Dave looks at the news & gossip as Martin Odegaard is injured until the next international break.
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England's Golden Generation: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave takes a deep dive look at England's Golden Generation, and looks at whether they were actual chances to win tournaments.
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Daily Red Podcast: Surviving The International Break
Dave Hendrick is here to cover all things LFC. He looks at players on international duty with some already returning home due to injury, and new concerns ahead of Man United at the weekend.
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Dave Hendrick takes a look at Liverpool's centre back situation, and potential options to add to the squad. He also looks at the Ibou Konate situation and potential replacements too.
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On the latest Daily Red Podcast, Lewis Aspinall speaks on the latest Liverpool news:
Fofana on the radar again? Stats analysis
Konate and the lack of defensive signing impact
Gerrard and the Rangers fallout
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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
This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
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...
Liverpool Confirm Squad for Japan Tour as U15s Join Senior Setup
Youth Given Centre Stage in Japan Showcase
Liverpool's summer plans have taken another step forward with confirmation that both the senior side and the U15s will head to Japan as part of a wider Asian tour. In a schedule combining elite competition and grassroots development,...
Liverpool Eye Giovanni Leoni as Defensive Reinforcement
Liverpool’s summer transfer activity is gathering pace, and recent reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the Reds are looking to bolster their defensive ranks with one of Italy’s most promising young talents. According to the Italian outlet, Inter Milan are fearful that Liverpool could hijack their plans to...
Liverpool Close In on Hugo Ekitike as Luis Enrique’s Past Praise Resurfaces
Liverpool are edging towards securing the signature of Hugo Ekitike, with the French striker expected to arrive at Anfield within days. After failing to prise Alexander Isak away from Newcastle United, the Premier League champions quickly pivoted to Ekitike, whose remarkable resurgence at...