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Guy Drinkel looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the news of Liverpool closing in on the loan signing of Ronald Araujo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have moved to solve their defensive issues by agreeing a season-long loan move for Ronald Araujo. The Barcelona defender, who can play at both centre-half and right-back, is expected to arrive on Merseyside on Sunday to undergo a medical. And so Reds reporter David Lynch is here to provide the latest on the move and also have a look at why Araujo is wanted. Here, he examines the duelling numbers and physical qualities that mark the Uruguayan out as a good fit. Concerns such as his injury record and a history of making errors are also addressed. Check out this deep dive into Araujo and don't forget to leave your thoughts on the player in the comment section below. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, TikTok, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool have finally moved for a defender, but questions remain over whether the Reds are taking too many risks as the transfer window enters its decisive stages. On today's Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave takes a deeper look at the impending arrival of Ronald Araujo, who is set to undergo his Liverpool medical ahead of a season long loan from Barcelona. With Liverpool covering the defender's wages and reports suggesting an option to buy could be worth around €55 million, Dave weighs up the potential rewards against Araujo's concerning injury record. Attention then returns to Bradley Barcola. Liverpool remain in negotiations with PSG and the French international still appears to be the priority attacking target, but there has been no breakthrough. Are the Reds simply being patient, or has the pursuit created another transfer bottleneck? There's also discussion around Ibrahim Mbaye, fresh links involving Endrick, Cody Gakpo's uncertain future amid Tottenham interest, and the squad registration decisions Liverpool may need to make if further overseas players arrive. Dave also asks the question supporters will increasingly be debating: is Araujo going to be Liverpool's final defensive signing? With Monaco visiting Anfield and the competitive season rapidly approaching, Liverpool's squad is taking shape, but several major pieces of the puzzle remain unresolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool wanted defensive reinforcements and, seemingly from nowhere, they have finally got one. On today's Newsround with Dave Davis, the focus is on Liverpool's surprise agreement to sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on loan, with the Reds covering his salary and securing a non mandatory option to buy. Dave assesses the positives, the risks and why this feels like a fascinating gamble from Liverpool ahead of the new Premier League season. Where does Araujo actually fit into Andoni Iraola's plans? His ability to operate at centre back and cover right back addresses Liverpool's desire for defensive versatility, while his pace and physicality offer qualities the squad desperately needs. There are still significant questions surrounding his injury record, recent minutes and whether Liverpool can rely on him throughout a demanding campaign. Crucially, Dave looks at whether Araujo could go straight into the starting XI alongside Virgil van Dijk, particularly with Jeremy Jacquet and Wataru Endo lacking match fitness. There's also a look ahead to Monaco at Anfield, plus the latest transfer discussion surrounding Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Jed Spence, Ezri Konsa and Ousmane Diomande. Liverpool finally have another defender. Now comes the bigger question, will he prove to be the solution they desperately needed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan assess just how vulnerable Liverpool’s squad looks with the Premier League opener against Newcastle rapidly approaching. They attempt to pick Andoni Iraola’s starting XI for St James’ Park, only to expose major concerns across the defence and question whether Ryan Gravenberch could be forced into an emergency centre back role. (THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE ARAUJO NEWS) Trey Nyoni and Victor Muñoz are backed for significant opportunities, while the discussion turns to Liverpool’s difficult opening fixtures and how many points the Reds can realistically expect. With the squad already weakened by departures and injuries, Gags and Grizz argue that Iraola urgently needs two or three more signings, with Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and a new centre back potentially transforming the outlook before the transfer window closes.Liverpool’s Squad Is NOT Ready for the Premier League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan turn their attention to Liverpool’s potential departures and question the club’s squad planning ahead of the new season. Curtis Jones comes under heavy scrutiny following his pre season performances, with both questioning his attitude, intensity and long term future, while Trey Nyoni is backed to take on greater responsibility in midfield. Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott are also discussed as possible exits, with doubts over how either fits into Andoni Iraola’s plans. The conversation then highlights a potentially significant issue, the number of Liverpool players approaching the final year of their contracts. Gags and Grizz contrast the current uncertainty with the outstanding squad building that helped Liverpool dominate under Jürgen Klopp, before estimating what Liverpool could raise through late summer sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Aspinall reacts to tonight's breaking Liverpool FC transfer news as the Reds agree a loan deal with Barcelona for Ronald Araujo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan assess Liverpool’s increasingly urgent transfer situation, with the new Premier League season fast approaching and major gaps still remaining in Andoni Iraola’s squad. Bradley Barcola dominates the discussion, with Gags and Grizz debating whether Liverpool’s lengthy negotiations with PSG are part of a deliberate waiting game and why there remains confidence that a deal can eventually be struck. They also discuss Ibrahim Mbaye as a potential alternative, Liverpool’s need for defensive and midfield reinforcements, Cody Gakpo’s uncertain future and why the Reds could be heading towards a frantic final few weeks of the transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Barca reject a bid from Barcelona for Rodri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave answers a couple questions as he first discusses the worst managers in Premier League history. He then looks at What If players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the news of Liverpool searching for new sponsors for 2027. Also the usual transfer rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick & Karl Matchett discuss Liverpool's latest transfer links with Ibrahim Mbaye now strongly linked, among some new CB names including Konsa of Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s winger chase continues as reports claim Bradley Barcola has reached a contractual agreement with the Reds, with negotiations with PSG still the major hurdle. Dave also looks at growing interest in exciting youngster Ibrahim Mbaye, while Tottenham’s pursuit of Cody Gakpo raises the possibility of another major attacking reshuffle before the window closes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis assesses Liverpool’s increasingly urgent defensive situation as Fabrizio Romano suggests a centre-back is now the priority. With Jeremy Jacquet still short of match fitness, Conor Bradley sidelined and Jarell Quansah alternatives thin, Dave looks at the names being linked - including Ousmane Diomande and Ezri Konsa - while Jedd Spence appears increasingly unlikely. Is one defensive signing really enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as the new Newcastle boss talks on Bruno G's departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at recent transfer news & links in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices