Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande truth, Cody Gakpo update, Andreas Schjelderup battle

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However, Robertson's subsequent departure has left Reds skipper Virgil van Dijk without a deputy once again.There will be several options for the vacant leadership role but it remains to be seen who Iraola will place his trust in.Read the full storyAndoni Iraola faces an early key decision as Liverpool boss(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today15:14 BSTKlopp's enjoying his summerWhen an image of Luis Diaz popped up on a digital advertisement board in New York on Wednesday evening, Jurgen Klopp sensed an opportunity.Like any other ordinary football fan, the legendary former Liverpool boss wanted a picture for his social media accounts next to the Adidas advertisement of the Bayern Munich and Colombia winger.It was an act totally in-keeping with his 'Normal One' persona, which is the tagline that greets those who look up the Instagram account he launched when he left Liverpool in May 2024.Klopp's beaming, trademark smile was present as he got the picture taken before 'tagging' his former Reds player in the post with the caption: "Look who I found".Full piece on why a return to management looks further away than ever for the Liverpool legend can be found here.Jurgen Klopp stands next to an Adidas digital branding board featuring his former Liverpool player Luis Diaz at the World Cup in New York, June 24, 2026Today15:01 BSTLiverpool's transfer edge in Schjelderup battleFurther to the ECHO's earlier post regarding Andreas Schjelderup, speculation linking Liverpool with a move for the Benfica winger appears to be growing.Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing the player who worked under Jose Mourinho at Benfica last season. Many at Anfield still regard Alisson as one of the finest goalkeepers on the planet.Failing an appointment of the Brazilian, however, might Iraola be tempted to give Dominik Szoboszlai a promotion of sorts inside the group?As he enters the final two years of his deal, it's understood Szoboszlai is keen to stay on Merseyside and talks have been underway for some time between sporting director Richard Hughes and the No.8's agent, Matyas Esterhazy.Szoboszlai is settled on Merseyside, with his fiance Borka and their young daughter, and a promotion to the vice-captain would be further indication from those at Anfield that they are determined to tie the tireless midfielder down to his best years at the age of 25.With Robertson and Salah, emblems of a previous era, now out the door, a new era under Iraola is fast approaching and the next generation of Liverpool leaders needs to emerge.READ THE FULL PIECE HERE.The Hungarian went on to be named Liverpool's player of the season(Image: Getty)Today14:20 BSTChiesa's Iraola 'showdown' ahead of potential Anfield exitThe future of Federico Chiesa has become one of the most fiercely debated topics at Liverpool this summer.And according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the winger's long-term prospects may remain something of an unknown for the time being.

And he'll do so on the back of his best season to date, where he scored 12 goals and assisted another seven.Former Liverpool star Harry Wilson has reportedly made a decision over his future(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Today12:07 BSTReds signing sends message of intentImpending Liverpool arrival Jeremy Jacquet has given Liverpool fans and manager Andoni Iraola a lot to be excited about.The Reds sealed the French defender's signature in January for a deal that could be worth up to £60million. However, there's a fracture in understanding at the Bernabeu, with Real seemingly open to selling while Camavinga's team are reportedly adamant he'll continue his journey in the Spanish capital.(Image: Getty Images)Today10:02 BSTMunoz training separately from Spain squadImminent Liverpool signing Victor Munoz continues to cause concern over his potential involvement at the World Cup despite sealing his transfer to Anfield.And some fans may hold reservations about what kind of condition the player will arrive in as he continues to train separately from the rest of the Spain squad.

However, it would still perhaps be difficult to envision him joining Liverpool's greatest rivals as Brown conceded he may not want the move to happen."I'm not sure he would be keen on United," he added. If he doesn't see his future at Real Madrid, we'll have to wait and see."Trent Alexander-Arnold may have to consider his future(Image: Eric Alonso/Getty Images)24th Jun21:28 BSTLiverpool's pre-season fixturesLiverpool have a busy pre-season schedule ahead of their when they return to the AXA Training Centre next month.The Reds will travel to the United States for three friendly matches, before returning to Merseyside for two friendly fixtures at Anfield.Here is a look at Liiverpool's pre-season schedule:Sunderland (July 25)Wrexham (July 30)Leeds (August 2)AS Monaco (August 9)Como 1907 (August 16)24th Jun20:17 BSTYan Diomande latestRB Leipzig are reportedly prepared to reject another offer from Liverpool for Yan Diomande, if one is made.The Reds expressed their willingness to try and sign Diomande last week for a fee worth £86million, but there are suggestions that Leipzig are looking for a number closer to £112million.According to Sport Bild, the Bundesliga club are prepared to say no to another offer from Liverpool, even if it reached €120million (£103.5m).It has also been claimed that Leipzig want to keep Diomande until after the World Cup.Ivory Coast and RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)24th Jun20:11 BSTKlopp return on the cards?Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been once again been asked about a potential return to coaching.