New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has wasted no time contacting Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as he prepares for a daunting opening fixture. The former Barcelona boss faces an immediate trial by fire against Jurgen Klopp's Germany side.
Liverpool have restarted transfer negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain as they attempt to secure the blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola. The proposed mega-money deal could be partly funded by the departure of Cody Gakpo, with all parties increasingly confident an agreement can be reached before the deadline.
Liverpool have held crunch talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential deal for Bradley Barcola. The Premier League club are actively looking to strengthen their attack and view Barcola as a key target. Despite a significant gap in their respective valuations, both clubs remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic is reportedly edging closer to a summer departure from Anfield after flying to Finland to receive crucial medical clearance. The midfielder is looking to secure a permanent transfer away from the Premier League club, with several Spanish teams showing strong interest in securing his signature before the transfer window officially closes this week.
Liverpool are weighing up whether to submit a third transfer bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh. The Reds have already seen offers of £50m and £60m rejected as the Seagulls hold out for a fee in excess of £70m.
Manchester City are monitoring Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they seek attacking reinforcements ahead of the transfer deadline. The Cityzens are hunting for a new winger following Savinho's departure to Tottenham, but they could face stiff competition for the Dutchman's signature.
Jarrod Bowen surprised many when committing his future to West Ham on the back of their relegation out of the Premier League. Was that decision influenced by a desire to keep his wife Dani and father-in-law Danny Dyer happy? Ex-Hammers star Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the England international shunning all transfer speculation.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has delivered a definitive verdict on the Premier League title race, insisting that Arsenal are currently without equals in the English top flight. The former England defender believes the stability at the Emirates Stadium gives Mikel Arteta a significant advantage over rivals currently navigating major transitional periods.
Liverpool are facing a frantic end to the summer transfer window as Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur ramp up their interest in Cody Gakpo. The Dutch international has become a primary target for both clubs, potentially sparking a high-stakes transfer domino effect involving several top-flight stars.
Gary Neville heavily criticised Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle United at the start of the Premier League season.
Dominik Szoboszlai is considered to be Liverpool captain material, as the potential heir to Virgil van Dijk at Anfield, but Reds legend Ray Houghton has highlighted to GOAL the selection mistake that Andoni Iraola and Co must avoid when it comes to the all-action Hungarian. Szoboszlai has seen his versatility put to good use across three seasons on Merseyside.
Dominik Szoboszlai felt Liverpool should have claimed all three points despite needing his dramatic 99th-minute penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday. The midfielder held his nerve from the spot in front of a hostile St James' Park crowd after strikes from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock put the hosts on the brink of an opening-day win.
Gary Neville has strongly criticised Liverpool attackers Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz following their underwhelming performances in a dramatic opening-weekend draw against Newcastle. Neville believes the expensive duo have had a free ride for the past year and must quickly start delivering in the final third if they want to avoid intense scrutiny this season.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle expressed deep frustration over a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Liverpool during a dramatic draw at St James' Park. The late decision allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to secure a vital point, prompting Jaissle to fiercely question the standard of officiating and suggest such soft fouls negatively impact the sport.
Gary Neville believes Arsenal are clear favourites to retain the Premier League title this season, stating they should win the league comfortably. His comments come after a dramatic opening weekend where title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool both delivered unconvincing performances in their respective matches, while Mikel Arteta's team secured a dominant victory.