Liverpool's stuttering summer transfer window could about to become even more complicated
Andoni Iraola manager / head coach of Liverpool during the during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and AS Monaco at Anfield on August 9, 2026
Andoni Iraola is looking to add to his squad this summer(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA)
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Liverpool could be facing another transfer headache this summer. The window slams shut on September 1 and the Reds are still scrambling to get a mega-money deal over the line for PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
Andoni Iraola's priority has been bolstering Liverpool's attack, namely securing a replacement for Mohamed Salah, and supplementing their forward line as a whole. However, the Reds are now braced for interest in two of their own midfielders.
The updates mean Liverpool's Basque head coach may now have to pivot his attentions to strengthening his engine room. This would no doubt be a monumental task given that the Reds' hierarchy are still focusing their energies on the last third of the pitch.
Alexis Mac Allister interest
Liverpool are braced for interest in Alexis Mac Allister this summer. Galatasaray have lodged their interest in recruiting the 27-year-old, according to reports in Turkey.
That interest has so far been declared via intermediaries to determine a price and the Argentine's wage demands, according to Yeni Asir. However, that's not all.
According to talkSPORT, Manchester City have also shortlisted the World Cup-winner as they look to replace Rodri, who could be on his way to Barcelona this summer. However, the report stresses that there's been "no contact or developments" on any deal to take the midfielder to Manchester.
Mac Allister has been a regular in the Reds' midfield since his arrival from Brighton in 2023. However, he has now entered the final two years of his Anfield contract and suffered a dip in form last season, which saw him touted for an exit this summer.
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister (Image: 2026 Getty Images)
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Should he leave, Iraola would have to refocus his energies on replacing the star, with the Reds currently relying on Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai as three of his senior midfielders. Harvey Elliott, Trey Nyoni, Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic are also options, but all except Nyoni have also been linked with an exit this summer.
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Curtis Jones latest
Sky Italia are also reporting that Curtis Jones is close to joining Inter Milan. Inter have moved closer to offloading midfielder Davide Frattesi to Lazio on loan, with the Rome club reportedly having reached a verbal agreement with the player, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The journalist says an £850,000 loan fee, with a £11m option to buy, is in place, before formal steps are to follow. Once that deal is done, it's believed Inter will press ahead with a move for Jones.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Curtis Jones of Liverpool passes the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Inter Milan are interested in signing Curtis Jones(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Inter have registered a strong interest in the midfielder and are willing to pay £30m for the 25-year-old, who is in the final year of his contract at Anfield. It's believed the Reds are looking for around £35m for the player.
Jones' absence against Monaco in a pre-season friendly on Sunday raised eyebrows, but Iraola was keen to stress that it was due to a minor injury issue rather than transfer speculation.
He said: "Curtis has trained every day, but yesterday (Saturday) he finished with some issues in the hip, but nothing big. It didn’t make any sense to risk him."
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