Liverpool news

Florian Wirtz demonstrated his growing influence at Liverpool with a standout performance in the club’s final pre-season fixture in Asia, as the Reds secured a comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. The German midfielder, who only recently joined the Merseyside club from Bayer Leverkusen, was instrumental in turning the game around after Liverpool had fallen behind early in the second half.

Manchester United have opened talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, amid rival interest from Newcastle.

Hugo Ekitike may have drawn a blank on his first appearance for Liverpool but fellow new signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong were both directly involved in goals before youngster Rio Ngumoha put the seal on a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in Wednesday's friendly in Japan.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush took part in a moving tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva ahead of a pre-season friendly in Japan.

Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool since completing a £116 million ($156m) British record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. He opened the scoring for the Reds in a comfortable 3-1 victory over J1 League side Yokohama F Marinos in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha were the other scorers for the English side.

Federico Chiesa is all set to leave Liverpool this summer as he eyes a move back to Italy. The winger has reportedly rejected an offer from Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce because he wants to return to his homeland. Two Italian clubs are keen on signing Chiesa this summer, although they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Reds.

Luis Diaz has said his final farewell to Liverpool after making the switch to Bayern Munich and made sure to hail Diogo Jota in an emotional message on social media.

Although Lyon have agreed terms with midfielder Tyler Morton, Liverpool's asking price might cause a roadblock in their pursuit.

Liverpool's friendly against Yokohama F Marinos is expected to go ahead despite a tsunami warning in Japan following an earthquake in Russia.

Liverpool star Luis Diaz has joined Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. The Premier League champions earned a hefty transfer fee of £65.5 million (€75m/$88m) for the 29-year-old Colombia international, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Anfield and won multiple titles, including an FA Cup and the Premier League.

Fenway Sports Group are in talks to add a La Liga side to its portfolio despite the club's president previously insisting "we're not for sale".

How to watch the Club Friendlies match between Yokohama F.Marinos and Liverpool, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Liverpool fans have taunted Newcastle supporters online after the Magpies agreed a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale as the Reds chase Alexander Isak.