Liverpool Rumours 4

08 Aug 2026 19:20:19
Hi all,
Whoops I got that wrong about Tomori being on the way to sign for us. Another EPL club with a new foreign manager has inquired about him.

But what actually remains to be seen are two possible signings of Wharton and Svensson. Both sources I do trust.

08 Aug 2026 19:55:53
Very cryptic regarding Tomori's suitors...

08 Aug 2026 20:26:57
Tomori to Fulham....

08 Aug 2026 20:35:35
These things are so fluid, they change minute by minute. Don't sweat it, Stan, and keep the info coming.

08 Aug 2026 20:42:01
Hard pass on Svensson for me. Not near good enough.

08 Aug 2026 20:48:56
Svensson is better than Tsimikas from what I've seen.

08 Aug 2026 21:03:42
You can put that in the wrong column with the rest of them, Stan. : )
YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 21:08:06
Personally, I'd keep Luke Chambers as the backup and sell Tsimikas.

08 Aug 2026 22:52:09
We all get things wrong, Stan.... least ye didn't put a ring on it. 🙄😂😂

09 Aug 2026 09:35:30
Love a rumour and this site and also the posts. Just, if you're new and wanting to be an IDK, nail your first or be close. TBF, no one saw this signing coming. And, if anyone like a Robbo or Fields said, then they'd be gods here.

But it's more clear things are happening without leaks other than if agents want, hence Barcola and Mbaye. Also Diomande and his Roc Nation. Away from this, it's clear we work in the shadows and moves happen like this and like Fabhino without IDKs.

08 Aug 2026 18:30:17.
Hi all,
Private jet from Nice just arrived at John Lennon.
Any ideas if it could be a new signing?

08 Aug 2026 19:00:22
Keith Emerson.

08 Aug 2026 19:00:26
It's the Monaco team for
tomorrow's game, I'm guessing.

08 Aug 2026 19:10:06
It was only a small private jet, wouldn't think it could hold a full team, but makes more sense.

08 Aug 2026 19:35:50
Monaco team probably.

08 Aug 2026 19:40:47
I just got back from a few days away with my mates.

Sorry for getting everyone excited.

08 Aug 2026 19:59:22
It's Odel Kamara, the boxer, just signed with Matchroom in Monaco.

08 Aug 2026 20:06:45
It's either Stewart Downing or Voronin I heard.

08 Aug 2026 20:10:36
Konoplyanka.

08 Aug 2026 20:23:34
There's no need for that sort of language @Origi93. 😉

08 Aug 2026 21:04:53
@LeBoeufCurtains, was he on his upside down piano? : p

08 Aug 2026 21:26:46
Are we signing the whole Monaco team now? Whatever next?

08 Aug 2026 21:48:42
Inability Fekir.

08 Aug 2026 22:24:29
That reminds me... Are Nice biscuits pronounced Nice, or Nice? Always gets me...

08 Aug 2026 22:49:22
RobbyRoll - They're pronounced "Nice".

👍

09 Aug 2026 07:14:13
Or is it Nice??

09 Aug 2026 08:54:14
All ways Nice, never Nice (Sister's Daughter), if you ask for someone to pass you the latter, you'll need protection from what's to happen. I prefer to call them Noice, sounds a bit more like Nurse, who doesn't like a bit of Nurseing.

08 Aug 2026 16:05:46
Guys been an avid reader on here since the very start. Not an ITK or claim to be, just passing this on. My uncle is friends with someone high up inside the club. He manages a high end apartment complex owned by Saudi sheiks and this person has an apartment in that complex which he has use of free of charge.

Araujo deal took me by surprise as well, and after speaking to him he says Iraola has pushed for this over other options on the table for CB RB cover. Everyone knows all about STC Hughes and his reputation on here, so no need to go into that, but target list had to be scrapped as Iraola didn't feel they would suit his system.

Iraola and Woodfine have drawn up new list; only player we were interested in previously is Barcola. Expect a few left field signings before end of window.

Another thing I was delighted to hear was that we are going back to targeting young hungry players who we can turn into top class, not big money signings that rarely work out for us.

Looking forward to season starting and being able to watch us again. Hopefully don't get torn to shreds sending this.

08 Aug 2026 16:32:12
Good to hear from you. Fingers crossed, I like the idea of us going after the Salah, Mane type players, good potential and then turning them world class. I think that works better for us, though I am happy we have Isak and Wirtz, I just think it's a much better transfer policy.

08 Aug 2026 16:46:07
Tags, that's music to my ears as I personally feel uncomfortable with the signings of established but expensive players over the last two seasons. I've argued it's lazy scouting, and I've always felt the club was in a better place morally by not matching the transfer dealings of either City or Chelsea, but that's just a personal (possibly outdated) preference.

I love the mix of younger, less established players, merged with a team of experience.

08 Aug 2026 16:57:46
Top info, thanks Tags.

08 Aug 2026 17:04:07
Nice to hear that Iraola's opinions on transfers are being given more consideration. I think the powers that be recognised the framework under Edwards simply wasn't working. Looks like Iraola's 'head coach' role has become a little more managerial. Great stuff. Give the man his tools.

08 Aug 2026 17:20:05
This actually makes perfect sense and would explain a lot. The delay in transfers, as we had to readjust.

I like the thought of AI and Woodfine working closely together. The way it should be.

08 Aug 2026 17:22:01
I think many on this site need to have a word with themselves when someone who seems to be new posts interesting info and has to qualify it with a "hope I don't get torn to shreds". Sad to read that. If everyone starts feeling this way, no info will get shared - and I'll stop visiting 30 times a day.

So please, everyone, wind your necks in. Let's make it comfortable for anyone to post (even the kn0bheads seeking attention). YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 17:36:04
Respect Tags. 🫡 Thank you very much. 👍

08 Aug 2026 17:41:27
Cheers, Tags, appreciate the post.

08 Aug 2026 18:21:00
Thanks, Tags, so we are looking to expand on our current players Szob and Kerkez, you say, Hungary players - who are the other Hungary internationals we are looking at, and is it mostly the under 23s? 😂😂

Sorry - dad joke!!

Do appreciate the info - also saw no Barcola in PSG team against Man U today. 🤷‍♂️

08 Aug 2026 18:30:38
RedTed, whilst I agree, I think a line has to be drawn; nobody has an issue with the likes of modest first-time or irregular posters like Tags. People who come on, introduce themselves, and give us a general idea of their source tend to come across as extremely genuine, and that's always been a sort of standard etiquette around here. The issue and the drama start when you get these Twitter t***s who come on, don't introduce themselves, intentionally copy the writing styles of our trusted posters, and pose as ITK.

Personally, I think that sort of behaviour warrants a little scrutiny, in the strict sense of the words' actual meaning, not in the sense that people should be abusing each other.

08 Aug 2026 18:34:27
So your uncle's friend works on the stadium roof maintenance. You don't get higher up than that. I'll get my coat, or Jacquet! I'll get my coat again.

08 Aug 2026 18:53:21
Thought I had it with the Hungry thing - but you smashed out the park, Bobby. 😂😂

08 Aug 2026 19:07:57
Hopefully, that's the way we go forward, players who the manager likes n how they'd fit into the system. Felt like over the last 2 seasons we've been going for players who are too expensive n are still a gamble.

08 Aug 2026 19:14:37
Who, Players who got to the World Cup final are technically still on holiday until Monday.

08 Aug 2026 20:24:54
How come Munoz is not on holiday?

08 Aug 2026 20:34:50
He came back early, Ron.

He didn't play any minutes in the WC and had an injury, so maybe wants to hit the ground running.

08 Aug 2026 22:19:17
So, there's no rule they have to have 3 weeks off? Just a soft agreement.

08 Aug 2026 22:31:22
@JK, More likely Munoz had dibs on the bed in the medical centre.

08 Aug 2026 22:32:01
I don't know, mate, but at a guess I'd say no, there isn't an official rule.

This is what the internet says.

No single, explicit FIFA rule written specifically for the World Cup mandates a 3-week break. However, the standard 3-week off-season vacation following major summer tournaments is governed by domestic collective bargaining agreements and broader player welfare frameworks.

08 Aug 2026 22:41:49
Wdw, he'd have to fight Joe Gomez for it, mate.

09 Aug 2026 00:11:15
Apologies now to all, and I'm not trying to light a fire here, but was it not one of Iraola's attributes that he didn't want any act nor part in transfer dealings? Getting involved in transfer targets seems to contradict that narrative somewhat. Perhaps he felt he needed to do so? I'm just putting it out there.

09 Aug 2026 07:20:36
But when trying to change the style and establishing the gaps that need filling, it seems crazy that he at least would be involved initially.

This is good.

09 Aug 2026 18:59:42
Could anyone see us going for Zubimendi again? The Basque connection with Iraola would be strong and he's exactly what we need.

08 Aug 2026 14:48:42
Not from me, but according to ITKSpace, we had our hearts set on Schlotterbeck as our CB signing this summer, but due to his injury we put that on hold to see how he recovers with the idea that we will review in Jan/Summer.



Under these circumstances getting in Araujo as cover for a year makes sense, we can see how he does, if he succeeds we can choose to buy him, if not, what have we lost?

08 Aug 2026 17:10:56
Surprised at the negativity on other threads. We've got the CB. It will either be 'alright' or amazing... a player of his quality won't flop. I for one am very optimistic. A great player, who hopefully we can get to his best.
I don't mind shrewdness of a loan...

less commitment. Also, a £45M option is good in this market. A decent VVD replacement if we want it [but I'm getting ahead of myself].
Is it likely that we will still pursue a Collins/Diomande, or will we try to work with what we have? Or maybe there's a mystery player. 😉

08 Aug 2026 19:03:04
I agree, I can't believe the negativity. If he came for £30m, everybody would say he's a bargain, but a loan!!!! Wow, how could we? I think he's a good option. Don't know much about him, but from what I have seen, he looks like an old school CB, no messing.

08 Aug 2026 19:10:51
RUTB ... I think it's a shrewd signing, can cover both RB/CB on a loan. If he works out, then fantastic; if not, then ok, but he is a very good footballer so I'm optimistic that he'll do well for us.

08 Aug 2026 14:07:50
Well that one caught me off guard, Araujo signing on loan was not what I had on my bingo card.

I know we needed a body in there but for me it smells a bit desperate. I'm not saying he will be a bad signing, it's a risky one tho. As we will need to probably sign 2 defenders next summer, especially if Gomez and Virgil leave at the end of their contracts. The fact that it's a loan, also suggests funds are tight.

Considering we were linked to Konsa who would of cost £60-70m. I'm sure there was cheaper options out there as well. Just seems like an odd signing to me.

For me what this deal for Araujo signals, is that outside the deal for Barcola. We will not be seeing any big money midfield signings unless players are shifted.

08 Aug 2026 14:47:38
That definitely adds up, particularly if payment structure on the Barcola deal is more upfront. So we should only expect a true right wing option if Gakpo is sold, and a Wharton type signing if MacAllister goes? Possibly Camara for Jones?

To be honest, I would be pretty happy with the squad in any eventuality, though would prefer a specialist right winger.

Cheers.

08 Aug 2026 14:49:50
Hmm, @TheFields, could funds be tight because we have a few deals we need to do, one of which might be the expensive midfielder that VG had heard a whisper about?

Of course, everything could still be dependent on sales, but I'm struggling to see the link between this loan and other targets.

Anyway, I'm still going to cling to the excitement from VG's post. :)

08 Aug 2026 14:51:11
I believe there is a EUR55m option to buy, TheFields. I'm not sure it's desperate or related to a lack of funds personally. I do agree it's a gamble. It's a low risk gamble though, because if he doesn't do well he'll just go back to Barcelona next summer and we'll move on and spend that EUR55m on someone else.

We all agreed we needed a RB/CB option to come in.

It's not the Kounde I wanted, but it's also not as grim as if we'd signed Spence or Tomori just because they're English! If Iraola can get Araujo and Van Dijk working well together, that's a formidable duo. They're both extremely dominant in duels.

Iraola certainly seems to be after a bit of Spanish influence! Makes me think he'll like Mac Allister.

08 Aug 2026 14:51:39
Does feel like we are being tight in defence reinforcements, to maybe broker the Barcola deal. Potentially the RW fella also?... That's my hope anyway. 1 thing is for sure, we won't be fully operational for the new season. Still a few players short, and a few we carry without any real confidence to play.

08 Aug 2026 14:52:15
Cheers, TheFields.

It is certainly a surprise.

Perhaps this buys them another year in their longer term pursuit of Huijsen and Acheampong who could become restless at their clubs?

Also, wondering if Araujo coming in to cover RCB and RB allows us to shift our focus to getting Daniel Banjaqui, who Marques is a huge fan of.



I am still hopeful we can do something important in midfield. I saw Palace have submitted a bid for Lamine Camara. We host Monaco tomorrow. Might it force us to step in?

Re Virgil, I can see a world where he gets an extension if he starts the season well again.

08 Aug 2026 15:07:29
Prior to signing Munoz & Araujo, I didn't see any reference to these guys on here... No ITK posters delivered this scoop.
We were all reading about Diomande, Wharton, Barcola etc....

I think that there are no internal leaks giving tips, it's all bits from lazy journalism.

I don't see us signing any of these big names tbh....

Hopefully you can prove me wrong, guys. 🙏

08 Aug 2026 15:10:22
Think maybe everyone reads into everything too much. Could be that. Could be just an opportunity was presented to sign a player and the club thought it was a good idea/deal.

08 Aug 2026 15:15:38
Not from me, but according to ITKSpace, we had our hearts set on Schlotterbeck as our CB signing this summer, but, due to his injury, we put that on hold to see how he recovers, with the idea that we will review in Jan/Summer.



Under these circumstances, getting in Araujo as cover for a year makes sense; we can see how he does. If he succeeds, we can choose to buy, or, if not, we can let him return.

08 Aug 2026 15:19:22
Financially it's a low-risk gamble, but in terms of football, it could be very high risk indeed, given his injury record. Seemingly low-risk up-front financial commitments are often inherently high-risk in the long run.

We've got ourselves a bit of a high-mileage Maserati, in my opinion. It'll go like stink, alright, but for how long. Very good player when fit and on form. Let's hope he stays that way. Looking forward to seeing how he gets on.

08 Aug 2026 15:23:02
Joel Ordonoz in January, when he's fit, would be an ideal signing.

08 Aug 2026 15:31:16
Seems like to me the leaks are being plugged.

08 Aug 2026 15:32:26
Didn't know how to feel about it at first, but overall it makes sense. We definitely needed a body there and the best options were either not available or quite expensive. Might be wishful thinking, but if this helps us get Schlotterbeck and Banjaqui next season, instead of being stuck with the likes of Spence and Konsa, I'm more than ok with it.

08 Aug 2026 15:34:44
I'd be amazed if we don't replace Salah on the right.
Considering Iraola loves wingers, and right-winger Semenyo was probably his all-time best player, and Mo Salah being Liverpool's best player since Steven Gerrard.

And we're led to believe Diomande was the only option we had? So we're leaving it until next summer when we need to replace VVD as well?

Nah I'm not having it.

The leaks have been stopped, it's clear the ITK's know way less than before, and that's because the club's lips are tight this summer, we're gonna go massive towards the end of the window and replace Mo Salah with a superstar.

08 Aug 2026 15:36:23
Wonder if it means Gakpo looks likely to leave and is clearing up a non HG spot? If rumoured Mbaye and Barcola go through, can only see a midfielder coming in if some players move on.

Curtis looks likely to and if a non HG (or more than one) we may go for a midfielder, or maybe one that qualifies as HG.

If Macca and Curtis went, I would like Wharton, but Chiesa or Endo going would also make room for non HG player.

08 Aug 2026 15:39:10
Chewy, see I literally just read your above comment and thought there, that's the balanced sensible reaction I meant, then seen it was you. Haha.
Cautious, wary, but hopeful and just let's see how it goes before judgment.
Because nobody knows.

08 Aug 2026 15:51:15
A great signing of a player who needs some love and the crowd on his side. He will crush it, injuries permitting, in my opinion. We need a right back who can really defend.

08 Aug 2026 15:53:22
I think I said before, but my sources are not from within the club. Rather agents. Who have particularly loud mouths.

As far as club leaks being plugged, I stopped getting info from club sources a very, very long time ago. You hear whispers etc., but usually that's from Anfield staff and not so much the board.

08 Aug 2026 16:19:55
Looks a good signing to me, plus if we're in for multiple other targets, our money maybe spoken for relating to those players, don't think money is tight just allocated to new players not yet boxed off.


Fingers crossed we get both PSG guys at the least and move on a couple of fringe players to make room for them. Still think moving Gomez on once fit is a must of nothing else but to save on his wages.

08 Aug 2026 16:25:32
We discussed the "plugging of the gaps" last season, when there was a lot of disinformation put out. I'm similar to VG, as most of my contacts are agents/players management. So, it's not really affected what I hear too much. I do have a couple of contacts at the club tho on the non-transfer side of things. Info is certainly harder to come by from the club.

From the stuff I've heard, he wasn't first or even 2nd choice. Again, that may just be agents doing what they do best.

We won't be getting any other defensive reinforcements, so I suspect he will cover RB if necessary as well. Unless someone leaves.

As for the club's finances, there were whispers we couldn't afford what PSG want for Barcola. Hence the hold up whilst they get the targets they want and get better terms. Outside of that, I don't see any massive outlay until players leave and there are 4 or 5 that could go. It's going to be a long couple of weeks.

08 Aug 2026 16:35:40
Is Endo available for sale? Gakpo, Chiesa?
Tsimi has to go - he's using an OS place up for no good reason.
Gomez may as well.
Leave now.

08 Aug 2026 16:50:17
With respect, is it a risk? Risk is 120 million plus on young players without PL experience. Risk is 100 million plus previous signings we've made for players with poor injury records. You can spin it and suggest that the loaning of a player from a club like Barcelona is always of a decent standard and likely there to impress at Liverpool due to limited options.

08 Aug 2026 18:27:24
@Thefields, you may be right about the money situation. But getting him on loan can also imply they are prioritizing other positions. I didn't expect us to spend big on a CB in this window. When and if Barcola is signed, the club needs to offload one more Non-HGP. So the most likely scenario is from Chiesa/Endo/Gakpo we will sell/loan 2. The obvious 2 is Chiesa and Endo, but no one may come for them. If the club manages to offload just one, they may be forced to sell Gakpo in order to sign another player.



I hope we keep Gakpo. He still has 4 years left on his contract. We need cover for CF, he has experience, and he will be worth more next season if he has a better season.

So Liverpool doesn't have a lot of room to maneuver in the market. After Barcola everything depends on players going out.
I see now what Carra/Robbo (cant remember which one) meant when they said the dominos have to fall.

08 Aug 2026 18:39:24
Kloppdogg, when I see your name, I automatically know the comment is pure drivel, and there's no point in me even reading it!

That's a complete lie btw, I'm only winding you up! I judge nobody by their username, except Florian! 🤣 The best part of a forum like this is the variety of opinions. If we all agreed on everything, the site would be barren. I feel a big thank you to the Ed's for putting up with us (me) is appropriate about now.

08 Aug 2026 19:25:54
With the Fields saying we are struggling on finances, what do all the posters say now about letting players run down their contracts n leaving for free? Iv said for ages that if they don't sign within the last 18 months of their contracts, we try our hardest to get them out the door, but some posters say if won't be a good look, blah blah, the same ones who demand we pay whatever it takes, we can't continue with this madness n expect to spend big.

08 Aug 2026 21:09:38
Chewy, Ha I can't even remember when I created that username. Many years ago.
And to be fair, I'd say it is mostly Drivil. Or maybe completely. Ha
I'll definitely not be finding out any transfer news, that's too sure. Just the daily obsessed visitor to the site who replies to comments nobody wants to hear.

😅
At the end of the day, nothing on here changes a thing. What will be will be. And, I've a hell of a lot more to worry about than football or football gossip. This nonsense is a welcome escape.

09 Aug 2026 05:22:56
I see it as way less of a risk than spending 10s of millions on a player we may not want for the position.

And, we do have 2 Rolls Royce defenders coming through.

They are just young and raw, but they have massive upside.

I think this is the right approach that adds a 5th CB to the group, and still enables opportunity for the young bucks.

{Ed025's Note - these 2 Rolls/Royce,s you speak of have not passed their MOT yet Faith, they could even turn out to be Ford Pinto,s mate..

09 Aug 2026 10:57:21
25 - True, hence why I think Araujo move is good to add another layer before we have to throw them both out there straight away.

08 Aug 2026 07:45:24
I read that the Araujo loan has an option to buy. Ed's, can you confirm yet whether it is an option or a guarantee to buy?

{Ed001's Note - no idea sorry.}

08 Aug 2026 08:25:02
Option.

08 Aug 2026 09:13:02
It's an option to buy. Btw, Araujo is genuinely a top tier defender, though he arrives at Anfield needing a bit of a career reset. Ignore the negativity from some of the other posters and let's see.

08 Aug 2026 09:55:30
People give what they learn as early as possible and to the best of their knowledge and we are grateful for that.
If Barcola does not happen, so what, that is the market and no one guarantees anything.

08 Aug 2026 10:07:47
My brother in law is a Barca nut and watches every single game. He really rates Araujo and has done for some time.

08 Aug 2026 10:47:17
Araujo is an excellent squad addition from what I have seen of him.

We know he has the ability.

I have the belief Iraola will get him firing.

Great addition to support the young cbs coming through, and offer first team value, and we need leadership in that dressing room.

You don't become a Barcelona captain without having excellent leadership.

08 Aug 2026 10:49:49
Araujo is an excellent defender. He's had some well publicised problems of late but let's hope he's come through those and can be a real asset.

I think, given his recent mental health struggles, a loan is perfect for both parties. We can hopefully help him and assess whether he can get back to the player he was and he can assess life on Merseyside and make sure the change doesn't negatively affect his mental health.



I'm all for it. Welcome, mate. I hope you smash it up and shut up the naysayers!

08 Aug 2026 10:54:07
Bottom line is, we needed cover. Everyone was crying about cover. We get cover, and everyone is still crying. Well, not everyone, but flip me. A lot of entitled fans giving off.

The window has been tough and the Diomande thing set us back a bit. I love how our two signings so far have not been mentioned once across any platform I follow by any journalist or fan.



Leaks definitely must be plugged now. Wouldn't be surprised if there are another one or two signings that people aren't expecting.

Araujo could come to Liverpool and be an absolute beast, so let's give the guy a chance. It's a relatively low risk signing.

08 Aug 2026 11:15:49
Christensen and Garcia are still at Barca while Araujo is turfed out to us. Says it all. Flik passing his problems onto someone else. Couldn't be more underwhelmed, and I am usually a positive fan.

08 Aug 2026 11:19:30
I've been a long time lurker on this site, used to post years ago but haven't for a long time. Felt the need to post after reading what Florian has just posted about mental health. Unbelievable that you think wealth can somehow protect you from mental health problems.

08 Aug 2026 11:21:00
Agreed. No pleasing some people.

08 Aug 2026 11:33:54
Sorry you feel that way, Sigglebean. And trust me I am a good guy. Also a guy that gets very very down. But what happens if I don't just get on with it and get into work, even if the last thing I wanna do is even say hello to somebody? Mortgage doesn't get paid, bills don't get paid.

I realise to some my post might sound heartless, but trust me, wealth on the scale these guys have would protect me from all my mental problems.

08 Aug 2026 12:05:07
I don't know what Florian said, but funnily enough, it's always the people who are rich and happy who warn you that money won't make you happy!

Seriously though, anxiety and depression aren't discriminatory; they don't know the bounds of social classes.

Sure, it's easy to say "money would solve 99% of my problems" and in most cases it probably would, but mental health can cut down any man, in any situation.

08 Aug 2026 12:13:33
@Florian, It doesn't work that way, mate. It's not about "feeling a bit down." It's incomprehensible to someone who's never been there, but trust me, it doesn't matter how much money you have, it can destroy you.

08 Aug 2026 12:10:16
Wow this guy goes from 1 extreme to another 🙄 last year defended a poor manager and now slates a player who hasn't even kicked a ball for us yet and knocks about having mental health issues, you just ain't got a clue pal, take a break FM, you sound pathetic 😞

08 Aug 2026 12:20:05
Don't know why ppl are moaning about an international player who we have got on loan, we needed cover as everyone says. He can play CB n RB, to me that's a win win. We should do a few more loan deals, everyone else seems to do it with no problems, but we only seem happy when we spend or waste 100 mill on players.

08 Aug 2026 12:24:59
You're right, Chewy. And I'm probably wrong. But I also disagree that it's easy to say it. I think it's true to say it. People will be going through this winter with their house freezing, or with the fridge empty. I, rightfully or wrongly, find it very hard to feel sympathy for people who have a life for themselves and their family that most would die for.

That's it from me, rant over. Hope the guy is a resounding success and we win the league by March. 😂

08 Aug 2026 12:32:22
Sigglebean, I'm finished on the subject, but with all respect I don't know you, you don't know me, so when you say "it's not about feeling a bit down" you're doing exactly what you think I'm doing. As I said, finished on the subject. Hope the bloke does well, back to LFC related stuff.

08 Aug 2026 12:41:18
Florian, feeling a bit down and depression are miles apart.
When you're feeling down, it's for a reason like money problems or relationship problems or work stress etc.
Depression hits u whether u happy financially, romantically, and at work.
I nursed a good friend with depression and asked him to explain his symptoms.


He basically said, when he woke up in the morning, no matter how god he should have felt because his life was so good, he had a black fog over his brain.
Hit me deep.
And to this day I can never comprehend how he felt.
The bottom line is, unless u have suffered, u have no idea.

08 Aug 2026 12:53:52
Some people have no idea. I had to section a previous partner because she was a danger to herself. Broke my heart to do that. The illness destroyed our relationship. Depression is not an easy fix.

08 Aug 2026 12:57:51
Geez, Florian, depression is caused by things other than money. Who knows what traumas he hides in his past? Empathy is important - walking a mile in another's shoes. Robbie Willams, and Robin Williams, are both good examples that wealth means jack s*** when dealing with mental health.

08 Aug 2026 12:58:29
Haha. Have you ever watched Barca? Garcia and Christensen are nowhere near Araujo's best. Cubarsi yes.

08 Aug 2026 13:04:21
I understand where you're coming from, Florian. It can be easy to criticise those who don't suffer the trenches with the rest of us, especially when it comes to our daily struggles, be they monetary, physical, or mental. As I said, money would solve 99% of people's problems, but mental health lies in the 1%. Anybody can suffer from it, at any time in any situation.

It's easy to call out those that seem to have blessed bank accounts, but nobody really knows what's going on in anybody else's head. Let's not forget, Araujo comes from extreme poverty. He's all too familiar with the struggle, and we don't know what he went through growing up, or how that may affect him now.

08 Aug 2026 13:06:55
And yet he's sent out on loan, LeBoeuf.

08 Aug 2026 13:19:08
Just catching up on this, dear me, Florian. I actually can't believe what I am reading. I try not to categorise people, but I have made my mind up on you. Literally no idea about mental health. I bet you are one of these "man up" type people that somehow believe gender determines mental health, and if you are a man, you should be out working and "get on with things".

So if you are wealthy and your child passes away from cancer, does this not matter because you are rich? Or if you have been a victim of abuse or issues with your sexuality or identity, this doesn't matter if you have good in your fridge?
I've done quite well in my career and earn a very respectable wage, but have been through multiple counselling sessions from multiple counsellors, working out what is going on in my head.

I know plenty of people who have trauma in their lives, broken down relationships, estranged children, problems with drugs. They are all what I would say, upper tier earners. Please don't comment on things that you clearly don't understand. I am not having a go at you, I just want you to think before you type. You might like the attention, but people everywhere suffer from mental health problems, not just poor people.

08 Aug 2026 13:23:37
Florian, you should look up Carl Rogers's theory on "conditions of worth". If you think you can only achieve happiness through wealth, then that says a lot about you, but who am I to judge. To say someone that is wealthy cannot be depressed is just ridiculous and shows your ignorance in clear daylight, but you love the attention, mate, good or bad.

08 Aug 2026 13:25:28
That's fair Chewy, when I'm saying to people they don't know me, I don't know Araujo so I suppose I'm guilty of the same thing. I hope it works out, I hope I'm wrong, but from a purely LFC perspective I won't change my view that I think this is a bad move.

08 Aug 2026 13:26:42
Quite a few of his issues developed from El Clasico and he's gone on record saying he felt Real were treated very leniently compared to Barca. He needs a change of scenery really.

08 Aug 2026 13:41:30
Inbeta, again, for the sake of sounding tiresome you don't know me. I'm sorry you've had them issues. I have already gone into my thinking way more than I'm normally into doing. I realise I will get a few more posts like this.

Nothing I can really do about that. Not justifying myself, don't have to. You can be sure I wasn't the only person who thought what I have said on this site when they read up on Araujo. Hope it works out because that's the main thing.

08 Aug 2026 13:41:56
Florian,
It is fine to have an opinion on whether a signing is good or bad, that is your prerogative. But not on someone's health issues. I am pretty sure the team negotiating with the player are aware of his issues.

Maybe he feels that a move elsewhere will benefit him long term.
I sincerely hope you are able to manage your issues and I wish you well,
YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 13:56:14
Thanks Florian. I have dealt with my issues and actively deal with new issues as and when they arise.

I would suggest that you deal with your issues.

You are right, I don't know you. I can only see what you post, which is ignorant and negligent and I suspect to gain attention. You did the same with the slot debate and many more things.

If you genuinely think bereavement, abuse, trauma, sexuality, depression, anxiety etc should not affect someone with money then I really don't know anymore

08 Aug 2026 14:13:32
Inbeta, gaining attention on here wouldn't even cross my mind. If I wanted to do that I'd waffle all summer that I have a contact and that such and such a signing is just around the corner. You've listed off a load of items I never mentioned. Why are you mentioning them?

08 Aug 2026 14:20:33
I was too harsh yesterday, too quick with my comment. I know very little about the guy and thought he was currently out injured. He can cover at rb and cb, which we badly need. Hopefully it can turn out to be a good bit of business.

08 Aug 2026 14:24:41
Good signing. Get behind him, all Reds together.

08 Aug 2026 15:26:24
Good signing, if only for a year. Don't get the negativity from people at times, we needed cover and club delivered, too many people think we spend like City and if it doesn't work out, just go and buy another expensive toy.

If anything, we need a right winger and backup striker.

08 Aug 2026 15:48:51
Imagine how bad the depression must be if you've got incredible wealth and it still grips you. There are lots of causes, financial is a common one, but not the only one.

It's certainly complex, and most of us, luckily, don't have a clue. Terrible for those that do.

What I hope more than anything is that, on his debut, the fans get behind him like they did with Nunez. The Anfield crowd behind you can make you feel like Superman.

Come on Reds, be the 12th man for this guy.

08 Aug 2026 17:01:56
Konate lost a teammate and father within months of each other last season, yet he still got and still does get pelters.

People can't pick and choose when to be offended by subjects.

08 Aug 2026 14:15:58
Florian I really hope you are ever effected by depression, I have 4 suicide attempts, been sectioned and suffer every day with ptsd and people like you, pass it off

I would never have shared this on a site but some of the comments are beyond the pale

08 Aug 2026 18:17:40
Appreciate your openness, Fatwallet. Wife has had similar struggles. Every day is a battle, but glad you are here and with us.

08 Aug 2026 18:34:59
@Fatwallet, I had family members with same struggles, hope you're well brother YNWA. 👊

08 Aug 2026 19:06:23
@fatwallet, I hope you are okay. 99% of the people on here will be behind you, mate, but unfortunately 1% will tell you to "get on with it" or say things like, "what's he got to be depressed about", like it's a choice.

I'm assuming Florian also thinks sexuality is a choice as well.

Anyway, I only want to engage with normal people on here, so enough about Florian.

I hope you have a good support network around @fatwallet. YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 20:01:41
You assume a lot, Inbeta.

08 Aug 2026 22:42:41
@Florian, put the spade down, climb out of the hole and walk away.

09 Aug 2026 09:39:20
Petecolo, kloppsglzsses, inbeta1989, thanks a lot and hope your loved ones are ok. It's a nightmare some days, but I have a wife who's been there, God she had it rough.

But support likes this gives you a lift.
Again thank you YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 05:34:37
Tyler Adams is the latest link for £50m. First time he's been mentioned I think.

08 Aug 2026 06:45:44
We were interested in him before he joined Bournemouth, or sure tho if he would improve our midfield.

08 Aug 2026 07:40:03
Mad that the two players we have actually signed have come out of nowhere and not mentioned on this site at all.....

08 Aug 2026 07:52:39
The one thing I like about Adams is he's salty. He gets stuck in and does the dirty work.

08 Aug 2026 08:20:43
I have noticed this before, we have a habit of going for captain/leaders type material in our targets, and when you look at our squad. I don't think that's a bad thing. Salah and Robbo have left so that experience and leadership need to come in.

08 Aug 2026 10:08:35
As ed001 said, Adams is a very physical player. He gets the job jobbed

08 Aug 2026 10:57:03
Adam's and £50m should not be in the same post.

08 Aug 2026 11:35:49
Crazy isn't it, Origi.

08 Aug 2026 13:16:11
Barcola been 'agreed' for a week and still not sorted.

08 Aug 2026 14:11:53
I think this is a shrewd piece of business. When fully fit, he is a top class defender and sounds like a change will do him the world of good.
We have 4 defenders currently injured, and we are hopeful once they are fit, they are all first team material. If we get them back on the field in a month or two it would have been a massive waste of money to spend 60/70 million on a centre back when we need that money to strengthen other areas.


A loan of such an experienced player with an option to buy, if it works out, is perfect. He is a defender that is strong and powerful and great in the air, and that's why exactly what we needed with the amount of goals we conceded from set plays last season. He is not slow either, so hopefully this is an excellent signing.
Now let's get Barcola don't and move on.

08 Aug 2026 17:13:00
Wouldn't think too much about it... Just a lazy "Manager's last club" rumour.
Also wouldn't be keen... Good player, but Bournemouth value him more than we would.

07 Aug 2026 23:24:45
LFC have signed Araujo. Apparently STC has been accidentally signed into his Liverpool Gmail account rather than his Al Hilal one. So we’ve ended up with him instead of them.

More to come though! Barcola close. #isak £ fee numbers.

Unless Al Hilal announce him this week!! Chaos.

Keep em clean lads.
CSW.

08 Aug 2026 08:53:45
Tough read this, guys! Is he the perfect signing... Probably not, but he's experienced and as is certainly better than playing a midfielder out of position at CB.

Also, he didn't 'disappear' during last season. The lad suffered from anxiety and depression for 18 months, which finally caught up with him and he made a very brave decision to step away from football for a while.

Let's not play that down. Even a hint at serious mental illness not being a good enough reason to miss games shows a significant lack of empathy, and certainly not a trait I've experienced from Liverpool fans.

08 Aug 2026 11:00:48
I'm probably going to sound like a drick here, but all my mental struggles come from working 2 jobs trying to pay a mortgage and raise a gang of kids. Again I'm sorry if I sound callous, but no time to be worrying about footballers with millions in the bank who work a coupla hours a day. I don't like this signing.

08 Aug 2026 11:10:58
You have perfect points, Flo, but mental issues can affect anyone, rich or not. Let's just wish him luck and the new guys.

08 Aug 2026 11:27:26
Of course I'll wish him luck Leon, he plays for Liverpool for the next 9 months. look at Barca's squad, they are as bare as us at CB but are letting this guy go out on loan. Screams of passing their problems onto someone else. The mental health thing from your mansion in Southport with a fleet of cars in the driveway? forgive me if I withhold my pity.

08 Aug 2026 12:03:07
Apologies I had replied to the wrong post initially.

Flo, appreciate your points and sorry to hear those things have caused you stress. I can appreciate you'd rather be signing someone else and you don't have to like it to support the player. I'd also would have preferred other options.

However, Leon is right, mental illness doesn't care how much you have in the bank. I'm pretty sure the likes of Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell weren't short a quid or two when they took their own lives.

My point still stands. The guy had a serious mental illness, he didn't 'disappear' as it's been described, and playing it down mental ill health is the reason behind the stigma and why people don't talk out.

All the best to the lad and hopefully he contributes to a highly successful season.

08 Aug 2026 12:04:59
Look I am not an expert by any means and I don't suffer from mental health issues. But from my limited knowledge mental health affects all kinds of people from poor to rich. I cannot accept that having millions in the bank eliminates all your problems.
Take someone like Gary Speed. He was a wealthy player then manager. But he took his own life.

08 Aug 2026 12:28:49
Florian, so look at it another way, it's very lucky that he is in a job what allows him to be fit n healthy n gets paid handsomely so he doesn't worry about mortgages etc.

But he has anxiety etc n it's affecting him big time so he'd be a lot worse if he was doing a 9-5 job like the rest of us. Because even millionaires get mental issues.

07 Aug 2026 22:39:49
Rumours of Ronald Araujo arriving on loan from Barcelona.

07 Aug 2026 22:55:21
Just read that myself. Nice to see someone coming in to cover.

07 Aug 2026 22:56:13
Another sick note, Gomez. Be delighted, new buddy.

07 Aug 2026 23:04:29
This looks like another Arthur Melo type job, is he actually currently injured?

07 Aug 2026 23:04:57
Fabrizio has confirmed it, and there is an option to buy.

I wonder if the medical on Jacquet is not good, and he needs more time or procedure?

07 Aug 2026 23:07:50
Not happy with that. Full of errors, injury prone, ran off to Israel in the middle of the season,

07 Aug 2026 23:09:24
Leaks officially plugged.

07 Aug 2026 23:09:40
Good player, experienced and can cover both positions of CB and RB. Played 38 times for Barca last season and was even captain, so a little surprised he was able to leave on loan. Rumoured to be on £240,000 per week, so perhaps Barca need to free up salary to make way for Rodri?

07 Aug 2026 23:13:47
Arthur II.

07 Aug 2026 23:14:40
Must be fake, Liverpool can only do one deal at a time, apparently.

07 Aug 2026 23:15:06
Who was our last loan player?

07 Aug 2026 23:15:10
Sick note and a walking red card. Marvellous.

07 Aug 2026 23:20:16
I had the same appreciation, but if you check his appearances he seems to manage 30+ games every season. We have our captain, we have some young Gems at CB.

We didn't need the perfect CB, we needed some help and we've got it. Now, between VVD, Araujo, Jacquet, Leoni, Gomez, we should manage to have two available at all times.

07 Aug 2026 23:20:59
Not sure if there is a buy option. Only say that because he has only recently signed a new 5yr deal with Barcelona.

{Ed078's Note - I believe an option to buy was negotiated

07 Aug 2026 23:24:11
Really don't understand this one. I know we should be positive that a CB is coming in, but he is woeful. Backup? Yes. Starting partner for VVD? God help us.

07 Aug 2026 23:27:13
@KCD, Since Konate decided to leave, there has been constant chatter to bring in an experienced CB. We've brought one in. Let's take a minute to be happy.

07 Aug 2026 23:27:30
Won't happen. Waste of money. Waste of time. Waste of sense. Ignore.

07 Aug 2026 23:34:57
This is the one deal.

07 Aug 2026 23:44:13
Give the chap a chance, ffs.

07 Aug 2026 23:48:28
Viktor, that's quite a positive assessment for you, so I will look forward to this signing lol.

07 Aug 2026 23:59:11
Let's give him a chance and get behind him.

08 Aug 2026 00:00:30
Well that's a surprise. Hope it's more of an inspired risk than an Arthur Melo.

08 Aug 2026 00:03:16
The Uruguayan Joe Gomez.

08 Aug 2026 00:17:57
Wow.. and the negatively is already underway, think some people need to get a grip, whatever the club do won't be good enough.

08 Aug 2026 00:33:09
The negativity and cynicism is very understandable and perfectly reasonable, we’ve been here before with dross like Caulker, Kabak, Davies & Arthur.

It’s almost impressive that we’ve reached the Arthur Melo stage of the transfer window so soon, and we appear to have outdone ourselves here, as he has plenty of red flags and injury issues. It’s a royal flush of problems.

08 Aug 2026 00:37:24
His injury record isn't that bad, and his disciplinary record isn't either. 2 red cards in the league and 2 in the Champions League in the last 6 seasons. He played 30 odd games last season, so he's not made of extremely injury prone like some are making out.

08 Aug 2026 00:56:03
The fact that Barca fans are celebrating him being sent on loan (with an option to buy) says it all.

The gist of what I have read (and seen) is that he's not good on the ball (in Barca's system) and is rash.

He is, however, generally good in duels and likes to get stuck in. Maybe something we need in the backline in the PL.

Interesting to see if he'll start against Newcastle and whether it'll be as a CB or RB.

08 Aug 2026 01:02:16
Vik, I'm sorry mate, but you can't compare those players to signing Barcelona's captain. I'm surprised you did, because as negative as you are, you do seem quite intelligent.

I agree with others, I've read nothing other than how we need defensive cover. Someone who can play RB or CB, and then, when we do, it's the wrong player.

It's so tedious to read.

I like Araujo, he's a very good player and gives us exactly what we need. Short term, experienced cover until the others are back from injury and up to speed.

Just give the lad a chance FFS.

08 Aug 2026 01:04:35
Crikey, why don't we at least give him a chance!?

08 Aug 2026 01:13:55
I think we should have spent £120m on a CB who is cover until Leoni and Jacquet are fit and Gomez is ready to play and Ndukwe is back from his loan. We needed cover.

We have cover in the shape of a very good footballer. The club has acted to bring in cover and it really does warm your heart to see the welcome the lad is getting.

08 Aug 2026 01:52:24
The negativity is off the charts here. Can we give him a chance?

08 Aug 2026 02:23:09
So boring hearing the negativity from the usual suspects. It's pathetic tbh.

08 Aug 2026 02:43:54
Liverpool has a horrendous record of signing loan players. The last good one was Nicholas Anelka.

Araujo is basically the Uruguayan Jamie Carragher. Good stamina, strong, zero football brain at all, and horrific passer. Not sure he's the right choice for a league where he'll get little time on the ball and be pressed high a lot, but let's see how it works out.

08 Aug 2026 03:04:08
West Derby, how in the world is my post "not" enjoying it? Yikes.

08 Aug 2026 03:30:41
I never thought we'd go for a loan, but hey, if it's what suits, we needed a cb, we have one.
Everyone literally said we just needed cover. Now we sign cover, we expect the next virg to be bought.
Talk of Barcola blocking Rios' path. But need a cb to block Jacquet and Leoni.

08 Aug 2026 03:34:42
Last 6 seasons, Araujoo's had 27 total injuries, 4.5 average injuries per season, 96.5 days missed on avg per season.

According to a UEFA study, over the same period, the average player has 12 total injuries, 2 on avg per season and 37 days missed on avg per season.

Interestingly enough, Joe Gomez over the same period has had 16 total injuries, 2.7 avg per season and 97 days missed on avg per season.

To those gaslighting the critics for being too negative, firstly, the stats are there for all to see, the criticism is of the club, not the player, and it's well and truly warranted.

On the claims of some being "unwelcoming", don't worry, Araujo's not on here reading the comments, he'll be welcomed at Anfield to great applause, he'll be supported with every step and his name will be sung by Liverpool fans all around the world.

08 Aug 2026 03:36:52
@kloppdog, we needed cover, and a loan was the best move, but this was the wrong choice of loan.

We signed a player who already struggled in a high line, who needs a season to adapt to a much faster, more aggressive league in which he'll again be asked to play in a high line in a new country, speaking a new language with a new culture in a country where foreigners often struggle to adapt.



Right idea, wrong execution really.

08 Aug 2026 04:57:49
Ffs, we need cover as we have players injured. Makes perfect sense to get a loan in. Let's give the fella a chance.

08 Aug 2026 04:58:07
The only worry I have is his injury record. He had 38 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions. If he contributes that much for Liverpool next season, that should be good enough. And he was out for 7 games because of depression, which he came out of well after getting treatment. Maybe what he needs is change of environment to return back to top form.

Not so long ago he was one of the most valuable defenders in the world, and he became captain last January, and he is only 27. I have never seen him play as RB though, he was used as a right CB in a back three system. So hopefully we are still looking to strengthen that position.
I think he is a smart signing considering the situation.

08 Aug 2026 05:02:11
So everyone happy with this transfer then? 👍

08 Aug 2026 05:14:42
Makes sense to go for a loan at this stage, and pay a fee later to replace VVD. Not sure on the player, as I don't watch Barca. Uruguayans are usually good defensively though.

08 Aug 2026 05:44:37
It just smacks of another market opportunity.

I do hate the way Hughes does business.

Nothing ever seems fully planned, and he doesn't take seriously positions of need. He takes the opportunities that come his way.

Thankfully it's a loan. Araujo is an ok player with a horrendous injury record. Can only hope he stays fit to be useful.

08 Aug 2026 05:49:16
Everyone moaning about "give him a chance" blah blah. He will get a chance. The signing highlights the frailties and lack of management at a senior level. Clearly a scattergun signing due to zero prior planning or a lack of willingness to invest. Either way underwhelming and another season of mediocrity approaching. I feel sorry for Iraola.

08 Aug 2026 05:50:56
He is being paid a king's ransom to be 'cover'. He disappeared last season and missed 6 months because of depression.

He is the messiah and our saviour.

What a desperate signing.

On a brighter note. Arsenal are now in for Barcola. Just what PSG were waiting for, someone who will Jerry Maguire.



Watch the panic buys ensue. Still no CM, no RB, no RW.

Just kids and a high proportion of them injury prone or unfit. This is not the class of 1992 and Hansen was right, you don't win anything with kids.

And we are supposed to stop being negative? What is there to be positive about?

08 Aug 2026 06:00:41
Surely he has to be better than Ibou was last season, let's wait and see!

08 Aug 2026 06:06:34
Let's give the lad a chance, get behind him and welcome him to Liverpool.
If it doesn't work out... it's a loan.
Surely we can't just write him off before he's even played a game for us.

07 Aug 2026 23:21:45
Jaydubred, would you ever get a life instead of that constant moaning crap you spew

07 Aug 2026 23:34:13
@ Llanelli Red - care to share your real name? Your extremely close to me if you are living in Llanelli

08 Aug 2026 00:56:45
All the negativity for someone who hasn't had a game yet wow, must be such joy being round so many miserable I mean joyful fans, read the posts be happy thanks the info and the eds moan about results and lack of when the window is shut, new manager probably means later signings chill out its Liverpool fc not the big ev ;)

08 Aug 2026 06:54:32
@Davey and @Frode, among others, How the f*** do you know that there hasn't been due diligence performed by the club?

Just because neither Munoz or Araujo's arrival was bandied about by the experts on social media doesn't mean that the club isn't doing a fit and proper assessment about players they think they can do the job that is required.

You sound like a pair of spoilt four year olds in a lolly shop, not getting what they think they want.



As I've said elsewhere on here, I'm loving that 2 of the 3 players to come in so far in this window haven't had a single peep mentioned by anybody.

It's genuinely funny that in all the reams and reams and reams of stuff written about who we are in for the whole forum, from the most knowledgeable ITK's to yours truly in the IKFA group, have produced, as or grandparents would have said, provided nothing more than tomorrow's fish and chip wrappers.

08 Aug 2026 07:18:33
Because it's a loan signing of a seriously injury prone player for a position of critical need. If you think all the due diligence and planning has gone into this move, fair enough. That's your opinion.

My opinion is this one fell on Hughes' lap, and he took it to concentrate funds elsewhere. I would have preferred more planning into this position, as I saw it as a priority for squad balance and thought we needed a genuine reliable first teamer there.

Not an injury prone player, and, to be honest, only a decent player even when fit.

Your opinion is what it is. My opinion is what it is, and if you bothered to look around or pay attention, you would have seen I was a huge fan of the Munoz deal. So, throwing that into your argument that I'm some spoilt four year old is not factually correct.

Now, if you would kindly let me continue with my adult conversations on here, I'd greatly appreciate it.

{Ed078's Note - everyone needs to calm down a tad

08 Aug 2026 07:03:16
@StE, how much is he being paid and where is it written down? Genuine question.

08 Aug 2026 07:25:53
Nevada - Mascherano was on loan initially.

Kings Ransom - 240k per week is rumoured. Not sure if it's £ or EUR. Either way it's 12-13M. What can you get these days for 13M in terms of first team ready players? We need cover until Leoni & Jacquet are fit and firing.



The only negativity I have is that he's never been tested in the Premier League. Otherwise it's a shrewd signing. It could be good (take up the offer to buy), it could be bad (let him go after 1 season). 🤷‍♂️

08 Aug 2026 07:29:22
This signing does smack of desperation to be honest...

Leoni out for the long term, and Jacquet injured for who knows how long, VVD at the end of his career, I don't think a loan is the best option, especially for Araujo.

I don't see him as being a VVD replacement, so can't see what the plan is really.

Like every signing though, hopefully it works out.

Time will tell.

08 Aug 2026 07:29:34
I cannot believe the level of negativity. Last time it was as bad as this, we went on and won the league and all the pre season doubters came up saying "I told you so" as if they'd forgotten their woeful predictions. This chap has played a significant amount of games forgone of the best club sides in world football, I'm sure that offers some pedigree for joining another one.

That's not bad cover at all. There clearly is anticipation and expectation in Jacquet and Leoni and I've seen some pretty decent prospects in the academy too. Time to get behind our team and hopefully you'd have told us so come May!

08 Aug 2026 07:44:40
For one (not forgone).

08 Aug 2026 07:48:30
I am sure if we went back a few years on the forum people will have been wanting Araujo signed as a main centre back signing when he was captain of Barcelona and being compared to Virgil. Hopefully, a move does him some good and he's the aggressive front footed centre back that got a lot of praise under Xavi.

08 Aug 2026 07:49:18
I know the eds encourage any sort of discussions but I think certain people on here are constantly negative and have stopped many people from posting as they get ridiculed to its a rumour site why does it seem certain people will never be happy no matter what Liverpool do

08 Aug 2026 08:16:29
I think the club, obviously, sees JJ as first team starter, and because he's spent a good few months out with a shoulder injury, they are just making sure he's completely fit before putting him in. Leoni is back out on the grass, so hopefully in another few months he'll be fit enough for cup games.

This guy has been brought in to cover! If he's not playing week in week out, then it's less strain. Who knows what he'll bring with a new start.

08 Aug 2026 08:18:26
Liverpool have looked at and been linked to Araujo since 2022, so it doesn't sound like we just threw a dart at a board to see what stuck.

Everyone's got an opinion, and has a right to say what they think. We didn't see this signing coming, but we have him, I hope he does well.

Forget the reported wages, he has been bought in as a versatile option. We all know Leoni and Jacquet are the future pairing, but they are struggling with injuries, a loan deal for Araujo makes sense, giving them time to recover and get settled.

If he settles and does well, he may stay permanently.

He has admitted he struggles with anxiety and depression, fair shout to him. Maybe let's not write him off just yet. Hopefully, this is a new start for him, a new environment.

YNWA

08 Aug 2026 08:21:12
Good signing in all honesty.

Can provide cover at RB and at CB.

Gives us a whole season then to see whether:
Bradley can overcome his injury issues.
Frimpong can play better at RB in AI's system.
Leoni and Jacquet can command a starting position at a young age.

It's another body everyone has been shouting for. It then enables the younger and injured players to have a bit more time.



If it doesn't work out, then he goes back to Barca at the end of the season.
If it does work out, he could be the one to replace VVD.

And the talk about his wages - a lot of time, the selling club contributes towards the wages too. That could be happening this time too?

08 Aug 2026 08:27:18
Welcome to Anfield, Ron Aroujo!

VVD needs a pacey, aggressive cover for him to play his usual Rolls Royce game. Kerkez to back him up on the left, but Ron will cover the centre and snap into tackles (one we have been missing, well, until he gets injured).

Leoni and Jacquet will not be rushed into being perfectly fit and usable. Both will slowly phase the senior CBs out.

If Ron is fit and still hungry, he can replace Frimpong on the right, leaving 3 acceptable and solid backline while Kerkez bombs forward. A capable defense gives confidence for the midfielders and forwards to focus on creating and scoring. I'm chuffed to bits, yes optimistically.

Oh Macca stays and improves his game.

So we only sell:
Jones, Elliott, Gakpo & Endo. HG/Non-HG sorted.

08 Aug 2026 08:33:55
Trouble is those negative (can I call them fans?), let's say Liverpool followers, become positive at the flick of a switch. 3 good games, we are world beaters; 1 bad one, the manager needs sacking.

The biggest contributor to a successful team is the connection of the team - it's a team, not a set of individuals. You need solid, not all individually world beaters, to make a team, and a special ingredient of man motivation and management to make a team.

We don't have a group of incapable players, we have a very strong unit and this loan signing only adds to that, let's hope the manager can add the special ingredient to make them thrive.

I'm all for continuing to be a fan not a mere follower.

08 Aug 2026 08:42:24
I see Liverpool's no d#ckheads policy has been binned - sadly!

I do worry there are a few 'challenging' players in the team now, hope Iraola can keep them in check.

I'd love to see Milner come back as a coach, he'd drive some standards into the team again and could be a good ally for Iraola.

08 Aug 2026 08:53:15
People need to catch themselves on here and wind their necks in. It's a season long loan. He'll not be first choice. It's to let the other lads get up to speed and make sure we have depth.

Minimal risk.

It doesn't matter who we sign, cos our fans are spoilt rotten and will just say "who's next" and complain the whole way through the window.

I'm behind the lad. Hope he does well.

08 Aug 2026 09:16:14
Unfortunately, the true no d***heads policy cannot be enforced across a so called fan base!

In my club, I trust they get it right a lot more than wrong and silence the haters en route!

YNWA.

08 Aug 2026 09:23:38
The guy played 34 times for Barca last season in the League and CL. I don't think that puts him in the same bracket as Melo, Kabak, Davies and Caulker! That's just a daft comparison.

08 Aug 2026 09:31:06
This player was top tier and has been captain of Barca. He is the perfect fit project for Andoni and Virgil. Understated signing who can be a beast. A good, left field signing.

08 Aug 2026 10:08:16
Quite surprised with the negativity.
From what little I see, I think he is not bad, and seems very speedy too.
Anyway, it is what it is. Just hope it works out. Give him a chance. Don't kill him before he even starts with your views and words.



Nobody expected Robertson to work as well as it did, did we? Gini too. Even Matip...


If he is not up to it, well, by all means slam him.
I am still slamming Kerkez, by the way...

08 Aug 2026 10:13:00
So much assgas on this site. I've seen a lot of Barca games as my in-laws are ultras, and Araujo is exactly what Iraola needs. Time off for mental health is brave. He'd a unit, rapid and excellent in duels. Most comments have been stultifyingly ill informed.

08 Aug 2026 11:08:12
Well, if he was depressed living in the beautiful sunny Barcelona, I wonder how he's going to feel living somewhere it rains 50% of the time and averages 5C for half the season.

08 Aug 2026 12:08:25
@Davey, virtually everybody on this site from Whitney 4 year olds in the lolly shop to erudite conversationalist, like yourself has voiced the urgent need for cover for our CBs. The club has brought in a player who has captained one of the powerhouse teams in European football, the lad played 34 games last season in La Liga and the CL and has represented his country. He isn't here to play 60+ games. He is here as cover and to act as a stop gap until the young lads are back from injury. That said, he's no mug and we might all be surprised by what we've got. In the context of the current market prices, he is a very reasonable option coming in on a 1 year loan deal and with an option to buy should things work out.



I honestly don't understand how you think it is a 'desperation' signing with the obvious inference that the club has not performed due diligence, and I think you and others are seeking out ways to be negative without any reason other than the player doesn't happen to be the one you and others on here wanted to see brought in.

Anyway, like you say, it's about opinions and you'd have to say the opinion that matters most in this case is the club's and they would seem to think that your opinion is of little or no value.

08 Aug 2026 13:32:01
He was depressed partly because he felt Real players were treated leniently and he wasn't.

To say he can't handle a high line is absolute nonsense. If you said he's not great on the ball, I'd understand, but Araujo is able to shift, and he's excellent at recovery. A high line is ideal for him.

08 Aug 2026 13:46:28
He has joined now, Wdw, and I've accepted it and wish him the best.

I was giving my honest opinion of the signing. I do have concerns that injuries have caught up with him and concerns that he will get injured again. But I truly hope he can return to form/stay injury free.

And I'm well aware the club put too much value in mine or your opinions individually. Not sure this will be posted but you should hear it.

Your point could be made without your constant little snarky remarks. It's quite annoying. I'm happy to have a friendly debate with anyone. Done so for years here. I enjoy it as part of football. And your opinion is valid but in between is constant annoying little remarks. I have to weed through the superiority nonsense to get to your point. It's not needed.

08 Aug 2026 07:39:42
I was calm Ed78 😊 I hope for the best with this one but I'm not the biggest fan of this move. We ll see how it all pans out in the end. And if he fails, we can send him back.

Just would have much preferred mingueza (pior to Palace getting him) if going down this type of route.

But Araujo is the guy I guess. I really do hope he stays fit though. That is a biggest problem with him. And then we ll see what he can do in our system I guess.