Liverpool Banter 3

10 Aug 2026 18:46:50
Nice first interview from Araujo, seems excited to be at the club. Took a wage cut too as part of the move.

10 Aug 2026 20:14:03
I'll tell you what, huge amount of respect goes to Darwin Nunez.
I gave him pelters for his finishing and his offsides, but never doubted his commitment and effort.

Well he's come out with some lovely comments about Liverpool fans and for that he deserves a lot of love. ❤️

Well played Darwin. 👏

10 Aug 2026 20:18:11
LFC Channel reports a deal subject to obtaining a work permit, and international clearance also?

10 Aug 2026 21:14:35
I'm not surprised Ndukwe had trouble with a WP, but I'd be flabbergasted if Araujo had any troubles!

10 Aug 2026 23:05:02
Barcola would have more trouble than Araujo.

10 Aug 2026 23:41:45
I'd still have Nunez back. Come at me!

10 Aug 2026 23:46:05
He's non-EU, he has to apply for a work permit.

11 Aug 2026 00:31:13
Westwood, 🤚. Please.

10 Aug 2026 18:30:19
With the new stakeholders, as long as we order Barcola by 11pm two days before the window shuts, he'll arrive the next day, and can be left in the outside cupboard next to A field front door. Sorted.

Kindness,

Dev11

10 Aug 2026 23:04:41
And at 24 he's yet to reach his Prime.

10 Aug 2026 18:40:08
Interesting that there is no loan fee for Araujo, reduced wages only. Does this happen often Ed001 or is this pretty rare?

{Ed001's Note - most loans don't have a fee. Usually players are loaned for development purposes though.}

10 Aug 2026 19:18:59
I am actually excited by the signing. Most South American players have that aggression and drive, that is sorely missing in our team right now. As long as he does not do something stupid like Suarez, he could be a very good signing. At his best, he was really really good but has struggled in the last 2 years. May he get his redemption with us.

10 Aug 2026 19:37:24
Hopefully Araujo turns into a shrewd move and we're talking about the business like we did with Joel Matip - what a player he turned out to be for us.

10 Aug 2026 20:03:21
Crowd needs to get behind this lad because he'll pay it back in spades.

10 Aug 2026 20:19:03
Well said, Ron.

11 Aug 2026 00:39:28
The initial concerns voiced by many, including myself, regarding Araujo are totally valid for many and various reasons. If he proves his worth on the pitch, then 'the crowd' should follow suit. Until then, the jury is well and truly out. We've bet on this horse for the coming season and it's a big gamble. We'll see soon enough whether it's worth it or not.

10 Aug 2026 17:15:14
Marmoush not wanted at City, would be a good signing and can play across front 3.

10 Aug 2026 17:34:09
Great player ideal for the Reds.

10 Aug 2026 17:37:40
Yes, could potentially make for a good signing, I'm all for it, he started off really well when he came in last year for the second half of the 24/25 season, but performances dropped off significantly last season, albeit with massively reduced playing time.

More regular minutes at a new club could see him find form fairly quickly again. He's a capable player, dynamic across the front, and his previous partnership with Ekitike is a massive bonus.

10 Aug 2026 17:43:02
Hmmmm... unsure of Marmoush imo. For me, either Rayan or Mbyae has a bit of the x factor. I know both are relatively unproven, but they seem an exciting prospect. Just my opinion.

10 Aug 2026 17:43:13
I don't know if Marmoush is a great player personally, but I've been a fan of his since his days at Frankfurt.

He could work as a backup striker but the guy wants to start games, hence I don't think he is an option.

10 Aug 2026 17:46:20
Yeh good player Marmoush. Was on fire when he first came to the league, then seemed to fall outa favours. But then Pep can be a bit like that.

10 Aug 2026 17:49:55
I'd take him all day long. Was disappointed he chose to go to City, hopefully we could give him a new lease of life.

10 Aug 2026 18:07:38
I dunno me. We'd be doing them a favour as well, don't forget. Offloading one of their unwanted players so they can strengthen yet again.

10 Aug 2026 18:16:02
Don't worry, LFC8, they're not waiting on us.

10 Aug 2026 18:41:12
He can step in when Isak is out injured. He'd therefore play about 40 games a season.

10 Aug 2026 18:57:51
The next LFC "Egyptian King", it's written in the Stars?

Possible £65 mill release clause, what's not to like!

10 Aug 2026 19:06:49
Hard pass!

10 Aug 2026 19:31:00
And he used to partner Hugo.

10 Aug 2026 19:32:00
Good player. Better than what we have on the wings currently. Shouldn't need to adapt to the league.

Would be a yes for me, but I don't see us going for him based on the ITK rumours.

Is he an Iraola player? That would be my only question? I'm not sure he fits the mould of what AI likes on the wings so he'd have to play CF and we have Isak (and Ekitike to come back).

Would have suited us better in a 433 imo.

10 Aug 2026 19:36:34
Lots saying City want Macca or Endo, maybe swap them, haha.

10 Aug 2026 19:50:50
Solid option across the front line and in the 10. I mean I do rate Wirtz and think he'll come good, but of the two of them, Marmoush has performed better in England thus far and did well with Eki. I don't think it will happen, but I'd take him.

10 Aug 2026 19:55:59
Endo? Really?!!

10 Aug 2026 19:18:18
Sly Sports reports Newcastle in talks for Omar? release clause sketchy, so many differing sites. Maresca says he can go to this summer window?

10 Aug 2026 19:19:57
How is it known he's not wanted at city?

10 Aug 2026 20:55:09
He is on insane wages at City, there's a reason he signed for them.

10 Aug 2026 21:27:45
I like him, and I don't think he's been given a chance at City. I'd like to see him join us as well as the winger that has been talked about.

10 Aug 2026 23:08:43
We shouldn't sell Endo to City and fund their summer spending.
No way, Pedro!

10 Aug 2026 17:12:33
Jeff Bezos invested in a project that launched Katy Perry into space. Hopefully he can do the same thing with Gary Neville.

10 Aug 2026 17:39:05
Yeah, but she did come back...

10 Aug 2026 17:54:52
Launching Gary Neville into space?
It's not rocket science, is it?......

....Oh.

10 Aug 2026 18:09:09
Maybe he can find Gabriel's penalty.

10 Aug 2026 18:31:35
Pootache's lead personality and grinding charisma would unfortunately send him back down to Earth like a butcher's turd

10 Aug 2026 19:56:39
Bezos will at least be able to speed up our transfers with his next day delivery service.

10 Aug 2026 14:11:27
Seeing that Ronald Araujo has a 47m buy clause after his initial year loan, if we decide to trigger it. Would his contract be agreed in advance with us? Or would we have to reach personal terms in 12 months time?

10 Aug 2026 15:09:47
I would think they would negotiate new terms before triggering the option.

10 Aug 2026 16:39:05
The more I think about it, the more I think this is a shrewd bit of business.

Araujo is a player we've scouted for a few years as a potential Virgil replacement. He's had some well publicised problems, so we take the chance to get him for a year, see if he can get back to his best, and if he does, sign him for £47m.

If he doesn't, then thank him for the year and move on.

He was clearly good enough for Barcelona to offer him a 5 year contract extension before his troubles. Let's see if he can get back to being that player.

10 Aug 2026 17:14:45
Indian Tarzan, in the same post as you've eviscerated Araujo, you have also admitted he's an upgrade on Konate. Do you agree it's at least a step forward in that case?

10 Aug 2026 17:22:10
Yeah, more "jungle" talk. The guy was rated one of the best in the World, was captain of the team, and supposedly liked by VVD as a player, but has a long list of things he can't do. How the hell is he even a professional footballer?

10 Aug 2026 17:33:36
I'm guessing that the missing Tarzan post means that Harry's been kicked again?

{Ed001's Note - he was doing his usual, posting lies he made up in his head and pretending that they were real.}

10 Aug 2026 17:42:32
Konate lasted 5 years at Liverpool and 3 of them under Klopp. Perhaps he wasn't as crap as people make out.

Onto Araujo, I really hope this transfer works out for him and Liverpool.

{Ed001's Note - he wasn't first choice under Klopp though.}

10 Aug 2026 17:47:19
ArAy 1969, I keep saying it. It all depends on what you wanna focus on.

Araujo being all these awful things or Araujo being an upgrade on Konate?

Oh n btw, who in the Barack Hussein Obama is "Indian Tarzan"?

10 Aug 2026 17:56:18
Indian Tarzan!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Nearly as good as Jim Araujo!!! 💥💥🤚

10 Aug 2026 18:42:47
Ah cool, Indian Tarzan has been chucked out? I have space for another Harry alt on the ignore list!

Yay!

10 Aug 2026 19:27:37
No way Konate was ever going to replace Matip, greatly underrated, especially for no fee.

10 Aug 2026 19:39:19
We haven't got close to replacing the amazing free Matip, Konate in his prime wasn't close to an injured Matip.

10 Aug 2026 19:57:40
Was it all a fever dream or did you do a podcast with Harry a few years back, Ed?

{Ed001's Note - yes mate, a very long time ago before he started believing he was itk, even though he defo isn't.}

10 Aug 2026 18:43:37
No idea, Oli. The site is swarming with new usernames on a regular basis since a couple of years. But he sounds like the perfect candidate for the next Marvel Superhero movie.

I'm convinced Araujo is far better than Konaté. If he makes it beyond the loan, he can give us 5 solid years. Perfect for the youngsters coming up.

10 Aug 2026 14:04:17
Been reading this site for ages so I'm joining the trend of announcing my little break. I've got to go to work this afternoon, I'll be back around 10 unless I need a dump at some point. Take care lads.

10 Aug 2026 14:23:57
An intellectual like me can dump on demand when I decide I fancy a break.

10 Aug 2026 15:11:13
I'm also taking a break from the site. I massively overdid it on the drinks yesterday and I need a nap after I finish work. I'll be back around 8pm.

10 Aug 2026 15:19:19
Cheers Beef, look after yourself. 👍

10 Aug 2026 17:39:05
I'll be taking a break until the next time I refresh this page in 32 seconds.

10 Aug 2026 18:34:49
Lfcfan_03beef, if it comes out looking too monolithic and massive, take Mary Berry's advice and use the toilet brush to break it in two, allowing for an easier flush.

10 Aug 2026 13:52:39
Apart from the small investments made into the club Do FSG own it all or is there others from before FSG that still own share?

10 Aug 2026 14:42:02
I think did sell a stake to Dyansty earlier too.

10 Aug 2026 15:41:19
They sold a circa 3% stake to Dynasty.

10 Aug 2026 16:02:04
Yeah, knew about that one and LeBron James' small investment, but I did not know if FSG owned the full club when they purchased it.

10 Aug 2026 18:35:40
Alexis and Blake Carrington are the new John Henry and Lovely Linda. Power couple down Anfield.

10 Aug 2026 11:25:27
Looks like the minority sale of the club is close. Apparently something could even be announced this week.

I'd personally prefer some announcements on the transfer front. This window is starting to get painful and it might only be pre-season, but I've not been filled with confidence from watching the last couple of games.

10 Aug 2026 11:44:45.
30% stake in the club apparently.

That's a rather large stake to buy to sit on the sidelines. I'd imagine majority or complete takeover will be the next step.

10 Aug 2026 11:56:53
I'll confess I don't know enough about it to have an opinion on whether this is a good or a bad thing.

On the face of it, 2 of the richest men in the world having a stake in the club sounds like a good thing, but I'm sure there is a lot more to it than that.



I guess we'll have to wait and see how it all pans out.

10 Aug 2026 11:58:35
Ok, lad's a question please, from someone who hasn't a clue about stakes and other meat produce. Will this sale mean more money for transfers?

10 Aug 2026 12:11:44
No Barry.

10 Aug 2026 12:23:03
As much as I loathe Bezos (treatment of workers, aligning himself to the Orange nasty etc etc), part of me can't help thinking the same way, Barry.
I've no idea how club finances work or whether this will mean more money will be made available to improve the squad.

10 Aug 2026 12:25:29
It's just a minority holding at the moment. If FSG decide to exit, expect this within 3 to 5 years.

10 Aug 2026 12:28:58
It could bring in a lot more money in revenue through bigger sponsors, I'd expect.

10 Aug 2026 12:34:17
Barry, the sale will mean nothing for transfers for this window.

Take this with a pinch of salt...

A sale of 30% or more would mean board seats for delegates of the new consortium. Therefore, they will be part of the decision making process.

I would say Billy Hogan has been an excellent CEO, so an incoming consortium would likely be pretty happy to keep him in place.

Mike Gordon has reluctantly stepped back into the sporting side for this summer. I expect he would rather not be doing that job. Given that Edwards and Hughes are off, I would expect the new board (ie with the additional members) will have a say on what the new sporting side of the business will look like as one of their first decisions should the investment be completed.

That will impact the way we do recruitment in future.

As for other stuff, we will have to see, but you can imagine the stadium and future media/streaming opportunities might be in the front of mind, especially with a steel magnate and Amazon/Twitch owner involved.

As this is direct investment in LFC, it is not clear if multi-club model concept will return to the table.

10 Aug 2026 12:41:18
Think someone was saying the need for loans for transfers, upgrades would be a thing of the past on here a couple of weeks ago, as we'd be cash rich?

10 Aug 2026 12:45:37
I think I'd rather have Bezos than Musk involved. I know there were rumours in the past about him, especially with his family links to the city.

10 Aug 2026 12:49:10
Every day's a school day. Thanks for info lads. 👍

10 Aug 2026 12:55:38
The new sweet bonus for players coming in will be free Amazon Prime for a year.

10 Aug 2026 13:05:31
Bit of a no and yes answer Barry. I'm no expert but as far as I'm aware; whilst the rules still limit market spending to a portion of revenue, wealthier owners can inject cash into other aspects of the club like infrastructure or to pay off debt, which can free up cash for transfers that may have been otherwise tied up, but it won't increase the limit on what we can spend. The only way that happens is by increasing revenue, which, in all fairness, I would expect the new owners to pursue, should they become full owners one day. More stores, increased capacity, amazon tv deals, increased marketing etc. are all things I would expect them would look at. So whilst new billionaire owners won't immediately or directly increase our transfer market cap, it could indirectly allow us to free up more cash for a budget, and increase revenue long-term.

Don't quote me on that now, I think Ed001 would be the best man to ask.

10 Aug 2026 13:12:07
The only people who can afford the club are either the likes of Bezos, Arab Royalty like Mohammed Bin Salman, or mates of Putin. Take your pick, but he is by far the least worst option.

10 Aug 2026 13:13:49
So how bad was Bhatia for QPR? Am surprised FSG just sold 30% of the club. Could have got a lot more than 6bn for Liverpool as a whole.

10 Aug 2026 13:18:04
Florian, in general, I don't think it changes anything about the use of debt to finance things from time to time. It is the way US business works. Other people's money! However, from what I remember, I don't think FSG have used any debt financing to cover transfer spend.



The opportunity here will be growing the club, revenues, and brand in directions that are probably beyond our current thinking.

10 Aug 2026 13:33:52
Rax, a 30% stake could see FSG make over a billion in profit on their initial investment whilst still retaining the controlling share and bringing investors to the table who have the power and influence to help significantly increase revenue. It's an excellent deal and a great position to be in for FSG.

10 Aug 2026 13:44:19
Wonder, with Standard Chartered's shirt sponsor deal expiring in 2027 and now with the impending deal with Bezos, does that likely favour Amazon as the new shirt sponsor next season?

10 Aug 2026 14:14:02
Yeh, Chewy. Does sound like a very good deal for FSG. The CyKlopps, I wouldn't be surprised by that at all.

10 Aug 2026 14:26:20
I think it's going to just mean a lot more bureaucracy and a load of talking heads on the board wanting to stick their 2 pence in every 5 minutes. Going to end up being run like a public sector organisation. We trialled some of their practices last season by giving Richard Hughes and Arne Slot 200 days annual leave.

10 Aug 2026 15:17:54
Chicken staff what a load of b@llo#ks.

No way did slot work 165 days last year.

10 Aug 2026 16:19:05
Vik I reckon you'd get on well with Putin mate!
Could see the price of fuel cut in half around the Liverpool area.
Not a bad idea that.

10 Aug 2026 17:48:26
Willo, is there really a difference btw the two?

10 Aug 2026 17:57:54
You'd be more familiar with Mullens or The Roma, I'd reckon, Bazza!

10 Aug 2026 18:24:37
Look forward to renaming of Anfield Stadium to the Amazon Stadium in return for £500m a year, thus catching up with a team not far from here. 😃