{"id":660722,"date":"2026-06-27T07:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/660722\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T07:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:33:13","slug":"liverpool-get-clearance-to-sign-260million-stars-who-are-ready-for-summer-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/660722\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool get clearance to sign \u00a3260million stars who are ready for summer transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have been linked with several summer signings &#8211; and they&#8217;ve been given the green light by three transfer targets<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andoni Iraola.\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-2267585353.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Andoni Iraola is eyeing some expensive signings\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Andoni Iraola is eyeing some expensive signings(Image: Warren Little\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool will need some additional attacking quality this summer if they are to thrive under <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/andoni-iraola\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Andoni Iraola<\/a>. The new Reds boss is already making significant moves in the summer transfer window, with three targets appearing receptive to a switch to Anfield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The club splashed out \u00a3446million on new talent last summer, bringing in the likes of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/florian-wirtz\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Florian Wirtz<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/alexander-isak\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Alexander Isak<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/hugo-ekitike\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Hugo Ekitike<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/milos-kerkez\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Milos Kerkez<\/a>. While these signings are yet to fully hit their stride, Iraola will be confident in his ability to get the best out of the current crop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Liverpool<\/a> manager is also keeping a close eye on the ongoing <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/world-cup-2026\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">World Cup<\/a> as he plots his next moves. Several players are turning heads at the major tournament across the Atlantic, which could prove costly for the Reds as their price tags continue to climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballLFC#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"> Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yan Diomande &#8211; \u00a3100m<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Diomande is firmly at the top of Liverpool&#8217;s wishlist right now. However, RB Leipzig have already rejected the Reds&#8217; bid of \u00a386m for the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/world-cup-2026-ivory-coast-37243253\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Ivory Coast<\/a> star.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The German club are holding out for closer to \u00a3112m for the deal, while publicly insisting the winger is not available at any price, according to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/football\/article-15929735\/Liverpool-transfer-briefing-Yan-Diomande-Andoni-Iraola.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Daily Mail<\/a>. They are reportedly planning to offer Diomande a fresh contract featuring a substantial release clause.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is understood that the 19-year-old is keen on the Anfield switch, and there is internal frustration with the player and his representative over the length of the negotiations. It&#8217;s suggested the Reds may choose to compromise with Leipzig and table a \u00a3100m offer for Diomande.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yan Diomande.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-2282532036.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Yan Diomande is the main target for Liverpool\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Yan Diomande is the main target for Liverpool(Image: Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Bradley Barcola &#8211; \u00a3100m<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another winger on Liverpool&#8217;s radar is Paris Saint-Germain&#8217;s Bradley Barcola. The 23-year-old, currently representing <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/world-cup-2026-france-mbappe-37241218\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">France<\/a> at the World Cup, is reportedly considering his future in Ligue 1 following three impressive campaigns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He&#8217;s claimed two Champions Leagues and three league titles since making the switch from Lyon to <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/paris-saint-germain\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">PSG<\/a> in 2023. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Arsenal<\/a> were initially frontrunners to sign Barcola, according to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/06\/23\/bradley-barcola-makes-liverpool-transfer-decision-arsenal-talks-28888191\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Metro<\/a>, with reports indicating last week that the Gunners were preparing an offer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Liverpool did explore a move for the star last year, with French publication Le10Sport claiming that Anfield chiefs have revived their interest this summer. They added that Barcola is &#8220;thrilled&#8221; at the prospect of a move to the Reds and is &#8220;excited&#8221; by Iraola&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bradley Barcola.\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-2200817760.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Bradley Barcola is being eyed by Iraola\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bradley Barcola is being eyed by Iraola(Image: Dan Mullan &#8211; UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another emerging talent in European football, any agreement with PSG would likely require a fee comparable to Diomande&#8217;s. While that would represent \u00a3200m on just two players, it would go a considerable way to addressing the problems in attack.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Wharton &#8211; \u00a360m<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Finally, while Adam Wharton hasn&#8217;t explicitly been reported to desire a move specifically to Liverpool, he could be eyeing a move to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a>&#8216;s elite level following a trophy-laden spell with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/crystal-palace-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Crystal Palace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The midfielder lifted the Conference League with the Eagles last season and also boasts the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fa-cup\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">FA Cup<\/a> and Community Shield amongst his honours. Palace co-owner Steve Parish is acutely aware that the club risks losing Wharton due to his ambition to play <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> football.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adam Wharton\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_GettyImages-2231943465.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Adam Wharton could also join the Reds\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Adam Wharton could also join the Reds(Image: Eddie Keogh\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking in October 2025, he said: &#8220;Look, I think Adam at some point will want to play, either in the Champions League with us, if we could make that happen, or probably with another club. He&#8217;s an extraordinary talent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/szoboszlai-decision-made-adam-wharton-liverpool-move-accelerated-fsg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">TeamTALK reports<\/a> that Liverpool are plotting to build their midfield around Dominik Szoboszlai and Wharton, who remains firmly in Iraola&#8217;s plans. It&#8217;s understood the two clubs could strike an agreement for the 21-year-old, who carries a price tag of around \u00a360m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A combined outlay of approximately \u00a3260m would be needed to bring all three players to Anfield. Following last summer&#8217;s lavish spending, it represents yet another enormous investment, but one that would hand Iraola the ideal platform to deliver silverware next season.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/affiliates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769642233_249_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool have been linked with several summer signings &#8211; and they&#8217;ve been given the green light by three&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":660723,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[137252,1669,2948,218,29263,134,237,221,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-660722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-andoni-iraola","tag-champions-league","tag-fa-cup","tag-football","tag-ligue-1","tag-liverpool-fc","tag-paris-saint-germain","tag-premier-league","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/660723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}