Anfield Index

Liverpool’s Big Decision: Securing the Futures of Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Van Dijk In the world of football contracts, truth is elusive. Gossip circulates freely, speculation reigns supreme, but unless you’re in the negotiation room, the reality remains hidden. Liverpool now find themselves facing critical decisions on the futures of three cornerstone players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed...

Liverpool’s Contract Decisions: Beyond Konaté, There’s More at Stake The news emerging from Anfield indicates significant progress on renewing Ibrahima Konaté’s contract, a move that seems both sensible and necessary for Liverpool. Konaté has been gradually overcoming injury setbacks, showcasing solid performances at the back when fit. The French centre-back is an essential part of...

Dominik Szoboszlai’s Big Ambitions with Liverpool: Stepping Up for Premier League and Champions League Glory Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has captivated Liverpool fans since his arrival at Anfield in the summer of 2023. Now, with a successful debut season under his belt—including a Carabao Cup win—the 23-year-old is setting his sights even higher as Liverpool,...

Mo Salah and the MLS Dream: Could San Diego FC Land Liverpool’s Star Forward? As Mo Salah’s Liverpool contract nears its end, an unexpected suitor has emerged from across the Atlantic. San Diego FC, a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise set to make its debut in 2025, are reportedly interested in acquiring both Salah...

Liverpool's Transfer Plans: Finding the Heir to Mo Salah's Throne With the international break upon us, focus has returned to the situations unravelling away from the pitch currently. Most notably, the future of Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who all only have eight months left on their current contracts at...

Liverpool’s New Era of Injury Management Under Arne Slot David Lynch, on his Substack, recently highlighted Liverpool’s revamped approach to injury management as they look to compete under new management. While Arne Slot has been the most publicised addition, significant efforts have also gone on behind the scenes, particularly within Liverpool’s medical and performance departments....

Liverpool Midfield Conundrum: Wataru Endo’s Future in Doubt as January Window Approaches As the January transfer window inches closer, Liverpool fans are casting a concerned eye towards their squad's composition. While much of the attention is focused on the contract situations of star players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah, another story is...

Liverpool’s Injury Concerns: Alisson and Mac Allister Face Time on the Sidelines Liverpool may be leading the Premier League under new manager Arne Slot, but the international break comes at a challenging time. After a solid 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to an early strike from Diogo Jota, Liverpool’s celebrations were tempered by two...

Manchester City Court Ruling: How It Could Impact Liverpool’s Financial Flexibility The recent court ruling involving Manchester City and the Premier League has introduced new implications that may affect Liverpool’s financial strategies moving forward. With changes to financial regulations, Liverpool could soon face constraints in their spending and investment capabilities. Here’s a breakdown of what...

Liverpool’s Contract Dilemmas: Can Richard Hughes Shift the Tide? With the international break offering a rare pause in the season’s frenetic pace, Liverpool fans find themselves contemplating the club’s off-pitch matters, particularly the ongoing contract situations. The current standstill in new deals for Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Mohamed Salah casts a shadow, and...