Meanwhile, Liverpool are interested in bringing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak to the club after he requested to “explore his options” and have reportedly agreed personal terms with the striker. Newcastle value him at £150m but Liverpool will hope to reduce that if they put in an official bid.

Arsenal have confirmed a 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia. Summer signings Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard are all among the travelling party that arrived in Singapore today, Sunday July 20, 2025 and could make their debuts against AC Milan next Wednesday.

The Reds captain signed a two-year deal in April, doing so seemingly armed with the knowledge that Liverpool had a transfer masterplan ready to be launched. “I think they’re planning to make it a big summer,