Liverpool news as the Reds begin making long-term plans
Jurgen Klopp with Tyler Morton (left) with Conor Bradley and James Norris after a Champions League game in 2021
Jurgen Klopp with Tyler Morton (left), Conor Bradley and James Norris after a Champions League game in 2021(Image: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)
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Andoni Iraola has much to consider following a steady, if unremarkable, opening to his Liverpool tenure. The Reds find themselves sixth in the table after five matches, trailing early pacesetters Manchester City by six points.
City could face a substantial points deduction and be stripped of titles they pipped the Reds to after being found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. Meanwhile, Liverpool's hard-earned victory at Bournemouth indicated that Iraola has a strong platform from which to develop as he seeks to orchestrate a title bid and make his mark in the Champions League.
Several matters will be occupying his thoughts between now and the Reds' next fixture against City on October 11, including an imbalanced squad and how best to utilise Florian Wirtz, who is presently on international duty with Germany under Jurgen Klopp.
Iraola will be hoping the 18 first-team players summoned for international duty all return without injury. Here's a summary of the latest Reds news...
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Klopp favourite could be re-signed
Liverpool are believed to be weighing up the prospect of bringing back Wirral-born midfielder Tyler Morton. Having progressed through the Reds' academy system, Morton made his first-team bow under Klopp in 2021 before loan stints at Hull City and Blackburn Rovers.
While Klopp held the youngster in high regard, Morton didn't feature in a single Premier League match during Arne Slot's title-winning campaign and was allowed to depart for Lyon in the summer of 2025 for a move worth up to £15million.
Jurgen Klopp embraces debutant Tyler Morton of Liverpool before he is substituted on
Tyler Morton made his Reds debut under Jurgen Klopp(Image: Getty Images)
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The 23-year-old has since earned glowing praise in France and is drawing interest from the Reds and Juventus, according to Tutto Juve. The Serie A heavyweights are seeking an established young midfielder.
Meanwhile, the Reds are said to be regretting Morton's departure and are giving serious thought to bringing him back to Merseyside. Morton has featured 10 times so far this season for Lyon, who currently occupy second place in the Ligue 1 standings, two points behind Paris Saint-Germain.
DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Tyler Morton of Olympique Lyonnais looks to pass the ball during the Ligue 1 McDonald's 2026/27 match between Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Rennais FC at Parc Olympique Lyonnais on September 19, 2026 in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Morton is shining for Lyon(Image: Eurasia Sport Images, Getty Images)
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Reds weigh up £47m call
Liverpool are already weighing up whether to make Ronald Araujo's loan switch permanent after an eye-catching start to his Anfield loan. The 27-year-old accepted reduced wages to facilitate the move, with the Reds holding an option to buy for £47m.
Araujo's adaptability has proved especially valuable to Iraola. Having begun the campaign at centre-back, the Uruguay international has moved to right-back, excelling in both positions.
Ronald Araujo
Araujo has enjoyed a bright start to life with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
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According to Mundo Deportivo, the Reds are already inclined to exercise the non-obligatory clause to secure Araujo permanently next summer. Should he maintain his current trajectory, £47m would constitute a bargain.
The player himself appears receptive to staying in England after reportedly purchasing a property close to the Reds' training complex for him, his wife and his two daughters. He is also understood to be receiving regular English tuition.