Liverpool transfer news: Reds risk hijacking again after Man Utd lure Leny Yoro

FSG blamed Yoro miss

Earlier this summer it was assumed that Yoro – a talented 18-year-old centre-back – would leave Lille for Real Madrid. The Spanish side had scouted him and made his thoughts known to the young Frenchman, who was eager for movement.

However, he is now close to becoming a United player after the club agreed to pay £52m, plus a further £7m in add-ons, for his services. That came as a blow to Liverpool, who want a defender to replace Matip but didn’t go ahead because they assumed Real were on the bench.

News that Yoro had flown to Manchester for a medical on Wednesday was met with anger from some Reds fans who accused Fenway Sports Group of a lack of ambition in the transfer market.

Nice tracking of Liverpool’s target

There could also be another swoop on the horizon, with Nice lining up a move for Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix – another Liverpool target. The French club must replace Jean-Clair Todibo, who could be on his way to West Ham after United were told they cannot sign a player from another INEOS-owned club.

Todibo is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club this summer and has also been linked with Juventus and AC Milan. Foot Mercato now report that Nice consider Lacroix as a suitable replacement, even if he is left-handed.

The 24-year-old, who recently entered the final year of his contract, has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, while Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is also said to be keen on a reunion.

Alexander-Arnold’s position is clear

Alexander-Arnold may have entered the final year of his contract, but Liverpool have no intention of selling him this summer. Real Madrid are known admirers of the right-back and Bild report that Alexander-Arnold is “interested” in Madrid, where his England team-mate and friend Jude Bellingham plays.

The 25-year-old came through Liverpool’s academy and has been a fan of the club since childhood. Those connections mean a lot – and he has ambitions to become captain one day. Slott and new sporting director Richard Hughes are relaxed about the situation and a new deal is in the works.

Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah are expected to stay for the 2024/25 season at Slot. Liverpool can show their ambition by making a few signings in the coming weeks.

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