BREAKING: Liverpool are closing in on an agreement with Dominik Szoboszlai over a new long-term contract in a major boost for new head coach Andoni Iraola. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/dominik-sz...

Could Andoni Iraola convince Curtis Jones to abandon his plans to leave Liverpool this summer? www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/why-a-jone...

Iraola on Harvey Elliott's future: "Harvey is here with us. I've seen him with this eagerness of showing himself. He will have a chance during the pre-season. It's a good sign he came one week earlier."

Andoni Iraola on signings: "Obviously we've signed two players but we need more players, we know this. The club is working on this."

From March. You shouldn’t overstate the impact of such changes when they are unavoidable in elite sport and the most important thing is that good *processes* stay in place. But there’s no way Liverpool’s recent lack of continuity at all levels is helpful. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/never-mind...

Andoni Iraola will hold his first press conference as Liverpool head coach at the AXA Training Centre at 11am on Monday.

As much as Liverpool need signings this summer, the reason they are heading into next season with a new head coach is because of a feeling that not enough was eked out of the players already at the club. And there is no better example than Florian Wirtz. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/unlocking-...

With Mohamed Salah gone and Hugo Ekitike injured, Liverpool need forwards that are close to a guarantee of output as it is possible to get this summer. And while he might be expensive and prefer the left, in this market, Bradley Barcola surely carries the least risk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HRN...

Liverpool confirm the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for an initial £55m with a further £5m in add-ons. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract and is set to be available for the start of pre-season after overcoming a recent shoulder injury.

A decade ago, Liverpool signed Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah in successive summers for £34m and £36.9m respectively. That market no longer exists, yet Liverpool have no choice but to chase wingers in a summer that will surely define Richard Hughes' legacy. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/difficult-...

When it seemed like Yan Diomande might sign for Liverpool, I had a precautionary look at some potential alternatives. Not sure any of them is quite at his level, so this news feels like a blow, but still a lot of time left in the window to react smartly. youtu.be/BYxA3wg3ji8?...

Andoni Iraola is keen to take a closer look at Liverpool’s young players in the early stages of pre-season. Here are a few who could make a big impression on him. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/the-liverp...

Liverpool have three wingers on their list as potential alternatives to Yan Diomande - but are any of them as good? www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYxA...

This summer, Rio Ngumoha is watching his last major tournament from home for some time. On a remarkable breakthrough season, the truth behind those Bayern Munich links, and his relationship with Arne Slot. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/rio-ngumoh...

Liverpool already have a lot to do this summer, but it’s understood that you can’t entirely rule out a departure for Cody Gakpo. So, could that mean their interest in Bradley Barcola is entirely separate from the pursuit of Yan Diomande? youtu.be/0NZUawkTEnM?...

Andoni Iraola was always going to be linked with a move for one of his Bournemouth stars after arriving at Anfield, and Alex Scott is the one getting talked about the most. But should he really be a target? A look at what he brings and if it is worth £80m. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ovu...

Conor Bradley may be hoping to return early next season, but Liverpool are planning a cautious approach to his comeback. As such, they are scouring the market in order to avoid a repeat of last season's chaos at right-back. Details here. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/revealed-l...

Liverpool's capture of Andoni Iraola ends a decade-long pursuit that was helped towards a conclusion when the Basque made clear that Anfield was his “first, second and last choice”. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/why-liverp...

Breaking: Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola the club's new head coach. The Basque quickly emerged as the frontrunner for the job, and was the only candidate interviewed as a result.

Exclusive: Andoni Iraola is scheduled to travel to Merseyside tomorrow morning to put the finishing touches to his move to Liverpool, including putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

Why do Liverpool want Andoni Iraola? A deep dive that touches on parallels with Klopp at Mainz, injury concerns, how he might step up to a more dominant team, and an defence that was only undermined by a fixable set-piece issue. Loads of detail in this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF6m...

Training schedule concerns, academy unhappiness, and a failure to improve soft skills - the inside story of why Liverpool sacked Arne Slot. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/training-s...

BREAKING: Liverpool confirm the departure of head coach Arne Slot following a post-season review. Club hoped not to have to make a change but decided they now need a manager who can offer a more front-front, urgent style of football. For that reason, Andoni Iraola in the frame.

Liverpool are close to sealing the signings of three teenagers this summer and still hope to agree a deal for another. Here's the inside story of that new aggressive approach to youth recruitment and the key figures behind it. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/revealed-w...

In theory, it should be easier to replace a post-peak Mohamed Salah rather than the best version of him. Yet today showed he is probably still Liverpool’s most reliable attacker, and so his departure will only add to the difficulty of a pivotal summer. youtu.be/jg7zoERaop8?...

A low-key end to a dismal season for Liverpool, but getting out of it with Champions League football secured was all that mattered and they did that. Thoughts will now immediately turn to ensuring next season is so much better - it has to be.

Liverpool to face Brentford: Alisson, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Gakpo, Ngumoha. Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Wirtz, Isak, Chiesa, Frimpong, Nyoni.

Alisson Becker and Alexander Isak to train today so in contention to face Brentford, Arne Slot reveals.

Slot asked if he has the buy-in of the squad: "What I do know is how they train and I haven't seen anything different this week."

Slot on Salah's comments: "Mo and I both have the same interest, we both want the best for this club. We're also aware, all of us, that we didn't bring the same level this season."

With Champions League football all but secured, it is difficult to see Liverpool changing their mind on sticking with Arne Slot. So, if those above him are shouldering the blame for this season, they need a flawless summer to set things right. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/if-liverpo...

Doing a bit of a series examining players Liverpool have watched ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This one is on Lamine Camara and Mamadou Sangare and asks who would be a better fit. youtu.be/MgoO7dSvm28

Liverpool seem to believe the upcoming summer transfer window can fix this. The problem is, it will be overseen by a seemingly Saudi-bound sporting director whose last signings have still to find their feet under a head coach he is backing to the hilt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQ7...

Tonight summed up why so few Liverpool fans believe Arne Slot can fix this. Yes, this side is short in attack and signings will help, but they won't sort a midfield and defence that have been shambolic all season. So, without a change of head coach, how does it get better?

Ibrahima Konate is available and Alisson Becker 50-50 to feature against Aston Villa.

Florian Wirtz has been taking antibiotics for illness and is still a doubt for Liverpool's trip to Aston Villa.

Mohamed Salah will be available for "a few minutes" against Aston Villa, Arne Slot confirms.

Bradley Barcola is one of the winger options being assessed by Liverpool ahead of the summer. Would he be a better fit than Yan Diomande? youtu.be/SiAcB6_A7es?...

Liverpool are prepared to let Chelsea have a free run at Xabi Alonso in order to stick with Arne Slot. It is a massive gamble. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/liverpool-...

I expected Liverpool to struggle in attack today given how many forwards they were missing, but you cannot excuse a passive defensive approach that gave a wounded Chelsea a foothold. That was a tactical decision, and it's one we've seen over and over. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBlY...

Liverpool may be desperate to stick with Arne Slot, but that stance won't withstand the Anfield crowd turning against him. Today felt like that - these fans are just sick of watching a passive, toothless brand of football they have seen for over a year now.

Boos ring around Anfield as Rio Ngumoha is withdrawn. He's been Liverpool's only threat today and the crowd aren't happy.

Mohamed Salah not involved today but is in attendance at Anfield and has stopped to sign autographs for fans.

Liverpool to face Chelsea: Mamardashvili, Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Gakpo, Ngumoha. Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Nyoni, Morrison, Wright, Ndiaye.

Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz to return today after missing training due to personal reasons and illness respectively.

Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to return to training today. Alisson Becker "very close" to returning.

Alexander Isak trained yesterday and should be available to face Chelsea.

Liverpool's midfield has been as key to this year's struggles as it was to last season's Premier League title win. For that reason, change is coming, but the market may well decide whether enough is done. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/liverpool-...

Hearing rumours that nuance is banned these days but tried my best to bring some to this. On Arne Slot: the good, the bad, the mitigation, and whether it's possible everything just goes back to being great next season with the right signings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQqf...