Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Yan Diomande hint, Bradley Barcola latest, Felix Nmecha move
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It doesn't happen all the time, it's only every four years, so I am making the most of it and for the rest, we'll see."Yan Diomande during an Ivory Coast game at the World Cup.(Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Today09:20 BSTFelix Nmecha linkedLiverpool and Manchester United, according to TEAMtalk, are trying to sign Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha with the German 'open' to exiting the Bundesliga outfit.Nmecha, valued at around $69 million (£52 million), has been impressing with Germany at the World Cup, so it was only a matter of time before England's two biggest sides were suggested as possible destinations.He was previously at Manchester City, but went to the Bundesliga to get regular game time and is now 25.Felix Nmecha plays for Germany at the World Cup.(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Today08:50 BSTCody Gakpo flyingCody Gakpo may have struggled for Liverpool in the season just gone, but he is off to a flyer at the World Cup. Safe to say he’s getting back to his best."Alexander Isak during the Netherlands vs Sweden at the World Cup.(Image: Lars Baron/Getty Images)20th Jun19:16 BSTCody Gakpo scores again!The Netherlands are 4-0 up now and Cody Gakpo has scored again!
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)20th Jun18:45 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)20th Jun18:10 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. He is very highly rated, but Jose Mourinho would be willing to let him leave.In that case, the suggestion is that Inter could move on from Curtis Jones and sign Paz instead, even though the Argentine would be more expensive.Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai during Liverpool's Premier League draw with Brentford(Image: (Jack Thomas/Getty Images))20th Jun16:54 BSTNetherlands and Sweden line-ups confirmed Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander Isak all start for their nations as the Netherlands take on Sweden at the World Cup.It's a heavyweight clash, with the Dutch in need of the points after failing to beat Japan on matchday one.
FC Köln during a Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen.(Image: Jurgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)20th Jun14:29 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))20th Jun13:46 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)20th Jun13:17 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)20th Jun12:34 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)20th Jun11:50 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.