Darwin Nunez "would like to return to Liverpool", according to Mundo Deportivo as a move for the Uruguayan gains traction among some supporters online.

Fans have been talking up the prospect of Nunez returning to Anfield, with the 26-year-old likely to leave Al-Hilal this summer amid claims his contract could be terminated.

There is no suggestion that Liverpool will be eyeing up a deal to bring Nunez back to Anfield, although the striker is said to be keen on the idea as the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea are claimed to be interested.

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 18: Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the his team's fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Hilal at Ego Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)

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It's believed that Ibrahima Konate has signed a four-year contract at Real Madrid, where he is set to be reunited with former Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold

Kieran King Football Writer

08:24, 09 Jun 2026Updated 08:29, 09 Jun 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a Liverpool reunion at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to be joined by former Liverpool teammate Ibrahima Konate at Real Madrid, after the French defender "signed his contract" at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Last Sunday, Liverpool released an official statement confirming that Konate would be departing upon the expiry of his contract this summer. The 27-year-old had spent five seasons at Anfield following his switch from RB Leipzig, racking up 183 appearances and collecting four major honors, among them the Premier League and the FA Cup.

Despite Konate hinting in mid-April that his future lay at Liverpool, he ultimately opted to depart and appears on the verge of completing a move to Madrid.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Konate has now penned a four-year deal at the Bernabeu, with an official club announcement expected imminently.

Jose Mourinho, appointed as Real's new head coach following Florentino Perez's reelection as club president on Sunday, "fully approved" the deal and was eager to secure Konate's signature ahead of the World Cup.

Konate's arrival in the Spanish capital means there will be a Liverpool reunion with Alexander-Arnold, who joined Madrid a year ago after running down his contract on Merseyside.

Ibrahima Konate looks set to join Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold's debut campaign at Madrid proved far from smooth, as injury setbacks and patchy form restricted him to just 14 La Liga matches during the 2025/26 season.

Federico Valverde frequently filled in for Alexander-Arnold during his absences, while Dani Carvajal was handed the right-back role for the final two fixtures of the campaign, ahead of his departure when his contract runs out.

While some anticipated that Carvajal's exit would hand Alexander-Arnold the undisputed right-back berth from next season onwards, Los Blancos are on the verge of securing Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries.

An agreement is believed to be in place for the 30-year-old Dutchman to depart Inter and join Real on terms lasting until 2030.

Mourinho has sanctioned the move to bring the Netherlands international to the Bernabeu.

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It's widely expected that Dumfries won't arrive at Real merely to sit on the bench and will compete directly with Alexander-Arnold for the starting spot, with Valverde also capable of playing there.

Liverpool, meanwhile, is hoping to introduce two new center-backs to the first-team squad this summer to replace Konate.

Jeremy Jacquet is arriving from France, while Giovanni Leoni, who arrived a year ago from Italy, is finally expected to be a regular at Anfield after a serious knee injury ruined his rookie season.

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The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors, as Curtis Jones continues to attract interest from Inter Milan, while Darwin Nunez could make a sensational return

08:23, 09 Jun 2026Updated 08:32, 09 Jun 2026

Darwin Nunez is being linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

While millions of soccer fans are looking forward to the World Cup, Liverpool supporters are keeping an eye on the transfer window.

The Reds endured a tough 2025/26 season, finishing fifth in the Premier League and failing to win a trophy. That led to Arne Slot's dismissal as head coach, with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola replacing him in the Anfield dugout.

With a new head coach in place, Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, and his colleagues will now look to rebuild the first-team squad. The likes of Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate have already left Merseyside, with Liverpool needing reinforcements in almost every department. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about the club's transfer business...

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is said to be considering terminating his contract with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal after an underwhelming year in the Middle East.

While he would prefer a return to Anfield and is attracting interest from the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona, Liverpool currently shows little interest in re-signing him.

Inter Milan has officially thrown its hat into the ring to sign Curtis Jones this summer. The club's sporting director, Piero Ausilio, has publicly expressed his admiration for the player, hoping he can replicate Scott McTominay's hugely successful spell at Napoli.

Curtis Jones is the subject of transfer interest from Inter Milan(Image: Getty Images)

Reports emerging from Italy suggest that Inter has submitted an initial transfer proposal for the 25-year-old midfielder. However, this opening offer currently falls significantly short of Liverpool's internal asking price for the player.

The appointment of Iraola could significantly influence Jones' decision about his future. While the midfielder has been looking for more regular playing time, Iraola may be able to provide him with those minutes more consistently than his previous boss.

Reports from Teamtalk indicate that forward Cody Gakpo could potentially be included in a player-plus-cash exchange deal this summer. The proposed arrangement would see him transfer to RB Leipzig in return for Liverpool target Yan Diomande.

Despite the transfer speculation surrounding Gakpo, a departure for the Dutch forward appears highly improbable at this point.

Sources close to the club suggest that the Reds are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options rather than diminish them.

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Real Madrid has expressed considerable interest in Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. With just two years left on his existing contract and no extension discussions taking place, a potential departure is considered a genuine possibility.

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has formally announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 31.

The striker posted a heartfelt message on social media expressing his gratitude for realizing his childhood ambitions and claiming the sport's most prestigious honors. He famously scored in Liverpool's 2019 Champions League final win against Tottenham.

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Liverpool is continuing its hunt for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, and Francisco Trincao is said to be near the top of the Reds' shortlist of transfer targets

19:23, 08 Jun 2026

Liverpool continues to be linked with Francisco Trincao(Image: 2026 Carlos Rodrigues)

Liverpool reportedly remains interested in signing Francisco Trincao, despite the managerial change that recently took place at Anfield.

The Reds were linked with Trincao while Arne Slot was still the Reds' head coach, and it is claimed by reports in Portugal that the arrival of Andoni Iraola has done nothing to dim Liverpool's interest in the youngster.

Correio da Manha reports that Trincao is near the top of Liverpool's shortlist to replace Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool at the end of last season after a glittering nine-year career at Anfield. Trincao made 54 appearances for Sporting CP last season, registering 13 goals and 15 assists in all competitions.

Salah's dependable fitness record was one of the Egyptian's many excellent traits throughout his time at Liverpool, and that is a trait that Trincao also seems to possess, having racked up more than 4,600 minutes of action this season.

Another player that Liverpool is being linked with to replace Salah is RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are the clubs that are being most heavily linked with a move for Diomande, but if neither club can reach an agreement to sign him in the coming days, they may have to wait until after the World Cup to resume their battle for the RB Leipzig winger, as Diomande reportedly wants his future resolved before the competition starts on Thursday.

Diomande seemingly dealt a blow to the Reds' chances of signing him last week, after declaring that he has "loved" Paris Saint-Germain since he was a child and added that it would be a "pleasure" for him to join the club.

Yan Diomande is being linked with a move to Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain

Diomande said: "Paris Saint-Germain is a team I’ve loved since I was a child. My father supports Paris Saint-Germain, and it’s a team I admire as a football fan.

"It would be a pleasure for me to come and play at Paris with one of the biggest clubs... It’s always pleasure to come here also because with French being spoken, I think adapting wouldn’t be difficult. But why not?

“I remain focused on the World Cup. After that, the clubs will sort things out between themselves and then we’ll see what happens next.”

However, despite those comments, it has since been suggested that Liverpool is leading the race to sign him. Interestingly, Diomande previously said that his father was a Liverpool fan.

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"I want to play at Anfield, I want to play for Liverpool," Diomande said earlier this year. "I’m a big fan of Liverpool. I’m a big fan of Liverpool because my father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield. So that’s my dream.

"You know, to fulfil my father’s dream is a dream for me too.”

Diomande later slightly rowed back on those comments about his steadfast desire to play for Liverpool, although he did maintain that it was his dad's dream for him to play at Anfield.

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Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson were close friends and the late Liverpool and Portugal star's wife Rute Cardoso has written a touching letter to the Scotland captain ahead of the World Cup

19:16, 08 Jun 2026Updated 19:22, 08 Jun 2026

Andy Robertson and Diogo Jota(Image: Liverpool FC)

Andy Robertson has declared that Diogo Jota's spirit will remain with him throughout Scotland's World Cup campaign.

The former Liverpool and Portugal forward tragically lost his life in a car accident last July, leaving Robertson utterly devastated. Jota was far more than a former Anfield team-mate — he was also one of Robertson's closest friends away from the field.

The 28-year-old's passing sent shockwaves through the football world, and the Scotland captain is still coming to terms with the loss. He was visibly emotional on the Hampden turf when Steve Clarke's side sealed their World Cup qualification in November against Denmark, reports the Daily Record.

Both men had shared the dream of featuring at this summer's tournament on American soil. Robertson will now lead the Scots into their first World Cup in 28 years when they face Haiti in their opening fixture this weekend.

As part of FIFA's "Letters That Unite" series, he received a heartfelt note from Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso.

In the letter, she addresses Robertson directly, writing: "Andy, I'm writing to you with a heart full of longing gratitude and above all pride.

"Diogo often spoke of you, of the friendship you built, the battles you fought together, the challenges, the laughter, the conversations about football and about dreams.

"The FIFA World Cup was one of those dreams. When I heard your words and learnt what you felt on that day when Scotland qualified after so many years of waiting, I realised that Diogo never truly left the pitch.

"By achieving that moment, you won't be going alone; you'll be taking his dream with you too.

"When you step onto the pitch, I know it won't be just you walking out. Diogo will be with you in your thoughts, in your steps, in your heart.

"So, today I want to thank you for not forgetting him. Thank you for taking him with you. Thank you for turning the pain of loss into strength and into something so beautiful.

"He would be and is incredibly proud of you. Cherish that dream, Andy. Live it for yourself and for him.

"With love, gratitude and all my support, Rute."

Robertson was deeply moved by the words from Jota's partner, someone he'd grown close to over the years. He'd been a guest at the couple's wedding merely 11 days before Jota's passing.

Jota's wife wrote the letter to Robertson before the FIFA World Cup(Image: Getty Images)

Responding to Rute's letter, the Scotland captain - who recently departed Liverpool for Spurs ahead of the World Cup - commented: "It's amazing of Rute to take the time, for what she's going through, to write me a letter.

"But it just sums up the person that she is. Thankfully, I got to know her and the amazing times they had.

"I'd been to their wedding, celebrated trophies with her and Jots. Then I saw how heartbroken we all were, but in particular her, when Jots left us.

"Thank you, that letter will stay with me for a very long time. "And we've got to carry him with us. We will always make sure that his name will never be forgotten, that his memories will always be cherished.

"The last World Cup was when me and Jots really became close. He missed out because of injury. Obviously, Scotland never qualified.

"We spoke so much about what it would mean to us both to be at the next World Cup. That was the aim for both of us, to get to America.

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"I'm just gutted that it was taken away from him. But obviously I'll carry him in my heart and I know he'll be with me come the first game, the second game, the third game - and hopefully beyond that.

"He's always there. I know he'll be right at the front of my mind. I'm not only just playing for me, I'm playing for both of us."

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The luxury Formby house was on the market for $5.67 million when it first went up for sale in October 2024 — and has now finally been sold, nearly two years after Klopp quit Liverpool.

Dan Warburton

18:53, 08 Jun 2026

Klopp's old house in Liverpool was put on the market after he left Liverpool but has only recently sold(Image: Rightmove)

Jürgen Klopp's former residence has finally found a buyer — nearly two years after he departed Liverpool.

The lavish property on Formby's exclusive Victoria Road — known as Merseyside's Millionaire's Row — was listed at $5.67 million when it first came to market in October 2024. The identity of the new owners of the prestigious detached home remains undisclosed.

The sale comes just days after the appointment of new Reds manager Andoni Iraola, 43. The grand residence boasts an impressive swimming pool and gym complex, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four reception rooms.

Set within gated, immaculately kept gardens, the property also features a grand entrance hall, an open-plan kitchen, dining, and family areas. On the upper floor, the master suite comprises two dressing rooms, an en-suite bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the garden.

Further highlights include a cinema room and a luxury spa. When the property first came to market, estate agent Berkeley Shaw described it as a "beautiful home tucked away in the prestigious area of Freshfield, set on a private plot with impressive gardens and secure gated access", reports the Mirror.

At the time of the original listing, estate agent William Goulden remarked: "This is an exceptional home in a beautiful part of the country. Many will be aware of the property's recent history." Property portal Rightmove noted that the house was among its most viewed listings of 2024.

The main house has an indoor pool wing that is like a spa and leisure suite at a fancy hotel.(Image: Berkeley Shaw)

Klopp, 58, relocated to the prestigious property on millionaire's row in 2015 alongside his wife Ulla Sandrock and their children. The pair quickly integrated into the Formby community, frequently being seen at The Freshfield pub enjoying dinner or taking their dog for walks in nearby parks and along the beach.

Klopp was also observed attending a one day fixture at Formby Cricket Club. The family were known to favour takeaways from the local chippy The Good Catch, or dining at restaurants Suay and Sorrento.

Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 46, purchased the Formby residence in 2005 following its construction by a local developer. Upon Gerrard's departure to American side LA Galaxy in 2015, he sold the property to incoming Reds manager Brendan Rodgers, 53.

The house has six bedrooms and the principal suite boasts two separate dressing rooms plus a luxury ensuite(Image: Berkeley Shaw)

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Rodgers was dismissed that October but retained ownership of the property and leased it to Klopp. In 2019, Liverpool acquired it as an investment and reportedly permitted Klopp to remain without paying rent. His replacement Arne Slot, 47, and wife Mirjam were given a tour of the seven-bedroom property when he took the position but declined to move in.

The property is understood to have been sold this month, with the sold sign appearing today. Klopp exchanged life on the Sefton coast for Majorca at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign.

Formby has traditionally been a sought-after location for footballers and managers from the Merseyside clubs. Former Blue Duncan Ferguson continues to reside in the area and current Everton defender Jarrod Branthwaite is a recognisable figure in the village.

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