Liverpool Banter 4

05 May 2026 16:00:30
Thanks Carra. Always appreciate anyone who takes time to give any information.

05 May 2026 15:34:37
I read Carra’s post below and am a man of deductions.
Slot wants to leave and Alonso talks broke down and Carra being coy about who is next is just pointing to one direction.

Welcome back to LFC, Steven Gerrard. We have missed you and all for it.

05 May 2026 17:12:29
No chance of Gerrard getting the manager's job at Anfield. He would only be slightly ahead of me in the betting. If we were thinking of going for Gerrard, we might as well go for the man who cleaned up his mess at Villa.

{Ed025's Note - that was Charlie the lavatory attendant KR.. :)

05 May 2026 19:57:53
Nice one Ed25

05 May 2026 22:29:15
Ed025, apparently Charlie complained to the union that it was an unreasonable request and in the end they had to contract some agricultural cleaners to do the job

05 May 2026 15:33:29
So from my counting we need 7-8 first team players in the summer

Out
Salah
Robbo
Chiesa
Gapko?
McAllister?
Emdo
Alison

In
RW
LW
CM
CDM
GK
RB cover (Bradley made of crisis / Frimpong not a RB)
another striker (Ekitike out long term and Isak too injury prone)

Assuming this is true and the fact that only 2/3 of these would raise any transfer money.

I see maybe 2-4 incoming, the rest being young/squad players.
I can see why any potential manager would look at the project and walk away, expectation too high vs resources available.
I want him gone but I think we may be stuck with slot for another season.

05 May 2026 17:01:05
We're in trouble so.

05 May 2026 17:40:38
I think you've got a mix there of players who we know are definitely leaving (e.g. contracts ending) and players who have been so poor this season that we feel they should be replaced. Broadly speaking, I agree with the numbers, if not the exact positions.

Despite £70m spent on two full backs last summer, we don't have either full back position nailed down. Centre half looks a mess, but with Konate seemingly staying, Jacquet to come and Leoni back at some point next season, I don't think we'll add anybody else.

We're crying out for a high quality defensive midfielder. We need at least one new wide forward. Meanwhile, jury is going to have to stay out until next season on Wirtz and Isak, and Ekitike is going to have to recover from one of the worst injuries a footballer can suffer.

Even allowing for the cruel luck of the Ekitike injury, to go from being league champions who spent half a billion on upgrading the team that had just won the league, to needing new players for almost half the first team just 12 months later is extraordinary.

05 May 2026 18:07:33
A good manager will get the best out of the players we have.
When that happens, you might find we don't need too many new signings.

05 May 2026 19:00:11
Definitely need 4 or 5 though, Ron, no doubt about it.

Right back is essential, RW is essential due to Salah moving on, LW needed as Gakpo is average to poor.
Midfielder to replace Mac Allister and a DM would be great too.
LB cover too unless we use a kid or buy someone versatile like Kayode.

05 May 2026 19:13:41
Indeed, Ron. As many have said, I would like to see this team under an actual manager who knows what he is doing, fully committed to the cause, and can get the best out of the current squad and move from there.



We may still need 4/5 players cos players will go here and there, but your point overall is what I agree with. And, as I've said before, if I had 300m to spend, I ain't giving it to this manager.

05 May 2026 19:19:01
Even when we were winning the league, fans and pundits said we did need players brought in. I think we signed the players we needed to, but not getting another seasoned cb and a left winger hit us hard.


We have a pretty great squad - the players, for one reason or another, have seriously underperformed this season.
I reckon we need two wingers, a cm if Mac moves on, and possibly a rb.
So, 4 at the most.

05 May 2026 21:04:35
Can't see us moving Gakpo on with Ekitike injury unless we get crazy money for him and have replacement lined up. Surely Rio will get more minutes again next season...whether that be right or left, but seems to be stronger on the left. A RW starter is essential and possibly a versatile Jota like replacement who could cover all 3 positions.

Right back is a tricky one, but unfortunately Bradley just doesn't look capable of staying fit, which is a shame, as I've a lot of time for him, and Frimpong isn't the worst back up, but don't think he's strong enough first choice. Is there nobody in the Academy who could play there? Luca not good enough to step up? Haven't seen much of him tbh, but if we're spending big money I'd rather it be in the middle or out wise over right full.

Centre midfielder needed too, think if Konate stays we're sorted at Centre half, hopefully with Leoni back and Jacquet coming in, and a couple of young lads signed for academy/ 21s who could potentially step up too.

Do we need a new GK? Would hate to lose Alisson, but can we rely on Mama as first choice for a large portion? Harsh to judge him too badly, but his kicking is beyond horrendous.

We still have some v good players. If used correctly, we could improve a lot. I'd expect a lot more from Wirtz next season, and hopefully Isak can get a good pre season and stay fit.

05 May 2026 13:00:16
I heard this take recently and it's stuck by me.
As many have stated, Slot is unsure he himself wants to stay in England.
The Liverpool board are potentially willing to stick by him but will certainly not stand in his way if he wants to leave.


So the hope is, Ajax come in with an offer to Slot, he goes on reasonable terms - no payout contract termination required.
Alonso/Iraola are there to be got.
I think a lot of this scenario will come down to Slot himself and his options come summer.

05 May 2026 15:22:56
The One and only reason to keep Slot next season is that Edwards and co have been given absolute assurances that Enrique will join at the end of next season.

It's the only possible reason.

Any other scenario, and it is pure negligence on the side of the board. Tell him his time is up, pay him what he is owed and move on.

05 May 2026 15:40:21
Will there be any chance, however slim, that it might be that Harvey Elliot comes back for another chance for whoever is in charge next season?

05 May 2026 16:50:47
The slimmer the chance the better for me, Hunter.

05 May 2026 18:32:02
How come m8, surely he warrants another go, has better mobility than, say, McAllister?

05 May 2026 19:29:54
Hunter, I think we lack mobility and physicality, which are 2 things I wouldn't really associate with Elliot.

05 May 2026 19:55:40
He simply isn't good enough, Hunter. On this season's showing, you could possibly say the same about Mac Allister as well.

06 May 2026 11:30:40
Harvey Elliot is a great player for the squad.

05 May 2026 12:35:26
Is there anyone on here that genuinely would like Slot to stay next season? Serious question and I'd love to hear the rationale behind that thought.

05 May 2026 14:22:30
Mrs Slot.

05 May 2026 14:31:49
I wouldn't be totally against it, Brommers, although I'm ok with him going too.

My rational is, as always, really. We don't know enough about the situation to make that call. The club, the hierarchy, the owners know a hell of a lot more than we do about running sports clubs and the reasons for this season's performances.

They are definitely not just sitting there thinking this is ok, and Hughes and Edwards are definitely not sitting there refusing to sack him because it would hurt their egos. That's all just noise.



If the higher ups sit down with Slot, which I'm sure they do on a regular basis, and they believe that the results are due to circumstances beyond his control, and they also believe that he is the best man to turn it around, then so be it. They are in a position to make that call. We are not.

From the outside looking in, I think we need a change, but I probably know about 10% of the true information, so if they do decide to stick with him, I'll bow to their superior knowledge and judgement and support the guy.

05 May 2026 14:50:20
I want him gone, but will 100% support him if he turns things around.

05 May 2026 14:57:14
Similar to Rome, I would like a change of manager, but if Slot is here next season, I would give him the first 10 games or so to see if he can learn from this year.

05 May 2026 15:04:20
StockAitkinandJohnston,
You don't need to know any details other than this:
We are 5th in the league, trophyless, and watching rotten performances week after week.
I don't care what the suits think. The average fan on here could wrap them in spider silk when discussing football.
Slot should be sacked, and any other decision will lead to more failure.

05 May 2026 15:22:26
I want him gone.
I have, however, gone through my mind whether it's Hughes and Edwards who are mainly at fault for this season, though.
Given Slot a load of players that don't work as a unit?
Plus, there are mitigating factors, loads of injuries for one, a team clearly in transition another.
But, when you look at the things Slot is responsible for, tactics, motivation, fitness, etc., then he's been as terrible as those above him.

So for me he's got to go.
It would be great if the club rectifies the squad for the next season with some pacy wingers, a solid midfielder and a right back that can stay fit. That would help Slot loads.
But I'd rather that team was given to a more suited manager.

05 May 2026 15:32:56
I honestly don't think anybody on here would prefer him to be the coach next year, it's just that some of us are depicted as being Slot aficionados and die hards just because we don't hate him, think he's an evil parasite or want to throw rotten fruit at him.

I have genuine concerns about the way the team is being prepared for games, I don't know why we tend to come out the gates looking so dumbfounded in the first halves of most games, it's like we've accepted throwing 45 minutes away countless times, and our off the ball structure is just absolutely inexcusable.

We've shown that we can press in a coordinated and intense way, but because of fitness and injury issues, we can't sustain doing that for more than a game a week. Otherwise we have this awful half press from the front that's easily bypassed and then the creative players in the opposition midfield have all the time and space in the world to drive up the field and pick a pass.

Against United, all it took was two passes from their penalty box to get to ours, that is just inexcusable (granted United were just as open as we were, and I still don't have an explanation for why we didn't throw everything at it getting a third goal when we were on top).

I'm sure we're all skeptical as to whether buying more players will fix the fundamental issues that we have. Sure, buying pace and trickery on either wing will go a long long way to improving us. Against United, if we had pace on the flanks, we would have had a vastly improved performance with forwards running in behind. There appear to be problems that the transfer market won't fix, though.

05 May 2026 15:33:05
If you're in the shoes of the board, unless we fail to make CL, or there's a player or fan mutiny, why would you sack him?

Commercially, there'll be a performance clause in his contract, and I'd guess he'd fulfill it by qualifying for CL, so they'll have to pay him up to get rid. You may as well have someone there part time who's overseeing the attainment of your target, which is CL, rather than paying him up and paying a replacement, and the back room staff, to basically achieve the same thing.



A bit of noise on forums isn't going to make a jot of difference to a hedge fund in the US, and Arne is getting paid a fortune for working part time, so why would he go early.

They probably figure there's no guarantee a replacement will do much better, so commercially it's safer to do nothing.

05 May 2026 15:55:00
Wanting Slot to stay doesn't make anyone a die hard fan, just as much as someone wanting him gone a lesser fan who doesn't follow YNWA.

The last two managers that were sacked, Hodgson and Rodgers, took the blame of the team's performances and results on the pitch. For some reason we must be the only club in professional football where our Director of Football, CEO of Football for FSG and Assistant Manager seem to be to blame for tactics, team selection, fitness levels, playing style and performances.

Last season Slot and the players were hailed for winning the league, and Slot and the players have to carry the brunt for the performances and results this season.

Slot should be removed from his position and quite a few players should be moved on (sold).



If the manager and players expect 100% from the fans, then they should be giving 100% back. Can we honestly say that is happening?

Because I can happily say I've seen this team in the flesh and they are not. Which means either Slot can't motivate them, or they're actually following his instruction to play this way.

Every week, regardless of the result, win, lose or draw, everything should be left on the pitch.

I'm sick and tired of the players looking like they aren't that bothered, and the manager clearly showing, through his actions, that he's happy to spend more time not putting things right by going home than he is putting it right.

If Slot is here next season, my support for LFC will not wane, but I fear things will go from bad to worse.

05 May 2026 16:33:24
The jetting of the Holland any chance he can, not embracing the city, and allowing the players extra days off, for me, means next season will be a right off with him, regardless of who is signed.

If he held discipline with the squad and with training, I could understand why we would have struggled this year with the lack of wingers we have in our squad, our injury issues and of course the sad passing of Diego.



Feels like he's written the season off and that's something I can't accept as a fan.

05 May 2026 16:39:07
Lowe1FC, we are 4th. I too would like a change of manager but will support the team come what may...

05 May 2026 16:05:52
Only people who want him to stay, are the fans of other clubs and Rat boy Neville

05 May 2026 17:39:39
I'm sick of this argument that if you don't support the manager you don't support the team. Rubbish. I want the team to do well, however, I look at the big picture and we ain't jack again in this current set-up.

This is why I want him gone. That combined with a woeful loss record, awful performances on and off the pitch, zero style of play or ideas, and abysmal fitness. Get him gone.

05 May 2026 18:06:27
He's not set the standards I expect from this team and he seems oblivious to the problems. That is enough for me to want a change.
There is no energy in the team, there is no competitive edge. There is no coherent plan. Crucially, he does not get the best out of the talent available and players are regressing rather than progressing.



Standards will continue to plummet if we don't make a radical change, and that means curtains for Slot and his merry men.

05 May 2026 18:13:58
What gets me is it's his last year of his contract and they haven't offered a new deal, then why back him in the transfer window?
Man Utd did this with every manager and were left with players who didn't suit the new manager, so for me he's gone.

05 May 2026 18:44:44
Liverpool are going backwards to a frightening degree.

At very best this year we will be 17 points worse off than last season (and that wasn't a ridiculous league winning points total - 84 was quite modest).

We've done worse in the Champions League.
We got humiliated in the FA Cup.
We completely threw away the League Cup.

The team are unfit and unprepared.



The football is crap.

All of the above after spunking hundreds of millions on improving the team.

Slot has shown no evidence he can stop the freefall or that he has the desire to fully commit to the role.

There is absolutely no reason to keep him. None.

The only reason he is still in a job now is either cowardice or rank incompetence - take your pick.

05 May 2026 19:16:39
Man should have gone months ago and should never be kept under any circumstances.

06 May 2026 06:00:52
Get him out of here.

If they want Enrique in a year's time instead of the available managers, I'd still want Slot gone.

Give it to someone else for a year. Plenty of managers would take the job for a year and do their best to try to secure a long-term position or at least have an elite addition to their resume.



But we desperately need change. You can see it in the players, the fans, and everywhere else.

06 May 2026 11:33:03
I mean, we were 10th at one point. Yet, somehow, Slot has shown no evidence he can stop the freefall? So we've free fallen from 10th to 4th?

05 May 2026 11:08:59
Looking on Transfermarkt at our winning games this season in all competitions and the following is a highlight. 4231 with Gakpo-Wirtz-Salah behind Ekitike. A strong RB option so Dom, Gomez, Bradley. It's the most used combination. We've won with Isak and the odd game with Wirtz as a lw but not many.

A lot of chopping and changing in midfield so I'd don't think he knows his ideal pairing. The changing midfield, problems at RB, Alisson's injuries. Doesn't give you a settled back 5.

What's everyone's thoughts? Un Slot related but could this also be an issue?

05 May 2026 12:05:51
I think the defence will be left this window with more interest in bringing wide men and a midfielder or two. If Alisson is leaving, it surely has to be Kelleher.

Does anyone know if we inserted a buy back clause for Kelleher?

05 May 2026 12:07:00
I don't think injuries have exactly helped.
I also think playing Macca just kills off any chance of us getting a grip in the midfield.
Surely a midfield 3 of Grav and Szob as the double pivot and Wirtz as the 10 would be the way to go, though.
As long as Grav is disciplined as the actual 6, Szob given a more free role to get up and down, and Wirtz is linking up the attack.

Just makes perfect sense in my head anyway. On paper that's a really strong midfield, yet we have looked weak and lost in midfield all season.

05 May 2026 12:26:22
Mikey, vs United Szoboszlai sat and Gravenberch was the box to box mf in the 1st half. They switched in the 2nd half and lo and behold a goal and assist for Szoboszlai and a much more balanced performance. It's crazy we can see it but the professionals who coach them can't. 💔

05 May 2026 12:43:14
Grav needs to sit. I, too, fail to understand how we discovered that he could be one of the best midfielders in the world if he just sat in and used his athleticism to cover ground off the ball. Dom is without question our best presser from the front. You have to use him aggressively in an advanced position to get the best of him, and have the rest of the front line press alongside him.



Whatever the case may be with Wirtz, I really hope we never ever stick him out on the left wing again, or at least, if we do, you need to give him the freedom to roam and have everybody else cover for him when he wanders. He is absolutely wasted being marooned out wide.

05 May 2026 12:51:42
Re Wirtz. It's like Rodgers who had no idea what to do with Firmino. When we get a manager who knows how to get the best out of him and builds the attack around him, then we'll be off to the races.

05 May 2026 13:18:55
100% agree, Flidby.

05 May 2026 13:31:44
I literally posted 6 months ago saying Grav and Szob should be sitting behind Wirtz. Szob's asset is his ability to arrive late in the box and score, plus long range efforts, and his athleticism/pressing. Grav's ability is sitting, eating up ground, and progressing the ball from deep by beating the press and popping it off to others.

05 May 2026 13:46:04
I know one currently unemployed manager who knows how to get the best out of Wirtz.

05 May 2026 13:50:52
I don't think there are many expert football tacticians here amongst us. Most of us are just avid football fans, with varying degrees of experience just watching games. And yet even the novices can see that a midfield of Gravenberch sitting back, Szoboszlai next to him, and then venturing forward when required (the Lampard role), and Wirtz being ahead of both in an attacking role, seems to be the ideal set up (at least on paper).

I actually thought this was what the club had in mind when Wirtz was bought.

05 May 2026 13:55:13
Spot on, @flidby. If Wirtz was mint at Leverkusen and currently with the national team and only sucks at LFC under the manager then, the issue is clear.

But don't worry, all of this is "insert unconcerned individual" here rather than the one culprit we all know is the real problem.

05 May 2026 13:57:19
"I know one currently unemployed manager who knows how to get the best out of Wirtz."


Haven't you heard? Said unemployed manager is not good enuff despite winning the Bundesliga (with Wirtz being player of the year) with an undefeated league season and losing one game (a European final) in all comps. That season.

05 May 2026 14:02:31
We need major midfield reinforcements. Grav was great last season, but this season he is playing exactly like he did when Klopp was the manager, n it looks like he was out the door. Unless he moves back to where he was, then he no good.

The defenders need a CB. I think if Bradley n Frimpong can stay fit then we'll be ok. Up front we are ok with Isak n Ekitike, but we also need to replace a legend in Salah. Not all doom n gloom if we get the right manager.

05 May 2026 14:25:47
On Grav, another thing that has really annoyed me this season is when he drops back into the CB line when we are defending. That is not what the DM, or any midfielder should be doing! Is he being told to do that?

{Ed001's Note - what's wrong with that? That is to allow the centre-backs to cover the full-back areas, so the full-backs can get forward. It is something that has been done for years by defensive mids.}

05 May 2026 16:08:53
Exactly Ed that is a major part of defensive midfielders job. That is why a lot of the top defensive midfielders have played quite a bit of football as centre half earlier in their development.
They have a natural instinct to read the game defensively.

05 May 2026 18:03:09
No, I watch him drop between two already closely positioned CBs, leaving the who area around the D free. I am talking about when resort to our own type of low block rather than him filling in for CBs that are drawn out.



We concede a lot of goals from balls that break in and around the D area.

It's like he's trying to hide or something.

{Ed001's Note - I get what you mean now, sorry.}

06 May 2026 11:38:27
The key to unlocking Wirtz is more than plonking him into a position on the pitch. He needs to play with other like minded players who will play to his strengths, complimented by runners and defensive solidity in midfield.

We haven't had consistency all season, and I don't think it's fair to say Slot doesn't know what to do with him.



Pre-season my prediction for Wirtz was integrating into the team off the left with Macca playing CAM. Then we'd sell Macca, and Wirtz, by then would be fully accustomed to the prem and ready for CAM role.

Instead we've had Maccas, not Macca, return from summer, and so many players well off it, so Wirtz hasn't stepped into the greatest environment.

05 May 2026 10:59:02
3 more games, secure CL and then this horrible season is over.
Say goodbye to Mo and Robbo.

Then it’s all over to see what happens with Slot, Hughes and Edwards. My guess is we sign A RW, CM and a RB and Slot stays, we start poorly and then he’s sacked around October.

05 May 2026 13:26:30
Only way I'd be even remotely supportive of keeping Slot for another year is if it meant Enrique the following year, rather than committing to a new manager now and missing out on him.

Still prefer to have Stevie as an interim if that was the case though.

05 May 2026 14:58:05
If we could play two 2nd halfs, I think it would suit us, this 1st half crack is not for us.

05 May 2026 09:54:22
Ed's,
I have read a lot about who might take over if Slot departs. If he does go then I believe the LFC hierarchy need to make a concerted effort to appoint Xabi Alonso. Leaving aside his time at RM, he has proved to be a manager who can set up a formidable team. Coupled with his knowledge of the club, the fans and the city, he must be the leading contender.


It seems to me that the other candidates are either unproven ( Hoeness) or might arrive with family issues rather like our current manager.
Let's hope common sense prevails and we appoint the right man.
Thanks to all for a brilliant site.
Phil

05 May 2026 10:27:25
Irrelevant. Slot is going nowhere, unfortunately.

05 May 2026 10:38:45
I don't think you can dismiss his time at RM because, if you just take his time at Leverkusen, then you don't have much to judge how proven he is.

I like Alonso, but I do feel he's not super experienced. He did a phenomenal job at Leverkusen, so don't get me wrong.

Also, I think he did well at RM considering all the culture/power issues that lot has.

I'd prefer Enrique or Iraola, but I'd be happy with Alonso too if the other two aren't possible.

05 May 2026 11:18:03
Winning the Bundesliga is no recommendation, it's the equivalent to winning the Scottish prem.

05 May 2026 11:36:42
Sorry, @Scouse. Xabi went undefeated and lost one game in all comps, which was an EL final where Lookman had the game of his life and Atalanta won deservedly. That is not Scottish League level stuff, I'm sorry.

Going undefeated in the Bundesliga is an accolade that even Bayern have never achieved either. Again, Xabi's achievements are nowhere near Scottish League level.

That's just not a thing.

Now, you may not want Alonso here and think he is inexperienced, etc., and those are valid arguments. However, let's not start denigrating people's achievements and making false comparisons just cos we don't want them to work at the club. That's just petty stuff, imo.

05 May 2026 11:47:35
News out this morning that Slot has said no to an approach from Ajax.
Now it's just the National team job when Koeman leaves after the World Cup.
If that's a no go, then Slot stays at Liverpool.
Now I am a Slot out person, terrible 1st half against United, then a nonsense move taking Konate off, leaving huge gaps in our defence.


Should have taken the draw at 2 2. We take off our centre half, and United bring on another centre half to protect their lead.
Simple tactics really. Slot has to go.

05 May 2026 11:49:12
How can you go undefeated if you lose a game? Doesn't sound right to me.

05 May 2026 11:56:44
OliRed, you're talking like you're my headmaster. Petty is giving a full on "world in action" response to a post when a "nah don't know about that Scouse" would have sufficed!

05 May 2026 12:03:54
That is utterly ridiculous. If Leverkusen were a perennial force in German football then I would somehow grant some sort of credence to your statement, but the fact is that they had never won the Bundesliga before Xabi. The fact that he won it in style, against a team with resources that dwarfed those at his disposal, is a massive achievement.



Also, winning the Scottish prem if you're not Celtic or Rangers has to be an achievement in itself? If Hearts actually manage to win it this year, surely you wouldn't suggest that it means nothing?

05 May 2026 12:21:13
Leverkusen winning the Bundesliga is like if Spurs won the Premier League. It's an amazing achievement and he did it undefeated as well. His RM team also didn't do too shabbily and I think he would have been a success there if the players had been professional and were okay with doing the job they are paid to do.

05 May 2026 12:41:15
Ah c'mon. Anyone besides Bayern winning the Bundesliga is a superb achievement.

05 May 2026 13:54:35
Could the same not be said about Leicester City winning the Premier League?

Doesn't make Ranieri some sort of managerial guru.

05 May 2026 13:57:09
Waiting for the end of the World Cup before deciding who the next manager is going to be, would be a colossal mistake. Better to announce it, at the latest, by the last game of the season, so that everyone (new coach, new players, current players) are mentally ready to go through a proper pre-season.

05 May 2026 14:05:07
@Scouse, that's your opinion and you are welcome to it.

The fact remains to just confine such an impeccable record Xabi had with Bayer that season to going undefeated in the Bundesliga as "irrelevant" akin to Scottish League level is still utterly ridiculous.

05 May 2026 14:05:42
"Going undefeated in the Bundesliga is an accolade that even Bayern have never achieved either."

You're welcome, Wdw.

05 May 2026 14:29:27
The level of football was crap. Bit like the Prem now. Kompany looks like a prime Pep out there.

05 May 2026 15:04:27
I've read that Xabi plays attacking football, likes his players to do extra training, and is meticulous with his research and analysis of games. Three huge improvements. Sign him up.

05 May 2026 16:12:12
If Ranieri isn't a managerial guru when winning it with that Premier League powerhouse Leicester, then Slot definitely isn't one.

06 May 2026 11:42:37
Maybe Bayern were just having a down year like how everyone else in the league was having a down year last year!? 🤷🏽

I think Xabi's "failure" at Real Madrid will be as beneficial to him as his success at Bayer.



Adversity is important for managers. We need to know how a guy bounces back.

So I guess how Xabi bounces back from his time at Real is anyone's guess really.

05 May 2026 09:15:03
Been looking at some RB options.
Josh Acheampong from Chelsea was linked before. Highly rated young RB who can play CB and central midfield. Not getting a look in at Chelsea. Worth a look at imo.

Palestra doing well at Cagliari on loan from Atalanta. Young and highly rated but has been playing more of a rwb in a 3421.

Dumfries is an older option and has just won another title so has vast experience. Injurys are not to bad actually looking in depth.

Givairo Read is a highly rated talent at Feyenoord but has been injured most of this season. Apparently a Liverpool fan.

Julian Ryerson is another older option currently at Dortmund. Good solid player and has a lot of assists.

Kayode who has done well at Brentford. Would take a big fee I'd reckon to get him, but it would be worth it imo.

05 May 2026 11:12:47
How about Archie Gray at rb with a view to move him into midfield in future, like Fabinho did. Then we could sign and create a pathway for someone like Daniel Banjaqui, who is the most highly rated young kid around.

05 May 2026 11:37:04
Pelican, I don't rate Gray.

05 May 2026 11:50:33
Pay the money and bring in Kayode, keeps Szobo in midfield where he belongs, big problem solved.

05 May 2026 12:42:44
Gray is a fine young player. Would rather him over Wharton, I think he'll end up the better player.

05 May 2026 13:45:38
Gray has bags of potential, in my opinion, he's only a kid and there's still a long way to go, but right now it looks like he has a high ceiling. He can be very Trent-esque at times from RB, versatile, quick feet, good vision, nice long ball, has that ability to release players early, which is something we're really missing right now.

I would be very keen to get him in irrespective of whether Tottenham go down.

05 May 2026 13:51:01
Josh Acheampong would be a good Joe Gomez replacement, can play both right back and centre back, plus Chelsea missing out on the Champions League means they'll be desperate to get some cash coming in.

05 May 2026 14:05:43
I don't think Kayode is that great. He has good potential, but I don't think he fixes our problems like that.

Not sure he'd be worth the fee Brentford would likely want, considering they only recently signed him.

05 May 2026 14:06:20
Flo, I don't rate Wharton either.

05 May 2026 14:36:33
While Kayode is an incredible athlete and would massively help us, does he have the technical ability to play for a possession dominating side? That would be my only worry about him. However, if we signed him, he'd immediately be our best rb given what we have.



Porto's Martim Fernandes was linked last summer. He profiled a lot like Trent, if I recall. Anyone know how he has done this season?

05 May 2026 15:03:53
Oli, you don't like Archie Gray and Wharton.
Fair enough, but who do you think we should bring in?

05 May 2026 16:43:27
I went to a few Leeds matches when Archie Gray played for them. Granted they were playing in Championship, but he was 16 and looked excellent. Think it would be harsh to judge him on this season's performance cos it's impossible to look good at Spurs this year.


I would take him over Wharton. He's versatile, hard working and I think in a couple of years will be a really good player.

06 May 2026 11:44:10
Wharton is a wicked player. We'd still need to bring in a more physical and defensive midfielder tho.

So, my preference is a defensive CM/CDM who can progress the ball forward. That isn't Wharton.