Liverpool have agreed a deal with Wright’s club Salford and personal terms with the player himself, The Athletic have reported. It’s believed that Wright was keen to join Liverpool instead of Arsenal because he wanted to remain in the north west of England.

Arsenal and Liverpool may have been handed a massive boost in the race to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. The Brazil international’s appears to be heading for the Santiago Bernabeu exit door this summer after being used sparingly at the Club World Cup.

Liverpool and Arsenal could face shock interest from a Premier League rival in Rodrygo after Real Madrid opened the door to the winger’s departure this summer.

Diaz was left out of Liverpool's squad for Saturday's 4-2 pre-season friendly defeat by AC Milan in Hong Kong because of speculation surrounding his future. The 28-year-old’s exit comes after two separate attempts by Liverpool to agree on a contract extension failed.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he had never met a player who smiled so much in training. With Sadio Mane moved into the centre to accommodate Diaz on the left, he quickly became a fan favourite. They loved his direct approach with the ball at his feet and his tenacity out of possession.

"I'm not sure how much value there was in keeping a relatively unhappy and unsettled Luis Diaz around much longer. "It became pretty apparent that he wanted to move." The Colombia international arrived at Anfield from Porto in a deal worth an initial £37m in January 2022 and has scored 41 goals in 148 appearances,