Liverpool banter 10

01 Sep 2026 21:18:41
Just read that the signing of Brughmans was suggested by Matt Newbury from our Global Scouting team who got us Ndiaye, Ndukwe, Martinez and Pesci, so it's clear that department is doing excellent work.

01 Sep 2026 21:48:09
Let's see how they all get on first. 😀 They are certainly exciting talents.

01 Sep 2026 22:00:26
Can’t wait for the 2031/32 season to start. 😉

01 Sep 2026 22:06:07
Pesci kids!

01 Sep 2026 21:15:34
Thought I'd ask the question anyway, but if we do look at an RB then who does everyone want? If we address it next summer.

01 Sep 2026 21:54:01
I hope either Frimpong or Bradley succeed this season and make this a redundant debate. If not though, it’s tricky to answer as there are not actually many good RBs about currently. I liked Kounde but that ship has sailed. Kayode possibly?

01 Sep 2026 22:16:39
Kounde would have been my ideal rb.

The club talks about not blocking a pathway. I actually think someone like Ratiu we were linked with would have been good. He had a buy out clause of around £25m.

He can play both sides and is quick and strong. The fb doesn’t need to be the best player, just reliable and able to play the role, which is to defend well and contribute to attacks with crosses and overlaps.

01 Sep 2026 22:23:39
That's the thing Mk, we are only moaning as Bradley is injured and Frimpong is the shell of a player from Leverkusen.

01 Sep 2026 22:24:21
I'd love for Bradley to stay fit and really cement the position as his own. If not, then I'd explore a deal to bring TAA back if it were possible and it doesn't work out this season purely because as MK says there aren't many good options and at least TAA offers the creative outlet that we are missing and after seeing Frimpong I think it's safe to say TAA got a bit of a rough ride over his defensive qualities but I have a feeling whoever we buy will be a tad underwhelming.

01 Sep 2026 22:40:17
Bradley isn’t top level either, and unfortunately he does get injured more than most. There is a strong argument to say our 4 full backs are among the worst in the league.

01 Sep 2026 21:07:36
Should have gone for Manu Kone.

01 Sep 2026 21:34:27
The manager wouldn’t allow him to leave. It would’ve taken a ridiculous offer and even then it probably wouldn’t have happened.

01 Sep 2026 21:35:16
Was not a starter. Gasperini absolutely rates him and blocked the Chelsea bid. Should have gone for Camara as soon as Jones was sold. Either would have been a perfect signing though.

01 Sep 2026 21:36:15
Kone is not for sale.

01 Sep 2026 22:24:28
Monaco wanted 60m for Camara and only dropped the price due to deadline day and Balogun's move collapsing.

01 Sep 2026 21:06:48
Well that was a let-down last few days to the window, and like many others I discovered my contact knows nothing!
I'm sure there are many reasons why it was like this, but let's just hope Barcola ends up a complete gem and the others gel!

01 Sep 2026 21:23:17
I hope Bezos and the Indians are a bit more forthright during transfer windows with their Monopoly money.

01 Sep 2026 21:47:37
PSG have been quoted as saying Amit Bhatia was a key figure in the Barcola transfer?

Camara's deal was done ages ago? according to the LFC website?

Titi Camara was signed on 01 June 1999?

02 Sep 2026 00:05:42
@Swampdonkey, Best not to discuss club finances. It’s a tiddly bit more complex than getting pocket money from your dad.

01 Sep 2026 21:05:19
Does anyone think Hughes has already left like days? Maybe weeks ago? Just not announced. It was interesting that Gordon had done all the work on Barcola. The biggest transfer of our window. And the new VP helped negotiations.

Nothing about Hughes. I believe it's someone else that was at Chelsea to try for Gusto. Is it Brailsford?

01 Sep 2026 21:29:41
I think Hughes was caught asleep at the wheel and over the course of the window it has become apparent that he wasn't prioritising Liverpool. I think the appointment of his successor will be very interesting to see. I think we'll see how successful the club want to be going forward.

01 Sep 2026 22:03:42
The fact FSG let him stay on is embarrassing.

02 Sep 2026 00:06:51
Genuine question - why is it embarrassing @Steve, what would you envisage as an alternative?

01 Sep 2026 20:39:27
Am I going to go to bed tonight and wake up with a couple of new signings?

01 Sep 2026 20:53:06
More likely to wake up with pink eye and a chubby.

01 Sep 2026 20:53:22
Nope not happening.

01 Sep 2026 20:53:53
Wouldn't you feel them getting into bed with you?

01 Sep 2026 20:56:08
Doubt it, mate. Only 2 hours left.

However, Sarr and Minteh are credible links in my opinion. Palace and Brighton have just signed Fofana and Azeez also. Maybe one of them will get done, if we’re lucky and everything falls into place.

01 Sep 2026 21:02:20
Nope, unlikely buddy!

01 Sep 2026 21:04:05
Don’t waste your time thinking about it.

01 Sep 2026 21:05:07
Are the new signings sleeping in your bed fatwaller?

01 Sep 2026 21:24:17
You’ll be disappointed with the stocking in the morning - there will
be a tin of spam and a picture of Cody with a wig and a new shirt number.

01 Sep 2026 21:33:56
John Henry is not going to bed tonight with a fatwallet? R did-dums!

01 Sep 2026 19:54:48
Alex Crook reporting on Talksport that Balugon may not be moving to Everton now so Monaco will need to make a sale. Camara likely to sign for Chelsea now but hopefully a late bid from us.

01 Sep 2026 20:46:35
Wouldn’t hold your breath.

01 Sep 2026 21:11:19
Oh, I won't but as Crook is saying Monaco would need a quick fire sale it would make perfect sense. I don't expect us to make any more signings.

01 Sep 2026 21:37:52
Camara has gone to Chelsea. Just remember our stupidity about not adding to our midfield when we see our first choice getting run through like a prossie week in week out or when we line up with Endo & McConnell in the cup & end up getting knocked out. We're so short sighted we make Stevie Wonder look like he has 20/20 vision.

02 Sep 2026 00:08:27
@Vik, who does Camara play for? Can you just put it in writing on here?

01 Sep 2026 19:44:53
Luca Brughmans was on nobody’s radar, just seen his best bits and bearing in mind he is only 18 it’s pretty damn impressive.

01 Sep 2026 20:40:05
Oh Matron. 😉

01 Sep 2026 20:58:31
Barry, you gotta love someone’s best bits. Well spotted mate. Oops.

01 Sep 2026 21:04:22
He looks very good and has huge hands.

01 Sep 2026 21:12:59
Great minds TJ. 😂

01 Sep 2026 21:27:43
Reported on Sly Sports that teams across Europe were interested, including Real Madrid.

01 Sep 2026 19:38:51
How highly rated is our new GK?

01 Sep 2026 20:28:20
I mean he is already 2m tall, and that’s pretty high.

01 Sep 2026 21:19:46
Let me guess? He's got a high ceiling.
I'll grab my Jacquet on the way out.