Report: Reds' €20m Eredivisie Defensive Target

Report: Reds' €20m Eredivisie Defensive Target

Liverpool's Transfer Focus: Yukinari Sugawara The close of the summer transfer window might be a distant memory, but the football world's attention is already shifting towards January. With the winter window on the horizon, murmurs from Anfield suggest that defensive reinforcements are on the cards. Midfield Revamp, Defensive Needs Liverpool made quite the impression during the summer, with an enviable midfield recruitment spree. Bringing in talents like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch, the Merseyside giants …
Liverpool Hold 'Concrete Interest' in 20-year-old Winger

Liverpool Hold 'Concrete Interest' in 20-year-old Winger

Potential Mo Replacement Liverpool reportedly hold a 'concrete interest' in PSV winger, Johan Bakayoko, according to Pete O'Rourke. The 20-year-old had been linked with a move to Anfield over the summer, but a January move for the forward is now expected. With Mohamed Salah's contract set to expire in 2025, Liverpool are expected to start looking at alternative options in the market. Al-Ittihad's interest in the Egyptian makes things even more difficult for the Reds, with a £175million bid rejected …
Gravenberch: The Deal That Divides the Support

Gravenberch: The Deal That Divides the Support

The Curious Case of Ryan Gravenberch It appears a deal for the Bayern Munich midfielder is close to being reached, with Jürgen Klopp close to signing his man for around £35m. Many believe this long-term target to be due to the wants of Liverpool’s assistant manager, Pepijn Lijnders. It is undeniable how talented this rangy former Ajax prodigy is, though after two seasons of very underwhelming performances in the Bundesliga, it is a curious decision to sign someone that is …
Why Pep Lijnders Almost Said Goodbye to Liverpool for Good

Why Pep Lijnders Almost Said Goodbye to Liverpool for Good

The Anfield Chronicles: Pep Lijnders' Journey with Liverpool Lijnders and Liverpool: A Symbiotic Connection The role of an assistant head coach is vital, and when it comes to Liverpool, Pep Lijnders is the name that often resounds in the hallowed halls of Anfield. With two impactful spells at Liverpool, Lijnders' journey is an interesting tapestry of dedication, ambition, and learning. Lijnders' association with Liverpool began in 2014, initially under the guidance of Brendan Rodgers. However, with Jurgen Klopp's arrival in …
Report: Reds About to Bid for Belgium Stats Monster

Report: Reds About to Bid for Belgium Stats Monster

The Rise of Johan Bakayoko Johan Bakayoko, the Belgian winger, has been making waves in the Dutch Eredivisie. With a stellar performance this season, he's become a pivotal figure in PSV's attacking arsenal. Notably, Bakayoko has delivered three assists in just four UEFA Champions League qualifying matches. Burnley's Bid Turned Down Burnley attempted to secure Bakayoko's talents with a £17m offer. However, PSV swiftly declined, holding out for a more lucrative deal. It's not just English clubs showing interest; Napoli …
European Giants Eye Sangare: LFC, PSG, or Bayern - Who Will Win?

European Giants Eye Sangare: LFC, PSG, or Bayern - Who Will Win?

Liverpool's Pursuit of Sangare: The Inside Track In the ever-evolving world of football transfers, Liverpool's radar has firmly locked onto PSV Eindhoven's midfield dynamo, Ibrahim Sangare. Sources close to the situation, including Kiki Musampa, have shed light on the Merseyside club's interest. Musampa, who shares familial ties with Sangare's representative, has been vocal about the Reds' intentions. Nottingham Forest's Earlier Interest Nottingham Forest, the Championship side with a rich history, had previously set their sights on the 25-year-old French-Ivorian. However, …
Liverpool's Missed Chance: Why Alvarez Was Perfect!

Liverpool's Missed Chance: Why Alvarez Was Perfect!

Missed Opportunity With the opening weekend of the 2023-24 Premier League season just days away, Liverpool currently only have four fit natural options in midfield ahead of their clash with Chelsea on Sunday. Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are both not expected to be available for selection by the weekend, leaving Jurgen Klopp with just Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott to choose from. Whilst fans begin to grow in frustration over the lack of transfer …
Gakpo Has Started Offering His Key PSV Strength to Liverpool

Gakpo Has Started Offering His Key PSV Strength to Liverpool

Liverpool's Pre-Season Preparations: A Mixed Bag Liverpool’s pre-season preparations for the 2023/24 campaign continued Wednesday with an entertaining 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. While it’s pointless to read too much into friendlies, the same old positives (going forward) and negatives (the defending) from last season were in full effect. In the Reds’ last five matches played, they have had a pair of 4-4 draws, a 4-2 win and the Bayern defeat. Only against Leicester did they record a comfortable (4-0) …
Eredivisie wonderkid is the perfect forward for Liverpool

Eredivisie wonderkid is the perfect forward for Liverpool

Ajax lit up the Champions League last season, dismantling the very best before crashing out dramatically in the semi-final. They managed to keep hold of the majority of that team, only losing Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt when many thought they'd be gutted. Yet despite this, they're already old news with all eyes firmly fixed on rivals PSV Eindhoven. Mark Van Bommel's side are joint-top of the Eredivisie alongside Ajax on 17 points after seven matches this term. …
Pay for Memphis Depay | An Analytical Look

Pay for Memphis Depay | An Analytical Look

In recent days and weeks, Liverpool have been linked with the purchase of Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven. There have been news pieces on how Liverpool have been monitoring Depay for almost a year and have reinforced their monitoring in recent weeks, the key being 'Monitoring'. So what could Depay bring to Liverpool and what are his key strengths and weaknesses? Background Memphis Depay joined PSV Eindhoven in 2006 from Sparta Rotterdam at the age of 12 and was part …