Liverpool Discussion posts 4

21 Jun 2026 15:57:35
Prediction. If we get Diomande over the line, he does well against the Hulls and Coventry's, but largely doesn’t do anything to even suggest he could replace Salah. Purely from an availability perspective, that’s going to be a major issue in that we have no decent backup still.

Diomande won’t get anywhere near Salah/Mane levels. He’s more of Traore than a game changer. Anything more than 70 million is ludicrous.

I think Munoz will be the hit signing or a less hyped midfield signing. The same things will be said about Wirtz as last season ‘still adjusting, generational talent, needs those around him to unlock his ability’ ‘any moment now’ etc.



He will either be eventually taken out of the first team, or we will spend the next 2 seasons struggling for 5th because we have to try and get our money's worth out of him. Considering he’s an alleged generational talent, he’s looked the least generational talent in both of Germany's matches.

Even though I don’t rate him, for Diomande money, Olise would be a better option or Kvaratskhelia. I’ve not seen anything of Diomande that excites me. There’s nothing remotely exceptional there.

21 Jun 2026 16:41:20
How lovely it is to see fans write off a potential player before he even kicks a ball.

Many thanks for your "support".

21 Jun 2026 16:55:05
Another attempt by Bob to wind everyone up...

21 Jun 2026 17:13:26
That last paragraph shows what kind of muppet you are. "Even though I don't rate him, for Diomande money, Olise would be a better option" so you don't rate Olise but want to blow £100+ mill on him?
What are you on about pal?

21 Jun 2026 19:07:24
Nice optimistic take there, Bob Le Ponge, slight flaw in your argument though. Bayern nor PSG would want to sell those players. I honestly think you are talking in the region of EUR160m plus for either of those. Therefore, we need to try and identify the next big thing.

Of course we are over paying, but he is young on an upwards trajectory. AI is known for developing young players. Diomande is ambitious and wants to be here. He is fast, both-footed and physically suited to the PL. I think he is a risk worth taking.

21 Jun 2026 19:16:52
Neither Olise nor Kvaratskhelia are going to cost Diomande money, you're talking about £150+ before addons, even then you're competing with Bayern and Madrid for Olise and trying to pry Kvaratskhelia away from a side that's just won back to back Champions Leagues.

Even if we had unlimited funds, I can't see us signing either of them. I would love Olise, but as I've said before, we should have signed him 2 years ago.

21 Jun 2026 21:24:42
Wow. He's not even signed yet and not even 20 years old and already being written off.

22 Jun 2026 03:05:27
Best supporters in the world.

22 Jun 2026 06:59:32
Bob, I think this message has to be a wind up. If Wirtz underperforms from us from here, it'll be because of injuries.
If he stays injury free and has a good run of games, I'm extremely confident he'll be one of, if not our best player.
The last two games for Germany, he's looked
Sharp and creative. The things he does and sees not many others can.


Iraola's style will mean everything is done with a greater tempo, with a lot more movement, and I think Wirtz will thrive under that.
Re Diomande, I expect the opposite to what you're saying. Good close control, quick, works hard, can create and score and by all accounts a good attitude.

22 Jun 2026 08:40:58
Another troll post. *Sigh*.

22 Jun 2026 11:00:38
Iraola seems to do well with the wingers and forwards he has had, so I am not sure why people are worried that Diomande will flop.

The concern for me is RB, CB depth, and the midfield balance. We seem to have almost solved the winger gaps with Rio, Munoz and hopefully Diomande.

22 Jun 2026 19:31:54
Bob's got busy with his crystal balls again!!

What a numpty!

28 Jun 2026 14:47:52
Get a hobby, lad.

21 Jun 2026 14:07:10
2nd bid for Diomande is expected to be £95 upfront with achievable add ons. Plus Diomande has informed RBL he wants to join us.

21 Jun 2026 16:16:25
From what I see of him last night and I don't want to sound racist in anyway but I know some people thing the wrong way so if I do come across like that not intentionally.
He looked a bit like one of the African players from 1990s World Cup or earlier.
He was full of physical attributes but his touch and things last night looked like his technique and that was miles behind top players from Europe and South America.
So for me but only on one game view he is a very big risk at that price.


When I see Wirtz play even if he is not having a good game I see touches and passes that show me he has a ceiling so high without physical attributes needed to shine.
I know people are comparing him to Mane and I did not see Mane play at that age but he has got a very long way to go to get anywhere near Mane.
But hopefully we sign him and he allay's all my fears and he reaches Mane leaves.

21 Jun 2026 19:19:38
1 game, Grino, in the World Cup group stage nonetheless, there literally isn't a worse competition to judge a player in, come back to me after he's had 2 full seasons, mate.

21 Jun 2026 19:31:37
Chewy, for £100+m, I don't think that's a see in two seasons.

22 Jun 2026 03:07:32
Yes, you are probably right. Diomande at 19 probably isn't as good as Mane was at 25.

22 Jun 2026 17:31:09
Grino, so by your standards, Isak and Wirtz should be sold?

23 Jun 2026 22:47:16
Very, very few were as good as Mane at any age, Potassium. Absolute top level football player. Comparable to John Barnes. Hard to even choose between either.

21 Jun 2026 09:06:41.
Have heard that we are looking to sign Curacao defender Riechedly Bazoer on a free transfer.

29, and can play as centre defence and defensive midfield so likely a squad utility player.

Make of it what you will.

21 Jun 2026 09:52:24
Surely not haha! He's an absolute journeyman and he seems to have injury issues. He couldn't even get regular minutes at Konyaspor in Turkey.

I think you've had your leg pulled.

21 Jun 2026 12:51:31
MK, we did take Arthur on loan, mate. Can you really rule anything out...

22 Jun 2026 19:32:57
Bazoer?

At least he will be handy if any of our team get accidentally poisoned!

IYKYK.

21 Jun 2026 03:02:20
Madrid will bid for Szobo and Olise.
I think we should do something about Olise. Bayern can't say no to 200m euros
We should get 140m for Szobo.

21 Jun 2026 10:00:07
If the offer is £140m, I'd actually sell Szoboszlai for that figure. With all the wingers we're targeting, much to my dismay, it does seem like Wirtz is seen as a no.10 long term. Iraola typically plays two DMs. I'm not sure Szoboszlai plays there effectively.

So you've essentially got Dom and Wirtz competing for the 10 role, and they're both too good and on too much money to sit on the bench. Elliott also might come back to compete for that role, and I also think it is the best position for Kieran Morrison long term.



To clarify, I don't want to sell Dom, but if we got £140m it's the Coutinho money all over again when we had Coutinho often benching Mane before we sold him to strengthen 2 or 3 much weaker areas in the team. You can reinvest that £140m for Dom in two top quality players; say a RB and DM? ??‍♂️

21 Jun 2026 10:57:45
If he's stalling over a new contract then I would sell. I'm getting pretty bored of players dragging their heels and trying to force our hand.

{Ed025's Note - i agree SK it does my head in mate..

21 Jun 2026 11:07:09
I would sell Szob for that fee, but I actually think AI plays with one DM and one box to box who, which suits Szob. He has the engine to get about and contribute to attacks. He is good at pressing but lousy at actually tackling.

21 Jun 2026 11:49:20
Yeah, it wouldn't shock me if he played that way here, Todd. 2 DM's when you dominate possession seems pointless. Although I think Gravenberch might be more effective as an 8 in Iraola's system, if he can coach him to press better. Grav is a better ball carrier and Iraola likes vertical players who will drive forward.

22 Jun 2026 17:33:42
Are we talking about the possibility of Real paying a legitimate fee for one of our players? ? Unless you're planning to accept 140m in monopoly money, good luck.

{Ed025's Note - they should all "go to jail" Chewy.. :)

23 Jun 2026 22:57:37
It's all a business in reality. We all want and love to believe that our players are here for the love and privilege of playing for LFC. Those days, in the main, are days past, save for the few individuals that fit the above. Otherwise, it's an employment contract. Who pays the most and any team who has good kudos.

Most of them don't care whether it's Fenerbace or Liverpool. So if Sobzo has any hesitation in committing to the future then I'd sell him without hesitation. There's always another to replace such players. Always. He ain't anything extra special you know!?!

20 Jun 2026 16:58:16
Snowflakelfc, you mention an Anderson enquiry. I haven't seen this. What have you seen?

20 Jun 2026 19:32:28
I can't see us going in for Anderson as City have already had a bid of 120million rejected. There's no way we are paying anywhere near that, he's good but not worth the money Forest want.

20 Jun 2026 22:24:22
I think he meant 'Lee Anderson' as head of corporate media and communications.

21 Jun 2026 08:23:50
Bzzzinga, thanks for the reply.

21 Jun 2026 08:36:58
@Racet, didn't we frighten City off last year when we bought Wirtz?

20 Jun 2026 15:29:28
Andre Ratui is the latest right back link. Reasonable release clause according to various reports.

21 Jun 2026 11:07:32
Would be a sensible signing.

20 Jun 2026 10:20:01
Ed002 is not here. But it would be wonderful hearing him out on Chelsea situation right now. I can't believe some stuff going on there.

20 Jun 2026 11:43:31
What's happened now?

20 Jun 2026 22:24:51
Yeah, what's going down at Chelsea?

20 Jun 2026 09:40:29
We've decided to pull out of the race to sign Yann Diomande, with the asking price considered far too high. The club are now moving quickly to identify alternatives, with moves for Crysencio Summerville and the return of Darwin Núñez currently viewed as the top priorities this summer.

20 Jun 2026 10:01:40
I didn't realise Chelsea were in for Diomande.

I'm told the reason the bid stalled was that he didn't fancy the only available shirt number with 437 on it.

20 Jun 2026 10:02:55
Garbage.

20 Jun 2026 12:39:00
Remember to change accounts next time xabichelsea ?

Good try though, mate.

20 Jun 2026 15:41:49
troll, and a poor one at that

20 Jun 2026 16:55:43
Come on Xabi, it's time to get over it. I can tell you're still crying about Rio jumping ship, but it's nearly 3 years ago.

21 Jun 2026 08:39:28
It's a while since we had a Chelsea fan fishing on here. It'd be great if we played you in the CL this coming season. Oh hang on.

19 Jun 2026 17:59:09
Yea I think we should stick to 87m offer for Diamonde and if not then walk away.
If we can give 120 for Diamonde we can probably manage 160 for Olise who is better and has played in EPL.

19 Jun 2026 18:26:10
Bayern won't sell him tho.

19 Jun 2026 18:32:15
Newcastle didn't want to sell Isak.

19 Jun 2026 20:34:01
I can see Olise going to Madrid. Rumours they will bid close to 195 million.

19 Jun 2026 22:25:53
Bayern and Newcastle are similar size clubs, alright.

20 Jun 2026 07:25:02
I would actually prefer Diomande. I am also not convinced Bayern would want to sell and we would probably have to pay well over the odds for him.

20 Jun 2026 07:49:24
But would Olise want to leave Bayern for Liverpool?

Guaranteed trophies vs opportunity to challenge for trophies?

I love LFC, but sometimes we are just not that attractive to some players, given their existing situation.

20 Jun 2026 07:50:45
Carra already said RBL need to look like they are holding firm.

20 Jun 2026 15:43:16
Florian, the size of a club is completely irrelevant if a player wants a move.

20 Jun 2026 17:18:03
Every player looks better than they are in Bundesliga.