On this episode @TadPredicts gives EPL teams A to F a grade on their Summer Transfer Window. Teams L to Z will follow next week.
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What Will Happen With Konate's Contract? - Will Guehi Be The Perfect Replacement?
On the latest Big Decisions Podcast, Dave Davis is joined by Trev Downey to discuss the contract standoff with Konate and whether Liverpool should sign Marc Guehi in the summer or January to ward off interest from other clubs.
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Dave looks at today's news & gossip as Luis Suarez has done something stupid again.
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Dave starts by looking at Forest changing managers as they replace Nuno with Ange. He then looks at historic spending in the Premier League.
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On the latest Big Decisions Podcast, Dave Davis is joined by Trev Downey to analyse all the recent Liverpool decisions regarding when Alexander Isak will make his awaited debut for the Reds!
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Liverpool Target Marc Guehi as Palace Talks Begin
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with Sky Sports reporting that the England international is open to a move to Anfield.
“Liverpool believe Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi wants to join them,” revealed Sky Sports’ Vinny O’Connor, and that belief has encouraged...
Liverpool Weigh Midfield Options Ahead of Bournemouth Opener
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence begins under the Anfield lights, with Bournemouth the first test in a season that promises both expectation and scrutiny. After a summer of statement signings and boardroom stability, the challenge now shifts from recruitment to results.
The champions have strengthened smartly, building a...
Liverpool’s Community Shield Defeat: Valuable Lessons for Arne Slot’s Squad
Arne Slot believes Liverpool's recent defeat in the FA Community Shield offers vital lessons for his squad as they prepare for the new Premier League season. Despite a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Wembley, the Reds ultimately lost 5-4 in a penalty shootout, a...
Liverpool's Summer Transfer Plans: Serie A Defender on the Radar
The summer transfer window is always a pivotal time for football clubs, and Liverpool are certainly no exception. As the 2025/26 season approaches, speculation regarding new signings is rife, with recent reports suggesting that Liverpool are eyeing up a promising Serie A defender to bolster...
Liverpool Transfers: Fabrizio Romano Provides Huge Update on Marc Guehi and Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool are set to end the summer transfer window in a similar fashion to how they started it. Absolutely chaotic.
After the recent deaprtures of the likes of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Tyler Morton; attention has now turned back onto potential incomings.
Fabrizio...
Liverpool's Defensive Reinforcements: Marc Guéhi and Giovanni Leoni Linked with a Move
As the transfer window edges closer to its deadline, Liverpool are stepping up their interest in adding fresh defensive options to their squad, according to a report from Paul Joyce for The Times. The focus has recently been on two talented defenders: Marc...
Liverpool Could Become Unstoppable With Alexander Isak
As Liverpool prepares for the defence of their Premier League title, there’s growing speculation that a key addition to their squad could elevate them to an unbeatable level. According to football legend Alan Shearer, the Reds would be "impossible to stop" if they were to secure the signing...
Liverpool Faces Unsettling Transfer Hijack as Manchester United Eye Marc Guehi
The transfer window is reaching its final month, and Liverpool, under the stewardship of Arne Slot, finds itself in a competitive race for defensive reinforcements. One player who has been linked with a move to Anfield is Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, whose future remains...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Pursuit: Marc Guehi or Nathan Collins?
Liverpool’s centre-back search has become a hot topic, with the club continuing to be linked to various Premier League defenders. While Marc Guehi remains the primary target, a potential alternative has emerged in Nathan Collins. In a recent report by Empire of the Kop, sources have suggested...
Jaros Makes Instant Impact at Ajax After Liverpool Exit
Liverpool’s season began with a setback as they lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, a defeat that served as a reminder of the transfer business still to be done. Among the summer’s key considerations has been the future of fringe players, with one already...
Toni Kroos Backs Florian Wirtz After Bold Liverpool Switch
Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool career began under the Wembley arch, his debut coming in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. While the Reds fell short in the penalty shootout, the 22-year-old German left the pitch with plenty to be encouraged about, displaying glimpses of why he...
Slot Reflects on Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss
Liverpool’s Community Shield outing against Crystal Palace ended in frustration, not because the Reds were outplayed, but because they failed to take their chances from the spot. The 2-2 draw over 90 minutes set the stage for a penalty shootout, but Arne Slot’s side came up short, missing...
Real Madrid and Chelsea Eye Ibrahima Konaté Amid Liverpool Stand
According to a report from DefensaCentral, Real Madrid have intensified their search for a centre-back, with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté now at the forefront of their plans. Xabi Alonso is said to be urging the Spanish giants to focus their attention on the Frenchman, although not...
Isak’s Newcastle Future Shrouded in Uncertainty
Sky Sports have reported growing unrest at Newcastle United, with Alexander Isak’s situation creating an unwelcome distraction ahead of the new campaign. As Keith Downie explained, "It's becoming a bit of a toxic situation, not what Newcastle want ahead of the new season." Eddie Howe has admitted he does...
Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Intensifies as Striker Refuses to Play for Newcastle Again
Liverpool’s headline pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken a dramatic turn, with The Athletic reporting that the Swedish striker has made it clear he will never represent Newcastle United again. For the Premier League champions, who have already tested Newcastle’s resolve with a...
Liverpool Predictions for the 2025-26 Season: Key Insights and Analysis
As Liverpool prepares for the 2025-26 season under the leadership of Arne Slot, the team is brimming with optimism. Coming off a thrilling Premier League title win in his debut season, Slot has now turned his focus to building on that success. With the new...
Has Liverpool Found a Long-Term Midfield Option in Trey Nyoni?
As the 2025/26 season kicks off with Liverpool looking to defend their Premier League crown and attain number 21, the conversation is shifting from not just winning again — but sustaining success across the next cycle and beyond. Much of the summer focus has been...
Hugo Ekitike: Liverpool's New Hope and the Future of their Forward Line
Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield was filled with action, but it was Hugo Ekitike’s performance that really caught the eye. Despite Palace winning 3-2 on penalties, there were significant takeaways from the game, especially surrounding Ekitike’s potential....
Liverpool's Summer Transfer Push: Focusing on Depth and Strategy
Liverpool's summer transfer dealings have been eye-catching, with the club making significant strides in strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. Under the guidance of Arne Slot, the Reds have already bolstered their ranks with several key signings, including Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez,...
Liverpool's Attack: The Future of Isak, Barcola, and Ngumoha
Liverpool’s transfer activity this summer has been the subject of much speculation, with a focus on strengthening their attacking options. Manager Arne Slot has already shown his ambition by bringing in a number of talented players. However, one area that still seems to be under discussion...
Liverpool's Pursuit of Alexander Isak: Could the Move Happen This Summer?
As Liverpool prepare to kick off their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth at Anfield, all eyes are on Arne Slot's second season in charge and his ambitious transfer targets. One player consistently linked with a move to the Reds is Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Following...
Liverpool Urged to Sign Two Centre-Backs This Summer
Liverpool’s defence has often been the backbone of their success, especially with figures like Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté at the heart of it. However, with the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer, the Reds are in dire need of bolstering their...
Salah Joins Voices Condemning Uefa’s Tribute to the "Palestinian Pele"
Footballing icon Mohamed Salah has joined a growing chorus of condemnation against Uefa’s recent tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, who was posthumously honoured as the "Palestinian Pele". Al-Obeid, a beloved figure in Palestinian football, tragically lost his life in the Gaza Strip at the hands of...
Liverpool and Crystal Palace Share Community Shield Spoils Before Palace Triumph on Penalties
Liverpool’s first taste of competitive action in 2025 ended in disappointment as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield before losing on penalties. On Post Match Raw for Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Jim Boardman and Karl...
Liverpool Face Defensive Tug-of-War as Collins Hope Fades but Guehi Door Opens
Balancing ambition with reality in transfer market
Liverpool’s summer rebuild under Arne Slot has been nothing short of assertive. Seven new arrivals have already been unveiled — headlined by Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike — yet the champions’ recruitment drive shows no...
Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
Liverpool’s preparations for the new campaign suffered an early jolt as they fell short in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, losing on penalties after twice surrendering the lead at Wembley.
While the afternoon brought goals from recent arrivals, concerns emerged over the defensive solidity that once defined...
Liverpool’s pursuit faces steep challenge
Liverpool’s ambition to bring Newcastle’s prolific forward to Anfield has hit a significant roadblock, according to The Chronicle. The Magpies have made it clear that no transfer will be sanctioned unless a substantially higher bid is submitted.
The forward has been training away from the main group as uncertainty over his...
Kostas Tsimikas Nearing Liverpool Exit as Arne Slot Shapes Squad
Defender Left Out of Wembley Squad
Kostas Tsimikas’ Liverpool career appears close to its conclusion after he was omitted from the squad for the Community Shield against Crystal Palace. The Greek international, who featured prominently during pre-season under Arne Slot at both left-back and centre-back, did...
Newcastle Monitor Nicolas Jackson Situation Amid Alexander Isak Uncertainty
Liverpool Interest Leaves Newcastle in Limbo
According to the PA News Agency, “Newcastle will wait for a resolution to Alexander Isak’s future before deciding whether to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.” Isak has not been training with Eddie Howe’s squad after Liverpool’s £110 million bid was...
Romano Confirms “Alexander Isak Wants to Go to Liverpool” as Transfer Talks Continue
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak remains one of the summer’s defining stories, with Fabrizio Romano providing a clear update on his YouTube channel in a discussion featuring his colleague Matteo Moretto.
Romano stated, “Liverpool have a feeling that Newcastle are still...