Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Victor Munoz deal, Said El Mala interest, Darwin Nunez stance

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I think he can be a superstar like Yamal."Those guys, I remember in 2006, Franck Ribery, I found out about him only a few months before joining the camp and he shone in that World Cup with his brilliance and his innocence. I love that."Yan Diomande during the FIFA World Cup game between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.(Image: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)Today14:37 BSTNew winger targetsLiverpool's move for Munoz will be followed up by another winger signing, as Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola remain heavily linked with a switch.However, Ben Jacobs adds that Koln's Said El Mala, Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo are all other options on the shortlist.Said El Mala has seven goals and two assists in the Bundesliga this season.(Image: Getty Images)Today13:26 BSTMidfield interestLiverpool has reignited interest in a move for Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, according to Corriere dello Sport.It comes as the Reds continue to look through the market for new options in the central ranks, with links to Alex Scott and Adam Wharton emerging.Thuram is another target Liverpool are looking at(Image: sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Today12:30 BSTAcademy exitLiverpool is set to lose academy striker Vincent Joseph, according to Pete O'Rourke.The 16-year-old forward, who represents England at youth level, has agreed a scholarship deal with rivals Manchester United.Today11:57 BSTLiverpool wants Adam WhartonAs talks ramp up for some additions in the forward lines, the midfield could be the next area of consideration.According to TeamTalk, Liverpool is intesifying interest in Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton this summer, and will be willing to offer over $92.6 million for the England international.Wharton helped Crystal Palace win the Conference League(Image: Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)Today10:42 BSTKonate announcedIt's been known for some time now, but Real Madrid has finally announced the signing of Ibrahima Konate.The defender joins as a free agent from Liverpool, and has signed a four-year contract until 2030 with the Spanish giants.(Image: Getty Images)Today10:09 BSTBradley Barcola battleLiverpool's rivals Arsenal are set to battle it out with the Reds for the signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG this summer.The Independent claims that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has told his higher-ups to make a bid for the French forward, in an attempt to lure him to North London.Liverpool is also in the mix for Barcola, who has entered the final two years of his contract in the French capital.Bradley Barcola celebrates after scoring a goal for France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)Today09:14 BSTVictor Munoz buy-back clauseSome reports from Spain have claimed that Victor Munoz could have a buy-back clause for Real Madrid, not Osasuna, in his switch to Liverpool.However, Fabrizio Romano has clarified that won't be the case for the winger.

He's been tipped as an option for the Reds, of course."As an Aston Villa fan, I would drive to Bournemouth, pick Alex Scott up, and drive him back to Villa Park," Collymore told TeamTalk."When you see modern footballers with their lateral movement, there are few players who can do what he does, especially getting out of tight spaces."There’s no doubt about his ability, and that was shown in his involvement with the England squad during the friendlies."Mateus Fernandes of West Ham and Alex Scott of Bournemouth could both move on this summer.(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)17th Jun21:19 BSTJordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp reunite Liverpool legends Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp reunited at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington before England vs Croatia earlier.Jordan Henderson and Jurgen Klopp reunite at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington before England vs Croatia.(Image: Reach PLC)17th Jun20:50 BSTYan Diomande's touching tribute to his sisterLiverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has revealed a touching story about him wearing a Manchester United jersey as a child as part of a heartfelt letter penned to his sister, who died at the age of 15.Writing for the Players' Tribune, Diomande penned an emotional tribute to his younger sibling, Roxane, in which he recalls their childhood together, and various failed trials at clubs including Bournemouth, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.Roxane, he explains, passed away a few weeks into his time with Leganes in Spain, where he impressed before moving to RB Leipzig a year ago."Remember when somebody bought me a fake United jersey, and I wrote Ronaldo 7 onthe back with the black marker?" Diomande wrote. So coming back to Liverpool is a clean slate for him to go and then try and find his feet again, because he's a fantastic player."He's shown it with the youth national team, he's shown it at times with Liverpool, popped up at crucial moments and scoring goals."So he's got the ability there.

That's the thing that Harvey's got to look at."Harvey Elliott struggled for game time at Aston Villa(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)17th Jun17:48 BSTAlex Scott a good target Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has backed Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as a good signing for the Reds this summer."I think I see Alex Scott being the one for midfield," Emile Heskey told Liverpool.com on behalf of Live Football Tickets."Adam Wharton would be another good one. We haven't been solid for a while."Andoni Iraola could reunite with Alex Scott at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))17th Jun17:26 BSTAlexis Mac Allister loves Lionel Messi Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister played the full game for Argentina as they beat Algeria 3-0 at the World Cup, and he was asked — inevitably — about Lionel Messi at the final whistle."There are no words left to describe it," Mac Allister told DAZN."If anyone thought that this team was better off without Lio, today it became clear that Lio is the most important of all and we have to build a team around him, where he feels comfortable."I think we're doing that today and the important thing is that he is doing well, that he's happy, and scoring goals."Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after Lionel Messi's first goal for Argentina against Algeria.(Image: Fernando Leon/ISI Photos via Getty Images)17th Jun16:56 BSTLiverpool needs a John McGinnLiverpool legend Phil Thompson has suggested the Reds need a player like Scotland's John McGinn in midfield to make them more physical."McGinn is a player everyone needs," he told Boyle Sports.