Liverpool Rumours Mobile

13 Aug 2026 17:06:32
Liverpool have reached out to Sociedad. Sociedad representatives were met. No idea why.

13 Aug 2026 17:16:34.
Bit of tapas maybe?

13 Aug 2026 17:16:48
Maybe looking at Kubo?

13 Aug 2026 17:34:51
They do pintxos up there, not tapas. Didn't need to make that comment, but just something tapas the time.

13 Aug 2026 17:42:11
Lino is an incredible player technically and works his socks off. Which is what makes his serious lack of end product so surprising. Every time I watch him I'm left wondering why he doesn't score or assist more goals.

Huge risk to gamble on him increasing his output.

He's scored between 2-9 goals a season in the last 4 seasons and it's declined every year (9, 7, 5, 2). I know Salah increased his output massively when we signed him, but he was on an upward trajectory.

13 Aug 2026 17:44:10
Seeing if we could move the new Amazon Stadium there?

13 Aug 2026 17:44:29
Hope it's not Kubo. Looks far too lightweight, also had a lot of injuries last season and his end product is mediocrity at best.

13 Aug 2026 17:49:00
Lino was meant to be Kubo. Bloody autocorrect.

13 Aug 2026 18:03:02
Kubo would be great as rotation for Wirtz, not so sure I like the idea of him as a RW for us though.

13 Aug 2026 13:51:23
The aircraft, due to depart at 17:45 pm local time, is a private jet operated by ExcellentAir, which is believed to have put on flights for Liverpool before. That's led Liverpool fans to speculate whether Barcola will be on board the scheduled flight to complete a transfer.

👀

13 Aug 2026 15:10:00
Again, apologies.

Me and my mates have just spent a few days in Vegas.

On the flight home now, should be down in just over 2.5 hours.

13 Aug 2026 15:17:57
Actually, it's my annual pilgrimage to Knock shrine, lads. I'm doing my best to repent before it's too late. 🙏

13 Aug 2026 15:18:09
Unless it's the babelcopter, it's not LFC.

13 Aug 2026 15:42:22
It's just Slot on his way back from Ibiza. Apparently he was still tripping when they sacked him so doesn't know he was sacked.

He's making a stop in Amsterdam for some well earned R&R and he'll be back to start preseason on 2nd September before travelling back to Ibiza on 3rd September.

13 Aug 2026 15:49:17
@Riosstepover, He best have some decent eclipse photos from Beefa!

13 Aug 2026 16:10:30
Barry your gone beyond redemption sorry mate

13 Aug 2026 16:57:42
Flight from Paris is scheduled to land at Blackpool. The club often use that airport to avoid publicity. It is, however, delayed.

13 Aug 2026 17:18:44
Someone did swap it to the Barcolacopter recently…... 🤷🏻‍♂️

13 Aug 2026 17:51:06
Do you repent not repenting earlier, Barry?

13 Aug 2026 17:54:52
Isn't Barcola in Austria at the minute though? He wouldn't be flying from Paris would he?

13 Aug 2026 10:44:50
Since the fall of Malmo, it is no surprise that we can no longer agree on what "done" means.

Having spent a good portion of the last year hiding in the kitchen at Brasserie Angelica, I now understand that the error is treating "done" as binary. It is more useful to view it as internal temperature.

1) Frozen: No contact has been made with the club/player, it's merely a name trapped in stasis by a man who watched an 8 minute YouTube clip.

2) Fridge-cold: Club aware of the player, scout reports exist, but no meaningful heat has been/should be applied.

3) Tempering: Player sounded out and is receptive. The meat is no longer inert, but no pan has been authorised.

4) Blue: First contact with the club initiated; surface level.

5) Rare: Talks active. Price range understood. Presents a potential hazard if consumed by the public.

6) Medium Rare: Done properly. Player aligned and sensible fee agreed. Add-ons are pink, not bleeding. Selling club's dignity preserved.

7) Medium: Done, but less elegantly so. More exposed but broadly acceptable. No one embarrassed themself.

8) Medium Well: Done but overworked. Too many media briefings, stretched fee and the flavour is leaving. The medical is penciled at least.

9) Well Done: Done, but barely. Overpaid and overhandled, announced late. The player holding the scarf will have the eyes of a man basted in admin for weeks.

10) Cremated: Heat without control. Selling party offended, player camp confused. Club sources later insist they were never interested.

This should allow our ITKs to resume disagreement within safe food-handling parameters.

13 Aug 2026 11:31:38
Absolutely love it, Fornax.

13 Aug 2026 11:37:57
It's certainly an easier read than your Ikea analogies.

13 Aug 2026 11:41:19
Different level that Fornax and a message to all posters - keep it simple!

13 Aug 2026 11:47:06
Been reading on this site for years and years and had to create account just to reply to this haha good work man I love it.

13 Aug 2026 11:50:21
Top stuff, Fornax.

13 Aug 2026 11:51:49
That's a half baked analysis.

13 Aug 2026 12:17:13
I'm not too sure about this. Can you add a bit more meat to the bone, please, Fornax?

13 Aug 2026 12:20:05
I would stake my claim that this is an accurate summary of the various stages.

Well done, Fornax!

13 Aug 2026 12:28:59
Nice to see you steak-ing your claim to the transfer explanation font of all knowledge. :)

13 Aug 2026 12:36:02
So does that mean that the Barcola deal needs another 30 minutes in the oven before it is announced?

Love it, Fornax, haha.

13 Aug 2026 12:52:19
I'm led to believe by Chef Jean-Bjorn that the Barcola deal is currently resting, lightly covered with foil, but expected to land somewhere between medium-well and well-done.

Chef is reluctant to probe further at this stage for fear of losing what little juice is left.

13 Aug 2026 12:55:32
It's worrying that I now understand all of Fornax's posts.

There was a time I didn't know what the hell he was on about.

But now not only do I understand him, but I agree with him.

13 Aug 2026 13:44:05
Who's Malmo?
Where did he fall?
Can he play right-back?

13 Aug 2026 14:19:57
Brilliant. At this rate, our transfer window needs Gordon Ramsay, a thermometer and a fire extinguisher. "It's raw!" has never been more appropriate. 😂

13 Aug 2026 14:24:32
Tar tar, I mean, ta ta Fornax.

13 Aug 2026 14:35:54
Excellent Fornax, bravo. I, myself, had aspirations of becoming an ITK, waiting to announce an en vogue hiatus of the site, all whilst lurking and watching the madness unfold. Indeed, one contact at the club promised me juicy nuggets of info, but strangely, only if I could rise to the challenge and reach some beef that was precariously perched upon the top shelf of his kitchen.

Alas, the steaks were too high, and so I had to reluctantly settle for mere IDK status.

{Ed025's Note - love it DS..

13 Aug 2026 14:30:24
I was completely out-flank-ed by that post and had to ask one of my Mignons to explain it to me. At least you're not Chuck-ing your weight around.

13 Aug 2026 16:33:33
Does that mean that itk stands for internal temperature knowledge?

13 Aug 2026 09:06:25
Hi all,

Guéla Doué is keen to join us now or in winter. RCSA would like to get closer to 50 million euros. I have posted it as there are several clubs (Bundesliga and Serie A) interested in bringing in Frimpong and Ramsey on loan.

13 Aug 2026 09:31:58
I hope all of that happens.

13 Aug 2026 09:37:48
Ship Frimpong ff ASAP, I reckon.

13 Aug 2026 09:41:29
Ramsay - yes.

Frimpong - no.

Frimpong is HG and can cover a few positions. I can see AI using him this season, even if only to either find the best position he can play within our team set up, or that he isn't suitable in which case he could go in Jan or next summer.

13 Aug 2026 09:51:38
I can't see us buying another defender now.

Seems we bought Araujo to cover RB and CB, and with him on loan, looks like we're saving money to spend on other areas like attack.

13 Aug 2026 09:52:10
With you there, Zed, unsure why everyone seems to have such a big issue with Frimpong. We all loved Trent despite the fact he couldn't defend, he just had that wand of a left foot.

Frimpong has the pace and age on his side, just needs someone to coach him and help him, which Iraola will hopefully be able to do. Also, let's not act like a lot of players struggle in their first season of a new big team and country.

As well as you have said, he counts as HG which we need. No point replacing a player that is HG when we have so few with another foreign player unless it is a major, major upgrade, which I don't think overall Doue is, unless it's PSG's Doue.

13 Aug 2026 10:01:03
As previously stated, Frimpong is a wing-back. He can't defend, which doesn't help when you're at right back, and he's Championship level, at best, when he plays on the wing. I appreciate we need him now, but I'd be looking to move him on at the earliest opportunity. Why we ever bought him, I'll never understand.

13 Aug 2026 10:20:29
Championship level? Come on, Rome, that's a bit much.

I have no problem with Frimpong, I think he just needs a run without injuries and I think he'll be fine.

I do agree he's not the best defensively, pretty much due to his size, but let's be honest, he was playing next to Konate last season who was all over the place.

The back 4 were too deep and couldn't seem to stay in a straight line. It left everyone exposed.

If we play higher, and managed to hold a straight line, we will need his pace on the cover.

13 Aug 2026 10:27:53
I'm with Zed and Chicken. Frimpong is homegrown and offers cover in multiple positions. He might not be the greatest, but I really don't get the hate.

It would make no sense whatsoever to move Frimpong on and waste a non-hg spot on Doue - especially as we have just signed Araujo as additional RB/CB cover.

13 Aug 2026 10:36:47
Lurked a while, joined to defend Frimpong. Not every player in a squad can be world class. The lad has a good attitude, spreads good vibes, and when on it he has shown he can be a useful player. Under a new boss who likes an attacking fullback, hopefully a run without injury, and I think he'll do quite well.

13 Aug 2026 10:40:00
Zed, Frimpong can cover 2 positions, extremely poorly. If bringing in a RB means we have to move Frimpong on, I'm all for it. If he proves himself this season, fair enough, but so far he's shown nothing to rp.

Chicken, despite Trent's poor defending, he wasn't completely useless. The trade-off was that he was phenomenal with the ball at his feet. Frimpong's useless at both.

At no point last season did he show he was up to the level.

There's no homegrown issue in my eyes. Chiesa and Endo could be replaced at the drop of a hat if necessary. Use Koumas and Nyoni if you have to, we'd probably be better for it. Both looked sharp in pre-season, especially Nyoni. Macca and Gakpo may be moved on also. If Wharton rumours are true, then that's another HG.

13 Aug 2026 10:42:32
I agree fully, Rome, and Championship level is even pushing it, imo. Terrible football player.

13 Aug 2026 10:42:38
I think Doue (RB) is a very average footballer and we should stay far away.

13 Aug 2026 10:50:56
Chewy and Rome (and others), I honestly think that AI can get a tune out of Frimpong.

Even if I'm wrong, I'm certain AI will at least give him a chance to see what he can coach him into, so I certainly don't see him leaving this window.

There are snatches that I have seen in the games last year that indicate a player there, I just don't know whether we have a position that suits him in our current set up, but we also can't be sure what formations AI will use in the coming weeks and months.

{Ed025's Note - i think the bench suits him perfectly Zed..

13 Aug 2026 11:01:42
I just don't see anything positive about Frimpong Zed either going forward or defending. I believe he's a liability and will be exploited by our opposition each and every time.

He was not a good purchase by the club. I'll be the first to admit I was wrong if the man proves otherwise, but based on what I have seen of him, I doubt that will occur.

13 Aug 2026 11:19:41
Iraola was an international full back himself, so if anyone can get a tune out of Frimpers, it's him.

13 Aug 2026 11:33:42
I agree that I haven't seen a consistently good full game from him, SG, but I'm not 100% prepared to write him off just yet. Give AI some time with him, accepting Beefy's good point that AI was an international RB/RWB himself, so he knows what he needs to see from Frimpong, and let's see where we end up.



I really cannot see us moving on a HG player who has had minutes in the EPL last season, to bring in someone else this window.

The HG players I can see moving are Jones (as he seems to be checked out) and Elliot for gametime elsewhere - the guy needs to get his career back on track.

13 Aug 2026 11:41:55
I get Frimpong is HG, but he is made out of tissue paper, defo not a defender for the PL.

13 Aug 2026 11:44:27
I don't think the issue is that Frimpong cannot defend. The issue is he is tiny and easily bullied, whether he's defending as a RB or attacking as a RW/RWB. He's not a great passer either, so it's not as if he can progress the ball from the back either. Therefore, other than his vibes, and is Wirtz's bezzie, I am not sure what he offers.

13 Aug 2026 11:50:44
If Frimpong is Championship level... I hate to think where Jones should be playing haha. I'll give Frimpong this season, anyone working/ signed under Slot's rein gets another fresh start.

13 Aug 2026 11:59:40
Frimpong was a wing back in the Bundesliga. Now he is playing as a right back and failing. He is nothing like Trent and has nowhere near his talent, who had a wand of a right foot and could put our team on the offensive with one pass.

I'm pretty certain our manager isn't gonna change the system to suit Frimpong, so he'll need to improve drastically as a right back or go. Personally, I think we are flogging a dead horse.

13 Aug 2026 12:04:12
Didn't Frimpong say he hadn't had as many injuries as last season?
Maybe Slot's training affected him, and playing next to Konate didn't help. Keep him this season as cover.

13 Aug 2026 12:08:56
Keeping somebody on the books because they are home-grown is a waste of a squad spot. Players should be kept because they are good footballers and add something to the squad.

13 Aug 2026 12:21:07
Or that the manager sees something coachable in them, WDW?

13 Aug 2026 12:57:57
I'm with Chewy and the rest on Frimpong. Lots of pace, clearly a lovely guy, but not good enough as either a PL RB or RW. Maybe AI can improve him, but given the game time he’s had already I suspect the head coach’s mind is already made up.

As for Ramsay, it’s a shame, you feel with more luck and maybe more care, he could have been a contender, but then again, maybe he simply isn’t good enough. And Trent was a better defender than many of the naysayers made out. A bit unorthodox perhaps but not the clown some portrayed him as.

As for Endo and the others, I’m sure AI is looking for a better balance in the squad than we have now but with so many leaders exiting the squad in the last couple of seasons, that’s at least as important as the HG issue, if not more so.

I think Araujo fits the profile of players that AI wants more than someone like Konsa, for example. He may be HG, but he’s never struck me as a leader/organiser. And we are a bit short in that front already.

13 Aug 2026 13:20:06
To be clear, we're talking about the same Frimpong that was so good for Leverkusen?
I understand there is a difference between the league's style-wise, but you could say the same for Wirtz, who also struggled physically.
JF didn't fit Slot's system; fair enough, but I think AI could enjoy him; if he improves his tackling, he'd be a superb presser.



Also, £50M for Doue... Same people who are scathing us for the £45M option on a much more established Araujo.
We don't need Doue... but money keeps mysteriously appearing... and positions we don't need it in.

13 Aug 2026 13:31:20
Can't believe Frimpong is getting criticism.
He was injured, played in numerous positions, and more importantly, Slot was the manager.
And no player stood out last year for LFC.
So all players should get criticism, not just Frimpong.

13 Aug 2026 14:30:33
Frimpong was badly affected by the defensive setup under Slot, as there was a lack of cover and he ended up being repeatedly exposed when going forward (nullifying his natural strength).

If he's going to succeed under AI, he needs to be used as an overlapping winger in attack and have a defensive system that is set up to cover for him when he pushes forward.

Probably the same for Kerkez as well, to be fair, which is why it's a bit surprising we went for both without an out and out CDM in place. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I'm trusting AI to figure this out and get the best out of him.

13 Aug 2026 16:40:27
Did anyone else read that as the RSPCA? 😅

13 Aug 2026 16:57:27
Agree with Zed, Chicken and the rest. Frimpong's a good squad player with potential.

13 Aug 2026 08:42:12
One of my best mates lives in Tokyo and works as a sports therapist.



Says that the buzz around the Tokyo sports massage crew - which is apparently worse for gossip than a sewing circle - is that Endo is leaving Liverpool and they are making serious enquiries about Takefusa Kubo?

Don't know the player myself, heard any rumours or if Liverpool would have an interest but maybe it's something commercial if its being telegraphed this much overseas?

13 Aug 2026 09:12:50
The Endo news seems to be supported from other sources over the last few days, but I think the Kubo news is a bit out of date.

I think you 'knead' to go back to your sources and suggest their news is shiatsu.

13 Aug 2026 09:31:03
Matcha do about nothing.

13 Aug 2026 10:42:37
Asian massage, you say, there could be a happy ending to this rumour.

13 Aug 2026 11:46:45
Kubo would be fun as a bonus signing, a bit like Mitoma would be. The problem is, we have too much important first team work to do first.

13 Aug 2026 11:51:57
Kubo gone off the boil a bit last season, but he's a good player and worth a shout at the right price.

13 Aug 2026 13:17:19
Kubo is not moving to Liverpool, and nor are we making enquiries about him.

13 Aug 2026 15:52:18
Endo out and a new starting DM in would be amazing. A new DM brings out the best of either Mac or Szobo beside him.

13 Aug 2026 07:34:53
Morning Gents,

Talks are continuing with Inter for Jones, as revealed yesterday, Crystal Palace made a late enquiry for Jones, but his preference is Inter. Palace are willing to offer higher wages, and if he's open to joining them it would give us better chance of negotiating a deal for Wharton.

Carra mentioned about Gavi, but my source told me about Pedri. Same contact told me about Wirtz last summer, but we'll see.

Again, this is not an easy deal. Very early stages and a complicated deal overall with Mac involved.

Barcola and Mbaye almost done. Minor details to sort out, but I don't see any hiccups with both deals.

A couple of PL clubs enquired about Endo. Udinese leading the race for Chiesa, but sadly no takers for Elliot so far.

Signing out,
Iraola's Areola

13 Aug 2026 08:27:56
Fulham have signed Shea Charles, so does that end their interest in Endo? I read West Ham want him. Frattesi has to be sold first before Jones moves, and I still reckon it's Inter, always has been.

Hasn't Pedri got a 1bn release clause? A low offer or a loan, I'd be moving on Chiesa. We need the non homegrown spot. I am still of the belief Barcola gets announced early next week.

13 Aug 2026 10:02:53
Any proof of your knowledge around any of these claims or just a "trust me bro"

13 Aug 2026 10:13:35
Just imagine, rumours on a rumours site. What's the world coming to?

13 Aug 2026 10:40:10
Personally, I just don't see Barcelona parting ways with Pedri. Team pretty much revolves around him.

Gavi doesn't seem to be what we need.

But let's see how it all pans out. Cheers for the rumours.

13 Aug 2026 11:44:47
Bang on WDW, mate!! 🤣🤣

13 Aug 2026 11:07:05
Bunch of moaners. Its a rumours site. Get over yourselves. you're driving people away by your negativity. Its football, things happen, things don't, stop making about you SN0611 and KLOPPOFTHENORTHEAST.

Get a grip lads. Take it for what it is. Information whether true or not. You're hopefully not betting your life or house on any of this info, because if you are, I have some magic beans to sell yous.

13 Aug 2026 11:58:30
I know right WDW imagine anyone coming to Liverpool rumours to read or post a rumour.

Shocking OP you must be in the wrong place.

In other news Eds when does Liverpool Facts launch for a selection of users in the wrong space currently?

{Ed025's Note - when Nelson gets his eye back BK.. :)

13 Aug 2026 14:30:02
Love it Ed25 hope your well buddy and ready for the new season!

I fear Moyes is shopping in the bargain bin at the moment you need someone in at RB and probably a forward who can finish.

{Ed025's Note - hi BK, yeah mate those positions need addressing mate and have been for a few years now, i think Moyes likes a static full back who wont advance forward which is a blinkered view imo, hes so pragmatic and safe that he sees a draw as good result which is not the will of the fan base, hopefully Scotland will come a calling and take him off our hands sooner rather than later..

12 Aug 2026 23:31:12
Hello all,

PSG are no fools.

Barcola will join.

We want Gavi if Macca leaves.

Ta.

13 Aug 2026 00:30:05
Thanks Carra.

13 Aug 2026 00:30:07
The 🐐 Carra. What about Mbaye?

13 Aug 2026 00:30:25
Major injury concerns with him though, Carra.

13 Aug 2026 00:35:12
Gavi is injury prone and lightweight.

13 Aug 2026 00:44:45
Carra, the boss man! Hope it's the real Carra, thought he had personal issues. :)

13 Aug 2026 00:48:01
Any chance you could elaborate on PSG being no fools, Carra, I'm intrigued? Are they driving a hard bargain? They are very obviously a well run club.

13 Aug 2026 00:51:24
Nice one, Carra, hope you're keeping well, pal.

13 Aug 2026 01:13:20
Now Gavi makes sense from Barca perspective. Pedri is too vital of a cogwheel in how Barca plays, so it was a left field rumour, truth be told.

And Gavi is considered surplus to Flick's squad, and would be considered Wirtz's competition for number 10.

Though Fermin Lopez would be a more creative and efficient 10 compared to Gavi.

Nevertheless, thanks, Carra, appreciate your rumour input as always. Cheers!

13 Aug 2026 01:16:13
Thank you, Cara.

Seeing you again makes me so happy to see you!

Even if it's not information, I'd appreciate it if you could stop by often~.

13 Aug 2026 01:35:02
As expected, cheers Carra.

13 Aug 2026 01:44:15
Once upon a time I'd be getting massively excited at the mere prospect of getting Gavi, but maybe not today. We've been linked with him before, but he barely managed more than 10 La Liga games on 2 out of the last 3 seasons, and with Iraola's intense style, we need reliability.

Wharton still the dream for me, but I'm fully behind Iraola, and just hope he's backed with whoever he wants.

13 Aug 2026 01:56:27
A resounding thank-you, Carra.

13 Aug 2026 02:54:08
Brilliant, Carra, thank you as always. 😁

13 Aug 2026 03:20:32
Welcome back Macca. I think this is the first time we've both posted the same info (re Gavi).

I'll recap for those who missed when I posted it before - Gavi would prefer to stay at Barca but not if his game time is gonna be limited by Rodri signing.

He's been taking English lessons for a year, loves the Premier League, and Anfield is his favourite ground to visit.

13 Aug 2026 05:43:02
Cheers, Carra...

13 Aug 2026 05:58:58
@Nevada, Carra and Macca are 2 different posters.

Thanks, Carra.

13 Aug 2026 06:14:01
@sigglebean, Yep, that's my bad. Typed the wrong five letter moniker lol.

13 Aug 2026 06:14:36
Good to see you back, Carra.

13 Aug 2026 06:46:21
Welcome back, Carra. It's good to see you posting again and hope all is well.

13 Aug 2026 07:15:33
Good to see you back, cheers Carra, appreciated as always.

13 Aug 2026 07:23:40
First off, great to read you again, Carra, hope life is good?

Secondly, as always, thanks for the intel!

13 Aug 2026 07:46:14
Cheers Carra. Keep up the good work.

Psst, can't wait to see Barcola bombing down the wings. At first I was a bit skeptical, but now I am fully in his corner. I think he'll terrorise defenders.

13 Aug 2026 07:48:57
Give us more info on Mbaye, please?

13 Aug 2026 07:50:54
Much appreciated. Keep her lit.

13 Aug 2026 08:06:29
Feels like we're just ignoring our obvious midfield issues, let's sign another injury-prone attacking midfielder, whilst we still have no obvious CDM.

13 Aug 2026 08:24:13
Thanks, Carra.
Great to see you back - hope all is well.

13 Aug 2026 08:33:34
Thanks, Carra.

13 Aug 2026 08:39:51
Nice one Carra, good to see you back, mate.

YNWA.

13 Aug 2026 08:39:55
Gavi is absolutely brilliant when fit, proper warrior.

13 Aug 2026 09:43:35
Cheers, Carra. Good to hear from you again. Hope to continue hearing from you. :-)

13 Aug 2026 09:44:04
One leaves and the GOAT returns.

13 Aug 2026 09:52:33
Cheers, Carra. Thanks for dropping by to share! Hope all is well.

Does anyone actually want to buy Macca?

13 Aug 2026 10:55:21
A lot of people say they want Wharton, but why? Don't think he offers what we need, isn't particularly strong, or super intense in terms of work rate, would, if suited Slot, but not convinced he makes sense for Iraola.

13 Aug 2026 11:59:39
Great to see you back, Carra!! Great info as usual.

13 Aug 2026 12:09:00
Welcome back, Carra, hope you're well, buddy.

13 Aug 2026 12:17:56
Can the eds confirm this is the real carra as his previous post out gave the impression he was going to out for a good while.
If it is you, fantastic to have you back, as good as getting in barcloa defo.

{Ed033's Note - Real Carra.

13 Aug 2026 16:48:12
Thanks for the confirmation, couldn't be happier...

12 Aug 2026 13:28:24.
Hi all,

Following up on the post from a few weeks back - Curtis Jones is now set to leave. Inter is the most likely destination as they’ve shown a willingness to meet our asking price.

In other news, I will be stepping away from the site until after the transfer window. Nothing wrong, just would like a break.

On that note, I figured I’d provide you all with the midfielder we were interested in signing.



The player is/was Jude Bellingham. It’s highly unlikely a deal gets done but there was some understanding that his time at Madrid may be up, with the PL/Liverpool being the preferred destination.

This is unlikely now due to MacAllister seemingly staying but not impossible. I haven’t heard much on it since so I can’t commit one way or another too heavily.

Thank you all for being good craic. I’ll see yous in a bit.

12 Aug 2026 14:28:59
Enjoy your well earned break, VG.
Already looking forward to your return.

12 Aug 2026 14:34:11
Cheers, Vic, enjoy the break. 👊

Probably due to the keyboard warriors on their school holidays.

12 Aug 2026 14:34:49
Cheers, VG.

Enjoy the break...
Will look out for your return on 2nd Sept 26.

12 Aug 2026 14:37:56
Goddamn Victor, you'll be missed!
Take it easy dude and thanks for the updates.

Hope to see you back again.

12 Aug 2026 14:39:14
Thank you, VG, and enjoy your break. Completely understand why.

Glad it was Jude. Once you had confirmed it was a midfielder, he was definitely near the top of my list, him and Zaire-Emery or Vitinha were my shouts!

12 Aug 2026 14:39:14
This makes me think Barcola deal really is falling through. I just hope whatever happens, LFC do the correct business to help the team.

12 Aug 2026 14:41:56
That's 3 now, isn't it. 😢

Cheers, VG, for all the info you have passed on, much appreciated. Sharing what you have heard while getting nothing in return is why people come back to this site. I hope you look back at it by the people who appreciated your time rather than a thankless task. Take it easy, buddy. YNWA.

12 Aug 2026 14:44:55
Thanks as always, Victor. Enjoy your break, mate.

12 Aug 2026 14:46:54
Thanks, VG, enjoy the break mate.

12 Aug 2026 14:47:19
Jlc, most schools go back on 4 September, FYI, and I think Vg's reasons are more due to the posters who have sprung up (likely kiddies) than the window. It's quite incredible how bad the boards have got in the last 3-4 weeks since the schools have been off.

12 Aug 2026 14:48:34
Reallifered, what makes you think that?

VG's self-imposed break made me think he was sick of all the nuggets trying to disprove any post he & the other ITK's make.

12 Aug 2026 14:53:28
Sorry, Real, I don't think VG walking away has anything to do with any Barcola deal falling through. If it does, I haven't seen anything about that.

I think VG would just admit either PSG changed their stance or we've stepped away.

Why would VG go away till the end of the window when the "keyboard warriors" would still be around in force ready to point fingers.

I think there are too many muppets around, and who needs that crap.

12 Aug 2026 14:56:38
Cheers VG, hope to see you again soon. Enjoy your break. :-)

12 Aug 2026 14:59:39
Cheers for info, VG.
Enjoy your break, pal. Hope you come back one day. Your posts are appreciated by the majority on here.

12 Aug 2026 15:00:37
Bellingham would be mad. I don't follow Spanish football, has he been that bad over there?

Not too sure his buddy TAA would be too impressed. 😂

12 Aug 2026 15:01:33
Looking forward to seeing you back after the window. You'll be missed. Appreciate all of the info you provide. Enjoy your well deserved break. Also, ignore the haters. They're nothing more than keyboard warriors trying to get attention and a reaction. Cowards really.

12 Aug 2026 15:05:12
It's just a feeling I have. I'm not ITK, I just go off of intuition and I could be wrong.

I feel the abuse they would all get if it falls through would be worse than they get now, so that could be one reason. Things change in football and, if for instance they find out the deal was on and is now off and they post theta, the idiots on here will have a melt down.

That's how I'm looking at it.

I treat this site as it is, a rumours site, so it doesn't annoy me if things don't go the way people have said. This site gets me through the off season lol.

12 Aug 2026 15:05:14
Take it easy, VG, come back refreshed.

12 Aug 2026 15:09:09
To VG, thanks for the info, and enjoy your break.
I can see why you need it.

12 Aug 2026 15:12:42
So he wasn't wearing glasses.

12 Aug 2026 15:13:53
Thanks VG, Bellingham would really be a marquee signing, though with us already having Wirtz and Szob, not sure how that would work?
Enjoy your time away!

12 Aug 2026 15:20:35
Look after yourself and see you soon VG. 👍

12 Aug 2026 15:39:02
Can't see this ever happening; he's been in lengthy contract talks, no doubt, speculation over prolonged negotiations and agents leveraging other options for increased terms are the source of this rumour.

Cheers Vic, enjoy the break.

12 Aug 2026 15:41:21
Another one bites the dust.
If anyone doesn't like what our decent guys say, just go away. Decent lads not posting, as people think the world and transfers can be resolved in an afternoon.
Victor, your post has been very much appreciated. Take it easy, man.

12 Aug 2026 15:45:59
Thanks VG, see you!

12 Aug 2026 15:50:07
Thanks VG. All rumours good to hear. Enjoy your break.

12 Aug 2026 16:02:00
TheFields on holiday and now VG taking a break right at the sharp end of the transfer window. Nightmare scenario.

Hopefully Robbo can keep our spirits up.

12 Aug 2026 16:11:21
Cheers for all you have done during the transfer window, enjoy the rest.

12 Aug 2026 16:25:43
Goddam Victor, your posts will be missed. Hope to see you back soon.

12 Aug 2026 16:12:33
Cheers, Victor.

It seems like a lot of our ITKs are getting run off this site due to the massive influx of new posters, which is probably a result of the site being screenshotted throughout the summer and plastered all over Twitter. This has led to the forum being exposed to a much wider audience and, as a result, a wider array of people who either want to troll or just be a dick for the sake of being a dick.

I've been on this site for probably close to 25 years or thereabouts. It's good to see the site grow, which is part of its natural evolution, but I do miss the strong, tight knit community we had before the site gained this much wider exposure.

Onto Jude Bellingham. In my previous post, when Victor first dropped the news of a potential marquee midfield signing, I guessed that it was likely to be Jude Bellingham. He would be some signing for a number of reasons. He's a big game player, scores his fair share of goals, creates for others, is English (which helps with the quota) and, importantly, is an actual leader, regardless of anyone's personal opinion of him.

He also covers three positions to varying degrees, as a No. 8 box-to-box midfielder, a No. 10 box crasher, or even as a false nine, as he effectively played during his first season at Madrid. If there's any chance whatsoever of signing him, you get it done by any means possible!

12 Aug 2026 16:16:13
No surprise you're heading for shelter. Some on here asking the same question over and over, must just be sat refreshing the page. Some need to get outside and touch grass!

12 Aug 2026 16:38:34
Carra and now BG? Hope everything is ok? YNWA.

12 Aug 2026 16:42:08
Enjoy the break. Wasn't it between us and Madrid previously with Jude? Wasn't he walked around the club by Klopp?

Remember thinking he'd be the next captain fantastic like Gerrard if he'd joined.

12 Aug 2026 16:45:17
Thanks for sharing, VG. Don't let the sad posters push you away as they're only upset that they don't have any information to give.

12 Aug 2026 16:59:35
Got to be honest here, and i'm sure i'll be the minority, but i'm not sure i want him.

12 Aug 2026 17:02:31
Take her handy, VG. See you when the madness is done. Adios.

12 Aug 2026 17:13:46
I would pull Macca on a rickshaw barefoot to wherever he wanted to go if it meant we got Jude.

12 Aug 2026 17:14:45
Does Mac Allister need a lift? More than happy to drive him to the airport myself.

12 Aug 2026 17:24:45
See you on the other side, VG.
JB rumour may explain the miserable face on TAA in the car. 😂

12 Aug 2026 17:29:05
There's about as much chance of us signing Diego Maradona as Jude Bellingham. It's silly season for sure.

12 Aug 2026 17:46:05
Enjoy your well earned break, VG.

12 Aug 2026 18:11:43
It's certainly a long goodbye from Curtis. Conflicting rumours today in various media were that we were going to reduce the fee as Inter wouldn't budge, with other rumours saying the complete opposite on other sites. Either way it would be good for all parties to freshen things up.



VG has been a good poster over the years. Hopefully this is a temporary departure. It's hard trying to discern what's going with our transfers these days, even when you have inside info, VG has helped make some sense of it.

12 Aug 2026 18:17:25
Enjoy your well earned break.

I know I've only posted a few times but have been reading for many many years. I hope the negativity that seems to be around settles a bit.

We will see who comes in etc. I'm not too concerned as I honestly think AI's greatest ability is getting the best out of what is here.

I, like so many others, love a new signing but if we don't get anyone so be it. We do have a good squad. Yes, there could be some improvements in areas but if the coach thinks he can work with what we have and use some of the youngsters more.

Brilliant.

As for Jude..... Class player. I don't think it will happen. With Gravenberch and Szob having new contracts and Wirtz only in the door I just don't see it. If it was to happen then he would get my support. If it doesn't then that's ok too.

Whatever happens just bring on the new season!!!

12 Aug 2026 18:53:07
Do we need a Real Madrid reject.
I rather we just have Szob, our future captain, and Wirtz, our future vice captain.

12 Aug 2026 19:14:11
Cheers VG, take it easy pal.

12 Aug 2026 19:18:43
There's more chance of Long John Silver getting his leg back than Bellingham signing for us 🙈 Good Luck with the YouTube channel VG.

12 Aug 2026 19:32:01
Cheers, VG.

I'm not enjoying this ITK transition. Feels like too much change too quickly.

12 Aug 2026 19:37:11
Don't think that'll be a big supported queue cumber.

12 Aug 2026 19:49:27
Take care, VG. As someone said, it gives the Barcola transfer a wobble to me... Hope we are doing serious business behind closed doors.

12 Aug 2026 19:54:41
However, just imagine Bellingham signing for us....... Trent would be devastated, haha. Would be class.

12 Aug 2026 21:14:05
Thanks for everything, VG. Hope to hear from you again soon.

12 Aug 2026 21:46:09
Enjoy VG's posts, a positive voice on this site. Hopefully a short siesta.

12 Aug 2026 21:47:47
Could Macca not be going to Madrid as a makeweight for Jude?

12 Aug 2026 22:16:07
It all makes sense, Trent actually went on a mission to bring Bellingham back to us. I forgive him!! Ha, I never really held much of a grudge. His life, his choice.

Bellingham would be an unbelievable signing, and im ever the optimist, but honestly I cant believe there would be any chance of that transfer happening.

Sure we might want him. Who wouldn't. He dragged an awful England team through the World Cup.
I think I might take a break from the sight after that revelation as well, to be fair.

12 Aug 2026 22:23:50
Good luck, Victor. A couple of seasons ago, Jude to LFC was very plausible, so why not now. But...

If it does happen, I am proposing that everyone on this site rename him...

Jude Goddamn Bellingham.

Thank you, Victor... Respect.

12 Aug 2026 23:06:20
So let me get this straight. Some of you are not willing to believe VG when he says Barcola is done, but you now believe he is taking a break because he has inside knowledge that the deal has fallen through?

Talk about confirmation bias.

Anyway, enjoy the break, VG, and thanks for letting us know what you hear.

Don't be a stranger. ;)

12 Aug 2026 23:51:02
I was one of the people who was very confident that we'd sign Bellingham. He went to Madrid. There's obviously a long standing interest in him, and maybe there's some legs to this.

I can't see him wanting to play Jose Mourinho football, granted that may not last too long at RM.

If as VG said, Liverpool is Bellingham's choice in England, then this could definitely be one to watch over the next 12 months.



I'm unsure how it would work with Szob, Wirtz and him in the same 11, but I'm all for having our manager trying to figure it out.

I think, most likely nothing comes of it this summer anyway, but definitely one to keep an eye on and possibly one the club have a big eye on.

Let's get it straight, Jude Bellingham is a class act. If there's a chance for now or in the near future, I would hope we are planning for it.

12 Aug 2026 23:12:49
When the Eds used to give updates I visited every day n even now will still look here for rumours but some people here are very toxic n r the type that give criticism to everyone without contributing much themselves, the clues in the name rumours, we r lucky, back in 90s it was ceefax n if u didn't mind a hiding from the old man and I called club line n they fed u a bull rumour, or u would wait till Tuesday n read match n shoot for who's linked with who.

I remember reading we were after Shearer, le Tiss, Zidane next Cantona but we did get Bruno Cheryu who was meant to be next Zidane, or how Nigel Clough was going to be our next Kenny so getting updates here on regular is like WiFi n 1g so enjoy it and just calm down season starts soon I'm sure there will be much incoming n going n after the 2 lads we signed plus jaquet last year it seems we have gone back to Klopp days of signing players no one linked us with Fabinio Salah Allison Robertson Matip ox.

we are Liverpool been through rubbish times, good times and once in life time n more will come, we wlll moan no matter what unless we are winning remember this time last year we got wirtz frimpong Ekitike kerkez n then isak there were some here who wanted to have babies with Edwards n Hughes and here we are today wishing them good riddance.

I for one don't believe anyone is coming till I see them in red shirt n even that at times ain't enough Fekir, 3 seasons ago caciedo was agreed n 2 hours later he done a zaza in return n signed for Chelsea, but here's one to cheer u guys up Arsenal fans believed Chini Jr was going to sign for them.

13 Aug 2026 08:31:02
Jude Bellingham is a country mile ahead of both Wirtz and Sobozolai. Not a contest. He'd walk into any team ahead of either. I'd love it to be ours.

12 Aug 2026 13:03:04
Seen more Iliman Ndiaye rumours floating around.
Anyone else heard/seen anything?

12 Aug 2026 13:17:10
Not seen much of the lad myself but I know Whitney Houston always loved him.

12 Aug 2026 13:41:38
Nice one, Chicken Staff, spat my dinner out laughing there!

12 Aug 2026 14:04:30
The Ndiaye who scored 4 non-penalty goals last season, despite being 26 years old, and the man who most of Everton's attacks went through? You might think he must be a creative winger then? No. Just 3 assists, and in the bottom 22% for chances created.

He does work very hard, and is good at protecting the ball under pressure.

I'll credit him where it is due, but he's just not Liverpool standard. If we signed him, we'd need Iraola to pull off a coaching miracle. Reminds me of Wijnaldum, actually. Average winger but maybe he could be turned into a half decent midfielder.

Anyway, avoid.

12 Aug 2026 14:12:41
Chicken Staff, best reply of the day. 😂

12 Aug 2026 14:13:16
Love it, Tcs! Albeit, annoyed you beat me to it!!

12 Aug 2026 14:39:17
Chicken Staff wins this round!

12 Aug 2026 15:11:09
As Ed002 would say - "post of the day" TCS

12 Aug 2026 17:34:47
Excellent stuff, chicken. 👌🏼
That's his song sorted if he signs, isn't it, gonna sound great sung by 50k scousers that.

12 Aug 2026 18:17:58
Chickenstaff, incredible shout, my man, laughed my ass off!!!

12 Aug 2026 19:19:40
That made me giggle ... best reply I've seen. 😂😂

12 Aug 2026 19:50:55
Brilliance, that chicken.... Take a bow, son.