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16 Jul 2026 18:49:21
As I've said time after time, CJ's preference has always been to stay at the club. The issue was never money, more starts in his preferred position was the issue. Something Iraola has told him he will get. Apparently, Iraola is a lot more personable with the players than Slot was and has been asking him stuff about the city.



With VG mentioning Rayan below, I've heard whispers from Bournemouth's end and the fee will not be as high as some think. If, and that's a big if, we decide to move forward. This and the Barcola rumours gathering pace, suggest earlier rumours of Gakpo leaving. Look more and more likely.

16 Jul 2026 19:15:13
Cheers, Fields. Glad to hear it. I'm confident Iraola is exactly the kind of manager who can get the most out of Jones. The kid has bag loads of experience, and there are not many kinks to iron out of his game. Looking forward to seeing how he improves under Iraola.

16 Jul 2026 19:22:42
Hopefully, Iraola convinces Jones to stay, as not only do I think he's a very good squad player, we can't afford to lose any more HG players right now.

With regards to Gakpo, I've always been convinced we'd happily sell him this summer.

It's just a matter of whether we can find 2 more forwards. His stock seems to be really high in the market despite a poor season, and with Spurs seriously interested, there's a good chance we can get around to £70m for him, which we'd be crazy to turn down.

16 Jul 2026 19:38:36
Keeping Jones and possibly signing Rayan! This is all great news, thanks for sharing.

16 Jul 2026 19:56:10
Brilliant, TF, thank you very much mate. 👍

16 Jul 2026 20:00:09
Great info, Fields, cheers bud.

16 Jul 2026 20:05:35
I don’t expect Iraola to get any more out of Jones than either Klopp or Slot managed to. There just isn’t a top class footballer there, he’s our own version of Jessie Lingard and nothing more. He gave it the big one last season far too often, firstly, with that crap about Slot’s style suiting him better (and if Slot’s style of football suits him better than Klopp’s, then Iraola’s definitely won’t), then that guff about getting stuck in more, which is laughable given that he’s one of the weakest, most tackle shy midfielders I’ve seen.

He’s certainly not good enough to start in a midfield pairing against any even remotely decent opposition.

16 Jul 2026 20:09:20
36 days until the season starts. Think it's a big week to get some signings in the late stages.

16 Jul 2026 20:11:29
Great update, thanks!

16 Jul 2026 20:23:26
Thanks the Fields. Rayan and Barcola is a pretty mouthwatering prospect. Both can also play as CFs too, so gives our front line lots of pace and firepower... You have me excited now!

16 Jul 2026 20:26:19
Cheers, Fields.

So on the wings that we should have Barcola, Rayan, Rio, Munoz, if we sell Gakpo.

16 Jul 2026 20:34:42
That's great news to hear. It might be less so by Liverpool supporters, but I think a lot of times people forget just the human and relationship aspect that can really have a huge influence on a team. That's one of the things that excites me so much about Iraola. I think he's going to build strong relationships, rebuild our culture similar to what Jurgen created, and have players willing to give it all.... Which last year seemed anything but.

16 Jul 2026 15:36:22
Hi all,

Liverpool have pivoted to Rayan of Bournemouth as an alternative to Diomande. Iraola is said to be pushing for the move.

16 Jul 2026 16:19:11
I love you, Victor.

16 Jul 2026 16:19:54
Thanks Victor, I would prefer him tbh!

16 Jul 2026 16:20:00
Victor, you beautiful man, I so hope this is true.

16 Jul 2026 16:23:36
Victor, do you believe we're interested in both Rayan and Barcola? Or just one of them?

16 Jul 2026 16:25:37
£25 million in January, played 15 Premier League games, Bournemouth will now ask for 3/4 times that amount. Makes you wonder why we can't buy this sort of player.

{Ed001's Note - because they don't want to come to us and sit on the bench. They need regular football to get used to the Prem and establish themselves.}

16 Jul 2026 16:29:03
Was literally about to ask this, Vic, as read it on Football 365 in last hour, but never trust articles online, your post, however, adds significant weight to it - I hope this is true.

Already knows the manager, and the league much preferred over YD.

16 Jul 2026 16:34:10
VG, this could be amazing news. I'm certainly all for that rather than deal with Diomande's agency...

Fingers crossed...

16 Jul 2026 16:34:25
Mr Mayor Humdinger, we did sign Rio 2 years ago for £2.4m. He has gone on to feature for us, and his value has increased a lot based off this season.

16 Jul 2026 16:36:58
Personally, I prefer him over Diomande. The club would like to sign both players.

I would advise caution before excitement, as the interest is currently at a foundation level. No club to club talks have taken place yet but the player is open to the switch.

A key factor in the deal will be the price tag. If Bournemouth command a massive fee, which they very well could, I can see us walking away from discussions quite quickly.

16 Jul 2026 16:38:55
Good news if we don't spend a fortune. Anything over 50-60mn would be overpaying for the lad. He has a lot of potential, but is very raw right now. He has pace and power, but technically his touch can be a bit loose a lot of times.

16 Jul 2026 16:45:42
They'll want £130m, so this isn't happening.

16 Jul 2026 16:54:39
Rayan rejected our advances and signed for Bournemouth instead. I love this mentality. He wanted to prove himself and have a chance of playing every week and showcasing his talent.

16 Jul 2026 17:00:09
Also when I say both players, I mean Barcola and Rayan. Diomande will not be a Liverpool player.

16 Jul 2026 17:08:15
Can anyone tell me what Rayan has done to warrant us signing him for silly money? To warrant us signing him at all, in fact?

Anyone?

16 Jul 2026 17:22:33
They're looking for 50m+ sell on clauses, is what I have heard, and that's a good deal. Didn't see much of him for Brazil, but yea he brings in lots of flair.

16 Jul 2026 17:24:55
Goddamn Victor, one to keep an eye on.

16 Jul 2026 17:31:31
That's fantastic news. I really hope we pull this one off.

16 Jul 2026 17:33:10
Can't see them selling for £50m plus extras, even though he's relatively unproven and very raw.

16 Jul 2026 17:37:15
When you say pivot I just have a mental image of Dicky Hughes trying to get a three piece sofa up a flight of stairs.

16 Jul 2026 17:52:44
That would ruffle his do, can't see him being the manual labour type he's too well turned out.

16 Jul 2026 17:53:33
They'll be looking for nearer £100m. Supply and demand - not enough quality right wingers currently, and he is now a full Brazilian international.

16 Jul 2026 17:56:24
Great news, RBL can keep their little scam artist.

16 Jul 2026 17:21:39
Because Andoni knows more about professional football than you ever will?

Anyone? Else!

16 Jul 2026 18:17:17
Have no problem with Rayan for the RW position.

If Dickie can square the story with his bosses regarding him costing Bournemouth £25m just 6 months ago, then fine by me.

Let's not get it twisted though, Diomande is a much better player than Rayan.

16 Jul 2026 18:25:24
As a person who works in Brazilian football and sees plenty of young and experienced Brazilian players regularly, I honestly don't get the hype about Rayan.

16 Jul 2026 18:46:08
Rayan is on par with Diomande and has Premier League experience, albeit little. He has shown he can perform in this league.

16 Jul 2026 18:53:28
This is more like it, a RW to play RW... who would have thought!?

16 Jul 2026 18:54:52
As desperate as we all are for signings, if we seriously spent £100m+ on this guy, I think I'd just give up on football. Literally had a couple of good games for Bournemouth and looked bang average in the rest. Even £50m feels like a rip off.

16 Jul 2026 18:54:56
Haven't a clue, Riosstepover. Think this would be an even worse buy than Barcola for the money we'd pay. I'd still prefer Diomande out of the three, although I realise the chances of that happening now are slim. Hate the thought of blowing silly money for the sake of it. Bowen makes more and more sense everyday.

16 Jul 2026 18:53:53
Is this the arseholery Ned was referencing?

{Ed001's Note - SAK? Defo, that's why he is the next ban.}

16 Jul 2026 19:18:57
Exactly the sort, VG, and nice one for the update, Nate.

16 Jul 2026 19:22:53
Don't listen to them, Vic! Thanks for the info... I'd be much happier with Rayan over Diomande. Al, cheers mate.

16 Jul 2026 19:44:32
That's good news, VG. Appreciate it. I like the line up of Barcola and Rayan. That's quality.

16 Jul 2026 15:12:15
Dominik Szoboszlai aims to become Liverpool captain next season when Virgil Van Dijk gives his farewell.

I am told a big part of him signing a new deal and remaining at the club was because he badly wanted to become the leader of the team - the captain for the future.

Virgil also believes that Szoboszlai is the heir to the armband and has expressed this to higher-ups at the club.

16 Jul 2026 16:11:59
Hopefully Virgil is offered another 2 years after this season. He is our Chielini.

16 Jul 2026 16:30:32
Unfortunately, TTWD, he is losing his aura and pace. Hopefully last year was a blip, but he didn't look good for the Netherlands either.

Father time catches all.

16 Jul 2026 16:50:56
Leoni will be our Chileni. Virg is finished.

16 Jul 2026 18:56:04
The disrespect to the great man. Will show everyone he still has it this season.

16 Jul 2026 19:00:55
Nah, Virg needs an extension 100%. I'd give him another 2 years without a second thought. Forget about what he looked like for the Netherlands, he's never looked the same player for them. Just need to provide him some better protection next season, and he'll still be one of the best CBs around.

16 Jul 2026 19:41:44
Virj will look miles better once he has a proper DM in front of him. Last year the back line was wide open for everybody to have a crack at. We were crying out for a player like Endo, but he barely got used. Everybody told me he wasn't good enough when I suggested using him, but the amount of goals we leaked says we were desperate for a proper tackler to just sit in front of the back line and sweep up.



Macca and Szob aren't that, and it seems that last year Grav was either instructed to not sit so deep or something. Anyway, Endo was criminally overlooked last year in my opinion, and I hope this year he forces himself back into the side.

16 Jul 2026 19:46:31
I agree, WN.

16 Jul 2026 11:42:15
New deal concluded with Szoboszlai, announcement soon.

Ta.

16 Jul 2026 11:47:19
Cheers Carra.

16 Jul 2026 11:48:51
Awesome news. Thanks as always, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 11:51:10
Brilliant news! Thanks, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 11:59:20
Thanks, Carra. Good news.

16 Jul 2026 12:02:43
Cheers, Carra, mate.

16 Jul 2026 12:04:13
Great news, thanks, Carra!

16 Jul 2026 12:05:06
Thanks as always, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:09:04
Thanks for the info, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:09:44
Cheers, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:13:33
Thanks, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:15:36
Thanks, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:22:56
Cheers, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:26:02
Cheers, Carra. Some good news at last.

16 Jul 2026 12:27:11
Thanks, Carra.

16 Jul 2026 12:42:43
Great news. Cheers, Carra. I thought he looked really happy yesterday!

16 Jul 2026 12:07:59
What is it with some people @ RobbieLFC10?

No wonder Ned threw his hand in with people like you on here.

Thanks Carra. Your posts are always welcomed by the majority of us.

16 Jul 2026 12:08:02
RobbieLFC10 should be banned

{Ed001's Note - he is.}

16 Jul 2026 12:13:23
Ed's, are posters like RobbieLFC10 actually good for the site, its not banter its just nasty and the reason people like Ned leave the site?

{Ed001's Note - no, he is a twat who is banned.}

16 Jul 2026 12:44:35
Thanks Carra, that is good news.

16 Jul 2026 12:45:47
Thanks Carra.
Great news. 5 year deal.
Will tie him down to his best years.
I know people are getting a bit frustrated with transfers this summer, but new manager Szoboszlai's contract sorted, one new player signed, one coming in after January transfer, Leoni back for preseason, hopefully Isak gets full preseason. Things are looking good.

16 Jul 2026 12:48:23
Nice one Carra. Sobo surely nailed on to be the next captain after Virg.

16 Jul 2026 12:49:15
Thanks, Carra. That is a very important bit of business in my opinion.

16 Jul 2026 12:50:49
This Robbie was a fresh account made today.

People who feel the need to go onto a site like this and troll tend to lead sad lives and I genuinely feel sorry that this how they get their fun.

16 Jul 2026 12:59:25
I missed this. What happened? Was he giving Ned abuse? Ned has only ever been friendly and helpful on this site.

16 Jul 2026 13:04:50
Needed cheering up today... So this is fantastic news.

16 Jul 2026 13:24:11
Slob might have heard the plan sign or go...could be a thing from now on eh.

16 Jul 2026 13:34:48
Great news, ngl I was starting to get worried.

16 Jul 2026 13:58:36
Great news, Carra, thanks for sharing. Love all these updates.

16 Jul 2026 14:08:04
Cheers, Carra!
And good to see trolls getting sorted, good job all round.

16 Jul 2026 14:50:49
Don't hold back ed 001 short but sweet 🤣

16 Jul 2026 15:25:28
Hopefully, he can fill Virgil's captain role not too far down the line. It's great news. Cheers, Carra, lad.

16 Jul 2026 17:23:33
Thank the lord. I couldn't tolerate another player leaving on free.

16 Jul 2026 18:28:16
Well done Ed. Get them out to Fxxx

16 Jul 2026 19:25:05
Cheers, Carra, lad.

16 Jul 2026 10:48:34
Reds,

Manager likes Curtis Jones. If there is suggestion he does not want to extend, I believe he will be sold and then and only then we will get a midfielder in.

16 Jul 2026 12:44:58
Sounds like Macca is staying then.

16 Jul 2026 12:49:49
Hope he stays, Grizz. Still need a destroyer in midfield though.

16 Jul 2026 13:28:26
Love to have a scouser in the team, mate. I'd be devastated if he leaves.

16 Jul 2026 14:16:36
I hope Curtis stays. (Likely as a squad player). If he is happy to play that role, then great. If the lad wants to go to get more starts somewhere else, then he goes with my gratitude, and I would wish him the very best.

16 Jul 2026 10:27:15.
Good morning all

Anyone almost pleased we are out so we can get back to club football?

I’ve just read that Gomes is off to Villa from Wolves, but wasn’t he nailed on for us and as good as done? I’m sure the ITK’s on here said as much as, and I’m not calling anyone out, but we haven’t been mentioned anywhere else that we are even looking at him.

Has something changed?

16 Jul 2026 10:38:56
I think the problem is, we have reverted to not paying the respected wages or fee, I don't doubt Joao was in discussions with us. This stinks of the current set up, Hughes and co.

The same has happened to Diomonde and soon to be Barcola. We're edging to getting signings done late.

16 Jul 2026 10:39:07
Nothing's changed. A midfielder won't be signed until one leaves.

16 Jul 2026 10:39:57
Football changes by the hour, ask Newcastle.

16 Jul 2026 10:45:05
When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die.

16 Jul 2026 10:50:37
We are currently inundated with midfield options, but we lack balance. Endo, Bajcetic, McConnell, Nyoni, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Elliott, Szoboszlai and Wirtz, by my count, make 10 players for about 3 positions. I see we’ve also just given 21 year old Kyle Kelly a new deal too, and he’s already a full international for Kitts and Nevis.



As someone said above, we need to shift some players on first, but a DM is a must, in my opinion, as most of our best midfield players are better going forward. Unless one or more of Bajcetic, Endo and McConnell have really impressed Iraola in these early stages of pre-season?

16 Jul 2026 10:53:45
If he was a target, he would be ours. ITKs being misled, as is the norm these days.
Who are the actual MF targets then?

16 Jul 2026 10:57:34
Badger and Endo are both coming back from injury, so it's really only McConnell who can impress atm.

16 Jul 2026 10:58:01
Selling a midfielder after you have bought one is also legal. Especially one that you don't plan to play.

16 Jul 2026 11:49:23
To be honest, obviously biased, but can't see a world where he'd choose Villa over us at the moment, unless maybe more guaranteed football. Good signing for them, would have taken him but also not devastated. Wonder will we get World Cup Macalister back or last season's version...

that, and a back to 24/25 Gravenberch with a proper setup, and I don't think we desperately need someone in the middle tbh... just need to be instructed properly.

Think we have more pressing needs. I'm.

16 Jul 2026 12:00:45
Nope, not at all. He was briefly linked to us from an ESPN journalist, would hardly say they are reputable. If we wanted him, we'd have gone for him before he agreed a deal with Atletico. Just people chancing their luck on here with rumours they've seen on Twitter.

16 Jul 2026 12:14:38
I don't think any of the more reputable ITKs said Gomes was a done deal, don't remember anything more than stated interest, to be honest.

Even if we were in for him, maybe a guaranteed starter position and wanting to stay in the Midlands would influence his decision.

16 Jul 2026 12:20:02
I did have a read of Robbo's post, mate. He did mention it was a done deal.

16 Jul 2026 12:28:15
Going into next season with the current mf that we have, sales or not, the midfield isn't good enough. As a previous poster said, it lacks balance, Szobo, Wirtz, Macca aren't dms. Gravers did a job for us in Slot's first season, but was very poor last season. I don't buy that we will only buy a new midfielder if we sell first. Despite people's opinion, Jones is not good enough for Liverpool, Baj can't be relied upon, Endo is coming into his twilight, and the other options, McConnell and Nyoni, aren't of a standard either.



I don't understand people suggesting Nyoni should start and be given more playtime. I know the lad is young, but I've never seen anything from him to suggest he should be starting or given more game time. We should sell/loan the dead wood and buy a midfield, but I don't believe we should wait to do so.

16 Jul 2026 15:03:43
I don't understand anyone name checking all these guys who are just that, names like Bajcetic etc. They've never played much football for us, and never played any elite football to speak of for anyone else.

That doesn't make our squad strong, neither does having the likes of Endo.

The only midfield fringe player who was around last season that I'd keep is Curtis, maybe, at a push, Trey, but only if he shines pre-season. We do need a specialist six even if the recruitment team don't see it.

16 Jul 2026 16:32:29
Overkill, pre-season is a fresh opportunity for everyone in the squad, especially with a new manager.

I name checked them because they're contracted Liverpool players who all have a chance (no matter how slim) to be a part of Iraola's plans. None of us can say for sure who will or won't take his fancy. Klopp didn't fancy Konate or Gravenberch. He rarely ever picked Gravenberch over Endo and he was in the process of phasing Konate out for Quansah.

Slot came in and all of a sudden Endo and Quansah were virtually frozen out and Gravenberch and Konate were undroppable.

Klopp also loved Elliott and said his biggest regret was not using him more in his final season, whilst Slot wanted to bomb him out the club. It's very naive to assume Iraola will have the exact same opinions on every player in the squad that Slot had.

16 Jul 2026 16:56:35
Agreed he's unlikely to have the same opinions as Slot, thank God for that!

My view is more informed by what I've seen of them myself, and what they've done on loan. Which in most cases is next to nothing.

16 Jul 2026 10:26:15
Joao Gomez to Aston Villa deal agreed and the player left training to proceed with medical, according to Romano.
Are we going to sign him or things have changed?

16 Jul 2026 10:44:24
Jars, I trusted you!

What do I do now with my "Gomes 5" Liverpool shirt?

16 Jul 2026 11:15:35
Quick job will sort that for someone who plays for us, MK, so all is not lost.

16 Jul 2026 08:50:57
Following on from the Kayode staying at Brentford confirmation…

Fully expect Joao Gomes to sign from Wolves on a 4 year deal.

Jars.

16 Jul 2026 08:57:41
Well Jars, you are 1/1 so far with rumours. It's a small sample size, but a 100% success rate none the less. I'll get my Gomes shirt printed!

16 Jul 2026 09:09:21
@Jars, When do you think the Joao Gomes deal will likely be done and announced?

16 Jul 2026 09:14:46
Gomes would be a solid DM, a true fighter.

16 Jul 2026 09:25:46
4 years. You rarely see less than 5 these days.

I'll give you credit in the bank if signs and mark you down for 2/2.

If it's 4 years too, I'll be massively impressed.

16 Jul 2026 09:53:53
Signing for Villa hahahahaha.

16 Jul 2026 09:55:26
Gone to Villa. 👍

16 Jul 2026 10:03:14
Jars meant to post this on Aston Villa Rumours, obviously.

16 Jul 2026 10:03:35
Unreal to be this wrong.

16 Jul 2026 10:05:12
Looks like he's going to Villa - shame, would have liked that signing for that price too. We need to sign a DM.

16 Jul 2026 10:33:23
Jeez at this rate.

It's going to be another long season of players playing every game with our tiny squad.

Useless transfer strategy this club has, seriously. I'm not talking about just Gomes, just the lack of urgency and efficiency to give the manager a chance to do well by filling the huge holes we have.

16 Jul 2026 10:43:15
Still loads of time and we don't have a "tiny" squad, far from it.

16 Jul 2026 12:36:44
LoL SR!!. 🤣🤣 🫵

15 Jul 2026 23:40:29
Before anyone starts I'm not ITK
!!
Rumour: I've been told by a friend who knows the Gray family. LFC have apparently made tentative moves to find out the availability of Archie Gray from Spurs.

16 Jul 2026 07:36:04
Cheers, mate. Thanks for the info. This one keeps surfacing every few weeks. Dunno much about myself, but seems to be rated.

16 Jul 2026 08:07:52
Think he'd be a good signing, has bundles of potential and will do a job anywhere for the team as seen last season for Spurs. Would need to be in addition to a proven midfielder.

16 Jul 2026 16:49:31
From what I've seen of Gray, he is a neat and tidy player but doesn't stand out in any way. Considering Spurs would presumably be looking to recoup the £40m that they spent on him, I would give it a miss, as I think there is much better value in the wider market.