Liverpool news and transfers recap - Roberto Firmino bid 'rejected', Diogo Jota Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Caomhin Kelleher and Calvin Ramsay all remain unavailable for the weekend -blowMatheus Nunes race The latest Liverpool transfer news, rumours and gossip including updates

 The latest Liverpool transfer news, rumours and gossip including updates on Roberto Firmino and Matheus Nunes

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Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly interested in Liverpool star Roberto Firmino, while Leeds United are 'interested' in rumoured Liverpool target Matheus Nunes.

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Recap of the day

Roberto Firmino has reportedly been the subject of a 'bid' from Serie A giants Juventus, but Jurgen Klopp has outlined how 'essential' the forward is for Liverpool and there are no plans to sell.

Klopp spoke to the media earlier today ahead of Liverpool's clash with Manchester City in Saturday's Community Shield match at the King Power Stadium.

The Liverpool boss confirmed Alisson Becker would miss the match, but would return for the first Premier League game of the season away at Fulham. Diogo Jota is set for a longer spell on the sidelines

Mixed injury news

Jurgen Klopp today confirmed that Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota will both miss the Community Shield match against Manchester City on Saturday through injury.

Although, the good news is that Alisson should be ready to start the first Premier League game of the season against Fulham.

Klopp confirmed Jota will be on the sidelines for a while longer.

Three years ago today

Three years ago today, Liverpool announced the signing of Harvey Elliott from Fulham. The 19-year-old faced a tough season last time out after breaking into the starting XI before suffering a horrible ankle injury.

Elliott is now looking to force his way back into the Liverpool team as the start of the season fast approaches.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp issues 'unfortunate' Diogo Jota injury update as Alisson absence continues

Alisson Becker will miss Liverpool's Community Shield against Manchester City this weekend - but will be available for the start of the Premier League season.

And Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had a gloomier injury update over Diogo Jota by admitting it could "take a while" before the forward recovers from his hamstring injury.

Alisson has sat out the last three friendlies having suffered an abdominal issue during the Singapore leg of the Far East tour earlier this month.