Anfield Index

Ben Pescod and Lewis Bower assess how Andoni Iraola could use Liverpool’s academy during his first season in charge. The pair identify the standout youngsters from the pre-season tour, discuss what comes next for Trey Nyoni and reveal the details behind Josh Abe’s new contract. There is also an important injury update on Jayden Danns, plus analysis of the three academy players expected to remain around Iraola’s first-team squad when the competitive campaign begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick looks at Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the latest preseason injury news, and then what he thinks the situation is with Barcola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's transfer window could finally be about to burst into life. On today's Newsround, Dave Davis looks at why the coming week could prove decisive for the Reds, with Bradley Barcola remaining Liverpool's priority target. Dave explains why PSG's pursuit of new attacking reinforcements could open the door for Barcola's departure, and why patience may finally start to pay off for Liverpool supporters. There's also a major update on Cody Gakpo, with Tottenham's interest continuing to gather momentum. Dave discusses why the Dutch international may no longer be an ideal fit for Andoni Iraola's system, what a potential departure would mean for Liverpool's attack, and why another forward would almost certainly arrive if Gakpo leaves. Attention also turns to Curtis Jones, with Inter Milan stepping up their efforts to complete a deal. Dave assesses the latest negotiations, why a compromise fee appears increasingly likely, and how Liverpool could immediately reinvest in midfield. There's further discussion around alternative attacking targets including Matias Fernandez Pardo, PSG's pursuit of Mika Godts, the latest from Fabrizio Romano, and why Liverpool's transfer activity may be about to accelerate after the pre-season clash with Leeds. Could this finally be the week Liverpool's transfer dominoes begin to fall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's preparations for the new season are gathering pace, but there are still major decisions to be made both on and off the pitch. On today's Newsround, Dave Davis previews Sunday's clash with Leeds after another positive training session under Andoni Iraola. There is discussion around Jeremy Jacquet's fitness, the encouraging atmosphere around the squad, and why the intensity of Iraola's sessions continues to impress players and staff alike. The biggest transfer talking point centres on Curtis Jones, with fresh reports suggesting a move to Inter Milan is edging closer. Dave assesses the latest from both England and Italy, explains why a compromise fee now looks likely, and discusses what Liverpool's midfield could look like if the Academy graduate departs. There's also a major debate around Trey Nyoni, who continues to enhance his reputation during pre-season. Has the teenager done enough to force his way into Liverpool's Premier League plans, or should the Reds still be looking to strengthen in midfield before the window closes? Plus, updates on Liverpool's vice-captaincy plans, the latest from open training in Chicago, Federico Chiesa's return, and whether Liverpool's squad is finally beginning to take shape ahead of the new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final section of the show focuses on Liverpool's evolving midfield picture, with Dave Davis and Trev Downey debating whether late transfer movement is still to come before the window closes. The discussion centres on Curtis Jones' uncertain future following renewed interest from Inter Milan, Alexis Mac Allister's future after Dominik Szoboszlai's intriguing "if he comes back" comment, and why Liverpool could suddenly find themselves back in the market for a midfielder. The pair also assess the collapse of several previously linked midfield moves, including Ayyoub Bouaddi and Mamadou Sangaré, leaving Adam Wharton as one of the few names still circulating. They discuss whether Andoni Iraola is comfortable with his current midfield options or whether Liverpool will be forced into further recruitment if departures gather pace, making the final weeks of the transfer window one to watch closely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Trev Downey examine how Liverpool’s failure to land Yan Diomande disrupted the club’s wider transfer strategy, forcing the recruitment team to reconsider its attacking options. Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean Mattéo Bahoya emerges as a cheaper alternative, while Bradley Barcola remains under consideration despite concerns over Liverpool’s lack of a natural right winger. Attention then turns to an increasingly urgent defensive situation. With Joe Gomez injured, Jeremy Jacquet still being carefully managed and Giovanni Leoni yet to return to training, Liverpool currently have only one established senior centre-back available. Dave discusses interest in Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong, along with tentative links to Ezri Konsa, Marc Pubill and Ilya Zabarnyi, as pressure grows for Liverpool to sign a Premier League-ready defender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's transfer window is approaching a defining period as Dave Davis and Trev Downey discuss why August is likely to be the month when the long awaited dominoes finally begin to fall. The main focus is Bradley Barcola, with the pair explaining why Liverpool remain confident despite the apparent lack of movement and why 8 August could become the key date in negotiations. They also examine PSG's signing of Antonio Nusa and whether that genuinely speeds up Barcola's exit, before assessing Liverpool's growing need to strengthen following fitness concerns surrounding Jeremy Jacquet and Joe Gomez. The conversation then turns towards Cody Gakpo's future, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as the strongest contenders should Liverpool decide to cash in. The hosts also discuss the potential of Djed Spence moving in the opposite direction and whether Liverpool could still add another attacking option before the window closes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Steele delivers the latest on Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola and Rayan, alongside Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Cody Gakpo and the possibility of a move for Djed Spence. The discussion also explores Liverpool’s unsettled midfield picture, potential departures and the major decisions still facing the club before the transfer window closes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the change at Newcastle as Eddie Howe has left and the club is set to hire Mathias Jassle. He then looks at the career of Franco Baresi who sadly passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Steele provides the inside story on Curtis Jones’ angry reaction following Liverpool’s victory over Wrexham, including the dispute surrounding the captain’s armband. Dave Davis and Steele also examine Inter Milan’s interest, Liverpool’s valuation and whether the midfielder’s Anfield career could now be approaching a decisive conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Lewis Steele assess Liverpool’s 1-0 pre-season victory over Wrexham, with the focus firmly on two academy prospects making a powerful impression. Ifeanyi Ndukwe produced another composed defensive performance, while Trey Nyoni continued to show the technical quality and maturity required to push closer to Andoni Iraola’s senior plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett discuss Franco Baresi who has sadly passed away, they then discuss all things Liverpool and look at Newcastle with Eddie Howe leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick looks at Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the latest preseason game and the continued fallout from the argument over the captains armband between Curtis and Dom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode @TadPredicts gives his thoughts on Eddie Howe’s giving up on the Newcastle Project. Tad also touches on some Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis reacts to Dominik Szoboszlai’s intriguing comment about Alexis Mac Allister and asks whether the word “if” was merely a language slip or something far more significant. There is also the latest on Bradley Barcola, with Fabrizio Romano insisting nothing is imminent, growing doubts over Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool future, links to Djed Spence and the possibility of Endrick emerging as a surprise attacking opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis examines the heated exchange involving Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai and Kostas Tsimikas following Liverpool’s latest pre-season outing. Was it simply a passionate disagreement over the captain’s armband, or does the incident reveal a wider leadership debate inside the squad? Plus, Andoni Iraola confirms Florian Wirtz’s preferred position, Alexander Isak’s importance and the growing concern surrounding Liverpool’s centre-back crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices