[🟢] NEW: Cody Gakpo hasn’t told Liverpool directly he wants to leave. However, there has been recent interest in Gakpo from Italy, and Bayern from last summer. Liverpool not actively looking to sell and have noted the fee on Anthony Gordon’s £70m Barcelona move, which would inform their valuation. Gakpo is well contracted until 2030. [@JacobsBen]

Arsenal are in talks with Club Brugge for Christos Tzolis as @HandofArsenal called. Belgium side want close to £35m. As previously revealed on @talkSPORT, Morgan Rogers remains a leading target in addition. Bradley Barcola and Junior Kroupi are the other viable options for a starting left-wing spot at the club. Liverpool also tracking Barcola. PSG are prepared to consider a sale if they reinforce with another attacker even though contract extensions talks are also active. Julian Alvarez also a dream target for Arsenal. Jeremy Monga talks remain advanced. Arsenal also working on outgoings. Saudi interest in Gabriel Martinelli remains. Bournemouth one club who have enquired on Leandro Trossard, who is also drawing interest from Europe.🔴

People underrate the finish you know. Everyone raves about the quick thinking from Bradley, but they never talk about Origi's finish.

Since June 2025, Virgil van Dijk has played 5,841 minutes for club and country, more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues, missing just 279 minutes in the process (90 for the Netherlands, 189 for Liverpool).

🚨🚨| BREAKING: Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Darwin Núñez’s situation, with a potential sensational return to Anfield being considered as they look to strengthen their attack this summer. New manager Andoni Iraola’s high-intensity, pressing system is said to suit Núñez well, making him an interesting option as Liverpool explore ways to reinforce their forward line ahead of a major rebuild. {@sportbible}

The narrative is that Slot's style was boring & Iraola is a massive contrast. I checked 25/26 stats for the same metrics: 1. High turnovers: Liverpool 6th (285) & Bournemouth 3rd (298). 2. Pressed sequences: Liverpool 5th (448) & Bournemouth 6th (446). NOTE: even the PPDA's are closely similar - Bournemouth's press isn't more intense than Liverpool's. 3. Direct attacks: Bournemouth 1st (83) but Liverpool 2nd (81). All very similar w. marginal differences. Unfair to say they have different principles. Iraola has benefited from outperforming low expectations whilst Slot underperformed high expectations. #LFC

Andoni Iraola replaces Arne Slot, but what can we expect? A broad overview of what we might see at Liverpool ahead of some deeper dives down the line! And it goes without saying, but following me on Substack, YouTube and everything else will always help! open.substack.com/pub/thefoo…

🚨 Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig as Yan Diomande pursuit steps up. #LFC currently in strongest position on player side if 19yo winger moves - #RBLeipzig determined not to sell. #PSG interest remains firm but less advanced at present @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7285682…