Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, Mbappe alert, Gomez admission

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoLiverpool transfer news and rumors live as Xabi Alonso is linked with Chelsea, while there are sensational reports suggesting the Reds could revive their interest in Kylian MbappeXabi Alonso is being linked with Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will soon be turning its attention to the summer transfer window - although it has the small matter of securing Champions League qualification to sort out first before it can think about making any new signings.The Reds are still three points off guaranteeing a top-five finish in the Premier League, and with only two games remaining, it makes for a much nervier end to the season than many would have hoped for.The mood inside Anfield is certainly not too positive at the moment, as the boos on Saturday against Chelsea made clear.Nevertheless, Liverpool looks to be sticking by Arne Slot, with the Dutchman even going so far as to make promises about this summer and next season, having insisted that we will "100 percent" see a different team next season.With Slot seemingly staying put, that has enabled the Reds' rivals to pounce on Xabi Alonso. Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the other sides credited with an interest.Assan Ouedraogo of RB Leipzig.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today12:00 BSTJoe Gomez hints at Liverpool exitJoe Gomez has revealed he does not know what the future holds for him and failed to rule out a summer exit from Liverpool.The defender told reporters at the weekend:I think anything can happen.I don’t know is the honest answer.

All I can do is be thankful and we’ll see.Joe Gomez admitted he is not sure what the future holds for him and whether he will leave Liverpool this summerToday11:22 BSTMaghnes Akliouche 'bid'Liverpool has joined the race for Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche, according to L'Equipe.The 24-year-old looks as though he could be on the move this summer, with Monaco said to be willing to let him go. He has already been linked with a move to Manchester City, although this latest claim suggests Liverpool could look to hijack a potential deal.Contract talks between Livramento and Newcastle are said to have stalled, with his current club wanting around £70 million ($96M) for his services.(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today09:51 BSTDiomande and Barcola on radarLiverpool has assessed both Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola as it looks at signing a new winger in the summer, according to The Times.Mohamed Salah will of course be leaving Anfield at the end of the campaign, and Federico Chiesa also looks likely for an exit.

Recent reports have indicated that the latter could be keen on a move to Merseyside, having slipped down the pecking order at Paris Saint-Germain.Yan Diomande has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)Today09:03 BSTFrancisco Trincao move 'concrete'Liverpool has taken “concrete steps” to sign Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao, according to Caught Offside.The 26-year-old is claimed to be attracting interest from the Reds and Chelsea, while reports have indicated he has a €60 million ($71M) release clause in his contract.The former Barcelona star has 12 goals and 18 assists from 51 appearances for Sporting this season, and is said to be seen as a versatile attacking option who could play on the right or centrally for Liverpool.Francisco Trincao of Sporting Clube de Portugal(Image: Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)Today08:20 BSTKylian Mbappe 'alert'Football Insider is sensationally claiming that Liverpool could once again be interested in signing Kylian Mbappe.It's suggested that there is some doubt over the French superstar's future at Real Madrid amid some of the turmoil behind the scenes at the Bernabeu, with the Reds said to be among the sides keeping a close eye on matters.Don't get your hopes up though. It's claimed that Mbappe's future will be decided after Real's next manager is appointed, but the Spanish giant has no plans to entertain talks in any case.(Image: Getty Images)Today07:46 BSTXabi Alonso 'open' to Chelsea jobChelsea is exploring a deal to hire Xabi Alonso as its new manager, according to The Athletic and other outlets.It's claimed that the Blues have held talks with Alonso's representatives, and the 44-year-old is open to taking the job at Stamford Bridge.Liverpool has of course been linked with Alonso for some time now, but it looks as though the Reds' rival could beat them to the punch.Xabi Alonso could return to management with Chelsea after a short-lived Real Madrid tenure(Image: Getty Images)Today07:43 BSTWelcomeHello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the latest transfer news and rumors ahead of the summer window opening.It's not a player that is dominating the headlines at the moment though - instead, it's Xabi Alonso, with fresh reports on his future coming out yesterday, although it's not Liverpool that is after him...