02 Jul 2026 15:53:52
Hi Carra, Robbo, Fields,
I'm sorry to ask but if you can please share any updates?
Keeping fingers crossed for some decent signings.
Thanks!
02 Jul 2026 16:25:58
Everything seems quiet right now. Diomande was our goal but there seems to be a cloud over that. Hopefully we have alternatives. We shouldn't be ripped off by anyone though.
02 Jul 2026 17:01:56
They share when they have info, they're not keeping it for a rainy day, everything slows down during the World Cup.
02 Jul 2026 17:29:59
Yeah, just look at Tottenham, the World Cup has really slowed them down.
02 Jul 2026 17:48:15
We are really quiet. But honestly, I feel work is being done very quietly this year.
At least I hope it's quiet and not just not happening.
Munoz makes me think it's being done quietly.
02 Jul 2026 18:01:45
@Potassium, It's almost like Tonali and Fernandes didn't go to the World Cup...
02 Jul 2026 18:07:42
Lots and lots and lots of players didn't go to the World Cup.
02 Jul 2026 19:00:24
We should rush and buy one then, eh, just to placate you, K? :)
02 Jul 2026 19:07:44
I don't think the handling of the Diomande or Barcola pursuits has been under the radar, although it doesn't seem like we've bid for Barcola. It's almost impossible, with some of these representatives who play it out through the media, to keep things low key, it's not a reflection of the club.
I'd imagine we're working on lots of fronts, but given the squad deficiencies are obvious, you'd expect more consistent links with players.
Like at right back, for example, it should be easier to secure your preferred target there, but despite the ITKs saying Palestra was a target we didn't compete for his signature, and it's not clear where we're going next with it. That concerns me a bit unless the target is at the World Cup.
02 Jul 2026 19:16:22
Hello Wokka,
It takes even longer to get a good character reference on a player nowadays than actually signing him. First must/priority before can he actually kick a football is? Has he got any skeletons in the wardrobe or "previous", as the Old Bill often cited?
Salah is the biggest boots to replace, as goals are the biggest commodity to replace in any team.
Mo was top goal scorer every season bar last Slot season.
Gilberto Mora 17, AM Mexican superstar, will be Julian Wards second LFC signing when Hughes finally goes to El Hilal very soon. Rumour he has actually gone today? Rayan will be Wards first signing.
02 Jul 2026 19:17:25
What relevance is that, Potasium? You used Spurs as a stick to beat Chewy's post with. I pointed out it's a false comparison.
02 Jul 2026 19:34:38
Honest, this new breed of fans, no wonder people last two minutes before the pitch forks are out!
02 Jul 2026 18:47:59
Potassium, that doesn't matter, there's over 1200 of 'the best players in the world' competing in a competition that takes place during the opening weeks of the transfer window, if you don't think that has significant bearing on movement within the market, that's fine – incredibly ignorant, but fine.
02 Jul 2026 19:11:57
Anyone think there is any truth in the rumours we have spoken to Pedro Neto's agent about Pedro joining us?
02 Jul 2026 19:38:46
@Qwertzy, signings have to be right for the club. I don't want players that are not fully invested or are where they wouldn't fit in the team culture. It's good to see progress.
This helps my anxiety levels. That's where I was at with my post. But you can call me selfish if you wish. At the end of the day, it's a rumours site and most of us look forward to such updates.
02 Jul 2026 19:55:12
Elliott Anderson, Goncalo Ramos, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Marc Cucurella, Ismael Saibari, Victor Munoz. All footballers playing at the World Cup who have had transfers. If a club wants a player playing at the World Cup, they will go and get them.
02 Jul 2026 19:57:00
Is that why things have gone slightly quiet, 007, Ward in as DOF and a reappraisal of targets alongside Iraola? That would make sense.
02 Jul 2026 19:59:09
Transfer fever ramping up.
02 Jul 2026 20:55:54
Oh, so all those clubs have signed 1 player currently at the World Cup (like us)?
02 Jul 2026 21:01:58
Like crack heads waiting for their next hit.
I will provide it.
As mentioned on more than one occasion, Diomande will be a Liverpool player.
Patience, gentleman.
02 Jul 2026 21:15:36
@John Barnes is God, you got it lol!! Also, respect to your name. Barnes is my all time favourite player.
02 Jul 2026 21:17:42
I do not understand why people keep asking for rb/lb ….. that is not priority at all, the way I see it. We have 3 RBs without counting Jones and Dom, who can play there as well. We have 2 LBs, and I do not know how many more from the youngsters….
Priority is upfront!!! Wingers and striker maybe - we are short upfront for the football that A. Iraiola is playing…… Hopefully we get rid of Macca so we can buy someone with legs....
02 Jul 2026 21:12:13
John Barnes is God, so if diomande will be a Liverpool player like you, Robbo and Carra claim, (I'm not doubting you just confused). What is all the talk of PSG and them being his preferred option? Obviously we're no second choice and if that's the case I would prefer we didn't splash out a huge sum to get him.
Thanks in advance ?
02 Jul 2026 21:31:09
Munoz is an absolute belter signing, and I think he is worth a lot more than the £34.5mil we are paying.
Watch this space for Munoz to tear it up this season and become one of the first names on the Team Sheet.
02 Jul 2026 21:33:55
Potassium, or whatever mineral you are, the £200 million Spurs has shelled out on two standard midfielders, should not make us panic.
That's £200 million on 2 players who are not as good as our midfield three.
02 Jul 2026 21:53:37
@Kpee 00G
I am glad that you also appreciate 'the god'.
I had an 'I was there moment' watching Barnsey.
The legendary 5-4 match against Leeds United in April 1991, I have never seen a player single-handedly dismantle another team, like I did that day.
The man was unplayable. It was literally like watching Pele. I s*** you not.
On a side note, he nearly ruined his god-like aura with the 'John Barnes rap', but I forgave him.
02 Jul 2026 21:59:50
Who's panicking about what Spurs are doing? ?
I'm just pointing out that the World Cup happening is no barrier to a club wanting to sign players.
02 Jul 2026 22:03:23
@MonsterSouness, you don't rate Tonali?
I think he's a Beast of a midfielder.
He offers more to a team than a Curtis Jones and whatever the hell Alexi Macallister offers these days.
I'd swap either of them in a heartbeat for Tonali.
Glad he chose Spurs and not Man United.
02 Jul 2026 22:11:00
@John Barnes Is God... I agree, Barnes was special. If we were in Europe, I strongly believe he would have got admiration on a global level.
I'm not into International football but his England rap was pretty decent!
02 Jul 2026 22:22:05
@keviniho85,
Firstly, I question his stance and quote that he wants PSG over Liverpool. Ask yourself, is that his stance, or a regurgitation of his agent's stance.
Secondly, there isn't a chance, and I mean zero, nil, zilch, that he replaces Doue in the starting eleven for the foreseeable.
Thirdly, PSG do not want to sign him, and certainly not for 100mil plus. They don't want to spend such a massive amount on a potentially world class player to sit warming the bench. This is not the PSG of old. They do due diligence on players and no longer just buy up all the 'stars'.
They buy cheaper, less known players with untapped world class quality who are hungry to fight for a starting 11 position. Think Kvaratskhelia. Diomande will not accept not being a starter. Period.
Fourth, further to the above point, PSG have still not made an offer, which should tell you ........
You can bring PSG to the table by trying any tactic you like, which they did, but if they don't want to buy him, they won't bid.
That leaves Liverpool. A team who he has agreed personal terms with, and is just waiting on RB / Liverpool negotiations to conclude.
02 Jul 2026 22:37:48
@KPee OOG,
Wasn't me suggesting we should buy anyone, mate. :)
@Potassium,
It's a barrier if the player you want is at the WC though, isn't it?
You might be able to squeeze a medical using a team camp or something, but can't see many tied players taking a break to sign a deal mid tournament.
02 Jul 2026 22:40:54
Thanks for the explanation. John Barnes is God. A lot of the points you have made. Would make sense. As in he would be a guaranteed starter at Liverpool. Certainly not guaranteed to start at PSG with the players they have already.
The only thing that I don't fully get is why have his agents put out via journalists that PSG is his preference or where he wants to play next season. If that is not something Diomande wants or has advocated, what is his agents' motivation for that? Why bring PSG to the table if Liverpool and Leipzig are negotiating a deal for him.
Is it to put pressure on, and force Liverpool to agree to the fee Leipzig want quickly, as PSG would be an option also? Is it to try and get Liverpool to agree to the demands of his agents?
At the same time, PSG is an attractive option: back-to-back Champions League winners, very likely the best team in Europe right now, with a relatively young squad of excellent players. Plus he's French-speaking, and Paris must be a pull as a city to live in.
02 Jul 2026 22:46:06
I'm getting the feeling we are being left behind somewhat at the moment. Strange time for the Hughes news to come out, even if it's been rumoured here.
It's nice to think we are busy behind the scenes, but it would be nice to get something to really make a statement through the door.
Surely Hughes can't be as focused as he needs to be with his own transfer looming?
As is pointed out, it's a complicated task getting deals done. I don't have much faith in Hughes to be able to step up. I hope I'm wrong.
03 Jul 2026 01:25:11
@LlanelliRed
This is what I've been led to believe has happened. Liverpool had a genuine belief, via his agent, that if they could get a bid in and it was accepted, he would sign for Liverpool. Unfortunately, RB got greedy and rejected Liverpool's opening bid, stating it wasn't enough. Ornstein then prints an exclusive stating the player only wants PSG. This isn't the player, this is his management team collaborating with PSG to try and angle the player's position, that he wants PSG because of the chance of regular silverware and not that it's because of the money. The quotes are designed to get Liverpool to back off; he only wants PSG - and so they can low ball RB; he only wants PSG so we are not giving you the money you want.
The agents have played both Liverpool & RB to try and get a quick knock down price based on Diomande only wanting PSG and Liverpool having walked - remember I said that PSG do not specifically need this player, and certainly won't pay 100mill.
RB will not reduce their asking price, no matter what. PSG will not meet their asking price. Liverpool still believe they can offer RB a package that suits all parties, and Diomande will be sold on Liverpool's project, as he clearly is to a point since he had already come to an agreement on personal terms. Liverpool over the next days / weeks will hammer this point home. Come play for us and you'll be the main man winning silverware. Whilst finalising a transfer fee / structure acceptable to RB.
I'm of the opinion from what I've heard that Diomande will sign.
03 Jul 2026 08:06:02
If Diamonde prefers PSG, why would he want to agree personal terms with Liverpool? His agents should have asked PSG if they were, in fact, interested to sign Diamonde. It is really a huge mess. If indeed he wants PSG but ended up signing for us, what good would that information leak do to him? As a fan, if a player does not want to come, it can remain that way.
They do not have to be avid Liverpool fans before they sign for us, but at least have some common sense and EQ. If I were him, I would have said it is an honor to be linked with 2 massive clubs, but I will need to see which one would be a better fit. It would be quite embarrassing if he prefers PSG and they didn't bid for him, and he ended up at Liverpool.
03 Jul 2026 08:24:31
DAPred
If he has said PSG is his preferred option, it doesn't mean he doesn't want Liverpool.
When I get the Mrs to book a holiday, my preference is the Caribbean, but due to logistics, we may go to Mexico.
Have u never applied for 2 or 3 jobs at once, but had a preference to which one u take?
The fact is, he wants to leave Leipzig and would take Liverpool over them, but may prefer PSG over us.
That's if he even said that.
03 Jul 2026 09:09:20
John Barnes is God.
Disagree on Kvaratskhelia, he was a known quantity when they signed him, he was tearing up Serie A and we were even tentatively linked with him before he signed there.
03 Jul 2026 10:48:11
Over-rated player at £110m+.
Not seen anything that suggests he can step up.
RBL do not want to lose him this season.
He will play for them and then maybe get sold.
Naby Keita version 2.