Dave looks at the news and gossip with a catch up on the Women's Euros & a look at the news as Bournemouth confirm their new GK.
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Premier League Positions: Attacking Midfield: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave continues his look through the Premier League per position and this time it's attacking midfield. He also looks at business done in League 1.
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AI Transfer Special: David Ornstein Reveals Liverpool Contact Frankfurt for Ekitike
Jack McIndoe brings you another Transfer Show podcast, as reports from the highly respected journalist David Ornstein suggest that Liverpool have made a move for the French striker regarding a possible switch to Anfield!
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Dave Hendrick is here to look at the latest LFC related news! He looks at the news that broke yesterday with the Isak & Ekitike situation! He also looks at the potential move for Rodrygo.
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Newcastle Delaying the Inevitable – Ekitike In, Isak Bound for Liverpool?
On today's Big Decisions podcast, Jack McIndoe asks Lewis Aspinall to make the big calls on Ekitike and Isak, what will happen in this transfer saga? Do the Reds hold all the cards about negotiation this summer?
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Liverpool’s Depth Strengthens with Florian Wirtz Arrival Amid Szoboszlai Backing
Liverpool’s move to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer has drawn plenty of attention, not just for the size of the fee but for what it means in terms of squad dynamics. Questions quickly surfaced around Dominik Szoboszlai’s role in the team and...
Wataru Endo Eyes Continued Success Under Arne Slot
After helping Liverpool secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, Wataru Endo is already focused on what comes next. His reflections are laced with a quiet determination and a sense of unfinished business, underlining the ambition that now drives the club under Arne Slot.
New Chapter, Same Drive
Endo’s...
Luis Diaz and Liverpool: The Clock Ticks on an Unwritten Future
Luis Diaz’s Liverpool journey might be entering its final chapter. With just two years remaining on his current contract and no signs of renewal on the horizon, Liverpool are faced with a familiar and uncomfortable dilemma. Either they hold on to a valuable asset...
Liverpool Eyeing Marc Guehi as Jarell Quansah Nears Leverkusen Switch
As Liverpool prepare for life without Jarell Quansah, attention has turned towards Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi. With Quansah set to complete a £35million move to Bayer Leverkusen, Anfield’s recruitment team are deep in discussions over how best to replace the young centre-back without disrupting the...
Harvey Elliott and Liverpool’s Youth Blueprint: Sell, Develop or Stick?
As England’s Under-21s lifted the European Championship, Harvey Elliott stood centre stage as the player of the tournament, pulling strings and driving his side forward like a senior pro. “To see Liverpool youngsters at the heart of the success is brilliant to see,” said David...
Bayern Munich Considering Move for Luis Diaz as Liverpool Consider Summer Sale
Luis Diaz’s future at Liverpool has become a growing topic of interest across Europe, with Bayern Munich now exploring a potential move for the Colombian winger. The Bundesliga champions have added Diaz to their shortlist as they search for a top-tier left-sided forward.
Diaz...
Liverpool weigh up decisive move for Isak as Newcastle brace for contract test
Contract leverage emerges as key to Isak chase
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has not yet entered formal bidding territory, but the framework of a potential move is beginning to take shape. The Newcastle striker is viewed within the corridors of Anfield as...
Liverpool weighing Marc Guehi move as Slot seeks defensive solution
Centre-back pursuit accelerates after Quansah exit
Liverpool’s business in the transfer window continues at pace. A restructured backline has already seen Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman brought in. But the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen has left a...
Florian Wirtz: Liverpool’s New Gem from Leverkusen – Expert Insight on the Bundesliga Sensation
The anticipation surrounding Florian Wirtz’s arrival at Liverpool has been nothing short of electric. The 21-year-old completed his switch from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to the Premier League title holders earlier this month, with fans already dreaming of what the prodigious...
Taylor Hinds Leaves Liverpool After Five-Year Spell
Taylor Hinds has officially departed Liverpool Women after five influential seasons, bringing to a close a period in which she firmly established herself as one of the team’s most consistent and trusted figures. The 25-year-old defender exits as the club’s third-highest appearance-maker in the Women’s Super League era,...
Remembering Joe Fagan: 24 Years Since Liverpool Lost a Legend
This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
Joe Fagan’s legacy remains woven into the very fabric of Liverpool Football Club. Quiet, dignified, and deeply respected, Fagan was never one for grandeur or noise, yet...
Szoboszlai and Wirtz: Liverpool’s Next Midfield Evolution Begins
Creative fusion shaping Slot’s vision
In the static silence of the off-season, Liverpool have whispered something rather loud: change is coming. Not through slogans or declarations, but in the carefully constructed logic of their transfer business. Florian Wirtz in, record-breaking fee, eyebrows raised. And now, talk turns to...
Klopp Warns of Wirtz Pressure Amid Record Liverpool Move
Wirtz arrival places spotlight squarely on Anfield
Liverpool’s decision to sign Florian Wirtz for a record-breaking £116 million has reverberated through football. Not simply for the size of the fee, but for what it represents: a new era, a new leader, and a shift in the club’s...
Guehi at the Crossroads: Palace’s Defensive Pillar Faces Summer Reckoning
Palace’s quiet leader draws loud interest
There’s a stillness about Marc Guehi’s demeanour that contrasts with the noise now building around his future. For a player who has captained Crystal Palace, led with maturity beyond his years and been part of England’s senior setup, the silence...
Liverpool Maintain Hope Over Isak Deal Despite Price and Contract Talks
Interest in key forward remains despite challenges
Liverpool’s aggressive early-summer strategy under Arne Slot has signalled a clear intention: evolve and compete. With three signings already finalised before pre-season has even begun, the club has set a tone that’s both ambitious and deliberate.
But even with...
Liverpool Must Strengthen At Centre-Back After Quansah Exit
Liverpool’s Premier League title under Arne Slot was built on discipline and smart planning. That same level of forward-thinking must now apply to the defence, especially after the £35million sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. With Ibrahima Konate's contract uncertainty and Joe Gomez’s injury struggles, Liverpool...
Is Nicolas Jackson a Summer Option for Edwards?
As Liverpool’s summer takes shape under Arne Slot and the Michael Edwards–Richard Hughes axis, pursuing Alexander Isak remains an open ambition that will be resolved only once Darwin Nunez has been sold. But with Newcastle digging in, Profit and Sustainability whispers swirling, and no guarantees of player...
Well, we know that sometimes players come and go. Not immediately, but still. It's actually very normal, but every football club has its own star, which is quite hard to replace. Liverpool is not an exception, and it has its own story with Wijnaldum. Okay, but we obviously need details to figure out why...
Liverpool Step Up Pursuit of Marc Guehi as Quansah Nears Exit
Liverpool’s summer evolution under Arne Slot continues to gather momentum, with reports suggesting the club is now in direct contact with England international Marc Guehi over a summer switch. As per a DaveOCKOP exclusive, positive discussions have taken place between Liverpool and the Crystal...
How Fitness Levels Have Changed in Cricket
Modern cricket looks nothing like it did a few decades ago. The pace is different. The intensity is brutal. And the expectations? Sky-high. Once seen as a gentleman's game, cricket has morphed into a sport that demands power, speed, and serious endurance. The era of pot-bellied bowlers or...
Liverpool Lead Race for Marc Guehi Amid Defensive Rebuild
Slot reshapes defensive core
Liverpool’s evolving backline could soon see a new name added to the roster, with The Mirror reporting that Arne Slot’s side are “close to a move for Marc Guehi.” The Crystal Palace and England centre-half has been on the radar of several top...
Jurgen Klopp and Kaveh Solhekol Divide Opinion Over Club World Cup Debate
Klopp's legacy shaped by more than trophies
Jurgen Klopp may have vacated the Anfield dugout, but his voice continues to resonate across the football world. As the former Liverpool manager embarks on his new role with Red Bull as Head of Global Football, he...
Rio Ferdinand Applauds Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy as Wirtz Joins Slot Revolution
Wirtz arrival signals serious intent
Liverpool’s approach to the 2025 summer transfer window has been defined not by hesitation but by precision, power and clear planning. Arne Slot, barely a year into his reign, has overseen a reshaping of the Reds squad that suggests a...
Wataru Endo’s Quiet Influence Leaves Lasting Mark on Liverpool Fans
Cult status sealed with humility and heart
In a season where stars emerged and legacies were cemented, Wataru Endo’s impact on Liverpool’s title-winning campaign was less about minutes played and more about moments that mattered. The 32-year-old Japan international, who only started his first Premier League...
Liverpool Trio Stand Tall as England Win European U21 Championship
Elliott crowned best in Europe
England's triumph at the European U21 Championship offered a fitting conclusion to a long and winding campaign, and for three Liverpool players, it was a reminder of their quality and potential. Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and Jarell Quansah all played their...
Luis Diaz Future in Doubt as Al Nassr Ready Huge Bid
Interest in Diaz intensifies despite Liverpool’s firm stance
Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future has become one of the most pressing narratives of the transfer window. Despite the club’s efforts to extend his stay at Anfield, fresh reports indicate that the Colombian winger may be edging closer...
Liverpool Line Up Marc Guehi as Summer Spending Approaches £200m
Centre-back target moves to top of shortlist
Liverpool are now shifting their focus to Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi, according to a report from The Mirror. The Reds are believed to be preparing for transfer talks within the next 24 hours, as Arne Slot...
Jhon Durán Could Be the Isak Alternative
With Liverpool continuing to rebuild their attacking options under Arne Slot, the dream of landing Alexander Isak lingers — but pragmatism must always exist alongside ambition, as such a deal is riddled with complications. While the Swedish striker remains the club’s top-tier target to replace the Napoli-bound Darwin...
Liverpool’s Calculated Gamble? Gonçalo Ramos Linked Amid PSG Uncertainty
Ramos Under Scrutiny at PSG
As PSG Talk first reported, the future of Gonçalo Ramos in the French capital is anything but certain. Despite a return of 18 goals and six assists across 41 appearances in the 2024–25 season, questions persist. Ramos failed to leave a lasting...
Harvey Elliott’s Rising Stock Brings Transfer Dilemma at Anfield
Harvey Elliott has long been seen as one of Liverpool’s brightest sparks, but his performances at the European Under-21 Championship have ignited far more than admiration. According to The Express, the 22-year-old’s heroics for England in Slovakia may have handed Liverpool a conundrum — and potentially...