Liverpool Transfer Rumours

14 Aug 2026 16:09:25
Rumours Gakpo agreed personal terms with Spurs.

14 Aug 2026 17:24:58
I hope not.

14 Aug 2026 17:31:42
Well this is the best place for rumours, Jerry
Thanks for the info.

14 Aug 2026 15:58:23.
Liverpool are in further conversations with Bournemouth over Rayan.

Player is keen on the move, however Liverpool aware it would be a big fee to pay.

As he is U21 he would not need to be registered, although unlike Mbaye, he would have to be registered as non-homegrown when he turns 21.

Lots of moving parts, but if Gakpo move to Spurs progresses, Liverpool will look to add two higher profile players (including Barcola).



Bournemouth are seriously considering Ben Farhan, from Karlsruher and will need to reinforcements.

Buckle up the next week or two could get very interesting.

Rayan and Barcola could change our front 3 rapidly.

14 Aug 2026 16:26:23
Thanks for the info, Jonny, but nope, I ain't buckling up. Not doubting your info, but I have heard the next week stuff too many times this window already. Not raising my hopes up again.

14 Aug 2026 16:27:41
That would be a dream week, Jonny.

14 Aug 2026 16:50:49
Love the sound of it, Jonny. What a front line that would be.

14 Aug 2026 16:52:48
Personally I think Rayan is a huge risk at anything over £50M price tag. Only seen a little bit of him, but what I saw was not overly impressive.

14 Aug 2026 16:56:46
Whilst I would love this to be true, I won't be holding my breath based on your previous posts.

14 Aug 2026 17:25:49
Rayan would be an excellent signing.

14 Aug 2026 17:26:25
Given today's news from Paul Joyce, I'd imagine the purse strings may be opened quite a bit more...

14 Aug 2026 17:26:38
Thanks, Johnny 6. Rayan and Barcola flanking Isak is a pretty exciting prospect and would be my chosen 3.

14 Aug 2026 17:27:24
Let's see how this all pans out but definitely think it's going to be tense. Cheers, Jonny.

14 Aug 2026 17:28:14
Why not cut out the middle man n buy Ben Farhan.

14 Aug 2026 17:31:58
What was that VV??

14 Aug 2026 15:51:34
Simon Phillips (Chelsea guy) said we are one of the teams (others are PSG, Juventus, Manchester City, Bayern Munich) interested in Gusto.

14 Aug 2026 16:22:50
He's a good player, but Chelsea want 75 million. I'll be looking at alternatives who are cheaper.

14 Aug 2026 16:28:15
If he's that good, why are Chelsea selling him.

14 Aug 2026 14:19:20
Regarding Quansah,

Think there was a buy back option for this summer around €80m, which the club didn’t want to use.

There’s another buy back which can be activated in summer 2027 for around €60m.

There's also matching rights and Quansah has agreed a contract if buy back is activated.


So Arsenal would need a big offer for Leverkusen to accept, and considering they lose money every year, and are close to SCR threshold. Not sure they will actually go in.

14 Aug 2026 16:08:50
And if this move is merely an attempt to force Liverpool's hand into buying Quansah, the club would then be left without the money to invest in the Barcola. Open path to Arsenal.

14 Aug 2026 12:24:31
Godts signing announced. Barcola soon?

14 Aug 2026 12:50:06
You would certainly hope so.

14 Aug 2026 12:52:08
Not so sure it's been announced, I saw they came to an agreement. I don't think we'll see anything official on Barcola until Godts and/or Torres are fully over the line. I would expect word of an agreement between PSG and Liverpool very soon though.

14 Aug 2026 13:56:06
They have sold Ramos and Kang, but there's no chance that they have bought Godts, Torres and Aklioiche and plan to keep Barcola.

Do Arsenal have room to go above what we're offering? Surely PSG know the price drops significantly every window from here, but of course the game gets played on both sides.



I suspect the price will be more than we wanted to pay and less than PSG wanted to sell.

Hopefully he stars once he joins. That's my main hope. Any price can be forgiven if that happens.

14 Aug 2026 14:06:38
In my opinion, it's possible that PSG hang onto Barcola until the end of the window (like Newcastle with Isak) to get as much money as they can. Good business on their part.

14 Aug 2026 14:23:33
We can always say no longer interested and walk away.

14 Aug 2026 14:23:41
Arsenal are not signing Barcola.

14 Aug 2026 14:24:13
Wdw, I was thinking the opposite, that the longer it goes, the more it would put us in the driving seat, negotiations wise, no? Appreciate we could get more desperate, but they're clearly signing replacements and won't want to have too bloated a squad, not to mention they run the risk of him going into his final year of his contract the season after this.



Hard to know for sure though.

14 Aug 2026 14:49:43
Am not an expert, but I would say the more forward players PSG sign, and with Barcola informing them he wants to sign for us, it gives us the upper hand. You can't have 8 forwards for 3 places, just not enough game time.


So, think this will be done early next week, with just the medical test to be performed. I would not see Barcola failing any of them; he seems a very fit, strong athlete.

14 Aug 2026 15:40:41
Agreed, Grino. That's what I'm thinking also.

14 Aug 2026 11:59:55
I've heard that El Mala is one of the main targets with a likely bid incoming in a matter of days.

With Mbaye now not an option anymore and the Barcola saga rumbling on, El Mala can covers a number of roles right across the top line.
His main role would likely be RW but he also provides much needed cover for Isak up top while Ekitike is out injured and Gakpo being linked away.

El Mala, Barcola and a CM for Jones expected to wrap up our business this window.

14 Aug 2026 12:41:33
Haven't Koln just rejected a bid for him from Dortmund that was more than what PSG want for Mbaye?

14 Aug 2026 13:00:06
Mbaye is still an option btw.

14 Aug 2026 13:00:15
Although I never thought Mbaye was a first-choice rw target, I felt interest was genuine, but, I have to say, I've been suspicious it was more of a half-backup plan, half-tactical ploy in negotiating Barcola, with Liverpool essentially sending a message that says "Ok, you want to drag this out with Barcola? We'll just take Mbaye for a fraction of the cost, good luck funding your window!"

14 Aug 2026 13:02:01
Dortmund bid was around EUR 50-55 Mio. They rejected, I think it was Brentford, early in the window for about EUR 50 Mio as well. I'm not too excited about El Mala. He had only one good season until now. Not spectacular, not great, just good. Very raw talent, but nothing better than we already have.

14 Aug 2026 13:02:38
El Mala cannot play on the RW. He almost exclusively plays on the LW or central.

14 Aug 2026 13:30:04
I mean, he can play rw, obviously, just like Barcola and Ngumoha, but they're all probably absolute trash out there.

Personally, hope we get Rayan after selling Gakpo.

14 Aug 2026 15:26:05
It's been reported that El Mala can leave if someone bids at least 42 million, which Dortmund refused to match so have walked away. Could be our chance as PSG have now quoted 50 million for Mbaye.

14 Aug 2026 11:09:38
Joost Blaauwhof Dutch journo reporting Spurs have opened talks with LFC and Gakpos agents over a move.

Valued over 70 million euro supposedly.

Could be a late in the window jobby if we get our targets in.

14 Aug 2026 13:09:47
I still think £60m for a Premier League winner who hit 23 goal contributions 2 years running is a joke, especially in this market. Even with last year's poor squad performance, he bagged 15.

14 Aug 2026 13:16:59
85m Euro and we have a deal.

14 Aug 2026 13:26:07
I agree, Chewy.

Savinho possibly going to Spurs for £60mil??
Has scored 7 goals across 2 seasons in the Prem.

Last season alone Gakpo outscored him.
Gakpo's an established Prem and international player.

He has to be worth more than Savinho.

14 Aug 2026 13:29:17
We should be selling him for no less than 100 million sterling. Seems to be the going rate these days. We have to stop paying the earth for players while letting our own go for peanuts.

14 Aug 2026 13:34:33
It seems more likely the figures being quoted (and then accepted) will be in £STG rather than Euro - I'd expect the Euro amounts to be 'odd numbers' rather than the £ amounts given both clubs are English.

I can see this deal being done this window if we get targets in, but I am casting aspersions on the reporting of it from this Dutch source.

14 Aug 2026 14:35:49
I would agree, value seems light but if we spin it this way and say we do land Barcola shortly then selling Gakpo for 70 million or upwards I think covers the cost for buying a player like Rayan.

Barcola and Rayan in and Gakpo out for circa 140 spend total isn't bad in my opinion in this bonkers market.

14 Aug 2026 15:35:25
But you would also have to factor in the Bournemouth would probably want to get a replacement in before sanctioning any sale for Rayan. The pessimist in me thinks we will be starting the season with one winger light.

14 Aug 2026 16:19:47
Not saying we should sell Gakpo, but people always forget the age factor when they compare players. After 4 years, Gakpo will be 31, unless they turn him into Harry Kane. Whatever fee they are paying for him now is solely for his services, no resale value. On the other hand, Savinhio will be 26 and has the potential to be a 100mill player.

14 Aug 2026 10:46:05
Hi guys, long time viewer first time poster.

Just seen that Arsenal are looking at Quansah, which would be a shame as I've been hoping we would sign him back. Does anyone ITK have any more info on this? Are we looking at him at all?

14 Aug 2026 11:04:33
Personally, seen nothing in Quansah to suggest he would be a viable option for a top team. If he joins Arsenal, he would just be defender 7 who can play the RB and CB role, on occasion. Not a starter, not with room to develop (as Arteta does not do that), just a stop gap solution to cover a variety of areas.



The World Cup just confirmed suspicions that I always had about him. It showed that he still remained rash, inconsistent and lacks the dominance of a top centre back. There are better options out there, for me.

I honestly don't see the issue of letting him join Arsenal.

{Ed025's Note - i think they are welcome to him MANGO..

14 Aug 2026 11:05:13
With Spence and Quansah looking at moving to other clubs, that's at least two awful defenders we can stop getting linked to.

14 Aug 2026 11:06:54
DAFC, his name has been mentioned on here a number of times. However, most aren't the most complimentary about the prospect of his return.

14 Aug 2026 11:09:30
This is also a non-story. It's an enquiry from Arsenal, not something concrete.

14 Aug 2026 11:23:46
If Klopp can do anything good with Quansah then it's a big no from me. There are definitely better players out there.

14 Aug 2026 11:36:44
From Quansah's point of view, he'd be mad to go to Arsenal, surely? He left Liverpool to get game time, and once they have everyone fit he'd be about 8th choice.

Why on earth are Arsenal buying another CB anyway? It's the one position they don't need anyone else.

14 Aug 2026 11:38:39
Can't see it happening. Bloke left us to get games.

14 Aug 2026 11:41:03
I don't get this whole 'happy to sign players back for twice the price' nonsense, it's incredibly bad business, and for another average player made to look better than he really is, courtesy of the Bundesliga.

14 Aug 2026 12:00:10
Under Klopp, as a teenager, Quansah played really well.
Under Slot, not so much, but many struggled under Slot.
Quansah went to Leverkusen and played well, earning himself a WC spot.
I wouldn't be going after him this summer, but if he stays at Leverkusen, would be keeping a close eye on him to see how he's developing, to replace Gomez next season.

14 Aug 2026 12:00:23
Wouldn't bring Quansah back for a meal deal, never mind £50 million, he's a liability.

14 Aug 2026 12:11:28
Ginger, can we stop with the blaming Slot for everything that ever went wrong with the club narrative.
Klopp probably made more mistakes than Slot did, and they both won us a league.
One was the perfect fit for our club and what the fans wanted, one was the opposite.

Quansah was good but not great under Klopp, the same under Slot, and still the same in Germany.

He's just under a hell of a lot less pressure and scrutiny there. If I were him, I'd stay clear of the top English teams.
The media and fans will tear him right back down after every error.

14 Aug 2026 12:15:37
The game he played in the World Cup, the centre backs were avoiding passing to him whenever they could. He looked so uncomfortable on the ball that the centre back was looking to play it out to the right, but saw Quansah and turned back inside. There is no way we should look to bring him back.

14 Aug 2026 12:17:07
Fairly sure the buy back was around 70 million pounds. I don't see anyone paying that or more this summer.

14 Aug 2026 12:21:14
I would take Konsa over Quansah but preferably neither of them. The English tax puts both their values too high and I think the Araujo stop gap will really help us this season until the young CBs develop. I'd have loved Marc Guehi on a free but we have no need for Quansah or Konsa right now.

14 Aug 2026 12:34:55
Quansah was very good under Klopp, don't know why he gets bashed so much off some of you lot, Konate was hardly great really. Slot ruined Quansah for me.

14 Aug 2026 12:35:44
"Ginger, can we stop with the blaming Slot for everything that ever went wrong with the club narrative."

I'm 100% sure I never said that.

14 Aug 2026 12:58:07
Quansah is an upgrade on White at rb and Mosquera at cb.

He won't start over Timber or Saliba though.

14 Aug 2026 13:03:52
Quansah is a terrible RB.

14 Aug 2026 13:08:53
He definitely struggled under Slot, but I felt like he was a very accomplished partner to VVD under Klopp, and although he has a rash tackle in him, it's something he can learn to mitigate. My worry is dependencies on young CBs that are recovering from major injuries.

I agree his price tag is way too hefty, but he did become a key man at Leverkusen. Maybe I just have a soft spot for him cos he's from Warrington...

Thanks for talking sense into me!

14 Aug 2026 13:30:33
No way he's an upgrade on Mosquera and White, MK. He's pretty average.

There's a reason why he plays in the Bundesliga for Leverkusen and the other two play in the EPL for the current champions.



We got Araujo for CB. No need for another one, as we shouldn't block minutes for Jacquet and Leoni when they're ready.

If we get any more defenders in, it should be a specialist RB. Quansah is very poor at RB.

14 Aug 2026 13:42:06
Arsenal are welcome to him, hopefully we have a sell on clause in the deal. He's not a right back, we don't need any more centre backs. He's too dozy and careless on the ball, too rash in the challenge.

The sending off in the World Cup just sums him up, and the way he thought he was hard done by it. The amount of times he cost us a goal when he was on the ball and the team in no danger was unreal.

14 Aug 2026 13:42:23
Quansah wasn't good enough when he was here. Every time he was trusted, he blew it, and Konate had to be called upon again. And we know how awful he was.
He seems a nice hard working guy, so good luck to him if it happens.

14 Aug 2026 13:43:23
I'm sorry MK, but Quansah is better than nobody at RB. He is awful there.

I actually think he'd do ok for Arsenal at CB as the way they play, they do protect the back 4 very well.

However, he'd be behind Saliba, Gabriel, Mosquera, White, Timber, Calafiori, Hincapie who are all better CBs than him.

The move makes no sense for him at all.

14 Aug 2026 14:11:13
He's not a nice hard working guy @red-jc.

14 Aug 2026 15:48:00
Don't think Quansah plays RB as good as Timber and White? And is he better than Mosquera? Thought he did well for Arsenal in the games he got last year.

14 Aug 2026 16:03:48
@ginger, wasn't saying you did say everything, it's just something we see a lot. Didn't mean you do always. Sorry.

Quansah's form or quality had nothing to do with Slot in my opinion, just. He's always been a good young defender, who makes costly mistakes. He'd be a good squad player, but I wouldn't be in much of a panic to bring him back.

14 Aug 2026 10:29:14
Just seen on SSN Arsenal looking at a deal for Quansah. Haven't we got a buy back clause? First refusal?

14 Aug 2026 11:33:14
Why would we want him?

14 Aug 2026 11:39:36
We have 5 CB's at the moment.

14 Aug 2026 11:53:25
Definitely, let Arsenal take him. We can then punish them more when he plays like when Bobby would see John Stones's name.

14 Aug 2026 14:27:01
Why in the name of god would we want Quansah? We're trying to improve the team, not make it worse!