LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Anthony Gordon claim, Jarrad Branthwaite linked, Ilkay Gundogan  move

Liverpool transfer news as Anthony Gordon remains wanted, Joe Gomez is drawing interest, Jarrad Branthwaite is linked, and Ilkay Gundogan is on the move

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.

Liverpool weighs up Lookman swoop

Liverpool is considering a late move for former Everton forward Ademola Lookman. That’s per The Boot Room.

Currently plying his trade for Atalanta, Lookman was left out of the first matchday squad of the season amid speculation over his future. PSG is thought to be at the front of the queue for the 26-year-old, but Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been kept informed.

None of the English trio have taken their interest any further yet. And Lookman himself is believed to favor Paris.

Joe Gomez out, Adrien Truffert in?

Liverpool could lose Joe Gomez this summer because he may want to get regular game time elsewhere given that Arne Slot cannot guarantee him minutes anywhere let alone at center-back.

Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert, meanwhile, is being linked with a move. Manchester United and Wolves are also said to be tracking him.

If Liverpool loses Gomez, a new center-back coming back is a must. Even as it stands there is an argument for the Reds bringing in another option at the back just to be safe.

Joe Gomez of Liverpool during a training session at

Jarrad Branthwaite transfer latest

Everton is said to be “in the dark” over rumors that Liverpool is planning a controversial transfer swoop for star defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Bookmakers slashed the odds on Branthwaite making a move to Anfield but that doesn’t mean anything is imminent — far from it in fact.

The ECHO reports that there has been no communication between Liverpool and Everton regarding Branthwaite. On Sunday, fans noticed that Sky Bet had surprisingly cut the odds on Branthwaite leaving Goodison Park before the end of the transfer window. He’s currently priced at 5/4 to join Liverpool.

Ilkay Gundogan set for Barcelona exit

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was a huge fan of Ilkay Gundogan, who he worked with at Borussia Dortmund. But a year after he left Manchester City, the German midfielder could be set to head back to England again after a stint with Barcelona.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that he has interest from the Premier League, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. A return to Manchester City could be one possibility. Barcelona is, as ever, in need of a financial boost so losing him from its wage bill will be no bad thing.

Raphinha, İlkay Gündoğan and João Félix of

Diogo Jota thriving in central role

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota got off the mark this weekend after putting a poor miss behind him quickly to open the scoring against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Arne Slot spoke of his belief that Jota’s most effective position is down the middle after the Portugal forward netted against Ipswich. And Jota told Liverpool’s official website: “Yeah, I agree, especially with the way we played.

“It’s obviously a bit different from [Jurgen] Klopp where I maybe was useful out wide. I think here he [Slot] wants our wingers a lot more in one-v-ones and I think we have better options than myself!

“If I stay in the middle and wait for those chances to come in and score them, I think that is what I do the best so you can take that into the season.”

Diogo Jota of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Luis Diaz

Jurgen Klopp loves Jarrad Branthwaite

It seems unlikely that Liverpool would be able to snap up Jarrad Branthwaite from Merseyside rivals Everton this summer. Like Anthony Gordon, while he is admired by many, he might have to move elsewhere before that is a real possibility.

Nevertheless, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive in the last couple of days because the odds on Branthwaite swapping Goodison Park for Anfield have been slashed.

Jurgen Klopp is certainly a fan of the player. “[Everton’s] last line [is] super-experienced, and with Branthwaite now a really good left-footed center-half,” he said ahead of his final Merseyside

Joe Gomez ‘asking price’

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.

Joe Gomez was left out of Liverpool’s matchday squad for Saturday’s trip to Ipswich

Newcastle in for Joe Gomez (again

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.

Liverpool and England defender Joe

Divock Origi on the move again

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.

Divock Origi of Nottingham Forest is playing during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on

Harvey Blair could make transfer exit

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.

Kaide Gordon and Harvey Blair of Liverpool arriving in Pittsburgh for the start of the US tour on July

Liverpool and Man Utd battle for transfer

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.

Liverpool target Giorgi Mamardashvili has been subjected to many rumors

Adrien Truffert linked

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.

Bobby Clark personal terms agreed

Liverpool attacking midfielder Bobby Clark has agreed personal terms ahead of a $13m (£10m/€12m) move to Red Bull Salzburg, according to the

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.

Martin Zubimendi transfer admission made

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.”

Martin Zubimendi has already rejected Liverpool’s advances in favor of remaining with Real Sociedad

Giorgi Mamardashvili transfer update

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.”

Giorgi Mamardashvili played for Valencia against Barcelona despite being linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Marc Guehi lifeline emerges

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

Jarrad Branthwaite odds plummet

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.

Jarrad Branthwaite was previously namechecked by Jurgen Klopp for his impressive qualities

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!