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29 Jun 2026 16:28:54
Industry sources suggest that Yan Diamonde's representatives have developed a reputation for being particularly demanding during negotiations. It is important to stress that this information is based on industry speculation and should be treated with a degree of caution.

According to these reports, Diamonde's camp has requested a substantial package of benefits as part of any potential move. Alleged demands include housing for members of his entourage, private air travel arrangements, and investment support for a proposed commercial venture in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Furthermore, sources indicate that Diamonde's representatives are committed to establishing an "athlete's hub" at any destination club. While details remain unclear, the project is believed to form a central part of their negotiations.

Separately, the FA has reportedly been canvassing opinions within the industry regarding the development and long-term sustainability of local talent and sporting organisations. There is speculation that this initiative may be linked to the "athlete's hub" concept being promoted by Diamonde's representatives, potentially through a sports foundation or another investment vehicle connected to the project.

As always, these reports remain unverified industry talk. While I am not typically privy to major stories of this nature, information occasionally finds its way through trusted professional contacts, and this is one such instance.

29 Jun 2026 17:41:00
That sounds god awful. Worse than the rumours around Rodrigo's demands last summer. What on earth is an athletes hub?

29 Jun 2026 17:42:55
Have heard of players/agents having this type of approach, just squeezing every last drop out of a club - usually they'll use tactics to push clubs further, e.g. "leaking" information to journalists to force a hand.



As far as I know, as of last week, we were just ironing out the small details in the offer to RB & personal terms didn't appear to be an issue. Obviously things change in football, but I wouldn't close the door on this just yet.

29 Jun 2026 18:02:46
More optimism! I'm gonna believe you! 😊😊🥳👍🏻

29 Jun 2026 18:05:19
These demands seem so different from the player who wrote that heartfelt letter to his sister. Hopefully, no one's smearing the young lad to sway him one way or the other.

29 Jun 2026 18:10:06
If he wants to start an athletics hub, maybe use the multi millions he'll make from his signing on fee and wages to do it. Not sure why the club needs to fund that too.
Or ask for more money if you don't feel it is enough.

29 Jun 2026 18:17:12
That surely means every club with an interest, will be required to fulfil the obligations also, ye missed out the free Easter eggs and a hamper each at Christmas also. Load of tosh!

29 Jun 2026 18:22:21
Need to walk away from this, it has all the makings of a disaster.
He's 19 with one good season, and if these demands are right, it's red flags for me.

29 Jun 2026 18:27:23
No thanks, let's move on. I thought we were getting a hard working kid from humble upbringings who would relish the opportunity to prove himself. This is starting to sound like that Neymar contract.

29 Jun 2026 18:28:10
This post reads like someone pumped in all the rumours of Diomande in this page for the past 24 hours into Chatgbt and asked it to provide a rewritten summary.

29 Jun 2026 18:30:12
Thanks, Flanders.

29 Jun 2026 18:49:00
Why all this focus on Diomande?
The guy doesn't prefer LFC and his demands are sky high. No evidence that he is worth the asking price either.

We need a RW - so why don't we turn our heads towards players like Elanga from Sweden or Conceicao from Portugal?
Both are excellent RW's, and should be much cheaper alternatives than Diomande.

29 Jun 2026 18:54:05
Can't see Enrique putting up with all that s****. He got rid of all the big time Charlie's at PSG. If any of this is remotely true, we've dodged a bullet there. Don't get me wrong, though, hopefully it's woke the transfer committee up not to mess around so much and drag out transfers, allowing rivals to step in.

We knew how much RBL wanted, yet massively low balled. If we don't want to get dragged into bidding wars, then get the business done quick. Unfortunately (unless it's us), the selling club dictate the fee.

29 Jun 2026 19:21:40
And this is what is wrong with football, ladies and gentlemen. Leeches, that's all, people like this are people making money from others for nothing. Kid has all the talent in the world and will be a great player, but will be ill advised through his footballing journey.


He's not the only one, it's more and more common these days.

29 Jun 2026 19:25:53
Andoni knows Rayan inside out!

Rayan knows what Andoni's 4-2-3-1 formation is inside out, i.e. the "diamond" (Stevie Gerrard's favourite diamond) is not in the midfield, but the last third of the pitch!

Rayan ticks all the boxes for the new manager and Rayan, the player himself, also, but importantly the team as well!

If Diomande had joined, would he have been able to adapt to Andoni's formation as easily as Rayan? This could turn out for LFC as a "blessing in disguise" (as one door closes, a better one opens!).

I cannot see anything amiss with this possible front three: Hugo, Isak, Rayan? As Jan Molby often says in his Podcasts, unplayable on their day!

29 Jun 2026 13:10:13
Schjelderup rumours going around. Anyone know much about him. LW, plays for Benfica & Norway. Not seen anything posted, so thought I would ask here. Cheers.

29 Jun 2026 13:24:59
His past issues make him a hard no for me.

29 Jun 2026 13:21:06
The only thing I know about him is he has a CP conviction.

29 Jun 2026 13:31:43
No thanks.

29 Jun 2026 13:42:13
Oh, OK. I didn't know about any such issues. Better give him a swerve then, despite rumours of current interest from LFC.

29 Jun 2026 13:57:38
Me neither, till very recently, KBL. You were looking at this purely from a sporting perspective. We all get that.

29 Jun 2026 15:11:09
Never heard of him.

29 Jun 2026 15:28:56
Thanks,
Now I have the term "cp conviction" in my google search history... . 😂

29 Jun 2026 16:19:33
Schjelderup has potential, but as for now, he is an average player not good enough for a big club like Liverpool. He is even behind Nusa on the national team of Norway.

Antonio Nusa, on the other hand, that is a player to consider.

29 Jun 2026 18:51:14
What are the issues about Schjelderup from Norway?

{Ed001's Note - he shared an explicit video of a minor and was caught and convicted.}

29 Jun 2026 18:58:49
He shared a photo of 2 underage boys, apparently. Swerve that one.

{Ed001's Note - I thought it was a video?}

29 Jun 2026 12:46:29
Seeming as Carra, Robbo and VG have said something. I thought it best to chime in with my 2p worth.

A deal was agreed in principle with RBL and contract details were agreed. Diomande then said his preference is PSG. With a deal being agreed in principle, PSG will have to match it. They can afford it and will pay it knowing they will get a big chunk of it back with the Barcola sale. It's pretty much down to the player and at the moment it looks like PSG will be his destination. Things can and do change tho, it's not fully dead in the water.

That being said Barcola was seen as the main alternative all along.

We have had interest in him going back before he signed for PSG. A deal for him is seen as less complicated as the one for Diomande, this is mostly down to Diomande's new management team.

I've had a couple of meetings with Diomande's management team recently (not about him) and to say they are a bunch of clowns is an understatement. They have a US centric view on football, they want to move like they do in US sports trading. It's going to rub a lot of clubs the wrong way. Best to steer away from any player regardless of how good they are if they are represented by them.

29 Jun 2026 13:14:36
TheFields, thanks for adding the context as that is helpful. I mean, in terms of the PSG interest and Diomande's preference, perhaps swaying the deal.

Also, think that football transfers are going to be more and more the way you describe.

Important to stay ahead of the curve and be bringing in players before they get to that point. We've never really been the kind of club that attracted that kind of ego / enterouge anyways.

Regarding the player.

No matter how much potential he has, $100mil pound on potential was going to be a massive gamble.

We gambled a British transfer record fee on a sure-fire Isak. Sure, the injuries etc. But it is yet another example, that spending isn't the silver bullet.

If it really is time to move on from Diomande then cool, let's move on and see who else we can bring in.

We still need another attacker, maybe two if Gakpo does eventually leave us.

29 Jun 2026 13:23:55
@TheFields, Would totally agree on absolutely avoiding that management team, given their reputation, and it appears your experience confirms that.

Diomande appears to be a fantastic prospect on the pitch, but there must be serious considerations made about issues off the pitch.

29 Jun 2026 13:27:32
Cheers, Fields. That sounds extremely plausible to me. We move onto Monsieur Bradley Barcola.

It certainly seems he divides opinion, but if he is the guy. He is the guy. Knowing Iraola and wingers, he'll be elite after 2 training sessions.

29 Jun 2026 13:22:48
Cheers fields, not surprised about that last part at all. As I said yesterday, the whole thing feels like a con, especially with Diomande's claims of his father being a lifelong supporter of whatever team seems to suit him at any given moment. I've no interest in that sort of nonsense. Major Nigerian prince email vibes If we're being messed around, we should walk away.

29 Jun 2026 13:35:03
Last time we were messed about like this was with Caicedo. Everyone was very upset here at the time but it was a blessing we didn't sign him in all honesty.

29 Jun 2026 13:37:02
The more I think about it.
Isak upfront.
Gakpo Wirtz Szobo behind him with Rio and Harvey on bench to rotate.

Gravy and (a destroyer baller midfielder) behind looks pretty good to me with Macca, Nyoni, Jones to rotate.

Let's not overthink it and actually add that midfield destroyer which is the actual need of the hour. Not Barcola, not Diamonde.

Sort the midfielder out first.

Thank heavens we didn't overspend on a player that wasn't needed and now solve real problems that actually improve us.

Then we need to replace Vvd. Ideally this season we can see how Jacquet and Leoni Parmesan work out. Then take that decision next year.

We kind of don't need to overthink this. Just one midfielder (top tier) and decent RB solves a lot of issues for us.

29 Jun 2026 13:38:36
After The Fields' excellent explanation, I think we should walk away from the Diomande Circus and focus on a player who has a mind of his own and really wants to join us.
I'd be happy with Barcola. I'm sure Iraola will improve him even more.

29 Jun 2026 13:39:08
On a separate note, I really don't want to help fund Diomande to PSG by pursuing Barcola lol.

For real tho, I'm not totally enamoured by Barcola in any case, but that would be the ultimate slap in the face hahahahaha.

29 Jun 2026 13:47:12
Jay-Z was heavily involved in the negotiations, apparently.
We all know the potential consequences for the move/player when agents act like c***z.

29 Jun 2026 14:02:37
Taurus, I don't get Caicedo statement. I think he would have been great in our midfield.

29 Jun 2026 14:04:21
@Liver_La, You'd prefer a 'player who 'has a mind of his own' eh? Isn't that what Diomande is doing?

29 Jun 2026 14:04:55
Faithinworks, fully with you on that one, mate, I really like the look of Mika Godts to be honest. Now I've only seen highlight reels as I don't watch Dutch ball but he looks a talent, he put up serious numbers this season, more than Diomande, and could be brought in for less than half the price.

29 Jun 2026 14:07:41
I'd also step away from the Barcola deal, let PSG be stuck with him... vastly overrated for me.

29 Jun 2026 14:08:39
If Diomande does not want to come, I don't really think he is the sort of player we want moving to PSG over us to sit on the bench.
I've only watched him a couple of times in this World Cup and he looks nothing special. He looked very average against Germany, first touch did not look great, looks like another Sancho to me.


I would rather have the right winger from Bournemouth who turned us down, obviously not wanting to play second fiddle to Salah, shows how he thinks.

29 Jun 2026 14:14:12
Not bothered at all, this guy would have been doubled up on straight away, and without space can't do his fancy step overs and jinks past defenders, wouldn't give PSG any of our cash to help soften the cost of this twit.


Move on to players who have proven records that can do a job in similar league to ours, experience needed now, not more youngsters for the future.

29 Jun 2026 14:14:18
WDW 1V

I very much doubt it.

29 Jun 2026 14:17:25
So Diomande is happy to move to PSG where he has less than zero chance of removing Doue as 1st choice on the right wing. He would mostly be playing in a farmers league some weeks, if lucky, with little chance of making the starting 11 in the CL.

Diomande wants to be the main man on the right in a top team playing CL football week in, week out. He doesn't want to sit on the bench during big CL games, twiddling his thumbs.

Liverpool can guarantee him gravitas of top dog at the club, a sure fire starter in all the big games in the best league on earth. He agreed a contract with Liverpool. Liverpool agreed a fee in principle with RBL. Liverpool continue in discussions with RBL around payment structure.

'Rumours' of Diomande's preference are just that. PSG have not made an offer and will not waste 100mil on a player who won't play big games, even with the Barcola fee. Again, just 'rumours' of discussion between both parties.

The Barcola deal is completely seperate to said transfer above. It isn't a scenario of one or the other, it is the intention to get both. Liverpool have been admirers of Barcola for sometime. He isn't happy at PSG and has (currently) stated his preferred team would be Liverpool. So Liverpool are in contractual talks with the player via management team.

That is where I believe we are at, in my uneducated opinion.

29 Jun 2026 14:40:37
Thanks for the good information in America, Fields.

If Diomande's trip to PSG is likely.

What target are we going to target?

I think we need to reinforce other positions in the transfer market this summer, but I'm curious about the central midfielder, right fullback, and other targets!

29 Jun 2026 14:48:51
I don't think I'm the only one, but I really do not want Barcola forget that he is lw that has played most of his career in that position. I just don't see a player there, he has buckets of pace, but that's where it stops for me.

His end product is woeful, and at his age he should be showing signs of improving it. I would love Liverpool to walk away, re-assess and find the right target for the rw rather than try and make a square peg fit a round hole.

29 Jun 2026 14:50:08
Cheers, Fields.

Yes, this is similar to what ITK space wrote earlier that I pasted on discussions.

Have to wait and see, but looking unlikely. 😭

29 Jun 2026 15:15:32
Cheers, TheFields, for spilling all the necessary tea re: YD's transfer to PSG.

As for his management team, I am not surprised with the way you describe their MO. They are trying to put an American marketing spin on an industry that they know very little about, esp.

when they are trying to market their talents. Seems they have been taking "very good advice" from Todd Boehly and his Chelsea cast of clowns.

29 Jun 2026 15:20:16
John Barnes, also worth considering the way the PSG "brand" is viewed by people in the States. They are seen as a glamor club in a glimmering city. The people working with this lad know nothing of footballing culture or heritage. They are the ones pushing him there.

29 Jun 2026 15:09:00
Lads best keep stum on Diomande until he either signs for us or PSG other wise if he does sign for us you will all look stupid with your comments.

29 Jun 2026 15:45:50
Don't understand why we're not looking into the South American market. Also, Brazil seem to churn out a steady stream of talent. Is it harder to get the work permits? Must be something stopping us tapping into these players. We need to start picking up the
Next v juniors at starting prices, not the finished top end prices, and to long term contracts to stop foreigner clubs poaching.


Vickery seems to be knowledgeable in this area of the globe, get him on our payroll...

29 Jun 2026 15:51:14
Darren A, smaller clubs like Brighton and Bournemouth offer almost guaranteed first team football, which helps with the WP process. All of our younger recent acquisitions from South America we bought as prospects, so most ended up getting loaned out to meet the WP requirements.

29 Jun 2026 16:39:26
Carry, based on your sources, do we believe we have now missed out on Diamonde, or is there a slim chance that we may still be successful.

29 Jun 2026 17:33:34
This US management team, who are they and who else do they manage?

29 Jun 2026 18:01:51
Roc Nation. I believe they also represent Vinicius Jr.

29 Jun 2026 19:28:30
Ta, PB. A nation of prima donnas.

29 Jun 2026 12:02:55
Hi all,

In light of doubling down on Barcola, I figured I could give you all a little more context on the deal and what I understand to be true.

Liverpool have been in constant contact with Barcola’s representatives since early 2025. At the time, the player was happy to see how his future at PSG looked before making any decision.

At the end of last season, it became clear to the player following an impasse in contract discussions and a lack of play time that a move was in his best interests. Arsenal have also positioned themselves, though considerably later than we have.

Barcola informed the club of his desire for a move after direct talks with Enrique and the board.

PSG are happy to move him on, hence why they are likely to sign Alikouche and Diomande.

As I understand it, since communicating his intent to leave, Barcola has made us his preferred destination and Liverpool remain in talks with his representatives to finalise personal terms. This is the major hurdle, as agreeing a price with PSG would not be extremely difficult.

My confidence stems from his assurance, through his agency, that Anfield is his destination of choice. Like all things however, nothing is guaranteed in football.

29 Jun 2026 12:16:13
Good info. Cheers, Victor.

29 Jun 2026 12:42:56
Thanks VG. I can't wait for all this drama to end. I am genuinely excited to see Iraola work with the players we already have and improve them. Signings are a great way to improve a squad, but we now have a coach who improves almost every player he has.

Personally, I can't wait to see what he will do with the likes of Elliott, Morrison, Nyoni, Bajcetic, Bradley.

29 Jun 2026 12:50:19
Cheers, VG.

I might be one of the few that doesn't rate Barcola at LW and even less on the RW.

thekoparmy - I can predict what Iraola will do with the likes of Bajcetic and Bradley. It starts with "I" and ends with "Y".

29 Jun 2026 13:03:00
I agree, Fly, he will intensify them. 😊

29 Jun 2026 13:13:10
It seems like Diomande was in such demand, as he is a powerhouse winger that has pace, scores and creates goals, but also has the grit to press and retrieve the ball at both ends of the pitch.

Gakpo and Rio aren't great at pressing and are both a touch lightweight and soft when it comes to defending.

Adding Barcola to that list would leave Munoz as the only winger that puts a shift in to press and win possession back.

Although, maybe Iraola could get more from them all in that regard.

Barcola is talented and would be a great addition amongst a set of 4 wingers with varying attributes, but at least one powerhouse winger is sorely needed. Having one on each wing would be perfect in the Premier League.

29 Jun 2026 13:40:15
Do you want me to say something you folks won't like, but once again is actual truth of the situation?
You folks, deep down, know why Diomande, Barcola and others won't join us, but we are looking the other way because it's a bit pitiful and unfair.
But we know why they ain't joining, don't we?

29 Jun 2026 14:00:55
Quite a mixed bag of info from all our itk's.
Carra stands by what he has said.
Robbo believes he will sign.
The Fields says it's PSG.
Victor also says PSG.
So, 2 think he comes and 2 think he goes to PSG.
Me personally, I think he goes to PSG, but I guess until it's announced, we won't know.
Just want to say to all the itk's, your info is much appreciated, and, as some have already said, stuff like this changes in football all the time, so not everyone will be right.


If he does go to PSG, he obviously sees it as a more attractive project. That's no one's fault, because they give info here, it's down to the player.

29 Jun 2026 14:09:12
@Thirstforwirtz, if you have an opinion, why don't you actually say what it is rather than some nudge, nudge, wink, wink cryptic waffle?

29 Jun 2026 14:23:09
Actually I'd say Carra, Robbo, The Fields, Victor have all been spot on, Diomande was our priority, we did agree personal terms, we did agree a fee in principle with RB. What no one can predict is, after agreeing personal terms with a player and a fee with the club, that the player will come out in the 11th hour and say I prefer a move to PSG. The only split is whether the PSG comments came from the agents to force better terms from us,
for them, or from the player via the agent to make PSG make their move.

Either way, the US management team are not making many friends in football circles, and for a 19 year old player with clear potential but only really one good senior season under his belt, you could argue his agents may not be doing him any favours so early in his career in playing a club like Liverpool to get his preferred move. But for the "itk's" they have all been spot on in passing on the facts of our interest and negotiations...

29 Jun 2026 14:36:43
Thank you, Victor.

If you're after Barcola instead of Diomande.

What kind of player is the center midfielder, right-back target?

29 Jun 2026 15:18:32
WDW IV, the guy literally said a lot of words and ended up saying absolutely nothing. As far as Harry is concerned, going back almost two decades on here, that tracks.

29 Jun 2026 14:44:22
Harry, you're always cruising for a bruising. You think it's funny, but the fact that not many even bother to respond to you these days should already tell you that the attempts at humour are feeble, at best.

Next.

29 Jun 2026 09:43:16
For those that are saying Barcola is a LW and not a RW, he has played 37 games RW, 7 goals & 15 assists.

He can play across the front line, that is the profile Liverpool are seeking for.

We will make a bid for Barcola.

29 Jun 2026 10:20:40
He has played RW, and you could say he is versatile, which is good, but he has played more, by far, as a LW since the 23/24 season onwards. The same as Munoz, who has played RW but is a LW.



I would like to know, for my knowledge, which true RW options does LFC have because it seems that is a position with very little quality.

29 Jun 2026 10:44:57
If this is Grizz from X take what he says with a pinch of salt. I came here so I can see Robbo LFC & Carra's posts, now he's tryna be an ITK on here too. All he's doing is reporting what the mainstream media is saying. This is not hate, I am just observing.

29 Jun 2026 10:53:26
Barcola for 50m hell yes. Barcola for 50m + one year supply of Coca Cola (real one that men drink, not the diet s****) for PSG - hell yes. Barcola for 100m. Absolutely not. Walk away.

29 Jun 2026 10:39:03
Ed, looks like you have attracted the twitter ITKs to the site.

29 Jun 2026 11:08:38
The issue with Barcola, if PSG get Diomande, is PSG are going to try and recoup as much of the Diomande fee as possible, and not sure he is worth 100m plus, they will probably be asking for ?

29 Jun 2026 11:17:47
Tactico, the Grizz from Twitter has confirmed this isn't him.

29 Jun 2026 11:24:15
Why all the hate, he was just passing on what he heard/ read, and this is a rumour site after all.

29 Jun 2026 11:29:05
He would, wouldn't he?

29 Jun 2026 12:27:31
I'd imagine if we sign Barcola, he would end up predominately playing on the left thereby pushing Rio to the right with Munoz and Gakpo (if he stays) providing fluctuating cover.

There is also the possibility, depending on how the midfield shapes up (although I'd say it's unlikely) of using Dominik Szoboszlai on the right side and firming up the middle of the field with a more defensive minded DM alongside one of Gravenberch or Mac (if he stays).

29 Jun 2026 12:29:08
If anything, he might be better on the right. His cutting in and shooting is his worst quality.

Won't lie. The thought of Barcola at around 70 mill is growing on me. I'd oddly done a 180 on my thoughts on him. Trust me, I'm the same poster from a few months ago that was against him.

😊

There are risks, don't get me wrong, but I can see it a bit better with him now. Starting to like the idea. Again, not a 100 mill player, so hopefully we iron out.

29 Jun 2026 13:08:07
Barcola is very good. I would be excited if he joins, great addition.

29 Jun 2026 15:37:56
Real men don't drink Coca Cola. 🤦🏻‍♂️

29 Jun 2026 17:34:35
Yep, too much sugar and you know what that does to your manhood in the long run.

29 Jun 2026 08:34:54
Hi All,

Junior El Kroupi he has moved high on the priority list along with Barcola.

29 Jun 2026 08:39:11
And how is Deschamps going to make use of Kroupi?

29 Jun 2026 08:58:38
I could only see Kroupi or Barcola coming here only if sell Gakpo.

I know Kroupi is a cf, but he could be of use as a backup striker / lw, like I would like Gakpo to be this season. Although I don't know if the money is worth it.

29 Jun 2026 09:01:25
Kroupi is a poor man's Rayan.
Go big or go home.

Having said that, I'll trust the manager on this one. 😁

29 Jun 2026 09:35:11
Let's have both Rayan and Kroupi. Have worked under our boss, young and hungry. Maybe we need Bournemouth scouts?

29 Jun 2026 10:31:00
Regarding Diomande, ... it could be a scenario where PSG have promised they'll match Liverpool's wage offer and contract, but won't pay the transfer fee that RBL are demanding. So RBL won't sell for a lower offer than Liverpool's and would be happy to keep him either way.


If that was the case, what would Diomande's agency want?
Another year at RBL or sign for Liverpool?
Just guessing what might be going on.

29 Jun 2026 11:25:59
Hope we don't sign him if the rumours are true, not accepting sloppy seconds.

29 Jun 2026 12:26:39
Diomande stated to media several weeks ago that his preferred destinations would be either PSG or Real Madrid (not LFC).
Even if there still is a possibility that he could end up in LFC, I personally hope that won't happen.
We need dedicated players.

29 Jun 2026 14:22:42
Don't want players coming if they're not genuinely wanting to wear our shirt, just a cash thing.
Close call, in my opinion. Let him stay in Germany another year and possibly have a less successful year, and PSG no longer want him. Would love it!!!!
Move on.

28 Jun 2026 22:59:55
Evening Gents.

Diomande will be a Liverpool player.

We've not gone this far to walk away.

Cheers.

28 Jun 2026 23:48:13
Wow, if this turns out to be true, it’ll prove you can’t believe a word that the journalists say. The ITKs on this page have already been right about Slot this summer. Fingers crossed, because the other options at RW look pretty poor.

28 Jun 2026 23:48:39
But if his preference is PSG, then we should walk away.

28 Jun 2026 23:57:16
Yeah it's over. He's not joining, just stop it now.

28 Jun 2026 23:58:10
Stroms, we don't know that's his preference. That's just what some journo is saying, and for all we know, they could just be making stuff up to drive clicks.

29 Jun 2026 00:06:37
The player reportedly wants PSG. How could he become a Liverpool player? Liverpool may have made a great effort, but it seems the player used us.

29 Jun 2026 00:20:18
Well, in Carra and Robbo, doubters to believers.

29 Jun 2026 00:29:08
If he wants to go to PSG, then so be it. Oil money goes a long way in soccer these days. The rubbish he's been sprouting about supporting Liverpool is just smoke.
If he goes to PSG, don't know if he will be a starter, though, as PSG already have a good lineup in the forward department: Barcola, Dembele, Doue, Housni, and Kvaratskhelia.

Is he better than these players? Interesting to see...
If he does sign then maybe we could get Barcola.

29 Jun 2026 00:26:29
Has that Italian doomsdayer Fab not reported that everything's been agreed mate?

29 Jun 2026 01:40:00
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

29 Jun 2026 01:40:22
Sure, why don't we just buy Doue then. 😅 Seems only fair. Jokes aside, I think Doue is going to be unbelievable. I'm sure he's not available in any case. And we'll wait and see on Diomande. If he signs, will he be a success. Like Wirtz, I hadn't seen much of him and got sucked in by the hype.

29 Jun 2026 03:18:49
I already have a negative vibe from this transfer saga with Diomande. It seems the player is manipulating both clubs to get the best paycheck from himself and max years in the contract. I am sure he is just going to sit on the side wherever he goes, grab that check and become a long-term liability.

29 Jun 2026 05:35:35
I've got to put my objective hat on here.

1. Paris
2. Enrique
3. French speaking
4. Helluva footballing project

I can't see this one happening, gents, but that's okay and we move on.

Carra, Robbo - takes some brass balls to come out and disseminate information you've heard, and I/we appreciate your efforts.

On to the next!

29 Jun 2026 05:43:55
Gases money Krums.

29 Jun 2026 06:11:01
I hope Robbo and Carra are right because there seems to be a lot of people, on so called football sites and in the Press, who just don't want Diomande at Liverpool and would love us to fail to sign him.

29 Jun 2026 06:18:10
Please do not overpay in terms of transfer money and salary, just to get him.
Sometimes we need to let go and find another target.
There are other players out there.
Overpriced players are not something of Liverpool's nature.
Let's build a team and not do an old PSG by buying Messi, Mbappe or Neymar and then win hardly any major trophies.


Concentrate on the squad depth.
No more moving players to recoup money just because we overpaid for someone else.
For that price, buy the whole Brighton scout team who found Rayan, etc.
Thanks. 🙏 🙏

29 Jun 2026 05:58:07
Agree to @para-red Cara, Robbo, people here have no nails left to bite on. Its okay if you think, things didn't go as you thought they would. Its high time you come out and provide some more context and what gives you more confidence that this deal is happening.

29 Jun 2026 06:57:44
I don't think Carra and Robbo or the other ITKs have to justify themselves. They have been more right than wrong, and if you don't want to believe them, then fine, move on.

They put themselves out there by giving us information they are given.

If they believe there is still a chance, then they must have been told this.

I would be happy with Diomande, but I'm not going to lose any sleep if we don't, as long as we get someone like Barcola or someone similar.

29 Jun 2026 07:06:56
Diomande seems very ambitious, and there's nothing wrong with that, but do worry if he does join us that he will see us as a stepping stone. We may have a situation in a few years where he is refusing to sign a new contract to join Real or PSG.

It's also clear why any player would want to join PSG at the moment after them winning 2 Champs Leagues in a row, having unlimited resources and Enrique managing them. We will see what happens, but it's not the end of the world either way.

29 Jun 2026 07:13:58
Really hope he doesn't sign, if we have been played like a fiddle and he wants PSG then look elsewhere, even if it's just his agents messing about, still walk away.

29 Jun 2026 07:16:05
Well, just a while back there were news about him agreeing personal terms with us, only the transfer fee part was the problem. Suddenly, he wants PSG. But I do trust Robbo and Carra. If the deal doesn't happen, it will be because of the player's preference and not because of the lack of effort on our end.

I'm pretty sure we can survive without him if he chooses not to join us. Iraola did not have such players at Bournemouth and did quite well. So, I'm sure he will be alright with whatever players he will end up with.

29 Jun 2026 07:41:02
Just some clarity on my post here hahah.

At no such point am I asking, nor will I ever ask for anybody to justify their source and information lol. I was merely pointing out that objectively, and considering the huge PSG magnetic right now, my uninformed opinion is leaning towards - PSG/Yan D.



Football is not that important to me that if such a player doesn't go to LFC that I'd have a meltdown over information passed by proven credible posters.

Again - Robbo, Carra, and everyone else. Thank you for the information!

29 Jun 2026 08:19:40
The articles about PSG are basically cut and paste jobs on the articles the other week about us - club (us or PSG depending on week) has agreed terms with player / player only wants (club mentioned) / (club mentioned) seeks to agree fee with Leipzig

Gotta love the transfer window.

29 Jun 2026 08:43:39
What will be, will be, but fair play to Robbo and Carra, they haven't backed down and we see how it plays out.

The easy route would have been to say nothing, but neither seemed to care about being ITK, just passing on what they heard. The saying is there's three sides to every story; well, in football there's about 15 once you throw in agents, pundits and fans who all think they know best and all aiming at their own agenda.



There is a lot of noise, seemingly stemming from Ornstein, but what if the information he was fed was incorrect. Wouldn't be the first and won't be the last.

Either way, we are close to a resolution and can move onto other things.

29 Jun 2026 10:10:34
I think with Carra's info on bidding and what's out there now, we bid, it got accepted, and Diomande rejected us and wants PSG.

Looks like we got played by them.

I hope you are right, but all journos, French and German too are stating his choice is PSG, so I can't see them all being wrong.

29 Jun 2026 10:59:52
Look Robbo, you got nothing to prove. Diamonde wherever he goes is ok. You have given right info, we was interested, we made the bid, player camp showed interest and were keen.
I personally don't want him from day 1, but I don't like people calling out ITK. It takes away the most important part of this site.



Right or wrong, we come here to know the future cuz we lot are impatient f***s and want to know who we signing.
Being impatient is ok, being a dumbass is not.

29 Jun 2026 11:14:26
Got to admire your confidence on this one Robbo! Really hope you're proven right as literally every journo is saying he's chosen PSG. God tier ITK status if this one comes off. 👏

29 Jun 2026 11:15:20
From what I have been told, we have agreed personal terms with Diomande. I know that.

I have been told we came to an agreement with RBL, the problem currently is how it's being paid.

I've been made aware that people are hyping the PSG " agreement " to force Liverpool into paying more of a down-payment, and less instalments.



Typical showdown.

Liverpool are still there, waiting.

If it was over, we would have walked away.

We haven't.

Cheers.

29 Jun 2026 11:27:17
It's his dad who supports us, not him.

29 Jun 2026 11:31:42
Cheers Robbo, even though I can't stop thinking this will be a really bad signing.

29 Jun 2026 11:36:40
S***housery from the players management team. They know they will get a bigger slice of the pie if more money is paid up front.

29 Jun 2026 11:47:30
Thanks Robbo, Carra, VG, etc.
Really appreciate the info.

Cheers.

29 Jun 2026 11:49:15
Thanks for the extra clarity, Robbo. Fingers crossed we don't arse about and get it sorted.

29 Jun 2026 11:53:25
Genuine question - what if Diomande walks away?

29 Jun 2026 12:14:32
Walks away to where?

PSG will not pay the fee that Liverpool will. Not anywhere close. This is a certainty as he isn't seen as a necessity by PSG.

So, he either stipulates he wants to remain at RBL, which he doesn't, or RBL comes to an agreement with Liverpool, which he does want, hence personal terms agreed.



He either moves to Liverpool, or remains at RBL against his wishes.

There is only one outcome.

29 Jun 2026 12:46:12
The structure of the payment is why people should stop getting hung up on the transfer fee.

It wouldn't surprise me if we've offered £20m up front and 4 yearly installments of £20m, and RBL want something closer to £40m up front and 3 yearly installments of £20m. Looks better for them.

29 Jun 2026 12:55:21
The team lacked a physical presence last season, and Diomande would help resolve that far more than Barcola would. Diomande also works hard and is willing to press and defend when needed.

Given the way the Premier League is at the moment, then another winger with similar attributes (Semenyo would have been perfect) for the other wing remains a requirement. If Gakpo was willing to work harder and use his size more, then he would not need to be replaced.

Let's hope that Iraola can work some magic with him.

Diomande had a breakout year last year, but wasn't so well known or regarded prior to that. Hopefully the recruitment team can identify the next up and coming stars that won't cost a fortune but have the potential to step up at Liverpool.

29 Jun 2026 14:31:52
Thank you, Robbo.

I hope we win.

29 Jun 2026 14:54:26
The best player for us is not necessarily the player who cost the most. There weren't many clubs chasing Salah's signature. He wasn't the priciest or the most coveted.

29 Jun 2026 14:55:56
If he really wants elsewhere, why bring him in?

29 Jun 2026 18:03:20
Thanks for the info Robbo, I for one would love us to sign him.

28 Jun 2026 21:12:21
Any interest in kenan yildiz eds?

{Ed001's Note - no idea sorry.}

28 Jun 2026 22:33:42
He plays left wing too.

28 Jun 2026 23:09:06
Fair play Carra!

29 Jun 2026 00:43:38
Could always revive our interest in Rodrygo lol.

29 Jun 2026 08:25:11
Rodrygo is absolutely rubbish. Antony mk2.

28 Jun 2026 20:56:50
I stand by what I say.

Ta.

28 Jun 2026 21:42:04
Was the accepted bid from Liverpool Carra?

28 Jun 2026 21:42:37
Wow. Interesting. Cheers, Carra.

28 Jun 2026 21:46:41
Carra, if you're right, you'll live for a thousand years.

28 Jun 2026 21:48:10
And I stand with you, Carra.

28 Jun 2026 21:48:20
To be honest, Carra, I can't see PSG paying the funds Leipzig want. How confident are you that we can get this over the line?

28 Jun 2026 21:50:19
Accepted a bid from who, Carra, us or PSG?

28 Jun 2026 21:50:59
Bid from us accepted by RB can still mean Diomande wants PSG more than us. Two things can be true at the same time. Just wonder why we bid again without the player's total agreement. Do we forget the Caicedo lesson or are we tricked by Diomande's agency?

28 Jun 2026 21:53:50
Good for you, Carra!
Don't let the big journalists with the sources divert you!
He didn't say we withdraw from the race.

What are the chances that both you and Robbo are wrong about it being done?

I am new to this site (saw this page in X, where someone said you are extremely reliable), but I believe you guys, everyone here trusts you.



Can someone please, by any chance, give me a recap of all the bang-on news that the crew here gave us? I can only go as far as 5 rumours/posts back.

28 Jun 2026 21:56:10
Fair enough, mate, but don't take it badly if things don't work out.
You post your info in good faith. We all appreciate the read and the speculation.

Anyone who jumps on you if it doesn't happen is on the wrong site imo. 👍

28 Jun 2026 21:57:01
Cheers, Carra. Hope you are well, mate.

28 Jun 2026 21:58:29
Thank you Carra. You've been spot on long enough to be trusted and respected.

28 Jun 2026 21:58:47
Thanks Carra, you think the lad has the right attitude to succeed with us? Any idea who said he wanted PSG? His team, himself or RBL? Thanks for the info pal, really appreciate the input you have on the site 👍

28 Jun 2026 21:59:55
So you still think he's signing?

28 Jun 2026 22:00:58
Thanks for all your info, Carra. Appreciate it!!

28 Jun 2026 22:01:32
I'll keep the faith, Carra.

28 Jun 2026 22:04:49
Cheers Carra.

28 Jun 2026 22:07:38
Cheers Carra.

Always great to hear from you, and even nicer when you double down.

Cheers for the info you receive, mate. 👍🏻

28 Jun 2026 22:12:57
Edwards was played, LFC used by Jay-Z.

28 Jun 2026 22:13:07
Well, you were right about many things that the supposed linked journalists weren't, so your word is good enough for me, Carra. Cheers, lad.

28 Jun 2026 22:22:31
Carra has proven himself so many times.
If says it - then it is. 😎

28 Jun 2026 22:25:42
Carra's statement that we've had a bid accepted for Diomande doesn't conflict with the rumours he prefers PSG. Both can be true.

Maybe they won't have a bid accepted. Maybe they will and he'll tell us to sod off. We'll find out.

28 Jun 2026 22:31:12
It's possible our bid was accepted but potential move rejected by Diomande who favoured PSG? Question is, will PSG match our offer or will he stay at Leipzig for another season?

28 Jun 2026 22:37:17
I'm with you, Carra. ✊

28 Jun 2026 22:45:20
Whether it happens or not, Carra, you have been spot on enough and kept us in the loop as best you can. Football constantly shifts and changes and you can only go by what you're told!

Appreciate all the bits you have given us and long may it continue!

28 Jun 2026 23:05:51
Imagine if he stays and flops next year and Red Bull can't sell him for love nor money. Similar has happened before with players staying at a club a year more and their hype dying.

28 Jun 2026 23:14:12
Hi Carra, take you for your word. But did PSG just swoop at the last minute? Much appreciated, thanks.

28 Jun 2026 23:29:52
No big shakes if he doesn't sign for us. Could be a one season wonder costing us 100 mill. Spend the money on players who want to come.