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  Liverpool Notebook: £36m savings key to transfer plans as defender tipped to return All the latest off-diary Reds news as Paul Gorst brings you the titbits from around Anfield in his Liverpool Notebook It's now less than two weeks until Liverpool return to the AXA Training Centre to begin their pre-season schedule. After a week at the club's Kirkby base under the watch of new head coach Andoni Iraola, the Reds fly to the United States for their North American tour of Nashville, New York and Chicago. Jeremy Jacquet, the club's new £60m centre-back, will be on board after his move from Rennes was formally completed on Thursday. He is expected to be joined soon after by a host of the club's World Cup contingent, including Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Before the summer schedule really ramps up, though, the ECHO brings you the latest Liverpool Notebook piece. Here's the latest. Jacquet keen to learn from Van Dijk One of the key reasons for Jeremy Jacquet choosing ...

  Liverpool handed dream tran sfer scenario after £116m deal struck   Liverpool are set for a busy summer in the transfer market and might have found a solution to a pressing problem for new boss Andoni Iraola in the coming weeks Liverpool may soon find the answer to their Curtis Jones problem. With one year remaining on his contract and no talks of extending on the horizon, the Reds may have finally found a club that could persuade them to part ways with the 25-year-old. England star Elliot Anderson is set to join Manchester City for a deal worth £116million from Nottingham Forest. The Premier League side will require a replacement for the former Newcastle youngster and are flush with cash to fund it.Liverpool may soon find the answer to their Curtis Jones problem. With one year remaining on his contract and no talks of extending on the horizon, the Reds may have finally found a club that could persuade them to part ways with the 25-year-old. The Tricky Trees have already bee...

  Liverpool latest:  R eds 'contact' potential Arne Slot successor as chief holds talks Speculation surrounding Arne Slot's future at Anfield is only heating up as we approach the summer transfer window Arne Slot's position at Liverpool appears increasingly uncertain amid the latest reports surrounding the Dutchman's future at Anfield. The Reds boss oversaw a dismal defence of their Premier League crown as the side limped to a fifth-place finish with just 60 points - 24 fewer than they accumulated the previous campaign. Slot faced relentless scrutiny throughout the season, yet club owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) continue to back the Premier League-winning manager wholeheartedly The 47-year-old has already turned his attention to summer recruitment, highlighting the need for a new winger following Mohamed Salah's departure.  Nevertheless, speculation persists over the Reds exploring the managerial market, while a key first-team figure is reportedly eyeing an e...

Rio Ngumoha decision now clear as Liverpool given concern by ratings of three players How Liverpool's players were rated by the ECHO this season with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alisson Becker and Alexander Isak causing a stir Finally , it's over. And while Liverpool left an awful lot to be desired with their performances, there was at the very least some solace in achieving Champions League qualification for the third successive season - a feat only Arsenal and Manchester City can match in the Premier League at present But the reality is it was a hugely disappointing campaign with so many individuals struggling to get anywhere near their best for a variety of reasons, while the difficulties of most of the new signings adjusting to new roles and methods was also painfully apparent The ECHO rated Liverpool's squad throughout the 57 games they played in all competitions this season, marking them out of 10 for every appearance in which they played for at least 15 minutes. Buckle up, p...

 JURGEN KLOPP'S LIFE AFTER QUITTING UK, LIVERPOOL RETURN AND NEW ROLE STARTING THIS SUMMER Legendary Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been enjoying his break from football management after leaving Anfield It has been just over two years since Jurgen Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager. The iconic German coach has been experiencing life away from the dugout after deciding to end his eight-and-a-half-year reign at Anfield. The Premier League and Champions League-winning boss explained that he intended to have a break from management when he waved goodbye in 2024. In January 2025, he began working as Red Bull's head of global football, overseeing their network of clubs. It was announced later that year that the 58-year-old would also be taking up a role with the German Football League (DFL) as part of an expert group aimed at improving the game, alongside his work with Red Bull. However, Klopp's decision to step down from Liverpool has also allowed him to spend more time aw...

  LIVERPOOL DEFENDER  TO LEAVE AS FIVE DEPARTURES NOW CONFIRMED Liverpool centre-back Rhys Williams is the latest player to confirm he will exit Anfield during the summer Rhys Williams has confirmed he will leave Liverpool this summer as the Reds continue to reshape their senior and Academy squads. Centre-back Williams, who has been at the club since under-10 level, made 19 first-team appearances having been thrust into Jurgen Klopp's starting line-up during 2020/21 following a succession of injuries at the heart of defence. Williams formed a late-season partnership with Nat Phillips that helped Liverpool secure unlikely Champions League qualification with five straight victories to end the campaign. However, the 25-year-old's last appearance came more than five years ago with his only squad involvement in the last three years coming when on the bench for the League Cup win over Southampton last September. Williams had a successful loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers before m...

Andy Robertson sends new message to 'most important people' after emotional Liverpool exit Andy Robertson pays tribute to Liverpool's fans as he signs off after nine years at the club Andy Robertson has paid tribute to Liverpool's fans in an emotional social media post following his final game at Anfield on Sunday. And the departing vice captain labelled supporters "the heartbeat of the club" as he signed off by acknowledging the backing he has received since he arrived from Hull City in an £8m deal in 2017. Robertson played his 378th and last match as a Reds player on Sunday afternoon as Arne Slot's side ended a difficult campaign with a 1-1 draw with Brentford that confirmed their fifth-place finish in the Premier League. Scotland captain Robertson, who is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, addressed fans directly in an Instagram post on Monday, writing: "I have spent all week telling the people in the building, players and staff how much they mean to me ...

  Arne Slot can call upon next season as Liverpool prepare for transfer spree Liverpool will be looking at these four stars already in their ranks to make a major impact next season L iverpool are bracing themselves for a summer of significant change following a deeply underwhelming campaign. While much of the discussion has focused on Arne Slot's future and potential signings to address obvious weaknesses in the squad, the Reds already possess several ready-made stars poised to step up for the 2026/2027 season. After tamely relinquishing the Premier League title to Arsenal, while struggling defensively, in midfield and going forward throughout this term, major alterations are necessary. Links to players such as RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton have undoubtedly generated excitement among supporters. However, the ECHO examines four Liverpool players capable of establishing themselves as regular starters under Slot next season. Alexander Isak Antici...

  ANGRY ARNE SLOT WILL WANT TO DROP MOHAMED SALAH BUT LIVERPOOL FANS WON'T EXPECT IT' An "angry" Arne Slot will feel disrespected by Mohamed Salah, says former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch Peter Crouch believes an "angry" Arne Slot will feel disrespected by Mohamed Salah's social media post - but claimed the Liverpool boss won't drop the Egypt superstar against Brentford. Salah is expected to feature in what will be his 442nd and final appearance as a Reds player when Keith Andrews's Bees visit in the last match of the Premier League campaign on Sunday afternoon. Slot's side need to avoid defeat to secure Champions League football next term but question marks have arisen over Salah's involvement following a social media outburst last week, which occurred in the wake of the 4-2 loss at Aston Villa. “I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies,...