Liverpool banter 2

29 Jul 2026 11:55:25
If you could make one "sensible" signing for Liverpool right now, who would it be?
For example, I think resigning Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest would be a sensible signing because he's Academy trained, covers LB and RB and relatively speaking wouldn't be too expensive.

29 Jul 2026 12:12:54
If we could sign anyone then it would have to be Pau Cubarsi. He looks so good and only 19.

29 Jul 2026 12:19:23
I think Acheampong might be a sensible buy.

29 Jul 2026 12:27:05
Kounde/Tomori covers both RB and CB.

29 Jul 2026 12:27:10
Lamine Camara. Be about EUR40-50m, I suspect, and he is the exact profile of a player our midfield roster is lacking.

29 Jul 2026 12:32:58
Khelleher would be a good buy back as Alisson will only be here another season I'd say.

29 Jul 2026 12:51:54
Didn't put a buy back in. They'd charge us a premium. Bad business all round from the brain trust.

29 Jul 2026 13:02:35
I always thought Kelleher was an excellent understudy, but we should be looking at better when Alisson moves on.

29 Jul 2026 13:24:06
Following Chelsea's lead - James Milner.
Covers LB, RB, CM, LW, RW, CF.

29 Jul 2026 13:29:18
Define sensible?

Most impactful would probably be Caicedo (I hate to still be saying this 3 years later).

Freebie - I think they have all been taken. Perhaps Senesi was the one. But he would only be a backup anyway.

One year left - not great choices, to be honest.

Fabian Ruiz would be better than Macca for sure. Ayari and Mayulu would be opportunities, but not massively impactful for the first team.

If you are looking to get maximum value out of, say, 50m, then Lamine Camara would be an impactful addition.

29 Jul 2026 13:42:40
@FlyPelicanFly,
I'd define sensible as cost effectiveness of the transfer/contract, versatility and availability of the player, and the impact they could make. Being homegrown would be an added benefit but not essential.

29 Jul 2026 13:49:54
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be my choice.
(Whether that's deemed sensible or not is open to conjecture!)

29 Jul 2026 14:01:12
I agree with FPF,

Senesi for free played under AI last year, and Kerkez in the past knows the manager's tactics, and is left footed as well, just turned 29, so experienced, which is a strong attribute as a defender, ideal cover.



Alonso is going for Welbeck to be his Divock Origi, Henderson as he was the first LFC captain to lift the Premier League, on the basis that he knows the PL inside out? Two Wily Signings, I would concur, good business if he lands both? Experience is nearly everything in football?

29 Jul 2026 14:16:17
I'll go with Lewis Skelly. Can cover LB and a very decent midfielder.

29 Jul 2026 14:39:26
What MKS and Rome said.

29 Jul 2026 14:43:12
I'll go with Jordan Henderson so that he could be Captain Sensible.

29 Jul 2026 15:19:58
James Milner - probably the most sensible player we've had.

29 Jul 2026 17:27:08
John Wick, hard as f***, high brid of Tommy Smith, Stevie G, and Craig Bellamy, he'd sort out midfield out no danger.

29 Jul 2026 17:39:40
I think the biggest impact to our team could be had with a defensive midfielder.
Sensible based on availability, cost etc? I'd love Sidike.
Alternatively, potentially sensible but also risky, Yves Bissouma is available for free.

29, free agent, very highly sought after before his nightmare at Spurs. Risky, as I say, but if you got him replicating his previous form and dropped the apparent attitude issues that'd be an absolute steal.

29 Jul 2026 18:17:25
B. Kamara or N. Sadiki.

29 Jul 2026 10:31:07
Looking forward to tonight's game.

Who do you think will unfortunately miss out now that the seniors are back?

Is that it for McConnel and Wright? I assume training performance will also impact that decision.

29 Jul 2026 12:02:19
I would personally like to see McConnell again, as I was really impressed by his composure, ball distribution and willingness to get stuck in. However, after Nyoni's performance in the same game, I think McConnell may have fallen even further down the pecking order. A loan to a more sensible team (i.e. not Ajax) would benefit him.

Will Wright clearly wanted to impress, and chased every ball like a man possessed, veering into headless chicken. Both him and Jones were doing my head in with pointless presses, but I get both wanting to impress the new manager.

I don't think I even saw Wright with the ball during the entirety of that match. Clearly has something, as he was pried away from Arsenal, who were so close to signing him, but Danns is also at the club. So, unsure on him.

Either way, should be another opportunity to see the boys, senior and young, try to force their way into Iraola's plans (sounded a little weird). Am I staying up till 12.30 on my holiday?? Do I have nothing better to do?? You are damn right!!!!!!

29 Jul 2026 12:30:12
I'd drop Jones, for when McConnell lost the ball for their goal he threw his hands in the air and made little effort to get back to cover, so little that 3 players who were ahead of him passed him out running back.

29 Jul 2026 12:46:42
Senior players that just got back won't be playing too many minutes, I'd imagine, so the young guns should feature again.

29 Jul 2026 15:20:33
Gutted it's on so late.

29 Jul 2026 16:01:00
Agree with Gregarious.

29 Jul 2026 22:31:30
McConnell was way too lazy for me. Nyoni stole the show last time, so he will definitely get another run out.

I would like to see Ramsay start at RB.

29 Jul 2026 08:54:50
Thought I'd ask AI a few bits about Jules Kounde. Love it or hate it, you get some insight. And I know it doesn't translate to the pitch. just thought I'd get some info.

From everything we've seen over the last few years, I'd say Kounde is one of the most respected defenders in European football, not just because of his ability, but because of his professionalism.


What do people say about his personality? The overall picture is very positive:

1. Extremely professional. Coaches consistently praise how seriously he takes his preparation.

2. Humble. He rarely seeks the spotlight and usually let's his football do the talking.

3. Intelligent. He's known for being thoughtful, interested in fashion and culture, and comes across as mature in interviews.

4. Team-first mentality. You don't hear many stories about ego or dressing-room issues.

Regarding the story that he runs to training, there have been reports and anecdotes over the years about him choosing to run or cycle rather than drive on occasion as part of his fitness routine. It certainly fits his reputation for discipline, but I wouldn't say it's confirmed that he literally runs to every training session.


Work rate: 10/10. This is probably his biggest selling point. Kounde is relentless:

A. Constantly overlaps from right-back.

B. Tracks runners all game.

C. Rarely switches off defensively.

D. Has incredible stamina and recovery speed.


Barcelona fans have often pointed out that he barely gets rested because coaches trust him so much.

His footballing qualities:

Strengths:

* Elite 1v1 defender.
* Quick over the ground.
* Excellent reading of danger.
* Calm under pressure.
* Comfortable receiving the ball in tight spaces.
* Can play both centre-back and right-back at a very high level.
* Very consistent.


Weaknesses:

* At around 5'11" (1.80 m), he isn't dominant in the air compared with giants like Van Dijk.
* Occasionally gets caught too high when playing an attacking full-back role.
* Not the most creative crosser, although he's improved a lot.


Would he suit Andoni Iraola's Liverpool?

I actually think he'd be an excellent fit. Everything Iraola has spoken about since arriving at Liverpool revolves around:

1. Aggressive pressing
2. Intensity
3. Winning the ball high
4. Energetic defenders
5. Players who are comfortable defending large spaces


Those are exactly Kounde's strengths. He'd be ideal if Liverpool want:

A. A right-back who can defend first.
B. Someone who can tuck into a back three.
C. Or cover centre-back without the level dropping.


Would Liverpool fans like him?

I think he'd become a favourite quite quickly because Liverpool supporters generally appreciate players who:

* Work relentlessly.
* Don't complain.
* Stay humble.
* Put the team first.


Kounde ticks every one of those boxes. If Liverpool could sign him for a reasonable fee, I think he'd be one of the smartest defensive signings available. He isn't flashy like some defenders, but managers love players they can trust every week.

29 Jul 2026 09:59:40
"Reasonable fee" is the kicker.

What would that look like these days? £80M?

29 Jul 2026 10:03:46
The Ram in my basket has just increased by a few quid.

29 Jul 2026 10:12:15
Surely less than they just paid for Gordon...

29 Jul 2026 10:41:29
Thanks for pointlessly contributing to the increasing cost of water, electricity, and raw materials.

{Ed001's Note - I really wish people would f**k AI off and stop telling us what crap it has stolen off the internet and just give us their own opinion. AI is just trash.}

29 Jul 2026 11:03:18
You probably could have asked that about any player, and ChatGPT will somehow give you the same positive answer.

29 Jul 2026 11:00:26
Problem is you do that if you so much as Google something these days, Chewy. got to force Copilot and the like into bloody well everything so the billions spent on it is justified.

The sooner the while thing collapses in on itself the better imo.

29 Jul 2026 11:31:08
He would be an excellent signing imo. I'd like him permanently at RB.

29 Jul 2026 11:53:19
ChatGPT and other AI tools are well known for hallucinating and telling you what you need to hear. What it generated above isn't the objective truth, but what you think you want to hear to make you feel good. AI is a great tool, but it's not meant to do your thinking and form an opinion on your behalf.

29 Jul 2026 12:05:33
I hate the fact it called A.I when it isn't. It's essentially a smart V.I or virtual intelligence. Still incredibly dangerous though, the ones being developed to cause havoc in targeted systems most of all.
Recent report that one of them literally escaped a confined safe space recently and screwed up a companies systems.

Literally can't make this stuff up.
At least Skynet knew what it was doing! We'll kill ourselves inadvertently with these things just doing what they were designed to do.

29 Jul 2026 13:24:20
I personally don't see it as AI. True artificial intelligence has self agency.

What they call AI right now is basically a search machine which some added complexity. As a research assistant, it can actually be useful. I have colleagues who use it to scour journals for specific data points or studies and it's actually very good at that.

29 Jul 2026 12:54:15
Fully agree Ed001. Develop an opinion or don't bother. The level to which the newer generations rely on AI is absolutely insane, especially seen as it willingly lies straight to your face for no apparent reason.

Dracred, 100%. Give AI an opinion-based dilemma between 2 people, where you hold opinion A, and ask it who was in the right, then pose the exact same dilemma in a new chat with you holding opinion B. It will side with you on both occasions and make up whatever excuse fits the scenario.

Westwood. Agreed, it's not even close to being AI, it's essentially just ML with Google search. Intelligence is the ability to encounter a new problem with no previous experience and find a solution. "AI" isn't even capable of coming up with new solutions for existing problems even with all the knowledge in the universe at its disposal.

29 Jul 2026 07:15:24
Does anyone think it's time to at least experiment with left-footed left wingers and right-footed right wingers?

Tuchel used Rio on the right in a WC warmup game and he looked comfortable, still a threat.

Just thinking how to get the best out of Isak and Wirtz personally I'd like to see variety within the same match - wingers swapping sides and asking different questions of the fullbacks.

Plus it should create space in the final third, particularly against teams who set up to frustrate with 10 players behind the ball.

Seems such a simple tweak to make in-game, Ed01 is this the kind of thing we can expect from AI?

{Ed001's Note - he likes his players to be flexible and did play wingers on different sides at times, so it is very possible.}

29 Jul 2026 07:34:27
Pompey, I've been screaming this for ages. Turning fullbacks around can cause panic in defence. Variety is the key. Be unpredictable. Unlike us last year.

29 Jul 2026 07:49:21
Experiment? This is exactly how it was in the days before introverted full backs and false nines!

29 Jul 2026 07:58:32
Honestly, I don't mind a winger who recharges their energy through solitude, focuses on internal thoughts rather than external stimulation, and often prefers quiet environments.

29 Jul 2026 08:27:27
? Good work, Meijer. ?

29 Jul 2026 08:31:48
Iraola very often used the right footed Semenyo on the RW and the left footed Tavernier on the LW. They often swapped sides throughout games as well.

29 Jul 2026 08:38:40
A left back's weaker foot is his right foot, so instead of going down the touchline to beat him, and him being able to tackle you with his stronger left preferred foot.

Robben/Salah would cut inside with their stronger left foot, so the left back would have to tackle you with his weaker right foot.

You are also turning him, and opening up a shorter route to the opponent's goal rather than running towards the corner flag sometimes, plus you have more passing lanes to your team mates cutting inside the full back, and it opens up more of the opponent's goal to shoot at.

29 Jul 2026 08:47:45
So if AI isn’t rigid on introverted wingers, would we have enuff variety with Rio, Munoz, Barcola, Frimpong and Gakpo?

Potentially means we could use any remaining funds to strengthen at CB and RB.... ?

I’m assuming midfield only gets added to if someone leaves...

29 Jul 2026 08:53:39
Gotta love that predictive text. ???

29 Jul 2026 09:03:40
Like Chrissy says, it's about variation. You want a defender to not know whether a winger is going to cut inside or try and beat him down the line and get a cross in. Last season, we knew every time that wingers were gonna cut inside, so it was easy to defend against.

29 Jul 2026 09:11:49
Iraola regularly switches his wingers.

29 Jul 2026 09:28:38
You can achieve the same by having wingers adept at going either way.
Slot didn't have that season.

29 Jul 2026 09:35:29
Frimpong is not a winger, he is a wing back. He cannot play with us back to goal, nor is he enough of a goal threat to be considered a winger.

29 Jul 2026 09:36:29
I've always found it mental that the so called best players in the world on incredible amounts of money struggle badly with their weaker foot. You'd think at the highest elite level that being good on both feet would be the bare minimum required. But it's not, which to me is just mind boggling.

29 Jul 2026 09:41:17
Shankly used to switch Ian Callaghan and Peter Thompson when things weren't going to plan, with great success, so it's been done before.

29 Jul 2026 09:44:59
I agree with that too, hellohello. They kick a ball for a living, so I'd expect them to do it well regardless of what leg they're using. Especially since they're paid extremely well.

29 Jul 2026 09:54:02
It's all about being flexible. I love my women to be flexible.

29 Jul 2026 10:02:10
I'd say Frimpong is more extroverted than introverted. I don't know the fella but it's just a feeling I get.

29 Jul 2026 10:07:32
Same hellohello, I was screaming for Slot to use Kerkez at LB and Robbo at RB instead of Frimpong, Jones or Szobo, but he never even thought about it probably.

It's not that hard to play on the opposite side you're used to.

I've played every position on the pitch except for CB and GK. Was able to play semi pro. I wasn't that two-footed, just enough, and I was pretty much at the same level on either side.

29 Jul 2026 10:24:28
We were soo bad at times last year, and Slot tried desperately to shake things by changing player positions/formations - so I'm amazed he didn't at least try swapping Gakpo/Rio and Salah/Frimpong.

Like, it's clearly not working up top so I'll just keep doing the same thing?

Last season really was mind blowing on so many levels.

29 Jul 2026 12:08:12
I find it mind blowing that playing left footed players on the left and right footed players on the right is seen as weird or experimental.
I remember when that was the standard for all teams.

I remember GH playing Kewell on the right and being furious about it because at the time that was just madness lol.
Foots a lot more free flowing and flexible these days than it used to be, I feel.

29 Jul 2026 06:57:04
Greetings Redmen from Auckland.
Longtime reader 1st time poster, thought it's about time I added my two cents to the discussion as I’ve throughly enjoyed the insights and banter shared.

Firstly, I’m really enjoying the anticipation of a new season, full of hope and expectation…which was absent for much of last season.

Anyway, my point, is anyone else sharing my concerns about lfc prioritising Barcola, paying over the odds, to play him out of position on RW or to block Rio’s pathway on the left.

Is he really what we need?

I saw a lot of potential when I saw Diomande, but there’s no place for his/ or his agents antics. Maybe Olise cud still be a surprise signing???

YNWA.

29 Jul 2026 08:18:53
I'll be very surprised if he was bought to be used primarily on the RW, especially because he is an inside forward. If used as a traditional winger then that's a different conversation. I've already expressed my concerns on his price tag, so I won't even bore people with that again. I don't know if he is what we need but I know for sure other positions need filling first.

We have seen Lacroix go for a nice price to Chelsea, Joao Gomes go to Villa for a bargain etc, those are the type of signings that should of been prioritised and then we go for the marquee signing. No chance we get Olise, not in this window anyway.

29 Jul 2026 09:04:19
Get over this 'blocking Rio's pathway' garbage. If Rio proves himself to Iraola on the training pitch he has the chance of being picked in the first 11. Currently he doesn't possess Barcola's abilities and Barcola is the level of player we require in the first 11. RN has a long way to go to get there. Perhaps he will, perhaps he won't.

29 Jul 2026 09:11:20
We should be negotiating with 3/4 targets simultaneously. None of this one player "at a time" rubbish!

Or do we only have one guy dealing with transfers, instead of a team? In which case, we are not operating an efficient business model.

29 Jul 2026 09:13:59
Barcola's not being brought for rw. He's not blocking Rio's pathway either. Rio is 17 and has massive holes in his game. He's nowhere near ready to be our main starting lw. Iraola regularly switches his wingers, both in game and on a per game basis. There's nothing to worry about.

29 Jul 2026 09:15:39
I personally think that we might see Rio being used as a RW more than Barcola. I think that we might see all wingers playing both sides (even if it is just temporary during a match), and also all wingers getting plenty of minutes due to the physical demands Iraola puts on them with his tactics.

I think we need at least 4 wingers who can start games - Rio, Munoz, Barcola plus a 'specialist' RW. The question then is about Gakpo. I suspect that if we sign 2 wingers, he will be sold, but it would not be a terrible idea to keep him until January as cover up front.

29 Jul 2026 10:07:09
I just hope we don't gey caught up in another "Isak" transfer saga. We need other players, not just one.

29 Jul 2026 10:56:00
Steviep62, Isak didn't prevent us from signing anybody else, so I don't see how that's relevant. We did a huge amount of business despite the Isak situation.

29 Jul 2026 01:12:45
Hi Ed 025, I saw somewhere in a reply that you get shirts for £15 from China. I'm sorry to inform you that you've been ripped. You should be getting it at £10 including shipping!

In any case, I feel very confident the coming season. Because, in my opinion, our jersey isn't great, and whenever I feel that way we've always gone on to win things.

How are you shaping up the new season for your beloved? And please be realistic, it's not the 1980s anymore

{Ed025's Note - i will have to shop around then SG cheers, after watching that game against Stoke last night night the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off as far as im concerned mate, we were not only played off the park we actually look worse than we have done for a long time...and thats saying something, i know people will say...its only pre season but we are making no strides to change anything at the moment and this dinosaur of a manager has not got a scooby ...but besides that everything is fine.. :)

29 Jul 2026 06:38:03
Where are these shirts for £10?

Thanks

Bazza

{Ed001's Note - unfortunately we can no longer give those details. We got threatened with being shut down.}

29 Jul 2026 09:07:53
Sorry to hear that Ed25.
I genuinely feel it's jus management
At one point you had no money, so scrapping for the bottom of the barrel and getting mid table was acceptable

But you actually do have some money now for awhile, and should be where say Bournemouth should be? But it does seem like money down the drain and scrapping by again

{Ed025's Note - just another false dawn im afraid SG, our owners TFG have the money but also have Roma and they seem to be concentrating on them rather than us mate, i think we will have a very similar squad to last season but possibly without Ndaiye who could be on his way out..

29 Jul 2026 09:54:06
Try Google Bazzinga. ?

29 Jul 2026 01:54:01
Not a lover of shiny new toys for the sake of it but we do have glaring holes in defence, midfield and little or no pace up front.
I can't see us going into the new season without a new acquisition for RB or someone who can possibly cover CB and RB, Kounde would be my preferred choice. It would be inconceivable to go into the new season with Virgl as our only main CB although Jacket is not too far off being fully fit, or having Ramsey as our only specialist RB as Frimpong ain't cutting the mustard for me.
We will only strengthen our midfield if someone is sold. McAllister could be the one to go IMO.


All the talk at the minute is of Barcola, interesting to see if this actually gets across the line.
Rayan could be a possibility if Iraola wants him and if we have the funds left.
Hopefully we will see something along the lines of Kounde, Warton (if McAllister or another is sold), Barcola and possibly Rayan and then I would think that would be in a far better position than we are at this minute.
So fingers crossed lads that we get these much needed acquisitions across the line and give Iraola the tools he needs to get up on the front foot once again.

All the best

Notsozippy

JFT97 YNWA.

29 Jul 2026 06:31:24
Even if we sign Barcola, we still need a rw. How absolutely absurd is that.
Every coach will know that our right side reeks and will target it.

29 Jul 2026 09:04:26
Harry, we have Victor Munoz coming in and he can play both wings comfortably. There is your RW right there, and LW cover should Barcola come in and Gakpo stays. Along with Rio, btw.

But, of course, you may not think so cos he is not a "shiny new toy".

29 Jul 2026 09:18:17
Munoz is not being brought in as a starter. We will make a move for a RW. Zippy, if we bring in Barcola and Rayan, how are we lacking pace? We're also looking at RB/CB; we will bring someone in, there is no cause for concern, in my opinion; that same midfield won the Premier League.

They're more than capable under a more tactically astute manager.

If we don't buy a RW, RB/CB, then I'd start worrying; we have plenty of time, and word from our ITKs is that it will get done.

29 Jul 2026 10:07:22
Sorry chewysuarez7, mate, but I never said that if we get Barcola and Rayan in that we won't have pace on the wings, I actually stated that at "present* we have little or no pace up front apart from Rio and Munoz, who are kids, relatively speaking, and aren't starters, and that we need wingers with pace.

Maybe you should read my post again, mate, it's fairly clear. Anyways a RB that can play CB, a CM, and a LW and a RW should be at least the minimum we get in before the season starts.

29 Jul 2026 11:08:17
I read it better than you did, because the word "present" is actually nowhere to be seen in your original post. You said "Not a fan of shiny new toys for the sake of it... little or no pace up front." So, I'm not quite sure who exactly you are referring to as a "shiny new toy", but one can assume it's in regard to anticipated signings.

And if you're taking them into consideration, which is only fair to assume, as that's the very first thing you wrote, then it's also fair to point out that the 2 wingers we're currently trying to bring in are both fairly rapid.

29 Jul 2026 11:39:16
Kamara is a sensational player. So intelligent in covering the spaces and doesn't overcomplicate his role.

I have always been of the idea he is their best and most important midfielder. When he gets injured, which is unfortunately too often, they collapse.

He is like their Fabinho, a lot goes unnoticed until he's not there.

29 Jul 2026 02:23:30
With all the talk of transfers I thought I would open up a different discussion. Who do we think are the players across the league who are due to step up a level going in to the season? Particularly interested in hearing ed001's thoughts.

Can personally see Cherki having a proper breakout season if Maresca gives him the keys. Also from Liverpool can really see Dom thriving with a high energy team around him.

{Ed001's Note - Lewis-Skelly I expect to really step up. He just needs a chance in midfield.}

29 Jul 2026 06:29:53
This should be a big season for Rio also. He will get a lot of chances, but he needs to take them and show the results.

29 Jul 2026 08:54:25
If I were to pick one from every "big" club I'd say

Liverpool - Dominik Szoboszlai
I think this is the year where he will truly cement his status as a world class player and take a lot more responsibility on (maybe even be penalties/vice captain). I can see him scoring 20+ goals in all competitions.

Man City - Abdukodir Khusanov
Has all the physical attributes to be absolutely unplayable. Aggressive, strong and probably the fastest CB in Europe. With Stones leaving and Dias not getting any younger, this could be his year.

Arsenal - Eberechi Eze
Had quite a slow start to his Arsenal career but I think with Rice and Guimaraes in midfield Arsenal will have the security needed to play Eze in the No.10 role despite him being a luxury player. I think he could really pull the strings for the Gunners this year.

Spurs - Mateus Fernandes
I know he's technically a new signing, but he is someone already within the league I expect to step up. In my opinion he's just been cursed with playing in terrible teams up to now, next to painfully weak midfield partners.

Having Tonali alongside him should give him the freedom to really express himself.

Chelsea - Joao Pedro
I said last summer that Pedro was the smart choice for a new ST but so many were just obsessed with his stats. He's now coming up to 25 years old and fresh after being overlooked by Brazil. Wouldn't shock me at all if he scores 30+ in all competitions.

Man United - Bryan Mbeumo
Another who had quite a slow start to life at his new club last season. I wholly believe he is the best RW in the Premier League though now Salah has departed. I'm expecting a huge season from him this year. Another who could easily get 20+ goals in all competitions.

Aston Villa - Boubacar Kamara
With Onana doing his ACL and Tielemans leaving the club, Kamara will find himself as the main man next year in Villa's midfield once he's fully recovered from his own injury woes. Every Villa fan I speak to waxes lyrical about him and they all believe they have a special talent on their hands.

29 Jul 2026 09:31:58
MK, All Villa fans who I know say the same about Kamara. They all say he's the one player they wouldn't want to lose.

29 Jul 2026 10:02:54
Yeah, it's crazy Brazil left Joao Pedro home to pick an injured Neymar. They tried 3 or 4 options upfront in the World Cup because nothing was working while Joao Pedro was on his couch!

You rate Mbuemo this highly, Mk? I think he is a Temu Salah.

Was a star in an average team, and now his true level is showing imo.

Also don't know about Cherki, tbh. Foden just signed a new deal and Maresca apparently loves him, with Semenyo & Doku, I think Cherki will mostly come off the bench this year.

28 Jul 2026 23:16:28
I expect that we won't hear any concrete news regarding Barcola until the earliest next week and more likely until mid August.

29 Jul 2026 05:08:29
Why?

29 Jul 2026 09:05:22
Good question, WDW.

29 Jul 2026 09:22:53
I would actually expect things to progress fairly rapidly once we're not too far apart on the valuation, it benefits both clubs to get business done asap. I imagine there will be significant steps taken this week.