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He was much better when he had to fight for his spot alongside Luis Diaz.Cody Gakpo during the World Cup game between the Netherlands and Sweden.(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)Today18:45 BSTAdam Wharton 'talks' Liverpool has held talks with Adam Wharton about a potential summer transfer move, according to TeamTalk.Manchester United and Tottenham are also said to be keen on the England international, who was left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad for the World Cup.Wharton helped Crystal Palace win the Conference League(Image: Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)Today18:10 BSTYan Diomande verdict Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig, of course, is a leading target for Liverpool this summer, with the Reds having made clear to his current employer that they would be willing to offer a package approaching €100 million ($115 million/£85 million)."Diomande is one of those wingers that it looks to me like his first instinct is to take on his man," Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith told Liverpool.com this week."And there aren't so many of that type of player around these days. FC Köln during a Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen.(Image: Jurgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)Today14:29 BSTVan de Ven move ruled outFabrizio Romano has ruled out a move from Liverpool for Micky van de Ven, despite plenty of speculation around the Tottenham defender.It's claimed that neither Liverpool nor Barcelona are planning on making a move for the Netherlands international.Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is said to want him to stay in north London, with no exit being planned.Micky van de Ven has been ruled out of a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images))Today13:46 BSTWorld Cup stars in actionIt's a bumper day for Liverpool players at the World Cup, with five of the Reds' stars potentially in action today - as well as one potential new signing.The action starts with the Netherlands taking on Sweden, which could see Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo all facing Alexander Isak.

That one starts at 9pm UK time - that's 4pm Eastern and 1pm Pacific Time for fans Stateside.Jan Paul van Hecke, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands.(Image: ANP via Getty Images)Today13:17 BSTNewcastle 'eyeing Munoz revenge' with GakpoNewcastle could be eyeing up revenge after Liverpool hijacked its move for Victor Munoz, with Caught Offside claiming that Cody Gakpo has been listed as a possible alternative.Tottenham has also been linked with the Netherlands international, although it's suggested that Newcastle has been "hovering" and could now accelerate its interest after missing out on Munoz.The Magpies are also said to have Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli in mind, with talks already said to have taken place with Arsenal.(Image: Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)Today12:34 BSTSummerville on the moveCrysencio Summerville is set to leave West Ham this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The winger has been linked with Liverpool following the Hammers' relegation, and "several" clubs are said to be interested.Manchester United has apparently been informed on the price and added his name to its shorlist, while PSG is also said to be interested, although that depends on the futures of Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande.Crysencio Summerville doesn't know where he will be playing his club football next season(Image: ANP/Shutterstock)Today11:50 BSTSchlotterbeck blowNico Schlotterbeck prefers a move to Real Madrid over Liverpool this summer, according to Spanish outlet El Debate.The Borussia Dortmund signed a new contract with the German club earlier this year, although a release clause has been included which would allow Schlotterbeck to leave the club for a fee between $58M and $70M.While Schlotterbeck has been linked with Liverpool for some time, this latest report claims he wants a move to the Bernabeu. I'm just here focusing on the World Cup.Yasin Ayari has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))Today09:12 BSTPSG waiting for Diomande green lightParis Saint-Germain will be ready to pounce for Yan Diomande if it gets the green light from the player, David Ornstein has told The Athletic FC podcast.Although Liverpool is still said to be leading the way in negotiations for the winger, PSG is still in the running for his signature, and Ornstein has confirmed the European champions do want Diomande.They won't approach RB Leipzig though unless the 19-year-old tells them that he wants a move to Paris.

Should they get that indication, then they will try and structure a deal.Yan Diomande continues to be linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images))Today08:36 BSTThuram interest 'reignited'Liverpool could battle with Manchester United for the signing of Khephren Thuram from Juventus this summer, with Corriere dello Sport claiming the Reds have reignited their interest in the midfielder.Thuram has been linked with a move to Anfield previously, and there were strong rumors that he was heading to Merseyside while he was at his previous club Nice.It's claimed that Jurgen Klopp was keen on his signing, although the move never materialized. With Liverpool likely to be in the market for a midfielder this summer though, it's suggested that Thuram is being looked at again, although United is also interested.Khephren Thuram of Juventus(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)Today07:59 BSTLiverpool and Barcelona scouting Australia wonderkidLiverpool is among the clubs scouting Australia international Lucas Herrington, according to The Athletic.The 18-year-old is in his country's squad for this summer's World Cup, and he is claimed to have been attracting interest from some of Europe's top clubs.