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Liverpool are reportedly progressing in talks with Southampton over the signing of Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, in a move worth at least £45million. Lavia could become Liverpool's third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szobozslai earlier in the window. With Fabinho set to complete his £40 million move to...

The Rise of Analytics in Football The rise of analytics in football has changed the sport forever. Shrewd use of data has enabled clubs to overhaul and improve their scouting, with Liverpool having proven themselves to be the smartest people in this all-important room. Numerical information helps on the pitch too. The data team at Liverpool...

Brazil's Next Best Midfield Maestro In the heart of the pitch, a player's influence can often be measured by the statistics they produce. André, the Brazilian midfield dynamo, is no exception. A key figure for Fluminense FC and the Brazil men's national team, his numbers speak volumes about his impact on the game. Andre's Positional Play Under...

Liverpool Zero in on Crystal Palace's Midfield Dynamo Cheick Doucoure Liverpool are reportedly 'exploring a move' for Crystal Palace defensive midfielder Cheick Doucoure, according to Pete O'Rourke. The Reds are currently halfway through their midfield rebuild, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Sozboszlai already coming through the door for a combined fee of £95 million. In terms...

Following the arrivals of midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominic Szobozslai, Liverpool are expected to pursue a defensive midfielder this summer. Southampton's Romeo Lavia and Nice's Kephren Thuram are the two names heavily linked with a move to Anfield, with both players, expected to cost around £45 million. Today we're going to look into which player...

How are your dopamine levels, Liverpool fans? Those of you who live for transfers must have enjoyed a sweet, sweet hit last weekend when the Reds announced the signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. It’s early in the transfer window, granted, but at the time of writing only Tottenham have a bigger net spend...

Liverpool 2023/24 Season Fixtures: An Epic Battle of Reclamation  Looms Step right into the thrilling journey ahead as Liverpool embark on their 2023/24 Premier League escapades. The upcoming season promises to be nothing short of electrifying, beginning with a tantalising trip to Chelsea, under the new stewardship of Mauricio Pochettino. But that's just the start...

A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems The Tangled Web of Time Wasting In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy...

The rarer something is, the more valuable it becomes. It’s simple supply and demand, as any student of GSCE Economics – I got an A, #humblebrag – can tell you. A copy of Northern Soul belter ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ by Frank Wilson once sold for over £100,000 as there are...