Liverpool FC Rumours

21 Dec 2025 21:35:04
Ornstein reporting Isak has broken leg…lovely.

21 Dec 2025 22:06:58
If true, gutted for the lad - he may never be the player we know he can be with this set back. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

21 Dec 2025 22:14:37
Hopefully it means a quicker recovery than ACL. I mean he walked off pretty much. Let's pray we see him again this season.

21 Dec 2025 22:23:19
Strange to say a break/ fracture is better news than ligaments normally.

21 Dec 2025 22:44:13
Depending on the site of the fracture it could certainly have less impact on his future football than ligament instability/ reconstruction. The fibula is not classified as a weight bearing bone so if that is the bone in question, it may explain why he was able to walk off. He could have suffered a syndesmosis fracture/ sprain (high ankle sprain) . Apart from connective tissue damage and potential instability, it can also cause a fibula head fracture. This would indeed take a few months to recover from, but certainly less than ACL reconstruction.

Cheers.

22 Dec 2025 00:08:06
Let’s hope it’s minor. Clearly a player there but just not been his season. Without Eat Tea Cake we’d be up a creek….

22 Dec 2025 00:32:26
Exactly what I was thinking Greggars.

22 Dec 2025 01:02:58
Coulred Not at all. Bones heal exceptionally well because they regenerate using the same biological materials as the original bone structure. This means they can heal to almost 100% of the original strength.

Ligaments on the other hand are never the same again, they scar. The tissue created during healing process is nowhere near as strong or flexible as the original tissue, making for a longer recovery process and greatly increased risk of repeat injury. Whilst modern treatment protocols play a vital role in improving the quality of the scar tissue its still impossible to repair to the original state, often resulting in a loss of stability, mobility, strength and flexibility.

We're only hearing reports of a broken leg atm, very vague, no details yet. A broken leg sounds very dramatic, but depending on the location and fracture type it may not be as bad as it sounds. He did manage to bear some weight on it with assistance which could be positive sign. Fingers crossed.

22 Dec 2025 07:07:03
Let’s hope he has a speedy and full recovery. It makes signing another forward as well as at least one CB vital in January.

22 Dec 2025 08:33:00
May i make a possibly contentious suggestion that we don't need to buy another striker? Maybe attention should be directed elsewhere? Just saying.

22 Dec 2025 08:33:45
Depends on what kind of break or fracture it is. If it's just a crack and not a full break, it can heal quite fast. He did manage to out some weight on his leg immediately after the tackle so that's a positive although the adrenaline could have been masking the pain a bit.

I joke we see him back and playing again before the end of the season.

22 Dec 2025 08:48:19
Obviously still have to wait for the official news, but based on how he left the pitch, that he didn’t need oxygen, if it is a lower leg break then that would be the best case of the worst case scenarios.

And people need to remember that a broken bone isn’t just the bone snapping in half, it includes any kind of fracture from compound to hairline.

So it could be a minor fracture of the bone that will require recovery time but not something like Djirbril Cisse’s leg break.

22 Dec 2025 09:30:28
@delvecs We won't buy a striker just because Isak has in injury however I suspect that it might make us slightly more likely to move forward with a potential move for Semenyo as he can play all across the frontline so would offer a certain amount of cover through the middle and it was a move that we were already considering.

I take your point though as it is clear for everybody to see that our CB situation is unsustainable.

21 Dec 2025 12:46:38
I said this the other day.

Priority is CB for Jan be it Guehi, Schottlerbeck, Jaquet, Ait Boudal or someone else. Negotiations are ongoing for the alternatives to Guehi.

Semenyo is not seen as much of a priority signing and there is no concerns about him joining anyone else. It most likely won't be the beginnng unless someone bids for him.

The club are still 50/ 50 on giving Konate a new contract. Contract discussions are currently ongoing for Szbozslai, Gravenberch, Jones. Robertson has a contract on the table, he just have to decide his next steps.

Nothing new I'm afraid.

21 Dec 2025 13:10:09
Cheers, Thefields.

CB is essential from a squad numbers perspective. Not doing anything here would essentially be willing to write off the season - possibly even CL qualification - which makes no sense given the revenue it now generates.

If we want to give the CL a good crack, then we also need another midfielder and a wideman.

21 Dec 2025 13:35:56
Thanks, whatever happens i hope we get it done early, always been a fan of schlotterbeck.

21 Dec 2025 13:41:20
PS TheFields, or Carra - any truth to this Oscar Mingueza link?

Seems like he's a RB that can play CB, a La Masia graduate and is going into his final year at Celta Vigo in the summer.

Gomez and Bradley's injuries continue and clearly Slot doesn't see Frimpong as a right back given yesterday's choices.

21 Dec 2025 13:44:28
Thanks TheFields
Appreciate all the feedback

I thought i read that Semenyo would be done rather quickly in Jan.

In my defense, I can't recall if it was from one of your posts or not, forgive if me if I got this wrong - but its just what I thought i read.

21 Dec 2025 13:47:41
The Semenyo release clause has a time expiry I believe.

21 Dec 2025 14:19:52
Thanks Thefields.

Gives us all an idea of what might happen.

Keep the info coming.

21 Dec 2025 15:58:25
Cheers Fields.

I agree that a CB is top of the list, but I think given the breaking Isak news, Semenyo might be more of a priority now.

I’d be looking at adding a RB as well - preferably Kayode from Brentford.

21 Dec 2025 16:01:51
Apparently Semenyo has a release clause that expires towards the middle of Jan, he may not be a first day signing but if he’s not with us fairly early it’s a change in what’s getting reported elsewhere. I’d agree though either a right back or centre back are a priority - ideally both.

21 Dec 2025 16:29:13
Could it also depend on Isak? The times are reporting that Liverpool are concerned about a significant injury, still waiting on scan results to be sure, but not the knee apparently.

21 Dec 2025 16:46:57
FPF, I've not heard anything about him.

It is correct that Semenyo's release clause expires mid Jan and I suspect that's why the club are prioritising a CB. Guehi is still the favourite to join but I wouldn't be surprised if Schottlerbeck come in instead. Out of the 2, I think he suits us better than Guehi. If we are to persist with the whole playing out from the back.

Isak being injured doesn't change the situation.

21 Dec 2025 17:46:40
I’m pretty confident we get semenyo in as well as a CB.

21 Dec 2025 17:47:41
Cheers The Fields:

I’d like to swap Gakpo and Salah for Morgan Rogers and Semenyo.

Thanks.

21 Dec 2025 17:54:14
Thanks for the info Fields…

It looks like Isak’s injury could be significant, so I’d say Semenyo is also a priority

Cheers
Drogie.

21 Dec 2025 18:55:05
Thefields or anyone else ITK. Do you have an insider views on the fitness issues which look more important than transfers.

21 Dec 2025 19:35:42
I’ll see what I can find out WarMachine73. I’m not ITK but I know a few lads and this is their remit. What would you like me to ask?

21 Dec 2025 21:07:44
The football in general is far more passive and somebody did mention the training isn’t as intense, can’t remember it was another here. It would make sense when you see our style of play. I think it’s. A big issue.

21 Dec 2025 23:13:21
Cheers Fields. Really hope we sign Semenyo. Bookmakers have put United favourites today. not good.

22 Dec 2025 08:53:16
50/ 50 in Konate? Please no. He's a huge liability.

Need 2 CBs (perfect if 1 can also play RB) . one to replace Konate and one for Gomez who I imagine may go in the summer. Then sort out RB at the end of the season.

20 Dec 2025 15:45:30
Any updates from Carra / The Fields in relation to Semanyo, Guehi and anyone else for Jan window.

20 Dec 2025 20:03:40
Carra / The Fields are still sleeping after watching that snore fest. They've probably fallen into a very deep sleep, so we won't be hearing from them for a while I reckon.

20 Dec 2025 20:10:57
Would he want to come and play that absolute slop slot has liverpool playing. He's ruining liverpool.

20 Dec 2025 20:53:50
He’s ruining Liverpool 😂 teenage boys are hilarious.

20 Dec 2025 21:16:24
Rumours are Semenyo is keen to join us over the other options according to the press.

20 Dec 2025 21:21:59
The league is full of safety first low intensity football, it seems to be the new wave. Despite that there’s also loads of injuries.

City and Villa are the only teams playing much decent stuff at the moment, Arsenal are back to winning but being dull, us and Chelsea look like a work in progress.

20 Dec 2025 23:10:27
Yes the moron is ruining liverpool. Like it or not.

21 Dec 2025 00:38:04
Seriously Whatsup, at this point you’re just a troll. Endless posts saying you dislike Slot without any constructive criticism or solutions. You don’t like him, we get it.

21 Dec 2025 04:14:07
Wow we're going so far as to call the manager a moron now, I'm very much hoping you're not older than 15 years old.

21 Dec 2025 09:16:57
I went upstairs at half time to give the bedroom a second coat of paint. stayed up there too, so yes. I'd rather watch paint dry than that second half lastnight.

21 Dec 2025 09:38:34
Bergval is the latest rumour doing the rounds, presumably a Mo replacement in the summer, which suggests Semenyo would play left if we got both.

21 Dec 2025 09:40:09
Darwin just because everyone isn't of the same opinion as you doesn't make it wrong.

21 Dec 2025 09:42:14
You were bored during a half where we scored twice and won the game?

21 Dec 2025 10:14:23
The game wasnt that bad y/ day and the results have been going our way. Isak Great Goal, Ekiteke Last few games he has been brilliant.
The Midfield was good, don't like Szob going from MID - RB- MID - RB doesn't make sense.
If anything i don't get mcallisters role and Gravenberch as good as he has been we need a real DM.

21 Dec 2025 10:14:23
Isn't bergvall an 8 or a 10? He hasn't played on the wing has he? He's also a big part of spurs future, not sure why they would let him go.

21 Dec 2025 10:16:41
Bergvall for Mo wouldn't make sense Hugo he plays centrally, decent player with potential though.
By definition whatsup Arne Slot is not a moron, pretty poor taste to be honest. He has achieved a decent amount for a relatively young manager in a short space of time, have any of us enjoyed most of the football this last few months probably not but let's have a bit of maturity.

21 Dec 2025 10:41:44
I just remember him giving us a hard time down the wing once, or twice, so presumed he played wide. My memory isn’t the best tbh!

21 Dec 2025 12:17:48
Rax you think that was a good game? We were pressed against 9 men, and spurs should have equalised at the least.

21 Dec 2025 13:57:09
@Whatsup I didn’t say you were wrong or right. Just repetitive, unconstructive and a troll. Reading your post history its nothing but abuse towards Slot.

21 Dec 2025 16:04:36
Not a troll just calling it like it is. he's not fit for purpose.

21 Dec 2025 17:52:11
Show us your medals Whatsup.

Slot has a league title in Holland and England but you get to call him a moron who is not fit for purpose.
Sounds like you think you know better.

21 Dec 2025 18:12:10
I think the club should have removed Slot but he’s not a moron. We are 6 games unbeaten at least, and close to the top 4 after a disastrous period.

20 Dec 2025 14:25:27
Eds any news on Nathaniel Brown as a supposed rotation option for Kerkez when Robbo moves on?

{Ed001's Note - no sorry. We still have to sort out Tsimikas as well.}

20 Dec 2025 17:00:26
If Robbo leaves on a free is there a chance Tsimikas might just come back as cover for Kerkez? He loves the club and I doubt he’d be pushing for a transfer away.

20 Dec 2025 19:41:01
@MK, if it was about loving the club me and you might get the job as back up. Tsimi’s time with us is done.

21 Dec 2025 07:01:12
And yet given how Kerkez and Robbo started the season, had he stayed he likely would have had a run of games.

21 Dec 2025 09:52:05
Robbo has been ok this season when he’s played, and Kerkez has improved a lot in recent games. I don’t think Tsimi would have got much game time.

{Ed025's Note - you are very easily pleased then Hugo..

21 Dec 2025 10:42:49
I’m not generally Ed, but I’m getting in the Christmas spirit.

{Ed025's Note - thats fair enough Hugo..

18 Dec 2025 20:28:36
Rumours that Liverpool are looking to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes in January.

Not sure about the player, as I have zero knowledge about most goings on in Ligue 1, but does anyone know what kind of player he is? Would he be regarded as a good signing, if he were to come in?

Whether it is Jacquet or someone else, I really hope we look to a centre back in January. We are light already in that position, and that is before considering our current/ available options. Van Dijk is approaching 35, and Gomez and Konate have been injury concerns in the recent past. Hopefully Leoni overcomes the ACL injury and becomes a fixture moving forward, and Guehi comes in either in January or the simmer. But even with these 2 additions, Van Dijk and Konate may not be at the club in a year or two, so it is important we prepare for this eventuality rather than drop ourselves in a really bad situation.

18 Dec 2025 21:19:49
I haven’t watched much of him but feels like a similar player to the Konate we signed in 2021.

18 Dec 2025 21:58:03
If we sign him- I’ll get my coat….

{Ed025's Note - i heard that Scott Parka is after him.. :)

18 Dec 2025 22:28:36
He could add another layer to our defence. Hopefully we're not being hoody winked. let's just hope we don't get fleeced.

{Ed025's Note - nice..

18 Dec 2025 22:36:25
Obrigado Senor 25 😁.

18 Dec 2025 23:18:27
I’ve heard Mark Morrison is a Rennes fan. If we get Jeremy Jacquet Mark will be demanding the return of the Mack.

{Ed025's Note - i like it Bobby..

19 Dec 2025 06:19:22
12 first team appearances for Rennes. Maybe one for the future but we need someone experienced for the now.

19 Dec 2025 06:25:36
He'd be perfect for a cold rainy night in stoke.

19 Dec 2025 06:47:39
Some amount of anoraks on this thread.

19 Dec 2025 06:56:34
Would offer lots of cover for the defence.

19 Dec 2025 07:03:12
Hopefully he can sit just inside pocket and allow others to zip up the middle.

19 Dec 2025 07:30:12
I hear he is a bit of a potato,

19 Dec 2025 09:36:11
I’m so glad this isn’t a comedy site.

{Ed025's Note - Jack Scrooge.. :)

19 Dec 2025 10:56:54
In the little I have seen, he's in the Ibou Konate mould I would say. Tall, quick, rangey and able to defend channels. A couple of inches shorter than Virg and Ibou but has good aerial stats nevertheless.

19 Dec 2025 11:03:03
We had Sebastian Coates one time Ed.

19 Dec 2025 13:30:55
@coatea 😂😂 Good point!

Although coates wasnt a great fit tbh.

19 Dec 2025 14:15:59
Well his Dad Kenny did ok at Watford, he was a defender and could also play in midfield.

19 Dec 2025 15:05:57
It’s an upgrade on socks for Christmas I guess.

19 Dec 2025 18:35:12
What size is he?
S M or Large.

20 Dec 2025 07:31:43
Any idea of a potential fee? Presumably Rennes would be lining their pockets with this. This would only be the tip of the ice-berg, haus about his wages too?

21 Dec 2025 08:01:46
Can you lot just zip it please?

18 Dec 2025 18:59:33
I've seen the rumours that City and United are driving for Semenyo

What are the chances, and do the Eds' know his preference?

{Ed025's Note - im hearing that its Liverpool Dean, but as we all know things can always change in football mate..

19 Dec 2025 19:06:24
Don’t see United being an option if he is serious about his future because they are a graveyard for talent. City would be a strange choice as the already have Doku who is only 23 and a similar style player. Could be an option for there right hand side but pep often prefers a player more in the profile of cherki or even foden coming in off the right, very rare pep would go with 2 pacey winger type players! For me Semenyo has the clearest path to 1st team at Liverpool because he’s an upgrade on Gakpo and can cover/ replace Salah at least temporarily.

20 Dec 2025 11:50:12
Read something earlier on that United are favourites for semenyo now. Not sure how accurate that is and to be honest, doesn’t seem plausible unless they are promising him the world.

16 Dec 2025 08:08:27
Few rumours to keep an eye on. We are interested in AZ Alkmaars young midfield prodigy called Kees Smit. £25m and knows Slot from his time there. a lot of big clubs watching him. Apparently Slot is pushing for him this January. A technical player with great football intelligence.

We still have interest in Assan Ouedraogo the young creative player at Red Bull Leipzig. We were interested from his time at Schalke. Seems we want a young midfielder with Alex Toth linked for next summer. Endo replacement perhaps.


Young Cardiff CB Lawlor is getting everyone's attention from the Prem aswell as Europe's big sides. Rumours we want him and are offering Calvin Ramsay as a straight swap.

Regarding Salah Italian reports and others from Egypt and Turkey suggest we want £30-40m. Galatasary want Salah and are hoping to go for him rather than Lookman.

16 Dec 2025 08:48:26
All sound very plausible to be fair. Thanks for sharing.

16 Dec 2025 09:45:47
Pretty sure every single top European club is looking at smit, oueudraugo and toth, Smit especially looks a special talent and toth is already a standout player at senior level.

16 Dec 2025 10:04:05
All very plausible rumours I think.

Although I don't really buy that Slot "knows" Smit from his time at AZ. Slot left AZ in 2020, at which point Smit would have been 14.

It makes sense that we are looking at him, he looks excellent, but I don't think it will have anything to do with Slot knowing him, it's just because he's a good player that everyone is after.

Lawlor could be a great player (he was born and played his youth football just up the road from me), but no way is he ready for Prem football yet, he needs at least 2 seasons on loan or for Cardiff to get promoted and him be playing at a higher level consistently. If we bring him in now the club needs a solid plan for him, not just to let him linger round the squad for a bit before being moved on like we've done so many times.

16 Dec 2025 12:14:26
Smit and Ouedraogo are box to box mids.

I think Toth profiles more like a deep lying playmaker.

16 Dec 2025 13:41:29
Endo replacement? You mean someone to sit on the bench and barely be used by Slot?

16 Dec 2025 16:20:40
Great info, as usual on here but surely we need CB's into the club before anything?

16 Dec 2025 16:29:44
All great info as usual but surely we need at least 1 CB in before anything else!?

16 Dec 2025 16:37:04
I hope Slot will be fired soon or at least he will be stopped otherwise to hire players from lower leagues. I could not care less if he knows those dutch players or not, we need premier league proven players or at least players from a very tough league but not another little boy lost.
Every dutch or coach does the same, bringing dutch players to his club.

Louis van Gaal had i think 9 dutch players at Barcelona at the same time and did not Ten Haag got himself fired from Leverkusen for trying to buy as much players as possible from an agency his son is working with?
A club of the statue of LFC needs a top class manager from a top class league. All the others can work out but have a higher possibility of being a failure.

16 Dec 2025 18:02:25
Red Dawn I think the report said He stood out at youth level when Slot was there and he was watching the youth sides so kept an eye on him.

16 Dec 2025 18:24:52
He's been a big name coming through in Holland for a few years now, as far back as when Slot was there.

17 Dec 2025 06:44:59
Maybe if there was an Endo replacement then they would be used more often and not just sit on the bench?

17 Dec 2025 07:44:44
I wonder if Smit would get the number ten shirt.

17 Dec 2025 10:09:51
Very much taken with that idea @Rigsby 😁👏👏.

17 Dec 2025 10:36:33
Surely you mean Smit-ten with that idea WDW?

17 Dec 2025 19:19:33
Yep, I think @Rigsby will have guessed that 😉🙂.

18 Dec 2025 10:19:59
Definitely rigsbyand hope he doesn’t fall over all the time.

18 Dec 2025 16:48:53
I thought AZ had a deal going with Chelsea, some sort of agreement for their youth players, like a feeder club.

15 Dec 2025 21:24:46
Ed 1 - Times report that City will make a big push for Guehi in the summer .

I know you said your pretty confident he’d still chose us but do you think this will harden our resolve to get it over the line in January and not chance leaving it to the summer window?

Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - we were already intent on trying again in January, due to the injury to Leoni.}

15 Dec 2025 21:38:57
Thanks Ed

Going to be an interesting window for sure &
Not just for us.

{Ed001's Note - very true.}

15 Dec 2025 22:31:35
We can’t wait until the last day of the window again, that’s for sure. He comes early or get someone else in.

16 Dec 2025 03:15:05
What if ‘someone else” doesn’t want to come?

16 Dec 2025 06:58:37
We really need 2 cbs in Jan but we certainly have to get 1 in. Guehi I think will be trickier in Jan than most people seem to think I'm not sure palace will let him go considering position they in league and also good chance in europe.

16 Dec 2025 07:39:47
If its a non starter with Guehi hopefully we move on quickly, right now we only have VVD and Konate as senior centre backs available.

16 Dec 2025 09:55:43
I think the Guehi outcome will ultimately be determined by the winner of Glasner v Parish. Parish doesn't want to lose his prize asset for free but Glasner doesn't want to lose his captain. I suspect it might come down to the ability of Palace to sign a Glasner approved replacement.

16 Dec 2025 12:45:11
Sounds like Glasner has officially told Palace that he will not be renewing his deal. Not sure whether that has any influence.

16 Dec 2025 18:26:07
I imagine it would FPF.

17 Dec 2025 05:07:07
If I was Parish or Glassner or anybody else at Palace, I’d hang onto Guehi like a limpet. From their point of view he is their captain, a natural leader by the sounds of it and is leading Palace to one of their best seasons ever.

The further they go in Europe and the higher up the PL they finish the prize money should comfortably exceed what they would get for him in January. I’m not convinced it’s a done deal on January 1st.

17 Dec 2025 21:05:41
Is Writz being offered for sale or is it just rumours?

19 Dec 2025 06:33:03
I think it's just rumors - there's no way liv would be selling wirtz after such a short time

plus he's also been improving recently, there is no good reason to sell him as of now.

15 Dec 2025 11:38:52
Good morning all, Quick question to the people in the know here

How confident are you that we will add to the squad in January and you do see us getting a winger and a centre back in? And do you think this will be Semenyo and Guehi or maybe others who have gone under the radar?

Thanks for taking the time.

15 Dec 2025 11:49:20
RTFP

Just kidding, Thefields has posted a bit further down.

15 Dec 2025 10:00:57
Hey ED01,

Hope you are well matey. Do you see with what’s happened and what’s been said Slot somehow turning his position around? Or is this too little to late in terms of the club and board?

Added if Slot was relieved of his duties would you take Gerrard and Heitinga as interim until a longer term like Alonso becomes available?

Thank you.

{Ed001's Note - as far as I know, Hughes has always backed Slot and he will be fine so long as performances keep improving.

I would not be a fan of any interim manager, I am not a fan of that kind of thing unlike Ed25. As he admitted last night during the podcast.}

15 Dec 2025 19:03:22
Can we at least have Jurgen come and bollock the players back into fitness!

15 Dec 2025 22:43:28
I should imagine Millie had a word with a few of them at the weekend 😉.

15 Dec 2025 22:45:39
Gerrard as interim? Come on, he was a phenomenal player for us but he is no where close to being good enough to manage us. I’ll never understand the obsession with fans wanting him as manager.

15 Dec 2025 23:14:35
Not many wanted Gerrard as manager, maybe somewhere in the coaching setup at a push. A few weeks ago things were looking a bit desperate for us, thankfully it’s improved.

There could be some rival fans on here distracting from their own managerial woes at the moment, who knows. It’s Thomas Franks turn to feel the media pressure today, probably be Amorim tomorrow. Arne’s having a nice break from it, let’s hope that continues.

16 Dec 2025 07:51:31
No one wanted Gerrard as manager, however some were of the opinion we couldn’t do any worse at one point under Slot. Hopefully Slot can push on for now and continue to stabilise and turn things around, otherwise this will continue to raise discussion around Gerrard.

16 Dec 2025 17:02:14
Can you see slot gone at the end of the season even if we win a trophy?

17 Dec 2025 05:17:28
I wanted Slot to leave about two or three weeks ago, primarily because the club appeared to be - at least according to social media - in complete disarray, rather than him being a poor manager. I thought a fresh face was needed to restore order. I was wrong on two counts - listening to social media and over exaggeration of the disarray.

From a football perspective I think we would not be getting rid of a manager who would have won trophies year on year. Perhaps a case of, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

14 Dec 2025 15:31:33
5 games unbeteaten. 3 wins 2 draws. 5 conceeded, 3 clean sheets and performances are not as dire as they were. Hopefully it continues.

On Guehi, basically Palace have a choice. Cash in on him in Jan or lose him for nothing in the summer. I suspect they will cash in. They are in talks for a CB from Atalanta. Both him and Semenyo are keen on the move to Anfield, fees and wages are not a problem. If we don't get Guehi, we will sign 1 of the back up options.

With Gomez being injured again, we may go in the market for a RB. A young Italian, can't remember his name because I had too many porn star martinis last night 😂.

14 Dec 2025 15:37:45
Palestra.

14 Dec 2025 15:43:50
Was the RB option Peter North?

14 Dec 2025 15:47:37
20 yo Marco Palestra at Cagliari (owned by Atalanta) is probably the Italian RB you are talking of, Thefields.

14 Dec 2025 15:52:47
Dare I say it we have seemingly turned a corner, them two and another young Italian defender would be a fine start to the new year.

All the best Fields.

14 Dec 2025 16:06:21
Cheers Thefields. We definitely need a right back as the two we got are seemingly made of glass.

14 Dec 2025 16:30:07
3 injury prone RB's on the books - let's buy another.

14 Dec 2025 18:13:08
I really like Michael kayode very athletic can get up and down the flank with ease and looks like he can actually dig deep and defend when needed .

Guehi is needed in Jan
Semenyo I really like and would add much needed pace upfront
A right back would free up frimpong to be a rotation player on the right wing as he is more winger than full back . And someone to rotate with Bradley at full back allowing Gomez to cover centre half off the bench and when needed for his minutes .

Kayode would be a great choice but won’t be cheap although we have great relationship with Brentford.

14 Dec 2025 18:40:44
Why are we not in for Givairo Read what are we actually doing he's literally perfect.

14 Dec 2025 20:06:02
Are we now going to have to ask for updates on YLFA for the next few weeks?

14 Dec 2025 23:33:20
Kayode is a good shout. Exactly the kind of piece you assume was dry-fitted in the summer, especially given how freely we were adding items to the trolley. That we didn’t pull it off the shelf feels deliberate rather than forgetful.

My read is the club are committed to BRADLEY (pre-owned) and don’t want to block the runner. You don’t install a temporary unit in front of something you believe will hold weight. He’s already shown what happens when the opponent arrives wearing white and the room is loud.

What remains is durability and conditioning of the imagination. Fewer sick notes, more visualisation. If every winger can be mentally relabelled “Madrid, ” the need for an additional bracket reduces significantly.

15 Dec 2025 02:26:19
@MrBrightside, I think the club will have decided not to by any more RBs ever again.

15 Dec 2025 05:03:39
Is it just me or is Fornax making more and more sense with his IKEA related posts? I swear I read all that and it made perfect sense in my head. I even found myself agreeing to it all.

15 Dec 2025 07:54:29
Dracred, I weirdly agreed with it too haha. FORNAX has been posting in his own weird style for so long, that he is practically a part of the 'furniture' on here now. (ba dum tss)

I'll get my coat.

15 Dec 2025 09:33:18
Drac, I agree with FORNAX on almost everything aswell.

I would question his reference to needing a bracket though.

I do believe that we would be in more need of a hinge and a multidirectional one would be even better - both Salah (and the current Madrid Trent) are both one dimensional brackets.

15 Dec 2025 10:29:56
Dracred- he’s slowly turning us….

15 Dec 2025 18:34:35
The birth of the Fornaxians!

15 Dec 2025 20:31:35
Apart from
The fact that the 2 draws were against promoted sides and Brighton played the exact opposite of the type of football we have been struggling against.

Hoping we’ve turned a corner but so unconvinced by Slot’s tactical ability at this point. The football we play is tiresome to watch even if we are now getting results. We have far too good a squad to be playing so badly.

15 Dec 2025 22:49:12
As with one or two other posters, @Brummy, you’ve conveniently overlooked the Milan match. Someone, I can’t remember who, tried to pass it off as being a European game presumably because they play those games under different rules.

We are going in the right direction. We are joint 5th in one of - if not the - toughest club leagues in the world having performed poorly for about three quarters of the games we have played so far. As you say the recent results are getting better - why not try and see the positives?

16 Dec 2025 07:19:44
The Milan match was also awful to watch and let’s not pretend they are a great team. If we played with any intensity we would have been able to turn them over like psg did last year.

16 Dec 2025 08:59:13
They were in the Champions League Final at the end of last season. Obviously they equate with a National League North side in English terms.

I thought it was good to watch.

Perhaps I went into the match without the pre-written script that a number of people have that says we are bad so we are going to be bad and people see everything that happens as being poor or awful, irrespective of what’s actually happening.

19 Dec 2025 06:34:41
yeah i agree.

14 Dec 2025 10:04:52
Hi Diddly Ho,

Mo and Arne have had clear the air talks and Mo will not be leaving in January.

Mo does not want to leave the club.

Ask mentioned just before that interview, Mo and the management team are on different ideologies. That is still the case, but things are not all doom and gloom.

Both Mo and Arne want what’s best for the club overall, this isn’t all about Mo being dropped.

Semenyo is expected to come in January as a RW option, not an immediate replacement - as has always been the case. The club want a deal done early but Bournemouth may try prolong it.

Guehi again, nothing has changed. He’s wanted by us by CP haven’t budged on their fee.

I hope my next update is a development on one of the deals being close/ done.

Please don’t forget to support our club in the good AND the bad A criticism is acceptable but it needs to be for the good of those in charge as of now.

If not before, Happy Holidays to all and the best in the new year.

Diddly Out.

14 Dec 2025 10:25:37
Happy holidays? Perhaps your John, Tom or Billy? 🤔.

14 Dec 2025 10:26:14
Hi ned . thanks as usual

Got to be honest semenyo in from Jan sounds like another explosion ready to happen .
If he is indeed mos replacement long term he is obviously going straight in the team . mo is away all will be fine . but what happens when mo comes back. ? Is he going to fight for his place or just expect to be started . or even if he gets subbed off .
I hope we don't mess about with CP . we want guehi. we need him especially with lack of depth or options there . so just pay the fee and get it done.

I don't suppose you have heard anything on poor Harvey? Likely coming back in jan . hope he just doesn't sit on the bench like the other non slot favourites.

Happy days. hopefully a week between games means we can work on some very good game plans .

14 Dec 2025 10:37:52
My apologies, Mo and Arne have had the clear the air talks. Mo and his agent have also had discussions with the club as well - clearing that air too - this is a very important bit I forgot to mention.

14 Dec 2025 10:52:25
@MightyR3ds

I’m not sure on how the rotation will work when Mo returns - but we continue to start seeing our new signings become a core towards - certainly something to be excited for.

As for Harvey the last update (few weeks ago) I had was the club and AV are exploring options to end the loan early. A early termination fee will be paid by Villa but I’m unsure of the amount, may be negligible especially if we are able to move him elsewhere. I did know of a couple of German clubs interested, but I wouldn’t be surprised if other clubs come in from elsewhere.

In my own opinion I really think Villa have messed Harvey around - this is just me speculating but it wouldn’t surprise me if Emery didn’t know about the deal until it was done. Surprisingly common in football these days.

14 Dec 2025 11:09:31
I really don’t think anyone on this site is not supporting the the team and criticism is required when things are not correct otherwise your living in a dictatorship. Slot has rightfully been criticised along with some players and club officials. All the fans want the best for the club and team it’s that simple.

14 Dec 2025 12:01:34
The Salah stuff is all posturing, surely. He is at peak value now in the context of a 2 year contract, and his form is usually woeful following AFCON.
Semenyo is ready now and will open up space for others. Mo won't fancy being a sub.

14 Dec 2025 12:26:12
It’s not just about Mo being happy either. The club can’t afford Mo not to be in the starting eleven. He’s being paid way too much to turn into a rotation option.

From a wage perspective somebody on those wages needs to be a pivotal part of the team.

14 Dec 2025 12:31:55
I think the thing is @Coul that some of the criticism is just personal opinion and not really based in fact and / or without any understanding of context within the club. You also have to remember that FSG own the club and have the right, as owners, to do whatever they want.

That’s not a dictatorship, that’s business decisions down to the owners. If you, me or anybody else expresses any opinion about the club FSG ignoring the opinion isn’t a dictatorship.

14 Dec 2025 12:34:40
There’s criticism which is constructive and then there’s daft comments like
‘Slot is clueless’
‘Slot has no man-management skills’

Both exist from time to time.

14 Dec 2025 12:35:13
City and Spurs both want Semenyo and going hard for him aswell as us. I think all three will agree fees and it will be upto the player to decide. We have until 10th January. Nothing Bournemouth can do if we offer the release clause and player agrees. Guehi I don't reckon will happen in January.

Glasner already unhappy with Parish about not bringing in players in the summer so will not want to lose his captain midway and Guehi is an honourable man. Expect him on a free in the summer and another perhaps Ordonoz coming in January.

14 Dec 2025 12:51:50
WDW not saying you can’t ignore criticism it’s the fact of trying to say that by being critical we are not supporting our team which is nonsense.

14 Dec 2025 13:10:01
The club aren't just going to pay silly money either for Guehi either with him being free in a few months. And they shudnt either. if its true Palace are asking what they were asking for him in the summer well that's just silly. We were getting offered 20m for Trent Arnold last year, that's the most the club should be offering for Guehi.

14 Dec 2025 14:05:20
I think one of Jacquet or Ordonez is more likely to arrive than Guehi given Palace are participating in another strong season. Glasner and Parish won't want outgoings.

Semenyo seems like the one Hughes wants, so can see that one happening too.

I read that our scouts are watching Rennes v Brest and Lyon v Le Havre this weekend.

Jacquet was suspended and Fofana is out injured, so maybe they are watching other targets.

14 Dec 2025 15:45:44
Thanks for the info and seasons greetings to you, Rod and Todd!

14 Dec 2025 17:27:59
Cheers for update Ned. Keep the info coming 👍🏻.

14 Dec 2025 17:28:16
Ned, I’m of the view that the Villa loan was a waste of time. Elliott would be better served going to Germany, France, or Spain he’d flourish playing regularly in a less physical and more technical level of football. He was never going to succeed at Villa because as soon as results go badly, he’d be the first one dropped.

15 Dec 2025 22:52:41
@Coul, totally agree with the sentiment of your last post - assuming the criticism is thought out and constructive. Unfortunately, in the heat of the moment (being charitable) that’s not always the case,

{Ed025's Note - you need to lighten up a bit WDW,..its Christmas, get that pole out of your arse mate and treat others as you would like to be treated, you never know you might enjoy it more...Scrooge.. :)