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Today17:44 BSTVan Dijk 'willing' to speak to MilanVirgil van Dijk is "willing" to speak to AC Milan about a transfer this summer, according to Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti (as per MilanNews).The Liverpool captain has been linked with a move to the San Siro, with Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed to have identified him as a target.Van Dijk is said to be "intrigued" by the possibility of joining the Serie A club, with Milan apparently willing to pay Liverpool $34 million (€30M) or $46 million (€40M).(Image: Getty Images)Today17:00 BSTLeipzig star 'not untouchable'RB Leipzig could be convinced to sell Antonio Nusa this summer, with the winger not considered untouchable, according to Sky Germany's Philipp Hinze.Liverpool has been linked with the Norway international, who scored in his country's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, sending his club teammate Yan Diomande out of the tournament.Leipzig would prefer to keep Nusa, but has set an asking price of around $69 million (€60M), with the club needing to make a major sale for financial reasons, despite being determined to keep Diomande.Antonio Nusa of Norway celebrates after scoring against Sweden(Image: 2026 Mateusz Slodkowski)Today16:12 BSTVirgil van Dijk targeted by AC MilanVirgil van Dijk is reportedly a target for AC Milan this summer.According to reports in Italy from La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan is plotting an ambitious move to try and sign the Liverpool skipper.Having appointed former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim following a disastrous end to the 2025/26 campaign, which saw AC Milan miss out on the Champions League, the Italian side has been active in the transfer market.They recently signed Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos for $80 million to spearhead a major rebuild, and they reportedly want Van Dijk to be part of it.(Image: ANP)Today14:54 BSTLuca Stephenson departure confirmedLiverpool has confirmed that Luca Stephenson has completed his permanent move to Bolton Wanderers.The 22-year-old's transfer has been finalized today, with Stephenson now joining the Trotters.In a statement, Liverpool said: "Everyone at LFC wishes Luca the best of luck for the future."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday13:23 BSTMidfielder departureLiverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson is edging closer to leaving the club, with a switch to Bolton nearly finalized.The 22-year-old is entering the final year of his Anfield contract and has spent the previous two seasons on loan at Dundee United.Stephenson — who arrived at Liverpool's academy in 2018 from Sunderland — is yet to feature for the Reds' senior side despite being part of the first-team squad for their past two pre-season campaigns.Stephenson's transfer to Bolton is expected to cost the Championship club £700,000 (just under $1 million). However, it now looks as though this summer will be his final transfer window in charge of Liverpool's recruitment, with him expected to follow Francis to Al-Hilal.Earlier this year, it was reported that Hughes, who oversaw Liverpool's huge spending spree last summer, had been identified by the Saudi Pro League side as a target to join their technical team.According to The Athletic, the club is currently working under the assumption that Hughes will join Francis, his former teammate at Bournemouth, who is currently in charge of recruitment at Al-Hilal.Read the full story here...Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes.(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)Today09:49 BSTIraola's backroom staff confirmedAndoni Iraola's Liverpool backroom staff has been confirmed after it was reported several of his former Bournemouth colleagues will join him on Merseyside.Paul Joyce of The Times reports Iraola's backroom team will include former Bournemouth assistant coach Tommy Elphick, set-piece coach Shaun Cooper, analyst Tom Webber and fitness coach Pablo de la Torre.Joyce wrote: "Andoni Iraola backroom staff at Liverpool now in place.

(Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)1st Jul19:14 BSTBarcola contactLiverpool has made fresh contact with Bradley Barcola's camp over a possible deal to sign the PSG winger this summer, reports TeamTalk.It's claimed that the Frenchman is part of a six-man shortlist for the Reds, who are looking to improve their wide options.Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)1st Jul18:03 BSTTransfer talksFederico Chiesa and Curtis Jones are expected to leave Liverpool this summer, but there are still some formalities to be completed before possible exits.The Athletic reports that the pair are set for showdown talks with Andoni Iraola before they can potentially leave the Reds.Curtis Jones has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)1st Jul17:16 BSTPremier League manager movesLiverpool is set to face off with a familiar face, as Nottingham Forest have dismissed Vitor Pereira, with Oliver Glasner set to take charge instead.Ben Jacobs claims the former Crystal Palace boss will make the move, with the Reds taking them on in the second game of the season in late August.(Image: Getty Images)1st Jul16:34 BSTLuka Vuskovic moveLiverpool has been linked with a potential transfer for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic this summer, but it looks like the 19-year-old will be moving elsewhere.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Croatian international is set to join Premier League rivals Brighton instead, after agreeing a deal worth over $66.4 million.Luka Vuskovic is set to join Brighton from Tottenham(Image: (Photo by Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))1st Jul16:06 BSTDouble deal agreedWhile Liverpool is still pushing for new signings on the player front, the club has made some progress in giving Andoni Iraola a much-welcomed boost to his coaching staff.The Telegraph reports that the head coach will be joined by Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, after agreeing a deal with AFC Bournemouth to reunite the trio.Andoni Iraola has been boosted with a deal agreed for two of his coaches to join him at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images))1st Jul15:36 BSTInce on SlotFormer Liverpool captain Paul Ince has criticized his old club over the way it treated Arne Slot.Slot was fired as Liverpool's head coach in May."I do feel for Slot," he said. I think he will make the step to the Premier League – a league he’s a big fan of – but if it’s Liverpool, I have doubts.(Image: Getty Images)1st Jul10:12 BSTJeremy Jacquet unveiledLiverpool has officially unveiled Jeremy Jacquet, with the defender completing his move from Rennes today after an $80M (£60M) deal was agreed back in January.Speaking for the first time as a Liverpool player, Jacquet said:I feel really good, the first impressions are good and I am very happy to start here.I am very happy.

A club like Liverpool, it’s a big dream for me.(Image: SIMON WOHLFAHRT, AFP via Getty Images)1st Jul09:29 BSTAlexander Isak to Barcelona truthAlexander Isak is being linked with Barcelona - although there doesn't actually seem to be any evidence backing up the report from Spain.Mundo Deportivo cites a report from the Daily Mail as it claims that Barca has been watching the Liverpool striker at this year's World Cup. In any case, there's absolutely no way Liverpool would consider selling a striker it broke the Premier League transfer record for just under 12 months ago.(Image: © 2026 SOPA Images)1st Jul08:49 BSTInter chief throws Jones deal into doubtInter Milan CEO Piero Ausilio has admitted there is a "big gap" between his club and Liverpool in their valuations of Curtis Jones.Speaking this week at an event marking the opening of the transfer window in Italy, Ausilio said of Inter's pursuit of the midfielder:I never denied our interest in this player, we had also tried for him in January, but I must also be equally honest here and say he’s a player with characteristics we’d like, but at this moment there is a big gap between our valuation and that of Liverpool.Seeing as he is a Liverpool player, they have every right to ask what they want, but we too have the right to say if we accept or not.