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Szoboszlai Takes The Number 8 – Signs for Liverpool FC

Szoboszlai Takes The Legendary 8 Shirt Earlier today Liverpool confirmed the signing of their new number 8: Dominik Szoboszlai. The entire fan base has been at fever pitch since the news broke last week that Liverpool were interested in the Hungarian International and now their wait for the transfer to be complete is over. Szoboszlai Arrives Speaking...

Reds Plotting £50m Raid for Lavia

The Red Pursuit: Liverpool Eyeing £50m Swoop for Romeo Lavia Anfield is abuzz as Liverpool are rumoured to be pursuing the bright Belgian star, Romeo Lavia. Can they snag him from Southampton? Liverpool's Quest for Midfield Magic As the Merseyside giants, Liverpool, prepare for a fresh chapter in the Europa League, they look keen to inject new...

Midfield Arrivals: Thiago Issue Now Less Concerning

What do you get when you take a 32-year-old midfielder, whose career has been plagued by injuries, in a team that desperately needed options in the middle and struggled badly last campaign? For now, options thank god. A month ago or so, there were real concerns about when and how Jurgen Klopp would utilise...

Can Liverpool Win the Premier League Next Season?

Many Anfield Index followers that read my football ramblings will know that I am the eternal optimist, especially when it comes to the success of my beloved Liverpool Football Club. Despite most of last season descending into an abyss of despair, I still try to look at what became in that final run of...

After Szobozlai: Defender Move The Next Priority

It’s amazing how in the space of 48 hours a transfer window can just kick into gear eh. After weeks of frustration, impatience and deep-rooted suspicion, Liverpool fans seem set to get something that has been a rarity in recent years: a second midfield signing of the window. After the early arrival of Alexis...

Why Liverpool are pushing to sign this Bundesliga star

Liverpool have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to build on the acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister earlier in the summer. The Hungarian currently has a release clause of around £55 million included in his current contract, but that term expires on June 30th. After that date, the price tag for...

Roméo Lavia Would Be a Superb Signing for The Short & Long Term…

The early part of this week saw news circulating that Liverpool were making legitimate moves for the young Southampton starlet, Roméo Lavia. This is one of the many names that have been doing the rounds for months, with the Reds clearly intent on strengthening their aging and tired midfield. With Alex Mac Allister already...

Liverpool FC’s Ownership Dilemma: Adapt or Risk Decline

Liverpool at the Crossroads: The Quandary of Ownership and Competition The Reality of FSG's Approach Liverpool FC's self-sustaining model is the cornerstone of Fenway Sports Group's (FSG) ownership, a model which allows the club to function within its means. The modus operandi of FSG has been to operate the club without injecting personal wealth, with the...

Salah Aside, Other Forwards Need To Step Up

It was right that on his 31st birthday, tributes and adoration should pour in for the Egyptian King. Ever since his arrival at Anfield, Mo Salah has been nothing short of brilliant, even in the downtimes like last season. As the elder statesman of the team, there are two important factors to consider for...

How FSG Should Finance £60m RB Leipzig Star Szoboszlai

Liverpool Should Take Innovative Approach to Transfers Understanding Receivables Finance in Football Liverpool are strongly linked with RB Leipzig midfield dynamo, Dominik Szoboszlai. Reports have suggested the player's contract contains a release clause worth £60m that can only be activated if paid in full. Paying such a fee up-front would be beyond LFC, surely? Not really. Welcome to...