A big surprise: Liverpool transfer cancelled after star's return

A big surprise: Liverpool transfer cancelled after star's return Liverpool won't need a new signing after all after one star's return to the first-team setup. Liverpool have been linked with a lot of transfers this summer and honestly, that's sensible. It seems mad after spending over £400m in 2025 but exits and injuries will force their hand again. Right-back is a particularly interesting one. Conor Bradley 's injury at the start of the year ruled him out long-term, while it's quite clear that Jeremie Frimpong wasn't fancied in the role. Now, maybe that changes under Andoni Iraola but it feels unlikely. Instead, Liverpool are reportedly chasing right-backs. Or is there actually a need? The BBC claim Bradley may be back shortly after the start of the season, which would dramatically decrease the need for a signing. We actually imagine it would cancel any ideas to sign a right-back, in fact. Liverpool have enough positions to worry about and limiting the number of necessary deals is a goal right now. Though, we should say that this isn't what we've heard about Bradley's injury. Nor is it what others, like Simon Brundish , have suggested. We're under the impression that Bradley would be out until early 2027 at least . That's why Liverpool are so strongly linked with a right-back search - there is no timeline on his return. But a lot of this is hearsay. Perhaps Bradley is set to return shortly into the new campaign and if that is indeed the case, we can cross a right-back off the list for the summer. Conor Bradley: Situation Summary Anfield Status and Injury Update As of 12 June 2026, Conor Bradley remains a Liverpool player under contract until 30 June 2029. The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international has spent the recent months sidelined following a significant knee injury sustained during a Premier League fixture against Arsenal on 8 January 2026. This injury unfortunately curtailed his 2025/26 campaign and forced him to miss the end-of-season period. Rehabilitation and Future Outlook Bradley is currently in the final stages of his recovery and intensive rehabilitation programme at the AXA Training Centre. Reports indicate that he is targeting a return to full training shortly after the start of the new season. Given his history of injury setbacks, the club is adopting a cautious approach to his reintegration. With the right-back position at Anfield having undergone significant changes—including the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold last summer and the subsequent rotation of players such as Jeremie Frimpong—Bradley will be looking to regain his fitness and compete for a consistent first-team role under new head coach Andoni Iraola during the 2026/27 campaign.