Liverpool Transfer Rumours

10 Jul 2026 16:19:57
Now he's left, I can tell you he has been a big problem behind the scenes since last summer. Akin to a child throwing a tantrum because he wasn't getting what he wanted. He was meddling in things he shouldn't of been because he didn't know what he was doing. Gordon and Hogan were not happy with the way he was acting, as if they went against them he would go running to Big John. It caused issues with Hughes, especially when it came to the appointing of a replacement for Slot and the farce that was the Jan transfer window.

Him being still here skewed the planning for the summer also, as he was asked to help with recruitment but refused point blank to get involved in any recruitment business. He was to due to leave when Hughes does after the window shuts but that seems to have changed.

All a bit of a farce if you ask me.

Out of respect for the exec that told me this earlier in the summer, I didn't post anything about it before now. I have info from the same guy on Hughes but that will wait till he's gone. 😂

10 Jul 2026 17:12:48
Fields, does this give Hughes a bit of a pass if all being said about Edwards, or is he still a massive part of the problem?
It does sound like Edwards was hampering Hughes last summer and beyond.

10 Jul 2026 17:11:45
Thanks thefields .Edwards sounds like a twat (that's polite for c**t) good riddance!

10 Jul 2026 15:16:54
No surprise there.

Would make perfect sense why info has been super quiet of late.

Ta.

10 Jul 2026 15:38:12
Carra is Edwards.

Diddly out.

10 Jul 2026 15:49:52
Hello all,

I am Edwards.

10 Jul 2026 15:53:25
I am Batman.

10 Jul 2026 16:04:16
I am the walrus. Coo-coo Cachoo.

10 Jul 2026 16:05:31
I'm Edwards, and so is my wife.

10 Jul 2026 16:14:29
Very strange? The following is just on X from a MUFC supporter:

"RB Leipzig will be regretting why they didn't collect the £100 million that Liverpool offered for Yan Diamonde, while Liverpool will be thanking God for RB Leipzig rejecting their £100 million offer."

Can't find any serious injury issues, just the usual Diomande speculation, Yankuba Minteh, 22 in circa two weeks, 34 PL apps, 4 goals, 3 assists last season, seems to be Salah's replacement.

PL goals and assists last season are not worth the £80 million wanted.

10 Jul 2026 16:16:17
I'm Edwards.

10 Jul 2026 16:08:52
I am Michael Caine.

{Ed001's Note - not a lot of people know that."}

10 Jul 2026 16:29:29
Nice one, Allseeingaii1. 🤣

10 Jul 2026 16:30:04
SdrawdE ma I.

10 Jul 2026 16:32:51
I am Kaiser Soze. 🤨

10 Jul 2026 16:36:37
So hold on….. Just as I am slow….. Are we saying that Carra is actually Edwards himself?

That would be funny, a lot of posters have said how poor a job he's done. 😂

10 Jul 2026 16:40:46
Edwards' replacement has to be:

Either the Brighton and Hove Albion Scout, or the Bournemouth Scout
In an ideal world, "Both"!

10 Jul 2026 16:46:25
Zed, I am the egg man.....

10 Jul 2026 16:58:04
I am the mountain, I am the sea.

10 Jul 2026 17:00:12
I am Spartacus.

10 Jul 2026 17:01:45
I'm Brian and so's my wife.

10 Jul 2026 17:02:48
I'm Spartacus.

10 Jul 2026 16:55:11
I'm hot

10 Jul 2026 17:00:16
Carra is the leak

10 Jul 2026 17:07:30
I'm Jedwards.

Ken.

10 Jul 2026 17:20:01
You're not Brian, glass half full.
You're just a very naughty boy.

10 Jul 2026 17:22:28
Still don't understand why Hughes is supposed to be going in a few weeks, yet he's still in charge of incomings and outgoings. Should have gone with Slot, and Woodfine should have been promoted to SD.

10 Jul 2026 17:28:27
Donkey!

10 Jul 2026 17:32:35
I am the one and only. You can't take that away from me.

10 Jul 2026 15:02:17
Hi Diddly Ho,

According to my golf partner:

Edwards relinquished his control months ago - not sure why it’s taken so long to announce the departure.

Mike Gordon has, in that time, been working closely with Hughes, and before anyone thinks otherwise, Iraola knew what he was coming in to.



Hughes will go after the summer - potentially a similar scenario - though I think media have been speculating already.

Joyce (I think) said that Edwards wanted the multi-club model - so it’s probably better he left.

Diddly out.

10 Jul 2026 15:09:49
Any idea who they want to bring as Sporting Director next? Thanks Neighbourino.

10 Jul 2026 15:17:47
Isn't it supposed to be someone whose name is like Woodfine or something?

10 Jul 2026 15:18:43
Julian Ward is still there, yes?

10 Jul 2026 15:54:58
Jorg plizz.

10 Jul 2026 16:18:43
As Willo said, Woodfine will go into the role -

I believe he's been doing a lot of work with Gordon in transitioning away from Edwards.

Sorry, I should've put this in my post.

10 Jul 2026 14:11:26
Michael Edwards has stepped down from his role.

10 Jul 2026 14:33:19
Told you all that was coming.

Hughes will be next.

Cheers.

10 Jul 2026 14:45:31
Here we go. Now Iraola will be left stranded.
Pretty sure he wasn't told Edwards and Hughes are off.

{Ed001's Note - clueless as always, he knew.}

10 Jul 2026 14:47:57
Has the news the Hughes will be leaving next season not already been announced? I'm sure I saw something but can't remember if it was an official statement or on something like the BBC

10 Jul 2026 14:50:04
I think we all expected it to be coming if FSG had indeed made the u-turn on the multi-club model.

There are enough people at the club in director roles to ensure things can continue to move forward.

10 Jul 2026 14:51:08
He didn't have a role to step down from once FSG decided against a multi-club model.

10 Jul 2026 14:51:45
Another win for the ITK's. I know that will annoy some people, but results are results.

10 Jul 2026 14:52:09
I think Iraola will be given plenty of time. The s***-show of Arne Slot's 2nd season won't be forgotten by fans for a very long time, and Iraola's free-flowing, attacking style is taking us back to the traditional Liverpool "pass and move".

10 Jul 2026 14:55:29
Can only be seen as very positive news, especially if Hughes exit follows.

10 Jul 2026 15:02:35
Yeah, it is common knowledge, just the timing hadn't been confirmed.

Harry has the memory of a goldfish, though, and always likes to sensationalise/attention seek.

10 Jul 2026 15:15:37
Stockport, hopefully as it is "the Liverpool groove".

10 Jul 2026 15:33:01
Yes, you did, thanks/chapeau, Robbo... Do you have any other nuggets of info?

10 Jul 2026 15:41:38
Who is going to do a better job than Edwards?

10 Jul 2026 15:56:33
With luck, we get Paul Mitchell in and start making some proper signings. :)

10 Jul 2026 16:10:28
Why the clamour for Paul Mitchell? He didn't exactly do a great job at Newcastle.

10 Jul 2026 17:29:10
As the official spokesperson from the goldfish association, we would like a formal apology from Zed.

10 Jul 2026 10:15:11
Morning all,

I will not say this is 100% happening. However, the Gilberto Mora reports are gathering pace.

The young 17 year old turns 18 in October this year. We are unable to sign him officially until then, however groundwork has been put in place to make a move permanent with a view to loaning out. Similar deal to Ndukwe, although Ndukwe is likely to stay at the club this season.

Liverpool hierarchy view him as a future star, and had previously been discussed prior to his World Cup exploits.



He also fits the new narrative of signing young exciting talent.

Mora matches the type of player that suits Iraola, however with Wirtz and other players able to play in a similar position, he would not be able to cement a first team place yet. Therefore the buy-to-loan option is being reviewed.

Arsenal, City and supposedly AC Milan are all credited with interest.

Exciting talent and something to keep an eye on.

10 Jul 2026 12:38:10
I would say that he's more of an attacking 8 rather than a 10, so MacAllister/Jones would be the players standing in his way. At 17, though, I still think buy-to-loan is likely the optimal approach.

10 Jul 2026 13:01:35
I would be shocked if he doesn't sign for Real or Barca.

10 Jul 2026 15:04:06
With you in that, Fpf. However, at the age of 17, Shipley, he could develop in a number of different ways - prime example being Lucas Leiva...

10 Jul 2026 16:12:20
Yeah, I agree, Mora isn't a 10 but more like an 8 ala Modric or Pedri, I'd say he is actually pretty similar to Modric too and feels like the closest comparison watching him play.

10 Jul 2026 09:18:23
PSG have cooled their interest in Yan Diomande.

Cheers

10 Jul 2026 09:32:05
Oh no, they haven't!
He's behind you!

10 Jul 2026 09:38:35
I'm not surprised. His reps are gonna destroy his move.

10 Jul 2026 10:03:23
I'm not surprised because he's not that good.

10 Jul 2026 10:03:26
His reps might have cost him a move altogether this summer. Played us around a bit, and also pushed for PSG, who were never going to pay the fee Leipzig wanted. This talk of he only wants PSG also won't budge Leipzig on the price, so his reps have played a stinker.

Don't think the player himself had an abundance to do with it; from what I was told he would have been happy with either move, but probably preference to PSG, but that has clearly backfired.



The club aren't stupid either, we had already offered a premium fee for a player with little top level experience under his belt, and it could well be the case our current offer potentially has Leipzig coming back to the table.

We only move for players we are 100 percent sure on, and he seemingly was one of those. Be interesting to see what happens now, we also clearly like Barcola but that might involve switching Rio out to the right.

Ken.

10 Jul 2026 10:29:39
Watching him in the World Cup, I didn't know who was more crazy. Us for offering that much or them for rejecting it.

10 Jul 2026 10:43:47
Hope we've cooled our interest too.

10 Jul 2026 10:46:33
His advisers and agents/hanger ons are going to ruin his career before it gets started.

I would walk away ever since it went over 85 million, now it's even worse.

10 Jul 2026 10:50:17
He's got what we need, which is pace and direct running. He's a big strong unit too.

I'm sure if the scouts and transfer committee have earmarked him as the top target, I'm sure there's a reason for it.

10 Jul 2026 10:57:51
I think we need to keep a close eye on him this season, and if he progresses well at RBL, then go back in next year at no more than £85m unless he is showing he can be world class. At the moment he is only slightly ahead of Rio based on his WC performances, so I'd rather invest in Rio.

10 Jul 2026 12:48:41
Hopefully, we have moved on as well. 100 mill plus was far too much to pay for a player with one good season in him. Plus, we lose out on that transfer fee, when we let him leave for nothing in 4 years ha.

10 Jul 2026 13:07:38
There's a bad smell about this whole affair in my opinion, and we should walk away.
He wants PSG too, I've read countless times 'if player X doesn't want to be here then he can leave', so it makes zero sense to try and sign someone saying 'I don't want to go there in the first place'.

10 Jul 2026 13:31:34
"Slightly ahead of Rio"? He is two years older, much more physically imposing, much pacier than Rio and has played 4 times as many minutes. At this point, they can't even be compared.

Sorry, I think Rio will be great, but he hasn't accomplished anything yet.

10 Jul 2026 13:41:24
Rio is doing well, but there is a lot of work needed to take the next step, I think, he will do it, but we have all overhyped young players before.

10 Jul 2026 13:49:05
I've cooled my interest in Diodemanding.

10 Jul 2026 13:52:23
We should've just bought Semenyo...

10 Jul 2026 13:52:30
Perhaps he could change his agents?

10 Jul 2026 14:31:13
SG84, have you actually heard him say he prefers PSG? I know I haven't. It's all just paper talk and we all know that the papers are full of absolute waffle.

I have no doubt that he and his agents wanted to know what PSG would offer him.

Why wouldn't they? But, at no point have I ever seen reliable proof that he said he prefers PSG and didn't want to come to Liverpool.

Don't believe everything you read online, it's normally nonsense.

10 Jul 2026 15:04:46
+1 Rio.

09 Jul 2026 16:36:29
Hi all, got some good news today from someone I trust regarding cbs. Apparently we are in advanced talks with PSG for Illia Zabarnyi. Richard Hughes and Iraola both know him from their time at Bournemouth. Person terms no issues.

09 Jul 2026 17:04:08
Carra said there was a loan option for him. I wonder whether this is being revisited. It would be an astute in my eyes.

09 Jul 2026 17:09:57
That would be about the best signing we could realistically do in that position.

09 Jul 2026 17:36:32
Definitely in favour of this signing.

09 Jul 2026 17:46:23
Yep, I like him, a very positive signing if true.

09 Jul 2026 17:52:51
Wouldn't be a shock, especially if we are in for Barcola, if this has come up in discussion, would offer BPL experience and Iraola knows him well.

Ken.

09 Jul 2026 18:09:38
Would be a great signing, liked him at Bournemouth.

09 Jul 2026 18:16:42
Do you know if it's a transfer or a loan deal Deal.

09 Jul 2026 18:19:30
Icy between him and the Russian keeper for obvious reasons. Would love him at Anfield. Rocksolid.

09 Jul 2026 18:40:37
I like this, but.... Can he play RB?

09 Jul 2026 18:42:20
Good defender him, composed, reads the game well, decent in the air, physically strong and doesn't tend to make mistakes.

09 Jul 2026 20:45:34
Really liked him at Bournemouth, so would definitely take him, just have doubts whether we're gonna bring in another CB or defender for that matter. Hope we do as we need more quality/numbers desperately.

09 Jul 2026 21:53:45
Do you also trust him for rumours about other positions, or just CBs?

09 Jul 2026 23:52:03
That's why getting him in on loan would be perfect, Wirtz. Leaves us with funds to do whatever else we have to.

10 Jul 2026 00:36:14
Full speed ahead. Viktor likes him.

10 Jul 2026 09:14:24
That will do for me if Viktor gives him the thumbs up.

10 Jul 2026 10:47:42
Never trusted @Vik, since he said that Kieta was going to be a star for us. 😉

10 Jul 2026 11:00:36
That will be an excellent signing. And required. Add Wharton, the Moroccan midfield player that Robbo highlighted, a right back, Rayan, and we're sorted to challenge for the PL and CL. Only another 5 players. Not much to do really, is there?

10 Jul 2026 13:52:04
Doesn't Zabarnyi play in the same position as Jacquet? Who will be first choice?

10 Jul 2026 16:22:27
Tbf WDW, Naby looked like he was going to become an absolute world beater at Leipzig. He was looking like Kante, but with a shot from range and dribbling ability as well. He was one of the most mobile midfielders that I had seen in an age, absolutely everywhere on both sides of the ball.

Who knew he was going to develop such a big head after getting the move of a lifetime that he would fall over backwards and never get up.

09 Jul 2026 15:26:20
Hi all,

Not often I say to take things with a pinch of salt - but with this one I advise it. I will always be quick to hold my hands up if I'm wrong.

Liverpool have been in direct talks with Bayern Munich regarding a deal for Michael Olise. The player is open to the move. Bayern have touted a price in the region of €165-175 million, which Liverpool could be prepared to meet if the payment is structured properly.

09 Jul 2026 16:20:44
Those are some scary numbers.

09 Jul 2026 16:20:49
Worth noting that I forgot to previously mention - there is a strong possibility that this is being planned for the summer of 2027.

09 Jul 2026 16:22:50
Goddamn, Victor!

09 Jul 2026 16:23:01
Wow. I can't see it happening, but wow.

09 Jul 2026 16:23:40
If this was the season we won the league, I would be more inclined to believe so.

However, since then our stock has declined and Olise's has massively inclined.

09 Jul 2026 16:32:28
Seems a risky idea to play this for 2027 and go into the season with our current winger options. Could end up finishing outside of Champions League spots quite easily with our current squad. Then there's no chance of securing the signing.

09 Jul 2026 16:36:34
I'd rather spend that money on Olise over Barcola.

09 Jul 2026 16:36:38
If you're forking out those numbers, it has to be for 2026, as you want to be getting every day of his prime as you can squeeze. He is brilliant though.

09 Jul 2026 16:51:23
Cheers for that. I hope it's not true. We shouldn't be paying those figures. When you include wages and agents, we need too many incoming to blow it all on one player.

09 Jul 2026 16:57:00
Choosing to believe this. I'd do anything to get Olise at this club.

09 Jul 2026 16:58:14
Why has our stock declined, Fowler? We are in the CL and still one of the biggest clubs in the world. No different to where we were last season for prospective players.

I would say the biggest problem for us when attracting players is exactly the same as it's always been.

Geography.

It's very hard to convince someone to live in the damp, cold Northwest of England rather than London, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, etc.

I love Liverpool, it's my hometown and the best city on the planet, but not many from outside the city share my enthusiasm.

09 Jul 2026 16:59:17
Failed in Premier League and had one good season in the Bundesliga.

Like Jayden Sancho.

09 Jul 2026 17:02:48
Won't happen, I love him too much so we won't sign him.

09 Jul 2026 17:05:34
I really hope this isn't true, he wasn't great in the prem and at fee and wage he would command... it has disaster written all over it!

09 Jul 2026 17:11:14
Not often do I say this, especially when we're talking about a fee in the region of EUR165-175 million, but if Bayern have genuinely quoted us that price, then it suggests they're willing to sell.

If they're willing to sell, just pay the asking price and get the deal done.

For me, Olise is comfortably the best right winger in world football at the moment.

He's Premier League proven, has taken his game to another level at Bayern, has delivered on the international stage, and he's only 24 years old.

Again, if there's any truth to this, there should only be one thing on Edwards' and Hughes' minds: get the deal done!

09 Jul 2026 17:15:22
Ron on cloud minus 9 as always. When did he fail in the Prem? He showed steady improvement year over year and bagged 16 G/A in his final year despite missing half the season due to injury.

And no, he didn't have just 1 good season in Germany. He's had 2x absolutely phenomenal seasons in the Bundesliga, with 43 G/A and 53 G/A, respectively.

He was named Rookie of the Season last year. He just won Bundesliga Player of the Year and is one of the frontrunners for the Ballon d'Or.

Do you just make stuff up in your head or what?

09 Jul 2026 17:33:11
@roisstepover,

We aren't in a position to challenge right now, and finishing 5th isn't as appealing as when we were winning the league with Salah and additions of Writz and Isaak.

09 Jul 2026 17:37:13
It would be a great signing, but I miss the days when we made superstars instead of buying them. I know I will be in the minority here.

09 Jul 2026 17:48:02
Quote whatever stats you want, Chewy, but the fact remains, when he left Palace for 60 million euros, not one top Premier League club was prepared to pay that. That tells you about his time in the Premier League.

The Bundesliga are experts at making their average players look world class because their defending is absolute tripe.

09 Jul 2026 17:55:03
A signing like this would make my head fall off.

09 Jul 2026 17:55:11
I think I'd have him over Diomande. Has prem experience and would be the closest fit to replace Salah imo.

09 Jul 2026 18:15:09
Right, so Ron, Kane's rubbish then too, according to you.

09 Jul 2026 18:16:09
I get that, Fowler, and it's a valid point. I just don't think players think like that.

If we are willing to pay them the money they want, they will know that they have as much chance of winning things at Liverpool as they do at any other English club.

Probably more because of our rich history.

One season doesn't change that.

Otherwise, why do players still sign for Utd?

09 Jul 2026 18:18:32
👎 Never happening!!

09 Jul 2026 18:22:49
He's not just doing it in Germany, Champions League, and really turning it on for France. At the moment, if there is one player who could replace Salah it's him.

09 Jul 2026 18:27:31
I guess financially, it's the fee for both Barcola and Diamonde combined - so, if it's true we were looking to sign both - then use the money for Olise instead - hypothetically speaking - omitting payment structures and all the other bits I have no idea about.

09 Jul 2026 18:29:22
Think it's probably somewhere in the middle. Olise is, for me, the best right winger in the world, but I don't think he'll be quite as effective in the PL as Bundesliga, but still more effective than anyone else I can think of.

09 Jul 2026 18:34:15
This is never happening. But people questioning his quality are insane. He's one of the most exciting players in the world.

09 Jul 2026 18:35:45
Who, how did you add 130 to 150 and get 175?

09 Jul 2026 18:46:45
@Ron, Sorry but you are wrong, with everyone refusing to pay the money for Olise, as us, Arsenal, City & Utd were all interested, but Olise himself wanted a chance to experience a different country/league.

09 Jul 2026 18:48:54
Just yesterday, I was thinking, what if we could get Olise and Barcola as our new wingers? Could the dream be possible?

09 Jul 2026 18:50:50
While I would love it to be true, it won't happen. I don't even think Bayern is willing to sell him.

Real Madrid was looking to bid 150 million for him, and they were laughed at, so they had to pivot to Alvarez to save some face.

09 Jul 2026 18:58:30
I don't understand the reluctance to sign him because of his stint in the Prem. With that logic, we should have never signed Salah because of how it went at Chelsea.

Olise and Yamal are arguably the best RWs in the world. Olise has matured, is experienced, and clearly developed his game.

He's performing at a high level for Bayern and France. His name gets floated around for the Ballon d'Or. The odds of him making an immediate impact for us are high compared to us signing someone like Diomande.

I don't think we'll sign him, but to treat him like he's some average player is absurd.

09 Jul 2026 19:01:20
@chewy, I saw £130 mil mentioned for Diamonde, but not seen a fee for Barcola, was more thinking Olise instead of those 2 and not the financials per-se.

09 Jul 2026 19:09:38
Cheers for the info, VG, but not buying this at all I'm afraid.

09 Jul 2026 19:19:09
Ron, you're talking rubbish as usual. Olise was a huge talent and Bayern acted first. They're a top club. Liverpool, City and Arsenal weren't signing him at that time due to players in those positions.

09 Jul 2026 20:10:37
Serious money that is.
I like him as a player. Would he fit into Iraola's way of thinking, or would Iraola find a way.

09 Jul 2026 20:17:29
Incredible footballer albeit he's had his fair share of injuries. No chance in hell that any of that's true though unfortunately. Basically a major issue with everything claimed.

09 Jul 2026 20:22:23
Truce, Salah didn't get many games for Chelsea.
Olise played a lot of games with Palace and wasn't close to winning the Balon d'Or.

He was lazy and loved a niggle. Not an Iraola player.

09 Jul 2026 21:59:10
Thank Fowler, you're not heading up the recruitment team, Ron. Clueless comments.

09 Jul 2026 22:21:36
Ron, tell me the last time a player won the Balon D'or playing for a mid table side. Your rationales are laughable. He was a top talent and is not even 25 yet, he's also been the best player at the World Cup for me. But that doesn't matter because he didn't win Balon D'ors at Palace.

09 Jul 2026 22:22:27
Who's to say we won't challenge this year? We're obviously not the favorites, but, with the new manager (er, sorry: "coach") and last year's signings properly bedded in, I think we'll be right up there. One disappointing season, and some people on here are talking like we're, all of a sudden, a mid-table club.

09 Jul 2026 23:04:07
While there were the Real Madrid rumours, Bayern said that they won't even sell for 250+ Mio. I don't see them taking less a few weeks later, with him having a good World Cup as well.

Also Bayern don't need money. They are well structured financially.

09 Jul 2026 23:42:20
Put your hands up,
Put your hands up,
Put your hands up, vicgoddamn,
We love these rumours.


Although, unfortunately, I do think you'll be walking around with your two hands upstretched like a money pretending to surrender by the time the window slams shut. Thanks for posting though. 👏

10 Jul 2026 01:24:09
Pretty sure Real spoke to Bayern and said they were willing to bid the EUR200m and were told no. Not sure why Bayern would now be open to offers of EUR150-175m. 😂

10 Jul 2026 01:43:11
He is very good in a dominant team in an average league. He was good, in patches, in an average team in a strong league. Assuming the alleged cost, there are a lot more better options, in my opinion.

10 Jul 2026 02:15:47
Olise is absolutely top notch with the ball, but it's a team game. There's no sure things anymore, tiny talent pool, and as good as he is, we have to learn from last season. For me, with Wirtz and Isak in the team, we need good players but also grafters.

Everyone last summer thought our big names would blow the league away but talent without the team work rate is only half the battle.

09 Jul 2026 20:49:33
Ed1 has just said he's a lazy player and that's good enough for me

10 Jul 2026 00:15:15
Ed 1, Olise- yay or nay?

{Ed001's Note - not for me, he will be amazing in the Bundesliga, but you need to be very ball dominant for him to shine really (which is why he is so good for France). There are too many games that require digging in and fighting to win in the Prem and he doesn't do that. He doesn't work hard for the team, so you have to carry him off the ball. That might be doable if you have grafters in every other position, but Isak and Ekitike are not really going to graft hard, so we then have two players out of position when we are defending. I just don't see a fit, no matter how good a player he is. If we had Firmino still up front, then I could see it working, but not without current team. We would have the same defensive issues as we had last season, with huge gaps for the opposition to stroll through.}

10 Jul 2026 08:31:46
Brahim Diaz. I doubt Real Twets would sell to us, but I think he would be great on the right for us.

10 Jul 2026 09:47:23
Ron, spot on. A massive risk.

10 Jul 2026 11:50:29
Brahim Diaz is good, but jeez, the guy rolls around more than Macca, I don't think I can deal with another one. 😳

10 Jul 2026 12:21:04
ED stop speaking so much sense about how he would fit in at Liverpool, I haven't slept all night hoping and praying Victor is right don't ruin my beautiful thoughts please hahaha!

{Ed001's Note - don't worry, I don't speak sense.}

09 Jul 2026 12:33:38
Rumours now appearing that Barcola not for sale, I think it's a ploy for him to get a better deal. I would put money on why Gapko has not gone is because there is no confidence that Barcola would join. The Diomande debacle still makes no sense to me to be fair.

09 Jul 2026 13:42:23
If Barcola stays and they sign Akhilouche. Diomade is ours.

09 Jul 2026 13:52:14
Has anyone actually watched Diomande, by the way, he's absolutely bang average.

09 Jul 2026 13:53:33
Sorry, what was the 'Diomande debacle'? I must have nodded off for that one.

09 Jul 2026 13:59:19
Or, hear me out, we just keep Gakpo. I'm not convinced Diomande is better than him having now seen him playing outside the Bundesliga. He was diabolical at the World Cup after the first game.

09 Jul 2026 14:03:05
Origi83, thanks for your expert assessment after watching 3 World Cup games.

West Derby, you must have been out cold for the last 3 weeks so.

09 Jul 2026 14:07:22
Never base your opinion off the World Cup.

09 Jul 2026 14:08:00
Do we really want Diomande now? I would be concerned his agents would already be thinking of his next move after us. His agents have made this a major doubt imo.

09 Jul 2026 14:15:36
Quo Vadis, I'm not basing my opinion solely off the World Cup, but it's definitely influenced it, though. Gakpo actually looked pretty good in his first 2 full seasons, despite being dreadful last season, so there is reason to believe he could rediscover his form, as there is literal evidence he can be effective in the Premier League.

Don't get me wrong, Diomande is a great talent with huge potential, but he still only managed 13 goals in a very bad league (defensively) and then looked lost in the World Cup for 3 of the 4 games.

I was all in when it seemed like he'd cost about £80m. Now the price is climbing, and he's allegedly said he prefers PSG. I'd rather we keep Gakpo, if I'm honest. That's not me saying I don't want Diomande anymore; I'm just not as keen as I was.

09 Jul 2026 14:27:44
The Bundesliga: where Quansah gets compared to VVD or Harry Cain looks like a 25 year old, not to mention Wirtz, German Messi. Keep Diomande, I'd rather be proven wrong for missing out than proven right for buying a turd.

09 Jul 2026 14:32:35
I'm surprised by all the bashing of Diamonde. He's not the finished article yet or even close to it, but he has a lot going for him even now. Maybe, as there's doubt if we end up getting him or not. But to me, only going off the World Cup, he's quick but doesn't rely on pace; he looks to pick someone out in the box rather than just hitting an aimless cross. Compare him to Ngomoha, who I do rate, but how people go overboard on his performances in comparison makes no sense.

He has a lot to work on. His end product needs a massive improvement; very rarely does he have an end product, and he doesn't work hard enough in his defensive side, although he's exciting to watch running at people. But unless he can knuckle down and work on his all round game, he'll end up just like Madueke, looks good (somehow to some) but does absolutely nothing of note with the ball. How he ever got picked for England baffles me, never any end product.

09 Jul 2026 15:11:50
But don't we need someone on the right? Talk of moving Rio is fine, is he expected to play 60+ games?

09 Jul 2026 15:20:54
Diomande is the perfect example of shiny toy syndrome. Don't think anyone in here would have suggested making him our starting RW a few months ago. But now, because his price is high and he's had some decent moments, everyone just assumes he will be a guaranteed success.

There's a very realistic possibility where we pay that exorbitant fee for him, and he massively struggles.

Then, we would be forced to play him irrespective of his performances because we lack reliable options. We are then back to square one where we need to enter the market and find another RW despite previously spending >100m.

I think the comparison to Madueke is accurate and, quite frankly, I don't want a Madueke type player at my club.

09 Jul 2026 15:28:21
I'd rather we not get Diomande as his agents will just bring trouble down the line.

Rayan seems more worth it.

09 Jul 2026 15:34:42
Problem being if you spend over 100m on a player they should be close to the finished article and by the looks of it Diomande is just a hot prospect with loads of potential. Agree on ignoring the World Cup performances and never buying off the back of it - Diouf ffs, I like the look of the lad and if he were 50m -sold but 100+m is way too high, even in today's inflated prices.

I think we're just a little desperate to fill Mo's boots and clubs know this. Hopefully AI can unearth a gem no one's thought about as I've not been watching too much non- UK footie in last few years for fear of a divorce 😂 so don't actually know what's out there. Now I've said it he'll probably be the next Messi so apologies in advance.

09 Jul 2026 15:47:26
Only 13 goals in a poor league defensively, at 19 from the wing. Diomande is very good. Because it looks like we might not get him now, people are downplaying his talent. People who were raving about him a month back. We have to remember how good he is off the ball as well as on it. He is a beast. Hugely important in a team who are gonna have Isak and Wirtz in the side.

I'd still want Diomande. It is Barcola I would not go near with a barge pole. For me I'm not convinced he's a better all round player than Gakpo. He plays in an even worse league than Diomande for by far the most dominant side and his numbers are nothing to write home about.

09 Jul 2026 15:50:57
Comparing Diomande and Gakpo is irrelevant. Gakpo is for the left and Diomande is coming in for the right. Ideally, we have both come start of the season.

09 Jul 2026 16:03:46
Concerning Diomande, they're asking too much for a player who has shown so little in a league a few notches below the EPL.

09 Jul 2026 16:04:25
100% with you, Taurus01.

09 Jul 2026 16:06:40
I'm with Mk on this one. Keep Gakpo. Add another speedy winger option for the right. I'm pretty convinced that Munoz can do a great job on the right. We need another option though. I could get on board with someone like Summerville. I think Iraola can get him playing consistently well.

Or Savinho. Another I think Iraola could get firing.

These players, I think, are on the cusp of an upturn under the right guidance, but only for the right price. Equally, I think there are probably many options out there I can't think of like Munoz.

09 Jul 2026 17:01:07
Bundesliga are experts at making average players look like world beaters.

Sancho is my goto example when we're talking wingers.
No to Olise, no to an expensive Diomande.

09 Jul 2026 17:14:37
So is that maybe what has happened with Wirtz? Same thing. Shone in Germany, but struggled here. Did he only look good because he was playing in a poor league?

09 Jul 2026 17:30:49
Anyone assessing Diomande on his World Cup performance needs to give their head a wobble. It's literally the single worst competition you could judge a player at. You'd be better off entering all your potential targets into the Cheese-Rolling on Cooper's Hill and signing the winner.



I've lost interest in him myself, but for the fact that we've been played, and he's chopped and changed his story about who his father supports and what club he dreams of playing for multiple times now. No time for that sort of carry on.

09 Jul 2026 20:35:54
Agree that rating a player off any international games is meaningless in terms of club football. Complete waste of time.

That said, I'm not really too keen on the lad for £115m (or whatever) but got to start accepting that's the going rate now for potentially elite talent, ridiculous as it sounds.

So either pay up or start shopping in the bracket or two below, something I wouldn't mind tbh.

I do reckon Roc Nation would be a massive problem further down the line if Diomande hits it off and I'm not sure that's something anyone can be f***ed with.

09 Jul 2026 21:50:26
No to Olise and no to Diomande but yes to Harvey Elliott. 🥴

10 Jul 2026 02:04:05
A 19 year old playing in an average team didn't shine in a couple of games. Liverpool were / are interested in him based on his performance last season and the potential the lad has. Due to his agents playing both ends against the middle, we may have cooled our interest.

I've actually been watching it, @Chewy. So I ask again, how is that a debacle? As I say, did I nod off when we paid the £ 130m to Leipzig?

10 Jul 2026 04:31:00
To be honest, I'd only buy Diomande if he agreed to sack his agency after the big fee they get from his signing.

They'd be an absolute nightmare to deal with... probably constantly in his ear while trying to court the likes of Real Madrid etc. We don't need that type of toxicity, get someone else.

10 Jul 2026 06:38:03
Harvey Elliott is a good left-footed, quick player, already Premier League and Champions League proven, and wants to play for the club.
I don't understand what Diomande and Olise have over him (except height) in other people's eyes.

10 Jul 2026 13:44:35
Harvey Elliott is a decent player, obviously, but if we want to compete for the big trophies, he certainly isn't LFC first 11 material. If he is that good, he'd have played regular games for Villa, regardless of the cost implications for them. If he can't get into AV's first 11, then he should not be anywhere near ours. That's the reality of it.