Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Darwin Nunez 'returns', Yan Diomande talks, Ayyoud Bouaddi move

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Paris Saint-Germain is still in the running, although it's suggested the European champions will have to offload one of Bradley Barcola, Goncalo Ramos or Kang-in Lee first.(Image: Getty Images)Today16:07 BSTBarcola 'wants to leave' PSGBradley Barcola has asked to leave PSG, according to TalkSPORT.Despite those other reports claiming that the European champions aren't willing to sell the winger, Barcola is said to be keen to leave the club, which could put Liverpool and Arsenal on red alert.Bradley Barcola continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images))Today15:37 BSTBouaddi addresses transfer linksAyyoub Bouaddi has spoken out on his future amid reports linking him with Liverpool, Arsenal and PSG.Speaking to The Athletic, the Morocco midfielder said:I’m really happy to know that some clubs are interested in me but for now I’m only focused on the World Cup and we will try to give everything to do our best.Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil battles for the ball with Ayyoub Bouaddi of MoroccoToday14:55 BSTLiverpool stars at the World Cup so far Alexander Isak - 1G, 2AVirgil van Dijk - 1GRyan Gravenberch - 2AFlorian Wirtz - 1AAlexander Isak poses for a photograph with the Superior Player of the Match award after the team's victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Sweden and Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium on June 14, 2026(Image: Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today14:25 BSTJurgen Klopp apologyLiverpool legend Jurgen Klopp caused quite a stir on German television recently.Discussing the national side's team selection, Klopp said it was good that Julian Nagelsmann was "still" in charge of Germany.That was interpreted by some as a suggestion that his job is under pressure — with Klopp, of course, linked with taking over."I could have punched myself in the face for that," Klopp later explained. But I think I have said enough already on that."Koki Ogawa outjumped Van Dijk to score the equalizer(Image: Getty)Today11:50 BSTTrent Alexander-Arnold backed by Real Madrid legendFormer Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has backed the ex-Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold to be a success at the Bernabeu."I think Trent is one of the best full-backs in the world, and we're lucky to have him at Real Madrid," Casillas told Stake."It's always tough to adjust to a new team, a new city and new teammates... but I'm sure we'll start to see the best of Trent next season."Trent Alexander-Arnold had a mixed first season at Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Today11:20 BSTIvory Coast manager responds to Yan Diomande speculationIvory Coast boss Emerse Fae joked that he's been told Yan Diomande is "about to sign for Liverpool" after their 1-0 World Cup win over Ecuador.Diomande starred for his country in Philadelphia, with Manchester United winger Amad Diallo netting a late winner."When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me (Diomande) was about to sign with PSG," Fae said.

"Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!"I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career. He's very talented, but beyond the talent, he's very young and he'll improve."Yan Diomande in action against Ecuador(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Today10:50 BSTJapan unveils Wataru Endo tribute Japan's players held up an Endo jersey at the final whistle of their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands yesterday, in tribute to their captain.He had to withdraw from the World Cup just hours before it kicked off last week because of injury.

There are many of us who are World Cup debutants, and to be able to debut in this way is a bit surreal, actually."Alexander Isak and Mattias Svanberg of Sweden celebrate during their 5-1 win over Tunisia at the World Cup.(Image: Alejandro Espino/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Today08:50 BSTVirgil van Dijk slammed The Dutch media and pundits are notoriously hard to impress, but former midfielder Rafael van der Vaart was particularly harsh on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk yesterday."I have to be honest: I was quite shocked by Van Dijk," the former Netherlands, Real Madrid and Tottenham man said in the NOS studio at the half-time break."With him, I thought: that doesn’t look good. I hope he starts turning a bit faster during the tournament."Virgil van Dijk before the Netherlands drew with Japan at the World Cup.(Image: Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today08:20 BSTWho is Ayyoub Bouaddi?If you tuned into Brazil vs Morocco a couple of days ago, you will have spotted the brilliant Ayyoub Bouaddi at the base of the African side's midfield.Since then, claims that Liverpool has held talks for the 18-year-old have emerged.