Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admission
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Slot may well address the club’s transfer plans today, as well as the latest injury news and more ahead of Friday’s trip to Villa.Follow all the latest transfer news and rumors, as well as Arne Slot’s press conference from the AXA Training Centre, with our live updates below.Today09:27 BSTSlot press conference endsThat's it from Arne Slot for now - we'll bring you more reaction from him throughout the day, and we'll also be turning our attention to the latest transfer news and rumors, so stick with us!Today09:20 BSTSlot on whether he will be manager next seasonI don't think I decide that alone.I am contracted to this club, all the talks we have, so yeah, that is my take on it. Not for me to answer but it's always a pity when a player like that doesn't play a lot.He is contracted to us so he will be with us at the start of next season.Today09:17 BSTSlot on Konate's futureIf there is a resolution then we will tell the world.
He has been a very influential player for this club.Today09:14 BSTSlot on his team's moodWe wanted to beat Chelsea, would have qualified for Champions League, we tried to the last second. We go to Villa, a very good team this season, we have to try to win.Today09:13 BSTSlot on Alisson's futureBoring...same old answer.
We'll see where he is tomorrow, if he's ready or if he has to train with us for one more week.Florian, let's see how fit he is tomorrow. He's on antibiotics, so we'll see if he's ready to play tomorrow.Today09:00 BSTHere's SlotThe Liverpool head coach takes his seat, and the press conference gets underway...Today08:55 BSTFive-minute warningArne Slot should be with us in around five minutes - stick with us for all of the latest from the Liverpool head coach ahead of tomorrow's game against Aston Villa...Today08:30 BSTAlisson injury and transfer latestArne Slot should also give an update on Alisson Becker's fitness ahead of Liverpool's game against Aston Villa.The goalkeeper had been expected to return from injury this month, although Freddie Woodman and Giorgi Mamardashvili have had to continue deputizing for him in his absence.There is growing speculation about Alisson's future at the moment, with Brazlian outlet Globo Esporte claiming that he is in "advanced negotiations" to join Juventus this summer - Slot may well address those rumors as well...Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Today08:01 BSTDiomande 'motivated' by Liverpool linksYan Diomande has addressed the rumors linking him with a transfer to Liverpool this summer, and admitted he's using the speculation as motivation.Speaking to reporters (via GOAL), he said:You gonna be happy and motivate to do more.