Liverpool transfer news live amid Gordon claim, Branthwaite link ...
Liverpool still hasn't made a transfer this summer - but after a move for Martin Zubimendi collapsed, a centre-back appears the most obvious new focus.
Joe Gomez's future is still very much up in the air after he was left out of the squad for the first Premier League game of the season against Ipswich Town. While it was a near-perfect start with a 2-0 win, Arne Slot hooked Jarell Quansah at half-time in a ruthless tactical move which heightens the idea a new defender might be on the radar.
With that in mind, it was fascinating to see the odds on Jarrad Branthwaite leaving Everton for local rivals Liverpool in a shock move slashed by some bookmakers on Sunday evening. There were also renewed links with Marc Guehi, who has been a name mentioned regularly throughout the summer.
With deals still being discussed in the background, at least according to the rumor mill, Liverpool.com brings you all the latest developments in a window Reds fans hope will spark into action at any moment.
12:17Matt Addison
Liverpool would be looking for upwards of $39m (£30m/€35m) for Joe Gomez this summer, according to Caught Offside. That is stating the obvious, to say the least.
Earlier in the summer, Newcastle agreed to pay $58m (£45m/€53m) for Gomez with Anthony Gordon coming to Liverpool for a fee of $96m (£75m/€88m) as part of the agreement. That, though, was when the Magpies were up against it PSR-wise.
The Reds do not want to lose Gomez, who is viewed as a versatile and valuable part of Arne Slot's roster, but they tend not to stand in the way if someone makes it clear they want to go. Chelsea is among the clubs said to be keen.
11:42Matt Addison
Joe Gomez is said to be considering his options at Liverpool this summer with the 27-year-old wanting to play regularly at center-back. According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle United remains keen on him.
Earlier in the summer, Newcastle agreed to pay $58m (£45m/€53m) for Gomez with Anthony Gordon heading the other way for a fee of $96m (£75m/€88m). That, though, was when the Magpies were up against it PSR-wise.
11:10Matt Addison
Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi will leave AC Milan this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. It is reported that the Belgian has options in various places but the Serie A wants him to go.
Qatar, Saudi Arabian and MLS clubs are said to be interested. He spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but has failed to find a proper home since his contract at Anfield expired.
10:36Matt Addison
Liverpool forward Harvey Blair could be the next young talent to make a permanent move away from Merseyside this summer, according to David Lynch.
Blair, who turns 21 next month, is ready for the next step in his career. A loan would be an option but he is realistically unlikely to be able to break into a Liverpool forward line that includes the likes of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
10:06KEY EVENT
Giorgi Mamardashvili is a player that Liverpool wants to sign but according to the Daily Mirror, Manchester United has joined the race for his signature too. Erik ten Hag wants another goalkeeper and has supposedly identified the Georgian.
The 23-year-old is said to be open to a move to Anfield or Old Trafford as he seeks the next step in his career. Valencia has played down the suggestion that he could leave but a price tag of around $44m (£34m/€40m) has been set.
09:36Matt Addison
Stade Rennes defender Adrien Truffert, who played for France at the Olympic Games in Paris, is a target for Liverpool this summer, according to L'Equipe.
The 22-year-old is also said to be on the radar of Manchester United and Wolves. If the latter is in for a left-back, though, perhaps that could open up a chance to snap up Rayan Ait Nouri.
09:07Matt Addison
Liverpool attacking midfielder Bobby Clark has agreed personal terms ahead of a $13m (£10m/€12m) move to Red Bull Salzburg, according to the ECHO.
The 19-year-old played a fair bit last season but Pep Lijnders has been desperate to take him to Austria. Salzburg will be playing in the Champions League this year and it could be a good move for his career, with the Red Bull outfit notorious for developing young talent.
08:36Matt Addison
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has not ruled out that Martin Zubimendi could still leave the La Liga side this summer despite the 25-year-old Spanish international having turned down a transfer to Liverpool.
Sporting director Richard Hughes wanted to bring Zubimendi in and did everything in his power to get a deal over the line but the player could not be convinced to leave his boyhood side. Alguacil, though, is not getting carried away.
"This happens every year [teams coming for their players], to everyone, to all the managers and sporting directors, every summer there’s movement..." Alguacil said. "Merino and Le Normand? There are no two players like them.
"And I won’t even tell you [about] if Zubimendi leaves or not last minute. They are all unreal players... due to the things that they’ve done with us, Le Normand has left, Arsenal want Merino and Liverpool was willing to pay Zubimendi’s clause. But we can’t find excuses every time there’s no Merino and Le Normand."
08:10Matt Addison
Liverpool is interested in signing Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer, though he would not actually arrive at Anfield until Alisson Becker is ready to depart.
Mamardashvili played for Valencia during its 2-1 defeat against Barcelona on Saturday, however, and the La Liga outfit's manager Ruben Baraja has played down the suggestion that his side might have to get used to being without the Georgian.
It has been suggested that Liverpool would loan out Mamardashvili if a deal is completed, with Bournemouth one option. If he was to go to the south coast, though, he would have to be loaned from Valencia and then become a Liverpool player next summer because of Premier League rules.
"It's very simple. He's our player, and as long as there is no other different situation, I'm not going to evaluate anything," Baraja said this weekend. "He's here, he’s ready to participate. We can't talk about situations that haven't happened yet."
07:47KEY EVENT
Liverpool has received a lifeline if it wants to pursue a move for Marc Guehi.
According to TeamTalk, Liverpool has reignited its interest in the England defender after receiving a boost because Newcastle cooled its own transfer efforts.
Liverpool is still being linked with a center-back this summer, and Arne Slot's decision to hook Jarell Quansah at half-time of the first game against Ipswich Town has only strengthened that belief.
Guehi could move on from Crystal Palace for a big fee this summer and Liverpool is reported to be back in the market with Newcastle's latest movements clearing the path.
07:12KEY EVENT
Liverpool has seen links for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite re-emerge after the odds on him joining the Reds plummeted.
Branthwaite has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. Everton has already turned down two offers from the Red Devils.
But in surprise twist, Sky Bet has slashed odds on a potential transfer to Liverpool. He is priced as low as 2/1 to make a surprise switch to city rivals Liverpool.
While there are no solid reports tying him to Liverpool, it's important to remember bookies often slash odds when bet volumes rise, to manage the market's profitability.
07:04Matt Addison
Hello and welcome along to the first of this week's live blogs. Liverpool is still yet to make a signing this summer but there are plenty of links to get stuck into and we'll dive into them all right here.
Joe Gomez could be on his way out but that can only happen if a signing comes in first. And it remains to be seen whether or not there is a Martin Zubimendi alternative. We'll soon find out!
