Liverpool Transfer Rumours

20 Jul 2026 16:00:18
Liverpool have left the chat regarding Yan Diomande after months of work.

Everyone is massively disappointed but life moves on.

LFC will now make their move for Bradley Barcola.

Interestingly, I'm hearing Rio could be the heir to Mo Salah on the right side.

Ta.

20 Jul 2026 16:10:13
Hi Carra,

Thank you for confirming.

Reds, as I've said back in June, in my first post, we walked away from the Diamonde deal and prioritised Barcola.

20 Jul 2026 16:13:36
Thanks, Carra. If I am honest, I think I am glad we have moved away from Diomande. Clearly the lad has talent, but he has chosen a really bad agency to look after him by the sound of negotiations.

Bazza.

20 Jul 2026 16:14:37
Thanks, Carra and Grizz. Interesting take on Rio. I would love to see it, but that would be a massive gamble.

20 Jul 2026 16:15:15
Cheers, Carra. Hope you're keeping well. 👍🏻

20 Jul 2026 16:15:20
Good bye, Yan.

Come on barecola.

20 Jul 2026 16:21:17
That's a lot to pin onto a kid. I just don't think he's ready for that kind of pressure.

20 Jul 2026 16:24:50
Wharton to Barcola on the break will frighten every defense. Teams would hesitate to squeeze us. Last year, we couldn't escape our own half because the opposition were no longer afraid of a through ball. Barcola changes that. So does Munoz, tbf.

20 Jul 2026 16:25:58
Rio isn't ready for regular first team football, so hope that isn't true.

20 Jul 2026 16:26:38
Thanks, Carra. Shame, I think Diamonde would have been great for us. Barcola it is then... and Rio is gonna be a star... we'll just need a solid RB to help him out.

20 Jul 2026 16:31:07
Thanks, Carra.

20 Jul 2026 16:34:13
Something tells me we might still hear more from Diomande. You don't very often see a player admit he's leaving a club in a press conference, and then stay put.

He might have to force a move himself, but I still think a move will happen. Maybe not to us, but I don't see him being at Leipzig next season.

20 Jul 2026 16:34:47
Rio doesn't look scared to me. If he's good enough, he's old enough. Only time will tell how he does, but there's hardly a player in the world who would be as good as Salah, so just let him be the best version of himself.

20 Jul 2026 16:35:58
@funky061, We couldn't escape our own half even in a Taxi.

20 Jul 2026 16:42:32
Thanks, Carra. I'm so glad we are walking away from Diomande. Looks a good player, but the noise around him. Nah. Great news.

20 Jul 2026 16:43:50
We could be playing the game a bit with Diomande.

The word from the club, though, is that they're moving on.

Ta.

20 Jul 2026 16:47:01
Glad we have moved on, Diomande reminds of Sterling's time when he wanted to leave, signed with a bad agency, let them dictate everything but both were still young but think they're young players need proper guidance.

20 Jul 2026 16:58:45
Cheers, Carra.

20 Jul 2026 17:00:17
I'm not sure about Rio as a starting RW to replace Salah, but then again, what do I know compared to Iraola who's watched him every day in training for 2 weeks.

He certainly wasn't shy of giving Kroupi Jr a lot of minutes last season, and Rio does turn 18 next month, which is a similar age to when Yamal really kicked on at Barcelona.



Let's see how things unfold over pre-season. That could be eye opening!

20 Jul 2026 17:13:00
I am not so worried about Rio mentally as I am physically and positionally. He did get pushed around a bit last season and doesn't always track back. His situational awareness no doubt will improve with time.

20 Jul 2026 17:17:51
On the subject of Rio, I am of the same opinion, I don't think he's ready. I think he needs to learn the game a bit more, so he can understand what's expected of him when he hasn't got the ball.

That being said, I don't think he was getting a whole lot of good coaching last season, so maybe with some decent one to one coaching the penny might drop.



He looked England's best, most exciting player before the World Cup, so going up the levels obviously doesn't bother him either.

I think we'll just have to trust the coaches to make that call.

20 Jul 2026 17:18:06
Thx Carra and all other posters.

There were some murmurs about us looking at Rayan?

Any news your end about that?

Stay safe, and cheers, fella.

20 Jul 2026 17:35:43
Can't see the club relying on a 17 year old to fill Mo's boots, I imagine we'll make a move for Rayan.

20 Jul 2026 17:40:24
I think Rayan will be targeted, but I'm of the opinion that's only if Gakpo leaves.

Maybe "heir to the throne" was a dramatic way of putting it, but he will play there more this coming season.

Ta.

20 Jul 2026 17:40:57
Cheers Carra. You got to keep playing these youngsters... Yamal didn't get to where he is so young sitting on the bench.

20 Jul 2026 17:46:41
I agree Rio is not quite ready. He falls to sleep too much, and drifts out of games at times. Would love to see him on the right getting beyond the full back. I'd like to see the wingers cross over a couple of times during games too.

Keep defenders thinking, and disrupt the flow.
Hope I'm wrong, but Rio needs more time to grow and learn. No doubt he will be great, but slowly does it.

YNWA.

20 Jul 2026 18:02:26
I can imagine that PSG will be asking for Morgan Rogers money for Barcola.

20 Jul 2026 18:06:24
Cheers, Carra.

20 Jul 2026 18:07:43
To be fair, none of our players "looked ready" for 90 minutes last season.

Let's see how the lad does under a manager who hopefully cares a bit more than Slot appeared to last season.

20 Jul 2026 18:10:19
Cheers, Carra. Is Gakpo not ideal cover for Ekitike, though? Given he's not scheduled to return until January, and even then it will still take a while for him to get firing on all cylinders. Cody's the only one with any reasonable experience playing in the central role, something we're going to need, considering Isak needs his minutes managed and is quite injury-prone.



The way I see it, we need 2 senior wingers and to keep Gakpo, at least until January, if we're going to prove we can challenge on all fronts anyway. I suppose, if that's not a concern, we can make exceptions; I don't see why we should, though.

20 Jul 2026 18:18:30
Gonna be a long season for the manager without enough quality. This is a shambles. LFC need five or six players period. Isak cannot play every game, no chance. Salah is gone, no right back, not enough cb cover.

Tsimikas isn't good enough.
I have to hand it to you guys, u have serious faith in the squad and I don't at all. Right now it's a s***show transfer process.

20 Jul 2026 18:46:57
I know you are just commenting on what you've heard, but I personally find it very very hard to call Rio as a RW as anything other than a massive failure. He's not even fully ready to be a starter, let alone change his preferred position at this point. Tests and experiences are of course valid, but this just reeks of desperation and lack of business.

20 Jul 2026 18:56:16
Thanks for the update Carra.

20 Jul 2026 18:58:39
Hi Carra,

Cheers for your post, any idea what's happening with RB and CDM/CM?

Thanks mate.

20 Jul 2026 19:03:23
I remember when we nearly won the league with 18 year old Raheem Sterling moved to a new position at the top of a midfield diamond. If Rio is good enough, he's old enough. Doue and Yamal aren't too shabby, eh.



There's no point stressing about it. If he shines in pre-season, he gets his shot. If he doesn't, we'll sign someone. The dramatic reactions aren't required at this stage.

20 Jul 2026 19:05:09
Big mistake if we are relying on the step over kid, we need to get a right winger as well as Barr Cola, too much to expect from a kid who has no end product yet.

20 Jul 2026 19:22:16
So the club will spend on Barcola which will fund PSG to move for Diomande. The dominoes will start falling soon. Shame, as I'll be honest, I'm not overly fussed on Barcola; he seems lightweight to me. I want a Mane type winger, someone, when you're up against it, will dig in and play the team game. Don't know why, and I may be completely wrong, but Barcola looks as if he could down tools at any moment.

But I'm not against Rio playing on the right either, it will improve him massively and stop him becoming a 1 trick pony cutting in from the left to get a shot away.

20 Jul 2026 19:44:40
I reckon this is what Rio needs, to be honest. Bang him on and let the lad get stuck in.

20 Jul 2026 19:55:08
Going to be very lightweight all over the pitch if this is the case. Can see Hughes and co not getting in the players we need, and the manager will be the scapegoat.

20 Jul 2026 20:00:46
Rio has the ability, the mentality and the balls to thrive, he's the best option we have, so play him.

20 Jul 2026 20:03:59
Made up we walked away.

20 Jul 2026 20:14:29
With the narrative changes to we're preparing bids for Barcola, we've walked away from Diomande, Rio is going to be our right sided player, it's no surprise a few fans question our recruitment and planning.

It can feel at times like we make things up as we go. Most business is done with agents and clubs, so it raises the obvious questions like what were we waiting for with Barcola. It's probably just that, with Diomande dead in the water, we've shifted target. We were never going to buy both, who knows.

It's just a waiting game. We can't influence it as fans. Let's just hope our judgement in the market is as good as it can be this summer. If Barcola is the guy, then fingers crossed he's the best we can get and that Munoz and Rio can thrive out of their preferred positions.

20 Jul 2026 20:17:30
Iraola specialising in making a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Not worried about lack of quality, we have enough quality, we just lack application.

20 Jul 2026 14:25:16
Pecsi is not going on tour he's off on loan to an Austrian Premier League team for the season.

20 Jul 2026 14:36:17
He's been left Home Alone, then? He'll be like a Raging Bull.

20 Jul 2026 14:47:19
I just spoke to my cousin Vinny at the casino and he reckons he's a lethal weapon.

20 Jul 2026 14:51:28
Heard he's a pretty funny guy. : p

20 Jul 2026 14:51:41
You amuse me, Rome.

20 Jul 2026 14:54:37
Hey, should do really well, he's a goodfella.

20 Jul 2026 15:05:55
Zed, you've won it for me mate. It was right there.

20 Jul 2026 15:09:51
Thank you, Cantremember. Few people have ever said that! I'm a Man on Fire, today.

20 Jul 2026 15:14:18
Rome, with honors, mate.

20 Jul 2026 15:20:09
Funny how? Funny like a clown? Does he amuse you?

20 Jul 2026 15:33:52
Like the Man on Fire reference, Rome.

20 Jul 2026 15:38:58
Ahhh, go get your shine box.

20 Jul 2026 15:40:46
Hi Rome, have you been playing your violin?

20 Jul 2026 15:43:40
Thank you, Jimjim. I'm not working today. I should really get a life!

20 Jul 2026 16:29:31
You've all been flying over the cuckoo's nest.

20 Jul 2026 16:48:03
Baby Yoda as Ricky Gervais said.

20 Jul 2026 16:56:18
I heard they wanted to sign Pecsi permanently until they realised he'd cost them an Armin a leg.

20 Jul 2026 12:31:52
Hi all,

Personal terms have been broadly agreed with Bradley Barcola. A bid is being prepared, likely to be rejected but a good start.

20 Jul 2026 13:07:14
Thanks VG, I so hope we can secure both Barcola and Rayan!

20 Jul 2026 13:07:23
Is that not tapping a player up illegally?

20 Jul 2026 13:09:00
Thanks, Vic. I think he has great potential, but we still need someone more specifically for the right. Hopefully we get him in while working on other targets.

20 Jul 2026 13:16:22
Whilst I think that Barcola could be a great addition to the squad, I am really struggling to get excited about this. I think it is due to our lack of a specialist right winger. Whilst I know Barcola can play on the right wing, I do not think that he is the answer, and I think that I would be far more excited with the idea of his signing if we had already landed somebody like Rayan or Diomande (or even if it felt like we had made some progress).

20 Jul 2026 13:16:34
Fingers crossed we don't faff about. Cheers VG.

20 Jul 2026 13:18:31
Haha, here we go again. 3 bids Liverpool.

20 Jul 2026 13:22:46
Some people are never happy! Thanks, VG.

20 Jul 2026 13:23:00
Looks like the first bid is 85 million.

20 Jul 2026 13:26:39
No, it isn't, Kloppers. All clubs agree personal terms with players prior to placing a bid. I think they need permission from the potential selling club first, though, to speak with agents.

20 Jul 2026 13:28:20
Hope we get him, his pace is frightening, and he can finish, dont get why people dont want him to be honest. His potential is through the roof.

20 Jul 2026 13:28:54
Any idea what fee would be acceptable?

20 Jul 2026 13:44:45
We're so boring with the hard to bargain crap, if he's our Salah replacement, go get him. 3 bids then lose to Chelsea or Arsenal drama.

20 Jul 2026 13:57:22
Permission from the selling club is needed for official discussions and agreements as well as to contact the player directly. It is not needed to talk informally to agents to discuss the player's interest in the move and to talk about what sort of contract might be acceptable to their client if a bid were to be accepted.

20 Jul 2026 14:09:34
I've been told that there will be a flurry of activity starting this week...

Watch this space.

Ric.

20 Jul 2026 14:12:31
I think a bid of about 105m pound gets the job done easily, but I might be way off on that. Time will tell.

20 Jul 2026 13:27:54
So while I don't know much I've listened to the eds for years enough to know that.

You can get in touch with a players representatives and broadly agree terms on wages contract club project expectations etc. This is not tapping up.

Club does this and honestly makes sense because the alternative could end up quite embarrassing if we went in with 120 mill bid that gets accepted for the player to simply turn around and go ahh actually I have 0 interest in playing for you or moving etc.

So it is common practice for broad terms to be agreed with a player to make sure that if the deal can be done between clubs that the actual deal also then gets done.

Sometimes things happen differently and sometimes players just straight up change their mind or have preferences (Caicedo)

But that is different from direct contact and discussions with a player not through their representatives (Van Dijk scenario)

At a high level I don't think I have messed up here but as usual correct me if wrong eds I am always here to learn.

Then any deeper as a wise man often said just confuses people

20 Jul 2026 14:24:37
Finally some traction. The joys of the WC, I guess.
From what I've seen of him he's a decent enough player. Obviously the market is stupidly well, stupid at the moment and I think all prices are inflated, but I'm glad to see we are in for him. Be nice if we didn't draw it out.



Ta for the update, dude!

20 Jul 2026 14:27:25
Regarding tapping up, every club does it. It's just kind of an unspoken rule that that's how the game works these days and the very odd time a club will pipe up threatening to report it as a way of saying f*** off.

It's very standard procedure. Were PSG to call this tapping up, they would have trouble on their hands as they do it to their targets too.

20 Jul 2026 14:38:19
People keep moaning about Barcola like the winger market is full or great players. I think, if Iraola gets us playing as fast and direct as he did Bournemouth, he will be great. The system works for near enough any pacey player, as he's proven by getting the same out of the team regardless of who gets sold.

20 Jul 2026 15:21:30
Why are we funding PSG's move for Diomande?

20 Jul 2026 15:37:46
They want Akliouche.

20 Jul 2026 15:54:52
Jesus, some of the comments on here are ridiculous, 3 bids Liverpool, we won't sign anyone, they won't sign the players I like, etc, etc. Really need to get a grip, some people, only happy when they're moaning. Cheers Vic as always.

20 Jul 2026 15:57:09
25M+ Gakpo should do it.

20 Jul 2026 16:23:50
Exactly, Fatwallet, it's exasperating sometimes!

France put him on at half time against England, and his pace caused us loads of problems, culminating in him scoring a great goal. He's a brilliant player, I really don't know why anyone would say different. He's exactly what we need.

Cheer Vic as always. :-)

20 Jul 2026 16:30:55
Thanks VG.

19 Jul 2026 14:41:56
Hi all,

The only way Ivan Toney would become a Liverpool player is if he was paying us.

19 Jul 2026 15:16:24
Cheers, VG. Any news on a bid going in for Barcola yet?

19 Jul 2026 15:18:07
Good. Looks 1/8th of the player he was at Brentford. Don't blame him for taking the money though.

19 Jul 2026 15:49:30
But would we still have to actually play him, VG...????

Joking aside... Just don't see Toney as a LFC type player.

19 Jul 2026 15:52:33
Toney is dreadful. I hope there is no link with us at all... might as well get my boots myself if that's who we're linked with.

19 Jul 2026 15:52:33
2Shoes, I've heard rumours of a bid but waiting to see if they have any legs before letting you all know. I know we are in direct talks with PSG.

19 Jul 2026 15:58:12
Vic, even if he was to pay us, I'd expect we'd turn him down.

19 Jul 2026 16:00:59
Batcola took his goals well, and played well when I saw him at the WC. Definitely an improvement on what we have already, so if we get him I'll be happy.

19 Jul 2026 16:03:48
Much appreciated, VG, keep up the good work. 👍🏻

19 Jul 2026 17:16:45
I agree, Robbie, but the real question is, does he bring Robin Fanta with him and will he have all the gadgets to help him operate in the shadows.

19 Jul 2026 17:39:16
Haha, nice one, BK.

19 Jul 2026 18:23:13
Finally, I'm an ITK!
And I can confirm that Bradley Barcola does have legs.

19 Jul 2026 18:27:53
2 of them, Rigsby?

19 Jul 2026 18:47:09
Yep, Chewy.
I don't want to say too much and compromise my sauce, but he has two legs.

19 Jul 2026 19:14:44
Apparently, some of the Parisian ladies assert that he had 3...

19 Jul 2026 20:37:37
He can afford to with all his winnings and Saudi money.

20 Jul 2026 09:16:15
Love it! Toney turning up to play on a Sunday morning with his 50p subs. 🤣

20 Jul 2026 11:24:39
Can I get my 50p back, gaffer, got a solid Acca.

19 Jul 2026 08:15:04
Keep an eye on Toney this window, know a couple of people around him, his team are pushing for LFC to come to the table, depends on whether Iraola and Hughes want to action. Wage demands would be much less than currently on in Saudi.

{Ed078's Note - grabbing my popcorn.

19 Jul 2026 08:44:08
Not sure another CF is what we need. 🤣

19 Jul 2026 08:53:59
He was rubbish last night, but would be a good Ekitike replacement and then a 3rd striker. Would it be on a free? How many years does he have left on his contract?

19 Jul 2026 08:55:08
Not what we need, and not on last night's performance either.

19 Jul 2026 09:00:14
Taurus, we absolutely need another striker. Isak is always injured. Ekitike is out long term. Who else have we got? Gakpo? Or play Munoz up there? I've been hoping on a bid for Igor Thiago. Toney would be ok too, but I'd pick Thiago if it was a choice between them.

Looking at VG post about Rayan, that would be very interesting, but a lot more risky as he is so young. Anyway, I would be very surprised if Iraola goes into the new season with just Isak as our striker.

19 Jul 2026 09:00:30
So Toney has said to his pal, "I wouldn't mind playing for Liverpool this season."

His agents contact Liverpool.... no answer.... (tumbleweed blows past his window).

Social media says Toney is possibly signing for Liverpool.

Toney doesn't sign for Liverpool.

Over and out.

19 Jul 2026 09:01:02
Can he play RB?

19 Jul 2026 09:01:11
Doesn't seem like a deal we would want to do, but he is a massive Liverpool fan and would probably jump through flaming hoops to join us, so nothing's changed there.

19 Jul 2026 09:27:28
If there is the option on a free and he is happy to play back up or to even pressure Isak to perform, then it's not the worst idea. Many, including myself, are/were open to a Nunez return, and Toney is much the better finisher. Maybe not the work rate, but depends what you are buying him for. But he was awful last night.

19 Jul 2026 09:30:01
If Toney could be brought in and his expectations managed until he a) plays so well that he justifies regular starting selection, or b) accepts his role as finisher / squad player, then I can't see a negative.

A confident prem proven player that wants to play for the club.

If the numbers can be made to work I'd be all for this!!!

19 Jul 2026 09:36:17
I can assure you.

Liverpool will be nowhere near Toney.

Cheers.

19 Jul 2026 09:43:51
No way Liverpool move for Toney, even though I do rate him. That said, we definitely need another forward who can actually do a decent job as a 9 because anyone thinking Isak won't pick up injuries and miss a significant chunk of the season is utterly delusional.

19 Jul 2026 09:46:03
Robbo, any chance of Igor Thiago?

19 Jul 2026 10:04:54
Mateta would be a better shout for Isak rotation. 1 year left on his Palace contract.

19 Jul 2026 10:13:36
Brilliant Robbo. 😂👍🏼

19 Jul 2026 10:20:47
Soccer Fan, we don't need someone on high wages to be third choice striker. Someone versatile who can play across the front line is more desirable as a rotation option.

19 Jul 2026 10:59:17
Taurus, I can assure you if Thiago was signed he would become a regular starter. Isak is a real worry for me, he's very injury prone.

19 Jul 2026 11:20:54
Absolutely no chance we sign a 9 like Thiago. We didn't spend over £200m on two 9s last summer to spend another £80m+ on another 9 this summer who would be third choice when everyone's fit. Bizarre shout that if I'm being honest.

19 Jul 2026 11:28:26
"Ivan The Terrible", based on last night's performance.

19 Jul 2026 11:30:24
It's not how football works though with wages and such, Soccer Fan. If we wanted a new first choice striker, we would need to sell Isak, who we spent a fortune on, and his wages are very high.

19 Jul 2026 11:50:53
I know we need backup.
I know he's Premier League proven and a goal scorer.
However, one day we're going to have to start trusting our younger players. They should be back up.
If Isak gets a long term injury, then revisit it in January.

19 Jul 2026 12:10:13
Isak can't play every min of every game.
Nor can he be expected to play 3 games a week for weeks.
We most certainly do need an option for him but don't think Toney is that option.
As far as I can tell there are no youth players fit, available or able to be that option.

19 Jul 2026 12:32:50
Has he had a bet on himself joining Liverpool?

19 Jul 2026 12:42:53
Don't rise to the trolls, Robbo.

19 Jul 2026 12:43:51
Uncalled for, Steve G. And why are you waiting for Robbo to poop?

19 Jul 2026 12:48:52
Madness to start the season expecting Isak to play twice a week until Ekiteke is fit, which is likely well into 2027. I suspect nearer the end than beginning of the season.
So a decent backup striker is essential imo, and not an option.

Needs to be physically robust, PL proven, and not stupid money, as ultimately he will be 3rd choice.
Toney not a million miles away from fitting the bill.

19 Jul 2026 12:27:32
Awww Steve G, little butt hurt over the Diomande signing? Tell you what, release your frustrations out on fellow posters. that'll change the Yan's mind.

19 Jul 2026 12:42:42
Steve G

Grow up mate.

Cheers

19 Jul 2026 12:45:07
Hi Eds, why is there only a Thumbs Up icon, why not a Thumbs Down Icon? Then we could see how many agree and disagree with rubbish comments from posters such as Steve G above

{Ed001's Note - there is no need as he is banned now.}

19 Jul 2026 13:09:34
Introduction of a thumbs down would end up with the trolls just disliking any of our ITKs posts.

19 Jul 2026 13:14:23
It's funny that folk seem to think we need to spend big numbers on another striker just in case Isak gets injured. The team has quite a few players who can fill in if needed, e.g. Gakpo, Munoz. Everyone had a downer on Gakpo, but his overall stats for us are decent.

He wasn't great last season, but tell me who was?

I'd happily take a Litmanen/Riedle type signing (remember those) to provide some kind of backup but shelling out £100m when other positions are more desperate - no thanks.

19 Jul 2026 13:36:46
Nunez.

19 Jul 2026 13:59:01
Scouse John, signing Nunez doesn't fix the problem that we need a goal scorer. Nunez is good at stopping our attacks by wandering offside.

19 Jul 2026 14:14:37
If you say so, Ron.

19 Jul 2026 14:36:18
We've seen, under both Klopp and Slot, that Gakpo isn't really all that good at playing centre forward, so isn't a viable option.

Having the option isn't only about if Isak gets injured; he literally can't play every min of every game for months on end even if he stays injury free.

The vast majority of our cup games are played in the first 5mths of the season. A significant portion of our Prem games are played during that same period.


It's simply not doable for one player to play all those games, never mind having the option to change in game when we'll be playing higher tempo, intense football.

The Isak option doesn't have to be a pure CF. He could be a player who's also quite capable playing off the left or right.
We've seen this type of player before with Origi.

19 Jul 2026 15:04:05
If there is a need to bring in a st on a short term basis... we should bring in Lewandowski.

{Ed001's Note - already joined an MLS team. }

19 Jul 2026 15:30:06
As far as I'm concerned we currently don't have a single viable option to fill in for Isak through the middle.

Gakpo is absolutely not an option if you have any ambitions to win games of football. As for Munoz, I'd be amazed if he can fill that role from what I've seen, but would be happy to be proven wrong.



Real shame Danns' career has completely stalled out due to injuries, as he could definitely have been an option.

19 Jul 2026 15:38:52
Fair play, Scouse John, you're one of the more consistent opinions. You're sticking to Darwin so got to respect that.

19 Jul 2026 15:50:33
Thats a pity Ed1.

19 Jul 2026 16:46:37
To be fair, on a free, I wouldn't be against Nunez either. Of course he isn't good enough, but as a 3rd choice option he is ok. As another said above, it is a shame that Danns' career has stalled.

He is a natural finisher, and I hope we can still bleed him through.
This is why I think we need to sign Rayan, good both on rw and cf.

19 Jul 2026 19:42:43
Danns, Wright and Koumas in the academy.

Also whatever wingers we get, I would imagine at least one of them can play through the middle too - Barcola can and Munoz is a bit like Diogo, can play anywhere across the front 3.

19 Jul 2026 08:11:37.
Hi Diddly Ho,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to comment or message me after my last post.

I’ve been genuinely humbled by the response. The kindness, support and togetherness this community has shown over the last day or so has been incredible, and it’s reminded me why I’ve enjoyed being part of this site for so long. It’s easy to let the negativity drown everything else out, but you’ve all proved that those voices are very much in the minority.

Maybe deciding to walk away was a bit of a rash decision. How can Ned Flanders ignore a response like that?

So, thank you all.

It really has meant a lot.

As for transfer updates… nothing new from my end at the moment. The expectation is still that the Barcola push becomes formal early this week.

I do have a nice little session with my golf buddy shortly, hope he has a little more for me to pass on.

Wonderful to see that Szoboszlai has been announced finally, I don’t know why the club waited so long to finalise it. He’s going to be integral over in our new era & I expect to see him taking up more in a leadership capacity.

Again, thank you all.

Diddly back.

{Ed078's Note - great to hear from you Ned. Do better on the course than I did today, round 3 of our local club champs. I went from 3 shots off the lead to 8 by the 18th. Not happy.

19 Jul 2026 08:25:26
Thank u, Ned.

19 Jul 2026 08:37:21
Nice to see you back, Ned.

19 Jul 2026 08:52:27
Glorious start to the day. Welcome back, Ned.

19 Jul 2026 08:52:36
Ned, Hooray! That is the correct decision, mate!
Your insight and humour are really appreciated.
Long may it continue.

19 Jul 2026 08:55:50
Neighbourino. 🤗

19 Jul 2026 09:01:49
Welcome back!

19 Jul 2026 09:03:03
Great to hear from you, Ned...

Welcome back, mate!

19 Jul 2026 09:04:37
Good to have you back, mate. This site is for every Liverpool fan and we appreciate your posts.

Now coming back on transfer strategy, I don't quite like one big money signing after another. I am more fond of the Munoz type ones. But that is just me, it isn't my money, so I wouldn't care as long as they don't push the costs back onto the public. Some big money signings are probably required every now and then which was what we did for VVD and Ali and for a player like Wirtz (at least based on what he was expected to achieve at that time, which I still have hopes of.

I think he was starting to flourish before the injury, and then the morale of the entire team was down. I still expect him and Isak to come good), but then we spent quite a lot on Ekitike too, and now we are linked to more 100m pound players. So I wouldn't mind if we moved from all these and unearthed some real gems.

19 Jul 2026 09:04:50
It's like Jesus' resurrection.

Welcome back, Ned.

Have loved your insught for years, and hopefully for many years more.

19 Jul 2026 09:07:01
Great to see you back, Ned!

19 Jul 2026 09:09:02
Love you Ned. ❤️

19 Jul 2026 09:11:19
Ned's not dead, baby...

19 Jul 2026 09:11:20
Great to see you continuing on here, Ned, need our top contributors.

19 Jul 2026 09:12:34
That's nice, Ned, I feel quite relieved, welcome back.

19 Jul 2026 09:16:54
Hey, Ned, I've only been on here a couple of years, but I really enjoy your posts. Thanks for reconsidering. Great to see your post.

I'm still fed up waiting for new players to arrive. But I do have a nice feeling of hope.

Good on you, Ned.

YNWA.

19 Jul 2026 09:22:46
The "Hi Diddly Ho" start was missing from the last post and the fact it was on this one has made my morning, bud. 😍

Great you decided to stick around.

19 Jul 2026 09:23:49
So glad to see your posts back on this page - thank you as always, Ned. 👍🏻

19 Jul 2026 09:25:25
Nice one, Ned, cheers.

19 Jul 2026 09:25:46
Great to have you back, Ned. 👍🏻

19 Jul 2026 09:35:23
Can't just go to Moe's Tavern on a massive bender and come back with your tail between your legs, Ned.

19 Jul 2026 09:38:29
Best news of the week, welcome back Ned, that's made my morning. :)

19 Jul 2026 09:45:56
Well that has put a smile on my chops. The transfer world is back on an even keel!

Great to see you again, Ned. :)

19 Jul 2026 10:02:52
Great to have you back Ned.

19 Jul 2026 10:18:37
Thanks, Ned, and welcome back. 🙌🏻

19 Jul 2026 10:18:40
Good man, Ned, like reading ur info and enjoy it. If ur info works out great and if not no big deal. 95% on here look at it like that.

19 Jul 2026 10:30:19
Good to have you back, Ned. Don't ever desert us like that again.

19 Jul 2026 10:44:36
Welcome back, Ned. We all know things in football change quickly. This time yesterday we all thought Rodgers was on his way to Arsenal and Chelsea come in from nowhere. We appreciate your posts along with Robbo, Carra, Victor, etc. I think people just get frustrated when things don't happen quickly, so they jump on you guys, which is totally unfair.

I'm just happy we have a good Manager and I'm sure we will get a couple in before the season starts and let's face it, it has to be more exciting than last season, as it was truly awful.

19 Jul 2026 11:04:27
Great to have you back, Ned.

19 Jul 2026 11:06:39
From one superhero to another, welcome back.

19 Jul 2026 11:15:20
2026 in a nutshell.

19 Jul 2026 11:30:15
This is brilliant news, welcome back, Neighbourinho! Looking forward to more rumours from stupid sexy Flanders!

19 Jul 2026 11:21:48
Go Ed the BigNed get involved again!

19 Jul 2026 11:56:02
Oh, golly. If that doesn't put the "shaz" in "shazam." Great to hear from you! Always appreciate your info, Neighbourino!

19 Jul 2026 11:59:26
Stupid sexy Flanders.

19 Jul 2026 11:59:38
Welcome back, Ned.

I've been watching Simpsons in your absence from the site. Now I can finally stop.

19 Jul 2026 12:29:48
Good man, Ned! Glad to hear you've changed your mind. F*** the haters! Keep spreading the joy, and any news / updates always a bonus too!

19 Jul 2026 14:09:47
Nice to see you back Ned. Like everyone here, I love to read your posts. You, the other ITK's and all the Ed's, are much appreciated here. So thank you all.

19 Jul 2026 16:37:37
Glad you are back.

20 Jul 2026 10:06:26
Great to see you back, Ned fandiddleytastic.

19 Jul 2026 00:06:20
Ed1, do you have any info on our pursuit of wingers or Salah replacement? It seems like the one we are interested in are either too pricey or have problematic agents.

{Ed001's Note - I don't mate sorry.}

19 Jul 2026 09:43:05
No worries Ed. Have you post Iraola manager's profile or last season review? I think I might have missed it if you already post them. I've not been able to check the site daily for past few weeks.

{Ed001's Note - I haven't had a chance to get either done, the sites have been insanely busy through the world cup. All through the night as well, so there is no quiet times to work on anything else but editing.}

19 Jul 2026 16:38:35
No worries Ed, it do looks like this site has a lot of new posters everyday. I've not been able to visit daily, but everytime I open this site, there's always new name posting.

It's not just the new ITKs, but new accounts bashing the ITKs and posting negativity in general. Its no wonder you and others Eds are busy. Hope all is well with you and all the other Eds.

{Ed001's Note - cheers mate all good thanks. Just looking forward to the new season.}

19 Jul 2026 00:28:09
Hi all,

New to posting on here, and had this name for a while but there was no point posting it while they were still in the tournament.

Keep an eye on Malo Gusto, definitely been looked at and open to a move with Chelsea signing Palestra. Club like him a lot but won't pay the heavy fee quoted earlier in the window.

Cheers.

{Ed078's Note - Welcome. Lately, any rumour poster has to have thick skin. Be nice, people.

19 Jul 2026 03:19:07
Wouldn't be a terrible signing, he's kinda a Ireola type player. Would rather have Neco Williams back though.

19 Jul 2026 03:54:12
@Vik, over to you...

19 Jul 2026 06:17:21
West Derby Wanderer IV, once Vik wakes up from his coffin sleep, he'll give us the lowdown on Malo Gusto, which means bad taste in English.

{Ed001's Note - I am sure he will have a long list of Gusto's inadequacies as he is terrible. Even the Chelsea fans don't rate him.}

19 Jul 2026 06:20:20
Gusto? Has Man City written all over it, surely?

Thanks for posting though, as all rumours are appreciated.

19 Jul 2026 07:14:39
Agree with King Kenny, Gusto looks to be on his way to City to play under his former manager if the two clubs can agree a fee.

19 Jul 2026 08:11:01
Welcome. Keep posting, mate. 👍🏻

19 Jul 2026 08:35:08
I was going to watch Gusto last night.
Couldn't see him though.

19 Jul 2026 08:58:58
Thanks for posting, Ken. Not sure on Gusto, but if he can stay fit, a Doni can coach him into the player he needs to be, then why not.

19 Jul 2026 09:13:03
Nice rumour, Ken Rogers, keep them coming.

19 Jul 2026 09:23:08
I really like Spence. I know lots of negative comments on here, but he's quick and feisty, never gives up, and has a great engine. Could cover both left and right back.

I'll get my crash helmet on!! Give me a minute, cos it's in the shed.

. 🫣

{Ed001's Note - he is an awful defender, who doesn't work back, he gives up constantly which is why he is so far out of position constantly. Watch him on the Argentina goals - one of them he is literally just stood watching for ages making no attempt to close the cross down. Terrible player, even when he goes forward he just runs until he gives the ball away. I don't know what people watched as he was woeful.}

19 Jul 2026 09:26:15
We seem to be even thinking of adding players who need to be coached into what we need. This is crazy stuff.

Everyone can improve and evolve, but we shouldn't be contemplating too many newbies who need intense coaching; we need some experience.

19 Jul 2026 09:58:44
Gusto is crap and Chelsea want about £75m for him so we can safely say, we won't be singing him. Might end up reunited with Maresca.

As for Spence, I wouldn't mind him for the sort of fee floated around a few weeks ago (£35m), but I imagine he'd cost us £60m+ which doesn't make any sense tbh.

Great 1v1 defender with incredible athleticism though, will do very well at the right club. Supposedly major attitude issues too.

19 Jul 2026 10:12:58
Spence can run quite fast that's about the best you can say for him. Best left where he is.

19 Jul 2026 12:31:49
Welcome mate. Really hope you're wrong. Don't see a player in Gusto at all. Last night he was the worst player on the pitch, closely followed by Konate. No idea how he lasted full 90 and ended up costing France the comeback with a stupid tackle to compound his performance.



Even with our current options I'd rather try Ramsey than spend money on that lad.

Keep the posts coming though, mate, thanks for sharing.

19 Jul 2026 15:54:50
Malo Gusto couldn't kick snow off a rope. Terrible going forward, and even worse tracking back. And he's French. He's as useful as a week-old stale baguette. I'd rather s*** in my hands and clap than sign him.

ViktorVaughan.

19 Jul 2026 19:18:36
Chewy, you forgot the "hard pass".

20 Jul 2026 12:30:06
Ed001, I think this is a regular phenomenon on here. I think a lot of fans think other players are better than ours or think will make us better just because they don't play for us.

I mean, you have guys like Gusto (or Pedro Neto) who is absolutely awful but because he plays for someone else, people think they are better than the ones we have or think they can help us whereas, these players are not good at all. Just a thought.

18 Jul 2026 22:30:20
Hi guys,

After Szoboszlai, the club are starting to put things in place to offer Rio a better deal next season. This would be improved terms, potentially a fresh deal which he will be eligible for as of end of August. Early doors yet. Could go in any direction currently.

In terms of exits, Harvey wants to stay but we may have to sell him. The obvious outliers are Chiesa and Endo. Club haven't been able to get decent offers for Endo, Chiesa is not pushing for an exit either.

For those interested, I did mention about a few players causing issues last season, Jones was one of them.

Still unsure if he stays or goes. At the moment I think he'll stay another year but let's see. Hard to call.

Quite a few youngsters will go out on loan later in the window.

I am told at the moment that there is nothing new on Diomande, I don't know anything about Barcola either, I'm not sure there's even interest there, literally heard nothing.

Edwards leaving had really thrown me - I get my info from somebody who knows him and that was never discussed, I can only assume there were disagreements over Slot and other things that led to him resigning!

Cheers.

19 Jul 2026 00:34:52
Rio will take a major step forward this season, I actually still see him and Cody being our left wingers this season.

19 Jul 2026 01:05:18
#YWGORS.

19 Jul 2026 08:06:56
Chiesa might well find a fan in Iraola, but whether he'll get the game time is another matter. Jones too. Has shown a versatility that coaches love, even if he's not no.1 in any position. They both tick a lot of boxes for AI. Their futures are v much in their own hands.



I hope Harvey stays, but he needs to play, so could well be sold, or loaned out to somewhere he'll play. Bacjetic is another who desperately needs competitive matches. I'm looking forward to them featuring in the US tour. After then, we'll have to see.

19 Jul 2026 08:44:54
I would love to see him be the player he could be in a Celtic shirt. A stretch, I know, but he would be amazing up here and would obviously prosper with regular playing time. He'd find a home there.

19 Jul 2026 08:51:21
*Was referring to Elliot in my previous post... it's early and I'm tired!