Liverpool Transfer Rumours

18 Jul 2026 22:30:20
Hi guys,

After Szoboszlai, the club are starting to put things in place to offer Rio a better deal next season. This would be improved terms, potentially a fresh deal which he will be eligible for as of end of August. Early doors yet. Could go in any direction currently.

In terms of exits, Harvey wants to stay but we may have to sell him. The obvious outliers are Chiesa and Endo. Club haven't been able to get decent offers for Endo, Chiesa is not pushing for an exit either.

For those interested, I did mention about a few players causing issues last season, Jones was one of them.

Still unsure if he stays or goes. At the moment I think he'll stay another year but let's see. Hard to call.

Quite a few youngsters will go out on loan later in the window.

I am told at the moment that there is nothing new on Diomande, I don't know anything about Barcola either, I'm not sure there's even interest there, literally heard nothing.

Edwards leaving had really thrown me - I get my info from somebody who knows him and that was never discussed, I can only assume there were disagreements over Slot and other things that led to him resigning!

Cheers.

18 Jul 2026 21:53:36
Hi all,

Arsenal have re-entered negotiations for Barcola and the rumours of their enquiries about Diomande are correct. I predict this will force our hand. Big developments inevitably inbound in the next few days, I imagine Barcola’s future will be decided very shortly. We remain his first choice and considerably ahead of Arsenal in the race.

18 Jul 2026 22:34:25
We won't do a thing. We've effed around and will now find out. Just hope we don't sign dross like Neto in desperation, as that would be absolutely unforgivable.

18 Jul 2026 22:48:52
I think people can relax on the Neto speculation. Chelsea don't want to sell to us, we are not interested and Neto isn't either.

18 Jul 2026 22:59:56
Cheers, Victor. Need to move quick. Players being snapped up now and big money being thrown around again. Need to land our top targets fast.

18 Jul 2026 23:01:49
Why do we have to wait for clubs to force our hand, if you want him, just go and get him.

18 Jul 2026 23:03:06
Don't be disappointed when they bring out the old "no market opportunity" and "keeping our powder dry" excuses. The problem is, if we leave it and write another season off, that means Ali, VVD, Endo, Gomes will more than likely be gone. On top of those areas, we already have to strengthen now.

18 Jul 2026 23:08:36
Everyone knows we have a new manager, right? And there's a World Cup on that means he hasn't had the time to assess the whole squad?

18 Jul 2026 23:38:39
Iraola will want to assess the squad, Zed, but there are obvious positions we are short in regardless. It would be very concerning if the recruitment team don't know that.

18 Jul 2026 23:46:19
Being objective, Kopite, we've lost Salah and Konate and brought in Munoz and Jacquet.

I know there are positions we would want to strengthen based on last year, but how much was last year based on the coach, fitness and tactics?

Iraola is best placed to see/find that out.

18 Jul 2026 23:58:49
Exactly Zed, I'm not overly stressed. Didn't these players only struggle last year because of the management team? And they still got Champs League. I'm not expecting to be Champions this year no matter who we get in, but even if we bring no one else in I still expect top 5, so for me, if the club don't wanna pay silly money for players undeserving of it, I'm happy enough.

18 Jul 2026 23:59:21
I get what you're saying, Zed, but we were short on the right even with Salah still here. We ran Salah into the ground due to not having a decent backup. To think we can recruit one player in his place and expect the same super-human fitness from his replacement could prove to be very short sighted.

Still plenty of time in the window left though. Hopefully Iraola has time to assess, then recruit where we need it, with time still left in pre-season to bed the players in.

19 Jul 2026 00:04:12
Iraola said in his first press conference, we need players, Zedd.

19 Jul 2026 00:05:39
Panicking about Arsenal moving for our targets would suggest the legwork our so-called best football operators in the business have been doing was pretty useless.

Alternatively, we are sticking to whatever the plan is and are executing.

19 Jul 2026 00:20:38
Personally don't think there is a plan. Edwards had a hissy fit. Hughes is on his way out. It feels like a clown show.

18 Jul 2026 19:31:14
Hi all,

As you have most likely seen by now, the Morgan Rogers deal has been hijacked by Chelsea. I’m not sure how this affects the Barcola deal, but it almost certainly brings Arsenal back into the fold.

I will update you all as and when I can.

18 Jul 2026 20:09:56
Cheers pal, though I reckon Barcola would pick us over playing LWB in Arsenal's 6-3-1 formation. Rogers picked Chelsea over them and they've got no European football at all.

Arsenal are a horrible club to be at right now if you want to play football as an attacker.

18 Jul 2026 20:13:43
I asked this in another post, then checked again and 10 other people have asked the same. 🤣 Thanks for the update. We hopefully have our eyes on some alternatives if we miss out on Barcola, maybe some cheaper, hidden gem alternatives.

18 Jul 2026 20:14:38
Barcola going Arsenal.

He'll choose us over them.

18 Jul 2026 20:15:24
Chelsea were the only club that had a bid accepted, so not sure that counts as Rogers choosing them over Arsenal.

18 Jul 2026 20:15:45
I recall one of the itk saying that Barcola prefers us over Arsenal, so hopefully that doesn't complicate things. I am most hoping for Rayan, I think this kid could be special!

18 Jul 2026 20:19:57
Kind of obvious. Let's see.

18 Jul 2026 20:22:46
Get Estevao!

18 Jul 2026 20:24:22
We need to start moving fast if we're going to sign Barcola.

18 Jul 2026 20:24:58
Oh, I know how this script goes. Our dithering lets Arsenal in to sign Barcola. We then fanny about in desperation, and either overpay for someone not very good, or we don't sign anyone and then there's a James Pearce article along the lines that "...having explored all the options, the club felt there was no value in the market and with the additional game time available, it was also felt that Elliott would be like a new signing...".

18 Jul 2026 20:26:45
It goes to show no one sits still in this league. Apparently Chelsea are interested in Wharton as well.

I'm not convinced he's right for us, but if we hover around waiting for Curtis to move, rather than acting decisively, another target could be missed.

Without CL football, they can concentrate on the league and could be a threat to our top 5 ambitions this season.

Villa are keeping active, and both Manc outfits, Arsenal stronger squad wise anyway, so it's going to be a lively season.

18 Jul 2026 20:28:36
That's who I'd love FPF.

18 Jul 2026 20:31:17
Honestly FPF, Estevao is not worth considering. He had a grade 4 hamstring tear, which is the worst of the worst. He is absolutely finished at the top.

18 Jul 2026 20:32:49
Rumours this evening that Arsenal are close to securing Alvarez. It's hotting up out there, good job Richard H is keeping cool under pressure.

18 Jul 2026 20:37:38
Barcola going Arsenal already agreed personal terms with them. Let's see how much influence Iraola actually has regarding the Rayan file. Still think we end up with Pedro Neto, unfortunately.

18 Jul 2026 20:47:49
I'd absolutely hope we don't go for Neto, absolutely crap him. Nothing footballer and has had some horrendous injury issues.

18 Jul 2026 20:52:05
Hope you're wrong, VV, but that has been our playbook from time to time. There are already noises coming from somewhere that we aren't pursuing any right backs, despite ITKs saying we were at the beginning of the window, and also now more noise about selling Curtis before we buy anyone for midfield, which is a new one all round.



Funnily enough, when we departed from the playbook last summer, our recruitment decision making didn't prove to be great, so perhaps it's better not to let RH have too much money to spend before he heads off to Saudi. Maybe let Iraola bed in, sort the wheat from the chaff, and then do some business in Jan.

18 Jul 2026 21:23:56
We will probably wait until the last day of the window, try and nab him cheaper, and he will go to the other club... like Guehi and Semenyo.

18 Jul 2026 21:05:58
VV - is there a legitimate source for that grade 4 hammy for Estevao? He seems to be participating in preseason when you'd expect surgery and at least 4 months out, if not more.

18 Jul 2026 21:30:10
Vik, it's not Monopoly money. If Iraola wants to review the squad before spending more money, then so be it.

If we want Barcola and he wants us, then I don't see an issue. He's still in the US after all.

18 Jul 2026 21:31:48
Like every other window, Rogers goes to Chelsea, and soon Barcolla will sign for Arsenal as a cheaper option than Rogers. LFC will miss out on filling the RW position, end up over paying for Wharton out of desperation.

We play Chiesa and Frimpong on RW for rest of the season and the saga continues. The last time we did a smarter business with signings of Salah, Mane, VVD was when Klopp had full control as a manager on transfer decisions.

18 Jul 2026 21:38:04
Another team signing someone else's target sends us into meltdown.

18 Jul 2026 21:39:26
Was in The Athletic. He's not worth consideration. Any sprint is going to be a risk, he'll be compromised any time he stretches himself the same way Owen was. He might appear to have made a recovery and be in training, but an injury that severe can never be fully recovered from. Very, very hard pass.

18 Jul 2026 21:50:00
Create a shortlist, find out if the player wants to join, make an offer, and if we can't agree on fee and contract, walk away!! I don't want any player that isn't 💯 wanting to sign for us. I'd rather player number 5 on the list that wants us and us only.

18 Jul 2026 22:03:54
I'm not too bothered about Rogers going to Chelsea, but you've got to admit they always seem to have that pull when it comes to signing top players. Arsenal missing out probably means they'll go even harder for a winger or another attacking player now. Could make the rest of the window pretty interesting for us.

The English tax is still alive.

18 Jul 2026 22:05:13
Just get Rayan, forget about Barcola, Rio is a few months away from being first choice LW anyway.

18 Jul 2026 22:58:48
Arsenal was willing to pay 105/110 million for Rogers & Chelsea knew this, so went in higher, knowing Arsenal wouldn't go higher. Rice, Saka, Eze & Noni have all been in his ear during the camp, but it's the Chelsea boys who are laughing. Apparently, this could see Palmer or Enzo being sold.

19 Jul 2026 00:04:13
Owen still wasn't a bad player after his big hamstring pop. Might never have had the absolutely electric pace he had beforehand, but was still ours and England's main man for years. Managed to grab a Ballon D'Or.

19 Jul 2026 00:12:42
Chelsea winger Estevao suffered a severe grade four hamstring tear during a match against Manchester United on April 18, 2026. Despite initial fears and medical recommendations for surgery from Chelsea, he avoided an operation and underwent conservative rehabilitation in his native Brazil, eyeing an early August return to action. New York Times.

18 Jul 2026 23:08:51
My god Vik you are tediously negative aren't you? I normally just scroll past your posts but this one caught my attention.

The doomsday predictions are so bloody boring. I bet you're a real hit at dinner parties.

18 Jul 2026 18:54:42
Reds,

Chelsea signing Rogers means Arsenal are now heavily interested in signing Barcola after they missed out on Rogers.

I hope we make the move very soon and get in before Arsenal before it’s too late.

Player side, he is keen to join.

18 Jul 2026 20:31:54
Well, continue to monitor as he joins Arsenal.

18 Jul 2026 21:51:36
Let him go if that's his choice, move on, quality players available everywhere. Desire to play for us should be the priority!!

18 Jul 2026 23:01:10
@vv, is your glass always half empty?? I don't think I've ever read a positive post from you. 🤣 🤣

{Ed025's Note - he has...it was may2012 i believe Racey.. :)

18 Jul 2026 14:48:28
No idea how legit he is, but Pipe Sierra has just announced that Samuel Martinez (17) is travelling to the UK along with his family and agent to complete the final steps to join Liverpool. The Colombian midfielder was highly sought after by a number of big clubs, but opted to join Liverpool in the end.

A big get, apparently.

It was said that Hughes had success when dipping into the South American market, so fingers crossed this all works out.

18 Jul 2026 15:32:39
Giving Iraola the squad he needs to be successful.

18 Jul 2026 15:44:29
I suspect it'll be the manager after Iraola that enjoys the fruit of all these youth signings - unless Iraola is successful enough over the next 2 years to sign an additional contract, which, of course, is the hope.

18 Jul 2026 16:12:49
Hw was the one that announced the Diaz transfer

18 Jul 2026 16:33:30
Seems a decent prospect. Agreeing a deal now to complete next summer (2027), as he doesn't turn 18 until April 27.

18 Jul 2026 16:36:52
I suspect it'll be tough til Christmas, then we'll only lose one game in 2027. 2027/28 PL winners. 2028/29 PL and CL winners. 2029/30 completes the hat trick of PL titles plus 5 other trophies.

18 Jul 2026 16:46:09
James Pearce has just confirmed that we are set to sign him, but he won't join for another 12 months.

18 Jul 2026 18:57:22
@OP, When you say he's 'a big get' just how tall and heavy is he? Sorry can't help it.

18 Jul 2026 19:53:45
I did wonder if he meant get or git.

18 Jul 2026 20:22:21
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17 Jul 2026 20:32:33
Some rumours on social media of Nyoni moving to Swansea. No idea if this on loan, permanent or even true, just passing what I have seen.

17 Jul 2026 21:24:21
Better be a loan, I honestly think the kid could surprise a lot of people in the future, if given the opportunity.

17 Jul 2026 21:29:46
I'm all supportive of that if he's not going to get a lot of game time. But I really want us to shift back to giving youngsters chances, and he is definitely one of them.

17 Jul 2026 21:59:19
Was reported previously that our old coach is there and would like him on loan or a £7m permanent fee.

17 Jul 2026 22:04:16
It's a loan.

18 Jul 2026 00:44:48
On loan, I can't see the harm. Good player Trey, just maybe not matured physically yet. Will do well in the Championship and enjoy playing every game. This season is going to be challenging, I can't see him getting the game time he needs. But certainly wouldn't be selling him.

18 Jul 2026 02:25:25
It'd be good if he got a decent run of games in a competitive league like the Championship. It'd be good if he had the same effect as Elliot at Blackburn (I think) and Bradley at Bolton, and a bonus would be him not getting a long term injury. 👍

18 Jul 2026 07:14:05
As long as he gets game time, it would be a good loan for him. I don't think he is ready yet for us, so, hopefully, a season will bring him along nicely.

18 Jul 2026 09:37:21
Season on loan, getting regular minutes, would be good for him. Talent is there, he just needs to prove he has the application now. It's a waste of time him playing youth football, as he's far too good for it. I'd like us to give him minutes, but a loan is the next best thing.

18 Jul 2026 10:37:55
He needs competitive games, he's been in the Under 21s for too long, should have had a loan last season to show his ability, then we can see if he is going to be a decent player with a future at the club.

17 Jul 2026 20:27:39
Mor Talla Ndiaye is seriously impressing the squad and staff, deffo one to watch as back up in defence.

From the mood, I’d say Curtis is more likely to stay right now, as Andoni is making it clear he’s in the plans. Curtis being coy, let’s see.

17 Jul 2026 20:48:49
Thanks, Square. I thought Ndwuke looked pretty good in the inside training videos handling Ngumoha pretty well.

17 Jul 2026 20:49:18
Cheers St 🟥🍅, much appreciated.

17 Jul 2026 21:06:51
Cheers, Square Tomato.

17 Jul 2026 21:24:45
Cheers, ST.

17 Jul 2026 21:29:15
ST, you are a welcome voice here always!

Please tell Joe he is forbidden to leave until he scores!. 😅

17 Jul 2026 21:29:16
Cheers, ST, great to hear from you.

17 Jul 2026 21:44:16
Is ST actually Ned Flanders alter ego haha. Need says goodbye and ST appears. Either way, welcome back, ST, and thanks for the info.

{Ed001's Note - Tomato was on the other day. Not sure why you are making insinuations like that?}

17 Jul 2026 22:04:11
Cheers, ST - good to see you posting.

17 Jul 2026 22:38:16
Great information, ST. Much appreciated.

17 Jul 2026 23:25:02
Thanks, ST.

18 Jul 2026 02:10:02
The Best Senegalese Ndiaye in Merseyside and hasn't even needed to kick a ball yet!!

18 Jul 2026 02:28:32
As ever, good stuff @Square - always good to read your information. Can you have a word with Joe - I'm going big on him scoring a goal this season and the winnings should set me up nicely for a holiday. 😀👍

17 Jul 2026 22:05:51
I think that's a case of 2+2=5 Ed

{Ed001's Note - more like 500. Such a strange thing to say that was.}

18 Jul 2026 13:28:45
Cheers, square tomato, good to see you back again.

17 Jul 2026 19:51:17
Any truth in the Maxence Lacroix rumours today, Liverpool have made contact with Crystal Palace?

17 Jul 2026 20:46:29
Whilst there is definitely some noise surrounding Maxence Lacroix, the reports of formal contact being made with Crystal Palace are actually about Chelsea, not Liverpool.

17 Jul 2026 20:51:21
Without even checking, I'm just going to say was this from that incel at KFC indykaila?

17 Jul 2026 21:11:10
Don't know whether there is interest r not, but I would hope there is. Good experienced cb who used to league, v steady, v dominant in air and at a good age. We have a lot of young cbs and VVD is 35, so imo definitely need in the middle of that.

Gomez unfortunately just can't stay fit, and because of that we definitely need another 1. No way can we expect VVD to play as much as last season.

18 Jul 2026 03:54:55
Zabaryni is a great option loan to buy for me.

18 Jul 2026 10:07:33
Fully agree, Shughes.

17 Jul 2026 15:56:31
Didn’t once speak about Joao Gomes, as I heard nothing on him to LFC.

We spoke with El Mala but there’s strange issues regarding him, still not off the cards.

Diomande, granted, I and everyone I spoke to put our necks on the line. The agents have played themselves out of a move at this stage.



Rayan is wanted but seen as raw for the money.

Barcola is a big, big, big possibility, I would think a bid is next from us. Player would take us.

Wharton wants the move but would only happen if Jones leaves.

I can only say what I can say, I don’t have a crystal ball or clear updates I’m afraid.

Ta.

{Ed025's Note - nice one Carra..

17 Jul 2026 16:22:16
Cheers, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:24:55
Thanks Carra, Rayan would be a good signing, me thinks.

17 Jul 2026 16:26:01
Thanks, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:27:15
Cheers, Carra, always appreciated, bud! :-)

17 Jul 2026 16:28:03
Thank u, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:28:06
Thanks for the update, you don't need to explain yourself to any of us, we all appreciate the info you pass on.
Thank you !!!

17 Jul 2026 16:29:02
Fab thanks, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:31:49
Thanks, Carra. Always appreciate your input.

17 Jul 2026 16:32:38
Thanks, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:34:34
Nice update, Carra, much appreciated.

17 Jul 2026 16:37:41
Is right, Carra, la.

17 Jul 2026 16:43:36
Top man, thanks, Carra. None of us, with any sense of reality, hold you to anything you say. It's just entertaining and exciting to read your posts.

Keep 'em coming!

17 Jul 2026 16:44:36
Much appreciated, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:44:41
Thanks, Carra. Any news is appreciated.

17 Jul 2026 16:45:19
It's Friday, I've got a pint of Cruzcampo, and there's a Carra update. 👌👌

17 Jul 2026 16:48:23
Thanks, Carra. Keep posting, really appreciate all the updates.

17 Jul 2026 16:49:22
Thanks, Carra.
Appreciate the feedback.

Personally, I don't think you need to explain yourself... People should be big enough to understand that they have a choice to either believe you or not... And if it doesn't happen, so be it.

Just a rumors sit le at the end if the day...

Then again, maybe it's in our DNA to always find something to bitch about...

17 Jul 2026 16:49:41
Cheers, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 16:51:33
Cheers, Carra, mate. I'm sure you would have mentioned if you had an update, but can't help but ask about Illia Zabarnyi. Has that gone quiet? I'd love us to get him. Checks so many boxes.

17 Jul 2026 16:54:44
Thanks, Carra. No need to explain when things fall through. Most of us understand how fluid these things are.

17 Jul 2026 17:02:11
Yeah it's a strange one, Carra, the players available are not worth the money. Yet the club is willing to go over, but in this silly time it is never enough.
Maybe Madrid way is the best, picking up free transfer as in the end they have nowhere to go.


Agents have become far too important, and that is all down to greed from club chairman's years ago and now down to players and fans treated like cattle.

17 Jul 2026 17:02:28
Much appreciated.

17 Jul 2026 17:03:16
Wharton over CJ any day.

17 Jul 2026 17:10:11
Thank you, Carra.

It looks to me like very murky water, nothing definitive or concrete with the way LFC are in the transfer window.

More like if in 2 weeks or 3 sth pops up, they will strike.

Not good news really at all.

17 Jul 2026 17:20:12
Cheers Carra, always appreciate you taking time out of your day to keep us in the loop. 👏

17 Jul 2026 17:24:15
Thank you, Carra.

Appreciate all the info, as always. Nobody has a crystal ball, of course!

Question, if I may, to you or others that know: what position do we see for Barcola - left wing or right wing?

Whenever I have seen him play, it always seems to be on the left.

We have Gakpo and Rio on the left currently, but no real option on the right side with Mo leaving.

Do we see this role for Barcola, or is it someone else in the team, like Rio, that is shifting over? Or is Gakpo leaving perhaps?

17 Jul 2026 17:27:10
I'll be amazed if we don't sign a midfielder. No matter how good Iraola is, we still need a number 6.

17 Jul 2026 17:28:13
Carra, you are a true ITK. We understand not everything you report will come to fruition cuz there's just so many factors. Please keep it coming.

Anyone else think we should do a cheeky rebid for Diamandi at like 50 mil?

17 Jul 2026 17:28:14
Cheers, Carra. Personally you're my number 1 go to for information.

17 Jul 2026 17:45:51
Thanks, Carra. I always look out for your posts, and they are much appreciated, mate.

17 Jul 2026 17:55:40
Much appreciated, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 18:00:58
Thanks, Carra! #YWGORS

17 Jul 2026 17:12:53
JLC - I couldn't say it better

Whether it happens or not, this is a rumours site - so everyone (includes you Ned Flanders) keep'em coming we need this and so do the Eds!

Never let the minority influence you over the majority 👍🏻

Cheers Carra - don't justify yourself to us, no need - keep your ear to the ground and keep feeding us the goss buddy.

17 Jul 2026 18:16:42
Thanks a million, Carra. 👍

17 Jul 2026 18:17:00
Cheers Carra, glad we have moved on Diamande.

17 Jul 2026 18:41:27
Nice one, Carra.

17 Jul 2026 18:44:35
Good stuff, Carra. Thanks as always.

17 Jul 2026 18:45:12
Cheers, Carra.
Seems the club have no clear idea of who they want. The incompetence at the top has yet to subside and it'll probably cost us again on the pitch next season.

17 Jul 2026 19:06:25
Carra says 'Wharton wants the move but would only happen if Jones leaves' but I have always thought of Wharton as a Macalister replacement. I was under the assumption that Macalister, regardless of having a good World Cup or not, would move on before next season? Has that now changed?

17 Jul 2026 19:37:31
Unless the club are keeping some moves very much under wraps (possible), it feels like this summer is gonna get very messy.

We keep hearing things will pick up after the WC, but apart from massively overpaying for Barcola, I can't imagine we have a single other target still involved.



I'm majorly concerned we might only get 1 or 2 more signings, leaving Iraola fighting an uphill battle from the get go, our squad wouldn't be any deeper than last season.

17 Jul 2026 19:03:49
Frode, all the problems last season were down to the bald fraud, so everything will be dandy this coming season.

17 Jul 2026 19:07:09
Hi Carra,

You mention Wharton as a possibility if Jones leaves. Is there no potential of Mac Allister leaving at this point?

Also, surely we have interest in a proper DM of some sorts. We can't be relying on Endo, McConnell or Bajcetic to fill that role surely. Have you heard any names?

Thanks mate.

17 Jul 2026 20:18:31
If we don't sign a top level RB and CM, then kiss goodbye to winning the league.

17 Jul 2026 20:19:16
Carra, other ITK's, do you have any knowledge on why we are targeting so many left side wingers? Once everyone is back from injury, we will have 3-4 players fighting for the left wing and none on right wing.

Are you planning to play these left wingers on right wing then, considering lack of options? Anyone has any insight on what is going on in terms of the positioning planning for the next season from the coaches?

17 Jul 2026 23:08:34
Surprised not to see a DM there. In my opinion, DM and RB are the biggest weaknesses in the squad at the moment... Other positions could be filled by existing players.

18 Jul 2026 08:25:54
This ties in with a lot of the internet chatter over the last few days. We seem to circle back to Wharton quite a lot, but, as other posters have said, he seemed more of the Macca replacement if he left.

I'm puzzled by the Barcola move as well, I just don't see how a left-sided £100m player is justified when we have a glaring right wing gap to fill, and three other left-sided options in the squad.