Liverpool FC Must Retire 20 - It Belongs to Only One Man Now
I keep thinking about something Steve McVeigh posted on Twitter yesterday; Jota didn’t leave. He wasn’t sold. He didn’t retire. He’s just... gone. And yet, somehow, he still feels here. I can’t stop seeing his face, that grin, those moments. The goals....
Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota: A Tribute to a Number 20 Like No Other
Liverpool are a club that knows how to cherish its own, and in Diogo Jota, it had a player who connected supporters and teammates alike. Now, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, the club and its community are left stunned. Diogo...
Diogo Jota – Liverpool’s Relentless Finisher Remembered
Diogo Jota was never loud, but he never needed to be. His boots did the talking, especially when it mattered most. The Portuguese forward, who tragically died in a road traffic accident aged just 28, leaves behind a legacy at Liverpool built on clinical moments, tireless graft and...
Diogo Jota: Frozen in Time, Forever 28
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Vacuum Left Behind
Diogo Jota should have been returning to Kirkby this week, ready to fight for his place in Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Instead, the club begins pre-season with a heavy...
Liverpool's £45m Gamble on Diogo Jota Still Paying Off
Five years on from Diogo Jota’s arrival at Liverpool, the transfer continues to draw reflection and even regret, particularly from those who sanctioned the deal at Wolves. While it never carried the fireworks of a marquee signing, the £45 million move is increasingly seen as one...
Liverpool Under Arne Slot: Built for Titles, Destined for 85 Points and More
Slot’s Arrival and Immediate Impact
Arne Slot walked into Liverpool as the quietest of arrivals, yet produced one of the loudest statements the Premier League has seen in years. Replacing a figure as monumental as Jurgen Klopp, he assessed what he had, set...
Liverpool Lead Race for Guehi as Newcastle Shift Transfer Focus
Newcastle backing away from Marc Guehi pursuit
Newcastle United’s long-running interest in Marc Guehi appears to have reached its natural conclusion. Despite registering serious intent last summer with a staggering £70 million package, Eddie Howe’s side now look poised to walk away from the Crystal Palace...
Liverpool Set Firm Asking Price for Darwin Nunez as Napoli Stall Over Valuation
Liverpool have made their stance clear regarding the future of Darwin Nunez, with the Premier League champions holding out for a fee upwards of £60 million amid interest from Napoli.
The Uruguay international has been the subject of growing transfer speculation this summer,...
Bayern Munich Considering Move for Luis Diaz as Liverpool Consider Summer Sale
Luis Diaz’s future at Liverpool has become a growing topic of interest across Europe, with Bayern Munich now exploring a potential move for the Colombian winger. The Bundesliga champions have added Diaz to their shortlist as they search for a top-tier left-sided forward.
Diaz...
Slot’s Blistering Start at Liverpool Leaves Klopp Reflective but Content
New Era, Familiar Success
There’s a sense of history repeating itself at Anfield. Not in imitation, but in evolution. Arne Slot, just 12 months into his Liverpool reign, has delivered what many felt was improbable at the start of the season: a Premier League title. The...