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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool book medical for seventh summer transfer - but Bayern eyeing two stars
Liverpool have already spent £216million to sign six players in the summer transfer window but aren't showing signs of slowing down, with another player imminent It has been an extremely busy start to the summer transfer window at Liverpool, who have already signed six players and spent £216million. After a quiet summer of 2024, in which Federico Chiesa was the only arrival, the Reds have made the most of this time to reinforce their title-winning squad. Arne Slot 's side have been bolstered by some exciting signings, with Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Freddie Woodman the most recent. Wirtz joined from Bayer Leverkusen for £116m, while Kerkez left Bournemouth for Merseyside in a £40m deal. They are joined by Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen: £29.5m), Armin Pecsi (Puskas Akademia: £1.5m), Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia: £29m) and Woodman (Preston: free) on the shopping list. There are more deals brewing, too. Sporting director Richard Hughes is not taking his foot off the gas and has some more irons in the fire. Here Mirror Football takes a look at the latest news and rumours surrounding the club. Deal agreed for Blackpool star Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Blackpool midfielder Gabriel Schluter. Football Insider reports that the 16-year-old is set to have a medical with the club next week ahead of a transfer for a six-figure fee. Schluter has reportedly caught the eye of several scouts and Fulham and Stockport had been among the other clubs to contact Blackpool. But it is Liverpool who have won the race and will hope that the young midfielder can develop in their famed academy. Blackpool boss Steve Bruce spoke recently about his annoyance at bigger clubs being able to poach young players like Schluter. 'If a Premier League team comes calling, then we understand. It's frustrating, but they are the rules,' he said. 'It wouldn't surprise me if the kid had suitors from a higher level because he's a very good footballer. If you've got a good young player, it doesn't take long for the football world to know where they are – it's a small pool we pick from.' Bayern eye Reds duo Bayern Munich could pursue Luis Diaz or Cody Gakpo after missing out on other targets. Bayern have lost Leroy Sane and need reinforcements on the wing, but have been slow off the mark for other players. Sporting director Max Eberl has missed out on Jamie Gittens, who is leaving Borussia Dortmund for Chelsea, and Nico Williams, who is poised to swap Athletic Bilbao for Barcelona. Sky Sports Germany reporter Christian Falk has reported that Diaz and Gakpo could be other options. Diaz has previously been linked with Barca and has just two years left on his contract, while Gakpo's representatives have reportedly also held exploratory talks with Eberl. It is clearly early stages for now, but Bayern could be a club to watch in the coming weeks. Konate stalemate Liverpool were successful in signing Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to new contracts recently, but haven't had such luck with Ibrahima Konate. The French defender has rejected the initial offer put forward and was reportedly 'disappointed' by how the club values him. Konate is Van Dijk's regular central defensive partner and was key to the title win. Yet he is entering the final 12 months of his contract and there appears to be a stalemate. According to FootMercato, Konate is looking for a 'change of scenery' next summer and will therefore run down his contract. Real Madrid are among those interested in the centre-back.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool forward to STAY after dramatic transfer U-turn
Liverpool won't pay Diaz's demands But Liverpool seem reluctant to meet those demands. If Diaz is a little disappointed by that stance, it's perfectly understandable. After all, he scored 13 goals as the Reds won the Premier League title last season. He was a key figure under Arne Slot, despite his modest Liverpool career up to that point. Advertisement Barcelona, Bayern Munich and clubs in Saudi Arabia would all happily have Diaz - but Liverpool have been steadfast in their €80m valuation of the player. As such the market is quite restricted for Diaz unless Liverpool compromise on the fee. The latest report from Colombia also suggests that Diaz is, in fact, dismayed by Liverpool's stance over letting him leave. Diaz is annoyed at Liverpool Pipe Sierra, who regularly reports on Diaz and other Colombians in Europe, suggests that Diaz's entourage believe Liverpool haven't lived up to their promises. 'Luis Díaz and his camp are annoyed with Liverpool's stance,' Sierra wrote on X. 'They feel the club has gone back on their word (yet again with the player). Advertisement 'Something similar happened before with his contract renewal and now with the possibility of a transfer.' So what's changed? The journalist seems to be suggesting that Liverpool previously informed Diaz he would be free to leave this summer. But now it appears the club have told him he will be staying.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Petroperu accelerates talks for Amazon oil block partner
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's state-run oil company Petroperu is in talks with five firms, including Canada's PetroTal and U.S.-based Upland Oil and Gas, as it seeks a partner to reactivate a key Amazon oil block, a company executive said late Thursday. Tomas Diaz, manager of Petroperu's exploration and exploitation unit, told Reuters the company expects to reach an agreement for Lot 192 by mid-to-late July. The reactivation of Lot 192, located near the border with Ecuador, is crucial for supplying Petroperu's newly modernized Talara refinery. The company is grappling with a financial crisis and significant debt following a $6.5 billion overhaul of the plant. "We are in a direct negotiation process," Diaz said, adding that a meeting with PetroTal is scheduled for next week. "We expect to select our operating partner in about two weeks; it will then be presented to Petroperu's board for approval." PetroTal and Upland Oil and Gas did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Petroperu, which holds a 39% stake in Lot 192, has been searching for a new partner since April after Altamesa Energy Canada, which held the remaining 61%, withdrew from the project amid debts to suppliers and local communities. Diaz stated that any new operator must honor existing service agreements with community-owned companies in the area. Oil firms in the Peruvian Amazon often face conflicts with indigenous communities demanding local jobs and greater social investment. Petroperu expects the block to produce up to 12,000 barrels per day (bpd) within six months of restarting. That output could rise to around 21,000 bpd after the new operator completes a drilling program. PIPELINE TALKS Diaz also confirmed that Petroperu is in separate talks with PetroTal to renew a contract for crude transport through the Northern Peruvian Pipeline. The 1,100-kilometer (684-mile) pipeline is currently operational but sits idle without any active contracts. PetroTal, which operates the nearby Lot 95, previously stopped using the pipeline due to repeated shutdowns caused by attacks on the infrastructure, opting instead to ship its crude by barge to Brazil. "A new crude transport contract will be positive and make Petroperu's pipeline profitable," Diaz said. Petroperu posted a first-quarter loss of $111 million, improving on a $183 million loss from the same period a year earlier. Sign in to access your portfolio
Mint
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
The most expensive musical instrument in the world: This rare viola is now valued at $30 million
In May, Roberto Díaz performed at the US Library of Congress using a rare viola made by Antonio Stradivari in 1690. Called the Tuscan-Medici viola, it is now valued at $30 million, possibly the world's most expensive instrument. Díaz, who leads the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, has played the viola for nearly 15 years. He even recorded a Grammy-winning album with it. Many admire its fine grain and craftsmanship, calling it both simple and deeply beautiful. According to Diaz, the instrument produces an 'incredibly resonant but kind of compact sound'. 'It has a tremendous brilliance to it, and you can hear this. People call it the 'Cremonese spin' inside the sound, which is what makes the sound just kind of travel out into the hall,' the South China Morning Post quoted him as saying. Though he doesn't often think of its price, Diaz calls it 'surreal'. The instrument was recently gifted to the Library of Congress, making its stay permanent after being on loan for years. Díaz showed Curtis board members two violas without telling them which was which. When they heard both, they were surprised. Even without knowing much about music, they could tell the difference in sound. They didn't expect violas to differ so much. Violas are less popular than violins, with fewer concertos and a softer sound. The Tuscan-Medici was made for Grand Prince Ferdinando I de' Medici. It later belonged to Macy's heir Herbert Straus. Later, it was loaned to the Library of Congress by his widow in 1977. Collectors David and Amy Fulton made the gift of the Tuscan-Medici viola possible through a $20 million donation. The previous owners, the Baird family, sold it for less than its market value, giving up $10 million as an in-kind donation. Together, their contributions will help preserve the viola and allow it to be played publicly forever. Only around 10 of Stradivari's violas are known to exist. It makes them rarer and more valuable than his violins. Experts say the Tuscan-Medici is especially prized because it has been actively played and maintained. It will remain at the library, available for top musicians to perform with or take on tour. The most expensive string instrument ever sold at auction is the 'Lady Blunt' Stradivarius violin, bought for $15.9 million in 2011. Though a Stradivarius viola called the 'Macdonald' was offered for $45 million in 2014, no buyer came forward.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Yandy Diaz Player Props: June 26, Rays vs. Royals
Yandy Diaz's Tampa Bay Rays face the Kansas City Royals on June 26 at 2:10 p.m. ET, and will see starter Michael Lorenzen on the mound. Diaz put up one hit in his last game, finishing 1-for-3. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Yandy Diaz player prop bets. Diaz is hitting .289 with 16 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 22 walks. Diaz's home runs rank 46th in MLB and he ranks 38th in RBI in MLB. Diaz heads into this game on a 15-game hitting streak. During his last outings he is hitting .452 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, three walks and five RBIs. Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo! Yandy Diaz Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Yandy Diaz vs. Michael Lorenzen Yandy Diaz prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Yandy Diaz stats against the Royals Royals starter: Michael Lorenzen
