Gags Tandon is joined by Hakeem Henry to give a Bayern Munich perspective on Liverpool signing Thiago Alcantara. Hakeem discusses the early days at Bayern and how Thiago was Pep's first choice. All of Thiago's qualities are discussed as well as the difference he make to the Liverpool squad. They also discuss what his critics have had to say about him and why Hakeem calls Thiago "The Saucy One". All this and more on Newsround, on Thiago Thursday on AI Pro!

Eddie Gibbs and Jim Boardman on the breaking news from Liverpool FC that manager Jurgen Klopp has extended his contract at the club until 2024.

Gags Tandon is joined by James Pearce, from The Athletic, to discuss Liverpool's prospective new signing - Minamino! James and Gags react to the latest news! - Why the deal moved so fast - Addressing the concern of lack of support for the front 3 - Minamino's growth this season - The commercial aspect of the signing All this and more, on Newsround.

With Liverpool due to play in Edinburgh this weekend, our very own Sasanach Eddie Gibbs previews the occasion with Simon Gillis and Dave Davies from Auld Reekie Reds (Edinburgh's Official Liverpool FC Supporters' Club). As this OLSC celebrate 5 years since their formation, the guys talk us through what it's like to support the Reds from the Scottish capital, share the info on events planned around the match at Murrayfield; and give us their hopes for the season ahead.

Gags Tandon is joined by Neal Petersen from @FCAfkicken to discuss Liverpool's new signing Sepp van den Berg! Neal and Gags discuss the following: - Sepp's background at PEC Zwolle and why he decided to leave - Sepp's time at the U19 tournament earlier this year - Clubs that were chasing him - The attraction of Klopp and Dutch contingent at Anfield All this and more, on Newsround.

Eddie Gibbs is joined by French Football Writer & Broadcaster Tom Williams to offer an intriguing insight into Lille winger Nicolas Pépé. Pépé is tipped to make a big money this Summer, and Tom talks us through his background, profile and stylistic fit within Liverpool's acclaimed forward line. There's also a wider look at the goings on within France this Summer, topics covered include Nabil Fekir and expected outgoing from Lyon, PSG (Adrien Rabiot) and those Qatari withdrawal rumours; plus where's it all gone wrong at Monaco? All this and more, on Newsround.

Gags Tandon speaks to FC Barcelona content editor and freelance journalist Jason Pettigrove about the Champions League semi-final where Liverpool amazingly qualified after a crazy night at Anfield. They discuss: - Overconfidence or complacency? - Ageing Barcelona squad - time for changes? - A view from Anfield's away end - Liverpool's amazing full-backs All this and more, on Newsround!

On this episode of Newsround, Trev Downey, Harinder Singh, Gags Tandon and special guest Amir Malik discuss the uncomfortable subject of racism in football and ask has this blight on modern society really been ‘shown the red card?’ Amir is kind enough to speak to the lads about his own feelings on the subject in the wake of the abuse he, his wife and young children suffered at Anfield last week. After that, Trev, Gags and Harinder have a discussion about how some of the club’s fans have been left to feel as if they do, in fact, walk alone, as revelations are starting to come in of further incidents in Munich and going back a sizeable period of time. The conversation is frank and painful and the lads talk about ways forward and how the type of thing suffered by Amir and his family can be eradicated. Worth your time, folks.Get all of this and more on the latest AI Pro Newsround podcast.

Once you've opened your gifts and feasted on a dinner with all the trimmings; why not sit back and relax with the AI:PRO team and our festive jamboree? Trevor Downey hosts a cast featuring almost all of AI:PRO's podcast hosts and contributors; kicking off with Sir Kenny Dalglish and closing out with Jan Molby. Sandwiched in between the Reds legends is an action-packed show which rolls through the laughs and revels in the festive cheer. Merry Christmas...everyone!

Trev Downey and Gags Tandon trawl through all the latest news on Planet LFC on the latest episode of Newsround. The lads look at the optimism about the potential contribution of Daniel Sturridge, they weigh up the likelihood of further incomings, they speculate about the reported outgoings, they revel in the return of Mané and Salah and, at the end, Trev is fascinated by the conspiracy theory Gags has formulated about Naby Keita's sore neck! Get all of this and more on the latest AI Pro Newsround podcast.