Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bradley Barcola contact, Chelsea build-up

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Today could be the day that Liverpool finally qualifies for the Champions League as the Reds take on Chelsea at Anfield later.A win for Arne Slot's side against the manager-less Blues would take them out of reach of all the chasing sides in the race for the top five apart from Bournemouth. With the Cherries playing later against Fulham, there is the chance for Marco Silva's team to do Liverpool a big favor though.As a dismal season draws to an end, that would be a huge boost ahead of what is set to be another big summer, with yet more upheaval likely at Anfield.Club legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are already confirmed to be leaving, while there is plenty of speculation around the future of goalkeeper Alisson Becker.And although there is unlikely to be the same sort of spending spree we saw last summer, there's no doubt - based on this season's performances - that the Reds will need to keep themselves busy in the transfer window.Already, plenty of names are being linked with a switch to Liverpool, and there is fresh speculation linking Bradley Barcola with a move to Anfield.Follow the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors in our live blog below, where we will also be building up to today's game against Chelsea...