Dave looks at the news & gossip with an update on David Coote, and he then looks at the Sweden squad.
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Dave takes a look at the early rounds of the FA Cup before looking at the international football scene.
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David Lynch Reveals All: Truth About Schlotterbeck & Yildiz to Liverpool!
On the latest Media Matters, Lewis Aspinall is joined by Liverpool FC journalist David Lynch to provide all the latest insights on Liverpool Transfer news with regards to Schlotterbeck & Yildiz to Liverpool!
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Dave Hendrick is here to cover all things LFC. He looks at some of the performances in the international games, and then FSG.
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The Future of Konate at Liverpool: Everything You Need to Know
On the latest Media Matters podcast, Lewis Aspinall is joined by Liverpool journalist David Lynch for the latest updates regarding Konate's contract and Gravenberch's fitness update!
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Liverpool’s Marc Guehi Pursuit Gains Momentum Amid Diomande Deal
Diomande Move Could Spark Guehi Exit
Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi may be edging closer to fruition, thanks to a major development at Selhurst Park. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the south London club have struck a £47.2 million agreement with Sporting...
Liverpool’s Transfer Focus Turns to Outgoings Before Final Additions
As Liverpool prepare for the final stretch of the summer transfer window, the club's strategy is entering a more measured, tactical phase. According to David Lynch, speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index, Liverpool’s business is far from done, but the next steps depend heavily on...
Liverpool Make Major Move for Guehi: Personal Terms Agreed
Guehi Deal Edges Closer for Liverpool
Liverpool’s summer recruitment drive has taken another big step forward with DaveOCKOP.com revealing that personal terms have been agreed between the Reds and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. It’s another assertive move in what’s shaping up to be a transformative window...
Darwin Nunez, Napoli and Liverpool’s £50m Dilemma
Napoli’s interest in Darwin Nunez is no smokescreen. The Serie A club remain focused on Liverpool’s Uruguayan forward despite floating names like Lorenzo Lucca as potential alternatives. As David Lynch explained on Anfield Index, “It’s clear that they want Nunez and he is the target that they...
Harvey Elliott’s England U21 Brilliance Raises Questions for Liverpool
As England U21s push towards retaining their European crown, the spotlight falls squarely on Harvey Elliott. The Liverpool midfielder has been one of the standout performers in the tournament, scoring four goals and playing a pivotal role in England’s route to the final. But while his...
Liverpool Eye Trio of Strikers to Bolster Forward Line
Liverpool’s pursuit of silverware continues with renewed energy as the club lines up reinforcements in key areas. With the transfer window in full swing, attention has now turned to strengthening the No. 9 position — an area that proved inconsistent last season.
Following a title-winning campaign, Liverpool...
Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Plans Hinge on Outgoings
As the transfer window unfolds, Liverpool find themselves in a familiar summer scenario: the need to balance incoming talent with strategic outgoings. While much of the focus is understandably on potential signings, the Merseyside club must first resolve several high-profile player situations that are currently attracting interest from...
Barcelona Reconsider Diaz as Nico Talks Break Down
Barcelona’s transfer strategy on the left flank has taken an unexpected turn, with internal voices once again championing a move for Liverpool's Luis Diaz. The Catalan club had originally shifted focus to Nico Williams, but complications in negotiations have reignited interest in the Colombian international.
Nico Stalemate Frustrates...
Rashford Link Draws Eyes to Fofana’s Future
Malick Fofana, one of Lyon’s brightest emerging talents, has added fuel to growing transfer speculation after being pictured in a Marcus Rashford Manchester United shirt. The 19-year-old shared an Instagram story during off-season training, donning the 2022-23 green third strip associated with United—a post that has not gone...
This Place, These People, This Passion: The Story of Jamie Webster
This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
Voice of the People
Jamie Webster’s journey from Liverpool electrician to festival favourite has been nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his stirring performances and working-class anthems,...
Liverpool Set Firm Asking Price for Darwin Nunez as Napoli Stall Over Valuation
Liverpool have made their stance clear regarding the future of Darwin Nunez, with the Premier League champions holding out for a fee upwards of £60 million amid interest from Napoli.
The Uruguay international has been the subject of growing transfer speculation this summer,...
Players who shaped the legacy of Liverpool FC (Football Club) elevated the club to international stardom. Liverpool FC was founded in 1892 and has one of football's greatest and most interesting histories, highlighted by local domination and European success. The club has produced iconic players in the game’s history, such as Ian Rush, the...
Bobby Clark Transfer Race Hots Up as Liverpool Await Financial Windfall
As the summer transfer market begins to hum, one former Liverpool youngster is at the centre of significant interest. Bobby Clark, now 20, left Anfield last summer for RB Salzburg in a £10 million deal. A year later, he could be on the move...
Something curious has been happening in the football fandom. Not so long ago, the loudest voices belonged to the people sitting in pub corners or venting on forums under anonymous usernames. Now? Many of them have moved behind a mic, talking to thousands through earbuds and car speakers. Podcasts have stepped in — not...
Liverpool Prepare for Pre-Season Without Elliott and Morton
Liverpool are on the verge of beginning their 2025-26 pre-season with a rare luxury: almost the entire squad reporting on time. The only exceptions are Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, both granted extra leave after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship last weekend.
That leaves Arne Slot,...
Liverpool’s Depth Strengthens with Florian Wirtz Arrival Amid Szoboszlai Backing
Liverpool’s move to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer has drawn plenty of attention, not just for the size of the fee but for what it means in terms of squad dynamics. Questions quickly surfaced around Dominik Szoboszlai’s role in the team and...
Wataru Endo Eyes Continued Success Under Arne Slot
After helping Liverpool secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, Wataru Endo is already focused on what comes next. His reflections are laced with a quiet determination and a sense of unfinished business, underlining the ambition that now drives the club under Arne Slot.
New Chapter, Same Drive
Endo’s...
Luis Diaz and Liverpool: The Clock Ticks on an Unwritten Future
Luis Diaz’s Liverpool journey might be entering its final chapter. With just two years remaining on his current contract and no signs of renewal on the horizon, Liverpool are faced with a familiar and uncomfortable dilemma. Either they hold on to a valuable asset...
Liverpool Eyeing Marc Guehi as Jarell Quansah Nears Leverkusen Switch
As Liverpool prepare for life without Jarell Quansah, attention has turned towards Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi. With Quansah set to complete a £35million move to Bayer Leverkusen, Anfield’s recruitment team are deep in discussions over how best to replace the young centre-back without disrupting the...
Harvey Elliott and Liverpool’s Youth Blueprint: Sell, Develop or Stick?
As England’s Under-21s lifted the European Championship, Harvey Elliott stood centre stage as the player of the tournament, pulling strings and driving his side forward like a senior pro. “To see Liverpool youngsters at the heart of the success is brilliant to see,” said David...
Bayern Munich Considering Move for Luis Diaz as Liverpool Consider Summer Sale
Luis Diaz’s future at Liverpool has become a growing topic of interest across Europe, with Bayern Munich now exploring a potential move for the Colombian winger. The Bundesliga champions have added Diaz to their shortlist as they search for a top-tier left-sided forward.
Diaz...
Liverpool weigh up decisive move for Isak as Newcastle brace for contract test
Contract leverage emerges as key to Isak chase
Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has not yet entered formal bidding territory, but the framework of a potential move is beginning to take shape. The Newcastle striker is viewed within the corridors of Anfield as...
Liverpool weighing Marc Guehi move as Slot seeks defensive solution
Centre-back pursuit accelerates after Quansah exit
Liverpool’s business in the transfer window continues at pace. A restructured backline has already seen Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman brought in. But the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen has left a...
Florian Wirtz: Liverpool’s New Gem from Leverkusen – Expert Insight on the Bundesliga Sensation
The anticipation surrounding Florian Wirtz’s arrival at Liverpool has been nothing short of electric. The 21-year-old completed his switch from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen to the Premier League title holders earlier this month, with fans already dreaming of what the prodigious...
Taylor Hinds Leaves Liverpool After Five-Year Spell
Taylor Hinds has officially departed Liverpool Women after five influential seasons, bringing to a close a period in which she firmly established herself as one of the team’s most consistent and trusted figures. The 25-year-old defender exits as the club’s third-highest appearance-maker in the Women’s Super League era,...
Remembering Joe Fagan: 24 Years Since Liverpool Lost a Legend
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Joe Fagan’s legacy remains woven into the very fabric of Liverpool Football Club. Quiet, dignified, and deeply respected, Fagan was never one for grandeur or noise, yet...
Szoboszlai and Wirtz: Liverpool’s Next Midfield Evolution Begins
Creative fusion shaping Slot’s vision
In the static silence of the off-season, Liverpool have whispered something rather loud: change is coming. Not through slogans or declarations, but in the carefully constructed logic of their transfer business. Florian Wirtz in, record-breaking fee, eyebrows raised. And now, talk turns to...
Klopp Warns of Wirtz Pressure Amid Record Liverpool Move
Wirtz arrival places spotlight squarely on Anfield
Liverpool’s decision to sign Florian Wirtz for a record-breaking £116 million has reverberated through football. Not simply for the size of the fee, but for what it represents: a new era, a new leader, and a shift in the club’s...
Guehi at the Crossroads: Palace’s Defensive Pillar Faces Summer Reckoning
Palace’s quiet leader draws loud interest
There’s a stillness about Marc Guehi’s demeanour that contrasts with the noise now building around his future. For a player who has captained Crystal Palace, led with maturity beyond his years and been part of England’s senior setup, the silence...
Liverpool Maintain Hope Over Isak Deal Despite Price and Contract Talks
Interest in key forward remains despite challenges
Liverpool’s aggressive early-summer strategy under Arne Slot has signalled a clear intention: evolve and compete. With three signings already finalised before pre-season has even begun, the club has set a tone that’s both ambitious and deliberate.
But even with...