Wirtz debut, confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for friendly - Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be honoured ahead of kick-off

Liverpool have set a ‘crazy price’ for Real Madrid to sign Alexis Mac Allister this summer after reportedly ‘accepting’ a £43m Los Blancos bid for one of his teammates. Arne Slot has already seen the La Liga giants poach one of his star players this summer as Trent Alexander-Arnold ran down his contract to force through a move to the Bernabeu.

"However, Eintracht are expecting offers this month. Liverpool remain a concrete option. Newcastle have renewed their interest. Manchester United still there. Chelsea are currently unlikely due to the transfer of Joao Pedro. His price tag is €100m. #LFC #MUFC. How will the poker end?"

Liverpool will play their first pre-season friendly of the summer on Sunday when they travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End

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A minute’s silence will be observed and digital tributes will be displayed. Both sets of players will wear black armbands

Failing to land Victor Osimhen could have wider implications for Arne Slot’s plans, potentially affecting the club’s attacking rebuild and long-term plans for success

Arnold's 21-year stay at Liverpool ended in sour fashion as he joined Real Madrid this summer, and one former Red blames the club for not acting sooner