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05 Jun 2026 16:54:19
David Ornstein just done an exclusive to say Bayern Munich are after Rio Ngumoha! Hope they don't come near him!

05 Jun 2026 17:18:59
For the right money, they can come as close as they want...

05 Jun 2026 17:20:38
We absolutely should not sell for a whole bunch of reasons.

05 Jun 2026 17:24:07
They can have Gakpo instead.

05 Jun 2026 17:32:06
Will sell for 500m plus Olise and Musiala.

05 Jun 2026 17:40:53
Probably agent trying to up his wages.

05 Jun 2026 17:46:06
He is a great kid, but if they gave us Olise that's good business.

05 Jun 2026 17:48:09
Was just waiting for one of the sheep, who think they're funny, to mention Gakpo.

05 Jun 2026 17:51:22
I'd sell for right money.

05 Jun 2026 18:02:34
No, I wouldn't sell. We've just brought in a manager that works great with young players, and is all about attacking football. Why sell our best young attacking talent? Makes zero sense at all. We will get a profit from Rio at some point. I'm betting Rio starts on the left 1st game next season.

05 Jun 2026 18:02:53
He's not irreplaceable at all. So if they offered say £50 million I'd take it.

05 Jun 2026 18:07:11
If it pays all for Diamonde, bring it on. Rayan is with the Brazil squad, another 19-year-old phenomenon in the making.

When Jamie Car-Rager and John Barnes question Andoni's appointment, you know Liverpool Football Club has got the right man?

Ask any Tranmere Rovers fan about John Barnes' management at their club. He was sacked after 4 months, and two of them months were pre-season, June, July, and he only won two of his first eleven league fixtures, and he fully backed Slot for another season.

05 Jun 2026 18:08:35
The fact Bayern want him, knowing they wouldn't get him cheap, shows exactly why we should want to keep him. When Olise was at Rio's stage of his development, he'd just come off a season where he'd made 4 appearances for the mighty Reading.

05 Jun 2026 15:42:05
I've been told that Real Madrid are interested in Diomande. Have any of the ITKs heard anything of this?

05 Jun 2026 17:26:19
Is he available on a free transfer?

05 Jun 2026 17:27:03
He's not leaving on a free, I wouldn't worry about it.

05 Jun 2026 17:40:31
Madrid want Olise.

05 Jun 2026 18:07:39
Real Madrid are probably already starting talks with Diomonde to join on a free at the end of his 5 year contract at Liverpool.

05 Jun 2026 13:43:37
Even though his legs have gone, Robertson to Spurs on a free hurts.

05 Jun 2026 14:29:12
It does. Desperately. Like seeing your first love out with someone else. :-(

05 Jun 2026 14:41:16
Yeah, I really hoped he would do an about turn with Iraola coming in, but, tbh, he was not going to be first choice, and perhaps that's what he wanted.

05 Jun 2026 14:51:52
Am happy for him that he is going to play, but he is miles away from the player he was and I didn't want to see him tarnish his legacy with us by costing us games.

05 Jun 2026 14:53:05
I thought he'd move to Scotland and play his days out. He obviously doesn't mind the thought of playing against us. But good luck to him.

05 Jun 2026 15:42:06
Guys, stop being silly. Grino is spot on.
Robertson is going to Spurs because he isn't at the required level for Liverpool any longer. Fabulous player though he was, moving to Spurs gives him a deserved opportunity to prolong his PL career at a team in a very different place to us - Tottenham are no rivals.

"Doesn't mind playing against us" - Robertson would much rather be playing for us.

05 Jun 2026 15:51:20
I just really hate Tottenham, so this kills me. I'm sad.

05 Jun 2026 15:56:08
The problem is that this season just gone by, I think he is still better than Kerkez...
Although for the new season, I expect Kerkez to surpass Robbo.

05 Jun 2026 16:05:26
I didn't see much evidence of his legs having gone! He'll make Spurs better, that's guaranteed.

05 Jun 2026 16:12:50
It's funny, everyone seems to laud Alex Ferguson for knowing the right time to move players on, but they don't like it when we do it.
It was the right time for Robertson and Salah to move on.

05 Jun 2026 16:21:22
What's Ferguson got to do with people saddened by a Kop hero moving on?

05 Jun 2026 16:25:02
His legs and speed of thought had both gone or declined. It was evident in quite a few games. He occasionally had better games, but, again, like others have said, that doesn't justify a two-year deal on £150k plus a week. That would be madness.

05 Jun 2026 17:17:25
Not at all. Right time for all parties. Brilliant footballer but that was in the past. Wish him well.

05 Jun 2026 13:35:27
Can anyone, or the ITKS Confirm if rumours of spurs & gakpo are true as seen they are interested

05 Jun 2026 14:17:24
Hopefully, Raceylfc. Hopefully.

05 Jun 2026 16:21:45
Robbo has spent 2 seasons on and off playing behind Gakpo, after having Mane in front of him.

He will be in De Zerbi's ear, begging him not to be interested.

05 Jun 2026 16:49:13
Gakpo is better suited to Italy or Spain
Italians are tighter than Lycra though and can't see him attracting interest from Barca or Real Madrid
Maybe Bayern or Dortmund would go for him?

05 Jun 2026 13:43:08
Any ITKs know if PSG offering Zabarnyi was actually true, think if a loan deal was an option that we would think about that, plays on the right and worked with Andoni before. Or is this just because he has played under Andoni that it came out?

Think it brings less pressure on the young lads coming back from injury and coming into the team.

05 Jun 2026 16:49:54
Makes plenty of sense.

05 Jun 2026 09:51:50
The deal for Diomande is progressing well, I wouldn't expect it to be concluded until early next week at the earliest.

Palestra has indicated his preference to join us over Inter.

Lastly, Barcola. We are interested in signing him as well, this one may be dependent on Gakpo leaving though.

05 Jun 2026 11:10:52
Wowsers Barcola & Diomande would be incredible along with Rio.
Getting good money for Gakpo would be a neat trick also.

05 Jun 2026 11:14:18
Palestra and Diomande will be good to see, I would like to add Stiller and Rayan - quite happy if we get decent coin for Gakpo.

05 Jun 2026 11:14:57
I've never been impressed when I've watched Barcola play - yet, I'd still take him over Gakpo!

Thanks for sharing, Fields.

05 Jun 2026 11:24:34
I've watched Bradley Barcola and I like him. He isn't ruthless in front of goal, but with him and Diomande on the wings, they will create so many opportunities by beating their man and pulling it back for Isak, if he can stay fit. Will be a great signing in my opinion.

05 Jun 2026 11:24:44
Good Barcola is overrated and untested for me.

05 Jun 2026 11:25:08
Who you got from Fernandes, Wharton and Camara?

05 Jun 2026 11:29:12
Cheers, Fields. I would have been happy if Gakpo went. However, with the Ekitke injury, he might be useful, plus Iroala might get the best out of him.

05 Jun 2026 11:33:09
Suggestions from the Guardian that Liverpool are focusing on RW and RB signings imminently, but that midfield and CB may be for later in the summer, post World Cup for instance, so the specific targets the club are pushing to sign rather than just the names in their top 2-3 options in any position may yet to be clarified.

05 Jun 2026 11:37:07
Can we get Nunez back with the right wingers, he will be good but?

05 Jun 2026 11:41:59
FSW, all different types of CM tbh. I know, up until last week, a deal for Wharton was progressing, and Fernandes was all about UTD. Another name was Sangare, who we had made contact with Lens last week.

Obviously, a change in manager may change that, tho. As seen with the Scott links this week.

Personally, I would be looking at both Wharton and Camara if both Jones and Macca leave. If Jones stays, just Camara.

05 Jun 2026 12:12:35
Any idea if we are looking at anyone at CB? Personally, I think we need one more.

05 Jun 2026 12:15:00
Cheers, Thefields.

From the sounds of it, we're doing some serious business again.

05 Jun 2026 12:26:04
I don't see what Jones will offer in any way. He hasn't done enough at all in all his time here for me to consider him as part of the future. imo. Only.

05 Jun 2026 12:28:21
Thanks, Thefields. Pls, keep providing info, pls. Well appreciated.

05 Jun 2026 12:31:35
I think I'll reserve judgement based on the debacle of last season's transfers, as we all said the same and were full of optimism and promise. Not trying to sound negative, and hopefully we'll get things right.

05 Jun 2026 12:43:57
Most likely after the WC tbh, Stone, it's not seen as a pressing concern like other areas.

Lid, I know what you mean. I'm cautiously optimistic about Iraola and some of the players we are linked to.

05 Jun 2026 12:44:25
Ghost, I know he's not starting quality, but surely you can see Jones does offer something? As a bare minimum he has previously covered RB, LB, DM, CM, AM and LW. He's also a very passionate local lad who will always give his all, keeps the ball well enough and gets the odd goal or assist.

I'd be more than okay if he left to pursue first team football with Inter Milan, but I'm not having it that he offers nothing if he stays.

That's just hyperbole and I find it amusing that everyone who thinks he's useless tends to also think we should sell him for £20-30m. Can't be that useless if we're expecting that sort of fee from the current Serie A champions!

As you said though, it's just your opinion. I just think you're being very harsh on Jones.

05 Jun 2026 12:50:29
Cheers Thefields.

So the Diomande deal is progressing well and likely to be concluded next week, Palestra wants us over Inter, and both Gakpo and Macca could be leaving...

Keep the good news coming. My Kleenex supplier has already started preparing for peak demand.

05 Jun 2026 13:24:35
I'm with Ghost here. Jones might have been put in all those positions, but he wasn't particularly good in any of them. He's terrible at right back, he's terrible as a defensive midfielder, he's mediocre at best as a number 8 type centre midfielder.

If the only reason to keep him is the geographical location of his birth, then there is no reason to keep him. He's not good enough to be a starter and his wage demands make him a non-starter as cover as you don't pay squad filler that kind of money.

05 Jun 2026 13:27:55
All I can hear is good news, Fields.

If so, Diomande and Palestra are likely to be recruited.

Kamara or Wharton, or both.

Can I understand it as a center back subordinate?

05 Jun 2026 13:35:03
Jones needs to stay. His ball retention and forward passing stats are excellent, and he is a very hard worker. Plus he's our last scouser. Personally I'd be starting him alongside a new DM in Iraola's system. Szobo should be the 10 and Wirtz can play a free role off the left like he does well for Germany.

05 Jun 2026 14:03:34
I'm with Adam on Jones.

Every team needs a utility player, who can give a 6 or 7/10 in a number of positions on average, which from what I have seen of Jones he does do.

He also appears happy to be used in this way, a Milner way if you will, and not kick up a fuss.



He is also on pretty low wages, and even if we did offer him a new contract I'm sure he'd accept.

05 Jun 2026 14:13:58
@mks & dk97, I'm sorry but you must be watching a different Jones than me. He's been about the first team for years, yet have you ever honestly been upset that he's not in the starting 11, or enthusiastic when he's going to be introduced into a game in order to change it or consolidate the result? I haven't. He plays in different positions, but none of them effectively.

It's true that we need squad players available, but he's just making up the numbers. I'm unsure if any of those other squad midfielders like Nynoi or McConnell are any better, but I'd be willing to give them a shot ahead of CJ. At least they may have something to prove. I wouldn't miss Jones in the slightest. I don't believe the club or AI will either.

05 Jun 2026 14:25:17
Ghost, at the age of 25, and if we can get him to sign an extension for a modest uplift (to £60-£70k per week from £50k), I would keep him. He has 228 games of experience for us, and players like Nyoni have a fraction of that right now. Of course, if he is eclipsed by the younger players, then let him go (either a sale or, if the extension isn't signed, for free).



The most frustrating thing about last season is that the academy players just haven't had a fair crack of the whip from Slot. I look forward to that changing under Iraola.

05 Jun 2026 14:26:39
Also rumours that if the deal for him gets held up and isn't resolved quickly, we will turn to Trincao. Different type of player, so not sure it would make sense.

05 Jun 2026 15:12:29
With MKS and Zed on this. I rate Jones only as a squad and utility player, and every team needs those. You can't cram 25 starters into a team. And with his passion for the club, regardless of whatever his weaknesses are, it's a plus because you need such players around in the dressing room.

He's not the best at anything, but he's good enough as a generalist to fill in wherever and whenever needed. What's the point of getting another player of similar talents but without the passion or long-term link Jones has with the club?

05 Jun 2026 15:40:38
Thing is, though he's requesting a huge salary to stay and extend his contract. So, for a squad player, that's difficult to justify, as he won't be a starter. Surely, you don't just pay people huge wages because they're passionate about the club and local? Maybe different if he was happy to stay on the wages of a squad utility player.

05 Jun 2026 15:46:42
All valid points, lads, but I'm sticking to my guns! That's the great thing about this site! I love the discussions and difference of opinions. There's no craic if we all agreed!!... Have a great weekend, all!

05 Jun 2026 16:00:22
Barcola + Diomande feeding Isak?
Say this is good.
And beyond this?
Rio? Gakpo?
Ekitike is not going to be back till Christmas minimum.
We need another 9.
Heard Nunuz is free.
We can do much worse than him.
But if we can afford Kroupi, we should go for him.
I think he is going to be the next big thing.

05 Jun 2026 16:08:24
Jones, when he got sent off v Spurs a couple of years ago, was brilliant. Better than Macca, but everyone loved Macca cos he foreign. I'd keep him over Macca, a szob, both of who don't give a toss about Liverpool. As for using wages as a stick to beat him with, you're all drunk.

And, as a side note, without him this season we probably wouldn't have got Champions League. If he wants to stay then keep him. I don't think I've known us without a Scouser in the team.

05 Jun 2026 08:46:16
Ed001 Robbo Carra fields anyone got any updates on Sobs contract talks.
If he does not sign this summer do you think we should sell because I don't think we want him on his last year because we don't want another season of the Trent and Konate crap because if he does not sign soon he obviously been tapped up by Madrid.

05 Jun 2026 09:13:02
Was wondering if RM's £150m bid was for him, but not Premiership they said.

05 Jun 2026 09:37:41
I'm sceptical about that rumour, as it was reported "not Premiership", and then the article included Declan Rice in their list of potential targets!

05 Jun 2026 09:46:49
Michael Edwards is reportedly on ~£10M/year with FSG (per recent claims). That's huge for an exec - roughly £192k/week, solid top-tier PL money but not quite top 5 level (Haaland ~£525k/wk, Salah ~£400k).

Let's see what the boys are made of now, we have all these contracts coming to an end.

05 Jun 2026 11:35:01
I think Perez was talking about Olise.

05 Jun 2026 14:04:24
Yeah, Olise would make sense, Racey.

I did get excited that they may value Macca at £150m, but sadly not to be!

05 Jun 2026 08:21:54
Ed1, do you know if we had interest in either Kayode or Palestra and whether RB would be a priority position once we sort out the Wingers?

Also, now that we moving on from Slot does that mean a Defensive Midfielder is back on agenda? I've only seen Wharton name being mentioned multiple times, but he isn't really a proper DM. Do Bournemouth even play with proper DM?

{Ed001's Note - I believe Palestra is the right-back we are targeting. I expect an all-action type midfielder, who mostly concentrates on winning the ball back, rather than a Wharton type. But Iraola might see McConnell as the answer to that.}

05 Jun 2026 08:56:54
Wouldn't it be brilliant if McConnell got a chance, lads.

05 Jun 2026 09:07:45
I wonder if he can stay fit, would Stefan Bajcetic also be an option? It's clear we need a ball winning midfielder or 2, so can see Mac or Jones being sold if not both.

05 Jun 2026 08:58:05
I like the sound of this Ed .any intell on how Iraola plans on using Grav?

{Ed001's Note - I would assume he will want him to play one of the two deep midfield roles. Though he values flexibility, so you never know.}

05 Jun 2026 09:21:34
Bournemouth have Tyler Adams as their '6'. He's maybe not a very conventional defensive midfielder, but he does all the nasty physical grunt work well, while being able to pass the ball as well (though, obviously, he isn't tasked with doing any really ambitious progressive passing, that's left to Senesi and Scott mostly).

05 Jun 2026 09:40:19
Stephenson could get a go maybe as well in the early friendlies.

05 Jun 2026 09:45:56
Stephenson is on his way to Bolton. 🙏

05 Jun 2026 09:55:01
Stephenson and McConnell won't be involved. If they are, we are setting up Iraola to fail.

05 Jun 2026 09:56:41
Stephenson is going to smash it at Bolton. I think he's way too good for the Championship. I honestly thought he'd be playing in Europe next season for Hearts, Celtic or Rangers.

All the best to the lad for the future. Hopefully, he'll help Bolton get promoted again straight away and we can welcome him at Anfield in 2028.

05 Jun 2026 10:01:57
McConnell was part of a team that beat Chelsea in the cup final. Chelsea, with their £280m midfield trio as well, by the way. Let's not pretend he's a total bum. He'll get his chance in pre-season and he'll sink or float.

It's hardly setting Iraola up to fail, letting him assess the academy and squad players. It actually makes a nice bloody change to have a manager who sounded genuinely excited and positive about getting to see the younger players!

05 Jun 2026 10:22:07
I think you might be overestimating the quality of SPL a bit, MKS. Leighton Clarkson absolutely ripped the SPL during his loan at Aberdeen, but unfortunately he is now struggling to shine in League One. At one point, I thought he would become a good squad player for us. I really hope Stephenson does well, but SPL is not really a high quality league.

05 Jun 2026 10:26:45
Thekoparmy, I never mentioned the SPL quality, mate. I'm talking about Stephenson's quality. He's a very good player and I'm confident he'll show it for Bolton in the Championship. Last year in pre-season, he was one of our best players.

05 Jun 2026 10:27:12
Narrr, no chance I could ever want Bolton to be promoted. Had a few run-ins with their fans as they're plazzy Mancs.

05 Jun 2026 10:28:43
Kayode's recovery pace and dual ability give him the edge imo.

05 Jun 2026 11:30:12
We bash Slot for not giving chances to the youth players and now we have a manager who is clearly excited to be working with the youths, and we're bashing it and saying "he's being set up to fail". Can't make this stuff up.

Personally, I am excited at who could be the next talent to come out from our academy and be part of the first team squad. I have high hopes for McConnell, Beck, Chambers and Koumas.

I would have added Stephenson in that list too, but just saw he is most likely moving to Bolton. Unfortunately I can't see Danns and Baj making it with us due to injuries and attitude respectively. They did show a lot of promise initially, but they have not been playing football regularly enough the past season.

05 Jun 2026 10:29:07
Do u think ed1 wirtz play as the 10 centrally with 2 midfielders behind and 2 wingers either side? Seen a previous thread on here where they say wirtz plays from left for Germany and also did that previously for leverkusan, don't think that will get the best out of him imo

{Ed001's Note - I expect Iraola to play him in a number of different roles. He likes to mix things up and play to attack the opponent's weaknesses.}

05 Jun 2026 12:13:19
Dacred,
I guarantee none of the 4 you mentioned will make it at Liverpool. If they do, you will be supporting a team scrambling for a Conference League position. I am not knocking these lads, they will have good careers, but not at Liverpool.

To make it from the Academy at Liverpool, you need to be at the level of Gerrard, Owen, Fowler, McManaman and Carragher.

05 Jun 2026 12:17:03
Good post, Dracred. Personally, I think Beck and Chambers might move on or need another loan. However, I fully share your excitement for McConnell and Koumas. I also think Bajcetic, Abe, Morrison, Ndiaye, Ndukwe and Wright will be fun to watch during pre-season. As well as the obvious ones like Nyoni and Rio!

05 Jun 2026 12:46:16
@Kemlyn, Well, considering that Carragher is one of the most limited defenders I've ever seen play for us, I think they'd have a good chance then ;)

And, I'm not saying that they'd turn out to be world beaters or starters. If they can be part of the squad, then that's good enough for me. Players like Jones, Bradley, or Kelleher before he moved to Brentford, were willing to step in when needed and do a job but aren't necessarily starters.

@MK, I think LB would be one of the easiest places for our youth to get in now that Robbo has left. Granted, there's still Tsimikas who'd be coming back from a loan, but if I were Beck or Chambers, I'd be thinking that I'd have a chance to make the squad.

Both very different players too, since Beck is more in the mould of Robbo and Kerkez, who prefers to go on the outside and whip a cross in, while Chambers is more comfortable inverting to be part of a back three.

I didn't include Abe, Morriston, Ndiaye, Ndukwe, or Wright because I think they'd need more time either on loan or playing in the U21s for a season more. Especially Abe since he's only 15. But I agree that it'd be very exciting to see them play in pre-season, and I'm hoping they get the chance! And I left Rio and Nyonyi out too because I already see them as part of the first team squad.

05 Jun 2026 16:08:47
Agree with Barry, McConnell should be given a chance and I think he will.

05 Jun 2026 18:02:10
Dacred,
Considering you think Carragher was so limited, he's done well to have only Ian Callaghan ahead of him in Liverpool's all time appearance list. Obviously, 4 or 5 Liverpool managers didn't agree with you.
Chambers and Beck will not get one Premier League minute between them.
I'm still trying to square the circle of how some Liverpool supporters think we can give games to half the Academy, some who have been out on loan and flopped, but still expect the team to win the big trophies. I suppose you want Chiesa to be given a chance too.

04 Jun 2026 21:28:34
Wonder if we still have any interest in Anis Hadj Moussa?

RW at Feyenoord, we were linked with him last summer I think. Left footed right winger, only 24 still and has come on a lot the past couple seasons. Quick, good shot, good technique.

14 goals 7 assists for Feyenoord last season. 11 goals 5 assists the one before. Scored a great goal for Algeria the other day, good injury record, probably only cost about 30m and he would be a great depth option on the right for us with potential to get better still.

Don't suppose you know if we or anyone else is interested atm Ed?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry.}

05 Jun 2026 09:48:26
Not close to being good enough imo, there is reason they start 35 year old Mahrez over him!