Real Madrid's Courting of Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid, with their illustrious history and deep pockets, have long been admirers of Kylian Mbappe. The Spanish titans made waves with a substantial £171 million bid for the French sensation in 2021. Despite Paris Saint-Germain's resistance and Mbappe's subsequent renewed contract, whispers of a free transfer to Madrid...
Salah the Best?
Despite a couple of down games in the past few weeks, the 2023/24 form of Liverpool’s Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, has been largely sensational. I wrote late in the summer, how I believed the 31-year-old would likely head off to the AFCON in January, with real question marks over whether he would...
Liverpool's Strategy for Mbappé's Signature
As the summer transfer window looms, Liverpool FC finds itself in a pivotal position to make a historic move in the football market. The potential departure of Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's talisman, could pave the way for a sensational swoop for Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) star forward, Kylian Mbappé. This audacious attempt,...
Liverpool in Pole Position for Florian Wirtz: A Deep Dive into the Transfer Saga
In the ever-evolving football transfer landscape, Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners in the pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz. This 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been lighting up the Bundesliga in the 2023/24 season, with an impressive tally of six goals and...
Alphonso Davies: A Coveted Gem in Football's Crown
Premier League Giants in the Race for Davies
In the world of football, few names resonate with the dynamic flair and awe-inspiring pace of Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies. Recent reports from 90Min have stirred the football community, highlighting interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City in the Canadian...
Transfer Speculation Rises
News started circulating on Monday evening that European greats, Real Madrid, were plotting an audacious £80m move for Liverpool’s vice-captain, Trent Alexander Arnold, in the 2024 summer months. First and foremost, the stated price of £80m is an absurd amount and in no way reflective of the price that it may take...
Anfield Index's Daily Red Podcast with Dave Hendrick
On today's episode Dave looks at the career of Steve Mcmanaman as he thinks the former playmaker is under-appreciated in the Liverpool fandom.
Steve McManaman's tenure with Liverpool Football Club, stretching from 1990 to 1999, stands as a testament to his remarkable talent and enduring legacy in the...
Real Madrid's Pursuit of Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold
Madrid's Eye on English Talent
Real Madrid's quest to bolster their squad with top-tier English talent has recently been drawing significant attention. Following their successful acquisition of Jude Bellingham, who has been phenomenal at the Bernabeu, Madrid's focus has now shifted to Liverpool's eminent right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. Bellingham's journey, marked...
Unpacking Liverpool's Transfer Strategy
Dr. Ian Graham, the erstwhile Director of Research at Liverpool, recently shed light on the transfer approach adopted by Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of the storied football club. Since their acquisition in 2010, FSG's transfer policies have been a hot topic among fans and pundits alike. Despite facing criticism...
Persistent Pursuit of Mbappe by Liverpool
In the ever-evolving theatre of football transfers, Liverpool's name remains steadfastly in the mix for Kylian Mbappe's signature. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) luminary, whose contract is winding down, has not been shy about his openness to new horizons. The Merseyside club's interest is not a recent development; it has...
