Liverpool Transfer Rumours

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 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 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 09:33:06
Hi all,

Any rumours of Virgil departing are totally wide of the mark. Expect some media pressure in the coming weeks by interested parties.

We have no intention of selling Virgil, especially during this transitional period.

09 Jul 2026 10:35:52
Think he deserves the end of season send off like Salah and Robbo had etc. Think he'd want that also, not to just disappear in the summer.

09 Jul 2026 10:55:50
That's a relief, Victor.

I think he said a few days ago that he's trying to recruit Worton and Diomande.

How is the situation now? It's like a hard transfer market.

09 Jul 2026 11:12:50
I would be extremely shocked if we signed Diomande, as it currently stands. We are currently still in the mix for due diligence sake, but the issues with his agency are immense.

Wharton is still in discussions. Optimistic about that one. The only hold up would be Parish.

09 Jul 2026 11:24:52
If there's a lot of noise as an agent before you come, I hope you change it quickly to another target.
It's a waste of time.

If Diomande doesn't work, who is the other target??

09 Jul 2026 11:26:45
Man, if the hold is Parish, that is enough to move on. lol.

09 Jul 2026 11:36:40
I'm aligned to the club's thinking on this one.
One more year of Virj makes sense to me.

09 Jul 2026 12:01:09
Fix the depth and rotate Virg well. He can go for another 2 years, easily. Assuming he comes back to pre-season hungry and in good shape, I would be extending him for another year. He's still the best CB around.

The significant investments in Jacquet, Leoni, Adekoya, Ndiaye, Ndukwe and Jikiemi without any senior CB experience at the club would be naive.

What better senior experience than the best CB the Premier League has ever seen that is still posting incredible defensive and progressive stats?

09 Jul 2026 12:15:51
Vrigil isn't going anywhere next season.

Cheers.

09 Jul 2026 12:31:00
Thank you, Robbo

I think it's chaotic due to excessive body value these days. Are there any updated information?

09 Jul 2026 11:34:30
Personally don't think Wharton is what we need in midfield. Just another soft lad who lacks any physicality and we have way too many of them in the squad.

Given that it's Parish we're dealing with and he is such an arse to negotiate with, do we really need to waste another summer talking to that cretin to either massively over pay (as he will be looking for Anderson level money) or end up empty handed again because he moved the goalposts at the last minute?

09 Jul 2026 13:05:30
Rokki, as for right wing targets I'm honestly unsure to be truthful. Any "ITK" who proclaims to be an all seeing eye is most likely just a fibber. I know we have discussed the right wing with Barcola, but he prefers to play off the left. I'm sure the club are talking to other wingers currently though.

09 Jul 2026 13:14:48
VvD might not be as good as he once was, but he is still our best defender by a country mile, plus he scores a good amount of goals. No brainer, keep him at all costs.

09 Jul 2026 13:31:42
The Diomande deal makes no sense. We will be paying lots of money and, after 5 years, they will refuse to extend and will leave for free. Too much risk.

09 Jul 2026 13:56:18
@Kit, We can't predict what is going to happen this week, let alone what might happen in 5 years.

09 Jul 2026 06:52:33
Hi Ed's,
Any ideas if we are still looking to sign Diomande and Wharton?

{Ed001's Note - I have no idea regarding Wharton, I believe we are still interested in Diomande, the issue is all from his agents. I am sure we will look to sign alternatives in the meantime, so it will be up to them to revive the deal or face a summer without making big money. I am told PSG are not interested in paying the big money to buy him, unless they sell someone, even then they also are looking at alternatives. I think his agents might ned up messing up his career if they are not careful.}

09 Jul 2026 07:56:13
It's a shame that people like this are supposedly looking after the interests of their 19yp client. Somewhere along the line he has taken on some bad advice, and, as a 19yp, that is perfectly understandable. What he does from here on though will be key. If either move fails to materialise, then he should be looking for a new agency.

I also think, if we were to get this move done this summer, that these seem agents would possibly cause problems in a year or two when PSG and Madrid come sniffing. Maybe this one is best left alone and we move on.

09 Jul 2026 08:09:43
I'd move on, if his agents are like this now, imagine them looking to move the player on if they get a sniff of a bigger contract or say Madrid show interest, I feel we could have another player faking injuries to force a move.

09 Jul 2026 08:25:42
PSG will sign Maghnes Akliouche. He is a right sided attacking forward. Once he is signed, that will put an end to any speculation he is signing for PSG. As Ed has said, and myself from day dot, PSG were never spending big on him.

For PSG, Akliouche was plan B originally, until they knew what fee RBL were asking. This signing settles any questions on whether he will move to PSG. He is literally Liverpools for the taking if the agents can get their finger out of their arse.

09 Jul 2026 08:34:23
Regarding Diomande. A few people on here who are usually quite reliable have stated that we have reached personal terms with the player and that we just need to strike a deal with Leipzig. Until we do this, the player is never going to move to us, regardless of how much his representatives are being tools.

09 Jul 2026 08:47:32
John Barnes, you are so certain that PSG don't want him, which seems utterly bizarre and extremely far fetched to me. PSG have already sold one forward for £65m this window, with at least two others to follow shortly (Kang-in Lee & Muani).

That's before we even mention the possibility of Barcola and/or Mbaye leaving. So PSG have plenty of scope and money to bring in 2 new forwards (Akliouche & Diomande).

09 Jul 2026 08:40:39
Is Wharton what we need Ed001?

{Ed001's Note - not in my opinion.}

09 Jul 2026 09:24:01
Wirtz Nightmare 7, regardless of how much PSG has in their transfer budget or whether or not they can generate more money from the sale of players, I don't think they are going to be ripped off and pay whatever RB wants or what Diomande's agent wants. If they feel the deal is not reasonable, and if they are not desperate, I think they will just walk away. PSG can still survive without Diaomonde in their team.

Same thing, if RB wants ridiculous money, let's say they want 200mil for him, do you think Liverpool won't walk away? So, it really depends on how the clubs play their cards.

I don't blame RB for wanting more out of the deal, but there has to be a willing buyer at hand. Clubs can slap whatever transfer fee they like on a player, but at the end of the day, if they are willing to do business, they have to be reasonable at some point.

09 Jul 2026 09:28:01
If his agents are causing this much of an issue before he signs, imagine when his contract is up for renewal in a few years' time.

09 Jul 2026 09:35:00
@Wirtz, I have always been certain PSG wouldn't want him. And I have yet to be proven wrong. What seems bizzare is that once they sign Akliouche, you actually believe they will then go and spend another 100mill on Diomande, who will certainly play second fiddle to Doue and possibly lower in the pecking order than Aklouche - so you must also believe Diomande wants his world class potential to stall due to lack of game time, before it's even started.



Interesting analysis.

Barcola isn't relevant in this conversation. Different position entirely and certainly not going to Liverpool if he were to leave.

09 Jul 2026 09:14:53
It does make you wonder. Ed do you have knowledge on how Diomande (as example but any player really) end up with the agency they have.

Like I would like to think as a young player whatever club you are at (although you could argue bias with this so maybe even each FA having their own non partial resource) would have some sort of resource to guide young players and help them make better decisions.

But I can also see how its very hard if you are talking to a 16 year old and 1 of them is talking about long term stability and grounded decision making while the other is waving lamborghini keys in your face I can see why it is a tough thing to navigate.

Especially coming from an impoverished background, I feel bad for a lot of the players honestly

{Ed001's Note - that particular bunch of leeches made a huge push to get footballers, they are promising a lot of stuff plus a lot of the young lads are influenced by the rappers on the books already being heroes. They are very good at looking after their requests etc, providing for their entourage and other little things to pander to them. They are pampered little pooches, so think they are being taken care of, not realising that they are actually missing out on a large income for themselves if they had a better agent. It was the same with Tupac, for example, who actually had very little when he passed, despite earning huge sums for Death Row. This lot are coming in using a similar model of loaning, rather than giving, and will look to take it out of future earnings. So they give the lifestyle to these impressionable teenagers before they have earnt it, but they then own a larger chunk of future earnings, which they will recoup multiple times over. But you try telling a young kid to go with an agent that treats them fairly, rather than makes them feel like stars and you are going to struggle to make them understand that they would be better off.}

09 Jul 2026 09:52:38
IMO Wharton would be a good signing for us as long as he is not our only midfield signing. We need a hard as nails btard in there.

09 Jul 2026 10:20:31
@John Barnes, ofc PSG want him, to suggest they don't is completely untrue IMO. Whether the deal gets done is another matter, although I highly suspect it will.

Diomande isn't solely a RW anyway, he's flexible and can play either side, same as Doue. Akliouche isn't just a RW either, again, he's flexible and plays centrally too.

If PSG were to get both Diomande & Akliouche, that would leave them with the following forward options...



Dembele
Kvara
Doue
Diomande
Akliouche
Barcola
Mbaye

And in all likelihood at least one of Barcola or Mbaye goes. Perfectly feasible and most of those forwards are capable of playing multiple positions with perhaps the exception of Kvara.

09 Jul 2026 10:32:45
@Wirtz, we have different opinions, about different things. That's perfectly fine, it's a gossip site. Until anything is confirmed, it is just that gossip.

I'm perfectly content with my statements, and believe what I've claimed will happen.

I'm sure it won't be long until we find out.

09 Jul 2026 10:46:40
I can see both sides imo. I don't think PSG can't afford Dio. I just think they don't want to pay what RBL are asking because the fee is massive. They could always include someone like Ibrahim Mbaye or let Dio stay at RBL for another season to make the deal work. At the same time, I understand why RBL want to maximize the fee so they can fund a desired replacement.

The only thing keeping a tiny bit of hope alive for me is that Paul Joyce hasn't said anything yet, at least not that I've seen. He's usually the one who puts the final nail in the coffin for me.

I think Ornstein, Fab, and Ben Jacobs are mostly getting their information from agents or the player's camp.

What I find interesting is how quiet everything has gone all of a sudden. Maybe Liverpool are still talking to RBL, or maybe the club is waiting because some alternative targets are still at the Club World Cup. Barcola, Fernandez-Pardo, Nusa... who knows.

Just my thoughts. I could be completely wrong. We'll see how the rest of the window plays out.

09 Jul 2026 10:53:41
I meant the World Cup, not the Club World Cup lol.

09 Jul 2026 11:01:33
I thought RBL wanted to retain him for one more year. They are under no obligation to sell, no matter what the agents and LFC have agreed.

09 Jul 2026 11:09:24
Always wonder who advises these kids to get into bed with agencies like that. I'm pretty sure as a plus 50 year old commercially astute father of two, I would make a sensible agent for 19 year old kids.

Plus side is, I don't need loads of money to be happy or feel important, so could do it for a normal wage. Anything else they gave me I could give away to good causes and homeless people.

09 Jul 2026 10:46:57
It's disgusting the way they're allowed to basically exploit these young lads and ladies and their careers isn't it ED, shocking behaviour, surprised Liverpool haven't walked away altogether because of them.

{Ed001's Note - they have been doing it for many years to music artists, no one stopped them there, so now they are spreading to other areas.}

09 Jul 2026 10:55:58
Ed, do you know who are the alternatives we are looking at? Might as well walk away from Diomande if that's the case. It is best to stay away from problematic agents.

{Ed001's Note - I only know of Akliouche, but he looks to be going to PSG.}

09 Jul 2026 10:56:13
Thanks for sharing, Ed.

I still have a quiet hope that we get Diomande over the line. He's exactly what we we need right now, whereas Barcola, Minteh etc come with compromises.

I would bring in Wharton, ONLY if we are also signing a Sangare, Camara or Bouaddi too. If it is only Wharton, then I think we'll have the same off the ball midfield issues as last season.

09 Jul 2026 13:26:09
@ John Barnes, Agreed, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. But you did say PSG don't want Diomande (or words to that effect), which is definitely incorrect, they do want him, just perhaps not for the money RBL want for him.

Personally, I reckon a compromise will be reached between PSG & RBL where either the player stays an extra season or a PSG player is thrown in as a sweetener such as Mbaye.



Obviously I'd love for you to be right and he ends up at Liverpool, just think that ship's already sailed.

09 Jul 2026 13:46:30
Ed, would you be fine with going after more unknown player as Salah replacement instead of the likes of Diomande or Rayan that will cost close to 100mill with the hope that Wirtz and Isak under Iraola can replace Salah output?

{Ed001's Note - yes.}

09 Jul 2026 14:52:47
You're right ED some of the stories I've read from the music industry over the years have literally baffled me as to how it was allowed to happen and so easily too!

09 Jul 2026 17:51:03
Absolutely, mfahmee2, I'd be 100% all for that as well, mate. 👍

08 Jul 2026 21:25:08
Been reading us and Arsenal have representatives watching a young Georgian lad Bartishvili tonight.Looks the part.Anyone any info on this?

08 Jul 2026 22:44:53
Think we've been competing with Arsenal for his signature for a while, if it's the same Georgian wunderkind I'm thinking of.

08 Jul 2026 23:20:18
Us, Arsenal and Paris FC are keen to sign. Rumours a few weeks ago were that Arsenal had all but wrapped up a deal. Those rumours were essentially rubbished, the player himself sharing a photo of an article that spoke of our plan to hijack the deal. This was seen as very promising for us, as he never posted anything Arsenal-related whilst he was in talks with them.

The player is currently involved in a set of European qualifiers. He has said that's where his current focus lies, and he won't be making any decisions/announcements until after they're finished.

08 Jul 2026 23:42:50
As mentioned last week, reports online state his reps and the player himself will wait until after the European qualifiers he's taking part in before deciding. Arsenal were close but so are we.

08 Jul 2026 10:34:41
To reiterate my post from March. Szobo contract is agreed. Announcement soon.

I believe he is set to earn circa 280k a week plus some good bonuses too. Club intent on keeping him.

Haven't heard anything about Elliott to Palace at all, but doesn't mean it isn't true.

08 Jul 2026 11:12:37
Let's hope it's true. I will believe it when I see it, though. Konate looked nailed on for a long time, only for talks to collapse at the end. Szob is a very good player, and should suit Iraola's style to a tee. He can easily do what Alex Scott did, and probably better.

08 Jul 2026 11:19:07
Hopefully! I don't understand the recent hate for Szobo, yes he threw his hands up, but if there's one player you can't accuse of not trying last year, it was him. A natural leader and one of our few weapons from long range, we've missed those since Coutinho days.



Approaching his peak years too, I'd be very happy if we can nail him down.

The longer it goes on, though, the more worries we have, given recent situations, in fairness. If it was agreed in March, I'm not sure why it wouldn't have been signed by now, but who knows.

08 Jul 2026 11:33:24
It's probably the handbags and the ridiculous clothes he wears and the pouting. I personally couldn't care about all that, but it does make me chuckle. I don't think he is amazing or as good as all the hype, but he was certainly our best player last season for sure.

08 Jul 2026 11:42:00
I hope it's true, he and Kerkez were about the only players who came out of last season with any credit, and that was even with him persistently played at RB, which he clearly wasn't happy about.

I imagine that he will enjoy playing under Iraola a great deal more, and he'll be signing on the dotted line soon. The haters are aiming their anger at the wrong person, and that person has now gone.

08 Jul 2026 11:42:36
Great news if true. He's our best player and can only get better.

08 Jul 2026 12:00:58
Szobo is a good player, but he was hyped to be the next Gerrard and future captain, so people didn't take kindly to him having a pop at the fans, and if there's any player that starts to think he's bigger than the club, it'll be him, in my opinion.
There's also a feeling that if he doesn't get massive wages he'll walk for free and that doesn't sit well either, especially after Trent and Ibou.


Personally, I hope he stays and new players are brought in to match his energy and work rate, because there were times last season he was the only one trying until the very end.

08 Jul 2026 12:01:31
Getting Szob on a new deal is almost as important as filling that RW position imo. He is exactly what Iraola would want, non stop running, and gives everything.

Future captain potentially!

08 Jul 2026 12:06:18
Any news on the recruitment target or anything else?

08 Jul 2026 12:35:37
I'd heard similar a couple months ago, it was just a matter of announcing it - surprised it's taken so long.

Hopefully once it's said and done, fans will start to back him again - some of the comments towards him have been shocking.

Diddly out.

08 Jul 2026 13:02:55
Tbh, we've been here before with other players, the will they won't they dads and they've then not signed. Given his frankly appalling reaction to us as supporters at City (which he should have read the room and had some self awareness), I'm not fussed if we renew or sell him, and if he's not signed it by 1st August, I'd hope the club take a proactive approach and start listening to offers or seeking to replace him and move him on, as we've had two players effectively down tools for the last 12 months of their contract before sodding off to Madrid and I feel Szoboszlai would do the same, he's just a replaceable employee at the end of the day.

08 Jul 2026 13:16:04
Getting his future resolved one way or another is good for the club, who have had contract dramas dragging on for a few years now.

From my perspective, I would like him to refrain from reacting to match going fans (eg Trent boos and that pathetic City display).



After that, perhaps not shirk tackles as often as he does.

How he styles his hair, dresses, or what he posts of himself eating on social media is of no interest to me. He can do what he likes.

08 Jul 2026 13:20:58
You could say they were more hungary. He drank sangria.

08 Jul 2026 13:27:03
Strange for the club to wait 4 months to make the announcement, no?

08 Jul 2026 13:37:30
I agree that Szoboszlai is no Gerrard, but that doesn't preclude him from being a great Captain, the way Henderson was. But who knows? Time will tell.

08 Jul 2026 14:09:33
Ned
There's been a lot of news about the transfer.
Is there a player under discussion?

08 Jul 2026 14:10:18
Szobo, is probably good enough? Seriously, he is by far our best player. 8/9s out of 10 nearly every game during a season where everyone else was well below. He had to play rb because the 3 rbs we have couldn't collectively stay fit for 10 games all year, and he was still our best midfielder.

He's compared to Stevie, because he can do everything he did. Engine, press, defend, tackle, driving runs, and a right boot like a sledge. Who cares if he got frustrated with fans, if ever a player had the right to be frustrated it was him last season.

08 Jul 2026 14:14:28
Believe it when I see it, how many players just string the club along by saying that they will definitely sign, then do one?

08 Jul 2026 15:31:35
8 or 9 out of 10 every game, Kloppdog? Absolutely ridiculous. We're evidently watching a different player. And no, he's not comparable at all to Gerrard, he doesn't deserve to be in the same conversation as Gerrard. Gerrard dragged the club to a European Cup final win against all odds. Szoboszlai hasn't done anything close to that.

And yes, that reaction to the fans' frustration does matter, people paid a lot of money for what was frankly an appalling performance, instead of being humble & apologetic, he was openly contemptuous toward the travelling supporters for daring to speak up, and if you're telling me that he gave an 8 or 9 out of 10 performance in that game then the only person you're deluding is yourself.

Transient employee who is easily replaceable.

08 Jul 2026 15:36:35
Agree with all of that, Vic.

08 Jul 2026 15:53:16
Agree vv.

08 Jul 2026 16:05:27
I'm with vic, let him go if he wants he just seems like a big time Charlie chan to me. And as for being in Gerrard's class go back to bed he's not even in Lucas's class.

08 Jul 2026 16:41:38
The thing is, if he is choosing to run his contract down then Liverpool is the place to do it, we allowed two players to basically f*** off for didley squat, instead of treating them the way they treat us, but according to some "fans" that's not a good look for Liverpool to go down that route of if you don't sign n planning on leaving for no fee, then you don't play football..

any football.. to me that just screams weakness from us.

08 Jul 2026 16:59:41
Sromsgodset,
Can you explain why not playing a player for 1 or 2 years (depending on the length of the contract) is beneficial to the club? If the player wishes to run down his contract, the club cannot force a move.

Any player is entitled to run down his contract, one he signed, and was agreed by the club. Don't get me wrong, it infuriates me that we have lost significant funds recently, but not playing a player seems counter productive.

08 Jul 2026 17:30:44
Gaga, ..host of reasons .. It will show we are no wet wipes, it will also show others of thinking about doing the same, it will also let incoming players know that we aren't here to cater for the financial needs ..n with you saying we cant make a player move if running his contract down, technically that's true but you make it as hard for him as possible if he does decide this, you also buy a replacement for him bfr he leaves, at the end of the day players want to play and receive all the plaudits that they crave for their ego.

08 Jul 2026 17:33:19
He drank sangria.... "He and Kerkez were about the only players who came out of last season with any credit." I don't think you saw us play last season. That's taking appropriation to a whole new level. Stop it!

08 Jul 2026 17:45:37
I'd like to think this is true, because of all the players in contract running down territory he's the one I'd least like to lose. Unfortunately, unless there's a big plan for the reveal, like making him captain, or anointing him, which I suspect he'd like, I don't see the point in not announcing.

08 Jul 2026 17:51:25
Stromsgodset
Your solution may also deter players from signing in the future. It is not as if Liverpool is the only club losing players on a Bosman. We know the situation when we sign players. Maybe clubs need to look at transfer fees. Maybe abolish the fees altogether and have a free for all when players come to the end of their contract.

08 Jul 2026 18:48:14
Szobo? New deal? I'll just give it one of these. 🤷🏻‍♂️ He loves a shrug. 😂

08 Jul 2026 18:49:14
When was the last time we got a really worthwhile out of contract player? Matip maybe. They're thin on the ground unless you're RM, which tells you a couple of things. They're the biggest draw in world football, they play by slightly different rules to everyone else.

08 Jul 2026 19:03:42
Gaga, Im sure no player is thinking if they sign for Liverpool is, oh no they won't let me leave for nothing in 3 or 4 years so I can fill my pockets. We are one of the top 10 clubs in the world, we can get 8 out of 10 players we go for.

The only downside is the greedy players n agents who are taking the piss, we are a business and we are losing money through negligence n being weak.

08 Jul 2026 20:15:05
Stromsy, we'd be losing money by paying millions out in wages and refusing to use a player.
Have you ever considered that the club won't offer a player a new contract because it doesn't believe a player is worth what they want, even though the player is willing to sign one (on the right terms)?
I think that's what happened with Konate.

We had our money's worth out of him, but we wouldn't have had we refused to pick him for the last season or two.

08 Jul 2026 21:20:54
Well said, Rigsby. If we are one of the top 10 clubs in the world, why do players keep running down their contracts?
So the scenario is, we go into the new season and the player refuses a new contract.
Do we include him in the first team squad but refuse to play him? Or do not include him in the first team squad from the off.


Intrigued to see your reply.
He would still be training and therefore staying fit, but he cannot play.
Not only are we then paying his wages for 2 years, but we then need to invest a significant amount in his replacement.
It does not make financial sense to me.

08 Jul 2026 22:06:26
Rigsby, in the long run we'd save millions, getting 60/70 mill transfers is more than wages. If the club think the player isn't worth it, then you try n move him on, get the fee n save the wages.

The 2 seasons we're you'd think he be here, well he wouldn't bcoz hed be out the door. Not sure why "fans" are on the side of players who want to take the club the cleaners.

08 Jul 2026 22:09:26
So, Gaga, you saying we are not of the top clubs, because we let players run contracts down? We have lost millions with players goin on frees. If Klopp never worked his magic for years, we'd be out with a begging bowl like we used to when we had Hodgson, Rodgers etc, so we are lucky these frees haven't cost us big time.

09 Jul 2026 00:55:08
Okay, I'll agree to disagree, and keep supporting all our players until they aren't. Compared his playing style, and it's very easily comparable. I'm not saying he's done anything like what Stevie did. Just that they are similar players.

I also would point out Stevie didn't drag us to that much, had big moments, he was our best player in a team. Many a team with top quality players playing with him. I think people forget not every team he was in was terrible.

09 Jul 2026 02:52:49
I know I'm going to be in the minority here, but I liked his reaction to Trent getting booed. He's sticking up for his teammate, which is what we want our players doing. He was one of only a few bright sparks last season. I'd be very happy for him to sign a new contract. He's no Gerrard, but who is?! Just my opinion, anyway.

09 Jul 2026 05:55:29
Isn't it against the contract for us to stick a player in the reserves for a year or two to let them rot? I recall reading that by one of the Eds on here that players can take action against us if we were to do that. But I can't recall if it was Ed001 or the late Ed002 who mentioned that

09 Jul 2026 08:57:54
Maybe they have to word it differently, Dracred.
For instance, player x didn't make the match day squad. We have seen players over the years who didn't always make even the bench.

I am sure the player will get the message soon enough to either sign or ask for a transfer.

I am not sure how Szoboszlai's contact is made up. If, like someone suggested the other day, it is performance related then not playing or making the bench will hit his pocket.



I would suggest that most players in that position would put in a transfer request.
Most players in the past that we have struggled to move on had a good basic rate and probably were going to take a pay cut where they ended up playing.

I am sure Nat Phillips isn't getting £70,000 a week to sit on the bench now. He was getting that for playing in the reserves here.

09 Jul 2026 09:24:28
Stromsy, do you think clubs are going to pay £60/70m for a player with a year left on their contract? Maybe the best players, yes, but not the likes of Konate.
And you can't just sell a player. A club has to agree to pay the fee, the wages and the player has to agree to the transfer.
I don't see the problem with a player signing a five year contract, seeing it out and then moving on for free if they do their job. The club might want the player for five years, as well.


Not two or three or eight or ten years.
It won't do the reputation of the club any good, either, if we sign players and then put them up for sale after two or three years or pressure them into signing a new contract.
The transfer landscape has changed massively (Bosman) and is still changing. Liverpool FC is and will be fully aware of this.
I don't think there's anything to worry about.

09 Jul 2026 09:19:44
Sromsgodset
I believe we are one of the biggest football clubs in the world. That is not up for discussion. But we are still losing players on a Bosman. Ask yourself why?
You did not respond to my question as to how do we play out the next 2 years with Dom. In the squad or not.
Maybe Ed001 can enlighten us as to Dracred's post regarding putting him in the reserves for 2 years.


This is not me being on the side of the players. I did state previously that it infuriates me. But I will say it again you cannot force a player out of the club.
And yes in the future players may think that Liverpool don't always treat players with respect.

{Ed001's Note - yes, you can't put them in the reserves, there isn't one any more for starters. So it would have to be U23 footie, which would be a potential breach of contract. They are contracted to play for the first team. You will have some players, fringe players, that will have contracts meaning they are eligible for both, but we are not talking about fringe players.}

09 Jul 2026 10:49:47
I think it's a bit sad and unfair that whenever we sign a top class midfielder like Szobozlai (who was our best player last season by a mile) ... they always get compared to Gerard!
I think we should just enjoy the great players we have now.


As for the way Szobozlai dresses ... that's nothing compared to what other certain players have got up to in the past.

09 Jul 2026 11:32:56
Cheers Ed001
Over to you Sromsgodset.

09 Jul 2026 13:24:32
Rigsby, you're missing the point. You don't let them get down to a year, unless they're old like Robbo, Salah, n VVD next season. You're going on about the moral aspect of not selling them if they don't want to go, blah blah, so you don't play them until they decide to move or don't play. Not rocket science, is it.

09 Jul 2026 13:29:16
Gaga, so its over to me is it, yet you're bringing Ed001 n rigsby to fight your corner on this., Ed001 says there contracted to the 1st taem Squad, that's doesn't mean they have to play, I know young Rio as been told/ promised he can be a starter but even if he doesn't play what's he going to do.move to another team, if we can't control the narrative of players leaving on frees, then we're doomed as Private Frazer says

09 Jul 2026 16:00:20
I also don't think you can compare the situation with Dom and Rio.

09 Jul 2026 15:58:30
Sromsgodset
I didn't invite Rigsby to back me up, he made his own decision to comment. As regards Ed001, I was looking for clarification on a point made by Dracred's post. I don't believe Ed001 was agreeing with me, he might but his response does not indicate either way.
So you would prefer Dom to be included in the squad with the proviso that he cannot play, taking up a valuable squad member spot.

What if then as has happened in previous years we have a bad run of injuries. Would you expect the manager to turn to Dom.
p.s. I am not on this forum looking for a fight.

07 Jul 2026 20:52:36
So I’ve been reading for years and never posted, never needed to as I’m not in the know and not even based in Liverpool so know one affiliated with the club at all. I won tickets through my company for Wimbledon in the nice area, not a massive tennis fan or never been so let’s call it the VIP bit. Was in the the bar with the Mrs and some bird knocked my drink off the bar. Turned round, was some stunner of a blonde, I through I recognised her but wasn’t sure. Anyway, I’m wiping away my beer off my shoe and once finished I stand back up. Steven Gerrard was there and the bird I recognised was Alex.

He apologised although she couldn’t apologise enough and he brought me and the wife a few drinks. Sound guy. Anyway, I said you prob won’t tell me Stevie but who are Liverpool singing this year and k said about this site, raved about Robbo Carra the fields he looked at me gone out like what the hell you on about so I showed him. All he said when he left was Robbo is right. That’s all I’m saying. No it’s a great rumour 100% real and didn’t say Diomande was signing. In his own words just Robbo on here was right.

07 Jul 2026 21:31:46
Thanks Robbo.

07 Jul 2026 21:39:57
Well @LFC, he was at Wimbeldon, that much is correct. Let's hope so bro.

I've been saying Robbo is right before even Robbo knew he was right, so yes, both Stevie G & Robbo are right.

07 Jul 2026 22:06:05
Barno, surely we have walked away from Diomande by now.

07 Jul 2026 22:21:08
Now this is the kind of rumour we live for. Did you ask if you could wash his windows from now on?

07 Jul 2026 22:25:17
That's some of the funniest s*** I've read on here in years. Spat my drink out. Grade A banter.

07 Jul 2026 22:56:04
😂😂 Nice work Potassium.

07 Jul 2026 23:11:56
Sorry, can someone remind me what Robbo was right on?

07 Jul 2026 23:33:55
I hope Robbo and Stevie are wrong.
Don't want Diamonde or Wharton, which I think he said too.

08 Jul 2026 01:45:40
Robbo didn't say we want Wharton.

He said we were going for Neil El Aynaoui instead.

08 Jul 2026 08:34:13
You cannot be serious!

08 Jul 2026 09:13:16
Are you John McEnroe Rigsby? 🤭

08 Jul 2026 11:03:20
Seriously, lads and ladies - leave people alone, stop shooting people down when posting. So what if you don't like it, scroll past. Others may not see the info elsewhere, so even if it's rehashed, it still all helps.

Chill and leave people alone!

08 Jul 2026 13:22:16
There was chalk dust, Barry.

08 Jul 2026 14:14:56
The Brat-The Umpire Strikes Back, Rigsby. 😃

08 Jul 2026 14:36:17
I've never quite understood the hate for some of the ITKs to be honest

I mean, clearly they have some sources and just like Ed002, they did be happy to pass on what bits they know

Of course, there are some clear pretenders and am happy to call them out when it becomes evident, but a handful have been quite spot on

And being in the nature of work and role that I'm in, I can appreciate how much work can be put into 1 thing / person, but the outcome is totally different, or that not much of effort was put into an area / person, but suddenly the stars align and you get what you want (or better). It really can be that dynamic

Finally, this is a rumors page! A rumor means an unverified piece of information or story that spreads quickly, often without solid evidence to confirm its truth. So I guess we can live with anything between outlandish nonsense and nearing gospel truth?

Like most, here, I am not an ITK nor know of many people who are ITK (bar one contact whom passed on info to me once and decided not to do it again as he got a lot of grieve from others after sharing what he did, which I totally understand), and will be happy to chew on those bits that I hear here. Oh, and finally, the accuracy and timeliness of this site has so far been more solid that the journos out there, so there's not much for me to complain about

08 Jul 2026 19:32:52
It wouldn't be much of a rumours site if nobody posted. It's a rumours site, not a gospel site.

07 Jul 2026 17:27:02
Yo,

Got a update. Missed out on Xavier Parker unfortunately, as all know. Was Liverpool's top target at academy level this summer and as reported elsewhere the club won't look for a plan B or anything like that.

Liverpool are still working on some deals though. Currently working on bringing in Joshua Holme, cousin of Liverpool U18 player Haydn, and Josh Chigwada from Everton.

Heard Celtic got badly done. Tribunal fee for Dara Jikiemi will be low.

Cheers.

07 Jul 2026 19:44:54
Thanks for the update, Noahhh.

07 Jul 2026 20:13:10
This is now the second post you've nicked from Lewis Bower, who actually covers Liverpool's academy on X. You've even paraphrased the "Plan B" bit. Have some shame.

07 Jul 2026 20:42:13
Good spot, Anfield Forge. There are a couple of people on here posting a few mins after specific people.

Why does everyone wanna pretend to be ITK?

07 Jul 2026 21:12:52
Maybe some people aren't on Twitter and don't see the posts.
Why shoot people down, it's a rumour site for God's sake.

07 Jul 2026 21:14:44
I was gonna say exactly the same thing, @AnfieldForge. Some of these new ''ITKs'' don't even attempt to come across as genuine.

07 Jul 2026 21:17:19
Hey Anfild Forge,
Noahhh said we can trust him!!

07 Jul 2026 21:26:00
Noahhh Clue.

07 Jul 2026 21:49:24
FatWallet, I think the issue is attribution. Of course a load of folks aren't on X, or Insta or loads of others. So it's perfectly valid posting stuff on here, and useful to other folks too.

However, not attributing it to the originator is just wrong, in my view. Plagiarism.

07 Jul 2026 22:25:02
I trust Noahhh. He built an ark and everything.

07 Jul 2026 23:41:40
Well, AnfieldForge. It clearly says "as reported elsewhere", but I can start naming exact sources if that's better?

08 Jul 2026 08:32:13
We just bought a Jacquet so we don't need a Parker.

09 Jul 2026 06:40:16
Also, some people don't have time to access things like Anfield Forge, so if others are sharing what they find that can be helpful.