Liverpool Rumours 4

09 Jun 2026 09:05:40
Any news on Eichhorn? According to Sky Sports Germany, his release clause is only valid till the 15th this month.

09 Jun 2026 09:39:57
It is true.

09 Jun 2026 11:28:02
A release clause is valid for the registration of the player. Liverpool cannot hold his registration until he turns 18 (July 2027).

What is possible is Liverpool are negotiating something outside of the clause to secure him in the future and hope no EU club activates it before the expiry date.

Any talk of Liverpool buying him and loaning him out as a sweetener is rubbish.

09 Jun 2026 11:37:44
I would have thought it made perfect sense, Threeps.

09 Jun 2026 12:35:33
We can't legally buy him, so the release clause doesn't matter; we can only negotiate a pre-agreement to purchase when he turns 18.

09 Jun 2026 08:10:09
To all the ITKs.
Which midfielders are most likely to join the club as it stands, who have we made contact with or spoken to the agents of?
Wharton would not be in my top 5 potential targets personally, I would choose 1 or 2 of the below before him.



Sangare
Sadiki
Camara
Stiller
Kone (Would have been Ederson before Utd got him for £35m)
Any chances any of the above will join?

09 Jun 2026 09:11:01
A lot of rumours are pointing towards Alex Scott. It's not clear yet if that's just lazy journalism because we appointed Iraola though.

09 Jun 2026 09:19:12
Scott and Sangare/Camara for me.
Presuming Elliot, Endo, Jones and Macca all leave.
Stiller next on the list then.

Wharton would be last on my list too. Not what we need now as good as he is.

09 Jun 2026 10:44:54
I get why people don't rate Wharton that much but for me he's a very good, very progressive midfielder.

He's a lot more mobile than he actually looks, technically he's very good, his vision and passing is excellent, and he's young enough to be molded into what we want from him. The price and Palace are a bit of an issue, but he's definitely somebody I think would improve our squad, and, although it does always sound quite disrespectful to say things like this, I think we need more English players in the first team squad.



He's also very well thought of in the professional football community and coming through at Blackburn he was a very stand out player and often played levels way above his age bracket.

I personally think he would be a very good signing for us, one that after a few years we'd be very surprised with.

09 Jun 2026 10:56:39
Assuming Endo, Elliot Jones, and MacAlister go, then I would like us to replace them with Sangare, Camara, Scott, and Yirenkyi.
Iraola needs midfielders with big engines and a bit of agro.

09 Jun 2026 11:03:33
GBB86, It's not necessarily about Wharton's perceived ability, it's whether he's the right type of player at this time. Last summer, there was a lot of activity around attackers, resulting in the defence being overlooked despite us screaming out for at least another CB.

We cannot afford to make the same mistake; fix the holes in the roof before deciding which decorative tiles to put on it!

09 Jun 2026 11:14:10
Isn't Harvey much similar to Scott and a bit younger with some potential still?

09 Jun 2026 11:39:58
While Alex Scott is a good player, he is a no8. We have one 8 in Gravy who will just give a massive contract to, and one no8 in Szobo that we are trying to tie down to a big deal. Plus we have Trey Nyoni that should be ready to step up his first team game time now.

I am not really seeing the vision with Scott here unless one of those is sold.

If Macca and Curtis are to be sold (still hope Curtis stays), I would be looking at one of Sangare/Camara and one of Wharton/Stiller.

09 Jun 2026 12:11:43
Marma, yeah I fully understand that, but we don't even know how we're going to set up and play tactically yet, in real terms.

We don't actually know what peg for what hole yet, and I feel, regardless of us wanting a midfield destroyer as fans, I just don't think that profile fits with fast, expansive, back to front football we're hopefully going to see.



Yes, it's been a staple of successful midfields in the past, but I feel the game has changed so much that the profile of such a player has changed and might not really exist any longer to what we'd previously compare against.

But hey ho, that's me and my thoughts. Be interesting to see what, who and how it all unfolds.

09 Jun 2026 12:26:29
Red-JC, Harvey Elliott and Alex Scott are nothing alike mate. Elliott is a no.10 in the Odegaard or Ozil mould, whereas Scott is more of an no.8/10 hybrid in the Szboszlai or Lallana mould.

Scott is a hard running and aggressive box to box midfielder; a perfect replacement for Mac Allister (who allegedly is looking to leave) in an Iraola team. Scott's a physical player who can press extremely well. I'd honestly see him as someone who could dovetail with Szoboszlai, getting forward to overload the opposition defence, then working back quickly when possession is lost to help the team defend. They'd be a formidable duo in my opinion alternating between the no.8 and no.10 positions, but they would still need a dedicated no.6 sat behind them though to give them that freedom.

I'd imagine Iraola might want to assess McConnell, Endo, Gravenberch and Bajcetic before signing a new no.6 but that could be tricky with Grav and Endo at the World Cup. I personally would like Lamine Camara to come in to be that player. Where that would leave an extremely overpaid Gravenberch though, is quite the conundrum, because he's probably our 3rd highest paid player behind Virgil and Isak now. You can't pay him (a reported) £280k/week to be sat on the bench, but also if Iraola doesn't fancy him as a no.6, he just isn't a no.8. He flopped there in 23/24 under Klopp and he flopped there in 25/26 under Slot. His only good season for us was as the no.6 in 24/25.

For me, Wirtz should be in the front 3. I simply don't see him as a midfielder in an Iraola team, as he's not strong enough to go man-to-man in midfield. So Scott coming in to replace Mac Allister would be my preference. If Slot had stayed, I wanted Wharton, but with Slot going that transfer now makes zero sense because Wharton is miles off being mobile enough to play in an Iraola side. Iraola takes many of his philosophies from Bielsa (who was his coach for 3 years) but with a slight twist. Bielsa went man-to-man to the literal sense where you'd follow your assigned man wherever he went, whereas Iraola plays a zonal-man-to-man press where you man-mark whoever comes into your assigned zone. Wharton simply cannot do that as he's not strong or mobile enough. Wirtz has the mobility, but is also too weak hence why I think he'll play LW or RW.

It will be very interesting to see what approach we take now in midfield. Iraola is so different to Slot and physicality, speed and energy are a trademark of his sides, especially in midfield. Szoboszlai is going to thrive for sure.

09 Jun 2026 12:34:20
I wouldn't say there's been anything substantial that we are signing Scott, so may not happen.

I don't think like Wharton to be honest, and with the right coaching and in a better team, he will improve.



I would rather we signed Anderson of Forrest, but it doesn't look like we are in the mix for him, which seems odd as he's exactly what we need in the middle.

09 Jun 2026 13:01:33
GBB, Absolutely a lot is up in the air until AI gets a hold of the players and can assess how they fit into the system. This will be a big season for Grav and Szobo regarding which player role they will need to adopt.

09 Jun 2026 17:26:31
Diomande
Trincao
Zaire Emery (if we sell Macca)
Sangare
CB and RB.

09 Jun 2026 18:33:45
I definitely see Alex Scott as an 8/10 I love his positive passing. Really fires the ball at team mates as he's already on the move to get into space for the return pass. It also baffles me why we haven't moved for Anderson. Smashing player with a huge engine covers every blade of grass and very humble lad. Wharton is a decent player but I'd like love Scott as are engine room. Slightly different positions and like everybody says who knows how we set up.

I just want some news. Come on LFC Get a move on.

08 Jun 2026 17:22:52
Hi all,

The leading contender to replace Richard Hughes in the event of a departure to Al Hilal is David Woodfine.

08 Jun 2026 17:37:22
This Daviddefinitely Wood be a Fine replacement...... ahem.... Seriously though, I haven't got a clue who he is.

08 Jun 2026 17:37:46
Wood that be a fine choice, Vic? Don't know anything about him.

08 Jun 2026 17:40:01
Is he any good at his job.

08 Jun 2026 17:45:12
How do I delete posts? On reading this back, I realise through my poor attempt at humour that I've made a fool of myself.... Sorry, everyone, let the side down there.... I'll have a word with myself.

08 Jun 2026 17:47:35
Yes, I think it would be a fine appointment personally.

08 Jun 2026 17:51:31
Is just a promotion from internal. He is under Hughes currently. No idea on his credentials or performance.

08 Jun 2026 17:54:24
Current assistant to Hughes. Worked with the club under Edwards and left when he did. Was head of scouting and then loan management before leaving the club. Came back with Hughes.

08 Jun 2026 18:02:44
Meijer, take it easy, you didn't abuse anybody. We all say or do something silly from time to time.

08 Jun 2026 18:09:11
"We all say or do something silly from time to time."

I think you will find I'm perfect all of the time. ;)

08 Jun 2026 18:11:52
Meijer, it was funny!

08 Jun 2026 18:12:47
Thx, Vic. Preciate you.

08 Jun 2026 18:27:18
Best thing that could happen if Nunez returned on a free, his workrate and fight is just what this team needs, a warrior to show the others how to run with fire in their bellies.
Could always sell in a year or 2 if it doesn't work out and any money would probably pay for all of his wages.


Attitude is 100% what we want to see and maybe the new gaffer can fine tune him.
No brainer, especially as Ekitike not available and cash needed for other areas of the pitch.

08 Jun 2026 18:27:58
Excuse me, sir, but I have never done something silly on this site. 🤨

08 Jun 2026 18:30:06
I say something stupid 106% of the time.

08 Jun 2026 18:46:38
Depends on your definition of silly Barry. 🙃

08 Jun 2026 19:20:12
Very true JLC.

08 Jun 2026 20:14:29
Good pornstar name that.

08 Jun 2026 20:46:27
Since Woodfine is an Edwards guy, this would probably mean that the latter is consolidating his power. Hughes leaves, and Edwards has his man in the talent collection role.

08 Jun 2026 21:05:36
I don't think he's going anywhere, I think he's here for the next couple of years minimum.

08 Jun 2026 21:59:53
Isn't Woodfine the guy that had been responsible for managing the loan programme over the last few years? Not sure that has been a resounding success, has it?

I'm sure he's done more than that, but I hope he's not a patsy.

08 Jun 2026 23:43:03
Not even a real dude, and I'm already Woodfine Out! He's garbage

09 Jun 2026 01:06:41
I hope he does well, Victor.

I'm curious about the possibility of Diomande.

And who will be the next target?

09 Jun 2026 07:30:08
Does anyone know what experience he has before calling it a good appointment? Let's face it, it's not an easy job to do. It's probably one of the biggest jobs to take over in world football!

08 Jun 2026 15:53:44
Any legs on Nunez returning to LFC? Have seen some (I know not the best source) chatter on X/Twitter that he is interested on returning and will leave as a free agent.

I would love to see him back. Always loved his passion and spirit.

08 Jun 2026 16:30:17
I hope not - the amount of chances he missed, I mean, haa everyone forgotten this?

Plus Edwards and co seem adamant to get rid of every player that played for us and reset. Edwards wouldn't want to bring back a player Klopp bought. It'll be like admitting defeat.

08 Jun 2026 16:31:49
Any legs on Nunez?
At the last count it's rumoured that he has two.

08 Jun 2026 16:45:59
Nuno was a warrior for us, and we didn't have many of those last season.
His best position was coming in off the left, but he never got many chances there due to Lucho being so great and Gakpo, being so Dutch.

08 Jun 2026 17:10:00
Hopefully, that's one for Hughes' opportunistic signings.

08 Jun 2026 17:39:55
We could put a barn door on the pitch at the AXA and hand him a shovel. Start with that. Seriously tho, I wouldn't be averse to him returning. Worst case we can sell him back to the Saudis next summer!

08 Jun 2026 17:59:29
Would love him back. Give him the left wing role and back up striker, as we are short there, especially if he is free!

08 Jun 2026 18:00:05
I love him and would welcome him back. I'd imagine if it happened, it would be on reduced wages and he'd be incentivised by a performance based contract.

08 Jun 2026 18:08:27
I'm behind his return 100%. We don't have numbers for the squad, and he would give us 150% whenever introduced into a game. Why would we not want a free, athletic, aggressive addition?

08 Jun 2026 18:10:03
Yes, OP, but his legs are offside.

08 Jun 2026 18:14:53
I really wanted Nunez to work, but he was very average and he was even worse at the end because he was sulking and putting in less than 100% effort in.
So, unless he has changed, I would not want him back.

08 Jun 2026 18:15:15
Where are these Nunez return stories coming from - probably "caught offside".

08 Jun 2026 18:27:15
Nunez had 33 G/A in 23/24, which was 6 more than Isak, but Nunez is average and Isak is Elite.

08 Jun 2026 18:28:43
We judged on him being a £75m player. If he came in free to cover Ekitike, scored nine goals to cover Isak, that would be fine.

08 Jun 2026 18:43:57
In 3 years he showed he wasn't up to standard.

How many of the top sides in the EPL would he get into?

He stopped trying towards the end. Is that the attitude you'd want around a rebuilding team, losing most of its leaders from the dressing room?

Nostalgia signing, which I understand, but wouldn't back personally.

08 Jun 2026 19:01:28
If we signed him, he'd probably miss the plane.

08 Jun 2026 19:39:54
He was far better as a left winger than a striker. I would take him on a free, we need a lot of players this window, and I doubt we have the cash for them all to be world class.

08 Jun 2026 20:20:22
Really? People really can't get over their exes on here. He wasn't good enough first time, but people still want to go back. Jesus.

08 Jun 2026 20:24:35
Logically we need a striker to cover fit Ekitike's recovery. Beyond all the misgivings, he is a free transfer and he'd be here to cover Isak and give squad depth. Can play left wing or centre forward, and would probably thrive under a coach who was tutored by Bielsa.

I mean yeah, he has a bozo gene, but can anyone legitimately come up with a cheap decent option? Worst case, we sell him again and make a profit this time.

08 Jun 2026 20:35:26
I'm all for signing someone on loan or on a free to cover Ekitike.
We have to sign someone who can play up front. Isak can't play every game, and Gakpo is terrible there.
If Nunez is genuinely the best option the club can find for a short term fix, then let's go.
He's at the very least entertaining, even if he can't a barn door.

08 Jun 2026 20:33:43
Based on that opinion Fatwallet I bet you must be gutted how Salah worked out with us back in the Premier League after his crap spell at Chelsea?

08 Jun 2026 21:35:14
Re-joining us on a free?
Filling the striker/wide left position, which needs reinforcement?
He's a pressing monster.
But, if it doesn't work, we sell for a fee.
Absolutely nothing to lose by bringing back Nunez.

08 Jun 2026 22:23:48
Bazzinga, Salah didn't leave after being crap and then people wanting him back.

No one mentioned Salah and Chelsea, mute point.

08 Jun 2026 23:52:41
Absolutely should bring him back if it becomes an option to do so. No brainer for me.
Need cover up top for Ekitike anyway, the Anfield crowd love him, and can play up top and, more importantly, left wing, where most people on here want us to sell our current first choice and rely on a 17 year old kid every game.

Yes he looked disinterested in a couple of his last games for us, but that's no better than 90% of the squad last year. Shall we get rid of all them to?
We also can't rely on Isak to start every game. If it's a choice between Nunez and Gakpo up front for us, I'd choose Nunez all day, every day and I actually like Gakpo.

09 Jun 2026 09:12:54
Nunez?? God no, horrendous player, not good at his job, which is a striker, caught offside more than any player in his first 2 seasons. Actually got worse at it, which shows he hasn't the brain to improve it. So bring him back and play him left wing because he's crap at his primary job, absolutely not.

09 Jun 2026 09:15:52
"Nunez was a warrior for us" 😀😀😀

He just ran around a lot, mostly in an off side position.

09 Jun 2026 12:24:32
Nunez was a tryer who gave his all but unfortunately wasn't good enough at the level we needed him to be so don't bring him back. The same can be said about Harvey Elliot. He was sent to AV and they had the option to buy but didn't keep their end of the bargain.

He wasn't good enough but very likeable. Only other 2 I can think of that came back were Rush and Fowler.

09 Jun 2026 13:54:12
I'd have him back on a free, for most of his tenure he worked his arse off for the team something we need right now, even tho Newcastle aside - barndoor and banjo applies to his finishing.

Would really like to see a bit of English talent in the team as well, where has it all gone, are the academies not producing or is it just the stupid amount of money required to buy homegrown talent these days, doesn't bode well for the future whichever the case?

08 Jun 2026 15:34:58
Hughes leaves and Thiago appointed as DoF.

08 Jun 2026 15:59:51
I'd take that.

08 Jun 2026 16:14:12
Opinion or fact?

08 Jun 2026 16:14:56
Ah, another IKFA post.

08 Jun 2026 16:15:00
It's a nice idea from a sentimental standpoint. What is Thiago's experience as a DoF?

08 Jun 2026 16:22:19
He had plenty of time sitting in the stands, so maybe that gave him some insight?

08 Jun 2026 16:31:34
Sweet FA, dbav.

08 Jun 2026 16:32:01
If Hughes goes, it will be his understudy taking over. Thiago could come in as a coach.

08 Jun 2026 16:35:29
Thiago is a coach, not a DOF.

08 Jun 2026 16:43:19
That sounds like a terrible idea.

08 Jun 2026 18:45:15
It's a rumour I started when I was dream teaming. Thiago knows more about football than pretty well all other DoF in the Prem. He is also intelligent and well respected. An upgrade on all counts in my book.

09 Jun 2026 09:05:08
@Jari, just because someone makes something up you do know that it isn't a rumour don't you?

08 Jun 2026 14:22:36
Barring any late complications, Yan Diomande will sign for Liverpool this summer.

I can't sensibly give a set time frame of confirmation, but I expect it's likely we'll hear something this week.

Ta.

08 Jun 2026 14:50:19
Cheers, Carra.

08 Jun 2026 14:51:28
Top man.

08 Jun 2026 14:55:07
Cheers, Carra. Appreciate it.

08 Jun 2026 14:55:26
F***ing hell, my worst nightmare just came to the fore. 😭 The price has been determined, we are overpaying for him. 💀💀💀

08 Jun 2026 14:59:34
Nice one, Carra, corroborates what Robbo said as well.
Much appreciated!

08 Jun 2026 15:05:07
Thanks for the good news, Cara

Diomande's next target.

Tell me who is Liverpool's target this summer!!!!

08 Jun 2026 15:05:20
Great news, cheers, Carra.

08 Jun 2026 15:08:09
tobi3,
How do you know what we're paying for him? And why the nightmare? Are they using your credit card?

08 Jun 2026 15:12:48
Cheers, Carra.

08 Jun 2026 15:14:56
Tobi3, it is not your money, and if he reaches his potential, he will be worth it!

08 Jun 2026 15:19:54
If you want a player that bad then, pay the money and move on.

08 Jun 2026 15:29:43
Cheers, Carra.

08 Jun 2026 15:30:39
The fee is high, as Leipzig have no intention of selling unless a crazy fee comes in.

08 Jun 2026 15:34:33
Keegans, do you have that info or are you basing it on articles in the public domain? I believe Robbo posted a couple of days ago that the fee won't be as high as is being reported.

08 Jun 2026 15:34:44
Btw, thank you Carra!

08 Jun 2026 15:40:25
And Tobi, where has the price been confirmed?

08 Jun 2026 15:53:47
Hope we get this done before he plays in the World Cup, don't want any silly World Cup tax added on.

08 Jun 2026 15:57:54
Nice one, Carra!

08 Jun 2026 16:54:59
Does he play for Ivory Coast?
We'll have an interest in their games over the next few weeks.

08 Jun 2026 17:07:11
Ultimately the fans always pay, whether it be in TV subs, tickets, merch or via advertisers. But we always pay.

08 Jun 2026 17:08:40
And, this is why the great man said it's best not to talk about finances on here.

08 Jun 2026 17:32:12
Cheers, Carra.

08 Jun 2026 17:52:52
Give it a rest Tobi, stop being spoofer. Man up and support your club! YNWA

08 Jun 2026 18:08:30
Tbh, the fee is not really my concern, it's not a buyers' market and there's a dearth of quality options out there, of which by some margin Diomande looks one of the best (am still gutted we didn't go for Semenyo because quite frankly he was a stand out player and would have been excellent for us).

I don't think anyone could find another player who ticks all the same boxes in terms of pace, physicality, skill, output in terms of goals and assists, and his potential is extremely high, of course there'll be question marks over whether he can replicate it, but it's the same with any signing.

08 Jun 2026 18:25:26
You guys remember Pepe to Arsenal, right? 😭
130M euros for Yan Diomande. Nobody knew him 12 months ago. PSG have backed out. That has to be something, right? Anything above 90M and I'm telling you our pants have been pulled down.

08 Jun 2026 18:09:01
Thanks Cara

Your post reminded me of Ed002's responses about not being able to predict the timings of transfers - whenever we pestered him on when things will happen.

08 Jun 2026 19:50:40
Zed, it was reported that Leipzig wanted 100m euros or £87m. Now they say not for sale, but would for £100m. I was pointing out that they have no intention of selling, so we would have to offer a huge sum to get him. I have read we could offer Gakpo plus cash, but Leipzig can't afford his wages.

08 Jun 2026 22:02:06
Cheers, Carra. 👍🏻

09 Jun 2026 09:22:13
@Ron, Are you saying that City and Chelski and Real Madrid and PSG and basically any number of top tier football clubs are fully financed by fans? Really?

In one of Ratcliffe's interviews at the beginning of last season he said that not qualifying for the CL would cost them £ 100+ million.

The PL isn't a game, it's been a business since the selling of it's soul to Sky in 1992 and it's getting exponentially worse - as an example, look at the unsupported rumours of a 19 year old who has had a couple of good games for a second tier club in a second tier league costing £100+ million, coming to Liverpool.

@Tobi, "we" aren't overpaying. I understand that in your opinion (which I happen to agree with) you think that the club are paying too much for a relatively young, untried player. But, it's the club's decision and I'd they think they have the right player at the right price, then fair enough, let's get behind the team and the club.

Thanks for the update @Carra - hopefully the first one in through the door will happen when the window opens on the 12Th 😉

09 Jun 2026 10:26:11
Tobi, at the end of the day he's either good or he isn't. Paying 90m or 100m doesn't make much of a difference.

08 Jun 2026 12:03:35
First time poster, long time followers.

Can confirm Liverpool will not be signing Kayode this summer.

Jars.

08 Jun 2026 12:55:38
Nice 1 jars.

Can I ask how you know this to be the case tho, buddy?

08 Jun 2026 13:29:30
Come on, Jars... couldn't you have just kept a lid on it...

08 Jun 2026 13:35:40
You're gonna need a few Jars after all the questions.

08 Jun 2026 13:39:36
We were jammy there, could have put us in a right pickle...

08 Jun 2026 13:57:09
Be careful, he's a Mason.

08 Jun 2026 13:59:57
First name Hugh?

08 Jun 2026 14:17:22
I have to admit the line spacing + name sign off really does make the ITKs so much more convincing.

08 Jun 2026 15:35:26
I believe the OP is talking out of their Jars.

Zed out.

08 Jun 2026 15:57:49
Can confirm I won't be signing for Liverpool this season also.

08 Jun 2026 16:45:54
Distant Red, great minds think alike. I was just about to think I was first to the fridge and boom, you grabbed the last cold Stella. Now I've got to drink warm beer. I hope you're proud.

08 Jun 2026 16:49:51
Brentford have no intention of selling this window.

Jars.

08 Jun 2026 18:12:08
But I hear they are doing a fine line in those doors.

Helping to fund the next stage of their development.

08 Jun 2026 19:10:37
RobbyRoll, you been getting your jokes from ED025? : )

{Ed025's Note - hey KC!!...i resemble that remark.. :)

08 Jun 2026 07:59:37
Ed001 are Atletico interested in MacAllister, I seem to recall some interest recently?
Who else could see him as a summer option?

{Ed001's Note - they certainly were, but I think their interest has moved on.}

08 Jun 2026 10:49:58
A brilliant window for me would be

Diomande
Scott
Wharton
Eichorn (to go back out on loan)
Van Hecke (but looks like he's Spurs bound)
Kyode.

08 Jun 2026 11:05:30
Good window, a little light up top though. I would swap Wharton for one of Sangarre/Camara, and add Bowen, who can play all across front 3, giving us more depth and quality.


I rate Rio, but he is young and has a lot to learn. We cannot consider him a starter, for me an impact sun and someone who starts the odd game, so another forward is a must in my view.

08 Jun 2026 11:08:21
That would leave us exceedingly short up front.

08 Jun 2026 11:22:20
Mr Kipling wouldn't approve, Ginger.

08 Jun 2026 11:26:38
Spot on, Man Of Todd.
I'm praying we don't sign Wharton this summer. I rate him. Very good player. Absolutely not what we need in the middle though. Scott and Sangare would be the absolute dream. Midfield would be set for the next several years.
Diomande, Bowen, Frimpong as RW options.
Barcola, Rio, Wirtz as LW options, sounds good to me!

08 Jun 2026 11:27:56
He might have a great World Cup and offers start coming in, fingers crossed. 🙏

08 Jun 2026 11:29:03
Last season we had Isak, Ekitike, Salah, Chiesa, Gakpo and Rio.
That wasn't enough quality up front, particularly out wide.

Salah's gone.
Chiesa likely to leave.
Ekitike out for most of (all) the season.
That leaves us with Isak, Gakpo and Rio.

We need 2 as a minimum, with a decent argument to be made for a third.

08 Jun 2026 11:48:11
Diomande allegedly agreeing a deal with us over next 10 days, roughly. So that means we would need one. I don't think Chiesa will leave in the summer window; would be January if any.

08 Jun 2026 11:54:08
I would not want us to go anywhere near Van Hecke, bang average at best.
Would like another wide forward with pace.

08 Jun 2026 12:27:52
Van Hecke with Iraola's high-line? No thanks.

After Y. Diomande, the big decision is what we want to do in midfield.

If we are going with Wharton, then the RB that comes in had to be someone like Kayode.

If we go with a more defensive minded midfielder like M.

Sangare, then a more technical RB like Mingueza or Palestra will work.

In both scenarios, I would love to see us bring L. Camara in anyway.

Agree with others - we would need at least two forwards, possibly three.

08 Jun 2026 13:07:16
Surely Frimpong covers rw as well. Morrison could be an option, and Elliott, if he stays and signs a new deal.

08 Jun 2026 14:15:50
Frimpong is not enough of a goal threat to play rw, in my eyes. He is not great at beating a man or finishing. He is good for overlapping and getting balls into the box.

08 Jun 2026 14:17:12
Don't understand why we haven't registered interest in Elliot Anderson. Think he will be a monster of a player.

08 Jun 2026 15:19:09
Kieran Morrison will probably get a loan. He seems physically ready for that now and he's signed his new deal.

Re Harvey Elliott, I would be surprised if we kept him, given what Iraola values mobility. We will see, but I could see him going to Red Bull Leipzig if the interest is still there.



Frimpong's size/strength would be a concern if we are to play more man v man. The way he gets bullied is not great. I suspect they would cash in if any suitable offers came in.

08 Jun 2026 15:20:59
Van Hecke? Really? Hard pass, just like @Pelican. Dreadful defender.

08 Jun 2026 15:53:14
I think Van Hecke is a really really good player. He's just slow, which is a very big disadvantage for a center half.

{Ed001's Note - dodgy as hell defensively as well. He is a bit like a right-sided Senesi - good on the ball but not an actual good defender imo.}

08 Jun 2026 09:26:04
Hi Carra,

The other week you said we were looking into a loan for Zabarnyi, do you know if this is still be explored and how likely?

Thanks for the info mate, your contributions are ace!

08 Jun 2026 10:23:19
I might have misunderstood, but I think it was more that his agents had approached the club about a potential loan rather than serious interest or possibility.

08 Jun 2026 10:45:16
Think it was that FPF, personally think we should follow up on it as he's a decent player.

08 Jun 2026 10:46:58
Ok, thanks Fly, seems like a no brainer to me and would free up funds for elsewhere.

08 Jun 2026 11:20:16
Vik has given his approval for a player. That's a sure sign that we should go all in for him. ;)

08 Jun 2026 11:37:29
I have spoken with his agent who lives near me and he knows nothing about the link to Liverpool, although he said it would be better than keep travelling to Paris.

08 Jun 2026 12:24:15
Dracred, something is wrong with Viktor. He's been unusually generous and approving of late. I'm worried for him. 🤣