Anfield Index

Attention turns to Liverpool’s Premier League opener at St James’ Park as Dave and Aadam assess how prepared Andoni Iraola’s side really are. They discuss the likely starting XI, the battle between Jacquet and Ronald Araújo at centre-back, the importance of Wirtz and Isak, and Liverpool’s outstanding recent record against Newcastle, including an unbeaten run stretching across 19 meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool’s transfer window is entering its decisive stage, with Bradley Barcola still expected to become a major target and conflicting reports continuing around Mbaye and Cody Gakpo. Dave and Aadam also discuss Curtis Jones’ potential Inter move, James McConnell staying at Anfield and why Liverpool’s incoming and outgoing business increasingly looks like one huge chain reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Aadam Patel discuss the revelation that 1892 Holdings have acquired around 38% of Liverpool, a significantly larger stake than initially suggested. They examine the lack of transparency around the deal, the reported £2bn investment and the mechanism that could potentially allow 1892 Holdings to take majority control in the future. What does this really mean for FSG and Liverpool’s long-term ownership? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Liverpool transfer rumour mill has reached the point where somebody has to be wrong. On the latest Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave tackles the increasingly contradictory reports surrounding Ibrahim Mbaye and Cody Gakpo as different sources offer dramatically different versions of Liverpool's transfer plans. French reports continue to insist that Liverpool definitely want Mbaye, but journalists in the UK are pushing back against those claims. So where is the truth, and why is there such a significant difference between the information emerging from either side of the Channel? There's similar confusion surrounding Gakpo's future. TalkSPORT's Alex Crook has suggested there will be no move, while Fabrizio Romano's reporting points in the opposite direction. Dave breaks down the competing claims, which reports could carry the most weight and what the conflicting information might tell us about what's actually happening behind the scenes. Mbaye wanted or not? Gakpo staying or going? Someone's got this wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special edition of Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave breaks down the latest French reports surrounding Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, including suggestions of a potential €175million package for the PSG pair. With multiple reports pointing in the same direction on Barcola, Dave examines what we can actually take from the growing consensus, where the Mbaye situation differs and why the reporting around Cody Gakpo's future remains far less consistent. There's also another potentially enormous story away from the transfer market, with reports suggesting the Bezos-linked consortium could acquire as much as 40% of Liverpool. What would an investment of that scale mean for FSG, Liverpool's ownership structure and the club's longer-term future? Barcola. Mbaye. Gakpo. Bezos. A €175m double deal and a potential 40% investment — there's plenty to unpack in this Newsround Special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Room crew look ahead to Liverpool’s Premier League opener at Newcastle after an encouraging end to pre season. There is renewed optimism around Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak and Liverpool’s defensive options, with Ronald Araújo and Jeremy Jacquet offering fresh hope alongside Virgil van Dijk. The panel also debates how Liverpool replace Mohamed Salah’s attacking output, the importance of Florian Wirtz, the need for another explosive winger and whether Bradley Barcola could complete the attack. Attention then turns to St James’ Park, Liverpool’s likely starting XI and some confident predictions for the opening weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Room returns with the Premier League season almost upon us, as the panel takes stock of Liverpool’s pre-season and debates just how much progress has been made under Andoni Iraola. Trey Nyoni earns huge praise after an impressive summer, Jeremy Jacquet’s encouraging display against Como raises optimism around the defence, and the panel assesses the noticeable change in Liverpool’s pressing, intensity and overall approach. Attention then turns to the biggest questions facing Iraola ahead of the opening weekend, whether Liverpool’s midfield has the right balance, whether another No.6 is essential, what Curtis Jones’ potential departure could mean, and whether this squad is genuinely equipped for a Premier League title challenge or should be targeting the top four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Rodri's departure to Barcelona is confirmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave continues his look through the PL and asks what the big question is for each side as we near the start of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Hendrick looks at the latest Liverpool related news & gossip. He looks at the bigger stake bought by 1892 which was revealed to be 38% today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rival Recon is back as Hari welcomes on Kaya Kaynak to look ahead to season for Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Lewis Steele run through the latest Liverpool transfer picture, including the ongoing pursuit of Bradley Barcola and uncertainty surrounding Ibrahim Mbaye. They also discuss Cody Gakpo's links with Tottenham Hotspur, Curtis Jones' expected move to Inter Milan and what further movement could follow before deadline day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Lewis Steele preview Liverpool's Premier League opener away at Newcastle United and examine the challenges facing Andoni Iraola at St James' Park. With the transfer window still open, they explain why Liverpool's summer business may need to continue even after several major additions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Davis and Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele assess Liverpool's defensive rebuild following a summer of major changes. Has the arrival of Ronald Araújo alongside Jeremy Jacquet finally solved Andoni Iraola's problems at the back, or could Liverpool still be tempted into further defensive business before the window closes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liverpool's incoming transfer business may be dominating the headlines, but there could still be significant movement in the opposite direction before the window closes. On the latest Newsround with Dave Davis, Dave looks at the growing expectation that Cody Gakpo and Curtis Jones could still depart Liverpool, with two established first-team players potentially heading for the exit as the Reds continue reshaping the squad. Beyond the headline departures, Liverpool could also be preparing for a wave of loan moves, with decisions required over several players as the club looks to secure the right opportunities for their development and trim the squad ahead of the new season. There's also uncertainty surrounding Lewis Koumas. What comes next for the young forward, and does Liverpool see a pathway for him at Anfield or another move away? Dave breaks down the potential departures, the loan market and what the expected movement could tell us about the shape of Liverpool's final squad. Gakpo. Jones. Koumas. Loans galore. Liverpool's transfer business is far from finished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newsround with Dave Davis returns with a special edition as Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye takes another significant turn. Dave breaks down the latest developments surrounding the two PSG attackers, with Barcola's valuation reportedly lowered by PSG as Liverpool continue to pursue the winger. There's also a major development surrounding Ibrahim Mbaye, with personal terms now said to have been agreed. With the player's side seemingly aligned with Liverpool, attention turns towards negotiations between the clubs and whether a deal can now be pushed over the line. With Liverpool targeting both PSG players, Dave examines what the latest developments mean, how close the Reds could be to making their move and the question increasingly dominating the transfer conversation: Is it no longer a case of IF — but WHEN? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices