Liverpool Transfer Rumours

26 Oct 2026 22:05:29
Why do we need a RB with araujo doing soo well and can also cover CB? Bradley's also returning who's real quality.
But the point is we have someone there now performing and has the right type of attitude on the pitch that every fan loves. He's also given the backline a real presence alongside jaquet.
What RB is available* in world football that's an improvement on araujo or bradley back at his best?
Frimpong was the lesson. Stop buying unnecessarily.
I don't care that araujo isn't a proper rb. He's doing very well there, is defensively solid, positionally spot on and is an aerial threat.

He's also very good when he does go forward.
We're never getting another trent and I'm more than happy with araujo and bradley at RB. Let the midfielders and our many attackers do the damage offensively.
It's the lb position that the club will focus on. Kerkez is still a question mark and timikas isn't our long term answer either.
I hear pundits say we need a RB because araujo isn't a proper RB. Just nonsense. Everytime he's played there he's done very well and leaves it all on the pitch. I love the player and the lad.

26 Oct 2026 22:23:13
What about the midfield though?

26 Oct 2026 22:25:17
A good LB would be nice.

26 Oct 2026 23:23:03
Sure he's doing ok at right back, but what happens when or if VVD leaves at the end of the season? Does Leoni slot in with Jacquet or do we go for a level head like Araujo to partner him at CB? I rate both but personally if he keeps up the performances he can stay starting at RB and Gio and Jacquet go CB.

26 Oct 2026 23:49:42
But Frimpong wasn't an "unnecessary" signing. We needed a right-back to replace Trent. He was just the wrong signing as he is a right-wing-back, not a right-back.

A good rule of thumb is two players for every position and at least someone else in another position who can cover. With Bradley's injury-record, we need another right-back if Frimpong leaves and Araujo is a centre-back who can play right-back.

The way I see it, Araujo could potentially replace Gomez with our centre-backs being Araujo, Leoni, Jacquet, Virgil or his replacement and right-backs being Bradley and a new guy. That definitely isn't unnecessary.

27 Oct 2026 01:21:59
AI likes versatile players. Araujo (and Gomez) are versatile players from a defensive perspective (Joey even looked comfortable at left back a season or two ago when he had an extended run). I think between them we have coverage for Bradley and, if we can find a buyer, recoup our outlay on Frimpong.

Depending on VVD, I’d have

RB: Bradley - back up Araujo and Gomez

CB: Jacquet and Araujo / Leoni - back up Araujo / Leoni, Ndukwe and Gomez (assuming VVD decides to leave)

LB: Kierkez - back up a replacement for Tsimi and Chambers (who I seems to rate)

26 Oct 2026 12:10:25
Given Sunderland's current league position we should be doing everything we can to get Sadiki off them, if he where to join alongside Camara and a decent RB I think we will push for the title.

26 Oct 2026 12:53:41
I'd say Sadiki would be more expensive than Scott.

26 Oct 2026 14:13:31
@Florian Musiala - According to Transfer market £30-40m.

26 Oct 2026 15:02:43
Yeh, for his left leg Nijusho.

26 Oct 2026 15:41:14
Sadiki will of course be cheaper than Scott for the principal reason that Scott counts as HG and has the typical English Player Premium.

Transfermarkt is never accurate on prices due to all other factors involved (including competition for the player) but for info Scott is 'valued' at £70m and Sadiki at £40m. So Sadiki is valued at around 55-60% of Scott's value. I'd say that's probably right. If Scott is a £100m player in today's market, Sadiki is around £50-£60m.

Finally, Scott's team will possibly qualify again for Europe whereas Sadiki's has a real chance of going down.

Still think that Camara, on top of our existing midfielders, may be the way to go.

26 Oct 2026 15:56:25
Camara in Jan, Sadiki in the summer. It's easy this football malarkey.😉.

26 Oct 2026 18:01:13
Scott's a free agent in 18 months.

26 Oct 2026 18:02:15
@Florian Musiala - 🤔

Noah Sadiki
M, DM (C)
Skill: 73.7
Pot: 87.3
Sunderland
€45.7M
Last update: 1 Oct 26
Contract Until
29 Jun 30
ETV Range
€41.2M – €50.3M.

26 Oct 2026 18:57:57
It's a left back we need before we consider a new right back.

26 Oct 2026 21:25:00
Why is someone giving us Sadiki's FIFA stats? 😂 Skill 73.7? What does that even mean? How do you even measure that?

26 Oct 2026 22:22:37
Scott's contract situation means he will not go for what he is worth. doesn't matter whether he is homegrown or not. Sadiki has years left on his contract. Dont be minding transfer market use some common sense.

27 Oct 2026 01:29:12
@TFE. It is a measure of Super dash Intelligence football perfection (as defined by the orange coloured, possibly insane, leader of the free world).

It does beg the question about what the other 26.3.% is though.

27 Oct 2026 01:32:59
I meant to add that he obviously didn't have the thought that the 'A' in AI could be American. Given the concern about AI destroying humanity the opportunity for irony, if he'd thought of it, would have been funny.

26 Oct 2026 09:56:50
Great result yesterday. Definitely much better to watch this season and still lots of room for improvement. Araujo and Jacquet have improved us massively at the back and just what we needed. Araujo is just the type of character we need, as we were just too soft. We have 4 very good wingers now.

I still think we need a really strong midfielder and really hope we can sign Camara in January to push us on. Also as much as I like Araujo I still think we need a proper right back so we can eventually move Araujo into the centre of defence as VVD can't go on for ever. Also whilst Macca is much better this season I still think he is not strong enough to play the holding role and I can see him being moved on next year to Spain.

Wirtz is looking better but still not the player I thought we were getting and if Bayern or Chelsea came in for him and we could re-coup most of the money in the summer I would take it. Also Isak is scoring goals but still not convinced he is the long term solution but can't really argue with his goal tally.

Also a lot depends on how Ekitike recovers from his injury. Still lots to look forward to and we ar not that far away as I don't think Arsenal and City are that special. Really happy with AI and you can see the confidence and trust he is starting to build. I think its going to be a bit of a rollercoaster season but let's enjoy the ride.

26 Oct 2026 15:39:01
Bang on.

26 Oct 2026 17:51:09
100% Jgrant.

26 Oct 2026 02:33:42
Great result against Brighton.
Aroujo again outstanding. Surely we are 100% taking that option to buy.
I genuinely thought he was a panic signing when we brought him in. I remember reading that some of the barca fans were laughing at us for getting him.
We absolutely love an underdog at Liverpool and its working out for him so far.

Thought wirtz looked much more like the man we thought we were getting.
Big improvement from him but still not near his best (in a good way)

Hoping isak and barcola are starting to click. The pace of barcola is unreal and isak is slotting the goals away too now. Everything seems to be clicking slowly but surely.

In other news United got thumped lol
Just had a little nosey on their page and its mad. They talk about buying managers as if its buying a tin of beans.
"Oh we will sign x or y but maybe we should hold out for z. he's doing really well at his current club"

Who in their right mind would go there at the minute. Surely its seen as a poisoned chalice right now. That club seems to be rotten from top to bottom and would need a miracle worker to get a tune out of that side.

Wonder what the odds are for both manc sides to be relegated this season!?

26 Oct 2026 08:12:41
Wirtz upturn in form coincides with Sob being out. IA has big decisions to make in a good way.

{Ed025's Note - can you advise me where you see the upturn in his form please Jari...i seem to have missed that mate..

26 Oct 2026 09:16:29
Assist against LASK, assist against Brentford, goal against Villareal and what was essentially a goal against Brighton. 4 consecutive games where he has made a positive impact on the pitch.

26 Oct 2026 09:29:28
Last three matches have yielded a goal and 2 assists (plus his shot that forced an own goal). General touches and swagger have been improved and passes have been more creative and decisive. He doesn't look terrified to make a mistake. That small mind shift will do wonders.

26 Oct 2026 09:15:48
The balls not bouncing off him and running out for a throw in as much Ed😂.

{Ed025's Note - oh well that is progress then mate.. :)

26 Oct 2026 11:12:14
He has improved Ed - it's small steps but the group in general are showing signs of improving & buying into Iraol's playing style and actually looking like they're starting to enjoy their football again.
It's easy to forget but this group of players were on their arse confidence wise for the best part of last season so credit to the manager for getting their mindset right.


Winning games with a better team spirit will only help Wirtz even further.

{Ed025's Note - I think the manage is doing a fine job BR. But I’m not convinced by the 3 prima Donna’s who cost all the money mate. But if you are happy with them that’s fine by me..

26 Oct 2026 15:44:25
I much prefer a pre Madonna to a post Madonna, myself.

26 Oct 2026 17:56:06
Ed25 a goal and 2 assists in the last three games along side his developing relationship with the front three. I'm not saying he is showing us why we paid £125m for him( which was our decision and not his) but I would say we are not as effective when is not on the pitch. Best example the Villarreal game.

{Ed025's Note - European games will suit him Jari thats a given, but when it comes to the physical cut and thrust of the prem he is found wanting mate, i get that you all want him to do well but sometimes you just have to tell the truth, he has been a bitter disappointment and can only be described as one of the biggest flops in Premier league history, up to now only Barcola runs him close for that accolade but given time that could change of course, this is just my opinion of course..

25 Oct 2026 15:58:39
If we sign one top CM in January who has serious defensive awareness and positioning, we'll easily progress to another level. The midfield remains porous. Gravenberch walking around half the second half when we don't have the ball is telling. He raises eyebrows at times.

25 Oct 2026 16:18:25
He's on massive money. If he continues like this, I'd honestly sell.

{Ed666's Note - he was pathetic today

25 Oct 2026 16:40:56
Jeez, we've just beaten a team who have had a fantastic start to the season. They didn't even look like scoring today. Have a day of from moaning .

{Ed666's Note - They didn’t look like scoring??? Didn’t Ayari miss the easiest chance in the world just before we scored? Didn’t Jacquet and Ronald somehow defend a certain goal? Brighton were a threat all game

25 Oct 2026 16:49:31
Can't please some people, honestly. When the dust settles we will be talking about a statement win and performance against the league's form side.

{Ed666's Note - you can’t blame people for showing some objectivity. Yes it was a fantastic win but weren’t without faults.

25 Oct 2026 16:57:10
Said it a few times our best midfielder is the one on a short contract, gravs been given way too much money and I don't rate sob that much.

25 Oct 2026 16:57:12
OK, if you want objectivity, we limited the leagues biggest scorers to one big chance. Which they missed. Let the emotions settle and watch the game again.

25 Oct 2026 17:16:54
I thought we defended brilliantly, at least 3 from the 4 at the back anyways. Kirkez fries my brain though lol. If I wanted to be picky yes we could use another CM suited to hold and a better in possession LB. So pleased to get 3 points today however. got to love Arujo. I hope we keep him.

{Ed666's Note - Ronald and JJ were supreme.

25 Oct 2026 16:58:18
I did say to my lad Ed that we've been lucky and Brighton been unlucky but we did defend the 2-0 well.

{Ed666's Note - we were very fortunate not to concede. Brighton are a very very good side. They are excellent in possession and on the counter.

25 Oct 2026 17:39:53
I think macallister understands the double
Pivot better than grav and szoboslai as that's what he played at Brighton hence his upturn in form. It's up to gravenberch and szoboslai to understand and adapt to the role and up their game massively and play the role better if they can't they need to be moved on.
Having players in a double pivot that can't tackle is a worry for me

But I think you can see signs of the team gelling but agree on having a cm who can challenge and tackle in the middle would be a massive step forward for this team.

25 Oct 2026 17:43:24
I thought we went into gane management mode the 2nd half. If Brighton scored i always felt we could up the tempo and attacking intent. it was telling how we switched as soon as we went 2 up.

I liked the win, I could nit pick on certain phases, but on the whole we won the game in the 1st half.

Could Araujo be our best loan signing in PL history? Cult hero in the making that lad.

25 Oct 2026 17:46:13
Defenders defending, part of their job. Can't remember Becker making even a decent save 🤔.

25 Oct 2026 17:55:24
Another thoroughly enjoyable game.

25 Oct 2026 17:55:40
Brighton had chances which they didn't take so I would credit our defensive play given Brighton have been clinical all season. We need to strengthen in midfield and take account of the benefit not having Sob brings to Flo. He has had his best games since Sob got injured. I think the defensive midfielder we need is Sadiki to give Trey some cover.

25 Oct 2026 18:19:24
I felt Brighton lacked a certain creativity today, for what reason I can't say bit I don't feel like it was solely down to us outplaying them. Started off well, predictably dull 2nd half, again we failed to put the game to bed and struggled to control the game where you would expect big teams to do just that, it's been a runnng theme this season and will continue until we can et the fitness up and better adjust to the system. Scrappy at the back at times, lucky at others, but did well not to concede. Ali was on a different planet, looked like he wa on the beer last night, chalk it up to a bad day in the office, Gakpo was dirt, especially in the 2nd half, Nyoni lacked a bit of awareness, and not for the first time, kid still needs to adjust to the pace of senior ball, Barcola and Isak might as well have gone for a coffee in the 2nd half, but Gakpo was partially to blame for that too as both could have had a goal were his head not up his a**.

Lots of positives to take away though, the pressing as a unit looked much improved in the first half, Wirtz was looking sharp, Araujo was absolutely immense, MOTM, no doubt, we looked threatening going forward, especially on the counter, something we've been missing (though I think we were flattered by their high line). Good all-round performance, an excellent result against a tough side, a hugely important and well-timed home win. Very much something to build on.

25 Oct 2026 18:25:39
The way he's started the season I would definitely be looking to give Macca a new deal.
Sign a defensively minded midfielder in January be that Camara or similar then let Dom fight it out for Wirtz in the 10 as I think midfield looks better balanced without him in it.


Araujo has been fantastic so if Bradley is on the way back I would say that a LB would be by 2nd priority in January - I thought that Andoni might be able to get Kerkez back to how he performed for Bournemouth but it ain't happening & is our weak link.

{Ed666's Note - That left side of Gakpo & Kerkez is terrifying and not in the good sense either

25 Oct 2026 18:25:51
@666, are you saying the OP is objective? Once again, having not conceded and having beaten a team who are flying the first thing I saw was another criticism.

P12 W8 D3 L1 seems a reasonable start to the new Head Coach's tenure. Encouragingly we have won our last 4 games and seem to be accelerating in terms of the team getting to where we would want it to be.

I have no problem with people being critical of the team but I find it genuinely sad that some people seem to seek out fault (actual or otherwise) week in, week out when even Blind Pugh can see that the team are improving week by week.

I would add that I would play Nyoni on a regular basis ahead of Gravenberch, but, once again the team played well and the match was entertaining to watch - both the team playing well and the match being entertaining is what any fan would want imho.

{Ed666's Note - I have no problems with people criticizing the performance when it’s merited. I’ll be first in line to do so. Kerkez Gravy and Gakpo were muck at best today and that’s being kind. So we won 2-0 today and three players were garbage. Imagine the score line if two out of those three had decent games? It would have been a different game. Yes I understand this is the embryonic stage of AI’s tenure but if we can’t expect proffesional footballers to churn out at least a 5/10 performance every game than what’s the point?

25 Oct 2026 18:38:19
I agree I defensive midfielder would help massively I also think a left back is must I fail to see what Kerkez is good at other than working hard he would be a good second option.

25 Oct 2026 17:37:25
@ed666 - Brighton had one shot on target. One. Given all the recent press about then being super high scoring we restricted them to that by being a million times better in defence than we were all last season.

I'm not sure how pointing to someone making an 'easy miss' makes any difference to how we performed today, we were the best team with and without the ball.

{Ed666's Note - you said Brighton didn’t look like scoring but fashioned a guilt edged chance that 98 times out of a 100 they would generally slot in the back of the net. Yes defensively we were very good but at no point did I think Brighton could not score.

25 Oct 2026 19:18:45
Tell us what you think about the midfield Mr Funk.

25 Oct 2026 19:27:16
Going back to the original post - if Sunderland continue to tank we should be tapping up Sadiki.

25 Oct 2026 20:56:53
I couldn't get my head around Gakpo getting man of the match. I thought he was wasteful and selfish at times. When he did decide to pass he released it too late. In saying that, he didn't play bad, but was frustrating me.

I don't know where the MOTM came from. I would have give it to Ronald. He's my new favourite. Nice to see players getting stuck in.

25 Oct 2026 21:07:09
Credit to AI today. I was at the game and didn't feel like we were under pressure at any point. Lots of possession but their chances mostly came from working the ball wide and throwing in crosses which we defended well.


On the other hand we had many counters that with better decisions could have led to more goals.
I felt we controlled the game with less possession today.

25 Oct 2026 21:57:55
All good saying brighton could have scored a few but let's not forget, had we been a little more decisive and clinical upfront amd we cudve got 5 or more! Imagine salah and mane having a field day today.

25 Oct 2026 22:28:28
The disrespect Virg gets on here is criminal, the same lads wanting rid of Rio an 18 year old kid at the beginning of the season because he wasn't Lamine Yamal.

It's hard to listen to some fans anymore. Negative, I think half are trolls! Yes Brighton were a threat, they're a very good side who score for fun, they had one really good chance, easiest chance in the world 😂 ridiculous comment. Yes should have scored but to say that was the easiest chance in the world is someone who's clearly never played football before.

Anyway, absolutely buzzing with the 3 points, yes wasn't too pretty after we went 2 up but was a top class game management performance, yes we should have killed it off but we're still a work in progress.

By god Jacquet is an absolute baller, and Ronald. I think like most I've fallen in love with. A throwback. All on the line, 90miles an hour and plenty of talent to boot. Let's show Mikel and his anti entertainment bunch a good time next week, look forward to being back in the kop for it! Mon the Redmen!

26 Oct 2026 01:21:06
666 - Thanks for all the replies and your tough skin. If you're saying 3 players played badly then by my maths that means 8 players did well. 8 players did well in a home victory that saw us improve and move into the top 4. All we're saying is there's moire positives than negatives, let's start with that.

{Ed666's Note - I didn’t say the other 8 played well Clay..I thought we played well in parts and not so well in other parts. It wasn’t a comprehensive 2-0 win in my opinion. But AI hasn’t even got any players of his own yet apart from maybe Munoz so I’m exceedingly excited to see what this team will be cooking in the next 6-12 months.

26 Oct 2026 04:21:30
Definite signs of AI progress. Entertaining open game to watch and delighted with win against a good side.

JJ & RA have made such a massive difference to our defence. Great to see us playing with energy and heart.

Wirtz, Barcola & Isak starting to click. Mac looking better each week too.

Agree main concern is left side. Kerkez is not up to it and Gakpo is so selfish on the ball.

Hopefully will see more of Rio and Munoz in coming weeks. Hats off to AI for making all the wingers play both sides too.

26 Oct 2026 10:00:40
It was a very open and exciting game to watch, which is what we've been crying out for.

We weren't dominant but we created lots of good opportunities and should have scored more. Cody was really wasteful, although he kept on going and showing for the ball. Barcola looked better on the right, which is ironic given Rio and Munoz have hit form. Which may say as much about the right side and Araujos great form, as it does about what their best positions really are. We're being linked with a lot of right backs for Jan, but maybe the priority should be a left back to challenge Kerkez for a start.

Overall it was a good performance against a very good team.

26 Oct 2026 12:46:13
I said just before the weekend that Brighton would be a good test for us. Seems we passed the test and 'winners are grinners' as the old saying goes.

Bring on Chelsea!

25 Oct 2026 14:27:42
Fantastic start! Everyone looks great and up for it. I feel we're a better team when szobo isn't playing. Could see him going in the summer.

25 Oct 2026 14:59:12
Not many teams can accommodate two CAMs in the starting 11. Profile of our midfielders is pretty similar, Grav, Macca, Slob and Wirtz can all play that 10 role and sometimes we get caught because 2 or 3 of them are trying to occupy the same space.

When one of them is missing it's 1 less trying to play the same way as 2 others. We are much better today, but you can still see we are easy to play through at times. We will get better though.

25 Oct 2026 15:49:03
We look great today but I don't think that's because Szobozlai isn't playing.

It's a squad game, especially if you want to be competitive in 4 competitions like Liverpool do.

Shout out Macca who has had a terrific season so far — working so much harder, making more sprints. Hopefully continues.

{Ed666's Note - we were good in parts not all game

25 Oct 2026 16:17:52
Remember the time when we were all praying he'd sign that contract? doesn't go from that to him being the root of our problems.

25 Oct 2026 18:20:11
Absolutely nothing to do with Szoboslai who plays as an 8.

25 Oct 2026 18:29:36
@FM, it's the reactionary stuff that was under discussion yesterday - it's Szob's turn, is all. If we were to beat Chelsea 6 - 0 and Arsenal 8 - 0, Ali will be singled out for not making any saves.

25 Oct 2026 17:54:42
Ed, I see why you've been given number 666. always playing devils advocate!

Hope you're doing well.

{Ed666's Note - I’m well mate and you? It’s not a case of devils advocate I just say it how i interpret it..my truth may not be someone else’s truth and that’s ok because we can’t agree on everything. Like no one can persuade me that Gakpo played well today and that’s not me being harsh it’s just what I saw. His decision making was lamentable at best.

25 Oct 2026 20:48:16
The root of the issues is a lack of a midfielder to pair with macca. When szobo is on the pitch those around him look worse.

25 Oct 2026 23:06:39
I agree with your Gakpo narrative Ed but the one thing he did do is carry the ball extremely well. That was key at certain points in the game. Yes, frustrating as hell when in those last moments but he was involved, he was lively and he worked hard. He was part of the reason for the team to win today and you have to accept that.

The frustrating thing is, we all know he can finish, he has a wonderful right foot but its almost like he becomes too single minded in those moments maybe too selfish and confident in his ability to do it alone. Doesn't seem what we all see and he looks average in those moments.

{Ed666's Note - So you agree he didn’t have a good game then! 😁

26 Oct 2026 00:22:39
Gakpo was absolutely rubbish today, greedy and selfish, cost us several goals, could have put the game to bed and added a couple of assists to his tally, he's not a team player from that left-hand side.

26 Oct 2026 11:15:30
I'm not convinced Szoboszlai is the problem when he plays. It's all about tactics and defining each player's role clearly for him. I remember in Mourinho's 2014 Chelsea title winning team, Hazard and Willian (both AM's) started and played together for 36 of their 38 games.

Often joined by Oscar (another AM) too. But they were supported by Matic or John Obi Mikel right behind them, who made all this possible. Now if Gravenberch doesn't want to play DM or Iraola doesn't want him to play DM, then there lies the problem.

And after yesterday's performance, I really wonder what it takes to motivate this guy? He alternates a good game with really poor ones. This inconsistency is the only consistent thing about him.

26 Oct 2026 12:48:04
@SailorJerry, Nyoni and Macca should be starting as the 'holding' MFs.

25 Oct 2026 06:35:15
Javi Rueda is relatively high up on our list of potential right backs we might go for in January.

Celta Vigo would be looking between 15-20m for him.

Could go higher if he keeps playing as well as he is, as this is on the back of his first real season of first team, top level football.

Merci.

24 Oct 2026 06:38:35
Some noises about a David Otorbi of Valencia. 19 year old Spanish winger. Never heard of him, don't know anything about him. Anybody know anything?

24 Oct 2026 17:01:37
To be or Otorbi, that is the question.

24 Oct 2026 18:57:34
I know nothing, but Otorbi a straightforward signing.

24 Oct 2026 19:18:23
Keep em coming, these are good haha.

24 Oct 2026 19:42:46
We seem to be scouting some good players at fair prices in Spain.
If he's as good as Munoz then I'm up for it.

24 Oct 2026 22:15:53
Although, according to a Spanish website (reported via BBC Sport) Valencia are looking to exercise an option to extend his contract, and thereby double his release clause to £50m (€60m? )

25 Oct 2026 05:52:05
Who else have we scouted at a fair price from Spain?

25 Oct 2026 07:41:47
Munoz and Araujo in the last 6 months.

24 Oct 2026 09:02:35
Seen we're linked with a Justin Ellis in January. Just done the usual and jumped on YouTube to have a look at him.
Albeit the clips are his best bits and MLS his decision making and eye for a pass look excellent.


He's only 19 though so not sure if this is a first team squad buy or u23s. Anyway thought I'd share for those that haven't seen the links.

24 Oct 2026 11:23:54
Contract expires in the summer. American International at 19.Low risk. Our youth signings over the last couple of years have been elite in Leoni, Brughmanns, Ndukwe, Rio, Trey and Pecsi so I'm confident in any young players we're bringing in at the moment. You could even add Jaquet to that list.