Liverpool Transfer Rumours

12 Apr 2026 20:14:30
Hi diddly Ho,

Wow, Robertson himself has revealed there was no offer on the table from the club.

I’m sorry I gave you all wrong information - will definitely be more precarious with what I pass on in future.

Diddly out.

12 Apr 2026 20:21:08
It's a tricky one. There's no point offering a contract if they can't offer what he wants - guaranteed playing time. The PR sounds bad when he says 'no contract is offered' but fair play imo. Robbo wants to leave and that's his call. Legend and wish him all the best.

12 Apr 2026 20:25:44
I'm sure it won't be the last time, Ned.

12 Apr 2026 21:01:34
No one knows anything anymore, the leaks have been plugged.

12 Apr 2026 21:34:05
I'd of kept him.

12 Apr 2026 21:51:50
Kroupi is the latest being linked. £60m fee being mentioned online.

12 Apr 2026 15:55:38
Transfermarkt have us linked with Hoffenheim winger Traore. Electric pace and looks talented. Only 20. Perhaps him and Diomande would be great options for the wings with Rio in the mix as well.

12 Apr 2026 17:12:03
I'd be absolutely buzzing if we got them both, Gakpo as a 3rd choice CF or 2nd choice LB behind Rio...

12 Apr 2026 18:10:55
I'd be happy to sell Eki, Isak and Gakpo, and to start again.

Diomande looks absolutely top drawer to me and reminds me more of Jurgens top 3 in style.

I've missed electric play, from gegenpressing to depressing.

12 Apr 2026 18:30:38
Looks top drawer in the Bundesliga, big step up. Haven't seen much of the kid in fairness, hopefully if he comes in, he smashes it.

12 Apr 2026 19:01:53
Sell Ekitike!?! I must be watching a different team.

12 Apr 2026 19:14:15
I'm not selling Isak or Ekitike unless someone is paying way over the odds for them.

12 Apr 2026 19:37:58
I can see one or other of them leaving, tbh, as I don't see either being willing to sit on the bench next season. Ekitike has the higher potential right now, but if Isak gets going, I can't see Ekitike displacing him.

12 Apr 2026 19:50:03
Overkill,
What is it about some Liverpool supporters that don't understand squads and rotation? Are Liverpool not allowed to have two players fighting for a position? Manchester City just took off Semenyo and Doku to be replaced by Foden and Savinho. Ekitike has looked as if he has been running in sand for the past 6 weeks. He has been carrying the striker's burden all season because there was no one of quality to rest him.

Isak is not the type of player to play 60 games a season. There is plenty of room for both Isak and Ekitike. Sometimes they will be rotated, sometimes they will be rested, or one of them will be injured. If both are fit, they could even play together, with Ekitike coming from the left, or one will be a quality player coming on from the bench.

12 Apr 2026 19:52:18
Isak is best in class & when fit, and if he could maintain his fitness next season, will be a real asset.

12 Apr 2026 19:53:50
Plenty of games for both if we wanna go deep in all competitions.

12 Apr 2026 21:47:08
I'm thinking more about the personalities, could their egos take it, particularly if we're not winning games.

12 Apr 2026 08:36:07
Slot is leaving at the end of the season, even if Liverpool win the Champions League.

The KNVB (Dutch Football Association) have spoken to Slot regarding taking over from Ronald Koeman after the World Cup. Slot is leaning towards international management over a return to club football. Ajax are hoping to convince him to change his mind.

Ignore the media briefings.

12 Apr 2026 09:26:48
He should be leaning towards pub football. He is a one trick pony with zero leadership skills.

12 Apr 2026 10:08:01
A bit excessive, FSW. A cup and league win with Feyenoord and a Premier League title. It's been a bad season all round for us, but I wouldn't think he would have trouble getting another job when he leaves.

For the record I'm in the Slot out camp.

12 Apr 2026 11:04:02
I think Slot is/would be a good manager at a smaller club but can't transfer that to the top level. There are loads of cases like that. It takes a little bit extra to succeed at bigger clubs - like Moyes, Nuno, or even Hodgson, for example, very good managers but just can't show at top level.
Slot was very lucky that he had a ready made team that knew exactly how to play & was well drilled. Slowly that style was coached out of them the longer Slot was here, so by the end of last season the fluid offensive/defensive pressing unit had been changed into something far less successful & entertaining.


Yesterday showed two things. 1. We can play the old way when we want (some of the first half) & 2. We can't play it for long because we are not fit enough (due to training changes) to keep it up for very long.
A new manager coming in with a truncated summer due to WC will have to work hard to get our fitness levels back to where they should be.

12 Apr 2026 11:28:45
Unfortunately, you are totally incorrect. If Slot wins the CL, he will stay. It's extremely unlikely, but he will stay. We won't sack a manager who has won the PL and CL back to back.

12 Apr 2026 12:01:01
Slot thinks he can play Dutch football in the Premier League.

He can't. He had a great first season but has been found out.

The only reason he starts next season as LFC manager is if the number one replacement is unavailable - like Rodgers and Klopp.

12 Apr 2026 12:55:55
@Skezza,

This isn't the club sacking Slot. This is a mutual agreement between Liverpool and Slot to separate, based on Slot's decision to be with his family.

Slot doesn't want to stay in England, and his family don't want to move abroad. Despite staying for education reasons, Slot's family are settled, and he doesn't want to stay a third season without them.

He's also not convinced on the long-term stability of staying on Merseyside.

He wants to move back home. It's nothing to do with whether the Liverpool board wish to sack him or not. It's his decision. He's communicated his decision to depart at the end of the season, regardless of what success we achieve.

12 Apr 2026 13:07:19
Ok that makes a bit more sense, thanks for clarifying.

If true, it completely changes the scope of his options when he leaves Liverpool. International management, even if it is for the Dutch national team, would involve a hell of a lot of travelling away from the country to watch players in different countries, etc. so it's not exactly the perfect scenario for him either.

12 Apr 2026 13:22:43
Nutter, we played more like the old way yesterday because we had a centre forward willing to put in a shift and start the press. Ekitike has started 21 league games for us and Isak has started 5. Isak has had his excuses for not being 100% fit, but Ekitike, although having a good season, is non-existent when it comes to pressing. It's half-hearted at best. Now, is it just coincidence that when someone else is up there, willing or able to put the work in, we look better? Do we really think the players are only told to press when neither of the two guys starts up front? Next season, under whatever manager, I would expect a lot more workrate outa Ekitike up there, he should be more used to English football then.

Isak too should be fully fit. It all starts from the front.

12 Apr 2026 13:59:07
@Rocky, if you don't mind me asking what is making you say this with such certainty?

Ken.

12 Apr 2026 15:06:26
He's got the eye of the Tiger.

12 Apr 2026 15:14:56
Sounds like Slot is trying to make out it's mutual as a way to cover his failings. He was happy to talk of a new contract when he was in the ascendency.

I'm in complete agreement re Eki and Isak. Neither are LFC type players, because we press from the front and they don't.



Edwards and Hughes got those two very wrong, but if we sell Eki soon enough, we can still make a bit. Isak is going to lose a tonne of money.

Xabi will not accept slouches.

12 Apr 2026 15:16:41
Silly question, @KingKen77, it's obvious @RockyBalboa gets his inside info from our ex keeper Adrian!

12 Apr 2026 16:54:03
@Ken,

All I can say is that my information has not come from anyone within Liverpool circles, so with regard to the next manager, and what FSG/Edwards/Hughes are thinking, I have no idea. I also have no idea what players are thinking, and if any of them dislike him. The only thing is that his communication to FSG/Edwards/Hughes was accepted.

What I know is that shortly after contract talks were put on hold, Slot and family had long discussions about the future, about life on Merseyside, and the conclusion was that neither Arne Slot nor his wife and children could see a future for themselves in the city of Liverpool. They don't want to have their privacy invaded, and Slot privately admits he just didn't grasp the size and scale of Liverpool Football Club. He'd read, heard about it, and spoke to some people, but he never truly understood it until he took on the role.

His family are more than aware of criticisms online and in the press, as the Dutch media have also covered this when discussing the Premier League. They've never experienced this before, as there wasn't the level of scrutiny with AZ or Feyenoord. However, he is on good terms with Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, and while he was aware there were major concerns in the winter over the number of losses accumulating, Slot appreciates the support he's had from above.

Now, Slot feels international management may suit him more, and still leave the door open to return to club football in the future. Yes, there's travelling to games, but it won't take him long to return home, and for games abroad, he can travel back the same or next day. However, Slot also knows that Ajax could be a holding job for him, winning a few titles and then moving elsewhere in the future.

12 Apr 2026 17:06:50
Hollywood are missing a trick..undiscovered script writers multiplying on here by the week. 😆

12 Apr 2026 19:27:24
It's a rumours site, not a "bang the same drum for months and offer up anything" site.

12 Apr 2026 19:31:42
The rumours draw people to this site.

12 Apr 2026 20:58:38
Florian, would love the ITK's on here who say he's leaving to be wrong.
Just out of interest, what can you see that nearly all of the fan base can't, that shows he's improving (given we've been poor for over a year now), but should remain next season.

I'd be absolutely shocked if you've enjoyed the playing style that's brought us this season's awful results/performances.
Convince us why you think he should stay.

12 Apr 2026 21:16:08
Been saying for months he'll be gone in May, Nutter.

12 Apr 2026 08:07:08
Friend of mine who's dad scouts for a few teams was at an event the other day where Jones attended. He said Slot has lost changing rooms and it's Jones and Mac that are having the bust up in the changing rooms.

12 Apr 2026 09:45:29
I'd be happy to see the back of all 3 of them.

12 Apr 2026 10:08:33
I'd agree, Shanks. Quite ironic if two of our worst performing midfielders are arguing with each other or the coach. Grav, as the other poor performer, doesn't seem the arguing type. He probably just smiles.

12 Apr 2026 11:25:07
Jones is annoyed at Mac because he didn't invite him to a BBQ that was hosted before the season started, that's where it all began. Mac invited the first team players but left many of the fringe players off the invitation.

12 Apr 2026 12:10:18
Petulant child.

12 Apr 2026 13:53:46
Better than Corrie.

11 Apr 2026 19:46:07
Hi Diddly Ho,

That performance showed we can play good football; few mishaps but we did keep a clean sheet and no succumb to pressure.

Still as always, Alonso to take the reins in the summer, but these last few weeks might not be as eye-gauging as we’d feared.

Hope Rio starts vs PSG. He’s looked brilliant whenever he’s played.

Szoboszlai deal to be announced in the next few weeks. Presume the discontent with his reaction to fans last week has delayed things; but it’s all agreed, though I’m not sure if it’s signed.



My source doesn’t really get much transfer stuff now, but they’ve heard a rumour that Alisson may be open to returning to Italy - but nothing will be decided until after the World Cup and pre-season gets underway. Think reading between those lines that he wants to see how the new coaching setup works and implements him.

Based on my source's role, they tell me a few things about other clubs so happy to share here if anyone’s interested; even though they’re LFC oriented.

Diddly Out.

11 Apr 2026 20:33:23
Share all you can, Ned. Any insights are interesting.
I second that with Rio for me he has earnt a start against PSG, an early goal and who knows we might just surprise a few.

11 Apr 2026 20:36:49
Thanks for that Ned. Great info as usual.

11 Apr 2026 21:15:39
According to Ornstein, Slot will continue next season. This year has been a transition year. FSG have said he will be the manager next season, nothing has changed. So what do we believe, and if not, where are people getting their information from regarding where Slot will go?

11 Apr 2026 21:34:08
Even if Slot starts the new season, he'll be sacked by Christmas.

11 Apr 2026 22:43:22
Grav7, in situations like these the likes of Ornstein operate as a mouthpiece for the club, it's simply an attempt to steady the boat, kill the noise and attempt to somewhat unify the fan base.

You don't really expect ITK's to reveal their sources do you? Are you new to the site?

11 Apr 2026 22:46:52
Sorry, I don't buy the transition season excuse that the press are spreading. A transition season is getting used to a new style, new players, inconsistent results. Not that the players look like they should be carrying tanks of oxygen around with them.

11 Apr 2026 23:43:23
Mainstream outlets genuinely get fed information from the club; the club tries their best to portray an image that doesn't suggest behind the scenes is a concern.

The great thing about the club over the last few years is that they struck down a lot of leaks; the past 12-18 months, however, have seen leaks multiplying.

12 Apr 2026 00:55:00
I don't buy the "transition season" specially when journos were being briefed about the biggest transfer budget before the season started and how they wanted to build on a title win. Season has been horrendous. As for the game today, Fulham had more shots than us, ran more, and made more tackles.

We looked weak through the middle when they ran through midfield, and we got lucky because they couldn't convert their chances. Another day that ends in a draw. PSG won't be so generous on Tuesday.

12 Apr 2026 03:22:43
I buy the transition but not the transition season from the team that won the league last season. You could sensibly expect Ali, Robbo, VVD and Mo to leave over the course of the following two seasons. We also had TAA and Diaz choosing to leave. By the start of the 27/28 season, we won't look anything like the team that won the 24/25 league.

I also think that, from a solely business perspective, the thing FSG would have wanted this season was to maintain (at the very least) their revenue streams, and a key factor in that is securing qualification for CL for the 26/27 season, with anecdotal evidence that United 'lost' £100m by not qualifying for the CL this season.

If my conjecture is anywhere near true then Slot could feasibly meet the business criteria for the club.

Given that may happen, then it's not beyond the realms of possibility that FSG might think he has fulfilled what he needed to do.

Of course, from a fans' perspective, we have been woeful, and the occasional good games have just added to the frustration and overall great disappointment. In my opinion the players, generally speaking, have been poor, but most of the blame for that is the clueless way in which they seem to have been 'prepared' in terms of fitness, teamwork and working to a recognised method of playing good football and winning matches. The failure lies at Slot's foot - carries the can. We might be ok from a business perspective but from a football perspective the transition is failing.

12 Apr 2026 06:54:54
I refuse to believe that the season after being crowned Champions is a transition season.

After winning the league, a team should freshen things up, but that is not a transition exercise.

For various reasons, this season, from a PL perspective, has been a total and complete failure, and it's not because it's a transition season.

12 Apr 2026 08:16:41
Thanks, neighbourino! Say hello to Rod and Todd.

12 Apr 2026 08:28:58
It's partly been a self-imposed transition as we've chosen different tactics and set up to previous seasons. If anything, that's what's caused the biggest problem.

The transition of three ageing players in Robbo, Ali and Mo has also caused a big problem, not because we've had to do it but more because their replacements haven't been up to their levels.

We've also had Mo in and out, which has caused its own issues.

The fact we've also been forced to transition out Diaz as he wanted out, and change upfront due to Jota passing, has meant more change in one season than was probably expected.

12 Apr 2026 09:25:42
Leaks were bad during B-rod's tenure, but were eventually shut down. Someone was leaking team sheets a few hours before the official announcements.

{Ed001's Note - no they weren't leaking them. It was Bodgers himself giving it away by putting the team in a different colour bib from the others. No one was leaking it, people were just watching training from the surrounding houses.}

12 Apr 2026 09:47:51
Classic Bodgers covert tactics!!!!. 🤣🤣

11 Apr 2026 10:17:43
Are the rumours true that Alli has provisionally agreed a deal to join Juventus this summer in
with a 3 year contract?

11 Apr 2026 11:30:22
I saw this in the paper the other day. I hope not. Mamadashvilli is a good keeper but he's no Allison.

11 Apr 2026 12:08:34
Would be a huge disappointment if Alli left, as he is still the best keeper in the world in my opinion.
Having said that, his injury record is bad and getting worse.
I would be happy to bring Kelleher back as number one. Never let us down, knows and loves the club.

11 Apr 2026 12:10:36
I bloody hope not. Feels like we've been kicked in the balls a lot recently.

11 Apr 2026 12:34:55
Don't worry, Mcgoveb, I think they're talking about Dele Ali.

11 Apr 2026 13:29:49
The way the directors are moving I am half expecting Alisson and Virgil to follow Mo and Robbo in the summer.

11 Apr 2026 13:39:39
Slot is getting rid of those who have a voice...

11 Apr 2026 14:02:34
I thought Liverpool had triggered a 1 year extension to his contract.

11 Apr 2026 14:35:50
What Always Red said.

11 Apr 2026 14:50:18
I mean, Alisson this season is no Alisson.
Increasingly injury prone, can't kick the ball long without pulling a hammy.

Wouldn't be against letting him go if we brought in someone like Trafford to compete with Mamardashvilli. Will obviously be a big step down on Ali in his prime, but he isn't the same player anymore. Helps with home grown quote as well.

11 Apr 2026 14:59:55
We all love Alisson, no debate - he's been world class and won everything with us. But we can't run a football club on sentiment.

His injury record for a goalkeeper is a real concern now. Availability matters more than ability at this stage, and right now he's not giving us that consistently. A top keeper missing chunks of the season every year - especially around Nov/Dec - hurts rhythm, leadership, and stability at the back.

Also, let's be honest - his distribution isn't what it used to be. In a system that relies on build-up, that matters.

We're entering a massive transition period.

With Salah, VVD, Robbo and Alisson all in that senior bracket, we can't afford to hold on too long and then rebuild everything at once. That's how clubs fall off - just look at how long it took after Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger stayed too long.

If the club is thinking long-term, tough decisions have to be made early - not late.

And the Brazil World Cup angle doesn't sit right either - feels like we're managing him for international football while carrying the risk domestically.

Legend, no doubt. But if we're being ruthless about staying at the top, we have to start planning beyond him now.

11 Apr 2026 15:14:30
He is obviously past his very best, but a one armed Alisson is better than Marmalade every day of the week. Whenever Ali is moving, then we need to find a proper replacement for him, either from within, or spend big on the best we can buy. He's been crucial to our team.

11 Apr 2026 15:18:54
Is Jaros doing well on loan to Ajax? Is he getting recalled?

11 Apr 2026 15:45:55
It's nonsense. Juventus will not pay what we want for him.

11 Apr 2026 17:41:11
Allisson wants to return to Brazil to live, but may go via Italy.
He is no longer the best keeper in the world, he is way too injury prone to achieve that status, and he has had some poor performances too this season.
I would look at the Russian boy at Madrid to replace him or ask Kelleher to return.

11 Apr 2026 19:46:30
Rumours of Ali to Juventus have been doing the rounds since at least February, there's no weight to them, we've already triggered a 1 year extension.

11 Apr 2026 19:59:49
Jaros blew his knee out on the 21st February so I would doubt he will be able to get back to cover for Allison.

Hopefully, for him, he can recover quickly as he looks like he has a great chance of success as a future number 1.

11 Apr 2026 20:30:53
If he has let him go, s***house if he has, we want players at LFC that want to play for the club, injury prone, thanks for the last few years but move on, every player is a transient employee.

11 Apr 2026 22:09:49
Daf××k you talking about intel?

12 Apr 2026 04:27:33
Keepers usually can keep it together till 38-39 so Ali has another 5 years with us. The problem is we are so reliant on him, and he misses 20 games a season. This was a trash season, but had we been competing for top positions, Ali not being there would have blown our chances.
We need to check what's wrong with Mama.

I kid you not, he was an outstanding GK in La Liga. Not great with his feet, but excellent shot stopping and positioning. I don't know how he has gone that bad. But it's maybe because he is trying too much, as Ali is no1, and he is under pressure to perform when he gets the chance.

12 Apr 2026 10:05:08
As well as being one of the best keepers defending one to ones, Ali had the best distribution of any keeper.

Now that he can't kick due to injury, and we don't play as high a line so we don't expose ourselves to players running through on goal, two of his major qualities aren't there.

He's still a very good keeper in other ways, but if he only plays around twenty games, it's a problem for us when he's on a full time wage as a superstar player.



It's a dilemma, and he's very difficult to replace. It would be great if he'd stay on a performance related package, but he may want to go and live in Italy or Brazil and you could understand that.

12 Apr 2026 09:51:49
What a brainless comment Intel. Just plain dumb. Perhaps it's just for the attention. You not getting much at home???

11 Apr 2026 09:12:38
Just to back what Carra has always said

An interesting line from Slots press conference

"The owners know what period of time we are in and for now I feel full support"

Sounds like a man told he will leave at the end of season.

11 Apr 2026 09:41:13
I'm not so sure. It's clear this time was always going to come, no Klopp, and the world class spine of the team is too old. Maybe the league last year was a bit lucky. This is definitely a transition period where money hasn't been spent well.

To be fair, at the time, I was made up with the signings.

Don't get me wrong, Slot is well out of his depth and needs the boot. But it's not all his fault, there are many contributing factors.

11 Apr 2026 09:50:22
I wouldn't say we were lucky last season, after 31 games, we would still be top this season (73 points). We were very incredibly consistent with our best players at the top of their game.

11 Apr 2026 09:51:47
It's mostly his fault because you ain't telling me Klopp would have got a better tune out of these current players.

11 Apr 2026 10:15:43
I don't think Salah gets enough credit for last season. We regularly read on here that Suarez almost single handedly won the PL for Roger's, with Roger's getting no credit. Well, the same could be said for last season with Mo's amazing form in goals and assists.

11 Apr 2026 10:15:48
We were without doubt lucky, 2nd lowest points tally to win the league in the last 20 years and we were 8 points off the average for the previous decade. City were absolutely shocking last season and Arsenal were terrible too. City had 6 more losses than their previous season and Arsenal had 9 more draws. Both teams massively underperformed. If that's not luck, then I don't know what is.

It's absolutely Slot's fault. His tactical ability is clearly lacking, majorly, that's not even up for discussion.

Personally I'm of the opinion that the players we brought in were not ideal for the system that's been so effective for us, but good managers can adapt tactical approach to suit players strengths. Every single player we brought in was a massive improvement on the player they replaced, absolutely no doubt about it. If Klopp had this team we'd be top of the table.

No. 8, one problem there, mate, there's a lot more than 31 games in a season, so it's a completely irrelevant statement. There's still 21 points to play for.

11 Apr 2026 10:22:34
43 days to go.

11 Apr 2026 10:39:45
Luck goes both ways. How lucky were we to hit 97 points and face a record breaking City team at the same time?

11 Apr 2026 10:46:58
I understand that Chewy and I'm not trying to antagonise anyone. Arsenal have been hailed as this efficient machine this season, not lucky. My point is, right now, we would still be top.

Luck only goes so far. Over 38 games, the best team wins. Salah and Van Dijk were imperious last season, and Slot was tactically astute. I wouldn't cheapen our Premier League title by saying we were lucky.

11 Apr 2026 11:31:22
The whole Premier League is under an illusion that it is still the best league in world football, sorry, but that is far from the truth. The Premier have allowed teams to, as Slot says, put a low block which is killing the game, also teams looking to win from dead ball kicks and long throwin's, which includes grabbing and pulling players in the penalty area. Even LFC have started copying this, which I am disappointed in. Man City, Chelsea, Spurs and LFC have been beaten well by teams from leagues that are supposed to be inferior to the Premier League, if the FA do not get to grips with this the Premier League will decline even more. It may be the biggest payers but that does not mean it is the biggest and best league in the world.


I think fans are fed up not getting the value for their money and now clubs want to increase ticket prices, who wants to pay to watch teams turn up and just sit the eleven players behind the ball? Do the managers and coaches think that this is entertaining? I for one don't, I get bored to death watching this. I think I speak for all fans of all Premier teams, we want to see football matches played for entertainment as well as results, and I would like to high light the team that does this, it is PSG from the French League, and why is this because of the manager/ coach plays the game how it should be played.

11 Apr 2026 12:49:29
I think you're interpreting the stats in a one-sided way there, Chewy. They won't it with 84 points and 4 games to go, I think there's a fair chance they would have got another 8 points if required, granted the form wasn't what it was at the start of the season.

11 Apr 2026 14:35:41
100% Albeydered. I'll be watching the Masters this weekend. No cheating there.

11 Apr 2026 19:29:13
No. 8, your point is still irrelevant. You say luck only gets you so far... you're confused, we're not talking about that kind of luck, it's not pure chance or some random factor of chaos repeating itself on a weekly basis. Nobody's arguing that we won games through sheer fluke, we were lucky in the sense that both City and Arsenal massively underperformed last season. And whilst you can argue that teams underperforming over the course of a season is not due to luck, it is still a statistical variance that weighed heavily in our favour.

That's not an opinion, it's a fact, and statistically, that's exactly what luck is.


Slot was not tactically astute, he took charge of a well-oiled machine and knew that the best way to move forward was to simply not rock the boat, as he tried implementing his own tactics later in the season, things clearly began to fall apart. Slot was only successful when he stuck to Klopp's tactics, evidently.

11 Apr 2026 19:45:09
Lfchopefull2, Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton & Palace, I would have very little confidence in our ability to get 8 points from those fixtures, outside of the Tottenham game, we were playing very poorly during the tail end of that season.

With 4 games left, we had 82 points, not 84.

11 Apr 2026 22:37:07
How many kinds of good or bad luck are there, @Chewy?

12 Apr 2026 10:37:03
Getting the most points over 10 months and 38 games is not luck. The most consistent team wins the league.

A low points tally means the league is more competitive. No teams are dominating, more draws, etc.

The Premier League is the wealthiest league in European football.

It is definitely not the most technical, it's the quickest. More mistakes are made, because it's very tough to be as technical when playing at such a speed. There are also more fouls tolerated.

10 Apr 2026 18:58:42
Nico Schlotterbeck has signed a new deal with Dortmund with a release clause supposedly included that becomes active in the summer.
Not sure if we are interested but from what I've seen we could do a lot worse.

10 Apr 2026 21:36:50
According to Transfermarkt he's signed until 2031 and now will earn EUR269kpw. A select few clubs will have access to the EUR50-EUR60m release clause, but no one knows who. Personally, I'd be buying him and moving off Konate.

11 Apr 2026 01:20:04
I'd buy anyone to replace Konate.

11 Apr 2026 06:15:04
I was initially in favour, but since then realised he's far older than I thought and would be incredibly expensive. Not for me.

11 Apr 2026 07:42:53
I think he was the perfect and only realistic left-footed CB high quality signing available on the market this summer, but now that he's signed a new contract, the market is bare. I'd take Senesi on a free, 2-3-year deal and wait for the next big thing to come along and be ready for him.

11 Apr 2026 07:43:44
He turned 26 4 months ago? We'd basically be buying someone in their prime. How is that an issue?

11 Apr 2026 08:20:13
We bought Van Dijk at a similar age if not older I'm sure.

11 Apr 2026 08:21:40
What I've seen of him, his defending is not great, so a massive hard pass for me, don't want him just because he is left footed.

11 Apr 2026 08:38:23
Konate is error-prone.
Van Dijk is degrading.
Gomez is injury-prone.
Leoni is 19.
Jacquet is 20.

Very strong argument for a couple of mid-career CBs, not against Schlotterbeck at all, and, rightly or wrongly, suspect Van de Ven moves this summer too.



But it's all for naught if we don't have a manager that understands defensive structure, and we don't, after many years of asking, have a Fabinho-style player at CDM.

11 Apr 2026 11:34:49
We need players that are willing to put their bodies on the line, not turn their backs to the ball, or even occasionally throw in a tackle or two. Is that too much to ask for?

11 Apr 2026 14:02:49
We miss a trick with Guehi.

10 Apr 2026 18:37:42
Seen a few reports linking us with Joao Gomez of Wolves, can any of the Ed's confirm we are interested.

{Ed001's Note - yes, there is a longstanding interest in him and Andre alongside him.}

10 Apr 2026 19:43:04
Thanks for the response.

{Ed001's Note - welcome mate.}

10 Apr 2026 20:39:34
He is a decent shin kicker and we need one of those.

10 Apr 2026 21:00:42
Watching the West Ham and Wolves match. Fernandes has looked quite impressive in the first half.

10 Apr 2026 22:59:23
We passed on Andre before he left South America. Unless it makes economic sense for the few. Football performance wise, it's already been passed over by the previous regime.

11 Apr 2026 10:19:07
We passed on Andre because the people in charge of recruiting were better than the ones we have now.

11 Apr 2026 22:20:24
I might be wrong, but I think we passed on Andre because they wouldn't let him leave whilst they were still in the Copa Libertadores, and we only wanted him if he could join in that summer window.