Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Bradley Barcola boost, Arne Slot statement, Van de Ven update
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Welcome to the latest Liverpool FC transfer news live blog.Arne Slot has spoken about the club's summer plans after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield. But there is a suggestion that Chelsea could find it hard to convince the manager to choose them over Liverpool should the Reds come calling.Xabi Alonso could make a move to Liverpool this summer, if the club changes manager(Image: (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images))Today16:02 BSTTwo wide options 'assessed' Liverpool are keen to strengthen their squad in the transfer window, and The Times report that they have 'assessed' multiple wide options.Two names that are mentioned are RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.
I'm fully focused on trying to finish this season with a reward, something tangible for the players and supporters.Andoni Iraola continues to be linked with jobs in the Premier League(Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images))Today14:30 BSTReds 'want to continue with Slot' and 'have not made contact with any other manager'The Reds have not directly contacted Xabi Alonso or his agents this year, according to Fabrizio Romano.He says in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel on Saturday:At the moment, the feeling at Liverpool, I can confirm that it is absolutely in the direction that they want to continue with Slot. There were many rumours on Liverpool making contact with Alonso coming from Germany, but I can guarantee that Liverpool this year never made any direct approach with Alonso or with his agents.(Image: Getty Images)Today14:04 BSTLiverpool have 'called' Real Madrid to ask about Xabi AlonsoThe Reds have called Real Madrid asking about what happened with Xabi Alonso, according to AS.They state that it is common practice in modern football for clubs to communicate on such topics.
Both clubs, plus Crystal Palace, are reportedly monitoring developments closely after Atletico Madrid initiated contact.(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport, CameraSport via Getty Images)Today08:30 BSTArne Slot makes defiant Liverpool summer transfer statement - '100% convinced'If we can have the summer that we are planning to have, I am 100% convinced we will be a different team next season than we are now, different in terms of results, different in how things look. Whether they qualify for the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League could well impact the club's offseason plans.Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot looks on during the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)