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Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent

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BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel has been answering your questions on the summer transfer window.

Rob asked: How on earth are Brentford getting Kelleher from Liverpool for only £18m? That might be the bargain of the whole transfer window already.

Sami answered: It may well be the bargain of the summer, Rob. He is clearly a talented goalkeeper. But consider this: Kelleher is 26 and has only made 25 Premier League starts. That isn't a vast body of work to consider. Liverpool know that. Brentford will have used that to drive the price down. There is also no telling how Kelleher will adapt to becoming a Premier League club's first choice keeper because he has never been in the position before. Add to that that Kelleher's contract at Anfield expires next summer when he can leave for nothing and the anticipated arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will compete with Allison Becker to be first-choice, Kelleher's days at Liverpool were numbered. In many ways, Liverpool have done well to get £18m!

Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport journalist

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The manner in which Arne Slot guided Liverpool to the Premier League title last term means they should be even stronger this time around.

With Federico Chiesa the only incoming transfer for a modest £10m last term, they have already signalled their intent this summer by signing Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong, with Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz a £109m target from Bayer Leverkusen.

"Liverpool have been outside of the top 10 spenders on player signings since 2019, but their model is a classic case of being smarter rather than bigger," said football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

"Contract extensions for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are arguably worth far more to the club than a huge investment in untried new players - they certainly have the capacity to spend £200m but whether that fits with their model is another matter."

Read more about the early transfer window and what each Premier League club can spend this summer

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We asked for your views on whether Luis Diaz is set to leave Liverpool and if so, how will the Reds replace him?

Here are some of your comments:

Razi: I'd go for Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. A very underrated player but the style is similar to Diaz. We will miss Diaz though and I wish him nothing but success if he leaves. Whoever gets him will be getting a proper left winger. But if you want to keep winning trophies, you've got to do what's best for the club and let even the club cult heroes and favourites leave. It's harsh but true.

Jason: A controversial view perhaps but Diaz leaving is great news in my opinion. His work rate is unquestioned (this should be the bare minimum though from any pro) but his penetration and ability to create from wide left just isn't good enough. Lots of running - with and without the ball - but just not enough end product for me. Reinvest the proceeds in Eze for a like-for-like replacement or put the money towards a number nine like Ekitike. Diaz's departure allows Gakpo to nail the left side slot and may create space for Doak to shine?

Roger: Diaz would be a huge miss if he leaves. Goal scoring wingers do not come along often, and add in his work rate - he just seems to run forever. There have been several conflicting messages in the last year or so regarding his future, but the latest reports sound very ominous. If he leaves, whatever we get for him won't be enough, but we've been privileged to have had a player who has never ever given less than 100%.

Mike: Losing Diaz would be a big blow, but perhaps a player exchange might suit us. I think Barcelona have a young prospect called Yamal that might work!

Rob: Too many changes in the squad would not be good and Diaz was an important player in winning the league. It would have to take stupid money to let him go just now.

Ross: If Nico Williams is really available, then why not him? Eberechi Eze would also be great, especially as he would help our homegrown numbers with Quansah and Elliott looking like leaving.

Karl: Contract is king. If he wants to go that's fine, but it's on the club's terms. The club needs to be happy with the deal. The money will help fund the incoming players. From what I can see, the signings are improvements.

Brayden: Sure hope we don't lose him. His value to this squad is massively understated. Always a menace causing issues for the opposition and in doing so, creating spaces for team-mates. Doesn't disappear for chunks in the season either.

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The prospect of Luis Diaz leaving Liverpool stiffened over the weekend as both the Colombian winger and his partner put emotive posts up on social media.

Diaz wrote on Instagram that "anyone who plays for this badge is bound to miss this incredible atmosphere one day".

He added: "My thanks go to everyone: teammates, coaching staff, club staff and supporters. It was an unforgettable season, one I will always carry in my heart!"

His partner meanwhile posted: "From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club. We knew the slogan was "You'll Never Walk Alone", but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support each other at every moment and show such unconditional love... confirmed to us that here you never walk alone.

"This fan doesn't just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls.

"Thank you for so much love, for so much dedication and for making us feel at home. Being a part of this fan is a privilege. There's no doubt: they're the best in the world.

"This is a real bond, deep and strong, that reaffirms that we'll never walk alone."

The social media posts come as German media report Diaz has decided to leave, while the Spanish press report Barcelona are keen on his signature.

So what do you think? If Liverpool lose such a key face, how do they replace him?

Tell us

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Milos Kerkez has dropped a small hint over his Bournemouth future by telling fans he doesn't "know what will happen" in the next week.

The full-back has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks.

In an Instagram post, he told supporters: "38 games, 38 started, we finished the job and broke the record. Thanks to the fans and everyone for support. Thanks to the gaffer for trusting me to start all 38 games and special thanks to the one above for keeping me safe and healthy and of course nothing would be possible without my family.

"I don't know what will happen in the next week but Cherries family thank you!"

Liverpool have failed with two offers for Bayer Leverkusen's German playmaker Florian Wirtz, 22, and may have to offer England Under-21 pair Harvey Elliott, 22, and Jarell Quansah, 22, in part-exchange. (Kicker via Mirror), external

Liverpool are preparing to make a formal bid for Bournemouth's Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, who has already agreed to the move and is valued by the Cherries at more than £40m. (GiveMeSport), external

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We asked for you to tell us what Liverpool need to do in the summer transfer window, having already signed Jeremie Frimpong.

Here are some of your comments:

Ken: With Frimpong sealed, I hope Liverpool move quickly for Kerkez and Wirtz to get the priority signings done before pre-season. Almost everyone is looking for a centre-forward so I'm intrigued to see if Liverpool have identified anyone or whether they will use the existing options as auxiliary forwards with a greater emphasis on the playmakers dropping deep to create for the runs of Salah, Gakpo and Diaz.

Josh: Signing Wirtz will not mean much unless we get a decent striker. Priority needs to be getting good money for Nunez and signing Ekitike.

Martin: Wirtz would be an amazing signing but I think we definitely need to fill the number nine position. We create so many chances that an Isak would pray on. Arsenal will come on strong if they they get a couple of forwards, so we need to be one step ahead.

Fraser: Looks we're ahead of the curve this time. I'm really excited. Getting Frimpong and Wirtz done early is a great start. Hopefully Kerkez will be joining us soon as well. With the full-back issue sorted and Wirtz looking close to being done. Our attention should move to a new striker. Hugo Ekitike would be ideal, but not sure for the price Frankfurt are asking for him. Might also be a good idea to secure another CB for depth and cover, especially if Gomez leaves. For defensive midfield, I'm willing to give Bajcetic a chance.

Yusuf: Arne Slot clearly does not want either Robertson and Tsimikas at the club, and I think bringing in both Kerkez and Julio Soler from Bournemouth would bring much more longevity to the left-back position. I think now is also time to sell Darwin Nunez as soon as possible to cover the transfers we may bring in, as well as Harvey Elliott - his talent is being wasted here under Slot and a team like Crystal Palace or Wolves would be great for him. Finally, the futures of Curtis Jones, Endo and Quansah need to be sorted soon - they have been understudies for some time and frustration may grow if they are not given time into next season, and January may be difficult for the club.

Jacob: There are a few positions that need strengthening for our title defence next season. We need an out-and-out centre-forward and an experienced centre-back. For the number nine, I like the look of Julian Alvarez. With Newcastle getting Champions League, Isak seems a highly unlikely buy. For the centre-back, I think we need someone young and experienced like Bastoni or Hincapie as Konate and Quansah are rumoured to be leaving. I also think Nunez, Tsimikas and Elliott need to leave. I also think Keller might leave to be a number one somewhere else.

Thank you for the feedback you submitted on the Premier League club pages.

Our aim is to contain all of the BBC's in-depth coverage of that team in one place, so it is helpful to hear from you - you are who the pages are for after all.

We are going through all your responses and will take suggestions on board for next season.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport journalist

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The arrival of Jeremie Frimpong at Liverpool is intended to help soften the blow of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold.

According to his numbers, the 24-year-old is arriving at Anfield with serious potential.

Frimpong was one of the strongest runners in the Bundesliga in 2024-25, making 1,021 sprints, 2,116 intensive runs, registered a maximum speed of 36.34 km/h, and covered a distance of 259.6km over 33 games.

He is also versatile.

In Bayer Leverkusen's final game of the season, a 4-2 home defeat by Borussia Dortmund on 11 May, he played as a midfielder and scored. It was Frimpong's 23rd goal in 133 Bundesliga matches.

He also completed 38 sprints - more than any other player on the pitch.

"What I find phenomenal is his speed when he is standing still and those kind of first few steps," former Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.

"That's what he's got and he loves going forward. So he is equipped to be a wing-back.

"Defensively, he is still a very good player but he is not your typical right-back that you see playing for teams like Inter Milan, who might defend for 90 minutes.

"Of course, there is a lack of height with him. But with his pace, drive and determination to set goals up, to get to the byeline and pull balls back, then wing-back is probably his best position."

Will Frimpong make an instant impact in the Premier League?

With Netherlands team-mates Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch in the Liverpool dressing room, he will be surrounded by some familiar faces as he looks to settle quickly.

"People are talking about Conor Bradley being Liverpool's first-choice right-back next season and I get that, but you need fierce competition and Frimpong would provide that," added BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton.

"I know what an attacking threat he is, how quick and dynamic he is, and how good he is in one-v-one situations."

Read more about what Liverpool can expect from Frimpong

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Following the news of Jeremie Frimong joining Liverpool, we asked you for your thoughts on the right-back's arrival.

Here are some of your comments:

Fran: Frimpong says it's a "no-brainer" from his point of view, and it must be from Liverpool's too. Slight concern about his defensive capabilities. With Mohamed Salah not asked to defend, that side of the pitch will need a bit of thinking about, but I trust Arne Slot to work it out. Overall, very excited with this signing.

Roger: Absolutely great deal for Liverpool. This guy will push us even further ahead of the pack. Roll on title 21. It's going to be an exciting summer.

Richard: This is a very smart signing. A low fee for a very talented young player, who can compete with Conor Bradley and also cover for Salah if needed. He also injects some much-needed pace into the team - that lack of pace was exposed against Newcastle and PSG. There are question marks about his defensive contributions, but unlike Alexander-Arnold, you cannot question his effort and application!

Andy: Fast, hard-working and exciting! He's not Trent, but no-one else is. He's a great replacement and will help lift Salah's game as well. A very good investment by the Reds.

Adrian: Great business by Liverpool. An exceptional talent like Bradley. He can also cover Salah when at Afcon. Exciting signing with more to come!

Callum: Absolutely sensational. What a player for Liverpool - the work-rate, the pace, the quality. Offers us a different option as he will give us that explosive energy to support Salah. Overall, I am delighted with the signing of Frimpong.

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New Liverpool signing Jeremie Frimpong says it was a "no-brainer" to join the Reds.

The 24-year-old arrives after spending four and a half years with Bayer Leverkusen, where he made 190 appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 44 assists.

He was part of the Leverkusen side that made history last term by winning the Bundesliga and German Cup with a record 51-match unbeaten run that ended in the Europa League final.

Frimpong's arrival is timely following confirmation on Friday a deal had been reached with Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave his contract early.

"It went quite easy. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer," Frimpong told club media.

"Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, can celebrate together, get everything together.

"I'm just excited to be here. Thank you, guys, for accepting me and I won't let you down. I'll give you the energy you guys want."

Frimpong added: "I spoke to the manager [Arne Slot] a few times.

"When a manager is talking positively about you, it gives you very good confidence that he believes in you. I've had good conversations with him.

"Even when I was at [the] national team, some of the Feyenoord boys would tell me about him and be like: 'He's the best coach I've ever had.'

"Now he's going to be my coach, so I'm excited for that."

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Liverpool have signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth 35m euros (£29.5m) - and we want your views.

Frimpong, 24, can play across multiple positions on the right-hand side and made 48 appearances this season for the Bundesliga side, scoring five times and providing 12 assists.

The Netherlands international, who was previously in Manchester City's academy, will provide a right-back option for Arne Slot following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

So, now the deal is finally over the line, how are you feeling? Is Frimpong what the team needs? How good can he be for the Reds?

Let us know here

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The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.

As Trent Alexander-Arnold bids farewell, and several other team-mates ponder their futures, the Reds appear close to deals for Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, and are also linked with Milos Kerkez.

Are there certain players you are desperate to sign, or is there an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority.

And what about sales - who needs to go?

So over to you... what names need bringing in and shipping out?

Let us know here

Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist

As the dust settles on the 2024-25 Premier League season, we have been taking a look at some of the alternative ways the the table could have finished...

A Premier League season can sometimes be a tale of two halves.

Some come flying out of the blocks, while others are more sluggish starters.

The busy Christmas period can be a turning point with the arrival of the January transfer window feeling like a fresh start.

So what might have happened if the league season only start on 1 January?

Well, Pep Guardiola's title-winning machines would have picked up their fifth Premier League trophy in a row.

Playing one game fewer than actual champions Liverpool - who secured the title with four games remaining - they would have finished one point clear of the Reds, not withstanding Arne Slot's side slowdown in form after sealing the title.

City always seem to come good after January, but this time it was not enough to outweigh the torrid time they had from late autumn.

The rest of the top six is not too dissimilar to the final placings, although in this case, Aston Villa would have secured Champions League football and Brighton a Europa League spot in the absence of Chelsea - whose form nose-dived at the very beginning of the year.

And while the new year is a new start for some, it is less so for others.

That was the case for many of those down the bottom of the league.

The relegated trio would still have been relegated and Manchester United and Tottenham would still have ended up in the bottom six. West Ham find themselves one place lower after Wolves picked up form under Vitor Pereira.

So what does this tell us? If you wan to achieve your Premier League ambitions, it is about making sure you are there for nine months and not just from January.

*Table data from Football365

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Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the expiry of his Anfield contract.

The Spanish giants will officially sign the full-back on Sunday when the transfer window opens, with Liverpool receiving a fee of 10m euros (£8.4m) for the early business.

Alexander-Arnold, who has signed a six-year-deal, will now be able to play for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup.

Jordan Chamberlain
Fan writer

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What a horrible and tragic end to a brilliant weekend. The euphoria we felt when walking back from the parade immediately turned into dread, panic and fear.

I was approaching Water Street with three friends as the incident happened. We had had the funniest, most celebratory day. We were giddy and heading back to an apartment to get ready for a night out.

Then all we could see was people running away. We were confused. When we heard the screaming, we knew something bad was happening. As we edged further up the road, we saw the carnage. Police, sirens, bodies lying on the floor and the most visceral screaming I've ever heard. I'll never forget it.

We tried to help a few people on the side of the road. One lad had been knocked over and his dad was crying and trembling beside him.

Rumours flew around the city that night. The atmosphere was sullied and people seemed frightened. Everyone had seen the videos of the incident on social media. Everyone was speculating. The parade seemed a very distant memory.

Yet, it still managed to bring the best out of people. Scousers offered their houses up to those affected and we saw people in nearby shops or pubs come out to help those who witnessed it. Tragedy brings unity, especially in Liverpool.

And miraculously, there are no casualties right now. This doesn't fit with what we saw on Monday, or the images circling, but it is incredible. And may those in hospital make a full and quick recovery.

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Liverpool fan and writer Adam Beattie spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside about the need to sign another centre-forward this summer: "Darwin Nunez's time has run its course. It has been an experiment, and generally we get it right with the big-money signings, but it's bound to [go wrong] eventually.

"People may be surprised at the fee Nunez may end up commanding because there is not really top-drawer number nines out there.

"It is an area we have needed to freshen for a while. I could make a case to let [Diogo] Jota go but I don't think you can let him and Nunez go. You would be leaving yourself too much to do.

"Even if [Florian] Wirtz comes in, there is an argument to get a number nine - but there are not many that leap out at you."

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