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 Secure Leoni from Parma After Newcastle Rebuff
Why Liverpool won Leoni’s signature
Liverpool’s capture of Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been framed not as a triumph of financial muscle, but as a story of intent and persuasion. The Italian side’s CEO, Federico Cherubini, revealed that Newcastle United had tabled a larger offer before the teenager...
Konate Responds to Carragher Criticism with Assured France Display
Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has found himself at the centre of scrutiny in recent weeks, with questions over his future and his form drawing attention both in England and abroad. Yet, just as doubts threatened to linger, the centre-back delivered a performance in France colours that may...
Rio Ngumoha’s Liverpool Breakthrough Sparks England Talk
At just 17 years old, Rio Ngumoha has become one of the brightest sparks in Liverpool’s new season, a teenager whose rise has been as sudden as it has been impressive. His first Premier League goal marked more than just a milestone — it signalled a player stepping...
Liverpool’s New Weapon of Speed Leaves Teammates Stunned
Liverpool may have claimed the Premier League crown with ease last season, but even champions can find room for refinement. For all the dominance Arne Slot’s side displayed, there were moments when the Reds looked short of that extra burst to stretch the pitch.
Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah...
Liverpool’s Alisson Becker Breaks Brazil Record and Targets World Cup Milestone
Liverpool’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup continue to gather pace as qualification edges closer to completion. With the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico just nine months away, several Reds are expected to feature heavily on the biggest stage.
Alisson Becker secures Brazil...
Andy Robertson Determined to Reclaim Place under Arne Slot at Liverpool
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has spoken candidly about his role this season, with new manager Arne Slot preferring summer signing Milos Kerkez at left-back during the opening weeks of the Premier League campaign. The Scotland captain has been named on the bench in each...
Why Selling Quansah Could Be the Right Move for Liverpool
Selling a homegrown player is always bittersweet. Jarell Quansah’s £30m move to Bayer Leverkusen (plus £5m in add-ons) was no exception to this rule. There was a tinge of sadness seeing him go – a 22-year-old centre-back raised in Liverpool’s system, already capped at youth...
Did Liverpool Almost Sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid?
This summer has been a defining one for Liverpool. Fresh from winning the Premier League title in his debut season, Arne Slot has wasted no time in reshaping his squad. New arrivals such as Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and...
Liverpool Stars Shine on International Stage as Hugo Ekitike Debuts and Mohamed Salah Scores
International football offered plenty of talking points for Liverpool supporters on Friday evening, with Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike both stepping into the spotlight. The Egyptian captain found the net for his country while Ekitike, the forward who joined Liverpool in...
Isak’s Liverpool Switch Leaves Newcastle Reflecting on Lost Potential
When Alexander Isak finally boarded the train to Anfield there was resignation. Relief, even. Newcastle had fought to keep their record signing, but the pull of Liverpool – and a £125 million fee – proved irresistible.
Deadline Day Resolution
For weeks, Newcastle’s season had been overshadowed by Isak’s...
Joe Gomez’s Liverpool Future Under Fresh Spotlight
Joe Gomez’s position at Liverpool once again became a major transfer talking point as Football Insider reported late deadline day interest from multiple clubs. According to senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke, both Brighton and Crystal Palace explored a last-ditch move for the versatile defender.
“Sources have told Football Insider that...
Should Chiesa Be In The Champions League Squad?
I’ll start with honesty, I’ve had a lot of affection for Federico Chiesa since his explosive emergence nearly a decade ago. Despite the injuries, I wanted him to succeed at Liverpool the moment he walked through the door and was delighted with the signing. The fact that...
Conor Bradley Relishes Chance to Face Liverpool Teammate Florian Wirtz on International Duty
Liverpool have gone into the international break with a perfect record in the Premier League, three wins from three and a sense that Arne Slot’s new-look side is already bedding in. Among the summer arrivals, Florian Wirtz stands out. Signed from Bayer...
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz Hailed as Premier League’s Best Young Talent by Manchester United Prospect
Liverpool and Manchester United rarely agree on football matters, yet a young player from Old Trafford has made headlines by praising one of Anfield’s brightest stars. Florian Wirtz, who joined Liverpool in a record-breaking move, has already sparked admiration across the...
Liverpool’s Long-Term Planning and Michael Olise Links
Liverpool’s recruitment strategy continues to draw attention across Europe. After reinforcing their attacking options this summer with Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, the club are already being linked with further moves that could shape the next chapter under Arne Slot, who lifted the Premier League title...
Alexander Isak Fitness Monitored Closely by Sweden Ahead of Liverpool Debut
Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak has yet to feature in a competitive match since May, and his progress is being carefully assessed while away with Sweden. The £125 million forward, who arrived from Newcastle on deadline day, has been integrating gradually after a summer...
Liverpool’s Summer Decisions and the Rafael Leao Question
Liverpool’s first summer under Arne Slot as Premier League champions was always going to attract scrutiny. With Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak all arriving, the focus was on squad depth and strategic reinforcements. Yet the transfer market...
Alexis Mac Allister Absence from Argentina Squad Explained
Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister has endured a disrupted start to the 2025–26 season after fitness concerns prevented him from featuring in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying. The midfielder has been managing the after-effects of an injury that ruled him out of the...
Liverpool Academy set for transformative redevelopment
Liverpool’s Academy in Kirkby is preparing for its most ambitious transformation since opening in 1998, with the club unveiling plans to overhaul facilities that have long been central to the nurturing of homegrown talent.
Indoor pitch to change training landscape
At the heart of the redevelopment will be a new full-size...
The End Of The Ownership Debate?
Credit to Simon Hughes of The Athletic for his original in-depth report on Liverpool’s ownership landscape and the shifting mood around Fenway Sports Group (FSG). His piece captures the complex relationship between the club’s supporters and its American owners, tracing the journey from mistrust to cautious approval.
Origins of #FSGOut
As...
Liverpool Secure Pre-Agreement with England International
Liverpool’s transfer business may have drawn to a close for now, but the Daily Mail’s has revealed an intriguing development that could shape the club’s long-term future. According to the report, Liverpool have a pre-existing agreement with Jarell Quansah should they decide to trigger their buy-back clause with Bayer Leverkusen.
Smart...
Stan Collymore Backs Hugo Ekitike to Thrive at Liverpool
Liverpool’s summer transfer window was never going to be quiet. The Premier League champions under Arne Slot reinforced heavily, with high-profile arrivals such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak grabbing most of the headlines. Yet it is Hugo Ekitike, the £69m signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, who...
Liverpool Prepare to Unleash Alexander Isak
Liverpool’s £125 million signing of Alexander Isak has stirred anticipation across Merseyside. The 25-year-old striker arrives as the club’s new No. 9, with expectations sky high following his move from Newcastle United. The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool have mapped out a careful plan to integrate him, balancing his...
Liverpool Departure Sees Mohamed Salah Salute Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott has completed his departure from Liverpool, closing the chapter on a six-year spell that began when he arrived from Fulham in 2019 as a 16-year-old. Across that time he amassed nearly 150 appearances, a respectable tally for a player who battled injury setbacks and fierce...
Liverpool Eyeing Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke amid Renewed Defensive Plans
Liverpool continue to keep their focus firmly on defensive reinforcements, with Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke now emerging as a player of real interest. According to TeamTalk, “Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle United could give worry to Brighton with potential moves for centre-back Jan...
Cody Gakpo Commits Future to Liverpool Until 2030
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Anfield until 2030. At 26, he is entering what should be the peak years of his career and has chosen to do so under the stewardship of Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the...
Salah’s Private Nature and Carefully Controlled Image
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You sense there’s been a change in Mo Salah. For most of his eight years at Liverpool, he’s been a little distant, as if he’s above all the nonsense that’s associated...
Liverpool Transfer Rumours: Rogers and Olise in the Frame?
Morgan Rogers Links Resurface
Liverpool’s transfer strategy is never short of intrigue, and fresh speculation has surfaced regarding Morgan Rogers. Writing in the Daily Mail, Lewis Steele highlighted the winger as a potential target, although he was quick to clarify the stance from Anfield insiders. As Steele...
The position revolution: why classic player roles are disappearing
It is believed that every 20 years, tactics in any sport need to change. A new breath of fresh air allows new positions to be discovered. Therefore, fans will already be making football predictions tips taking into account the absence of positions that even their favorite...
Liverpool’s Future Shaped by Michael Olise Talk and Jarrell Quansah Clause
The Daily Red podcast has once again placed Liverpool’s future under the microscope, with Guy Drinkel steering the discussion across awards, transfers and long-term planning. With Arne Slot’s reign already decorated by an immaculate start, attention has naturally shifted towards two names that may...