Liverpool Transfer Rumours

05 Nov 2026 11:38:28
Disappointing doesn’t cut it, that was an unbelievably bad performance.

Time for our manager to get brutal and select for a run of games his preferred strongest 11,, try and form some understandings, let the players benched know there sitting down for a reason, currently we’re looking like a comfy “let’s all have a cuddle squad” .. players comfortable in the knowledge that if they don’t play one game they will the next, almost regardless of form.

As each game passes we generally see 2 or 3 good individual performances, I don’t think we’ve yet seen a collective dominant 90 minutes,…

Nyoni is a real positive ,, Araujo & Jacquet for most part have been impressive, then I’m struggling…
Rio has stepped up and Munoz looks lively, but if the plan long term is to be Isak up top then he needs the ball delivered early from the wings, none of our current wingers are providing that service regularly enough.

Apart from Araujo this season our fullback back options struggle to defend and offer little in attack, in midfield we’ve seen various combinations, a solid 3 option is still not yet apparent,, we appear overall more than a tad discombobulated.

More concerns are with Ali, Virgil + Joe coming to the end of their Liverpool careers, Endo, Chiesa, & Elliot likely moving on, worries regarding Bradley & Ekitike recovering fully from serious injuries + Mamardashvili & McConnell not really looking like answers, to a lesser extent young Koumas, his drive,determination & overall effort is commendable so he probably deserves a squad place on willingness alone.

Andoni’s longer term plan will be costly, it’ll take some building, and despite previous bursar’s lack of coherent planning, Iraola does looks a good fit for academy prospects ambitions. Already we have 2 young very promising centre backs, still yet to get up and running,(1 injured + 1 on loan) a highly regarded young goalkeeper already purchased, Gilberto Mora incoming if rumour be true (he looked a fabulous talent @ the World Cup).

Crystal Palace next up, a good performance suddenly seems vital,hopefully the lads can deliver, I’m going to discard my visual apprehensions and hang my hat on a swashbuckling 3-0 victory ✌️🙏 ✌️


YNWA

04 Nov 2026 20:16:20
Victor
Any word on bellingham going forward? I believe he verbally agreed a new contract with Madrid but is there still a possibility we still want him, maybe next summer if he doesn't sign a renewal?

04 Nov 2026 21:21:57
He would hardly want to come to this mess. We have enough overpriced flops. Would rather promote youth because they seem to be the only ones trying at the minute.

04 Nov 2026 21:39:30
Why do people still pine after a player who has no interest in joining us.

04 Nov 2026 22:24:03
Play him alongside Wirtz and Dom, have 3 number 10's worth a combined £500m.

05 Nov 2026 01:54:10
Beellingham? Really? That ship sailed years ago. I couldn't get over how many fans thought he was going to sign for us back then, why in the name of Fowler would he come now?!

05 Nov 2026 06:37:28
Bellingham😂😂.Love it.

05 Nov 2026 10:24:37
There are plenty of women not interested in me, that I am still pining for VV.

05 Nov 2026 10:31:06
Why couldn't he have signed for us back then, though, chewy? We certainly were interested and we definitely put in some kind of effort to get him, Klopp was a fan and I'm pretty sure somebody on here, it might even have been ed001, said that his dad would have preferred him to sign for Liverpool. Not saying it was ever that likely he would have come to LFC but I don't think the likelihood was approaching zero either.

Also Ron, given the number of posts you made saying Bellingham isn't a midfielder and that you're not a fan, interesting that you are now making posts asking if he would like to come to Liverpool

Personally I think we should stop with the ogling of superstars, more Victor Munoz and Jacquet type signings would be good. Sadiki and Camara look to be really good profiles for our midfield, Camara is a very good passer of the ball besides being tenacious off the ball, Sadiki is pretty decent in possession too and can play the ball with both feet. Sadiki is probably more suited though, since Camara plays more as an all action 8 who is pretty much at the heart of everything for Monaco, I'm pretty sure he still takes most of their corners and free kicks as well. Both are also pretty short, not that it really matters all that much.

05 Nov 2026 11:18:56
In fairness back then I actually thought there was a chance of him signing. But that was because of the media making out we were his choice. But knowing now that that was all rubbish I know there's zero chance of him ending up at Anfield.

04 Nov 2026 11:12:49
Trey Nyoni in advanced contract talks according to Greg Evans from The Athletic.

04 Nov 2026 14:06:21
I'm assuming that it is with us and not somebody like Real Madrid?

04 Nov 2026 15:13:23
Thoroughly deserved by hard work, keeping his head down and listening to Andoni who against the Cheats 2.0 gave Trey his first Full Premier League Debut ( all his other apps were as a substitute, under Arne Slot he made just 6 substitute appearances all season? )

If anyone is interested in LFC players salaries please Google Search LFC Players Wages 2026/27 Salary Sport, the website has a black circle with 3 vertical bars, like the reception signal on a mobile phone. Whether they are true is conjecture? but also interesting it says Trey is presently on £25, 000 a week, and states Frimpong is on £200, 000 a week? and Barcola only £110, 000 a week, other interesting ones also, if factually correct of course?

{Ed666's Note - how is the most expensive player in British transfer history on £110k a week? Doesn’t make sense to me.

04 Nov 2026 17:49:15
Sounds like that website is a tad inaccurate 007, Barcola was on those sort of wages way back when PSG bought him from Lyon, 3 League titles and 2 Champions Leagues later, there's zero chance he's still on the same money, other outlets report he's on upwards of £250k which makes much more sense.

04 Nov 2026 15:47:50
Hello Ed666,

An even better one a " First Class Jacket" is only £13, 000 pounds a week, must be a Christmas sale?

The contract expiry dates and players ages are correct Ed666, so it is useful for that? just popping out for a jacket!

04 Nov 2026 16:55:07
Ed666. You are right in your skepticism. Bradley Barcola is on £280k a week, not £110k. So, not sure where the poster got the £110k figure from.

04 Nov 2026 21:24:57
Tsmi is paying the club 75 grand each week.

04 Nov 2026 07:34:07
Question for Carra or Victor Goddam or The Fields
Zaire Emery getting next to no game time in the PSG 1st team now is he an option for next summer and still of interest to the club?

Same in regard to Gavi at Barcelona?

I know both were talked about last summer. Based on Grav, MacAllister, Jones (Not replaced in the summer) Endo, Chiesa, Elliott, McConnell all leaving which seems highly likely, surely there is room in the squad for at least 3 additions in midfield?

04 Nov 2026 09:06:05
Gavi is lightweight and injury prone, why sign another sicknote?

04 Nov 2026 09:12:02
Ah there you are Viktor. You had gone quite after all the sh**e you talked in the summer about Araujo signing.
Good to see you haven't learned a thing.

04 Nov 2026 09:22:25
Gavi can barely run nowadays guys so I couldn't agree more about that one.

04 Nov 2026 10:29:19
Viktor is on CCTV at Anfield after he purchased the home shirt with no. 33 on the back. Probably typed that post with it on. Will he dye his hair to match Araujo's tho?

04 Nov 2026 12:11:46
Zaire-Emery and Gavi would be excellent profiles for what we need. Gavi's injuries would be a massive concern. Zaire-Emery is a on a hefty salary at PSG too.

However, I think it is best we return to our tried and tested recruitment policy of recruiting up and coming hungry talent rather than household names that are not getting game time.

04 Nov 2026 15:27:54
Yes. Enough of "let's beat our club record for player purchases campaign" (Nunez, Wirtz, Isak - with Barcola squeezed in there somewhere). It worked with VVD and Alisson, but it's not a given that it will work every time.

I'd rather we go for "club record player sales" (like Coutinho). 😉😂.

03 Nov 2026 11:32:50
Hi Diddly Ho,

Some of you won't really care about this but I think some will.

There has been a lot of (planted) press coverage surrounding TAA's situation at Real Madrid.

Just to confirm what I know, he's had his team approaching clubs across Europe.

He wants out of Madrid.

I don't know where Liverpool stand on this, but from what I recall being told when he left, the club were blindsided by how things played out. A deal was on the table and near enough agreed, so they fully expected him to sign.

By the summer before his departure, the club had come to understand that his team were angling for a move to Madrid.

Liverpool continued to increase their offers and bonuses throughout the season, but his brother effectively shut the door without any reciprocation.

Personally, I don't see him returning. I don't think it would be a net positive for anyone other than himself.

Based on what I've heard about his team approaching clubs across Europe in search of another top club, they're coming across as rather amateurish. One club in particular has even questioned whether his representatives have the credentials to handle a player of his stature.

Diddly out.

03 Nov 2026 12:01:57
Cheers neighbourino.

All a bit of yuck really. Person with actual talent helps brother to become a leech, thus sacrificing his career and legacy. (At least that's how it comes across)

03 Nov 2026 12:39:36
Absolutely, they come across exactly like that.

It's almost as though they've watched how some of the more difficult agents operate and decided that's how you get the best deal for your client. But there's a difference between being a tough negotiator and being unnecessarily difficult, and I think they've completely misunderstood that.

I genuinely believe that if Trent had been managed by a professional representative, he'd either still be a Liverpool player or he'd be welcomed back with open arms.

I've heard plenty of stories about bad agents over the years, but from what I've been told, his brother has to be up there with the worst of them. It comes across as though the game-playing and trying to prove a point have become more important than what's actually best for the player.

Harry Kane is represented by his brother, and from what I've heard, he comes across incredibly well in negotiations. Jude Bellingham is another example. Things are handled professionally, negotiations are smooth, and there's no unnecessary attempt to play games.

It just shows that you don't necessarily need a background or formal education in the industry to do the job well. You need to understand how to deal with people, build relationships and recognise that being difficult for the sake of it doesn't make you a good agent.

Sorry for the tangent but I really think his brother has ruined his career.

Diddly out.

03 Nov 2026 12:59:03
Appreciate the info Ned. Regardless it's not our problem. He'll reap what he's sowed. I said on here it would never work out and yet again another Red thinks the grass might be greener without considering what they already had.

Could have been a legend. Now he'll be little more than a footnote in a legendary team with delusions of the Balon'Dor. I hope the money was worth it for him.

03 Nov 2026 13:14:17
I actually feel a bit sorry for him. Ruined his legacy with Liverpool over notions of granduer and bad management and I genuinely don't think he will ever get back to the player he was at Liverpool as know one else will put up with his laziness while defending.

Particularly when he is probably demanding crazy money. I for one wouldn't want him back, that ship has sailed. Plus I don't think he'd suit the manager's style of play.

03 Nov 2026 13:43:11
Time to move on from Trent without a doubt but agree it's sad to see how his career has or is panning out!

03 Nov 2026 13:44:26
Cheers, Ned!

If he was 25yo, I might be open minded about a potential redemption. He's not, so end of story.

03 Nov 2026 13:51:55
I don't really blame Trent for wanting a move to be honest, there's nothing wrong with wanting a new challenge after winning it all with his boyhood club.
The way it was all handled was absolutely horrible though.
He should have just been honest with the club and fans from the outset and not mess the club around to go on a free and the door would have always been open for him to return and he would have always been remembered fondly.


He has himself and his brother to thank for ruining not just his career but his legacy and good standing with the fans here.
It will be interesting to see where he ends up though, he's a very unique player and talent and he will need to pick his next move very carefully as he's not going to fit in tactically with many teams. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't fit in at Liverpool now even though his passing ability is sorely missed.

03 Nov 2026 13:59:57
Zero sympathy for the man, he made a bad choice and can deal with the consequences. Too old, too slow, too injury prone to be worth bringing back and on a purported £300k a week. His career is fizzling out and it can continue on the slide elsewhere. Just not here.

03 Nov 2026 14:39:43
I never begrudge him the move it was just the way that he went about it. As they say never look back. So thanks but no thanks.

{Ed025's Note - im with you Barry mate..

03 Nov 2026 15:30:46
His family saw a big financial opportunity with Madrid.

They emotionally angled Trent away from Liverpool.

He was once a local lad wanting to captain his local club but has been warped into glacticoism and superstar branding by those closest to him.

The day he turned into 'Trent' was the day' Alexander-Arnold' died i'm afraid.


Ta.

03 Nov 2026 16:16:07
He isn't the first player to leave Liverpool with delusions of grandeur and he won't be the last. The sad thing is he was always going to be better off at Liverpool if only he had trusted the club who had made him.

Don't know anything about his advisors but someone convinced he could win the Ballon D'or. He only had to look at his team mates to know that was never going to happen. In his pomp he was only ever our 4th best player.

03 Nov 2026 16:07:52
I said it at the time in the run up to the obvious fact he wasn't going to sign that his brother had been the chief instigator and not Trent himself.

Take the brother out of the way and Trent is still at Liverpool and possibly captain next season.

No you can see on the players face he knows he has ruined his career and legacy its such a shame.

Sometimes the grass is not greener and there are few who leave Liverpool and do any better.

03 Nov 2026 16:51:41
Well, his brother isn't an agent out of meritocracy, is he? He probably doesn't have the credentials. It's pure nepotism. I love to see nepotism blow up in people's faces!

03 Nov 2026 17:06:21
His family possibly swaying him is proof of what my mother often told me: " you can pick your friends, but you can't pick ye family".
TAA signed the RM contract it was totally down to him. One hopes there are no swap deals on the table, we pick our own players, we don't want other clubs to decide who we sign.

Just turned 28 and his best football is now behind him, that young RB lad from Benfica is a better choice for the future, the transfer money from not re-signing TAA can go towards the young Benfica lad. He made his bed for me, let him "LIE" on it.

03 Nov 2026 17:38:18
Sad if true Carra. Like others have said wouldn't have begrudged the move but it was handled atrociously.

03 Nov 2026 17:08:12
Carra
I'm sure you're correct regarding the family who I've mentioned before but it's slim to the fact, "trent" is a grown man who ultimately made the decision.
This wasn't a teenager being pressured by family leeches. Trent was a grown adult who wanted to be glued to jude bellingham and bellingham branding. I actually don't think he ever goes to Madrid if bellingham wasn't there. I'm super confident on that.
Also the lad was learning Spanish well in advance. He was always realistically going when they approached long before the media got wind.

I'm sure his family were certainly not in favour of Liverpool especially the male side. I'm aware the mother wanted him to stay at Liverpool.
Also "trent" had a good old laugh on his own about Liverpool at the press conference. He and his family essentially used the club as a stepping stone and professionally it's been terrible for him. He'll be lucky to see another world cup. Trent has to take accountability.
The decision was made by trent to leave and now it's in our hands. I'm hoping it's a no thanks from the club.

03 Nov 2026 18:18:05
Trent was 26 when he left, a grown man, you can peddle that "it was his agents/familys fault" stuff elsewhere. It certainly won't fly with me.

He thought he was better than he was, he didn't recognise what the club did for him, how Klopps's system flattered him and what that would mean if he went elsewhere. He saw something new and shiny at Madrid, and he never stopped to take the time and realise it was only fools gold.

I don't begrudge the kid, but I don't pity him either. He's a big boy; he made a call. It was the wrong one. That's life. At the end of the day, Klopps gone, so is his system. We've no room for defenders who can't defend, never mind ones that are overweight and disillusioned. He'll end up in Turkey at this rate, and not to get his teeth done. It's unfortunate but he made his bed.

03 Nov 2026 18:32:49
I'm with Chewy on the direction his career has gone in.

As for the future, my opinion is that he's been out of the intensity of PL football for too long and he'll never get it back.

I'm happy for him to return if the manager wants him, I doubt he will for reasons above.

I have zero sympathy for him, he's had an incredible career and made generational wealth. He can walk away fulfilled and uninjured with pots of money.

03 Nov 2026 18:47:15
It's a shame really. He's definitely burnt bridges with the fans. If we look past it all he'd still be an incredible player for us. I just can't see that fans would accept now.

03 Nov 2026 19:03:42
Abrupt. If he's so incredible why did tuchel alonso and now mourinho not want him? Why did slot want to give Bradley a lot more time on the pitch which created the tantrums by trent? Why did slot mention his essentially unprofessionalism in training? Why has he been late multiple times to madrids training?
Klopps long gone.

This lad is 28 and will hitting 29 when he's realistically available. Trent doesn't have the legs for the modern game. He's also going to cost teams defensively. No ones watched him in Madrid atall clearly. He does not have the stamina to get up and down the pitch.

03 Nov 2026 19:05:41
Great posts Chewy, and others.

03 Nov 2026 18:44:47
Correct chewy.
I don't like the family angle either and a lot were aware how the family were moving.
Trent did an interview only there in August, again defending the move because he most likely thought he'd be first choice this season at Madrid and firing.
It's once again backfired and unsurprisingly he's steered clear from all media. This isn't a lad that's lived with regret. This is a lad who's career is hanging in the balance and he wants this club to save it. It's only because it's ended up soo bad professionally, he's getting the brother to make phone calls.

No thanks. Get lost.
It also gets forgotten how trent the person was transforming on the pitch. Arrogance half assed performances effort wise and taking his tantrums when subbed for Bradley. The boy has kept his dummy in at Madrid. That tells me he thought he was too big for his boots here.
Liverpool is a massive club. It's better than Madrid morally and there's a soul to this club. Trent joined a machine that has spat him out and it will do the same to bellingham should an opportunity arise to do soo. that's "his dream club".

03 Nov 2026 20:08:18
"And the beat goes on". Seriously, is there anybody who actually thinks that the conversation is moving on?

03 Nov 2026 21:00:02
TAA is 28yrs old and has (I'm led to believe) 3 to 4 times the amount of football mins played than Araujo who is less than 6mths younger.
TAA was never known for his pace but those mins are going to catch up soon.
I'm not sure which top team would be suitable for him now.

03 Nov 2026 22:28:43
I understand why Trent went to Madrid, it was pretty much in the order of

1) Money
2) Madrid Lifestyle
3) Instagram Girlfriends
4) Bellingham
5) Ego

No mention of football in that list, the ego is for the Balon d'Or.

The club that laughed him out was PSG - they are now a proper football team with identity - you will not find then buying any washed up player on big money again.

I am surprised he has not gone into Gareth Bale mode, maybe he does not like golf?

03 Nov 2026 22:29:02
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than it all going tits up for him and his brother.

03 Nov 2026 23:19:20
They did the same thing when we gave Hendo that daft new long term contract in his 30s. Approached journos and pretending PSG were after him. It all looks a bit daft and screams of his brother watching a YouTube video of how to be an agent for dummies.

04 Nov 2026 01:03:59
What, it''s better than Christmas @SJ, really?

04 Nov 2026 05:54:38
Munich have talked to his brother and want him and he will be a Munich player if player demands can be managed. He is not going to cost a lot but he is apparently on 400k euros a week. Which is less than what I thought. Liverpool offered him 350k pounds so its not all that different.

04 Nov 2026 07:22:52
i have no issues with him.

but he's not what we need, not sure if this will ever change so all the best out there for him.

04 Nov 2026 07:39:20
As agents go. Kane's brother is able?

04 Nov 2026 08:29:25
He would definitely be an upgrade on Bradley and frimpong. Take him back on a free and low wages. Would be an ace up are sleeve against tough defence like Arsenal. Need to put are egos aside and choose what's best for LFC.

04 Nov 2026 09:12:20
Except, DistinguishedGentleman, it wouldn't be on a free nor low wages, Madrid want the thick end of £40/50m and the cretin honestly wants over £300k per week, which is not worth it for the occasional Hollywood pass and the even more occasional free kick, it's not worth having a full back who can't run, can't defend and switches off at critical moments.

He would be an absolute liability out of possession and would weaken us immensely. His time has been and gone, he's made his bed, and he sleep in now that he's defecated in it.

04 Nov 2026 12:34:06
I heard his brother forced him to learn Spanish.

Wasn't allowed his tea or to go out and play with his mates until his Spanish homework was done.

04 Nov 2026 14:23:19
Love it Rigsby 😂.

03 Nov 2026 04:51:18
Ayari is a top player, really good I rate him highly.
Of all the Prem players currently playing for other teams, I would list my top 5 in order of realistic options as follows:

Sadiki - wonderful midfielder, would fit into our team really well.

El Junior Kroupi- Btilliant finisher, but good all round ability too, a better fit than Isak for me.

Ayari- All action player, high intensity to his game, not afraid to put a foot in either and can score plenty.

Scott- I probably wouldn't have picked him a year ago, but he continues to get better and is a much better type for our system than Wharton, a lot more mobile and his trajectory continues on an upward curve.

Joao Pedro- Not really realistic but a belter of a player, really wanted to sign him when Chelsea did, he has some injury issues but he is a brilliant forward and again a better fit than what we have.

There are others I rate too, Minteh would be a good fit, but I do think he lacks end product maybe that could be coached.

Vuskovic is a great CB and will continue to get better.

Archie Gray is a great player, currently playing RB at Spuds, but can play midfield, a thoroughbred all action no nonsense player.

03 Nov 2026 06:11:03
Kroupi has scored 13 goals with 1 assist in 35 matches forcBournemouth. The descriptor 'brilliant' might be a bit of hyperbole.

03 Nov 2026 07:24:17
Which two can play Left back?

03 Nov 2026 10:16:31
Much prefer our striking options tbh. Isak knows where the goal is and Ekitike is back soon. Why would we change from those two!??

03 Nov 2026 13:44:49
13 Goals in the Premier League with Bournemouth as a teenager IS MOST CERTAINLY brilliant. Not all starts either. Actually averages a goal every 129 minutes in the Premier League. If he kept that up he would be a superstar in this league.

03 Nov 2026 14:54:10
Yeah Flo don't understand that. Good figures for a teen.

03 Nov 2026 17:42:54
Actually like every player on that list. Seen rumours of Grav to Turkey earlier. If he was to move on I think we would be straight in for Scott.

03 Nov 2026 18:27:34
Florian Wirtz signed for £100 million plus, El Kroupi signed for 12 million from Lorient:

Wirtz 42 PL appearances, 5 goals, 5 assists took 17 PL games to score his first PL goal, has yet to score this season after 9 PL apps, El Kroupi ten times cheaper has far better figures.

03 Nov 2026 19:17:49
2 Shoes
The reason I talk about strikers is because they are both great, In my opinion, have the potential to be better than our two, Ekitikd will take 6-9 months to get back to proper full fitness.
Isak is knackered too quickly and is generally poor for the last 20-30 mins of a game.

03 Nov 2026 19:26:50
@west derby blunderer 4,

El Kroupi was signed from Lorient for £12 million

You are obviously not aware that LFC signed a £100 million plus player and his PL figures for two seasons so far: 42 Apps, 5 goals, 5 assists, and took 17 games to score his first PL goal. Ten times cheaper and still better figures.

03 Nov 2026 20:18:07
@007, what are you talking about? As I said Kroupi's figures aren't brilliant and I stand by the word being excessive in terms of what he's achieved so far. Your attempted comparison with a player in a different team, in a different circumstances and in a different position is absolutely meaningless and has no relevance to Kroupi whatsoever. Best sticking to the torturous attempted humour with the puns on names and childlike word association.

@Den, still taking sneaky perks at the stuff I post eh? 😀😉.

03 Nov 2026 21:02:23
@007,

what are you talking about = "FACTS" not fiction!

03 Nov 2026 23:21:19
I think Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford players should all be approached with caution. They're all brilliantly run clubs with specific systems, their players are perfect in that specific system but it's greater than the sum of its parts. Their players have been very hit and miss once they have moved onto other clubs.

04 Nov 2026 05:54:58
Ayari is not a top player.

04 Nov 2026 09:15:58
But he would be a good squad filler on a free transfer imo LaoS.

04 Nov 2026 10:44:12
@007, I repeat, what are you talking about? Is there a hidden message in the gibberish you write? Interesting that as a fictional character you are waffling on about fact.

02 Nov 2026 15:12:40
Just seen that Yasin Ayari is out of contract next summer. Surely at 23 a player we should be looking at to replace Macca.

02 Nov 2026 15:38:05
Good player but would rather we sign for the system from now on. We need passers.

02 Nov 2026 17:14:21
Get him on a free.

02 Nov 2026 17:36:20
OP you won't believe this but I have been a huge fan of Ayari for the past couple of years. I think he will be good for us in that CM because he has the technical, passing and goal scoring ability that we need.

02 Nov 2026 17:39:52
we have the ammunition (Isak, hopefully to be Hugo, Danns? also), we just need someone to load the gun?

02 Nov 2026 18:36:32
Good player on a free. FPF are Macca and Nyoni not good passers through the lines? Seems our forwards get plenty of the ball. Its what they're doing with it when the get it that's the problem.

02 Nov 2026 20:06:09
FM, Nyoni is an excellent passer and will get better.

Macca is ok but I wouldn't call him a good passer per se. He's solid and better than Szobo and Grav on that.

We need a couple more, whether at fullback or in midfield.

02 Nov 2026 21:26:51
Whartons the best at what your looking for but apparently he would be incapable of taking aboard what Andoni would want from him.

02 Nov 2026 23:00:10
Flo, Wharton is not mobile enuff to play that role. Macca (who isn't mobile himself) is a better passer from deep and in the final third as well but what he does is that for this season, at least, he is very experienced and tries to ancticipate and intercept passes to make up for his lack of mobility.

What we need is a passer who has some defensive nous and mobility about him and Wharton simply ain't that, imo.

03 Nov 2026 06:22:54
Wharton is the best progressive passer in the league. However his running style is incredibly flat footed which means he has very poor acceleration both going forward and back. He is good positionally but that doesn't make up for his flat footededness unfortunately.

{Ed001's Note - I really don't see how he is the best progressive passer or even a good progressive passer any more. He was when he joined them, but not any more. He had ample opportunity to play progressive passes in their last match, despite them being down to ten, Spuds gave their players acres of space to play in every time they got hold of it, but he continuously gave the ball away or played it backwards. He has regressed to a shocking degree during his time under Glasner.}

03 Nov 2026 10:17:56
Glad you said that Ed as I've never been keen on us moving for him so fingers crossed we've moved on from him now!

02 Nov 2026 15:10:02
With Tsimikas out of contract next summer who do we go for as his replacement?
If we look internally Chambers could be an option but has been more of a lcb. Beck is to old and injury prone. I don't think we move on Kerkez so someone to fight with him but not to expensive. Here is a list of what Transfermarkt came up with.

Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge only 21 but Carra said price is high at the moment.

Maxi Araujo from Sporting looks good at 26.

De Cuyper from Brighton is a Prem proven option and is only 25.

Daniel Svensson from Dortmund at 24 is a good age and has talent.

Max Mittelstadt from Stuttgart at 29 is a older player but should have the legs for a few years. Could be a cheaper option.

02 Nov 2026 15:26:16
How about we take Nico O'Reilly off City after they get relegated :)

Honestly, this is a good question. I can't think of any standout left back targets at the moment.

I know there was a Georgian kid that was impressing the scouts of both Arsenal and Liverpool. His name is Saba Kharebashvili and is currently playing in Turkiye. He would be a ways off the first team though.

02 Nov 2026 15:39:04
It sound ridiculous but Riley could be an actual option depending on the severity of the punishment but he could be one of the ones they try to keep.

Seys looks like he can progress the ball and cross which is appealing.

I like Kerkez and we forget how young he is. If he can add a touch of composure to his warriorness i think we've a solid player on pur hands for years.

02 Nov 2026 15:47:35
Fly that kids an attacking midfielder.

02 Nov 2026 15:54:37
Which one big hairy? Saba Kharebashvili? He's definitely a left back.

02 Nov 2026 16:09:07
Big hairy are you thinking of Andria Bartishvil. We were linked to him but I think he ended up going to Arsenal.

02 Nov 2026 17:02:31
Lewis Hall.

02 Nov 2026 17:31:01
My bad fly and Yorkshire I was wrong. I got the wrong player.

02 Nov 2026 17:39:37
Pelican, I don't want any of the Cheats' players, tbh. They can all go down with the ship with at fraud of a criminal enterprise.

@Funky As for Seys, that kid is legit, mate. Whether the kid is ready is another story but ability wise, great prospect indeed.

02 Nov 2026 18:34:49
@Myrtle - good call - my choice all day long.

02 Nov 2026 18:39:41
Oli don't be silly. I'd take O'Reilly in an act.

02 Nov 2026 18:51:47
Not sure but if he has two legs he will be a better option.

02 Nov 2026 19:27:00
Lewis Hall would be a good option, probably hard to prise him away though.

02 Nov 2026 19:37:51
In ideal world Lewis hall would be my option.

02 Nov 2026 22:40:22
Halls just renewed on a much better deal. No way Newcastle let him leave unless he pushes for it.

{Ed025's Note - the way Merlin Rohl schooled him tonight you dont want him BHA..

02 Nov 2026 23:01:42
Flo, why am I silly? For not wanting any of the players from that criminal enterprise?

Then, sign me on to the Silly List.

{Ed025's Note - you dont half talk some crap at times Oli, their players are not criminal or cheats they are just employees mate, its the club and their owners that are guilty not the players, in a hartbeat you would take Haarland instead of Isak, Cherki instead of Wirtz, Doku instead of Barcola and Anderson instead of any of your midfield...or you do need locking up my friend..

03 Nov 2026 03:11:24
Not far wrong @25 apart from Cherki and Wirtz.

{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..

03 Nov 2026 04:04:32
Take Cherki over Wirtz all day
Wirtz continues to look average to me Cherki has done a lot more since they both came to the prem.

03 Nov 2026 08:47:22
Below average @shughes.

03 Nov 2026 20:02:29
Calvin Bassey - Good at LB and covers CB. Different type of full back but would be great for defensive and offensive set pieces or if we don't have Araujo at RB to retain the height advantage and a full back capable of winning the ball in the air to stop attacks before they have a chance to get going.

Just my thoughts.

04 Nov 2026 01:20:58
Owen Beck is injury prone but in no way is he too old. He's only 25. I do agree that the opportunity has passed him by. He just has not kicked on.

02 Nov 2026 14:47:10
Id sell kerkez, Isak, Frimpong and Wirtz in the summer.
I would give Macca a new deal and add a DM LB and RB and sign araujo.

I don't think Wirtz will make it with us. Kerkez is a weak link and Isak well he is a great goal scorer, but he is just not a great fit for us.

Play 433 Barcola, ekitike / Rio / Munoz on the flanks and someone like Koumas or buy Evanslison who can link play in the middle
Macca szobo and trey in mid with new DM and gravy in rotation

Jacquet aruajo as CBs and get new RB and LB. Renew vvd to play the role model / mentor.
Pretty much want Kayode as RB but LB no idea.

02 Nov 2026 14:52:24
Tsimikas is out of contract so is Gomez so who replaces those? Evanilson is a poor man's Firmino.

02 Nov 2026 15:40:37
Sell Wirtz and replace him with who? I still think he's one of the best 10s we could of signed. Dom is not the answer and its becoming more and more apparent that rightback could be his back long term position.

02 Nov 2026 16:08:45
I don't expect any forward sales other than potentially Cody if he continues to feel as unsettled as he was in the summer. Chiesa is a given.

Midfield could be interesting. In theory, the club could be open to offers for any of Macca (for contract reasons), Grav or Szobo (for tactical reasons). Nyoni is progressing nice and Endo will be out of contract, so there will be a spot that opens up there. Hopefully Lamine Camara will be one incoming.

At RB, I would be surprised if they weren't open to offers for Frimpong and with Gomez being out of contract, that would open up a spot for a RB signing even if you make Araujo permanent. (you all know I am manifesting Daniel Banjaqui here:).

At LB, we will have to replace Tsimikas. I have no idea who that would be though. Carra says we like Joaquin Seys. We will get a chance to watch him against us in a few weeks time.

There might also be some movement at GK. Not sure anyone is convinced by Marmar, so he could be sold. If Alisson doesn't renew with us, which looks most likely at the moment, we might need to dip into the market to sign a senior GK to give Brughmans a bit more time to settle at the club.

So GK, RB, LB, CM.
Hopefully Alisson and Virg get contract renewals.
And if one of Macca, Grav or Szobo move on, possibly another CM.

02 Nov 2026 17:44:30
Harry, are you still sore that Flo rejected your club? I got to say, pretty sure had Wirtz signed for the criminal enterprise of a club you actually support and we missed out, you'd be here cackling about how we missed out on him and how FSG were poor owners.

IMO, Flo ain't getting sold anytime soon and if anything, we will be signing players to play with him to get the best out of him and the rest of that forward line, by the looks of things.

03 Nov 2026 03:09:57
Yes yes what a great idea to get rid of all our best players.
Nice one Harry.