City’s new set-piece coach credited with Liverpool’s dead-ball dominance

Liverpool’s Set-Piece Mastermind Joins City: What James French Leaves Behind Analyst turned architect of dead-ball dominance There was a time when set pieces were an afterthought, lumped into training drills between five-a-sides and tactical walkthroughs. Not any more. Liverpool knew that. Manchester City now know it too. And at the heart of that modern obsession is...

Liverpool complete summer squad revamp as title defence plans take shape

Liverpool Summer 2025 Transfer Window: A Bold New Era of Signings, Exits and Loans Champions building from a position of strength Liverpool’s second full summer under Arne Slot has been one of evolution, not overhaul. After lifting the Premier League title in May and celebrating a historic 20th championship, the club have used their platform not...

Journalist Provides Update on Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak

Liverpool’s Transfer Focus Turns to Alexander Isak Amid Striker Market Shifts In an evolving summer window, Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak continues to dominate headlines, with the situation now hinging on Newcastle United’s ability to find suitable replacements. Speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch outlined the delicate balance of factors influencing...

Liverpool use unique methods to help new signings feel at home

How Liverpool Help New Signings Settle In: Structure, Culture and Care Player welfare at the core of Liverpool’s recruitment model Liverpool’s approach to onboarding new players stretches well beyond the pitch. It is deliberate, personal and embedded in the culture of the club. With a near-£300 million summer spend and a fresh influx of talent including...

Liverpool join race with Arsenal for rising Ligue 1 centre back

Liverpool Tracking Emerging Ligue 1 Talent Amid Growing Premier League Interest Jacquet's Rise Sparks Premier League Scramble Liverpool have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs monitoring highly rated French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old Stade Rennais defender has become the subject of serious interest, with Arsenal already making an approach and Newcastle United also...

Paul Joyce: Liverpool ‘In Talks’ Over £47.5m Transfer Deal

Darwin Núñez Transfer Talks Intensify as Al-Hilal Close In Darwin Núñez’s Liverpool journey appears to be drawing to a close, with discussions over a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal moving forward at pace. As reported by Paul Joyce for The Times, “An agreement between the clubs is expected to be brokered quickly if...

Liverpool eye third attempt to land Premier League forward

Liverpool’s Pursuit of Isak: Nine Years in the Making Long-Term Interest Meets Short-Term Pressure Liverpool have not stumbled into this pursuit of Alexander Isak by chance. This is not a reaction to market conditions or a spur-of-the-moment swoop. It is a continuation of an interest that first sparked in 2016 and never truly faded. Back then, Isak...

Liverpool set to walk away after Palace refuse improved offers

Liverpool’s latest bids for Palace defender dismissed Liverpool’s summer rebuild has hit another snag. According to a report from Foot Mercato, the club have seen two offers rejected by Crystal Palace for centre-back Marc Guehi. While the bid amounts have not been disclosed, Palace reportedly found them “insulting” and promptly turned them down. The Eagles have...

Virtual Enfield: how Liverpool is represented in VR games and simulators

The world of video games is rapidly changing thanks to the introduction of virtual reality (VR) technologies, which open up a new level of immersion in virtual worlds. What once seemed like science fiction is now becoming reality: football fans can now not only watch matches, but also find themselves right on the pitch,...

Virtual Reality Transforms Sports Training

The Revolution in Sports Training: How Virtual Reality is Transforming Athlete Preparation The article explores how virtual reality (VR) is transforming the training of high-performance athletes — from digital simulations replicating real game conditions to tactical, mental, and physical training assisted by technology. It presents examples from Olympic sports, the NFL, and cycling, scientific studies...

Report: Liverpool set £50M asking price amid summer transfer talks

Darwin Nunez Exit Looms as Liverpool Set Price Tag Slot’s Plans Signal End of Nunez Era Liverpool’s summer transfer activity has been relentless, with early business securing Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz. Now, attention turns to Alexander Isak, a high-profile target, as Liverpool aim to reshape their attacking options under Arne Slot. Nunez...

David Ornstein: Leipzig in talks with Liverpool over £50m-rated midfielder

Harvey Elliott Transfer Rumours: RB Leipzig in Talks with Liverpool Liverpool have reportedly been contacted by Bundesliga side RB Leipzig regarding a potential move for Harvey Elliott, according to The Athletic. While no deal is close, discussions are underway, and the German club view Elliott as a direct replacement for Xavi Simons, who could leave...

Report: Liverpool secured key sell-on clause in Bayern transfer

Report: Liverpool Secure Major Financial Boost From Diaz Sale As Hughes Stands Firm Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been one marked by efficiency, pragmatism and a quiet sense of authority behind the scenes. At the centre of that strategy is Richard Hughes, the club’s new sporting director, who appears to have played a critical role...

Report: Liverpool teammate backs club star for major end-of-season award

Tsimikas Shares Strong Backing for Salah’s Ballon d’Or Bid Amid Liverpool’s Future Plan Under Slot Liverpool's 2024/25 season was nothing short of historic. Under the leadership of new manager Arne Slot, the Reds reclaimed the Premier League title and reasserted themselves as one of Europe’s most complete teams. Among those who thrived was Mohamed Salah,...

Journalist: Liverpool’s new No.7 already impressing key figures at Anfield

Florian Wirtz Settling In at Liverpool with Premier League Goals in Sight Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s new record transfer and current No.7, is already showing why the club invested heavily to bring him in from Bayer Leverkusen. There is a maturity and calmness to the way he has integrated himself, both in terms of performances and...

Report: AC Milan set to submit formal offer for Liverpool striker this week

Report: AC Milan to Submit Darwin Nunez Bid Amid Liverpool Reshuffle AC Milan are preparing to table a formal offer for Darwin Nunez this week, according to a report by DaveOCKOP, as they attempt to navigate Liverpool’s €70 million valuation. The 26-year-old forward, who has featured heavily in Liverpool’s pre-season preparations, could become the latest...

Liverpool ‘Ready to Make a Move’ for £40m Defender – Report

Liverpool Primed to Target £40m England International as Defensive Gaps Show Liverpool could be about to reignite their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with Football Insider reporting that the Reds are “ready to make a move” for the England international before the summer transfer window closes. The Merseyside club have already invested over £250m...

Liverpool transfer plans hinge on Isak outcome and defensive need

Liverpool's Transfer Standoff with Newcastle Signals Wider Shift in Strategy Striker pursuit reflects market contradictions Liverpool’s summer, once projected as a transitional rebuild, has instead evolved into a series of calculated gambles. There is the controlled aggression of bidding £110 million for Alexander Isak, a clear statement of intent, yet one that Newcastle predictably rejected. And...

Liverpool teenager steals show in pre-season win at Anfield

Ngumoha Emerges as Liverpool’s Pre-Season Standout Amid First-Team Shake-Up Teenage brilliance steals spotlight In a pre-season shaped by multi-million-pound arrivals and positional reshuffles, it was the quiet, explosive brilliance of a teenager that stole the spotlight at Anfield. Rio Ngumoha, still just 16, took centre stage in Liverpool’s double-header against Athletic Bilbao, producing the kind of...

Journalist: Liverpool to Complete €15m Transfer Deal Today

Liverpool Edge Closer to Completing Another Transfer in Record-Breaking Summer Liverpool’s extraordinary 2025 summer transfer window shows no signs of slowing down. Following a raft of high-profile arrivals and departures, the club is set to sanction yet another move, with midfielder Tyler Morton on the brink of sealing a switch to Ligue 1 side Lyon....

Paul Joyce: Liverpool target €40m Parma star to fix defensive shortage

Liverpool Assessing Move for Parma’s Giovanni Leoni as Defensive Options Dwindle Defensive reinforcements become priority With the Premier League season rapidly approaching, Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements is no longer a hypothetical concern, but a growing necessity. Arne Slot is facing an increasingly fragile situation in central defence. According to Paul Joyce in The Times, the club...

Liverpool Suffer Potential Transfer Blow as Man United Launch £73.8m Bid

Manchester United Enter the Race for Benjamin Sesko – Implications for Liverpool and Isak Reports from BILD this afternoon suggest that Manchester United have officially entered the battle for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, submitting a bid worth €75m plus €10m in add-ons. This move could have significant repercussions for Liverpool’s transfer ambitions, particularly regarding...

Liverpool star thrives in new midfield role under Slot system

Szoboszlai’s Role Redefined as Liverpool Finds Rhythm in Anfield Victory Midfield engine shows his class There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a footballer grow into a role that seems tailor-made for him. Not forced, not improvised, but naturally evolving. Dominik Szoboszlai, once pencilled in as Liverpool’s next number 10, is now dictating the rhythm from deeper...

Florian Wirtz Reveals how Arne Slot has Already Helped his Game at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool Arrival Signals New Era of Creative Freedom Liverpool’s record-breaking summer signing Florian Wirtz has spoken about the freedom he has been given by Arne Slot, as the club gears up for their Premier League title defence. In comments to The Times, Wirtz made it clear that while the fee could rise to...

Liverpool target £41m defender as defensive urgency grows

Koulierakis Emerges as Leading Candidate in Liverpool’s Centre-Back Succession Plan Defensive succession becomes urgent There is a quiet inevitability at Liverpool right now, a sense that the sands are shifting in the heart of defence. Virgil van Dijk, the imperious figure at the back for much of the club’s modern renaissance, turned 34 in July. His...

Liverpool warned over Isak price as Garcia questions transfer strategy

Garcia Cautions Liverpool as Isak Price Tag Prompts Transfer Dilemma Weight of expectation follows Isak pursuit Liverpool’s summer has carried an edge of urgency and opportunity. The club has long admired Alexander Isak, and their desire to bring him to Anfield has become an open secret. Their £110 million bid, firmly rejected by Newcastle, spoke volumes....

Slot gives verdict as Liverpool outscore Athletic Club at Anfield

Slot’s Reaction to Wins Over Athletic Club Hints at Growing Identity at Liverpool Performance shaped by progress There are pre-season friendlies, and then there are exercises in mood-shaping. Liverpool’s twin victories over Athletic Club were less about scorelines and more about shaping narrative, rhythm and tempo. Two games, seven goals, and an emerging picture of Arne...

Liverpool handed transfer boost as Newcastle step up striker pursuit

Liverpool Watching Newcastle’s Striker Moves as Isak Future Hangs in Balance Newcastle’s new offer could shift the market Liverpool’s transfer team will be keeping a close eye on the latest manoeuvres at St James’ Park. Newcastle’s fresh €80M+ offer for Benjamin Sesko signals more than just ambition, it hints at a possible release valve in the...

Liverpool pre-season lineup highlights urgent need for defensive cover

Liverpool’s Defensive Depth Raises Concerns as Pre-Season Exposes Gaps Squad Depth Faces Immediate Scrutiny Liverpool’s pre-season preparations have underlined an uncomfortable truth for Arne Slot’s squad. With Virgil van Dijk sidelined due to illness, Joe Gomez nursing an injury and Jarell Quansah sold, defensive cover is beginning to look dangerously thin. Sky Sports' Vinny O’Connor, reporting from...

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Double-Header Wins Against Athletic Club

Early Signs Point to Another Dominant Season Under Slot Liverpool’s double win over Athletic Club at Anfield, finishing 4-1 and 3-2 respectively, delivered more than just pre-season momentum. It served up a warning to rivals and confirmation that Arne Slot's side, despite its turnover, is already humming with intent. As captured in David Lynch’s post-match...