Liverpool transfer news recap: Fresh Bradley Barcola update, Yan Diomande approval, Gilberto Mora enquiry

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Nmecha's been doing that in the World Cup, so whether they go for it or not, who knows, but he certainly's got a good ability."Felix Nmecha(Image: (Abdulhamid Hosbas/Anadolu via Getty Images))8th Jul16:16 BSTVictor Munoz adamant Liverpool was 'right choice'Liverpool signing Victor Munoz says he's convinced that his style of football will suit the Premier League and that his decision to move to Anfield was the right one.The Spaniard, who joined the Reds from Osasuna in a £34.5 million deal, became the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era. But Tottenham keep thinking of Cody Gakpo after reshaping their midfield with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali."Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: BSR Agency/Getty Images)8th Jul14:56 BSTLiverpool need a dose of Alexis Mac Allister's new found attitude Alexis Mac Allister was at the heart of Argentina's dramatic round of 16 win over Egypt on Tuesday.The Liverpool midfielder, who struggled at Anfield last season, has featured in every minute for his nation, bar the final group game against Jordan, when his country had already progressed as group winners.One amusing aspect of the Liverpool star's competition has been the foul-mouthed sign-off on his recent social media posts.

READ MORE HERE.Harvey Elliott is back at Liverpool for now(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)8th Jul13:59 BSTRafa to return?Legendary ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is said to be open to a return to Premier League management after he was sacked by Panathinaikos.Appearing on Jim White and Simon Jordan's show on talkSPORT, Benitez detailed the circumstances surrounding his exit from the Greek giants and hinted at a comeback to these shores, where he has managed the Reds, Everton, Newcastle and Chelsea."Remember, I was in Liverpool for six years, Newcastle three years and Chelsea seven-eight months," he said. "Finishing in the Champions League is the minimum requirement, but with Chelsea having a new manager and Manchester United, who did very well last season, I think Liverpool will do better than them both this year.“I absolutely believe that finishing in the top three is achievable alongside Arsenal and Manchester City, but the fans need to believe in him and stick with him.”8th Jul11:10 BSTSalah's next club updateJust where Mohamed Salah will play his football next is still unknown, months after leaving Liverpool.However, with Egypt exiting the competition in heartbreaking - and somewhat controversial - fashion to world champions Argentina in a World Cup classic in Atlanta on Tuesday, attention is now expected to return to Salah's next destination.Our Liverpool FC correspondent, Paul Gorst, has taken a closer look at where the ex-Reds hero could go next.

That's according to German outlet Fussballdaten.Iraola's side are believed to be leading the race for the Japanese star, with Arsenal and Manchester United also said to be in the running.The report suggests that Liverpool have already spoken to Sano's representatives to "explore personal terms and wage demands".8th Jul07:15 BSTLiverpool face Mora battle Arsenal have reportedly made a bid to try and beat Liverpool to the signing of Gilberto Mora, according to Azteca Puebla.It's claimed that the Gunners are offering £18million to sign Mexico's breakout star of the World Cup, countering a reported offer of £17m from Liverpool.Gilberto Mora was a breakout star at the World Cup(Image: Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)8th Jul07:12 BSTA full list of Liverpool's incomings and outgoing so far this summerLiverpool will start next season with a new manager and some new players as the door is shut on the Arne Slot era and a new one begins under Andoni Iraola.A couple of new faces are already on their way in, and there will unquestionably be more to follow in the coming weeks once the World Cup has concluded. However, as with most players that the Reds are said to be in for this summer, they may face steep competition.According to German outlet Fussballdaten, Premier League rivals Tottenham, who have been spending big this summer, are interested with a winger on the north London club's radar.Antonio Nusa of Norway celebrates after scoring against Sweden(Image: 2026 Mateusz Slodkowski)7th Jul16:35 BSTArne Slot reunion possibly on the cardsEx-Liverpool manager Arne Slot could be set to reunite with several Liverpool stars, just weeks after he was dismissed from the club after an underwhelming second season in charge.The coach is being eyed as a potential candidate for the Netherlands national team job, which would allow him to call up the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong for a reunion.Read more on the developing situation from our colleagues at Liverpool.com.7th Jul16:05 BSTFixture updateAndoni Iraola faces a Sunday afternoon return to Bournemouth after the latest raft of live televised matches was confirmed.The trip to Bournemouth - where Iraola was boss for three years before leaving at the end of last season - has been put back Sunday, September 20 with a 4.30pm kick-off and will be shown live on Sky Sports.Iraola's first competitive home game as Liverpool boss against Nottingham Forest will still take place on Saturday, August 29 but will now be at 12.30pm and shown on TNT Sports.READ MORE HERE.7th Jul15:35 BSTKlopp edges closer to new roleFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appears to be moving closer to becoming the German national team's manager.According to Sky Germany, one of the early demands the head coach has is that Rudi Voller remain as the nation's sporting director.He is also said to want ex-Reds coach Pep Lijnders in his coaching set-up.