Liverpool news

Liverpool FC are prepared to do whatever it takes to secure a transfer for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande this summer.

Liverpool have lost Hugo Ekitike to injury, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart and Alexander Isak has endured fitness issues, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Robert Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield. The prolific Polish striker is preparing to sever ties with Barcelona as a free agent, and has never graced the Premier League, but the Reds are considered to have more pressing issues to address.

Jamie Carragher was forced to endure a hostile reception from Everton supporters as he was ushered away after facing a barrage of insults before the Merseyside derby. The Liverpool legend, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, became the centre of an ugly flashpoint as tensions briefly threatened to boil over at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Ibrahima Konate has handed Liverpool a massive boost by confirming that he is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Anfield. The French powerhouse, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, is entering the final months of his current deal but looks set to extend his stay on Merseyside.

Curtis Jones has delivered a scathing assessment of Everton's mentality following Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 victory in the Merseyside derby. The midfielder mocked the suggestion that the Toffees would have celebrated only being two points behind the Reds had they won the game, after one of the "worst" seasons in recent times for the Anfield club.

Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted that his long-term future at Liverpool is "not really in my hands anymore" as talks over a contract extension hit a standstill. The Hungarian midfielder has been one of the standout performers in an otherwise taxing season for the Reds, but his latest comments suggest that the club has yet to table a formal offer that reflects his importance.

Manchester City beat Arsenal in an absorbing contest at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to draw to within three points of the Premier League leaders. As a result, if Pep Guardiola's men win their game in hand at Burnley in midweek, they'll replace the Gunners at the top of the table on goal difference. Nobody could have envisaged such a scenario unfolding just over a month ago, when Arsenal beat Everton to move 10 points clear of their title rivals.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has expressed his desire to "say farewell in the right way" after playing a starring role in Sunday's dramatic Merseyside derby victory over Everton. The Egyptian forward is entering the final weeks of his trophy-laden Anfield career and is determined to achieve one last major objective before his departure.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was taken to hospital following a concerning injury during Sunday's Merseyside derby. The Georgian international was forced off on a stretcher during the 2-1 victory at Everton, adding to a growing selection headache for the Reds.

Everton suffered a devastating blow during their dramatic Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool, as star defender Jarrad Branthwaite was stretchered off in tears with a suspected recurrence of a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old left the pitch late in the game, leaving manager David Moyes deeply concerned about his long-term availability.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has issued a stark ultimatum to Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, making it clear that the duo must decide if they are "in or out" amid links with Manchester United and Liverpool. The Magpies suffered a demoralising 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, a result that has raised more doubts about the futures of their top stars.

In his farewell season, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has equalled Steven Gerrard's Merseyside derby goalscoring record in the Premier League. The Egyptian netted his ninth derby goal during a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday, secured by a late Virgil van Dijk header. The crucial three points keep Liverpool firmly in the race for a top-five Premier League finish and Champions League qualification.

Liverpool were dealt a devastating injury blow during their Merseyside derby clash with Everton as Giorgi Mamardashvili was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Already missing first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, the Reds now face a genuine crisis between the sticks as their depth is tested to the limit.