Liverpool centre-backs

Journalist: Liverpool ‘in talks’ to end ongoing transfer saga

Positive Signs Emerge in Liverpool Contract Talks with Ibrahima Konate Liverpool’s 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest kept their Premier League ambitions alive, but off the pitch the focus is increasingly shifting towards the future of key players. On Media Matters for Anfield Index, David Lynch offered encouraging insight into the club’s contract talks with Ibrahima...

Expert reveals when Giovanni Leoni will return from injury

Liverpool Analysis: Giovanni Leoni ACL Recovery Timeline Explained Liverpool’s long term planning has already been tested this season, and few situations underline that more clearly than Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury. Speaking on the Stat Me Up podcast for Anfield Index, Simon Brundish provided detailed insight into what Leoni’s recovery realistically looks like after suffering a...

Liverpool urged to agree deal with Virgil van Dijk’s ‘superb’ partner

Liverpool Analysis: Why Ibrahima Konate’s Contract Demands Urgency In a revealing episode of the Stat Me Up on Anfield Index, Phil Barter and Simon Brundish joined Dave Davis to dissect Liverpool’s season through data and hard truths. The conversation around Ibrahima Konate was particularly compelling, blending performance analysis with a stark assessment of squad planning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4AvKrY9O6Q  Konate...

Davis: Upamecano and Guehi deals shows Liverpool’s difficulty in centre-back market

Konate Contract Talks Spark Liverpool Defensive Debate Cautious optimism around Konate future Liverpool’s defensive planning has moved sharply back into focus after fresh discussion on The Transfer Show, where Dave Davis joined Trev Downey to unpack the evolving situation around Ibrahima Konate. What once felt like an inevitable departure has softened into something more hopeful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzunweLE-Bc Downey framed...

Report: Liverpool told to pay £61m to sign talented defender

Juventus Price Tag Complicates Liverpool Plans Liverpool’s search for defensive stability under Arne Slot has inevitably led to renewed links with Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer, but fresh reports suggest the numbers involved could force the club into caution rather than commitment. According to a recent report from Calcio Mercato, Juventus are expected to demand around...

Journalist still expects ‘brilliant’ Liverpool star to leave this summer

Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Defensive Authority Keeps European Dream Alive Liverpool travelled to the Stadium of Light knowing there was no margin for error. Sitting sixth in the table and feeling the pressure from every direction, the task was clear, beat Sunderland and keep the chase alive. The 1-0 victory may look narrow on paper, but...

Virgil van Dijk tells ‘world-class’ Liverpool star to sign new contract

Van Dijk Urges Liverpool to Secure Konate Future Liverpool’s defensive authority has long been anchored by Virgil van Dijk, but the captain’s latest comments have shifted focus towards the future of his centre back partner, Ibrahima Konate. With the French international entering the final six months of his contract, uncertainty surrounds one half of Liverpool’s...

Former Liverpool star’s return remains a ‘possibility’

Jarell Quansah’s Liverpool Future Raises Fresh Questions Over Defensive Planning Liverpool’s long-term defensive strategy is once again under scrutiny, with growing discussion around whether Jarell Quansah could yet return to Anfield following his departure in 2025. Amid ongoing centre-back concerns and continued squad evolution under Arne Slot, the situation has prompted renewed debate about recruitment,...

Liverpool journalist reveals which international defender as ‘one to keep an eye on’ after Jacquet signing

Liverpool Defensive Planning Signals Long Term Shift The January window may have closed, but the conversation around Liverpool’s defensive succession planning has only intensified. Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, David Lynch joined Dave Davis to unpack the club’s strategy, with particular focus on emerging links to Nico Schlotterbeck and confirmed movement for Jérémy...

Journalist confirms exactly what Jacquet’s arrival means for Konate’s Liverpool future

Jacquet Signing Signals Liverpool’s Defensive Future as Konaté Sets the Standard Liverpool’s defensive planning has come under renewed scrutiny following the confirmation of Jacquet’s arrival and the resurgence of Ibrahima Konaté. With Champions League qualification, squad stability and long-term succession all in play, the club’s latest moves have prompted fresh debate among supporters and analysts...