James Pearce

Journalist: Liverpool forward still expected to leave this summer

Federico Chiesa to Serie A? Liverpool Face Another Big Transfer Decision This Summer Liverpool’s summer is starting to feel increasingly defined by difficult calls, and Federico Chiesa appears to be moving towards the centre of one of them. Credit to James Pearce on the Market Madness podcast for the original reporting, which points firmly towards...

James Pearce: Liverpool would need to pay at least £42m to sign forward

Maghnes Akliouche to Liverpool: Sensible Alternative in Reds Winger Search Liverpool’s winger search looks active, but it also looks selective. That is the key takeaway from comments made by James Pearce on the Market Madness podcast, where he suggested Maghnes Akliouche remains in the frame this summer. The line that matters is simple: “They’ve certainly had...

James Pearce: Michael Edwards Stepping Down From FSG Role

Michael Edwards Leaves FSG Role as Liverpool Face Another Reset Liverpool’s modern rise has often been explained through the choreography behind the curtain as much as the talent on the pitch. That is why the news that Michael Edwards has “stepped down as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football” lands with such force. As first...

James Pearce: Four Liverpool stars in contention for vice-captain role

Liverpool Vice-Captain Debate Gives Andoni Iraola an Early Test at Anfield Liverpool head into pre-season with a fresh voice in the dugout, a squad short on certainty and a leadership question that says plenty about the state of the club. After the collapse of last season and the end of Arne Slot’s reign, Andoni Iraola...

James Pearce reveals the truth behind Liverpool’s quiet transfer window

Liverpool Transfer Window: Why Andoni Iraola’s Quiet Start Should Not Trigger Panic Yet Liverpool have had a quiet summer. Fact. After last year’s £446m splurge, this one feels almost unnervingly calm. So far, Victor Munoz is the only new arrival agreed in this window, while Jeremy Jacquet’s move was sorted earlier and simply became official...

James Pearce confirms Liverpool coach has left the club

Xavi Valero Exit Adds Another Moving Part to Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola Rebuild Liverpool’s summer reset under Andoni Iraola was always going to be bigger than one head coach walking through the door. Staff changes matter, especially at elite clubs where continuity, detail and specialist coaching can shape results as much as recruitment. Credit to James...

James Pearce confirms Liverpool’s stance on Virgil van Dijk’s future

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool Future Clear as James Pearce Dismisses Exit Talk Rumour does not equal reality, and that matters when the subject is Virgil van Dijk. Over the past few days, Liverpool supporters have had to sit through another round of noise around the captain’s future, with claims that clubs in MLS, the Saudi...

James Pearce: Liverpool star to be offered new contract

Rio Ngumoha Contract Plan Shows Liverpool Know What They Have Liverpool Move to Protect Rio Ngumoha Future Credit must go to James Pearce of The Athletic for the original reporting around Liverpool’s plans for Rio Ngumoha, because this feels like one of those stories that says rather more than it first appears to. On the surface, it...

James Pearce: Liverpool must pay £112m to sign top transfer target

Liverpool Transfer News: Diomande Price Puts Reds Resolve to the Test Liverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande is developing into one of the defining stories of their summer window, with the 19-year-old RB Leipzig forward now firmly established as a leading target for the club’s new era under Andoni Iraola. Credit goes to James Pearce for The...

James Pearce: ‘Later in the window’ before Liverpool make big transfer moves

Liverpool's Summer Strategy Will Demand Patience During Unusual Transfer Window Liverpool supporters may need to recalibrate their expectations this summer. For years there has been a demand for early business, decisive action and new arrivals before pre season reaches full speed. This year feels different. According to James Pearce in The Athletic, there is internal acceptance...