Liverpool continue to be linked with Crysencio Summerville despite reports that Brighton have supposedly taken the lead in the transfer race.

A fresh report from The Yorkshire Evening Post says Leeds are not hiding the fact that their attacker could leave this summer.

It says the club are looking at one big-money exit to help them stay within EFL spending rules.

Five Leny Yoro transfer alternatives

Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has emerged as a target for Liverpool this summer.

The Reds hold an interest in signing the centre-back, but there is a sense that a deal may not happen due to the player's desire to move to Real Madrid.

And so, the ECHO takes a look at other central defenders that could be targets for Liverpool this summer.

Brighton 'make move' for Liverpool-linked star

Brighton have reportedly made the first move for Leeds attacker Crysencio Summerville, who has been linked with Liverpool.

It's thought the Seagulls have started talks with Leeds regarding the forward, while Liverpool and Chelsea supposedly continue stay within the picture.

The Dutchman scored 19 goals in 43 Championship appearances last season, also scoring once on his three play-off outings.

Understand Brighton have made contact to start talks over Crysencio Summerville deal.

Not an easy one with many clubs keen but #BHAFC have started initial talks to explore this possibility.

Liverpool and Chelsea have been monitoring him in recent months, still open race. pic.twitter.com/MvZkc84ZKe

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2024

'Alexander-Arnold midfield role did not work'

Ian Wright has given his assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold's stint in midfield for England against Serbia.

He is unsure that the Liverpool star managed to carry out his role as effectively as England needed him to.

Speaking on the Wrighty's House podcast, he said:

“As soon as it started I remember saying to you, he seems too far up for what we need.

“Toni Kroos can get in a position because of his creativity and make things happen, that’s what I thought Trent was going to do.

"Get into a position where Serbia can’t come out to him too much because he’s in space and then he can start passing those balls.

“Why is he that far forward? If he is our creative player to break that deep block and get those passes in, how is he going to do it in as advanced a position he is in?”

Alexander-Arnold opens up on England midfield role

Trent Alexander-Arnold has opened up on playing in midfield during England's 1-0 win over Serbia in last night's Euro 2024 opener.

The Liverpool ace has played a hybrid form of the role at Anfield, coming in from right-back, but was started directly as a deep-lying midfielder in Germany.

Speaking to in-house media, Alexander-Arnold said of his duties:

"It's physically demanding but when you're playing with the likes of Declan [Rice], Jude [Bellingham] and the others in and around you with an experienced back four behind you, it helps.

"With Declan and Jude talking to you and guiding you through it, it's hard to go wrong.

"The manager and the staff, Steve Holland especially, we've put a lot of work into this role.

“So I was well prepared and I knew what was asked of me and what role I needed to do and hopefully they felt like I executed it because we got the win in the end.”

What did Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent say?

Agent Mamuka Jugeli has made it very clear that he wishes his player to leave Napoli.

Speaking to Georgian TV, he said:

"I don't want people to think that Kvara wants to stay at Napoli.

"We want to leave, but we are waiting for the end of the Euros so as not to disturb Khvicha. The priority is to join a team that plays in the Champions League."

Kvaratskhelia's father also added his comments, stating:

"I don't want my son to stay at Napoli. They changed three coaches last season, and it's hard to play in a similar situation."

Liverpool sent clear Kvaratskhelia message

Napoli have issued an extraordinary statement delcaring that winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is not for sale in response to probing comments form his agent, who stated that he wishes for his client to leave the club.

Liverpool have been tentatively linked with the Georgia star, who is currently away with his country at Euro 2024.

However, any thought of landing the 23-year-old may have now been dissolved thanks to Napoli's social media statement, which reads:

"In reference to the statements of Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli, and his father Badri, Calcio Napoli reiterates that the player has a contract for another three years with the club.

"Kvaratskhelia is not on the market. It is not the agents or fathers who decide the future of a player under contract with Napoli but the Calcio Napoli club!!! End of the story. "

Swift rebuke for Taylor claim

Good afternoon from the ECHO sports desk.

Taylor Swift may have filled a lot of Blank Space at Anfield over the last few days - but the songstress has caused a little bit of Bad Blood with her claim about the famous stadium.

The Anti-Hero singer has just completed a hugely-successful run of concerts at Liverpool Football Club's home during which three shows were packed with ecstatic fans.

It prompted the 34-year-old to declare on Thursday's opening night that her 'Swifties' had smashed the Anfield attendance record - instantly raising eyebrows among Liverpool supporters.

Find out more about this tale here

Liverpool 'make enquiry' for former Wataru Endo team-mate

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for VfB Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton.

The Reds have enquired about the defender but face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, according to BILD. Anton is said to have a €22.5million release clause within his current deal at the MHP Arena.

The 27-year-old took over the armband from current Reds midfielder Wataru Endo after the Japanese international completed the move to the Premier League.

Brighton approach Leeds United for Liverpool-linked star

Crysencio Summerville is a man in demand this summer, with a host of clubs keen to land him.

Although both Liverpool and Chelsea have been monitoring the Dutch winger in recent months, it is Brighton who have made 'contact' with Leeds United, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Summerville looks set to leave Elland Road this summer after Leeds failed to secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms long-term plan after Liverpool change

Pep Lijnders keen on Liverpool transfer

RB Salzburg's new boss Pep Lijnders is keen to reunite with goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros.

The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz. According to Salzburger Nachrichten, Jaros is being 'highly sought after' by Lijnders.

The Austrian outfit put a lot of strong emphasis on developing young players and are said to see Vitezslav Jaros with a huge potential.

He only has one year remaining on his contract at Anfield and it remains to be seen whether he will be sold this summer.

Leny Yoro transfer alternatives Liverpool could sign

Liverpool are in the market to sign a new centre-back with Lille's Leny Yoro emerging as a target.

However, there is a sense that a deal may not happen due to the player's desire to play for Real Madrid. Even though Liverpool are showing an interest in signing Yoro, there is every chance the Reds may be forced to look at alternate targets. But what other centre-backs have been linked with a move to Anfield during the summer transfer window?

Reds youngster linked with Championship clubs

As the ECHO has previously reported, Liverpool young midfielder James McConnell is attracting interest from a number Football League clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Hull City, Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City.

It remains to be seen whether he will be included in Arne Slot's plans next season, or if the club will allow him to go out on loan. McConnell played nine times for Liverpool last season.

Liverpool-linked star wants to leave Napoli

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent Mamuka Jugeli has revealed that his client want to leave Napoli this summer.

Speaking to Georgian media outlet Sport Imedi (via La Gazzetta dello Sport), Jugeli said: "I don’t want people to think that Kvara wants to stay at Napoli. We want to leave, but we are waiting for the end of the Euros so as not to disturb Khvicha. The priority is to join a team that plays in the Champions League."

Meanwhile, his father Badri, added: "I don’t want my son to stay at Napoli. They changed three coaches last season, and it’s hard to play in a similar situation."

Due to his positive displays against Liverpool, he was named as a possible option to replace Mohamed Salah as rumours spread over the two players' respective futures.

Graeme Souness expects Alan Hansen 'full recovery' after emotional phone call with Reds legend

Graeme Souness has delivered an encouraging update on the condition of former Liverpool teammate Alan Hansen.

Ex-Reds captain Hansen, who turned 69 last week, remains in hospital after being taken seriously ill earlier this month. Souness is currently in Germany covering the ongoing European Championships but has remained in regular contract with Hansen's family.

Read more here.

Steven Gerrard signs former Liverpool duo

John Achterberg has joined Al-Ettifaq's backroom staff as the goalkeeping coach. He ended his Reds career at the end of the season following Jurgen Klopp's exit.

In addition to Achterberg, Andy Firth, former Liverpool academy coach has also joined Al-Ettifaq as Achterberg’s assistant.

Read more here.

Liverpool 'make contact' for Feyenoord defender

Now Dávid Hancko, is a player that Arne Slot is familiar with from his time at Feyenoord.

Mundo Deportivo claim that Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Leicester City "are in the picture" to sign the defender this summer.

The Reds and Leicester are said to have "asked" about Hancko, who is valued at €35m.

Jude Bellingham reveals reason behind celebration with Trent Alexander-Arnold

England got off to the perfect start in the Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday evening. It was a nervy affair at FC Schalke 04's Veltins Arena, but in the end, Bellingham's 13th-minute header was the difference. The Real Madrid man wheeled away in celebration and was quickly joined by compatriot and Liverpool vice-captain Alexander-Arnold.

After the 20-year-old's strike, he was pounced upon by all of his team-mates and then produced his trademark arms stretched out wide celebration.

Asked by BBC Sport the meaning behind it afterwards, Bellingham clarified: "When we play wolf, one of the staff loves that face, when he doesn't have a clue what's going on. That was a little celebration for the wolf crew."