11 May 2026 10:16:54.
Never really heard Anfield like it was Saturday. Well since the dark days of Roy we don't speak of.
That being said, is there anyway for a new member to get a brief summary of who might be coming in the summer?
Thank you for the great work on the site.
11 May 2026 11:01:58
Alonso was nailed on but then wasn't because talks broke down but is coming again but he also might not.
Hoeness has been considered but isn't being considered but again he would jump at the chance, so is now being considered again.
Iraola could be a contender but is also off to Chelsea and Palace.
Slot is staying, but also leaving, but wants to stay even though he hasn't settled and misses his family who are in Holland.
Honestly the ITK's do a great job sharing what they know/have been told and the Ed's are spectacular. The information just changes day by day and that is likely because the information being fed to people changes like the wind.
Enjoy it for what it is, rumours. Don't be an arse to people sharing a rumour and enjoy the ride.
11 May 2026 11:10:00
Reading between the lines from ITK's on here and in the media, it seems like we want a midfielder and the main target is Wharton. It also seems we want 2 wingers and the main targets are Barcola and Diomande.
Obviously, just because they're our main targets (allegedly) doesn't mean we'll actually sign them! For a start, that would be a significant outlay when you also factor in that Jacquet is already agreed in principal for £60m.
I'd guess Barcola will be £80m at least. Diomande might even be as high as £100m and Wharton will be at least £60m. Expecting close to £300m to be spent on 4 players seems like a huge ask after the summer we had last year.
11 May 2026 11:16:16
Like I mentioned last week - been needing Anfield to get involved and show fans displeasure at Slot and the team to ensure this doesn't continue. Hopefully, that is the final nail in the coffin if they were hoping for him to stay.
Genuinely turned the game off at half time for the first time in my life due to how boring we are to watch.
11 May 2026 11:31:06
Hopefully, people can prove me wrong but I really don't like what I see of Diomande. Never looks in control of the ball or his own feet, and I can't see that dribbling style working against competent defenders. He reminds me of Nicholas Pepe. Also, only a year older than Rio and age is the excuse for never using him.
11 May 2026 11:31:24
Well RedQ, you seem to have covered all the basis. The only thing I can conclude from all of that is that we will all have to be a bit more patient and when the time comes (cos it will), we will no more and make better assessments of all the situations a lot better. And not a moment before.
As for the Anfield crowd on the weekend, I think they have signalled to the club and Slot that there is no going back next season. They already did that away at City in the FA Cup but it seems "certain" people weren't listening. They have loudly demonstrated that they ain't having this manager and his pathetic tactics come next season.
The fact that they were yelling at the players to get the ball up the pitch and go for the game, essentially telling them to ignore the manager and his crap tactics and get moving, is all the proof I needed.
Like I said in a thread on the weekend, cos the toxicity Slot has brought to this club has permeated all over the club from the players to the fanbase, I dare the club to try and sell the idea of keeping this manager to this same fanbase. Interesting times, indeed.
11 May 2026 11:32:15
If we believe the strongest rumours, two midfielders (Wharton +1), two wide players (one of Barcola or Diomande +1), and, albeit less strength in the rumours, a new right back (no standout names yet).
If Alisson does leave, we will probably need a new goalkeeper too. Risser and Costa have been mentioned.
There are also some kids we seem to be interested in - Palestra, Banjaqui, Vuskovic, M.Mane, Yirenki etc.
11 May 2026 11:34:48
I think one of Barcola and Diomande may be signed and not both. And we may sign another less exp winger like Bowen / B.Toure.
Gapko and Chiesa may leave to offset some of the cost addition to Salah.
Wharthon and Stiller/ Baleba will be my choice for Midfield. Expecting Endo and one of Macca/ Jones to move on, recouping some mo ney.
Them 2, Slobo, Grav, Nyoni and Witrz will be MF.
Guiterda would be my utility player choice replacing Gomez, helping CM, RB and CB cover.
Tsimi back to replace Robbo.
Ali and VVD to stay.
6 incoming to replace 6 outgoings.
Get Isak fit and firing and we have a competetive squad.
Don't trust Slot to improve them and win anything though.
11 May 2026 11:35:08
The problem now is due to the cowardice or incompetence above the manager. A rot has set into the squad. Slot's bare minimum approach to management has brought the worst out of certain players, Virgil being a prime example.
A laziness has infected the team, and it's not just on a match day.
A new manager with any standards is going to demand more from these players, extra training and less days off isn't going to be popular with players wanting an easy ride.
11 May 2026 11:37:57
Brilliant RedQ. ? ?
11 May 2026 12:43:14
I fully agree with you, AAR91. Esp. if you consider Mo's quotes about standards and all that in his interview, really worrying times, indeed.
11 May 2026 14:08:05
AAR91@OliRed: I 100% agree with both of your posts.
Let us all hope that the new manager will have total control of all such matters, both the fitness and the discipline have been appalling all season, not to mention the mentality.
If Alonso is that man, let us learn from Real Madrid's mistake and not interfere with him as he tries to install a completely new way of doing things.
The players get paid an absolute fortune to not be able to do the basics right.
If the club want to increase ticket prices, the least the fans deserve is a fit side that plays football worth the price increase.
11 May 2026 14:45:43
Bhav_red, how is Bowen, 29, who's been in the Prem for 6 years, less experienced than a 19-year-old Diomande in his breakout season or Barcola who's 23 and only ever played in France?
11 May 2026 15:22:24
Expensive and not experienced, @Chewy.
11 May 2026 17:31:55
I believe the sidemen will be Diomande and Fofana. Just an opinion of course but I'd be happy with them.