Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola talks, Cody Gakpo exit, Ayyoub Bouaddi agreement

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If he [Iraola] wants to play right-back, I will play right back."Read more on Dominik Szoboszlai's position claim.Dominik Szoboszlai has outlined a weak area for Liverpool after facing Leeds United(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Today14:05 BSTYan Diomande updateThe Yan Diomande saga has continued to rumble on over the summer, as the former Liverpool target is still waiting on his move to Real Madrid.While the wait continues, RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schafer commented on the move to Sky Germany and said: "It’s clear that some so-called transfer experts reported a few days ago that the deal was done or gave it the ‘here we go.’ That’s simply not the case. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Today11:03 BSTDominik Szoboszlai concernLiverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has made it clear that the team must improve at defending set-pieces, following a 4-2 defeat to Leeds United in preseason.The Reds conceded from two long throw-ins against the Whites, bringing up a familiar problem that the team faced under Arne Slot.Read more on Szoboszlai's Liverpool set-piece claim.Dominik Szoboszlai has outlined a weak area for Liverpool after facing Leeds United(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Today10:33 BSTLiverpool loan exitsSeveral Liverpool youngsters could leave the club this summer, with loan exits being lined up by several teams, according to the Daily Mail.Left-back Calum Scanlon is being eyed up by Cardiff City in the Championship, after an impressive preseason campaign, while Keyrol Figueroa and Wellity Lucky are expected to make a move too.Today10:03 BSTHugo Ekitike injury updateLiverpool has been handed a clear positive injury boost with Hugo Ekitike, as the star was spotted walking without his crutches after his side's defeat to Leeds in preseason.The striker is still battling back from an Achilles injury issue, which will keep him out of action for the first half of the coming season.Read more on Hugo Ekitike's injury.Hugo Ekitike is making a recovery from an Achilles injury at Liverpool over the summer(Image: (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))Today09:32 BSTGakpo stanceLiverpool has no interest in selling Cody Gakpo this summer, reports the Daily Mail, as Tottenham ramps up an approach for the winger.It's claimed that the stance will only change if a "huge sum" of money was offered to the Reds, which could transform the club's transfer plans.Cody Gakpo continues to be linked with a transfer to Tottenham in the transfer window(Image: (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))Today09:01 BSTLeeds friendly recapLiverpool faced off with Leeds United on Sunday in the third and final friendly of the club's preseason tour of America.While it started well, with the Reds taking a two-goal lead, a second half fight back from the opposition saw Andoni Iraola's side fall to a 4-2 defeat.Read our Liverpool vs Leeds player ratings here.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during the pre-season friendly against Leeds in Chicago.(Image: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP via Getty Images)Today08:31 BSTCody Gakpo latestCody Gakpo continues to be linked with a transfer to Tottenham, as Fabrizio Romano reveals that the North London club is ramping up efforts to sign the winger.It's claimed that talks will enter a key stage soon, with Liverpool's intentions and price set to play a huge part in whether the Dutch international can stay or leave.Cody Gakpo has been linked with a Liverpool transfer exit(Image: (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))Today08:01 BSTBradley Barcola latestFabrizio Romano has revealed that new contact will be made between Liverpool and PSG this week to get a deal for Bradley Barcola moving in the right direction.Speaking on his YouTube, he said: "Next week, new contacts [will be] prepared between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola.

While he did face defensive pressure this time, he headed the ball off the bar and into the net.Leeds are 4-2 ahead with just four minutes of the 90 remaining.2nd Aug22:52 BSTAnother change for LiverpoolJust one substitution for Liverpool this time, as Jeremie Frimpong makes way for youngster Calum Scanlon.2nd Aug22:50 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-3 LeedsLiverpool is all over the place in this second half, and Leeds has taken full advantage.Just seconds after Calvert-Lewin's goal, Sean Longstaff has now handed Leeds its first lead of the game.More poor defending allowed a weak pass to trickle across the Liverpool box, and Longstaff's scuffed finish still managed to squeeze past Giorgi Mamardashvili. It's a game of two halves for a reason, but can Liverpool respond?2nd Aug22:47 BSTGOAL - Liverpool 2-2 LeedsFormer Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has tied the game for Leeds United, with Liverpool unable to deal with a Route One approach.Leeds caught Liverpool off guard after the substitutions were made, with a long throw into the box.

The American slotted his effort under Mamardashvili, and it's game on.2nd Aug22:22 BSTSecond half begins, Liverpool make four changesThe second half is finally underway in Chicago, following an unexpected delay which saw Leeds United take longer than expected to return to the field.Liverpool's players were seen juggling the ball on the field to fill the time, but play has resumed.At the break, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola announced four changes.ON - Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Lewis Koumas, Federico ChiesaOFF - Trey Nyoni, Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha, Alexander Isak2nd Aug21:59 BSTLiverpool leads at the breakIt's been pretty comfortable for Liverpool through 45 minutes, with Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz scoring the goals.Leeds has had some chances, forcing two saves out of Giorgi Mamardashvili, but Liverpool ended the first half strong.Several changes are expected at the break and as the game approaches the 60-minute mark.2nd Aug21:49 BSTGOAL! His pass found Wirtz inside the penalty area, and the midfielder kept his finish low to beat Leeds goalkeeper Alex Cairns.It's been a positive performance by Liverpool so far, with Alexander Isak and Wirtz looking good on their first preseason appearance of this summer.2nd Aug21:34 BSTLeeds go close!Liverpool has been pressing for a second goal, but has just been reminded by Leeds United that they are still in the contest.Leeds has seen more of the ball, but Liverpool has looked more dangerous in the final third.