Liverpool Transfer Rumours

02 Nov 2026 03:20:04
Any of the ITKs
Please tell me we are buying a LB and CM in Jan.
I also think we need a striker too, Isak just doesn’t do enough for me.
He is already showing signs of tiredness and is erratic.

02 Nov 2026 06:34:54
Sure we are.
Haaland is being looked at to replace Isak after the latter's dreadful performance vs Arsnal.
Isak to Rotherham in Jan in a £1.5 mln record fee for the South Yorkshire outfit, a telefax from Liverpool's guardian fairy's office just came in. But they are also concerned with his drop of form and lack of hope for improvement, so a lucrative deal can still fall apart.

Jon Arne Riise to be revived with stem cells injection at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, he will be offered a contract to replace Kerkez. Waiting for Tony Blair and Dr Who to finalise the patenting of the stem cell tech.

Following a similar track John Barnes will join to replace Barcola who was absolutely shocking and is believed to be a new Ali Dia by the Club's hierarchy.

Ngumoha to be offered a managerial job inside administration to beat another record by the youngster, what a time to be a scouser! Already spotted shopping for three-piece suits and dress shoes after donating all his footballing gear to Wirral youth.

02 Nov 2026 07:06:44
Was kerkez that poor yesterday? I thought he played well. Nothing much got by him and his pinpoint cross led to best chance of the game.
No doubt he needs to improve on his disturbution and I'd also like to see a lb brought in to provide him with real competition.

02 Nov 2026 07:16:00
Kerkez is this season's main whipping boy regardless if he has a good game, seems there always has to be one for some people.

02 Nov 2026 07:32:33
Kerkez can't tackle without falling over. He left a player stranded in the corner with no help and watch from 30 yards away, if he that good why does every team target him! He has no football brain. He is clearly a weak area and all teams know it.

02 Nov 2026 09:03:34
I don't have a particular whipping boy in our team. I just think we are miles behind Arsenal and city. They both won comfortably at Anfield. That doesn't usually happen. It is a painful reality.

You could pick any of that starting 11 as whipping boys. There is not much point. We just need to improve. The goal we conceded yesterday was a joke and completely our own fault.

02 Nov 2026 09:15:02
inbeta, what part of the win was comfortable for Arsenal yesterday? Other than maybe the the start and end of the game we caused then real problems, should have scored at least one and should have had a pen. We absolutely competed with them and play a much more exciting game of football which actually gets people watching. Against city the red card was absolutely pivotal.

My take is totally different. We've shown we can mix it with the best two sides the the league and given some really promising performances. We could still do with a couple of signings potentially but let's not stifle Nyoni now, and give Kerkez some credit, it wasn't his worst game this week.

02 Nov 2026 09:19:34
Are we really miles behind? A bit more conviction and killer instinct in our attacking play and things would look very different. If we had got a pen for the Isak shirt pull and Timber got a red card for denying a goal scoring opportunity, maybe we would have got a different result? Madley had a 'mare refereeing and fell for every Arsenal ploy in the book, a different referee and we might have had a totally different game.

I feel like so much focus has gone to the result, and maybe that's fair enough, but I can't help but feel optimistic about where we are headed. I see Iraola solving problems, I see us finding creative solutions to move up the field and smother the opponent, the Nyoni and Macca pivot worked really well yesterday and in the first half the two of them each had outstanding games, Wirtz and Barcola are at times showing that they are developing a good understanding on the left, I also see a team that is committed to helping each other out and taking pride and enjoyment in defending as a unit.

02 Nov 2026 09:29:06
Easy to go a bit overboard after a result like yesterday. Arsenal did not win comfortably, they'd have been delighted to get out of dodge with that 3 pts yesterday. Think a draw was the fair result.

City ended up comfortable but it's doubtful they would have won at all were it not for a ridiculous sending off. Our attacking play needs to improve. We are definitely improving under Iraola.

02 Nov 2026 09:56:37
"Isak just doesn't do enough!!??" He puts the ball in the net.

We already have the opposite in Kumas who works his arse off all game but doesn't score!?

I know my preference!

01 Nov 2026 09:25:20
The leagues there to win for us if we strengthen in January. If Camara came in and did the business, we would have a real chance to take advantage.
We have Bradley and etitike to return who will be like two new players. Midfield is our biggest weakness.

01 Nov 2026 09:30:59
Whilst I like the optimism Ron, I'm not as confident about that. I admit it can happen, but I think we will have some patchy run at some point in the season. It's a long season and Iraola has not had this challenge before.

Ekitike and Bradley had bad injuries so I think it's going to take them time to get fully back to their best this season.

Biggest issue for me right now is we are not scoring enough in the league. Goals per game is low compared to our peers.

01 Nov 2026 10:09:00
Love it Ron.

I was thinking last night "Hang on a sec Brighton beat Arsenal and Man City, but we beat Brighton, what does that mean about Liverpool? ".

It shows we CAN beat everyone. We were outplaying Man City until Grav was sent off.

What I love about THIS conversation - is it so sooooo different to the one of the last year. The wise amongst us state that AI will need this season to mount a serious attack next year. The hopefulls amongst are like, nah. F*** that let's go for it this year!

What's great is that within just a few months AI already has us playing like a team, pressing harder/faster, and moving the ball forward at speed. Adding strength in Jan will hopefully only make us better!

01 Nov 2026 10:44:12
can we not do this. There isn't there to be won or lost in January.

01 Nov 2026 11:17:41
I honestly wouldn't take Araujo out of this team and put Bradley in. I know we like to think he's the bees knees because he came through our academy but I remain unconvinced and he's had quite a few bad injuries for a young-ish player. Sad to say but I don't see him as our long term RB solution.

01 Nov 2026 11:42:28
Bradley is an injury prone. Can he stay fit? I'm not sure.

01 Nov 2026 12:03:43
I think we are a fair way off winning the league. If you look at us against city we never looked close to beating them. Today will tell us a lot more about where we are.

01 Nov 2026 12:24:22
I'm always dubious about players we're already linked with and fans start raving about them 🧐.

01 Nov 2026 13:12:37
Bradley is not a good enough RB if we want to win the big trophies. He's better than Frimpong. But that's not saying much. We just need to buy a proper RB. Strength for this position is as obvious as anything. Sort that with 2 midfielders and a RW then we have a chance to win stuff. Until then we won't.

01 Nov 2026 13:21:00
Love the optimism too! Today will tell us a bit more about us but overall we're playing some decent football.
On Bradley I'm a big fan and I genuinely think he has enough about him to be our RB (IF he can stay injury free). Seems to be a lot of debate about him but I'm a fan.
Bring on number 21!!

01 Nov 2026 13:39:39
I like the optimism, too. I think winning the title is still rather farfetched and unlikely, but at the same time it's definitely possible. I'm certainly not expecting it. But I feel the squad has gelled so fast and everyone is pulling in the same direction with an excellent mentality. And that, together with the individual quality, is always the main foundation for any team challenging.

If it's just Champions League qualification in the end it's fine, too. But if we're not struck with terrible luck in term of injuries and add sensi ly in the summer you get the feeling it won't be long before big trophies are coming back to Anfield.

01 Nov 2026 13:50:38
Maybe we've had our bad patch?

01 Nov 2026 15:05:12
To be fair Longthing until the sending off City didn't look close to beating us either. Looked like it was heading for a 0-0 until then. Not that I'm saying we're going to win the league though.

01 Nov 2026 15:23:53
I'm with footyfan, it was the sending off that changed the game, we was on top til then. As for everyone saying Bradley's no good / injury prone. Go back to bed the lot of you. Check out saliba's injury record bet you would mind us signing him, would you's? Probably find isak has had more sick days also.

Bradley has got the potential to be brilliant, go back couple of seasons he was replacing Trent quite seamlessly too. I love the kid he deserves his chance in AI team setup.

01 Nov 2026 16:30:17
How many predicted Slot would win the Prem in his first season?
The odds are against it happening again, but isn't that the crux of what this club is about? Defying the odds?
A good run of games and a couple of astute January signings could put us in a very handy position for the run-in.
Ya never know..

01 Nov 2026 18:53:12
Insanity, We didn;t have a shot on target today. and are 9 points behind already. We are a miles off.
We might slowly be moving in the right direction, but with this squad there is no chance unless the whole league implodes.
We need a few transfer seasons and to shift some of the dead weight.

01 Nov 2026 18:55:14
Errmm, what do you think now?

01 Nov 2026 19:23:56
We are bang average, so many weaknesses.

01 Nov 2026 20:34:57
Didn't think we'd win the league before today. But today certainly wouldn't have made me less optimistic about where we are going. We played well. Came up against the best defensive team in the league.

Wouldn't mind the zero shots on target, but for the gunners blocking like their lives depended on it we'd have had 6 or 7. We are going places under Iraola. We will get better and better.

01 Nov 2026 21:09:14
I found this game extremely frustrating to watch. Arsenal are terrible and just defend. But on the flip side of that, they look like they could score at ease, if they wanted to.

I kind of felt that we played into their game plan.
We didn't play great, but we have played a lot worse. Kerkez is not good enough, I think most on here would agree.

01 Nov 2026 21:24:31
disappointingly played against 13 today inc ref and VAR.

A great advert for replacing refs and VAR with robots at least they won't have any bias.

02 Nov 2026 01:20:55
Ron, I've said it for the last two seasons. I personally found it obvious after observing it, but the big argument on here was always defence. The defence has been exposed and the strikers are not receiving enough service. Even a Henderson in this team would make a significant difference, and it's of his past ability what we need; commanding, influential, energetic and doing the simple things well while holding that position.

Roy Keane was the best at it and United built around him.

02 Nov 2026 02:24:30
We are a level down from Arsenal, and perhaps maybe City. We haven't had a full squad available yet this season so we should improve with the return of Bradley and Ekitike and Leoni.

Winning the league this season is very unlikely but not completely impossible, CL, on the other hand is a possibility, though not something you'd bet your house on.

We are getting better the longer the season goes, a couple of signings that are ready to be starters in the Jan window and we'll improve even more and at a quicker rate.

I can see us winning a trophy this season but I think a co-ordinated approach to bring together a squad that the coach actually wants over the next two or three windows and we'll be at, if not above the level Arsenal are at, and will definitely be in the mix for the PL and CL next season.

02 Nov 2026 02:25:55
Forgot to add, that will be the end of AI's contract and it'll be very interesting to see what he chooses to do.

02 Nov 2026 07:34:12
It's a fair argument WDW, we're certainly better than last season.

While a lot of hope was pinned on coaching though let's be honest we've mainly improved because we bought guys who can defend and are committed in Araujo and Jacquet.

The attack and midfield are generally quite average in terms of output, but Trey looks promising and Macca has improved as his contract runs down. To counter balance that I've not seen much if any improvement in Kerkez or Wirtz tbh, Grav has gone backwards massively, and Szob is a puzzle to get in the side. I can see all four going or being benched.

Barcola shows glimpses but needs to toughen up and show more steel and be clinical. Rio seems to have improved, Gakpo is up and down, often down. Isak slightly better.

Theres a lot of moving parts to resolve, and Iraolas short contract is just another factor in what's already a difficult transition. Its interesting times, just need to be very patient.

02 Nov 2026 08:37:01
We're at least 24 games away from winning the league IMO.
87 points will probably be enough.

31 Oct 2026 20:40:51
Just an opinion;

Seeing as all the top clubs in England are going the route of 4 CB's across the back, and with the rousing success of Araujo at Right-Back, i think when Liverpool inevitably replace Tsimikas, it should be for Calvin Bassey.

Good on the ball, rapid, powerful, PL experience, 26 so peak years and solid at CB and LB.

Merci.

31 Oct 2026 22:13:04
Or Gomez. He's played there.

31 Oct 2026 23:58:53
I would say no. I just feel there is a better equilibrium with one defensive minded FB and one attacking minded one, hence why I don't see an issue with having Araujo as a FB.

But please, no 4 CBs as FB as 1. That affects equilibrium if you ask me and 2. That wouldn't work in the advance stages of CL.

01 Nov 2026 04:55:40
Do we really need to turn into Arsenal?

01 Nov 2026 04:56:01
Bassey is too hot and cold, in my opinion, which I think is why some better teams haven't pursued him. When playing well, he's capable of really solid performances (often against us, actually), but then you'll some appalling defending the very next week as Fulham lose 1-4 at home to Norwich.

01 Nov 2026 07:39:53
Gomez is not too bad at going forward, I would love to see him giving Kerkez some competition at LB, alternatively pushing him to DM would not be a bad consideration if he can stay fit.

01 Nov 2026 10:23:05
I like Bassey. we might even go back in for Yan Diomande..cause Diomandes are forever.

01 Nov 2026 11:19:24
Hmmmm, not sure I'd want 4 CBs at the back. I do like our current model with 3 CBs with an attacking full back, just need Kerkez to start putting in better crosses.

01 Nov 2026 12:26:54
I don't mind a defend-first philosophy, especially during this transitionary period. It seems we're playing a bit of a hybrid high press/low block counter where necessary; defensive-minded full backs would help to maintain consistency across the back 4, something we were crying out for last season, just look at how well Araujo's done.

It's always good to have options, there's no problem having 1 defensive and 1 attacking full back.

01 Nov 2026 13:32:17
I think the last time we played 4 CBs was when we lost 1-0 at home to Southampton in the 2013/14 season (Toure, Skrtel, Agger, Sakho)

01 Nov 2026 13:42:37
I don't mind Araujo at FB at fullback for the time being but no, not long term. Four CB's? c'mon, we have slagged off Arsenals CRAP football these last few seasons under Arteta. The best team in Europe by a mile doesn't bother with all this lark they play brilliant attacking football and their fullbacks play a huge part in that. People are selling their footballing souls for a guy that could easily turn around and say at the end of the season"thanks folks it's been great but I'm back off to the Nou Camp, they love me again".Cant remember Iraola ever really doing this at Bournemouth.

He has kinda had to play a CB there because of Bradley and Frimpong situations. He said it the other day we lose something in attack doing it and I for one was delighted to hear him saying that. Use Araujo there for the meantime he's doing a great job. But when we can, sort that position. When we do that it will be another cog in the style of play improving. We may never see Jurgen ball again but let's try get as close to it as we can.

01 Nov 2026 15:26:25
Just so you all know I'm not in favour of 4 cbs, I only mentioned Gomez as he's played there before so why sign someone.

01 Nov 2026 16:20:41
Because Gomez is injury prone 😂@ScouseJohn.

30 Oct 2026 18:04:03
Genuine question - are there any HG DMs in the Prem that would suit us?

We've been linked with players like Wharton and Scott, but they are 8s, and we have a lot of them.

Aside from our own Nyoni, is there anyone we could buy that would improve that no 6 position and is HG?

30 Oct 2026 19:41:08
Neither of Wharton or Scott are defensive midfielders. And for what it's worth I reckon Nyoni is going to be better than Wharton as he's more mobile, more alert to danger and better defensively.

30 Oct 2026 20:01:38
Anderson be brilliant for us.

30 Oct 2026 21:04:23
The Roy Keane at Forest was nothing like the Roy Keane in his later seasons at UTD. Hate the way we just put MF's, especially young MF's in a certain box and think they can't get a grip on being able to play a different way.

30 Oct 2026 21:30:44
All depends on their natural abilities though Florian, by your reckoning, we should have no problem converting Wirtz into a DM, he's only 22, but the truth is you're either the type of player who relishes getting stuck in or you're not.

{Ed025's Note - Wirtz a DM??, you might as well get Julien Clary..

30 Oct 2026 22:07:54
Vik, great response to get likes, but I clearly discounted Wharton and Scott as 8s, and I think everyone pretty much agrees with them. Hence me asking of other HG players who play as DMs.

30 Oct 2026 22:09:46
Billy, is he the French Julian Clary? Maybe they were separated at birth like Rooney and Shrek, or Grealish and Keira Knightley?

{Ed025's Note - very possibly Zed.. :)

30 Oct 2026 22:22:05
Stuck in Chewy? in this league these days? Were hardly looking for a Souness or McMahon are we. Jesus the same Anderson that people act like is made of granite was throwing himself to the floor like a fairy a coupla weeks back.

31 Oct 2026 01:04:17
Don't get me started, that's a whole different tin of beans, this lot these days make Robbie Savage look like Norman Hunter.

30 Oct 2026 23:48:13
Anderson might have acted like a massive fairy when he got tackled Florian, but he still dog walked our powder puff midfield, again.

31 Oct 2026 02:08:05
Anderson dog walked our midfield? I don't think you even watch the games.

31 Oct 2026 05:37:07
I find it strange when people argue two players 'aren't DM's' when they are listed as DM's all over the internet, they play as the deeper midfielder (indeed, one did so for our current manager, the other was very close to joining Liverpool to play that role under our previous manager), they both have significant defensive contributions per 90, and either one, if brought in, would be brought in to play the deeper, more defensive midfield role.

30 Oct 2026 23:01:35
Ed25 - it's that time again .

Hmmmmmmm.

31 Oct 2026 07:14:17
Did anyone actually answer Zeds question?

31 Oct 2026 08:46:58
Yes they did "Who".

Elliott Anderson.

31 Oct 2026 08:48:54
Missed the boat on Sangare before he went to Brentford.

31 Oct 2026 09:11:51
I don't think Sangare would count as HG though.

31 Oct 2026 09:21:25
Who knows, Anderson may be viable depending on the punishment City recieve. he'd thrive under the lights at Anfield.

31 Oct 2026 09:35:01
I'd say Anderson played a part in getting the best midfielder sent off that day Victor. Thats about all he did. That best midfielder was one of our powder puff lot by the way.

31 Oct 2026 10:11:17
Archie Gray, Lewis Miley, Miles Lewis-Skelly, Felix Nmecha, Shea Charles, Jobe Bellingham, Jack Hinshelwood, Elliott Anderson, Nico O'Reilly, Adam Wharton.

31 Oct 2026 10:17:19
Anderson is a water carrier. There are hardly any decent HG DMs (or midfielders in general). If anything, nurturing Trey is the way to go.

{Ed025's Note - "Anderson is a water carrier"....say no to drugs.

31 Oct 2026 10:46:57
or just give Nyoni the game time as a DM and don't play gravenbech.

31 Oct 2026 10:53:02
I'm with Salah Ed - Anderson is decent but nowt special and Scott is more than capable of playing that role.

{Ed025's Note - really BR?, i think hes excellent mate and one of the best around, but of course some people will think otherwise...but they are usually caught very quickly and detained.. :)

31 Oct 2026 11:27:16
Anderson is a good player but so is Scott. I would say Scott has the higher ceiling.

31 Oct 2026 13:06:18
Leaving aside judging a player on one game, Anderson has been performing in that role in the Premier League for over a season.
That's why City paid £116m for him. He's good at what he does and there aren't many HG alternatives.

31 Oct 2026 14:20:54
Grav was far better than Anderson until the sending off. City had offered nothing all game until the sending off. What did for Liverpool was too many injuries up front.

31 Oct 2026 16:22:24
Scott and Anderson are hardly the same kind of player? Scott is kind of like Macca, but more mobile, he's not a 6 if that's what people want.

31 Oct 2026 17:31:06
Seen Scott play with Anderson for England few weeks back and he had a good game. Was every bit as disciplined as his partner.

31 Oct 2026 17:32:03
Nmecha is a really good shout. Andersen is a really good shout too, but we have to hope City go down and he wants to move. Keep forgetting about the players who were recruited pre-Brexit into academies - like Nmecha and Frimpong - who were born overseas, represent other countries but came to England before the age of 18. Fabregas was another older example.

Nmecha won't be cheap though, but it's such a crucial role, hopefully we will spend the money.

31 Oct 2026 18:46:20
I'd say given that Endo & Chiesa have one foot out of the door, being home grown isn't as big a deal as it's made out, my view remains that Chema Andres would be an excellent addition as he's disciplined, physically strong and can defend.

31 Oct 2026 20:17:03
I would push for Sedikie as a future buy. he's got it all, his engine is really good. In a top class team he will be great. I'd love him at LFC along with Scott. Now that's best part £160-£180M gone will get £60m for Macalister, been playing well this year.

31 Oct 2026 21:13:51
Never mind home grown or not. All the best proper Defensive Midfielders have had an upbringing in the game as a fullback or centre half. Their natural mindset is to spot danger Defensively.
I honestly believe, which won't be popular with many, but I don't care, Jacket would be awesome as a DM.

Two strong centre halves and him in front would be outstanding. He played as a centre midfielder when younger, is good on the ball, has plenty of experience as a centre half and is physicality dominate.
Mac Allister, Szoboszlai or Nyoni alongside side him and I think it would transform the team.

31 Oct 2026 23:17:06
As a nation we've got an obsession with "ball carrying". Congratulations on being able to run with ball in a straight line. As a result there is a new breed of midfielders can't defend, can't attack, but they can run round a lot.

We're not producing destroyers or deep-lying playmakers, but if you want to spend £100 million on a golden retriever there are plenty of those around.

31 Oct 2026 16:38:50
Sorry Ed, going to respectively disagree.

Anderson is robust and has physicality, but offers nothing other than graft, which is typical of HG midfielders. I prefer players that offer those traits along with having a bit more about them technically.

I'm not trying to be controversial, but this country does like to build up players more than they are - it happens over and over again. Put Anderson in a more technical league and he gets found out.

{Ed025's Note - its all about opinions Salah, but i do take your point about certain players suiting different leagues mate...look at Wirtz, he was decent in Germany but in the prem he has been pathetic..

01 Nov 2026 06:08:28
I think Anderson is pretty good technically, at least he's better than a lot of people think. He's also a very decent passer, a very decent crosser and can take set pieces too. He's all around a very good player, just not elite at any particular aspect, that makes him a top midfielder in my opinion.

01 Nov 2026 07:58:48
Is Anderson getting found out in another league (allegedly) reason to not have his skillset in your team? that seems like a bit of warped logic to me.

01 Nov 2026 12:30:14
Faith, I just think there are better options at that price tag mate. Sure we need a more physical presence in our midfield, but I'd like someone who offers more with the ball.

I've seen a lot of Anderson (both at club and international level) and he only excels if he has someone alongside him that can dictate the tempo and play effective progressive passes.

He can carry the ball if there is space, but a lot of players can do that at a lower price point. If there isn't space, he'll always play the safe pass sideways or backwards. Compare him to Trey, for example, who does have the ability to progress the ball between the lines, but granted lacks the physicality of an Anderson.

01 Nov 2026 13:47:03
Chema Andrea was mentioned on here last summer Victor. As usual people found a few reasons why he wouldn't suit this team or league. Looks like he's settled in pretty well to me.

02 Nov 2026 01:22:37
Julian would keep hold of the ball and would chase everything.

30 Oct 2026 16:29:04
Maybe an old rumour, but hey-ho here goes:

Andril Fedchenko scout at Flamengo currently, will join Liverpool Football Club in January 2027, specialising in South America football, he takes over from Neil Mckee?

30 Oct 2026 16:39:10
I don't think this is a rumour I think it's happening/ happened.

30 Oct 2026 16:51:30
My go to region on football manager.

30 Oct 2026 15:34:53
Some talk of Araujo joining permanently as early as January, if a reduced fee can be agreed to, and Barca always needs the money. I wouldn't be against it, frankly. However, I would much rather the club focus on a DM as a first priority to solidify our midfield. Araujo is not going anywhere anyway, until next summer (if the loan is not taken up).

30 Oct 2026 16:15:29
All day everyday. He's been fantastic and is a great option at RB.

{Ed666's Note - he’s a limited RB although he’s having a purple patch currently..let’s see what his abilities are at CB for a few months before we spunk a tonne of money on just warrior spirit

30 Oct 2026 17:34:46
Well I would rather spunk money on some warrior mentality, physicality and desire than the money we are spunking on players going through the motions and taking their wages.
He is already rubbing off on some of the other players. Nyoni is throwing himself in to tackles and some of the others.
We need some fire in the team! Also can cover two positions.

30 Oct 2026 17:21:34
Ed666, I think we had this same convo on a previous thread. I get where you are coming from, but I would be more than happy to spend up to the £47m (obvs less if possible) even if he were a crap CB. We have spent as much as £47m on current FBs (and Cheaty have spent a lot more over the years) and if AI thinks that a more defensive focused RB fits how he wants to set the team up (making a back 3 for fast breaks when the LB is playing up the wing) then I'm all for it.

He did look composed on Wednesday playing at CB, and that was enough for me. His attitude and his timing in the tackle is just amazing.

{Ed666's Note - I have no qualms about ronnnies abilities I just want to see if he can sustain the form before I would sounk the money

30 Oct 2026 17:24:21
I tend to agree, Ed666. I like him but it would have to be a really good deal to convince me.

I have seen people make the argument that we need an experienced centre-back to lead the back-line if Van Dijk leaves but I don't think Araujo speaks English so I personally don't think that would work.

I personally would rather sign an out-and-out right-back, extend Van Dijk for one more year and give the game-time to Jacquet, Leoni and Ndukwe. Maybe then go for a truly transformative centre-back like Vuksovic depending on how all the young centre-backs develop.

{Ed666's Note - I would be shocked if he’s not having English lessons right now to assimilate into the club and new cultural surroundings

30 Oct 2026 18:46:53
Do we have to pay more if he rubs himself off on other players?

30 Oct 2026 19:20:53
He will be in front of h. r if he's rubbing himself on other players.

30 Oct 2026 21:50:18
This is where cold business has to rule, unless Barca are willing to take a large lump out of the fee why would we rush to pay it? We've got the deal already - why rush to bring it forward? A lot could happen in 7/8 months, ruptured acls, chronic anxiety or a collapse in form.

If Barca want to shift that liability onto us then they need to pay (via reducing the fee). Let's not forget they are the club that took Luis from us for silly money and got one of our players to strike.

30 Oct 2026 22:07:46
Ronald is doing well but is there any sense in doing the deal earlier, a lot can happen in 6 months, as others have said he could get a massive injury, drop off on form, or another younger player could emerge as a target.

No complaints about him so far he has been immense but unless an early deal saves us millions then let's just wait and see!

30 Oct 2026 22:33:55
When you buy a used car, do you tell the dealers that you'll only pay the full amount after using it for 6 months, in case of an accident, or in case you and your family stop loving the car, or in case it breaks down on the highway? It's a terrible analogy, but I hope you get the point. It sounds like what we're doing here with regards to Ronald Araujo, and I personally find it baffling.

Every team needs fighters. If I think about all the money we've flushed down the toilet and the amount we've lost on good players leaving on a free the last few years, I don't think the amount we're talking about is too much to pay for "warrior spirit." Did you see our team last season? Forget about whether we came out first or fifth. How "dead" was the vibe? Boy, it was dead everywhere, from the pitch to AXA to the Kop; everything was flat! Dead! Some of us even stopped watching altogether; just watching highlights and replays.

The psychology of having an absolute fighter having a renaissance in your team; how much are you willing to pay for that when you have young kids (players) coming through, like Nyoni and Rio and Jacquet, seeing and watching that everyday? I don't think you can put a price tag on that. You can see the reaction of the fans to him everyday; you can see that this fight is infecting the whole stadium and the whole team, and you're sitting comfortably and asking for more time to see how he does. How will he do?

Players lose form; players get injured and anything can happen. But in Araujo, this is not like getting a 22-year old South American who has potential but ultimately dreaming of playing for Barca or Madrid. This is actually the reverse. He's already been there and done that. He was the freaking Captain of Barca, guys; won them things. We got a discount due to a cruel twist of fate, and we're screwing around waiting to see how he develops. We should be thanking the gods for this opportunity and sorting this out ASAP.

Honestly, in Ronald Araujo, we're so lucky to have a Day 1 leader who can naturally command the respect of all the players especially as Virgil ages, and we're second-guessing that? I don'tcare if he speaks English or Chinese! It's a very young team; we've lost Robbo and Mo; we lost Millie and Hendo before that. [Just look at what Hendo is doing for Chelsea this late in his day!] Everybody knows how laid back Virgil is as a captain, even though he commands the respect of the team. How can you muck around with this gift-wrapped delivery right in our hands? You're willing to plunge hundreds of millions on players who may yet come good, but you turn around and second-guess and hesitate to spill much less than half of that on a true warrior who's just been reborn and fresh out of the fire and rising from the ashes like a phoenix???

30 Oct 2026 19:44:20
I suspect he is, Ed666. But there are language lessons and language lessons, aren't there? I've learnt three other languages besides English and you have to go all in to get anywhere.

Bale was supposedly having language lessons at Madrid and never got anywhere after nearly a decade. Kane can't speak German after over three years and he is supposedly having lessons. Diaz and Nunez never really got very far with their English.

I don't know all of their personal circumstances so I'm not making this point for the purpose of condemning them. I am just not putting my hat on Araujo's English being good enough to be the leader in the defence by next year.

{Ed666's Note - like I said mate it’s not his English I’m worried about it’s his form. If he plays CB enough this season and plays well then signing him is a no brainer irrespective of his anglais.

30 Oct 2026 22:16:21
Fair enough Ed666, and given the concerns we had on the boards when he joined regarding his fitness, then I think it is worth seeing if his body can last out a full PL season.

I don't think we need to see too much of him at CB though, as, given him proving his fitness through more of the season, then I would be more than happy to spunk the money based solely on his RB showings.

{Ed666's Note - mate there’s better right backs out there for 45 million plus

31 Oct 2026 13:09:27
We had a huge leadership void last season IMO.
Araujo had adequately filled that void and is playing well. It'll be tricky to sustain that form but unless he completely flops I'd keep him as a CB/utility defender and LEADER.

We need that, the many young defenders need it.

31 Oct 2026 08:47:12
Name a few guaranteed better right backs there ed666?

Frimpong cost what 35mil and he can't kick snow off a rope.

Kayode is one I can potentially think of who knows the league and even then he's a gamble, look at kerkez and i'd be surprised if we got Kayode for cheaper than 45mil too.

Although I do agree there's no rush to signing him unless we got a significant drop on the asking price which I'd imagine we won't given his form. Frankly I think he's been just what we needed at right back, we have plenty of attacking talent on the pitch, shoring up the back line was a massive challenge and he's helped do that ten fold. My only concern is injury record but touch wood so far so good.

Attitude wise he's a throw back, love the passion! It's Contagious and something the young lads will no doubt benefit from. Of course maybe he's not a nice bloke around the training park or something but haven't heard anything of that sort yet anyway nor in his past. He's at a good age, I also think his ability is underrated because of his all action style, he's strong, not slow for a big lad and knows when to play an easy pass. has he Trent range of passing, no but who does. but the rest of what he gives you is an absolute no brainer for me.

Love Big Ron! Let's hope he can stick the boot into Lego heads side tomorrow!

Mon you Redmen!

{Ed666's Note - Livramento and Reid

31 Oct 2026 17:59:51
Ed666, Ronnie is playing really well and I think is angles are spot on, don't know where you get that from mate!

{Ed666's Note - It’s a small sample size mate. If he continues in the same vein and proves himself at CB I have no problems signing him up.

31 Oct 2026 18:16:13
Edd666 name one and not trent. Name me one top class rb who'd also be avaliable. Hakimi is never joining. Name me of these loads of better rb's🤣.

{Ed666's Note - Reid and Livramento

01 Nov 2026 08:00:06
unless there is long term injury to Jacquet / VVD, we will never know if Araujo can sustain it at CB.

30 Oct 2026 11:33:44
I'd have no issue with Trent coming on loan in January.
The fans can vent their frustration or welcome him back which ever side of the fence they are on. If Iraola then fancies him great try get a permanent deal done, if not then back to Madrid he goes.


From a footballing point of view I would much rather have TAA as an option than Frimpong. Maybe Xabi could take him to Chelsea.

30 Oct 2026 11:53:52
I'd say a loan would be the worst option. If he were ever to return he would need time to a) rehabilitate his relationship with the fans and b) improve his physical conditioning to be able to play Iraola's demanding brand of football. There's no window for either of those in a 6-month loan deal.

We are building a new team and you can feel something brewing again. Let's not make a signing, loan or not, that will distract from that.

Time to move on.

30 Oct 2026 11:58:22
Why are you bringing this subject up, nobody is interested in this and I think most of us have had enough of it, please move on to something of interest please!!

30 Oct 2026 11:58:46
I really like the balance with Araujo at right-back and I'd feel confident in our solidity going into any game. Can't say the same for Trent. The defence is looking as settled as it has been for years and the last thing we want to be doing in the business end of the season is shoehorning players in and experimenting.

From a purely footballing point of view. I don't want him.

30 Oct 2026 12:52:17
Just an opinion so don't crucify me as I may be wrong - given our present perceived challenges in midfield I get the impression that Andoni's present tactics are defenders who can defend first and attack second - if that's correct I don't see a world where Trent is the answer - we are not the team that had 3 wild dogs hunting down possession in midfield and 3 red arrows giving defenders sleepless nights - Trent was incredible in that team - that team no longer exists.

Team has moved on, clubs moved on, managers moved on, tactics have moved on, the games moved on and more importantly TRENTS MOVED ON.

Build a bridge and get over it.

30 Oct 2026 12:52:30
For me a lot would rest on who was paying the insane wages that he was offered to screw over his childhood club.

30 Oct 2026 13:20:00
Calm down and just scroll past it Darren.

30 Oct 2026 12:31:13
Why would we want an injury prone way past his best defensively incompetent right back? And particularly one who feels that the club isn't good enough for him and his delusional belief he's good enough to win the Balon D'or.

The cretin made his choice and he can enjoy the consequences of those choices. We can't go throwing a £300k salary at someone who is barely good enough to sit on the bench.

{Ed666's Note - I can see your point mate. But if he was available relatively cheap and would drastically reduce his wages I’d take him back. I know it’s a contentious subject for most fans but he’s still an incredible player that can unlock a defense in a heartbeat

30 Oct 2026 14:01:48
I'd take him on loan. Would only consider buying him if he absolutely positively smashed it out of the park until May though. If he did that who knows? Dont think it will happen though. Gonna be strange watching Trent play for another Prem team as that's the most likely outcome.

30 Oct 2026 14:05:34
You're all forgetting he'd only be 3rd choice here too. Though ramsey may have something to say about that.

30 Oct 2026 14:19:57
VV, I have to say i love every part of what you just posted, good on you pal.
Never a truer word said on here.

30 Oct 2026 14:28:59
Think many would have had Trent back had he left on the right note - if you look how others have left on free transfers Bobby, Millie, Robbo etc they announced well in advance they were leaving & in those cases they left because the club chose not to renew. By all accounts Trent had made the decision to go to Madrid for a long time, so if he'd have come out and said "I want to try something new etc" most would have been upset but most would understand - he left under a cloud & I think moving to Madrid was a poor choice simply because they are such a volatile club. Would he have chosen Madrid if he knew Jose was manager .perhaps not because I don't think he's a Jose type player like he would be for say Alonso or Jurgen.

Would I have him back, I'm not sure. He's not great at defending but when he had Gini, Hendo & Fabinho in midfield he was covered when he went walkabout - now we don't have that midfield shield so first & foremost I want our fullbacks to be able to be a good defender primarily and anything else is a bonus - look at Ronald - at RB he's still getting forward, not as effectively as maybe Trent would but he's been solid at the back which has helped us enormously without Frimpongs weaknesses there.

30 Oct 2026 14:56:41
Have some b****y standards, damn it. "He's still good at football, pal" - I don't care. That little swine sold out his boyhood club in order to prance around Madrid and appease the second worst club in football.

30 Oct 2026 14:00:58
He's finished at the top level, Ed666, absolutely rinsed. My 14 year old springer spaniel has more pace, athleticism & mobility than him. There's absolutely no good footballing reason to waste a transfer fee or salary on him and anyone saying otherwise is saying it for sentimental reasons and nothing more. He would immediately weaken our starting 11 because he is so woeful defensively.

{Ed666's Note - you know what I like about you Victor is you tell it how you see it. At times I may not agree with you but I respect the fact you don’t sit on the fence.

30 Oct 2026 14:46:03
Ed666 - Do you see a world where Trent is willing to take a big hit on his salary and Madrid doing anyone any favours on a fee?

I have no idea tbf but both seem unlikely - not sure what length of contract Trent signed but I'd guess it's still got at least 2/3 years to run? The fact he let his contract run down with us tends me to think he's on big money he's unlikely to get anywhere else? He'd be leaving a fair few million on the table if he left and he's got a contract that guarantees it.

I'm aware he's not fancied by Jose but Madrid will likely sack him if he doesn't win a quadruple this season so does Trent eat a giant portion of humble pie and give up on his dream or does he sit it out, keep banking the Euro's and pray Jose gets the bullet?

Would be a major ego check if he walked out with his tail between his legs halfway through his first season - when he's got a contract that will probably outlast the managers?

{Ed666's Note - there’s no chance he comes back to Liverpool mate like you said he’s not gonna leave millions on the table.

30 Oct 2026 16:17:54
Edd666 he's not the same player atall. We should not be spending a penny saving that lads career he derailed on his own. Or a penny to the richest club in the world that will continue to do try and do a trent on us numerous times over regarding contracts.


I wish this page would play on repeat his Madrid press conference. Not the Spanish speech on the knees to the president. His press conference laughing around Liverpool and when he learnt Spanish.

{Ed666's Note - Come on Ron the fella was seduced by Real Madrid and generational wealth. Not many would have said no. I’m not pining for him to come back and we probably don’t even need him but if I had to choose between Bradley and Trent there’s only one winner.

30 Oct 2026 16:56:41
What Vik said.

{Ed666's Note - I’m clearly a romantic and a sentimentalist…I’d still have Sadio playing in the left instead of Gakpo..To be fair I’d prefer John Barnes on the left over Gakpo

30 Oct 2026 17:00:17
Edd666 this wealth talk is redundant if we're referring to salaries. Liverpool were alledegly offering him 350k a week which was more than Madrid. If you're talking about the sign on fee, it was a lot less when Madrid paid their buttons for him.
Edd666 one winner for who? It's time the discussion came to the fore of why multiple managers now don't rate him.

Tuchel, alonso and now mourinho. They're fully aware he can pass the odd great ball but he sat on their benches.
You're reminiscing about a younger trent that no longer exists. This is what I'm talking about. This opinion is not formed on the now 28 year old trent who can't get about the pitch and is still defensively weak.

{Ed666's Note - Ok he was a very naughty boy but we forgive our own unless he a dick like Konchelsky. I hear you Ron and I respect your opinion but to say Trent wouldn’t do well in this current team is a bit of a stretch in my opinion.

30 Oct 2026 17:39:20
Leave him there. Get the lad from Benfica.

30 Oct 2026 18:12:18
Edd666 he's not our own. It was accepted by the fans he can do what he wants, it's "his career"and"players have no loyalty". So he's not "our own". Trent doesn't play for Liverpool to be that. No 12 had a great Liverpool career. I hope it remains in the past.
Remember, he's not coming to help us. He wants the club to revive his career. He clearly doesn't fancy learning another language and isn't moving to another Spanish club.

This Chelsea move people's speaking about. He picks up as many injuries as James now and will be James second choice. We don't need him. He needs us and I hope that if andoni is asked, andoni is shown his real Madrid performances because that will put a stop to all this nonsense.

{Ed666's Note - he speaks wonderful Spanish mate he was taking lessons while he was at Liverpool. I respect your sentiments but I can’t castigate or malign him because I would have done the same in his position.

30 Oct 2026 19:43:52
Oh my, look at that, another day and another post about Trent Alexander Arnold, how can the new day possibly get any better?

30 Oct 2026 19:49:02
I genuinely didn't fancy Araujo when we signed him, but his work ethic, passion, willingness to get stuck in, his infectious enthusiasm, leadership and his ability (he's technically decent and he can actually defend) have won me over, that's what I want to see in a Liverpool player.

Not some big time Charlie in Prada dungarees who farts higher than his own bum hole. Arnold can go to Chelsea. That's his level.

30 Oct 2026 21:53:55
100% with VV on this. We can get a much better and hungrier RB for a fraction of the cost and who can actually defend.

30 Oct 2026 21:10:40
Edd666 so you're a miverpoo.

30 Oct 2026 21:11:49
Edd666 do you're a Liverpool fan and you would have ran down your contract at 26 to play for Madrid? 😂😂 I wouldn't be in the trenches with you lot! 😂😂.

{Ed666's Note - he’s not breaking the law mate. He’s just working the system. Who am I to judge him in his ethics when he’s done nothing wrong. The fella does a tonne for charity and I’m ok with his character. Like Ed’s 002 used to say players are transient employees it’s just not that serious mate

31 Oct 2026 02:19:28
Ron Funk is Harry right? The same person who jumped ship to support City before we won the lot with Klopp is now lecturing us about being Liverpool fans.

31 Oct 2026 08:28:58
The day has only just begun too WDW.
Plenty of time for this to snowball.

31 Oct 2026 13:11:11
I think he's been gone too long and he'll be a negative influence in the dressing room.
Great player for us, lots of success, thank him for that and move on.

31 Oct 2026 11:02:20
Ed666, and they would be fine if he hadn't come out with rubbish like the "this means more quote", or the summer of 66 nonsense, or the shushing the fans or any of the other crap.

He burnt his bridges and cannot ever be welcomed back and that's not withstanding his physical limitations now. His career can fade out at Chelsea then Spurs. It's what he deserves.

{Ed666's Note - I’m not gonna lie mate if I saw TAA in a social setting wild horses couldn’t stop me from going up to him and giving him a big Kloppo hug for the memories he’s given me. I can appreciate your sentiments towards him Vic but for me that corner he took against Barca still gives me chills and I hold nothing against him. Maybe I’m in the minority

30 Oct 2026 11:19:35
Hi Diddly Ho,

Various European teams have been approached to see any possible destinations for Harvey Elliott.

Presumably some English clubs will have been approached too, but I've only heard of the ones on the continent.

Reading between the lines, maybe Valencia are trying to cut the deal short? Could also just be looking ahead to next season, but thought I'd pass it on.

Diddly out.

30 Oct 2026 11:34:29
Cheers Neddy, I think Elliott probably needs to lol for an ambitious team in the championship and rebuild his reputation.

30 Oct 2026 11:37:45
By all accounts his loan is not going well. 6 games 0 starts 0 goals or assists and 1 red card in 152 mins of football.

30 Oct 2026 11:41:10
Gotta feel for the lad. That year at Villa was hugely damaging for his career. And then the coach that brought him to Valencia left shortly after his arrival.

Ideally he would stick it out at Valencia for the season and make it work rather than move again.

30 Oct 2026 11:52:01
The Sporting director and manager that signed him are gone at Valencia he'll be coming back in January.

30 Oct 2026 12:34:18
It was Elliott's choice to come back to training unfit and over weight. Reality is that he's not good enough to be a starter at a top class club and he's struggling for minutes in a team at the bottom of the Spanish league, he doesn't have the physicality or mentality unfortunately.

He should have been sold after the u21 tournament when his value was at its highest.

{Ed666's Note - I agree he’s not of a high standard anymore that injury he suffered against Leeds really messed up his career. He seems like a great kid I hope he can capture some form back.

30 Oct 2026 13:08:19
Probably cruel to say, but I don't feel the least bit sorry for Elliott. The guy has access to the best professionals, both sportsman and medical alike, as well as experts in numerous different fields to ensure he is primed and ready. Opportunities many people could only dream of.

The bare minimum that should be expected, of a professional footballer, is to be in shape and, instead of that, Elliott came back noticeably - and I do mean noticeably - overweight. Last year of his contract at Liverpool and he didn't put in the work to fight for his place, or to put himself on the market to attract the interest of decent teams.

Valencia have openly talked about how shocked they were to see Elliott in the shape he was in when he arrived. That is on him. He let himself go and he is feeling the consequences of that now.

Hopefully rebuilds his career, but that is a long climb, and Elliott has already shown what happens during a setback.

30 Oct 2026 14:02:51
Yeh it's been reported today Valencia will be looking to cut the loan deal short alright.

30 Oct 2026 14:07:33
Think he'd be better off in Germany.

30 Oct 2026 17:01:24
I read somewhere that he's had a falling out with the manager too, lines up. I agree scouse John, I think he'd be better suited to the Bundesliga, it gives him more options and a better chance of getting back on track, if things didn't work out in the Championship where would he go then?

{Ed666's Note - I think a move back to Fulham might be a good idea?

30 Oct 2026 09:53:19
Aleksey Batrakov is under serious consideration.

30 Oct 2026 11:39:00
I think we need some new scouts.

Doesn't look like anything special in Turkey, doesn't play in a position we're weak in and would take up a non-HG slot.

Unless we're selling a lot of better non-HG players to accommodate him then it looks unlikely to me.

30 Oct 2026 12:35:35
A lightweight attacking midfielder with no real
end product, exactly what we need.

30 Oct 2026 13:42:14
Untelated but who is your prime realistic target for the double pivot signing VV? Do you fancy Camara?

30 Oct 2026 14:22:53
We routinely get this type of media hype undoubtedly created by agents. Or just the media itself for lack of subjects to cover.

We have Wirtz, followed by two aspirants to the AM job in Szoboszlai and Mac Allister. Why would we look at a 4th?

Sounds like another Mikkel Damsgaard. The cat's whiskers during the World Cup, and then silence ever since.

30 Oct 2026 14:48:55
If we recruit a player in that position, they will be young and ideally have an opportunity to qualify as HG - Gilberto Mora, in other words.

30 Oct 2026 16:23:15
We're already signing someone young who will have an opportunity to qualify as HG - Samuel Martínez turns 18 in April and then will join us in the summer. Bayern and Arsenal were also interested in him.

30 Oct 2026 17:01:59
Tidy little player but do we need another lightweight AM?

30 Oct 2026 19:49:56
With due respect to those who watch Turkish football on a regular basis, you can learn an awful lot about a player with an extensive 2 or 3 minute extensive review on YT can't you. Let's hope the club scouting system can afford the bus dare toavtuslly watch the lad play.