Liverpool Transfer Rumours 4

30 Jun 2026 22:38:53
Evening gents.

Still no bid received from PSG for Diomande.

We're still there.

We're just not there on the instalments side of things yet.

But we're not walking away.

Cheers.

{Ed078's Note - thanks again Robbo, much appreciated.

30 Jun 2026 23:07:43
There won't be a bid from PSG, @Robbo, as I've explained in previous posts.

He'll be a Liverpool player, that I have no doubt.

Expect things to move quicker now Ivory Coast have been knocked out of WC.

30 Jun 2026 23:17:34
Cheers Robbo, although the fans have turned on him since Ornstein and Romano said he'd picked PSG. Hopefully Yan doesn't look at the banter page and see himself described as "Frimpong with less pace".

30 Jun 2026 23:19:04
Is he a right winger or what? Coz, from what I seen tonight, he hugged the left touch line and moved up and down it less than the linesman.

30 Jun 2026 22:57:36
Thanks Robbo. Do you know if he has said he wants PSG?

30 Jun 2026 23:25:48
He can do both left and right wings.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he plays primarily on the right these days at club level.
So, the expectation is he will be our new right winger primarily, but interchange with whoever's on the left as and when.

30 Jun 2026 23:40:37
He has played on the right plenty and is good with both feet. If he's hugging the left touchline for the Ivory Coast, it's because that was the tactical instruction given to him.

30 Jun 2026 23:40:46
Let's be honest, he's not worth the money they are asking. He didn't exactly set the World Cup alight. On another note, just watching Isak, now he looks a shadow of his Newcastle days. We can't afford to spend massive money again. Diomande is a massive No for me, especially that PSG is his preferred choice. Move on.

30 Jun 2026 23:53:16
Soccer Fan, give it up with that take. Isak has been as bad as the whole Sweden team has been; they are lucky it's not a cricket score. They've done nothing front to back. How do you expect Isak or even Gyokeres to do anything when they are barely going forward with any drive and are coming up against a brilliant defence? Potter as well is clueless.

The whole team is rotten. Can't expect Isak to show any form or class in that set up.

For myself, I'll judge a Liverpool player in a Liverpool strip after they've had a season under their belt to give them time to bed in.

30 Jun 2026 23:53:22
I just don't wanna pay that money for a 19yr old that's had a good season. I wouldn't go beyond 50M.

Also, if we did sign him and PSG do come calling at any point, he will want out.

30 Jun 2026 23:59:09
How will we know if he's worth the money if we don't sign him, Soccer Fan?

The scouting dept, the data analysts, the manager, the coaches know a hell of a lot more about him than we ever will, so if they think he's worth the money, then he is.

30 Jun 2026 23:56:06
How do we know PSG is his preferred choice? He has said in interviews about both Liverpool and PSG. Why are we taking what the journos are saying as gospel now. The exact journos didn't have a clue about Munoz and had declared that he had signed on the dotted line for Newcastle. Until the player is wearing a PSG shirt and unveiled then there's every possibility that this is just this weeks story to invoke clicks and traffic on their social media.

I don't think Edward's and hughes or whoever is negotiating would have spent as much time on the deal, had the player indicated he wouldn't move to Liverpool and terms agreed leading to them then putting a bid in.

01 Jul 2026 00:59:16
I don't think we should hire Diomande. Very disillusioned with LFC and football in general.

01 Jul 2026 02:10:45
CE, they haven't very much at all- front to back, but they do wipe that way.

01 Jul 2026 02:21:39
If Diomande is not a good fit and by the sounds of it, Liverpool have moved on.
Who are our 2nd, 3rd and 4th options?
Barcola, Kudus, Rayan, Minteh or Al Mala?
Or any one else they can think of?

01 Jul 2026 02:25:07
Should walk away. That aside, thank you, Robbo.

01 Jul 2026 06:16:06
Krums, Robbo literally said in the opening post we are still there and not walking away, so it seems the only ones that have moved on are some of the fans.

01 Jul 2026 06:52:00
Like I said previously, our aim is to have both Diomande & Barcola. I don't believe these stories about PSG & Diomande, plus I can see Barcola leaving for a lot less than £100 million.

01 Jul 2026 07:17:47
My only concern here is the people representing Diomande... they sound like an effing nightmare to deal with, but I really like the player and he fills a void that's not easy to fill.

I guess we'll see what unfolds.

Thanks again for the update, Robbo. ??

01 Jul 2026 07:22:18
Thanks Robbo, I have been of the opinion that most of the news that comes out is agent and club driven. I have also said nothing will be done until the player is out of the World Cup.

Therefore, they stop having a platform to show his worth.
He is a talented young player, and wherever he ends up, I will look forward to watching his development.

01 Jul 2026 07:54:50
Man I'd rather pay 200m for Olise, the man is world class and controls games. I know he has a better squad around him, but he does this for Bayern too.

01 Jul 2026 08:06:46
Diamonde looks pacey, but Barcola looks much better and cheaper.

It's not my money. Let's get both, please.

01 Jul 2026 08:21:21
I don't want Diamonde for that money, and with his alleged entourage, his head will be turned as soon as they feel they will get a better offer. This is just my opinion, just see red flags.

01 Jul 2026 08:49:22
@RaceyLFC,

Your statement is correct. The idea from Liverpool isn't one or the other; it is both.

It would be madness to take Barcola as a replacement for Diomande. It would be genius to sign both.

Diomande will be a Liverpool player. Barcola is the more difficult one to pull off.

01 Jul 2026 09:03:23
I am singularly unimpressed by him at the World Cup. It's the first real time I have seen him.

Either he has a lot of growth potential, or the club are seeing something I am not. Prices may be high, but I do not see the value here.

01 Jul 2026 11:47:19
Agree with richlondon, don't see 100 mil from what I've seen in wc.
Walk away and don't spend a penny with white Spanish scumbags either out of principal.

01 Jul 2026 12:18:57
Robbo LFC is now my favourite poster again.

30 Jun 2026 22:26:47
hello Ed1. Did you hear anything more about interest in Kounde? Seem to remember you mentioned it before Iraola appointment. Hope all is well. YNWA

{Ed001's Note - no mate, but I haven't seen the person who told me since the season finished.}

01 Jul 2026 09:54:00
Ah, ok, cheers for quick answer, all the best!

30 Jun 2026 18:11:04
Ed's Couple of questions. Are Galatasaray still trying to sign VVD as I've seen a report that they are still interested though this could just be regurgitated tripe. Would he be interested though?
Secondly, regarding Lewis Koumas, do you believe he has a future at LFC.

Choices are I suppose try him out during pre season, loan out again or cash in and sell? I personally think he has something about him but am unsure if he can achieve much at Anfield?

{Ed001's Note - they are interested in him yes. Koumas probably not, he has a chance to change that in pre-season though.}

30 Jun 2026 23:08:15
Koumas has been used as a 9 for Wales and we definitely need back up to Isak with Hugo Ekitike out so it might be between Danns and Koumas to step up to fill that role?

01 Jul 2026 06:51:02
Shame about Danns' injuries as he looked a proper goal threat. It would be nice if we can get him fit and firing as a 3rd choice option.

01 Jul 2026 08:28:12
I liked J Danns any time I saw him playing. Thought he could be good. Pity he had those setbacks. Hopefully they're all behind him.

01 Jul 2026 12:35:23
Yes, Danns has always impressed, looks like a natural goal scorer and his set piece skills are pretty decent too. Hope he mends well and it doesn't take too long.

30 Jun 2026 15:46:25
Hi Eds,
Any news on MacAllister? surely he needs to be shipped out with his performances. Do you think anyone will be coming in for him?

{Ed001's Note - nothing mate, his last season was hardly going to draw in interest, he was dreadful.}

30 Jun 2026 16:42:49
Ship him off to Saudi.

30 Jun 2026 16:59:06
Hopefully, he has a very good World Cup and attracts some interest. Failing that, he just needs to knuckle down and work harder next season. He's not a bad player when he's fit and on form. He just hasn't been fit and on form for about 18 months!

30 Jun 2026 16:50:15
Ed001 what I would say he is not the most blessed with physical attributes like Sobs is so with Slots lack of training sessions I think it will effect him more than most.
I think after 2 seasons of Slots training Ed I think everyone starts a fresh I even effected Salah's fitness so that's saying something.

30 Jun 2026 17:38:56
I'd make nor accept zero excuses for him, Gringo and MKS. He's a Crier. Not an ounce of grit in him at all. How he got to where he is is beyond me. A below average midfield player, imo, and just doesn't have what we require, which is heart.

Brings little to the pitch and I'd suggest even less to the dressing room. Get rid as soon as possible for whatever is offered.

30 Jun 2026 17:42:30
He's had two decent games for us both v RM. Trying to impress them for his move. Don't hold your breath on him putting a shift in.

30 Jun 2026 17:42:53
Mac-Allister, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha, Federico, Jaros (GK) contracts finish 30/06/2028, here we go again!

30 Jun 2026 18:15:00
MK, am with you. I don't think he is a bad player at all.
I don't like his play acting, but he is a good footballer when he is fit. But for 18 months he has not been fit, and that goes for the whole squad, and that is down to one man only, and that is Slot.


All the players, when he first came, still had Klopp's fitness left in them, but he destroyed all of it.
Frimpong was absolutely awful last season, but for me, he starts again fresh this season. Last season was a total right off.

30 Jun 2026 18:31:59
Grino, he's not a bad player mate. Football is rife nowadays with hyperbolic negativity. He lacks mobility and his play acting is pathetic at times. But he is a technically excellent footballer and he is pretty strong in the tackle when he's fit enough to get about the pitch. He's not become bad overnight. Ask the same people who think he's bad if they'd be happy to sell him on the cheap, and then you'll see they're just being dramatic calling him rubbish.

Ironically, those people will say things like "he's crap, sell him to Real Madrid for £60m". It's like they can't see how much of an oxymoron that is. If he is so poor, why aren't we talking about him going to a team like Brentford for £20m? Probably because he's actually a pretty good player. ??‍♂️

I'm hoping we move him on for a fair price because I don't like his attitude but if he stays, I'm not mad either.

30 Jun 2026 18:50:29
I gave Mac a tough time last season, as I did Konate and Gakpo too.

But then blamed Arne for the likes of Salah and Gravenberch being out of sorts.

I don't reckon we can pick and choose though.

Every player was affected. Mac was great the season before, I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt and say it was Arne's slow boring anti football why he was so dreadful.

{Ed025's Note - hes a good player LFC8, but also a charlatan, serial cheat and a big pussy mate..

30 Jun 2026 18:53:45
Head turned, too many injuries, and wasn't interested. New manager or not, that's not the player anyone wants in a team.

30 Jun 2026 19:11:17
I do wonder if the World Cup had any bearing as well. If you look through the Argentina squad, a lot of the players had 'easy' seasons, either playing in lower leagues or spending a lot of time out with niggly injuries, etc.

Just makes me wonder if he didn't put his all into the season to ensure he was fit and raring for the World Cup.

30 Jun 2026 19:24:58
Think he ends up staying. No one will pay what we'd want. Whether that's a good thing or not I don't know. Like Mk, I think there's a good player there but he was terrible last year and should have been benched.

30 Jun 2026 19:26:21
Everyone was bad last season.

30 Jun 2026 19:27:46
Sorry, Grino and MKS, you are both totally incorrect. AM may be technically gifted, etc, but he doesn't have what counts. Desire, commitment, heart, fight, never say die. Think about Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Gerrard; those are the midfield players that matter. When the chips are down, and you need to make your mark, you need players with the right mentality to get you there.

AM is a million miles away from that level. I couldn't think of a worse shirker than MacAllister. You can have all the abilities in the world, but if you haven't got the balls, you can sit at home. Or on someone else's bench. Good riddance I say. Have zero time for him.

30 Jun 2026 19:43:19
Shankly ghost, you just re-wrote what I said in a slightly more negative way haha. You agreed with me that he's technically gifted, then agreed with me his attitude is poor, and agreed with me that you'd sell him. The only difference between our posts was overall tone!

The only difference really was that I don't mind if he stays.

30 Jun 2026 20:08:08
Shankly ghost, that's total nonsense. He's from Argentina, all them South Americans have Desire, commitment, heart, fight, never say die.
In fact, I would say they have the most in football; they do anything to win.

The play acting is ridiculous from them, but there is not a footballer around that does not do it now, unfortunately, but that's down to refs to sort it out and stop this in football.

30 Jun 2026 20:09:55
It's great that our DoF can just 'ship out' players we don't want and 'get the deal done' on players we do want.

30 Jun 2026 20:20:43
You're absolutely correct, Mks!!! ??? ?? ? ?? And, Grino, you are absolutely incorrect!! He's a clown and a waster... Open your eyes, man!!!!. ?? ? ? ?? ?

30 Jun 2026 20:22:37
Mc is a good player and I hope he gets his best form back.

30 Jun 2026 21:01:28
Sometimes we need to be aware that footballers are also people.

Mac's dad has been under investigation since 2018 for (at least) helping to cover up a paedo abuse ring in Argentina connected to the academy owned and run by his dad.

It's common in Argentina for young boys to be sent to football boarding houses (conditions are atrocious) with the promise of being signed by a professional club.

Mac's dad's academy uses one of these boarding houses and also had a coach in his academy who has now been convicted of molesting the kids at the academy.

When a parent begged his dad to report it to authorities, he is on recorded tape saying "everyone does it, I've seen it four or five clubs."

I imagine that's probably affected his focus quite significantly.

30 Jun 2026 21:02:12
I found it strange that he didn't play a game after we'd won the league last season and he's just never really recovered from that.

The excuse for him not playing was a bit odd too.

They said something like he had lots of minor injuries he needed to recover from so he could be fresh for next season. That clearly didn't work did it?

I think there's more to it than meets the eye.

30 Jun 2026 21:48:11
Isn't he the only player in our squad with a World Cup winner's medal? Could be two in a few weeks the way they are going, and he is a starter in their midfield so he can't be that crap!

30 Jun 2026 23:13:50
Bernard Diomede won a World Cup winners medal.

01 Jul 2026 00:40:19
Sorry, but he's a good player or he wouldn't be playing in the Argentina midfield.

He should be given more of a leadership role in the Liverpool team. That's why he was signed exactly like Henderson was.

Instead, we have fakes and charlatans leading the side, and hence the reason we are a side of individuals.

01 Jul 2026 02:18:48
Nevada, that's some statement that mate.
Effing grimness everywhere.
A bit of silly season speculation and then...
Boom. Wasn't ready for that.

01 Jul 2026 02:22:17
Two things popped into my mind reading this thread.

1. @007, when was the last season that Liverpool didn't have to choose to renew or not renew a contract? The 'here we go again' is a tad melodramatic.

2. I love the thought process that arrives at the conclusion that 'let's hope Macca plays well and we can sell him for a lot of money'.

Er, perhaps if he plays well Iraola might think we should keep him. He's a class footballer when he's motivated. If (big if) Argentina reach the World Cup final, I think I'm right in saying he would be the first player to have played for Liverpool and done so. I hate the theatrics, but to say he isn't a very good footballer isn't correct in my opinion.

01 Jul 2026 08:27:25
If MacAllister, Gakpo and Curtis leave, who is the new whipping boy?

{Ed025's Note - Wirtz or Isac?..

01 Jul 2026 09:21:38
He's a crier and he's from Argentina.
He might just need our love after all that he's done.

01 Jul 2026 13:46:37
Rigsby. They are illusions.

02 Jul 2026 00:49:12
Macca had a poor season but so too did Virg, Jones, Salah, Konate, Gravenberch, Gakpo... Im happy to see Macca stay and play in a more combative team before I make final judgement on him! He's a bit of a scrapper and I like that, not perfect but people on here have him wrote off as a misfit for Sunday league.

30 Jun 2026 11:27:56
I usually only post about the Liverpool Academy but I work in football and have contacts at various clubs. David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano are being fed a lot from PSG's side and I'd take that information with a pinch of salt.

What I've been told is that everything was agreed between Liverpool and Diomande but the agents are playing both sides to get the best possible deal for themselves and their client.

30 Jun 2026 12:01:06
How many itk's do we on the site now, 20+?

30 Jun 2026 12:20:23
Best possible deal or to rip off either PSG or LFC?

30 Jun 2026 12:44:23
Guys, forget about Yann, our next target will shock you all! Mark my words on this one.

30 Jun 2026 12:45:29
RD made me laugh - just passing stuff on. I've been involved since back when Macca was still here (with a different account). Could be completely wrong, so don't have me down as an ITK.



JLC, it's unfortunately what all agents do, but by the looks of it this one went a fair bit further than most.

Hoping for a Brandt - Salah style second option being better than the first.

YNWA.

30 Jun 2026 13:04:01
Thanks Sami.
RD, we need an official 'ITK ITK' so we can keep track of all the ITK's.

30 Jun 2026 13:05:41
RBG2121, Julian Alvarez it is then.

30 Jun 2026 13:06:13
If true, then it would be a nightmare having those agents around... they'll constantly be looking to get the boy a deal with Real etc after a couple of years with us.

If at all true, then I'd rather walk away from the deal.

30 Jun 2026 13:10:53
Sami, thank you for the positive news.

So we're ahead in the recruitment race for Diomande?

Besides that, I'm curious about the targets for this summer.

30 Jun 2026 13:13:19
RBG2121q

What's his current club?
Does he play in a three pronged attack?
Hope he's not too static.

30 Jun 2026 13:20:13
I am drafting an ITK spreadsheet. All contributions welcome.

I will be using Pivot tables to monitor accuracy.

May even use the XLOOKUP function to keep track of WAGS.

30 Jun 2026 13:22:13
Pure guess out of nowhere. Michael Olise.

{Ed025's Note - now that would be a coup ArAy..

30 Jun 2026 13:32:26
If it's gonna be a 'shock' signing ... he must play for one of these two:-

AC Milan
DC United.

30 Jun 2026 13:41:03
Sounds like the agents are doing their job!

30 Jun 2026 14:09:06
If Diomande wants PSG - fine. Move on. Go all in on Rayan.

30 Jun 2026 15:22:44
Is it R2-D2, RBG2121q?

30 Jun 2026 16:04:40
RGB2121q, I hope you mean shock in a good way, then Kvaratskhelia.

30 Jun 2026 16:12:27
"Guys, forget about Yann, our next target will shock you all! Mark my words on this one."

Shock >> caffeine >> Red Bull.

Mark words >> annotate >> which sounds like Antonio.

It's Antonio Nusa of Red Bull Leipzig, guys.

Ta.

30 Jun 2026 16:13:16
Unlike many wingers who struggle when switched flanks, Nusa is equally effective on both wings. Renowned for his explosive pace and direct playing style, he offers a significant threat on the counter-attack. His technical ability and flair have earned him the nickname "Norwegian Neymar."

30 Jun 2026 16:22:15
Is Rayan any good, Shipley? I must admit I've heard his name whilst watching Bournemouth, but he never stood out as a good player.

I've also made a point of watching him at the World Cup due to the amount of posters on here that keep bringing him up, and I've really not seen a player there.



Given he would cost so much, I'd expect him to really stand out for both Bournemouth and Brazil, but he just doesn't. Maybe I need to see more of him?

30 Jun 2026 16:23:36
If it's anyone who plays for PSG, we are only scoring big own goals.

Paying nearly all of diamondes fee for PSG.

Also accepting that he's not good enough for PSG, but good enough for LFC.

Improving PSG's squad, and taking their rejects for LFC squad.

Random guess for Nunez as mystery player.

30 Jun 2026 17:17:12
Rokki, I said all I know re Diomande situation. If it played out at the club I work for, I'd be rethinking it. Personally, I'm a massive fan of Ibrahim Mbaye - him plus Rayan or Endrick would likely come in cheaper than Diomande and Barcola, and it'd let us spread the squad cost across more of our positions of need.

30 Jun 2026 18:48:14
We've like to be on a par with PSG, but we are miles off them right now in a football sense. It's also very hard to compete with their finances and their Paris location when attracting players, and their management. They're probably the most attractive team to play for in world football right now.



I've seen Barcola a handful of times. He looks ok. Tbh I'd say the same about Diomande. They're both quick. Diomande is more powerful, Barcola has more craft. I'm not sure either is worth what's being asked and would rather we look elsewhere.

30 Jun 2026 20:13:06
I don't know what all the fuss about Diomande is. Just my opinion, but I think there is better out there, but prices are ridiculous.

30 Jun 2026 22:15:14
Whoever the 'shock' player is... I hope he's a livewire.

01 Jul 2026 01:41:02
Sami, I'd rather be the two targets you're talking about!

01 Jul 2026 02:27:28
@Steviep, the thing is, the lad is 19. Wait until his mid-20's when he reaches his peak. He'll be worth a lot more than his present value, all things being equal. If we do buy him in this window, the return on investment over the next 5 or 6 years is potentially massive.

01 Jul 2026 10:29:16
Wdw, I understand what you're saying, but we need a top player now in my opinion.

30 Jun 2026 10:57:16
Day-to-day updates are impossible, so I only share when I have solid info.

As things stand, the Szoboszlai camp are in no mood for fresh talks before the start of the season. Liverpool's offer is ~£250k (incl. bonuses), while the player wants ~£300k base. (I might've been the first to say talks had hit a wall while others were expecting a quick renewal.)

Same with Konate: wages were the issue. Liverpool's offer was around £220k/week, while the player wanted around £280k as a base salary (which now makes sense given the reported £400k/week at Madrid).

It's fair to say that Gakpo's deal has set a new benchmark for others.

Regarding Yan Diomande: I was told PSG was always the dream. Liverpool pushed hard and tried to convince him, but they were always a distant second choice.

Liverpool's offer was also nowhere near Leipzig's valuation. They floated a performance-based structure, while Leipzig wanted at least £98m upfront.

Yan's management was never the issue. If anything, they used Liverpool's interest to get PSG to the table. The player only wanted PSG. Top clubs don't usually pass on elite talent just because they don't like an agent.

Barcola is also far from done.

Cheers!

30 Jun 2026 11:51:17
I am in no mood for Szobo, tbh. He's become a right pouty show pony that shirks tackles of late.

30 Jun 2026 12:02:59
If what you're saying is true, we should walk from the Diomande deal. I don't want anyone not committed to the cause at the club. The same goes for Slobby. He can piss off to Madrid with the rest of the fashionista primadonnas.

30 Jun 2026 12:04:23
He may want PSG, but as I've said, more than once, PSG's days of paying big bucks without any due diligence are gone. Diomande is excellent, but certainly not 'elite' - and certainly not after one breakout season.

PSG will not waste 100m on a player with huge potential, warming the bench.

Because he has less than zero chance of removing Doue.

The fact remains, PSG don't need him. And they certainly don't want him at the current inflated price.

30 Jun 2026 12:17:20
If we're not first choice of any player, we should walk away. Irrespective of their talent.
LFC should be nobody's bridesmaid.

30 Jun 2026 12:50:55
We need an answer from Szobo this summer.

If we can't agree, I think we should look to sell/reinvest.

I would still prefer him to stay, but I'm sick to death of losing our top players on free.

30 Jun 2026 13:06:36
You can only sell if:

- A club agrees a price and
- The player wants to go to that club.

Otherwise you're stuck.

30 Jun 2026 14:01:18
Cheers Redbird, always appreciated, step away from Yan and ok to sell Szob

Sick of players taking the p*ss.

30 Jun 2026 16:06:55
Not much good news in there!

30 Jun 2026 17:00:21
It would be hard to find a world class player that only wants to move to Liverpool. Diomande wanted Liverpool and he also wanted PSG, but what he wanted the most was to fulfill the promise he made to his sister; to be number 1. They won the Champions League back to back. Their player won the Ballon d'Or, and they are coached by Luis Enrique. Why wouldn't he pick them? And, fair play to his agent. He did what every agent would do. Consider this: what is Barcola supposed to say when/if Liverpool bid for him while knowing he was our 2nd choice? This is just the way the game is played.

For me, the most important thing is when top players are moving, they consider Liverpool seriously. This time, a top player didn't pick us, but last season Wirtz did.
I don't think there is a world class left winger available in this market. We should try to get someone who doesn't cost more than 50mil, maybe El Mala or Summerville, and wait for a top winger to become available in the next windows. One of PSG's wingers will become unhappy next season and will want to leave. Maybe Kvaratskhelia. Who knows, there is some history there.
I would rather us buy a solid No 6 & a right back.

30 Jun 2026 16:42:03
Said it before, if the player won't sign then he goes in with the reserves and is made an example of to all current and potential new players, we have to do this or be the laughing stock of world football, don't give any cash to white crap bags in spain, nothing, theyr taking the mick out of us over and over.


No other business would just sit back and allow this to happen, we may pay wages for a none starter but he will be unemployable by the time his contract has finished, job done, you take this p##s we take the p##s.
ASAP would be nice then we have time to replace the girl.

30 Jun 2026 18:52:49
Szob would probably only go to Bayern, PSG, RM and Barca. I couldn't see he gets into the PSG team, but probably would with the others. It'll be a knockdown fee at the end of next season, or a free after that with one of the Spanish clubs.

30 Jun 2026 18:57:35
Shower of greedy c***s.

30 Jun 2026 19:15:28
Agree, Darren.
But that needs to be done 24 months out, not 12.
I can't see Dom doing the same as Ibou and Trent.

29 Jun 2026 21:11:13
Liverpool hold talks with Chelsea for Josh Acheampong.

As exclusively revealed here, we admire his versatility, seen as vital for any defensive signings this season.

Chelsea reluctant to sell, but if Liverpool are prepared to go high, this could change their stance.

29 Jun 2026 21:34:04
Uh...what?

29 Jun 2026 21:39:28
Good signing I reckon.

29 Jun 2026 22:05:15
He would get a lot of game time with us.

29 Jun 2026 22:07:01
Our dealings in the market seem fairly scattergun so far this summer. Players we were heavily linked with in the media, like Diomande and Palestra, seem to have passed us by. There was confidence on here as well that we would land both.

Quite a lot of new player links are now across the media, with less noise around the likes of Wharton, who again was linked heavily for months in the media and by a few posters on here.

Is this the Iraola effect, and we're moving to fulfil a different transfer requirement to fit his tactics, or are our transfer team struggling to land our long established targets?

29 Jun 2026 22:37:25
Don't pay too much attention to what's in the media.

It's pretty clear what positions we are looking at.

29 Jun 2026 22:52:52
I would like him a lot. Quality signing, in my opinion, if we can pull it off.

29 Jun 2026 22:59:09
Mentioned him the other day. He's been wanted for ages, but Chelsea is always reluctant to sell.

29 Jun 2026 23:17:53
Josh Acheampong would be a good signing for Iraola to work with: young, versatile, and ofc homegrown.

Just wonder if he would cost more than the £35m we got for Quansah...

29 Jun 2026 23:32:57
Overkill, the two players mentioned no doubt are massive talents, but if it's true on Diomande he has turned his attention to PSG, firstly, I can't blame him. We are coming off a mess of a season compared to PSG, who are current European champs, having done it back to back. They are a powerhouse.



But ultimately, in my eyes, I'd rather have 11 players who would run through brick walls for us than someone who has massive talent but will ultimately want to leave us when they get to their peak.

I have also always loved when we do out of the blue signings like Munoz so far or the best of all Fabinho.

29 Jun 2026 23:34:12
Chelsea will want £50m+ for him. Plus, they still hate us for nicking Rio.

30 Jun 2026 01:03:29
@Overkill, Munoz, Diomande and Barcola are players who are capable in multiple forward positions.

They seem to be the players that have been the most credible targets.

Everything else seems to be, at this stage.

30 Jun 2026 01:04:36
Hit enter too soon. Everything else seems to be speculation at this stage. Not sure that qualifies as scattergun.

30 Jun 2026 03:18:02
Maybe I've called it too early in the window that's true, I've got my doubts about our recruitment set up.

I'd expect a three or four man shortlist for every position we're looking to fill, and would think we could conclude those deals quite quickly given we've had time to lay the ground for them.



With right back, our connected posters said Palestra or Kayode, and that was after the Sunderland links in Jan, it's since moved on to other names. Acheampong may be a good player, but it seems like we're not getting our preferred targets.

30 Jun 2026 04:43:03
Overkill, are you new to the transfer market and the media? We'll be linked to 100s of players and every player that signs for every team will have been a rival's target, will have rejected Liverpool or United or Yeovil to sign for Madrid. Think Munoz was signing the contract at Newcastle, sure, and we just slid a contract under his pen. ?

30 Jun 2026 06:53:30
If he costs £50m, then that's not the end of the world. We sold Quansah for £35m and Trent for £10m, plus saved wages of 2 players.

I'm in favour at £50m price.

30 Jun 2026 09:11:21
Munoz looks a good prospect. Hopefully we go on and secure our preferred signings for right back, right centre back, centre mid and left and right wing.

I'm hopeful your faith in our recruitment is rewarded, Kloppdo, I was referring more to the players linked on here by the ITKs which have previously been fairly accurate.

30 Jun 2026 11:13:25
Jacquet is our rcb. Judging comments from in the knows, the focus areas are wingers/forwards, cm and rb.

30 Jun 2026 12:15:26
£50m for a talented young lad, who's big, quick and competent on the ball, who can play both right back and right centre back competently, who is also home grown, seems fine to me, we're getting two positions covered for the price of one. That feels like a no brainer.

29 Jun 2026 19:29:13
Hi all,

Worth noting as I forgot to previously mention - Liverpool are deeply dissatisfied with Diomande’s representatives’ conduct. There is an understanding, internally, that a bullet may have been dodged in the long term should Diomande complete the move to PSG.

Despite agreeing personal terms with us, the wingers' camp has been quite unprofessional throughout discussions in the eyes of some.

29 Jun 2026 19:48:09
Should avoid any clients with Rocknation in the future, got the likes of Vini Jnr on their books, and that says it all.

US company started from rappers, doubt they have a clue what's best for their client in a football sense and more interested in how much money they can make.

29 Jun 2026 20:07:17
Blessing in disguise. Now quickly move on to other targets. El Mala and Barcola, and move on Chiesa. Means lots of talent across the front three. Gakpo stays unless he wishes to leave.

29 Jun 2026 20:12:36
The other targets don't fit the right. Rayan or Savinho would be next best.

29 Jun 2026 20:25:08
Savinho? Sometimes I wonder if we all watch the same sport.

29 Jun 2026 20:31:36
Sounds like a hard pass. Thanks for the info, Vic.

29 Jun 2026 20:34:10
You can't be serious about Savinho.

29 Jun 2026 21:02:26
Rocknation? Might be worth keeping on their good side if we are still looking at 2Pac for right back and Dr. Dre to replace the team physio.

29 Jun 2026 21:07:28
Nas was right, Jay Z's s***e.

29 Jun 2026 21:10:09
Gotta love how easily people switch without being 'itk' lmao. None of us are present during these negotiations. Everyone was waiting to see him sign on the dotted line yesterday and now there's competition, we're suddenly 'dodging a bullet'.
Wait til the kid actually signs. Whether that's for us or PSG.

29 Jun 2026 21:15:38
'RB Leipzig say Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will remain at the club next season despite the 19-year-old reportedly choosing Paris St-Germain as his next destination. (Florian Plettenberg)'

Clearly, PSG didn't take a liking to his entourage either, if Plettenberg is to be believed.

29 Jun 2026 21:17:50
Yeah VV, Nas didn't get the Acclaim Jay Z got but he was 10 times the better rapper. These reports are not surprising as these guys like Jay Z and Roc Nation have tried to infiltrate American sports and represent a handful of clients but you hear similar shenanigans. I.

29 Jun 2026 21:19:28
Like I said. He was never going to PSG for a 100mil.

29 Jun 2026 21:34:16
I genuinely hope and wouldn't be surprised if this fool and his team negotiate themselves out of 2 massive deals this summer. Amateur hour.

29 Jun 2026 21:52:18
In fairness, Hughes is an amateur. He should have followed Slot out the door. Have no faith in him getting any players in we actually need.

29 Jun 2026 22:03:53
Dear God, not Savinho!!
He's possibly the worst player I've ever seen.
He's absolutely abysmal.

29 Jun 2026 22:16:45
Defo feels like we dodged a bullet. Everyone saying there is no one out there, but there is, that's what we have scouts for. Don't want no big time Charlie Chan's, that's where Klopp was great, his background checks, Hughes is just after the glory, me thinks, not arsed on that side, just the plaudits for getting big names.

29 Jun 2026 22:20:05
I don't think we're doing the right due diligence on the characters we're looking to buy, and part of that includes their representatives because they have so much influence.

Over the weekend, I heard some stuff about a couple of players we'd bought last summer, and their behaviour around the place.

It didn't fill me with hope that getting rid of Arne would sort all of our problems. We seem to be struggling in the market so far, although the World Cup, as everyone said, will be a factor.

29 Jun 2026 21:36:34
"If I ruled the world" is an amazing track. Bad is one of my favourite. I don't even like hip hop, but I love nas.

29 Jun 2026 23:16:09
I don't rate Savinho and I definitely do not rate El Mala.

29 Jun 2026 23:43:09
Has to be Rayan or Akilouche.

29 Jun 2026 21:37:46
Just to keep the conversation relevant @Ed01 do we have any interest in Nas? From Queens Bridge represent? lol

{Ed001's Note - I think he is out of our budget mate.}

30 Jun 2026 09:37:13
Nas over Jay any day of course, but Jay-Z, as annoying of a person as he is (and I'm pretty certain he was involved in all the Diddy shenanigans), has at least two, if not three excellent records.

Reasonable Doubt, Vol. 1 and the Black Album are all classics. Of course nothing comes close to Illmatic, possibly the single greatest rap record ever made, and It Was Written. Okay, I'll stop sidetracking now lol

30 Jun 2026 10:55:11
There is no chance in hell Savinho is the "worst" player you have ever seen, that is so over the top, it's actually stupid. The kid is 21 or something, and is not that bad at all, I can name 100s of worse players and so can you!

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 19:44:53
Dhfc

Totally agree.
A young talented lad, having his head filled with
all sorts of garbage and being surrounded by 'leeches' as you say.
People who use others as a mere cash cow in this money driven world.

29 Jun 2026 21:39:42
It's not Diomande making the requests. He's a young lad with a bunch of parasites, who are currently representing him, allegedly making absurd contract demands.

29 Jun 2026 21:43:39
LFC & PSG should walk away. Don't think anybody else would be interested.

29 Jun 2026 22:26:16
Be interesting what the sentiment would be if we actually signed this guy. I guess if he was a world beater, everything would be forgotten. It's got bad vibes, though, a bit similar to the Isak deal, and feels like we should have walked away from negotiations.

29 Jun 2026 22:51:08
Agents have always been leeches - I don't know why the buying club has to pay agent fees, surely that should come from the player himself?

30 Jun 2026 01:07:34
@Overkill, I'd love it if he came. The stuff going on about potential transfers is out of his control.

30 Jun 2026 13:46:12
To be fair to the kid, I'd separate his agents' actions from his as a person.

30 Jun 2026 16:35:53
Hoffa - Elanga... Seriously?! He's absolutely horrific. He couldn't get into a dreadful Utd team.