Liverpool may be linked with plenty of potential signings ahead of the summer transfer window, but it doesn’t look like two targets are arriving.
Geertruida & Eichhorn Liverpool moves off
The Reds need a new right-back, due to Conor Bradley‘s injury and Jeremie Frimpong‘s struggles, with Lutsharel Geertuida mentioned as an option.
The RB Leipzig man, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, doesn’t look like he will be off to Liverpool, though, according to Voetbal International‘s Joost Blaauwhof on X.
“Lutsharel Geertruida currently has no contact whatsoever with Liverpool,” Blaauwhof wrote.
“Arne Slot wanted to bring in the defender in the winter due to his versatility.
“The club didn’t follow through at the last moment, despite a personal agreement. The ex-Feyenoorder is focusing on the World Cup, transfer comes later.”
Meanwhile, highly-rated Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn is another player who won’t be moving to Liverpool.
The 16-year-old is instead off to Bayer Leverkusen, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that a medical has been completed at the Bundesliga club.
LFC News: Yan Diomande still Reds’ “top priority”
Yan Diomande goal celebration (Photo by Tomasz Karczewski/Arena Akcji/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa US/Alamy Live News
Yan Diomande goal celebration (Photo by Tomasz Karczewski/Arena Akcji/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa US/Alamy Live News
• Liverpool are “offering important money” to sign Yan Diomande over Paris Saint-Germain, with the winger seen as their “top priority” summer addition
• Journalist David Lynch has provided some key information on Liverpool’s signing of Frimpong, saying he was always considered an “opportunistic” addition
• Lynch also claims that Bradley is “targeting a return to training” soon after the 2026/27 season gets underway, as he battles his way through a serious knee injury.
• Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has revealed conversations he had with Xabi Alonso about the Reds when they were players, discussing “magic moments” at the club.
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James Nalton has assessed Ryan Gravenberch‘s 2025/26 season at Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister‘s form playing a part in his struggles:
“Gravenberch’s midfield partner Alexis Mac Allister was the best midfielder in the league in 24/25 and made the PFA Team of the Year, but experienced one of the sharpest declines this past season.
“It’s impossible to assess one midfielder without mentioning the other, as their coincidental drops in form combined to make things look even worse for both.
“This then had a knock-on effect on the other areas of the team, behind and in front of them, depending on the phase of the game.
“It demonstrated how important it is that a midfield is at least reliable tactically, even if not outstanding individually, but the Liverpool players in these positions were neither in 25/26.”
Football News: Atletico Madrid reject £129m Julian Alvarez bid
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Manchester City's Julián Álvarez lines-up before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between Manchester City FC and FC Copenhagen at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Photo by Paul Currie/Propaganda)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Manchester City's Julián Álvarez lines-up before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between Manchester City FC and FC Copenhagen at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Photo by Paul Currie/Propaganda)
• Atletico Madrid have rejected a £129 million bid from rivals Real Madrid for striker Julian Alvarez, laughing off their interest. Fair to say that would be controversial!
• England manager Thomas Tuchel has played down England’s hopes of winning the World Cup, saying they aren’t one of the favourites. He’s not wrong!
• Man United are reportedly eyeing up midfield transfer targets ahead of the summer window, with Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson mentioned as options (Sky Sports)
• Everton have been told to pay Burnley £35 million over the impact of breaches of the Premier League‘s financial rules (BBC Sport)
• England play their final warm-up game before the World Cup this evening, taking on Costa Rica in Orlando, Florida (9pm BST)
Liverpool FC: On this day
On this day in 1984, future Liverpool legend John Barnes announced himself to the world with a stunning solo effort for England away to Brazil at the Maracana.
The winger’s Three Lions career never actually took off after that, but it’s fair to say he made up for it in a Reds shirt!
Fifteen years later, in 1999, Barnes took charge as Celtic manager, with Sir Kenny Dalglish joining him as Director of Football.
We continue to wish John and Kenny all the best amid their recent health battles.
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Football – FA Premier League – Liverpool FC v Nottingham Forest FC
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 22, 2025: Liverpool's injured player Conor Bradley before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Anfield. Forest won 3-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Football – FA Premier League – Liverpool FC v Leeds United FC
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026: Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United FC at Anfield. The game ended in a goal-less draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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