Liverpool Must Strengthen At Centre-Back After Quansah Exit
Liverpool’s Premier League title under Arne Slot was built on discipline and smart planning. That same level of forward-thinking must now apply to the defence, especially after the £35million sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen. With Ibrahima Konate's contract uncertainty and Joe Gomez’s injury struggles, Liverpool...
Liverpool Step Up Pursuit of Marc Guehi as Quansah Nears Exit
Liverpool’s summer evolution under Arne Slot continues to gather momentum, with reports suggesting the club is now in direct contact with England international Marc Guehi over a summer switch. As per a DaveOCKOP exclusive, positive discussions have taken place between Liverpool and the Crystal...
Liverpool’s Summer Reset: Smart Signings and System Shifts
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Fresh Faces in Key Roles
Liverpool’s summer transfer business reflects a clear plan to evolve rather than rebuild. Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have all arrived and are...
Milos Kerkez: Liverpool’s Dynamic New Full-Back Signing
Liverpool FC’s summer business took another exciting step forward with the signing of Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth. The original article published by the Liverpool FC official website outlines nine key facts about the Hungarian international, and it’s clear that the Reds have secured a highly promising talent....
Ibrahima Konaté Poised for Liverpool Exit Amid Contract Stand-Off
Contract Talks at a Standstill
Liverpool are staring down the barrel of another high-profile contract dilemma, this time involving French defender Ibrahima Konaté. As reported by Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato, the 25-year-old has yet to agree terms on a new deal, with his current contract set...
Liverpool’s £30m Frimpong Gamble: Nicol Questions Fit in Slot’s XI
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has cast doubt on the club’s £30 million signing of Jeremie Frimpong, questioning whether the former Bayer Leverkusen full-back suits Arne Slot’s plans. Speaking on ESPN, Nicol delivered a critical take on the Dutch international’s place in the starting line-up, despite...
Milos Kerkez Joins Liverpool: A Tactical Fit and Emotional Move Under Arne Slot
When Liverpool come calling, hesitation rarely follows. That was exactly the case for Milos Kerkez, whose move to Anfield has materialised with the kind of clarity and conviction that top-level transfers often lack. In his own words, “It was always Liverpool.” No...
Why Liverpool Must Keep Ibrahima Konate This Summer
Reports of Ibrahima Konate’s contract talks stalling have sparked speculation that Liverpool might cash in on him, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain both showing interest. But selling the French defender this summer would be a major misstep. Konate is vital to Liverpool’s chances of defending their...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Search Continues Amid Lukeba Links
With Jarell Quansah set to seal a £35 million move to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool are left searching for a new centre-back to shore up their defensive options ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. The departure of the academy graduate, who impressed in his breakout season, represents both a financial...
Liverpool Eyeing Crystal Palace Defender as Centre-Back Plans Take Shape
As Liverpool prepare to build on their Premier League title triumph under Arne Slot, defensive reinforcements have become a key focus behind the scenes. With Jarell Quansah’s expected £35 million move to Bayer Leverkusen and uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konaté's future, Liverpool’s interest in Crystal Palace’s...
