Liverpool are working hard in the transfer market to land a new superstar winger to replace the outgoing Mohamed Salah and one of their priority targets has made his feelings clear on a potential move
09:07, 25 Jun 2026
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Andoni Iraola is set to be busy in the transfer market
Liverpool have already been active in the summer transfer window. Agreements are already sorted to sign Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet to bolster Andoni Iraola's first-team ranks, while young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe is also poised to join although he isn't anticipated to make an instant impression as the club oversees his progression.
Further signings are certain to materialise, though whether Yan Diomande will eventually be amongst them remains unclear as the club continues to chase the teenager. The 19-year-old is currently featuring at the World Cup with Ivory Coast, who take on Curacao at 9pm in their concluding group-stage fixture of the competition.
Liverpool currently have several stars representing their nations across the Atlantic and their ongoing involvement in the World Cup could create headaches for Iraola as he prepares to start his first preseason. Here, the Daily Star Sport looks at the latest emerging news from Anfield.
Barcola verdict
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 16: Bradley Barcola of France celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 16, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
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Bradley Barcola is 'excited' about the prospect of playing for Liverpool(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
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PSG star Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool and the Frenchman is reportedly 'thrilled' at the prospect of joining the Reds.
The 23-year-old has emerged as a major target for Liverpool and Arsenal with his future in the French capital in doubt as his contract moves into the final two years with no agreement to extend his terms reached.
It's been claimed that PSG are open to a sale and any deal could be worth between £70m-£100m if he were to be sold. According to reports in France, Barcola is said to be 'thrilled' and 'excited' by the project at Liverpool under Iraola, and the chance to play in the Premier League.
Doubts raised over £112m transfer plan
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Carragher has questioned if Yan Diomande is 'worth it'(Image: MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP via Getty Images)
Jamie Carragher has warned Liverpool about whether Yan Diomande is "worth" pursuing this summer, citing the club's recent history with costly signings. It emerged last week that the Reds had tabled €100million (£86m) for the winger, who is also being courted by Paris Saint-Germain.
However, it's now understood that RB Leipzig won't entertain offers below €130m (£112m), according to The Athletic. Last summer saw Liverpool open their chequebook in spectacular fashion as they forked out a staggering £446m on new arrivals, including £125m on Alexander Isak.
Additional recruits included Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Giovanni Leoni, Armin Pesci and Freddie Woodman. Now, Carragher has urged his former side to deliberate carefully before investing heavily in what he perceives as "potential" rather than established quality.
He told Sky Sports: "I thought he [Diomande] was fantastic in the first game of the World Cup. Less so in the second game, but still was a real danger. I think what you'd be buying is potential, it's not what he is right now. He's a 19-year-old kid, he's a young man. But when you look at him physically, he looks like he's got all those attributes.
"You think of the success Liverpool have had in the past with powerful, quick, wide men. You think of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, especially those two. He certainly looks like he's got those type of traits. That's a big thing that Liverpool lacked last season, pace in those wide areas.
"They've already got a signing in now from Spain, from Osasuna, Victor Munoz. Maybe they want a little bit of pace on the other side as well. I think it's pretty obvious where Liverpool were lacking last season. That looks like where they're going in the market. But is he worth it? Time will tell.
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"As I said, Liverpool spent big last summer. Right now, a year on, we probably would say those players don't look worth it."