Anfield Index

Dave Davis reacts to Liverpool's active pursuit of PSG forward Bradley Barcola and the latest change in their attacking transfer plans. Ibrahim Mbaye remains a player of interest, but Liverpool now appear to be looking elsewhere for their first choice right wing solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool could be caught on the outside of a major Premier League midfield merry go round. Manchester City’s potential move for Enzo Fernández could leave Chelsea with more than £100m to reinvest, with Adam Wharton and Lamine Camara both discussed as possible targets, two midfielders Liverpool themselves have been heavily linked with. Dave and Trev also assess Curtis Jones’ future, the next steps for Liverpool’s talented youngsters, including Trey Nyoni and Ifeanyi Ndukwe, and why Stefan Bajcetic appears increasingly likely to leave Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s transfer picture continues to develop as the window approaches its decisive stage. Trev Downey and Dave Davis assess the concerns at right back, with Djed Spence heading to Inter Milan and little expectation that Liverpool will now add another specialist option. Attention also turns to Rio Ngumoha, with Liverpool working to secure the hugely exciting teenager on a new long term contract once he turns 18. The biggest intrigue comes from developments at PSG. With Ferran Torres reportedly heading to Paris and PSG making another move for Mika Godts, could the attacking reshuffle finally create the domino effect Liverpool need to accelerate moves for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye? Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister’s father delivers a significant message over the midfielder’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham’s interest in Cody Gakpo is beginning to look increasingly serious, with Spurs reportedly making their interest known to Liverpool as they reshape their attack. That potential move could be closely linked to Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with PSG continuing to add attacking options and potentially opening the door for Barcola to leave. There is also movement in midfield. Curtis Jones looks increasingly likely to join Inter Milan, although Liverpool may not automatically replace him, while fresh Manchester City speculation around Alexis Mac Allister is quickly cooled by his father, who insists the midfielder will remain at Anfield. By the end of the segment, another PSG attacking arrival appears to move closer, adding to the feeling that the Barcola domino could finally be about to fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Trev Downey assess the latest developments surrounding Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola, with his PSG future appearing increasingly uncertain after he failed to feature in the Super Cup. With PSG pushing ahead with more attacking signings, could their transfer business finally open the door for Liverpool? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Leicester are up for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the many managerial changes in the PL this summer, before looking at some questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the Jarrel Quansah situation with his buy back clause set for next summer, he then looks at the forward line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's transfer negotiations with PSG are heating up — but the Reds aren't prepared to pay whatever price they're quoted. On the latest Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave dives into fresh reports surrounding Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, with Fabrizio Romano revealing Liverpool have held talks with Jorge Mendes over Mbaye. The problem? Liverpool currently consider the proposed deal too expensive. Could PSG be demanding a Premier League premium now Liverpool have entered the race? Dave examines the numbers, the potential €200m combined package for Barcola and Mbaye, and why Liverpool may simply be waiting for PSG to complete their own incoming business before pushing harder in negotiations. Then there's Cody Gakpo. Tottenham continue to work on the Dutchman alongside Savinho, raising the possibility of a major transfer domino: could Gakpo's departure ultimately lead to Liverpool adding two new wingers before the deadline? Attention also turns to Curtis Jones, with Inter expected to renew their pursuit once Davide Frattesi's move to Lazio is completed. Jones is reportedly open to the switch, but the bigger question is what Liverpool do next. Would they actually replace him — or hand his midfield minutes to Trey Nyoni? Dave also assesses the lack of convincing midfield links, the futures of Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo, and why Liverpool may need more than one departure before sanctioning another midfield arrival. There's also the latest on the potential new investment into Liverpool and what the arrival of enormous financial power could actually mean — with the focus potentially falling on commercial opportunities and broadcasting rather than simply pumping money into transfers. Plus, positive news from training as Jeremy Jacquet, Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo return to full involvement. The transfer merry-go-round is accelerating. Gakpo, Barcola, Mbaye and Jones could now hold the keys to Liverpool's final weeks of the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola is gathering serious momentum — and the latest developments from Paris have only added fuel to the fire. On today's Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave breaks down a fascinating night surrounding Liverpool's top attacking target after Barcola was handed zero minutes in PSG's Super Cup clash, with fellow Reds target Ibrahim Mbaye also remaining unused. Their post-match reactions and involvement in the celebrations have inevitably sparked further speculation over their futures. More importantly, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has refused to rule out Barcola leaving, while Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool and PSG are talking and that a deal remains possible. Dave assesses what the latest comments really mean, why Barcola no longer appears untouchable and whether PSG's incoming attacking business could finally trigger the transfer dominoes Liverpool have been waiting for. Could Liverpool even attempt an extraordinary move for both Barcola and Mbaye, and just how significant could the numbers become if the Reds raid Paris for two of their brightest attacking talents? There's also a major boost from the training ground, with Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet and Alexis Mac Allister back involved, as Liverpool prepare for their final meaningful pre-season test against Como. Dave looks at whether Jacquet could possibly be ready for the competitive opener against Newcastle and assesses the players still working their way back to fitness. With the new season almost here and Liverpool's transfer talks accelerating, are the pieces finally falling into place for another blockbuster move? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis close out their Liverpool midfield deep dive by asking the biggest question of all, will Liverpool actually do anything about the problem before the window closes? They discuss Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai’s defensive limitations, the chances of Adam Wharton or Lamine Camara arriving, and whether a sale of Alexis Mac Allister may be required to trigger serious recruitment. There is also a major focus on Andoni Iraola, whether Liverpool have given him the midfield profiles his system requires, and why another so-called “transition season” should not be accepted at a club expected to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis examine the increasingly concerning picture surrounding Liverpool’s midfield, particularly with Curtis Jones potentially heading to Inter Milan and suggestions that his departure may not trigger a replacement. They discuss whether Trey Nyoni could inherit Jones’ midfield minutes, why that could be an exciting opportunity for the youngster, and why it still fails to solve the bigger issue. With Florian Wirtz expected to operate as the number ten, Liverpool appear ready to rely on Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai for the two deeper roles, despite last season exposing serious defensive weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trev Downey and Dave Davis take a hard look at Liverpool’s midfield problem, questioning whether Andoni Iraola has the balance required to compete at the highest level. With Florian Wirtz expected to operate as the number ten, concerns centre on Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, particularly after Liverpool conceded 53 Premier League goals last season. Can Liverpool really enter the new campaign without adding a defensively minded midfielder, or is the current setup simply too easy to play through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grizz Khan hosts The Red Room, looking ahead to what could be a frantic final stretch of Liverpool’s transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip, as Messi mentioned retiring soon after his father's passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave finishes the Dusty Ballers from yesterday, before looking at ten PL players that are under pressure next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices