03 Apr 2026 20:31:40
Hi all,
Konate remains in talks to extend his deal. I’m sorry, I don’t really know what more to say on this. I hear conflicting info all the time. Some sources say he’s likely to stay, other sources say not. He’s definitely in discussions with both Madrid and PSG.
Szoboszlai will sign and stay. Talks over his deal have been progressing really well and he has no intention of leaving Liverpool.
MacAllister is pushing for a move with his agent. It’s a tricky one, as we may not want to sell him but he’s making his feelings clear. I expect him to depart.
Grav is going nowhere.
I expect in the event of Macca leaving that we will move for Wharton. Perhaps even if Macca stays.
Diomande is pushing for a move to Anfield, although we have zero intention of paying Leipzig's asking price currently. I still expect this deal to go ahead in the summer.
Barcola is likely to sign a new deal at PSG. Less confident we pull this off now. Keep an eye on Anthony Gordon, could be a move for the summer. We remain keen.
And lastly, I expect Bradley to be moved on. Injury woes are a concern within the club and we are looking at new RBs. Denzel Dumfries remains high on our list.
{Ed025's Note - great stuff VG..cheers..
03 Apr 2026 21:40:33
Regarding Konate, I don't rate him but I wouldn't mind if he doesn't leave since I cannot think of a lot of Right CBs to replace him with, but I feel we would need one CB anyways since Leoni is still recovering and both him and Jacquet are very young. That would challenge Konate or demote him to the bench.
Great news about Szobo.
Didn't Grav sign an extension? He is one that I don't know what to think about. He is not playing to his strengths, and if that continues I feel it would be better to sell him.
I would sell MacAllister. He and Wirtz in the same team doesn't click and his performance has dipped.
I don't mind Wharton but he doesn't solve our midfield issues, although the same happens with Grav, so I don't know what is happening.
I would like Diomande although not for the price. Additionally, I question the fit because since the beginning of the season it has been hard to understand which system is better for us. Imagine a team with Ekitike, Gakpo, Diomande, Wirtz, Szobo and Grav. I feel it is very weak physically.
This is a lot of moving parts, so I don't know how to feel about the players quoted and extensions, besides Szobo.
03 Apr 2026 22:00:27
Cheers for update, Vic. ??
03 Apr 2026 22:32:36
Diomande would be a great signing. Not so sure about Gordon, certainly not my number one choice. He could come in and do a good job, you never know. He was great in 23/24 but hit and miss since, he has done notably well in the Champions League this season. If MacAllister wants to go, then I say send him packing.
He's a good player but nowhere near irreplaceable, we desperately need somebody who can throw their weight around in the middle of the park anyway. Grav signed a 6 year deal a month ago, not sure why he's being mentioned. And Bradley's out until 2027, no idea how we're going to sell an injured player.
03 Apr 2026 22:55:12
Dumfries would make no sense. He's far too old.
04 Apr 2026 00:19:49
Moving Bradley on makes total sense. If a buyer could be found, of course.
04 Apr 2026 00:42:49
With Bradley's serious injury and repeated injury problems, I would say we would be lucky to get anything over £30m, that's being generous. Might be handy just to keep around for the squad. Move Frimpong on, and get a proper right back.
04 Apr 2026 01:30:55
Move Bradley on? His latest injury was a foul ffs. Hope he stays best rb at the club. He will get better and stronger. Didn't Gerrard suffer early in his career with back problems? Get a grip. What are we going to do every time a player gets injured? Replace them?
04 Apr 2026 01:48:47
Isn't Dumfries a bit of a sick note too?
Macca should be moved on. Would get a nice fee for him.
I don't mind Gordon, I think he'd give his all for the badge and inject a lot of energy in our attack, similar to what Diaz and Nunez used to do.
I think he'd contribute plenty of G/A's with the higher quality players around him. For the right price I'd take him.
04 Apr 2026 02:46:25
Gordon has pace and heart, two things we are desperately missing right now.
04 Apr 2026 04:36:12
Scouse, I thought Bradley's latest injury happened against Arsenal? I don't recall it being a foul. I remember the Arsenal player trying to drag him out of touch though.
04 Apr 2026 06:06:32
Bradley is still young, id keep him. Hopefully this will be the last of his injuries n he can come back stronger. As for Macallister n Konate, I hope they both leave, but as anyone actually seen this Diomande play, for the price they want he'd have to be something special.
{Ed078's Note - injuries are an issue, but this latest one was unfortunate. He is a very good player, quick enough, reads the game well defensively, knows when to bomb forward, has a decent shot on him, a nice touch and happy to drive past players. Would be a "keep" from me.
04 Apr 2026 07:43:16
I think we are realising we need more British grit in the team. This is the first time since I've been a fan we've had hardly any British players making an impact.
Bring back Harvey, use him as a squad option.
Bring in Gordon for Gakpo, Wharton for Mac, Alfie Grey/Conor Gallagher, and keep Bradley. He's been unlucky but he's a great player, still very young, and can get over the injuries.
04 Apr 2026 07:44:16
I don't think Bradley or Frimpong are anywhere near good enough.
But, if Slot goes and we get away from his passive crap football, maybe Bradley will improve.
04 Apr 2026 08:12:46
Nothing wrong with Bradley once he's fully grown. I'd sooner get the Bournemouth guy and keep Frimpong as an attacking option for the bench.
Love Diomande, Lacroix, Geerstruida and Anderson, though the former is unlikely, so Kamara or Stiller.
04 Apr 2026 08:42:29
Dumfries... not sold on him.
Maybe another Dutchman so we can play the slow bire our opponents (and fans) to death...
04 Apr 2026 08:49:52
The only British player who'd legitimately add grit to the side is Elliott Anderson. All the players you mentioned do not add that, Skezza.
Wharton is every bit as one paced, immobile and defensively inept as Mac Allister.
Conor Gallagher is what would happen if you signed Jordan Henderson from Temu.
Gordon is extremely one dimensional as a winger, he may be quick, but he's not particularly skilful, he's certainly got no physicality and as for intelligence, he has none, given we face low blocks almost every other week, he'd be utterly useless.
Alfie Gray hasn't set the world alight at Spurs.
As for Harvey Elliott, he's too slow and too lightweight. Whether people are honest enough to admit that is up to them.
Would be a shockingly bad transfer window if we ended up with that lot.
04 Apr 2026 09:09:14
Sorry Viktor, I forgot you knew exactly how players react under different coaches, environments and being surrounded by better players.
Name one player who has set the world alight at Spurs recently. Even Van Der Ven has looked bang average.
I'll wait.
I'd happily swap Gordon for Gakpo, add Wharton, and bring back Harvey for squad depth.
Gallagher is also an engine in midfield, which is a trait we desperately need alongside Szobo to get the best out of Wirtz, Ekitke etc.
{Ed001's Note - van der Ven is average, at best. They are crap because their players are crap.}
04 Apr 2026 09:36:10
Contrary to others' opinions, I'd certainly keep Cody at the club. He's not had a good season, but neither have the entire team. He's light years ahead of Rio, and so he should be at both stages of their careers. I believe he'd be a key and versatile member of Xabi's squad. I also do like Gordon. I think he'd be an excellent inclusion. Unfortunately though, I disagree with the opinion on Bradley. Yes, he gives his all whilst on the pitch, but again, imo, he is actually not a very good defender.
He's rash, and his continued injuries are obviously concerning for him and the team. They take their toll mentally and physically, and make it very difficult for him to find consistency. Whether these are coaching or fitness issues, I don't know, but I don't think his future lies at LFC and I believe VG is correct in saying that the club will try moving him out. Unfortunately. Anyway, onwards to total domination, I say!!! Hope everyone enjoys the game today!!!! H'on the Reds!!!!
04 Apr 2026 09:59:29
As far as right back is concerned, I'd absolutely be looking to buy one.
Bradley will take ages to get back to his best, and, unfortunately, he's always injured. I wouldn't sell him, I'd have him in the squad.
I'd also be using Frimpong on the wing, further up, as backup to whoever we are looking to bring in, and also as backup to the new right back until Bradley is fit again.
Right back has been a cursed position for us this season, so we need to bring someone in who's going to be reliable as a priority.
04 Apr 2026 09:34:18
Gallagher? An engine? Maybe from a clapped out Yugo Zastava with no MOT. Hopeless player. As Ed says, there's a reason spurs are where they are. Wharton, Gallagher & Gordon has the same energy as Adams, Carroll & Downing. British grit my arse.
04 Apr 2026 10:13:07
Good man Victor! Never hold back!!! Love your posts!!! ??????
04 Apr 2026 11:10:11
Wharton has got to be the most overhyped British player in recent memory. Yes, he's tidy on the ball, but are you really gaining that much by replacing Macca with him? Get in someone who can play the Fabinho role and job done.
The less said about Clare Balding, the better. She's only got pace. Did anyone see Gordon in the recent England friendlies?
Ditto Gallagher.
04 Apr 2026 11:26:04
Think Fiden and Bellingham take the mantle as over hyped.
But, give the press time. I got a feeling Dowman at Arsenal will be the next big for them. He may well be a good player. But, however good he is, they will make him twice as good!
04 Apr 2026 12:16:50
I'm still scarred from the dross like Julian Dicks, Neil Ruddock, Paul Stewart, Paul Ince, Joe Cole, Paul Konchesky, Stewart Downing, Andy Carroll, Ricky Lambert, to name but a few, when anyone says we need "English grit".
{Ed025's Note - i think you have mispelt "Grit" VV.. :)
04 Apr 2026 13:32:35
Ince wasn't as bad as the other players on that list, surely? The homophobic taunting of Le Saux will unfortunately be what I remember him for in a Liverpool shirt, though.
Also I do think Wharton is a good player and has one aspect to his game that we desperately need in midfield, his passing and vision.
In terms of mobility, availability and engine, though, he isn't what we need, and is hardly an upgrade (and I'd say even a downgrade) from Macca in that respect. He is a wonderful passer of the ball though.
04 Apr 2026 13:39:23
Robbo, Henderson, Gerrard, Carra, Gary Mac type players are what we need. We have no leaders in this team willing to run their hearts out other than Szobo. That's a fact.
But keep wishing for the flashy players who look like prime Michael Flatley in the Bundesliga, and see how much further down the table we fall.
04 Apr 2026 15:41:44
Skezza, Gordon isn't a grafter or a leader or even a top class winger, he's woeful and one dimensional, Wharton isn't a leader or a grafter, he's a very mediocre midfielder who looks ok in highlight reels but can't defend to save his life and is an inferior version of a player already at the club, Gallagher is a headless chicken who is a mid table player at best, again not a leader.
You go on about needing leaders and list of a bunch of no marks who add nothing in terms of leadership or ability.
04 Apr 2026 17:09:23
Got to agree about Gallagher, even in his purple patch under Lampard, I thought he just looked like a grafter of an 8 who wasn't actually good at anything other than running around. I do think Gordon is better than you give him credit for, Viktor, but he absolutely isn't an 80m pound plus player, which is what Newcastle would want for him.
04 Apr 2026 17:25:01
Re Bradley, bearing the last injury, which was a freakish unfortunate one. He reminds me of Gerrard at that age, "as in" he picked up a lot of muscle injuries where bones grow quicker than muscles etc. I hope for Bradley this is the case. I would 100% keep him. There's potentially a v good RB who would pick up a few goals and assists.
I may be wrong, but I think it's too early to know, and, as such, move him on. Regardless, we need a first 11 ready RB to compete and give Bradley time to gauge what his ceiling is and if the injury issues settle down. For me, he has shown flashes of being very good.
04 Apr 2026 18:33:03
I can't believe people are willing to accept Gordon. We've been bad this year, but we're not fighting for mid table yet! Gordon looks replaceable in a very mediocre Newcastle side, so why would we ever want him?
Plus his attitude stinks and he dives constantly.
He's an absolute turd of a player. As bad as Gakpo has been this year, I would give him a raise to keep him before replacing him with Gordon. I wouldn't want Gordon in the team if Newcastle paid us!