Liverpool have reportedly made contact regarding Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, as the club continues to pursue new additions under manager Andoni Iraola. This development comes as officials are said to be flying in for transfer discussions concerning other players.

The Reds have already secured the signings of Victor Munoz from Osasuna and Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes this summer. However, further activity is anticipated as the team prepares for the upcoming Premier League season, following a fifth-place finish in the previous campaign.

One player who appears to be moving away from Anfield is Yan Diomande. Despite Liverpool’s reported interest, The Athletic claims the RB Leipzig winger has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next destination. Reports suggest that Leipzig is seeking a substantial fee for the player, and a series of scheduled meetings between clubs, though not concerning Diomande, are expected to conclude soon.

Midfield and Winger Targets

Amidst the pursuit of new talent, Mundo Deportivo indicates Liverpool’s interest in Eduardo Camavinga. The French midfielder, who was not part of France’s World Cup squad. Real Madrid is said to be looking to offload a midfielder to help fund other signings this summer.

However, it is understood that Camavinga has expressed no desire to leave the Bernabeu. He reportedly wishes to impress incoming manager Jose Mourinho and has instructed his representatives to disregard any potential bids.

The potential departure of Randal Kolo Muani from PSG could create an opening for Diomande at the French club. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus officials are travelling to France for talks with PSG regarding a potential transfer for Muani. If PSG can secure a significant fee for him, it could help fund a move for Diomande, potentially dashing Liverpool’s hopes for the winger.

Another winger, Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco, has also been linked with Liverpool. However, TEAMtalk reported that Akliouche has reportedly given the green light to join PSG, with talks already underway between PSG and Monaco for the attacking midfielder.

Pre-Season Preparations and Squad Changes

New manager Andoni Iraola will be keen to finalise as much transfer business as possible before the team embarks on its United States tour. The pre-season schedule includes several friendly matches:

• July 25: Friendly vs Sunderland (Nashville)
• July 29: Friendly vs Monaco (New York City)
• August 2: Friendly vs Leeds (Chicago)
• August 9: Friendly vs Monaco (Anfield)
• August 16: Friendly vs Como (Anfield)

The summer also marks the official end of Mohamed Salah’s nine-year tenure at Anfield as his contract expires. His exit is one of several anticipated squad overhauls.

Former player Robbie Fowler has suggested Christian Pulisic as a potential target for Liverpool. Pulisic, currently with AC Milan and representing the United States at World Cup 2026, has not been mentioned in official reports as being of interest to Liverpool, but Fowler believes he could be a worthy investment.

In other news, Cody Gakpo has made himself available for the Netherlands’ World Cup match against Morocco, despite recent personal circumstances. His partner recently shared news of a miscarriage. Virgil van Dijk, captain of both Liverpool and the Netherlands, has offered support to Gakpo and his family, praising their handling of the situation. The Netherlands are scheduled to meet Morocco at Estadio Monterrey on Tuesday morning.

Source: dailystar.co.uk

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