Liverpool transfer news live amid Las Palmas updates and Zubimendi contract (2024)

Virgil van Dijk issues FSG transfer plea

Virgil van Dijk wants to see Liverpool bring in some new faces before the transfer window slams shut in just under three weeks time.

The Reds skipper told reporters on Sunday: "Obviously I think we should make some signings based on how long the season will go but I think they are working behind the scenes."

Read the full story here...

Martin Zubimendi update

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo are reporting Liverpool are ready to active Martin Zubimendi's $63.4m (£51.7m/€60m) release fee clause next week, which would make the Real Sociedad midfielder the Reds first signing of the summer.

Liverpool are ready to activate Martin Zubimendi's release clause at Real Sociedad next week (@mundodeportivo) pic.twitter.com/vaKiDRevXH

— Football España (@footballespana_) August 11, 2024

Some more friendly match reaction

Liverpool concluded their pre-season campaign with two friendlies on Sunday against Sevilla and Las Palmas. They ran out 4-1 winners against Sevilla and drew 0-0 with Las Palmas.

The latter contest saw Arne Slot utilise a second-string side against Las Palmas, which offered up an opportunity for some players to stake a claim for the clash against Ipswich Town next week. But did anyone put their hands up?

Read Liverpool.com's winners and losers from the Anfield double header here.

Virgil van Dijk drops 'no changes' comment about Liverpool future

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has yet to have been offered a new deal by the Reds, with his contract set to expire next summer.

The Dutchman spoke to reporters after the Reds Sunday afternoon friendlies, stating: "There are no changes at the moment."

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Arne Slot provides transfer update amid Martin Zubimendi chase

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has given a transfer update amid the Reds pursuit of Martin Zubimendi.

The Liverpool boss, speaking after the pre-season games against Sevilla and Las Palmas said: "I think I said as a club like we are, we’re always looking if we can strengthen the squad but it’s not so easy to strengthen if you saw both games today. If we can, we will (strengthen the squad)."

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Post-match reaction

And we also have the player ratings from the game against Las Palmas too.

Liverpool.com's Matt Addison, once again, has you covered here.

Post-match reaction

Liverpool drew their second Sunday friendly, their final game of pre-season, 0-0 with Las Palmas, in what can only be described as a 'drab' affair.

Liverpool.com's Matt Addison has you covered with what we learned from the game here.

FULL-TIME

It ends 0-0 at Anfield.

Las Palmas had a chance towards the end that could have seen them nick a win at Anfield but Ivan Gil was unable to divert a cross into the Reds goal.

Pre-season friendlies are done. Portman Road and Ipswich Town next week beckon.

Match reaction to follow.

Cooling off

77 minutes on the clock and play has been stopped for a water break. Arne Slot is giving his young side some instructions on the touchline with Liverpool looking for a breakthrough.

Another chance for Liverpool

Ben Doak goes on a run into the Las Palmas box only to find his path blocked. He lays it off to Conor Bradley whose vicious strike is saved by Cillessen.

Substitution for Liverpool

Nat Phillips, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez are off.

Harvey Blair, Tyler Morton and Amara Nallo are on.

Chance!

Andy Robertson rattles the post for the Reds with a fine effort that had Cillessen beaten. The Scotsman has now been substituted with an hour played, being replaced by Calum Scanlon.

Chance!

Liverpool counter after a chance by Las Palmas. Cody Gakpo feeds Andy Robertson, who gets to the byline to put a cross in. Cillessen gets a hand to it before Endo's follow up header is saved.

Then moments later, Nunez is put through on goal, but Cillessen again saves. He should have scored.

Back underway at Anfield

Second half is underway here at Anfield, no changes for either side

HALF-TIME

Half-time here at Anfield.

0-0, not too much to shout about compared to the earlier game against Sevilla but Liverpool have had their moments.

Another chance for Doak!

Ball into the box from Andy Robertson sees Harvey Elliot beaten in the air by Alex Munoz. However, Doak, who collected the loose ball, could only fire a tame effort at Cillessen.

Another chance for Liverpool

Ben Doak shows off some fantastic feet, cutting inside off the right-wing before having a shot blocked by the Las Palmas defence.

It has been reported Doak, who was not expected to feature this weekend, could be on his way out of Anfield this summer, either on loan or permanently.

Here's the latest on Doak's future.

Save!

Cracking save by Kelleher sees the Liverpool keeper deny Las Palmas' Alex Suarez from a corner.

Chances!

Some nice build-up play from Liverpool sees Endo slide Cody Gakpo through on goal. The Dutchman had the goal at his mercy but had his shot saved by Cillessen.

Then moments later, Nunez has the ball in the back of the net after getting onto the end of Ben Doak's header across the box but the Uruguayan is offside...

Ouch!

Not much to shout about so far from an attacking perspective for Liverpool.

Harvey Elliot has just been clattered though by Javi Munoz who was booked for the challenge. Elliot also went into the book for his reaction but looks following the incident.

And we're off!

We're underway at Anfield.

Not long now...

Not long until kick-off in what will be Liverpool's final pre-season game before they return to action in the Premier League.

As always, you can follow the action here, or watch the game on LFCTV GO.

Kick-off gets underway at 5pm UK time.

Las Palmas starting XI

Here's how Las Palmas line-up for the second friendly of the day at Anfield (4-4-2): Cillessen; Park, Suarez, Marmol, Alex Munoz, Rodriguez, Loiodice, Javi Muñoz, Moleiro; Mata, McBurnie.

And yes, that's ex-Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie leading the line for Las Palmas...

#PreseasonUD | Here’s our starting XI for the clash against @LFC!

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— UDLP English (@UDLP_english) August 11, 2024

Sepp van den Berg benched

Interestingly, Nat Phillips has been handed a start over Sepp van den Berg for Liverpool's final pre-season game before they return to action in the Premier League.

The Dutchman has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, and with Phillips starting ahead of him, it could signal a move in the next few days could be on the cards.

Here's the latest on van den Berg's future...

Team news!

Here is Liverpool's starting line-up for their clash against Las Palmas behind closed doors at Anfield (4-3-3/4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Phillips, Robertson; Endo, Jones, Elliot; Gakpo, Nunez, Doak.

It will be interesting to see if Harvey Elliot operates alongside Endo and Jones, or whether he will push further forward to play off Nunez.

Team news for our second pre-season match-up of the day

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 11, 2024

Ryan Gravenberch gives Arne Slot midfield headache in Martin Zubimendi transfer chase

Against Sevilla, Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch impressed once again at the base of Liverpool's midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

With the Reds, who beat Sevilla 4-1, currently still chasing the signature of Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, could Arne Slot's compatriot have given the Liverpool boss cause for thought following his impressive pre-season display?

Liverpool.com's Matt Addison gives his thoughts here.

One to watch

The hype around Liverpool youngster Trey Nyoni will only have risen after his wonderful strike against Sevilla at Anfield.

The 17-year-old has featured during pre-season under Arne Slot, but will likely have to wait for his full Premier League debut according to the Dutchman, who is keen to temper expectations around the midfielder.

Slot explained why here.

Las Palmas still to come

Remember, Liverpool is playing two friendlies today. If you were wondering why we didn't see the likes of Harvey Elliott, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez, I expect we'll be seeing them soon.

The game against Las Palmas will be behind closed doors, having been organized too late to sort out the logistics for another capacity Anfield crowd. But you can follow it from this live blog, or watch on LFC TV GO.

With the influx of returning internationals, Slot felt the need for two games. He explained his thinking here.

A great outing

Liverpool was by far the better side there. It's great to see Arne Slot's ideas coming together, especially among the players who have only been back for a matter of days.

Ryan Gravenberch was among those who impressed. You can read our player ratings here.

Take a look at the five things we spotted too.

Trent, Van Dijk, Mac Allister all off

A great outing from the international trio of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister. No questions about sharpness.

Stefan Bajcetic, Joe Gomez and young Luca Stephenson are on.