Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Major Bradley Barcola update, Yan Diomande deal, Atletico 'offer'

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It is added that Barcola was previously valued at around £75m last summer.Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)Today07:54 BSTYan Diomande dealReal Madrid have agreed a deal in principle to sign Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande.RB Leipzig had been holding out for a fee in the region of £100m to part ways with the 19-year-old winger. The Italian winger has delivered his thoughts as he looks to impress new boss Andoni Iraola."Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool," Chiesa said.

But I don’t care, I am trying to do my best for this new manager.”Read the full story hereFederico Chiesa has spoken about his future(Image: Andrew J. I am doing the best I can to have a chance here.

That might explain recent claims that PSG's Bradley Barcola is now Liverpool's top target this summer.You can read more HERE.Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))26th Jul15:47 BSTPSG ready fresh Akliouche offerParis Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to submit a fourth bid for Monaco sensation Maghnes Akliouche.The 24-year-old, who has been heavily linked as a target for Liverpool this summer, has already been the subject of three offers from the Parc des Princes.However, PSG's biggest bid for the playmaker thus far was only worth around £34million, while Les Monegasques are holding out for closer to £60m.L'Equipe has reported Les Parisiens will come back with a revised offer, though there's still a gulf between their latest attempt and Monaco's valuation of the player.Maghnes Akliouche has been linked with a move to Liverpool as the club assess wide targets(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)26th Jul15:16 BSTBarcola rejected Chelsea transferLiverpool won't be the first Premier League superpower to make a serious attempt on Bradley Barcola this summer.That's after Le Parisien reported the 23-year-old has already turned down an approach from Chelsea.Barcola, 23, is currently the talk of the town after it emerged this weekend he has no plans to pen a new contract with PSG despite their offer to reopen talks.It could bode well for the Reds that Barcola has already snubbed the prospect of a move to west London, suggesting it's not just any Premier League destination he's after if he did make the switch to England.(Image: Getty Images)26th Jul14:44 BSTLiverpool 'make contact' for Juventus starTuttosport and Calciomercato have each reported Liverpool are in contact with the representatives of Juventus and Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao.The 23-year-old is viewed as an alternative to the likes of Bradley Barcola or Yan Diomande and would cost significantly less.At least half as much, in fact, given reports indicate Liverpool would need to raise an offer of around £42million to sign the speedster.Conceicao only made the move to Turin permanent last summer after impressing on loan for the Bianconeri.Francisco Conceicao has been linked with the Reds(Image: Juventus FC via Getty Images)26th Jul14:19 BSTLiverpool 'open Rayan talks'Liverpool's pursuit of a new right winger has seen them turn to Bournemouth's Rayan in a more official capacity.The Standard reported the Reds are now in contact with the Cherries over a move for the Brazil international.Bournemouth are in a privileged position given it's been just six months since Rayan joined from Vasco da Gama in a move potentially worth £30million.The south-coast club stands to make a huge profit on that sum considering the 19-year-old has a £130m release clause in his contract.However, Liverpool will hope to find an agreeable middle ground for less than that figure.(Image: Getty Images)26th Jul13:51 BSTLiverpool ramp up Acheampong interestLiverpool are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong after Joe Gomez's latest injury.Fresh reinforcements were already considered necessary at right-back and in central defence this summer.However, Gomez's injury in Saturday's pre-season opener against Sunderland was a stark reminder of the need for depth.TEAMtalk has reported Acheampong is considered an ideal fit given his ability to play at both right-back and centre-back.However, new Chelsea chief Xabi Alonso has supposedly ruled Acheampong off limits as he considers him a future cornerstone of the Blues defence.Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt's Nnamdi Collins and RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida as alternatives capable of fulfilling similar roles in defence.(Image: Getty Images)26th Jul13:15 BSTLiverpool 'lead Barcola race'Fabrizio Romano has reiterated Liverpool are "leading the race" for Bradley Barcola following the latest developments.It's emerged Barcola has turned down the chance for talks over a new contract at PSG.And that has only strengthened Liverpool's position as they hunt one of the hottest prospects being linked with the club this summer.Romano wrote on X: "Liverpool have been leading the race for Bradley Barcola since April — and they are working on the deal. Liverpool, waiting for PSG indications on price/details."PSG say Bradley Barcola is not for sale(Image: AP)26th Jul12:48 BSTNdukwe sidelined for the seasonIn another blow to Liverpool's defensive ranks, it's emerged new signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe can't play for Liverpool this season.UK laws mean the teenager won't be able to secure a work permit in order to represent the Reds' senior team this term.That means the Austrian centre-back, who replaced the injured Joe Gomez in Saturday's friendly win over Sunderland, will either have to bed in among the club's youth or find a loan outside of England.New Liverpool signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe(Image: Thomas Pichler/SEPA.Media /Getty Images)26th Jul12:17 BSTSalah 'close' to completing transferMohamed Salah is reportedly homing in on a move to Turkish club Besiktas.The Liverpool icon was widely expected to join a team in Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Anfield one year ahead of schedule this summer.However, reports in Turkey suggest he'll sign with Istanbul side Besiktas instead.The winger is purportedly due to sign terms with the club, who are also alleged to be nearing a deal for his former Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez.Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)26th Jul11:46 BSTBarcola rejects PSG contract talksBradley Barcola has given Liverpool a major lift after snubbing contract talks with PSG.The France winger is in the final two years of his contract at the Parc des Princes but seemingly will not pen a new deal this summer.L'Equipe reported Barcola has turned down the chance to extend his terms, which will give Liverpool fresh hope of bagging his signature.The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Anfield as a Yan Diomande alternative and would be expected to cost north of £85million.(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)26th Jul11:15 BSTLiverpool open to loaning £29m manReports are escalating concerning Giorgi Mamardashvili's future at Anfield and the club's plans for him.It's emerged the Georgian could be made available for loan after the Reds received some assurance over Alisson Becker's situation.Alisson was the subject of interest from Juventus earlier this summer before that move was ruled out following the Italian club's failure to interest Liverpool with a low-ball offer.Mamardashvili could be bound for Serie A himself, however, with several clubs in Italy's top flight said to be interested in the former Valencia stopper.The case for a Mamardashvili loan has been strengthened after Freddie Woodman recently signed a new contract at Anfield, while Vitezslav Jaros could be deemed ready for the role of deputy after returning from last term's loan at Ajax.Mamardashvili's game time has been limited(Image: DeFodi Images, DeFodi Images via Getty Images)26th Jul10:49 BSTReds' next pre-season testWith positives and negatives to take from Saturday's win over Sunderland, Liverpool only have a couple of days before their next pre-season task.The Reds take on Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday evening, with kick-off set for 12.30am UK time (Thursday morning).Federico Chiesa will look to keep proving his value to new boss Andoni Iraola, as will Lewis Koumas and Kieran Morrison following their goals against the Black Cats.Joe Gomez won't be involved following his unfortunate injury this weekend, however, giving Iraola a headache in defence considering new signing Jeremy Jacquet is also set to sit this one out.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola during a press conference.(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)