18 Apr 2026 09:19:24
LFC clearly need a new no.9 for next season, with Ekitike's regrettable injury, and Gakpo proving (again) he's no centre forward, we definitely need another option other than Isak. Personally I think Anthony Gordon is a no-brainer* - have the Eds heard anything recent?
*Once Ekitike is up and running again, Gordon's flexibility across the frontline would mean he's still a valuable member of the group. His 17 goals in 46 games (near identical to Ekitike, and far better than our other strikers) are seeing him linked to Bayern Munich. Plus we could desperately do with some real pace in our front line again.
Now I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, due to *reasons*, but we need to be pragmatic and surely I'm not alone in this assessment? (Taking cover)
18 Apr 2026 09:41:44
Think we could do a lot worse than Gordon.
18 Apr 2026 09:45:38
I would normally agree, as Isak and Gakpo up front do not fill me with much confidence. However, striker for me is a lower priority than other positions we need to target.
We desperately need a starting RB, CM, RW, and that will cost a lot of money. Then, we need a LB, CM (if Jones leaves). I would even include the LW role, as I am not sure Gakpo is good enough to be our starter LW, and is more suited to a rotational player. However, what happens to Rio then, a loan? I think he would be better served at the club, but we can't block his path with 2 players ahead of him.
These are the positions we need to target before the striker role, and I highly doubt we will cover them this window.
Sales will be tricky as Slot has admitted we are a trading club, yet have allowed Salah to walk away a year ahead of his contract. Not to mention Konate and Robbo leaving at the end of their contracts.
Jones and Macca are the only players I can see us getting a big fee for. The rest, Chiesa, Endo, etc, will be paltry and involve a reduced fee that manages to get them off the wage bill.
Gonna be an interesting season. However, if one man is still at the helm, it is a moot point. Doesn't matter who we bring in, if who is steering the ship remains.
18 Apr 2026 10:06:14
Gordon is mediocre at best and that's being generous. He has no discernible skill, his end product is woeful, hasn't two braincells to rub together and spends most of his time throwing himself to the floor desperately looking for the ref to give a foul because he can't beat his man.
If it wasn't for the geographical location of his birth he'd not be mentioned. He's essentially Stewart Downing with floppy hair.
18 Apr 2026 10:18:39
I'd definitely try for Gordon, if not mad expensive. He is an LFC fan, point to prove after being released as a youth, and has that wee bit of 'nastiness' that we are lacking in the team.
I would disagree as regards Gakpo up top, I think the last 2 games we played when Gakpo was up top, we played well. He presses better, and with more intent than anybody else we have.
18 Apr 2026 10:32:51
Gordon or Gakpo, it would be Gakpo all day long. As I've said to friends many times, Gordon is a sprinter and has had to be taught how to play football. Whereas Gakpo has more in his locker. Yes, he can be frustrating, but not as frustrating as Gordon can be.
Look at tackles he's done against us, the one on VVD was outrageous; it could have been a broken leg or VVD AC going again. No, would not want him anywhere near the club. YNWA.
18 Apr 2026 10:33:28
I would have hoped that Jayden Danns would be considered.
18 Apr 2026 10:37:02
I'd say our priority is midfield, that's our weakest position by far. We need 2 strong mobile, not afraid to tackle types, Macallister Jones Endo might be leaving and let's face it none of them would be missed, n then we have Grav, who has regressed a lot this season, hopefully he will be sitting back in front of the CBs next season n stay there, the rest of the team is okish, we got new CBs, covered on the FB position, up front we have a £125 million fully fit Isak.
18 Apr 2026 10:39:21
We need so much. Can't wait to hear the old "it's difficult to get players being a World Cup year." ?
18 Apr 2026 10:40:28
Gordon over Gakpo for me. Can't see Cody been moved on though. Think we'll only get one starting winger in.
18 Apr 2026 11:07:32
Julian Alvarez would be the dream signing for up top. We do have a long standing interest in him, but it would cost a fortune.
I don't think we need defenders, so best summer window would be:
Elliot Anderson.
Julian Alvarez.
Yan Diomande.
Plus a second midfielder and wideman. Wharton and Fofana?
A lot will depend on what we get for outgoings. The McAllister fee will likely be the highest.
18 Apr 2026 11:42:39
Gordon only works in teams that play counter attacking football. He only has pace, and not the skill or intelligence to get through a right defence.
He's an OK CF, but there are better, specialists out there. He'd also slow down Rio's progress, so it's a hard no from me.
Only thing he has going for him is that he's an LFC fan.
18 Apr 2026 11:58:12
I would love those 3, Red Jones.
18 Apr 2026 12:19:06
Gakpo over Gordon all day long. As VV and Brommers have said, Gordon ain't that at CF (not his actual position), let alone at LW and thrives in a counter attacking team when there is space to exploit. That is never gonna be a thing at LFC where getting low-blocked into oblivion is our weekly bread in the PL.
imo, Gakpo outplayed Gordon last season (ironically when the manager knew what he was doing) and suddenly now, the guy couldn't function even tho he has been good at CF over the last two games.
We can do better than Gordon at CF and LW, however, like Flo has said, Gakpo is going nowhere and if Rio is given chances, Gakpo can get games at CF and we get a winger.
18 Apr 2026 12:36:01
The winger we should be looking at is Diomande. He's the best available on the market and has an incredibly high ceiling, he's explosively quick, physically very strong, quick footed, and his use of the ball at a young age is very impressive.
18 Apr 2026 12:50:40
Assuming Konate stays, I think we need:
- a RB who can defend and isn't made of crisps (Kayode)
- another CH (Lacroix)
- at least 2 CMs with bite and legs (Camara and Joao Gomes)
- at least 2 forwards with pace and power
- a committed manager who believes in fitness, conditioning and playing with pace and intensity.
18 Apr 2026 13:03:11
We have been scouting Bournemouth's striker Eli Junior Kroupi.
18 Apr 2026 13:21:28
If we sign Gordon, it's a return to the yesteryears of poor scouting and buying players on name alone. Gordon is a poor player on the ball and his best output comes when he has acres of space to run into. He won't get that at Liverpool, and it reminds me of last season when he was linked and people wanted him to replace Lucho.
Diomande is the signing we should make and is more in line with smart scouting than overspending on a bang average PL player just because he is Scouse and supports Liverpool.
18 Apr 2026 13:45:10
Myself knowing what the average football fan knows about finances, spending, budgets, etc, etc, etc. (Nothing). Is there anything in the free transfer market worth exploring? I know you'll pay more in sweeteners, wages, and bonus as nothing is ever free, but what you don't spend on one, gives you more to spend on the other!
And rumour has it Fabinho's a free.
18 Apr 2026 14:14:43
I think we need a strong player up front. Isak and Hugo are like two stick insects, bully a pillow
Thiago of Brentford is the sort of player we need, in my opinion.
Since Bobby left, we have had no one able to hold the ball up front, and can bully center backs. Thiago can do this, plus he scores goals. I would look at him.
YNWA.
18 Apr 2026 14:39:45
Gordon hardly plays in a team parking the bus all game. Newcastle have more possession than most in the league, and press high up the pitch. Something Gordon is excellent at, and our current forwards clearly are not. Has pace, tenacity, workrate and an eye for goal. Supports the club too, and haven't we wanted people who "get us" all season?
18 Apr 2026 15:11:00
Gordon? An eye for goal? He's scored 6 goals in the league this year and 6 last year, that's hardly an eye for goal. Painfully mediocre footballer and I'm being far more generous than I should be. Couldn't care less if he supported the club as a kid. It's not make a wish, Robbie Keane supported the club as a kid and he was dog muck.
18 Apr 2026 15:13:44
If it is both Anthony Gordon and Yann Diomande, I could accept that. However, I wouldn't be paying much more than £50-55m for either one.
I still think we would need one more given Ekitike's injury.
Perhaps Matheus Mane could be a smart versatile option. Would love to see Jayden Danns and Will Wright step up, but it might be too much too soon to bank on them.
18 Apr 2026 17:11:21
I think Gordon would be a decent buy at 40-50 mill. At 80+ mill, which is what Newcastle are looking for him, I would absolutely not consider that to be something the club should explore.
18 Apr 2026 18:25:31
We need a lot, Fly. At the moment, until at least early 2027, we have Chiesa, Isak, Gakpo, and Rio. Some work is gonna have to be done in the attacking areas this summer, because I'm sorry, but that collection of attackers does not get top 5, barely top 10.
18 Apr 2026 18:49:38
How many goals has Gordon scored in the last 12 months? No thanks, not good enough.