Dave takes a look at the news and gossip as Axel Tuanzebe is suing Manchester United for negligence.
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Premier League Positions: DM: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave continues his look at the positions for Premier League clubs and this time it's defensive midfield. He also looks at the final of the Club World Cup and the Women's Euros.
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Media Matters: Liverpool 3-1 Preston: David Lynch Reflects on Reds' Performance
David Lynch and Eddie Gibbs bring the latest Media Matters: a reflection on Liverpool's emotionally charged pre-season win over Preston, with Diogo Jota and Andre Silva tributes taking centre stage. The lads unpack the performance, standout individuals!
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Media Matters: David Lynch Reveals Latest on Isak, Fofana, Guehi & Rodrygo to Liverpool!
David Lynch and Eddie Gibbs bring the latest Media Matters:The lads unpack all the latest transfer reports with discussions on Nunez, Sesko, Isak & Guehi plus much more!
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Liverpool Make Move for Alexander Isak: Record Bid on the Table
Liverpool’s summer transfer window is heating up, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Reds have made a club-to-club approach to Newcastle United for star striker Alexander Isak. Romano shared on X, “ EXCL: Liverpool made club to club approach with Newcastle to discuss record...
Spearing Wonder Strike Turns Heads at Kirkby
Midfield lesson from the old school
There are goals that make you leap off your seat in disbelief, and then there are the sort that simply make you smile. At Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre this week, Jay Spearing delivered the latter, a wonder strike from the halfway line that...
Liverpool Explore Mateta Move as Striker Options Narrow
Contact Made Over Mateta Deal
Liverpool’s search for a new striker has entered a decisive phase, with fresh links emerging to Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. According to a report from Foot Mercato, the Reds recently held a meeting in Paris with Mateta and his representatives, as they...
Newcastle Close In on Ekitike as Liverpool’s Transfer Stance Faces Scrutiny
Newcastle Lead Ekitike Chase
Liverpool look set to lose ground in the race for highly-rated French striker Hugo Ekitike, with Newcastle United now firmly in the driving seat. The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout season at Eintracht Frankfurt, registering 22 goals and 12 assists across all...
Luis DÃaz Transfer Twist: Liverpool Reject Bayern Bid as Exit Hopes Surface
Liverpool have firmly rejected Bayern Munich’s opening offer for Luis DÃaz, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The German giants tabled a €67.5 million (£58.6m) bid for the Colombian winger, which was swiftly knocked back by the Anfield hierarchy.
Despite DÃaz making clear his...
Giorgi Mamardashvili Embracing Alisson Challenge and Liverpool Legacy
Joining a Goalkeeping Lineage
Giorgi Mamardashvili’s arrival at Liverpool is more than a summer signing. It is an investment in the next chapter of an Anfield tradition that has always respected the custodians of the goal. The Georgian international, signed from Valencia for £29 million, joins a lineage...
Alexis Mac Allister Makes Liverpool Loyalty Clear Amid Madrid and Bayern Interest
Madrid Eye Another Anfield Asset
The ongoing fascination of Real Madrid with Liverpool’s top-tier talent has again surfaced. After securing Trent Alexander-Arnold for £8.5million to bolster their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup squad, the Spanish giants now appear focused on Ibrahima Konate and Alexis...
Liverpool Transfer Watch: Hendrick Weighs Up Mateta and Sesko as Reds Eye Next Step
The latest episode of The Daily Red Podcast on Anfield Index delivered a characteristically frank assessment from Dave Hendrick on Liverpool’s attacking options, notably focusing on Jean-Philippe Mateta and Benjamin Sesko. Hendrick methodically dismantled the hype, spotlighting stats, context and character...
AC Milan Enter Race for Darwin Nunez as Napoli Pull Out
Napoli back away after Liverpool stand firm
Darwin Nunez’s future has taken yet another twist, with fresh reports suggesting that AC Milan have submitted a €60 million offer for the Liverpool striker. According to Arriyadiyah, the Serie A giants have emerged as serious contenders to...
Liverpool’s No 9 Puzzle: Pre-Season, Transfers and the Hunt for Firepower
Tributes in Preston, Business in Motion
Liverpool’s pre-season curtain-raiser at Preston North End on Sunday was always going to carry a sombre tone. The death of Diogo Jota has shaken the club to its core, and the tributes that dominated the occasion were as heartfelt...
Konate Future in Doubt as Real Madrid Circle Amid Contract Standoff
Madrid make their move
Liverpool’s efforts to extend Ibrahima Konate’s stay at Anfield have hit a roadblock, with Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid monitoring the situation closely. The French international has entered the final 12 months of his contract, and with little progress made on an...
Jean-Philippe Mateta to Liverpool? Why It Feels Unlikely
Liverpool fans are still riding the high of a Premier League title under Arne Slot, with new signings like Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Freddie Woodman strengthening the squad. Yet, as Darwin Nunez edges closer to a summer exit, the focus turns to...
Nottingham Forest Eyeing Liverpool’s Ben Doak as Elanga Replacement
In the latest summer transfer developments, Nottingham Forest are reportedly showing keen interest in Liverpool’s rising star Ben Doak, following the high-profile departure of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United.
As reported by The Express, Forest are eager to strengthen their attacking options after selling Elanga for £55...
Manchester United Pay Tribute at Anfield to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
In a moment that transcends fierce rivalries, Manchester United came to Anfield today to honour the memory of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing earlier this month.
The Portuguese brothers lost their lives in a devastating road accident,...
Giorgi Mamardashvili: Ready to Make His Mark at Liverpool
When Giorgi Mamardashvili walked through the gates of the AXA Training Centre, he wasn’t just stepping into a new chapter of his career, he was stepping into history. As the first Georgian to don the iconic Liverpool shirt, Mamardashvili carries the hopes of a nation and...
Rio Ngumoha Shines as Liverpool Prepares for Another Big Season
Liverpool fans were treated to an exciting glimpse of the future as 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha starred in Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Preston North End. David Lynch, speaking to Eddie Gibbs for Anfield Index, provided insightful commentary on Ngumoha’s performance and what it might mean...
Liverpool’s Emotional Tribute to Diogo Jota: A Night of Class and Unity
In Liverpool’s first pre-season friendly of the 2025/26 season, a 3-1 win over Preston North End, the match became about far more than just football. It was an evening where the Liverpool players, fans and staff came together to remember and honour Diogo...
Liverpool Eye €30m Deal for Rising Lyon Star as Attacking Options Take Shape
Forward planning continues amid uncertainty
Liverpool are reportedly pushing ahead with a potential deal for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, according to RMC Sport. The 20-year-old, valued at around €30 million, is attracting strong interest from across Europe, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich said...
Liverpool’s Next Step in Pre-Season Set for Hong Kong Against AC Milan
Reflecting on a poignant return to action
Liverpool’s pre-season opened with far more than just a football match. Sunday’s 3-1 win over Preston North End at Deepdale marked the beginning of a new chapter under Arne Slot, but more significantly, it was a deeply...
Van Dijk’s Emotional Message Captures Liverpool Spirit in Preston Tribute
Captain leads by presence, not just by playing
Virgil van Dijk may not have featured on the pitch at Deepdale, but his presence was as powerful as ever. Liverpool’s 3-1 pre-season win over Preston North End was steeped in emotion, coming just ten days after the...
Liverpool’s New Signings React After Emotional Pre-Season Opener
Debuts shared, emotions carried
It began, as it often does in pre-season, with the solemn hum of formality. But this was not a typical run-out. Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Preston North End will be remembered not for goals or tactics, but for context. This was the first game...
Nottingham Forest Eye Move for Liverpool’s Ben Doak After Elanga Departure
Forest look to replace Elanga with Liverpool winger
Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak this summer, following Anthony Elanga’s £55 million move to Newcastle United. The Sweden international’s departure has left a void in Forest’s attacking options, and according...
Liverpool Monitor Nkunku as Chelsea Forward Considers Summer Exit
Summer business continues at pace
Liverpool’s summer, while clouded by grief following the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother, continues to be one of intent and transition. The 3-1 win over Preston North End was as much about emotional recovery as it was about tactical...
Liverpool Consider Move for Crystal Palace Striker
Liverpool are weighing up a move for a new attacking option this summer, with Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta emerging as a target. The club’s recruitment strategy, shaped by Arne Slot’s arrival, has already seen six new signings, but attention now appears to be turning toward bolstering the front...
Liverpool Mourns, Celebrates, and Marches On in Memory of Diogo Jota
Songs, sorrow and solidarity at Deepdale
In the end, the result did not matter. It rarely does when football finds itself sharing space with grief. For Liverpool and its people, Sunday’s pre-season opener against Preston North End was not about testing formations or assessing fitness...
Slot's Tactical Blueprint Unveiled in Liverpool’s First Preseason Clash
Liverpool’s 3-1 preseason victory over Preston North End was more than just a warm-up. It was a glimpse into the tactical mind of Arne Slot, particularly his evolving plan for the full back roles. As Panenka LFC dissected in their latest podcast, the match wasn't just...
Liverpool Confident Guehi Will Replace Konate as Madrid Close In
Defensive shake-up as Madrid advance for Konate
Liverpool are preparing to submit a significant offer for Marc Guehi in a move that could be concluded quickly, according to TeamTalk. The push to sign the England international has intensified as Ibrahima Konate edges closer to a transfer...
Tsimikas Signals Liverpool Intent as Left-Back Battle Heats Up
New season brings fresh left-back dilemma
There is always something quietly compelling about a player who knows the weight of the shirt but rarely gets to wear it as often as he would like. Kostas Tsimikas, now entering his sixth season at Liverpool, has lived that reality....
Heckingbottom Proud as Preston Pay Tribute to Jota in Emotional Liverpool Clash
Preston show dignity in powerful Anfield tribute
Football has a way of bringing people together in moments of unimaginable loss. That was evident at Deepdale, where Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End helped Liverpool honour the memory of Diogo Jota in the Reds’ first pre-season...