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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Newcastle’s Transfer Woes Highlight Structural Shortcomings and Market Limitations
Transfer setbacks expose deeper issues
Newcastle United, once viewed as the vanguard of football’s financial revolution, are facing a stark reality check this summer. The failures in the transfer market have not just exposed limitations in budget or squad depth, but also the structural weaknesses that continue...
Liverpool Hit Five Against Stoke in Behind-Closed-Doors Pre-Season Win
Pre-season rolls on with dominant display
Liverpool turned up the intensity at the AXA Training Centre on Sunday, easing to a 5-0 win over Stoke in a behind-closed-doors friendly. After a week where the club was united in mourning, this was a much-needed session of football for...
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Alexander Isak Transfer Twist: Agent Speaks as Liverpool Lurk with Record-Breaking Intent
Isak’s Agent Breaks Silence Amid Heavy Interest
Liverpool’s summer spending spree may not be over just yet. Following the £116 million capture of Florian Wirtz, the reigning Premier League champions are reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record once again – this time,...
Liverpool Close In On Hugo Ekitike As Jamie Carragher’s Prediction Rings True
Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been anything but quiet, with Arne Slot’s side looking to reinforce an attack that has at times leaned too heavily on Mohamed Salah’s goals. Fresh from winning the Premier League in his debut season, Slot knows strengthening the...
Liverpool’s Urgent Task: Securing Ibrahima Konate’s Future
As Liverpool bask in the glory of their Premier League triumph under Arne Slot, attention swiftly turns to critical off-pitch matters. One key focus is the contract situation of Ibrahima Konate, a player whose importance to the Reds cannot be overstated.
At 26, Konate is entering his prime and...
Liverpool’s £116m Star Florian Wirtz Excites Premier League Rivals
Liverpool have wasted no time making headlines this summer, with the arrival of Florian Wirtz sparking both excitement and high expectations. The 22-year-old German midfielder joined the Reds for a British record fee and, even before kicking a ball, has the football world buzzing — including...
Real Madrid Circle as Liverpool Face Konate Dilemma
Football Espana have broken the news that Real Madrid have made their first approach to Liverpool regarding Ibrahima Konate, raising eyebrows across Merseyside and beyond. With Liverpool still basking in the glow of last season’s Premier League title under Arne Slot, the potential loss of one of...
Liverpool’s Transfer Business: Ambition, Clarity and a New Era
This summer, Liverpool have made a statement. A big one. The club’s approach to player trading in 2025 is bold, ambitious and fearless. It reflects a total departure from the timid, hesitant and procrastinating ways of transfer windows past. This is not just a change in...
Florian Wirtz Makes His Liverpool Bow in Style
Liverpool fans have been eagerly waiting for the moment Florian Wirtz would step onto the pitch wearing the famous red shirt, and that day has finally arrived. The club’s record signing made his debut during a 5-0 win in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Stoke City at the...
Rodrygo to Liverpool: L’Equipe Links Real Madrid Star with Anfield Move
According to an eye-catching report by L’Equipe, Liverpool could be about to make one of the standout transfers of the summer by bringing Real Madrid’s Rodrygo to Anfield, currently valued at around £80million, should Luis Diaz depart. The Colombian winger has been linked with...
Luis Diaz’s Liverpool Exit: Bayern Munich Chase Heats Up
Luis Diaz’s potential move to Bayern Munich has emerged as one of this summer’s biggest talking points. According to Caught Offside, the Colombian international has “expressed his desire to leave” Liverpool and has verbally agreed personal terms with Bayern over a five-year contract. This development sends...
Liverpool's Isak Gamble and Ekitike’s Rise
The drawn-out saga surrounding Alexander Isak continues to hover over Liverpool’s summer rebuild. Newcastle remain determined to hold firm, pricing their Swedish talisman at over £130m — a fee that, while justifiable in context, is hardly conducive to rapid business or contractual finality. With Liverpool needing to reshape their...
Liverpool Close in on Hugo Ekitike Deal: £69m Agreement with Frankfurt
In a major development for Liverpool’s summer transfer window, the club have agreed a £69 million (€80m) fee with Eintracht Frankfurt for striker Hugo Ekitike, according to Sky Sports News. Negotiations remain ongoing regarding bonuses, which could push the deal to £78 million (€90m).
This...
Slot Eyes Reinforcements Amid Summer Overhaul
Liverpool's summer rebuild under Arne Slot is progressing at pace, with attention now firmly turning to the club’s wide attacking areas. While multiple positions across the squad have been strengthened, the left-wing role remains in a state of flux, particularly with Luis Diaz edging closer to an exit.
Diaz, who...
Guehi Transfer Gains Momentum as Reds Seek Defensive Clarity
Liverpool are considering a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as they look to reinforce their back line ahead of a demanding 2025/26 season. With Champions League football returning to Anfield and a new managerial era under Arne Slot underway, attention has turned to recruitment...
Tactical Analysis: How Ekitike Could Fit into Slot’s Liverpool
Liverpool’s summer recruitment strategy continues to evolve under their new manager, and one emerging name is drawing increasing interest—Ekitike. With Isak effectively priced out of the market, the attention has shifted towards a younger, more mouldable alternative. While Isak has proven his value in the Premier...
Future of Liverpool’s Defence Under Review
Liverpool are assessing their central defensive options with growing urgency as Ibrahima Konate enters the final 12 months of his contract. While no decision has yet been made over the Frenchman’s long-term future, the situation is triggering wider discussions at Anfield about reshaping the back line ahead of the...
Bayern Munich Make Progress in Pursuit of Liverpool Winger
Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Liverpool’s wide forward appears to be entering a decisive phase, with renewed confidence in Bavaria that a deal could be struck this summer. The German champions have already seen two bids rejected, but recent developments suggest dialogue between the two clubs is...
Liverpool push forward in Ekitike pursuit
Liverpool have submitted a formal offer to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, understood to be worth €80m (£69m) with a package potentially rising to €90m (£78m) through add-ons. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, and while Frankfurt have not yet issued a formal response, sources indicate the...
Alexander Isak: The Safer Choice for Liverpool’s Title Push
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Proven Output in the Final Third
Alexander Isak stands out as the smarter signing for Liverpool right now. While Hugo Ekitike shows promise, he remains a longer-term project. Isak...
Liverpool Stand Firm as Bayern’s Diaz Pursuit Sparks Criticism
Bayern’s gamble on Diaz triggers sharp response
In a summer market already tilting toward the chaotic, Bayern Munich’s £58.6 million bid for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz has landed like a thunderclap. The Bundesliga champions — eager to replenish their attacking ranks — thought they had found a solution...
Liverpool Move Closer to Hugo Ekitike Deal in Major Summer Push
Outline Agreement Reached for Ekitike Transfer
Liverpool are edging closer to securing their next marquee summer signing, with an outline agreement now in place with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike. As reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, the transfer is not yet finalised but...
Liverpool’s Bold Ekitike Move Signals Intent in Arne Slot Era
Ekitike bid points to strategic ambition
Liverpool’s summer evolution has taken a decisive step, with @SamCReports revealing that the Reds have submitted an improved bid for Hugo Ekitike. The offer, reportedly worth around €90 million including add-ons, signals a significant show of faith in the young...
Liverpool Eye Guehi as Defensive Reinforcements Continue – “Deal to be Done”
Liverpool’s pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has resurfaced, with credible insight suggesting that a formal move could be imminent. According to Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport, speaking on Redmen TV, Liverpool remain very much in the frame for the England international,...
Liverpool Interested in Fulham’s Seth Ridgeon as Academy Plans Expand
Midfield Prodigy Draws Widespread Interest
Liverpool’s commitment to developing young talent remains unwavering. The club's recruitment of prospects like Rio Ngumoha and Armin Pecsi highlights a clear intent to build from the bottom upwards. Now, Fulham midfielder Seth Ridgeon has emerged as the next name on...
Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak Entangled in Ownership Web
Record Bid Planned for Swedish Forward
Liverpool’s interest in Alexander Isak is more than just summer speculation. The Premier League champions are reportedly ready to test Newcastle United’s resolve with a potential £120 million offer for the Sweden international. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, initial...
Liverpool Circle Alexander Isak as Newcastle Stand Firm Amid Transfer Storm
Unsettled summer throws Isak into spotlight
Every transfer window delivers its drama, but some sagas arrive with a familiar inevitability. For Newcastle United, this summer's revolves around Alexander Isak — a forward both admired and, increasingly, pursued. Liverpool’s long-standing interest in the Swede has reignited,...
Bayern Prepare Fresh Luis Diaz Bid as Liverpool Stand Firm
Transfer Pressure Mounts as Diaz Eyes Bayern Move
Liverpool find themselves at a familiar crossroads in this transfer window. A major European club has turned its attention to one of the Reds' most dangerous attacking threats, and this time it is Bayern Munich circling Luis Diaz.
The...
Florian Wirtz Begins to Settle into Liverpool Training Environment
Quiet Start for Liverpool’s New Era
Liverpool’s summer has been shaped by joy and heartbreak in equal measure. Arne Slot’s arrival has brought silverware and renewed ambition, yet the tragic loss of Diogo Jota has left a deep emotional imprint. In these circumstances, the usual parade of...