Sterling doubled down on his desire to depart Merseyside by calling in sick to miss two days of pre-season training. A breakdown in relations between Sterling and Liverpool occurred in the 2014/15 campaign that resulted in the forward rejecting the club's offer of a new £100,000-a-week contract.

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Liverpool are showing interest in Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio. It has been stated that the Reds are eyeing a move to bring the Spanish

Journalist and writer for Liverpool.com, Matt Addison, joined Radio Merseyside to discuss the Reds' pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola. "We've reached a point where they've just got to get it done," he explained.

Diomande's arrival could become a record transfer for the Spanish giants. Here's how they emerged late in the day to do it.

Mohamed Salah signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor on Thursday, the Turkish club announced.

Liverpool have no plans to let Cody Gakpo leave this summer despite "definite" interest from Tottenham, sources have told Football Insider. The 27-year-old remains a big part of Andoni Iraola 's plans for the upcoming season and is unlikely to be moved on due to a lack of depth in attacking areas.

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's pre-season match against Monaco.