Liverpool transfer news recap: Next deal after Diomande, Munoz setback, Bouaddi battle

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However, the player may not be inclined to agree if his top priority is to get a move to one of Europe's powerhouses this summer.Most important for Liverpool supporters, though, is the knowledge their club leads the way after putting graft in making the move as appealing as possible. However, in the event that fails to bear any fruit, former Wolves loanee Trincao would be a far more affordable option.Francisco Trincao is said to be on Liverpool's radar(Image: Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)19th Jun16:15 BSTYan Diomande praises potential Liverpool team-mateLiverpool target Yan Diomande has been keen to keep matters focused on the World Cup amid the barrage of questions over his future.The 19-year-old is currently in North America competing at World Cup 2026 with the Ivory Coast, who face Germany on Saturday.

However, speculation has died down significantly since Roberto De Zerbi successfully sealed the club's top-flight fate.And talkSPORT have further cemented his status in north London after reporting he's not currently on Liverpool's radar. However, it appears he's one potential heir Andoni Iraola may not pursue this summer.Micky Van de Ven has been linked with a move to Liverpool.(Image: Getty Images)19th Jun14:42 BSTJuve dealt fresh blow after Alisson failureJuventus have moved onto other goalkeeper targets with Alisson expected to stay at Anfield but it's bad news for the Italian side.According to Sky Sports, the Bianconeri are likely to be priced out of a move for Aston Villa and Argentina stopper Emi Martinez.Two Italian options could now be explored - Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario and Napoli's Alex Meret.19th Jun14:19 BSTAyari has 'no idea' about Liverpool linksBrighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is unaware of any reports linking him with Liverpool.The Swedish international is away with his national team at the World Cup and scored twice in their opener against Tunisia.“I’m in the World Cup bubble, as they say," Ayari told Fotboll Skanalen."I don’t have a clue about anything.

I will always carry them in my heart."Read Victor Munoz's full Osasuna message here19th Jun13:12 BSTAlisson back in World Cup actionLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson started for Brazil in their opener as Carlo Ancelotti's under-par side escaped with a draw against Morocco.He's due back in action in the early hours of the morning as the Selecao play Haiti.Victory over the underdogs would help Alisson and his team-mates put one foot in the knockout stages before their final group game against Scotland.Alisson is back in World Cup action(Image: Getty Images)19th Jun12:42 BSTMunoz injury worryVictor Munoz has picked up an injury on Spain duty though it remains to be seen how it might impact his first few weeks at Liverpool."During the planned and individualized recovery process, an additional muscle injury has occurred that will delay his return to competition," a statement from rhe Spanish FA read."His availability for the upcoming matches will depend on the evolution of his symptoms."Spain play their second World Cup group game against Saudi Arabia on Sunday before taking on Uruguay on June 27.19th Jun12:29 BSTOlise demands put Diomande fee in contextLiverpool's £86m pursuit of Yan Diomande is nothing compared to the sums Bayern Munich reportedly want for Michael Olise.Plenty of former Reds have called on the club to sign Olise but his current employers are playing hardball.According to Diario AS, Bayern are demanding a world record fee in a bid to deter potential suitors including Real Madrid, though Liverpool are already looking elsewhere.The current world record is the €222m (equivalent to £192m based on today's exchange rates) which Paris Saint-Germain paid for Neymar in 2017.Michael Olise doesn't look to be going anywhere(Image: Getty Images)19th Jun11:59 BSTMunoz deal gives opening fixture extra spiceLiverpool's trip to Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season has plenty of talking points.One concerns Victor Munoz, who looked set for Newcastle before the Reds made a late swoop.Beyond that, of course, there's a first St James' Park return for Alexander Isak after his deadline day move last season.When Liverpool headed to Tyneside in August 2025, Isak played no part as he was still a few days away from completing his switch.19th Jun11:56 BSTHow to buy 2026/27 Liverpool tickets The 2026/27 Liverpool fixtures are locked in, and the countdown to another thrilling campaign at Anfield is on.If you want to bypass the usual ticket scrambles and guarantee your seat for the massive moments ahead, there is a proven way to do it. Whether it's a massive rivalry or a match under the floodlights, it is now easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.Explore the official 2026/27 Anfield hospitality packages today and secure your place in the stands.19th Jun11:29 BSTAnother chance to watch Bouaddi tonightLiverpool fans can find out tonight whether Ayyoub Bouaddi can build on his fine showing against Brazil.Morocco return to action at 11pm UK time, with Scotland the oppositon.Andy Robertson, who will officially join Tottenham from Liverpool before the end of the World Cup, is expected to feature for Steve Clarke's side.19th Jun10:59 BSTWhat can Liverpool expect from Victor Munoz?Victor Munoz's development has been rapid, with the winger only making his senior Spain debut in March.He scored in that game and has been praised by international boss Luis de La Fuente, who had no qualms about including him in the World Cup squad.“I think he’s a lad with enormous footballing potential,” De La Fuente said of Munoz.“He’s shown with the national team, at the highest international level, that he’s ready to compete at that level too.”19th Jun10:29 BSTMore key fixtures for LiverpoolPlenty of Liverpool fans will have looked for the Boxing Day fixture, which this year sees the Reds head to newly-promoted Hull.The first meeting with reigning champions Arsenal comes at Anfield on October 31, with Manchester United the visitors on November 21.Iraola's side will finish the 2026/27 season with the same fixture that started their 2025/26 campaign - at home to Bournemouth on May 30.Of course, all the fixture dates aside from the opening and closing weekend are subject to change based on TV schedules and other commitments.Check out the full fixture list here19th Jun10:00 BSTLiverpool's 2026/27 fixtures confirmedThe 2026/27 fixture list is out and Liverpool will begin their campaign with a trip to Newcastle United on Sunday, August 23.Andoni Iraola's first home league game comes six days after that, with Nottingham Forest the visitors.The two Merseyside derbies are on November 28 (away) and January 30 (home).We'll have more reaction to the fixture list throughout the day...19th Jun09:29 BSTThe alternatives to DiomandeWhile Liverpool continue to push ahead in their pursuit of Yan Diomande, they had been exploring other options.Yankuba Minteh, Said El Mala and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are the other names mentioned by The Times as potential alternatives.Brighton winger Minteh is the only one of the three with Premier League experience, Yankuba Minteh, with El Mala at Cologne and Fernandez-Pardo playing for Lille.19th Jun08:58 BSTLiverpool's last five Premier League openersWith the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures just an hour away, we've taken a look at the last five opening day fixtures for the Reds.Last season, as we remember well, began with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth.One year before that, Arne Slot's first Premier League match as manager was a 2-0 win at Ipswich.The last time Liverpool failed to win on the opening day was 2023/24, when Luis Diaz's goal was cancelled out by Axel Disasi in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.The season began with a draw in 2022/23 as well as the Reds twice came from behind to claim a point at Fulham.Finally, in 2021/22, three unanswered goals gave Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool a comfortable win at Norwich.Federico Chiesa helped Liverpool beat Bournemouth in their 2025/26 opener(Image: PA)19th Jun08:28 BSTThe latest on Maghnes AklioucheThe moves for Munoz and DIomande may have put Maghnes Akliouche further down Liverpool's list of priorities but the French international's Monaco future remains uncertain.Paris Saint-Germain are said to still be keen, while Liverpool weren't the only Premier League side linked.“I understand why this question is being asked but for now, I am focused on the World Cup,” the 24-year-old said ahead of France's match against Iraq.Akliouche got a brief run-out in France's final World Cup warm-up friendly but was an unused substitute for the opener against Senegal.19th Jun07:58 BSTWhen are Diomande and Munoz next in World Cup action?Liverpool fans won't have too long to wait to see Yan Diomande in World Cup action.Some might have missed Cote d'Ivoire's opener in the early hours of the morning but their match against Germany is at a far more UK-friendly 9pm kick-off time on Saturday.Victor Munoz was an unused substitute in Spain's opener when they drew 0-0 with Cape Verde.The youngster may hope for an opportunity on Sunday, when La Roja return to action against Saudi Arabia at 5pm.19th Jun07:54 BSTBouaddi tipped to choose Real MadridAyyoub Bouaddi's Lille team-mate Olivier Giroud can see the Morocco star moving to Real Madrid.However, the striker and BBC pundit believes his club colleague could add more goals to his game."The only thing he should improve and he has to improve and he knows that, because we’ve been teasing him a lot about that this year, is his finishing, being more aggressive in front of goal," Giroud said during the BBC's World Cup coverage"But look, if he’s got it then after he will play in Real Madrid next year so give him some time."Ayyoub Bouaddi's World Cup debut set pulses racing(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)19th Jun07:48 BSTPremier League fixtures released todayAway from the transfer drama, there's the small matter of the release of Premier League fixtures.At 10am this morning, Liverpool and their rivals will discover their opponents for the first game of the season, as well as their wider schedule.Liverpool kicked off the 2025/26 season at home to Bournemouth, winning 4-2 thanks to late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah.19th Jun07:43 BSTA rich history with RB LeipzigIf Diomande does indeed sign, he would be far from the first RB Leipzig player to move to Anfield.Current Reds midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai made a similar move in 2023, while Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita also spent time at the other club.There has also been movement in the opposite direction, with Fabio Carvalho spending time on loan at the Bundesliga club, while Leipzig's current keeper Peter Gulacsi was at Anfield as a teenager but had a spell at Red Bull Salzburg in between.Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig in 2023(Image: Getty Images)19th Jun07:38 BSTLiverpool's first Diomande offer was rejectedAccording to sources in Germany, Liverpool's initial approach for Diomande was knocked back by Leipzig.The German club are keen to hand the winger a new and improved deal, albeit one including a release clause.This may explain Liverpool's interest in getting a deal wrapped up sooner rather than later.19th Jun07:33 BSTReds readying Diomande bidLiverpool have set aside a package worth more than £86million for Yan Diomande, the ECHO reported this morning.It comes after a significant acceleration of talks on Thursday.Diomande, 19, cost RB Leipzig just £17m from Leganes one year ago but has kicked on significantly to the extent that a number of big clubs are now in the hunt.19th Jun07:28 BSTWelcome back to our Liverpool transfer coverageGood morning and welcome back.Last night we saw Liverpool confirm their move for Victor Munoz, who will join from Osasuna for a touch under £35million.There's plenty more to come after that, though, as you'll see shortly...18th Jun20:10 BSTMore on DiomandeIt is all progressing very quickly between Liverpool and RB Leipzig in their pursuit of Diomande.Liverpool are understood to have submitted a bid close to €100m (£87m), including €10m (£8m) in add‑ons, but their initial proposal has been rejected, according to Fabrizio Romano.Romano reports that Leipzig want more than £87m as they are trying to keep the midfielder, and it could take as much as €120m (£104m) to persuade the German side to sell.Leipzig also expect PSG and other clubs to join the race.RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool(Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)18th Jun19:53 BSTDiomande bombshellLiverpool have 'expressed their willingness' to agree a deal worth around €100m (£86.8m) for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.That offer would represent an improvement on their last bid to RB Leipzig, with The Athletic reporting that the Reds are currently in the strongest position to sign the 19-year-old.Champions League winners PSG are also interested in a move, but are yet to make a bid for the attacker, and are said to be behind Liverpool in terms of progress on personal terms for the young star.Read the full story here.Liverpool have taken a big step towards signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig(Image: (Photo by Ezra Shaw - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))