Liverpool rebuild

‘Done Deal’ – Liverpool Set to Confirm Signing of £40m Premier League Defender

Liverpool Seal Milos Kerkez Deal as Slot's Squad Rebuild Gains Pace Liverpool have moved swiftly and decisively once again in the summer window, with Milos Kerkez’s switch from Bournemouth to Anfield now considered a “done deal” according to Florian Plettenberg. With final details resolved and a long-term contract agreed, the 21-year-old Hungarian full-back is expected...

Tony Evans: Liverpool’s Radical Summer Feels Like 1987 All Over Again

Liverpool’s Summer Reset Signals a New Era This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Liverpool’s summer business is shaping up to be one of the most significant in decades. With Florian Wirtz finalising his move from Bayer Leverkusen, Jeremie Frimpong already announced and more signings...

Liverpool ‘Must be Careful’ in Pursuit of £84m Striker – Opinion

Liverpool Must Weigh Risk Before Committing to Hugo Ekitike Liverpool’s reported interest in Hugo Ekitike has excited fans, and for good reason. The Eintracht Frankfurt striker is one of the brightest young forwards in Europe. Quick, powerful and technically gifted, Ekitike’s 15‑goal Bundesliga season has shown just how high his ceiling could be. At just...

Wirtz set for official Liverpool announcement this week

Wirtz edging closer to Liverpool switch as official date targeted Liverpool are on the brink of confirming one of the most significant signings in their modern history, with Florian Wirtz set to be officially announced later this week. Medical scheduled as Liverpool push for Friday completion The long-awaited move for the 22-year-old Germany international is nearing its...

Florian Wirtz: An Era-Defining Deal for Liverpool

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: A Move of Purpose, Not Panic This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Smart Recruitment in a Noisy Market In an era when transfer windows are often defined by noise and spectacle, Liverpool have opted for precision. Their move for Florian Wirtz,...

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Fluent Farewell Hints at Long-Planned Liverpool Exit

Trent Alexander-Arnold & His Galactico Desperation When Trent Alexander-Arnold stepped onto the Santiago Bernabéu stage and delivered a polished, fluent Spanish address during his Real Madrid unveiling, it wasn’t just an impressive PR move—it was a gut punch to the remaining few Liverpool fans who desperately wanted to wish their homegrown hero their best. Not...

Robertson’s Final Challenge: Mentoring Liverpool’s Next Great Full-Back

The Last of the Klopp-Era Leaders If this is the beginning of the end for Andy Robertson’s time as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back, then it’s worth remembering what made him such a fixture in the first place. A £10 million signing from Hull in 2017, Robertson embodied everything Klopp wanted in a full-back: relentless energy, elite...

Ornstein: Liverpool transfer strategy shifts focus as top asset edges closer to exit

Nunez Exit Looms as Slot Plans Liverpool Overhaul Liverpool's summer transfer window is gathering pace, with early business focused on arrivals—but behind the scenes, the groundwork is being laid for a number of departures. Chief among them is Darwin Nunez, whose time at Anfield appears to be nearing its conclusion. Slot backs new faces as rebuild...

Paul Joyce: Liverpool table £113m for Wirtz as Leverkusen talks continue

Florian Wirtz: Liverpool’s Statement of Intent in a New Era Rising Star in Liverpool’s Sights Liverpool have moved decisively in the market with a significant £113 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, as reported by Paul Joyce of The Times. This is no ordinary show of interest. The offer, which comprises £100 million guaranteed and £13...

Report: Liverpool clear-out begins ahead of Slot’s first full pre-season

Slot’s arrival triggers changing of the guard Liverpool’s squad is already feeling the weight of change as Arne Slot wastes no time in streamlining his options ahead of pre-season. As highlighted in a recent report by Empire Of The Kop, three long-serving squad members – Tyler Morton, Nat Phillips, and Rhys Williams – are set...