Brentford have ruled out sanctioning a mid-season departure for record signing El Hadji Malick Diouf following fresh transfer links to Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool. Having only recruited the 21-year-old Senegal international from West Ham United for up to £40 million in late August, Gtech Community Stadium chiefs consider him untouchable this winter.
Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong has been proposed to Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Hilal as he contemplates a surprise move away from Merseyside after just 18 months. Recruited from Bayer Leverkusen for €40 million in the summer of 2025, the 25-year-old Netherlands international is receptive to starting a new chapter in the Middle East.
Liverpool have made a definitive call on the future of teenage winger Rio Ngumoha following fresh reports that Bayern Munich are preparing a €70 million (£58m) approach. Despite the Bundesliga champions holding discussions with the 18-year-old's brother over a 2027 switch to provide cover for Luis Diaz, Anfield chiefs refuse to cash in.
Aston Villa may have found the most sought-after goalkeeper in world football after Zion Suzuki’s sensational arrival at Villa Park sparked a scramble among Europe's biggest clubs. The Japan international has enjoyed a meteoric rise under Unai Emery, leading heavyweights from the Premier League and the Continent to weigh up record-breaking future bids.
Andoni Iraola has admitted Liverpool are "sometimes too honest" after a striking statistic showed no Premier League side have conceded more fouls this season. The Reds head to Crystal Palace on Sunday on the back of two straight defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce, and their manager wants a response, with Ryan Gravenberch still a doubt because of a heel problem.
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