TransferBrief

Fabrizio Romano briefing

6 updates/May 31, 2026 at 9:28 PMItaly

Top stories

  1. 1Andoni Iraola set for Liverpool head coach job
  2. 2Ibrahima Konaté leaves Liverpool on free transfer
  3. 3Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konaté before ending talks
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Andoni Iraola set for Liverpool head coach job

Andoni Iraola is expected to become Liverpool's new head coach, with the appointment anticipated to be completed next week.

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Ibrahima Konaté leaves Liverpool on free transfer

Liverpool have officially confirmed the departure of Ibrahima Konaté, who leaves the club on a free transfer.

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Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konaté before ending talks

Real Madrid were interested in Ibrahima Konaté earlier in the season but left the conversation out of respect for Liverpool. Now monitoring as he is a free agent.

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Victor Osimhen not in advanced transfer negotiations despite reports

Despite comments by the Nigeria coach, Victor Osimhen and his representatives are not aware of any advanced transfer negotiations at present.

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Aurélien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde expected to stay at Real Madrid

Florentino Perez publicly stated that Real Madrid expects to keep Aurélien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde this summer.

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Manchester United admire Aurélien Tchouameni but face salary and transfer obstacles

Manchester United consider Aurélien Tchouameni a dream target for midfield but Real Madrid intend to keep him; major salary and negotiation hurdles exist.

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