Eze and Yoro TALKS, Carra CHAOS, Trent treatment SLAMMED - Liverpool FC news recap

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Liverpool have contacted the representatives of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze over a potential summer deal with Manchester City and Tottenham also interested. 

That’s according to The Palace Way, which claims the ground is being prepared for potential incomings at Selhurst Park amid interest in Eze and fellow forward Michael Olise.

The Reds could face competition from long-term suitors Manchester City as well as Tottenham, according to the report, with Eze’s form placing him on the radar of the biggest teams in the league.

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Leny Yoro approach made

It's not a foregone conclusion just yet. In fact, Liverpool's pursuit of Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has taken a fresh twist, despite Real Madrid seeming to have the deal all wrapped up.

As reported by Anfield Watch, the Reds remain on standby should the 18-year-old French centre-back's deal with the European champions fall through.

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Now, however, Football Insider is reporting that Liverpool are still actively in contact with the player's representatives, despite the Lille defender already informing Real Madrid of his desire to join them - and agreeing personal terms.

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Jamie Carragher's X account hacked

Liverpool legend and pundit Jamie Carragher has regained access to his X (formerly Twitter) account after it was hacked during the England match on Tuesday night, causing a mixture of confusion and amusement among his followers.

Carragher's account (@Carra23), boasting 2.2 million followers, was hacked at around 8pm during The Three Lions' Euro 2024 final group-phase match against Slovenia.

The incident saw the account compromised and temporarily renamed @XAiPremium before it began posting unusual content, including cryptocurrency promotions.

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The Alexander-Arnold England fallout continues

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to dominate the England chatter at Euro 2024 - even though he was relegated to just a six-minute cameo during the Three Lions' dismal 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.

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Speaking on ITV following the game, both Manchester United legend Gary Neville and Tottenham Hotspur manage Ange Postecoglou expressed their astonishment at Alexander-Arnold's exclusion, highlighting the player's exceptional talent.

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Van Basten savages Van Dijk's Holland performance

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is being severely criticised in the Dutch media following The Netherlands’ 3-2 Euro 2024 group stage defeat to Austria on Tuesday.

Ballon d’Or legend Marco van Basten stuck the boot in on television channel NOS, saying that Van Dijk’s passing hasn’t been up to par and also questioned the captain’s leadership skills.

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Liverpool could bag cut-price deal for Murillo

Liverpool's hopes of signing Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo have been bolstered with the Midlands club up against the clock as they grapple with severe financial pressures.

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Forest must generate a trading profit of £20 to 25 million by Sunday to address their financial shortfall and avoid another points deduction.

As a result, Nuno Espirito Santo's team require immediate profits from player sales and hope to offload several fringe players in the coming days.

However, with the deadline fast approaching, key players like Murillo or Morgan Gibbs-White might also be sold to meet the financial requirements.

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Leipzig bid for Tyler Morton rejected

After enjoying a successful loan spell in the Championship last season, interest is high in Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton this summer.

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According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, "concrete talks" have taken place between RB Leipzig and Liverpool, and Morton himself appears open to the idea of joining the Bundesliga side.

However, the Germans' opening bid has been rejected.

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Slot to give Carvalho a 'good look' amid interest

 Clubs from at least five countries are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho, according to The Mail.

In the report, it says that Carvalho is “being courted by many in England and on the continent”, with a “growing list of suitors”.

While The Mail reports that "no interest is advanced yet”, it suggests that new boss Slot is intending to give Carvalho "a good look" in pre-season before sanctioning any exit.

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Veteran goalkeeper expected to stay at Southampton

With Adrian set to return to Spain and Caoimhin Kelleher seekings pastures new, it's no secret that Liverpool are in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer.

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However, one man now unlikely to be heading to Anfield is veteran stopper Alex McCarthy.

McCarthy, who joined Southampton from Crystal Palace in 2016 for £4 million, is poised to sign a new contract with the Saints, according to TEAMtalk.

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Liverpool announce official airline partnership

Liverpool FC have announced a significant global, multi-year partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), establishing the airline as the club's official airline partner.

This collaboration encompasses both the men's and women's teams and aims to support the ambitious global growth plans of both organisations.

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