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19 Aug 2026 16:20:06
Quick update with the caveat that this info is not from my normal trusted sources.

Barcola deal will be in the region of £125-130m, the issue is the up front payment.

A deal for Mbaye is not currently being worked on.

A deal for both Wharton and Gavi is in the works, we have open dialogue with Palace and Barca about signing them. Camarra will come into the equation if a deal for Gavi doesn't materialise.

Jones to Inter is pretty much done.

Koumas ans McConnell are likely to stay at the club with Ramsey, Morrison, Bajcetic, Wright and a few other youngsters moving on loan.

Expect a very busy couple of weeks with a load of non-starter rumours as well.

19 Aug 2026 16:38:31
Cheers TheFields. Hope you are well.

19 Aug 2026 16:39:02
Great news, TheFields. If everything works out we'll be well set up!

19 Aug 2026 14:54:17
As nobody has mentioned it and it's all gone deathly quiet, does anyone know whether Curtis Jones is going to Internazionale or not? There just doesn't seem to be any information on here.

19 Aug 2026 15:55:16
Awaiting medical according to the reports I have read.

19 Aug 2026 16:10:14
Majority of our ITKs are taking a break, some due to the ignorance of some of our fellow users of this site. This might be the most depressing window so far, and no Carra, VG or Robbo to make it any better.

19 Aug 2026 16:11:56
Going going almost gone.

19 Aug 2026 13:48:41
Curtis Jones to Inter in a deal worth 35 million euros, inc. bonuses, according to Matteo Moretto, a reliable source.

19 Aug 2026 14:56:49
Just seen Fabrizio post about it...

19 Aug 2026 15:04:57
I know he's in last year of his contract, but in this climate of over inflated transfers and for a player I don't really rate, can't help but feel short changed on this one.

19 Aug 2026 15:23:50
Sn, given that he's a bit part player who has never kicked on, isn't a regular international & has never excelled in any position, it's a good price for a player inside the last year of his contract.

19 Aug 2026 15:38:36
Good business.

19 Aug 2026 15:40:13
The price is ok for Curtis. Although in many respects he hadn't fulfilled his promise with us, good luck to him, it's also quite a proud moment to see a local guy get a move to Inter. They're still one of the giants of European football.

19 Aug 2026 15:40:25
It's a fair price and a good deal all round, but I guarantee in 1 year his value will have at least doubled.
Inter and the Italian league feel like the best possible destination for him. Good luck to the lad.

19 Aug 2026 15:48:40
Decent deal but selling players without replacements when we have an already small squad. I just worry we're transitioning to 5 aside.

19 Aug 2026 16:09:47
Surely with Juventus cancelling Arthur Melo's contract it's a clear market opportunity? Arthur 2, anyone?

19 Aug 2026 16:10:07
I do agree with the principle of your post, TCS, but in this instance, we have Nyoni ready to step up into Curtis's shoes.

Curtis played a total of 2,850 mins last season (all competitions), and a chunk of that was due to Szob at RB. Trey got 1,125 mins across all comps, and we have him and McConnel able to cover Curtis's mins.

19 Aug 2026 16:12:04
Chicken,
The club wouldn't sell if they had no replacement. His name is Nyoni.

19 Aug 2026 12:45:44
Seeing on BBC Ndukwe is close to going to Levante on loan for the season with the view of recalling him in Jan if he meets the points for his work permit. Think this is a good move for the lad.

Gets him in a top 5 league but with a team he has a chance to play for. An aside from the big 3 in Spain, he will have competitive games.

19 Aug 2026 13:31:02
Jan break clause too.

19 Aug 2026 13:35:32
Great loan if he gets playing time. 👌

19 Aug 2026 15:03:46
He looked so promising in pre season, hope we can get him back soon!

19 Aug 2026 15:46:04
I hope we don't need to recall him in January and that he can play a full season for Levante. It would be the best thing for his development, and if he improves further then I think we should seriously consider bringing him into the team next season.

19 Aug 2026 12:09:33
Looks likely Ndukwe is joining Levante on loan. Good look to the guy. He looks a solid prospect for next season, so hopefully he has a good loan spell and plays as much as he can for them.

19 Aug 2026 12:55:26
Good move. He can pick up enough points for a wp before January if needed!

19 Aug 2026 11:04:34
A retraction

Here is something for you, an anti-runout of sorts.

A week or so ago I published a rumour about Liverpool scouting Takefusa Kubo following a chat with my pal in Japan.

I've caught up with him again and he said I'd caught the wrong end of the stick about his convo, so I thought I'd clear this up.

Some of his colleagues are working at an academy near Tokyo that produced Takefusa Kubo, and the rumour is that Liverpool are investing in similar academies to scout J-League prospects by proxy, as it were.



So just to confirm, no Kubo.

He said Liverpool FC have an employee over there called Dan Gavin setting things up for this.

Also worth noting that these facilities are like at U-15 level and no significant names he knows of are linked from J-League.

Apologies for any confusion, but some interesting news from someone who will give me updates if I badger him enough.

19 Aug 2026 11:20:57
Great rumour, thanks mate.

19 Aug 2026 11:28:50
Love everything about this post.

19 Aug 2026 11:30:22
Cheers, Scintillate.

I read that the J-League is growing in importance for the club scouts.

But perhaps that is an excuse for expenses-paid karaoke and sake benders.

19 Aug 2026 11:34:58
Makes sense. Feel like FSG, for the last number of years, have been trying to break more into the Asian market. I remember us signing Minamino, and I myself was excited by the prospect, and then, suspiciously, he always played a 12.45 kick off which was prime time for the fans in Asia to watch him play.



So makes sense they want to get in at the ground level and have us develop our own talent.

19 Aug 2026 11:35:07
Very insightful, did he mention where the Barcola done deal is?

19 Aug 2026 12:02:21
Cheers, great if we are looking at the Asian market.

19 Aug 2026 12:35:14
Random info gained from various commentators, (no definite or bona fide sources), but Japan have invested, are investing great amounts of money in a 100 year plan (I know) to win the World Cup!
Looking at their performances at this year's World Cup, it seems to make sense to jump in / aboard / along side their plan.

19 Aug 2026 12:40:44
Cheers, Skintillate, great info.

19 Aug 2026 13:12:43
Good info. Hopefully we see the benefits in 5 years or so.

Sure there are similar initiatives in other parts of the World too though.

19 Aug 2026 13:15:20
Thanks, Scintillate.
Your mate, is he big in Japan?

19 Aug 2026 13:57:24
@Origi. 😄

19 Aug 2026 14:37:00
Love that rumour, enjoyed watching the Japanese in the World Cup, played some nice interlinking attacking play, one for the future then.

19 Aug 2026 07:52:22
Dario Osorio being linked to LFC, overall looks like a good backup addition for RW or RM in case Mbaye is not happening, won't be expensive. Do ITKs have any leads on this?

19 Aug 2026 09:10:15
All boring now feels like many have switched off.

19 Aug 2026 09:11:59
For his price, worth bringing as well as Mbaye. Move on Chiesa.

19 Aug 2026 09:14:14
I was thinking that myself, Jay, considering it felt like yesterday's only change on the rumours page was the BBS post from before, it seemed like no one had anything new or interesting, hoping it's more the eye of the storm and we may do something today or tomorrow, but fear if we hear nothing by tomorrow evening, we won't hear anything until Monday as to not interfere with the build up to Sunday.

19 Aug 2026 09:20:28
Not exactly setting the world alight in a weak league, and that's being extremely generous, feels like a waste of a non home grown space.

19 Aug 2026 09:49:32
@Ape,
Why on earth would you replace Chiesa?
Chiesa is going to be needed for the first half of the season to sub on for Isak. Elliott will take over from Jones, I guess, if he goes, as I doubt we get Camara so quickly.

Endo as back up CDM, as well as the two additions up front, and we're good.

I thought Osorio was a good option early on, but realised there is better experienced talent out there (aka Mbaye).

19 Aug 2026 10:00:48
Apparently Everton are also interested in Osorio.
Blimey! Can't be that good then.
:-D

19 Aug 2026 10:10:46
Apparently... 1 bid already submitted and declined. Half the Prem and West Ham are interested. I'm gonna guess, given the very direct interest, that the player will move. Mighty left foot on him.

19 Aug 2026 10:12:23
Stradarosso, because Chiesa is now rubbish! Well past his best and not good enough for our club. If you think that those players you've listed are going to bring us the big silverware then you are living in the same fantasy world as Rio. You boys have eaten the wrong mushrooms. Enjoy.

19 Aug 2026 11:06:21
Chiesa is just like Elliott, underplayed, scarred by past managers (aka Slot, Emery) and have the skill, dedication and potential to become both squad player and substitutes for the upcoming season. @Shankly, out starters and wingers are all world class. However, you can't expect both the club to get all these players replaced at astronomical costs.

The players I've listed are simply squad players and no more than that. Endo, I believe, needs to be sold or replaced, but I think that Chiesa and Elliott deserve one more season to prove their worth.

To not back a player barely given a chance is just prejudiced and unfounded hate to start a new season.

19 Aug 2026 11:09:30
People still talking about Chiesa, Elliot, Endo and even Jones! - these players are not good enough to even be squad players for LFC. To compete for the top prizes you cannot have such a big drop in quality from your regular first team players and those who come in.

19 Aug 2026 11:26:01
Would love to see Osorio in the Premier League. Like Rayan, he's got the size for it. But yeah, might need a move to a Brighton, Bournemouth etc first.

19 Aug 2026 11:43:18
If we do sign Barcola and M'Baye, I would still keep Gakpo and use him as lw and cf option. This would allow us to move on Chiesa even if we just loan him out. The poor lad is not going to play and is better suited to a slower league.

19 Aug 2026 12:15:43
We had 3 capable front foot players Diaz, Salah and Gakpo. Last season, only Gakpo and also Rio, with his learning plates on, were players who instinctively looked to go past a man. Munoz looks like he can skin a man. Other than that we're pretty crabs!

19 Aug 2026 12:18:31
I like Chiesa's attitude and work ethic, but he has done nothing in pre-season to show he can play up top in any meaningful capacity, and now his pace has practically gone, he can't play on the wings either.

I don't see how he gets in the team or has any impact off the bench (Hope he proves me wrong). As it stands I'd rather move him on if we can and use Koumas or Danns when he's back.

19 Aug 2026 13:17:53
This Dario kid looks very promising.

19 Aug 2026 14:36:09
Stradarosso, both of those players have had their chances to impress various managers at this club and others. It's time to move on from both of those and some others too. I think, at this stage, your word "potential" for both of those belongs in the past.

19 Aug 2026 06:49:16
As I said recently prior to Rodri joining Barca, Gavi is available and rejected man u (they offered pretty massive wages and he still said no). This is because Gavi really only wants Liverpool as he feels the way we will play suits how he plays.

Had Pep stayed, he would also have taken City but not anymore.


I'nt know if Liverpool are interested but I do know that's where he wants to go if he leaves Barca.

19 Aug 2026 07:02:54
Cheers Nevada.

19 Aug 2026 07:36:37
He was a great little player, but has had massive injuries. The Prem will ruin him with its physicality. He's best going to a lower Spanish club and getting his career back on track.

19 Aug 2026 07:38:05
Isn't the main reason he rejected interest to commit to Barca?

19 Aug 2026 07:42:46
He is on the lighter side, but one of those you never know, might come and bulk up and might help him with his injuries then, but then the more realistic and likely option is if he came he'd end up getting snapped in half, but some of the rough tackles that happen in England and that'll be him out.

19 Aug 2026 08:01:45
He is no smaller than Premier League imports like Kante, Modric, Mata, Bernardo Silva, Zola, Coutinho, Pedro, Benayoun etc.

Not to mention some of the English players (Lennon, Sterling, Owen, Scholes, Rose etc) who were similar in size and still made it in the Prem.

Your brain, as well as how you use your body, is far more important than height or muscle mass.

Aggression and commitment go a long way, and you'll do well to find a player more aggressive or committed than Gavi. He really does put his body on the line.

The worry is his knee, not his size.

19 Aug 2026 08:21:48
Would be a great buy, if LFC is indeed interested.

Agree with u there, MK. But if his injury is fixed and managed, he would be a super player for us.

19 Aug 2026 08:22:06
Them two knee injuries should be enough for us to look elsewhere.

19 Aug 2026 08:37:22
Not the sort of midfielder we need in my opinion.

19 Aug 2026 08:49:50
There's less risky options out there than Gavi.

19 Aug 2026 09:02:10
Not sure how he helps us. Won't win one single 1st ball or second ball.

19 Aug 2026 08:50:47
Wheres barcola done deal

19 Aug 2026 09:26:47
Two severe knee injuries in the last three seasons on the same knee. Absolutely hard pass on that one. More Arthur Melo nonsense, if you ask me, and I've had enough of seeing us sign sicknotes. Also, he's just another number 8 type of player, of which we are very well covered for midfielders of his profile.

We lack a competent midfield anchor, and it's an issue that will continue to cost us until we address it. A lightweight sicknote with a Napoleon complex is not the answer.

19 Aug 2026 09:55:46
Lots of potential, and still young, works his socks off, and is good on the ball. Concerns over injuries and at what I assume will be a substantial fee, represent a risk, though. I would love to get him, but I can see why some are sceptical.

Someone more robust like Sadiki or Camara might be better suited.

I just hope we get someone to fill that type of role as well as a wide attacker (or 2).

19 Aug 2026 10:21:53
Never going to happen. If anything, his agents are just using other teams' interest to get him a new deal.

19 Aug 2026 11:09:50
Gavi incoming is what you said.

19 Aug 2026 11:32:02
Be very surprised if we get any new players in, that's including Barcola.

19 Aug 2026 13:17:16
Just to respond to a couple of the comments -

I'm not people have ever actually seen Gavi play, he's a very high pressing midfielder with an excellent passing range. Is he lightweight? No more so than Messi, Zola, David Silva and plenty of others. They were all fine in the Premier League. As MK said, if you read the game well, you generally avoid tackles anyway.

He rejected Man U because his first option is to stay at Barca, that's correct but only if he can get gametime - which he's aware he won't get as much now as he's essentially back up.

So in that event he'd prefer to leave with Liverpool being his preferred destination as he'd prefer to play in a team which is high pressing and fast passing because it's how he prefers to play.

Finally I did say Gavi incoming because I know he's available once Rodri signs (and at that point I knew Rodri was signing) and I assumed Liverpool would make an offer because we've been interested before. As of now there is no offer. I have no idea whether Liverpool are interested or not, I only know info at Gavi's end.

19 Aug 2026 13:22:07
Sorry, was supposed to add - knee is fine according to club doc and specialist after surgery. It was a problem with the meniscus tearing slightly, causing discomfort, which Barca tried to manage non-surgically, unsuccessfully. He underwent surgery, and nobody expects further problems. He has played competitive games for Barca and Spain since, with no issues.

19 Aug 2026 14:43:05
Cheers Nevada, good player when his knees ok. Wouldn't hate it if he's fit and firing and didn't cost the world twice over like recent transfers.

19 Aug 2026 14:46:54
If we can get him on a bit of a steal I'd quite like this one. New surroundings might reinvigorate his career.

Get him in cheap, and hopefully we can let Macca go and already have his replacement.

Any idea on cost?

19 Aug 2026 16:24:21
Nice Nevada mate.

18 Aug 2026 07:26:28
Also PSG deal(s) is taking time because Liverpool would like to include Gackpo/Macca in the deal or sell either to arrange fund.

PSG aren't interested in players and Liverpool are delaying the inevitable.

PSG want to maintain healthy relations with us both on and off the pitch but Liverpool have been at their case for a best part of the month.



Something needs to give and I think PSG will succumb. One bad season and Barcola value will fall.

Liverpool's bid is similar in value to the Ekitike bid but substantially cash upfront.

18 Aug 2026 08:12:16
Hmm, sorry, but this all sounds like nonsense to me, Baba, sorry la.

18 Aug 2026 08:18:38
Both Mbaye and Barcola have agreed personal terms. PSG want us to pay more than what they quoted Leverkusen, so can understand Liverpool saying, hang on a moment. Barcola's price has risen, and even Romano has said it won't be for the money quoted.

Most deals are done over the length of a player's contract, up to a max of 5 years, but it all depends on how much is upfront.

18 Aug 2026 08:38:25
PSG simply don't want Gakpo and Macca, and neither player wants to go there. The rest of the post is padded out with waffle and cliches.

18 Aug 2026 08:55:01
Are you trying to pull the wool over our eyes, Baba????

No...

I'll get my sheepskin coat.

18 Aug 2026 09:00:29
Are ewe making sheep jokes, NoMoreBoom?

18 Aug 2026 08:57:12
Yep, another BS call.

I wonder what clickbait sites the OP is getting their info from? They seem to be ones to avoid!

18 Aug 2026 09:30:20
Why can't people spell Gakpo?

Also, it looks like Spurs are tripping over themselves trying to sign him - we could have sold him easily by now, so it is far more likely that we don't want to sell him until we sign his replacement (i.e.

Barcola). Even then, I wouldn't be surprised if we kept him until January and the return of Ekitike.

As Zed says, it sounds like complete BS from BBS.

18 Aug 2026 09:51:01
Next BBS will be saying we are after Merino...

18 Aug 2026 10:07:12
Not keen on spending the sort of money PSG are looking for - there's no resale value.
If he flops, it's a very expensive mistake.

18 Aug 2026 10:23:20
Why would Gakpo or Mac Alister be included in the deal?

Sorry, that makes zero sense to me.

18 Aug 2026 10:26:06
The deal is done.

The delay is payment structure.

Cheers.

DjimiT.

18 Aug 2026 10:30:22
Owners will splash the cash as long they can recoup money. Gakpo will be the one to go out of the two, because Macca will run his contract down, do a Trent and Konate, and go to Real for free in the near future, and Pool know that. So it will be Gakpo, Elliott, Jones and maybe Endo to recoup some money back.

18 Aug 2026 10:39:06
Lord-nukem, it's just what you have to pay for top players.

Do you think Barca will get any resell value by signing Rodri at 30 for £60m? Or Real for Diomande at EUR125m + EUR15m add-ons?

You either pay top cash to compete for the best players or pay less for more unproven talent.

18 Aug 2026 10:49:31
PSG are trying to fleece us, the crooks!

18 Aug 2026 10:58:23
I don't even think Richard Hughes would be stupid enough to try and flog an average winger to a team that have just signed 143 wingers.

18 Aug 2026 11:17:46
Baba Black Sheep trying to pull the wool over our eyes????

18 Aug 2026 11:39:49
Nice one, @Rigsby... Sheep and shepherd. You've risen above the flock there. Bravo.

18 Aug 2026 12:44:28
Rome is going to need some more ammo.

18 Aug 2026 12:46:22
Learn to read and read hard you lot.
Liverpool want to sell one player before finalising the payment structure is what i said and Liverpool proposed both players to PSG to which PSG said not interested hence the delay!

You lot have weak inference capabilities.

18 Aug 2026 13:05:41
"You lot have weak inference capabilities."

But our diagnosis of invention is strong.

18 Aug 2026 13:31:20
Hang on. Didn't they ban Baba black sheep from being taught to kids for its racial undertones 🤔.

{Ed025's Note - that was just the woke brigade trying to be PC TF..

18 Aug 2026 13:45:54
So you expect us to believe Liverpool would delay signing Barcola, so they could close a 4 player swap deal with two weeks left of the transfer window?

Bearing in mind, player swaps are both rare, and as Chelsea and Villa's actions have shown, to be disadvantageous.

18 Aug 2026 13:09:07
Baba Bull@@@t

18 Aug 2026 13:11:10
What 2 players were proposed to PSG?
If you want to be made look like an ITK, you really have to do better than that. Maybe you would benefit from a good shearling? Might help you think straight with less wool around the ears

18 Aug 2026 13:46:18
Perhaps baba is actually a wolf in sheep's clothing. Given he has decided to take on the entire community, I'd say he is certainly howling at the moon. Settle down baba

18 Aug 2026 14:46:56
Players plus Cash? Mere speculation.

18 Aug 2026 14:53:57
This rumour feels more rum baba than baba black sheep.

18 Aug 2026 15:33:00
Baba's had an absolute mare there from start to finish. All for a good few rumours, but you can tell absolutely every single bit of that is a load of nonsense. We've literally got Spurs gagging for Gakpo, why on earth would we need PSG to sign him. 😂😂😂😂😂

18 Aug 2026 16:08:02
Dt, how can deal be done if payment structure not yet agreed?
If PSG are not happy, and don't / haven't agreed to the structure, it's not a done deal yet, that's the whole point why it's taking so long, amount and structure still not agreed.


When it's agreed the deal will be done, don't try the sensational heading post thingy stuff as though it's imminent when it's not.

18 Aug 2026 15:12:36
Thought as much Ed25 😂

{Ed025's Note - im a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to all that lark TF, if my drains are blocked i lift the manhole..not the inspection chamber and i chalk on a blackboard, i cant be doing with all that nonsense mate..

18 Aug 2026 15:15:06
Ed025. You may get a knock on the door from PC delink 🤣

{Ed025's Note - they will get the same response Ron, most of my responses will start with either an F and an O of course mate.. :)

18 Aug 2026 17:42:59
DarrenA, everything, even a fee, could be agreed, but Liverpool are likely looking to spread the cost. Probably even have nonsense clauses that will 100% be met. Whereas PSG likely want more of the payment up front. Things like that, and each club wants what best suits them for income/outcome.

18 Aug 2026 17:58:15
As if PSG would want Macca in that midfield.

18 Aug 2026 17:21:59
Ed025 and you're correct. What times we're living in. People telling certain groups to be quiet and careful what they SAY. whilst there's a lot of violence everywhere. I've no time for it. I'm with you mate. I'm not debating anyone what I can or should say. My reply starts with an F too and ends with an O

{Ed025's Note - thank god there are some sane people out there like you and me Ron..

18 Aug 2026 17:20:44
call me a conspiracy theorist ed but I believe the PC and anti-PC stuff is all a billionaire psyop to get us all to argue about stupid things whilst they erode our freedoms and replace us with clankers

{Ed025's Note - you could well be right Jake..

18 Aug 2026 18:39:02
@Ron Funk, Is it Fernando?

18 Aug 2026 18:49:57
I told you all days ago, it's 95m, they're obviously looking at Mbaye, but it's been agreed.

18 Aug 2026 18:39:23
I'm with you Ed25, although you may be old enough to be my dad 😂.

Jakedenney, you are not far wrong with that statement 😂. We currently live in world that is a mix of Animal Farm, 1984, A Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 😂

{Ed025's Note - and the Goonies TF.. :)

19 Aug 2026 03:18:29
Are these A.I. rumours? : p

19 Aug 2026 08:29:17
But how would chalking on a blackboard unblock your drains, Ed025?

{Ed025's Note - its how you plan your strategy Rigsby.. :)