Liverpool have moved to solve their defensive issues by agreeing a season-long loan move for Ronald Araujo. The Barcelona defender, who can play at both centre-half and right-back, is expected to arrive on Merseyside on Sunday to undergo a medical. And so Reds reporter David Lynch is here to provide the latest on the move and also have a look at why Araujo is wanted. Here, he examines the duelling numbers and physical qualities that mark the Uruguayan out as a good fit. Concerns such as his injury record and a history of making errors are also addressed. Check out this deep dive into Araujo and don't forget to leave your thoughts on the player in the comment section below. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, TikTok, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc.
Gags and Grizz are back to discuss the latest Liverpool news. There's not much new, they discuss whether the Barcola deal happens or not. They then discuss outgoings and what the chances are of Jones, Chiesa and Elliott leaving… they finally discuss what the team could look like at the start of the season with the current squad. All this and more on Chat G&G
Trev Downey is joined by Dave Davis to discuss:
• Mbaye Bomba and how it’s a spread play / calculated gamble by Liverpool
• Barcola bottleneck and Gakpo to Spurs really possible
• Lack of defender links with only Achaempong being heard again and concerns over numbers
Trev Downey and Dave Davis look at the latest Liverpool FC defensive situation with focus on:
All CB's bar VVD carrying injuries and some not playing since February but expected to start vs Newcastle.
Right-back and left-back concerns with Frimpong needing to be fit and Tsimikas looking off it in pre-season.
No names since Zabarnyi and Spence and worry about briefs suggesting Liverpool won't go for anyone.
Ben Pescod and Lewis Bower assess how Andoni Iraola could use Liverpool’s academy during his first season in charge. The pair identify the standout youngsters from the pre-season tour, discuss what comes next for Trey Nyoni and reveal the details behind Josh Abe’s new contract.
There is also an important injury update on Jayden Danns, plus analysis of the three academy players expected to remain around Iraola’s first-team squad when the competitive campaign begins.
Trev Downey and Dave Davis look at all the Liverpool FC transfer latest with focus on:
• Barcola back in a week and Gakpo spurs departure possible
• CB needed desperately with Jacquet latest and Bahoya enquiry again
• Jones could depart still, midfield needs and investment latest
