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Liverpool faces transfer battle after Onana suffers serious injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Liverpool faces transfer battle after Onana suffers serious injury

Summary

Liverpool may soon confront intense transfer negotiations following a severe injury to Amadou Onana during the World Cup. Belgium triumphed over the United States 4-1, but Onana reportedly tore his ACL, requiring a significant recovery period. His injury could prompt Aston Villa to intensify their interest in Liverpool's Curtis Jones, who is in the last year of his contract. Discussions regarding a potential new deal for Jones at Liverpool have not yet commenced, leaving the player's future uncertain amid Villa's reported interest.

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•Onana tore his ACL during the World Cup match against the United States.
•Curtis Jones is in the last year of his contract with Liverpool.
•Aston Villa may escalate their pursuit of Jones due to Onana's injury.
•Villa was preparing to regain Boubacar Kamara from injury before Onana's setback.
•Liverpool has not yet opened new contract discussions with Jones.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool should brace themselves for intense transfer tussle after devastating injury blow

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Liverpool could find themselves facing an intensifying battle to keep hold of one player after a harrowing development at the World Cup over the past 24 hours.Belgium’s delight in beating co-hosts U...
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