19 Jul 2026 08:15:04
Keep an eye on Toney this window, know a couple of people around him, his team are pushing for LFC to come to the table, depends on whether Iraola and Hughes want to action. Wage demands would be much less than currently on in Saudi.
{Ed078's Note - grabbing my popcorn.
19 Jul 2026 08:44:08
Not sure another CF is what we need. ?
19 Jul 2026 08:53:59
He was rubbish last night, but would be a good Ekitike replacement and then a 3rd striker. Would it be on a free? How many years does he have left on his contract?
19 Jul 2026 08:55:08
Not what we need, and not on last night's performance either.
19 Jul 2026 09:00:14
Taurus, we absolutely need another striker. Isak is always injured. Ekitike is out long term. Who else have we got? Gakpo? Or play Munoz up there? I've been hoping on a bid for Igor Thiago. Toney would be ok too, but I'd pick Thiago if it was a choice between them.
Looking at VG post about Rayan, that would be very interesting, but a lot more risky as he is so young. Anyway, I would be very surprised if Iraola goes into the new season with just Isak as our striker.
19 Jul 2026 09:00:30
So Toney has said to his pal, "I wouldn't mind playing for Liverpool this season."
His agents contact Liverpool.... no answer.... (tumbleweed blows past his window).
Social media says Toney is possibly signing for Liverpool.
Toney doesn't sign for Liverpool.
Over and out.
19 Jul 2026 09:01:02
Can he play RB?
19 Jul 2026 09:01:11
Doesn't seem like a deal we would want to do, but he is a massive Liverpool fan and would probably jump through flaming hoops to join us, so nothing's changed there.
19 Jul 2026 09:27:28
If there is the option on a free and he is happy to play back up or to even pressure Isak to perform, then it's not the worst idea. Many, including myself, are/were open to a Nunez return, and Toney is much the better finisher. Maybe not the work rate, but depends what you are buying him for. But he was awful last night.
19 Jul 2026 09:30:01
If Toney could be brought in and his expectations managed until he a) plays so well that he justifies regular starting selection, or b) accepts his role as finisher / squad player, then I can't see a negative.
A confident prem proven player that wants to play for the club.
If the numbers can be made to work I'd be all for this!!!
19 Jul 2026 09:36:17
I can assure you.
Liverpool will be nowhere near Toney.
Cheers.
19 Jul 2026 09:43:51
No way Liverpool move for Toney, even though I do rate him. That said, we definitely need another forward who can actually do a decent job as a 9 because anyone thinking Isak won't pick up injuries and miss a significant chunk of the season is utterly delusional.
19 Jul 2026 09:46:03
Robbo, any chance of Igor Thiago?
19 Jul 2026 10:04:54
Mateta would be a better shout for Isak rotation. 1 year left on his Palace contract.
19 Jul 2026 10:13:36
Brilliant Robbo. ???
19 Jul 2026 10:20:47
Soccer Fan, we don't need someone on high wages to be third choice striker. Someone versatile who can play across the front line is more desirable as a rotation option.
19 Jul 2026 10:59:17
Taurus, I can assure you if Thiago was signed he would become a regular starter. Isak is a real worry for me, he's very injury prone.
19 Jul 2026 11:20:54
Absolutely no chance we sign a 9 like Thiago. We didn't spend over £200m on two 9s last summer to spend another £80m+ on another 9 this summer who would be third choice when everyone's fit. Bizarre shout that if I'm being honest.
19 Jul 2026 11:28:26
"Ivan The Terrible", based on last night's performance.
19 Jul 2026 11:30:24
It's not how football works though with wages and such, Soccer Fan. If we wanted a new first choice striker, we would need to sell Isak, who we spent a fortune on, and his wages are very high.
19 Jul 2026 11:50:53
I know we need backup.
I know he's Premier League proven and a goal scorer.
However, one day we're going to have to start trusting our younger players. They should be back up.
If Isak gets a long term injury, then revisit it in January.
19 Jul 2026 12:10:13
Isak can't play every min of every game.
Nor can he be expected to play 3 games a week for weeks.
We most certainly do need an option for him but don't think Toney is that option.
As far as I can tell there are no youth players fit, available or able to be that option.
19 Jul 2026 12:32:50
Has he had a bet on himself joining Liverpool?
19 Jul 2026 12:42:53
Don't rise to the trolls, Robbo.
19 Jul 2026 12:43:51
Uncalled for, Steve G. And why are you waiting for Robbo to poop?
19 Jul 2026 12:48:52
Madness to start the season expecting Isak to play twice a week until Ekiteke is fit, which is likely well into 2027. I suspect nearer the end than beginning of the season.
So a decent backup striker is essential imo, and not an option.
Needs to be physically robust, PL proven, and not stupid money, as ultimately he will be 3rd choice.
Toney not a million miles away from fitting the bill.
19 Jul 2026 12:27:32
Awww Steve G, little butt hurt over the Diomande signing? Tell you what, release your frustrations out on fellow posters. that'll change the Yan's mind.
19 Jul 2026 12:42:42
Steve G
Grow up mate.
Cheers
19 Jul 2026 12:45:07
Hi Eds, why is there only a Thumbs Up icon, why not a Thumbs Down Icon? Then we could see how many agree and disagree with rubbish comments from posters such as Steve G above
{Ed001's Note - there is no need as he is banned now.}
19 Jul 2026 13:09:34
Introduction of a thumbs down would end up with the trolls just disliking any of our ITKs posts.
19 Jul 2026 13:14:23
It's funny that folk seem to think we need to spend big numbers on another striker just in case Isak gets injured. The team has quite a few players who can fill in if needed, e.g. Gakpo, Munoz. Everyone had a downer on Gakpo, but his overall stats for us are decent.
He wasn't great last season, but tell me who was?
I'd happily take a Litmanen/Riedle type signing (remember those) to provide some kind of backup but shelling out £100m when other positions are more desperate - no thanks.
19 Jul 2026 13:36:46
Nunez.
19 Jul 2026 13:59:01
Scouse John, signing Nunez doesn't fix the problem that we need a goal scorer. Nunez is good at stopping our attacks by wandering offside.
19 Jul 2026 14:14:37
If you say so, Ron.
19 Jul 2026 14:36:18
We've seen, under both Klopp and Slot, that Gakpo isn't really all that good at playing centre forward, so isn't a viable option.
Having the option isn't only about if Isak gets injured; he literally can't play every min of every game for months on end even if he stays injury free.
The vast majority of our cup games are played in the first 5mths of the season. A significant portion of our Prem games are played during that same period.
It's simply not doable for one player to play all those games, never mind having the option to change in game when we'll be playing higher tempo, intense football.
The Isak option doesn't have to be a pure CF. He could be a player who's also quite capable playing off the left or right.
We've seen this type of player before with Origi.
19 Jul 2026 15:04:05
If there is a need to bring in a st on a short term basis... we should bring in Lewandowski.
{Ed001's Note - already joined an MLS team. }
19 Jul 2026 15:30:06
As far as I'm concerned we currently don't have a single viable option to fill in for Isak through the middle.
Gakpo is absolutely not an option if you have any ambitions to win games of football. As for Munoz, I'd be amazed if he can fill that role from what I've seen, but would be happy to be proven wrong.
Real shame Danns' career has completely stalled out due to injuries, as he could definitely have been an option.
19 Jul 2026 15:38:52
Fair play, Scouse John, you're one of the more consistent opinions. You're sticking to Darwin so got to respect that.
19 Jul 2026 15:50:33
Thats a pity Ed1.
19 Jul 2026 16:46:37
To be fair, on a free, I wouldn't be against Nunez either. Of course he isn't good enough, but as a 3rd choice option he is ok. As another said above, it is a shame that Danns' career has stalled.
He is a natural finisher, and I hope we can still bleed him through.
This is why I think we need to sign Rayan, good both on rw and cf.
19 Jul 2026 19:42:43
Danns, Wright and Koumas in the academy.
Also whatever wingers we get, I would imagine at least one of them can play through the middle too - Barcola can and Munoz is a bit like Diogo, can play anywhere across the front 3.