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’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...
Slot’s Blistering Start at Liverpool Leaves Klopp Reflective but Content
New Era, Familiar Success
There’s a sense of history repeating itself at Anfield. Not in imitation, but in evolution. Arne Slot, just 12 months into his Liverpool reign, has delivered what many felt was improbable at the start of the season: a Premier League title. The...
Darwin Nunez and Liverpool: A Split on the Horizon as Napoli Circle
Napoli in the Picture for Nunez Exit
Darwin Nunez has given Napoli the green light to negotiate with Liverpool, and it appears his Anfield journey may be nearing its end. As reported by The Mirror, the 26-year-old has made it clear he sees no...
Young Lions Roar Again as Elliott and Morton Inspire England Glory
Elliott Strikes Early in Bratislava
England's rising stars once again etched their names into European folklore as they clinched another memorable tournament triumph. Harvey Elliott, a key figure in England’s victorious 2023 campaign, wasted no time announcing himself on the big stage in Bratislava. The...
George Sephton: The Steady Voice Behind Anfield’s Soundtrack
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From Kop Kid to Anfield Icon
George Sephton’s journey began like many fans, as a lad on the Kop watching greats like Billy Liddell and Alan A’Court. In 1971, after...
Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen: Liverpool Insert Smart Buy-Back Clause in £35m Deal
Liverpool are set to bid farewell to one of their most promising young defenders, as Jarell Quansah prepares to complete a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old centre-back is expected to undergo his medical in Germany on Monday....
Why Liverpool Should Widen Their Defensive Search Beyond Guehi
Guehi chase signals intent but not certainty
Liverpool’s defensive evolution is taking shape this summer, but it is no secret that the club remains alert to long-term uncertainty. With Ibrahima Konate having already signalled his intention to leave in 2026, and Virgil van Dijk now on the...
Tom Werner Lifts Lid on Wirtz Deal and Liverpool’s Summer Ambition
Margins That Matter in Elite-Level Recruitment
In a transfer market dictated by fine margins and even finer balancing acts, Liverpool’s capture of Florian Wirtz could have gone another way entirely. As chairman Tom Werner admitted in a revealing interview with the Liverpool Echo, the record-breaking...
AC Milan Enquire About Liverpool's Darwin Nunez Amid Napoli Talks
Serie A Giants Circle as Liverpool Await Nunez Resolution
While Liverpool continue to reshape their squad with high-profile arrivals like Jérémie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, the future of Darwin Nunez is becoming the summer's hottest topic. Italian journalist Matteo Moretto has now revealed that AC Milan...
Klopp Reflects as Liverpool Invest Big in Florian Wirtz
New Era, Familiar Ambition at Anfield
The summer of 2025 has already delivered a statement of intent at Anfield. Liverpool, now managed by Arne Slot, have secured the signing of Florian Wirtz in a deal worth £100 million plus £16 million in add-ons, a record fee for...
Can Liverpool Get Alexander Isak?
As Liverpool’s summer rebuild sharpens into focus, the name Alexander Isak remains at the pinnacle of the summer shortlist. With Darwin Núñez edging closer to Napoli and Arne Slot’s new-look system taking shape around Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah, the Swedish striker feels like the missing piece of a world-class...
Dirk Kuyt Steps into New Managerial Role
Former fan favourite chooses FC Dordrecht over Anfield comeback
There was a time, not too long ago, when it seemed that Dirk Kuyt and Liverpool might share a second act. As the club looked to fill the assistant manager vacancy left by John Heitinga, speculation rippled through Merseyside and...
Diogo Paiva Departs Liverpool After Premier League Triumph
Liverpool's backroom reshuffle continues as Diogo Paiva, a key but quiet presence in Arne Slot’s coaching setup, has announced his departure from the club. In a heartfelt message shared via LinkedIn, Paiva confirmed he was leaving “earlier than expected,” closing the curtain on a brief but meaningful...
Harvey Elliott Faces Liverpool Uncertainty as Tottenham Interest Grows
Midfield Crowding Casts Doubt on Anfield Role
As Liverpool recalibrate under Arne Slot, questions inevitably emerge about the future of several fringe players. Chief among them is Harvey Elliott, the 22-year-old midfielder who, despite flashes of brilliance, struggled for consistent game time last season. Now, with Florian...
Luis Diaz to Al-Nassr? Saudi Side Linked with €100M Move for Liverpool Star
Saudi Ambition Targets Liverpool's Luis Diaz
According to a report by Okaz, Al-Nassr have set their sights on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and are reportedly prepared to offer a staggering €100 million for the Colombian international this summer. As Saudi Pro League clubs...
Leeds Eye Joe Gomez as Liverpool Begin to Reshape Squad
Slot’s Summer Overhaul in Full Swing
Liverpool’s summer evolution under Arne Slot is already in high gear, with close to £200 million spent on Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, and Florian Wirtz. However, for new arrivals to keep coming, departures are essential. The club’s strategy...
Liverpool Close in on Marc Guehi as Summer Spending Surge Shows No Sign of Slowing
Andy Dunn of The Mirror has reported that Liverpool are leading the race for Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace and England centre-back, as Arne Slot’s summer revamp powers on. After already splashing close to £200 million, Liverpool’s aggressive recruitment drive...
Liverpool Face Crucial Decision as Harvey Elliott’s Future Draws Transfer Interest
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott has long been touted as one of England’s most technically gifted young midfielders. That promise has only been amplified by his performances in the recent UEFA Under-21 European Championship, where his composure and creativity turned heads across the continent.
Still only 22,...
Liverpool’s Midfield Refresh: Bundesliga Star Merlin Rohl on Reds’ Radar
Liverpool’s transfer activity this summer has largely focused on defensive reinforcements and tactical upgrades, but attention may now be turning back to midfield — a department that, while bolstered last season, began to show signs of wear as the Premier League title run-in took its...
Liverpool Watching Closely as Kim Min-jae Awaits Formal Interest
Liverpool’s transfer focus remains fluid as developments from Germany reveal a cooling market around one of their rumoured targets. According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae is still waiting for any concrete approaches this summer, despite being linked with both...
Why Liverpool Could Tempt Newcastle into Selling Alexander Isak
Newcastle United’s determination to keep Alexander Isak at St James’ Park has taken on fresh urgency. According to Martin Hardy of The Times, the Magpies are prepared to offer the Swedish forward a significant pay rise that would make him one of the club’s top earners....
Liverpool Transfers: Lessons from History and the Arne Slot Era
Liverpool's transfer strategy is once again in the spotlight as the club looks to build upon Arne Slot’s historic debut Premier League title. On the Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index, host Dave Hendrick provided a searing retrospective on Liverpool’s transfer history, offering deep insight...
Harvey Elliott Transfer Interest Mounts After U21 Heroics
Harvey Elliott’s future at Liverpool appears increasingly uncertain, with interest ramping up following his standout displays at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The Mirror reports that Elliott has caught the attention of Brighton, West Ham and RB Leipzig after leading England’s charge to the final in Slovakia,...
Liverpool Closing in on Deal to Sign Blackpool Wonderkid
Liverpool’s summer of high-calibre investment continues with a long-term focus, as Football Insider reveals the club have agreed a six-figure deal for Blackpool midfielder Gabriel Schluter. The 16-year-old is set to undergo his medical next week, according to transfer insider Pete O’Rourke, as the Reds beat...
Liverpool’s Transfer Moves Stir Memories of 1987
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There’s a buzz around Liverpool right now. Not just because Arne Slot lifted the Premier League in his first season, which was remarkable in itself, but because of the way...
Liverpool Transfer Plans Heating Up: Isak, Osimhen and Ekitike in Focus as Gags and Grizz Weigh In
As Liverpool navigate their most pivotal transfer window in years, the conversation around who leads the line next season is intensifying. On the latest episode of Chat G & G, Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan dived deep into...
Ben Doak's Liverpool Future Unclear as Premier League Clubs Circle
Summer Interest Building Around Promising Winger
Liverpool winger Ben Doak is at the centre of mounting transfer speculation as several Premier League clubs, including Everton, Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth, continue to track the 19-year-old's future. After a promising yet injury-disrupted loan spell at Middlesbrough, Doak finds...
Liverpool’s Ekitike Interest Tied to Potential Nunez Exit
Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Hugo Ekitike has resurfaced, but with a familiar caveat — finances. According to Christian Falk’s update in The Daily Briefing, Liverpool are among three Premier League clubs tracking the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, alongside Chelsea and Manchester United.
The Frenchman enjoyed a standout 2024/25 campaign...
Chelsea’s Pursuit of Harvey Elliott: Strategic Gamble or Long-Term Vision?
CaughtOffside’s latest report has certainly sent a ripple through the Merseyside fanbase, with Chelsea now named as one of several clubs monitoring the situation of Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott. It’s a headline-grabber, not least because of the optics involved, with a top-six rival attempting to...