Liverpool Transfer Rumours

23 Jun 2026 01:50:02
Geo Team claiming we're working on setting up a deal for the talented 17yr old Georgian, Bartishvilli, who's been likened to Kvaratskhelia. What would make it all the more sweet if we get it done is that Arsenal fans were convinced he was nailed on. The player himself shared the post on his own social media account. Apparently PSG are at the table as well.

23 Jun 2026 09:15:36
Paris FC not PSG.

22 Jun 2026 19:40:08
Team talk suggest Spurs have opened talks for Gakpo.

And other media suggest we are in for Fernandes from West Ham. Now that is the right type of midfielder!

22 Jun 2026 20:09:22
I must have watched the wrong games or missed it with Fernandes, I just did not see it personally.

22 Jun 2026 20:21:38
I can see Gakpo going anywhere near Spurs.

22 Jun 2026 20:27:54
If we are buying a midfielder, it should be Tonali all day long!! Crazy, we haven't been linked to him more. No way he ends up at Spurs.

22 Jun 2026 20:27:59
Sometimes London is a big pull for players and obviously the wages won't hurt.

22 Jun 2026 20:40:44
TeamTalk gets so many things wrong, I am surprised they can spell their own name.

22 Jun 2026 20:44:35
I'd like Felix Nmecha in midfield. He looks really good to me.

22 Jun 2026 20:54:59
The Jurgenator, TeamTalk and its sister site Football365 are absolute trash websites. They'll publish anything, pure clickbait sites, their main focus is driving traffic.

22 Jun 2026 21:08:38
£80 plus for Fernandez, no thanks, much better value in Europe.

22 Jun 2026 21:13:15
Felix Nmencha looks a really good player and home grown. Maybe too expensive though. Don't know.

22 Jun 2026 22:00:33
Never heard of Nmecha before the WC tbh.

22 Jun 2026 22:47:01
Does Gakpo like Lincoln?

22 Jun 2026 23:05:36
Fernandes is a good player with great potential. Anyone doubting that, I'd ask them why Man United, PSG, Liverpool and Man City have all been watching him!

He's clearly no slouch. Great engine, 'housery' master, ball winner, progressive passer, press resistant, mobile enough to cover for Paqueta and Soucek! Yes, he's prone to lapses in concentration positionally and occasionally makes the wrong decision, but he's 21 years old.

You're not supposed to be the finished article at that age.

23 Jun 2026 04:34:24
Fernandes, like James Garner and Elliot Anderson, is the all-action profile of 6/8 we should be targeting over someone like Wharton.

23 Jun 2026 06:25:01
Fully agree, Faith. Lamine Camara would have been my first choice, followed by Bouaddi. Purely because they'd both be significantly cheaper. I do like Fernandes, though, and think he'll do very well for whoever eventually signs him.

23 Jun 2026 07:26:24
To be fair, MK, I'd ask them why he has been in 2 relegated teams in 2 seasons. I'll hold my hands up and admit Wiji was an astute relegation signing if we are gonna look at a previous example. I'm just not of the opinion we need to settle for filling the spot, I would rather us find the correct midfielder, Camara or Sadiki, for me.

Fernandes worries me, as I have watched him a couple of times, and every time I have, and things don't go their way, his head drops and he starts stropping at his teammates. We have enough of those from last season.

23 Jun 2026 08:04:16
MrJones, it must be hard not to get frustrated when you've spent 2 years playing with players vastly below your own level.

Neither team he played in was relegated due to his shortcomings, though. West Ham were relegated because they had no striker for half a season, a poor manager for half a season and no decent goalkeeper for a full season.

Southampton were relegated the year before because they had about 8 Championship level players in their starting XI.

{Ed001's Note - he was massively culpable in both, as he is ridiculously overrated and spends far too much time throwing his arms up and doing nothing. He is part of the reason both teams went down - his attitude stinks.}

23 Jun 2026 09:41:17
I wouldn't take one single player from any of the relegated teams. Not one is good enough, nor possesses the correct mindset. And, imo, there's not one hope in hell of Gakpo joining Spurs. He's a good player and should and will be kept. He'll be an asset next season. I'd play him as a nine until Ekiteke or Isak are ready.

23 Jun 2026 09:55:42
We'll have to agree to disagree on that Ed! Every time I watched West Ham or Southampton he was very good.

22 Jun 2026 14:35:21
Even being linked to Liverpool is enough to get you injured now as Slotterbeck becomes the latest victim of the new Liverpool signing curse.

22 Jun 2026 16:48:17
Let's start linking Arsenal and City players so.

22 Jun 2026 17:32:22
Love it, Chewy. ?

22 Jun 2026 11:16:20
Back from my trip to the US. I thought the UK was mad currently but that place takes the biscuit. ?

I found out that Edwards and Hughes have not been on speaking terms since the winter. Edwards retains the trust of FSG, but they went with Hughes' preference on replacing Slot. Both are believed to be leaving their positions once the window is closed.

There is a lot more info but my jetlag is kicking in, so I will leave it there.

I have a few rumours but nothing concrete. Need to speak to a few people first to find out if there is any legs to them. I do know the Ratiu rumours are false tho.

Just wanted to pop on and say I hope you are all keeping well.

22 Jun 2026 11:24:54
Thanks Fields, good to see you back and posting.

22 Jun 2026 11:25:22
Cheers, Fields. Look forward to the next update!

22 Jun 2026 11:33:27
Nice one, the Fields. Hope for some juicy rumours soon.

22 Jun 2026 11:42:28
Nice one, Fields. Rest up, man.

22 Jun 2026 11:53:43
Cheers, The Fields, your insight and information always appreciated.

22 Jun 2026 12:03:37
Cheers, TheFields.

As long as they get the summer window right, I don't mind if they're not on speaking terms. :)

Interesting to hear that Ratui rumours are not credible.

22 Jun 2026 12:09:46
Welcome back Fields.
Hope you enjoyed the experience that only the US can offer. ?

22 Jun 2026 12:15:18
Thanks, Fields.

22 Jun 2026 12:15:28
Thanks, TheFields. Looking forward to your next post, as I always do.

22 Jun 2026 12:16:22
Welcome back and thanks. Looking forward to hearing more.

22 Jun 2026 12:17:33
Welcome Fields!

Diomande looks definitive.

Next reinforcement position.

What will be the running back, centre midfielder, centre back target?

22 Jun 2026 12:29:37
Look forward to those transfer rumours, Fields.

Apart from Diomande, have not got a clue who we are looking at.

Munoz signing makes me think we are keeping cards close to chest.

Which is definitely the right way to do things, but a bit boring.

22 Jun 2026 12:13:28
I read that Hughes and Edwards weren't on speaking terms a while back but I didn't buy in to it, how can you run a club when the 2 men in charge don't even speak to each other? If it is true, it's the nail in the coffin of these 2 fools.

Imagine, 2 grown men, running one of the biggest clubs in the world, being that f***ing childish. Cannot wait to see the back of them. Cheers fields.

22 Jun 2026 12:55:31
Glad you made it back, Fields.

22 Jun 2026 13:11:12
Chewy is right, if this is true. It's ridiculous. Absolutely pathetic. And FSG has to take responsibility for allowing this kind of situation to fester and prolong itself for half a season. There were whispers about "all not being well at the club", but if this kind of stuff was going on, then the outcome for the season should not surprise anyone.

22 Jun 2026 13:20:14
Welcome back TF, you big tease... ?

22 Jun 2026 13:34:31
I'm getting Phil and Grant Mitchell vibes from Hughes and Edwards.

22 Jun 2026 13:47:44
"Both are believed to be leaving their positions once the window is closed."

And I'm here for all the smoke.

Nice one, Fields.

22 Jun 2026 14:39:42
Wasn't Edwards and Hughes pictured together when Iraola visited AXA? They might've had a fall out, but I am sure they're on speaking terms lol.

22 Jun 2026 14:53:59
It happens when the team isn't performing, emotions are high, and people fall out. That's why we've had issues with Salah and others falling out with Slot. None of that happened when we walked the league.

When things go wrong, everyone wants to protect themselves. It's par for the course.

22 Jun 2026 15:51:26
Yup. When things are going well, everything gets papered over. And then when things are not, then everything gets examined with a microscope. Human nature.

22 Jun 2026 16:15:05
I think it was David Woodfine at the Axa with Richard Hughes, I could be mistaken though.

22 Jun 2026 17:17:55
Nope, Edwards was there as well wearing that top with the red heart.

22 Jun 2026 17:27:48
To be honest, last season was so poor, I'd be shocked if they weren't sacked at some point.
It was absolutely appalling that football, and how they didn't sack the manager in that November period was truly staggering. They can't be trusted after that.

22 Jun 2026 18:52:57
How can you have two people so senior and not speaking to each other? Someone higher up should bang their heads together.

22 Jun 2026 19:39:01
Two supremely rich business people having fragile egos?

*gestures at the World*

Say it ain't so.

22 Jun 2026 06:53:13
McConnell, Elliott and Tsimikas to stay. Stephenson is off to Bolton on July 1st, I think, and Ramsey I would take ten shilling for.

22 Jun 2026 08:41:38
Elliott suits Iraola's football. He's got a great chance to make the unlikeliest of comebacks.

22 Jun 2026 09:17:52
Elliot's potential is huge, in the right set up, he could be elite.

22 Jun 2026 09:50:11
I'm curious how Elliott suits Iraola's football? Yes, he's got heart and loves the club. The last time I looked, he would have no chance in a man for man system due to his size, mobility, and speed. Unless you build a team around his weaknesses, which seems unlikely, I don't see any evidence that he's an Iraola player.

{Ed001's Note - he has plenty of mobility, size is not relevant and he is quick enough to cope very easily.}

22 Jun 2026 09:50:29
Hope we put a buy back clause in if Stephenson does leave. I do think he needs to go and play first team football, but he looks like he could be a great addition to any squad.

Very versatile, playing DM, CB or RB without looking out of place and enough of a leader at his age to wear the captain's armband in the Scottish Prem whilst on loan last season.

22 Jun 2026 10:40:06
Ed, politely disagree on that. We'll see how he fares.

22 Jun 2026 11:44:24
Won't it be brilliant to see Harvey back, lads. ?

22 Jun 2026 11:55:38
People calling out Elliott's ability... Just wow. The lad was player of the U21's European Championships.

22 Jun 2026 12:02:19
I love Harvey, I think he's a cracking little player and doesn't get enough credit. I hope he stays, gets his chance and takes it with both hands. He certainly has the ability to do so, and he loves this club, proper loves it. He'll always fight for us!

22 Jun 2026 12:14:32
Flypelicanfly.
Xavi and Iniesta seem to do ok they were not blessed with physical attributes but their football brains kept them one step ahead.
Elliott will be fine in a midfield 3.

22 Jun 2026 12:23:00
Grino75, Iraola likes to go man v man for a decent portion of the game. Harvey Elliott, for all his skill and enthusiasm, would struggle with that.

As I said earlier, we shall see what Iraola does with him.

Btw, I don't see the long queue of PL clubs wanting to sign him.

22 Jun 2026 13:51:06
Ed01 with the way people talk about Elliott, you would think he is just a kid that just came thru the academy like Rio did.

Whereas you wouldn't know that this kid has been playing for one of the best managers in a generation and excelled at it for the most part of 3 years.

{Ed001's Note - Klopp did say he should have played him more.}

22 Jun 2026 14:16:03
I can see him and Wirtz sharing the no10 position.

22 Jun 2026 15:39:13
Hope he gets an opportunity and I hope he takes it. Very committed to the club and passionate.

22 Jun 2026 15:43:28
I think Elliot has bags of potential. My main question/worry is, will it work with two fast wingers and Wirtz in the team. I don't see it, but perhaps he can rotate with Wirtz... Having said that, I'd be happy if he gets integrated into the squad again.

22 Jun 2026 16:23:22
FPF, he suits it because he is attack minded and takes risks. He's direct and plays vertical passes. As Ed said, he is also very mobile and will press until he drops, which is why Klopp loved him.

Slot didn't like direct players who took risks. He was obsessed with control and passing the opposition to death.

Iraola loves players like Elliott. Look at how he built the team around Justin Kluivert; a very similar attacking midfielder stylistically to Elliott.

22 Jun 2026 17:40:38
MK, I am happy to take a bet that Iraola will not be building a team around Harvey Elliott.

23 Jun 2026 03:47:19
I'd be totally ok with Harvey rotating with Wirtz. I imagine that's where Iraola would use him if he stayed, not as a CM in the same starting 11 as Wirtz.

Harvey would be very capable to sub on for Wirtz when needed, in my humble opinion.

He has a great engine and passion. Works hard and has no big ego, always plays for the team.

I also think he has good football IQ and can still improve, unlike someone like Jones, for example, who I feel has hit his ceiling (mostly).

You need players like Harvey and Gomez in a team. Players who are decent, have the right attitude and are ok with their role in the team with limited minutes but can do a decent job when needed.

22 Jun 2026 00:24:25
If we can sort out the Diomande and Ratiu deals then I think that's it for now. Once Iraola sees the players he can decide if we need an experienced CB. Chiesa has said he would like to stay but would ideally like to get 1500 minutes over the season. For me if Iraola likes Jones and Elliot then offer new deals.

Both love the club and low wages. Only big outgoings I could see is Macca and Gakpo who would be replaced. Now if they both stay then that's great news. Only contracts that would need sorting would be Dom. Then in 2027 Virg, Ali, Gomez, Tsimikas leave for free.

22 Jun 2026 06:47:44
I agree with giving Elliot a chance. I think his game would suit a pressing side. Jones not so much. Chiesa needs to leave as his body is not suited to the Premier League and that's no slight on him, he just needs a league where he has time and can pick and choose when to make runs.

22 Jun 2026 06:51:16
We need to sell to buy/replace though.
Even last season, when we spent big, we recouped over £240m, I think, or thereabouts.
For me, I would look at moving the following players on:

Gakpo £65m
Jones £25m
Frimpong £25m
Macca £70m
Chiesa £10m
Endo £10m

Total £205m

Buy Palestra or Kayode £50m
Buy Diomande £95m
Buy Sadiki, Sangare, Kone or similar £50m
Buy Scott £65m
Buy Ayari £40m

Total £300m

Outlay £95m (Prem money).

22 Jun 2026 07:29:45
Can't see anyone paying anything for Chiesa, and is Endo not out of contract?

22 Jun 2026 07:39:00
I agree, we are going to have to sell and recoup costs, but our squad is very thin at the moment, so we can’t be selling Gakpo and Chiesa whilst only buying one attacker.

Also, not convinced on selling Macca, World Cup winner in his prime age, and people want to sell after one poor season where every player stunk the team out, not for me, I’m afraid.

{Ed001's Note - one poor season? He is simply not that good, he was poor in the title winning year as well, but scored the odd goal so everyone forgot how bad he was the rest of the time. Please get rid!}

22 Jun 2026 07:45:55
Once the fitness levels are improved, Chiesa will improve, as will all the players in the squad. Let's hope there is a Spanish Inquisition on the training field, blow off all them cobwebs left by Slot and Peeters.

22 Jun 2026 07:51:12
Chiesa will never be a prem player.
He wouldn't get into Everton's 1st team. Why would you want him in our squad?

22 Jun 2026 07:54:35
Chiesa has done nothing. No reason to stay another season.

22 Jun 2026 08:08:53
Our MF is too lightweight - we need 1/2 more robust players.

22 Jun 2026 08:13:42
Shughes, which club is paying those big fees for our players? Endo has one year left. Chiesa, our valuation is too high. Macca, no one is paying in 70m, more like 50m. Jones, maybe Spurs, as Inter don't want to pay even 25m. Frimpong won't be moved on, leaving us with no RB depth. Only real saleable assets are Macca, Gakpo and Jones.

22 Jun 2026 10:33:04
Shughes, do you want to decimate the squad even further? With Mo, Robbo & Ibou already gone plus the 6 sales you listed, we'd be losing 9 players this summer and only bringing in 6, which would be absolutely ludicrous.

No, there's absolutely no way we're losing 9 first team players this summer.

Iraola football demands high intensity. We need to be adding to the squad, not making further cuts. Not to mention, some of those prices are pretty far removed from reality.

22 Jun 2026 11:00:41
I will stand by my original post.
£10m less for Macca than, say, Wharton to us, seems fair enough to me. Spain, Germany would look at him.
Chiesa must go. Endo, ok, maybe £5m. It was just an assessment, mate, not scientifically analysed!!
All of the others seem realistic to me, and I insist Frimpong should be sold. He is complete cack.

22 Jun 2026 14:45:18
Sell Jones for £25m, then buy Scott for £65m...

A stroke of genius that is...

22 Jun 2026 15:42:16
Perhaps that's a accurate reflection of their worth, Kameron. Ever think of that?

22 Jun 2026 23:41:41
Lol.

Curtis Jones over Alex Scott every day of the week, and twice on Sundays.

21 Jun 2026 21:03:23.
To move away from signings does anyone have any info on outgoings? Only one I’ve heard is possibly Jones to Inter. Does anyone have any other info rumours on the below players? I’ve only listed players who I think are possible outs or loans.

Jones - We know of Inter already.
Elliot
Ramsey
Tsimikas
McConnell
Stephenson.
McAllister
Gakpo - rumours of Tottenham and Bayern.

21 Jun 2026 21:16:16
Stephenson to Bolton maybe.

21 Jun 2026 21:25:25
I personally think Elliott will stay & Tsimikas will be back up for Kerkez.

21 Jun 2026 22:02:02
Well, if some of the posters on here had their way, Szob would be on his way.

Makes perfect sense. Our best player by yards last season, but because he has asked for a better atmosphere from the fans, he has been castigated.

He is only doing what Klopp did. The team needed a bit of help, and he was right to call for it.

But, hey, let's instead laud the one player who played like dirt all season, and threw the club under the bus when he was replaced for just two games.



Sorry, but Szob is season by season becoming world class. The way some fans are turning on him is bizarre. Over the years, it has been a mad train of hatred towards at least one LFC person: Carragher - Lucas - Slot - Szob.

It's really hard to stomach.

21 Jun 2026 22:37:49
Any top club you can name would love to have Szobozlai or Wirtz in their team.
We're so lucky to have both.

21 Jun 2026 22:41:14
Haters gotta hate and they need a focus for their hatred every season.

Sadly, football fans can be the most tribal and petty minded people at times. Never an endearing quality.

{Ed025's Note - i think it stems from not wanting to be ripped off and the massive prices clubs want for players these days StEAmen, you are in for a 19yr old young man who has done well in a German league that is not really known for defensive quality mate and so its obvious some will have reservations, hopefully he will get off to a flier and all the doubting Thomas,s will be eating humble pie..

21 Jun 2026 23:10:03
I think fans have a right to fire a few fiery darts at Slobby lately. We have just watched a whole year of the most dire, lacklustre and heinous football to grace the club in decades, whilst (at the time) simultaneously being threatened with price hikes. Then, when the fans finally start to show their open discontent at the situation, after about 10-11 months of utter dross, I may add, Slobby decides to have a go at the fans for it.

And, just as an extra punch in the gut, then fecks off to London for a nice lunch and to buy a new handbag, paid for by the very same fans he was having a go at. And now, he's allegedly stalling over a new deal. He was the best player by far last season in a shocking team, but he's not immune from justified criticism.

22 Jun 2026 00:41:52
It depends on your perspective, Bulk. In the last 36 years we've had a lot of poor teams and have had seasons where we've finished 8th, many seasons where we've failed to qualify for the Champions League and players like Poulson, Konchesky, Jovanovic to name but a few.

This last 12 months doesn't even come close to being the worst we've played in decades.

The team lost a dear friend and colleague at the start of a season and worked their nuts off last season to bring us level with Utd on 20 league titles.

I would say that Szob is well within his rights to expect a bit of support from the fans when things might not be going as we'd like.

We genuinely used to be the best fans in the world, but unfortunately the new breed only sing when we're winning.

We demand success but then kick off when the club asks us to pay £20 more for a ticket. We boo the team off the pitch when they don't produce the results we demand, then expect undying loyalty from anyone wearing the red shirt. Until they have a few bad games then we hound them out of the club.

It's not rocket science, loyalty goes both ways. Why should the players run through walls for us when they know we'll turn on them the moment they don't give us the perfection we demand?

22 Jun 2026 01:04:04
Because they are paid handsomely to run through walls, not fart about crying when the crowd finally gets fed up of 10 months of utter dross performances. We aren't talking about the start of the season when they were supported rightfully, but towards the end of the season when the prospect of watching more of that rubbish was threatening to turn fans away from the club, the same fans whose money is paying these wages.

If I was offered half what they get a month, let alone a week, I would be running naked through the streets over broken glass, and that would not be a pretty sight for anyone concerned. lol

22 Jun 2026 01:44:38
What they get paid has nothing to do with it, Grinch. I've played football for most of my life, and I've never been paid what they get paid, but does that mean I didn't try? Of course not. I grafted in every single game I played, whether I was getting paid or not. But I'll tell you this, I found an extra gear when I was playing for a manager and club that I knew valued and appreciated me. It seemed to matter so much more because I was desperate not to let them down. It's not even a conscious thing, it's just human nature.



They get paid the money because of how much money is in the game, and they are at the very top of it. Money won't make them give a toss if they don't feel valued.

If you want them to run through walls for you, then you have to give them something back. Something to feel part of, something to fight for. Slagging them off on social media and booing them off the pitch only causes division, and makes them less likely to give you everything. Why would they, if you're not doing the same?

Money is money. Human nature is human nature.

22 Jun 2026 01:52:02
But Grinch, you would never be offered 0.001% of their wages, because they have a god-given talent - and neither you, nor any fan does.

However, fans can give these players a boost, and it's been a kick in the teeth that for so many years now Anfield has become like Spurs - silent, anxious, and primed now to attack its own team.



Every radio commentator says how rubbish the atmosphere has been for a few years now.

Without the crowd behind him, Iraola will be burned after a couple of bad results.

22 Jun 2026 00:01:52
I don't think fans are turning on szob for his footballing abilities ( although he wouldn't be hard to replace imo) it was his reaction to the fans, personally I think he seems up his own ass.

Just a feeling. I'd like him to stay but if he gives the contract negotiations the runaround Ala Trent and ibou then I'd like to see the club react sell him or drop him f.

22 Jun 2026 06:35:19
The thing is Riosstepover, you make it sound like we'd been booing the team all season, which clearly wasn't the case. It took 11 months of watching utter sh**e before the fans had enough, and voiced their frustrations. That's how patient and supportive we had been up until then. Slobby kicking off at the fans got many people's backs up.

Instead, he should have aimed his attitude towards the coaching staff, or his teammates. But no, like I said, he breezed off to London for a much deserved (not) all expenses paid jolly. Hardly the time for being rewarded now, was it. I stand by my comments, and the criticism he has gotten, along with anyone else responsible for last season's shortcomings.

22 Jun 2026 08:50:16
There's a difference between criticism and just slagging off.
There's a hard core of posters who will use any excuse to slag the club, players or staff off when the going gets tough. "Sing when you're winning" is spot on.

22 Jun 2026 09:34:11
There is a key difference between criticism and crucifixion. There seems to be a tendency to pick on one player, almost akin to playground bullying.

The obvious indicators are there, for example, when people feel like they have been caught out and then switch from aggressive to ultra defensive mode.

Also, "I expect player X to run through walls." They are football players, not superheroes.


For every warrior-type player, there are two or three who ride on his/her coat tails.

This is why it is so key to have at least 2-3 in your side.

And who gives a rat's whether he spends his money on handbags or gladrags that all us poor old granddads had to sweat to buy you.

22 Jun 2026 11:16:05
There also seems a tendency to over react and make stuff up. Crucifixion? Akin to school ground bullying? Picking on one player? . There was a discussion about about him above, where he is rightly getting slated, and there's you going into psychiatric analysis mode on the people taking about it.

Have a word mate. And no, grown men buying handbags for there purse and chihuahua to ride in is not ok mate.

22 Jun 2026 15:02:13
Szoboszlai has not been just pilloried in one post, though has he?

Don't shift the goalposts to suit your agenda.

As for what he spends his money on, it has absolutely fanny Adams to do with either you or I.

Talk about try your damnedest to prove my point. Well done!

22 Jun 2026 15:35:57
Anfield definitely has an issue with the atmosphere. A lot of season-ticket holders are in their 50s and 60s, and probably don't have the energy to make a serious atmosphere consistently. Perhaps a tad presumptuous, and possibly wrong, but it simply won't be as raucous as a large number of 20-40 year-olds.
Add to that the large number of day-trippers and obscene ticket prices, rendering the transaction more business-to-customer rather than club-to-fan, thus bringing with it higher expectations, and you have a recipe for a poor atmosphere.


That said, the fans are the only thing that make the club matter, and always will be, and the players should Never forget what the fans give in order to support the club.

21 Jun 2026 18:35:22
Like I mentioned yesterday we would love to sign both Diomande & Barcola. I believe we will test the waters with PSG as they themselves are looking into Maghnes Akliouche & Crysencio Summerville. Plus, Arsenal are more interested in signing Morgan Rogers. The Arsenal players are constantly in his ear in camp trying to convince him.

21 Jun 2026 17:14:24
Afternoon Gents

I've been tokd we've come to an agreement over Diomande.

Should be announced in the week.

Won't get deep into finances, but it's around a £90m fee.

Cheers

21 Jun 2026 17:34:15
Cheers, Robbo, for the update.
However, not sure of his ability in the prem, his first touch is very unpredictable at the moment, and in the Premier League if it ain’t great you’ll be found out.
Only my opinion though.

21 Jun 2026 17:35:45
Good news Robbo.

21 Jun 2026 17:39:27
Nice one, Robbo. Really excited about this move.

Cheers for all the updates.

21 Jun 2026 17:40:29
Who's the next target?

I'm really curious.

21 Jun 2026 17:50:13
Brilliant news.

21 Jun 2026 17:50:25
People judging Diomande after watching 2 World Cup games is hilarious.

21 Jun 2026 17:53:32
Cheers, Robbo.

21 Jun 2026 17:57:30
Yeah, he's raw but I'm sure Iraola and the coaches can work with him. I'm happy getting him.

21 Jun 2026 17:59:37
A 19 year old toyed with Hincapie in the first game and, although quiet, looked very comfortable and practically got an assist in a tight game against a good Germany team, and people are slatting him ffs.

21 Jun 2026 18:02:01
You can only judge on what you see. Not impressed with what I've seen, and the money seems extremely high for a young lad.
Hopefully the club know what they're doing here. It feels like a bit of a risky punt. Would have thought differently if he'd been decent last night, but he wasn't.


Frimpong in same position is a better player, and that's saying something.
Hope he works out though, for sure. Would have been better buying a more seasoned player with experience winning stuff for this amount of cash in my humble opinion.
Can't wait for WC to be done...

21 Jun 2026 18:03:57
Fantastic news, thanks Robbo.

21 Jun 2026 18:04:00
Rayan all day long for me, Premier League proven, Diomende was poor versus Germany, the Bundesliga is a poor league compared to the PL, plus Hugo is better than him and probably back just after Xmas, Munoz will certainly add competition for both wing positions.

Quite obvious who Andoni will prefer out of the two, Rayan/Diomende, one he has managed or one he hasn't? Hopefully we can purchase both is the ideal scenario!

He is a straight replacement for Salah, no way will he match Mo's goals and assists, £60-70 million is a very fair price for him, one wonders if he has been recommended by Jurgen, who both get a wage from RB Leipzig.

21 Jun 2026 18:05:17
Brilliant news, Robbo. ? Thank you again, mate. Robbo, any idea who we are looking at next?

21 Jun 2026 18:07:59
On the back of what Robbo has said here, also received confirmation from senior Anfield sauces that preliminary orders of yams and cassava have been placed. Hopeful that something will be prepared ahead of his medical next week.

Also, been told to keep an eye on croissant movements to the UK in the coming weeks. Make of that what you will.

Caroline.

{Ed025's Note - i hope one of them Sauces you have is Piri-Piri for them yams Caroline.. :)

21 Jun 2026 18:08:35
Shades of when the club bought Torres; went out and just paid the asking price for a highly-rated youngster regarded by many as one of the next 'big things'.

21 Jun 2026 18:12:34
We signed El Hadj Diouf and Salif Diou on the back of World Cups. I wanted to gamble 100 million on him. I think we are sailing close to Barcelona waters, when they broke the bank for Dembele, Couuthino and Grizemam, that crippled Barca for years.

21 Jun 2026 18:13:45
Cheers Robbo.

21 Jun 2026 18:33:53
This is fantastic news, believe me. The kid is pure dynamite.

Rio - Isak - Diomande

This is the best front 3 in the league.

{Ed025's Note - pure Dynamite Seezy?...is that rhyming slang mate.. :)

21 Jun 2026 18:34:53
007... Salah was a once in a lifetime generational superstar. Calm down. Give your head a wobble. Stop the comparison.

21 Jun 2026 18:46:34
DarrenA, that's a comical claim, Frimpng is a better player?! ? You just outed yourself as completely clueless, mate. Admitting your making judgements off 1 or 2 games and then saying "hopefully the club knows what they're doing" in the same sentence" is wild. Please tell me you're trolling!

21 Jun 2026 18:54:17
Hope this is true, my dream signing.

21 Jun 2026 18:59:41
Judging Diomande on 2 games at the World Cup is just stupid imo.
He has all the attributes needed in the prem.

I like the look of him and I think he has what we were lacking last season.

21 Jun 2026 19:00:34
Igor Biscan, but we are not buying Diomande off the back of the World Cup. It is clear he has been identified as our no 1 target before the season ended. Who knows how it will turn out, but judging by his open letter he does appear to have a good head on his shoulders and an elite mindset...

that is something Diouf never had and is something that can take someone very far! He isn't a bad player either.

21 Jun 2026 19:09:49
Is that for Barcola @ Carolinekitchen?

21 Jun 2026 19:13:59
Said it before and I'll say it again. Diouf was agreed pre World Cup. Can't remember when Diao was signed, but I specifically remember paying attention to Senegal for Diouf because I knew he was coming.

21 Jun 2026 19:14:26
Salah exceeded a lot of people's expectations when he arrived. He was older than Diomande too.
Even Mane turned out better than many expected, although he was solid in the PL for Southampton.

Diomande, Munoz, great. Let's not stop there, and, please, we need to plan for possible injuries, as it's a long season ahead and already Ekitike is missing.



We need options, we need back ups in every position, and a strong bench.
This is just the reality of wanting to challenge on all fronts.

21 Jun 2026 19:53:58
Someone, phone Diomande's agent and tell the lad not to bother, as he is being judged on 2 World Cup games by fans and not the hours and months of game data and analysis by the club.

I am excited by the signing. The kid seems raw, but talented. The letter to his sister was heartbreaking. He deserves a chance. Not all signings will succeed and not all signings will fail, but let's at least give him a chance.



Plus, becoming like Barcelona, I am sure the club knows what they can and can't spend without crippling the club. Also, I don't think our net spend is even close to some of the other clubs in the Prem, so I think we need to chill and forget about finances.

21 Jun 2026 19:58:56
100% agree, SA.

21 Jun 2026 20:03:16
Great news.

21 Jun 2026 20:18:35
We obviously need players, but a small part of me would love to see what our new manager could do with the present lot.

21 Jun 2026 20:53:16
I remember people whinging about paying the money we did for Salah, saying he was an EPL flop, just goes to show we don't know what we don't know.

21 Jun 2026 20:57:28
Can't believe some of the stuff I'm reading on this thread. Don't worry about the price tag, I think FSG know what they're doing when it comes to money. As for Diamonde, he's not even kicked a ball for us yet and people are laying into him. YNWA... my arse!

21 Jun 2026 21:11:51
Saying Rayan is Premier League proven is hilarious. Frimpong the better player than Diamonde? These comments are ridiculous. I enjoy this site, but so many are simply trolling to be negative.

21 Jun 2026 21:55:47
Most football fans didn't know who he was a month ago, and now everyone's an expert on the guy's ability. He's a defender's nightmare with his pace, movement, and dribbling ability, the polar opposite to Gakpo, who's a defender's fantasy. Give the kid time before the character assassination, hey guys?

21 Jun 2026 22:24:52
Frimpong a better right forward than Diomande... ok lol.

22 Jun 2026 00:45:45
Ffs, Diomande spent an hour ripping Germany to pieces. The goal was down to him destroying Kimmich, and putting in the assist.

All on the wing, he does not usually play from.

He and his team ran out of gas. Wirtz was dreadful until the end of the game.