Liverpool Transfer Rumours

23 Apr 2026 08:00:35
One thing I don't understand if Alonso really is considering joining Chelsea is the rumors that he wants more of a say in transfers!

Chelsea never do that, so I am finding it hard to believe that he either said no to us over transfers, or that he is considering Chelsea.



Most likely we haven't even approached him which at least makes sense if they planed to stick with Slot all along which makes the least sense...

23 Apr 2026 09:22:32
Hearsay on here he said no to us over transfers.

23 Apr 2026 09:31:29
From what others have said, it doesn't appear Alonso has said no, it appears Liverpool are delaying fully committing to him or another candidate as long as possible to ensure they make the best possible choice they can for who to replace Slot with.

If Enrique is still on the fence, for instance, but may be open to a move come the summer, I can understand why the club would be waiting to see which way he moves before committing to anyone else.

23 Apr 2026 09:34:16
I was thinking the same. Why would Alonso go to Chelsea over us anyway? Unless we have pulled the plug like Carra has mentioned. And furthermore, i would have to ask why we would approach Hoeness over Alonso, when Alonso clearly has a lot more credit in the bank? We know that Iraola wants to go back to Spain (allegedly), so that doesn't seem to be a option. The waters have been well and truly muddied to the point that no one knows what's going on.

I sound like a broken record but Slot won't be here next season. If he were to stay, the board will have to back him in the market. Why would they do that if he wants to go back to Holland? We need a rebuild due to all the players set to leave, and that has to be under a new manager, and not under a manager that could be off in a year anyway.

I really think they're trying to line Enrique up, as he's clearly the most decorated out of all the options, and it's only because he still is committed to PSG, that nothing's been achieved there yet. However, once the season is over, that can change.

23 Apr 2026 10:18:45
Just wondering if we've received real encouragement from Enrique that he fancy's coming in a years time and were prepared to let Slot see out his contract and make the move for Enrique then?
Risky strategy if next season mirrors this season?!

23 Apr 2026 10:43:18
I agree with the Incredible Bulk.
We wouldn't pull the plug on Alonso for Hoeness, that doesn't seem logical.

If we have delayed on Alonso then it must be because a better option has given encouragement.

Maybe Enrique has indicated he'll move if he retains the CL with PSG or maybe he is interested but doesn't want to discuss it whilst the CL is still live?

That's the only way I can make sense of the rumours.

23 Apr 2026 10:50:32
Enrique couldn't realistically expect a club to wait around for a year on the chance that he might want to join.Were Lfc he'd either want to come or duck off.

23 Apr 2026 11:26:57
If Xabi Alonso is half as smart as people think he is, he is well within his rights to ask for more influence over recruitment given last summer's window.

The footballing facts are we lost Trent's deep progression and playmaking and didn't / couldn't replace it. We lost Lucho, Jota and Darwin's pressing from the front and didn't / couldn't replace it. Our midfield energy ran out of legs by February last year, yet we didn't add a midfielder OR play Endo, Nyoni. We bought two flying fullbacks, which is the opposite way the Premier League has been going for the last few years with teams having at least one inverting fullback in the team. We bought a goalkeeper who is below average with his feet despite trying to implement a build from the back, press-baiting system.

From the outside the evidence suggests the Sporting Director and the Head Coach have a completely different view of the game.

23 Apr 2026 06:46:16
In response to all below regarding Xabi Alonso.

I could get in trouble for this but I don't want to leave you guys in the dark, I don't think it's at all fair.

So.

The team behind Edward's will say nothing but what I do know is he initially led the negations and ultimately was the one who has pulled away from them.

A lot can happen too, I have asked if it can be turned around and it's seen as unlikely but not impossible.

Something has gone on and I doubt I'll get to hear what or why.

His family were looking at moving over, his assistant was onto Flo about the move and his son Jontxu who my lad knows well was telling a few friends back here he was coming back 'home'.

As I say, something has gone on.

I will say this, Hughes is being massively overshadowed in his role right now. No idea what this guy does to be honest.

Slot is still expected to leave but the switching, overmulling and dilly dallying is creating huge confusion and uncertainty.

Hoeness is the outstanding candidate to take over in the summer. He is absolutely ready and we should be all over this. A perfect fit for us in my opinion.

Iraola is a no go and Enrique is a no also, for now.

Very interestingly, Enrique has personally made it clear to Liverpool very recently that he wishes to manage the club 'one day'.

I'm doing all I can to weed info, it's become extremely hard and inconsistent. Apologies if this doesn't answer all of the questions you guys may have.

P.S You may need to replace the note on the fridge with "anything is possible" or "Edwards is a prat"

Ta.

23 Apr 2026 07:17:32
Cheers Carra.

23 Apr 2026 07:22:28
Thank you carra. Always appreciated.

23 Apr 2026 07:22:46
Good stuff carra thanks for that. Have to say I wasn't massively set on alonso anyway, although I'm judging a lot of that on his teams 2 performances against us in champ league last couple of seasons.

Irealo would be my choice as I know nothing of hoeness.
I did wonder last few days when noise of slot staying is getting louder was it because Enrique might be available in a years time

23 Apr 2026 07:23:04
Cheers Carra, legend as always. Thanks for all you share. 100% respect.

23 Apr 2026 07:26:01
Thanks Carra .but what negotiations was Edward's leading? For Alonso?

23 Apr 2026 07:27:44
Legend. Cheers, Carra.

Hoeneß would be great, in my view. Fingers crossed.

23 Apr 2026 07:28:13
Cheers carra, it's a wait and see game

23 Apr 2026 07:31:58
Thanks Carra. I posted just before you did yesterday I think, that Alonso was now not an option as I have a friend who is close to a member of the youth set up and they had heard whispers it was not happening. Its a shame but we will get the right person i'm sure.

23 Apr 2026 07:39:10
Cheers Carra really appreciated mate. All this back and forth is not good for me. We used to think Edwards was the Messiah now he's just a mess.

Has he got a stick up his bum about the multiclub project being shelved?

23 Apr 2026 07:45:31
Thanks as always Carra. Would love to know what happened between the two

23 Apr 2026 07:46:24
For anyone thinking Hoeness isn't good enough check his managerial stats and compare them to Klopp they are very similar before he joined us.

I know you can't fully judge but it's a comparison.

23 Apr 2026 07:52:41
Their job is to find the right man. If they no longer think it's Alonso then ok. But one will tell.

23 Apr 2026 08:08:43
Hoeness was always my first choice and I mentioned him on here months ago as my preferred option. If Slot does leave, I honestly do not see a better option than Hoeness, unless Enrique is available. He has a Klopp-esq level of charisma and presence.

23 Apr 2026 08:00:33
Klopp won the Bundesliga twice and made it to a CL final with Dortmund, even in his worst season at Dortmund the underlying figures proved that his team were massively unlucky and underperforming their numbers. At the time we got him he was the most obvious no-brainer in world football, and was almost a certainty to turn the club's fortunes around.

Hardly a fair comparison to Hoeness, who has done a good, arguably very good, job at Stuttgart but is hardly at the same level.

23 Apr 2026 08:03:13
Great update, hopefully you don't get into trouble.

23 Apr 2026 08:05:12
Absolute top man Carra, thank you!
The vast majority on here cannot wait for your updates whenever you can give them.
In advance, please ignore the haters, as I'm sure there will be some s**t talkers.
Keep them coming Carra mate.
It's going to be a big big summer!

23 Apr 2026 08:28:54
PB, success is relative. Klopp did an immense job at Dortmund, but he did also have players like Hummels, Gotze and Lewandowski who were world class at their peak.

Hoeness has not had the same level of player, and yet he's got Stuttgart into Europe, finished 2nd in the league and won their first major trophy in about 20 years.

You cannot underestimate the job Hoeness has done. You're right that Klopp achieved more in terms of pure silverware, but in terms of relative success, Hoeness is not that far off what Klopp achieved in Germany. That doesn't mean he'll be as good for us, but it does earn him the right to have a chance at a top job in my opinion.

23 Apr 2026 08:29:23
If Hoeneß brings Angelo Stiller with him then all good.

23 Apr 2026 08:37:13
Thanks Carra.

Very unsure about Hoeness.
No prem experience, one German Cup as his only success. Lots of red flags for me, he's not the slam-dunk appointment we need, he's another huge risk.

If I were a gambler and Iraola was a no-go then my money would be on Slot staying.

23 Apr 2026 08:38:00
Thanks so much for the update Carra. Greatly appreciated as always.

23 Apr 2026 08:44:23
I can't see Edwards pulling the plug on Alonso for Hoeness.
Hoeness has likely always been open to a move.

Something must have happened with another option to make Edwards pull out IMO.

He must have been given encouragement by the representatives of Iraola, or more likely, Enrique .

23 Apr 2026 09:10:45
I imagine Alonso wanted managerial control after the Real experience and to be the decision maker on transfers and Edwards said no and so there's a standoff. That would be my guess anyway.

23 Apr 2026 09:18:08
The Stutgard manager is now wanted by Real Madrid so if we want him we best move quickly. YNWA

23 Apr 2026 10:18:44
Great update Carra and appreciate you putting it out there to us. 👍🏻

It all sounds a little up in the air so I guess we just have to wait and see.

Look forward to any further updates as and when you have any.

23 Apr 2026 10:22:51
Well if Enrique commits to Liverpool next season I'll be drunk for a month!! That would be nearly as good as the time Jurgen took the job.

23 Apr 2026 10:24:24
Thanks, Carra.

I'm impressed by how many Hoeness experts and fans we have here all of a sudden.

Perhaps Edwards wasn't too happy with someone knowing more about football than him.

23 Apr 2026 10:49:54
Thanks for the info, Carra, your posts are always welcome... and one of a few I trust. Keep them coming, mate.

23 Apr 2026 10:40:14
Thanks a million Carra 👍

22 Apr 2026 22:02:40
Hi all,

Gonna land somewhere in the middle of all this debacle and say that, to my understanding, Xabi is still an option. Albeit as nailed on as it previously felt.

It will not be Iraola. His family have not settled in England and he wants a return to Spain (where there are no shortage of suitors).

Enrique is not a definite no but I'd be massively surprised. Everything I heard points at it not being realistic.

Hoeness is up for it, as Carra said.

22 Apr 2026 22:26:40
Alonso is about to be confirmed by Chelsea.

22 Apr 2026 22:28:18
So today we have heard that the manager next season could be Slot, Alonso, Hoeness, Iraola or Enrique. Glad that's been cleared up.

22 Apr 2026 22:46:26
"HO-p-E-less-NESS" again next season if him!

Stuttgart is currently fourth in a farmers league, another Slot?

He said Celtic are a good team before playing them and got beat 1-0 at home in Europa.

Knocked out of Europa league 4-1 agg to Porto, home and away, finished 11th in group stages, 8 games lost three. Another HOpElessNESS.

22 Apr 2026 22:50:23
A shame about Iraola if true. Would really love to see him with us. Thanks though!

22 Apr 2026 23:25:08
Thanks VGD. Great info as usual

23 Apr 2026 05:29:35
Klopp finished seventh in the so called farmer's league in his last season and he also lost to Toulouse in the Europa League.

23 Apr 2026 07:11:52
Oh that means Hoeness will be good then WD40. Difference is Klopp was considered the biggest name in managerial football who was free. Moral of the story: go for the best if they're available.

23 Apr 2026 07:15:07
You can make any statistic suit your viewpoint WD40. Klopp was already successful prior to then. All manager appointments are a risk regardless of names. I will be disappointed however if Alonso is not LFC manager next season.

I feel he's a better fit overall than SH. This is a total balls up situation however it has developed. It's like Semenyo and Guehi all over again. Nailed on but not happening. A mess.

23 Apr 2026 07:23:28
Monstersouness - You might be being tongue-in-cheek, but in case you're not, Alonso is not going to Chelsea.
1. After his recent experience at Real Madrid, he is not risking his career going to another volatile club (albeit a comparatively tinpot version) with a highly unprofessional squad and management.
2. Chelsea are not the freight train they were under Abramovich.

They still pay high wages, but they have nothing like the clout or attraction they did from 2003 to around 2020.
Since the oil money went, they have reverted to what they always had been - an above-average, underachieving London club. That's all.
Any manager looking to build a career would be stupid to choose Chelsea, despite the riches on offer.

23 Apr 2026 07:53:55
Interesting Edward's and Hughes also only have a year left on their deals too. Sadly think we are in for another whirlwind summer with club legends leaving and potential changes through the club.

Let's hope we get it right.

Ken

23 Apr 2026 08:10:28
Working at Chelsea means having/accepting even less input into transfers than a coach would have here, why do you think they appointed the likes of Potter, Maresca and Rosenior in the first place?

23 Apr 2026 08:39:16
I don't see how taking the Chelsea job is any less stupid than taking the Madrid job.

22 Apr 2026 20:15:55
Evening Gents,

Alonso is still not out of consideration, and Liverpool still see him as an option. As I said last week, they have been talking to him, Luis Enrique, and Andoni Iraola.

From my understanding there's a split between Alonso and Iraola at the moment.

But, as it stands, slot will not be in charge.

Cheers.

{Ed025's Note - cheers Robbo..

22 Apr 2026 20:33:39
I can't keep up with all this. Carra said earlier Alonso was out of the question.

22 Apr 2026 20:37:32
Cheers Robbo. My understanding was Iraola wanted to return to Spain have you heard anything about that?

22 Apr 2026 20:40:43
Give me ENRIQUEEEEE

22 Apr 2026 20:44:18
Cheers Robbo. For me Luis Enrique is what we need.

22 Apr 2026 20:44:21
Thank Fowler

22 Apr 2026 20:44:28
Thanks Robbo. It's Interesting. Very different to Carra's latest post. Usually you two tend to get similar info so I wonder if the club is now controlling the narrative of one of your sources! It will be interesting to see which one!

22 Apr 2026 20:48:58
Would prefer Enrique

22 Apr 2026 20:52:13
@TheOne23 Did he say it on tv or on here?

22 Apr 2026 20:54:41
Ok, I know which one I want to come true.

so now RobboLFC is my new favourite itk. 😆

Magsy👍🏼

22 Apr 2026 21:03:52
I've always wanted Iraola over Alonso. I noticed a recent interview with one of the Bournemouth players the other day, after the news Iraola was moving on and the player, forget which one, said that the entire squad will run through brick walls for Iraola, they hugely respect him and adore him. He didn't make the heights that Alonso did as a player (or indeed Arteta did) but as a manger I believe he has surpassed Alonso.

To lose half your first team (for God knows how many millions to the benefit of Bournemouth's spreadsheet) and then to replace them for far less and be only 6 points behind us is extremel;y impressive.

22 Apr 2026 22:07:55
TheOne23. Carra didn't say that. He said "it looks increasingly likely that Xabi Alonso will not be the next Liverpool manager"

Increasingly likely is not definitive. It was increasingly likely that Guehi and Semenyo would sign but things change in a moment, especially in this game.

I still think it'll be him, Iraola or Hoeness.

22 Apr 2026 21:15:36
Cheers robbo, you leg end

22 Apr 2026 21:20:49
Thanks for the update Robbo

22 Apr 2026 21:38:41
To be honest out of those 3 I don't think I'd be disappointed with any of them becoming manager.

22 Apr 2026 21:57:34
Enrique isn't leaving PSG, Araola is off to Chelsea and we're left with Arnold Slop until he's inevitably gets sacked two months into next season.

22 Apr 2026 22:07:55
TheOne23. Carra didn't say that. He said "it looks increasingly likely that Xabi Alonso will not be the next Liverpool manager"

Increasingly likely is not definitive. It was increasingly likely that Guehi and Semenyo would sign but things change in a moment, especially in this game.

I still think it'll be him, Iraola or Hoeness.

22 Apr 2026 22:22:01
Interesting mate! Wouldn't be shocked if Slot and the club come to mutual agreement this summer and part ways.

The man is back home often to his young family and we need someone who is 100 percent all in on the football club but also embracing the city, to understand us you have to fully understand the people who have made and make the club what it is.

Think Arne is a good bloke, but maybe the lack of the emotional link will end up being his downfall.

Side note, I wouldn't at all be shocked if his next club is Ajax.

Ken

22 Apr 2026 21:29:14
Hello Ed025,

{Ed025's Note - "guess who,s back again?..the Wirral Squirrel", nice to see you mate, and im sure ED001 (Tris) will be saying hello from Dubai..

22 Apr 2026 23:27:10
Thanks Robbo. It almost feels like Enrique is inevitable, or maybe that's just something else I'm feeling.

23 Apr 2026 02:43:43
I don't get it with Iraola. What has he really done at Bournemouth that Brendan Rodgers didn't do at Swansea. He won a cup in Cyprus nearly a decade ago, Alonso won a team its only ever league title unbeaten.

{Ed001's Note - are you being serious? You can't really be that ignorant as to think Bodgers in any way pre-joining us can in any way be compared.}

22 Apr 2026 19:35:14
Behind the scenes, new developments continue to emerge in the case of Xabi Alonso and Liverpool, with a subtle shift in tone from his side. Patience is still there, but not without limits, as there is a growing sense that while the process is being respected, the delays are becoming slightly harder to understand, especially since most key elements have already been discussed and the situation has been in an advanced stage for some time, as I have consistently reported. Planning considerations on Alonso's side are also gradually becoming more relevant as serious alternative interest continues to exist, while internal discussions at Liverpool's ownership level are delaying the timing of the final step, even though the depth of prior talks stands as clear evidence of how advanced the groundwork already is and how close the process remains to its final stage, contrary to what some club-aligned briefings continue to suggest publicly.

I have previously revealed that Liverpool's senior leadership, including Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, moved early and decisively, holding detailed, direct conversations with Alonso that went far beyond informal interest. These talks covered sporting structure, long-term squad planning, coaching autonomy, and overall strategic alignment, while his agent Iñaki Ibáñez played a key role in shaping the framework of a potential agreement, leading to further high-level interactions involving Linda Pizzuti Henry and representatives of IDUB Global, with confirmations from Leverkusen circles closely connected to the agency reinforcing that the major groundwork, both sporting and contractual, had effectively been completed, leaving only the final approval as the remaining step.

The current situation now rests entirely with ownership, specifically John W. Henry, principal owner of Liverpool through Fenway Sports Group, who remains the final decision-maker and, at this stage, the only factor delaying full completion. Alonso and his assistant Sebastián Parrilla are fully aware of this internal dynamic, and as mentioned in my prior reports, there has already been internal preparation on their side for a possible transition towards the final stretch of the season, including early planning around staff integration and squad structure.

Nevertheless, there is still an understanding toward Liverpool's decision to continue with Arne Slot until the campaign concludes, yet the gap between the depth of prior discussions and the absence of a definitive green light is becoming increasingly noticeable, confidence remains high, but the longer the decision takes, the more it naturally introduces a degree of tension.

In the background, alternative pathways remain active, with Manchester City continuing to position themselves as the most credible alternative should Liverpool not finalize the process. Last December, I was the first to reveal that Alonso's release structure at Leverkusen was specifically designed to cover the clubs he played for, namely Real Madrid, Liverpool FC, and FC Bayern Munich, while notably also including Manchester City as the only club on that list he never represented as a player, a reflection of his long-standing admiration and connection to Pep Guardiola. This connection dates back to his time playing under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and was further strengthened during a period in which Alonso spent several days at the Etihad Campus observing his methods in what was effectively an informal internship, making that environment a naturally attractive pathway should Liverpool not finalize their decision.

I can also exclusively reveal that very recent contact from Chelsea FC has taken place over the past days as they quietly reassess their managerial situation, although they remain a secondary option. Alonso's full, wholehearted priority remains firmly on Liverpool, and all indications from his camp, his agency, former players he remains in contact with, and wider industry sources continue to point toward him becoming Liverpool's next manager, with the process now effectively in its final stage, where only the final internal green light and formal confirmation from the ownership side remain, meaning the direction is clearly set, even if, until that last step is taken, a slight degree of uncertainty remains and the situation stays just open enough for other elite clubs to remain attentive.

Got this from X

I really trust Carra. I just wonder is it truly completely dead. Only time will tell i suppose.

Things move fast in football

22 Apr 2026 19:43:45
Sounds like a spaceITK post

22 Apr 2026 20:00:14
I always thought John Henry didn't bother with footballing matters.
If any of this is true then it has more of a Richard Hughes vibe, delaying things, making people wait for seemingly no reason and then act shocked when they go elsewhere.
I had set my heart on Slot, Hughes and Edwards departing when the season is done and i have everything crossed it still happens.

22 Apr 2026 20:02:16
Lots of source-less speculation there.
X poster is guessing

22 Apr 2026 20:14:24
I'm not even reading that.
I bet my house there isn't a single shred of new info in it.

22 Apr 2026 20:26:08
That's a Bayernspace tweet.
But even that has a slight doubt towards Xabi being a dead cert to be next LFC manager than it was before

22 Apr 2026 23:56:58
So, basically, most people want Slot to go - perhaps even Slot himself - but nobody knows if he will and, if he does, when it will be.

There seem to be 4 potential replacements IF Slot does go Alonso, Enrique, Iraola and Hoeness, although nobody has any real idea about who would get job if it became available.

A lot of people's pocket money was shelled out on Alonso but it seems that 'things might have changed'.

I think that just about sums it up?

All good stuff, it'll be very interesting to see how it plays out and the really big bonus we'll get when the situation is resolved will be the end of the interminable daily discussions on the same topic.

22 Apr 2026 18:09:30
Seems that Xabi is being lined up by Chelsea, if the internet tittle tattle is to be believed.

22 Apr 2026 18:17:48
Have to say if he ends up there then wouldn't want him near our club as manager at any point

The emotional heart strings wants him in. if he goes down the chelsea or man city road.
Never. Never want him managing Liverpool.

Someone mentioned here previously we love Alonso more than he loves us.

Obviously all just Internet talk but pretty much where I am with that scenario!

22 Apr 2026 18:28:14
They can line it up alright. I think the chance for Nagelsmann i bigger, or hold out for Enrique which they will have to battle City for - and lose.

22 Apr 2026 18:42:02
I don't think it's about us loving him more than Alonso loves Liverpool. He's currently unemployed, and if we're not going to offer him a job, why would he stay unemployed in the hope of getting an offer from us when other clubs are already offering him one? The only club I'd be bitter about him joining is Man Utd.

22 Apr 2026 18:50:51
What do you expect from him he's going to sit at home and wait for our board to cop on! Of course he'd take that job they have a great squad of players he could work wonders with! He's available now we've got to act now if we want him but don't blame him if we don't act now

22 Apr 2026 18:53:48
What jobs can he take then MightyR3ds? Or should he just sit around for the rest of his life waiting for the Liverpool job?

22 Apr 2026 19:14:20
If he goes to Chelsea he can still join us in the summer after he gets sacked by them.

22 Apr 2026 19:15:29
I would bet Xabi Alonso loves Liverpool more than Arne Slot and Richard Hughes do judging by their work ethic.

22 Apr 2026 19:36:36
If Alonso turns us down at least twice. and then goes to a Direct rival. that does mean I don't want him to manage Liverpool.

He is the one who said he wants to manage us. so if he then turns us down. bridges burned IMO

22 Apr 2026 19:37:35
Alonso is not coming to Liverpool. If he was he would already be here

22 Apr 2026 19:58:33
Alonso's not taking the Chelsea job, end of. You need your head checked if you think there's even a sliver of possibility.

22 Apr 2026 20:07:22
You expect Xabi to just sit by the phone waiting for us to call? I wouldn't blame him to look elsewhere.

23 Apr 2026 06:50:14
Why would anyone want to go to that blue merry-go-round.

22 Apr 2026 17:37:55
Slot staying and ticket increase next season. Uhh, yeah. : (

22 Apr 2026 20:15:46
(DJ cues Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World)

22 Apr 2026 16:01:06
Recently the higher-ups at the club (and FSG employees) have canvassed the players to get opinions on what is going on, and they’ve received positive feedback in terms of Slot and the management team - the players and management really do think this season has just been “one of them” and want to move on from it supposedly.



Too many people are claiming to know more than the club even know right now…

22 Apr 2026 16:59:50
Keeping it real.

22 Apr 2026 17:24:22
Doesn't sound even remotely credible but thanks for the rumour

22 Apr 2026 17:34:41
You cannot run a football club on PR and publicity.

22 Apr 2026 17:53:05
Are they doing it via poll?

22 Apr 2026 17:59:18
Did they use TripAdvisor or Yahoo for the feedback? I hear Ekitike gave Slot a four Edam emoji review 🧀

22 Apr 2026 19:33:54
Don't believe any of that

22 Apr 2026 20:00:51
You tryna tell me that FSG essentially had a Slot Out poll?! 🤣 Pull the other one will you

22 Apr 2026 21:07:45
Doubt the post all you want, I have my doubts also!

But, if you don't think that the people running the club will talk to the people interacting with Slot & the management team every day towards the end of a miserable season, I would say think again.

22 Apr 2026 22:48:36
Email to all the squad . SurveyMonkey . Out of 10, with 1 being incompetent and 10 being useless, how would you rate your Manager?

22 Apr 2026 15:44:58
Tell you what fellas, flew up them ladders like a chimpanzee after Virgil's 100th minute derby winner 🤣. Flew back down them just as fast when the job was done to get some more gossip.

As I said last week, the next coach "isn't sorted" and could be someone "very interesting". I hope my player isn't pulling a fast one on me and that he means it might be Arne? I didn't push this tho we've just had a big win so jib that for now. As I said last week, he shook his head at the name of one Xabi Alonso which I guess is a bit sad. The real sickener is Chelsea and United both want him that would be rough. A left field one btw, NEWCASTLE are interested in him. If that's how this works I might just put on the record I'm interested in Dua Lipa.

Anyway I did push on transfers! You'll remember that we want SIX at least if we secure #CL football. Hopefully loyal readers will remember the talk of croissants and berets too 🇫🇷. Here's the info I got on those six additions:

The chain of events to look out for come the summer are as followers:
- Macca is off. To Spain most likely but he has an offer from Italy he likes.
- Mo has NOT decided where, but Italy is possible. And one club wants him and Alisson as a duo.
- Yan Diomande is coming in and will be taking the #11 shirt from Mo. It will be for less than €100M.
- We want a star studded Frenchman to come in who will take the #10 shirt from Macca.
- Angelo Stiller is the Macca replacement. Wharton may join also but not done.
- We want a left and a right back for similar money to Kerkez/Frimpong fees last summer. My player said the Robbo replacement is sorted. 👍

2 defenders. 2 midfielders. 2 attackers. There may also be movement in both boxes given Alisson and Ekitike injury concerns (albeit very different). Six additions is MINIMUM. So strap in for a big summer in and around that World Cup thing.
For now, let's just revel in an absolutely hilarious Merseyside victory at the Hill Dijkinson Stadium. Oh Everton

Szoboszlai's corner . VAN DIJKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! ⚽️

22 Apr 2026 16:24:36
All the cryptic Croissants and Beret chat remind me of WonderDogSparky!

Whatever happened to them.??? Eds??

{Ed001's Note - that was Ed2.}

22 Apr 2026 16:48:06
Ed002 offered this site so much, in so many ways. Part football finance/legal/regulatory/transfer wiz, part satirist, part rodeo clown. No matter which hat he happened to be wearing, you were guaranteed insight.

Site hasn't felt the same since his passing (meaning no offence to you Eds).

22 Apr 2026 16:54:11
No way! Was it really!??

Oh man :-(

22 Apr 2026 17:28:08
And eclectic musical offerings FORNAX

22 Apr 2026 17:35:48
Really, Wow!

22 Apr 2026 18:45:11
Miss ED2 but that is a great rumour CSW. Hope it all comes to pass - apart from you and Dua Lipa. That's one signing I'd be interested in 😜

22 Apr 2026 19:00:31
I was actually wondering if that was Ed002 or not the other night. I knew the site was going to keep his anonymity, so I wasn't going to ask.

Crazy. We certainly do miss Ed002 around here, the insult collection alone was gold. Lol.