Liverpool news

Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo both got on the scoresheet and dedicated their goal celebrations to Diogo Jota in an emotional day at Deepdale.

Liverpool returned to action for the first time since Diogo Jota's tragic death, marking the occasion with a series of powerful tributes during their pre-season clash with Preston North End. Supporters, players and staff came together at Deepdale to honour the late Portugal international and his brother Andre Silva in an emotional evening of remembrance.

Liverpool might end up retaining Darwin Nunez's services beyond this summer as they remain firm on their €60 million (£52m/$70m) valuation of the Uruguayan forward. Napoli remain interested in signing the striker this summer but they are offering a fee of €55m for the Reds star. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will meet the player's agent on Monday.

Liverpool have a lucrative kit manufacturing deal in place with adidas, but they will be wearing old Nike shirts at the start of pre-season.

Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is all set to leave Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli as he has agreed to join Qatari side Al Sadd. Firmino, who left the Reds in 2023 to join Al Ahli, spent two seasons at the Saudi club and was an integral part of the squad that won the AFC Champions League this year. The Brazilian left the club despite having a year left on his existing deal.

Liverpool are all set to place a final bid worth £40 million ($54m) for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. This will be the Reds' last attempt to sign the English defender, who has entered the final year of his existing contract at Selhurst Park. The Eagles will only accept a cash only deal as they need money in hand to sign Guehi's replacement this summer.

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In one of the most surprising transfer stories of the summer, former England international Andy Carroll has officially joined Dagenham & Redbridge, a club competing in the sixth tier of English football. He has signed on as both a player and a shareholder following the club’s recent takeover by a Qatari investment consortium.

Newcastle United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of young French forward Hugo Ekitike, as they hope to strengthen their attacking lineup alongside Alexander Isak. The Magpies were disappointed when Joao Pedro opted for Chelsea over them this month, but remain determined to add another frontline threat during this transfer window as they gear up for Champions League football next season.

Ibrahima Konate, into the final year of his contract, has already told Liverpool that he is open to a departure this summer, so long as Real Madrid sign him.

Eintracht Frankfurt are anticipating offers for €100m-rated Hugo Ekitike, amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso joined a host of Liverpool stars to visit the sea of floral tributes left to the Portuguese star outside Anfield.

Bayern Munich are prepared to offer a five-year contract for Luis Diaz amid interest from Barcelona, with the Liverpool winger open to a departure.