Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande update emerges and Florian Writz links addressed
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoWelcome to the latest Liverpool newsYan Diomande is Liverpool's primary target this summer(Image: Getty Images)Morning everyone and welcome to the ECHO's live Liverpool transfer blog. Of course, the capture of Spanish international Victor Munoz means Andoni Iraola has already begun his recruitment and more is expected to follow.Let's take a look at today's news for all things Red.Today07:49 BSTKlopp's advice to IraolaJurgen Klopp has some sage advice for incoming Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola: Get the ball to Florian Wirtz.The 23-year-old struggled at Anfield last season.
There were moments against Curacao when I thought, just give him the ball,” said Klopp.“Not even because he was the best passing option, but because, as a team-mate, I want Flo Wirtz to feel good.“If I were (defender Nico) Schlotterbeck, I’d just give him the ball five times for no particular reason and see what he does.“If you really want Flo Wirtz to get into a rhythm, if you want the place to really be buzzing, then give him the ball, because that’s when he feels completely at home."You can read more about what Klopp had to say about Wirtz right here.Jurgen Klopp has given his thoughts on Florian Wirtz's performances at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Today07:44 BSTAndoni Iraola issued with early warningAndoni Iraola has been warned that he needs to hit the ground running at Liverpool, as he has only signed a two-year contract with the club.Eyebrows were raised over the short length of the contract that Iraola signed, even though he signed similar agreements earlier in his managerial career.Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James warned that with just a short deal, the Basque will have to impress quickly in the role. Found out more about what James had to say here.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today07:37 BSTSalah slams home reminderMohamed Salah showed Liverpool what they'll be missing next season as stunned on the World Cup stage on Sunday night.
Read more here.Chelsea have been loosely linked with a move for Florian Wirtz this summer(Image: Alexander Hassenstein)Today07:36 BSTDiomande details emergeFresh details have emerged about Liverpool’s reported bid for Yan Diomande. Liverpool are in pursuit of the 19-year-old, who has gained even more attention following his impressive showings at the World Cup.Our colleagues at Liverpool.com understand that the Reds have made it clear to Leipzig that they would be willing to do a deal at around £87million for Diomande.Various other outlets have claimed that a bid has already been made and rejected.