Liverpool Begin Campaign With Win but Referee Calls Spark Debate
Opening day drama at Anfield
Liverpool launched their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, a scoreline that reflected attacking firepower but not full control. Arne Slot’s side surged to an important win in their first match of the 2025-26 campaign, yet moments...
Liverpool’s Masterclass in Transfer Market Strategy
How Liverpool created the ‘Liverpool tax’
There is a phrase gaining traction in Premier League boardrooms: the ‘Liverpool tax’. It refers to Liverpool’s consistent ability to maximise transfer fees, extracting value from deals that other clubs could never dream of achieving. As Lewis Steele wrote in the Daily Mail, “Liverpool...
Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak Faces Crucial Decision
Slot’s focus on a new number nine
Liverpool remain firmly fixated on Alexander Isak as their leading transfer target, even as the clock ticks down on the summer window. Since June, Arne Slot has prioritised the Sweden international as the forward to spearhead his attack.
Hugo Ekitike has already...
Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Faces Crucial Twist
Liverpool’s push to sign Alexander Isak is hanging on a knife edge, with developments in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa potentially holding the key. As reported by Craig Hope of The Daily Mail, the Swedish striker’s future appears tied directly to whether Eddie Howe’s side secure...
Hugo Ekitike’s Early Impact at Liverpool Signals a Bright Future
Liverpool supporters rarely take long to embrace a new hero, and Hugo Ekitike has already begun to write his story at Anfield. The French forward, who arrived this summer from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £69 million move, made an immediate impression by scoring in Liverpool’s...
Liverpool Face Key Decision on Ibrahima Konate Contract
Liverpool head into the new season as defending Premier League champions under Arne Slot, but behind the scenes there are questions around the future of Ibrahima Konate. With just one year left on his current deal, the French defender’s situation has become a major talking point for...
Liverpool’s Forward Strategy Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s Premier League title win under Arne Slot set the stage for a fascinating new chapter at Anfield. Beginning the 2025/26 season with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, the reigning champions look sharp but questions remain about their transfer business. Much of the discussion has centred on whether another...
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s future uncertain in Turkey
Birmingham City are exploring the possibility of bringing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back to English football, with Besiktas prepared to part ways with the midfielder despite a year left on his contract.
The 32-year-old, who joined the Turkish side following his departure from Liverpool, could be made available on a free transfer. Discussions...
Chiesa weighs up Liverpool future
Federico Chiesa’s situation at Liverpool has been the subject of debate throughout the summer. Signed from Juventus in 2024 for a fee of around £10 million, the Italian international was initially regarded as a smart addition to the squad. Expectations were high, but his debut season fell well short of...
Record spend drives new Premier League milestone
With just two weeks remaining in the summer transfer window, Premier League clubs are on track to surpass previous spending levels and set fresh transfer records. Data shows that clubs in England’s top flight have already invested £2.26bn in new arrivals since June — a 12.7% increase on...
