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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated just nowLiverpool news and transfers live as Yan Diomande remains a priority target, Bradley Barcola could become an option, and Mateus Fernandes is the subject of an inquiryYan Diomande representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Updated 11:20, 24 Jun 2026Liverpool confirmed the arrival of Spanish winger Victor Munoz last week, but there is more work to be done in the market over the course of the next month or so.The capture of the former Osasuna man took everyone by surprise, with the Reds hijacking Newcastle's attempts to secure his services in a deal worth $46 million (£35 million).Following on from that move, the Reds remain in hot pursuit of the Ivory Coast star, Yan Diomande, and are stepping up their interest in the Bundesliga forward.It is understood that Liverpool has made it clear to RB Leipzig that it would be willing to do a deal worth around $115 million (€100 million), although the indications are that figure won't be enough.Diomande is not the only teenager Liverpool appears to have its eye on at this summer's World Cup, either, with Ayyoub Bouaddi of Morocco supposedly admired too, while Mateus Fernandes, the West Ham midfielder, is another name on the rumor mill.Follow the latest updates in our live blog below. We'll bring you all the latest gossip and much more.Today10:47 BSTCamavinga contactLiverpool has made contact with Real Madrid over a move for Eduardo Camavinga, according to Spanish outlet Sport.Camavinga is claimed to already be out of favor under the returning Jose Mourinho, with Real said to be putting him up for sale.Manchester United, Chelsea and Juventus are also suggested as possible destinations, with the French international valued at around $68M (€60m).Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly available this summer(Image: Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today10:09 BSTRB Leipzig names Diomande asking priceLiverpool has been told how much it could cost to land Yan Diomande's signature this summer as the club weighs up a second offer.The Athletic claims that RB Leipzig would consider a higher bid in excess of $148 million (€130M), having rejected the Reds' first offer of around $115 million (€100M).The 19-year-old remains Liverpool's primary target this summer, although the Reds are said to have drawn up a list of potential alternatives should an agreement not be reached with Leipzig, which includes Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Cologne’s Said El Mala.Ivory Coast and RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today09:31 BSTDiomande alternatives could be hijackedNewcastle is tracking two of the players Liverpool is eyeing up as alternatives to Yan Diomande, according to The Athletic.Cologne's Said El Mala and Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo have both been names as options should the Reds not get a deal over the line for Diomande, but both are also said to be attracting the attention of the Magpies.Liverpool of course hijacked Newcastle's attempts to sign Victor Munoz last week, and this could be a way for the St James' Park club to get some revenge.COLOGNE, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Said El Mala of 1.FC Koln celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between 1.

The club’s football advizor Luis Campos is said to have consulted with both Leipzig and Diomande, but has turned down the chance to sign him.Leipzig’s asking price is claimed to exceed PSG’s budget, with the Ligue 1 champions refusing to get involved in a bidding war.What’s more, it’s claimed that Liverpool has reached an agreement with Diomande’s representatives, and all that remains is to agree a fee with Leipzig.Liverpool is in hot pursuit of Yan Diomande this summer(Image: Getty Images)Today07:42 BSTMateus Fernandes callLiverpool contacted West Ham about Mateus Fernandes two weeks ago, Fabrizio Romano has told Born 'N Red.It's claimed that the Reds made the call to get to the bottom of the midfielder's situation, and find out about the price and conditions of a potential deal, although they didn't follow up with a bid or official conversation.It's also said that he will cost more than $112M (£85M), which is nearly as much as Liverpool has offered for Yan Diomande. Manchester United and Tottenham are both said to be "busy" with the deal.Mateus Fernandes after a West Ham United game(Image: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Bradley Barcola stanceThe French outlet Le10 Sport has claimed that Liverpool has made fresh contact to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.The attacker scored in his country's World Cup opener last week, but wants more regular game time with his club.Barcola is said to be tempted by a move to Anfield, as he's impressed with Liverpool's project and excited about the idea of playing in the Premier League.PSG and France forward Bradley Barcola.(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Yan Diomande 'ideal' for LiverpoolFormer Liverpool striker Emile Heskey says Yan Diomande could be the perfect replacement for Luis Diaz, who was sold to Bayern Munich a year ago."He's a very, very attractive player," Heskey told Liverpool.com (on behalf of OLBG) this week.

And let's not just look at what he does going forward — he tracks back and works hard."He's super quick and direct, which is exactly what we need and what we've been missing."Yan Diomande remains Liverpool's top target this summer(Image: Getty Images)Good morningWelcome to our latest Liverpool FC live blog. (Catch up on yesterday's by clicking here).We'll have all the updates on Yan Diomande and much more, so stick with us!