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David Ornstein: Deadline Day Liverpool Transfer at Risk of Collapsing

Guehi to Liverpool Transfer Hangs in the Balance Credit to David Ornstein of The Athletic for reporting that Marc Guehi’s long-anticipated move to Liverpool is suddenly under serious threat. Despite an agreement in principle between the clubs and a medical already being conducted in London, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is holding firm until he...

ORNSTEIN: Isak’s Newcastle Career Over as Liverpool Prepare Next Move

Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Intensifies as Striker Refuses to Play for Newcastle Again Liverpool’s headline pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken a dramatic turn, with The Athletic reporting that the Swedish striker has made it clear he will never represent Newcastle United again. For the Premier League champions, who have already tested Newcastle’s resolve with a...

David Ornstein: Liverpool Have Already ‘Communicated’ with Newcastle United Over £130m Alexander Isak Bid

Alexander Isak’s Silent Goodbye: A Storm Brewing on Tyneside In the bright haze of Newcastle’s uncertain summer, a shadow figure slips through the cracks. Alexander Isak, once the talismanic flame lighting the black-and-white stripes, now flickers with discontent. As reported by David Ornstein for The Athletic, the Sweden international “wants to leave Newcastle United,” a...

Hugo Ekitike can Solve a 14-year Problem at Liverpool – Journalist

Can Hugo Ekitike Finally Fill Liverpool’s No 9 Void? It has been over a decade since Liverpool had a No 9 that truly embodied the role with consistency, grace and goals. Fernando Torres remains the last of that kind. “The player in red with an illustrious number printed on his back is Fernando Torres,” writes...

David Ornstein: Liverpool ‘Working on’ Deal to Sign £86m Striker

Liverpool Eyeing Hugo Ekitike to Strengthen Forward Line Liverpool have stepped up their summer transfer activity by making contact with Eintracht Frankfurt over a potential move for striker Hugo Ekitike, as reported by The Athletic. This development adds another layer to an already eventful transfer window at Anfield, where Arne Slot’s side are preparing for...

David Ornstein Reveals Liverpool’s Next Summer Move after £40m Milos Kerkez Deal

Liverpool’s Calculated Pause: Smart Strategy or Missed Opportunity? Liverpool have never been a club that lets the market dictate their hand. From the Van Dijk saga to the present day, there's a confidence in waiting for the right deal rather than the quick fix. David Ornstein’s latest report for The Athletic confirms that this summer...

David Ornstein: Liverpool ‘Close to Agreement’ of £34m with Bayer Leverkusen for Defender

Quansah on the Brink as Leverkusen Close in on £34m Deal It’s never easy watching one of your own leave. Jarell Quansah, a product of Liverpool’s esteemed academy and a player many believed would be the heart of the defence for years to come, is now edging closer to a move to Bayer Leverkusen. As...

David Ornstein: Liverpool’s Move for £45m Defender ‘is not Advanced’

Liverpool and Milos Kerkez: Patience, Priorities and Pragmatism in Transfer Talks Liverpool’s pursuit of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing sagas of this early summer window. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, talks between the clubs are “not advanced”, even though the Hungarian international is Liverpool’s top left-back...

Arne Slot Reveals Which Game Really Made the Liverpool Players Trust Him

Arne Slot’s Title-Winning Debut Season: Calmness, Clarity and Total Control Arne Slot’s sit-down with The Athletic’s James Pearce offers a fascinating insight into how Liverpool’s new era didn’t just begin smoothly, it exploded into life. The Dutchman’s first campaign could have been overshadowed by the emotional departure of Jurgen Klopp. Instead, it has been one...

David Ornstein: Liverpool Weighs Up Big Contract Decision This Summer

Konaté Contract Could Shape Liverpool’s Summer Strategy Long-Term Planning at Centre-Back There’s something quietly foundational about a club choosing to renew the contracts of its core players before addressing any external recruitment. That’s what Liverpool appear to be doing. After tying down Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk, David Ornstein of The Athletic now suggests another...