Liverpool Transfer Rumours

30 May 2026 15:53:18
Rumour has it Mo has called for an urgent meeting following Slots departure.

No credible sources I'm afraid.

30 May 2026 16:32:38
I don't believe that Salah is coming back.

30 May 2026 16:38:57
Not a chance this happens. Romanticism at its best.

No bigger Mo fan than myself, but it's over. He needs to move on and so do we as a club.

30 May 2026 16:40:26
If Mo would accept that he's not a definite starter and prepared to, at times, depending on how he is playing, to be a rotation option, I think he would be a great option.

Could cover striker as well, and his work ethic is a good example to the rest.
Unfortunately I can't see Mo accepting that, and probably best for new manager to start with a clean slate.

30 May 2026 16:44:18
IndyKilla.

30 May 2026 16:44:46
No credible sources, in an understatement.

It seems to come from Indykalia on Twitter, who I'm fairly sure used to be The Firm BL aka. the artist formerly known as The Fat Kid from Bolton. That's the source that's the complete opposite of credible.

I wonder, does it involve his unicorn spotting German football expert, Hans?

30 May 2026 16:55:34
KFC boy reported it.

30 May 2026 16:57:44
Salah has been amazing but for any new manager, it is better to start their tenure without him.

30 May 2026 17:01:45
His contract runs out next summer, so in theory he can say he's not leaving and honouring his contract.

30 May 2026 17:16:05
£400k a week and buying a Diomende type doesn't seem feasible, with other signings also needed. Slot's tactics aside, he hasn't been great this season. He barely beats his man; first touch and finishing have been below par. For me it's time to part, but what a story it would be to stay and go out on another 20+ goal season.

30 May 2026 17:16:31
Love Mo but we don't need any more media meltdowns when he doesn't get picked, it did us no favours and it's something a new manager could do without. Not even Luis Enrique will make Mo any younger, I'm afraid.

30 May 2026 17:18:34
Mo didn't become a bad player overnight. A huge part of it was the slow play style Slot favoured.

It would be great to see him play for us again but I can't see it happening unfortunately.

30 May 2026 17:32:17
@Keegan's Purm, I imagine, given the announcement, that a formal, likely binding, agreement has been reached to terminate his contract early, and it cannot be cancelled without the agreement of both parties.

30 May 2026 15:50:09
Slots replacement is not as clear cut as is being made out. They will interview both Iraola and Hoeness before making their decision. Both are seen as risk worth taking.

30 May 2026 16:14:28
Absolute no chance for Enrique?
We not willing to put up the money, or he is not ready to go?

30 May 2026 16:15:52
Thefields, is Enrique still an option? Just wondering, given the timing of the Slot announcement?

30 May 2026 16:27:15
Iraola is the more exciting, but Hoeness may be the better fit with more control.

Will be happy with either.

30 May 2026 16:27:19
Hoeness has done nothing since blockbusters.

30 May 2026 16:29:37
Appreciate the feedback, Fields.

Hoeness would probably be the bigger risk of the 2....

But from a style perspective, both would be good.

If anything, Klopp has shown that the manager of LFC must have a big personality... Do either Iraola or Hoeness have that? Not sure, but so few have the required personality for this club.

30 May 2026 16:31:00
Any chance of Enrique? Straw clutching, I know.

30 May 2026 16:35:30
As it currently stands, Enrique is not an option, but if he PSG win tonight and he indicates he is ready for a new challenge. I would expect us to at least sound him out.

30 May 2026 16:46:05
Fields,

Thank you for the news.

Right now, it's Hoeness or Iraola, so maybe it's two?

Or is it one of the three, including Sage?

I want you to tell me which candidate is most likely.

30 May 2026 16:50:02
Give me a p, please, Bob.

30 May 2026 17:02:43
Enrique has the aura and personality required for a huge club and, of the other two, I would say Hoeness is the better fit in that regard, although Iraola has the Premier League experience and a style of play that would be enjoyed at L4.

The question is whether that style, personality, and managerial approach can translate to a huge club playing 60 games a season.

Iraola has beaten some top sides in impressive fashion, although those same sides would naturally set up differently against us.



The biggest issue for me, beyond all of that, is the enormous psychological pressure placed on the figurehead. That would be new territory for both of the favourites, but not for Enrique.

How do the selection committee gauge that? Not many managers can be hired out for £1 million an evening to school the world's top CEOs on how to manage people and improve a team's output and cohesion, as Jurgen could.

30 May 2026 17:02:52
Hoeness has been using 3421 most of the season. He's done well, but Iraola has Prem experience and improves players.

30 May 2026 17:04:35
The bookies have it as

Iraola
Lijnders
Glasner
Sage
Hoeness

Enrique, an outsider at 20/1.

30 May 2026 17:06:27
Fields, thank you always.

Who do you think is the front-runner between Iraola and Hoeness? Also, I'm wondering when the decision will be made?

30 May 2026 17:16:16
No chance Mo stays. His body can't cope with the work rate the new manager will demand of him.
I do believe that both Slot and Mo coming out and saying, last season, that they had had discussions about Mo not having to work as hard during games, subconsciously had an effect on some of the other players.
New manager, new start and no passengers.

30 May 2026 17:20:43
Give me a 21st.

30 May 2026 17:29:27
Sage is an interesting coach. He also plays a very intense pressing style, very direct and vertical. He has also gone on French TV to say that Liverpool are his dream club and that he would only leave Lens for them. They finished 2nd in the league in his first season there. They sold some of their best players before he arrived and they have a squad cost and wage bill much lower than the likes of PSG, Marseille, Lyon, Lille etc. Taking all of these into account, he comes across as quite similar to Iraola in terms of impact this year, though of course he has only been at Lens for a year and is obviously playing in a weaker league.

30 May 2026 15:25:36
Ed1, quick one.

I can imagine how busy the site is atm.
If you have time,
Do you reckon anyrhing may change with Salah now?

{Ed001's Note - I really don't know, it would make sense as we do not have a replacement but a lot has to be weighed up by the club right now.}

30 May 2026 16:01:31
I think the time is right, but obviously, they'll have targets to replace him. If they can't get them, maybe?

30 May 2026 16:41:27
Thanks mate.

30 May 2026 16:52:01
Lots of teams would love to have him. But can the new manager get a tune out of him for £400k a week? And what happens when he gets benched and gets a titty lip? The new manager needs all the help he can get, not players plotting against him.

May not happen, but it might not be worth the risk. And the money is two top players wages.

30 May 2026 15:00:30
Romano doubling down on Ireola.

30 May 2026 15:29:55
The vast majority of world class managers started lower down the totem pole. Iraola started at Bournemouth, with the supporters a bit bewildered with the sacking of O'Neil, but they've since been mostly brilliant, challenged for Europe last season, made EL and very nearly CL this season. He's been consistently good and gotten consistently better. He's also had this success in this league, so he won't struggle with the league style.

It might not work out, but this isn't like Rodgers, who didn't even crack top half with Swansea, albeit just a year after earning promotion with them, but as you can see that's a different level of maximum success that Iraola bypassed 2 years ago. It might go wrong, but there are really only a small handful of current managers out there with a better CV for this job than Iraola.

30 May 2026 15:52:32
Florian doubling down on Slot.

30 May 2026 15:37:54
From half the week off to no days off. This is going to shake things up. Not sure how Isak's fragile body will cope.

30 May 2026 15:38:30
He misspelled it too, then?

😉😂

30 May 2026 15:43:04
Didn't he double down on Slot staying a couple of days ago?

30 May 2026 15:48:23
Like he doubled down on Slot staying.

30 May 2026 15:50:40
Romano talks rubbish mate.

30 May 2026 16:13:32
To me, the final nail in Slot's coffin is his persistence with Gakpo, and, to a lesser extent, Kerkez and Macca.
They simply did not get substituted when they played badly, and all supporters can see that.

The question was then, is he not seeing it? And if he is, why ain't he doing anything?
And if he is not, wow...

I lost confidence when someone tasked to do a job behaves this way.

30 May 2026 16:19:33
There are a few things that make me think that Hoeness might be a better fit than Iraola. Firstly, our results against Bournemouth have been pretty decent, despite some of the rubbish we have seen. Secondly, Iraola hasn't won anything, and finishing 6th, while applaudable, is only 6th. Third, for me, is that Slot managed to tweak Klopp's 'All attacking football' into a better balance and won the league. If Hoeness is a 'controlled aggressive version of Klopp', then perhaps that would be better than an all out attacking Iraola.



In any case, either will be a better watch than Slot. I'm so grateful that I won't have to watch another season like the last one, that could have put me off football for life. Today I can celebrate that.

What a shame though, that this wasn't announced before the end of the season so that we could at least have recognised the manager that brought us a Premier League title.

30 May 2026 16:34:55
To a lesser extent, Macca!? He's got less use than a training cone. Easily the worst player in our squad.

30 May 2026 16:56:29
Iraola came 6th after losing his keeper, his two starting center halves, his left back, his left winger, his right winger and best attacking player. It's an achievement alone for Bournemouth to come 6th. To come 6th with all of that context in mind, and just as many injuries as any other team you can think of, that is truly something.



I feel like very few folks on here have actually seen Hoeness' Stuttgart play. The comparison to Klopp is just something that has circulated on here without much rationale behind it. Not saying he's not a decent coach, but between the two, Iraola surely has to be miles ahead.

30 May 2026 14:55:48
@Thefields.. Is it now possible that CJ will now be staying as a result of slots sacking!!

30 May 2026 15:18:47
Think he's already made his mind up. Needs upgrading too for me.

30 May 2026 15:38:18
I'd imagine so. Dont think Jones would rather play for any other club.

30 May 2026 15:42:31
I hope not. Jones is not good enough. Certainly not a fill in full back, and average midfielder at best.

30 May 2026 15:43:10
Racey, his preference has always been to stay at Anfield. From convos I've had with him, he would be more open to staying now Slot has left

30 May 2026 15:45:03
CJ wants to start more games. He didn't achieve that under Slot & Klopp. I don't think he will with Iraola.

30 May 2026 15:51:20
Strongly agree with Magico.

30 May 2026 16:46:01
Cheers Thefields, I was hoping that was the case. I've always rated Jones, definitely someone who I think will be a top player. If he got a good long run in the team, I would be starting him over Macca at all costs.

30 May 2026 13:42:34
Slot gone, konate leaving and apparently frimpong leaving too. Weekend keeps getting better and better. Thanks for the title Arne, but losing and drawing this amount of games, struggling to fifth and being tactically out thought in almost every game whilst playing slow boring basic football is just not the Liverpool way.

When rumours of lack of fitness, poor training and coaching methods, player unrest and lack of trust in direction of club are an almost daily appearance, then the writing is on the wall. Losing 19 games and finishing fifth is the bottom line of simply not good enough. Thanks and best wishes for the future but just not Liverpool quality.

30 May 2026 13:56:15
Iraola about to step out of a friendly village club with 40 games a season to a global giant, where millions of fans will hang on his every word, and who play 1/3 more games.



The shadow squad / second 11 of excellent young players, and sacrificing the 2 lesser cups to fully focus and conserve the energy required to play for an Iraola side, may well be required.

30 May 2026 14:15:25
Bigger squad and technically better players and a better academy should stand him in good stead. Szoboslai will thrive under Iraola as his natural game is about his natural athleticism, same for Kerkez, but I think we may see some players step up and be brilliant with the new setup.

30 May 2026 14:18:59
The league knows how Iraola plays. They set up to stop him.

He still took a Bournemouth team with middling talent to the cusp of Champions League football.

30 May 2026 14:19:11
I would not get rid of Frimpong.

Particularly, if we are getting Iraola.

He looks like an Iraola style RB to be and he is homegrown.

Why take a loss and create more gaps. It's only been one season. I wouldn't chuck him just yet. One more season.

30 May 2026 14:31:45
He's useless, Davey, that's why we need to get rid of him. No good defending + No good attacking = Just No good. Buy a real football player instead. They are out there.

30 May 2026 14:34:28
I agree, Davey, I think people need to lay off Frimpong. It's been one season, only 1 or 2 players have anything to be proud about from last season.

If we do get Iraola, we need strength and depth, not deplete the squad even more than it is.

I think Frimpong will come good.

30 May 2026 14:35:31
Ryan RW,
Scott CM
Senisi CB on free
Raid Bour for above.

30 May 2026 14:59:10
I'd keep Frimpong over Bradley purely based on Bradley's injury record.

We need a RB either way.

30 May 2026 14:59:36
Many people wanted rid of Firmino in the first few games he played for us because Rodgers had no clue how to use him. Iirc, he even played RB under Rodgers and he was absolutely dire that game.

I think something similar happened to Frimpong under Slot. Frimpong is an RB who thrives when going forward on the overlap.

He isn't someone who thrives when instructed to invert into midfield, nor is he a right winger. Slot didn't use him correctly, so I don't think it's fair for us to judge him this season. Or the other players for that matter. It's a clean slate for everyone for me.

30 May 2026 15:09:58
Assuming you are judging Frimpong on just this season, pretty much the whole squad needs to go then. Maybe he is a dud, but let's see what a proper attacking coach can do with these players first ay? The main problem is gone, so it's time for a unified fresh start where everyone gets a fair opportunity, including Elliot, hopefully.

30 May 2026 15:22:00
Frimpong is the worst defender we've had since Glen Johnson. He can't tackle, can't pass that well, gets dispossessed too easily and often plays the wrong ball. But he's quick, that's the best you can say.

30 May 2026 15:23:33
Genesis is a Spurs player now.

30 May 2026 15:23:45
It will be very interesting to see this team, with these players, under a new manager.

The players struggled under Slot this season, and with a different style and approach, these players might flourish.



Grav was crap under Klopp, but amazing under Slot in his 1st season...Slot was amazing in Slot's 1st season and woeful this season...

Let's see how these players do under Iraola, and take it from there.

30 May 2026 15:24:47
Senesi is a Spurs player.

30 May 2026 15:37:29
Unlike Slot, shankly, I've seen green shoots with Frimpong. Yes, he was poor but I think he needs coaching and to play RB. He is definitely not a winger. I'd just like to see him in. Amore direct team before pulling the trigger. Think his pace could cause problems in a quicker pace of football.

30 May 2026 15:44:33
Whilst I'm ecstatically high on the europhic news of Slot's departure, can I go full tilt and dream of either Enrique or, dare I say it Pep!? Could we ask the question before committing to a lad who has done a mighty fine job at a seaside club, but could be overawed by the behemoth that is Liverpool FC! 🤷🏼

30 May 2026 15:47:34
If Iraola is offered, and accepts, the job I'd be happy to see which team he'd chose to play, and also the way he wants the team to play. He has been a big fish in the shallow end of the pool, it'd be interesting to see how he adapts to the deep end.

30 May 2026 15:50:13
Frimpong is a wing back. He deserves another year in a different format. Worry is his fitness and he needs to deliver into considerably better than he has this season. Conor is by far better in both defence and delivery.

30 May 2026 16:06:52
Frimpong is just not good enough at either RB or RW.

30 May 2026 17:05:41
Frimpong has had his share of bright moments this year. The problem with him is that when he can't beat his full back for pace, he doesn't really have anything else in his locker and will struggle. Of course he's faster than his man about 8 times out of 10, but the other 2 times he might as well not be on the pitch on either side of the ball. We can't deny that there have been times when his bursting past his defender from a standing start has contributed to some exciting moments in dire matches this year, though.

I do think some of his more promising moments have involved Flo drifting to the right and the two of them playing off each other. It shows that they have a deep understanding of each other.

30 May 2026 17:36:06
In fairness to Frimpong, he's had a few injuries that really kept him from gaining any confidence, and, considering the amount of players in the squad performing poorly as a result of Slot's tactics and training etc, I wouldn't be adverse to him getting another year.

30 May 2026 13:17:48
Ed's do you expect Edward's and Hughes to leave as well? I said for a while I trusted FSG would do the right thing regarding Arne, I thank him for number 20 and his efforts but moving him on is the right call. Big shout out to Carra, Robbo, Thefields and Victor for sharing what they know. A massive giggle to everyone else, especially Gary for talking utter nonsense.

I suspect it was banter, anyway gave me a good laugh. Can't decide if it's Iraola or Seb for the job, would be happy with either of them. Just play pressing football please that gets me up and off my seat. Thanks Ed's, ITKs and the community, I love this site. YNWA

{Ed001's Note - it is hard to see any reason to keep Edwards. His role is not even needed any more and Hughes has been a complete balls up from the start. I would expect both to follow, especially as FSG had to step in and make the decision that they should have made months ago.}

30 May 2026 13:48:44
I agree with you ed001. Decision should have been done months ago. Just out of curiosity, what game in your opinion was the straw that broke the camels back and decision should have been made then? There are so many to choose from, which is the reason why he's been sacked.

But for me, it was the weeks 9 to 23 november and the drubbing at home by forest and psv and capitulation to city too. We never had any consistency all season and actually looked worse as the season progressed

{Ed001's Note - Forest game for me.}

30 May 2026 13:56:18
Carra etc. have said Hughes is going, and I thought Hughes was off to Saudi.

30 May 2026 14:16:56
Hughes won't be going anywhere as Iraola is coming, but I think this will be the end of Edwards. Slot was his pick.

30 May 2026 14:04:49
Forrest game for me Ed, but for more reasons than just football, that was the day my dear mum went into hospital, she passed just before Christmas, I'll all ways look back at that match till the day I leave this mortal coil.

30 May 2026 14:18:47
What about the window cleaner, and that poster Gardner, oh, and has the poster FM got his black armband on as he's wanted him to stay from the get go?

30 May 2026 14:24:38
Gut feel that Hughes will go to Saudi after this window...

30 May 2026 15:11:53
Ed001 am with you Forest was so bad but I thought to Follow that with the 1-4 to PSV his feet should not of touched the floor.
I know the other day you said you was excited for the news season if he had stayed I would have been more down going into the season than ever before.

30 May 2026 16:09:01
Didn't the statement make it very clear that the decision on Slot was made by Edwards and Hughes? It suggests an attempt to win favour, so they can stay.

30 May 2026 13:16:35
Good afternoon

The plan for a long time, has always been, slot will leave on " mutual " consent.

This has gone back since January, where doubts 1st arrised.

Liverpool had no intention of " sacking " him, due to the fact that he won the league in the previous season, but a lot of people wanted a new face in charge.

A new manager will be appointed soon enough, and from what I have been told, for quite a while. It will be Iraola.

Cheers

30 May 2026 13:40:48
Hopefully the new Manager will be able to get the best out of the likes of Gakpo, Gravenberch, Wirtz etc. with a new style of play and fitness levels.

30 May 2026 13:40:49
Thanks Robbo.

Were we never bothered with getting Xabi, or did we just let him slip?

Or do you know?

30 May 2026 13:47:34
Thanks, Robbo. Iraola will be great, I think, and he desperately wants it too.

Hopefully Hughes and Edwards follow.

30 May 2026 13:47:43
Let's see if Iraola has the public face to represent a global giant. He certainly has what it takes as a coach.

30 May 2026 13:49:47
Absolutely, some people at the club wanted him, some didn't.
More so after Klopp left.

30 May 2026 13:53:47
Thanks Carra, Robbo, TheFields and all the other ITKs for your constant updates, even after the abuse that you received from some...

Your status as ITKs keeps getting stronger.

Wrt Slot... Thank you for number 20 and all the best in your next venture.

30 May 2026 13:58:01
Let the healing begin.

Not really bothered who the manager is but I want to see a better product on the field from this team and I want to see a better relationship between the manager/coach and the fans. That's our M.O. That's the basis of our success for decades.



My preference has always been Iraola, I think he'd rebuild the fitness, and turn us from doubters to believers again.

I'd love Salah to give Iraola a season.
I'd love us to hijack the Senesi move to Spurs and I'd love us to sign Rayan.

30 May 2026 13:58:06
You and Carra have both said this, and many doubted. Maybe now you will both (and TheFields) get the respect you deserve. All these people believing Ornstein and Joyce. 😂😂

30 May 2026 14:06:49
Robbo, any news on transfers? Will that remain as is Diomande/Barcola mentioned and has the plan been to sign these types with a front foot manager in place. Have you heard any names mentioned?

30 May 2026 14:42:55
Thank God Slot's gone and his backroom team as well. I hope it's Iraola, and do you think he will bring his backroom staff from his previous club with him?

30 May 2026 14:44:37
Andoni Iraola 1/20.

30 May 2026 15:00:03
Gakpo's best place is probably out the door, to be honest.

30 May 2026 15:04:04
FSW likewise have no doubt Iraola is a great coach, but my concerns are primarily charisma. I know people will not see that as a problem, but it has been a constant in our success, that presence of personality, that hard to define spark of character, that being the conductor for our huge unique club requires. Second Prem managers know his style. Yes, it the "rocknroll" football, but the full throttle style of Klopp has itself advanced as teams learn to counter it. This is why, for me, Hoeness appears to have that "something" about him, and whilst he does gengenpress (spelling wrong but you know what I mean), there's more to it, it's a progression based on the Klopp style but more.

It's the next thing, that he could open the door to Stiller joining us. A player I think makes a huge impact on the team and the type we really need. So Iraola great coach and massive improvement, but if you are looking at all the ingredients for a 8-10 season cycle and a figurehead that unites squad, fans and city, it's Hoeness for me who ticks the most boxes for a successful Liverpool manager.

30 May 2026 15:31:05
Iraola will work those players to the bone and extract any qualities they have, and besides, no one in their right mind will want to buy Gakpo based on current form.

30 May 2026 15:47:22
All these teams who know how to counter Iraola must have forgotten last season. He even ended City's title run getting a draw with them when he deserved victory.

Iraola effuses charisma, don't worry about that mate.

30 May 2026 15:47:30
Thanks Robbo. Any word on transfers?

30 May 2026 16:51:16
Robbo, thank you for the information.

Let me ask you a question.

Will the new director be alone? Or,

Is it a contest with Hoenes and Sage?

30 May 2026 12:54:19
Salah is back. Oh god King is coming back

30 May 2026 13:32:54
Salah won't cope with Iraola's system. He doesn't track back. He doesn't have the legs for it anymore.

30 May 2026 13:58:45
Use Salah as a striker on reduced wages. :)

30 May 2026 14:18:20
If we sign him for free on half the wages that some excellent business.

30 May 2026 14:21:02
A full restart is needed and that might take a couple of years. Mo was the best but we have to move forward.

30 May 2026 15:11:50
Love Salah, but I think we need to move on.

30 May 2026 15:35:38
Cafu, half the wages? You think he is that loyal? What will he do when Iraola drops him. Throw a public tantrum, speak out on social media.

30 May 2026 15:38:51
would love it if robertson did a u turn.