Liverpool Transfer Rumours

31 Jul 2026 19:45:46
Hi Diddly Ho,

I've heard that Real Madrid have threatened to walk away from Diomande after a change in demands from the player side.

It's expected that the deal will still go through though. Truly a shoddy team behind the player.

Curtis, as others have reported is back on the radar for Inter - they're shifting their focus to him now Stones has signed. Expect that will be wrapped up before our games back at home.

Sorry I don't have any information about incomings - excited to hear Barcola is basically done, thanks Carra - take care of yourself.

Diddly out

31 Jul 2026 20:00:18
I would not be at all surprised to see Madrid walk away from Diomande.

31 Jul 2026 20:01:51
No news about incomings? That's it, young man, no Bible stories for you tonight!

Jokes aside, appreciate the info, Ned. Interesting to see who we bring in if Jones and Macca leave.

31 Jul 2026 20:04:58
Why am I not surprised?! Cheers, Ned.

31 Jul 2026 19:15:37
Hello Gents,

Me again. Atletico have shown interest in Macca, but they're not the only club. We had interest in 2 Atleti players until a while back, but I'm not sure if that's changed or not.

For now, Gakpo stays.

Thanks

31 Jul 2026 18:37:26
Rumours circulating from Germany that Bayern Munich have made a play for Barcola...

31 Jul 2026 19:10:43
Deal is already agreed, waiting on Ali to be announced by PSG before we announce Barcola. Bayern absolutely not in the race.

31 Jul 2026 19:45:01
Why would Bayern want to spend northwards of £100m on a winger unless Diaz or Olise are leaving? Which they aren't.

Fake news as I once heard an orange baboon say.

31 Jul 2026 20:37:46
Al Hilal are rumoured to be offering Big Money and Big wages for Luis Diaz. Pool need to get Barcola over the line asap if this happens. Doubt Munich would sell, but you just never know in football.

31 Jul 2026 14:33:40
Afternoon Gents

Been told, Mac Allister has asked for a move away.

Early indications are Spain is a possibility.

Cheers.

{Ed025's Note - Cheers Robbo..

31 Jul 2026 14:45:27
Pledging £10 and first aid kit to help with this...

31 Jul 2026 14:51:15
Cheers, Robbo.

31 Jul 2026 14:51:21
As long as we replace him, I don't think too many fans will be sad to see him go.

31 Jul 2026 14:54:49
He can take Jones with him.

31 Jul 2026 14:55:34
Hair today, gone tomorrow?

31 Jul 2026 14:57:24
I wouldn't mind losing both him and Jones. But we need to replace both with 2 new midfielders, one defensive minded and one that excels at progressing passes from deep.

I feel Nyoni still needs to develop, so I don't want him to cover for one of those two potential exits.

31 Jul 2026 14:59:52
Cheers, Robbo!

31 Jul 2026 15:00:41
My back is available if they have any trouble finding transport.

31 Jul 2026 15:00:53
Cheers, Robbo

Any news on Jones and Elliot moving on?

31 Jul 2026 15:04:42
@ Dominican fan,

Wharton and Bouaddi?

31 Jul 2026 15:05:29
Macca Jones out, Wharton Sangare in. Promote Nyoni.
I know Wharton is a little weak off the ball, but if "vertical" is our plan, he's your guy.

31 Jul 2026 15:05:41
Rather than risk your back, Fornax, surely something like a Raskog trolley, or even a Forhoja, if you're feeling flush, would be more appropriate?

31 Jul 2026 15:07:11
Interesting, cheers, Robbo.
Do you know how open we'd be to letting him go and any potential replacements?

Sorry, probs asking too much there!

31 Jul 2026 15:08:14
Wouldn't mind Wharton and Sadiki for Mac and Jones tbh.

31 Jul 2026 15:09:31
Nice one Robbo.

Just add to this, Athletico are showing the most interest in him at the moment. Real have a long standing interest also.

31 Jul 2026 15:10:16
What a good day for our midfield. Jones out. Mac Allister out. Now go get some proper players.

31 Jul 2026 15:16:54
A window where we got rid of Slot, Edwards, Konate, and Macca! Dreams do come true.

31 Jul 2026 15:22:38
Good player, but hasn't been great for a while. Some of the diving and getting on last season really angered me. So many incidents when teams just played through us, and he just fell on the ground and pretended to be injured to save face.

31 Jul 2026 15:25:47
Wharton can't be any weaker than Jones or Mac Allister off the ball. Between them they've got all the physicality of a carrier bag blowing about in the wind.

31 Jul 2026 15:41:19
Thank God for that.

31 Jul 2026 15:46:23
I could not think of a better club or manager than Atletico, for Mac Allister is like a marriage made in heaven.

31 Jul 2026 15:52:44
Wharton & Camara in, Macca & Jones out.

Endo out, Nyoni given more game time.

Would then need a RB that has the physical capacity to protect Wharton from defending channels.

31 Jul 2026 15:53:19
Semi decent World Cup for him, I'm sure there will be many Spanish soap operas willing to take on such an accomplished actor.

31 Jul 2026 15:56:28
I'm sure he's replaceable. Let's be honest, he's very much the kind of player Simeone would love at A Madrid.

31 Jul 2026 15:58:20
If we get £80m + for Macca, then I wouldn't fall out with that.
I think the World Cup and the potential sanctions for their flag racing idea will give a few of their Premier League based players a lot of stick that they wouldn't get if they move overseas.

31 Jul 2026 16:09:46
I've heard he's going to Barcelona....to play alongside Balde.

31 Jul 2026 16:17:59
Hi Robbo,
Has he gone as far as handing in a transfer request?
Probably not.

31 Jul 2026 16:23:20
Cheers, Robbo.

Are you able to tell us which midfielders we're looking to bring in? I know Adam Wharton was under consideration, as was Ayyoub Bouaddi, although it looks as though we dropped our interest some time ago and that Man City may now get him.



Or could we throw a curveball of sorts and go for someone like Chema Andres? Apparently, Iraola wanted him at Bournemouth, and his defensive numbers from midfield, never mind his stature, suggest he could be developed into a fantastic player.

31 Jul 2026 16:26:43
Wharton or Scott will definitely be one to replace Macca, & I think we will go for an up & coming youngster if Jones leaves.

31 Jul 2026 16:34:31
Macca and Jones gone.
Not a bad thing.
Apparently Wharton is looked at.
Hopefully we get this through. Do keep Endo and use Trey more. If we can get 1 more, even better.

Give the Barcola is all but done, I am more keen for Konsa to be done.


And if Gampo move on too, we probably need another, and I like Conceicao.

Then maybe another 9.

One can always dream..

31 Jul 2026 16:35:54
Id swap Macca for Camavinga, I know he has had injury problems, but so did Gerrard around that age and would increase our French connection, maybe help Barcola settle and help us get Kounde from Barca.

31 Jul 2026 16:41:20
11/2 on Wharton joining us at the mo. Worth a punt I'd say, especially if Macca leaves, although Palace asking for mad money prob. The fact he didn't make England's World Cup squad could help our negotiations though... If they're trying to get Rogers / Anderson money, there's your counter.

I know I'm in the minority who actually likes Macalister...

And I love his song tbh... We've lost some good songs and if we lose him and Chiesa after Diaz one last year, we'll need to get creative but if he wants to go, then wish him the best and thanks for winning the league. Hopefully get a decent return on him as well so it's a win win scenario.

31 Jul 2026 16:41:29
He'll hardly be a big loss, cheers, Robbo.

31 Jul 2026 16:51:16
Cheers, Robbo, Svensson to replace him?

31 Jul 2026 16:55:13
Lost his legs too early in his career. Poor lazy lad, good he can move on to a farmers league.

31 Jul 2026 15:48:39
Thanks Robbo.

If we let go of Macca and Jones, we are left with Grav, Dom, Endo, Elliot, Bajcetic and Nyoni. Only Dom would get into any world class side. The rest are all potentials. So we would really need 2 good midfielders.

Ed, Who do you reckon we should go after? Can we not try Bajcetic in Endo's position? He did well the little he played with us.

31 Jul 2026 17:08:03
Maybe AI has seen something in Bajetic, McConnell, and Nyoni as he brings in Scott and Wharton.

31 Jul 2026 17:18:49
Good riddance! Hope we get a good fee.

31 Jul 2026 17:26:58
Nothing under 70m euros for him.
Jones + Macca - cover Barcola. Good business.
It's going to be 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Gravy and Szobo will hold the midfield. Nyoni, Endo and youth as cover

Then spend on RB and CB.

31 Jul 2026 17:29:48
Why does anyone think we'll get a decent fee with how everyone is describing him.

31 Jul 2026 17:36:30
I know player swaps/exchanges don't happen very often across clubs, but how about Endrick for Mac, he wants RM, and rumours have it that they'll let Endrick leave. Saves us buying another winger, and we could put those monies on someone like Scott or Wharton as others have mentioned.

31 Jul 2026 17:38:40
Really don't think we will be getting 80 million for Macca, more 50/60 million for him.

31 Jul 2026 17:39:50
How about

Gravenberch (back in his 6 role)
Szoboszlai
Wharton
Cammavinga
Nyoni
Bacjetic
McConnell.

31 Jul 2026 17:41:52
Saw the Szoboszlai interview this morning, saying "if" he comes back, sounds like it's been known for a while.

31 Jul 2026 17:35:46
I'll ride my bmx from Darlington to melwood and Croggy him to Spain

31 Jul 2026 18:14:29
Nooo... He had a bad season, but under Iraola he might get back to his best. He's a good player, if not, at least a good squad player.

31 Jul 2026 18:19:11
Red Jones,
Bajcetic and McConnell won't get one minute of Premier or Champions League football this season. Most of Nyoni's minutes will be from the bench. The lack of depth is crazy.

31 Jul 2026 18:28:12
No way we get £80m for him. None of his own fans even rate him judging by this thread. Doubt we'll get more than £50m for him. Didn't the bloke only win the league 15 months ago? Won't he be flying this year under the new fitness regime? I personally wouldn't be selling McCallister to pay the bones of twice as much to buy a Wharton.

31 Jul 2026 18:32:53
Lazy wouldn't be a word I'd describe him as, slow enough, more so, doesn't have the running power to recover but wouldn't say he's lazy. Think he covered one of the highest amount of ground at the WC.



I'd take 50/60mil for him though, seen as we got him relatively cheap, too. Although I think that's cheap if you compare to some of the prices for midfielders like Enzo, Anderson, Rogers, and the likes.

31 Jul 2026 18:36:23
Cheers, Robbo... good news that. 👍🏻

31 Jul 2026 18:46:07
How is a previous World Cup winner and finalist, who has been excellent at times, be cheap in an inflated market? Probably only Athleti can afford / want.

31 Jul 2026 11:31:44
Barcola is as good as done.

And on that note, so am i.

Taking some time away for personal reasons.

Want to thank all the Eds and the contributors on here, its been an absolute pleasure.

See you all in another life.


Ta, for now.

31 Jul 2026 11:54:43
Take care, brother.

31 Jul 2026 11:55:47
Take care, thanks for your input.

31 Jul 2026 11:58:12
You'll be very missed. Thanks for all the information you have shared, and hope you will be back when you can. YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 11:58:42
And you, Carra. 🫡
Look after yourself.

31 Jul 2026 11:59:25
Great to hear, but this also fills me with sadness. I hope everything is going well for you. You've been a light in this forum, and I hope to see more from you in the future.

All the best,
C.

31 Jul 2026 11:59:46
Thanks, Carra. Take care.

31 Jul 2026 12:00:05
Have a good summer and break, Carra. You, for one, thoroughly deserve one. Thanks for all the updates and work you have done so far.

Cheers.

31 Jul 2026 12:00:59
Thank you, Carra. Take care and pop back when you can/feel able.

31 Jul 2026 12:02:16
Thanks, Carra. Always loved your posts.

Hopefully hear from you soon, mate.

Enjoy your time away.

Wouldn't be right to sign off without a "Ta".

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 12:02:16
Take care of yourself, Carra. You'll be missed.

31 Jul 2026 12:03:16
Thanks for all the info you provided, Carra.

Look after yourself, I hope things go well for you.

Until we meet again.

YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 12:03:28
Take care, Carra, many thanks for all your contributions.
Whatever the reason, hope it is sorted/better for you.

31 Jul 2026 12:04:10
Hope all is well and thanks so much for your insights. You will be missed.

All the best.

31 Jul 2026 12:05:18
Hope all is ok, Carra, buddy. Take care.

31 Jul 2026 12:05:26
Thanks for all your valuable and much appreciated input, Carra. Take care. Hope all ok.

31 Jul 2026 12:05:32
All the best, Carra. YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 12:06:10
You will be missed, Cara. Grateful for you!

31 Jul 2026 12:07:39
Ah, that is a shame!
Carra, you have been one of the main reasons I check this site several times a day.

Hopefully nothing too serious is going on in your own life.
Enjoy your break.
Thank you again,

And, indeed, see you in another life.
God bless you.

31 Jul 2026 12:10:59
Thanks, Carra - been great to hear your insights - hope you get the reset that you need - been through a similar situation myself!

31 Jul 2026 12:11:33
Thanks, Carra, you're a legend.
Recharge your batteries, it'll soon be January. 😂

31 Jul 2026 12:13:05
Thanks Carra, appreciate what you have done.

31 Jul 2026 12:14:42
Take care, Carra,

Hope all is well and hopefully see you again soon.

31 Jul 2026 12:15:09
Thanks, Carra, all the best in life.

31 Jul 2026 12:15:14
Thanks for all the info you've passed on, like many others, I've waited with excitement for your posts.

This site will certainly miss you, but hopefully we get to see you return sooner rather than later.

Take care, mate!

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 12:17:08
Thanks, Carra, you will be a big loss to this site, but important to prioritise yourself. Take care and

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 12:19:15
Thanks for everything, Carra. Look forward to hearing from you again, enjoy your time.

31 Jul 2026 12:19:54
Thank you, Carra, for sharing all your great insights over the years - you will be missed, but take care.

31 Jul 2026 12:21:05
Thanks for all your contributions, Carra. Hope everything is ok? Try and keep in touch now and again, even if it's just a bit of banter or to say hello. Take care, mate.

31 Jul 2026 12:21:07
Cheers, Carra, it won't be the same without your updates and views, I hope all is well on your side.

All the very best buddy!

31 Jul 2026 12:21:37
Cheers, Cara, all the best.

31 Jul 2026 12:23:00
See you soon, Carra.

Ta. ❤️

31 Jul 2026 12:23:36
Cheers, Carra, always appreciated the info. Hope to see you back someday!

31 Jul 2026 12:25:46
Thank you very much for the inputs, Carra. It's been some of the highlights of the summer for me. Hope you return to the site at some point.

Have a nice summer.

In the words of the legend. TA.

31 Jul 2026 12:27:49
All the best, Carra. Thanks for everything!

31 Jul 2026 12:28:22
Thanks for the regular updates.

Wishing you all the best!

31 Jul 2026 12:29:31
Cheers, Carra,

Hope you're ok?

Fingers crossed we see you again sooner rather than later, bud.

All the Best.

31 Jul 2026 12:34:33
Carra, I am so sorry to hear that you won't be posting for a while. The information you have provided has been brilliant and I will never forget some of the excitement you created after reading your posts.

I shall probably never know if I had guessed correctly who you are (I'm probably not right and would actually be flabbergasted if I did find out), but I wish you all the success and happiness for the future.



Take good care of yourself. Ta for everything.

31 Jul 2026 12:35:59
Top man, Carra... Look after yourself. 👍🏻

31 Jul 2026 12:36:59
Cheers, Carra, enjoy your break pal.

31 Jul 2026 12:39:46
Thank you, Carra. Your updates have kept us all going. Go and enjoy a well deserved rest.

Take care, mate.

31 Jul 2026 12:41:19
Forever appreciative of you, Carra, hope you're well.

31 Jul 2026 12:41:37
Sending you some love, Carra. Hope you're ok. Stay strong, pal.

31 Jul 2026 12:43:29
Thanks, Carra, for everything over the years... Hope you all the best, pal... Legend.

31 Jul 2026 12:49:42
Thanks, Carra, thanks for everything.

31 Jul 2026 12:57:26
Hope all is well, mate. The site will not be the same without you. Hope you return soon, as we are going to miss you for sure.

Take care, buddy!
Ta.

31 Jul 2026 12:59:26
All the best, Carra, you'll be sorely missed!! Take care mate.

31 Jul 2026 12:59:42
Cheers, Carra.

Thanks for putting your proverbials on the line to share your info with us.

Best of luck with whatever comes next.

31 Jul 2026 13:00:04
Thanks, Carra. I always look out for your posts in particular. I hope you are well and look forward to you posting again.
Take care, mate.

31 Jul 2026 13:00:27
Thanks for all your insightful posts, Cara.

Take care and hope all is well.

YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 13:04:14
Take a well deserved break, brother. Come back and say hello sometime.

31 Jul 2026 13:06:00
All the very best, Carra. Will definitely miss your contribution.

31 Jul 2026 13:13:48
Hope everything is OK, Carra, mate. Got to take care of yourself, u will be badly missed here. Thanks for all the info you have given us down through the years.

31 Jul 2026 13:19:28
Thanks for all the info, Carra. Take care, mate, and hope to see you back at some point.

31 Jul 2026 13:23:26
Cheers, Carra, your mental health is so important, rest up and see ya whenever you're ready.

31 Jul 2026 13:23:29
Thanks for all the info, Carra. Enjoyed reading it.
Look after yourself.

31 Jul 2026 13:23:43
Take care, Carra. Thanks for all the energy and time you gave us all when you didn't have to. It's truly appreciated.

Hope the break is rewarding in whatever way you need it to be.

Till next time.

31 Jul 2026 13:24:10
Appreciate all you shared, Carra, and really wish you the best in whatever personal patterns you are dealing with.
Peace.
Ta.

31 Jul 2026 13:29:14
All the best. Take care of yourself, and thanks for all the input you have shared with the rest of us.

31 Jul 2026 13:31:19
Thank you for all your input on here over the time you've been on. I always get excited to read your posts. Thanks, Carra.

31 Jul 2026 13:32:58
Cheers Carra, a legend of the site, hopefully you'll be back at some point, appreciate all your updates. Take care.

31 Jul 2026 13:36:29
Ah, mate, hope everything is ok and you get through what you need to. It won't be the same on here with you not knocking about.

31 Jul 2026 13:43:16
Ta, Carra laa!

It's been a pleasure and I wish you health, fun and happiness. You'll be missed.

Mike.

31 Jul 2026 13:46:11
Look after yourself, Carra. Get some rest and take your time. YNWA.

I think we need to devise an ITK rota to spread the work around a bit. 😏

31 Jul 2026 13:48:03
See you again, Carra.
Always thank you.

31 Jul 2026 13:48:47
Thanks very much. Live long and prosper. 🙏

31 Jul 2026 13:57:02
All the best, Carra.
Hope all is ok?
I'm sure, like myself, a lot of people on this site go searching for your name daily to see if you have posted anything.
You will be greatly missed.
Hope to hear from you soon again on here.
Won't be the same without you.

31 Jul 2026 13:57:56
Cheers, Carra. You made the site one of the first places I come to for news. You go well, mate!

31 Jul 2026 14:02:59
Thanks, Carra, take care, buddy and hopefully see you again at some point.

31 Jul 2026 14:04:39
Carra, the pleasure has been all ours.

Thanks so much for all your insight and patience.

I hope all is well soon, and we have you back when you are ready.

Take care.

31 Jul 2026 14:21:46
I hope you know how much you are appreciated on this site, and you're able to take the time to read these comments.

Thank you for all the time you took to update us.

I hope all the personal reasons work out.

You will be missed massively on this site.

YNWA, Carra.

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 14:26:35
And Ta to you too, Carra, for all the insights, info and knowledge. You'll be greatly missed by many, including myself. I wish you all the very best and hope to see your signature again sometime. It's been a privilege. Adios!

31 Jul 2026 14:28:25
Thank you Carra, the absolute pleasure was all ours. Take it easy and all the very best to you and yours. YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 14:29:36
Take care, thanks for all of your input over the years.

Cheers.

31 Jul 2026 14:39:42
Wishing you all the best, Carra. Hope everything is alright, mate. Gonna miss your posts. They strike me as the only ones with real substance and truth, along with Robbo, The Fields and Macca, who's been away for a while. Anyways, take care, mate, wishing you nothing but the best and hope you return soon.

31 Jul 2026 14:40:25
YNWA. He is always with you, 'til the end of time.

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 14:41:02
I pray that things get better for you, Carra. Will not be the same without you. Each day I look for your post made in your distinctive style.

Take care of yourself, man. My thoughts and wishes are always with you.

31 Jul 2026 14:41:55
Come back soon, Carra.
Thank you so much for every bit of info you've shared.

Take care, Mate.

31 Jul 2026 15:02:44
Great innings, Carra lad. Stay safe.

31 Jul 2026 15:02:45
Thanks, Richard. Good luck in Saudi.

31 Jul 2026 15:11:07
I've worked out who it is and it's not Richard Hughes.

31 Jul 2026 15:15:31
Hi Carra, sorry that you won't be posting for a while, I always look out for your posts as I'm sure many other posters do.
Hope you're ok pal, take care and hope you start posting again as soon as you can.
Sikaboy.

31 Jul 2026 15:29:30
Carra, take care mate! Your info has been biblical.

Take care mate.

31 Jul 2026 15:38:49
Thanks for everything, Carra - your info and insights have been brilliant and massively appreciated.

Take care - I truly hope that whatever you have going on resolves itself positively.

All the best mate.

31 Jul 2026 15:41:21
Take care, Carra.

See you soon.

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 16:14:56
Thanks, Carra.

Take care and I hope all is ok. I hope to see you again when the time is right for you.

31 Jul 2026 16:15:19
Hey Carra, mate. Please pop back on soon, just to say hi so everyone knows you're ok.

31 Jul 2026 16:16:07
Cheers, Carra. Hope all is well on your side, and hopefully we'll see you back recharged for the January window. All the best!

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 15:13:10
Carra's message worried me, or maybe I'm just a "worrier." That "see you in another life" spooked me. Are you okay, Carra, or is this just a mental break?
Thanks for your insights and contributions to the group. YNWA

31 Jul 2026 16:47:00
Thanks, Carr, love all your posts and information, look after yourself and best wishes to you 👏 YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 16:52:09
Enjoy your break mate, cheers.

31 Jul 2026 17:06:39
All the best, Carra. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

Thanks for all the highs and lows, the tempting little titbits of information that keep us going through the off-season.

You will be sorely missed. Hopefully see you in the next lifetime.

31 Jul 2026 17:09:41
Carra = Legend!
Hope you are well, mate. Enjoy life. YNWA
Ta!

31 Jul 2026 17:16:38
All the comments show how appreciated you are on here. I hope everything turns out well for you and hope to see you back on here soon. YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 17:39:31
Hope all is well, Carra, as I don't like that 'see you in a different life' comment. Take care and really hope to see you back again, whether you can give info or not.

31 Jul 2026 18:12:13
Yea I didn't like the sounds of that comment either, it's a very sad day indeed, without any exaggeration.
God bless, legend.

31 Jul 2026 19:25:44
Thank you for all your contributions and info. It's very much appreciated. Hope you're back soon.

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 19:30:06
Thanks for the info, Carra, hope it's just a break and not gone forever. Great addition in recent times, first one that called Isak and hope to see you posting again soon! YNWA!

31 Jul 2026 19:31:26
Ah mo chara Carra, hopefully nothing sinister going on with you but if there is anything we can help you with, this community will be right there for you.

YNWA.

Ta.

NMB.

31 Jul 2026 19:36:25
Take care, Carra lad!

You'll return will be as well revived as Macca when that day comes. :)

True legend

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 19:53:41
Ta La
YNWA.

31 Jul 2026 19:57:37
Take care, Carra, wishing you love, health & happiness.

Every single post you wrote was appreciated by me, & the ones you hopefully will write in the future will be also.

Ta.

SzSz8.

31 Jul 2026 20:23:32
Ta ta, Carra.

Ta.

31 Jul 2026 11:12:27
Hi lads, hope you’re all set for a hectic weekend!

Sorry to report this but unfortunately some bad news is set to circulate soon regarding this Curtis Jones situation. Curtis felt offended and taken for granted about the captain's armband going to Tsimikas over him. Apparently the clip doing the rounds of Kostas throwing the armband down sent Curtis into a fit of rage, leading him to call Tsimikas an array of slurs.

Whilst this was said in the heat in the moment, the club are taking this extremely seriously and have now started listening to offers from multiple clubs.

Such a shame as I always thought he was a good lad. Anyway… up the reds!

Gaz.

31 Jul 2026 11:56:55
Reports of an improved bid for him today from Inter.

35mil euro.

Club had initially priced him at 40mil.

31 Jul 2026 11:59:03
He's not pitting in the required work during the pre-season matches. Watch Dom, then watch Curtis. He should be embarrassed.

31 Jul 2026 12:06:45
It's best all round if he leaves imo, we cannot have a splintered dressing room.

From a footballing POV I cannot ever see him as a regular first team starter, which is what he wants.

I will never forget his goal vs Everton and I wish him well, I assume he will be joining Stones at Inter.

31 Jul 2026 12:08:10
Jones is far from a nice lad.

31 Jul 2026 12:11:41
He really wants to live in Milan because that's what his partner wants. Good luck to the lad, and it's good to see someone put his family before themselves.

31 Jul 2026 12:16:46
After watching the clip of Tsimi throwing the armband to the floor, my interpretation of that was of Tsimi basically saying 'bro, it's not that deep, here have it'.

Anyways, lots of emotions, probably unnecessary from Jones.

Would love ST to clear up what exactly happened!!

31 Jul 2026 12:34:32
Trey will take Curtis place in team / squad.

Good luck to Curtis, but his antics, if reported, are true, won't be missed at all from dressing room.

31 Jul 2026 12:40:04
Acting out the way he did, this is not bad news. Move him on asap.

Ironically, by stating his case for the armband the way he did, he proved exactly why he doesn't deserve it. The fact that he did it in full view of everyone is wild too. At least have enough respect to save it for the dressing room.

31 Jul 2026 12:45:57
Get him out, thinks he's a big time Charlie. Championship level at best anyway... He's been very fortunate to play here.

31 Jul 2026 13:07:34
I mean, that's hardly gonna ruin our weekends. I was all for keeping Jones, but it's been widely reported all summer that there is interest in him, he's interested in a move and we would listen to offers.
Shame there is unrest, but I'm sure there is in every team.

That many people will never all love each other. And, if there is a case of Jones and Szobo not getting on, there's only ever gonna be one man sent packing if needs be.

31 Jul 2026 13:09:29
I might be the only one with Curtis on this one. The armband should go to him over Kostas. It's probably Curtis' dream to wear the armband friendly or no. But, also, Kostas throwing it to the ground is childish and disrespectful.

31 Jul 2026 13:23:37
If it's true that Curtis is a disruptive factor in the changing room, Inter won't need to make an improved bid. You don't hold on to players (or risk holding on to them by negotiating over a few £m) like that, you move them on asap. The detrimental impact of keeping them far outweighs the loss of a few quid in transfer fees.

Thus, if it is true, I'd expect Curtis to be gone at a fairly low fee in the next week or so.

Alternatively it could all be a storm in a teacup.

I suspect we'll find out when he does/doesn't feature vs Leeds.

31 Jul 2026 13:42:55
Legend in his own mind.

31 Jul 2026 13:57:36
Red, fine. You have a valid argument, possibly. But do you raise your objections in full view of everyone or do you raise them privately, in the dressing room or in the coach's office? We tore Szoboszlai apart for some (probably misunderstood) gestures to the fans. Why is Jones exempt from that?

31 Jul 2026 14:24:35
Jones is a big time Charlie who has never really put the work in. That petulant display is about as far away from showing captaincy material as anything. Working harder, snapping into tackles, being the boss on the pitch is where you show it, like Souness, Gerrard, Henderson, Milner or Van Dijk, not having a hissy fit like a child having a toy taken away.

At best, Jones flatters to deceive, and at worst, he's just a dead weight in midfield when he plays. I'd take the money and run.

31 Jul 2026 14:58:18
He won't make the bench of any of the top 5 in the EPL. A good opportunity to strengthen the squad. I hope Macca follows. His stakes are high, the WC was a good shop window for him, hopefully we cash in.

31 Jul 2026 15:08:43
Aray, I agree it should have been done in the dressing room, but I guess sometimes tempers flare. I don't think it's the same as Dom gesticulating to the fans, as he has no business telling the fans how to behave, whereas I believe players should be able to pull other players up on their attitude.

31 Jul 2026 15:17:49
Tbf, Tsimikas throwing the armband on the ground is disrespectful. The way CJ went about it could have been better.

I will know more when the team are back from the States, but I wouldn't be surprised if he moves on now. Especially with the rumoured interest of Inter coming back.

31 Jul 2026 15:49:22
I would have to back Tsimi on this one, Fields, if you are getting berated by a "teammate" for being given the armband despite that not being your own choice but that of the manager, and on top of that, to have slurs thrown into the mix.

I'm pretty sure Tsimi wasn't thinking of any disrespect to the club but more an annoyance with the petulance shown in front of him by a player who thinks he is far better and more important than he actually is.



Poison is never welcome in a mix, and this is what he is bringing.

Move him on and give the other young lads the chance he has been afforded and failed to take.

No disrespect at all in this post to you, to clarify, Fields, bud.

31 Jul 2026 16:04:00
BeKind, just so you know I'm not backing CJ. He has dug his hole and needs to sort himself out. I know Tsimikas has most likely not meant it in that way, but I see it that way. Regardless of what's going on, or if you didn't mean it that way, it stinks haha.

No worries, mate, I know you wasn't being disrespectful.

31 Jul 2026 16:58:22
I'm not backing anyone for the simple reason we only know what we saw and what has been reported, no-one really knows the facts.

Squabbling over the armband is hardly a big deal.

Inappropriate language certainly is.

Let's wait and see before sharpening the pitch forks.

31 Jul 2026 20:34:50
Do you know what? I've just realised the OP is probably making crap up in relation to the slurs part. Are people really that gullible to think if that was the case, the club would have done nothing and they would be training together?

Again, I aint defending anyone but just pointing out, the club would take that kind of thing seriously.

31 Jul 2026 10:24:04
Hi all,

Curtis Jones is now agitating for a move. The midfielder feels disillusioned with the club and would like a fresh start elsewhere.

Hardly news, as it’s kind of been publicised now anyways.

31 Jul 2026 11:37:10
Take the money and run.

31 Jul 2026 11:38:22
VG, I like Jones but I think his proneness to injury could return under AI's more demanding intensity, so it could make sense to move him on. We would surely be seriously looking at Konsa or Wharton to maintain the homegrown quota.

31 Jul 2026 11:39:14
Sell him for 50m to Newcastle. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

31 Jul 2026 11:39:21
Was his behaviour at the end of the recent friendly part of his master plan to angle for a move? He did not come out of that episode well at all.

31 Jul 2026 11:41:05
Not surprised at all by this, considering it has been no secret other clubs have tried to sign him, and now the reports of him causing bust ups and arguing with Szobo after the game the other night. He clearly wants out and is believing his own hype that he is a superstar.



A shame, as he is a local lad, but he will not fit in this season and will end up causing more animosity as well.

Sell and replace as soon as.

31 Jul 2026 11:42:01
If he wants to leave then it's best he leaves. It's his career and their careers are short.

31 Jul 2026 11:51:20
From his little display yesterday in front of his fans with their cameras, it looks like it's time to move on. Pride comes before the fall. CJ gunna learn pretty quickly how good he actually has it here, like so many players that have left before.

31 Jul 2026 11:55:10
See ya, does he need a lift, he really needs to and should have gone long before now, he obviously feels he is a starter and captain material, the blokes delusional.

31 Jul 2026 12:01:36
Waiting for the interview where he claims he wants a move to increase his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

31 Jul 2026 12:09:05
He will do really well in Italy, just look at McTominay.

31 Jul 2026 12:10:28
I have been advocating for him all summer, as I'd like to see if Iraola can get more out of him, but after seeing his behaviour at the end of the Wrexham game, he can jog on. No time for that petty, immature nonsense.

31 Jul 2026 12:10:47
Whilst I don't want to see our players leave, Nyoni can probably step right up, and probably has a much higher ceiling than Jones. I would promote Nyoni this season, 100%.

31 Jul 2026 12:13:24
The hate for him is getting out of hand. We don't actually know what transpired. Yes, he does have ego, but so do a lot of elite players. It's very hard to be one without it. However, at no point have I ever felt he puts himself before the team, or wants best for his career and not the team.

I hope the situation gets sorted either way, but if he leaves he will leave with all my love and blessings.

31 Jul 2026 12:14:33
Let him go, nowhere near good enough and a bit of a petulant child by the looks of it.

{Ed025's Note - knowing my luck he will go to Everton Flange..

31 Jul 2026 12:18:05
When the bro returned to pre-season in the AXA and walked in with them sunnies on and that Milan runway type of shirt on, I just thought 'man, the boy's head is gone'.

Could and should have been a fresh start for him with Iraola coming in.

I have my doubts he has come back to pre-season with the correct mentality.

31 Jul 2026 12:23:15
Sad news but business is business I guess.
Always like Curtis but now I suppose it's so long and thanks for the fish.

31 Jul 2026 12:52:31
@thekoparmy, I don't mind seeing a bit of emotion, it shows they care, but it's been widely reported that it was due to him being overlooked for captain when Dom handed it over to Tsimi, and he had a temper tantrum like a petulant child.

Get rid and get someone with a bit of bite in the middle. His over inflated ego needs to go now. He's just not improved enough to warrant a starting place.

31 Jul 2026 13:05:43
Once gone, will he be replaced internally or with a new incoming?

31 Jul 2026 13:21:16
35m? Iraola should be gift wrapping him and driving him to the airport ASAP. Potential was there in glimmers, but never focused enough, always trying that pass that's too risky, and seemed to me, anyway, that he was more interested in putting together a highlight reel than actually trying to win a game. Good luck to the lad, but it's time to part ways now.

31 Jul 2026 16:18:25
Good squad player? Yes. Good Scouse presence in the team? Yes. Putting personal ambitions (armband) ahead of the team's? Nope. Don't let the door hit your back. And thanks for everything, nevertheless.

31 Jul 2026 09:31:10
Sangare off to Brentford via Fab Romano. Camara no news yet.

ED01 or ITKs, any updates on possible midfielders (defensive) or does Iraola wants a first hand view at Macca first?

31 Jul 2026 10:30:31
I'm not sure Iraola can fix Macca, TBH, so we should try and sell him ASAP before he gets his head turned by someone trying to get him for free as happened with Konate.

Hilariously, I was called a 'Pommy Lounge Coach' on Reddit earlier by someone from New Zealand because I called out that Macca has had two fairly poor seasons and that his play acting was starting to get up the fans' nose.

31 Jul 2026 10:38:24
Only sell MacA if we have a replacement lined up.

He has 2yrs left on his deal, which would take him to 29.

Would many of the big clubs want a 29yr old with that amount of football in his legs?

Maybe in Italy?

31 Jul 2026 10:45:04
You should have called him a wannabe Aussie, Johnny.

But you're not wrong. The poor play and the play acting by Mac are more than enough reason to move him on. Jones can leave too for that matter. Both of them are replaceable and neither would be missed.

31 Jul 2026 10:48:00
Madrid want Rodri and are willing to pay for him. He's 29, and still has the legs.

31 Jul 2026 11:35:40
@VV, Jones confronting Sboz the way he did after the Wrexham match didn't make for good viewing.

There were reports last season suggesting there was unrest in the dressing room, with Jones' name mentioned as one of those involved.

Whether those reports were accurate or not, this latest incident doesn't exactly help his case.

With Andoni Iraola trying to rebuild confidence and restore morale, the last thing the squad needs is any unnecessary disruption behind the scenes.

31 Jul 2026 12:49:09
Alexis to Athleti or bust. Who
else wants and can afford?

31 Jul 2026 15:11:47
On the topic of midfielders, Angelo Stiller had a release clause of 36 million Euros, which expired on 15 July. Quite surprised by the lack of interest in him, not least by LFC.

30 Jul 2026 16:22:28.
Hi all,

Bradley Barcola is set to become a Liverpool player.

Liverpool have reached a broad agreement with PSG but the Parisian side would like to hold off on the media briefing until Akliouche is a done deal.

30 Jul 2026 16:59:20
Great news, Vic, word is that a deal for Akliouche has been agreed. Have you heard anything?

30 Jul 2026 17:02:43
Great stuff, Vg, thanks mate.

30 Jul 2026 17:05:06
Cheers, Victor.

30 Jul 2026 17:26:24
Cheers VG, great news. 😎

👣

30 Jul 2026 17:30:23
Good new, Victor.

Vamos!

30 Jul 2026 17:51:10
Cheers, VG, mate. Hope we can move on to Rayan or Igor Thiago now.

30 Jul 2026 18:01:47
Is it just me that thinks it odd that PSG are seemingly supposedly settling for a lesser player in Akliouche? Or are they laughing at us for paying £100m+ for Barcola?

I haven't seen enough of either TBH but feels a bit strange.

30 Jul 2026 18:03:43
Cheers, Vic.

30 Jul 2026 18:07:07
Enrique is letting Barcola go for a reason.

30 Jul 2026 18:12:12
@johnny, I think it's more of a case that Barcola wants out in search of first team football whereas Akliouche will settle for 2nd string.

30 Jul 2026 18:14:16
Yes, Lightsise, and that reason is because Barcola has rejected PSG's contract offer because he wants to play for Liverpool.

He rejected them because he wants to play every week, and he knows that in any other team in World Football he would be an undroppable star player.

PSG just happens to have Kvaratskhelia, who is probably the best footballer in the world right now, and also favours the same position that Barcola favours.

30 Jul 2026 18:40:21
Also on Enrique letting Barcola go, he's ready to be a consistent starter aiming to become an elite level footballer. Him being replaced by Alikouche isn't a way of putting doubts over his credentials and his possible move to us. It means he's wanting to make the step up in terms of football time and development, and PSG are actually replacing him with lesser quality at this current time.



All positive for us, I'm afraid, so you can't really insinuate Liverpool are losing from this deal regardless of any crazy price we pay, unfortunately that's just football now.

30 Jul 2026 19:58:38
It's a bit disingenuous to act like PSG are letting him go because they think he's crap.

Barcola is leaving because he wants starter minutes and PSG want to cash in as much as they can because he's refusing to sign a new contract. Plain and simple.

30 Jul 2026 20:10:04
Appreciate the news, Vic... Anything more about Gakpo to Spurs?

Kindness,

D11.

30 Jul 2026 21:34:11
Wondering why Barcola is leaving PSG. Have yous seen the options they have? Literally have 4 of the best attacking wide players in the world. Delighted we are seemingly signing him and yet PSG have 3 other wingers I would probably have preferred. That's not dissing Barcola. Kvaratskhelia is just that good, Dembele Ballon d'Or, and Doue is going to be unbelievable.

30 Jul 2026 22:41:37
"Welcome to Liverpool, Bradley! Do you know any decent centre backs that can play right back? Just asking for a friend."

30 Jul 2026 23:07:34
That's just the thing, Kloppdog. Dembele won the Ballon d'Or and has he ever been as good as prime Mo Salah? I'd say not.

So if a Ballon d'Or winning winger is still not as good as Salah then how are we supposed to 'replace' him? The answer is, we can't replace him like for like.

We are moving to a more conventional setup with the main goalscorer being a more orthodox number 9 and wingers to feed him and chip in with double figures in goals and assists.

Barcola is more than capable of that.

In that sense Isak is our Salah replacement along with Ekitike. They have been bought to replace the goals we've lost in Salah.

It's not like for like but then it doesn't need to be.

30 Jul 2026 23:34:43
Riosstepover, it's always the same. Pundits and people go on about star players needing replacing. As if Salah could ever be replaced, he was a special player, like Stevie or Firmino. You don't replace these type of players. Teams just evolve and change, and new stars come to the fore.

31 Jul 2026 01:21:24
Munoz Isak Barcola
Rio Ekitike (2027)
Gakpo Chiesa

Should be interesting options in attack.

31 Jul 2026 03:52:05
Rio and Chiesa will mostly bench, Barcola will be preferred over Gakpo, will have a mixed season overall, Gakpo would be sold eventually, Isak will stay injured as usual, Ekitike will be the reliable one later in the 2nd half and Munoz will shine.

31 Jul 2026 04:54:24
No Wirtz?? And Isak will recover and play at least half the games.

31 Jul 2026 07:02:23
Chiesa needs to go. I would get rid and sign Fernandez-Pardo as his replacement
Danns won't make if at Liverpool.

31 Jul 2026 07:29:20
I think that's a bit harsh. Chiesa has rarely been given a proper chance and has done ok off the bench when he has, and Jayden has been solid in his growth over the last few years.

31 Jul 2026 07:31:46
Please don't tell me we're doing the whole "he can't get in their team and is being let go, so he must be bad" crap again, are we?

Haven't we learnt that some players just aren't favoured, are good but have better players in front of them or just don't make it in a particular team.

31 Jul 2026 07:58:16
Agree with Shughes, Danns has had so much bad luck with injuries, he won't be the same player and he may have not been good enough without the injuries.

31 Jul 2026 09:35:17
I hope Chiesa will be given a real chance to start more often or even used as a super-sub. I don't think he was fairly treated by Slot. You can see the man loves Liverpool, and he wants to stay to fight for a spot.

Other players would have requested to leave if they are treated that way.

Let's give all the lads a chance under the new manager. It is too early to write anyone of them off for good.

31 Jul 2026 09:48:57
They are letting him go cos he cannot dislodge the guys like Doue are ahead of him, who are levels above him, esp. Khavaraschelia, who is simply Ballon d'Or-worthy. There's no shame in that. It happens at top clubs.

He wants to start every game, and we think he can be the guy, so in as much as I don't rate him as high as the likes of MKS does (the glazing can be OTT sometimes), the kid has got talent and some real pedigree in the game and with his national team.

It is what it is.

He comes? He has my full support.

31 Jul 2026 10:12:15
I can think of 150 000 reasons Chiesa loves Liverpool so much. 🤣

31 Jul 2026 11:23:09
Good point on the Ballon d'Or. Dembele v Salah.

Ballon d'Or is a joke.