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Joao Pedro Names Liverpool Star as his Toughest Opponent

Joao Pedro Hails Liverpool Icon as Career’s Toughest Opponent Joao Pedro may be the name lighting up Chelsea headlines right now, but even amid the fanfare of his Club World Cup heroics, the Brazilian striker has shown clear admiration for one of Liverpool’s finest. As attention builds around Pedro’s bright start to life at Stamford...

Report: Premier League rival “refusing to give up” on Liverpool target

Liverpool’s Defensive Plans in Jeopardy as Guehi Pursuit Faces Newcastle Interference With Liverpool tying down Virgil van Dijk to a new two-year contract, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their captain and defensive stalwart remains committed. However, beyond the Dutchman, things look far less secure. Ibrahima Konaté’s contract runs until 2026, but reports from...

“The Diogo Jota Stand” – Pacos de Ferreira Pay Touching Tribute to Liverpool’s Forward

Diogo Jota’s Legacy Lives On in Brick, Grass and Heart When Diogo Jota’s name was announced at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, there was no roar of a crowd, only silence and grief. But the tributes that followed spoke of a footballer who mattered. Not just in goals and assists, but in action and affection....

Jordan Henderson’s emotional farewell to Diogo Jota outside Anfield

Jordan Henderson Leads Heartfelt Tributes to Diogo Jota at Anfield The return of Jordan Henderson to Anfield on Friday was marked not by celebration, but by sorrow. The former Liverpool captain—usually the heartbeat of jubilant Champions League nights and rallying cries in the tunnel—was seen laying flowers outside the stadium, visibly shaken, tearful, and mourning...

Liverpool Set to Join Bayern Munich in the Race to Sign £60m Defender – Report

Liverpool and Bayern Munich Lock Horns Over Castello Lukeba Transfer At just 22 years of age, Castello Lukeba has become one of the most sought-after young defenders in European football. According to Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring the RB Leipzig centre-back, whose consistent performances in the Bundesliga have made...

Liverpool Target Strengthens Case for Role in Slot’s Backline Plans

Guehi to Liverpool: Smart Business or Statement Signing? On the latest episode of The Daily Red Podcast from Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick dissected Liverpool's summer transfer strategy with his trademark blunt honesty. Speaking with clarity and precision, Hendrick devoted time to assessing every inch of the squad and made his feelings clear about one name...

David Lynch outlines Reds’ delay on defender

Liverpool’s Interest in Marc Guehi: What’s Holding Up the Deal? Slot and Hughes Eye Defensive Reinforcement Liverpool’s aggressive start to the summer transfer window has turned heads, with Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes wasting little time in reshaping the squad. Nearly £200 million has already been splashed, yet the need for defensive reinforcement remains. Enter...

Report: Liverpool “Close in” on England Star in £40m Deal

Liverpool Close in on Marc Guehi as Summer Spending Surge Shows No Sign of Slowing Andy Dunn of The Mirror has reported that Liverpool are leading the race for Marc Guehi, the Crystal Palace and England centre-back, as Arne Slot’s summer revamp powers on. After already splashing close to £200 million, Liverpool’s aggressive recruitment drive...

David Ornstein: Liverpool’s Smart Moves Could Match 2018 Impact

Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy Earns Praise from Ornstein as Slot Builds a Contender Patience Pays Off for Liverpool in Market Masterclass Liverpool’s approach to the transfer window has often been defined by measured ambition rather than scattergun spending. According to a recent episode of The Athletic FC Podcast, David Ornstein – widely regarded as one of the...

Reds Reload: Slot’s System, New Faces, Same Ambition

Liverpool’s Summer Reset: Smart Signings and System Shifts This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Fresh Faces in Key Roles Liverpool’s summer transfer business reflects a clear plan to evolve rather than rebuild. Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have all arrived and are...