Liverpool are starting to ramp up their summer transfer plans following the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club’s new manager earlier this month.
Liverpool’s desire to strengthen is no surprise for a few reasons, the main one being how underwhelming they were during the 2025-26 season, just one year after the won the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first campaign in charge.
Another is the fact that they have lost three big members of their dressing room in Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate.
The Reds do have two left-back options in Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas, although it remains to be seen whether the latter will stay at Anfield or leave the club on loan or on a permanent basis this summer.
The Merseysiders may already have their successor for Konate too, given Jeremy Jacquet will link up with Liverpool this summer after they agreed a deal to sign him during the January transfer window.
One area Liverpool are already looking to strengthen is their frontline, with club chiefs pushing to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leizpig as Salah’s long-term replacement, having offered the player an important salary.
Inside Anfield, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, they are confident that the 19-year-old wants to join them, amid interest from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Romano: Liverpool Hold Talks to Sign Ayyoub Bouaddi
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have now held talks with the agents of Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi over a switch to Anfield this summer.
While the Reds are focusing on strengthening their attack, it is appearing more and more likely as though there will be changes in midfield too.
There are doubts over the future of Alexis Mac Allister following a disappointing season for the Argentina international, while Ryan Gravenberch didn’t play to the same level as he did in 2024-25.
With Curtis Jones also looking likely to depart Anfield, there is room for at least one signing in the Liverpool engine room.
GIVEMESPORT sources revealed last week that Liverpool have a big appreciation for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who is valued at £100m by the Europa Conference League holders, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
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Bouaadi is Way Better Than Mateus Fernandes
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Reports at the start of this month suggested that Liverpool were ready to hijack Manchester United’s talks to sign Mateus Fernandes from recently-relegated West Ham United.
The Merseysiders were described as being the team to watch in the race for the 21-year-old, although it does appear right now as though the Red Devils are in the box seat to land the young Portuguese star.
Liverpool would be signing a Fernandes upgrade in Bouaddi though, given how good he already looks at just 18 years of age.
The Morocco international has already made 96 first-team appearances for Lille despite his tender years, and he showcased his talents on the world stage in his nation’s 1-1 draw with Brazil in the World Cup on Saturday night.
The teenager showed he is a multi-faceted midfielder as he dominated the likes of Casemiro, showing impressive composure, reading of the game and athleticism.
Described as ‘insane’ by journalist Eduardo Hagn, the teenager has an even bigger future in the game than Fernandes as things stand.
Now we wait to see whether he ends up in the Premier League this summer.